THIRTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

10 November 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.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

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.

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. Saturday evening Mass.
St Theresa’s: From 4.30p.m. before 5p.m. Saturday evening Mass.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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  

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. 

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.

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

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.

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 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

THIRTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

3 November 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

27  October 2024

Sat 26 Oct
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Joan Haydyn’s Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Ellie Edwards, Ruairidh Morrison
Sun 27 Oct
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		James Casey RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Joanne Robinson
Mon 28 Oct			Ss Simon & Jude, Ap. Feast
St. Theresa’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Elizabeth Allington RIP, Fred Allington
Tue 29 Oct
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Wed 30 Oct
St. Theresa’s			Private Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Margaret Nash RIP
Thu 31 Oct
St. Theresa’s			Nicholas Lancaster
St. Columba’s	7.00pm		Vigil Mass for All Saints Edward Bulgess
Fri 1 Nov			All Saints, Solemnity
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		John Rogers RIP
St. Columba’s			Joan Buliough RIP
Sat 2 Nov
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Mass for the Faithful Departed
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Katherine Gannon RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Jean Smith RIP
Sun 3 Nov
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Tom Groom RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Margaret Nash 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 27^h September 2024.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED
Please remember in your prayers Yvonne Rose and Theresa Clayton who died recently, and also their family and friends.

ANNIVERSARIES
Anthony William Davenport, Dennis Alfred,  Edward Barlow, Charles Derek Anthony Moore, Mary Keating, Breda Mary Wright, Nicholas Philip Lancaster, Marie Willetts, Rose Marshall

POPES OCTOBER PRAYER INTENTIONS
For the Synod. Let us pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a style of life at every level, allowing herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the world’s peripheries.

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: £526.21; Planned Giving £224.00; Average weekly SO £555.00; Candles £26.84. 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.
27^th Oct – Volunteers please
3^rd Nov – volunteers please  
10^th Nov – volunteers please

World Mission Sunday – Thank you for celebrating last week
Thank you for your donations to the World Mission Sunday appeal. Your prayers and support will help missionaries work alongside communities worldwide, regardless of background or belief. Please continue to pray for all who share the love and hope of Christ with our sisters and brothers in need throughout the world. To support mission year-round, visit missio.org.uk or call 020 7821 9755 (office hours).

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.

PRAYING TOGETHER
Pray
* For the residents of Upton Drive, Pine Gardens, Bache Avenue, Onslow Road, Springwood Close, Overwood Lane and Melverley Drive.
* For the British Legion, Golf Club and Village Hall Committee, and all who use their facilities.
* For those who have served their country.

WELCOME
We welcome Fr Peter Otuonkpaikhian, who has been appointed assistant parish priest for St Columba’s & St Theresa’s parish. Fr Peter is originally from Nigeria and has recently workind in the Isle of Man. We hope he enjoys his time here.

CONFIRMATION
Please pray for all who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Columba’s on 8th November, and for those who are preparing them.

OUR AUTUMN FAIR 17 NOVEMBER
Just three 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 entrance to St Columba’s and St Theresa’s, many thanks. 
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.

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 at St Theresa’s please contact Ann McCarthy and to volunteer at St.Columba’s please contact Denise Lusk, or email either parish office.

SYNOD SESSIONS RESUME
 The second session is now taking place in Rome, it started on Wednesday 2 October and runs to Sunday 27 October 2024 in order to continue the work of the Synod on Synodality around the theme “For a Synodal Church: communion, participation and mission” Bishop Barron from Winona-Rochester in America has penned his thoughts on his hopes and aspirations as he left for the synod.  The discussions which are taking place are set out in a working document , that all delegates are asked to read before attending. Discussions will consider the involvement of more laity, especially women, in the governance of the Church, in both “decision-making” and “decision-taking.  It will look at practical theology and how our understanding of church institutions and practices can be made more concrete for example setting up lay pastoral councils, accountability etc. And of listening to one another and the Holy Spirit.  https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/barron/as-i-leave-for-the-second-session-of-the-synod/

THANK YOU FROM THE SVP
The SVP would like to thank all those who contributed to our recent church collection and coffee morning. The amount raised was £330. This generous amount will help enable us to continue our work, not only within our own community, but also nationally and internationally.

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
We are in the process of getting another couple of quotes.

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

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
 I am with and will watch over you wherever you go. Genesis 28:15

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 10 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.

ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL
As mentioned in Bishop Mark’s letter last week asking us to contact our MP. The contact details for our MP are:-Samantha Dixon c/o House of Commons. London. SW1AQ 0AA  email:samantha.dixon.mp@parliament.uk

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

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. 

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.

BUILDING WORKS – ST THERESA’S
The last pour of concrete has taken place and work will now start on reinstating the flagstones and tarmac.  The larger cracks in the presbytery have been dealt with  and decorating works are due to start next week.  It is hoped that the work will be completed by the 1^st November.

ASDA ARE RUNNING CASHPOT FOR SCHOOLS
From now until November, for those who use the ASDA Rewards App, you can opt in on the cashpots tab and select St Werburgh’s and St Columba’s or St Theresa’s Primary School.   ASDA will then donate to the schools! 

RETREATS
Next two retreats at Clitheroe Christian Heritage Centre are: Praying with St Dominic, 1^st – 3^rd November 2024 and 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

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.

MUSLIM-CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS TODAY
There will be a talk by Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald, M.Afr on Wednesday 13 November at 7.30pm at St Werburgh’s Church. Chester.

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 3rd November edition will be compiled by Muriel Green. Phone:01244 383836  or email: muriel.green1@btinternet. 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 30 October 2024

TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

20  October 2024

Sat 19 Oct
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Gladys Campbell RIP, Richard Griffiths
Sun 20 Oct			World Mission Sunday
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Kathleen Holden RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Mark David McLoughin
Mon 21 Oct
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Monica Gardiner
	2.00pm		Requiem Mass for Margaret Nash
Tue 22 Oct
St. Theresa’s			Private Intentions
St. Columba’s			Private Intentions
Wed 23 Oct
St. Theresa’s			Special Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayers
	10.30am		Kasia Wojnarowska RIP
Thu 24 Oct
St. Theresa’s			Private Intentions
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Fri 25 Oct
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Sheila Ring RIP
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Sat 26 Oct			Ss Chad & Cedd
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Joan Haydyn’s Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Ellie Edwards, Ruairidh Morrison
Sun 27 Oct
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		James Casey RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Joanne Robinson

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 20^th September 2024.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Margaret Nash who died recently, and also her family and friends. Margaret Nash’s Requiem Mass will be held on Monday 21^st October at 2p.m. at St Columba’s Church.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Doreen Mary Judge, Kathleen Holden, Charles Derek Anthony Moore, Peter John Walker, Maureen Teresa Brady.

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.

POPES OCTOBER PRAYER INTENTIONS:
For the Synod Let us pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a style of life at every level, allowing herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the world’s peripheries.

PARISH OFFERTORY:
Loose Plate: £566.14; Planned Giving £286.60; Average weekly SO £555.00.
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.
20th Oct – Lina Greig, Hopeful Ugandan Hearts 
27^th Oct – Volunteers please
3^rd Nov – volunteers please  

PRAYING TOGETHER:
Pray for:
* the residents of Marl Hetes, Upton Park, Delvine Drive, Palmerstone Close, Meadowside Mews, Highcliffe Avenue & Melverley Drive.
* For the newsletter editors, distributors & those who run the piety shops in our churches.
* For a deepening of our faith through the written word.

TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY T
oday, parishes worldwide celebrate World Mission Sunday. By supporting Missio, the Pope’s charity for world mission, we stand united as God’s global family, in prayer, solidarity, and action. We are called to ‘go and invite everyone to the banquet’ for the joy of Christ’s Resurrection is a gift meant to be shared with the entire world. Please pray for missionaries and give what you can to this vital collection, bringing God’s compassion, peace, and justice to those in need. To donate, use the Missio envelope, call 020 7821 9755 (office hours) or visit missio.org.uk to give a gift, set up a Direct Debit, and Gift Aid your donation if possible. There will be a second collection for World Mission Sunday this  weekend of 19^th and 20^th October. Please, put any donations in the baskets provided.

WELCOME
We welcome Fr Peter Otuonkpaikhian, who has been appointed assistant parish priest for St Columba’s & St Theresa’s parish. Fr Peter is originally from Nigeria and has recently workind in the Isle of Man. We hope he enjoys his time here.

CONFIRMATION
Please pray for all who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Columba’s on 8th November, and for those who are preparing them.

YOUTH GROUP
Our youth group will meet on Monday 21st October, starting at 7pm in the Iona chapel and finishing at 8.30pm 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)

SYNOD SESSIONS RESUME
The second session is now taking place in Rome, it started on Wednesday 2 October and runs to Sunday 27 October 2024 in order to continue the work of the Synod on Synodality around the theme “For a Synodal Church: communion, participation and mission” Bishop Barron from Winona-Rochester in America has penned his thoughts on his hopes and aspirations as he left for the synod.  The discussions which are taking place are set out in a working document , that all delegates are asked to read before attending. Discussions will consider the involvement of more laity, especially women, in the governance of the Church, in both “decision-making” and “decision-taking.  It will look at practical theology and how our understanding of church institutions and practices can be made more concrete for example setting up lay pastoral councils, accountability etc. And of listening to one another and the Holy Spirit.    https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/barron/as-i-leave-for-the-second-session-of-the-synod/

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

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

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.

EXAMS OFFICER VACANCY AT THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Permanent Role over 41.2 weeks a year (Term Time) paid over 12 months. 37 hours a week 8am to 4pm (3.30 pm Friday). To include INSET days and exam results days. For more information please email kilcoynea@christofidelis.org.uk. Closing date 3pm on Wednesday 23^rd October.

AUTUMN FAIR
26th October, 11.00-3.00 in Wesley Church Centre, Chester – sale of Fairly traded products and charity crafts. See poster in church porches.

ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL
As mentioned in Bishop Mark’s letter last week asking us to contact our MP. The contact details for our MP are: Samantha Dixon c/o House of Commons. London. SW1AQ 0AA  email: samantha.dixon.mp@parliament.uk

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

MUSLIM-CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS TODAY
There will be a talk by Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald, M.Afr on Wednesday 13 November at 7.30pm at St Werburgh’s Church. Chester.

BUILDING WORKS – ST THERESA’S
Work started on Monday 16^th September and is expected to last about 8 weeks.  Work on the cracks inside the presbytery was started this week.

NEEDLES & PINS – Wed 23rd October
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.

MCMILLAN COFFEE MORNING, a great success 
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s McMillan appeal such a success.  We were supported by parishioners from St Theresa’s as well as St Columba’s, so a real joint effort. This is the final amount deposited, after several late donations:  £270.45

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers.  Carl Sagan

200 CLUB
This month’s winner was A. Dale £25 (no.31)

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.

ASDA ARE RUNNING CASHPOT FOR SCHOOLS
From now until November, for those who use the ASDA Rewards App, you can opt in on the cashpots tab and select St Werburgh’s and St Columba’s or St Theresa’s Primary School.   ASDA will then donate to the schools! 

ST. COLUMBA’S CHURCH
The painting of the outside of the church has just begun and will continue over the next few weeks. It should not cause any serious interruption. Contractors will come in the next few weeks to fill in the sinkhole in the car park which does not show any signs of further development.    Pauline Rourke

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.

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER
Sunday 20^th October 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 23 October 2024

TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

13 October 2024

Sat 12 Oct
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Terry Whatmough
Sun 13 Oct			Prisions Week Sunday
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Dorothy Groom RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Margaret Nash RIP
Mon 14 Oct
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Pauline Galvin RIP
Tue 15 Oct			St Theresa of Avila, V, D. Mem.
St. Theresa’s			Special Intentions
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Wed 16 Oct
St. Theresa’s			Winnie Harty RIP
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayers
	10.30am		Frank Stone Senior
Thu 17 Oct			St Ignatious of Antioch, B, M. Mem
St. Theresa’s			Private Intentions
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Fri 18 Oct			St. Luke, Ev. Feast
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		John Murphy RIP
St. Columba’s			Prision Chaplains
Sat 19 Oct
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Gladys Campbell RIP Richard Griffiths
Sun 20 Oct			Prayer of World Missions
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Kathleen Holden 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 from St Columba’s at 11a.m. this Sunday 13 October 2024.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED
Please remember in your prayers Margaret Nash and Maria Haydock (Edge) who died recently, and also their family and friends. Margaret Nash’s Requiem Mass will be held on Monday 21^st October at 2p.m. at St Columba’s Church.

ANNIVERSARIES
Lionel William Steele, Margaret Rose Lannin, Bridget (Delia) Hesketh, Peter John Walker.

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.

POPES OCTOBER PRAYER INTENTIONS
For the Synod Let us pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a style of life at every level, allowing herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the world’s peripheries.

PARISH OFFERTORY
Loose Plate: £615.97; Planned Giving £302.90; Average weekly SO £555.00; Candles £35.00. Many thanks for your generous support.

PRAYING TOGETHER
Pray for:
* the residents of Old Mill Court, Mill Lane, Mill Close, Deans Close, Provan Way, Saughall Road, Westbourne Road, and Cranleigh Crescent
* all those involved with the upkeep of our church buildings and church grounds.  

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY COLLECTION
Next Sunday, the Holy Father invites all Catholics to support Missio, his charity for world mission, through a special collection. This day of prayer, solidarity, and giving unites Catholics worldwide to share the Good News of God’s love which has the power to transform lives and heal our world. To donate, use the Missio envelopes, call 020 7821 9755 (office hours) or visit missio.org.uk to give a gift, set up a Direct Debit, and Gift Aid your donation if possible.   There will be a second collection for World Mission Sunday on the weekend of 19^th and 20^th October. Please, put any donations in the baskets provided.

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.
13th Oct – Sue McCarthy, SVP
20th Oct – Lina Greig, Hopeful Ugandan Hearts 
27^th Oct – Volunteers please

CONFIRMATION
Please pray for all who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Columba’s on 8th November, and for those who are preparing them.

THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN AFTERNOON – MEET THE TUTORS
Monday 14^th October, 2-3p.m. All Year 7 parents welcome! Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge. CH4 7HS. No booking needed.

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.

RALLY ROSARY – TODAY 13 OCTOBER
There will be a Rally Rosary on Sunday 13 October for Our Lady of Fatima for World Peace.  To do 15 Decades of the Rosary, starting at 6pm in your home.  Thanks to all who join in on this very special occasion.

YOUTH GROUP
Our youth group will meet on Monday 21st October, starting at 7pm in the Iona chapel and finishing at 8.30pm 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)

SYNOD SESSIONS RESUME
 The second session is now taking place in Rome, it started on Wednesday 2 October and runs to Sunday 27 October 2024 in order to continue the work of the Synod on Synodality around the theme “For a Synodal Church: communion, participation and mission” Bishop Barron from Winona-Rochester in America has penned his thoughts on his hopes and aspirations as he left for the synod.  The discussions which are taking place are set out in a working document , that all delegates are asked to read before attending. Discussions will consider the involvement of more laity, especially women, in the governance of the Church, in both “decision-making” and “decision-taking.  It will look at practical theology and how our understanding of church institutions and practices can be made more concrete for example setting up lay pastoral councils, accountability etc. And of listening to one another and the Holy Spirit.  https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/barron/as-i-leave-for-the-second-session-of-the-synod/

SOUND SYSTEM AT ST THERESA’S
We have received a quote for £17,989.32, no it’s not a typing error! Unfortunately, we do not have the money to carry out the work. If anyone has any fundraising ideas, please let Fr William know.

SAYING GOODBYE REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
Saying Goodbye, (part of the Mariposa Trust) will be hosting a very special Baby loss remembrance and support service on 20^th October at 2.30p.m, in Manchester Cathedral. It is a service for anyone who has lost a baby in pregnancy, at birth or in early years, whether the loss was yesterday or 80 years ago. This event is also for those grieving that they have never been able to conceive. To read more on the charity, please see the Saying Goodbye website, which you can find at: www.sayinggoodbye.org

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

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING – A GREAT SUCCESS
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Macmillan appeal such a success. The bakers, helpers and customers together raised £267.50 for the charity. We were supported by parishioners from St Theresa’s as well as St Columba’s, so a real joint effort.

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

CHESTER REPAIR CAFÉ
Run by Friends of the Earth – pilot scheme- Saturday 19 October 11-12.30.  Bring along broken items and volunteers will do their best to give them a new lease of life.  Items can include, small electricals (no microwaves); bikes; clothing/textiles; computers/software.  If you can help repair and want to volunteer head to  www.chesterfoe.co.uk/chester-repair-cafe

EXAMS OFFICER VACANCY AT THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Permanent Role over 41.2 weeks a year (Term Time) paid over 12 months. 37 hours a week 8am to 4pm (3.30 pm Friday). To include INSET days and exam results days. For more information please email kilcoynea@christofidelis.org.uk. Closing date 3pm on Wednesday 23^rd October.

ST. COLUMBA’S CHURCH
The painting of the outside of the church has just begun and will continue over the next few weeks. It should not cause any serious interruption. Contractors will come in the next few weeks to fill in the sinkhole in the car park which does not show any signs of further development.        Pauline Rourke

ASDA ARE RUNNING CASHPOT FOR SCHOOLS
From now until November, for those who use the ASDA Rewards App, you can opt in on the cashpots tab and select St Werburgh’s and St Columba’s or St Theresa’s Primary School.   ASDA will then donate to the schools! 

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

BUILDING WORKS – ST THERESA’S
Work started on Monday 16^th September- a week later than scheduled due to the weather. Church services will not be affected, but there will be vans on the car park and a fenced off area for a skip which means unfortunately that the bins are at the front of church.The first pour of concrete has been carried out but work has been hampered by the amount of rain we’ve had which means they have had to pump water out of the holes that have been dug.  Work is still on track for an eight week finish.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Faith, is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.  Martin Luther King

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 20^th October edition will be compiled by Eileen Irwin, phone: 01244 371660 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 16th October 2024