THIRTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
10 November 2024
| Sat 9 Nov | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm | Kathleen Maguire RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | Richard Griffiths RIP, Gladys Campbell RIP | |
| Sun 10 Nov | Remembrance Day | ||
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Graham George | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | Graham & Adam & Eddie & the Elwell Family | |
| Mon 11 Nov | St Martin of Tours, B. Mem. | ||
| St. Theresa’s | Parishioners’ Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | 10.30am | Madhura Castelino | |
| Tue 12 Nov | St Josaphat, B, M. Mem. | ||
| St. Theresa’s | Priests’ Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | Holy Souls | ||
| Wed 13 Nov | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Private Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | 9.30am | Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament | |
| 10.15am | Novena Prayers | ||
| 10.30am | Margaret Nash RIP | ||
| Thu 14 Nov | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Special Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | Holy Souls | ||
| Fri 15 Nov | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 10.00am | George Richard Becker RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | Holy Souls | ||
| Sat 16 Nov | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm | Christina North RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | Peter Carr RIP | |
| Sun 17 Nov | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Nicolas Lancaster RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | David Vaughan 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.
LIVE STREAMING OF MASS
Mass will be streamed from St Columba’s at 11a.m. this Sunday 10 November 2024.
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ANNIVERSARIES
Sheila Mary Cherry, Steven Andrew Roberts, Kathleen Margaret Maguire, Kenneth Klepalo, Annina (Ann) Florio, Berta Barton, George Richard Becker, Eric Walsh, Victor Alfred Piggott.
POPES NOVEMBER PRAYER INTENTIONS
For anyone who has lost a child. We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.
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 11.30a.m.
St Columba’s: From 6p.m. before the 6.30p.m. Saturday evening Mass.
St Theresa’s: From 4.30p.m. before 5p.m. Saturday evening Mass.
PARISH OFFERTORY
Loose Plate: £841.76; Planned Giving £345.35; Average weekly SO £555.00; Candles £85.86. Many thanks for your generous support.
CLERGY EDUCATION & TRAINING FUND
There will be a retiring collection at all Masses this weekend for the above.
ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
The coffee rota is on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall. Please enter your name and good cause against your preferred dates. You could make £30-£50 for your chosen cause.
10 Nov volunteers please
17 Nov Autumn Fair
24 Nov volunteers please
PRAYING TOGETHER
Pray for
* the residents of Longfield Avenue, Iver Road, Iver Close, Woodside Road, Oakfield Rd, Highfield Rd and Foxcote Close.
* the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children
* all who are not able to attend church.
YOUTH SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER
We are looking for several young volunteers to welcome, be collectors, read the readings and read the Prayers of the Faithful etc. on Youth Sunday. If you wish to volunteer, please contact (St Theresa) Ann McCarthy, (St Columba) Denise Lusk, or either parish office.
FR WILLIAM
Fr William is taking a few days holiday from 15 – 22 November. We hope he has a well-deserved rest.
THE HOLY SOULS – NOVEMBER
Please put names/donations in an envelope, marked Holy Souls, and place in the basket in front of the altar.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM:
Countess of Chester Country Park, Fallen for the Fallen WW1 Memorial Bench at 11a.m. on Monday 11 November to observe a two-minute silence to honour all those affected by war and conflict.
OUR AUTUMN FAIR 17TH NOVEMBER
Just one week away! In St. Columba’s Church Hall
TOMBOLA – If you would like to donate bottles for the Tombola, please leave them in the back porch of St Columba’s.
TABLES at the Fair – If you would like a table to sell your wares, it’s just £5, please contact Margaret Curtis 01244 318424.
SINFONIA
Sinfonia are having their end of year rehearsal/party on Friday 29 November 7p.m. in the Church Hall and have again invited parishioners to attend. Last year’s event was a lovely start to the festive season with music and song. Please come along and enjoy this occasion. Tea and nibbles will be provided
YOUTH GROUP
Our youth group will meet on Monday 18 November, starting at 7p.m. in the Iona chapel and finishing at 8.30p.m. in St. Columba’s Church Hall. All parishioners in school year 5, or older are very welcome to come along and join our happy group, learn a bit about our faith, play games, do activities, and generally have fun, snacks provided. If you need a lift, or more information, please call Denise Lusk (01244 379742).
EUCHARISTIC HOUR OF PRAYER FOR LIFE
This will take place from 9.30a.m. in St Columba’s on Wednesday 13 November.
NEW PRAYER GROUP – LECTIO DIVINA
Lectio Divina simply means Sacred Reading and it is a way of praying through reflection on God’s word, with a leader to guide the group. Initially, the plan is to have four sessions in the weeks before Christmas on Thursdays Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, and Dec 19 in the Iona Chapel at 11a.m. Each session will last no more than 40 minutes, allowing a little time to introduce the process. This type of prayer group works best with a maximum of 12 people and so anyone who is interested and would like to know more/ join with no commitment, is asked to send a brief email to marilyn.coyle44@gmail.com This will allow any information to be sent out and numbers to be kept reasonable. Lyn Coyle.
BLESSING OF THE NEW LECTIONARIES
The new lectionaries will be Blessed at all Masses on the weekend of 1 December 2024.
CONFIRMATION CONGRATULATIONS
Many, many Congratulations to all who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday evening. We welcome the newly Confirmed and their families, to Mass at St. Columba’s this Sunday. Their Confirmation certificates will be presented at the end of Mass. Thank you very much to all their prayer sponsors and all who prayed for the candidates and their catechists.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Many thanks for £260.64 which was collected by the parish recently.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER
A short service of remembrance for the Upton churches will be held this afternoon at Holy Ascencion church at 4.30 p.m.
NEW TO THE PARISH? WELCOME!
We have a New Parish Registration Form to be completed and sent to either parish office to let us know that you are here and enable us to welcome you to the parish. The form can be completed and submitted online or downloaded and printed out. Instructions are on the form, which can also be found in the front porches of both churches. You will find it on the I’m New tab of the website.
COMMUNICATIONS GROUP: WEBSITE
A tremendous amount of work has been done to improve the parish website by adding helpful information, photographs and key contact numbers. It’s now a very valuable resource for anyone wanting to know about the parish. The work is almost complete and the parish owes huge thanks to Mike Forber, who manages the website for us on an entirely voluntary basis. Do visit the website and see for yourselves. Lyn Coyle.
CHESTER AID TO THE HOMELESS
With winter coming, the charity are in desperate need of the following items of clothing: Men’s Shorts; men’s joggers; men’s underwear; men’s socks. They are also looking for some men’s clothing in XXL including a few coats! Any items can be left by the foodbank boxes in our church porches or contact Alex Mosquera on 01244 506 877 who will organise collection. Thank you.
BAPTISMAL CANDLES AND CERTIFICATES
Irene Queenan is going to retire soon from the art of preparing Baptismal Candles and Certificates. If anyone would like to take over this role, please contact the office.
CHRISTMAS CARDS
Christmas cards are on sale in the Piety Shop. If anyone would like any other religious items, please ring Janet on 01244 329469 as I have a catalogue and can order the item.
SOUND SYSTEM AT ST THERESA’S
We have had a trail of a new sound system installed at St Theresa’s and the feedback so far has been very positive.
BUILDING WORKS
Most of the outside work has now been completed, just a few finishing touches to be made. The internal decorating has not yet been started but this should take place in the next few weeks.
WANTED – PROJECTOR AND SCREEN
Has anyone got a projector and/or screen that we could have or borrow please? If so, please contact one of the parish offices.
RED MISSION BOXES, ST COLUMBA’S
If you are a red Mission box holder, please leave your box in the sacristy for counting and pick up your emptied box, with your name on, from the table in the rear porch of St Columba’s.
DIOCESAN DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS VACANCY
Recruitment process for the Diocesan Director of Schools role is now underway, further details of which can be found at https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/director-of-schools-birkenhead-2130729 .If you would like further information or candidate pack and application form please contact Liam Dowds, Emmaus Advising Consultant, on 01737 652 043 or email at ldowds@emmausleadership.me
TWO ADMINISTRATOR VACANCIES
Two Administrator vacancies, (full time: 35 hours and part time: 25 hours) have arisen within our Inter-Diocesan Fuel Management Department, which is a Catholic organisation purchasing gas, electricity, fuel oil and biomass for all Catholic Dioceses in England and Wales. Salary: £23K to £25K (pro rata) depending on experience. Further details can be found via our Diocesan website https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/ completed application should be sent to Pauline McCulloch, recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org Closing date Friday 29 November 2024.
ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL
The Bill is to be debated in the House of Common later this month (Friday 29th November) that would legalise assisted suicide in this country. It is extremely important that concerned citizens write to their MP to make their voice known. This vote could go either way, and we know that MPs are getting many letters from the assisted suicide lobby. The contact details for our MP are: Samantha Dixon c/o House of Commons. London. SW1AQ 0AA email: samantha.dixon.mp@parliament.uk.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“In Kindness is encompassed every variety of wisdom.” – Ernesto Sabato
HELP AT HOME
A parishioner requires 1 hours help on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays from 9.30a.m. to 10.30a.m. No cleaning. Just a few light duties. Please ring 01244 370310 for more information. Thank you.
ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
To arrange meetings etc. in either the Church, Newman Room or the Iona Chapel, please book through Magdalena Bukowska, St. Columba’s Church Office, phone: 01244 624019, email: stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com. Office hours Monday to Friday 9a.m. to 2p.m.
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 Magdalena Bukowska on 01244 624019 for enquires within the office hours stated above or email columbashallbookings@gmail.com to arrange booking.
NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER
Sunday 17th November edition will be compiled by Harry Sweeney.Phone: 01244 327462 or email: harrysweeney45@gmail.com. Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that items are also emailed to Fr William or phoned to the compiler by 9.00a.m. on WEDNESDAY 13th November 2024