St. Francis' Church in Chester

09/09/2026

Another beautiful Baptism in our parish community. 🤍

Every time we welcome a new member into our Church family, we are reminded that what we are building together truly matters. Moments like this fill us with hope and strengthen our faith that, step by step, more people are finding their place in our community and growing closer to God.

We are especially grateful to the parents for their faith, their courage and their commitment to guiding their child on the journey of faith. Thank you for choosing to nurture this little life with love, prayer and trust in God, and for being such an important part of our parish family.

And to our newest, smallest member — welcome! 🕊️
May you always know that you have a place here, that you are loved, and that this community will be here to walk with you as you grow.

Welcome to the family. 🤍

06/09/2026

Yesterday was a truly special day for our parish as we celebrated 70 years of Br Francis’ life, service and journey in the religious community.

There was so much joy, so many smiles, moving moments, conversations and opportunities simply to be together. Days like this remind us that a parish can be much more than a place we come to — it can be a community of people who support one another, grow together and share the journey of faith side by side.

Our parish is beautifully diverse. We come from different countries, speak different languages and carry different stories and experiences. Yet moments like this show us that we can still become one family — a family where everyone can find a place to belong.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped prepare and make this special day possible. Thank you to our guests, to everyone who joined us, and also to those who could not be there in person but were with us in thought and prayer.

Br Francis, thank you for your presence, your kindness, your faithfulness and all the years you have given in service. 🤎

And to all of you — thank you for being here and for helping us build this beautiful community together.

If you have been part of our parish for years — thank you.
If you are only just getting to know us — there is a place here for you too.

It does not matter where you come from, what language you speak, or where you are on your journey.

Come and meet us. You may discover that this is a place, and a community, you can begin to call home. 🤍

Thank you very much Izabela Krupska for beautiful pictures

04/09/2026

✨ THIS SATURDAY – WE’RE BACK! ✨

This Saturday, 5 September, we begin our first children’s and youth sessions after the summer break at St Francis of Assisi Parish, Chester.

These weekly gatherings are an important part of the journey for children preparing for First Holy Communion and young people preparing for Confirmation — but they are not only for them.

💛 Everyone is welcome.

Our Saturday meetings are open to all children and young people who want to learn more about faith, grow in their relationship with God, meet others and discover what it means to be part of a community.

It is a space to ask questions, build friendships, learn together, pray together and grow together.

If you have been wondering whether this could be something for your child — come and give it a chance.

✨ Give them the opportunity to meet other young people.
✨ Give them space to explore and grow in faith.
✨ Help them discover that church can also be a place where they belong.

Come along, register and take the first step.

We would love to welcome you and your family this Saturday. 💛

Register your child for First Communion here:
https://forms.gle/t3kY6tALidvQP38q9

👉 Register here for Confirmation:
https://forms.gle/Y6KWkzMPqaUkf4p58

03/09/2026

✝️ CONFIRMATION 2026 – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ✨

Are you in Year 7 or above and thinking about Confirmation?

We would love to invite you to begin this journey with us at St Francis of Assisi Parish, Chester. 💛

Our weekly meetings are a chance to meet other young people, ask questions, grow in faith and discover more about God in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

📅 Every Saturday from 5.00pm
Starting 5 September

💬 We’ll begin our journey with Alpha Youth
⛪ Our meetings will lead into the 6.30pm Mass

✨ Confirmation will take place on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at St Columba’s Church, with Bishop Mark Davies.

And remember — you don’t need to attend a particular school to join us. Young people from all schools are very welcome!

Ready to take the next step? 😊

👉 Register here:
https://forms.gle/Y6KWkzMPqaUkf4p58

Come and join us — we’re looking forward to welcoming you! 💛

21/08/2026

19/08/2026

Could you be part of our Saturday Families & Children team?

From September, we’re building a team of people who want to help our Saturday gatherings for families and children grow.

There are many ways to get involved — helping with activities, preparing the hall, snacks, tea and coffee, welcoming families, tidying up, or helping us create a safe and caring space for the children.

You don’t need to be there every week. We’re simply looking for people willing to step forward, take responsibility when they can, and help build this ministry together.

Why wait for someone else to take the lead? Why wait for someone else to make the first move?

If even for a moment you’ve thought, “This is one way I could really help the community I belong to,” then maybe this is your invitation to take that step.

Send us a message, give us a call, or speak to Br Piotr or Marta after the service. We’d love to hear from you.

💛 We’re waiting for you — you may not realise just how much your willingness to get involved could mean to this community

11/08/2026

The school year that has just ended left us with more than beautiful memories — it gave us hope. 🤍

It felt as though something new was beginning to awaken in our community. Not only through the children’s preparation for First Holy Communion, but through the friendships, joy and new life growing across our whole parish.

To all the children who have already celebrated their First Holy Communion — we’re waiting for you after the summer! Come back to us. Your energy, joy and presence are such an important part of our community. 💛

And to the children who will begin preparing for this special day — you are so welcome!

But these gatherings are not only for children preparing for First Holy Communion. Every child is invited, whatever their age. Our Saturday gatherings are a place to make friends, have fun, discover Christian values and grow together as part of our parish family.

Just look at how much joy these gatherings brought last year. 😊
We have every hope that the year ahead will bring even more.

See you after the summer — we can’t wait to welcome you back!

09/08/2026

Thank you, Marcin! 🤍

Marcin Wierzbowski is one of those people whose presence and commitment show us what being part of a community is really about.

He not only helps during Masses and parish events, but also generously gives his time, knowledge and experience to care for our parish surroundings — including the hedges around our car park. 🌿

It is these simple acts of service that remind us that we all help to build our parish. Each of us can contribute something — our time, skills, experience or simply a willingness to help.

Thank you, Marcin, for your time, your work and the care you give to our shared parish home. 🤍

Everything becomes a little easier and more beautiful when we work together, generously and for the good of our whole community.

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