SECOND WEEK OF LENT

5th MARCH 2023

Saturday 4^th March
St. Theresa’s    5.00p.m.   Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s 6.30p.m.   Thanksgiving (AE)                    

Sunday 5^th March
St. Theresa’s    9.30a.m.   Albert Axon RIP
St. Columba’s 11.00a.m.   Drew Hardy                       

Monday 6^th March
St. Theresa’s                           Private Intention (MD)     
St. Columba’s  10.00a.m.   Stations of the Cross
                      10.30a.m.   The Parish           

Tuesday 7^th March
St. Theresa’s                          Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s                        Private Intention

Wednesday 8^th March
St Theresa’s     9.30a.m.  Requiem mass for Vera Joyce     
St Columba’s  9.30a.m.    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                      10.15a.m.    Novena Prayers
                      10.30a.m.    Gerry Galvin                      

Thursday 9^th March
St. Theresa’s  9.30a.m.     Yr 4 class mass (in church)       
St Columba’s                   People of Syria & Turkey

Friday 10^th March
St. Theresa’s    9.30a.m.    Stations of the Cross
St. Theresa’s  10.00a.m     Priests’ Intentions  
St. Columba’s                    Lucienne Francis               

Saturday 11^th March
St. Theresa’s    5.00pm     Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s 6.30p.m.   Thanksgiving & Pte. Int. (EE)      

Sunday 12^th March
St. Theresa’s   9.30a.m.    Kazia Krawiec RIP
St. Columba’s 11.00a.m.   The Parish              

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Theresa’s at 9..30a.m. this Sunday 5^th March 2023. 
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

STATIONS OF THE CROSS during Lent:
St Theresa’s       Friday 9.30a.m.
St Columba’s     Monday 10.00a.m.

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers, Vera Joyce, Josie watts & Eileen Thornber.  Vera’s Requiem Mass is on Wednesday 8 March at 9.30am at St Theresa’s.  Josie’s Funeral Service is on Thursday 16 March at 12.30pm at St Columba’s and Eileen’s requiem Mass is on 20 April at 10.30am at St Columba’s.

ANNVERSARIES:
Florence Southall, James John McCafferty, Agnes Jones, Christine Elizabeth Scanlan.

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.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We Pray for

• Pray for the residents of Kingsway West, Rutland Place, Kent Road, Meynell Place, Marlowe Close, Palgrave Close and Tennyson Walk.
• For the Growth Groups, Bible Study Groups and nurturing groups.
• For a deepening of faith and awareness of Christ in us all

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: Loose plate: £379.50 Planned Giving: £122.00; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Wednesday Badminton   £200.00; Wednesday Tai  Chi £30 .00.
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned giving £279.57Average weekly SO – £161
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
5^th Mar – No coffee – decorating the hall
12^th Mar – volunteers please
19^th Mar – Lena Gregg for Uganda Orphans
26^th Mar – Sue McCarthy for SVP

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).

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.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING WALK:
Every Monday 10:00a.m. for 10:30a.m. Health And Wellbeing Walk sponsored by St Theresa’s and the URC. For more information ring Brendan Doyle on: 07484353841 or Ann Francis on 01244 959061.

AN ONLINE COURSE ON VATICAN II: 
In response to Synodal Submissions, the Diocese is offering a series of short podcasts throughout Lent. Accessible on the diocesan website at dioceseofshrewsbury.org they are not time-bound and may be listened to anytime. You will also find handouts there on various topics, whilst a leaflet outlining the content of the recordings is available in the parish. If you have difficulty accessing this material or have any other questions, don’t hesitate to call Barbara Davies on 07730 526821.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2023:
Booking are now open for this years Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Under the leadership of Bishop Mark, the theme for our pilgrimage will be “… tell the priests to build a chapel here“. This years overland pilgrimage will depart on Thursday 27 July returning on Friday 4 August. Those pilgrims wishing to fly will depart from Liverpool airport on Friday 28 July returning on Thursday 3 August. More details, brochure and booking forms are available on the pilgrimage website http://www.shrewsburypilgrimage.co.uk  . Young pilgrims (aged 16 – 22) who wish to join us in Lourdes and offer their time and energy to assist and serve the sick and elderly pilgrims are asked to contact Sandy Fairley at the Youth Mission Team (youth@dioceseofshrewsbury.org) for more details.

LOURDES BY JUMBULANCE:
Chester and Wirral Across Groups are again travelling to Lourdes this year. There are vacancies for nurses, helpers, and sick and disabled pilgrims. We have taken folk with a wide range of health problems such as stroke, cancer, MS, Motor Neurone Disease, etc. The cost is £995. Nurses and under 25s in full time education pay half. However, financial help may be available for those who cannot afford to pay the full amount. COVID Vaccinations compulsory. See church notice boards for further information, or please contact Tony Murphy on 07881-656-974 or tonymurphyefc2002@yahoo.co.uk

LOURDES BY JUMBALANCE:
Tony Murphy will be giving a talk at all Masses the weekend  of  18/19 March.

SHREWSBURY LOURDES HOSPITALITY MEETING
The next meeting of the Shrewsbury Lourdes Hospitality will be on the 7th March 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.

NEW EXTRAORDINARY MINSTERS OF THE EUCHARIST AND READERS- 25 March:
There will be a meeting for new Ministers on Saturday 25^th March at St Theresa’s.  If you have already registered an interest or would like to become either an extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist or a Reader please come along. 

KEYHOLDERS AT ST COLUMBA’S:
To meet insurance requirements we are undertaking a keyholder review and Fr William will be in contact directly. Please let Carol or Nuala know if you currently hold a key/s and do not receive the update. Thank you.

CONFIRMATIONS 2023:
The Chester Parishes take it in turns to organise Confirmation. Last year it was St Columba’s and St Theresa’s, this year St Werburgh’s, St Clare’s and St Francis. The date is Wednesday 10^th May, 7.00 pm, at St Francis. The Classes will be on Wednesday evenings at St Werburgh’s, 7.00 pm. Flyers at the back of church give full details. Minimum age is Year 8 in the High Schools – no maximum! Launch Meeting was held on Monday 20^th February, and first class was held on Wednesday 1^st March. Contact Fr Paul at St Werburgh’s if you need more information – but the flyer should answer most questions.

ST CLARE’S HEADTEACHER VACANCY:
There is a vacancy for a Headteacher at St. Clare’s Catholic Primary School, Chester. Closing date is 20th March at 10:00am. An application pack is available from the school office at admin@stclares.cheshire.sch.uk. Telephone 01244 445266.

CLERGY WELFARE OFFICER VACANCY:
Due to the upcoming retirement of our current RGN/Welfare Officer, the Diocese is looking to appoint a replacement. The Welfare Officer is expected to draw on their nursing skills and experience to effectively assist priests approaching retirement, those in retirement and those on sick leave. They will need to be proactive, caring and demonstrate safe and effective practice through a multidisciplinary approach.

They will require a current NMC pin and understand the Catholic faith.  For application form please contact Pauline McCulloch recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org.  For further information please see link. Closing date Friday 24 March.

ST.COLUMBA’S HALL:
The hall and kitchen are to be re-decorated on Saturday 4th and Monday 6 th March so it will not be possible to use the hall this weekend. It should look fresh and attractive to welcome all back for coffee next Sunday!

CHESTER 10K – 12 MARCH:
The Chester 10k run is taking place on Sunday 12 March and roads around Blacon will be closed  in the morning.  If you usually attend the 9.30am Mass at St Theresa’s please check the route to see if you will be affected by the road closures.

SVP THEATRE NIGHT – THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
This gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moments!! Wednesday 8th March 7.30pm Gladstone Theatre Port Sunlight. Tickets price £10 available from Sue McCarthy 07515 491251 or any SVP members. All proceeds going to support the running of the SVP holiday home. 

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than you seek. John Muir. 

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER:
I love this time of year, we see the first signs of spring, flowers peeping through, blossom on the trees, leaves and buds on bushes and trees just starting to show, birds signing and collecting nesting materials, lighter days and, if we are very lucky, the warmth of the sunshine on us as we go about our daily tasks. Shopping the other day, I also stopped to look at a pack of spring flowers to plant, their variegated petals were just so beautiful.  We are fortunate to be surrounded by wonder and such breath-taking beauty. Have a lovely week and enjoy the wonders that surround us.  

RESOURCES:

Applications are now open for communities in west Cheshire to receive up to £500 to fund celebrations and activities to mark the Coronation of King Charles III. For further details on how to plan an event and apply for a grant see the Cheshire West and Chester Web site 

THANK YOU:
Coffee and cakes last Sunday raised £100 which has been sent to the  D.E.C.

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:
9th March edition will be compiled by Amy O’Donnell, Phone: 07854 290897, Email: amyod@hotmail.co.uk. Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are emailed or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 8^th  MARCH

FIRST WEEK OF LENT

26^TH FEBRUARY 2023

Saturday 25^th February
St. Theresa’s        5.00p.m     Margaret Allmark RIP
St. Columba’s      6.30p.m     Family/Friends & sons (EE)

Sunday 26^th February
St. Theresa’s       9.30a.m.      Vera Joyce RIP
St. Columba’s   11.00a.m.      Richard Murphy                

Monday 27^th February
St. Theresa’s                           Parishioners’ Intentions    
St. Columba’s   10.00a.m.     Stations of the Cross
                          10.30a.m.      Caroline & Adam Bennett

Tuesday 28^th February
St. Theresa’s                         Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s                       Priests’ Intentions

Wednesday 1^st March – St David, B, Patron of Wales
St Theresa’s                           Private Intention (MD)     
St Columba’s     9.30a.m.     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                        10.15a.m.     Novena Prayers
                         10.30a.m.     Derek Booth

Thursday 2^nd March
St. Theresa’s                      Kennedy James Rowley RIP
St Columba’s                     People of Syria & Turkey

Friday 3^rd March – Family Fast Day 1
St. Theresa’s     9.30a.m.     Stations of the Cross
St. Theresa’s    10.00a.m.    Priests’ Intentions                
St. Columba’s                      Parishioners’ Intentions

Saturday 4^th March
St. Theresa’s     5.00p.m.     Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s   6.30p.m.     Thanksgiving (AE)

Sunday 5^th March
St. Theresa’s      9.30a.m.     Albert Axon RIP
St. Columba’s  11.00a.m.     Drew Hardy                        

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Columba’s at 11.00a.m. this Sunday 26^th February 2023. 
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

STATIONS OF THE CROSS during Lent:
St Theresa’s       Friday 9.30a.m.
St Columba’s     Monday 10.00a.m.

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers   Vera Joyce, Syd Jones, Kennedy James Rowley, Josie Watts and Eileen Thornber who died recently. May The Lord console their families and friends.  Vera’s Requiem Mass is on Wednesday 8^th March at St Theresa’s at 9.30am. Josie’s Funeral Service is on Thursday 16^th March at St. Columba’s at 12.30pm. Syd Jones’ Funeral will be held on Monday 27^th February at St Werburgh’s at 12 noon.

ANNVERSARIES:
Leo Joseph Carroll, Janet Irene McMahon, Florence Southall, Florence Childs, James John McCafferty.

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.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We Pray for:

• the residents of Ellesmere Avenue, Pensby Avenue, Kendal Close, Shelley Road, Coleridge Close, Stearns Close and Housman Close.
• Pax Christi, Saving to Share, Mission Groups, Christian Aid, CAFOD and Traidcraft.
• our mission in the wider church.

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s:
11/12 February – Loose plate: £268.43, Planned Giving: £82.50
18/19 February – Loose plate: £301.16, Planned Giving: £151.51
St Theresa’s: Loose plate – £423.74 Average weekly SO – £161
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

ST. COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
26^th Feb – Chris & Elizabeth, Tombola
5^th March – NO COFFEE (Hall will be closed for re-painting)
12^th March – Volunteers needed 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. 

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

YOUTH GROUP:
The next youth group will be this Monday 27th February, starting 7pm in the Iona chapel, finishing 8.30pm in St. Columba’s Hall. All young parishioners in school year five or above are invited and very welcome to attend. We have temporarily moved to the fourth Monday because of half term. Would all regular attendees please note the new earlier start and finish times.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – 3^RD MARCH 10.30am:
This year the Christian women of Taiwan have written the service. It will include prayers for women who face suffering and injustice. Friday 3^rd March, to be held at Upton United Reformed Church, Heath Road, CH2 1HX 10:30 to 11:30 followed by refreshments.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING WALK:
Every Monday 10:00a.m. for 10:30a.m. Health And Wellbeing Walk sponsored by St Theresa’s and the URC. For more information ring Brendan Doyle on: 07484353841 or Ann Francis on 01244 959061.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: 
The next meeting will be on Thursday 2^nd March in St Columba’s at 7pm.

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY – LENT APPEAL: FRIDAY 3^RD MARCH: 
This Lent, CAFOD is supporting familieswith the skills and tools they’ve asked for to fight the climate crisis. In Bangladesh, 14 years old Dristy and her mum Rupali are building seed beds and planting palm trees to protect their crops from flooding and cyclones. Give today to help families grow in strength to adapt to the climate crisis. There are envelopes available in the church porches or give online at cafod.org.uk/lent

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
“Bring love wherever you go. Shine light wherever it’s dark. Leave blessings wherever you’ve been. Be kind wherever you are.” – Mary Davis.  

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER:
Have you seen in the media the different types of cloud formations that people have been spotting.  Recently, in Scotland, mother of pearl clouds, usually only seen in the Arctic circle, were iridescent and with hues of orange, purple, pinks etc. Seemingly, once seen, never forgotten.  Often, we forget to look up, and check out what is about us. Next time you are out, take a peek and see what you can see.  For more information and a gallery of clouds and poetry try out the Cloud Appreciation Society 

RESOURCES:
World Book Day will be celebrated by our libraries.  The library teams have been busy organising fancy dress swap events and are also getting ready to swap thousands of new books in return for vouchers in libraries on Saturday 4 March. Vouchers will be given out for free to children in schools, nurseries and other settings across the borough on World Book Day, Thursday 2 March.  The fancy dress swap events have been a great success with over two hundred fancy dress outfits donated during January and February. Many have already been swapped for free, meaning families could both save money and help the environment. The remaining outfits will be donated to children’s centres and charity shops. 

FAIR TRADE COFFEE MORNING:
The parish Justice and Peace group and Chifundo UK invite you to a fair-trade coffee morning, held at Our Lady’s Star of the Sea parish hall, Ellesmereport. CH65 8BY, Saturday 4^th March 10am-12 noon. Good parking.  Variety of stalls supporting Fair Trade and local charities including Chanasa products from Malawi, cake stalls and raffle. 

SVP THEATRE NIGHT – THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
This gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moments!! Wednesday 8th March 7.30pm Gladstone Theatre Port Sunlight. Tickets price £10 available from Sue McCarthy 07515 491251 or any SVP members. All proceeds going to support the running of the SVP holiday home. 

KEYHOLDERS AT ST COLUMBA’S:
To meet insurance requirements we are undertaking a keyholder review and Fr William will be in contact directly. Please let Carol or Nuala know if you currently hold a key/s and do not receive the update. Thank you.

CONFIRMATIONS 2023:
The Chester Parishes take it in turns to organise Confirmation. Last year it was St Columba’s and St Theresa’s, this year St Werburgh’s, St Clare’s and St Francis. The date is Wednesday 10^th May, 7.00 pm, at St Francis. The Classes will be on Wednesday evenings at St Werburgh’s, 7.00 pm. Flyers at the back of church give full details. Minimum age is Year 8 in the High Schools – no maximum! Launch Meeting is Monday 20^th February, and first class is Wednesday 1^st March. Contact Fr Paul at St Werburgh’s if you need more information – but the flyer should answer most questions.

CLERGY WELFARE OFFICER VACANCY:
Due to the upcoming retirement of our current RGN/Welfare Officer, the Diocese is looking to appoint a replacement. The Welfare Officer is expected to draw on their nursing skills and experience to effectively assist priests approaching retirement, those in retirement and those on sick leave. They will need to be proactive, caring and demonstrate safe and effective practice through a multidisciplinary approach.

They will require a current NMC pin and understand the Catholic faith.  For application form please contact Pauline McCulloch recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org.  For further information please see link.
Closing date Friday 24 March.

LOURDES BY JUMBULANCE:
Chester and Wirral Across Groups are again travelling to Lourdes this year. There are vacancies for nurses, helpers, and sick and disabled pilgrims. We have taken folk with a wide range of health problems such as stroke, cancer, MS, Motor Neurone Disease, etc. The cost is £995. Nurses and under 25s in full time education pay half. However, financial help may be available for those who cannot afford to pay the full amount. COVID Vaccinations compulsory. See church notice boards for further information, or please contact Tony Murphy on 07881-656-974 or tonymurphyefc2002@yahoo.co.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.

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
2^nd March edition will be compiled by Harry Sweeney Phone: 01244 327462 Email: 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 1^ST MARCH

Website: www.sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk

7th  SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

19th FEBRUARY 2023

Saturday  18^th February
St. Theresa’s      5.00pm     Parishioners’ Intentions    
St. Columba’s    6.30pm     Anne McCarthy                

Sunday 19^th February
St. Theresa’s      9.30am     Eileen Eaton’s Intentions
St. Columba’s  11.00am     People of Syria & Turkey 

Monday 20^th February
St. Theresa’s                        Private Intention
St. Columba’s  10.30am     Mary Jeffes

Tuesday 21^st February
St. Theresa’s                       Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s                     Caroline & Adam Bennett

Wednesday 22^nd February – Ash Wednesday
St Theresa’s                         Parishioners’ Intentions    
St Columba’s   9.30am         Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament                                             
                      10.15am         Novena Prayers
                      10.30am         Ellie Marsden RIP

Evening Mass         7.00pm            Private Intention         

Thursday 23^rd February
St. Theresa’s                           Susannah & Vernon Byron
St Columba’s  11.00am Funeral Service for Teresa Gibson 

Friday 24^th February
St. Theresa’s    10.00am       Joseph Russell RIP  
St. Columba’s                        CEC (JC)

Saturday 25^th February
St. Theresa’s      5.00pm        Margaret Allmark
St. Columba’s    6.30pm        Family/Friends & sons (EE)

Sunday 26^th February
St. Theresa’s     9.30am        Vera Joyce RIP
St. Columba’s  11.00am        Richard Murphy                 

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Columba’s at 11.00am this Sunday19th February 2023. 
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers   Vera Joyce, Teresa Gibson, Syd Jones, Kennedy James Rowley and Josie Watts who died recently. M ay The Lord console their families and friends.  Vera’s Requiem Mass is on Wednesday 8^th March at St Theresa’s at 9.30am.  Teresa’s Funeral Service is on Thursday 23^rd February at 11.00 am at St. Columba’s .

ANNIVERSARIES:
Eirlys Nolan, Margaret Parry, Annie Faulkner, Leo Joseph Carroll, Charles Edward Davis, Agnes Mary Bennett, John Stead

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.

LENTEN SERVICES

ASH WEDNESDAY-22 FEBRUARY
St Theresa’s       10.00am               Mass
St Columba’s     10.30am               Mass
                         7.00pm not 6.30pm Mass

STATIONS OF THE CROSS during Lent
St Theresa’s       Friday 9.30am
St Columba’s     Monday 10.00am

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

SYNOD 2021-2024 Communion Participation Mission The ‘Continental phase’ of the Synod continues, with a week-long Continental Assembly of Europe having been held 5-12 February. The Assembly brought together representatives from all the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe to continue the synodal ‘process of listening dialogue and discernment’, begun at parish and national level in 2021-22. Similar assemblies are being held in the continents of North America, Asia, Middle East, Latin America & Caribbean, Africa & Madagascar, and Oceania. A statement from our Assembly of Europe lists a number of priorities which emerged and could be considered at the next phase of the Synod in October. Many of these relate to further integrating the synodal style into the life of the Church: deepening ‘the practice, theology and hermeneutics (interpretation) of synodality, exploring the ‘forms of a synodal exercise of authority’, clarifying ‘criteria for discernment on the synodal process and which decisions belong on which level’, and fostering ‘the formation to synodality of the whole People of God’. Please pray for the Synod and for our participation, walking together along the way, united in Christ, the Way, the Truth and the Life. Adsumus Sancte Spiritus:We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions. Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right. All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We Pray for:

• the residents of Rosewood Avenue, Whitby Avenue, Egerton Drive, Donne Place, Kipling Road, Wordsworth Mews and Wordsworth Square.
• For those on the brass and flower rotas and those who distribute flowers.
• For those who clean our churches and halls.

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: Loose plate – £TBA Planned Giving – £TBA; Average weekly SOs – £574.00; Thursday night badminton £101
St Theresa’s: Loose plate – £233.66 Average weekly SO – £161
THANK YOU for all your generous support last Sunday for the coffee morning in aid of the OAKS School in Sierra Leone.  We raised £180.

ST. COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
19^th Feb – Sue McCarthy for SVP
26^th Feb – Volunteers needed please
5^th Mar – Volunteers needed 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. 

YOUTH GROUP:
The next youth group will be on Monday 27th February, starting 7pm in the Iona chapel, finishing 8.30pm in St. Columba’s Hall. All young parishioners in school year five or above are invited  and very welcome to attend. We have temporarily moved to the fourth Monday because of half term. Would all regular attendees please note the new earlier start and finish times.

CONFIRMATIONS 2023:
The Chester Parishes take it in turns to organise Confirmation. Last year it was St Columba’s and St Theresa’s, this year St Werburgh’s, St Clare’s and St Francis. The date is Wednesday 10^th May, 7.00 pm, at St Francis. The Classes will be on Wednesday evenings at St Werburgh’s, 7.00 pm. Flyers at the back of church give full details. Minimum age is Year 8 in the High Schools – no maximum! Launch Meeting is Monday 20^th February, and first class is Wednesday 1^st March. Contact Fr Paul at St Werburgh’s if you need more information – but the flyer should answer most questions.

A PARISH RITE OF SENDING
As announced last Sunday, at 11 am Mass today Fr William will ask the parish to support and strengthen Anil Palmar, Lindsay Hasaj and John Toop, who are preparing to be received into the Church at Easter. Following his homily Fr William will conduct a Rite of Sending by which the parish, and the Church at large, sends the three to Bishop Mark for the Rite of Election at Shrewsbury Cathedral on the 26^th February. Copies of the Rite are available in church porches, to help the congregation to follow it and make the responses when Fr William asks.

CAFOD’s TURKEY/SYRIA EARTHQUAKE APPEAL:
Let us join CAFOD in praying for our sisters and brothers affected by the earthquakes and the winter weather.  There will be no special collection in church for this appeal as CAFOD’s Lent Fast Day is coming up soon. But you can donate online at https://cafod.org.uk/give/donate-to-emergencies/turkey-syria-earthquake-appeal to help provide food, water and shelter to survivors. 

In addition, the Third World wall boxes in both the front and back porches at St Columba’s are now available for donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee Appeal for their work to provide help and supplies.

MATERIALS FOR REFLECTION FOLLOWING THE SYNODAL SUBMISSIONS:
In submissions to the Synodal Process, many people expressed a desire for formation in e.g. Scripture, spirituality and, specifically, the teachings of the Second Vatican Council. To meet these requests, the Department for Evangelisation is offering an introduction to the Council, together with a presentation of two of its major Documents: Dei Verbum (on Revelation) and Lumen Gentium (on the Church). The aim is simply to give an overview of both documents, and enough insight into their content and ongoing importance to encourage people to read the texts for themselves, copies of both of which are available at the CTS or on the Vatican website.

This presentation will take the form of a recorded conversation between Miss Barbara Davies (Coordinator for New Evangelisation) and Dr Stephen Yates (Senior Mission Catechist). ​The mp3 audio file will be available on the diocesan website from the beginning of Lent; the material will not, however, be time-bound. Printable handouts will enable individual and group reflection. For further information, please contact either Barbara(07730 526821) or Stephen (07842 487978).

NEEDLE & PINS
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 22^nd February.

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.

Thought for the week:
“Lent stimulates us to let the Word of God penetrate our life and in this way to know the fundamental truth: Who we are, where we come from, where we must go, what path we must take in life.” Pope Benedict the XVI 

We’re all in this together: 
With Lent starting on the 22 February, thoughts often wander as to what you might give up or sacrifice over the period.  Changing a habit or maybe adding in a new habit.  Maybe refusing that biscuit with that cuppa, or taking time out to read a meditation or prayer, or poem or page of the bible?   By observing the 40 days of Lent, we replicate Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days.   Our change in habit will hopefully allow us to reflect and prepare for the Lord’s resurrection and the celebration of Easter.   

Resources: 
If you fancy joining a wellbeing walk, we have two walks close to the Parish: Blacon. Meeting point is Holy Trinity Church CH1 5LA. Tuesday 9.30 (14 Feb- thereafter 10am) lasts about 45 mins and Countess of Chester Health Park, meeting point, The friendly Bench, Friday start 1.00pm, lasts about 1hr. Friendly walks with plenty of chat. For more information check out the Ramblers Wellbeing walk information on their web site.  

LOURDES BY JUMBULANCE:
Chester and Wirral Across Groups are again travelling to Lourdes this year. There are vacancies for nurses, helpers, and sick and disabled pilgrims. We have taken folk with a wide range of health problems such as stroke, cancer, MS, Motor Neurone Disease, etc. The cost is £995. Nurses and under 25s in full time education pay half. However, financial help may be available for those who cannot afford to pay the full amount. COVID Vaccinations compulsory. See church notice boards for further information, or please contact Tony Murphy on 07881-656-974 or tonymurphyefc2002@yahoo.co.uk

SVP THEATRE NIGHT – THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
This gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moments!! Wednesday 8th March 7.30pm Gladstone Theatre Port Sunlight. Tickets price £10 available from Sue McCarthy 07515 491251 or any SVP members. All proceeds going to support the running of the SVP holiday home. 

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:
26^th February edition will be compiled by Rebecca Vaughan Phone: 01244 318632, Email: Rebecca_vghn@yahoo.co.uk. Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are emailed or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 22nd FEBRUARY

Website: www.sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk

6th  SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

12th FEBRUARY 2023

Saturday  11^th February
St. Theresa’s       5.00pm      Parishioners’ Intentions    
St. Columba’s     6.30pm      Private Intention (EE)       

Sunday 12^th February
St. Theresa’s        9.30am     Helen Walsh & Angela Griffin   
St. Columba’s    11.00am The people of Syria and Turkey

Monday 13^th February
St. Theresa’s                         Private Intention
St. Columba’s    10.30am     Ellie Marsden RIP

Tuesday 14^th February – Ss Cyril, Mk & Methodius, B
Patrons of Europe
St. Theresa’s                         Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s                       Patricia Duggan

Wednesday 15^th February
St Theresa’s                       Mavis Doyle’s Intentions 
St Columba’s   9.30am       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
St Columba’s 10.15am      Novena Prayers
St Columba’s 10.30am      Margaret Allmark RIP

Thursday 16^th February
St. Theresa’s                       Priests’ Intentions
St Columba’s                      Ron Williams                    

Friday 17^th February
St. Theresa’s    10.00am      Kazia Krawiec RIP   
St. Columba’s                     Margery Whatmough

Saturday 18^th February
St. Theresa’s        5.00pm   Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s      6.30pm  Anne McCarthy

Sunday 19^th February
St. Theresa’s       9.30am     Eileen Eaton’s Intentions
St. Columba’s   11.00am    The Parish                            

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Theresa’s at 9.30am this Sunday12th February 2023.  www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers   Vera Joyce, Teresa Gibson, Syd Jones, Kennedy James Rowley and Josie Watts who died recently. May The Lord console their families and friends.  Vera’s Requiem Mass is on Wednesday 8^th March at St Theresa’s at 9.30am. 

ANNIVERSARIES:
Mary Geeleher, George Thomas Noden, Charles Edward Davis, Martin Leigh, Lt. Lynda Taylor and David Joseph Whitby.

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.

LENTEN SERVICES

ASH WEDNESDAY-22 FEBRUARY
St Theresa’s       10.00am               Mass
St Columba’s     10.30am               Mass
                             6.30pm                Mass

STATIONS OF THE CROSS during Lent
St Theresa’s       Friday 9.30am
St Columba’s     Monday 10.00am

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We Pray for:

• Pray for the residents of Shepherds Lane, Thornton Drive, The Beeches, Windermere Avenue and Barnes, Morgan Close, Griffin Close and Blake Close.
• For the Growth Action Planning in our churches, Commitment for Life, Vision4Life and Fresh Expressions.

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: Loose plate – £300.50 Planned Giving – £141.50, Average weekly SOs – £574.00.
St Theresa’s: Loose plate – £261.63 Average weekly SO – £161

RETIRED PRIESTS’ FUND:
Thank you for your generosity – £296.38 was raised in the special collections in the parish.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ENROLMENT:
Thank you to those who were enrolled at St Theresa’s last Sunday.  Please keep them and their families in your prayers.

ST. COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
12^th Feb – Sue Carr for OAKS school in Sierra Leone
19^th Feb – Sue McCarthy for SVP
26^th Feb – Volunteers needed 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. 

COFFEE MORNING for OAKS:
The Sunday there will be coffee and cakes on sale today to raise funds for the OAKS school in Sierra Leone. Our parish has been supporting the development of the school for 16 years and there are now 650 pupils. An article in the Chester Standard (2^nd February) gives an update on the school and the work of the charity. Please have a look at the copy on the notice board in the front porch and for further information the website is  www.oaks-sl.org

YOUTH GROUP:
The next youth group will be on Monday 27th February, starting 7pm in the Iona chapel, finishing 8.30pm in St. Columba’s Hall. All young parishioners in school year five or above are invited  and very welcome to attend. We have temporarily moved to the fourth Monday because of half term. Would all regular attendees please note the new earlier start and finish times.

CONFIRMATIONS 2023:
The Chester Parishes take it in turns to organise Confirmation. Last year it was St Columba’s and St Theresa’s, this year St Werburgh’s, St Clare’s and St Francis. The date is Wednesday 10^th May, 7.00 pm, at St Francis. The Classes will be on Wednesday evenings at St Werburgh’s, 7.00 pm. Flyers at the back of church give full details. Minimum age is Year 8 in the High Schools – no maximum! Launch Meeting is Monday 20^th February, and first class is Wednesday 1^st March. Contact Fr Paul at St Werburgh’s if you need more information – but the flyer should answer most questions.

A PARISH RITE OF SENDING
At 11 am Mass next week, 19^th February, Fr William will ask the parish to support and strengthen Anil Palmar, Lindsay Hasaj and John Toop, who are preparing to be received into the Church at Easter. Fr William will conduct a Rite of Sending by which the parish, and the Church at large, sends the three to Bishop Mark for the Rite of Election at Shrewsbury Cathedral on the 26^th  February. We will pray for them especially in the Rite next Sunday, in the meantime please remember them in your prayers.

NEEDLES AND PINS:
Needles and pins is a sewing, knitting and nattering group who meet on the 4^th Wednesday of the month in St. Columba’s church hall at 2.00pm. Our next meeting is on 22^nd February, and we welcome all comers.

SVP THEATRE NIGHT – THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
This gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moments!! Wednesday 8th March 7.30pm Gladstone Theatre Port Sunlight. Tickets price £10 available from Sue McCarthy 07515 491251 or any SVP members. All proceeds going to support the running of the SVP holiday home. 

LOURDES BY JUMBULANCE:
Chester and Wirral Across Groups are again travelling to Lourdes this year. There are vacancies for nurses, helpers, and sick and disabled pilgrims. We have taken folk with a wide range of health problems such as stroke, cancer, MS, Motor Neurone Disease, etc. The cost is £995. Nurses and under 25s in full time education pay half. However, financial help may be available for those who cannot afford to pay the full amount. COVID Vaccinations compulsory. See church notice boards for further information, or please contact Tony Murphy on 07881-656-974 or tonymurphyefc2002@yahoo.co.uk

Thought for the week The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard but must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller  

We’re all in this together I don’t know if any of you managed to do the RSPB big garden bird watch the other weekend in your garden or local park? Talking to a friend she was saying that the Jays were missing from her garden recently.  What aspect of nature would you miss if it was gone?  bird song, hedgerow flowers, spiders’ webs in the morning dew, field mice, hedgehogs? The human drive to protect nature starts with us noticing the differences and caring about it and being able to do our bit to help. It might be leaving a log pile or leaves for insects, keeping a bit of wilder ground for insects and smaller mammals, sowing wildflower seeds. Anything that might help nature.  It doesn’t have to cost. But every little bit will help nature and our environment.  See what you can do. 

Resources community bulb planting Tuesday 21^st Feb 1.30-3.00pm. Meet at the friendly bench at the Countess of Chester Country Park. Bring gardening gloves and a trowel if you have them, but don’t worry if you don’t have them.  

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:
19^TH FEBRUARY edition will be compiled by Muriel Green Phone: 01244 383836, Email: 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 15^th FEBRUARY

Website: www.sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk

5^th  SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Saturday 4^th February
St. Theresa’s        5.00pm  Parishioners’ Ints              
St. Columba’s      6.30pm  The Parish                            

Sunday 5^th February
St. Theresa’s       9.30am   Margaret Parry RIP
First Holy Communion Enrolment Mass
St. Columba’s   11.00am  Sheila Wright RIP

Monday 6^th February -St Paul Miki & Companions
St. Theresa’s                      Richard Murphy RIP         
St. Columba’s   10.30am   David Whitby RIP

Tuesday 7^th February
St. Theresa’s                      Priests’ Ints.
St. Columba’s                    Kitty McAlinden RIP

Wednesday 8th February
St Theresa’s                      Mieschaner RIP  
St Columba’s     9.30am   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                        10.15am   Novena Prayers
                        10.30am   Ellie Marsden RIP

Thursday 9th February
St. Theresa’s                     Private Int (EF)
St Theresa’s School  9.30am Class Mass (Yr3)               
St Columba’s                    Sheila Hainey RIP             

Friday 10th February – St Scholastica
St. Theresa’s    10.00am   Anthony Baker RIP   
School Mass at St Theresa’s Church
St. Columba’s                   Sean McCabe  RIP

Saturday 11^th February
St. Theresa’s     5.00pm   Parishioners’ Ints
St. Columba’s   6.30pm   Private Intention (EE)       

Sunday 12^th February
St. Theresa’s     9.30am Helen Walsh & Angela Griffin       
St. Columba’s 11.00am    The Parish

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Theresa’s at 9.30 am this Sunday 29th January 2023. 
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember  in your prayers   Vera Joyce who died recently. May The Lord console her family and friends. 

ANNIVERSARIES:
Mavis Lillian Shaw, Terry Keogh, Margaret Strong, Michael S Sanderson-Miller

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.

LENTEN SERVICES

ASH WEDNESDAY-22 FEBRUARY
St Theresa’s     10.00am   Mass
St Columba’s   10.30am   Mass
                         6.30pm   Mass

STATIONS OF THE CROSS during Lent
St Theresa’s       Friday 9.30am
St Columba’s     Monday 10.00am

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We Pray for:

• The residents of Milton Road, Mostyn Place, Crabwell Place, Byron Close, Thomas Close, Gayton Close, Denhall Close and Moorhouse Close.
• For the Scouts, Venture Scouts, Cub Scouts & Beavers.  For the Ranger Guides, Guides, Brownies, rainbows, Boys’ Brigade & Girls’ Brigade.

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: Loose plate:  £394.17 Planned Giving: £118.50, Average weekly SOs – £574.00.
St Theresa’s: £272.92 average SO £161

Columba’s Coffee Rota
5^th Feb – Chris & Elizabeth for the Tombola 
12^th Feb – Sue Carr for Third World Fund
19^th Feb – Sue McCarthy for SVP

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. 

WELCOME
This weekend we welcome Fr Desmond Wilson CSSP to our parish as assistant priest.  We hope he will enjoy his time with us.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ENROLMENT:
Today we welcome the children from St Theresa’s Primary School making their First Holy Communion who will be enrolled at the 9.30am Mass TODAY,  Sunday 5^th February 2023.  Please pray for them and their families.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to all the children who celebrated their First Forgiveness at St Columba’s last weekend.

ST PIO PRAYER GROUP
The next meeting is on 9 February at 2pm in Flat 5, Abbots Court, Eversley Park, Chester CH2 2DY. Everyone is welcome.

UPTON CHURCHES TOGETHER
Thanks to all who joined in the 5^th Sunday Service last week.

YOUTH GROUP
The next youth group will be on Monday 27th February,  starting 7pm in the Iona chapel,  finishing 8.30pm in St. Columba’s hall. All young parishioners in school year five or above are invited  and very welcome to attend. We have temporarily moved to the fourth Monday because of half term. Would all regular attendees please note the new earlier start and finish times.

SVP THANK YOU
The youth group would like to say a big thank you to St. Columba’s SVP group for giving us table tennis bats and balls. We really enjoy playing with them.

ST COLUMBA’S CHOIR:
St Augustine used to say: ‘when you sing you pray twice’.

In 2022 some children started to take part in the parish choir. They sang regularly at mass, they took part at a Parish event and made recordings for the Parish website. Thanks to all the children and the parents that took time and effort to celebrate with their voice and talent the Glory of God.

In 2023 we would like to invite even more young people and children to participate in the choir.  If you like singing, if you want to support the choir, learn something new, find new friends and pray twice you just need to sit on the front left side of the church. You do not need to know the music or be able to sing.  Please come to mass a bit earlier around 10:30 so we can warm up the voice and sometimes we will ask to stay a bit longer after mass to practise.  

If you or your parents/guardians want any clarification please do not hesitate to contact Giovanna 07728 948946 or the director of the choir Mark, 07752 317772 or approach them after mass.

CONFIRMATIONS 2023:
The Chester Parishes take it in turns to organise Confirmation. Last year it was St Columba’s and St Theresa’s, this year St Werburgh’s, St Clare’s and St Francis. The date is Wednesday 10^th May, 7.00 pm, at St Francis. The Classes will be on Wednesday evenings at St Werburgh’s, 7.00 pm. Flyers at the back of church give full details. Minimum age is Year 8 in the High Schools – no maximum! Launch Meeting is Monday 20^th February, and first class is Wednesday 1^st March. Contact Fr Paul at St Werburgh’s if you need more information – but the flyer should answer most questions.

RETIRED PRIESTS’ FUND – SPECIAL COLLECTION 4th & 5th February (St Columba’s Only):
THIS weekend, at St Columba’s, there is the  annual Collection for the Retired Priests’ Fund. With your help, we can build up the Fund to help meet the future needs of our sick and retired priests. If you wish to Gift Aid your donation, please make your donation Online. To donate Online please go to www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/retired-priests-fund

An electronic version of a leaflet about the Fund is available at www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/retired-priests-fund and this also explains how you can donate to the Fund by Standing Order or Cheque (please make payable to Retired Priests’ Fund) and how to Gift Aid donations made using these methods.

SVP THEATRE NIGHT – THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
This gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moments!! Wednesday 8th March 7.30pm Gladstone Theatre Port Sunlight. Tickets price £10 available from Sue McCarthy 07515 491251 or any SVP members. All proceeds going to support the running of the SVP holiday home. 

Mary’s Meals
£100 was raised recently for Mary’s Meals. It was doubled to £200 by a donor. Many thanks for your support.

Thought for the week “The fullness of Joy is to behold God in everything.” Julian of Norwich . 

 We’re all in this together This Sunday,  5^th February carries the theme of Racial Justice Sunday, its theme “All are included in the mission of Christ and His Church. Let us walk together, pray together and work together”.  As Catholics we believe that every human being is created equally in the image of God. It is important to consider how we can better reflect this in our own actions, both as individuals and part of the wider Church. The following prayer is taken from Pope Francis encyclical letter Fratelli Tutti – on fraternity and social friendship: friendship: Maybe this may help us in our reflections “Come, Holy Spirit, show us your beauty, reflected in all the peoples of the earth, so that we may discover anew that all are important, and all are necessary, different faces of the one humanity that God so loves. Amen.”  

Resources LiBS (the Library iPad Borrowing Scheme) will provide devices for residents to borrow for a six-week period from any Cheshire West and Chester Library.  All you need is a library card and a form of ID, and you can join the library online in advance.   

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:
22^nd January edition will be compiled by Alison Wrigglesworth, Phone: 01244 382457, Email: a.wrigglesworth@outlook.com
Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are emailed or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 8^th FEBRUARY

Website: www.sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk