Our Lady Star of the Sea | St Bernard of Clairvaux | St Saviour
WEEKLY REFLECTION
Fourth Sunday of Easter
One of the most striking images of Jesus is that of the Good Shepherd, that we hear about this Sunday. When Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd, he shows us about the loving care he has for the human family and how precious we are to God.
Each and every one of us has a special place in his heart, he calls us individually by our name and cares for us with his abounding love. Jesus is our guardian and guide, always there to call us back when we stray from the correct path. With compassion and total love for us, he comes into our hearts, the Good Shepherd, guiding his flock, willing to lay down his life for us, he is the sheepfold, the gateway by which we enter eternal life.
Let us pause and reflect on this consoling truth of how much we are loved by God, and of how we can make God’s presence effective to those we encounter on our pilgrimage in this life as we journey please God towards our salvation.
Parish News & Updates
Pastoral Letter on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations
On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Leo calls young people across the world to “listen to the voice of the Lord who invites you to a full and fruitful life.”
Divine Mercy Chaplet – Parish Prayer
We warmly invite all parishioners to join us tomorrow, Sunday, at 3:00pm for a special time of prayer as Fr Godlove leads us in the Divine Mercy Chaplet. This will take place both in church and via our parish website livestream, allowing everyone to participate wherever they are.
Community Prayers
For the Sick and Housebound
Paul Smith, Dot MacDonald, Antoinette Denney, Carol Elliott, Veronica Page, Doreen Baxter, Steve Brittain, Shirley Stephen, Roy Mark, Eliyamma Thomas, Angela Bedward, Mary Bedward & Monica Beaty
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:
Norma Ann Twigg RIP – Funeral SERVICE on Friday 1st May 2.00pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea
Margaret Flannery RIP – Funeral SERVICE on Friday 1st May 12.00pm at Chester Crematorium
Brian Moore RIP – Funeral MASS on Tuesday 12th May 10am at Our Lady Star of the Sea
Lily Wade RIP – Funeral SERVICE on Thursday 7th May at Our Lady star of the Sea
Myfanwy Bebb RIP - TBC
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 Priests in Crisis
Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.
Notices
JUBILEE YEAR OF ST FRANCIS
Trip to St Anthony of Padua Franciscan Church, in Mossley Hill, Liverpool on Saturday 20th June. A pilgrimage is being organised joining together with Christ The King and St Mary of the Angels. Coach departing 9am from St Mary of the Angels and 9.15am from Christ The King, cost is £10 and accompanied children free. Refreshments will be available but please bring a packed lunch. Please contact Christ The King office if you wish to secure a seat or seats on the coach.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR AT 11AM MASS 26 APRIL
As our young parishioners continue being actively involved in the life of the parish, we would like to thank their parents for bringing them along and encouraging them. Many of our children take part in the children’s liturgy at the 11am Mass every Sunday. Starting this month, one Sunday a month, the children will lead the parish in singing at Mass. This will take place at the 11am Mass on April 26th. Please come along with your children and grandchildren and have them sit around the front where the instruments are. If any of them have and can play any musical instruments, they are highly encouraged to bring these along and join in animating the liturgy.
VACANCIES
Two vacancies have arisen within the Shrewsbury Youth Mission Team for a Programme Coordinator and Youth Mission Team Member. Further details regarding both posts can be found on the Diocesan Website.
https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/
Interested parties should send their CV and covering letter to Pauline McCulloch recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
Closing date Friday 29 April 2026.
DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2026
The Pilgrimage Team is very pleased to announce that bookings are now open for our 2026 75th Anniversary Pilgrimage to Lourdes. By coach 30 July to 7 August and by air 31 July to 6 August. Brochures can be found on the pilgrimage website www.shrewsburypilgrimage.co.uk along with a link to the new online booking system.