The month of November is dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory
ALL SAINTS – 1 NOVEMBER 2026
| Sat 31 Oct | |
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm Katherine Gannon RIP |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm Noel McMahon RIP |
| Sun 1 Nov | ALL SAINTS. Solemnity |
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am Nicholas Lancaster RIP |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am Avondale Williams RIP |
| 2.00pm Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite | |
| Mon 2 Nov | Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. Feast |
| St. Theresa’s | Rose Marshall RIP |
| St. Columba’s | 10.30am Mary Ryan |
| Tue 3 Nov | St Winefride, V. Feast |
| St. Theresa’s | Priests’ Intentions |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm Margaret Patino Pan (VJ) |
| Wed 4 Nov | St Charles Borromeo, B. Mem. |
| St. Theresa’s | Private Intention (EM) |
| St. Columba’s | 9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament |
| 10.15am Novena Prayers | |
| 10.30am Parishioners’ Intentions | |
| Thu 5 Nov | |
| St. Theresa’s | Parishioners’ Intentions |
| St. Columba’s | Priests’ Intentions |
| Fri 6 Nov | |
| St. Theresa’s | 10.00am John & Evelynn Parnell RIP |
| St. Columba’s | The Parish |
| 5.30pm Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite | |
| Sat 7 Nov | |
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm Maria & John Cassidy’s Intentions |
| St. Columba’s | 9.30am Rememberance of All Departed Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite |
| 6.30pm Parishioners’ Intentions | |
| Sun 8 Nov | 32nd Sunday in Ord. Time. Day of Special Prayer for all Victims of War |
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am Graham George |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am Pat Wilkinson’s Memorial Mass |
| 1.00pm Our Lady of the Rosary and St Sebastian Feast Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite |
LIVE STREAMING OF MASS – Mass will be streamed at St Columba’s on Sunday 1 November at 11.00a.m.
ANNIVERSARIES – Nicholas Philip Lancaster, Rose Marshall, Anthony William Davenport, Richard Heselwood, Dennis Alfred Edward Barlow, Thomas Patrick Carden.
ALL SOULS’ DAY – MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER – Mass will be celebrated at St Columba’s at 10.30am. If you would like any deceased to be remembered during the month of November, please put their names and your donation in an envelope marked Holy Souls and place it in the basket in front of the altar next weekend.
CONFESSIONS – After each weekday Mass until 11.30a.m.
On Saturdays:
St Columba’s 6.00p.m. – 6.25p.m.
St Theresa’s 4.30p.m. – 4.55p.m.
WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS & FUNERALS – Please contact one of the Parish Offices to make your arrangements.
CHANGES TO BAPTISM ARRANGEMENTS – Baptisms will be carried out in groups on a Sunday designated by Fr William. Individual Baptisms are no longer offered. The next Baptism Sunday will be on 29 November at 12.30 pm, preceded by a meeting with parents on 24 November at 4.30 pm in the Newman Room. Baptism forms will be available in the front and back porches. Please submit the form to the Parish Office by 19 November. The following Baptism Sunday will be on 27 December at 12.30 pm. Parents’ Meeting: 21 December. Deadline for submission of the forms: 16 December.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY – The Children’s Liturgy normally happens at the 11a.m. service at St Columba’s on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. See the parish website under the Family tab.
PARISH OFFERTORY – Loose Plate: £635.86; Planned Giving: £323.02; Average weekly SO £734.72. St Columba’s Dona Stations: £43; Candles £41.70. Mission Appeal £336.63. Thank you for your generosity.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER – For the proper use of wealth. Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – “Keep in mind that our community is not composed of those who are already saints, but of those who are trying to become saints. Therefore let us be extremely patient with each other’s faults and failures.” — Mother Teresa
PRAYING TOGETHER FOR –
- The residents of Bache Drive, Dulas Court, Birch Rise, Long Lane, Mallard Court, Cleves Close, Roman Drive, Cavalier Drive & Hadrian Drive.
- The ACF, Friendship Group, MOT Group and Catholic Women’s League.
- All catering staff and those who make refreshments after the services.
CONFIRMATION PRAYER REQUEST – Please pray for our young parishioners who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on 11 November.
GREETINGS AND RENEWED THANKS – From Lawrence and Eileen, currently celebrating our sixty years of marriage in Llandudno, helped by your generous gift on Lawrence’s retirement from active ministry as parish deacon. With our love and prayers.
PAT WILKINSON’S MEMORIAL SERVICE – Will take place on Sunday 8 November at St Columba’s, 11a.m. Family, friends and parishioners are warmly invited.
MORE TOMBOLA PRIZES NEEDED PLEASE! – We are now collecting donations for the Tombola at the Autumn Fair on 15 November. Please leave your kind donations of bottles and other prizes inside the entrance to St Columba’s and St Theresa’s.
ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA – Every Sunday after 11:00 Mass. To volunteer, put your details on the sheet and let Margaret Curtis know on 01244 318424 or marg.curtis@outlook.com
01 Nov – Sue Carr, Parish
08 Nov – Remembrance Sunday, Sue McCarthy
15 Nov – Autumn Fair
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING – The next Pastoral Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 17 November at St Columba’s at 7.00 p.m. If you have any issues that you would like discussed, please send them in writing by Friday 6 November.
LATIN NIGHT – Latin Night in aid of Hopeful Ugandan Hearts!! Saturday 14 November from 7p.m. to 11p.m. at St Columba’s Church Hall. £20 Adult tickets include welcome drink and Latin Food buffet. Cash/card bar. Booking essential contact Lina Greig 07837512544. All proceeds will support 60 children to go to school, buy food and, especially, get their Christmas presents. Come, dance and enjoy an evening of Latin dancing and food to make a difference to the children in Uganda.
NEW TO THE PARISH? – Welcome. We hope you will enjoy being part of our parish. Please fill in a New Parishioner form (copies in the back and front porches and available on the website). Please give this into the office at either church and arrangements will be made for someone to contact you for a friendly call to say Hello and welcome you personally.
THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, CHESTER, SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING
Thursday 12 November. 6.00pm–8.00pm – Arrivals from 5.45pm.
Year 11 students and their families are warmly invited to our Sixth Form Open Evening. Join us to discover the courses we offer, meet subject teachers, explore Emmaus, our purpose-built Sixth Form building, and learn more about the application process and key dates. We look forward to welcoming you!
ACT OF REMEMBRANCE – Blacon War Memorial, Sunday 8 November, starting at 10.55am, led by Holy Trinity Church, Blacon; all St Columba’s and St Theresa’s parishioners are warmly encouraged to attend if they are able.
TWO VACANCIES:
A vacancy has arisen for a Cleaner at the parish of St Werburgh’s, Chester. 10 hours per week. Rate of pay: £13.45 per hour. Further details via the Diocesan Website: www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/careers/parish-cleaner-stwerburgh. Send CV and covering letter to Pauline McCulloch: recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org. Closing date: 13 November 2026.
A vacancy has arisen within the Diocese for a Fundraising and Planned Giving Manager. Full time. Rate of pay: competitive, commensurate with experience. Further details via the Diocesan Website: https://dioceseofshrewsb27ury.org/careers/fundraising-and-planned-giving-manager-2. Closing date: 27 November 2026.
CHS CHRISTMAS FAIR AND GROTTO – The High School will once again be hosting its popular Christmas Fair and Grotto on Monday 14 December, from 3.30pm to 6.00pm, in support of the Christo Fidelis Fund. Entry is just £1 per person. If you would like to run a stall at the fair, tables are available to hire for £10. To reserve a table, please contact Sally Faulkner at faulkners@christofidelis.org.uk. We are also gratefully accepting donations for our raffle, including unwanted gifts, bottles, chocolates, and other suitable prizes. Donations can be dropped off at the school reception. We are extremely grateful for your continued support and look forward to welcoming you to this festive community event.
ST.COLUMBA’S PARISH OFFICE HOURS – From Monday 19 October, the Parish Office will be open 10.00a.m – 1.00p.m, Monday to Friday. The Parish Secretary will continue to work from 9.00a.m. – 2.00p.m. We would be grateful if those wishing to visit or contact the Parish Office could, wherever possible, do so during the office opening hours. This will allow dedicated time within the working day for administration and other parish work. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Pauline Rourke
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CENTRE, STONYHURST – The Centre is offering three different opportunities for people to deepen their faith and prepare for an important new chapter.
RETREAT: BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD – 20–23 November 2026 – Residential retreat exploring mindfulness, psychology and the Christian spiritual life. Find out more and book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god
MEN’S RETREAT: SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST IGNATIUS – 26 February – 3 March 2027 OR 5 – 10 March 2027 – A five-day silent retreat for men (laity and clergy), led by Benedictine monks from St Joseph’s Abbey, Flavigny. https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/mens-retreat-spiritual-exercises-of-st-ignatius/
GOING AWAY? – Need someone to care for your home or pets while you’re away? If you’re planning a holiday, mission trip, family visit, or other time away from home, Christian House Sitters can help provide peace of mind. Christian House Sitters connects Christian homeowners with trusted Christian house sitters who can care for homes, pets, gardens, and livestock while owners are away.
- Homeowners register free of charge
- Sitters are Christians with references.
- Pets and homes receive personal care and attention
- The service also supports the work of TLC Children’s Trust helping vulnerable children in Kenya
To learn more or register your home, visit: www.christian-housesitters.com
ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS – To book the Church, Newman Room or Iona Chapel, Contact Magdalena Bukowska at the Church Office 01244 624019, email Stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com.
Office hours Mon-Fri 9.00a.m. to 2.00p.m. Open 10.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. visit/contact
To check Hall availability, visit the Church Hall calendar on the St Columba’s website, then contact Magdalena during office hours or email: Columbashallbookings@gmail.com
NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER – Sunday 8 November to be complied by Magdalena Bukowska, phone: 01244 624019, email: Stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com. Deadline: Wednesday 4 November 9.00 A.M. Please include a contact number with your notice and also email a copy to Fr William at st.theresas@btinternet.com