The month of February is dedicated to The Holy Family

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

15 FEBRUARY 2026

Sat 14 Feb
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Elaine Heskayne RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Celia McLoughlin
Sun 15 Feb			Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Day of Special Prayer for the Unemployed
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Fr Peter’s Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Fr Peter Otuonkpaikhian CSSp
	2.00pm		Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite
Mon 16 Feb
St. Theresa’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		David Whitby RIP
Tue 17 Feb
St. Theresa’s			Special Intentions
St. Columba’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
Wed 18 Feb			ASH WEDNESDAY
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Pat & Gerrard Miles & Family
	7.00pm		Nicola & Jonny Lally & Family
St. Columba’s			No Adoration
	10.30am		Ian Clark RIP
Thu 19 Feb
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Fri 20 Feb
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Joseph Russell RIP
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Sat 21 Feb
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Malankara Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Community Mass
	5.00pm		Eileen & Lewis Rosenbloon & Families
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Mary Jeffes
Sun 22 Feb			First Sunday of Lent
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Richard Murphy RIP
	2.00pm		Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS – Mass will be streamed at St Theresa’s on Sunday 15 February at 9.30 a.m.

SUNDAY MASSES THIS WEEKEND will be celebrated for Fr Peter’s intentions in recognition of his ministry in our parish.

ASH WEDNESDAY – 18 FEBRUARY – There will be Mass at St Theresa’s at 9.30a.m. and 7p.m. and at St Columba’s at 10.30a.m.  Please note there will not be any Adoration at St Columba’s that day.

POPES PRAYER INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY 2026 – For children with incurable diseases. Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

CONFESSIONS – After each weekday Mass until 11.30am.
Saturdays:
St Columba’s    6.00 – 6.25p.m.
St Theresa’s     4.30 – 4.55p.m.

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

ANNIVERSARIES – Eileen Mary Thornber, Charles Edward Davis, George Thomas Noden, Elizabeth Mary Freeman, Colette Johnson.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY – The Children’s Liturgy normally happens at the 11a.m. service at St Columba’s on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. See the parish website under the Family tab.

PRAYING TOGETHER FOR 

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

PARISH OFFERTORY – Loose Plate: £541.62; Planned Giving: £287.50; Average weekly SO £718.15.
St Columba’s Dona Stations: £88. Candles: £36.76. Thank you for your kind generosity.

PROPOSED COFFEE AND TEA PRICE RISE – It is proposed to raise the price of teas and coffees in St Columba’s Church Hall on Sundays from 50p to £1 from 1 March. This would help volunteers raise more for their chosen charity and might encourage more groups to volunteer in future. If you are in favour, please sign the sheet in the hall.

RETIRING COLLECTION – 21/22 Feb – There will be a retiring collection next weekend for the Holy Family Sisters Appeal.

THANK YOU – Nora Richardson would like to thank everyone who supported coffee and cake sale in Sunday 1 Feb. The sale made a fantastic total of £250 for Wrexham HCPT. We will remember you all when we travel to Lourdes at Easter.

A PARISH RITE OF SENDING – As announced last Sunday, at 11a.m. Mass today, Fr. William will ask the parish to support and strengthen Adam Fitzpatrick and Charlotte Jackson, in their final period of preparation leading to their being received into full communion with 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 Adam and Charlotte to Bishop Mark for the Rite of Election at Shrewsbury Cathedral on the 22 February. Copies of the Rite are available from Welcomers, for the congregation to follow and make the responses requested by Fr William.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA – The 2026 tea and coffee rota is on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall. We need someone to volunteer every Sunday after 11:00 Mass, so if you would like to raise money for your good cause, please put your name and details on the sheet and let Margaret Curtis know on 01244 318424 or marg.curtis@outlook.com
15 Feb – Chris & Elizabeth, Parish
22 Feb – volunteers please
01 Mar – volunteers please

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES – From the 60’s to NOW!! DJ Chris Appleton.  In Aid and support of “Hopeful Ugandan Hearts”, on Saturday 7 March from 7p.m.-11p.m. at St Columba’s Church Hall. £15 per person (includes cold food buffet) 18+ Event Alcohol licensing in place. All proceeds help support the Charity’s work. 
Music • Dancing • Retro Vibes
Dance your way through the decades with hits from the 1960s right up to today!
Dress up from your favourite decade if you wish. 
Pay at the door or contact Lina Greig on 07837512544 for more information.  

CHURCHES OF SANCTUARY INFORMATION EVENING – Tuesday 24 February, 7p.m. at Chester Cathedral
Is your church already supporting or wanting to support those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution? This is a chance for members of churches of all denominations to find out more about the Churches of Sanctuary network and to hear from Chester City of Sanctuary. Kirushan Sivagnanam, Chester Cathedral of Sanctuary Artist in Residence, will also offer a viewing of his brand-new exhibition. Use the link below and the promo code ‘sanctuary2026’ to book.
https://chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173664495

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY – There will be Second Collection for CAFOD Family Fast Day on 3 March 2026.

HOUSEKEEPING VACANCY – There is a vacancy for a housekeeper at St Theresa’s presbytery for four hours per week.  For further details please email or call St Theresa’s parish office. St.theresas@btinternet.com  Tel: 01244 371660

SVP THEATRE NIGHT – SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE – Bebington Dramatic Society will present “Shakespeare In Love” on Wednesday 4 March, 7.30p.m. at the Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight. All proceeds to support the SVP Holiday Home in North Wales which provides much needed holidays for many people. Tickets £12 available from Sue McCarthy, Mark Traynor or any member of the SVP

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING – If parishioners have any matters that they would like discussed at the next Pastoral Council meeting, please contact the office by Friday 20 February. Thank you.

THE NATIONAL NOVENA TO ST JOSEPH – will take place from 10-18 March 2026 at St Joseph’s Church in Maidenhead. Every year, the Mill Hill Missionaries prepare for the Feast of St Joseph, their Society Patron, with a special Novena of Masses and prayers to ask for God’s blessing on their Society’s missionary outreach, and for the intentions of all those who support their work. If you are able, and if it is possible to attend, Masses are at 10.00am every day of the Novena except Sunday, when it is at 11.00am. These Masses will be available to follow on YouTube, via the Mill Hill website: www.millhillmissionaries.com/novena
The Novena Prayer Booklet is available on request for a suggested donation of £1 per booklet to cover costs. You are welcome to send in your petitions and/or to request a Novena prayer booklet. Please write to the Novena Director at 6 Colby Gardens, Maidenhead, SL6 7GZ, or email novenamhm@gmail.com.

SIX BIBLE STUDIES ON THE LENTEN SUNDAY GOSPELS – Mauro Iannicelli will break-open the forthcoming Lenten Sunday Gospels with in-depth teaching and stimulating questions.
Starts: Tues 17 February 2026 at 7p.m.
Six consecutive Tuesdays: 17 Feb | 24 Feb | 03 Mar | 10 Mar | 17 Mar | 24 Mar (7-8:15p.m.).
Free of Charge | LIVE on YouTube.
Registration: comeandsee.org/lent26

BETROTHED – Shrewsbury Diocese will be running two sacramental marriage preparation courses in early 2026. Each course runs over two consecutive Saturdays from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on each day. The two venues are:
(1) Vincent de Paul Church Westleigh Parish Hall, Groby Road, Altrincham WA14 2BQ, on 28 February and 7 March
(2) Shrewsbury Cathedral Parish Hall, Town Walls, Shrewsbury SY1 1UE, on 21 and 28 March.
Registration is essential. To register, contact Monika: monika.golembiewska@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
For more information, contact Jane Deegan: jane.deegan@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

CHESTER CATHEDRAL ORGAN RECITAL – Every Thursday 1.10p.m.  Each week features a different organist and repertoire of music.  Organ Recitals are free with a retiring collection and no ticket is required. The suggested donation for the recital is £5.

MUSICAL EVENING – SOIRÉE! – In aid of Chester Parkinson’s UK. Friday 27 March, 7p.m. at St Columba’s Church Hall. £15 pp includes fish and chip supper from the award-winning Weston Grove Chippy. Bring your own alcohol! Tea, coffee, soft drinks available and a RAFFLE! Tickets from Pat Riddell 07941839161 or patriddell31@aol.com

ST. WERBURGH’S & ST. COLUMBA’S SCHOOL – The School Mission Team (SMT) have had the idea to use the arch in our prayer garden as a prayer arch. A school member with an intention they want prayed for, can tie a ribbon around the arch. If anyone has any spare ribbon or coloured string, could you please donate it to this project. The SMT are really excited about seeing the arch become colourful with prayer intentions! Thank you in advance. 

MUSEUM OF THE MOON ARTWORK – Chester Cathedral, from Thursday 12 February to Sunday 15 March 2026. The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition. No need to book daytime entry, but a donation is advised.

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS – To book the Church, Newman Room, or Iona Chapel, contact Magdalena Bukowska at the Church Office 01244 624019, email stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com. Office hours Mon-Fri 9a.m. to 2.00p.m.
To check Hall availability, visit the Church Hall calendar on the St Columba’s website, then contact Magdalena during office hours or email: columbashallbookings@gmail.com

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER – Sunday 22 February to be compiled by Amy O’Donnell, phone: 07854 290897, email: amyod@hotmail.co.uk. Deadline: 9.00a.m. Wednesday 18 February
Please include a contact number with your notice.  Also email a copy to Fr. William at st.theresas@btinternet.com

The month of February is dedicated to The Holy Family

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

8 FEBRUARY 2026

Sat 7 Feb
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Malankara Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Community Mass
	5.00pm		Thanksgiving
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Lily, Keith & Olive
Sun 8 Feb			Day of special prayer for victims of trafficking
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Mary Baker’s Ints
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Ann Moody RIP
	2.00pm		Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite
Mon 9 Feb
St. Theresa’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		John Raymond Reynolds RIP
Tue 10 Feb
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
Wed 11 Feb
St. Theresa’s			Special Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayers
	10.30am		Eileen O’Donovan
Thu 12 Feb
St. Theresa’s	2.15pm		Requiem Mass for Mary Joan Hayden
St. Columba’s	12noon		Requiem Mass for Dorothea Carroll
Fri 13 Feb
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Henry Michael Lloyd RIP
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Sat 14 Feb
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Elaine Heskayne RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Celia McLoughlin
Sun 15 Feb
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Mary Baker’s Intentions
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Ann Moody RIP
	2.00pm		Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS – Mass will be streamed at St Theresa’s on Sunday 8 February at 9.30 a.m.

RECENTLY DECEASED – Please remember in your prayers, Mary Joan Hayden and Dorothea Carroll who died recently, and also their families and friends. 
The funeral of Dorothea Carroll is on 12 February at St Columba’s at 12 noon.
The Requiem Mass for Mary Joan Hayden will take place at St Theresa’s on Thursday 12 February at 2.15pm.

ANNIVERSARIES Gina Franceloso Brace, Mavis Lillian Shaw, Bernadette Shaw, Linda Taylor, Eileen Thornber.

POPES PRAYER INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY 2026 – For children with incurable diseases. Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

CONFESSIONS – After each weekday Mass until 11.30am.
Saturdays:
St Columba’s    6.00 – 6.25 p.m.
St Theresa’s     4.30 – 4.55 p.m.

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

CHILDREN’S LITURGY – The Children’s Liturgy normally happens at the 11 a.m. service at St Columba’s on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. See the parish website under the Family tab.

PRAYING TOGETHER FOR 

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

PARISH OFFERTORY – Loose Plate (St Theresa’s): £243; Planned Giving (St Theresa’s): £127; Average weekly SO £718.15.  Thank you for your kind generosity.

A RITE OF SENDING At 11 am Mass next week, 15 February, Fr William will ask the parish to support and strengthen Adam Fitzpatrick and Charlotte Jackson who are beginning their final period of preparation leading to their being received into full communion with the Church at Easter. Fr William will conduct a Rite of Sending by which the parish, and the Church at large, sends them to Bishop Mark for the Rite of Election at Shrewsbury Cathedral on the 22 February. We will pray for Adam and Charlotte especially in the Rite next Sunday, in the meantime please continue to remember them in your personal prayers. Thank you.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA – The 2026 tea and coffee rota is on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall. We need someone to volunteer every Sunday after 11:00 Mass, so if you would like to raise money for your good cause, please put your name and details on the sheet and let Margaret Curtis know on 01244 318424 or marg.curtis@outlook.com
08 Feb – Sue McCarthy, SVP
15 Feb – Chris & Elizabeth, parish
22 Feb – volunteers please

PROPOSED TEA AND COFFEE PRICE RISE – It is proposed that in future the price of teas and coffees served in The St Columba’s Church Hall each Sunday should be raised from 50p to £1 a mug.  This rise in price would help volunteers to raise more money for their chosen charity and might encourage more groups to volunteer in future.

The current pricing has not changed for many years and increasing the price would hopefully see more people coming forward in the future, as we are always short of volunteers. We are therefore asking people if they support this proposal or not.  If you are in favour of this proposal, please sign the sheet in the hall.

YOUTH GROUP – The next youth group will be this Monday 9 February, 7pm to 8.30pm in St Columba’s hall. As Lent is quickly approaching, we will be designing Easter cards for the SVP to take to parishioners they visit, making and eating pancakes, playing table tennis and other fun things. All young parishioners, school year 5, or older are very welcome and encouraged to come along.

TALK ST WERBURGH’S CHURCH – Thursday 12 February, 7.30pm –  Catholic author and spiritual director Stephen McCarthy has a new book called ‘The Slow Work of God’. He will speak about the main themes in the book. For further information see leaflets available at the back of church.  

ST. WERBURGH’S & ST. COLUMBA’S SCHOOL – The School Mission Team (SMT) have had the idea to use the arch in our prayer garden as a prayer arch. A school member with an intention they want prayed for, can tie a ribbon around the arch. If anyone has any spare ribbon or coloured string, could you please donate it to this project. The SMT are really excited about seeing the arch become colourful with prayer intentions! Thank you in advance. 

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 

CHESTER CATHEDRAL ORGAN RECITAL – every Thursday 1.10pm.  Each week features a different organist and repertoire of music.  Organ Recitals are free with a retiring collection and no ticket is required. The suggested donation for the recital is £5

MUSEUM OF THE MOON ARTWORK – Chester Cathedral, from Thursday 12 February to Sunday 15 March 2026. The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition. No need to book daytime entry, but a donation is advised.

DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES – From the 60’s to NOW!! DJ Chris Appleton.  In Aid and support of “Hopeful Ugandan Hearts”, on Saturday 7 March from 7pm-11pm. £15 per person (includes cold food buffet) 18+ Event Alcohol licensing in place. All proceeds help support the Charity’s work. 
Music • Dancing • Retro Vibes
Dance your way through the decades with hits from the 1960s right up to today!
Dress up from your favourite decade if you wish. 
Pay at the door or contact Lina Greig on 07837512544 for more information.  

MUSICAL EVENING – SOIRÉE!- in aid of Chester Parkinson’s UK. Friday 27 March, 7pm at St Columba’s Church hall. £15 pp includes fish and chip supper from the award winning Weston Grove Chippy. Bring your own alcohol! Tea, coffee, soft drinks available and a RAFFLE! Tickets from Pat Riddell 07941839161 or patriddell31@aol.com

BETROTHED – Shrewsbury Diocese will be running three sacramental marriage preparation courses in early 2026. Each course runs over two consecutive Saturdays from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on each day. The three venues are:
(1) St Clare’s Church Parish Hall, Downsfield Road, Lache, Chester CH4 8HH – 2^nd session on 14 February
(2) Vincent de Paul Church Westleigh Parish Hall, Groby Road, Altrincham WA14 2BQ, on 28 February and 7 March
(3) Shrewsbury Cathedral Parish Hall, Town Walls, Shrewsbury SY1 1UE, on 21 and 28 March.
Registration is essential. To register, contact Monika: monika.golembiewska@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
For more information, contact Jane Deegan: jane.deegan@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS – To book the Church, Newman Room or Iona Chapel, contact Magdalena Bukowska at the Church Office 01244 624019, email stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com. Office hours Mon-Fri 9a.m. to 2.00p.m.
To check Hall availability, visit the Church Hall calendar on the St Columba’s website, then contact Magdalena during office hours or email: columbashallbookings@gmail.com

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER – Sunday 15 February to be compiled by Rebecca Vaughan, phone: 01244 318632, e.mail: Rebecca_vghn@yahoo.co.uk. Deadline: 9.00a.m. Wednesday 11  February
Please include a contact number with your notice.  Also email a copy to Fr. William at st.theresas@btinternet.com

The month of February is dedicated to The Holy Family

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1 FEBRUARY 2026

Sat 31 Jan
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Katherine Gannon RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Pat Black
Sun 1 Feb			4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Day of Special Prayer for Racial Justice
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Kathleen Maguire RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Daniel & Poppy Nagy on the occasion of their Wedding
	2.00pm		Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite
Mon 2 Feb			The Presentation of the Lord. Feast
St. Theresa’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Joan Bullough
Tue 3 Feb			St Werburgh, V. Mem.
St. Theresa’s			Special Intentions
St. Columba’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
Wed 4 Feb
St. Theresa’s			Janie Casey RIP
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayers
	10.30am		Bertile Newton 1st Anniversary
Thu 5 Feb			St Agatha, V, M. Mem.
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s			Sissy McLoughins
Fri 6 Feb			SS Paul Miki & Companions
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Richard Murphy RIP
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Sat 7 Feb			Feast
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Malankara Jacobite Syriac Community
	5.00pm		Thanksgiving
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Lily, Keith & Olive
Sun 8 Feb			5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Day of special prayer for victims of trafficking
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Mary Baker’s
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Ann Moody RIP
	2.00pm		Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS – Mass will be streamed at St Columba’s on Sunday 1 February at 11.00 a.m.

RECENTLY DECEASED – Please remember in your prayers, Mary Joan Hayden and Dorothea Carroll who died recently, and also their families and friends.  The funeral of Dorothea Carroll is on 12 February at St Columba’s at 12 noon. The Requiem Mass for Mary Joan Hayden will take place at St Theresa’s on Thursday 12 February at 2.15pm.

ANNIVERSARIES – Elizabeth (Betty) Allingham, Josephine Margaret Watts, Teresa Gibson, Alexander James Keegan, Gina Franceloso Brace.

POPES PRAYER INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY 2026 – For children with incurable diseases. Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

WELCOME – We welcome Fr John Baalaboore CSSp who will be helping out in our parish for a short while.

CONFESSIONS – After each weekday Mass until 11.30am.
Saturdays:
St Columba’s  6.00 – 6.25 p.m.
St Theresa’s   4.30 – 4.55 p.m.

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

CHILDREN’S LITURGY – The Children’s Liturgy normally happens at the 11 a.m. service at St Columba’s on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. See the parish website under the Family tab.

PRAYING TOGETHER FOR 

• The residents of Whitton Drive, Sutton Drive, Bidston Close, Greenfield Lane, Owen Close, Shelley Road, Chaucer Close, Browning Close and Alderley Place.
• Sunshine Tots, I Praise & Play and for all the leaders.
• Young families.

BAPTISM, RECEPTION &CONFIRMATION – Members of the parish ‘RCIA’ group are preparing to receive Sacraments; Adam Fitzpatrick (Baptism and Confirmation), Charlotte Jackson (Reception and Confirmation), Milton Vidotto (Confirmation). There are several related events in the coming weeks, beginning with a time of Reflection with Bishop Mark on 7 February in St Columba’s Hall. This is for Catechumens and Candidates from across the Diocese. Please watch out for further Newsletter announcements on these matters and keep all concerned in your prayers.

PARISH OFFERTORY – Loose Plate: £549.98; Planned Giving: £307.20; Average weekly SO £718.15; Candles: £48.32; St Columba’s Dona Stations: £88.00.
Priests Retirement Fund: £297.94. Thank you for your kind generosity.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA – The 2026 tea and coffee rota is on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall. We need someone to volunteer every Sunday after 11:00 Mass, so if you would like to raise money for your good cause, please put your name and details on the sheet and let Margaret Curtis know on 01244 318424 or marg.curtis@outlook.com
01 Feb – Nora Richardson, HCPT Wrexham 
08 Feb – Sue McCarthy, SVP
15 Feb – Chris & Elizabeth, parish

HERE IS AN EXPLANATION OF HCPT – (see coffee rota St Columba’s 1 Feb)The Hosanna House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust is a charity that brings children with disabilities or special needs on pilgrimage to Lourdes each year. Founded on the values of friendship, dignity, and service; this Easter, HCPT Group 155 from Wrexham will be travelling with four children, on HCPT’s 70th anniversary. As always, the pilgrimage is about the whole team coming together in love with pilgrims and helpers alike. Thanks for your support.

FRIENDSHIP THURSDAY – 5 February – Apologies for any confusion caused by printing the wrong date. I hope we’ll see lots of friends at this meeting from 2-4 pm in the Church Hall on Thursday 5 Feb. We have a guest speaker, a late Christmas raffle and good conversation over coffee and biscuits. Please tell others about this. Contact Lyn for further details 07735 574397.

YOUTH GROUP – The next youth group will be on Monday 9 February, 7pm to 8.30pm in St Columba’s hall. As Lent is quickly approaching, we will be designing Easter cards for the SVP to take to parishioners they visit, making and eating pancakes, playing table tennis and other fun things. All young parishioners, school year 5, or older are very welcome and encouraged to come along.

ST. WERBURGH’S & ST. COLUMBA’S SCHOOL – The School Mission Team (SMT) have had the idea to use the arch in our prayer garden as a prayer arch. A school member with an intention they want prayed for, can tie a ribbon around the arch. If anyone has any spare ribbon or coloured string, could you please donate it to this project. The SMT are really excited about seeing the arch become colourful with prayer intentions! Thank you in advance. 

SPUC WHITE FLOWER APPEAL – 31 Jan/1 Feb – The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) will be holding an appeal at all Masses this weekend on 31 Jan/1 Feb.  SPUC exists to restore a respect for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. 

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – “Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light, and that makes them beautiful.” — Jim Carrey

CHESTER CATHEDRAL ORGAN RECITAL – every Thursday 1.10pm.  Each week features a different organist and repertoire of music.  Organ Recitals are free with a retiring collection and no ticket is required. The suggested donation for the recital is £5

MUSEUM OF THE MOON ARTWORK – Chester Cathedral, from Thursday 12 February to Sunday 15 March 2026. The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition. No need to book daytime entry, but a donation is advised.

ST WERBURGH’S FEAST DAY CELEBRATIONS 2026 – There will be Holy Mass to mark the conclusion of the 150^th anniversary year on Tuesday 3 February at 7.30pm in St Werburgh’s church.  All welcome.

MUSICAL EVENING – SOIRÉE!- in aid of Chester Parkinson’s UK. Friday 27 March, 7pm at St Columba’s Church hall. £15 pp includes fish and chip supper from the award winning Weston Grove Chippy. Bring your own alcohol! Tea, coffee, soft drinks available and a RAFFLE! Tickets from Pat Riddell 07941839161 or patriddell31@aol.com

BETROTHED – Shrewsbury Diocese will be running three sacramental marriage preparation courses in early 2026. Each course runs over two consecutive Saturdays from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on each day. The three venues are:
(1) St Clare’s Church Parish Hall, Downsfield Road, Lache, Chester CH4 8HH, on 7 & 14 February
(2) Vincent de Paul Church Westleigh Parish Hall, Groby Road, Altrincham WA14 2BQ, on 28 February & 7 March
(3) Shrewsbury Cathedral Parish Hall, Town Walls, Shrewsbury SY1 1UE, on 21 & 28 March.
Registration is essential. To register, contact Monika: monika.golembiewska@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
For more information, contact Jane Deegan: jane.deegan@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS – To book the Church, Newman Room or Iona Chapel, contact Magdalena Bukowska at the Church Office 01244 624019, email stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com. Office hours Mon-Fri 9a.m. to 2.00p.m.
To check Hall availability, visit the Church Hall calendar on the St Columba’s website, then contact Magdalena during office hours or email: columbashallbookings@gmail.com

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER – Sunday 8 February to be compiled by Muriel Green, phone: 01244 383836, email: muriel.green1@btinternet.com. Deadline: 9.00a.m. Wednesday 4  February. Please include a contact number with your notice.  Also email a copy to Fr. William at st.theresas@btinternet.com

The month of January is dedicated to The Holy Name of Jesus

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

25 JANUARY 2026

Sat 24 Jan
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Veronica Marks
Sun 25 Jan			Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Day of Special Prayer for World Peace
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Ceri Poole RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Celia Mcloughin
	2.00pm		Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite
Mon 26 Jan			SS Timothy & Titus, B
St. Theresa’s			Mae Dunne’s Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Anne Else RIP
Tue 27 Jan
St. Theresa’s			Janie Casey RIP
St. Columba’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
Wed 28 Jan			St Thomas Aquinas
St. Theresa’s			Alison Carbert RIP
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayers
	10.30am		Frank Jeffes
	12.30pm		Requiem Mass for Nuala Wynne-Jones
Thu 29 Jan
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Fri 30 Jan
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Peter Hughes RIP
St. Columba’s	12.30pm		Funeral service for Catherine Earlam
Sat 31 Jan			St John Bosco, P
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Katherine Gannon RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Pat Black
Sun 1 Feb			Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Kathleen Maguire RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Daniel & Poppy Nagy on the occasion of their wedding
	2.00pm		Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS – Mass will be streamed at St Columba’s on Sunday 25 January at 11.00 a.m.

WELCOME – We welcome Fr John Baalaboore CSSp who will be helping out in our parish for a short while

RECENTLY DECEASED – Please remember in your prayers, Mary Joan Hayden, Nuala Wynne-Jones, Dorothea Carroll & Catherine Earlam who died recently, and also their families and friends. 
The funeral of Nuala Wynne-Jones is at St Columba’s, on 28 January at 12.30pm.
The funeral of Catherine Earlam is at St Columba’s on 30 January at 12.30pm.
The funeral of Dorothea Carroll is on 12 February at St Columba’s at 12 noon.
The funeral of  Mary Joan Hayden to be arranged.

ANNIVERSARIES – Anthony Keith Baker, Margaret Parry, Michael Booth, John Francis McNeill, Rev. Francis Gabriel Bligh, Veronica May Joyce, Iris Taylor.

CONFESSIONS – After each weekday Mass until 11.30am.
Saturdays:
St Columba’s    6.00 – 6.25 p.m.
St Theresa’s     4.30 – 4.55 p.m.

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

CHILDREN’S LITURGY – The Children’s Liturgy normally happens at the 11 a.m. service at St Columba’s on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. See the parish website under the Family tab.

FIRST FORGIVENESS CELEBRATION – this Saturday,  24 children received the sacrament of First Forgiveness at a special service of celebration.  Please pray for the children and their families at this special time in their faith journeys.

BAPTISM, RECEPTION AND CONFIRMATION – Members of the parish ‘RCIA’ group are preparing to receive Sacraments at Easter; Adam Fitzpatrick (Baptism and Confirmation, in his home parish in Airdrie), Charlotte Jackson (Reception and Confirmation), Milton Vidotto and Daniel Nagy (Confirmation)  There are several related events in the coming weeks, beginning with a time of Reflection with Bishop Mark on 7 February in St Columba’s Hall. This is for Catechumens and Candidates from across the Diocese. Please watch out for further Newsletter announcements on these matters and keep all concerned in your prayers.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – Observe good faith and justice towards all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. George Washington

PARISH OFFERTORY – Loose Plate: 463052 Planned Giving: £298.64; Average weekly SO £718.15; Candles: £31.58 St Columba’s Dona Stations:£152.00

CONTACTLESS CARD DONATIONS AT ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH – I hesitate to tempt fate, but I hope I can say that the card machines at the front and back of church are now fully operational and will now allow you to register for Gift Aid if you haven’t already done so. If you have not registered you will be asked if you want to do so after you make a donation. Click ‘yes’ and follow instructions on screen or click ‘no’. If you have already registered (with the card you are using) that will be automatically recognised, and you will not be asked if you wish to Gift Aid.  Pauline Rourke

PRAYING TOGETHER FOR

• The residents of Dunham Way, Chirk Close, Tintern Avenue, Cleves Close, Roman Drive, Cavalier Drive & Hadrian Drive.
• The prayer groups and ecumenical prayer groups.
• Those who have nobody to pray for them.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY 2026 – For prayer with the Word of God. Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

PRAY WITH THE POPE is a new initiative for 2026 from Pope Leo. He invites the faithful to share in a common moment of quiet prayer each day with him. There is a prayer intention for each month which is printed in the newsletter, as above – The Pope’s Prayer Intentions. 

Pope Leo wants us to build a community of prayer throughout the Church. Next Sunday, the third Sunday in ordinary time, was designated by Pope Francis as Sunday of the Word of God. It would be a good time for us to dedicate ourselves to daily prayer that is based on the Word of God as it applies to our own lives.

To join with the Pope, copy these links into your browser and click www.popesprayer.va where you will find the video of Pope Leo praying.  You can find the gospel of each day in the weekday missal or by typing in any of the following links and clicking on them.

• Gospel Today Catholic – Reflecting on Today’s Catholic Gospel Reading
• Universalis: Readings at Mass (Universalis is an app you can download to your phone or tablet)
• Daily Mass Readings – Alive Publishing

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA – The 2026 tea and coffee rota is on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall. We need someone to volunteer every Sunday after 11:00 Mass, so if you would like to raise money for your good cause, please put your name and details on the sheet and let Margaret Curtis know on 01244 318424 or marg.curtis@outlook.com
25 Jan – Chris & Elizabeth, Parish
01 Feb – Nora Richardson, HCPT Wrexham 
08 Feb – volunteers please

Some details about HCPT –(see coffee rota St Columba’s 1 Feb) The Hosanna House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust is a charity that brings children with disabilities or special needs on pilgrimage to Lourdes each year. Founded on the values of friendship, dignity, and service; this Easter, HCPT Group 155 from Wrexham will be travelling with four children, on HCPT’s 70th anniversary. As always, the pilgrimage is about the whole team coming together in love with pilgrims and helpers alike. Thanks for your support.

FRIENDSHIP THURSDAY 4 February 4 – I hope we’ll see lots of friends at this meeting from 2-4 pm in the Church Hall. We have a guest speaker, a late Christmas raffle and good conversation over coffee and biscuits. Please tell others about this. Contact Lyn for further details 07735574397

SPUC WHITE FLOWER APPEAL – The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) will be holding an appeal at all Masses next weekend on 31 Jan/1 Feb.  SPUC exists to restore a respect for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. 

NEEDLES AND PINS ON WED 28 JANUARY – Advanced notice that the Needles & Pins group are meeting at 12:00 at The Wheatsheaf, 46 Heath Rd, Upton, CH2 1HX for a festive lunch and there will be no meetings in the Newman room that day. See you at the meal.

CHESTER CATHEDRAL ORGAN RECITAL – every Thursday 1.10pm.  Each week features a different organist and repertoire of music.  Organ Recitals are free with a retiring collection and no ticket is required. The suggested donation for the recital is £5

MUSEUM OF THE MOON ARTWORK – Chester Cathedral, from Thursday 12 February to Sunday 15 March 2026. The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition. No need to book daytime entry, but a donation is advised.

MUSICAL EVENING – SOIRÉE! – in aid of Chester Parkinson’s UK. Friday 27 March, 7pm at St Columba’s Church hall. £15 pp includes fish and chip supper from the award winning Weston Grove Chippy. Bring your own alcohol! Tea, coffee, soft drinks available and a RAFFLE! Tickets from Pat Riddell 07941839161 or patriddell31@aol.com

BETROTHED – Shrewsbury Diocese will be running three sacramental marriage preparation courses in early 2026. Each course runs over two consecutive Saturdays from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on each day. The three venues are:
(1) St Clare’s Church Parish Hall, Downsfield Road, Lache, Chester CH4 8HH, on 7 and 14 February
(2) Vincent de Paul Church Westleigh Parish Hall, Groby Road, Altrincham WA14 2BQ, on 28 February and 7 March
(3) Shrewsbury Cathedral Parish Hall, Town Walls, Shrewsbury SY1 1UE, on 21 and 28 March.
Registration is essential. To register, contact Monika: monika.golembiewska@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
For more information, contact Jane Deegan: jane.deegan@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS – To book the Church, Newman Room or Iona Chapel, contact Magdalena Bukowska at the Church Office 01244 624019, email stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com. Office hours Mon-Fri 9a.m. to 2.00p.m.
To check Hall availability, visit the Church Hall calendar on the St Columba’s website, then contact Magdalena during office hours or email: columbashallbookings@gmail.com

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER – Sunday 1 February to be compiled by Alison Wrigglesworth, phone: 07759 042262, email:a.wrigglesworth@outlook.com. Deadline: 9.00a.m. Wednesday 28  January.
Please include a contact number with your notice and email a copy to Fr. William at st.theresas@btinternet.com

The month of January is dedicated to The Holy Name of Jesus

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

18 JANUARY 2026

Sat 17 Jan
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Mary & Brian Marks RIP
Sun 18 Jan			Day of Special Prayer for World Peace
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Graham George RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Roy Burns RIP (mc)
	2.00pm		Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite
Mon 19 Jan
St. Theresa’s			Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am		Denis O’Donovan
Tue 20 Jan
St. Theresa’s			Bridget Williams RIP
St. Columba’s			Parishioners’ Intentions
Wed 21 Jan			St Agnes, V, M. Mem.
St. Theresa’s			Rosa Bella & Family Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am		Novena Prayers
	10.30am		Jacky & the McLelland Family
Thu 22 Jan
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Funeral Service for James (Jim) Dowd
St. Columba’s			Priests’ Intentions
Fri 23 Jan
St. Theresa’s	10.00am		Anthony Keith Baker RIP
St. Columba’s			The Parish
Sat 24 Jan
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	6.30pm		Veronica Marks
Sun 25 Jan			Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Theresa’s	9.30am		Ceri Poole RIP
St. Columba’s	11.00am		Celia McLoughlin
	2.00pm		Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS – Mass will be streamed at St Columba’s on Sunday 18 January at 11.00 a.m.

RECENTLY DECEASED – Please remember in your prayers, James (Jim) Dowd who died recently, and also his family and friends.  The funeral is at St Theresa’s on Thursday 22 January at 9.30 a.m. Please also remember Nuala Wynne-Jones and her loved ones. Her funeral will be at St Columba’s, on 28 January at 12.30pm.

ANNIVERSARIES – Frederick (Fred) Richard Hercules, Diane Blago, Michael Booth, John Francis McNeill, Robert William Hocking, Stanley Edward Taylor, Anthony Keith Baker, Margaret Parry.

FR PETER – Fr Peter has arrived safely and would like to thank you all for your prayers and good wishes.

CONFESSIONS – After each weekday Mass until 11.30am.
Saturdays:
St Columba’s    6.00 – 6.25 p.m.
St Theresa’s     4.30 – 4.55 p.m.

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

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY 2026 – For prayer with the Word of God. Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

PEACE SUNDAY – January 18: Pope Leo’s message – “Peace be with you all: towards an “unarmed and disarming” peace. Please pray for the work of Pax Christi and perhaps consider a donation towards their very important work – paxchristi.org.uk

CHILDREN’S LITURGY – The Children’s Liturgy normally happens at the 11 a.m. service at St Columba’s on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. See the parish website under the Family tab.

PRAYING TOGETHER FOR 

• The residents of Shocklach Road, Horrocks Road, Bolesworth Road, Boleyn Close, Tudor Green, Saxon Way & Palatine Close.
• The choirs and music groups.
• Uniting all who play and sing from the three churches

PARISH OFFERTORY
Christmas Time Donations:
Loose Plate: £2386.44; Planned Giving: £894.01. St Columba’s Dona Stations: £293
Last Week’s Collection: Loose Plate: £427.86; Planned Giving: £266; Average weekly SO £718.15; Candles: £36.58. St Columba’s Dona Stations: £73.00

CONTACTLESS CARD DONATIONS AT ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH – I hesitate to tempt fate, but I hope I can say that the card machines at the front and back of church are now fully operational and will now allow you to register for Gift Aid if you haven’t already done so. If you have not registered you will be asked if you want to do so after you make a donation. Click ‘yes’ and follow instructions on screen or click ‘no’. If you have already registered (with the card you are using) that will be automatically recognised, and you will not be asked if you wish to Gift Aid. Pauline Rourke

RETIRING COLLECTION – There will be a retiring collection this weekend (17/18 January) for the Priests’ Retirement Fund.

200 CLUB – Recent winners are:
£100 no 6 G. Templeton
£50 no. 7 M. Turnbull
£25 no 25 S. Parry
Thank you for your continued support.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL – The next meeting will be on Tuesday 20 January at 7pm in St Theresa’s Centre.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA – The 2026 tea and coffee rota is on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall. We need someone to volunteer every Sunday after 11:00 Mass, so if you would like to raise money for your good cause, please put your name and details on the sheet and let Margaret Curtis know on 01244 318424.

NEEDLES AND PINS – Advanced notice that the Needles & Pins group are meeting at 12:00 on Wed 28 January at The Wheatsheaf, 46 Heath Rd, Upton, CH2 1HX for a festive lunch and there will be no meetings in the Newman room that day. See you at the meal.

YOUTH GROUP – Our first youth group of 2026 will be this Monday, 19 January, starting 7pm in the Newman room and finishing 8.30pm in St. Columba’s church hall. All young parishioners, year 5 or older are warmly invited to join our friendly group. If you are thinking about it why not come along and give it a try?

FIRST FORGIVENESS CELEBRATION – On Saturday 24 January, 24 children from St Columba’s will receive the Sacrament of First Forgiveness in a special service of celebration at 10.00a.m. Please pray for the children and their families at this special time in their faith journeys.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK– The best thing you have to offer the world is yourself.  You don’t have to copy anyone else. John Denver

SHREWSBURY YOUTH MISSION TEAM – Vacancies have arisen within the Shrewsbury Youth Mission Team for a Programme Coordinator, Youth Mission Team Member and an Administration Assistant.  Further details regarding the three posts can be found on the Diocesan Website: https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/ 
Interested parties should send their CV to Pauline McCulloch: recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org 
Closing date Friday 23 January 2026.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY – This will be marked by two services:

• Churches Together Cheshire Service at Chester Cathedral, this Sunday 18 January at 5 p.m.
• Churches Together Upton Service at Holy Ascension church, Thursday 22 January at 2.30 p.m.

See the noticeboards for further details.  You are warmly invited to support these two events.

BETROTHED – Shrewsbury Diocese will be running three sacramental marriage preparation courses in early 2026. Each course runs over two consecutive Saturdays from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on each day. The three venues are:
(1) St Clare’s Church Parish Hall, Downsfield Road, Lache, Chester CH4 8HH, on 7 and 14 February
(2) Vincent de Paul Church Westleigh Parish Hall, Groby Road, Altrincham WA14 2BQ, on 28 February and 7 March
(3) Shrewsbury Cathedral Parish Hall, Town Walls, Shrewsbury SY1 1UE, on 21 and 28 March.
Registration is essential. To register, contact Monika: monika.golembiewska@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
For more information, contact Jane Deegan: jane.deegan@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

PRO-LIFE UPDATE – 2025 was one of the most challenging and busiest years ever for the pro-life movement in the UK, with the biggest battles on abortion and assisted suicide in over 50 years. Thanks to the support of our parish, there has been a strong, coordinated response in Parliament, in the media and among the wider public. The 2025 Right to Life UK Year in Review sets out some of the key areas in which significant progress has been made this year. Please visit http://righttolife.org.uk/2025 to read the Year in Review to find out more about what we have achieved together for life this past year.

MUSEUM OF THE MOON ARTWORK – Chester Cathedral, from Thursday 12 February to Sunday 15th March 2026. The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition. No need to book daytime entry, but a donation is advised.

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS – To book the Church, Newman Room or Iona Chapel, contact Magdalena Bukowska at the Church Office 01244 624019, email stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com. Office hours Mon-Fri 9a.m. to 2.00p.m.
To check Hall availability, visit the Church Hall calendar on the St Columba’s website, then contact Magdalena during office hours or email: columbashallbookings@gmail.com

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER – Sunday 25 January to be compiled by Eileen Irwin, phone: 01244 371660, email: st.theresas@btinternet.com. Deadline: 9.00a.m. Wednesday 21 January.
Please include a contact number with your notice.  Also email a copy to Fr. William at st.theresas@btinternet.com