SIXTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

23^rd  JULY 2023

Sat 22 Jul			St Mary Magdalene. Feast
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Eileen Thornber RIP
Sun 23 Jul
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Private Intentions (BW)
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Parishioners’ Ints
Mon 24 Jul
St. Theresa’s			Mary Walsh RIP
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Linda Barlow RIP
Tue 25 Jul			St James Apostle Feast
St. Theresa’s			Private Intentions
St. Columba’s			Rev Russell Cooke RIP
Wed 26 Jul			St Joachim & Ann, parents of BVM
St. Theresa’s			Tom Groom RIP
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayer
	10.30am		Mary Bristow
Thu 27 Jul
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Fri 28 Jul
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Joan Dale RIP
St. Columba’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
Sat 29 Jul			Ss Martha, Mary and Lazarus
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		The Parish
Sun 30 Jul
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Eileen Mapp’s Ints
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 Theresa’s at 9.30am this Sunday 22^nd July 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

JULY – HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS -Month of the Blessed Blood of Jesus:
For a Eucharistic life: We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.  

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Rev. Russell Cooke and Evelyn Broadbent, who died recently. Evelyn’s Funeral Mass will take place on Monday 31^st July at 1.00 p.m. at St. Columba’s followed by internment at Blacon Cemetery at 1.40 p.m.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Peter Quinton Sweetman, Mary Walsh, Frederick Aloysius Eadon, Eileen Morris, James Aloysius Brennan, Mary Dolores Parry, Joan O’Hanlon, Frank Barcroft & Margaret Watson.

FR. COOKES FUNERAL
Fr. Cooke’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 26 July at 11.30 at St Winefride’s Church, Neston. As it is expected that a number of parishioners would like to attend the funeral, and parking at St Winefride’s is limited, a coach has been arranged to take any parishioners who wish to attend. The coach will leave promptly at 10.30 from St Columba’s Church, returning here after the funeral. The maximum cost will be £10 per person.
There are still some places available on the coach so if you would like a place please sign one of the pro-formas at the front or rear entrance to church or ring St Columba’s church office.
There will be Devotions & Mass as usual at St Columba’s.

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: tbc Planned Giving: tbc; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles: tbc
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving: £239.40; Average weekly SO – £161
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

• the residents Marina Drive, Cross Green, Chatsworth Drive, Dyserth Road, Cadnant Close, Aberdaron Drive & Cemlyn Close.
• For Ramblers & Walking Groups, Trekkers and all who meet together for outdoor pursuits.

NEEDLES & PINS – WED 26^th JULY
Everyone is welcome to come along to this friendly needlecraft group in St Columba’s Hall, between 2.00-4.00 every fourth Wednesday of the month.  Hope to see you.

 ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
23^rd July – volunteers please
30th July – volunteers please
 6^th Aug – 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).

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

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING 22 JUNE
Members reported on the continuing progress with high priority issues identified on the Parish Development Plan, in particular with the new website and the work of the liturgy group and the social committee. Much of the meeting was spent in further consideration of a means of increasing the number of volunteers supporting all that the church does. ‘Leaders’ of each of the voluntary groups had sent in written descriptions of the roles which made clear how much commitment they had to their responsibilities and how much they gained from their involvement. It has not been possible to thank each leader personally so I would be grateful if they would take this brief note as thanks from the parish.
Pauline Rourke. Co chair, Pastoral Council 

REV. FR. RUSSELL COOKE RIP:
Fr Russell was appointed parish priest of St Columba’s Parish after the demise of Fr John Lennon in September 1997, and served the parish until his retirement in January 2016. One of his first initiatives in the parish was the foundation of a Pastoral Council, the forerunner of the PC that serves our parish today. For much of his time as our priest Fr Russell also served as Dean of the then local Deanery of Chester, Ellesmere Port, Tarporley and Mouldsworth. In 2008 Fr Russell underwent major heart surgery from which he recovered well, but later deteriorating health led to his eventual retirement. Retirement was spent living close to St Winefride’s Church in Neston; those who cared for him there say that he was comfortable and happy, only relatively lately did he suffer an illness which eventually led to his death, peacefully at home, on Friday 30^th June. Parishioners from Fr Russell’s time at St Columba’s will remember a gifted preacher, a priest perhaps not always eager to please but honest and true, and judging by the crowd of well-wishers who gathered to say farewell to Fr Russell in St Columba’s Hall on his retirement, a much-loved parish priest. Requiescat in pace, Fr Russell, our thanks and prayers go with you.

ANNUAL PARISH COACH TRIP – YORK
When arriving by car for the York trip, please park in the square carpark next to the Newman Room, seen from the hall windows. NOT the main carpark surrounding the church.

There have been some cancellations, so there are a few seats now available on the trip. If you would like to go to York on Thurs 27^th July, please call Margaret Curtis on 01244 318424 or Paul Wrigglesworth on 07708 304246. 

SCHOOLS:
We wish everyone a pleasant summer break, and best wishes to those moving on to higher education .

AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED
There will be a retiring collection at all Masses over the weekend of 29/30 July.

CHESTER SINFONIA ‘CONCERT’
 Chester Sinfonia were delighted that so many from St Columba’s and St Theresa’s were able to join them for what was a very enjoyable ‘open rehearsal’ a week last Friday and sent Sue Carr a lovely thank you letter. They were very appreciative of our hospitality and their offer has been accepted to do a similar event around Christmas with some participatory carols and solos from their lovely singer Hannah. Stand by for further information in November!   Pauline Rourke

CARITAS-HOME FOR UKRAINE:
Are you interested in making a difference by hosting a family fleeing the war in Ukraine?  For more information please take a leaflet from the back of church or visit the website: www.sjog-homesforukraine.uk

CYCLING WITHOUT AGE CHESTER:
This is an initiative to get the elderly back on bikes.  Specially adapted trishaws take passengers out for free.  For further information contact chester@cyclingwithoutage.org.uk

NEW DAWN IN THE CHURCH:
This takes place from 31 July – 4 August and is a five day Catholic Conference which takes place every year at the Catholic National Shrine & Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham.  For further details please see the leaflets at the back of church.

MISSIONARY SISTERS OF ST PETER CLAVER
Many thanks for the amount of £521 which our parish collected at their recent appeal.

APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA
Many thanks for the amount of £141.16 which our parish collected recently.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Make each day your masterpiece.” — John Wooden 

RESOURCES –  Cheshire West and Cheshire Library events over the summer holiday period for both children and adults. From science fun, pebble painting, board games, animal fun and much, much, more. Some activities may need tickets, but the activities are free. Check out the web sites  https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/libraries/library-events  or pop into your local library.  

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: – Sometimes you read something, and it makes you think and reassess. Maya Angelou the American author said. “This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen it before.” And as Winnie the Pooh also says, “yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present”.  They are both right, there is only ever one today, one present. We should celebrate all the small moments that it can give us.  All the joys and challenges it brings.  All those gifts that we are given and how we use them.  Enjoy your wonderful day. Have a lovely week.  

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.

SYNOD 2021-2024 – Communion Participation Mission An earlier posting of this monthly Synod News item announced approval, by the General Secretariat of the Synod, of the Instrumentum Laboris (IL), the working document for the participants in the October 2023 session of the Synod. The IL can now be downloaded at: www.synod.va/Synodal Process/Universal Phase/Documents The Foreword of the IL includes the following: The Members of the Synod Assembly are the primary recipients of the IL, which is also made public not only for reasons of transparency but as a contribution to the implementation of ecclesial initiatives. In particular, it can encourage participation in the synodal dynamic at the local and regional levels, while waiting for the outcome of the October Assembly. This will provide further material on which the local Churches will be called to pray, reflect, act and make their own contribution. The IL is a long read but even a short look could help us understand the Synodal process a little more.Please continue to pray for the Synod and for our participation, walking together along the way, united in Christ, the Way, the Truth and the Life. https://sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk/prayer-for-the-synod/

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Nuala Keegan, Church Office, 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.

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NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER: 16th July Edition will be compiled by Alison Wrigglesworth, Phone: 01244 382457, E-mail: 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 26th JULY

FIFTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

16TH JULY 2023

Sat 15 Jul			St Bonaventure, B,D. Mem
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Millington & Bradshaw Dec’d
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
Sun 16 Jul
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Marion Baker RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Private Intention (NK)
Mon 17 Jul
St. Theresa’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Maria Jabbiner (GB)
Tue 18 Jul
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			Paula Graham
Wed 19 Jul
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayer
	10.30am		June Leigh
Thu 20 Jul
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		St Theresa’s School Leavers Mass
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Fri 21 Jul
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Linda Barlow RIP
St. Columba’s			Mary Mount
Sat 22 Jul			St Mary Magdalene
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Eileen Thornber
Sun 23 Jul
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Private Intention (BW)
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 11am this Sunday 15th July 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Rev. Russell Cooke.
Fr. Cooke’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 26 July at 11.30 at St Winefride’s Church, Neston. As it is expected that a number of parishioners would like to attend the funeral, and parking at St Winefride’s is limited, a coach has been arranged to take any parishioners who wish to attend. Departure time is still to be arranged but will be around 10.30 from St Columba’s Church, returning here after the funeral. The maximum cost will be £10 per person.
If you would like a place on the coach please sign one of the pro-formas at the front or rear entrance to church or ring the church office.

ANNIVERSARIES:
John Culshaw, Mary Devine, Fr Denis Keating, Adrienne Rosina Davis.

CONFESSIONS:
There will be Confessions after every weekday Mass until 11.30am, at both churches.
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.

JULY – HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS – Month of the Blessed Blood of Jesus:
For a Eucharistic life: We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.  

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s:  Loose plate: £463.88; Planned Giving: £239.50; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles: £26.27p
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving: £TBC;Average weekly SO – £161
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

• the residents of Keswick Close, Stanton Drive, Caldy Close, Dinas Close, Tregele Close, Caernarfon Grove, Conway Grove and Beaumaris Grove.
• the Army Chaplain and all at the Dale Camp, the work of the Armed Forces, the soldiers and their families

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
16th July – Esme Rippon for World Scout Jamboree
23rd July – volunteers please
30th July – 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).

SYNOD 2021-2024 Communion Participation Mission – An earlier posting of this monthly Synod News item announced approval, by the General Secretariat of the Synod, of the Instrumentum Laboris (IL), the working document for the participants in the October 2023 session of the Synod. The IL can now be downloaded at: www.synod.va>Synodal Process>Universal Phase>Documents The Foreword of the IL includes the following: The Members of the Synod Assembly are the primary recipients of the IL, which is also made public not only for reasons of transparency but as a contribution to the implementation of ecclesial initiatives. In particular, it can encourage participation in the synodal dynamic at the local and regional levels, while waiting for the outcome of the October Assembly. This will provide further material on which the local Churches will be called to pray, reflect, act and make their own contribution. The IL is a long read but even a short look could help us understand the Synodal process a little more. Please continue to pray for the Synod and for our participation, walking together along the way, united in Christ, the Way, the Truth and the Life. https://sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk/prayer-for-the-synod

ANNUAL PARISH COACH TRIP – YORK:
There have been some cancellations, so there are a few seats now available on the trip. If you would like to go to York on Thurs 27^th July, please call Margaret Curtis on 01244 318424 or Paul Wrigglesworth on 07708 304246. 

FEAST OF ST JOHN PLESSINGTON – CHESTER’S MARTYR AND SAINT:
The Chester Catenian Circle invite you to the annual Mass to celebrate the feast of St John Plessington on Wednesday 19^th July.
6.45pm Short service at the site of his execution – The Monument in Boughton, beside St Paul’s Church.
7.30pm – Holy Mass in St Werburgh’s.
After Mass we will meet in St Werburgh’s Parish Centre, Brook Street.

THANK YOU FROM THE SVP:
Many thanks to all who contributed to the coffee morning at St Theresa’s on Sunday with help and donations. We raised over £86 which is fantastic. Thank you.

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE:
There are still a few spaces available. Booking details can be found on the pilgrimage website: www.shrewsburypilgrimage.co.uk

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING 22 JUNE
Members reported on the continuing progress with high priority issues identified on the Parish Development Plan, in particular with the new website and the work of the liturgy group and the social committee. Much of the meeting was spent in further consideration of a means  of increasing the number of volunteers supporting all that the church does. ‘Leaders’ of each of the voluntary groups had sent in written descriptions of the roles which made clear how much commitment they had to their responsibilities and how much they gained from their involvement. It has not been possible to thank each leader personally so I would be grateful if they would take this brief note as thanks from the parish.
Pauline Rourke. Co chair, Pastoral Council 

REV. FR. RUSSELL COOKE RIP:
Fr Russell was appointed parish priest of St Columba’s Parish after the demise of Fr John Lennon in September 1997, and served the parish until his retirement in January 2016. One of his first initiatives in the parish was the foundation of a Pastoral Council, the forerunner of the PC that serves our parish today. For much of his time as our priest Fr Russell also served as Dean of the then local Deanery of Chester, Ellesmere Port, Tarporley and Mouldsworth. In 2008 Fr Russell underwent major heart surgery from which he recovered well, but later deteriorating health led to his eventual retirement. Retirement was spent living close to St Winefride’s Church in Neston; those who cared for him there say that he was comfortable and happy, only relatively lately did he suffer an illness which eventually led to his death, peacefully at home, on Friday 30^th June. Parishioners from Fr Russell’s time at St Columba’s will remember a gifted preacher, a priest perhaps not always eager to please but honest and true, and judging by the crowd of well-wishers who gathered to say farewell to Fr Russell in St Columba’s Hall on his retirement, a much-loved parish priest. Requiescat in pace, Fr Russell, our thanks and prayers go with you.

YOUTH GROUP:
Our next meeting will be on Monday 17^th July, at St Columba’s from 7p.m to 8.30p.m. All young parishioners, school year 5 and older are most welcome to join our happy friendly group.

HIGHLIGHT FROM THE HIGH:
Congratulations to all the students who completed the Faith in Action Award. The award recognises the students’ active faith lived out through service and reflection. Four students received the Bronze award, and 11 students received the Pin Level. Ashleigh from SYMT went to CHS to give the certificates to the students at the award ceremony. Well done!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
The famous saying “when one door closes, another door opens,” is actually a famous quote by Alexander Graham Bell.  The quote ends with, “but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the ones which open for us.” 

RESOURCES:
Cheshire West and Chester library service is committed to supporting and improving the lives of people living with dementia.   They have a wonderful collection called ‘Reading Well Books on Prescription for Dementia‘ (all available as eBooks), which not only offer information about dementia and normal ageing, but give support and advice on how to live well after diagnosis. The collection also provides practical advice for carers, personal accounts and suggestions for shared therapeutic activities. 

CARITAS-HOME FOR UKRAINE:
Are you interested in making a difference by hosting a family fleeing the war in Ukraine?  For more information please take a leaflet from the back of church or visit the website: www.sjog-homesforukraine.uk

CYCLING WITHOUT AGE CHESTER:
This is an initiative to get the elderly back on bikes.  Specially adapted trishaws take passengers out for free.  For further information contact chester@cyclingwithoutage.org.uk

NEW DAWN IN THE CHURCH:
This takes place from 31 July – 4 August and is a five day Catholic Conference which takes place every year at the Catholic National Shrine & Basilica 9of Our Lady of Walsingham.  For further details please see the leaflets at the back of church.

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Nuala Keegan, Church Office, 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.

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER: 16th July Edition will be compiled by Eileen Irwin, phone: 01244 371660, e-mail: 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 19TH JULYWebsite: www.sscolumbaandtheresa.co.ukPlease note that the electronic version of the newsletter on the website may contain additional items which it has not been possible to include in the printed copy this week.

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FOURTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

9TH JULY 2023

Sat 8 Jul
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Prescott Family Ints
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		John Kirwin RIP
Sun 9 Jul
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Parishioners Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am		The Parish
Mon 10 Jul
St. Theresa’s	12.45pm		Requiem Mass Bernard Walsh
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Rev Russell Cooke RIP
Tue 11 Jul			St Benedict, Ab
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Wed 12 Jul
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intention
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayer
	10.30am		Private Intention
Thu 13 Jul
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Fri 14 Jul
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Linda Barlow RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Brenda Garner RIP
Sat 15 Jul			St Bonaventure, B, D. Mem
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Millington & Bradshaw Dec’d
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Parishioners Intentions
Sun 16 Jul
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Parishioners Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Private Intention (NK)

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 6.30pam this Saturday 8th July 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Rev. Russell Cooke and Bernard Walsh. Bernard’s Requiem Mass is at St Theresa’s on Monday 10^th July at 12.45pm. May the Lord console their Families and Friends.
Fr Cooke’s Funeral Mass will be held at St Winefride’s Church, 5 Burton Road, Little Neston CH64 9RF on Wednesday 26^th July at 11.30 a.m.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Mary Teresa Rose, Pauline Rowlands, Vincenzo (Larry) Pellegrini, Mary Teresa Rose.

CONFESSIONS:
There will be Confessions after every weekday Mass until 11.30am. At both churches.
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: £274. 97; Planned Giving: £193.00; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles: £41.96p
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving: £270.87; Average weekly SO – £161
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

• Pray for the residents of The Croft, Kirby Close, Ambleside, Hafod Close, Nevin Road, Penmon Close and Treborth Road.
• For all who are baptised in our Churches and their families and for the support given to them.
• For all who help or attend creches.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
9^th July – Rippon family for Camps International, Humanitarian Collaboration with Peru
16^th July – volunteers please
23^rd July – 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).

ANNUAL PARISH COACH TRIP – YORK:
There have been some cancellations, so there are a few seats now available on the trip. If you would like to go to York on Thurs 27^th July, please call Margaret Curtis on 01244 318424 or Paul Wrigglesworth on 07708 304246. 

SVP COFFEE & CAKE SALE AT ST THERESA’S:
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will be holding a coffee and cake sale after 9.30a.m. Mass on Sunday 9^th July. Look forward to seeing you there.

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE:
There are still a few spaces available. Booking details can be found on the pilgrimage website: www.shrewsburypilgrimage.co.uk

REV. FR. RUSSELL COOKE RIP:
Fr Russell was appointed parish priest of St Columba’s Parish after the demise of Fr John Lennon in September 1997, and served the parish until his retirement in January 2016. One of his first initiatives in the parish was the foundation of a Pastoral Council, the forerunner of the PC that serves our parish today. For much of his time as our priest Fr Russell also served as Dean of the then local Deanery of Chester, Ellesmere Port, Tarporley and Mouldsworth. In 2008 Fr Russell underwent major heart surgery from which he recovered well, but later deteriorating health led to his eventual retirement. Retirement was spent living close to St Winefride’s Church in Neston; those who cared for him there say that he was comfortable and happy, only relatively lately did he suffer an illness which eventually led to his death, peacefully at home, on Friday 30^th June. Parishioners from Fr Russell’s time at St Columba’s will remember a gifted preacher, a priest perhaps not always eager to please but honest and true, and judging by the crowd of well-wishers who gathered to say farewell to Fr Russell in St Columba’s Hall on his retirement, a much-loved parish priest. Requiescat in pace, Fr Russell, our thanks and prayers go with you.

STELLA MARIS SEA SUNDAY 2023:
Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. In the last year, more crews have been abandoned by their employers than ever before. Many are still being denied the right to leave their ships for even a short break away from the relentless noise and pressure onboard. Many are reporting more stress and poorer mental health. Sea Sunday is Sunday 9^th July. It is when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Your support will make a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need. You can donate in church, by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate, or by texting ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. This collection is vital to enable Stella Maris (formerly called Apostleship of the Sea) to continue its important work – so please give generously. Thank you.

NEW DAWN IN THE CHURCH:
This takes place from 31 July – 4 August and is a five day Catholic Conference which takes place every year at the Catholic National Shrine & Basilica 9of Our Lady of Walsingham.  For further details please see the leaflets at the back of church.

YOUTH GROUP:
Our next meeting will be on Monday 17^th July, at St Columba’s from 7p.m to 8.30p.m. All young parishioners, school year 5 and older are most welcome to join our happy friendly group.

SVP MUSIC NIGHT:
On Friday 14th July at 7.30 pm, an evening of great music by the City Jazz Orchestra and singers from the Catholic High School at the High School in aid of the SVP Holiday Home. Tickets £10 from Sue McCarthy 07515 491251 or any member of the SVP team.

CAR BOOT SALE:
This will take place on 15^th July from 9a.m. – 12p.m. at Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane. £5 per car, 1 table only. 01244 318167. 

HIGHLIGHT FROM THE HIGH:
 On Wednesday 28^th of June, the CHS celebrated the Holy Reunion Mass with 22 children who have recently received their First Holy Communion, along with their families, teachers, head teachers and catechists. It was a marvellous evening and a great opportunity for the children from different schools, to come together as part of one big Catholic family. The CHS would like to thank Fr. Paul Shaw from St. Werburgh’s Church for celebrating Mass and everyone who made this evening so special for the children.

`VATICAN II PODCAST AND HANDOUT:
We continue our reflections on Vatican II, in Part III On The Church. This time, we ask the question: ‘Why is the Church?’ Why does she exist…? The Council’s answer is that her mission is to call all people of all times to holiness, which is why she must evangelise. What this means for us is given inLumen Gentium Chaps 5 and 6, taken together. Podcast 9 and its handout are now available on the diocesan website at dioceseofshrewsbury.org in the section​ on ‘News and Events’. A leaflet outlining the content of all of the podcasts is available in the parish. If you have difficulty accessing this material or have questions and reflections, please don’t hesitate to contact Barbara via E: barbara.davies@dioceseofshrewsbury.org or T: 07730 526821.​

CARITAS-HOME FOR UKRAINE:
Are you interested in making a difference by hosting a family fleeing the war in Ukraine?  For more information please take a leaflet from the back of church or visit the website: www.sjog-homesforukraine.uk

CYCLING WITHOUT AGE CHESTER:
This is an initiative to get the elderly back on bikes.  Specially adapted trishaws take passengers out for free.  For further information contact chester@cyclingwithoutage.org.uk

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right using of strength.  Henry Ward Beecher

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER:
Reading an article recently about artificial intelligence and ChatGPT, the system that can write anything you ask it, in any style you wish, a Parish priest had asked it to write a sermon and include a joke.  The joke wasn’t repeatable and was taken out and the sermon was “could do better”. After delivering the sermon, he asked his congregation not to thank him for his words and told them why. Moral of the story, it’s a system, it has no common sense, and such systems can perpetuate gender, racial and other kinds of social bias, they have no ethics or moral code, always be aware of what you use and its shortcomings! 

RESOURCES:
Forest fun – free sessions for pre school children and parent with the Countess of Chester Country Park Forest school – Thursdays 12noon – 2pm, meet at the Friendly Bench, booking essential email Neil McMahon n.mcmahon@tcv.org.uk

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ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Nuala Keegan, Church Office, 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.

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER: 16th July Edition will be compiled by Amy O’Donnell, phone: 07854 290897, E-mail: 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 12TH JULY

THIRTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

2^ND JULY 2023

Sat 1 Jul
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Rod & Josie Prescott’s Ints
St. Columba’s	6.30pm
Sun 2 Jul
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Parishioners Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am
Mon 3 Jul			St Thomas Apostle
St. Theresa’s	1.00pm		Funeral Service for Linda Barlow
St. Columba’s	10.30am
Tue 4 Jul
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s
Wed 5 Jul
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayer
	10.30am		Mass
Thu 6 Jul
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s
Fri 7 Jul
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		John Davies RIP
St. Columba’s
Sat 8 Jul
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Prescott Family Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm
Sun 9 Jul
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Parishioners Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Theresa’s at 9.30am this Sunday 2^nd July 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

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.

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Linda Barlow and Bernard Walsh. Linda’s funeral service is at St Theresa’s on Monday 3^rd July at 1pm and Bernard’s Requiem Mass is at St Theresa’s on Monday 10^th July at 12.45pm.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Fausto Nino Biasillo, Kathleen Gallagher, Elizabeth Marion Baker, Vincenzo (Larry) Pellegrini, Mary Teresa Rose

HOLY FATHERS INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:
For a Eucharistic life, we pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.

CONFESSIONS:
There will be Confessions after every weekday Mass until 11.30am. at both churches.
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 (2 wks): £577.95; Planned Giving: £289.80; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles: £16.30
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving: £255.68; Average weekly SO – £161
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

PASTORAL COUNCIL MINUTES:
The approved Minutes of the Pastoral Council dated 4^th May are now on the noticeboard in the front porch for perusal.

SISTERS OF ST PETER CLAVER MISSION APPEAL:
The Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver will be here this weekend to appeal on behalf of the Sisters Missions Committee of England and Wales. They will tell us about their missionary work and will be grateful for your support

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

• The residents of Dawpool Close, Ullswater Crescent, Orchard Close, Muir Road, Elm Muir, Beech Muir, Silver Muir, Ash Muir and Birch Muir.
• The Upton Churches Together Monday Coffee Morning.
• The Churches Together in Upton Committee.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
2^nd July – volunteers please
9^th July – Rippon family for Camps International, Humanitarian Collaboration with Peru
16^th July – volunteers please
Why not donate a little time to make tea and coffee to refresh the parishioners 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).

ANNUAL PARISH COACH TRIP – YORK, 27^th JULY:
The list for the coach trip is now closed. If you want to be added to the reserve list, in case of cancellations, please call Margaret Curtis on 01244 318424. For those booked on the coach, can you please pay £20 in advance to Paul Wrigglesworth (07708 304246) at St Theresa’s or Margaret C at St Columba’s.

SVP COFFEE & CAKE SALE AT ST THERESA’S:
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will be holding a coffee and cake sale after 9.30a.m. Mass on Sunday 9^th July. Look forward to seeing you there.

HOSPITAL MASS:
Roman Catholic Mass is to be celebrated on Thursday 6^th July at 12.15p.m. in the Countess of Chester Hospital Chapel. This month, Fr Desmond from St Columba’s and St Theresa’s Parish is joining us. This Mass is for all the staff, patients, patients’ families, volunteers and parishioners of our area. If you are able to attend, we would love to welcome you to Holy Mass once a month in the COCH chapel. May God bless you all, and your families. Deacon Anthony Nuttall.

STELLA MARIS SEA SUNDAY 2023:
Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. In the last year, more crews have been abandoned by their employers than ever before. Many are still being denied the right to leave their ships for even a short break away from the relentless noise and pressure onboard. Many are reporting more stress and poorer mental health. Sea Sunday is Sunday 9^th July. It is when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Your support will make a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need. You can donate in church, by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate, or by texting ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. This collection is vital to enable Stella Maris (formerly called Apostleship of the Sea) to continue its important work – so please give generously. Thank you.

YOUTH GROUP:
Youth Group met on Monday 19^th June and enjoyed an evening of planting flowers for the Peace Garden at St Theresa’s and playing rounders in the sunshine. Our next meeting will be on Monday 17^th July, at St Columba’s from 7p.m to 8.30p.m. All young parishioners, school year 5 and older are most welcome to join our happy friendly group.

HIGHLIGHT FROM THE CHESTER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL:
On Friday 23^rd June, Samantha Dixon MP visited representatives from the ‘Faith in Action Award’ group in response to letters the students sent to the MP campaigning for ‘Families Together’ and for the Cost-of-living crisis. The students were delighted to know that their voices were heard. 

SVP MUSIC NIGHT:
On Friday 14th July at 7.30 pm, an evening of great music by the City Jazz Orchestra and singers from the Catholic High School at the High School in aid of the SVP Holiday Home. Tickets £10 from Sue McCarthy 07515 491251 or any member of the SVP team.

ST PIO PRAYER GROUP:
The next meeting is on Thursday 6^th July, starting at 2pm in Flat 5, Abbots Court, Eversley Park, Chester CH2 2DY. Everyone is welcome.

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE:
There are still a few spaces available. Booking details can be found on the pilgrimage website: www.shrewsburypilgrimage.co.uk

THANK YOU:
Thank you to all of you who donated socks for the sock puppets – I have a suitcase full and am now looking forward to working with the children in Uganda over the coming week.  Much appreciated. Alex.

CYCLING WITHOUT AGE CHESTER:
This is an initiative to get the elderly back on bikes.  Specially adapted trishaws take passengers out for free.  For further information contact chester@cyclingwithoutage.org.uk

CHESTER SINFONIA:
Chester Sinfonia has earned a reputation as being one of the fastest growing amateur orchestras in the Cheshire/North Wales area. They are a group of enthusiastic amateur musicians who rehearse in St Columba’s Hall. You are warmly invited to their final rehearsal of the year on Friday 7th July at 7pm followed by a social picnic. Please bring your own food/drink but tea and coffee will be served. Donations welcome for Dee Banks School.

CAR BOOT SALE:
This will take place on 15^th July from 9a.m. – 12p.m. at Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane. £5 per car, 1 table only. 01244 318167. 

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER:
On a walk recently, I met a person who said that she tries to do something new every day.  Made me think about the old adage that we never stop learning, no matter who we are or how old we are. What we experience and what we observe all feed into our learning experiences. By listening and through conversations, we learn.  By trying and participating, we learn.  By learning, we grow. But maybe alongside of learning we should also add in never stop dreaming, never stop believing, never give up and never stop trying. These all make for a fulfilling life. And who knows what might happen?

VATICAN II PODCAST AND HANDOUT:
We continue our reflections on Vatican II, in Part III On The Church. This time, we ask the question: ‘Why is the Church?’ Why does she exist…? The Council’s answer is that her mission is to call all people of all times to holiness, which is why she must evangelise. What this means for us is given in Lumen Gentium Chaps 5 and 6, taken together. Podcast 9 and its handout are now available on the diocesan website at dioceseofshrewsbury.org in the section​ on ‘News and Events’. A leaflet outlining the content of all of the podcasts is available in the parish. If you have difficulty accessing this material or have questions and reflections, please don’t hesitate to contact Barbara at barbara.davies@dioceseofshrewsbury.org or 07730 526821.​

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Nuala Keegan, Church Office, 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.

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NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
9^th July Edition will be compiled by Harry Sweeney, phone: 01244 327462, E-mail: harrysweeney45@gmail.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 5^TH JULY

TWELFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

25TH JUNE 2023

Sat 24 June
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Joe & Jackie Francis
Sun 25 June
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Franklin Mwansa Kasonde RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Mary Kilcoyne
Mon 26 June
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Ann Traynor RIP
Tue 27 June
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Wed 28 June			St Irenaeus, B, M. Mem
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayer
	10.30am		Mass
Vigil Ss Peter & Paul	7.00pm		Private Intentions
Thu 29 June			Ss Peter and Paul, Ap
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Charles Woods RIP
St. Columba’s			Phillip & Lucienne Francis
Fri 30 June
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Gladwen Rowena Nicholson RIP
St. Columba’s			Phil and Lin Francis
Sat 1 July
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Rod & Josie Prescott’s Ints.
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Priests’ Intentions
Sun 2 July
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 Theresa’s at 9.30am this Sunday 25^th June 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Linda Barlow, Ryan Salmon and Bernard Walsh.  Linda’s funeral service is at St Theresa’s on Monday 3 July at 1pm and Bernard’s Requiem Mass is at St Theresa’s on Monday 10^th July at 12.45pm.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Mary Kilcoyne, Patricia Lally, Edward Glynne Jones and Daniel O’Hanlon.

CONFESSIONS:
There will be Confessions after every weekday Mass until 11.30am. at both churches.
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.

FINAL HYMN AT ST. COLUMBA’S:
This week’s final hymn, “Go silent friend” at 11am Mass St Columba’s is dedicated to the late Mary Killcoyne. Mary was beloved wife of Kenneth Killcoyne and a great servant to the parish. Her anniversary occurs this Sunday. Please remember her in your prayers.

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s:  Loose plate: £tbc; Planned Giving: £tbc; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles: £tbc
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving: ££305.81; Average weekly SO – £161.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

WHITE FLOWER APPEAL 2023:
The White Flower Appeal raised £291.75 at St Columba’s last weekend plus an additional £30 received after the appeal weekend from St Theresa’s. The total from both churches is £426.99. Thank you very much indeed for your generosity.

SISTERS OF ST PETER CLAVER MISSION APPEAL:
The Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver will be here on July ½ 3023 to appeal on behalf of the Sisters Missions Committee of England and Wales.  They will tell us about their missionary work and will be grateful for your support

HIGHLIGHT FROM THE HIGH:
All the children from Chester, Neston and Frodsham Parishes will join together to celebrate their First Holy Communion. The Holy Reunion Mass will take place on Wednesday 28^th June at 6:30pm at the CHS, followed by refreshments. The children are invited to wear their Communion outfit or the school uniform. RSVP: gasparinia@christofidelis.org.uk.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

• The residents of Somerset Road, The Crescent, Heathfield Close, Fowler Road, Clifton Drive, Blacon Point Road and Dalton Close.
• For the Pastoral Groups and Caring and Sharing.
• For the pastoral care of the community.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
25th June – volunteers please
2^nd July – volunteers please
9^th July – Rippon family for Camps International, Humanitarian Collaboration with Peru

Why not donate a little time to make tea and coffee to refresh the parishioners 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).

Nora Howick would like to thank everyone who supported the coffee and cakes after last Sunday’s mass in aid of the Soul Kitchen. We raised about £200 for this very good cause.

The Soul Kitchen was set up in Chester 7 years ago and is now a registered charity. It runs out of Campbell Hall on Saturday evenings providing food, clothing, toiletries and vital support to homeless and lonely people and those suffering from food poverty. Anyone is welcome and no one is turned away.

The organisation also runs “Soul Survivors” football training to promote physical and mental well-being and a sense of belonging to a team. “Soul in a Bowl” cookery classes offer a weekly opportunity to cook nutritious, economic meals, learn new skills and build relationships.

CHESTER SINFONIA:
Chester Sinfonia has earned a reputation as being one of the fastest growing amateur orchestras in the Cheshire/North Wales area. They are a group of enthusiastic amateur musicians who rehearse in St Columba’s Hall. You are warmly invited to their final rehearsal of the year on Friday 7th July at 7pm followed by a social picnic. Please bring your own food/drink but tea and coffee will be served. Donations welcome for Dee Banks School.

ANNUAL PARISH COACH TRIP – YORK, 27^th JULY:
The list for the coach trip is now closed. If you want to be added to the reserve list, in case of cancellations, please call Margaret Curtis on 01244 318424. For those booked on the coach, can you please pay £20 in advance to Paul Wrigglesworth (07708 304246) at St Ts or Margaret C at St Cs.

NEEDLES AND PINS:
Needles and Pins is on this Wed 28^th June. 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.

SVP MUSIC NIGHT:
On Friday 14th July at 7.30 pm, an evening of great music by the City Jazz Orchestra and singers from the Catholic High School at the High School in aid of the SVP Holiday Home. Tickets £10 from Sue McCarthy 07515 491251 or any member of the SVP team.

SHREWSBURY LOURDES HOSPITALITY:
The next meeting of the Shrewsbury Lourdes Hospitality will be on the 27th June 2023 at 7.30pm via zoom. Please register your attendance, request the link, and send items for the agenda to secretary@teamshrewsbury.co.uk or text/call 07451 249267. Please pass on these details to any hospitality members who may be interested in attending.

HIGHLIGHT FROM THE HIGH:
On Friday 9^th of June, The Catholic High School celebrated the Golden Anniversary in Chester Cathedral, making this event a memorable day for the school. The students and staff are grateful to everyone who has supported the school over the past 50 years in any capacity. 

SOCKS WANTED:
Old socks, odd socks, single socks, any socks! I’m going to Uganda in 2 weeks’ time and will be making sock hand puppets for education purposes with approx. 180 children. If you have any socks that you would like to donate, I can be contacted on Chester 340243.  I can collect. Thank you. Alex Mosquera. 

CYCLING WITHOUT AGE CHESTER:
This is an initiative to get the elderly back on bikes.  Specially adapted trishaws take passengers out for free.  For further information contact chester@cyclingwithoutagechester

200 CLUB ST THRESA’S:
The winners are £100 S Parry (no.25) £75 G Hankin (no.6) and £50 C. Ingram (no.17)

The new envelopes will start on 2^nd July and are available at the back of St Theresa’s church. Thank you for your continued support.

Thought for the week – Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.” – Rosa Parks

We’re all in this together – With the recent stabbings and shootings, things can look dark and feel very unreal but, in Nottingham in particular, the outflowing of love and support and kindness and the ability to look after one another that has outpoured following the murders is important and will be part of a long healing process. John’s readings recently talked of loving one another, for love comes from God. And Julian of Norwich talks of “All shall be well and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well”. None of us knows what will happen to us but having that love and faith will help us all.

Resources – Chester’s Midsummer Watch Parade returns on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June starting from Town Hall square at 2pm. The medieval parade is one of the country’s oldest and most colourful street parades dating from 1498.

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ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Nuala Keegan, Church Office, 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.

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
18^th June Edition will be compiled by Rebecca Vaughan, phone: 01244 318632, E-mail: 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 28^th June