The Catholic Parishes of Our Lady & St. Werburgh, Clayton & Our Lady & St. John the Baptist, Ashley

Tel: 01782 613023 | Email: olstwerburgh.clayton@rcaob.org.uk

The parishes are part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham: Registered Charity No: 234216

Our Church in Ashley and Our Church and School in Clayton

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Our Lady & St. Werburgh Catholic Church

Seabridge Lane,
Clayton,
Staffordshire,
ST5 4AG
Tel: 01782 613023

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Our Blessed Lady & St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Church Road,
Ashley,
Market Drayton,
Shropshire,
TF9 4JY
Tel: 01782 613023

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Our Lady & St Werburgh Catholic Church Primary School

Seabridge Lane,
Clayton,
Staffordshire,
ST5 4AG
Tel: 01782 973888
Website: ourlady-st werburghs.staffs.sch.uk

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Parish Priest: Father Anton Madej

I belong to the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Betharram. Betharram is a small village and shrine to Our Lady about nine miles outside of Lourdes.

Mass Times

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Mass Times at Clayton

Sundays at 8.15am and 10.00am

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Mass Times at Ashley

Wednesdays with Adoration at 6.45pm followed by Mass at 7.15pm
Saturdays at 6pm

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Confessions

Saturdays at Clayton: 10.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
Saturdays at Ashley before the evening Mass.

 

News

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Father Anton's Weekly Message

Father Anton's weekly message including church notices.

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The latest updates including website updates, notices, and events.

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Latest News

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By Father Anton - Parish Priest
21st June

Father Anton's Weekly Column

TWELFTH SUNDAY YEAR A

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Sunday is the Summer Solstice when we experience the longest day of the year. In Aberdeen there will be 18 hours of sunshine/daylight. In six months, we celebrate the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. Each occasion was a time when many years ago people thought something was going wrong with the universe. There was great relief in Winter when the days began to lengthen. Today we understand the solar system and the universe in better detail. At the same time, we still have much to learn about God and his creation. May we be wise and use his gifts and life and provision for the benefit of all!

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By Adam Grannell - Parish Website Administrator
21st June

This Weeks Newsletter

The parish website updates include Fr. Anton's weekly message, events in the parish, and the newsletter for this week.

Coming up is Our Summer Fayre is on July 4th. We would be very grateful for prizes for the main raffle. Raffle tickets are on sale in the church porch. Items for the stall include Books, toys, toiletries, bottles are needed for the stalls.

The trip to Hednesford takes place on July 5th.

Have a great week!

Church & Parish Events

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Father Hudson's Caritas Young at Heart Group

Last Friday Of The Month

At St. James's Clayton for the over 55’s. Meetings take place on the last Friday of each month between 1.30 and 3.30pm.

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Prayer Life Workshop

Every Thursday

10.15 am – 12.15 pm

Meetings in the upper room at Clayton. All welcome.

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North Staffordshire Walsingham Association - Day Trip to Chester

Wednesday 24th June

This trip is in honour of the Jubilee of Saint Francis of Assisi and will include time for a Cathedral visit, Mass at 12noon at the Franciscan Friary and a talk. The cost is 15 pounds per person for the coach travel. For further information or to book a place please contact Mary Shirley, maryroseshirley@gmail.com or phone 07910605984

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Summer Fayre 2026

Saturday 4th July

12 noon – 2 pm

We would be very grateful for prizes for the main raffle.

Raffle Tickets are now available in the porch. Please take some to sell to family and friends.

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Our Lady & St. Werburgh Catholic Church in Clayton

Our Blessed Lady & St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ashley