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Newsletter 1 December 2024

29 November 2024 By amos

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – 1 DECEMBER 2024

Sat 30 Nov
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm	Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm	Bill Mansley RIP

Sun 1 Dec		1st Sunday of Advent, Blessing of the New Lectionaries
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	Jefferey Samuel Parry RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am	Alvis Deans RIP

Mon 2 Dec
St. Theresa’s		Special Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am	Clifford Peaker

Tue 3 Dec
St. Theresa’s		Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Wed 4 Dec
St. Theresa’s		Holy Souls
St. Columba’s	9.30am	Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am	Novena Prayers
	10.30am	Avondale Williams RIP

Thu 5 Dec
St. Theresa’s		Olga Jones Intentions
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Fri 6 Dec
St. Theresa’s	10.00am	John Murphy RIP
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Sat 7 Dec
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm	Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm	Frank & Gertrude Buddery

Sun 8 Dec
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	Edward (Eddie) Mapp RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am	Parishioners’ Intentions

Please note if there is no time next to Mass it means there is no Mass for parishioners to attend that day, but the Priests will say Mass privately.

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS
Mass will be streamed at St Columba’s this Sunday 1^st December 2024.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

POPE’S DECMBER PRAYER INTENTIONS
We pray that this Jubilee Year strengthen our faith, helping us to recognise the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope.

ANNIVERSARIES
Ann White, Hilary Watmough, Fr Edward McCann CSSp, Jefferey Samuel Parry, Paolo Florio.

WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS AND FUNERALS
Please contact one of the Parish Offices to make your arrangements.

CONFESSIONS
There will be Confessions after each weekday Mass until 11.30a.m.
St Columba’s: From 6p.m. before the 6.30p.m. Saturday evening Mass.
St Theresa’s: From 4.30p.m. before 5p.m. Saturday evening Mass.

PARISH OFFERTORY
Loose Plate: £533.30; Planned Giving £176.91; Average weekly SO £555.00. Candles £34.55 Badminton £200. Piety Stall £148.68.
Many thanks for your generous support.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
The coffee rota is on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall. Please enter your name and good cause against your preferred dates. You could make £30-£50 for your chosen cause.
01 Dec               Richard Curtis – Altar Servers
08 Dec               volunteers please
15 Dec               Lina Greig, Hopeful Ugandan Hearts

PRAYING TOGETHER
Pray for:

the residents of Gatesheath Drive, Alpraham Crescent, St James Avenue, Maitland Way, Canberra Way, Roebourne Rise & Melbourne Road.
For those who prepare couples for marriage.
For those couples married in our churches this year and those who are about to be married.

BLESSING OF THE NEW LECTIONARIES
The new lectionaries will be Blessed at all Masses THIS weekend, 1^st December 2024.

CORRECTION THE ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS LEAFLET
The Upton Churches Fifth Sunday Service on Sunday 29^th December will be at Upton United Reformed Church and not at Holy Ascension.

SEASON OF ADVENT
On Sunday 1st December, as we start our journey through the Season of Advent , we invite you back into St Columba’s church at 12.30pm (following 11am Mass and tea and coffee) for a short period of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome and we would love for the children of the parish, especially those who are preparing to make their First Holy Communion, to be part of this time of prayer.

WALK WITH ME – £1
There are copies of this Advent booklet price £1 available at the back of church.

ADVENT JOURNEY – HOSTING OUR KNITTED MARY, JOSEPH & DONKEY FIGURES
To continue our Advent tradition, we’re asking households, particularly those with young children, to host our knitted Mary, Joseph and donkey for one or more nights to symbolise the journey to Bethlehem. The knitted family will arrive at St Theresa’s crib, during the Carol Service.
If you can host these small figures, they really are no trouble,

CHRISTMAS SERVICES LEAFLET
A Christmas Services Leaflet will be available with your Newsletter this week. Copies will then be available in the porches during Advent. Do take it home and use it as reference to the many Advent and Christmas Services.

CHRISTMAS EVE MASS – ST COLUMBA’S
We are looking for children of all ages to help with the 4.30pm Christmas Eve Mass at St Columba’s.
If you are a budding actor, reader, sheep, shepherd, King or Angel etc. and would like to be part of the service please contact Gillian Blatch gh.settle@gmail.com

UPTON CHURCHES CRIB
This crib is on display during Advent in the rear porch at St Columba’s. There is an explanation of what we know of its history on display beside it.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Thank you to everyone who made the Autumn Fayre a big success. The money raised from this will go towards the Christmas Party and the Carol Service. The Christmas Party for senior members of the Paris and all volunteers will be held on the Saturday 14th December starting at 2 p.m. In St Columba’s parish hall. The Carol service will be held in St Theresa’s Church on Friday 20^th of December, more details to come.

YOUTH SUNDAY
A very big thank you to all our young parishioners who took part in Youth Sunday last Sunday at St Theresa’s and at St.Columba’s. It was lovely to see you welcoming, collecting, serving, forming the offertory procession and reading. Your contributions are very much appreciated. You all did really well. Thank you

And, many congratulations to the young parishioners who enrolled in the first Sacraments program at St.Columba’s on Youth Sunday.

Please continue to pray for our young people, the future of our church.

CAKE ETC SALE
This Sunday, 1st December, after Mass in St. Columba’s hall, there will be cakes and more on sale to raise funds for our Youth Group. We need craft, baking, and activity resources etc for future activities. Please come and support our youth group to raise money towards activities in 2025. Thank you.

ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL
Thank you to all who sent the cards to our MP.

CHRISTMAS CARDS
Christmas cards are on sale in the Piety Shop. If anyone would like any other religious items, please ring Janet on 01244 329469 as I have a catalogue and can order the item or see Carol after Sunday morning Mass at St Theresa’s.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

CHESTER AID TO THE HOMELESS
With winter coming, the charity are in desperate need of the following items of clothing: Men’s Shorts; men’s joggers; men’s underwear; men’s socks. They are also looking for some men’s clothing in XXL including a few coats! Any items can be left by the foodbank boxes in our church porches or contact Alex Mosquera on 01244 506 877 who will organise collection. Thank you.

NEW PRAYER GROUP – LECTIO DIVINA
The plan is to have four sessions on Thursdays Dec 5th, Dec 12th and Dec 19th in the Iona Chapel at 11 a.m. Each session will last no more than 40 minutes. For further information please contact Lyn Coyle at marilyn.coyle44@gmail.com

NEW TO THE PARISH? WELCOME!
We have a New Parish Registration Form to be completed and sent to either parish office to let us know that you are here and enable us to welcome you to the parish. The form can be completed and submitted online or downloaded and printed out. Instructions are on the form, which can also be found in the front porches of both churches. You will find it on the I’m New tab of the website.

BAPTISMAL CANDLES AND CERTIFICATES
Irene Queenan is going to retire soon from the art of preparing Baptismal Candles and Certificates. If anyone would like to take over this role, please contact the office.

HELP AT HOME
A parishioner requires 1 hours help on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays from 9.30a.m. to 10.30a.m. No cleaning. Just a few light duties. Please ring 01244 370310 for more information. Thank you.

SOUND SYSTEM AT ST THERESA’S
As the trial received many positive comments, it has been decided to go ahead with a new sound system.

ADVENT RETREAT (AGE 15 TO YOUNG ADULTS) AT CASTLERIGG MANOR
Bookings will close for the Advent Retreat at Castlerigg on December 11^th at Midday. The open retreats at Castlerigg give teens and young adults a great way to make friends, deepen their faith, and have some fun and they usually prove very popular. The weekend costs £65 but anyone who might struggle with this is invited to get in touch. Further details – director@castleriggmanor.co.uk. Sign up at castleriggmanor.com >> what’s coming up.

RED MISSION BOXES, ST COLUMBA’S
If you are a red Missio box holder, please leave your box in the sacristy for counting and pick up your emptied box, with your name on, from the table in the rear porch of St Columba’s.

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Magdalena Bukowska, St. Columba’s Church Office, phone: 01244 624019, email: stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com. Office hours Monday to Friday 9a.m. to 2p.m.
Hall availability can be checked by looking at St Columba’s Church website – section for Church Hall gives a calendar of events in the Hall. Then contact Magdalena Bukowska on 01244 624019 for enquires within the office hours stated above or email columbashallbookings@gmail.com to arrange booking.

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER
Sunday 1^st December edition will be compiled by Alison Wrigglesworth, phone: 07708 304246 or email: a.wrigglesworth@outlook.com. Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are also emailed to Fr William or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 4 December 2024.

Newsletter 24 November 2024

22 November 2024 By amos

THIRTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

24 NOVEMBER 2024

Sat 23 Nov
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm	James Alexander Fletcher RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm	Ann Chappell RIP

Sun 24 Nov		Christ Our Universal King, Enrolment Mass for the Youth
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am	William Upperman RIP

Mon 25 Nov
St. Theresa’s		Tony Simic
St. Columba’s	10.30am	Malakai Savage

Tue 26 Nov
St. Theresa’s		Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Wed 27 Nov
St. Theresa’s		Special Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am	Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am	Novena Prayers
	10.30am	Sean McCabe

Thu 28 Nov
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	School Mass
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Fri 29 Nov
St. Theresa’s	10.00am	Carol Galvin’s Intentions
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Sat 30 Nov
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm	Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm	Bill Mansley RIP

Sun 1 Dec
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	Jeffrey Samuel Parry RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am	Alvis Deans RIP

Please note if there is no time next to Mass it means there is no Mass for parishioners to attend that day, but the Priests will say Mass privately.

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS
Mass will NOT be streamed this Sunday 24^th November 2024.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

POPE’S NOVEMBER PRAYER INTENTIONS
For anyone who has lost a child. We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.

ANNIVERSARIES
Ann White, Hilary Watmough, Fr Edward McCann CSSp, Jefferey Samuel Parry, Paolo Florio.

WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS AND FUNERALS
Please contact one of the Parish Offices to make your arrangements.

PARISH OFFERTORY
Loose Plate: £727.82; Planned Giving £229.10; Average weekly SO £555.00.
Clergy and Education Fund Collection: £236.26.
Many thanks for your generous support.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
The coffee rota is on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall. Please enter your name and good cause against your preferred dates. You could make £30-£50 for your chosen cause.
24 Nov Volunteers please
1 Dec Richard Curtis – Altar Servers

PRAYING TOGETHER
Pray for:

the residents of Cotebrook Drive, Oulton Avenue, Rushton Drive, Wavertree Road, Western Avenue and Lloyd Place.
our churches open on Saturdays and the fellowship enjoyed there.
all who use and maintain the web sites.

ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL
The Bill is to be debated in the House of Common later this month (Friday 29^th November) that would legalise assisted suicide in this country. It is extremely important that concerned citizens write to their MP to make their voice known. This vote could go either way, and we know that MPs are getting many letters from the assisted suicide lobby. The contact details for our MP are: Samantha Dixon c/o House of Commons. London. SW1AQ 0AA email: samantha.dixon.mp@parliament.uk.
There are cards available at the back of church for you to complete and send to Samantha Dixon, our MP. Resources with more information: A video of a zoom event put on for the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pKBNU4jlC4

A short (18 minute) video produced by Being Catholic TV for the Bishops’ Conference of which presents the arguments well. It includes interviews with Cardinal Vincent Nichols and various palliative care doctors. https://rcpolitics.org/do-no-harm-a-new-short-documentary-on-assisted-suicide

CORRECTION THE ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS LEAFLET
The Upton Churches Fifth Sunday Service on Sunday 29^th December will be at Upton United Reformed Church and not at Holy Ascension.

THE HOLY SOULS – NOVEMBER:
Please put names/donations in an envelope, marked Holy Souls, and place in the basket in front of the altar.

FIRST SACRAMENTS – ST COLUMBA’S
Today, Sunday 24th November, we are celebrating Youth Sunday. Children from the parish who are preparing to receive First Sacraments this school year will be enrolled in their preparation programme during the 11.00am Mass. Please pray for the children and their families at this important time in their faith journey.

BLESSING OF THE NEW LECTIONARIES
The new lectionaries will be Blessed at all Masses on the weekend of 1^st December 2024.

NEW PRAYER GROUP – LECTIO DIVINA
There’s still time to join! Lectio Divina simply means Sacred Reading and it is a way of praying through reflection on God’s word, with a leader to guide the group. Initially, the plan is to have four sessions in the weeks before Christmas on Thursdays Nov 28th, Dec 5th, Dec 12th and Dec 19th in the Iona Chapel at 11 a.m. Each session will last no more than 40 minutes, allowing a little time to introduce the process. Would anyone who is interested and would like to know more/ join with no commitment, please send a brief email to me so that I can send a bit more information. Please send to marilyn.coyle44@gmail.com.
Lyn Coyle

SINFONIA
Sinfonia are having their end of year rehearsal/party on Friday 29th November 7p.m. in the Church Hall and have again invited parishioners to attend. Last year’s event was a lovely start to the festive season with music and song. Please come along and enjoy this occasion. Tea and nibbles will be provided

WALK WITH ME – £1
There are copies of this Advent booklet price £1 available at the back of church.

NEEDLES & PINS – Wed 27th November
Everyone is invited to this friendly and welcoming needlecraft group in the Newman Room, between 2:00-4:00pm every fourth Wednesday of the month. Hope to see you.

200 CLUB
This month’s winner is £25 B Doyle (no. 20)

ADVENT JOURNEY – HOSTING OUR KNITTED MARY, JOSEPH & DONKEY FIGURES
To continue our Advent tradition, we’re asking households, particularly those with young children, to host our knitted Mary, Joseph and donkey for one or more nights to symbolise the journey to Bethlehem. The knitted family will arrive at St Theresa’s crib, during the Carol Service. If you can host these small figures, they really are no trouble, please add your details to the list (in both churches’ porches) by 27th November, so we can plan the route and arrange the transfer from host to host.

SOUND SYSTEM AT ST THERESA’S
We have had a trial of a new sound system installed at St Theresa’s and the feedback so far has been very positive.

TWO ADMINISTRATOR VACANCIES
Two Administrator vacancies, (full time: 35 hours and part time: 25 hours) have arisen within our Inter-Diocesan Fuel Management Department, which is a Catholic organisation purchasing gas, electricity, fuel oil and biomass for all Catholic Dioceses in England and Wales. Salary: £23K to £25K (pro rata) depending on experience. Further details can be found via our Diocesan website https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/ completed application should be sent to Pauline McCulloch, recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org Closing date Friday 29 November 2024.

CHAPLAINCY VACANCY
A chaplaincy vacancy at HMP Stoke Heath has arisen. For a job description and application information: 92268 – Roman Catholic Ordained Priest/ Deacon, Religious Brother, Sister – MoJ. Alternatively, applicants can contact: Mohammed Rahman, Imam & Managing Chaplain, HMP & YOI Stoke Heath, Market Drayton, TF9 2JL, Tel : 01630 636175, quoting Vacancy Ref: 92268 – Roman Catholic Ordained Priest/ Deacon, Religious Brother, Sister, Lay Person. Closing date: 13/12/2024 – 23:55

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny”. Mahatma Gandhi

CHESTER URSULINE CONVENT CLASS OF 1975
The girls who left the Ursuline Convent in 1975 (aged 16, the last but one year before the Convent closed) are marking 50 years since leaving school with a “Grand Re-union” on 25^th April 2025. We have successfully contacted quite a number, but some are proving difficult to find. Can you possibly help? Please contact Pat Riddell (nee Axon) patriddell31@aol.com The girls who left the Ursuline Convent in 1975 (aged 16, the last but one year before the Convent closed) are marking 50 years since leaving school with a “Grand Re-union” on 25^th April 2025. We have successfully contacted quite a number, but some are proving difficult to find. Can you possibly help? Please contact Pat Riddell (nee Axon) patriddell31@aol.com

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER
Sunday 1^st December edition will be compiled by Eileen Irwin Phone: 01244 371660/01244 379443 or email: st.theresas@btinternet.com. Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are also emailed to Fr William or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 27^th November 2024.

Newsletter 17 November 2024

15 November 2024 By amos

THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

17November 2024

Sat 16 Nov
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm	Christina North RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm	Peter Carr RIP

Sun 17 Nov
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	Nicolas Lancaster RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am	David Vaughan RIP

Mon 18 Nov		Dedication of the Basilicas of St Peter & St Paul
St. Theresa’s		Eric Walsh RIP
St. Columba’s	10.30am	Private Intention C-S

Tue 19 Nov
St. Theresa’s		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Wed 20 Nov
St. Theresa’s		Jane Walsh
St. Columba’s	9.30am	Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am	Novena Prayers
	10.30am	Tomasz Bukowski

Thu 21 Nov		The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mem.
St. Theresa’s		Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s		Mark Traynor

Fri 22 Nov		St Cecilia, V, M. Mem.
St. Theresa’s	10.00am	Nell Tobin RIP
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Sat 23 Nov
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm	James Alexander Fletcher RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm	Ann Chappell RIP

Sun 24 Nov		Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Solemnity
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am	William Upperman RIP

Please note if there is no time next to Mass it means there is no Mass for parishioners to attend that day, but the Priests will say Mass privately.

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS
Mass will NOT be streamed this Sunday 17^th November 2024.

ANNIVERSARIES
Victor Alfred Piggott, Catherine Mary Carter, Thomas Gilfoyle, Stephen Michael Phillips, Peter James Fynn, James Alexander Fletcher, Annie Keegan.

POPES NOVEMBER PRAYER INTENTIONS
For anyone who has lost a child. We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.

WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS AND FUNERALS
Please contact one of the Parish Offices to make your arrangements.

PARISH OFFERTORY
St Columba: Loose Plate: £TBC; Planned Giving £TBC; Average weekly SO £555.00. St Theresa: Loose Plate £ 251.16; planned Giving £143.00. Many thanks for your generous support.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
The coffee rota is on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall. Please enter your name and good cause against your preferred dates. You could make £30-£50 for your chosen cause.
17 Nov               Autumn Fair
24 Nov               volunteers please
1 Dec               Richard Curtis – Altar Servers

PRAYING TOGETHER
Please pray for

the residents of Queen’s Crescent, Weston Grove, Lakeside Close, Dukesway, Bowyers Close, Ashfield Crescent, Glenside Close and Longdale Drive.
the Senior Citizens Club, Food & Fun and St Vincent de Paul Society.
all those who are retired

THE HOLY SOULS – NOVEMBER
Please put names/donations in an envelope, marked Holy Souls, and place in the urn/ basket in front of the altar.

YOUTH SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER
We are looking for several young volunteers to welcome, be collectors, read the readings and read the Prayers of the Faithful etc. on Youth Sunday. If you wish to volunteer, please contact (St Theresa) Ann McCarthy, (St Columba) Denise Lusk, or either parish office.

FIRST SACRAMENTS – ST COLUMBA’S
Next Sunday 24 November we will be celebrating Youth Sunday. Children from the parish who are preparing to receive First Sacraments this school year will be enrolled in their preparation programme during the 11.00am Mass. Please pray for the children and their families at this important time in their faith journey.

SEASON OF ADVENT
“On Sunday 1st December, as we start our journey through the Season of Advent , we invite you back into St Columba’s church at 12.30pm (following 11am Mass and tea and coffee) for a short period of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome and we would love for the children of the parish, especially those who are preparing to make their First Holy Communion, to be part of this time of prayer.”

BLESSING OF THE NEW LECTIONARIES
The new lectionaries will be Blessed at all Masses on the weekend of 1^st December 2024.

NEW PRAYER GROUP – LECTIO DIVINA
Lectio Divina simply means Sacred Reading and it is a way of praying through reflection on God’s word, with a leader to guide the group. Initially, the plan is to have four sessions in the weeks before Christmas on Thursdays Nov 28^th, Dec 5^th, Dec 12^th, and Dec 19^th in the Iona Chapel at 11a.m. Each session will last no more than 40 minutes, allowing a little time to introduce the process. This type of prayer group works best with a maximum of 12 people and so anyone who is interested and would like to know more/ join with no commitment, is asked to send a brief email to marilyn.coyle44@gmail.com This will allow any information to be sent out and numbers to be kept reasonable. Lyn Coyle.

OUR AUTUMN FAIR THIS SUNDAY
In St. Columba’s Church Hall
Come along and have a hearty lunch; soup-and-a-sandwich or hotdog. Please also support the Tombola and sale stalls.

YOUTH GROUP
Our youth group will meet on Monday 18th November, starting at 7p.m. in the Iona chapel and finishing at 8.30p.m. in St. Columba’s Church Hall. All parishioners in school year 5, or older are very welcome to come along and join our happy group, learn a bit about our faith, play games, do activities, and generally have fun, snacks provided. If you need a lift, or more information, please call Denise Lusk (01244 379742).

FR WILLIAM
Fr William is taking a few days holiday from 15^th – 22^nd November. We hope he has a well-deserved rest.

COMMUNICATIONS GROUP: WEBSITE
A tremendous amount of work has been done to improve the parish website by adding helpful information, photographs and key contact numbers. It’s now a very valuable resource for anyone wanting to know about the parish. The work is almost complete and the parish owes huge thanks to Mike Forber, who manages the website for us on an entirely voluntary basis. Do visit the website and see for yourselves. Lyn Coyle.

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY
The total amount raised from the envelopes was £687.50. Thank you so much for your continued generosity. Your donations will help more people around the world learn new skills and fulfil their God-given potential.

WALK WITH ME – £1
There are copies of this Advent booklet price £1 available at the back of church.

SOUND SYSTEM AT ST THERESA’S
We have had a trial of a new sound system installed at St Theresa’s and the feedback so far has been very positive.

ADVENT JOURNEY – HOSTING OUR KNITTED MARY, JOSEPH & DONKEY FIGURES
To continue our Advent tradition, we’re asking households, particularly those with young children, to host our knitted Mary, Joseph and donkey for one or more nights to symbolise the journey to Bethlehem. The knitted family will arrive at St Theresa’s crib, during the Carol Service. If you can host these small figures, they really are no trouble, please add your details to the list (in both churches’ porches) by 27th November, so we can plan the route and arrange the transfer from host to host.

BUILDING WORKS
Most of the outside work has now been completed, just a few finishing touches to be made. The internal decorating has not yet been started but this should take place in the next few weeks.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Think big thoughts, but relish the small pleasures. H Jackson Brown Jr.

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER
Sunday 24^th November edition will be compiled by Amy O’Donnell Phone: 07854 290897 or email: amyod@hotmail.co.uk. Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are also emailed to Fr William or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 20 November 2024.

Newsletter 10 November 2024

9 November 2024 By amos

THIRTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

10November 2024

Sat 9 Nov
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm	Kathleen Maguire RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm	Richard Griffiths RIP, Gladys Campbell RIP

Sun 10 Nov		Remembrance Day
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	Graham George
St. Columba’s	11.00am	Graham & Adam & Eddie & the Elwell Family

Mon 11 Nov		St Martin of Tours, B. Mem.
St. Theresa’s		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am	Madhura Castelino

Tue 12 Nov		St Josaphat, B, M. Mem.
St. Theresa’s		Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Wed 13 Nov
St. Theresa’s		Private Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am	Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am	Novena Prayers
	10.30am	Margaret Nash RIP

Thu 14 Nov
St. Theresa’s		Special Intentions
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Fri 15 Nov
St. Theresa’s	10.00am	George Richard Becker RIP
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Sat 16 Nov
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm	Christina North RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm	Peter Carr RIP

Sun 17 Nov
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	Nicolas Lancaster RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am	David Vaughan RIP

Please note if there is no time next to Mass it means there is no Mass for parishioners to attend that day, but the Priests will say Mass privately.

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS
Mass will be streamed from St Columba’s at 11a.m. this Sunday 10 November 2024.
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ANNIVERSARIES
Sheila Mary Cherry, Steven Andrew Roberts, Kathleen Margaret Maguire, Kenneth Klepalo, Annina (Ann) Florio, Berta Barton, George Richard Becker, Eric Walsh, Victor Alfred Piggott.

WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS AND FUNERALS
Please contact one of the Parish Offices to make your arrangements.

PARISH OFFERTORY
Loose Plate: £841.76; Planned Giving £345.35; Average weekly SO £555.00; Candles £85.86. Many thanks for your generous support.

CLERGY EDUCATION & TRAINING FUND
There will be a retiring collection at all Masses this weekend for the above.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
The coffee rota is on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall. Please enter your name and good cause against your preferred dates. You could make £30-£50 for your chosen cause.
10 Nov               volunteers please
17 Nov               Autumn Fair
24 Nov               volunteers please

PRAYING TOGETHER
Pray for
* the residents of Longfield Avenue, Iver Road, Iver Close, Woodside Road, Oakfield Rd, Highfield Rd and Foxcote Close.
* the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children
* all who are not able to attend church.

FR WILLIAM
Fr William is taking a few days holiday from 15 – 22 November. We hope he has a well-deserved rest.

THE HOLY SOULS – NOVEMBER
Please put names/donations in an envelope, marked Holy Souls, and place in the basket in front of the altar.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM:
Countess of Chester Country Park, Fallen for the Fallen WW1 Memorial Bench at 11a.m. on Monday 11 November to observe a two-minute silence to honour all those affected by war and conflict.

OUR AUTUMN FAIR 17^TH NOVEMBER
Just one week away! In St. Columba’s Church Hall
TOMBOLA – If you would like to donate bottles for the Tombola, please leave them in the back porch of St Columba’s.
TABLES at the Fair – If you would like a table to sell your wares, it’s just £5, please contact Margaret Curtis 01244 318424.

SINFONIA
Sinfonia are having their end of year rehearsal/party on Friday 29 November 7p.m. in the Church Hall and have again invited parishioners to attend. Last year’s event was a lovely start to the festive season with music and song. Please come along and enjoy this occasion. Tea and nibbles will be provided

YOUTH GROUP
Our youth group will meet on Monday 18 November, starting at 7p.m. in the Iona chapel and finishing at 8.30p.m. in St. Columba’s Church Hall. All parishioners in school year 5, or older are very welcome to come along and join our happy group, learn a bit about our faith, play games, do activities, and generally have fun, snacks provided. If you need a lift, or more information, please call Denise Lusk (01244 379742).

EUCHARISTIC HOUR OF PRAYER FOR LIFE
This will take place from 9.30a.m. in St Columba’s on Wednesday 13 November.

NEW PRAYER GROUP – LECTIO DIVINA
Lectio Divina simply means Sacred Reading and it is a way of praying through reflection on God’s word, with a leader to guide the group. Initially, the plan is to have four sessions in the weeks before Christmas on Thursdays Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, and Dec 19 in the Iona Chapel at 11a.m. Each session will last no more than 40 minutes, allowing a little time to introduce the process. This type of prayer group works best with a maximum of 12 people and so anyone who is interested and would like to know more/ join with no commitment, is asked to send a brief email to marilyn.coyle44@gmail.com This will allow any information to be sent out and numbers to be kept reasonable. Lyn Coyle.

BLESSING OF THE NEW LECTIONARIES
The new lectionaries will be Blessed at all Masses on the weekend of 1 December 2024.

CONFIRMATION CONGRATULATIONS
Many, many Congratulations to all who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday evening. We welcome the newly Confirmed and their families, to Mass at St. Columba’s this Sunday. Their Confirmation certificates will be presented at the end of Mass. Thank you very much to all their prayer sponsors and all who prayed for the candidates and their catechists.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Many thanks for £260.64 which was collected by the parish recently.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER
A short service of remembrance for the Upton churches will be held this afternoon at Holy Ascencion church at 4.30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS CARDS
Christmas cards are on sale in the Piety Shop. If anyone would like any other religious items, please ring Janet on 01244 329469 as I have a catalogue and can order the item.

SOUND SYSTEM AT ST THERESA’S
We have had a trail of a new sound system installed at St Theresa’s and the feedback so far has been very positive.

WANTED – PROJECTOR AND SCREEN
Has anyone got a projector and/or screen that we could have or borrow please? If so, please contact one of the parish offices.

RED MISSION BOXES, ST COLUMBA’S
If you are a red Mission box holder, please leave your box in the sacristy for counting and pick up your emptied box, with your name on, from the table in the rear porch of St Columba’s.

DIOCESAN DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS VACANCY
Recruitment process for the Diocesan Director of Schools role is now underway, further details of which can be found at https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/director-of-schools-birkenhead-2130729 .If you would like further information or candidate pack and application form please contact Liam Dowds, Emmaus Advising Consultant, on 01737 652 043 or email at ldowds@emmausleadership.me

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“In Kindness is encompassed every variety of wisdom.” – Ernesto Sabato

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER
Sunday 17^th November edition will be compiled by Harry Sweeney.Phone: 01244 327462 or email: harrysweeney45@gmail.com. Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are also emailed to Fr William or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 13^th November 2024

Newsletter 3 November 2024

2 November 2024 By amos

THIRTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

3November 2024

Sat 2 Nov
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm	Katherine Gannon RIP
St. Columba’s	10.30am	Joan Bullough RIP
	6.30pm	Jean Smith RIP

Sun 3 Nov
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	Tom Groom RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am	Margaret Nash RIP

Mon 4 Nov		St Charles Borromeo, B. Mem.
St. Theresa’s		Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am	Holy Souls

Tue 5 Nov
St. Theresa’s		Private Intentions
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Wed 6 Nov
St. Theresa’s		Beryl Williams RIP
St. Columba’s	9.30am	Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am	Novena Prayers
	10.30am	Br Piotr Anusiewicz OFMcap

Thu 7 Nov
St. Theresa’s		Private Intentions
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Fri 8 Nov
St. Theresa’s	10.00am	John & Evelyn Parnell RIP
St. Columba’s		Holy Souls

Sat 9 Nov
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm	Kathleen Maguire RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm	Richard Griffths RIP, Gladys Campbell RIP

Sun 10 Nov
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	Graham George
St. Columba’s	11.00am	Graham & Adam & Eddie & the Elwell Family

Please note if there is no time next to Mass it means there is no Mass for parishioners to attend that day, but the Priests will say Mass privately.

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Columba’s at 11a.m. this Sunday 3^rd November 2024.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

ANNIVERSARIES:
Graham James George, David Vaughan, Sheila Mary Cherry

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Yvonne Rose who died recently, and also her family and friends.

POPES NOVEMBER PRAYER INTENTIONS:
For anyone who has lost a child. We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.

WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS AND FUNERALS:
Please contact one of the Parish Offices to make your arrangements.

CONFESSIONS:
There will be Confessions after each weekday Mass until 11.30a.m.
St Columba’s: From 6p.m. before the 6.30p.m. Sat. evening Mass.
St Theresa’s: From 4.30p.m. before 5p.m. Saturday evening Mass.

PARISH OFFERTORY:
Loose Plate: £546.05; Planned Giving £235.10; Average weekly SO £555.00; Candles £29.30. Many thanks for your generous support.

CLERGY EDUCATION & TRAINING FUND:
There will be a retiring collection at all Masses over the weekend of 9/10 November for the above.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
The coffee rota is on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall. Please enter your name and good cause against your preferred dates. You could make £30-£50 for your chosen cause.
03 Nov        volunteers please
10 Nov        volunteers please
17 Nov        Autumn Fair

PRAYING TOGETHER:

Pray for the residents of Bache Drive, Dulas Court, Birch Rise, Long Lane, Mallard Court, Imperial Avenue, Embassy Close, Bristol Close and Virginia Drive.
For the ACF, Friendship Group, MOT Group and Catholic Women’s League.
For all catering staff and those who make refreshments after the services.

CONFIRMATION:
Please pray for all Chester parishioners who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Columba’s on Friday, for their sponsors, families and for those who are preparing them. All are welcome to this special Mass, celebrated by Bishop Mark Davies, starting 7pm.

YOUTH SUNDAY 24^TH NOVEMBER:

We are looking for several young volunteers to welcome, be collectors, read the readings and read the Prayers of the Faithful etc on Youth Sunday. If you wish to volunteer please contact (St Theresa) Ann McCarthy, (St Columba) Denise Lusk, or either parish office.

OUR AUTUMN FAIR 17^TH NOVEMBER
Just two weeks away!In St. Columba’s Church Hall TOMBOLA: Donations of bottles etc are urgently needed as prizes for The Tombola stall at The Autumn Fair. Could you please leave them inside the church entrances, thank you. TABLES at the Fair: If you would like a table to sell your wares, it’s just £5, please contact Margaret Curtis 01244 318424. LIFT LIST: If you would like a lift from St. Theresa’s please put your name on the list at the front of church.

CHIFUNDO CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
On Saturday 9th November, at Hoole URC Church, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT from 10.00am to 3pm. Free entry, variety of craft stalls, raffle and more.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 10^th NOVEMBER
There is to be a short service of Reflection for the Upton Churches at Holy Ascension at 4.30 p.m. on 10^th November. See the poster on the Notice Boards.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Countess of Chester Country Park, Fallen for the Fallen WW1 Memorial Bench at 11 am on Monday 11^th November to observe a two-minute silence to honour all those affected by war and conflict.

TALK BY CARDINAL MICHAEL FITZGERALD
Cardinal Fitzgerald has spent all his working life as a missionary on the interface between Islam and Christianity, heading important Vatican departments in this field and working in key Middle East postings, including Egypt and Jerusalem. He is coming to St Werburgh’s (CH1 1QJ) on Wednesday 13^th November to talk about Muslim-Christian Relations Today, and to answer our questions. All very welcome. 7.30 pm start, 8.15 pm Questions and Answers, 9.00 pm finish.

THE NEW LECTIONARY
The parish now has copies of the New Lectionary which comes into use on the First Sunday of Advent. Fr William invites all parish Readers to join a gathering on Saturday 16th November, in St Columba’s Hall, 10.00 for 10.30 am to 12 noon, to learn about the new document. Please will Readers record their intention to attend with a tick against their name on one of the forms at the front entrances to our churches. Other interested parishioners are welcome to attend please will they record their intention by notifying St. Theresa’s 01244 371660 or St. Columba’s 01244 624019. Those parishioners who ordered the revised Sunday Missal can collect their copies, discounted payment of £17.95, in cash or by cheque made payable to St. Columba’s or St. Theresa’s.

RETREAT
The next retreat at Clitheroe Christian Heritage Centre is Be Still and Know that I am God, 21^st – 24^th November 2024. For more information and to register go to: www.christianheritagecentre.com

NEW PRAYER GROUP – LECTIO DIVINA
Lectio Divina simply means Sacred Reading and it is a way of praying through reflection on God’s word, with a leader to guide the group. Initially, the plan is to have four sessions in the weeks before Christmas on Thursdays Nov 28^th, Dec 5^th, Dec 12^th and Dec 19^th in the Iona Chapel at 11 a.m. Each session will last no more than 40 minutes, allowing a little time to introduce the process. This type of prayer group works best with a maximum of 12 people and so anyone who is interested and would like to know more/ join with no commitment, is asked to send a brief email to marilyn.coyle44@gmail.com This will allow any information to be sent out and numbers to be kept reasonable.

THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, CHESTER – CHRISTMAS FAIR
12th December, 4-6pm. All welcome! £1 entrance fee on the evening. If you would like a stall, cost £10, email the school welcometo@christofidelis.org.uk

SOUND SYSTEM AT ST THERESA’S
We are in the process of getting another couple of quotes.

BUILDING WORKS
The reinstating of the flagstones and tarmac is taking place and it is hoped that decorating works will have started as the proposed finish date was the 1^st November.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Be the lifeboat in somebody’s storm” Becky Hemsley

ST. COLUMBA CHIDREN CHOIR RECUITMENT
The Little Choir of St Columba plays at 11a.m. Mass on the first Sunday of the month in term time, and young people who would like to sing, play the guitar or percussion are invited to join. Practice Tuesdays 18.45 in the church. For further information, please contact Giovanna 07728 948946 or Mark 07752 317772.

SVP APPEAL FOR FURNITURE
We are looking for a drop leaf kitchen table, chest of drawers & wardrobes for a children’s bedroom and some storage units for toys to support a local family.If you have anything that you think maybe suitable please ring Sue McCarthy 07515 491251 or speak to any member of the SVP. Thank you.

HELP AT HOME
A parishioner requires 1 hours help on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 9.30a.m. to 10.30a.m. No cleaning. Just a few light duties. Please ring 01244 370310 for more information. Thank you.

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER
Sunday 3rd November edition will be compiled by Rebecca Vaughan. Phone:01244 318632 or email: Rebecca_vghn@yahoo.co.uk. Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are also emailed to Fr William or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 6 November 2024

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