The month of November is dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory
32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8 NOVEMBER 2026
| Sat 7 Nov | |
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm Maria & John Cassidy’s Intentions |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm Holy Souls |
| Sun 8 Nov | 32nd Sunday in Ord. Time. Day of Special Prayer for All Victims of War |
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am Graham George RIP |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am Pat Wilkinson’s Memorial Mass |
| 2.00pm Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite | |
| Mon 9 Nov | The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica of the Most Holy Redeemer. Feast |
| St. Theresa’s | Holy Souls |
| St. Columba’s | 10.30am Holy Souls |
| Tue 10 Nov | St Leo the Great, Pp, D. Mem. |
| St. Theresa’s | Holy Souls |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm Holy Souls |
| Wed 11 Nov | St Martin Of Tours, B. Mem. |
| St. Theresa’s | For all those being Confirmed |
| St. Columba’s | 9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament |
| 10.15am Novena Prayers | |
| 10.30am Holy Souls | |
| Thu 12 Nov | St Josaphat, B, M. Mem. |
| St. Theresa’s | Thanksgiving |
| St. Columba’s | Holy Souls |
| Fri 13 Nov | |
| St. Theresa’s | 10.00am Private Intention |
| St. Columba’s | Holy Souls |
| Sat 14 Nov | |
| St. Theresa’s | 5.00pm Maureen Templeton’s Intentions |
| St. Columba’s | 6.30pm Holy Souls |
| Sun 15 Nov | 33rd Sunday in Ord. Time. World Day of Prayer for the Poor |
| St. Theresa’s | 9.30am Kathleen Maguire RIP |
| St. Columba’s | 11.00am Special Intention (AT) |
| 2.00pm Kerala Catholic Community Mass in Syro-Malabar Rite |
LIVE STREAMING OF MASS – Mass will be streamed at St Columba’s on Sunday 8 November at 11.00a.m.
ANNIVERSARIES – Steven Andrew Roberts, Kathleen Margaret Maguire, Kenneth Klepalo, Annina (Ann) Florio, Berta Barton, George Richard Becker, David Vaughan.
NOVEMBER DEAD LIST – If you would like any deceased to be remembered during the month of November, please put their names and your donation in an envelope marked Holy Souls and place it in the basket in front of the altar next weekend.
CONFESSIONS – After each weekday Mass until 11.30a.m.
On Saturdays:
St Columba’s 6.00p.m. – 6.25p.m.
St Theresa’s 4.30p.m. – 4.55p.m.
WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS & FUNERALS – Please contact one of the Parish Offices to make your arrangements.
CHANGES TO BAPTISM ARRANGEMENTS – Baptisms will be carried out in groups on a Sunday designated by Fr William. Individual Baptisms are no longer offered. The next Baptism Sunday will be on 29 November at 12.30 pm, preceded by a meeting with parents on 24 November at 4.30 pm in the Newman Room. Baptism forms will be available in the front and back porches. Please submit the form to the Parish Office by 19 November. The following Baptism Sunday will be on 27 December at 12.30 pm. Parents’ Meeting: 21 December. Deadline for submission of the forms: 16 December.
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.
PARISH OFFERTORY – Loose Plate: £402.64; Planned Giving: £228.28; Average weekly SO £734.72. St Columba’s Dona Stations: £80; Candles £27.23. Thank you for your generosity.
RETIRING COLLECTION – Next weekend (14/15 November) there will be a retiring collection for Clergy Education Training Fund.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER – For the proper use of wealth. Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – Everything and everyone is won by the sweetness of our words and works. St John Bosco
PRAYING TOGETHER FOR –
- The residents of Longfield Avenue, Iver Road, Iver Close, Owen Close, Shelley Road, Chaucer Close, Browning Close & Alderley Place.
- The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children.
- All who are not able to attend church.
CONFIRMATION MASS – Wednesday 11 November, 7pm start. Please pray for our young people who are being Confirmed on Wednesday and for their families and sponsors. Parishioners are welcome, and encouraged, to come and support our young people as they recieve the Sacrament of Confirmation.
MORE TOMBOLA PRIZES NEEDED PLEASE! – We are now collecting donations for the Tombola at the Autumn Fair on 15 November. Please leave your kind donations of bottles and other prizes inside the entrance to St Columba’s and St Theresa’s.
ST COLUMBA’S COFFEE ROTA – Every Sunday after 11:00 Mass. To volunteer, put your details on the sheet and let Margaret Curtis know on 01244 318424 or marg.curtis@outlook.com
08 Nov – Remembrance Sunday, Sue McCarthy
15 Nov – Autumn Fair
22 Nov – Amy O’Donnell, Youth Group
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING – The next meeting is on Tuesday November 17th. If you have any matters you wish to raise please put your request in writing to the parish secretaries by Monday 9 November. May we also remind you that Suggestion Boxes are available at the front of church – and that it is helpful if you include contact details when you use them. Thank you. Anne McCarthy, Pauline Rourke co-chairs.
THE PARISH AUTUMN FAIR IS COMING! 15 NOVEMBER – A fabulous family occasion, come along for lunch; soup-and-a-sandwich or a meaty hotdog, browse the popular Christmas stalls, try to win in the Tombola. If you would like a display table on 15 Nov for just £5, please contact Margaret Curtis 07876 061993
THE FISH-&-CHIP BABY PROJECT, A UNIQUE RAFFLE – A beautiful heritage crocheted double-sized blanket is being raffled to fund the shipping costs of your knitted baby clothes. See a photo in posters in churches and hall. Tickets available, for £1, at the Parish Autumn Fair and Christmas Party.
RED MISSION BOX COLLECTION MONTH – Please leave you boxes in St C’s sacristy during November. When emptied, Margaret Curtis will return it to you.
ADVENT RETREAT – The Catholic movement Communion and Liberation (CL) will hold its Advent Retreat at St Columba’s Parish under the title: “And You, Who Do You Say That I Am?” The retreat will take place on Saturday 28th November. It will begin with a shared cold lunch at 1:00 pm in the Newman Room, followed by a catechesis, silent reflection, an assembly, and Holy Mass in the Iona Chapel. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during the period of silence. The retreat will be led by Fr Mario Toma of the Fraternity of St Charles Borromeo.
All parishioners aged 18 and over are warmly welcome to attend. If you would like to take part or require further information, please contact us by email at clnorthwest.soc@gmail.com or by phone: Luca (07853 027638).
LATIN NIGHT – Latin Night in aid of Hopeful Ugandan Hearts!! Saturday 14 November from 7p.m. to 11p.m. at St Columba’s Church Hall. £20 Adult tickets include welcome drink and Latin Food buffet. Cash/card bar. Booking essential contact Lina Greig 07837512544. All proceeds will support 60 children to go to school, buy food and, especially, get their Christmas presents. Come, dance and enjoy an evening of Latin dancing and food to make a difference to the children in Uganda.
FRIENDSHIP THURSDAY – November 19 from 2-4 pm in the Hall. Our guest is Helen Connor to tell us about Fair Trade and to bring items to buy. You may find some Christmas ideas there so bring your purse! Of course, we have the usual coffee and chat. For more information contact Lyn on 07735574397
CTU QUIZNIGHT – Thank you to anyone who came and made this a very successful and enjoyable evening. We raised £231.50 for the Hospice + £48 on Hospice Cards. Thank you to those who helped by setting up the Hall, making teas and coffees and generally showing St Columba’s hospitality!
THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, CHESTER, SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING – Thursday 12 November. 6.00pm–8.00pm – Arrivals from 5.45pm.
Year 11 students and their families are warmly invited to our Sixth Form Open Evening. Join us to discover the courses we offer, meet subject teachers, explore Emmaus, our purpose-built Sixth Form building, and learn more about the application process and key dates. We look forward to welcoming you!
NEW TO THE PARISH? – Welcome. We hope you will enjoy being part of our parish. Please fill in a New Parishioner form (copies in the back and front porches and available on the website). Please give this into the office at either church and arrangements will be made for someone to contact you for a friendly call to say Hello and welcome you personally.
CHS CHRISTMAS FAIR AND GROTTO – The High School will once again be hosting its popular Christmas Fair and Grotto on Monday 14 December, from 3.30pm to 6.00pm, in support of the Christo Fidelis Fund. Entry is just £1 per person. If you would like to run a stall at the fair, tables are available to hire for £10. To reserve a table, please contact Sally Faulkner at faulkners@christofidelis.org.uk. We are also gratefully accepting donations for our raffle, including unwanted gifts, bottles, chocolates, and other suitable prizes. Donations can be dropped off at the school reception. We are extremely grateful for your continued support and look forward to welcoming you to this festive community event.
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CENTRE, STONYHURST The Centre is offering a number of different opportunities for people to deepen their faith and prepare for an important new chapter.
- Retreat: Be still and know that I am God 20–23 November 2026;
- Marriage preparation weekend 8–10 January 2027;
- Praying with St Elizabeth of the Trinity 15–17 January 2027 &
- Men’s retreat: spiritual exercises of St Ignatius 26 February – 3 March 2027 or 5 – 10 March 2027.
Details can be found at https://christianheritagecentre.com/events
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 9.00a.m. to 2.00p.m.
Open 10.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. visit/contact
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 November to be complied by Eileen Irwin, phone: 01244 371660, email: st.theresas@btinternet.com. Deadline: Wednesday 11th November 9.00 A.M.
Please include a contact number with your notice and also email a copy to Fr William at st.theresas@btinternet.com