The month of October is dedicated to The Holy Rosary
TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
12 OCTOBER 2025
| Sat 11 Oct | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm | Parishioners’ Intentions | |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | Margaret Nash RIP | |
| Sun 12 Oct | 28th Sunday in Ord. Time. Day of Special Prayer for prisoners and their defenders |
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| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Mary Baker’s Intention | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | Trevor Burges RIP | |
| 2.00pm | Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite | ||
| Mon 13 Oct | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Priests’ Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | 10.30am | John Hobson RIP | |
| Tue 14 Oct | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Private Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | 12.00pm | Funeral Service for Callum Edwards | |
| Wed 15 Oct | St Theresa of Avila, V, D. Mem. | ||
| St. Theresa’s | Special Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | 9.30am | Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament | |
| 10.15am | Novena Prayers | ||
| 10.30am | Delia Hesketh | ||
| Thu 16 Oct | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Eileen Mapp’s Intention | ||
| St. Columba’s | Priests’ Intentions | ||
| Fri 17 Oct | St Ignatius of Antioch, B, M. Mem. | ||
| St. Theresa’s | 10.00am | John Murphy RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | The Parish | ||
| Sat 18 Oct | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm | John James Tobin RIP 1st Birthday Remembrance | |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | Derek Sheeran RIP | |
| Sun 19 Oct | 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Day of Special Prayer for World Missions |
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| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Parishioners’ Intentions | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | Tony Walsh RIP (CH) | |
| 2.00pm | Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite |
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.
LIVE STREAMING OF MASS
Mass will be streamed at St Columba’s on Sunday 12 October at 11.00a.m.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Please remember in your prayers Callum Edwards. His funeral service will be held at St Columba’s on Tuesday 14 October at 12.00p.m.
ANNIVERSARIES – Linda Hallam, Margaret Rose Lannin, Bridget (Delia) Hesketh, Peter John Walker, Lionel William Steele, Maureen Theresa Brady
POPE’S OCTOBER PRAYER INTENTIONS:
FOR COLLABORATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS
Let us pray that believers in different religious traditions might work together to defend and promote peace, justice, and human fraternity.
CONFESSIONS
After each weekday mass until 11.30a.m. At the weekend: St Columba’s: from 6-6.25p.m. on Saturday. And St Theresa’s; from 4.30-4.55 on Saturday.
WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS AND FUNERALS
Please contact one of the Parish Offices to make your arrangements.
FR WILLIAM
Anyone wishing to talk to Fr William should contact one of the parish offices and make an appointment. Fr William is not available on Thursdays.
PRAYING TOGETHER:
- Pray for the residence of Old Mill Court, Mill Lane, Mill Close, Deans Close, Muir Road, Elm Muir, Beech Muir, Silver Muir, Ash Muir & Birch Muir.
- Those involved with the upkeep of our church buildings and church.
PARISH OFFERTORY
Loose Plate: £391.20; Planned Giving: £128.28.00; Average weekly SO £718.15; Candles: £36.11
ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
Write your name, charity and phone number on the calendar or leave a message with Margaret Curtis on 01244 318424 with your name and date(s).
12 Oct – Junior Choir
19 Oct – volunteers please
26 Oct – volunteers please
SECOND COLLECTION FOR WORLD MISSIONS NEXT WEEKEND.
NEXT SUNDAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY – MISSIONARIES OF HOPE AMONG ALL PEOPLES
Next Sunday, the Holy Father invites all Catholics to support Missio – his charity for world mission – through a special collection. This day of prayer, solidarity and giving unites Catholics worldwide to share the Good News of God’s love which has the power to transform lives and heal our world. To donate, use the Missis envelopes, call 020 7821 4755 (office hours) or visit missio.org.uk to give a gift, set up a Direct Debit and Gift Aid your donation if possible.
SATURDAY EVENING MASS ST COLUMBA’S
Please do not use the rear entrance. Parishioners leaving that way has resulted in the church being left unlocked overnight on a number of occasions recently. Thank you.
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING 23.09.25
The AGM of 19 July had referred a number of items for discussion at this meeting:
The financial situation of the parish – referred to the Finance Committee Meeting.
Availability of Fr William at St Columba’s Church – details to be a regular item in the newsletter.
Priests greeting parishioners after Mass – this should be the usual practice for all priests at both churches.
Communication between laity and clergy – all members of Pastoral Council to work together with clergy to improve two-way communications.
Re-introduction of reception of Holy Communion under both kinds – to take place after recruitment and training of Eucharistic Ministers.
Shaking hands at Sign of Peace – this is no longer forbidden but if you wish to shake hands, please be sensitive to the fact that not everyone will want to do this.
When further information on these items is available it will be given via the newsletter. Ann McCarthy, Pauline Rourke, co-chairs Pastoral Council.
CHESTER BIBLE FESTIVAL AT ST COLUMBA’S
An Open Afternoon will take place in our church from 1-4p.m. this Saturday 18 October. Please come to support the event and to see the displays on the theme Catholics and the Bible. Refreshments and friendly conversation available all afternoon.
NEXT FRIENDSHIP THURSDAY
30 OCTOBER 2-4pm IN THE HALL
We are back to our proper time, and we have Dave Atkinson, folk singer, returning by popular request so come and enjoy friendship, coffee and music. It would be lovely to see new faces as well as our regulars!
CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY
Donations can be put in a CAFOD envelope (located in the church porches) and placed in a collection basket during Mass over the next 2 weeks. Donations can also be made via the CAFOD website cafod.org.uk/envelope, by phone on 0303 303 3030 or text CAFOD to 70560 to donate £10. Thank you.
ALTAR SERVERS
At both St Columba’s and St Theresa’s, we are in need of more altar servers, especially at the Saturday evening masses. If you are interested or want to find out more about becoming an altar server, contact Richard Curtis at 07787782255 / rich.curtis89@yahoo.co.uk
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Somehow we must keep hope alive – a hope that we can find a way to educate all, alleviate poverty, assuage anger, and live in harmony with the environment, with animals, and with each other.” Dame Jane Goodall RIP.
CLERGY WELFARE SUPPORT WORKER
The role would be to support the Diocesan Welfare Nurse in their duties. Hours: 22.5 per week over 3 days. Closing date, 24th October. For details see: www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/
KERALA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
would like to welcome all parishioners to the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and St Sebastian on 26 October at 2p.m. It will start with the Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite and the Procession, followed by refreshments in the hall.
SOUP WITH SOUL
at the Town House, Chester, Mon- Fri 12pm-2.30pm. £5 for soup and short bread. Choice of 3 soups. This includes £1 to Soul Kitchen. Creating a positive future for those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
PARISH WEBSITE
If anyone has an item that they would like to have on the website, please contact Lyn Coyle, who is the parish liaison with the website manager. These items must be about parish-based events or information. marilyn.coyle44@gmail.com
RNLI FUNDRAISER
To raise money for the RNLI, the Chester Branch is holding a Fish and Chip Supper, with The Port Sunlight Shanty Band, between 7pm-10.30pm on Friday 17 October, at St Mary’s Creative Space, Chester. Tickets are £20 from Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/. Please email chesterrnli@btinternet.com if you’d like to know more, or need advice with purchasing the tickets. Thank you, Frances Hughes.
FAIR TRADE AUTUMN FAIR
At Wesley Church, St John’s Street, 11am – 3pm, Sat 18 October, including Chester Fairtrading, Homeware, Luna Tree Jewellery and bread and baked goods from Bread Together
MARRIAGE HELP
Retrouvaille helps couples find hope and healing for their marriage. Next date: 17-19 October. Tel 07887 296983 www.retrouvaille.org.uk
FAMILY AND GROUP STAYS AT CASTLERIGG MANOR THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM
Castlerigg Manor is a Retreat Centre in the Lake District, and they are opening their doors during October Half Term (Oct 27-31). A good option for anyone looking for a budget get-away in a beautiful part of the country. Book at https://castleriggmanor.com/stay-with-us/ or contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk
FOOD BANK DONATIONS – MORE NEEDED
The food bank has launched a Harvest Appeal and is looking particularly for donation of the following items: Tinned meat/ fish/ veg/ fruit/ spaghetti/ puddings/ tomatoes/curry sauce, smash, pasta and sauce/Milk (UHT or powdered); Fruit juice (long life)/Custard, jams and spreads, coffee. A look at the Foodbank website: (westcheshirefoodbank.org.uk) indicates where there is a need for particular items. Thank you so much.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR OF ST COLUMBA’S RECRUITMENT
The Little Choir is looking for children, yr 3 and above. No previous experience necessary. We practise on Tuesday at 6.45p.m. for one hour. Mass and practice are in St Columba’s Church (entrance at the back door). For further information please contact Giovanna or the director of the choir Mark, at the end of 11.00a.m. Mass.
INSTRUMENT REQUEST FOR THE LITTLE CHOIR
The choir would like to develop its percussion section. If you have any drums that you no longer use and would like to donate, please contact Giovanna and/or Mark after the 11:00 mass on the left of the altar. Thanks for your help.
WELCOME TO OUR PARISH – If you are NEW TO THE PARISH, please complete a Parish Registration Form and send (or bring) it to either parish office to let us know that you are here and enable us to welcome you. Forms can be found in the front porches of both churches and on the website: www.sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk under the “I’m New”
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 9a.m. to 2.00p.m.
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 19 October to be compiled by Amy O’Donnell, 07854 290897, email: amyod@hotmail.co.uk. Deadline: 9.00a.m. Wednesday 15 October. Please include a contact number with your notice. Also email a copy to Fr William at st.theresas@btinternet.com.