SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
SUNDAY – 19TH APRIL 2009
MASS TIMES: INTENTIONS:
Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.15 p.m. The Parish
Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Annie Roberts A.
11.00 a.m. Alison Kelly A.
Monday: 9.15 a.m. Service of Word and Holy Communion
Tuesday: 9.15 a.m. - do -
Thursday: 9:15 a.m. - do -
Friday: 9.15 a.m. - do -
Saturday: 9.15 a.m. NO SERVICE
Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.15 p.m. Kathleen Ward
Sunday: 9.15 a.m. Syd Merchant
11.00 a.m. The Parish
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.
We welcome in the family of God EVE ANNA HUNTER who was recently baptised at St. Columba’s. Please remember her and her family in your prayers.
ANNIVERSARIES:
Please remember in your prayers: Eric Siddall, Freda Mary Wilson, Edward Clarke, Richard Heveran, Edward Clark, Elizabeth Poole,Veronica Fletcher, Margaret May Weston, Rodney Peter Jones, Brendan Joseph Nolan, Susan Josephine McLaughlin, Alison Margaret Kelly, Mary Grubb, Derrick Wyndham Jones, John Lloyd Hughes, Sarah McNicholas, Arnie Williams, Nora Mahoney, Edward McAleavy, Alan Edward Callow, John Ryan, Fr. Bernard McLeary.
CONFESSIONS:
No confessions this week.
OFFERTORY
Fr Cooke thanks parishioners for their generous offerings over the Easter weekend.
PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY LEAFLETS:
If you have inadvertently taken home a copy of the Passion (Palm) Sunday leaflets, please could you return them to Church and leave them in the front/back porches, so they can be used again. Thanks.
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.
“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.
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 scheme. Please help if you can. Many thanks.
CWL:
The guest speaker at the CWL’s next meeting will be Sr. Josephine Bird. It will be on Monday, 21st April at St. Francis’ Church commencing with Mass at 7.30 p.m. All welcome.
CONGRATULATIONS:
Many congratulations to Glynne and Agnes Jones who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary this weekend.
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
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 MARRIED LOVE:
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.
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.
St. Columba’s RCIA Group would like to say congratulations to Mr Keith Evans who was received into full communion of the Church at St. Theresa’s last Sunday & welcome him into God’s family.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN UPTON:
This week we pray for:
Residents of Kingsway, Dicksons Drive & Brookfield Drive.
For the Worship Group and all who plan services.
For our worship that it is vibrant, spiritual and prayerful.
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 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 Brian Webster.
Tel: 01244 851026,
e-mail: brianrobert
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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.