EASTER SUNDAY 12th APRIL 2009

MASS TIMES: INTENTIONS:

Saturday, Easter Vigil 8.00 p.m. Rose Mitchell

Easter Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Maud Bolton

11.00 a.m. The Parish

Monday: 11.00 a.m. Derrick Wyndham Jones

Tuesday: 9.15 a.m. Service of Word & Holy Communion

Wednesday: 9.15 a.m. Service of Word & Holy Communion

Thursday: 9.15 a.m. Service of Word & Holy Communion

Friday: 9.15 a.m. Service of Word & Holy Communion

Saturday: . NO SERVICE

Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.15 p.m. The Parish

Sunday: 9.15 a.m. Annie Roberts A.

11.00 a.m. Alison Kelly A.

A Very Happy Easter to all our Parishioners, visitors and their families. Fr. Cooke is most grateful for your faithful support of parish life and worship at St. Columba’s.

MORNING PRAYER:

9.00 a.m. in the Sacristy Office, each weekday morning except Wednesdays.

ANNIVERSARIES:

Please remember in your prayers: Veronica Underwood, James O’Flaherty, Alice Jane Kennedy, Frank Royle, Siobhain White, Jessie Christian, Paul Maiden, Vincent Thomas Devane, Anthony McAleavy, Caroline Shone, Henry McGuiness, Angela Bird, John Palmer, Daniel Joseph Keegan, Leonard Shone, Dr. Leo De Gamrose, Len Dugdale, Henry Anthony Tallant, Jonathan Owens, Eva Parkes, Bernard McSweeney, Patricia Lynch, Joseph Walsh, Terence Shirley, Georgine Ogg, Bernard Cunningham, Margaret Mary Welby, James Vincent Kerr, Eric Siddall, Freda Mary Wilson, Edward Clarke, Richard Heveran, Elizabeth Poole, Veronica Fletcher, Margaret May Weston, Rodney Peter Jones.

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.

COFFEE AFTER MASS:

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

S.V.P. COLLECTION:

Sincere thanks for your generous support of the SVP monthly collection last weekend.

OFFERTORY 29th MARCH:

Loose Plate: £609.68

Planned Giving: £680.95

Average Weekly S.O’s. £562.00

Donations: Hall Hire: £565.00

Badminton Groups: £131.00

Many thanks for your continued support.

EASTER OFFERING:

The collection this weekend is your personal offering to Fr. Cooke.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN UPTON:

This week we pray for:

The residents of Broadway West, Totland Grove and Derwent Road.

The Zoo and all who work there.

A deeper awareness of God’s creation, our environment.

"CHESTER CATHOLIC”:

The Spring 2009 issue of the Local Pastoral Area newsletter is now out. Please take a copy from either of the porches.

SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN – ANNUAL PRO-LIFE WITNESS, 25th APRIL:

SPUC (Chester) Annual Pro-Life Witness against Abortion will take place on Saturday 25th April, 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on Hoole Road (opposite Oakland Hotel), a silent dignified witness to millions of babies destroyed in the womb since 1968. PLEASE JOIN US (for all or part of the time). Also, PLEASE PRAY for the Pro-Life Campaign. Thank you.

BAG 2 SCHOOL FUNDRAISER:

St. Werburgh's & St Columba's Primary School PTA are collecting good quality second hand clothing, bedding, curtains, soft toys, shoes, belts and handbags. There are bags in the Porch for you to collect which can be filled and returned to School on Monday 27th April by 9 a.m. These items are sent on to Eastern Europe to help create job opportunities and will also benefit our School as we are paid 40p for each kilo of bags we send. So far we have raised over £1500 with this scheme, so every bit helps! Please help if you can. Many thanks.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Many congratulations to St. Columba’s Parishioner, Cllr John Ebo, on his election as the next Lord Mayor of Chester and the very first Chairman of the new Cheshire West & Chester Council. We wish John and his good lady Miriam (who will become Lady Mayoress) best wishes and every success for their period of civic office for the year 2009/10.

“ST. PAUL – THE MAN AND HIS MISSION”:

A Retreat Day for anyone who wants to try to learn more about the example of St. Paul. A series of short talks by Bernard Camacho, & Mass celebrated by Bishop Brian Noble. 10.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. on Saturday 25th April at St. Columba’s. Includes Shared Table. Phone 01625 426868 or 01625 828152 for further details.

CONCERT BY “ESSENCE”:

In St. Columba’s Church at 7.30 p.m. on Friday 17th April. A programme of sacred songs from the Irish duo Karen Lynch and Paul Redmond, in aid of the Sacred Heart Fathers’ Moldova Appeal. See the notice boards for further details.

CAFOD QUIZ NIGHT:

Chester CAFOD Support Group- Quiz Night on Friday, 17th April in St. Werburgh’s Social Centre, Brook St. Teams of up to four. Tickets at £2.50 available at the door or phone 01244 375606.

DIOCESAN GET-TOGETHER:

A “get-together” for Disability Representatives and Sacramental Preparation Catechists will be held on Saturday 25th April in the new Emmaus Building at Chester Catholic High School, from 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Liz O’Brien, RE Advisor in the Birmingham Archdiocese will lead a session. Further details are on the Catechists’ notices board in the Front Porch.

CELEBRATING MARRIEDLOVE:

Fr. Daniel O’Leary and Bernie & Ann Tierney will lead a day on God’s Dream for Marriage. This will be held at St Nicholas School, Hartford, Northwich on Saturday 2nd May from 10.15 a.m. to 3.15 p.m; refreshments from 9.45 a.m. Please bring a packed lunch. Fr. Jonathan Mitchell, Vocations Director for the Diocese, will also speak on the importance of marriage in the life of the church.

DIOCESAN ANNUAL MASS FOR JUBILARIANS:

Bishop Brian will celebrate this year’s Mass at St Alban’s, Liscard, Wallasey at 7 p.m. on Friday 15th May. Couples who are celebrating Silver, Ruby, Golden or Diamond Jubilees during 2009 are invited to participate. Please give your details, NOW, to Fr. Cooke (or Lawrence) if you would like to be included. Formal invitations will then be issued by the Diocese.

DIOCESAN MASS FOR THE YEAR OF ST PAUL:

Bishop Brian will celebrate this special Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, on Saturday 27th June at 12 noon. The parish is allocated 20 tickets for this all ticket event and the LPA Team will arrange coach transport to serve the parishes of our area. If you wish to be included in the draw for tickets please add your name to one of the lists in front and rear Porches, as soon as possible.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY GROUP

SONG FOR 11 AM EASTER MASS:

We have a King who rides a donkey

Tune ‘What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor?”

1. We have a King who rides a donkey,

We have a King who rides a donkey,

And his name is Jesus.

Jesus the King is risen,

Early in the morning.

2. Trees are waving a royal welcome (3 times)

For the King called Jesus.

3. We have a King who cares for people (3 times)

And his name is Jesus

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION SWING BAND DANCE NIGHT:

The Catholic High School Parents Association is holding their annual dance night, with music from the School’s acclaimed City Jazz Swing Band. Friday 1st May, 7.30 to 11p.m. in the School Hall. Tickets £5 adults/£3 children (up to year 11) Available from the School, telephone 01244 981600.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION BEDDING PLANT SCHEME:

The Parents’ Association is once again running its very successful bedding plant scheme to raise much-needed funds for the School. Please support this very worthwhile scheme and help raise money for our School. Forms are available from school (telephone 981600) or from the church Porch. Orders to be received by School by Friday 1st May. Orders may be collected from St Columba’s car park on Saturday 9th May, between 11.00 and 12.30 or from the School car park on Saturday 16th May between 10.30 and 12.30.

Thank you for your support.

FAIRTRADE:

More volunteers are needed to sell Fairtrade goods at the Traidcraft shop in the Wesley Methodist Church in St. John Street, Chester We particularly need some 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.

NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:

This will be compiled by Ann Siddall, tel. 01244 371787, email:

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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.

Current and past issues of the Newsletter can also be seen on the parish website, www.stcolumbachester.org.uk