THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
12 JANUARY 2025
| Sat 11 Jan | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm | Joe Blundell RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | Bob Breen RIP | |
| Sun 12 Jan | The Baptism of the Lord | ||
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Susan Taylor RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | Paul and Theresa Connor | |
| Mon 13 Jan | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Parishioners’ Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | 10.30am | Anne Daly | |
| Tue 14 Jan | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Priests’ Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | Joan Bullough RIP | ||
| Wed 15 Jan | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Joanne & Ben Evans & Family | ||
| St. Columba’s | 9.30am | Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament | |
| 10.15am | Novena Prayers | ||
| 10.30am | Eddie & Elwell Family | ||
| Thu 16 Jan | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Bridget William RIP | ||
| St. Columba’s | Priests’ Intentions | ||
| Fri 17 Jan | St Anthony, Ab. Mem. | ||
| St. Theresa’s | 10.00am | Anthony Eaton RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | The Parish | ||
| Sat 18 Jan | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm | Cath Bond RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | Tony Wernham RIP | |
| Sun 19 Jan | Day of Special Prayer for World Peace | ||
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Parishioners’ Intentions | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | Anthony Comerford 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 at Columba’s on Sunday 12th January 2025 at 11.00am
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POPE’S JANUARY PRAYER INTENTIONS
Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Please remember in your prayers, John Tobin who died recently, as well as his family and friends. John’s Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday 23rd January at 10.30am at St Columba’s.
ANNIVERSARIES
Francina Anna J Wright, Catherine (Cath) Bond, David Whitby, Antonio Patino Pan, Christine Appleton, Elizabeth McGovern, Frederick Arnold Basnett
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: 25th & 29th December
Loose Plate: £645.57/£946.13; Planned Giving £268.00 /£236.15; Average weekly SO £555.00. Candles £ 0.00. Many thanks for your generous support.
ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
The coffee rota for 2025 is now on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall, and you can make £30-£50 for your chosen cause. The rota now has a link to a booking calendar online. Please enter your name, good cause and phone number against your preferred dates or contact Margaret Curtis on 07876 061993.
FIRST FORGIVENESS PARENTS’ MEETING
Parents are reminded that the meeting to discuss the Sacrament of First Forgiveness is on Monday 13th January at 7pm in St Werburgh’s and St Columba’s School. The Celebration of the Sacrament for the children will be on Saturday 25th January at 10.00am here in St Columba’s Church.
A YEAR OF HOPE
An Introduction to the Jubilee Year with the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development.
2025 is a Jubilee year, but what does that mean? How will the Church be celebrating it? How can I get involved? On Saturday 18 Jan, 10:30am-midday, Catholic talk show host and author Nana Churcher, and CAFOD’s Simon Giarchi will be hosting Fr Jan Nowotnik (Director of Mission for the Bishop’s Conference), Christine Allen (CAFOD’s Director) and Kayode Akintola (CAFOD’s Head of Africa) and more in this lively start to the Jubilee. Hear highlights of how we’re celebrating as a church and how we can be tangible signs of hope and build a better world together throughout this holy year. With a special appearance by Catholic band Ooberfuse.
You can join the celebration online by registering using the following link: cafod.org.uk/jubilee
PRIESTS’ RETIREMENT FUND-19 Jan
There will be a retiring collection on the weekend of 18/19 January in aid of our retired priests.
CAR PARK AT ST COLUMBA’S
On Saturday 11 and 18 January there are events taking place in the Hall and the car park will be used by people attending these events as well as parishioners at Mass.
BOOK MARKS
There are bookmarks for everyone in the parish. Please take one home with you.
PRAYING TOGETHER
Pray for:
- Pray for the residents of Newton Lane, Appleton Road, Handforth Road, Exeter Place, Burns Way, Masefield Drive, Aragon Green, Brentwood Road.
- For the Archive Group, Social Committees and fundraising groups.
- For the fellowship and sharing at social gatherings.
SOUND SYSTEMS AT ST THERESA’S
The 200 club paid for the installation costs of the sound system, £300 was made from fund raising and the parish covered rest of the cost.
DAY OF SPECIAL PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE
Sunday 19 January is a day of Special prayer for peace.
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.
THANK-YOU FOR THE KNITTED CRIB
Many thanks for the donation of the knitted crib which was displayed in St. Columba’s front porch. It will shortly be put away to re-appear each year for many years to come.
Thought for the week: Ripples. “Never let them tell you that you cannot make a change, when the ripples of a single stone can make a million waves.” Becky Hemsley.
LOOKING FOR A LOVING HOME
A VERY, VERY LARGE POTTERY PLANT POT – ideal for Conservatory or Patio is looking for a loving home. It can be viewed in St. Columba’s Church kitchen. If interested, please inform Magdalena in Church Office.
LOST AND FOUND
Left after Christmas Eve Children’s Service. A child’s purple jumper and quilted waistcoat. Can be collected from Iona Chapel.
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 19th January edition will be compiled by Muriel Green Phone: 01244 383836 or email: muriel.green1@btinternet.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 15 January 2025