THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
25THh OCTOBER 2009
MASS TIMES: INTENTIONS:
Saturday Vigil: 7.15 p.m. The Parish
Sunday: 9.15 a.m. Margaret Martin A.
11:00 a.m. Rosario Daly
Monday: 9:15 a.m. Eileen Holland
Tuesday: 9.15 a.m. Bernard Wilkinson
Wednesday: 9.15 a.m. Vic Fry
Thursday: 9.15 a.m. Kitty Floyd
Friday: 9.15 a.m. Dennis Smith.
Saturday: 9. 15 a.m. NO MORNING MASS
Saturday Vigil Mass 7.15 p.m. Gilbert Hughes
Sunday: 9.15 a.m. The Parish
11.00 a.m. Margot Pinnington
MORNING PRAYER:
9.00 a.m. in the Sacristy Office, on weekdays excepting Wednesday.
CONFESSIONS:
Confessions are heard on Saturday evening from 6:45 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.
LATELY DEAD:
Michael John Avery and Michael Jones. Also Fr. Andrew Ryder a Sacred Heart Priest who worked in a number of parishes in the Diocese and at Malpas at St. Joseph’s Retreat Centre. He died in Ireland where he has been working in Dublin. A very highly regarded Man.
BAPTISMS:
By arrangement with Fr. Cooke. After speaking to Fr. Cooke, it is important that families 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.
THE SICK:
Please keep in your prayers all the sick and housebound of the Parish and those who care for them. If you know of anyone who can no longer come to Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion please let Fr. Cooke or a Eucharistic Minister know.
ANNIVERSARIES:
We remember Margaret Ryan, John Glynn, Ida Ellen Nelson, Sophia (Rita) Humphreys, Ruby Gritton, Eileen Henderson, Anthony Pink, Kathleen McLoughlin, Ted Southall, Pauline Augustus, Mary Keating, John Kirby Garner, Maureen McKenna, Ruth Jones, Margot Pinnington, Nelson Nicholas Basaraba, Martin Millington, Terence Evans, Joan Randles, James Kane, Joseph Flynn, Nicolina Batty, Margaret Shilson, Jan Tarranzio, William Arthur (Bill) Roberts, Cecilia Marion Gannicott,
S.V.P. COLLECTION:
This will take place on week-ending 31st October/1st November. Thank you for your continued support.
READERS DAY OF RECOLLECTION:
A Day of Recollection with Fr. Geoff O’Grady has been organised for existing Readers on Saturday 31st October 2009 at St. Columba’s. This will start at 10.00 a.m. and finish at 3.30 p.m. Please enter your name on the list provided in both porches. Refreshment will be provided, but you will need to provide a packed lunch.
OFFERTORY:
Loose Plate: £525. 46p
Planned Giving: £529. 21p
Average Weekly SOs: £562.00p
Hire of Hall; £242. 00p
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES - ‘PEEL & SEAL’:
This year’s envelopes, the green ones, have a ‘peel & seal’ flap. The advantage of this is that the contents of the envelope are more secure and money is prevented from falling out into the collection basket. However, the strip needs to be removed to make the seal effective. A number of envelopes are being received where this has not been done. May I ask for your cooperation in ensuring the flap is properly sealed. Should you be having any problems with your envelopes please contact David Savage on 380626. And, may I thank all of you who contribute through the envelopes for your continuing generosity.
NEW VESTMENTS:
Fr. Cooke wishes to replace some Mass Vestments and if you wish to contribute to this please put your donation in an envelope marked ‘Vestments’. Thank you in anticipation.
THURSDAY NIGHT BADMINTON GROUP”
There will be a short meeting next Thursday 29th October at 8.00 p.m.
WHEELBARROW:
A parishioner borrowed the Church’s wheelbarrow from the Presbytery some weeks ago and we would be grateful if it could be returned a.s.a.p. If this is a problem please phone Chester 851446.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:
This October, the Pope asks us to pray:
That Sunday be lived as the day on which Christians gather to celebrate the Risen Lord in the table of the Eucharist;
That the people of God take up their responsibility to preach the Gospel and value it as their most important service to humanity.
UPTON CHURCHES PRAYER DIARY:
This week we pray for:
The residents of Old Mill Close, Mill Lane, Mill Close and Deans Close.
For all those involved with the upkeep of our church buildings
and church grounds.
CHESTER THEOLOGY SOCIETY:
The first lecture this year is to be held on October 28th at 7.30pm in the Beswick Building at the University. The speaker will be Dr Terry Veling (Australian Catholic University, Brisbane) on: The Golden Rule and the Great Commandment: What Does “As Yourself” Mean in the Verse, “Love Your Neighbour As Yourself”? All welcome. Admission £2.50.
ROME TRIP OCTOBER 2010:
Fr. Cooke has very kindly agreed to lead another pilgrimage to Rome October 2010.
If you are interested, please will you contact Gerry or Carol Galvin on (01244) 381243 or e-mail: gerryandcarol.galvin@btinternet.com
This is in the very early stages at present, but further details will be posted as soon as they become available. Places are limited.
CLIMATE CHANGE:
CAFOD is joining forces with a whole host of organisations seeking to ensure that the international negotiations over climate change (which come to a head at the UN conference in Copenhagen this December) take full account of the particular needs of the developing countries as well as commitments to action by the industrialised countries. From next weekend we will have a display about the “Climate Justice” campaign. On the weekend of 7th/ 8th November cards will be available for signing, urging our Prime Minister to take the climate justice approach at the Copenhagen summit. Details will also be available about a coach from Chester to the big rally “The Wave” being held in London on Saturday 5th December.
UPTON HALL SCHOOL:
On Saturday 7th November at 2.30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool there is to be a Mass to celebrate the 160th Anniversary of the foundation of the school. Everyone associated with the school or Holt Hill Convent is warmly invited.
CHESTER HOMELESS:
Thank you so much for your donations which have all been delivered. The knitted hats were wonderful and have been very well received. Thank you also for the socks. deoderants, soaps etc. Mens warm clothing is very much needed - shoes, jackets, pullovers, hats, scarves and gloves - also blankets (if there are any left after previous requests!) and duvets etc.
Any dried or tinned goods that can be used in the kitchens are also well received. I will be away from Saturday 7th November until Saturday 5th December - if there are any donations during this time, please leave them in the cupboard under the stairs ready for collection.
Your donations keep the Centre ticking over - there are so many people using this Centre who owe a great deal to the Parishioners of St. Columba’s and they thank me EVERY week for your kindness - I think it is also the fact that they know that there are people out there who really do care what happens to them that makes them so grateful for your help. For suitability or collections please telephone Maggie on Chester (01244) 341509 after 7pm.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN UPTON:
The next social event is a Quiz Night in aid of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd to be held at the URC on Friday, 30th October. Why not put together a team and come along for an enjoyable evening?
CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION:
Each year our local Churches hand-deliver a Christmas card to every home in Upton, and we invite our young church-goers (up to age 11) to help by designing a picture for the front of the card. There is a prize for the picture chosen. Leaflets are available in both Porches, giving all the information about the competition.
Entries need to be handed in to Pauline Payne by 8th November. We’d like lots of entries from St. Columba’s!
PARISH DIRECTORY:
The Directory of Organisation and Contacts for our Parish has recently been updated. Copies are available in both porches. The Directory will be updated regularly, so please let us know of any errors or omissions.
Needles & Pins meet again on Wednesday 28th October in the Church Hall 2-4.00 p.m.Knitters and Stitchers welcome.
NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
This will be compiled by
Bernard Payne (01244) 380323 or
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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.