TWENTY FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

17^TH  SEPTEMBER  2023

Sat 16 Sep			First Annual Count
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Thomas Byrne RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
Sun 17 Sep			First Annual Count
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Joan Woods RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Mary Kilcoyne & William Pollock
Mon 18 Sep
St. Theresa’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Elsie Duff RIP
Tue 19 Sep
St. Theresa’s			Special Intention
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Wed 20 Sep			Ss Andrew Kim Taegnon,Paul Chong Hasang and Companions. Mem
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayer
	10.30am		Jane Shallcross
Thu 21 Sep			St Matthew, Ap.Ev
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Fri 22 Sep
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Margaret Murphy RIP
St. Columba’s			Private Intention
Sat 23 Sep
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		John (Paddy) Campbell
Sun 24 Sep
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Jack & Kathleen Lawlor RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Elsie Duff 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.

NB The first Annual Mass Count takes place on 16^th/17^th September.

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Theresa’s at 9.30a.m. this Sunday 17th September 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

EVANGELII GAUDIUM SUNDAY:
This used to be called Home Mission Sunday and is to support the work of the Bishop’s Conference Department of Evangelisation and Discipleship. A Second collection will take place for it this weekend. Please place any donations in the baskets provided.

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Deacon Tom Coyle, and Reginald Reid who died recently.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Angela Christine Woodworth, Joan Margaret Mary Woods.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:
For September – For people living on the margins.
Let us pray for those people on the margins of society in subhuman living conditions, that they may not be neglected by institutions and never be cast out.

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 11.30am,
St Columba’s: From 6pm before the 6.30pm Saturday evening Mass.
St Theresa’s: From 4.30pm before 5pm Saturday evening Mass.

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s:  Loose plate £;tbc Planned Giving £tbc; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles£tbc. Wed. Badminton – £200. Indian Christian Community £100.00.
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving £211.67; Average weekly SO – £161.00.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

• the residents of Lawn Drive, Earls Oak , Windmill Rise, Sumner Road, Fisher Road, Stamford Road, Church Way.
• Dorin Park School. For all who are physically or mentally disabled, their teachers and families.

PARISH PASTORAL PLAN DEVELOPED FROM PARISH SYNOD CONSULTATION
Pope Francis’ Synodal Message:

“By growing together in Communion, the people of God deepen their Participation in the life of the Church and so become more effective Missionary disciples in the world”.

Following on from the Synod responses last year and the subsequent implementation of the Parish Action plan, your Pastoral Council has been considering how the parish can be even more inclusive, engaging and outgoing – all topics raised by parishioners. In order to do this we need a lot more people to be actively involved – to deepen their participation in the life of the church- and we need financial support.

On the weekend of 30 September/1st October, Eileen Irwin and Colin Hedley will speak at Masses about how you can further support the parish financially.

As regards volunteering – your Pastoral Council has identified a whole range of areas which need your support, clarified what they are and how much time they demand. We are now asking all of you to consider how you might be able to volunteer.

On the weekends of 15th and 22nd October, co-chairs of the Pastoral Council, Pauline Rourke and Ann McCarthy will be speaking at Masses with details of how you can get involved.

PASTORAL COUNCIL
The approved Pastoral Council minutes dated 22^nd June 2023 are now on the noticeboards in both the front and back porches.

FR WILLIAM:
Fr William left for his holiday on Thursday 14^th September.  In his absence, please direct any queries you may have to Fr Desmond.

PAUSE FOR HOPE -17^th SEPTEMBER 2023
This Ecumenical service takes place at St Columba’s on Sunday 17^th September at 3pm. All are welcome.  No Tickets required. Pause for Hope is an ecumenical service for those affected in any way by cancer; those suffering from cancer, those supporting those living with cancer, and those who have lost loved ones to cancer. It is an opportunity to come together to support and pray for each other.  More information is available on the website http://www.pauseforhope.org.uk

FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION CLASSES:
These classes are for children who come to either St Columba’s or St Theresa’s churches but do not attend one of the RC Primary Schools. They are held in St Columba’s Hall on Wednesday evenings in term time from 5pm to 6pm.The classes will begin on Wednesday 4th October. If you have a child in Year 3 or above who would like to enrol to join these classes to prepare for First Forgiveness and First Holy Communion this school year, or if you would like any further information, please ring Pauline Payne on 01244 350323. Email: pauline.payne4@btinternet.com

FEAST OF ST THERESA – 1^st OCTOBER
If anyone would like to donate towards flowers to decorate the church for the Feast of St Theresa please put it in an envelope marked “flowers” and place it in the offertory basket.  Thank you.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
17^th Sept – Christine & Mary for the parish
24th Sept – McMillan Coffee Morning
1^st Oct – Volunteers please
Why not donate a little time to make tea and coffee after 11:00 Mass on Sunday?  You can make some money for your favourite charity, too. Call Margaret Curtis 01244 318424 to book your date(s).

McMillan Coffee Morning – 24^th September
This fund-raising event means that: Cakes will be sold after the 6:30pm Mass on Sat 23^rd and after the 11:00am Mass on Sun 24th, during coffee, all in St Columba’s Hall. Cake donations will be appreciated, thank you for your continued support each year. 

RED MISSION BOXES, ST COLUMBA’S:
If you have a Red Mission box for collection, please leave it in the sacristy. When counted I can return your box to your home. Thank you, Margaret Curtis 01244 318424.

YOUTH GROUP:
Our next meeting will be on Monday 18th September,  at St. Columba’s Church hall, 7pm to 8.30pm.  All young parishioners in school year 5, or older, are warmly invited to join our happy, friendly group.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
“It’s not my injuries that make me feel disabled, it’s people’s attitudes that make me feel disabled.” Martin Hibbert, MEN bomb survivor. 

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
Is it the journey or the destination that matters most to you?  Or is it determined by the length of the journey or who we travel with?  Or a combination of factors?  Life itself is a journey and, through life and our decisions and actions, we grow.  The things we have thought important when we were younger may well change over time.  We all have different experiences and different reference points, and lots of freedom to shape our own journey, that’s what makes life interesting.  What will you do this week? 

Thank you – from Alex Mosquera. To all those who bought teas, coffees, cakes and books and supplied socks for sock puppets, a massive thank you. While we were in Uganda, we managed to hang 900 mosquito nets, taught dental health and gave out 2000 toothbrushes & distributed over 1500kgs of clothing and shoes and school supplies. I came into contact with over 1500 children. We taught classes, Sunday school, hygiene, provided health education, made reusable sanitary products, undertook a variety of community projects and much, much more. Thank you. 

CHRISTIAN AID – SINGING FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE:
Saltney Methodist Church, Sunday 24th September at 4pm followed by refreshments and Fairtrade stall.

ZUMBATHON FOR HOME OF PEACE, UGANDA
Saturday 23^rd September, 10 am to 12pm at St Columba’s Hall – Zumbathon to raise funds for the ‘Home of Peace – Uganda’ an Orphanage that needs help to keep children in education for the rest of this year. Entrance for adults is £10 and children (6+) £5. Please pay on the door. There will also be a raffle.

THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, CHESTER OPEN EVENING:
The Catholic High School, Chester are hosting an open evening on the Thursday 21^st of September between 6pm and 8pm. The evening is an invitation for Year 5 and 6 students, and their families, to come and visit our wonderful school in Handbridge, Chester. You can tour the school, meet teachers and pupils, take part in some fun activities and ask any questions you may have. No booking required.

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Carol Galvin, St. Columba’s Church Office, Phone: 01244 624019, Email: stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com
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 Sue Carr on 07553 114531 or email columbashallbookings@gmail.com to arrange booking.

PARISH BANK DETAILS FOR OFFERTORY:
We know that people tend to use cash less in this post-pandemic world and that some people may wish to give to the parish via standing order, or a one off donation. Please find details below.

St Columba’s:  Sort Code: 30-15-52               Account No.: 54681468

St Theresa’s:    Sort Code: 30-15-52               Account No.: 54562968

If you are a tax payer and wish to Gift Aid your donation(s) (why wouldn’t you want to?!) then please contact the Parish Offices who can put you in touch with the relevant people.

FAIR TRADE COFFEE MORNING:
Saturday 23 September 10am to 12 noon, Neston Methodist Church and Community Centre, Liverpool Road, Neston, CH64 3RA. In aid of Chifundo Uk, proceeds will be used to empower girls and women in Malawi.

SHREWSBURY LOURDES HOSPITALITY:
The next meeting of the Shrewsbury Lourdes Hospitality will be the Annual General Meeting, on Saturday 30^th September at 2pm at St Chad’s, Cheadle, Stockport SK8 2AF. Please register your attendance, send apologies or items for the agenda to secretary@teamshrewsbury.co.uk or text/call 07451 249267. Agenda items should be submitted seven days before the meeting. Please pass on these details to any hospitality members who may be interested in attending. Please note nominations are now being accepted for the new Vice-President/Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.  If you would like any further information about these roles, please get in touch. 

“CHESTER MALE VOICE CHOIR”:
Chester Male Voice Choir will be holding a concert at Chester Town Hall on 30^th September 2023 at 7.30p.m., with special Guest Violinist Philip Chidell.  Tickets are £12 Adults; £6 under 18’s.
Further information can be found at The Visitor Centre, Town Hall Square, or call John on 07894 509529.

WEEKEND RETREAT, HOLYWELL 27-29^TH OCT:
To explore Mary Mother of the Word In Sacred Scripture. Poster giving more details in church Poarch or contact: Barbara Davies Tel: 07450 252 733, e-mail: barbara.davies@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES:
The diocesan Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) will resume this month, with both an online course or daytime classes in Wythenshawe.  Details are at: www.educationshrewsbury.org/formation-development/ccrs or enquiries to ccrs@diocseofshrewsbury.org

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NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
24^th September edition will be compiled by Rebecca Vaughan, phone: 01244 318632, Email: rebecca_vghn@yahoo.co.uk. Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are emailed or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 20^th September

TWENTY THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

10^TH  SEPTEMBER  2023

Sat 9 Sep
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Thomas Byrne Snr RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Elsie Duff
Sun 10 Sep
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am		The Parish
Mon 11 Sep
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Rosemary McRoberts
Tue 12 Sep
St. Theresa’s			Special Intention
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Wed 13 Sep			St John Chrysostom, B, D. Mem
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s			NO NOVENA DEVOTIONS TODAY
	12noon		Deacon Tom’s Requiem Mass
Thu 14 Sep			Exaltation of the Holy Cross
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention (FW)
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Fri 15 Sep			Our Lady of Sorrows. Mem
St. Theresa’s	10.30am		Thanksgiving
St. Columba’s			Private Intention
Sat 16 Sep			Ss Cornelius, P,M. & Cyprian, B. M., Mem
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Thomas Byrne RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
Sun 17 Sep
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		John Woods RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Mary Kilcoyne & William Pollock

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 11.00a.m. this Sunday 10th September 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Deacon Tom Coyle, and Reginald Reid who died recently. at St Theresa’s.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Brian Francis Kelly, Kathleen Teresa Baxter, John Michael Gaine   and Janet Marie Heath Jones.

EVANGELII GAUDIUM SUNDAY:
This used to be called Home Mission Sunday and is to support the work of the Bishop’s Conference Department of Evangelisation and Discipleship. A Second collection will take place for it on the 16^th/17^th September. Please place any donations in the baskets provided.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:
For September – For people living on the margins.
Let us pray for those people on the margins of society in subhuman living conditions, that they may not be neglected by institutions and never be cast out.

NB The first Annual Mass Count takes place on 16^th/17^th September.

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 11.30am,
St Columba’s: From 6pm before the 6.30pm Saturday evening Mass.
St Theresa’s: From 4.30pm before 5pm Saturday evening Mass.

FUNERAL OF DEACON TOM COYLE:
Deacon Tom’s funeral will take place at St Columba’s Church on Wednesday 13th September at 12.00 noon and will be celebrated by Bishop Mark Davies. All parishioners are warmly invited to attend both the Requiem Mass and the reception after wards which will be held in the hall. It will very much help catering arrangements if you would please put your name on the list in the entrances to St Columba’s and St Theresa’s churches if you wish to attend the reception. Anyone from St Theresa’s needing a lift please mark it on the list at the back of church. Thank you.

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s:  Loose plate £;tbc Planned Giving £tbc; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles£tbc. Wed. Badminton – £200
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving £tbc; Average weekly SO – £161.00.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

POOR CLARE’S COLLECTION:
Many thanks for the amount of £271.58 which was collected last weekend.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

• The residents of St Christopher’s Close. Dale Drive , Heath Road, Cleaveland Road, Stratford Road, Walton Place, Downham Place.
• For the Treasurers, Finance Organisers and the Gift Aid Recorders.
• For those who are responsible for the financial affairs of our Churches.

CAFOD Campaign – “Seeds for all”:
There will be a short talk at the end of Masses this weekend on CAFOD’s latest campaign with the opportunity for all to take a simple action to show support. 

ST PIO PRAYER GROUP:
The next meeting is on Thursday, 14 September, at 2pm in Flat 5, Abbots Court, Eversley Park, Chester CH2 2DY. Everyone is welcome.

PAUSE FOR HOPE -17^th SEPTEMBER 2023
This Ecumenical service takes place at St Columba’s on Sunday 17^th September at 3pm. All are welcome.  No Tickets required. Pause for Hope is an ecumenical service for those affected in any way by cancer; those suffering from cancer, those supporting those living with cancer, and those who have lost loved ones to cancer. It is an opportunity to come together to support and pray for each other.  More information is available on the website http://www.pauseforhope.org.uk

FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION CLASSES:
These classes are for children who come to either St Columba’s or St Theresa’s churches but do not attend one of the RC Primary Schools. They are held in St Columba’s Hall on Wednesday evenings in term time from 5pm to 6pm.The classes will begin on Wednesday 4th October. If you have a child in Year 3 or above who would like to enrol to join these classes to prepare for First Forgiveness and First Holy Communion this school year, or if you would like any further information, please ring Pauline Payne on 01244 350323, Email: pauline.payne4@btinternet.com

FEAST OF ST THERESA – 1^st OCTOBER
If anyone would like to donate towards flowers to decorate the church for the Feast of St Theresa please put it in an envelope marked “flowers” and place it in the offertory basket.  Thank you.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
10^th Sept – Catholic Women’s League
17^th Sept – Christine & Mary for the parish
24th Sept – McMillan Coffee Morning
Why not donate a little time to make tea and coffee after 11:00 Mass on Sunday?  You can make some money for your favourite charity, too. Call Margaret Curtis 01244 318424 to book your date(s).

RED MISSION BOXES, ST COLUMBA’S
If you have a Red Mission box for collection, please leave it in the sacristy. When counted I can return your box to your home. Thank you, Margaret Curtis 01244 318424.

FR WILLIAM:
Fr William will be leaving for his holiday on Thursday 14^th September.  We wish him a safe journey home and hope he has a well deserved rest.  In his absence please direct any queries you may have to Fr Desmond

YOUTH GROUP 
Our next meeting will be on Monday 18th September,  at St. Columba’s Church hall, 7pm to 8.30pm.  
All young parishioners in school year 5, or older, are warmly invited to join our happy,friendly group.

Thought for the week 
Accept what you can’t change. Change what you can’t accept. Unknown.

We’re all in this together:
Summer has returned,  just as schools restart. Doesn’t seem right, does it?  But it’s a second chance for us.  Often, we overlook second chances, or the choices we can make. Psalm 1 is often called a wisdom psalm because we learn that happiness results from our choice to follow God’s direction of life rather than moving away from him. What way will you go? We all have choices.

Resources 
Friday luncheon club in Upton Village Hall. Luncheons every 1st and 3rd Friday. Open to local 70+ yr olds. Welcome drink, 2 course meal, tea, coffee, mints and entertainment. £10. Book in advance. Enquiries and booking Tel 383584. 

Chester Zoo Wildlife connections festival. Free event at Chester Zoo nature reserve on 16 & 17 September, 11.30-16.30. Performances, activities, workshops and speakers. Chester Catholic High School will be on the stage on the 16 Sept 16.00. 

RCIA:
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…

• Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
• Wants to learn more about the Catholic faith?
• Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. For information please contact Fr. William or Fr. Desmond who will put you in touch with the RCIA team

“CHESTER MALE VOICE CHOIR”:
Chester Male Voice Choir will be holding a concert at Chester Town Hall on 30^th September 2023 at 7.30p.m., with special Guest Violinist Philip Chidell.  Tickets are £12 Adults; £6 under 18’s.
Further information can be found at The Visitor Centre, Town Hall Square, or call John on 07894 509529”

ST ANSELM’S COLLEGE OPEN EVENING:
St. Anselm’s College are hosting an open evening on the 14^th of September between 5pm and 8pm. For further information view admissions@st-anselms.com

WEEKEND RETREAT, HOLYWELL 27-29^TH OCT:
To explore Mary Mother of the Word In Sacred Scripture. Poster giving more details in church Poarch or contact: Barbara Davies Tel: 07450 252 733, e-mail: barbara.davies@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Carol Galvin, St. Columba’s Church Office, Phone: 01244 624019, Email: stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com
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 Sue Carr on 07553 114531 or email columbashallbookings@gmail.com to arrange booking.

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH HALL:
The boiler in the hall is close to final expiry so a new one is about to be fitted and the heating system overhauled. It should make the hall warmer in the winter and more economical to heat. Preliminary work for the installation will start on Friday 18 August and continue into the following week. It is hoped that disturbance to activities in the hall will be kept to a minimum. The work will be finished in mid September. Pauline Rourke

SUPPORT FOR ONE OF YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOLS:
Currently St. Werburgh’s & St. Columba’s Primary School is bidding for up to £1,500 from a Tesco Community Grant. The project is for their Gardening and Wellbeing Club. Voting is open now in these Tesco stores: Chester Pepper St; Chester Delamere St; Chester Sealand Road CH1; Chester Weston Grove; Chester Broughton. Voting closes at the end of September. Customers vote using tokens at the check-out each time they shop.

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NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
17^th September edition will be compiled by Amy O’Donnell, Phone: 07854 290897, Email: amyod@hotmail.co.uk
Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are emailed or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 13^th September

TWENTY SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

3^rd SEPTEMBER  2023

Sat 2 Sep
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Giuseppa Bezzina RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Elsie Duff
Sun 3 Sep
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Kay George’s Ints
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Joseph Francis
Mon 4 Sep
St. Theresa’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Parish Thanksgiving Mass
Tue 5 Sep
St. Theresa’s	12 noon		Requiem Mass for Margaret Murray
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Wed 6 Sep
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayer
	10.30am		Reginald Reid RIP
Thu 7 Sep
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
Fri 8 Sep
St. Theresa’s			NO MASS TODAY
St. Columba’s			Private Intention
Sat 9 Sep
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Thomas Byrne Snr RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Elsie Duff
Sun 10 Sep
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am		The Parish

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 11.00a.m. this Sunday 3^rd September 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

NO MASS AT ST THERESA’S FRIDAY 8^th SEPTEMBER
Please note that there will NOT be a Mass at 10am at St Theresa’s on Friday 8^th September as both Fr William and Fr Desmond will be attending their Regional Assembly.

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Deacon Tom Coyle, Margaret Murray, and Reginald Reid who died recently. Margaret Murray’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 5^th September at 12 noon at St Theresa’s. Deacon Tom’s Requiem will take place at St Columba’s Church on Wednesday 13^th September at 12 noon.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Frederick Alexander Davies, Jane Redmond, Winifred McGlown, James Donnelly, Brian Francis kelly & Kathleen Joy Borg.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:
For September – For people living on the margins.
Let us pray for those people on the margins of society in subhuman living conditions, that they may not be neglected by institutions and never be cast out.

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

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

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s:  Loose plate £; Planned Giving £TBC; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles£TBC.
St Theresa’s: £214.51 Loose plate & Planned Giving £214.51; Average weekly SO – £161.00.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

• Pray for the residents of Daleside, Meadowsway, Queensway, Hillside Road, Belvedere Dri9ve, Furne Road & Morton Road.
• For our junior & infant schools: Acresfield, Upton heath, Mill View, Westlea, Dorin Park & St Werburgh’s & St Columba’s and St Theresa’s . Also schools in Newton, Guilden Sutton & Mickle Trafford.
• For the teachers and pupils that they will be open to the Christian teaching they receive.
• For our local clergy as they lead assemblies.

FUNERAL OF DEACON TOM COYLE:
Deacon Tom’s funeral will take place at St Columba’s Church on Wednesday 13th September at 12.00 noon and will be celebrated by Bishop Mark Davies. All parishioners are warmly invited to attend both the Requiem Mass and the reception after wards which will be held in the hall. It will very much help catering arrangements if you would please put your name on the list in the entrances to St Columba’s and St Theresa’s churches if you wish to attend the reception. Anyone from St Theresa’s needing a lift please mark it on the list at the back of church. Thank you.

PAUSE FOR HOPE -17^th SEPTEMBER 2023
This Ecumenical service takes place at St Columba’s on Sunday 17^th September at 3pm. St Joseph’s Church Choir will be in attendance. All are welcome.  No Tickets required. Pause for Hope is an ecumenical service for those affected in any way by cancer; those suffering from cancer, those supporting those living with cancer, and those who have lost loved ones to cancer. It is an opportunity to come together to support and pray for each other.  More information is available on the website http://www.pauseforhope.org.uk

FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION CLASSES:
These classes are for children who come to either St Columba’s or St Theresa’s churches but do not attend one of the RC Primary Schools. They are held in St Columba’s Hall on Wednesday evenings in term time from 5pm to 6pm.The classes will begin on Wednesday 4th October. If you have a child in Year 3 or above who would like to enrol to join these classes to prepare for First Forgiveness and First Holy Communion this school year, or if you would like any further information, please ring Pauline Payne on 01244 350323 or email pauline.payne4@btinternet.com

FEAST OF ST THERESA – 1^st OCTOBER
If anyone would like to donate towards flowers to decorate the church for the Feast of St Theresa please put it in an envelope marked “flowers” and place it in the offertory basket.  Thank you.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
3^rd Sept – Rippon family for Camps International Peru, Humanitarian Collaboration. 
10^th Sept – Catholic Women’s League
17^th Sept – volunteers please
Why not donate a little time to make tea and coffee after 11:00 Mass on Sunday?  You can make some money for your favourite charity, too. Call Margaret Curtis 01244 318424 to book your date(s).

RED MISSION BOXES, ST COLUMBA’S
If you have a Red Mission box for collection, please leave it in the sacristy. When counted I can return your box to your home. Thank you, Margaret Curtis 01244 318424.

FR WILLIAM:
Fr William will be leaving for his holiday on Thursday 14^th September.  We wish him a safe journey home and hope he has a well deserved rest.  In his absence please direct any queries you may have to Fr Desmond

YOUTH GROUP 
Our next meeting will be on Monday 18th September,  at St. Columba’s Church hall, 7pm to 8.30pm.  All young parishioners in school year 5, or older, are warmly invited to join our happy, friendly group.

POOR CLARE’S COLLECTION:
Thank you for your donations last weekend.

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
With the new school year about to start and University and College places being taken up by our community in the weeks ahead, change is high on the agenda.  Change can be daunting, moving into a new class and with different teachers or moving away from home, it will be new for everyone.  Keep believing that you can do it, take courage, pursue that dream and be the best you can be. 

LOURDES JUMBULANCE
Please remember in your prayers, all those who have travelled to Lourdes and will be returning on the 9^th September.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” — J.M. Barrie 

RESOURCES SCHOOL UNIFORMS 
If you live in the Chester and Blacon area, KidsBank Chester can help you access free school uniforms, as well as toys, baby supplies, books, bedding, and more. You can request a referral from your midwife, health visitor, social worker or other front-line professional. https://kidsbankchester.com/    Morrisons in Chester also have a free Uniform swap – customers can donate, swap and browse our second-hand uniform rail for free. 

RCIA:
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…

• Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
• Wants to learn more about the Catholic faith?
• Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information please contact Fr. William or Fr. Desmond who will put you in touch with the RCIA team

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Carol Galvin, St. Columba’s Church Office, Phone: 01244 624019, Email: stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com
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 Sue Carr on 07553 114531 or email columbashallbookings@gmail.com to arrange booking.

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH HALL:
The boiler in the hall is close to final expiry so a new one is about to be fitted and the heating system overhauled. It should make the hall warmer in the winter and more economical to heat. Preliminary work for the installation will start on Friday 18 August and continue into the following week. It is hoped that disturbance to activities in the hall will be kept to a minimum. The work will be finished in mid September. Pauline Rourke

SUPPORT FOR ONE OF YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOLS:
Currently St. Werburgh’s & St. Columba’s Primary School is bidding for up to £1,500 from a Tesco Community Grant. The project is for their Gardening and Wellbeing Club. Voting is open now in these Tesco stores: Chester Pepper St; Chester Delamere St; Chester Sealand Road CH1; Chester Weston Grove; Chester Broughton. Voting closes at the end of September. Customers vote using tokens at the check-out each time they shop.

FREE NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION:
Do you want your newsletter delivered directly to your inbox electronically? If so, subscribe via our web page on  https://sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk/  Front page bottom right – subscribe button. 

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
10^th September edition will be compiled by Alison Wrigglesworth, Phone: 01244 382457, Email: a.wrigglesworth@outlook.com
Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are emailed or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 6^th September

TWENTY FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

27TH AUGUST 2023

Sat 26 Aug
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Ann & Stephen Gannon’s Ints (40th W.Anniv.) Katherine Gannon RIP and Thomas Byrne
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
Sun 27 Aug
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Stephen Taylor
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Deacon Tom RIP
Mon 28 Aug			St Augustine, B, D
St. Theresa’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Conversion of Yearward and Leaman Family
Tue 29 Aug			The Passion of John the Baptist
St. Theresa’s			Special Intention
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Wed 30 Aug			Ss Margaret Clitheroe, Margaret Ward, V and Anne Line, Mm
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayers
	10.30am		Claire Graham RIP
Thu 31 Aug
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention (BW)
St. Columba’s			Private Intention
Fri 1 Sep
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Peter Lane RIP
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Sat 2 Sep
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Guiseppa Bezzina RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Elsie Duff
Sun 3 Sep
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Kay George
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Joseph Francis

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.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:
For September – For people living on the margins.
Let us pray for those people on the margins of society in subhuman living conditions, that they may not be neglected by institutions and never be cast out.

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Deacon Tom Coyle, Thomas Byrne, Margaret Murray, Winifred Meakin and Reginald Read who died recently. Margaret Murray’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 5^th September at 12 noon at St Theresa’s. Deacon Tom’s Requiem will take place at St Columba’s Church on Wednesday 13^th September at 12 noon.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Stephen James Taylor, John Albert Hodkinson, Peter Edge, Patricia Mary Blythe, Peter Lane, Jessie Teresa Andrews, Frederick Alexander Davies, Jane Redmond.

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

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

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Theresa’s at 9.30a.m. this Sunday 27^th August 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s:  Loose plate £346.10; Planned Giving £205.50; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles£16.09.
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving £259.84; Average weekly SO – £161.00.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

• Pray for the residents of Lumley Road, Demage Lane, Willow Close, Cotes Place, Bridgeman Road, Stubbs Place, South Way.
• For our secondary schools and their staff, especially those working in RE departments.
• For all young people attending these schools, especially those from our congregations.

FUNERAL OF DEACON TOM COYLE:
Deacon Tom’s funeral will take place at St Columba’s Church on Wednesday 13th September at 12.00 noon and will be celebrated by Bishop Mark Davies. All parishioners are warmly invited to attend both the Requiem Mass and the reception after wards which will be held in the hall. It will very much help catering arrangements if you would please put your name on the list in the entrances to St Columba’s and St Theresa’s churches if you wish to attend the reception. Anyone from St Theresa’s needing a lift please mark it on the list at the back of church. Thank you.

RED MISSION BOXES, ST COLUMBA’S
If you have a Red Mission box for collection, please leave it in the sacristy. When counted I can return your box to your home. Thank you, Margaret Curtis 01244 318424.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
27th Aug – volunteers please
3rd Sept – Rippon family for Camps International Peru, Humanitarian Collaboration 
Why not donate a little time to make tea and coffee after 11:00 Mass on Sunday?  You can make some money for your favourite charity, too. Call Margaret Curtis 01244 318424 to book your date(s).

FR WILLIAM:
Fr William will be leaving for his holiday on Thursday 14^th September.  We wish him a safe journey home and hope he has a well deserved rest.  

POOR CLARE’S COLLECTION:
There will be a retiring collection for the Poor Clare’s at all Masses this weekend 26/27 August.

OUT OF THE BLUE JAZZ ORCHESTRA:
Out of the Blue Jazz Orchestra will be performing in St Columba’s Hall on Tuesday 29^th August at 7.30p.m., organised by Cheshire Swing Cats. Tickets cost £12 each, pay at the door. 

RCIA:
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…

• Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
• Wants to learn more about the Catholic faith?
• Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information please contact Fr. William or Fr. Desmond who will put you in touch with the RCIA team

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH HALL:
The boiler in the hall is close to final expiry so a new one is about to be fitted and the heating system overhauled. It should make the hall warmer in the winter and more economical to heat. Preliminary work for the installation will start on Friday 18 August and continue into the following week. It is hoped that disturbance to activities in the hall will be kept to a minimum. The work will be finished in mid September. Pauline Rourke

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: The man who moves a mountain must start by moving small stones. Chinese proverb.  

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER:
Ok, so how many of you sat down and watched the World Cup match last Sunday or streamed it after Mass?  Over 12 million of us did according to the stats. We watched as a family, like many households, I think.and,even though we didn’t win that game, the team had already won in so many other ways, the heart of the nation, how to show compassion, resilience, the love for a game, and showed so many people role models that maybe we aren’t used to seeing. It’s a bit like life, we don’t always get what we really want, but there’s always a reason, even if we can’t see that at the time, we face the ups and downs, head on. Just like the team.  Keep smiling and just like the song, “the whole world smiles with you”.  

RESOURCES: 
School uniforms: If you live in the Chester and Blacon area, KidsBank Chester can help you access free school uniforms, as well as toys, baby supplies, books, bedding, and more. You can request a referral from your midwife, health visitor, social worker or other front-line professional. https://kidsbankchester.com/   

Morrisons in Chester also have a free Uniform swap -customers can donate, swap and browse our second-hand uniform rail for free.  

SUPPORT FOR ONE OF YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOLS:
Currently St. Werburgh’s & St. Columba’s Primary School is bidding for up to £1,500 from a Tesco Community Grant. The project is for their Gardening and Wellbeing Club. Voting is open now in these Tesco stores: Chester Pepper St; Chester Delamere St; Chester Sealand Road CH1; Chester Weston Grove; Chester Broughton. Voting closes at the end of September. Customers vote using tokens at the check-out each time they shop.

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Carol Galvin, St. Columba’s Church Office, Phone: 01244 624019, Email: stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com

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 Sue Carr on 07553 114531 or email columbashallbookings@gmail.com to arrange booking.

FREE NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION:
Do you want your newsletter delivered directly to your inbox electronically? If so, subscribe via our web page on  https://sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk/  Front page bottom right – subscribe button. 

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
3^rd September edition will be compiled by Eileen Irwin, phone: 01244 371660, Email: st.theresas@btinternet.com
Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are emailed or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 30^th AUGUST

TWENTIETH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

20TH AUGUST 2023

Sat 19 Aug
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Private Intention (CT)
Sun 20 Aug
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Nicholas Huber & Mark Palatino
St. Columba’s	11.00am		The Parish
Mon 21 Aug			St Pius X
St. Theresa’s			Keith Evans RIP
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Evelyn Broadbent
Tue 22 Aug			The Queenship of the BVM
St. Theresa’s			Special Intention
St. Columba’s			Private Intention
Wed 23 Aug
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayer
	10.30am		Merilyn Dodd
Thu 24 Aug			St Bartholomew, Ap
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Fri 25 Aug			St Thomas of Hereford, B
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Roxanne Mair B.Day Ints.
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Sat 26 Aug
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Ann and Stephen Gannon’s Ints.(40th Wed.Anniv.)
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
Sun 27 Aug
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Steven Raylor RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Deacon Tom Coyle 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 20^th August 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Deacon Tom Coyle, Thomas Byrne, Margaret Murray and Winifred Meakin, who died recently. Deacon Tom’s Requiem will take place at St Columba’s Church on Wednesday 13^th September at 12 noon.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Francisco Senhorinho.

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

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

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: (30/07 & 06/08) Loose plate £346.10; Planned Giving £205.50; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles£16.09.
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving £421.08; Average weekly SO – £161.00.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

• Pray for the residents of Greenfields, Flag Lane North, Oakfield Avenue, Venable’s Road, St Chad’s Road, Church Hall Close and Cedar Mews.  
• For the Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Lay Readers, Parish Assistant and Local Church Leaders.  
• For all those not yet connected to the life of the Church or who have lost their faith.

FUNERAL OF DEACON TOM COYLE:
Deacon Tom’s funeral will take place at St Columba’s Church on Wednesday 13th September at 12.00 noon and will be celebrated by Bishop Mark Davies. All parishioners are warmly invited to attend both the Requiem Mass and the reception after wards which will be held in the hall. It will very much help catering arrangements if you would please put your name on the list in the entrances to St Columba’s and St Theresa’s churches if you wish to attend the reception. Anyone from St Theresa’s needing a lift please mark it on the list at the back of church. Thank you.

RED MISSION BOXES, ST COLUMBA’S
If you have a Red Mission box for collection, please leave it in the sacristy. When counted I can return your box to your home. Thank you, Margaret Curtis 01244 318424.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
20th Aug – Lina Greig for Uganda Orphanage
27th Aug – volunteers please
3rd Sept – Rippon family for Camps International Peru, Humanitarian Collaboration 
Why not donate a little time to make tea and coffee after 11:00 Mass on Sunday?  You can make some money for your favourite charity, too. Call Margaret Curtis 01244 318424 to book your date(s).

FR WILLIAM:
Fr William will be leaving for his holiday on Thursday 14^th September.  We wish him a safe journey home and hope he has a well deserved rest.  

POOR CLARE’S COLLECTION:
There will be a retiring collection for the Poor Clare’s at all Masses next weekend 26/27 August.

OUT OF THE BLUE JAZZ ORCHESTRA:
Out of the Blue Jazz Orchestra will be performing in St Columba’s Hall on Tuesday 29^th August at 7.30p.m., organised by Cheshire Swing Cats. Tickets cost £12 each, pay at the door. 

SYNOD 2021 – 2024:
In Rome, from 4-29 October, bishops, priests, religious and lay people will be asked to consider a series of questions as part of the global synod process. The document for discussion will consider how women can better participate in “governance, decision–making, mission and ministries at all levels of the church.” Pope Francis has ruled that, for the first time, women will take part in the assembly as voting members. Questions to be considered include the ordination of married men, greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ Catholics, a reform of governance, the selection of bishops and lay leadership. These are all issues which emerged from last year’s consultation process in which our parish played its part. Pauline Rourke

RCIA:
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…

• Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
• Wants to learn more about the Catholic faith?
• Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information please contact Fr. William or Fr. Desmond who will put you in touch with the RCIA team

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH HALL:
The boiler in the hall is close to final expiry so a new one is about to be fitted and the heating system overhauled. It should make the hall warmer in the winter and more economical to heat. Preliminary work for the installation will start on Friday 18 August and continue into the following week. It is hoped that disturbance to activities in the hall will be kept to a minimum. The work will be finished in mid September. Pauline Rourke

WELFARE OFFICER: 
The Diocese is looking to appoint a Welfare Officer. The role is for 3 days per week.  Salary: £38 – £42K FTE pro rata depending on experience.  For further details of the role and application form, please see the Diocesan website: https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/  Completed application should be sent to Pauline McCulloch recuitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org  Closing date 25 August 2023. 

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: – Blessings. Mary Davis 
Be Present 
Let the day flow with grace 
Expect joy. Be positive 
Serve with compassion 
Speak only kindness 
Impart only love 
Never forget you’re not alone 
Give thanks for everything. 
See goodness in others. 

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER:
The Pope and Youth talking at the World Youth Day in Lisbon, the Youth only seeing “old people” in church. They then ask, “Is the Church only for old people?” The Pope replied, “The Church is not an old people’s club any more than it is a youth club.” He added: “If it becomes something for old people, it will die.” He then references Pope St. John Paul II, who said: “If you live with young people, you become young yourself.” Our Parish needs our Youth, they will be our community’s future. We learnt through our synod parish meetings and feedback that families and young people were really important to the parish. We have plenty of opportunities to volunteer with our families and younger members of the community. If you are interested, let the Church secretaries know and someone will be in touch.  

NEEDLES AND PINS – WED 23RD AUGUST:
Everyone is welcome to come along to this friendly needlecraft group in St Columba’s Hall, between 2:00-4:00pm every fourth Wednesday of the month. Hope to see you.

SUPPORT FOR ONE OF YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOLS:
Currently St. Werburgh’s & St. Columba’s Primary School is bidding for up to £1,500 from a Tesco Community Grant. The project is for their Gardening and Wellbeing Club. Voting is open now in these Tesco stores: Chester Pepper St; Chester Delamere St; Chester Sealand Road CH1; Chester Weston Grove; Chester Broughton. Voting closes at the end of September. Customers vote using tokens at the check-out each time they shop.

YORK COACH TRIP – LOST PROPERTY:
There was a pair of glasses left on the trip on 27th July. Call Margaret Curtis to arrange their return. 01244 318424.

RESOURCES: 
Have your say on our local River Dee consultation on how we use the Dee and the possibility of applying for bathing water status.  Questionnaire can be found at https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/news/still-time-to-give-your-views-on-the-clean-dee-consultation or in addition to the online survey, respondents can give their views in other ways: By telephone on: 01244 973708, Email at: regulatoryservices@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk  Post: Public Protection Service, The Portal, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BA. The consultation will close on 31 August 2023. 

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through St. Columba’s Church Office Phone: 01244 624019, Email: stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com
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 Sue Carr on 07553 114531 or email columbashallbookings@gmail.com to arrange booking.

FREE NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION:
Do you want your newsletter delivered directly to your inbox electronically? If so, subscribe via our web page on  https://sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk/  Front page bottom right – subscribe button. 

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
27^th August Edition will be compiled by Amy O’Donnell, Phone: 07854 290897, Email: amyod@hotmail.co.uk
Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are emailed or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 23^RD AUGUST