Our Lady Star of the Sea | St Bernard of Clairvaux | St Saviour
WEEKLY REFLECTION
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The next few weeks are laden with sports competitions such as the FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon, Tour de France, the Commonwealth Games and a host of others. The Pope’s intention for June is for the value of sports, and that it may be an instrument of peace, encounter and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that the values of respect, solidarity and personal growth be promoted.
With the World Cup underway with two constituent countries of our lovely UK competing and winning their opening games (hurray!), we are reminded of the importance of teamwork. In sports, success is greater when the team works together. Even in individual sports (tennis, cycling, MotorGP, etc) teamwork is still needed, because the athlete relies on the coach, the physio, the dietician, etc and others working in the background for a common goal: success.
As followers of Christ, here in Ellesmere Port, may we be united under one captain: Jesus Christ! Just as different players on a team play different positions, but with a common objective, may we all use our different skills and talents with the common objective of following Christ and His teachings, and spreading the Gospel far and wide. Even the ‘least’ of us in this parish has a valuable and valued contribution to make to the life of the parish. As our parish community day comes up on Saturday July 4th from 9.30am, may we turn out in our numbers and work with a common goal.
Parish News & Updates
Eucharistic Procession
Thank you to all who joined our Eucharistic Procession two weeks ago. Our thanks go to the Altar servers, marshals, stewards carrying the canopy etc.
First Forgiveness & First Holy Communion
Congratulations to Patrick Mellor & Leo Jones who made their First Holy Communion last Sunday at the 11am Mass.
Community Prayers
For the Sick and Housebound
Paul Smith, Dot MacDonald, Antoinette Denney, Carol Elliott, Steve Brittain, Shirley Stephen, Roy Mark, Eliyamma Thomas, Angela Bedward, Marcus Vernon and Theresa Bailey
May the Lord watch over, guide and protect all the sick and housebound of our parish. Amen.
The Recently Deceased
Of your charity, please keep the following recently deceased parishioner(s) in your prayers:
Helen Josephine Reck RIP – Funeral MASS on Monday 22nd June 12.30pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea
Jean Walker RIP – Funeral SERVICE on Thursday 2nd July 2026 10.40am at Chester crematorium
Carole Hughes RIP – Funeral SERVICE on Monday 6th July 9.15am at Our Lady Star of the Sea
Shelagh Roberts RIP – Funeral SERVICE on Wednesday 8th July 10.40am at Chester Crematorium
Personal Prayer Request
Written requests for prayers to be included in the newsletter can be given to Fr Godlove, Deacon Tony or passed into the sacristy. Please include on the written request; your name, the person you are requesting prayers for, and state that the person is happy for their name to be included in the newsletter.
THE POPE'S INTENTION
For the values of sports
Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.
Notices
HOLY FAMILY SISTERS OF THE NEEDY
Sister Mary Lucy from The Holy Family Sisters of the Needy writes “I would like to express my profound thanks for your generosity of heart in allowing me to come to your parish for Mission Appeal and for your warm welcome and receptivity. In a very special way, I express my appreciation to your parishioners for their generous donation to the work we do. May God bless and reward you all immensely”
LIVING FAITH PUBLICATION
Thank you to all those Parishioners who support the Living Faith quarterly publication. We have been advised that there will be a price increase from July to £4.95 a copy. The books will be available in the Piety stall in the next couple of weeks so please collect your copy from there and put your donation in the Piety stall wall box.
THANK YOU TO BRIAN CALLISTER
We would like to offer our immense THANKS to Brian Callister who has looked after the Parish Centre for over 35 years, amongst the many other things he does in our Parish. Brian has decided to retire at the end of June and enjoy a much deserved rest. In view of this we are looking for somebody who can take over from Brian to maintain the Parish centre, checking fire alarms, etc. If anybody has a few hours a week to spare please contact the Parish Office for further information.
PARISH BBQ
There will be a Parish BBQ after 11am Mass on Sunday 28th June following the Children’s Choir Mass. This is open to all Parishioners, so please come along and enjoy some social time together.
DAY OF LIFE
The Day for Life 2026 falls on Father’s Day and The Lead Bishops for Life have issued a message which is enclosed in this week’s newsletter.
COMMUNITY DAY
Our Community Day is taking place on Saturday 4th July from 9:30am, and we would love your help!
Planned activities include:
• Kitchen organisation and refresh
• Parish Centre tidy and refresh
• Railings refresh and maintenance
• Other tasks, depending on the number of volunteers available
A sign-up sheet will be available at the back of the church. Please indicate which activity you would like to help with and how much time you can offer—whether that's a few hours or the whole day. Every contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated. You can also sign up via the Parish Website.
Thank you for helping us care for and maintain our church and parish community.
EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION
Thank you to all who joined our Eucharistic Procession two weeks ago. Our thanks go to the Altar servers, marshals, stewards carrying the canopy etc. It was lovely to see so many Parishioners both young, in prams and older parishioners, in wheelchairs, processing through the streets of our town whilst praying and praising God present in the Blessed Sacrament.