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Newsletter 24 September 2023

22 September 2023 By amos

TWENTY FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

24^TH 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 5^th October. His Requiem will take place at St Columba’s Church on Friday 6^th October at 2.00 p.m. Jim’s Funeral Service will take place at Holy Ascension Church, Upton on Friday 6^th 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
1^st Oct – Volunteers please
8^th 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 – 24^TH SEPTEMBER:
Please support this fund-raising event this weekend: Cakes will be sold after the 6:30pm Mass on Sat 23^rd 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 27^th 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 25^th and Tuesday 26^th 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 27^TH 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 – 1^ST 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 14^th 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 30^th 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 30^th 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 27-29^TH 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:
24^th 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 27^th September

Newsletter 17 September 2023

15 September 2023 By amos

TWENTY FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

17^TH 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 16^th/17^th 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.

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

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: Loose plate £;tbc Planned Giving £tbc; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles£tbc. 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”.

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.

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 22^nd June 2023 are now on the noticeboards in both the front and back porches.

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

PAUSE FOR HOPE -17^th SEPTEMBER 2023
This Ecumenical service takes place at St Columba’s on Sunday 17^th 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

FEAST OF ST THERESA – 1^st 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
17^th Sept – Christine & Mary for the parish
24th Sept – McMillan Coffee Morning
1^st 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 – 24^th September
This fund-raising event means that: Cakes will be sold after the 6:30pm Mass on Sat 23^rd 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.

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 23^rd 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 21^stof 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.

“CHESTER MALE VOICE CHOIR”:
Chester Male Voice Choir will be holding a concert at Chester Town Hall on 30^th 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.

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
24^th 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 20^th September

Newsletter 10 September 2023

8 September 2023 By amos

TWENTY THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

10^TH 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 16^th/17^th September. Please place any donations in the baskets provided.

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

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

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.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
10^th Sept – Catholic Women’s League
17^th 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 14^th 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

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

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.

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
17^th 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 13^th September

Newsletter 3 September 2023

1 September 2023 By amos

TWENTY SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

3^rd SEPTEMBER 2023

Sat 2 Sep
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm	Giuseppa Bezzina RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm	Elsie Duff

Sun 3 Sep
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	Kay George’s Ints
St. Columba’s	11.00am	Joseph Francis

Mon 4 Sep
St. Theresa’s		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am	Parish Thanksgiving Mass

Tue 5 Sep
St. Theresa’s	12 noon	Requiem Mass for Margaret Murray
St. Columba’s		Priests’ Intentions

Wed 6 Sep
St. Theresa’s		Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am	Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am	Novena Prayer
	10.30am	Reginald Reid RIP

Thu 7 Sep
St. Theresa’s		Private Intention
St. Columba’s		Parishioners’ Intentions

Fri 8 Sep
St. Theresa’s		NO MASS TODAY
St. Columba’s		Private Intention

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

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 3^rd September 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

NO MASS AT ST THERESA’S FRIDAY 8^th SEPTEMBER
Please note that there will NOT be a Mass at 10am at St Theresa’s on Friday 8^th September as both Fr William and Fr Desmond will be attending their Regional Assembly.

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Deacon Tom Coyle, Margaret Murray, and Reginald Reid who died recently. Margaret Murray’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 5^th September at 12 noon at St Theresa’s. Deacon Tom’s Requiem will take place at St Columba’s Church on Wednesday 13^th September at 12 noon.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Frederick Alexander Davies, Jane Redmond, Winifred McGlown, James Donnelly, Brian Francis kelly & Kathleen Joy Borg.

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

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: Loose plate £; Planned Giving £TBC; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles£TBC.
St Theresa’s: £214.51 Loose plate & Planned Giving £214.51; Average weekly SO – £161.00.
THANK YOU for all your generous support.

PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:

Pray for the residents of Daleside, Meadowsway, Queensway, Hillside Road, Belvedere Dri9ve, Furne Road & Morton Road.
For our junior & infant schools: Acresfield, Upton heath, Mill View, Westlea, Dorin Park & St Werburgh’s & St Columba’s and St Theresa’s . Also schools in Newton, Guilden Sutton & Mickle Trafford.
For the teachers and pupils that they will be open to the Christian teaching they receive.
For our local clergy as they lead assemblies.

PAUSE FOR HOPE -17^th SEPTEMBER 2023
This Ecumenical service takes place at St Columba’s on Sunday 17^th September at 3pm. St Joseph’s Church Choir will be in attendance. 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

FEAST OF ST THERESA – 1^st 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
3^rd Sept – Rippon family for Camps International Peru, Humanitarian Collaboration.
10^th Sept – Catholic Women’s League
17^th Sept – 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).

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.

POOR CLARE’S COLLECTION:
Thank you for your donations last weekend.

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
With the new school year about to start and University and College places being taken up by our community in the weeks ahead, change is high on the agenda. Change can be daunting, moving into a new class and with different teachers or moving away from home, it will be new for everyone. Keep believing that you can do it, take courage, pursue that dream and be the best you can be.

LOURDES JUMBULANCE
Please remember in your prayers, all those who have travelled to Lourdes and will be returning on the 9^th September.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” — J.M. Barrie

RESOURCES SCHOOL UNIFORMS
If you live in the Chester and Blacon area, KidsBank Chester can help you access free school uniforms, as well as toys, baby supplies, books, bedding, and more. You can request a referral from your midwife, health visitor, social worker or other front-line professional. https://kidsbankchester.com/ Morrisons in Chester also have a free Uniform swap – customers can donate, swap and browse our second-hand uniform rail for free.

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. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information please contact Fr. William or Fr. Desmond who will put you in touch with the RCIA team

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.

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NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
10^th September edition will be compiled by Alison Wrigglesworth, Phone: 01244 382457, Email: a.wrigglesworth@outlook.com
Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are emailed or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 6^th September

Newsletter 27 August 2023

24 August 2023 By amos

TWENTY FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

27TH AUGUST 2023

Sat 26 Aug
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm	Ann & Stephen Gannon’s Ints (40th W.Anniv.) Katherine Gannon RIP and Thomas Byrne
St. Columba’s	6.30pm	Parishioners’ Intentions

Sun 27 Aug
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	Stephen Taylor
St. Columba’s	11.00am	Deacon Tom RIP

Mon 28 Aug		St Augustine, B, D
St. Theresa’s		Parishioners’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	10.30am	Conversion of Yearward and Leaman Family

Tue 29 Aug		The Passion of John the Baptist
St. Theresa’s		Special Intention
St. Columba’s		Priests’ Intentions

Wed 30 Aug		Ss Margaret Clitheroe, Margaret Ward, V and Anne Line, Mm
St. Theresa’s		Priests’ Intentions
St. Columba’s	9.30am	Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
	10.15am	Novena Prayers
	10.30am	Claire Graham RIP

Thu 31 Aug
St. Theresa’s		Private Intention (BW)
St. Columba’s		Private Intention

Fri 1 Sep
St. Theresa’s	10.00am	Peter Lane RIP
St. Columba’s		The Parish

Sat 2 Sep
St. Theresa’s	5.00pm	Guiseppa Bezzina RIP
St. Columba’s	6.30pm	Elsie Duff

Sun 3 Sep
St. Theresa’s	9.30am	Kay George
St. Columba’s	11.00am	Joseph Francis

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

RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers Deacon Tom Coyle, Thomas Byrne, Margaret Murray, Winifred Meakin and Reginald Read who died recently. Margaret Murray’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 5^th September at 12 noon at St Theresa’s. Deacon Tom’s Requiem will take place at St Columba’s Church on Wednesday 13^th September at 12 noon.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Stephen James Taylor, John Albert Hodkinson, Peter Edge, Patricia Mary Blythe, Peter Lane, Jessie Teresa Andrews, Frederick Alexander Davies, Jane Redmond.

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

LIVE STREAMING OF MASS:
Mass will be streamed from St Theresa’s at 9.30a.m. this Sunday 27^th August 2023.
www.facebook.com/thecatholicparishofstcolumbaandsttheresa

OFFERTORY:
St Columba’s: Loose plate £346.10; Planned Giving £205.50; Average Weekly SO – £574.00; Candles£16.09.
St Theresa’s: Loose plate & Planned Giving £259.84; 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 secondary schools and their staff, especially those working in RE departments.
For all young people attending these schools, especially those from our congregations.

ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
27th Aug – volunteers please
3rd Sept – Rippon family for Camps International Peru, 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).

FR WILLIAM:
Fr William will be leaving for his holiday on Thursday 14^th September. We wish him a safe journey home and hope he has a well deserved rest.

POOR CLARE’S COLLECTION:
There will be a retiring collection for the Poor Clare’s at all Masses this weekend 26/27 August.

OUT OF THE BLUE JAZZ ORCHESTRA:
Out of the Blue Jazz Orchestra will be performing in St Columba’s Hall on Tuesday 29^th August at 7.30p.m., organised by Cheshire Swing Cats. Tickets cost £12 each, pay at the door.

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?

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: The man who moves a mountain must start by moving small stones. Chinese proverb.

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER:
Ok, so how many of you sat down and watched the World Cup match last Sunday or streamed it after Mass? Over 12 million of us did according to the stats. We watched as a family, like many households, I think.and,even though we didn’t win that game, the team had already won in so many other ways, the heart of the nation, how to show compassion, resilience, the love for a game, and showed so many people role models that maybe we aren’t used to seeing. It’s a bit like life, we don’t always get what we really want, but there’s always a reason, even if we can’t see that at the time, we face the ups and downs, head on. Just like the team. Keep smiling and just like the song, “the whole world smiles with you”.

RESOURCES:
School uniforms: If you live in the Chester and Blacon area, KidsBank Chester can help you access free school uniforms, as well as toys, baby supplies, books, bedding, and more. You can request a referral from your midwife, health visitor, social worker or other front-line professional. https://kidsbankchester.com/

Morrisons in Chester also have a free Uniform swap -customers can donate, swap and browse our second-hand uniform rail for free.

Hall availability can be checked by looking at St Columba’s Church website – section for Church Hall gives a calendar of events in the Hall. Then contact Sue Carr on 07553 114531 or email columbashallbookings@gmail.com to arrange booking.

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
3^rd September 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 30^th AUGUST

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