EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SUNDAY 2ND AUGUST 2009

MASS TIMES: INTENTIONS:

Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.15 p.m. Edward Amos

Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Syd Merchant

11.00 a.m. Lil Dutton

Monday: 9.15 a.m. Joan Benson

Tuesday: 9.15 a.m. Derek Kingston

Wednesday: 9.15 a.m. Marjorie Kenny

Thursday: 11.00 a.m. REQUIEM OF BRENDA JEFFREY

Friday: 9.15 a.m. Susan Eccleston

Saturday: 9.15 a.m. Lavender & Stewart Families

Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.15 p.m. Harry Lord

Sunday: 9.15 a.m. Alex A’court

11.00 a.m. The Parish

MORNING PRAYER:

9.00 a.m. in the Sacristy Office on weekdays except on Wednesday.

BAPTISMS:

By appointment with Fr. Cooke. After speaking to Fr Cooke, it is important that parents contact our Baptism Co-ordinator, Ann Siddall (01244 371787) who will arrange for members of our Baptism Team to discuss Baptism and the practical details.

LATELY DEAD:

Please remember in your prayers, Brenda Jeffrey, a much loved member of our parish. Her requiem is Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

ANNIVERSARIES:

Please remember in your prayers: Catherine Jones, Sheila Ranson, Charles Evans, Reginald Rooks, Anthony Roach, Gerry Loughlin, Joseph Borg, Anastastia Heffernan, Raymond Martin, Thomas John Dunne, John Randle, Alfred Moore, Frank Morley and Kathleen O’Connell.

CONFESSIONS:

Confessions are heard every Saturday after morning Mass, and before the Vigil Mass on Saturday evenings, from 6.45 p.m. to 7.10 p.m.

COFFEE AFTER MASS:

Tea and coffee are served in the Hall after the Sunday morning Masses. All are welcome.

SVP COLLECTION:

There will be a SVP collection after each mass this weekend (1st/2nd August) and we look forward to your continued generous support.

OFFERTORY, 25/26th JULY:

Loose Plate: £471.26

Planned Giving: £547.76

Average Weekly Standing Orders: £562.00

Donations: Hall Hire £382.50

Thank you very much for your generous offerings.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

Last year’s Annual Financial Statement is printed on the Parish Notice-board. I would like to thank Parishioners for their support throughout the year.

PLANNED GIVING AND GIFT AID:

David Savage writes:

I’ve rambled on for some weeks now about Planned Giving and Gift Aid.  Now I think it’s time to summarise and stop!  Planned Giving and Gift Aid enables the parish to reclaim from the Government 28 pence for every pound that is donated by UK taxpayers.  Most of us are UK taxpayers, either on income, savings interest or capital gains.  Donations must be recorded and this is done through the Planned Giving part of the system, either by Weekly Envelopes or by Standing Orders.  The cost to the donor is nothing; the benefit to the parish is considerable.  There is no promise to give a certain amount for a given period.  If you would like to know more or would like to join the scheme then please contact David Savage on 01244 380626.  On the other hand, if you are happy to let Gordon Brown keep your hard earned money…

BEREAVEMENT GROUP:

Has bereavement affected you?

Do you feel the need to talk in confidence?

The Parish Bereavement Group provides support and care to the bereaved and their families. All members have been fully trained and would like to invite people to contact the group by ringing Ruth on (01244) 380300.

THE HOUSEBOUND:

Please remember the housebound and especially those who have been coming to Church and are now unable to do so. Let Fr. Cooke, Lawrence or the Eucharistic Ministers know and appropriate arrangements for the Sacraments can be made.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN UPTON:

This week we pray for:

The residents of Keswick Close, Stanton Drive and Caldy Close.

The Army Chaplain and all at the Dale Camp.

The work of our Armed Forces, the soldiers and their families.

ST. PETERS CENTRE AT THE CROSS:

The church building is available for use by Christian organisations for a wide range of events such as services, exhibitions, meetings and concerts.

The work of the Centre continues, with refreshments available during its normal opening hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Saturday (except for Friday afternoon when lack of volunteers forces it to close).  The great majority of the refreshments are from fair trade sources.

If you would like to discuss using the Centre for any appropriate activity, or if you would like to become a volunteer steward, please contact David Savage on 01244 380626.

SURESTART CHILDREN’S CENTRE:

The SVP thank all those parishioners who so kindly donated clothes and toys for the family, which was in need.

CWL SUMMER EVENING:

CWL’s Summer Evening held recently in Coddington raised £161 for CAFOD. Thanks to those who attended for their support, and many thanks to Sarah and Ian Bennion for their kindness in hosting the event.

Hilary Wright, Chairman Catholic Women’s League

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PHOTOGRAPH:

The group photograph taken by Kevin Keegan at the Thanksgiving Mass on 14th June is displayed on the notice-boards in both porches. If you would like to order copies please sign the list in the front Porch by the end of July. Your last chance to order!

LINDISFARNE and the NORTHERN SAINTS

Friday –Sunday 28th – 30th August 2009:

There are still places left for this year’s trip to the North East. The itinerary includes visits to Ripon Cathedral, Brancepeth Castle and Church, Hexham Abbey and Raby Castle, as well as Mass on Holy Island. Accommodation at Ushaw is all en-suite. The cost of £240 includes all coach travel, accommodation, meals, entrance fees, donations and gratuities. Handbills and booking forms are available in both porches, and further details are available from Bill Baker, phone 01244 376701. Don’t miss out on this opportunity – the tour is unlikely to be repeated next year.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE PASSION PLAY OBERAMMERGAU 2010:

This unique play by local people is only staged every ten years. Led by Fr. Nick Kern, 15-21st June 2010. Price £1,425.00 per person, twin share. 15th-19th June Lake Garda in 3 star hotel. 19th-21st June in Oberammergau, Bavaria. Daytime flights from Manchester. Fly to Verona, return from Munich. Included in price: quality tickets for the play, all airport taxes, transfer by air-conditioned coach in Italy, Austria and Germany; transport to and from the airport from a local point. Contact Fr. Nick on 0151 652 5767 or stjosephsbh1 YOUK NOW THE SYMBOL hotmail.com.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

This year nearly 900 people have joined the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, which departed on 26th & 27th July. We unite ourselves with the pilgrimage intentions and seek Our Lady’s intercessions for the sick, their helpers, and the whole Diocese.

“CHESTER CATHOLIC” NEWSLETTER:

Please take a copy of the Summer 2009 issue of The Chester Catholic Newsletter. This particular issue has been edited by the Catholic High School, and includes a range of items about the High School and its feeder primary schools, as well as news from the Local Pastoral Area.

MUSIC AT ST. WERBURGH’S:

The “Tuesdays at One” lunchtime organ recitals continue every week at St. Werburgh’s Church up until September 15th. Free entry, retiring collection. Then on Friday 25th September at 7.30 p.m., “The Organist Entertains” - the renowned Nigel Ogden will be playing. Tickets £8 for this concert.

CHESTER HOMELESS:

Thank you so much for all the donations which have all been delivered - the blankets and duvets were most welcome - as were the shower gels and the hotel freebies!! These are so handy.

St Crispins is having a much needed re-fit and things are a little crowded at the moment but please keep the gents clothing coming especially the jeans and jumpers, socks and shirts - there is always
such a demand for these - blankets as well are always welcome - all your donations are so important - they are a lifeline for the neediest
people in our community and your help is genuinely appreciated by all - not just the centre workers but by the people on the streets. I thank you most sincerely. For further information of queries, please contact Maggie on Chester 341509 after 7.00p.m. Thank you.

FOUND:

After 11:00 a.m. mass last Sunday, one pair of prescription glasses, one pair of sunglasses and one spectacle case. These items are now in the safe in the sacristy.

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:

This will be compiled Harry Sweeney

Tel: 01244 327462

Email: harrye_sweeney GUESSTHESYMBOL hotmail.com

Items for inclusion can also be left in the blue folder in the Sacristy. Please ensure that all items are in place by 9.00 a.m. on Thursday. Please include a phone number in case of queries.

Please take your Newsletter home with you to use during the coming week. If you know of a housebound parishioner living near you, why not take them a copy of this Newsletter?