SUNDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 2009:
TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS TIMES: INTENTIONS:
Saturday Vigil: 7.15 p.m. Huguette Mernandez.
Sunday: 9.15 a.m. The Parish.
11:00 a.m. Bernard Wilkinson.
Monday: 9:15 a.m. Mrs Flanighan.
Tuesday: 9.15 a.m. Sheila Bowditch.
Wednesday: 9.15 a.m. Ida Benedicta Trundle.
Thursday: 9.15 a.m. O’Sullivan Family.
Friday: 9.15 a.m. Sister Mary Killen.
Saturday: 9.15 a.m. Joyce Bownas.
Vigil Mass 7.15 p.m. Margaret Bowyer.
Sunday: 9.15 a.m. Frank Queenan.
11.00 a.m. Sheila and Graham Holland, Golden Wedding Anniversary.
MORNING PRAYER:
9.00 a.m. in the Sacristy Office, each Monday to Saturday except Wednesday.
CONFESSIONS:
Confessions are heard every Saturday after morning Mass and in the evening from 6:45 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.
BAPTISMS:
By appointment with Fr. Cooke. After speaking with Fr. Cooke, it is important that parents contact Denise Lusk on 01244 379742 to discuss detailed arrangements.
ANNIVERSARIES:
We remember Peter Wood, Elizabeth Hughes, Veronica Ronna Boyle, Murial Williams, Kevin McNicholas, Joseph Bullen, Bertie O’Malley, Mathildis Perry, Katie Fitzpatrick, John McHugh, Brenda Liggett, Philip Addison, Maureen Green, William Baker, Michael Davies, Bernard Joseph Fitzpatrick, Joseph Crimes, Patrick Patten, Patricia Holloway, Jack Derbyshire, Doreen Nicholls, Joyce Bownas, Annie Brennan, Ellen Barlow, Gail Bunker.
RESPONSES FOR 11.00 A.M. HARVEST MASS:
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Those who are sowing in tears will sing when they reap.
Alleluia!
Communion Antiphon:
Lord, the earth is filled with your Gifts from heaven.
Man grows bread from the earth and wine to cheer his heart.
LATELY DEAD:
Joan Woods was Deacon Charles Wood’s wife from St Theresa’s, Blacon she died last week and will be missed. We pray for her family and St Theresa’s Parish.
OFFERTORY (w/e 20th Sept 2009):
Loose Plate: £542.04
Planned Giving: £520.32
Thank-you for your continued generosity.
WELCOME:
We welcome Alexander Barret into the Parish family, he was baptised last Sunday.
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.
UPTON CHURCHES PRAYER DIARY:
This week we pray for:
The residents of St Christopher’s Close, Dale Drive and Heath Road.
For the Treasurers, Finance Organisers and the Gift Aid Recorders.
For those who are responsible for the financial affairs of our Churches.
This week we pray for:THE POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:
This month the Pope asks us to pray:
That the Word of God be better known, accepted and lived as the one true source of freedom and joy.
That Christians in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar may place their trust in the Holy Spirit and so maintain the courage to proclaim the Gospel in spite of their difficulties.
COFFEE AFTER MASS:
Tea and coffee are served in the Hall after the Sunday morning Masses. All are welcome.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN UPTON:
At the AGM of Churches Together in Upton held recently, two members of St Columba’s were re-elected, Margaret Allmark as Chairman and David Savage as Honorary Treasurer. 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?
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:
The Council met last week and the minutes are displayed on the notice boards.
The Council is holding its AGM on Sunday 11th October at 7 p.m. in the Hall and you are invited to attend.
The Pastoral Council has been operating for several years develops and coordinates a number of activities within the parish including the Liturgy Group which arranges services and provides readers and Bidding Prayers and the Social Awareness Group which provides trained support for the bereaved. In the past year it has provided the impetus for the establishment of a Buildings Committee with close links to the diocesan team with the aim of providing local support for the maintenance and development of the parish buildings including the Church itself, the Hall and the Presbytery. Of particular interest in this area is the question of what to do about the reinstatement of the ‘garage’ after its damage by a runaway car. Should it be merely reinstated as a storage area or is there an opportunity improve and refurbish it as meeting or social room? If you are interested in pastoral matters in the parish come along to the AGM on Sunday 11th October and have your say.
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.
CAFOD’S HARVEST FAST DAY:
This weekend we are distributing the CAFOD envelopes in readiness for the Fast Day on Friday 2nd October. As we give thanks for our own harvest, we will be thinking of people in the Third World whose harvests may have failed. We would therefore ask you to kindly put your harvest gift in the envelopes, which can be placed in the normal collection baskets at Masses next weekend. CAFOD works hard to reach those in need across the world, but is very concerned that, as a result of the financial downturn, aid is worth almost a third less than last year, They hope that tax payers could “Gift Aid” their donations, as CAFOD can gain a further 28p from every £1 donated.
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, making it impossible for it to be recorded for possible tax recovery. 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.
R.C.I.A. GROUP (A Journey in Faith for Enquirers and others):
The parish group, which supports those enquiring about being received into the Church, will begin meeting again on Thursdays, commencing Thursday 1st October, at 7.30 p.m. in the Church Office. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in joining, with a view to either being received or supporting the work of the group, please contact Fr .Cooke or Eileen Hordley (342048) to discuss. You would be most welcome.
DIOCESAN HISTORY DAY:
Diocesan History Day will be held at St Columba’s on Saturday 3rd Oct. Posters in the porches.
CHARITY FAYRE:
This will be held on Saturday, 3rd Oct at 10:30a.m. to 1:00p.m. at New Church, Dickson Drive. The Catholic Women’s League will have a Home Produce stall at this event. Please come along and support the charities. Various Stalls and tasty refreshments.
QUIZ NIGHT, CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, CHESTER
The Parents Association will hold a Quiz Night on Friday 2 Oct. 2009 at 7.30 for 8pm start in the school hall. Always a successful and fun evening; why not come along? Parents, friends, staff and sixth formers are welcome. Tickets from school (tel 01244 981600) £4 in advance or £5 on the door. Bar and refreshments available.
BROTHER KIMPTON – REACHING THE UNREACHED:
Tuesday Oct 6th, 7.30 p.m. in St. Werburgh’s Parish House – Bro Anthony is coming along to update us all on the work of this missionary charity which we support so well. Old supporters and new friends all very welcome!
CAFOD CLIMATE JUSTICE CAMPAIGN:
Chester CAFOD Support Group will be launching the Climate Justice Campaign here in Chester at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 7th October 2009 at St Theresa’s (Parish Centre), Blacon. We would like to invite people from the five parishes to come along to find out about the campaign and how we can be involved so that action can be coordinated across the city. We hope that you will be able to join us there. Foe information contact Sue Bownas on 01244 679270.
SVP:
The next SVP collection will take place on weekending 4th/5th October. Thank you for your continued support.
The last collection from the SVP amounted to £263.60, thank you all for your contributions.
The SVP would like to thank all parishioners who supported the sponsored walk last Sunday.
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NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:
Will be compiled by David Savage
Tel: 01244 380626
Email: savage214GUESS WHAT SYMBOL GOES HERE?btinternet.com
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. If you know of a housebound parishioner living near you, why not take them a copy of this Newsletter?
CAN YOU HELP WITH PAINTING OR GARDENING?:
St. Werburgh's & St Columba's Primary School are holding a Community Day on Saturday 3rd October from 9am-4pm. All families, friends & neighbours welcome to come and help us improve our school for our children! We are looking for as much help as we can get to complete our list of tasks which includes painting walls, clearing displays, erecting and painting fences, weeding and planting, cleaning, sorting library books and much much more!! If you can offer just an hour of your time we would REALLY appreciate it - its a great atmosphere and makes a HUGE difference. Put your old clothes on and come along or call 07917348345 for more information. Please bring gardening tools/paintbrushes for you to use if you can!!
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 Centre is open, 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.