The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Ss PETER & PAUL SUNDAY
29 JUNE 2025
| Sat 28 Jun | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm | Anna Blundell RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | Fr Russell Cooke | |
| Sun 29 Jun | Ss Peter & Paul, Ap | ||
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Charles Woods | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | Francis Family Intentions | |
| 2.00pm | Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite | ||
| Mon 30 Jun | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Priests’ Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | 10.30am | Fernanda McDevitt RIP | |
| Tue 1 Jul | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Private Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | Parishioners’ Intentions | ||
| Wed 2 Jul | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Stanley Taylor & Linda Barlow RIP | ||
| St. Columba’s | 9.30am | Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament | |
| 10.15am | Novena Prayers | ||
| 10.30am | Magdalena & Kamil Szymanski | ||
| Thu 3 Jul | St Thomas, Ap, Feast | ||
| St. Theresa’s | Parishioners’ Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | Priests’ Intentions | ||
| Fri 4 Jul | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 10.00am | Sarah Russell RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | The Parish | ||
| Sat 5 Jul | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm | Eric James Flewitt RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | Ada & Daniel Wyszynski | |
| Sun 6 Jul | 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Day of Special Prayer for Seafarers | ||
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Tracy Nixon RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | M. Gerard | |
| 2.00pm | Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite |
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 exceptionally at St Columba’s on Sunday 29 June at 11.00a.m. Cover is needed at St Columba’s for occasions when Tim is unavailable. (St Theresa’s have a volunteer). The only requirement is you need to have an iPhone. If you would be willing to help with this, please contact one of the church offices. Thank you.
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POPE’S JUNE PRAYER INTENTIONS
That the world might grow in compassion. Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Please remember in your prayers Dorothy Gladys Jeffs. May the Lord console her family and friends.
ANNIVERSARIES
Rev Russell Cooke, Fausto Nino Biasillo, Louise Marie Sale.
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.
WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS AND FUNERALS
Please contact one of the Parish Offices to make your arrangements.
We pray for Noha who was baptised into our Parish Family last Sunday. Please remember her and her family in your prayers.
PARISH OFFERTORY
Loose Plate: £450.15; Planned Giving: £300.00; Average weekly SO £718.15. Candles: £26.42. Second Collection for Spiritan Fathers: £166.29.
Thank you for your generosity.
FR WILLIAM
Fr William will be away until the end of August. We hope he has a well-earned rest.
PRAYING TOGETHER
Pray for
* the residents of Kingsmead, Linksway, The Oakes Drive, Penfold Hey, Muir Road, Elm Muir, Beech Muir, Silver Muir, Ash Muir and Birch Muir.
* the Church secretaries and those who help with the administration.
* good communication links in our Churches.
SVP CAKE AND COFFEE MORNING
The SVP will be holding a coffee and cake morning after the 9.30 Mass at St Theresa’s on Sunday 29 June. Cakes available to eat in or take home!!
ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA
The coffee rota is on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall. Just write your name, charity and phone number on the calendar. If you can’t access the hall, leave a message on Margaret Curtis’s answerphone on 01244 318424 with your name and date(s) and she will add you to the rota.
29 June Lina Greig, Happy Ugandan Hearts
06 July Margaret Curtis, Parish
13 July volunteers please
CHURCH NEWS: Pope Leo on the world situation
“I wish to renew my appeal to responsibility and reason. The commitment to building a safer world, free from the nuclear threat, must be pursued through respectful encounters and sincere dialogue to build a lasting peace, founded on justice, fraternity and the common good. No-one should ever threaten another’s existence. It is the duty of all countries to support the cause of peace, initiating paths of reconciliation and promoting solutions that guarantee security and dignity for all.”
ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
THE PASTORAL COUNCIL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON SATURDAY 19 JULY 2025, ST COLUMBAS HALL 2.30p.m. – 4.30p.m.
This is an opportunity to hear about what the Pastoral Council has been doing in the last year and to make suggestions for what it could do, for our parish, in the future. A report will be presented on each area of Council activity with opportunities for questions and answers. The winners of the Jubilee Art Competition will be announced, prizes will be awarded, and entries will be on display.
The meeting will be followed by Afternoon Tea – cakes, drinks etc.
As a final encouragement to you to join us a Free Raffle Ticket for a prize draw will be given to each parishioner who attends the meeting! Pastoral Council members will not be eligible to enter.
If you think you can attend the meeting, to help catering arrangements, please would you sign the list in the church porch? If you haven’t signed the list, you will still be most welcome to attend as we always over-cater!
The Pastoral Council would welcome new members. If you would be interested in joining, please give your name and contact details to one of the parish secretaries and a member of the Council will contact you to let you know more about it.
We look forward to meeting you on 19 July. Pauline Rourke, Ann Mc McCarthy co – chairs Pastoral Council
FINAL CALL FOR PARISH JUBILEE YEAR ART COMPETITION
You have one more week to create a piece of art inspired by the Jubilee themes to be entered into our competition! Please pass any entries to anyone on the parish pastoral council, or either of the secretaries, by the new deadline of Sunday 29th June. Lots of age categories for all of the family to get involved and cash prizes! More information can be found on the parish website, or email Amy on amyod@hotmail.co.uk.
TWO SAINTS -TWO ISLANDS
This service takes place TODAY at 4.30p.m. at Holy Ascension Church in Church Lane. All welcome.
BLACON FESTIVAL – SATURDAY 5 JULY
Avenue Services have informed us that Blacon Festival will be using the car park next to St Theresa’s Church. Those attending the 5pm Mass at St Theresa’s will be unable to park on the car park. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
ANNUAL SUMMER PARISH COACH TRIP
On Thursday 24 July we have a coach booked to LEEDS, cost £15. Leaving 8:45 from St Columba’s and 9am from St Theresa’s. Read poster in your church porch for details. Sign-up sheets are in the front porches. Please pay Margaret Curtis 01244 328424 or Paul Wrigglesworth 0754 286710 as soon as possible.
ST COLUMBA’S RED MISSION BOX HOLDERS
There are three Red Mission boxes collections during the year: March, July and November. To have your box emptied, please leave it in the sacristy before the end of July, then pick up your empty, relabelled box from the rear porch.
DAY PILGRIMAGE
The five Chester Parishes “Trips to Shrewsbury Cathedral” 31 July is half full so please get your names and menu choices to Fr Paul at St Werburgh’s (werburgh465@btinternet.com) if you would like to come. Choose your lunch from the selection on the flyer at the back of Church.
NEWSLETTER EDITORS WANTED!
Can you help our editors to get a break? We just need 2 more editors so that the work comes round about 6 times a year. Full support, shadowing, help, and advice provided. Come and try it out, we don’t bite! And we really need some extra help, please. Speak to Anne in the first instance, 01244 340243. Thank you.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they grow up in peace.” — Kofi Annan
CAFOD – CANCEL THE DEBT
In this Jubilee year, CAFOD is working with our sister Caritas organisations around the world to call for urgent action on the global debt crisis. Many of the world’s poorest countries are suffering huge debt burdens with devastating impacts on ordinary people. Pope Francis spoke about the need for action many times saying, “More than a question of generosity, this is a matter of justice”. Please sign the worldwide Church petition. The petition will be available for signing on the weekend of 28/29 June.
FRIENDSHIP THURSDAY
Don’t forget our next meeting on 3 July, which will be the last of this “term” as we shall take a break in August. We have a little treat for you all so do come. We shall be back on 4 September.
OPEN CHURCH
Thank you to all who helped at this event and for parishioners who came. It was a lovely afternoon where our Church and its activities were admired by visitors, and I think we all learned something about our church that we didn’t know!
RETIRING COLLECTION
There will be a retiring collection this weekend for Peter’s Pence. Peter’s Pence is a financial support offered by the faithful to the Holy Father, the Pope, to help him in his charitable works and to address the needs of the universal Church. It’s a way for Catholics worldwide to share in the Pope’s concern for the Church and those in need. The donations are used for various purposes, including humanitarian initiatives, social promotion projects, and supporting the Holy See.
SINFONIA
We are again invited to join Sinfonia for a musical evening at St Columba’s Church Hall on Friday 4 July at 7p.m. The event will include parts from Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony. These have always been very enjoyable events. Please come along. Free admission and light refreshments provided.
200 CLUB DRAW
The winners are £100 S. Parry (no. 25), £50 J. Walsh (no. 42) and £25 J. Worrall (no. 32).
PASTORAL COUNCIL MINUTES
Please note that all Minutes of Pastoral Council meetings are published on the website once they have been approved by the meeting. The latest Minutes have just been published.
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 https://sscolumbaandtheresa.co.uk/i-am-new/. Thank you.
ST. WERBURGH’S 150th ANNIVERSARY
This will be celebrated in December this year. Details of events in the coming week are on the notice board in both churches.
LOURDES BY JUMBULANCE
Chester Across Group are going to Lourdes on 14 to 23 August. There are vacancies for sick and disabled pilgrims and for nurses and helpers. For more information, please contact Tony Murphy on 07881-656-974 or tonymurphyefc2002@yahoo.co.uk
LOURDES HOSPITALITY
The next Lourdes Hospitality focus group meeting will take place at St Columba’s Chester (Newman Room) on Wednesday 2 July at 7.30pm. All Hospitality members are welcome to attend.
FAMILY & SOCIAL GROUP STAYS AT CASTLERIGG THIS AUGUST
Castlerigg Manor is a Catholic residential youth centre in the Lake District and it’s opening its doors to family groups and social groups this August. There are single rooms, twin rooms, and large family rooms at very cheap rates. Guests have access to the grounds, chapel, games room, and lounges, with Keswick and the Lake only a short walk away. For more info director@castleriggmanor.co.uk or www.castleriggmanor.com/open
YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL 2025
Taking place in the grounds of Ampleforth College from Friday 22 – Monday 25 August, the Youth 2000 Summer Festival provides young adults (aged 16-35) from across the UK the opportunity to come together and explore faith, build relationships, and find hope. This four-day festival includes great speakers, social time, break-out sessions, Daily Mass, 24/7 Adoration and much more! Register your place at: https://youth2000.org/events/summerfestival2025
MARCH FOR LIFE UK
Join March for Life UK on Saturday 6 Sept in London! The right to life underpins every other right we have and without it every other right is rendered meaningless. Unite with thousands of others at this family-friendly event where we recognise the value of life from conception and stand up for all those impacted by abortion. A coach leaves from St Winifride’s Church, 187 Crowmere Rd, Shrewsbury SY2 5LA (6.30am), Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, 542 Cannock Rd, Wolverhampton WV10 8PG (7.15am), St Mary’s The Mount, Glebe St, Walsall WS1 3NX (8am). Seats cost £30 for adults, £10 under 16, payable in advance. For more info/to book a seat contact Isabel 07773501721, Ben 07885 505116 info@marchforlife.co.uk
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 6 July edition will be compiled by Amy O’Donnell, phone: 07854 290897 or email: amyod@hotmail.co.uk. Please include a phone number in case of queries, and please ensure that notices are also emailed to st.theresas@btinternet.com or phoned to the compiler by 9.00 a.m. on WEDNESDAY 2 JULY 2025