CORPUS CHRISTI
SUNDAY – 14th JUNE 2009
MASS TIMES: INTENTIONS:
Saturday Vigil Mass: 7:15 p.m. Hugh Middleton
Sunday: 9:15 a.m. James Vincent Kerr
11:00 a.m. The Parish
Monday: 9.15 a.m. Charles Andrew & Charles Vincent Martin
Tuesday: 9:15 a.m. Joe Fenton
Wednesday: 9:15 a.m. Gerald Edwards
Thursday: 9:15 a.m. Margaret Kneen
Friday: 9.15 a.m. Thanksgiving-Cath Carter
Saturday: 9.15 a.m. Hubert Pountney
Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.15 p.m. Private Intention
Sunday: 9.15 a.m. Thomas Reginald Savage
11.00 a.m. Derrick Wyndham Jones
MORNING PRAYER:
9.00 a.m. in the Sacristy Office on weekdays – except Wednesdays.
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 O’Loughlin, Bernard McNicholas, Matthew Baker, Charles Francis Evans, Christopher Johnson, Winifred Roche, Maureen Mair, Percy John Tobin, Dieta Fairclough, George Shaw, Clare Walker, Mary Walker, Patrick Green, Michael Reilly, Kerry Patricia O’Reilly, Michael Paul Marianus Farrugia, Jez Loftus, Margaret Welch, Sarah Szostkiewicz, Len Barlow, Bryde Hill, Gerry Edwards, Terence Gibson, Frank McCaffery, Suzannah Hogan, Catherine Mary Martin, Vincent Ogg, Margaret Sheard, Monica Carter, Mary Elizabeth Lindop, Ernest Erlam, Eric Wheatley, Pamela Joan Donnelly, Mary Newman, Agnes Blagg and Lena Williams.
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.
OFFERTORY, 6-7th JUNE:
Loose Plate: £546.45
Planned Giving: £522.80
Donations:
CWL £50.00
Miss McDonald – N. Home £5.00
Hire of Hall £77.00
Thank you very much for your generous offerings.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS / READERS ROTA:
Your new Rota is now ready for collection in the front porch on the small table. If Carol Galvin has your e-mail address, the rota will be sent to you.
PLANNED GIVING:
For the last few weeks I’ve written about Planned Giving through the weekly envelope scheme. Now we move on to the second method which is the Standing Order. This is where you instruct your bank to pay a regular monthly or quarterly payment directly into the parish bank account. This has advantages for the parish in that the payments continue even when the donor is away, for instance on holiday. And it has advantages for you in that you do not have to remember to fill your weekly envelope. The amount you give and the frequency is entirely up to you and is confidential. A special form is available, should you wish to take up this method. If you would like to know more or would like to start a Standing Order, please contact David Savage on 380626.
PASTORAL COUNCIL:
The Pastoral Council met on 6th Jun, and the minutes are displayed on the notice board.
QUEEN OF PEACE DAY OF PRAYER:
This will be held on Saturday, 20th June at the Friary Pantasaph from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please bring a packed lunch; tea and coffee will be provided. All are most welcome. For more details call Eileen Morgan 01244-383896.
READERS:
A Day of Recollection with Fr. Geoff O’Grady has been organised for existing Readers on Saturday, 31st October 2009 at St. Columba’s. Please make every effort to attend. Further details will be posted on the front and back Porches as soon as available.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION THANKSGIVING MASS:
The 11.00 a.m. Mass this Sunday, 14th June is our Parish Celebration for the 30 children who made their First Holy Communion with their families in May. We congratulate them all and hope that they will continue to play a full part in the sacramental life of the Church. The Parish Celebration Mass is for the children, their families, friends and parishioners. The children will prepare the Liturgy, and they will sit together on the central benches in front of the Altar.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN UPTON:
This week we pray for:
• The Residents of Plas Newton Lane, Wealstone Court and Surrey Road
• The Deanery Synod Representatives
• All our joint services in our churches, schools and in the Cathedral
DIOCESAN MASS FOR THE YEAR OF ST PAUL:
METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE KING, LIVERPOOL:
If you signed up for a ticket for this special Mass, to be celebrated by Bishop Brian on Saturday 27th June, you have been successful. Names have been submitted to the Curial Office and tickets are awaited. You will be notified of travel arrangements
MUSICAL “EXTRAVAGANZA” IN AID OF CAFOD:
To be held on Friday, 19th June at St. Theresa’s Parish Centre, Blacon Avenue, 7.30 p.m. start. This promises to be a very entertaining evening, featuring myriad local vocal and instrumental talent, with plenty of opportunity for audience participation! Tickets £5.00 to include refreshments. Bar available. Please book your tickets in advance to help catering arrangements: 01244 350323.
NEEDLES & PINS GROUP:
Next meeting on Wed. 24th June, 2pm - 4pm, in St Columba's Hall. Anyone who enjoys knitting, sewing etc. welcome. Bring your own work along, exchange tips and advice, enjoy a cuppa & a chat. Also a demonstration of how to make 'Faux Chenille' - not difficult and a very effective way of using up pieces of material. Tel number: 380776
ST. WERBURGH’S & ST.COLUMBA’S SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR – PLANT STALL:
The PTA is preparing for the Annual Summer Fair on Saturday 4th July and would appreciate the help and generosity of any gardeners; as you are planting seeds, potting up and taking cuttings for your garden, we would be very grateful if you could spare a plant or two for the Plant Stall. Also, if you have any empty plant pots you no longer require, we will gladly take them off your hands! Empty pots can be dropped off at school any time, and any plants you can donate may be delivered to school on the day of the Fair. For details, contact Lal Cook on 01244 317550.
“THE CHESTER CATHOLIC” - SUMMER ISSUE:
The Summer 2009 issue of “The Chester Catholic” will be published in mid-July. We welcome short articles of topical interest, around 200 words, deadline 26th June. Please contact Bernard Payne for further information: 01244 350323 or bernard.payne@tiscali.co.uk
CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY – SPRING COLLECTION:
Please leave your box at the back of Church to be emptied. The box will be returned the following week. If you are a tax payer and would like to gift aid your donation, please put a note in your box and we will contact you with the forms. Please ensure your full contact details are on the box. Many thanks. Anne Mosquera (tel: 340243) & Millie Bradshaw (tel: 315938).
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
LINDISFARNE and the NORTHERN SAINTS
Friday to Sunday 28th-30th August 2009:
This year’s trip to the North East 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 telephone 01244 376701.
ST. THERESA’S PARISH GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS:
St. Theresa’s Parish celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. A programme of events is being organised, including a Barbeque on Sunday 11th July, 2 p.m. onwards in the URC Church Field, Saughall Road. More details on the posters. Tickets are £5 or £2 for children under 11. Phone: 01244 350323.
NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
This will be compiled by Alison Wrigglesworth
Tel: 01244 382457
Email: alisonYOUKNOWWHATwrigglesworthp.freeserve.co.uk
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.