25th January

Father Anton's Weekly Column

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This week we focus on the history and significance of our Archdiocese of Brimingham. Why? Because we are remembering special people who have formed our history. Last week we had the remembrance of St Nicholas Owen, a Jesuit Religious Brother, who went around the country building priests hiding holes in large country houses. There are many of them, the most impressive for me have been Harvington Hall and Coughton Court that both house several of these holes.

25th January

This Weeks Newsletter

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

Prayer Life Workshops are every Thursday from 10.15 am – 12.15 pm in the upper room at Clayton. All are welcome.

Your are welcome to join us at Our Lady and St John's on for home made cake and drinks. £3 to raise money for the building and decoration fund. Book swap. Bring a craft to share.

Have a great week.

18th January

Youth Group

Youth Group will next meet on Saturday 7th February, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, in the Church Hall.

All young people in Years 4-13 are welcome.

Come and join us for fun and friendship.

Subs £2 and the tuck shop will be open!

18th January

Altar Servers

We always welcome new altar servers who wish to offer their services in this Important role, however, we now must have parental permission before they can start to train.Forms are available from Kate on sg.olstwerburgh.clayton@rcaob.org.uk

18th January

Live Streaming of Masses

Due to the lack of uptake in our live streaming of Sunday mass, it has been decided to discontinue this service.

Live streaming is available at other local parishes.

Anyone who is housebound for a long period and unable to attend Sunday mass should contact the parish office should they need Pastoral Assistance.

11th January

First Holy Communion Preparation

Children not attending a Catholic Primary School

Preparation classes will begin shortly for children living in the parishes of Our Lady & St Werburgh and Our Lady & St John the Baptist, Ashley. Please can parents contact the parish office to fill in the necessary form.

11th October 2025

We are pleased to confirm generous grants that have been awarded for the external decoration of Ashley Church

Grants have been received from:

• Benefact Trust: £2,500
• Staffs Historic Churches Trust: £1,800
• National Churches Trust: £3,000

These will be a great help towards the fundraising campaign.