17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY 26th JULY 2009
MASS TIMES: INTENTIONS:
Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.15 p.m. Private Intention (Beryl P)
Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Private Intention (E Hordley)
11.00 a.m. The Parish
Monday: 9.15 a.m. Jack Pealing
Tuesday: 9.15 a.m. John Swales
Wednesday: 9.15 a.m. Vic Fry
Thursday: 9:15 a.m. Winifred Murphy
Friday: 9.15 a.m. Nora Wynne
Saturday: 9.15 a.m. Private Intention
Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.15 p.m. Edward Amos
Sunday: 9.15 a.m. Syd Merchant
11.00 a.m. Lil Dutton
MORNING PRAYER:
9.00 a.m. in the Sacristy Office on weekdays except on Wednesday.
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 into the family of God ISABEL LUCY SMITH who was baptised last Sunday at St. Columba's. Please remember her and her family in your prayers
ANNIVERSARIES:
Please remember in your prayers: John Joseph (Sean) Wilson, Mary Lee, Robert Rooney, Mary Bull, Lil Coogan, Kathleen Theresa Grimes, Ellen Louise Byrne, Bernard Hynes, Joseph Ferguson, Margaret Andres, Mary Jones, John Pealing, John Joseph Murphy, Thomas Cecil Joseph Vickers, Andree J McAndrew, Thomas Reginald (Reg) Savage, Frederick Eames, Ian Tonge, Christopher Worth, Arthur Kirby, Henry McCabe, Donna Twilley, Stanley Hodkinson, James Jacobs, Catherine Jones, Sheila Ranson, Charles Evans, Reginald Rooks
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.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS:
The school holidays are here – A Big Thank You to all our teachers and students for their hard work. The Parishes are very grateful for all that they do. Enjoy your break!
OFFERTORY, 18-19th JULY:
Loose Plate: £528.80
Planned Giving: £609.40
Average Weekly Standing Orders: £562.00
Donations: £150.00
(Wednesday Badminton Group)
Thank you very much for your generous offerings.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
Last year’s Annual Financial Statement is printed on the Parish Noticeboard. I would like to thank Parishioners for their support throughout the year.
PLANNED GIVING AND GIFT AID:
David Savage writes:
I’ve rambled on for some weeks now about Planned Giving and Gift Aid. Now I think it’s time to summarise and stop! Planned Giving and Gift Aid enables the parish to reclaim from the Government 28 pence for every pound that is donated by UK taxpayers. Most of us are UK taxpayers, either on income, savings interest or capital gains. Donations must be recorded and this is done through the Planned Giving part of the system, either by Weekly Envelopes or by Standing Orders. The cost to the donor is nothing; the benefit to the parish is considerable. There is no promise to give a certain amount for a given period. If you would like to know more or would like to join the scheme then please contact David Savage on 01244 380626. On the other hand, if you are happy to let Gordon Brown keep your hard earned money…
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.
THE HOUSEBOUND:
Please remember the housebound and especially those who have been coming to Church and are now unable to do so. Let Fr. Cooke, Lawrence or the Eucharistic Ministers know and appropriate arrangements for the Sacraments can be made.
DAY FOR LIFE - SUNDAY 26TH JULY:
“Day for Life” is held each year as a day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. “You are precious in my sight” is the theme for this year’s Day for Life. May we safeguard the value of all life and be strong in its defence.
FEAST OF THE WEEK: ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA:
On Friday 31st July we celebrate the feast of St. Ignatius (1491-1556) founder of the Jesuits. Born in the Basque country, he was brought up a soldier but was converted to the spiritual life as a result of his readings while convalescing from the wounds of battle. He made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, and later went on to study philosophy in Paris where he inspired a group of seven students to bind themselves in the service of the church, with his Spiritual Exercises being a central part of their discipline. The group's work led on to the Pope's formal recognition of the Society of Jesus in 1540. For the last 15 years of his life, Ignatius worked in Rome to direct a huge expansion of the missionary and educational work of the Jesuits.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN UPTON:
This week we pray for:
• The residents of The Croft, Kirby Close and Ambleside.
• For the Baptism Support groups, Cradle Roll and those newly baptised.
• For all who help or attend our crèches.
UPTON CHURCHES COFFEE MORNING:
Many thanks to those of you who helped with or supported the Upton Churches Coffee Morning held at the URC last Saturday. A total of £242.40 was raised, which is to be donated to the Claire House Children’s Hospice.
ST. PETERS CENTRE AT THE CROSS:
The church building is available for use by Christian organisations for a wide range of events such as services, exhibitions, meetings and concerts.
The work of the Centre continues, with refreshments available during its normal opening hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Saturday (except for Friday afternoon when lack of volunteers forces it to close). The great majority of the refreshments are from fair trade sources.
If you would like to discuss using the Centre for any appropriate activity, or if you would like to become a volunteer steward, please contact David Savage on 01244 380626.
CWL SUMMER EVENING:
CWL’s Summer Evening held recently in Coddington raised £161 for CAFOD. Thanks to those who attended for their support, and many thanks to Sarah and Ian Bennion for their kindness in hosting the event.
Hilary Wright, Chairman Catholic Women’s League
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PHOTOGRAPH:
The group photograph taken by Kevin Keegan at the Thanksgiving Mass on 14th June is displayed on the notice boards in both porches. If you would like to order copies please sign the list in the front Porch by the end of July. Your last chance to order!
LINDISFARNE and the NORTHERN SAINTS
Friday –Sunday 28th – 30th August 2009:
There are still places left for this year’s trip to the North East. The itinerary 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, phone 01244 376701. Don’t miss out on this opportunity – the tour is unlikely to be repeated next year.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
This year nearly 900 people will join the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes leaving on 26 & 27 July. We unite ourselves with the pilgrimage intentions and seek Our Lady’s intercessions for the sick, their helpers, and the whole Diocese.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE PASSION PLAY
OBERAMMERGAU 2010:
This unique play by local people is only staged every ten years. Led by Fr. Nick Kern, 15-21st June 2010. Price £1,425.00 per person, twin share. 15th-19th June Lake Garda in 3 star hotel. 19th-21st June in Oberammergau, Bavaria. Daytime flights from Manchester. Fly to Verona, return from Munich. Included in price: quality tickets for the play, all airport taxes, transfer by air-conditioned coach in Italy, Austria and Germany; transport to and from the airport from a local point. Contact Fr. Nick on 0151 652 5767 or stjosephsbh1@hotmail.com.
“CHESTER CATHOLIC” NEWSLETTER:
Please take a copy of the Summer 2009 issue of The Chester Catholic Newsletter. This particular issue has been edited by the Catholic High School, and includes a range of items about the High School and its feeder primary schools, as well as news from the Local Pastoral Area.
MUSIC AT ST. WERBURGH’S:
The “Tuesdays at One” lunchtime organ recitals continue every week at St. Werburgh’s Church up until September 15th. Free entry, retiring collection. Then on Friday 25th September at 7.30 p.m., “The Organist Entertains” - the renowned Nigel Ogden will be playing. Tickets £8 for this concert.
NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
This will be compiled Brian Webster
Tel: 01244 851026
Email: brianrobert YOUKNOWTHESYMBOL joycewebster.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.