SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
12th MAY 2024
| Sat 11 May | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm | Fr Prin’s Intentions | |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | Anthony Wall RIP | |
| Sun 12 May | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Parishioners’ Intentions | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | Thanksgiving Mass | |
| Mon 13 May | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Priests’ Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | 10.30am | Private Intention (AE) | |
| Tue 14 May | St Matthias, Ap | ||
| St. Theresa’s | Special Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | Joan Burton RIP | ||
| Wed 15 May | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Joan Burton RIP | ||
| St. Columba’s | 9.30am | Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament | |
| 10.15am | Novena Prayers | ||
| 10.30am | Parishioners’ Intentions | ||
| Thu 16 May | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Special Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | Priests’ Intentions | ||
| Fri 17 May | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 10.00am | Chris Steele RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | Gerald O’Hanlon RIP | ||
| Sat 18 May | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 10.30am | First Holy Communion Mass | |
| 5.00pm | Gladwen Nicholson RIP | ||
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | The Parish | |
| Sun 19 May | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Parishioners’ Intentions | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | Mary Sherman 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 Theresa’s at 9.30am this Sunday 12th May 2024.
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POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS – For May:
for the formation of men and women religious, and seminarians – Let us pray that men and women religious, and seminarians, grow in their own vocational journey through human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, that leads them to be credible witnesses of the Gospel.
RECENTLY DECEASED:
Please remember in your prayers, Bill Baker who died recently, May the Lord console his family and friends.
ANNIVERSARIES:
Mary Suzanne Roberts, Denzel Gordon & George O’Hanlon.
CONFESSIONS:
There will be Confessions after each weekday Mass until 11.30a.m.
St Columba’s: From 6pm before the 6.30p.m. Saturday evening Mass.
St Theresa’s: From 4.30p.m. before 5p.m. Saturday evening Mass.
WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS AND FUNERALS:
Please contact one of the Parish Offices to make your arrangements.
PARISH OFFERTORY:
Loose Plate £518.00 Planned Giving £241.25; Average weekly SO £735.00; Candles £22.41;
Many thanks for your generous support.
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.
12th May – volunteers please
19th May – volunteers please (Pentecost)
26th May – volunteers please
CHESTER HALF MARATHON – SUNDAY 19th MAY:
NEXT SUNDAY various roads around Blacon will be closed until lunch time. Please check the route to see if it will affect your journey to the 9.30am Mass at St Theresa’s.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS – St Columba’s:
Today we have our second family celebrations of First Holy Communions, so the central pews will be reserved for the children and their families. We welcome you all and pray for and congratulate these children. Anya Curtis, Sean Flood, Adam Grabowski, Lucas McGoldrick, Oskar Modras, Hannah Roberts and James Wood.
PENTECOST APPEAL FOR THE SPIRITANS: – NEXT SUNDAY- 19th MAY:
The Holy Ghost Fathers, Spiritans (the Religious Order of Frs.William and Desmond) will be having a mission appeal in both churches in aid of their mission here in the UK and abroad, on Pentecost Sunday.-19th May. Spiritan students: Caliel from Cameroon and Valentine from Nigeria will preach at the appeals. Parishioners are encouraged to contribute generously in support of the Spiritan missions. Your donations make a huge impact on the lives of your Christian brothers and sisters in need. For more information there are leaflets and envelopes available at the back of church.
BISHOPS VISITATION:
The Bishop will visit St Columba’s on Sunday 26th May2024 and St Theresa’s on Sunday 14th July 2024.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
What you do every day matters more than what you do every once in a while. (Unknown)
PRAYING TOGETHER:
We pray for:
- Newry Park, Grange Road, Eversley Park, Bowyer’s Close, Ashfield Crescent, Glenside Close & Longdale Drive.
- Vocations to the ministry, Foundations for Ministry and those in current training.
- All lay people in the varied ministries in our Churches.
| PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, ST. COLUMBA’S CHURCH: After years of devoted service, Carol Galvin is retiring from the post of parish secretary and Sue Carr is retiring from the voluntary post of hall manager. We are seeking to replace both posts by the appointment of a parish administrator. The administrator will be responsible for a range of organisational and management tasks that help ensure the smooth day to day running of St Columba’s church and hall for the benefit of the parishioners and the local community and will be based in a modern, well equipped office at the rear of the church. This will be a permanent, part time post of 25 hours per week. Job share would be considered.Applications for the post are welcome from parishioners and from the wider Chester community. Further details of responsibilities, salary etc can be obtained from the church office : 01244 624019; stcolumbaschurch2016@outlook.com Parish Pastoral Council |
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION – INFORMATION MEETING:
The next Chester Parishes Sacrament of Confirmation will be on 8th November 2024. Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will be led by St. Columba and St. Theresa’s Confirmation team.
An information meeting will be held on Thursday 23rd May, at 7pm in St. Columbas church. If you wish to be Confirmed next November register, before the meeting using the email –stcolumbatheresaconfirmation@hotmail.co.uk stating your school year, or if you are over 18 and wish to join the adult preparation group. If you are not sure about being Confirmed then please come along to the meeting anyway to find out more. To to be eligible to be Confirmed you must be at high school now, or older (no upper age limit). For more information please call Denise Lusk on 01244 379742.
CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS
Thank you very much to the parishioners who have volunteered to prepare our young people for Confirmation. You are much appreciated. We still need one or two people to help prepare the adult Confirmation candidates. If you would like to be part of this team please speak to Denise Lusk, or Father William or email stcolumbatheresaconfirmation@hotmail.co.uk
A DAY FOR CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS:
You are invited to a day with the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph and Bishop Mark Davies, on May 18th, 10am-4pm at St Mary’s Parish. Centre, 65 Delamere St, Crewe, CW1 2JX. To find out more contact Natalie Orefice on 07730 526826 or natalie.orefice@dioceseofshrewbury.org or sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-day-for-catechists-in-the-diocese-of-shrewsbury-tickets-851383700567
RIGHT TO LIFE (UK): Ask your MP to support the abortion time limit reduction amendment:
Support an amendment to reduce our abortion time limit from 24 weeks to 22 weeks. Take action: Collect a postcard today from the back of the church and post it to your MP urgently in support of this amendment! Our MP is Samantha Dixon.
MARCH FOR LIFE:
March for Life vigil outside Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 27th April, the 56th anniversary of the Abortion Act coming into force, here is Clare’s short speech from it; https://x.com/March4LifeUK/status/1785234052712112300?t=gQuTGnTb9UGrq5SL277h_A&s=08
DAY OF PRAYER & FASTING:
On Tuesday 21st May, the Vigil of St Rita, please pray and fast for the end of abortion in this Country. Through God’s grace we have seen thousands of Mothers in our counselling centre continue their pregnancies in very difficult circumstances. Please help us to help save lives with your prayers, fasting and support. www.GoodCounselNetwork.com
PARISH PASTORAL MEETING:
The next meeting is on Monday 13th May in St Theresa’s Centre at 7.00 pm. 2 members of the council resigned in March and we thank them for their commitment and contributions over many years. If you would like to become a member of the Council (and you would be made very welcome) please speak to Pauline Rourke or Ann McCarthy.
ZUMBATHON – 18th May:
There will be another Zumbathon for the HOME OF PEACE & CHRIST’S HEART CHILDREN ORPHANAGES in Uganda, from 11am-1pm in St Columba’s Hall. This Zumbathon is to able to keep the children at school for another term. It helps us to pay school fees and feed the children in the two Orphanages I support and I am a trustee. Tickets are: Adults £10 & Children 6+ £5. Will have a Raffle and Dance to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! Lina Greig
CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR NEWBORN BABIES IN EAST AFRICA:
This is a request for unwanted sewing patterns for young children’s clothing, please. As part of our ongoing support for children in East Africa, particularly Djibouti, we would like you to make a variety of clothing for them, to find out more and arrange a handover, please call Margaret on 01244 318424.
TOMATO PLANTS – St Columba’s:
Alicante, Gardener’s Delight, Moneymaker and Tumbling Tom varieties of tomato plants will be on sale in the hall after the 11.00am Mass today at 30p each or ring Pauline Payne on 01244 350323 to order. All proceeds to our parish Third World project, the OAKS school in Bo, Sierra Leone.
RED BOXES (St Theresa’s):
The boxes are available at the back of Church for you to collect. Thank you for your donations.
HIGHLIGHT FROM THE HIGH: We have a number of teaching roles and support staff vacancies for cleaners, caretakers, office admin staff and exams officers. If you are interested or know someone who is, please look at the school website Vacancies – The Chester Catholic High School (christofidelis.org.uk) for more details.
DIOCESAN MARRIAGE MASS:
The Annual Diocesan Marriage Mass will take place here at St Columba’s Church on Saturday 8th June 2024. If you have a special anniversary this year, please get in touch with the Diocese of Shrewsbury, Curial Offices, 2 Park Road South, Prenton, CH43 4UX or telephone 0151-652-9855. Many thanks.
SVP THEATRE NIGHT- The Importance of Being Earnest:
The SVP will be holding their annual theatre night at the Gladstone theatre, Port Sunlight on Tuesday June 4th at 7.30. Tickets £12 available from Sue McCarthy or any SVP member.07515 491251. All proceeds go to the SVP holiday home.
SHREWSBURY MASS FOR MISSIO – 1st JUNE 2024
This will take palce on Saturday 1st June at 11am at St Michael & All Angels Church, Birkenhead CH49 5LE. Please RSVP by the 24th May. E mail redbox@missio.org.uk or telephone 07593 544625
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 8.30a.m. to 12.30p.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 Sue Carr on 07553 114531 or email columbashallbookings@gmail.com to arrange booking.
| NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER: 18th May 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 emailed or phoned to the compiler by 9.00A.M. on WEDNESDAY 15th MAY 2024. |