The month of February is dedicated to The Holy Family
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8 FEBRUARY 2026
| Sat 7 Feb | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Malankara Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Community Mass | |
| 5.00pm | Thanksgiving | ||
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | Lily, Keith & Olive | |
| Sun 8 Feb | Day of special prayer for victims of trafficking | ||
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Mary Baker’s Ints | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | Ann Moody RIP | |
| 2.00pm | Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite | ||
| Mon 9 Feb | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Parishioners’ Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | 10.30am | John Raymond Reynolds RIP | |
| Tue 10 Feb | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Priests’ Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | Parishioners’ Intentions | ||
| Wed 11 Feb | |||
| St. Theresa’s | Special Intentions | ||
| St. Columba’s | 9.30am | Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament | |
| 10.15am | Novena Prayers | ||
| 10.30am | Eileen O’Donovan | ||
| Thu 12 Feb | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 2.15pm | Requiem Mass for Mary Joan Hayden | |
| St. Columba’s | 12noon | Requiem Mass for Dorothea Carroll | |
| Fri 13 Feb | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 10.00am | Henry Michael Lloyd RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | The Parish | ||
| Sat 14 Feb | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm | Elaine Heskayne RIP | |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm | Celia McLoughlin | |
| Sun 15 Feb | |||
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am | Mary Baker’s Intentions | |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am | Ann Moody RIP | |
| 2.00pm | Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite |
LIVE STREAMING OF MASS – Mass will be streamed at St Theresa’s on Sunday 8 February at 9.30 a.m.
RECENTLY DECEASED – Please remember in your prayers, Mary Joan Hayden and Dorothea Carroll who died recently, and also their families and friends.
The funeral of Dorothea Carroll is on 12 February at St Columba’s at 12 noon.
The Requiem Mass for Mary Joan Hayden will take place at St Theresa’s on Thursday 12 February at 2.15pm.
ANNIVERSARIES Gina Franceloso Brace, Mavis Lillian Shaw, Bernadette Shaw, Linda Taylor, Eileen Thornber.
POPES PRAYER INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY 2026 – For children with incurable diseases. Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
CONFESSIONS – After each weekday Mass until 11.30am.
Saturdays:
St Columba’s 6.00 – 6.25 p.m.
St Theresa’s 4.30 – 4.55 p.m.
WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS & FUNERALS – Please contact one of the Parish Offices to make your arrangements.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY – The Children’s Liturgy normally happens at the 11 a.m. service at St Columba’s on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. See the parish website under the Family tab.
PRAYING TOGETHER FOR
- The residents of Gayton Close, Denhall Close, Moorhouse Close, Milton Road, Mostyn Place, Crabwell Place, Byron Close, and Thomas Close;
- The Scouts, Venture Scouts, Cub Scouts and Beavers.
- The Ranger Guides, Guides, Brownies, Rainbows, Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Brigade.
PARISH OFFERTORY – Loose Plate (St Theresa’s): £243; Planned Giving (St Theresa’s): £127; Average weekly SO £718.15. Thank you for your kind generosity.
| A RITE OF SENDING At 11 am Mass next week, 15 February, Fr William will ask the parish to support and strengthen Adam Fitzpatrick and Charlotte Jackson who are beginning their final period of preparation leading to their being received into full communion with the Church at Easter. Fr William will conduct a Rite of Sending by which the parish, and the Church at large, sends them to Bishop Mark for the Rite of Election at Shrewsbury Cathedral on the 22 February. We will pray for Adam and Charlotte especially in the Rite next Sunday, in the meantime please continue to remember them in your personal prayers. Thank you. |
ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA – The 2026 tea and coffee rota is on the noticeboard in St Columba’s Hall. We need someone to volunteer every Sunday after 11:00 Mass, so if you would like to raise money for your good cause, please put your name and details on the sheet and let Margaret Curtis know on 01244 318424 or marg.curtis@outlook.com
08 Feb – Sue McCarthy, SVP
15 Feb – Chris & Elizabeth, parish
22 Feb – volunteers please
PROPOSED TEA AND COFFEE PRICE RISE – It is proposed that in future the price of teas and coffees served in The St Columba’s Church Hall each Sunday should be raised from 50p to £1 a mug. This rise in price would help volunteers to raise more money for their chosen charity and might encourage more groups to volunteer in future.
The current pricing has not changed for many years and increasing the price would hopefully see more people coming forward in the future, as we are always short of volunteers. We are therefore asking people if they support this proposal or not. If you are in favour of this proposal, please sign the sheet in the hall.
YOUTH GROUP – The next youth group will be this Monday 9 February, 7pm to 8.30pm in St Columba’s hall. As Lent is quickly approaching, we will be designing Easter cards for the SVP to take to parishioners they visit, making and eating pancakes, playing table tennis and other fun things. All young parishioners, school year 5, or older are very welcome and encouraged to come along.
TALK ST WERBURGH’S CHURCH – Thursday 12 February, 7.30pm – Catholic author and spiritual director Stephen McCarthy has a new book called ‘The Slow Work of God’. He will speak about the main themes in the book. For further information see leaflets available at the back of church.
ST. WERBURGH’S & ST. COLUMBA’S SCHOOL – The School Mission Team (SMT) have had the idea to use the arch in our prayer garden as a prayer arch. A school member with an intention they want prayed for, can tie a ribbon around the arch. If anyone has any spare ribbon or coloured string, could you please donate it to this project. The SMT are really excited about seeing the arch become colourful with prayer intentions! Thank you in advance.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
CHESTER CATHEDRAL ORGAN RECITAL – every Thursday 1.10pm. Each week features a different organist and repertoire of music. Organ Recitals are free with a retiring collection and no ticket is required. The suggested donation for the recital is £5
MUSEUM OF THE MOON ARTWORK – Chester Cathedral, from Thursday 12 February to Sunday 15 March 2026. The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition. No need to book daytime entry, but a donation is advised.
DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES – From the 60’s to NOW!! DJ Chris Appleton. In Aid and support of “Hopeful Ugandan Hearts”, on Saturday 7 March from 7pm-11pm. £15 per person (includes cold food buffet) 18+ Event Alcohol licensing in place. All proceeds help support the Charity’s work.
Music • Dancing • Retro Vibes
Dance your way through the decades with hits from the 1960s right up to today!
Dress up from your favourite decade if you wish.
Pay at the door or contact Lina Greig on 07837512544 for more information.
MUSICAL EVENING – SOIRÉE!- in aid of Chester Parkinson’s UK. Friday 27 March, 7pm at St Columba’s Church hall. £15 pp includes fish and chip supper from the award winning Weston Grove Chippy. Bring your own alcohol! Tea, coffee, soft drinks available and a RAFFLE! Tickets from Pat Riddell 07941839161 or patriddell31@aol.com
BETROTHED – Shrewsbury Diocese will be running three sacramental marriage preparation courses in early 2026. Each course runs over two consecutive Saturdays from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on each day. The three venues are:
(1) St Clare’s Church Parish Hall, Downsfield Road, Lache, Chester CH4 8HH – 2nd session on 14 February
(2) Vincent de Paul Church Westleigh Parish Hall, Groby Road, Altrincham WA14 2BQ, on 28 February and 7 March
(3) Shrewsbury Cathedral Parish Hall, Town Walls, Shrewsbury SY1 1UE, on 21 and 28 March.
Registration is essential. To register, contact Monika: monika.golembiewska@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
For more information, contact Jane Deegan: jane.deegan@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
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 15 February to be compiled by Rebecca Vaughan, phone: 01244 318632, e.mail: Rebecca_vghn@yahoo.co.uk. Deadline: 9.00a.m. Wednesday 11 February
Please include a contact number with your notice. Also email a copy to Fr. William at st.theresas@btinternet.com