Our Lady Star of the Sea | St Bernard of Clairvaux | St Saviour
Sunday 30 November 2025
The First Sunday of Advent
Another liturgical year begins, and we set out on the journey of preparation for the Advent of God in the person of Jesus Christ at Christmas. May this journey be a means for us to grow in hope, peace, joy and love.
In many parts of the world, Christmas decorations, lights and products in stores and shops have already been put up, most at times with no Christian focus. As followers of Christ here in Ellesmere Port, may our journey over the weeks leading to Christmas be focused on what we actually celebrate: The Birth of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The schedule of Mass times and other events are included here to help us plan well in advance. Have a fruitful Advent!
Christmas 2025 Mass Times
24th December - 17:00 - Christmas Vigil Mass
25th December - 00:00 - Christmas Midnight Mass
25th December - 10:00 - Christmas Mass
26th December - 12:15 - St Stephen's Day Mass
31st ​December - 23h30 to 00h30 - Eucharistic Adoration
Parish Christmas Celebration
We are now happily accepting donations for our Christmas Celebration! We welcome donations of bottles, toiletries, chocolates, sweets. Cakes and biscuits (please bring Cakes and Biscuits the day before or on the day of the event). For any inquiries, feel free to email us at events@ourladystar.co.uk or speak with Deacon Tony directly.
Prayer Requests
Please pray for: Paul Smith, Ronnie Harrop, Maureen Kenneally, Mary Mulloney, Dot MacDonald, Antoinette Denney, Carol Elliott
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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.
May the Lord watch over, guide and protect all the sick and housebound of our parish. Amen.
Social Projects
Our social projects reflect Christ’s call to serve those in need. We provide food, friendship, and assistance through initiatives like our weekly hot meal café, weekend food bank, and Refugee Assist program. We are committed to supporting families, ensuring they feel welcome and cared for in our parish, and providing opportunities for them to grow in faith together.
HABÄ’MUS SECRÄ’TÄ€RIAM PAROECIAE
We have a parish secretary! We are pleased to announce and welcome Sarah Hardick as our new parish secretary. We are sure Sarah would be a helpful and blessed addition to the parish team as we serve the People of God here in Ellesmere Port. Here’s a little introduction from her: “I grew up in Our Lady’s parish, attending the parish schools before leaving for university in London. I lived in the Midlands for a number of years, training as an accountant and latterly as a florist. I returned to Ellesmere Port in 2012 where I continued my accountancy career until retiring in 2024. In my spare time I enjoy travelling and going to the gym.”
Advent Online Bible Course
Make the Advent Season relevant! You are invited to register for a FREE Advent Course course presented ONLINE by Mauro Iannicelli, featuring a Bible Study for each Advent Sunday Gospel. The course starts Wed 26th November, and runs each week, 3rd Dec, 10th Dec and 17th Dec from 7pm to 8pm. Please visit comeandsee.org/advent25 to register. The course will break open each Advent Sunday Gospel before attending Sunday Mass. The Holy Mass will come alive in a new way!
Proposed Pilgrimage to the Shrines of France 15th – 24th September 2026
The Parish of St John Vianney, Northwich: Visiting Shrines in Paris (2 nights), Lourdes (4nights), Nevers (1 night) & Lisieux (2 nights) Full details and booking forms are available at the back of Church. Completed booking forms with deposits should be returned to Parish Office or left in sacristy.
Advent Project
Message from St Saviour’s Mini Vinnies:
We would like to share our Christmas spirit with those in the parish who might need it the most. For this reason, we are making small Christmas hampers to deliver to members of our community. If you would like one, or you know someone who would like one, please contact admin@stsaviours.cheshire.sch.uk
​CAFOD’s Family Fast Day!
Message from CAFOD: Thank you so much for your generous contributions to CAFOD’s Family Fast Day Appeal. Your donations in our parish are helping families like Waré’s in Ethiopia. CAFOD’s local partners worked with Waré’s community to build an underground water tank that now provides safe water for 300 families. Your support will help more communities have better access to safe water.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Shrewsbury Lourdes Hospitality invites everyone to a midday Mass at St Mary's Crewe on 8th December to celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Refreshments will be available after Mass, everyone welcome.
Tuesday Bingo
Marie H. writes: We have Bingo every Tuesday evening in the parish centre from 8pm-9.30pm. Everyone is welcome.
Parish Christmas Quiz
Come celebrate the Christmas season with us! Gather your family and friends for a night of festive fun, featuring holiday-themed trivia and tasty treats. Join us for our Christmas quiz on December 6th at 7 PM!
Red Missio Boxes
We are nearing the end of the year and the Red boxes need emptying. Please bring them into church and place them in the sacristy safe? Thank you all for your continuing support.
Saturday Evening Teas & Coffees
Veronica would like to thank everybody who supports Saturday evening teas and coffees. All monies raised go to various charities, Church SVP, hospice, just to name a few. Full list of charities supported on the parish centre notice board.
Parish Christmas Celebration – Sunday December 21st after the 11am Mass
We are now happily accepting donations for our Christmas Celebration! We welcome donations of bottles, toiletries, chocolates, sweets. Cakes and biscuits (please bring Cakes and Biscuits the day before or on the day of the event). For any inquiries, feel free to email us at events@outladystar.co.uk or speak with Deacon Tony directly.