ELEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

18th JUNE 2023

Sat 17 June
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Priests’ Intention
Sun 18 June
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Lucy Hall’s Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am		The Parish
Mon 19 June
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Priests’ Intention
Funeral Service	2.00pm		Brenda Garner at Blacon Crematorium
Tue 20 June
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Wed 21 June			St Aloysius Gonzaga, R. Mem
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Priests’ Intention
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayer
	10.30am		Patrick Roane
Thu 22 June			Ss John Fisher & Thomas More
St. Theresa’s			Special Intention
St. Columba’s			Brenda Garner RIP
Fri 23 June
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Joseph Russell RIP
St. Columba’s			Private Intention
Sat 24 June			The Nativity of St John The Baptist
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 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 11.00am this Sunday 18^th June 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Brenda Garner, Ryan Salmon and Linda Barlow. May the Lord console their families and friends.  The funeral service for Brenda is to be held at Chester Crematorium, Blacon, on Monday 19th June at 2.00 pm.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Mary Kilcoyne, Carolyn Pritchard

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.

SYNOD 2021-2024 Communion Participation Mission Viewpoint from an Archbishop: I’m reminded of the time when I was a young man at teachers’ college before I decided to become a Salesian, and one of the things we were told, a little phrase, it goes like this: I see, and I forget. I hear, and I remember. I do, and I understand. The only way really to understand the Synodal Journey is to engage in the Synodal Journey, and the experience of doing it teaches us what it is.  So it’s really one of those things, you can’t learn it and understand it just by hearing someone talk about it or even … standing on the side and watching it. You have to actually enter into it to begin to understand and to experience the power that it has.(Archbishop Timothy Costello, of Perth) Could the Holy Spirit, through the words of the Archbishop, be encouraging us to enter into our parish leg of the Synodal Journey? More news on how to do so to follow.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/

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s:  Loose plate: £326.04; Planned Giving: £132.06; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles: £31.63
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving: £250.07; Average weekly SO – £161.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

200 CLUB –  ST THERESA’S:
The GRAND DRAW will take place this weekend, 18^th June.  Good luck everyone and thank you for your support.  If you would like to join the 200 Club please see Roly Martin or Eileen Irwin.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK: 
Thank you for your donations which amounted to £86.75

WHITE FLOWER APPEAL 2023:
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) will be holding its annual appeal this weekend at St Columba’s. SPUC wants a world where abortion is unthinkable and is raising awareness of the widespread problem of abortion coercion. According to an independent poll, 87% of GPs are concerned that the Government’s “pills by post ” scheme leaves women vulnerable to coerced abortion. SPUC is calling on the Prime Minister to condemn this tragedy.

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:
18th June – Nora Howick – Soul Kitchen
25th June – 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 3184234 to book your date(s).

YOUTH GROUP:
The next meeting of our Parish youth group will be on Monday 19th June, 7-8.30pm, at St Columba’s. All young people from Year 5 upwards are welcome to come along to learn more about their faith, have fun and meet new people. We would love to see you there!

NHS AT ST THERESA’S: – 21^st JUNE
The NHS will be in St Theresa’s car park on 21st June for Covid booster vaccinations for anyone over 75 years of age or anyone who is immunosuppressed. Health checks are also available. This will be from 10.30am to 4pm.

A DAY ON DISCERNMENT OF GIFTS AND SERVICE FOR LAY PEOPLE:
A day of prayer, fellowship, teaching and workshops to help discover how you can best use your gifts at the service of God and neighbour.  At St Columba’s Church Hall, Chester CH2 1SA on Saturday 24^th June 2023, 10am – 4.15pm. Bring a packed lunch. All are welcome!
For further details contact Stephen Yates at stephen.yates@dioceseofshrewsbury.org or 07517 906438

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.

Thought for the week “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” Audrey Hepburn 

ANNUAL PARISH COACH TRIP – YORK, 27^th JULY:
The list for the coach trip is now closed.  If you would like to be added to the reserve list in case of cancellations, please phone Margaret Curtis (01244 318424).

NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION:
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FAIR TRADE FASHION SHOW and illustrated talk and refreshments in aid of Chifundo UK, a charity supporting a Women’s enterprise in Malawi making fair trade, sustainable fashion and accessories.  St Davids Church, St Davids Lane, Mold. Friday 23 June 7.30pm. Tickets: adult £3 under 18s £1.50. Contact Mary on 07763141556 or Cindy on  01352 758234. 

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. 

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER:
June 18th will be the Day for Life, the day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition, from conception to death. This year, the theme is on post-abortion trauma and the impact of abortion primarily on women, but also men and others. The Bishops introduce the theme and state that the voices of women who have had an abortion are often silent in Church and in society. This year’s message for Day for Life is written by a woman and hopes to break this silence and offer opportunities for hope, healing and reconciliation. The site contains testimonies, prayers, support groups and more. https://www.cbcew.org.uk/dfl23-message/  

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 Alison Wrigglesworth, Phone: 07708 304246, 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 14^th June

TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

11th June 2023

Sat 10 June
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		The good health of Czeslawa Boryslawska
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Catherine Simms
Sun 11 June			The Body & Blood of Christ
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Harry Elwell (Thanksgiving)
Mon 12 June
St. Theresa’s			David Wilkin RIP
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Margaret Collins RIP
Tue 13 June			St Anthony of Padua, P, D. Mem
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Wed 14 June
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intention
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayer
	10.30am		Arthur & Evelyn Dodd RIP
Thu 15 June
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			Keith Skinner
Fri 16 June			The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
St. Theresa’s	10.30am		Joseph Russell RIP
St. Columba’s			Janice Kemp
Sat 17 June			The Immaculate Heart of Mary
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Priests’ Intentions
Sun 18 June			Day for Life Appeal
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Lucy Hall’s 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 6.30apm this Saturday 10th June 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Brenda Garner and Ryan Salmon. May the Lord console their families and friends.
The funeral service for Brenda is to be held at Chester Crematorium, Blacon, on Monday 19th June at 2.00 pm.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Lilian Eileen Westley, Eileen Waters, Min Gannon

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.

THE WHITE FLOWER APPEAL:
on behalf of the Society for the Protection Of Unborn Children (SPUC) will take place in St Columba’s on 17/18 June.
Your prayers and generosity will be much appreciated.

SPIRITAN’S MISSION APPEAL – THANK YOU:
Thank you for your donations. The total raised was £446.57.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:
• the residents of Coniston Road, The Nook, Brook Lane, Brisbane Road, Darwin Road, Chevron Hey and Chevron Close
• all who come seeking to understand more about the Christian Faith.

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: Loose plate: £251.81; Planned Giving: £81.15; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles: £58.00; Badminton £200
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving: £TBC; Average weekly SO – £161.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
11th June – St Columba’s feast day BARBECUE
18th June – Nora Howick – Soul Kitchen
25th June – 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 3184234 to book your date(s).

SOUL KITCHEN
Coffee and cakes after 11 o’clock Mass on Sunday 18/6/23 will be in aid of the Soul Kitchen. 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.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION THANKSGIVING MASS:
All the children who received their First Holy Communion in May are coming together for a Parish Thanksgiving Mass this Sunday 11th June at 11.00am. Please continue to pray for the children at this special time.

SATURDAY 24th JUNE – FOR EVERYONE:
There is a day of reflection, prayer and discernment about your gifts, role and mission in the Church, and to others, from 10am-5pm at St Columba’s Church Hall, for all Chester parishioners. Bring a packed lunch. If you can’t manage the whole day, please come for part of it. More details on the posters in the front porch.
In light of our Parish work on the Synod and making positive changes to our Parish, please do consider coming along.

NHS AT ST THERESA’S: – 21st JUNE
The NHS will be in St Theresa’s car park on 21st June for Covid booster vaccinations for anyone over 75 years of age or anyone who is immunosuppressed. Health checks are also available. This will be from 10.30am to 4pm.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR DIARIES:
Sun 11th June: Annual BBQ to celebrate the feast of St Columba
Thurs 27th July: Coach trip to York. There’s a sheet in the front of both churches to enter your name to reserve a seat. £20 a ticket, departs St Columba’s at 09:00am and St Theresa’s at 09:15am.

ANNUAL PARISH COACH TRIP – YORK:
The annual trip this year is to fabulous city of YORK on Thur 27th July. There’s a sheet in the front of both churches to enter your name for a seat and a poster with details. Please pay your £20 before the trip to Margaret Curtis (01244 318424) at St Cs or Paul Wrigglesworth (07708 304246) at St Ts.

SUMMER CONCERT:
Chester Deo Gratias Choir will be having their summer concert on Saturday 17th June 7.30p.m. at All Saints in Hoole Road, Chester to support two charities Reverse Rett and Fountain of Life in Kyrgzstan. Tickets £9/£8 concessions. Free glass of wine/juice. Tel: 01244 345649 and email: centre@allsaints.church.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows. Helen Keller

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER:
10-18 June is the Great Big Green Week (https://greatbiggreenweek.com), the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. Every year, people come together to support action to protect the planet. People in every corner of the country celebrate the everyday actions being taken to stand up for nature and fight climate change. The Church’s Call of Creation (https://www.cbcew.org.uk/the-call-of-creation) work goes hand in hand with weeks such as this, where we think about our actions and look at what we might be able to do differently in our homes, community and neighbourhoods; ow sustainable our actions are and review our stewardship of the environment and our resources. What can we do differently to help?

RESOURCES:
Obtain hot and cold weather alerts from the Met office (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/heat-health-alert-service) through its weather health alerting system. Complete the form on its web site, you can pick the region for which you wish to receive information and you will then receive relevant alerts.

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION:
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00PM, Retreat House Chester, 9 Abbey Square, Chester CH1 2HU. Please arrive 5-10 minutes ahead of our beginning. To book, please go to Ticketsource page: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/retreat-house-chester.

FAIRTRADE FASHION SHOW:
and illustrated talk and refreshments in aid of Chifundo UK, a charity supporting a Women’s enterprise in Malawi making fair trade, sustainable fashion and accessories. St Davids Church, St Davids Lane, Mold. Friday 23 June 7.30pm. Tickets adult £3 under 18s £1.50. Contact Mary on 07763141556 or Cindy on 01352 758234.

VACANCIES FOR UPTON-BY-CHESTER & DISTRICT PARISH COUNCIL
For more information please contact the clerk on clerk@uptonbychester.org.uk or call 07584415343 or see the poster on the noticeboard.

DIOCESAN WELFARE NURSE:
Due to the upcoming retirement of our current RGN/Welfare Officer, the Diocese is looking to appoint a replacement. The role is for 3 days per week. Salary: £38 – £42K FTE pro rata depending on experience. For further details of the role please see the Diocesan website https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/ Completed application should be sent to Pauline McCulloch recuitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org Closing date 30 June 2023.

HIGHLIGHT FROM THE HIGH:
The students have enjoyed a relaxing half-term and they are now back to school ready for the remainder of the academic year. Nonetheless, the Y11 and Y13 students have spent their holidays revising as they continue sitting exams over the next weeks. Please keep them all in your prayers.

REACHING THE UNREACHED:
Fr Arockiaraj from RTU South India is visiting Chester and is giving a talk on the work of the late Brother James Kimpton and RTU at St Werburgh’s Church on Saturday 17th June at 12 noon. Everyone is welcome to attend the prayer service and talk. RTU has been one of our parish Third World Projects for many years, ever since Bro James, who was from Chester, founded the charity in 1974. The website is www.rtu.org.uk

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.

NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION:
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NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
18th June Edition will be compiled by Muriel Green, phone: 01244 383836, E-mail: muriel.green1@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 14th June

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

4^th JUNE 2023

Sat 3 June			St Charles Lwanga & Companions, Mm
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		John Black RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		David Traynor
Sun 4 June			THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Min & Joe Gannon
St. Columba’s	11.00am		The Parish
Mon 5 June			St Boniface, B,M
St. Theresa’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Stuart Worrall RIP
Tue 6 June
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intention
Wed 7 June
St. Theresa’s			Donald & Friends
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayer
	10.30am		Roy Godwin RIP
Thu 8 June
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Requiem Mass for Tom Groom
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Fri 9 June
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Patrick McHugh RIP & Anna Graham & Will Barzu
St. Columba’s			William Pollock
Sat 10 June
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		John Black RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Catherine Simms
Sun 11 June			The Body & Blood of Christ
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Min & Joe Gannon RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Harry Elwell (Thanksgiving)

N.B. Mass at St Theresa’s on Friday 9 June is at 9.30am due to the 50th  Anniversary Mass for the Catholic High School at the Cathedral at 11am.

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.

Late addition: COUNTESS of CHESTER HOSPITAL 
Roman Catholic Mass to be celebrated on Thursday 8^th June 12.15pm in the Countess of Chester Hospital Chapel.  The mass is for all the staff, patient families, volunteers and parishioners of the area.  All welcome. 

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Theresa’s at 9.30am this Sunday 4^th June 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers, Tom Groom, ,Michael Murray and Brenda Garner. May the Lord console their families and friends.
Tom Groom’s Requiem Mass is on Thursday 8^th June at 10am at St Theresa’s.

ANNIVERSARIES:
 Stuart Joseph Bright, Lilian Eileen Westley & Eileen Waters.

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.

SPIRITAN’S MISSION APPEAL – 27^TH /28^TH MAY:
Thank you for your donations last weekend.  We will let you have the amount when it has been  counted.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

• Pray for the residents of  Cambridge Road, Devon Road, Yerburgh Street, Cairns Crescent, Hobart Way, Auckland Road & Wyndham Road.
• For our local Councillors and the work they do.
• For our Parish Council and those involved with the Arradon twinning.

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s:  Loose plate: £250.14; Planned Giving: £149.50; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles: £58.00; Badminton £200
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving: £352.03 ; Average weekly SO – £161.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

WORLD COMMUNICATION DAY
Many thanks for the sum of £35.10 which was collected for this.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
 4^th June – Ripon family for Camps International Humanitarian Collaboration Peru
11th June – St Columba’s feast day BARBECUE 
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 3184234 to book your date(s).

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Please pray for all those who have made their First Holy Communion recently. 

ANNUAL PARISH COACH TRIP – YORK:
The annual trip this year is to fabulous city of YORK on Thursday 27^th July. There’s a sheet in the front of both churches to enter your name to reserve a seat. £20 a ticket, departs St Columba’s at 09:00 and St Teresa’s at 09:15.

THE CHS 50^TH ANNIVERSARY MASS:
You are warmly invited to join the CHS celebration Mass on Friday 9^th of June, 11a.m. at Chester Cathedral. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Mallon by email at mallonk@christofidelis.org.uk. There are extra seats available!

ST PIO PRAYER GROUP:
The next meeting is on Thursday, 8 June, at 2pm in Flat 5, Abbots Court, Eversley Park, Chester CH2 2DY. Everyone is welcome.

SAVE THE DATE – SATURDAY 24^th  JUNE:
There is a day of reflection, prayer and discernment about your role and mission in the Church on Saturday 24^th June 2023 from 10am-5pm at St Columba’s Church Hall. More details to follow.  

NHS AT ST THERESA’S: – 21^st JUNE
The NHS will be in St Theresa’s car park on 21st June for Covid booster vaccinations for anyone over 75 years of age or anyone who is immunosuppressed. Health checks are also available. This will be from 10.30am to 4pm on all dates

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR DIARIES:
Sun 11th June: Annual BBQ to celebrate the feast of St Columba
Thurs 27th July: Coach trip to York. There’s a sheet in the front of both churches to enter your name to reserve a seat. £20 a ticket, departs St Columba’s at 09:00am and St Theresa’s at 09:15am.

SUMMER CONCERT:
Chester Deo Gratias Choir will be having their summer concert on Saturday 17^th June 7.30p.m. at All Saints in Hoole Road, Chester to support two charities Reverse Rett and Fountain of Life in Kyrgzstan. Tickets £9/£8 concessions. Free glass of wine/juice. Tel: 01244 345649 and email: centre@allsaints.church.

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. 

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Truly, much can be done, provided we come together like so many streams, brooks and rivulets, merging finally in a mighty river to irrigate the life of our marvellous planet and our human family for generations to come. So let us join hands and take bold steps to “Let Justice and Peace Flow” throughout our world.” Pope Francis, Care of Creation.  

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
Walking down the street the other day, a person in front of me received a phone call and answered, “Hello Sunshine!” I thought this was such a lovely opening to a chatty conversation and it reminded me of a dress I have; the label on the hem, hidden from view, says “you look lovely today.”  Both little things, but made and said to make you feel good.  We never know what other people are going through but a small gesture or kind word can make a huge difference.   

RESOURCES 
Cheshire West and Chester Council – Home Upgrade Grants are available to homes which are not heated by mains-gas and have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of Band D, E, F or G. Properties heated by electric (such as storage heaters), oil, LPG or solid fuel, which have a mains-gas supply for cooking purposes only, are eligible to apply if all other eligibility criteria are met. You must be a home owner or private tenant and meet certain criteria. Check out the Council web site or try the Councils contact centre on 0300 123 8123. 

VATICAN II COURSE:
Thank you to the many people who have been in touch to say how helpful they find the reflections on Vatican II. We continue Part III on The Church by asking the question: ‘Who is the Church?’ The relevant podcast and handout are now available on the website; dioceseofshrewsbury.org in the section​ on ‘News and Events’.  For any information contact Barbara; barbara.davies@dioceseofshrewsbury.org or Tel: 07730 526821.

VACANCIES FOR UPTON-BY-CHESTER & DISTRIC PARISH COUNCIL
For more information please contact the clerk on clerk@uptonbychester.org.uk or call 07584415343 or see the poster on the noticeboard.

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:
11^th June 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 7^th June

PENTECOST

28th MAY 2023

Sat 27 May
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		John Humphries RIP
Sun 28 May			Day of special prayer for the Church
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		RCIA Thanksgiving
St. Columba’s	11.00am		The Parish
Mon 29 May			Mary, Mother of God
St. Theresa’s			Priest’s Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Stuart Worrall RIP
Tue 30 May
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			Eileen Thornber RIP
Wed 31 May			Visitation of the B.V.M.
St. Theresa’s			Kay Watts RIP
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayer
	10.30am		Soledad and Haro
Thu 1 June			Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Eternal High Priest
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			Priest’s Intentions
Fri 2 June
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Gerald O’Hanlon RIP
St. Columba’s			Anne Rooney RIP
Sat 3 June			St Charles Lwanga & Companions
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		John Black RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		David Traynor
Sun 4 June
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Min & Joe Gannon RIP
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 28th May 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers, Margaret Collins, Margaret Finnegan, Ron Wright, Stuart Worrall, Brian Kelly, Tom Groom, Fr Tony Gittins and Michael Murray. May the Lord console their families and friends.
Tom Groom’s Requiem Mass is on Thursday 8^th June at 10am at St Theresa’s.

THANK YOU:
 The family of the late Stuart Worrall would like to say thank you for the kind expressions of sympathy and Mass cards we have received.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Anne Rooney, Patricia Lally, Edward Glynne Jones, Patrick Joseph Casey and Stuart Joseph Bright.

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.

SPIRITAN’S MISSION APPEAL – 27^TH /28^TH MAY:
There will be a retiring collection at all Masses over the weekend 27^th/28^th May. The Bishop endorses this collection in appreciation of the Spiritan’s service to the Parish.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

• Pray for the residents of Plas Newton Lane, Wealstone Court, Surrey Road, Maitland Way, Canberra Way, Roebourne Rise and Melbourne Road.
• For the Deanery Synod Representatives.
• For all our joint services in our Churches, Schools and in the Cathedral.

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: 14&21/05/23 Loose plate: £941.58; Planned Giving: £279.00; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles: £46.88; Donation
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving: £192.29 ; Average weekly SO – £161.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
28^th May – Sue McCarthy for SVP
 4^th June – Ripon family for Camps International Humanitarian Collaboration Peru
11th June – St Columba’s feast day BARBECUE
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 3184234 to book your date(s).

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Please pray for all those who have made their First Holy Communion recently. 

ANNUAL PARISH COACH TRIP – YORK:
The annual trip this year is to fabulous city of YORK on Thursday 27^th July. There’s a sheet in the front of both churches to enter your name to reserve a seat. £20 a ticket, departs St Columba’s at 09:00 and St Teresa’s at 09:15.

NHS AT ST THERESA’S:
The NHS will be in St Theresa’s car park on 21st June for Covid booster vaccinations for anyone over 75 years of age or anyone who is immunosuppressed. Health checks are also available. This will be from 10.30am to 4pm on all dates.

THE CHS 50^TH ANNIVERSARY MASS:
You are warmly invited to join the CHS celebration Mass on Friday 9^th of June, 11a.m. at Chester Cathedral. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Mallon by email at mallonk@christofidelis.org.uk. There are extra seats available!

SAVE THE DATE – SATURDAY 24^TH JUNE:
There is a day of reflection, prayer and discernment about your role and mission in the Church on Saturday 24^th June 2023 from 10am-5pm at St Columba’s Church Hall. More details to follow.  

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR DIARIES:
Sun 11th June: Annual BBQ to celebrate the feast of St Columba
Thurs 27th July: Coach trip to York. There’s a sheet in the front of both churches to enter your name to reserve a seat. £20 a ticket, departs St Columba’s at 09:00am and St Theresa’s at 09:15am.

SUMMER CONCERT:
Chester Deo Gratias Choir will be having their summer concert on Saturday 17^th June 7.30p.m. at All Saints in Hoole Road, Chester to support two charities Reverse Rett and Fountain of Life in Kyrgzstan. Tickets £9/£8 concessions. Free glass of wine/juice. Tel: 01244 345649 and email: centre@allsaints.church.

HIGHLIGHT FROM THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL:
The exam season has begun; therefore, we pray for every student in Y11 & Y13 sitting exams over the next month that they may do well and obtain the set of grades they are hoping for. We are very proud of our students who worked so hard for these exams, and to whom the COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on them. Well done everyone!
This week we have celebrated Mass with Y11 and Y13 students, we gave thanks to God for their time at the CHS, for their achievements and success. We wish our students the best in their future endeavours. 

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CHIFUNDO CYCLONE FREDDY APPEAL –UPDATE:
The money raised has been used to provide practical help, food packs, plastic sheeting, bed linen for the Chansa Women as well as additional funds which will be used locally to help with housing and house repairs. 

VATICAN II COURSE:
Thank you to the many people who have been in touch to say how helpful they find the reflections on Vatican II. We continue Part III on The Church by asking the question: ‘Who is the Church?’ The relevant podcast and handout are now available on the website; dioceseofshrewsbury.org in the section​ on ‘News and Events’.  For any information contact Barbara; barbara.davies@dioceseofshrewsbury.org or Tel: 07730 526821.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
Next time you admire the wonderful things God has made, remember You are one of them.

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER:
We have recently had Mental Health Awareness week. The theme for the week was around “anxiety”. The Mental Health Foundation says “Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem.  Lots of things can lead to feelings of anxiety, including exam pressures, relationships, starting a new job (or losing one) or other big life events. We can also get anxious when it comes to things to do with money and not being able to meet our basic needs, like heating our home or buying food.” None of us knows what problems others may have. But please know that you don’t have to deal with it alone, and that help and support is available.   MindUk have local and national support networks including web information, and infoline charged at local rates, 0300 123 3393. The mental health Foundation   also has support and tips on its web site.

RESOURCES:
Young Minds has tips for students to help cope with exam pressure.  We wish all our students taking exams over the coming months all the very best. 

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:
4^th June 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 31^st MAY

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

21^ST MAY 2023

Sat 20 May
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Frank & Mary Lally RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Stuart Worrall RIP
Sun 21 May			World Communication Day
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Ellie Marsden. A
Mon 22 May			Dedication of The Cathedral
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Colin Boult RIP
Tue 23 May
St. Theresa’s			Private Intention
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Wed 24 May			Our Lady Help of Christians
St. Theresa’s			Tom Groom RIP
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayer
	10.30am		The Parish
	2.00pm		Requiem Mass for Margaret Mary Collins
Thu 25 May			St Bede the Venerable, P, D
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		St Theresa’s School
St. Columba’s			Private Intention
Fri 26 May			St Philip Neri, P
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Mihal Krawiec RIP
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Sat 27 May			St Augustine of Canterbury, B
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		John Humphries RIP
Sun 28 May
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		RCIA Thanksgiving
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 11.00am this Sunday 21^st May 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Claire Graham, Margaret Collins, Margaret Finnegan, Ron Wright, Stuart Worrall, Brian Kelly and Tom Groom. May the Lord console their families and friends.
Margaret Collins’s Requiem Mass is on Wednesday 24th May at 2p.m at St Columba’s. Tom Groom’s Requiem Mass is on Thursday 8^th June at 10am at St Theresa’s.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Anne Rooney, Jane Whelan, Anita Roberts, Patrick Joseph Casey.

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.

SYNOD 2021-2024
Communion Participation Mission
The Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod met in Rome recently to discuss and approve the Instrumentum Laboris: the working document for the participants in the first session of the Synod, to be held 4-29 October 2023 (the second and final session will be held in October 2024). This ‘General Assembly of the Synod’ in October is referred to as the celebratory phase of the synodal process, and follows the preparatory phase, in which we were consulted along with the people of God worldwide, and the subsequent phases of discernment by the bishops.
As reported in a recent parish newsletter, our Pastoral Council has been considering its own Instrumentum Laboris, so to speak; a recent meeting discussed ‘a strategy to recruit more volunteers to support in all aspects of our churches’ work.’
More news to follow!
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/

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS (St Columba’s):
Today we have our second family celebrations of First Holy Communions, so the central pews will again be reserved for the children and their families. We welcome you all and pray for and congratulate these children. Isla Daltrey, Janelle Diagboya, Isla Field, Niko Hasaj, Emma Holding, Delilah Horbury, Mbongeni Kahlu, James Odunaiya, Elizabeth Simpkin, Victoria Simpkin and Florence Toop.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIIONS (St Theresa’s):
Congratulations to the children from St Theresa’s school who made their First Holy Communion this weekend. Please pray for them and their families.

SPIRITAN’S MISSION APPEAL – 27^TH /28^TH MAY:
There will be a retiring collection at all Masses over the weekend 27^th/28^th May. The Bishop endorses this collection in appreciation of the Spiritan’s service to the Parish.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

• The residents of Ormonde Road, Newton Hall Drive, Beechway, Upton Dene, Upton Grange, Wavertree Road, Western Avenue and Lloyd Place.
• The staff and patients of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd and the local support groups.
• Those who are terminally ill and those who care for them.

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: (07/05/2023) Loose plate: £260.67; Planned Giving: £143.50; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles: £33.24; Donation £10.00; w/e 14/05/2023 TBN
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving: £270.78; Average weekly SO – £161.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

WORLD COMMUNICATION DAY – 21^st MAY:
In recent years, the Holy Father has reflected on the building blocks of good communication. The heart, he says, is the common factor motivating us “to go and see” and “to listen”. It enables us, having listened, to “speak the truth in love”. Full message can be found here: cbcew.org.uk/wcd23-papal-message/
There will be a retiring collection for this next weekend at all Masses.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
21^st May – volunteers please
28^th May – volunteers please
4^th June – Ripon family for Camps International Humanitarian Collaboration 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 3184234 to book your date(s).

ANNUAL PARISH COACH TRIP – YORK:
The annual trip this year is to fabulous city of YORK on Thursday 27^th July. There’s a sheet in the front of both churches to enter your name to reserve a seat. £20 a ticket, departs St Columba’s at 09:00 and St Teresa’s at 09:15.

NEEDLES AND PINS – WED 24^th MAY:
Everyone is welcome to come along to this friendly needlecraft group in St Columba’s Hall, between 2:00p.m.- 4:00p.m. every fourth Wednesday of the month. Hope to see you.

TOMATO PLANTS (St Columba’s):
Gardener’s Delight and Moneymaker varieties of tomato plants will be on sale in the hall again today at 30p each or ring Pauline Payne on 01244 350323 to order. Proceeds to parish Third World project, the OAKS school in Sierra Leone.

NHS AT ST THERESA’S:
The NHS will be in St Theresa’s car park on 23^rd May and 21st June for Covid booster vaccinations for anyone over 75 years of age or anyone who is immunosuppressed. Health checks are also available. This will be from 10.30am to 4pm on all dates.

THE CHS 50^TH ANNIVERSARY MASS:
You are warmly invited to join the CHS celebration Mass on Friday 9^th of June, 11a.m. at Chester Cathedral. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Mallon by email at mallonk@christofidelis.org.uk. There are extra seats available!

SAVE THE DATE – SATURDAY 24^TH JUNE:
There is a day of reflection, prayer and discernment about your role and mission in the Church on Saturday 24^th June 2023 from 10am-5pm at St Columba’s Church Hall. More details to follow.  

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR DIARIES:
Sun 11th June: Annual BBQ to celebrate the feast of St Columba
Thurs 27th July: Coach trip to York. There’s a sheet in the front of both churches to enter your name to reserve a seat. £20 a ticket, departs St Columba’s at 09:00am and St Theresa’s at 09:15am.

SUMMER CONCERT:
Chester Deo Gratias Choir will be having their summer concert on Saturday 17^th June 7.30p.m. at All Saints in Hoole Road, Chester to support two charities Reverse Rett and Fountain of Life in Kyrgzstan. Tickets £9/£8 concessions. Free glass of wine/juice. Tel: 01244 345649 and email: centre@allsaints.church.

VOCATIONS WEEKEND FOR WOMEN (20s & 30s):
The vocations weekend for women in their 20s and 30s will be held in Liverpool on 26^th– 28^th May 2023. The weekend is organised by the Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ). The theme is Discerning God’s Call In Your Life. If you are wondering about religious life, this weekend will give you insight into apostolic community, as well as chance to reflect on your personal journey and the call of God in your life.
For more information, contact Sr. Lynne fcJ at fcjvocationeurope@gmail.com or visit our website www.fcjsisters.org 

HIGHLIGHT FROM THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL:
The exam season has begun; therefore, we pray for every student in Y11 & Y13 sitting exams over the next month that they may do well and obtain the set of grades they are hoping for. We are very proud of our students who worked so hard for these exams, and to whom the COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on them. Well done everyone!

CHESTER HALF MARATHON- 21st May 2023:
This takes place on Sunday 21st May and roads around Blacon will be closed.  If you usually attend the 9.30am Mass at St Theresa’s please check the route as you may need to make alternative arrangements.

VATICAN II COURSE:
Thank you to the many people who have been in touch to say how helpful they find the reflections on Vatican II. We continue Part III on The Church by asking the question: ‘Who is the Church?’ The relevant podcast and handout are now available on the website; dioceseofshrewsbury.org in the section​ on ‘News and Events’.  For any information contact Barbara; barbara.davies@dioceseofshrewsbury.org or Tel: 07730 526821.

CHRIST AND CREATION – FOUR TALKS & DICUSSIONS – MAY & JUN  2023:
This course looks at the startling but ancient truth that Jesus Christ as the Second Person of the Trinity has co-existed with the Father and the Holy Spirit from the beginning of time and has a central role in the work of Creation. The four talks are on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 pm, starting 17th May, the first two at St Werburgh’s  and the second two at Chester Cathedral. Details on the Notice Boards and the Website.  All invited to attend.  More from David Savage 01244 380626.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
The soul that is full of wisdom is saturated with the spray of a bubbling fountain – God himself. Hildegard of Bingen 

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: 
This Sunday sees the end of Mental Health Awareness week, which runs from May 15-21. The theme for the week has been around “anxiety”. The Mental Health Foundation says “Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem.  Lots of things can lead to feelings of anxiety, including exam pressures, relationships, starting a new job (or losing one) or other big life events. We can also get anxious when it comes to things to do with money and not being able to meet our basic needs, like heating our home or buying food.” None of us knows what problems others may have. But please know that you don’t have to deal with it alone, and that help and support is available.   MindUk have local and national support networks including web information, and infoline charged at local rates, 0300 123 3393. The mental health Foundation   also has support and tips on its web site.  

RESOURCES:
Young Minds has tips for students to help cope with exam pressure.  We wish all our students taking exams over the coming months all the very best.

LOVE THE STRANGER

In light of the challenges we face in the UK, advocating for the dignity of refugees and migrants amidst a hostile environment, the Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) which Caritas Shrewsbury is a member of, welcomes the teaching document Love the Stranger from the Department of International Affairs at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW). The document speaks into this contested space and reinforces Catholic social teaching, offering guidance on a Catholic response to refugees and migrants.

‘Love the Stranger’ places the human being at the heart of our pastoral outreach, looking beyond statistics and policies to the person – each with a name, a face and a story. The document offers 24 guiding principles and has been endorsed by the Holy See, COMECE, CAFOD, CSAN and Caritas Social Action Network members. You can download Love the Stranger at https://www.cbcew.org.uk/love-the-stranger/

Caritas Shrewsbury as part of CSAN want to encourage all Catholics to reflect upon Love the Stranger and have been part of compiling an accompanying call-to-action as a toolkit to inform and assist the community as we aim to fulfil our obligation to love the stranger in the way that God intends. You can download the call to action at www.csan.org.uk/love-the-stranger-call-to-action/ and we are keen to support the use of call to action use in parishes. Please email ben.gilchrist@caritasshrewsbury.org.uk with your ideas and for more information.

Podcast 8 (of 11) on Lumen Gentium Chapters 3 & 4
Reflections on The Church
Having looked at the Council’s answer to ‘Who is the Church’, we continue our reflections on Vatican II with the next question Lumen Gentiumaddresses: ‘How is the Church?’ – what structure did Christ will for her? The answer is given in Chapters 3 and 4, where the immense, complementary vocations of Hierarchy and Laity are explored at some length. Christ is at work in both, in such a way that “…the whole Church, strengthened by each one of its members, may more effectively fulfil his mission for the life of the world” (# 37). Podcast 8 and its handouts are now available at dioceseofshrewsbury.org. A leaflet outlining the content of the podcasts is available in the parish. If you cannot access this material, or have questions and reflections, please don’t hesitate to contact Barbara on 07730 526821 or at 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 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:
21st May Edition will be compiled byHarry 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 24th MAY

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