FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
SUNDAY – 3rd MAY 2009
MASS TIMES: INTENTIONS:
Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.15 p.m. The Parish.
Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Vic Fry.
11.00 a.m. Mary Rogers.
Monday: 9.15 a.m. Patsy Kenny.
Tuesday: 9.15 a.m. Denis O’Gorman.A.
Wednesday 9.15 a.m. James Connolly.
Thursday: 9:15 a.m. O’Reilly Family.
Friday: 9.15 a.m. Elizabeth Hoyle.
Saturday: 9.15 a.m. Ray Green.
Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.15 p.m. The Parish.
Sunday: 9.15 a.m. Nancy Corbett.
11.00 a.m. Jacob Keziam. Thanksgiving.
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.
ANNIVERSARIES:
Please remember in your prayers: Mary E Barlow, Margaret Power, Thomas Hanratty, James Connolly, Kevin Fearon, Lil Dutton, Ian Gaynor, Joan Crump, Ofelia Lanzetta, Rose Creedon, Vincenzo Perruzza, William Walker, Stella Loughlin, Michael Gerald Taylor, Bernard Bownas, Alan Taylor, Helen Veronica Mack, Peter Concannon, Terence George Maloney, Bill Heeney, Carolyn Thornton, George Lavender, Wilfred Turner, John Ray Green, Marie (Nancy) Dagger, George Gibbons, William Johnson, William Huxley, Mary Ellen McCorry, Mary Vivian Dagger.
CONFESSIONS:
Confessions are heard every Saturday after morning Mass and in the evening from 6:45 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.
OUR LADY:
May is traditionally a month of devotion to Our Lady. The Mother of the Risen Lord will always be prepared to help us to see and know her Son and the power of his love in all our lives.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS:
This weekend we begin Family First Holy Communions, let us pray for our children and their families that they will recognise the Lord’s Body and Blood for what it really is and signifies in our lives and world.
LAPSED CATHOLICS:
Always remember that we are agents through grace and love in bringing back to the practice of their faith those who for whatever reason have not been to church for many years. Be sensitive but take the initiative when the time is ripe.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Family celebrations of this Sacrament start today and continue throughout May. At the 11.00 a.m. Mass each Sunday (except 17th May) the central benches will be reserved for the children and their families. We pray for them all as they celebrate the great gift of the Real Presence of Jesus and his love for us all.
OFFERTORY (w/e 25/26th April):
Loose Plate: £458.39
Planned Giving: £533.45
Donations:
Coffee: £78.41
Coffe-Brownies: £35.57
Aver.Weekly Standing
Order: £562.00
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN UPTON:
This week we pray for:
Pray for the residents of Ethelda Drive, Dorfold Way and Sussex Road.
For all who serve through the Anglican Diocese of Chester, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury and the United Reformed Church Mersey Synod.
For our churches that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit.
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.
MOTHERS' PRAYERS DAY:
On Saturday, 9th May at Poor Clares Convent, Mereside, Ellesmere, SY12 0PA. Inviting all Mothers and those who pray especially for children. Mass at 10.15am. Welcome meeting at 11am. The Sisters will serve soup and drinks, please bring a small amount of food for a Shared Table. All offerings to be donated towards the Convent. Day finishes around 3.30pm Mothers' Prayers Day given by Margaret McNulty 01639 562, please ring if you need any more information. June Stoddart, 01244 316534.
SVP COLLECTION:
There will be a SVP collection this weekend, 2nd and 3rd May and we sincerely thank you for your generous support.
COFFEE AFTER MASS:
Tea and coffee are served in the Hall after the Sunday morning Masses. All are welcome.
Cake stall with proceeds to Chester Across group.
The Tradicraft stall is open this Sunday.
VINCENTIAN VOLUNTEERS:
A positive opportunity for young people to have a challenging experience in service to vulnerable people, and living in a community with other likeminded volunteers. Accommodation and living expense provided. Volunteer year is 09/2009 – 07/2010. Contact Sr.Barbara Quilty DC at 0161 2269561 or 0161 2099156,
barbaraquilty@hotmail.co.uk, www.vincentianvolunteers.org
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES:
The new green envelopes for 2009-10 are now in use. A number of boxes remain unclaimed. If you haven’t picked up your box, please remember to do so today, they are in the porch at the Hall side of the church. If you have any remaining purple envelopes from last year, 2008-9, they can be destroyed. You may have noticed that this year’s envelopes are “peel and stick” rather than the old “lick and stick”. Please ensure that you use this facility otherwise there is a danger that your offering will fall out. Thank you for your continuing generosity.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Family celebrations of this Sacrament start this weekend and continue throughout May. At the 11.00 a.m. Mass each Sunday the central benches will be reserved for the children and their families. We pray for them all as they celebrate the great gift of the Real Presence of Jesus and his love for us all.
CONCERT AT ST PETERS:
You are invited to “A musical evening with Eva Warren and friends” at St Peter’s Church, The Cross, Chester at 7.30 p.m. on Friday 15th May. Tickets, available from St Peter’s in advance or on the door, £6 concessions £5. See the posters on the notice boards.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 10-16 MAY, COLLECTORS NEEDED:
Christian Aid Week is held each year in May and is a time when national and local efforts draw attention to the work of Christian Aid, raising funds through a house-to-house collection using the familiar red envelopes. Christian Aid works very closely with CAFOD and traditionally St. Columba’s parish has given support by helping with the annual envelope collection, in conjunction with Churches Together in Upton. Would you be able to help as a collector in one of our local streets this year? Please add your name to the list in the front Porch, we will contact you with details.
FAIRTRADE:
More volunteers are needed to sell Fairtrade goods at the Traidcraft shop in the Wesley Methodist Church in Chester. We especially need volunteers who could do the occasional half-day when regular members are away or unwell. Full training will be given. If you think you could help, please contact Jennifer Kennerley on 01829 770847.
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