CHRIST THE KING.SUNDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2011.

*CHRIST THE KING.*

*SUNDAY 20*^*TH* *NOVEMBER 2011.*

*MASS TIMES:**INTENTIONS:*

Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.15 p.m. Niamh and Colin

Special Intention

Sunday: 9.15 a.m. November List

11.00 a.m. First Sacraments Enrolment

Monday: 9.15 a.m. November List

Tuesday: 9.15 a.m. November List

Wednesday: 9.15 a.m. November List

Thursday: 9.15 a.m. November List

Friday: 9.15 a.m. November List

Saturday: 9.15 a.m. November List

Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.15 p.m. Hughie Middleton & Family

Sunday: 9.15 a.m. Glyn Williams RIP

11.00 a.m. The Parish

November is the month of the Holy Souls and Mass will be offered throughout the month for the November List Intentions. We remember all the Faithful Departed and give comfort and consolation in our remembrance of them.

*BAPTISMS:*

By appointment with Fr. Cooke. After speaking to Fr Cooke, it is important that parentscontactAnn 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, OLIVER RAYMOND BINYON who was baptised recently at St. Columba’s. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.

*CONFESSIONS: *Confessions are heard every Saturday after morning Mass, and in the evening from 6.45 p.m. – 7.10 p.m.

*ANNIVERSARIES:*

Please remember in your prayers: Fred Rowlands, William Pollock, John North, Joseph Smith, Margaret Theresa Dennan, Margaret Mary O’Grady, Joseph Desmond McCartney, Mary Catherine Hopkins, Alan (Tony) Trotter, Margaret Bird, Annie Keegan, Patricia Madden, Alan Banks, Kathleen Heffernan, Nora Hughes, Patricia McNicholas, Margaret Henderson, Anne Bowes, Sam Tierney, Michael Leon Delaney, Patrick Lavelle, Sibley, Fleury Brayet, Bridgit Corrigan, Martin Keating, Donald Brough, Frances Maud Boulton, Rob Jones, John Gordon Sands, Frank Buddery and

Nora Little

*COFFEE AFTER MASS:*

Tea and coffee are served in the Hall after the Sunday morning Masses. All are welcome.

*OFFERTORY: *

Loose Plate: £458.41

Planned Giving: £495.94

Average Weekly SOs £506.00

Donations: Piety Stall £158.00

Thank you for your support.

*UPTON CHURCHES PRAYER DIARY:*

This week we pray for:

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The residents of Longfield Avenue, Iver Road and Iver Close.

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The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children.

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All those who are not able to attend church.

*FIRST SACRAMENTS ENROLMENT:*

During the 11.00 a.m. Mass this Sunday 33 children from the Parish are being enrolled into their First Sacraments Preparation Programme. Please pray for the children and their families at this special time in the development of their faith and commitment to Jesus and His Church.

*THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING:*

The Feast of Christ the King ends the liturgical year. We recognise in Jesus the fullness of life and through grace and love we hope to find our eternal home with him in The Father’s Kingdom.

*DIOCESAN YEAR OF PRAYER:*

The Diocesan Year of Prayer with Mary comes to a close on *Monday 21*^*st* *November*, the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On that day Bishop Mark will be celebrating a special Mass at 12 noon in Shrewsbury Cathedral. Everyone is very welcome to attend the Mass.

*NEEDLES AND PINS GROUP:*

The Needles and Pins Group meet again at 2 pm on Wed. 23rd November in the Church Hall.

*FEAST OF THE WEEK – ST. CECILIA:*

Tuesday 22^nd November is the feast day of St. Cecilia. Though a late 4^th century Church in Rome was named after her, nothing is known of Cecilia’s life or death. Popular legends were written about her in the late 5^th century, and in the 16^th century she was named the patron of music. Odes in her honour have been set by many composers, including Purcell, Handel and Britten. Tradition remembers Cecilia as a virgin, martyred for the faith. Her name is included in Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon).

*SVP CHRISTMAS OUTING:*

This will be on 7^th December 2011, and we will go to the Yacht Inn on Parkgate Road for lunch and then on to Gordale Garden Centre for a couple of hours for you to look around and maybe buy Christmas Presents. If you know of anyone who is housebound or unable to get out please let any member of SVP know or phone Margaret Allmark 01244 399624.

*PARISH BUILDINGS COMMITTEE – REQUEST FOR NEW MEMBERS*

The committee oversees repairs and refurbishment of St Columba’s properties. We meet half a dozen times a year or so, the meetings are usually only an hour long, focus on actions and are not ‘talking shops’! We would very much appreciate hearing from any parishioners who might be interested in replacing two members who have left.**No ‘buildings’ experience is necessary – just common sense! Please contact Pauline Rourke or Graham Leech.

Tel: 01244-372392

E-mails: pauline.rourke@btinternet.com or leech2000@btinternet.com for further information.

*PARISH BUILDINGS COMMITTEE – HALL STORAGE*

The storage areas by the stage in the hall and at the back of the stage itself have become crowded with miscellaneous bits and pieces. Some of these appear to be surplus to requirements – and are a potential fire and access hazard. /Please could anyone involved in using the storage spaces tidy their things away and get rid of anything of no further use, or mark them as ‘to be disposed of’ before we hire a skip in the next couple of weeks and get rid of anything unclaimed/? Thanks very much.

*CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL THEME & PRAYER FOR THE WEEK:*

/What Young People offer us/

Dear Lord,

We pray for all young people, both near and far.

We think especially of the students in our school receiving the

Sacrament of Confirmation this week.

We pray also for the work of youth associations everywhere,

and all who work for and support young people. Amen

*CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PRODUCTION OF OLIVER! *

This will be staged on Wednesday 30^th November, Thursday 1^st December and Friday 2^nd December in the school hall. Tickets will be £10 each and are available from the school office.

*CHESTER & ELLESMERE PORT SVP WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE 2012:*

The pilgrimage will take place from Monday 16^th to Thursday 19^th April. The cost (assuming 50 including driver travel) will be approx. £165 per person including coach travel, accommodation, meals in Walsingham and gratuities. For more details please contact Brian & Val Forrest (01244 318863) or any SVP member.

*NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER:*

This will be compiled by Bernard Payne

Tel: 01244 350323

Email: bernard.payne691@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 and use it for reference and prayer during the week.

Current and past issues of the Newsletter can be seen on the Parish website: *www.stcolumbachester.org.uk*

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