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Newsletter 8 October 2023

6 October 2023 By amos

TWENTY SEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

8TH OCTOBER  2023

Sat 7 Oct 4th Annual Count
St. Theresa’s 5.00pm Charlers Woods RIP
St. Columba’s 6.30pm Sheila Judson RIP
       
Sun 8 Oct 4th Annual Count
St. Theresa’s 9.30am James Casey RIP
St. Columba’s 11.00am The Parish
       
Mon 9 Oct St John Henry Newman, P
St. Theresa’s Parishioners Intentions
St. Columba’s 10.30am Jim Mason RIP
       
Tue 10 Oct
St. Theresa’s Special Intentions
St. Columba’s Priests’ Intentions
       
Wed 11 Oct
St. Theresa’s Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s 9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.15am Novena Prayer
10.30am Kenneth Kilcoyne RIP
       
Thu 12 Oct
St. Theresa’s Private Intention
St. Columba’s Parishioners’ Intentions
       
Fri 13 Oct
St. Theresa’s 10.00am Patricic Karasiewicz
St. Columba’s Private Intention
       
Sat 14 Oct
St. Theresa’s 5.00pm Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s 6.30pm Frank Stone Snr
       
Sun 15 Oct
St. Theresa’s 9.30am Tom & Dorothy Groom RIP
St. Columba’s 11.00am The Parish

Please note if there is no time next to Mass it means there is no Mass for parishioners to attend that day but the Priests will say Mass privately.

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Columba’s at 11.000a.m. this Sunday 8th October 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS: For October – For the Synod
Let us pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a style of life at every level, allowing herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the world’s peripheries.

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Jessica Baker.  May the Lord console her family and friends.  Jessica’s Requiem Mass will take place at 12.30pm on Friday 27th October at St Theresa’s.
Jim Mason: Enid Mason and family thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy and support at this sad time.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Frank Stone, Peter John Walker.

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

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

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: Loose plate £245.00; Planned Giving £133.50; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles£22.79;
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving £tbc; Average weekly SO – £161.00.
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving £TBC ; Average weekly SO – £161.00.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

  • the residents of Old Mill Court, Mill Lane, Mill Close, Deans Close, Durham Road, Canterbury Road, Lichfield Road, Warwick Road.
  • For all those involved with the upkeep of our church buildings and church grounds.

Please keep Parishioner Beryl Williams in our prayers, that she be granted strength and comfort in her illness.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
8th Oct – Rippon family for Camps International, humanitarian collaboration
15th Oct – volunteers please
22nd Oct – volunteers please
Why not donate a little time to make tea and coffee after 11:00 Mass on Sunday?  You can make some money for your favourite charity, too. Call Margaret Curtis 01244 318424 to book your date(s).

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING CONTRIBUTION
A huge thank you to everyone who baked or bought any of the delicious cakes or donated money at our MacMillan Cancer Support coffee morning. We raised a massive £289.97 – our biggest ever total.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY (APF) 15 October 
Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday and there will be a retiring collection at all Masses.

PRISONERS’ SUNDAY – 8th OCT:
Prisoners Week is 8-14 October. This Sunday, 8 October is a National Day of Prayer  and Action for prisoners and families.  This is an important opportunity for us all to direct our thoughts and prayers to the needs of prisoners and their families, and those who work to support our brothers and sisters affected by the criminal justice system.

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

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

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

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

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

ST PIO PRAYER GROUP:
The next meeting is on Thursday, 12 October, starting at 2pm in Flat 5, Abbots Court, Eversley Park, Chester CH2 2DY. Everyone is welcome.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIED LIFE:
On Saturday 14th October 2023 a diocesan celebration of married life will be held at St Columba’s Church at 12noon. All welcome but those who are celebrating a significant Wedding Anniversary (Silver, Ruby, Golden, Diamond) and newly married couples especially so; if they wish to receive a personal invitation from Bishop Mark, they should  send their names, addresses and Anniversary being celebrated to Theresa Stones at  curia@dioceseofshrewsbury.org by Friday 29 September. 

HEALING MASS AT ST WERBURGH’S, CHESTER: Sunday 15 October at 2.30pm
“Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11)  An invitation to pray, meditate and reflect.  Stay and chat after Mass – refreshments will be provided by the SVP

NEWS FROM THE WIDER CATHOLIC WORLD : ST THERESA OF LISIEUX:
The Pope is to publish a letter on St Theresa on 15 October to mark the 150th anniversary of her birth. He said St Theresa lived ‘devoted to God, forgetting about herself, loving and consoling Jesus, and interceding for the salvation of all’. St Theresa’s Jubilee Year ends on 7th January 2024. 

YOUTH GROUP:
Our next meeting will be on Monday 16th October at St.Theresa’s Centre, 7pm to 8.30pm. All young parishioners in school year 5, or older, are warmly invited to join our happy,
friendly group.

CATECHISTS’ CONFERENCE:
The Shrewsbury Diocesan Catechists Conference will be on Saturday 21st October at St Columba’s Church Hall 10am-4pm,  presented by the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph and the Diocesan Mission for Catechists team.  Their last day in our parish was very interesting, informative and enjoyable.  This is for anyone who is already a Catechist, and for those who want to find out a bit more about being a Catechist.  If this is you, please come along and bring a packed lunch.  More details on the Shrewsbury Diocesan website under Upcomng Events.

CT UPTON ANNUAL QUIZ EVENING:
To be held on Friday 27th October in the Hall at 7 p.m.  See poster on the Notice Board for more details.

CT UPTON FIFTH SUNDAY SERVICE:
This will be held on the theme of “the Two Saints Way” at Holy Ascension Church at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday 29th October. We are invited to read one of the readings at this service.  If you would like to do this, please contact savage214@btinternet.com

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

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.

PARISH FINANCES – PLANNED GIVING/GIFT AID APPEAL:
Following last week’s Gift Aid appeal there are boxes at both church exits for any completed forms. If anyone missed last week’s opportunity forms and explanatory leaflets are still available as you leave the church. If anyone is unsure how to proceed or has any questions you can call Kevin Keegan (07790 758008) or Colin Hedley (07913 950875).

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING:
Your Pastoral Council met in St Theresa’s on Monday 11th Sept. Reports were received prior to the meeting from each of the sub-groups and any matters arising discussed. The reports can be viewed on the website. The main focus of the meeting was consideration and planning of the forthcoming “recruitment of volunteers” strategy which will take place on the weekends of 14/15th Oct and 21st/22nd Oct.  Ann McCarthy

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Carol Galvin, St. Columba’s Church Office, Phone: 01244 624019, Email: stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com, Office hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm
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.

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

CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY INTERNSHIPS:
Castlerigg Manor (The Lancaster Diocese Retreat Centre) is looking for young Catholics aged 18-25 to join their Internship Programme. The scheme lasts for one or two years and gives participants wide ranging experience, skills, training, and qualifications as well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team based in the Lake District. For more information contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk

Thought for the week: Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. Martin Luther King Jr

Resources: Chester Fair Trade Autumn Fair,  Saturday 21 October in Wesley Church Centre, St John street, Chester, from 11am to 3pm. Numerous stalls including fairtrade, local charitable stalls, Chifundo, jewellery, cakes, face painting, children’s crafts, cards etc.  

FREE NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION:
Do you want an electronic version of the newsletter? If so, subscribe via our web page on  https://sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk/  Front page bottom right – subscribe button. 

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
8th October edition will be compiled by Eileen Irwin, phone: 01244 371660, email: st.theresas@btinternet.com
Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are emailed or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 11th October

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Newsletter 1 October 2023

30 September 2023 By amos

TWENTY SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

1ST OCTOBER  2023

Sat 30 Sep Third Annual Count
St. Theresa’s 5.00pm Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s 6.30pm John Hayden RIP
       
Sun 1 Oct St Theresa’s Feast Day – 3rd Annual Count
St. Theresa’s 9.30am Keith Evans RIP
St. Columba’s 11.00am Mary & Jim Davies. Ann.
       
Mon 2 Oct Guardian Angels Mem
St. Theresa’s Private Intention
St. Columba’s 10.30am Charles Stewart Lupton
       
Tue 3 Oct
St. Theresa’s Special Intention
St. Columba’s Jim Mason RIP
       
Wed 4 Oct St Francis of Assisi Mem
St. Theresa’s 9.30am Priest’s Intention
St. Columba’s 9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.15am Novena Prayer
10.30am Kenneth Kilcoyne RIP
       
Thu 5 Oct St Maria Faustina Kowalska. Mem
St. Theresa’s St Theresa’s School
St. Columba’s Priests’ Intentions
7.00pm Ken Kilcoyne’s Body will be received in Church
       
Fri 6 Oct
St. Theresa’s 10.00am Geraldine Booth’s Intentions
St. Columba’s 2.00pm Requiem Kenneth Kilcoyne
       
Sat 7 Oct Our Lady of the Rosary
St. Theresa’s 5.00pm Charles Woods RIP
St. Columba’s 6.30pm Sheila Judson RIP
       
Sun 8 Oct
St. Theresa’s 9.30am James Casey RIP
St. Columba’s 11.00am The Parish

Please note if there is no time next to Mass it means there is no Mass for parishioners to attend that day but the Priests will say Mass privately.

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Columba’s at 11.000a.m. this Sunday 1st October 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

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

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Kenneth Kilcoyne and Jim Mason who died recently. May The Lord console their families and friends. Kenneth’s body will be received into Church at 7.00p.m. on Thursday 5th October. His Requiem will take place at St Columba’s Church on Friday 6th October at 2.00 p.m. and he will be received into Church at 7.00 p.m. on Thursday 5th October.  Jim’s Funeral Service will take place at Holy Ascension Church, Upton on Friday 6th October at 10.30a.m.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Howard Jefferson Sherman, Barbara Fry, Martin Connolly, Kathy Dempsey, Kenneth Kilcoyne, Jim Mason, Frank Stone, Eric John Hocking, Elizabeth Rogerson, Elsie Maguire and Mary Dorothy Groom.

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

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

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: (17/24/10/23) Loose plate £605/26; Planned Giving £259.50; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles£60.68;
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving £226.72 ; Average weekly SO – £161.00.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

  • Pray for the residents of Lumley Road, Demage Lane, Willow Close, Cotes Place, Bridgeman Road, Stubbs Place, South Way.
  • For our senior schools: Upton High School, The Catholic High School and Bishops High School. For all teachers especially those working in RE departments.
  • For all young people attending these schools, especially those from our congregations.

Please keep Parishioner Berl Williams in our prayers, that she be granted strength and comfort in her illness.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
1st Oct – volunteers please
8th Oct – Rippon family for Camps International, humanitarian collaboration
15th Oct – volunteers please
Why not donate a little time to make tea and coffee after 11:00 Mass on Sunday?  You can make some money for your favourite charity, too. Call Margaret Curtis 01244 318424 to book your date(s).

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEWS FROM THE WIDER CATHOLIC WORLD : ST THERESA OF LISIEUX:
The Pope is to publish a letter on St Theresa on 15 October to mark the 150th anniversary of her birth. He said St Theresa lived ‘devoted to God, forgetting about herself, loving and consoling Jesus, and interceding for the salvation of all’. St Theresa’s Jubilee Year ends on 7th January 2024.                                                                                                  

CT UPTON FIFTH SUNDAY SERVICE:
This will be held on the theme of “the Two Saints Way” at Holy Ascension Church at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday 29th October.

FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION CLASSES:
These classes begin this Wednesday 4th October from 5pm to 6pm in the church hall and are for children who come to St Columba’s or St Theresa’s churches but do not attend a Catholic Primary School. If you have a child in Year 3 or above who would like to enrol to join these classes to prepare for First Forgiveness and First Holy Communion this school year please ring Pauline Payne on 01244 350323 or email pauline.payne4@btinternet.com

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.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIED LIFE:
On Saturday 14th October 2023 a diocesan celebration of married life will be held at St Columba’s Church at 12noon. All welcome but those who are celebrating a significant Wedding Anniversary (Silver, Ruby, Golden, Diamond) and newly married couples especially so; if they wish to receive a personal invitation from Bishop Mark, they should  send their names, addresses and Anniversary being celebrated to Theresa Stones at  curia@dioceseofshrewsbury.org by Friday 29 September. 

PARISH FINANCES-GIFT AID APPEAL:
Following the Gift Aid appeal anyone wishing to take advantage of Gift Aid can pick up a form as you leave the church. This can be completed as you leave or be completed and returned to church later in the ballot style boxes that will be available. Alternatively the completed forms can be sent directly to the Diocesan office at the address shown on the form.
Anyone wishing to set up a Standing Order can also obtain a form which can be completed and returned to your bank.

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY APPEAL: Harvest collection at Masses this week.
Dr Nasha’s mobile medical clinic gets life-saving help to where it’s needed most, fast – so when her team arrived in Meera’s village in Pakistan after it had been destroyed by flooding, Meera rushed to the clinic to get her children the treatment they needed. See the poster at the front of St Theresa’s and in the front porch at St Columba’s for more details and photographs. Donate to CAFOD today so that more families can get the expert help they need. Please use the envelopes in church or give online at cafod.org.uk

VACANCY ST COLUMBA’S OFFICE: ACCOUNTS CLERK:
There is a vacancy in the parish office for a very part time accounts clerk – half a day a month, morning, afternoon or evening – essentially to input our financial data which is held as paper copy on to the diocesan computer system. As the papers should stay on site the work would be carried out in the Newman Room. Some book keeping or similar experience would be helpful but is not essential as training will be provided by the diocese. For details of salary and further information please speak to Fr William, Colin Hedley or Pauline Rourke.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING:
Your Pastoral Council met in St Theresa’s on Monday 11th Sept. Reports were received prior to the meeting from each of the sub-groups and any matters arising discussed. The reports can be viewed on the website. The main focus of the meeting was consideration and planning of the forthcoming “recruitment of volunteers” strategy which will take place on the weekends of 14/15th Oct and 21st/22nd Oct.  Ann McCarthy

FEAST OF ST THERESA:
Thanks to those who have donated towards flowers to decorate the church, it is much appreciated.  There will be cake with tea and coffee in the club after the 9.30am Mass at St Theresa’s.  All welcome.

SYCAMORE WEBINAR 
A webinar about the Sycamore, a tool for evangelisation in parishes, will take place on Thursday 5th October at 7pm. Clare Dancaster and Natalie Orefice will provide the story of Sycamore, introducing the pathways, how to get started, a walkthrough of resources and support and training. This is an opportunity to discover how to use Sycamore in your parish. For more information or if you have any questions, please email: natalie.orefice@dioceseofshrewsbury.org telephone: 07730 526826 or to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/x/sycamore-webinar[1]tickets-676609335737. Online Event Page | Eventbrite

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

CT UPTON ANNUAL QUIZ EVENING:
To be held on Friday 27th October in the Hall at 7 p.m.
See poster on the Notice Board for more details.

PRISONERS’ SUNDAY – 8th OCT:
Prisoners Week is 8-14 October. Sunday 8 October is a National Day of Prayer  and Action for prisoners and families.  This is an important opportunity for us all to direct our thoughts and prayers to the needs of prisoners and their families, and those who work to support our brothers and sisters affected by the criminal justice system.

HIGHLIGHT FROM THE HIGH:
 Over 30 students have signed up to complete the Faith in Action Award 2023/2024. This number is growing year by year, a clear sign of commitment from the students to their faith by showing love and service to their neighbours. Five students are working to achieve the Silver Award, which involves completing 20 credits in school and 15 credits in the local community. Good luck to all the students taking part!

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

RESOURCES:
Check out the Cheshire West and Chester libraries site on https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/news/library-events-to-celebrate-the-past-present-and-future-of-cheshire-west-and-chester-this-international-day-of-older-people International Day of Older Persons, Sunday 1st October. Drop in events at libraries between Monday 2 and Friday 6 October.  Blacon Library from noon to 3pm on 4 October. The events will feature photographs and maps of each area through the years for residents to look at over tea, coffee and cake.
In Upton, The Heath Youth Club has started, open Fridays during term time 6.30-8.30 at Upton URC, 44 Heath Road. For young people year 7 and above. 

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Carol Galvin, St. Columba’s Church Office, phone: 01244 624019, email: stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com
Hall availability can be checked by looking at St Columba’s Church website – section for Church Hall gives a calendar of events in the Hall. Then contact Sue Carr on 07553 114531 or email columbashallbookings@gmail.com to arrange booking.

FREE NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION:
Do you want an electronic version of the newsletter? If so, subscribe via our web page on  https://sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk/  Front page bottom right – subscribe button. 

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
8th October 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 -lease ensure that items are emailed or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 4th October

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Newsletter 24 September 2023

22 September 2023 By amos

TWENTY FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

24TH  SEPTEMBER  2023

Sat 23 Sep     2nd Annual Count
St. Theresa’s 5.00pm   Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s 6.30pm   John (Paddy) Campbell
       
Sun 24 Sep     2nd Annual Count
St. Theresa’s 9.30am   Jack & Kathleen Lawlor RIP
St. Columba’s 11.00am   Elsie Duff RIP
       
Mon 25 Sep      
St. Theresa’s     Private Intention
St. Columba’s 10.30am   Jane Shallcross
       
Tue 26 Sep      
St. Theresa’s     Special Intention
St. Columba’s     The Parish
       
Wed 27 Sep     St Vincent de Paul, P
St. Theresa’s     Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s 9.30am   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
  10.15am   Novena Prayer
  10.30am   Private Intention (FG)
       
Thu 28 Sep      
St. Theresa’s     Private Intention (SR)
St. Columba’s     Parishioners’ Intentions
       
Fri 29 Sep     Ss Michael, Gabriel & Raphael
St. Theresa’s 10.00am   Catherine McHugh RIP
St. Columba’s     Kenneth Kilcoyne RIP
       
Sat 30 Sep      
St. Theresa’s 5.00pm   Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s 6.30pm   John Hayden RIP
       
Sun 1 Oct      
St. Theresa’s 9.30am   Keith Evans RIP
St. Columba’s 11.00am   Mary & Jim Davies – Ann

Please note if there is no time next to Mass it means there is no Mass for parishioners to attend that day but the Priests will say Mass privately.

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Theresa’s at 9.30a.m. this Sunday 24th September 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Kenneth Kilcoyne and Jim Mason who died recently. May The Lord console their families and friends. Kenneth’s body will be received into Church at 7.00p.m. on Thursday 5th October. His Requiem will take place at St Columba’s Church on Friday 6th October at 2.00 p.m.  Jim’s Funeral Service will take place at Holy Ascension Church, Upton on Friday 6th October at 10.30a.m.

ANNIVERSARIES:
John Anthony Taylor, Howard Jefferson Sherman, Stephen Blundell, Keith Alexander Evans.

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

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

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

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: (3 & 10.09.2023) Loose plate £568.66, Planned Giving £226; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles£44.60. Wed. Badminton – £200. Indian Christian Community £100.00. Standing Orders for the period 2022-23 as £528.
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving £241.39; Average weekly SO – £161.00.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

  • the residents of Church Lane, Nield Court and Grangeside, Hatton Road, Pulford Road, Leaside Road, Fernhill Road.
  • the church organists and music leaders, for the ministry of music in our worship.

Please keep Parishioner Beryl Williams in our prayers, that she be granted strength and comfort in her illness.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA:
24th Sept – McMillan Coffee Morning
1st Oct – Volunteers please
8th Oct – Rippon family for Camps International, humanitarian collaboration.
Why not donate a little time to make tea and coffee after 11:00 Mass on Sunday?  You can make some money for your favourite charity, too. Call Margaret Curtis 01244 318424 to book your date(s).

MCMILLAN COFFEE MORNING – 24TH SEPTEMBER:
Please support this fund-raising event this weekend: Cakes will be sold after the 6:30pm Mass on Sat 23rd Sept and after the 11:00am Mass on Sun 24th, during coffee, all in St Columba’s Hall. Cake donations will be appreciated, thank you for your continued support each year. 

FUNERAL OF DEACON TOM COYLE:
On behalf of my children, Catherine and Thomas, and myself I would like to express my thanks for the great support, love and respect shown to Tom at his funeral mass and at the reception following. Particular thanks to Bishop Mark, Fr William, all the parish and Diocesan clergy and to Bridget, our altar server. It was a wonderful service, enhanced by singing led by Mark Traynor, accompanied by organist Chris Steele. Thanks to Pauline Rourke for reading so beautifully and for her part in arranging the reception, along with Sue Carr, Sue McCarthy and other helpers I may be unaware of. The flowers in the church were beautiful.

Behind all the rushing around, is Carol, liaising and bringing people together. The Parish Office is blessed!

It was especially wonderful to welcome our friends from St Francis, Maidstone, where Tom had served as a deacon for 19 years: Fr Bartiolomeij Dudek, Deacon Ian Black and his wife, Angela, Mark Coatsworth and his wife Elizabeth. Their coming made the circle complete.

I am grateful for donations made to Leukaemia UK totalling £530, which includes a generous donation of £350 made by the son of our oldest friends. Thank you very much to all who donated.

If I have forgotten anyone, I apologise. All friends and family were extremely impressed by the love and care which had gone into the arrangements. It has been two years since I was able to come to mass regularly and yet I was made to feel so welcome. I hope to get to know the parish again and be part of that community. Thank you. Lyn Coyle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CT UPTON ANNUAL QUIZ EVENING:
To be held on Friday 27th October in the Hall at 7 p.m.
See poster on the Notice Board for more details.

NEWS FROM THE WIDER CATHOLIC WORLD:
It was agreed at the last Pastoral Council meeting to put occasional items of good and/ or encouraging news from the Catholic press in our newsletter. The first one about the generous actions of young people follows:

Catholic Schools Fundraising –
Between them nearly half the Catholic schools in England and Wales raised £610,000 in funds for Cafod last year. Catholic schools also donated more than £170,000 to emergency appeals including for victims of floods in Pakistan and the earthquake in Syria. In addition, 37 schools achieved the Live Simply award, committing to live sustainably and in solidarity with the world’s poorest communities. Pauline Rourke.

CHS OPEN MORNINGS:
The Catholic High School will be holding two Open Mornings on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th September. It will be a chance to see the school in action. There will be two tours per day one at 9am and the other at 10am. These need to be booked and can be done so by either emailing welcometo@christofidelis.org.uk or by phoning the office on 01244 952788.

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.

NEEDLES AND PINS – WEDNESDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER:
Everyone is welcome to come along to this friendly needlecraft group at St Columba’s Hall, between 2p.m. to 4p.m. every fourth Wednesday of the month. Hope to see you there.

RESOURCES:
Doesn’t look like the Covid virus is going away, anyone eligible can book their Covid vaccinations via the NHS website, by downloading the NHS App, or by calling 119 for free if they can’t get online. GP practices and other local NHS services will also be contacting people to offer both flu and Covid vaccines, and people can book the flu vaccine by searching online for a local pharmacy. Keep safe. 

FEAST OF ST THERESA – 1ST OCTOBER:
If anyone would like to donate towards flowers to decorate the church for the Feast of St Theresa please put it in an envelope marked “flowers” and place it in the offertory basket.  Please join us in St Theresa’s Club for cake and tea & coffee after 9.30a.m. Mass.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIED LIFE:
On Saturday 14th October 2023 a diocesan celebration of married life will be held at St Columba’s Church at 12noon. All welcome but those who are celebrating a significant Wedding Anniversary (Silver, Ruby, Golden, Diamond) and newly married couples especially so; if they wish to receive a personal invitation from Bishop Mark, they should  send their names, addresses and Anniversary being celebrated to Theresa Stones at  curia@dioceseofshrewsbury.org by Friday 29 September. 

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Carol Galvin, St. Columba’s Church Office, phone: 01244 624019, Email: stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com
Hall availability can be checked by looking at St Columba’s Church website – section for Church Hall gives a calendar of events in the Hall. Then contact Sue Carr on 07553 114531 or email columbashallbookings@gmail.com to arrange booking.

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER:
This Sunday, 24th September the Church will be celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR), which has been celebrated since 1914.  It is seen as an occasion to express concern for vulnerable people on the move, to pray for them as they face many challenges and to increase awareness about the opportunities that migration offers.  The Pope says that “The synodal path that we have undertaken as a Church leads us to see in those who are most vulnerable – among whom are many migrants and refugees – special companions on our way, to be loved and cared for as brothers and sisters. Only by walking together will we be able to go far and reach the common goal of our journey”.  As we continue on our synodal journey the WDMR gives us time to consider the most vulnerable within our society. 

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: “Be the kindness that reminds someone that the world is a compassionate place” – Mary Davis.

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

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

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

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

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

FREE NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION:
Do you want an electronic version of the newsletter? If so, subscribe via our web page on  https://sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk/  Front page bottom right – subscribe button. 

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
24th September 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 27th September

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Newsletter 17 September 2023

15 September 2023 By amos

TWENTY FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

17TH  SEPTEMBER  2023

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

Please note if there is no time next to Mass it means there is no Mass for parishioners to attend that day but the Priests will say Mass privately.

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

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

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

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

ANNIVERSARIES:
Angela Christine Woodworth, Joan Margaret Mary Woods.

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

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

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

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

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Carol Galvin, St. Columba’s Church Office, Phone: 01244 624019, Email: stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com
Hall availability can be checked by looking at St Columba’s Church website – section for Church Hall gives a calendar of events in the Hall. Then contact Sue Carr on 07553 114531 or email columbashallbookings@gmail.com to arrange booking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FREE NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION:
Do you want an electronic version of the newsletter? If so, subscribe via our web page on  https://sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk/  Front page bottom right – subscribe button. 

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

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Newsletter 10 September 2023

8 September 2023 By amos

TWENTY THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

10TH  SEPTEMBER  2023

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

Please note if there is no time next to Mass it means there is no Mass for parishioners to attend that day but the Priests will say Mass privately.

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Columba’s at 11.00a.m. this Sunday 10th September 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Carol Galvin, St. Columba’s Church Office, Phone: 01244 624019, Email: stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com
Hall availability can be checked by looking at St Columba’s Church website – section for Church Hall gives a calendar of events in the Hall. Then contact Sue Carr on 07553 114531 or email columbashallbookings@gmail.com to arrange booking.

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

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

FREE NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION:
Do you want an electronic version of the newsletter? If so, subscribe via our web page on  https://sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk/  Front page bottom right – subscribe button. 

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

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