The month of January is dedicated to The Holy Name of Jesus
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
4 JANUARY 2026
| Sat 3 Jan | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm | Muriel & Jim Halligan RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | Roy Burns RIP | |
| Sun 4 Jan | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Parishioners’ Intentions | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | Kevin Campbell RIP | |
| 2.00pm | Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite | ||
| Mon 5 Jan | Monday Of The Christmas Season | ||
| St. Theresa’s | Mae Dunne’s Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | 10.30am | Parishioners’ Intentions | |
| Tue 6 Jan | Epiphany of the Lord. Solemnity | ||
| St. Theresa’s | 10.00am | Parishioners’ Intentions | |
| St. Columba’s | Parishioners’ Intentions | ||
| Wed 7 Jan | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Priests’ Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | 9.30am | Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament | |
| 10.15am | Novena Prayers | ||
| 10.30am | Ann Behan, Parents, Nan & Martin | ||
| Thu 8 Jan | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Special Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | Priests’ Intentions | ||
| Fri 9 Jan | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 10.00am | Jane Walsh’s Intentions | |
| St. Columba’s | The Parish | ||
| Sat 10 Jan | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm | Janie Casey RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | Bob Breen RIP | |
| Sun 11 Jan | The Baptism of The Lord. Feast | ||
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Parishioners’ Intentions | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | Parishioners’ Intentions | |
| 2.00pm | Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite |
LIVE STREAMING OF MASS – Mass will be streamed at St Columba’s on Sunday 4 January at 9.30a.m.
CONFESSIONS – After each weekday Mass until 11.30am.
Saturdays:
St Columba’s 6.00 – 6.25p.m.
St Theresa’s 4.30 – 4.55p.m.
WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS & FUNERALS – Please contact one of the Parish Offices to make your arrangements.
POPES PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY 2026 – For prayer with the Word of God. Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.
ANNIVERSARIES – Kathleen Lawlor, Betty Audrey Gore, Czeslawa Klepala, Elizabeth McGovern
CHILDREN’S LITURGY – The Children’s Liturgy normally happens at the 11am service at St Columba’s on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. See the parish website under the Family tab.
PARISH OFFERTORY – Many thanks for your generous offerings, over Christmas and throughout the year. Much appreciated.
NEW YEAR GREETING AND THANKS – Fr William and Fr Peter would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. And a very big thank you to all those who have helped in any way with all of the Christmas services and preparation for Christmas. Thank you for all your support throughout the year.
PRAYERS – please pray for
- the residents of Newhall Road, Winston Court, Arradon Court, Breton Close, Wealstone Lane, Well Lane, Bank Close, Newton Hall Drive, Durham Road, Canterbury Road, Lichfield Road and Warwick Road.
- Orchard Manor, Wealstone and Crabwall Hall. For all those who live and work in these Homes.
PRO-LIFE UPDATE – 2025 was one of the most challenging and busiest years ever for the pro-life movement in the UK, with the biggest battles on abortion and assisted suicide in over 50 years. Thanks to the support of our parish, there has been a strong, coordinated response in Parliament, in the media and among the wider public. The 2025 Right To Life UK Year in Review sets out some of the key areas in which significant progress has been made this year. Please visit http://righttolife.org.uk/2025 to read the Year in Review to find out more about what we have achieved together for life this year.
FRIENDSHIP THURSDAY 8 JANUARY – Our first meeting of 2026, from 2-4p.m. in the Hall. Let’s start the New Year in friendly fashion over coffee and biscuits. If you can bring a small donation, we may have a raffle to raise funds for the group.
ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA – We would like to thank all who volunteered their time to help with tea and coffee after the 11:00a.m. Mass.
04 Jan – volunteers please
11 Jan – volunteers please
18 Jan – volunteers please
SHREWSBURY YOUTH MISSION TEAM – Vacancies have arisen within the Shrewsbury Youth Mission Team for a Programme Coordinator, Youth Mission Team Member and an Administration Assistant. Further details regarding the 3 posts can be found on the Diocesan Website. https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/ Interested parties should send their CV to Pauline McCulloch recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org Closing date Friday 23 January 2026.
HEATING AT ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH – Most of the heaters have now been fixed. A friendly reminder, however; please do not turn off any radiators or interfere with the heating system in any way. Thank you.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – “It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. It’s a new life, for me. And I’m feeling good.” Nina Simone
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.
STAY SAFE FROM SCAMS – Scammers may know your details, don’t assume they’re genuine. Always think twice. Never share your PIN or passwords. Ignore emails or calls about computer viruses. Delete suspicious emails and mark them as spam. Be safe. If unsure, contact companies using official numbers. Dial 159 to safely reach your bank. Report scams to Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040 or online. Free guide and tips: Age UK Scam Advice the Booklet is available at the back of both churches – please return after reading.
NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER – Sunday 11 January to be compiled by Paula Bownas, phone: 01244 379794, Email:paulabownas@yahoo.co.uk. Deadline: 9.00a.m. Wednesday 7 January. Please include a contact number with your notice. Also email a copy to Fr. William at st.theresas@btinternet.com.