Christ Church Carnforth » Bulletins

Weekly Bulletin 29th January 2012 – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Father Chris — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:08:46 +0000

CHRIST CHURCH CARNFORTH www.christchurchcarnforth.co.uk

Priests of the Parish Canon Stephen Jones Tel. 732948 email: stephenjones17@hotmail.com

Fr Christopher Holden Tel. 730760 email: wilfridcgh@hotmail.com

Hon. Assistant Priests Canon Brian Oddy Tel. 732048 Canon Brian Pithers Tel. 424786

29th January 2012

FOURTH ORDINARY SUNDAY

Today, we celebrate Christ, who teaches with authority. May we seek to recognise his voice and heed his message.

• Toilets are to the left out of the main door. • Please let young children explore. • Collection during the second hymn. • Large print hymn books available on request.

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS

Monday 7.00pm The bereaved

Tuesday 12noon Christian youth work St John Bosco

Wednesday 9.15am The lapsed

Thursday* 7.30pm Effective witness PRESENTATION OF THE LORD (Candlemas)

Friday 9.15am Local surgeries

Saturday 9.15am Health visitors Of Our Lady

DIVINE OFFICE (The Prayer of the Church)

Morning Prayer: Sun 7.30am; Mon – Sat 8.55am

Evening Prayer: Sun 5.30pm; Mon, Wed – Fri 5.00pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION By appointment only this week.

TODAY’S ORGAN MUSIC Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier (Dearest Jesu, we are here) (BWV 731)

Prelude in G major (BWV 541)

J.S. Bach

NO PUBLIC EVENING PRAYER on Tuesday. Fr Chris and Fr Stephen are on a diocesan study day. We are grateful to Fr Brian (P) for agreeing to cover the 12noon Mass.

THE NORTH WEST EARLY MUSIC FORUM is to visit us again on Saturday. After the usual day of preparation and study, there will be an act of worship at 6.00pm. The theme this time is music in the German Lutheran liturgy. Do come.

EPIPHANY GIFTS – an opportunity to donate towards the costs of the consumables we use during the year (e.g. candles, wine, altar bread etc. etc.). Please see the display on the south wall of the church, and follow the instructions there. This is going very well again this year, but the opportunity remains to contribute if you wish!

READERS Please collect your readings from the sacristy. Thank you. THERE ARE TWO VACANCIES for school foundation governors. Please see Fr Stephen for details. There’s no denying that it can be a trial at times, but it is important work. DRAFT PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: The love of the Risen Christ draws us to discipleship, so that all may have life. This has appeared in the Parish Magazine already. Please let Fr Stephen have any thoughts on this. Thank you to those who have already responded. FINANCIAL GIVING If you are in a position to be able to increase your giving, please do so, making sure that you use GIFT AID. Thank you. PATÉ AND PUDDINGS Shrove Tuesday 21st February. Tickets from Fr Chris.

*THURSDAY IS THE FEAST OF CANDLEMAS – THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Blessing and Procession of Candles and Sung Mass at 7.30pm. This feast celebrates that Christ is for all the peoples of the world. Our carrying of lighted candles symbolises the light of Christ illuminating the Jewish Temple and shining forth for all people on earth.

FOOTSTEPS resumes next Sunday at 9.45pm. There is a meeting for all interested parties after the 10.00am Mass next Sunday

Please stay for coffee after the 10.00am Mass. Please take this bulletin home with you.

Weekly Bulletin 11/12/11 3rd Sunday of Advent

Father Chris — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:31:54 +0000

CHRIST CHURCH CARNFORTH
www.christchurchcarnforth.co.uk

Priests of the Parish
Canon Stephen Jones Tel. 732948
email: stephenjones17@hotmail.com
Fr Christopher Holden Tel. 730760
email: wilfridcgh@hotmail.com

Hon. Assistant Priests
Canon Brian Oddy Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers Tel. 424786

11th December 2011
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Year B)

John the Baptist points away from himself towards Christ the Saviour. We are called to do the same. At this mid-Advent time, we look forward with joy and expectancy to the coming festival. May our preparations be thorough and faithful.

• Toilets are to the left out of the main door.
• Please let young children explore.
• Collection during the second hymn.
• Large print hymn books available on request.

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday 7.00pm             St John’s Hospice
Tuesday 12 noon            Greater courage
St Lucy
Wednesday 9.15am  Growth in prayer
St John of the Cross
Thursday           7.15pm   Health visitors
Friday  9.15am           Shopworkers
Saturday        9.15am               Penitents

DIVINE OFFICE (The Prayer of the Church)
Morning Prayer: Sun 7.30am; Mon – Sat 8.55am
Evening Prayer: Sun 5.30pm; Mon – Fri 5.00pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 5.15pm (Fr Chris) or by appointment.

NEXT SUNDAY: MASSES at 8.00 & 10.00am.

TODAY’S ORGAN MUSIC
Nun komm, den Heiden Heiland
(Come, Saviour of the nations)

Ciacona in E minor
D. Buxtehude

BUY A STAR is available today. Suggested donation is £5.00 per star, and stars are available from Anne Plevey.
THANK YOU to all who contributed to the cost of the new altar missal for your great generosity. The cost has been covered already! We have even had an additional donation which has enabled us to purchase a small copy for use at the legillium for the first part of the Mass on weekdays.

Weekly Bulletin 4/12/11 – 2nd Sunday of Advent

Father Chris — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0000

CHRIST CHURCH CARNFORTH
www.christchurchcarnforth.co.uk

Priests of the Parish
Canon Stephen Jones Tel. 732948
email: stephenjones17@hotmail.com
Fr Christopher Holden Tel. 730760
email: wilfridcgh@hotmail.com

Hon. Assistant Priests
Canon Brian Oddy Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers Tel. 424786

4th December 2011
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Year B)

Today, we celebrate that God’s Good News is a Saviour who wills to bring us to everlasting life. As we celebrate what has traditionally been called ‘Bible Sunday’, let us pray for a real openness to God’s Word, so that it may have an effect in our lives.

A special welcome to Kayla-Mai Hendry, who is to be baptised, and to her family and friends.

• Toilets are to the left out of the main door.
• Please let young children explore.
• Collection during the second hymn.
• Large print hymn books available on request.

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday 7.00pm             Private Intention
Tuesday 12 noon            St Nicholas, Fleetwood
Wednesday 9.15am  Theologians
St Ambrose
Thursday           7.15pm   Jack Kirkwood (priest) RIP
Immaculate Conception of the BVM
Friday  9.15am           Cancer Research
Saturday        9.15am               Missionaries

DIVINE OFFICE (The Prayer of the Church)
Morning Prayer: Sun 7.30am; Mon – Sat 8.55am
Evening Prayer: Sun 5.30pm; Mon – Fri 5.00pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 5.15pm (Fr Stephen) or by appointment.

NEXT SUNDAY: MASSES at 8.00 & 10.00am.

TODAY’S ORGAN MUSIC
Gottes Sohn ist kommen (BWV 600)
J.S. Bach

Sonata no 4, first movement
J. Rheinberger
THANK YOU to Ann Bond and the choir, and to the readers, for last Sunday’s Advent Carol Service. It was a wonderful beginning to our Advent celebrations. Those who missed it missed a treat.
THE OFFICE OF CHURCHWARDEN Jean Holland has kindly agreed to take over this responsibility, to serve with Michael Western, until the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in the spring. Please pray for Jean and give her your full support.
ROSARY tomorrow, straight after the 7.00pm Mass. All welcome.
BUY A STAR is available today. Suggested donation is £5.00 per star, and stars are available from Anne Plevey.

EXTRA FOR ADVENT
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursdays 8th 15th 22nd December
6.45 – 7.10pm
An opportunity to spend a time of silence with Jesus in his holy Sacrament at a busy time of year, prior to the 7.15pm Mass.

ADVENT EXTRA (‘Your Journey to Christmas’) is available today, price £2.00. If you haven’t got the money with you today, just take a copy and pay later.

CHRISTMAS FAIR – Saturday, 11 – 2
Please come and bring others. Sandwich/soup lunches, stalls, Big Prize Draw (£100 cash to be won).
Don’t forget to buy and sell raffle tickets.

NEXT SUNDAY at 6.30pm
A CEREMONY OF CAROLS
by Benjamin Britten
sung by the RSCM Lancashire Area Choir

Refreshments
Tickets from Elizabeth Battersby-Hill @ £5.00 (children free)
All proceeds to church

SCHOOL/PARISH CHRISTINGLE SERVICE in aid of The Children’s Society – Tuesday 13th at 6.30pm.
2012 FLOWER LIST This is now in a folder at the back of church. Money for flowers should be given to Brenda Trewhitt two weeks before your flowers are due to be done (GIFT AID, if you can).
LITURGICAL CALENDAR for 2011/12 is available in church today, prepared by Fr Chris.

NEW ALTAR MISSAL Thank you to those who have given so generously so far. The cost of this book is £235. If you would like to make a one-off contribution to help defray the cost, please use a GIFT AID envelope and let Fr Stephen have it.
READERS Please collect your readings from the sacristy. Thank you.
Do stay for coffee after the 10.00am Mass.
Please take this bulletin home with you.

Weekly Bulletin 27/11/11 – 1st Sunday of Advent

Father Chris — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:50:56 +0000

CHRIST CHURCH CARNFORTH
www.christchurchcarnforth.co.uk

Priests of the Parish
Canon Stephen Jones Tel. 732948
email: stephenjones17@hotmail.com
Fr Christopher Holden Tel. 730760
email: wilfridcgh@hotmail.com

Hon. Assistant Priests
Canon Brian Oddy Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers Tel. 424786

27th November 2011
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Year B)

We begin a new Christian Year today, and Jesus calls us to ‘be on your guard, stay awake’. The Advent season is a time for preparation and renewal. Let us strive to observe it as such, maintaining a truly Christian orientation (as act of witness) amidst all the cultural distraction.

• Toilets are to the left out of the main door.
• Please let young children explore.
• Collection during the second hymn.
• Large print hymn books available on request.

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday 7.00pm             Departed of November
Tuesday 12 noon           Unborn children
Wednesday 9.15am  People of Scotland
ST ANDREW
Thursday          *9.15am (changed time) ‘The Society’
Friday  9.15am           The sick
Saturday        9.15am               Missionaries
St Francis Xavier

DIVINE OFFICE (The Prayer of the Church)
Morning Prayer: Sun 7.30am; Mon – Sat 8.55am
Evening Prayer: Sun 5.30pm; Mon – Fri 5.00pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
By appointment only this week.

NEXT SUNDAY: MASSES at 8.00 & 10.00am.

TODAY’S ORGAN MUSIC
Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland (Come, our Redeemer) (BWV 599

Prelude in B minor (BWV 544)
J.S. Bach

FROM FR STEPHEN ‘Thank you to all who came to Blackburn last Sunday. You presence there meant a great deal to me; thank you, too, to those who sent cards etc. All very much appreciated.’

ADVENT CAROL SERVICE
Today at 6.00pm
Choral, congregational and organ music with readings, by candlelight.
Do come, and bring others.

Readers: please collect your reading from Fr S this morning, and arrive in church by 5.40pm this evening so that we can go through the routine beforehand. Thank you.

ADVENT EXTRA (‘Your Journey to Christmas’) is available today, price £2.00. If you haven’t got the money with you today, just take a copy and pay later.
2012 FLOWER LIST This is now in a folder at the back of church. Money for flowers should be given to Brenda Trewhitt two weeks before your flowers are due to be done (GIFT AID, if you can).
LITURGICAL CALENDAR for 2011/12 is available in church today, prepared by Fr Chris.
THE SOCIETY OF ST WILFRID & ST HILDA (‘The Society’) is to be inaugurated in the dioceses of Blackburn and Carlisle with a Sung Mass in Preston Minster at 7.30pm on Thursday this week, with the bishops of Blackburn and Burnley. If you’re coming, please meet on our car park here promptly at 6.20pm, and then we can sort out what cars we need.
*CHANGE OF MASS TIME Thursday’s Mass this week is at 9.15am, because of the SSWSH Mass in Preston. Back to normal next week. Sorry for any inconvenience.
CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday 10th December, 11 – 2. Raffle tickets are available today for you to sell. Please do your best with this.
NEW ALTAR MISSAL We have had to purchase, for the first time in 30 years, a new altar book containing the Eucharistic texts, because the texts have been revised. The cost of this book is £235. It’s a beautiful leather-bound volume. If you would like to make a one-off contribution to help defray the cost, please use a GIFT AID envelope and let Fr Stephen have it. Thank you for the donations received so far.
BRITTEN’S A Ceremony of Carols is to be sung here by the Royal School of Church Music (Lancashire Area) Choir here on Sunday 11th December at 6.30pm. Tickets are now available, from Elizabeth Battersby-Hill. Please note the date and resolve to come. The choir is donating all proceeds to us, so we really must give this event our fullest support.
READERS Please collect your readings from the sacristy. Thank you.

Do stay for coffee after the 10.00am Mass.
Please take this bulletin home with you.

Weekly Bulletin 13/11/11 – 33rd Week in Ordinary Time (Remembrance)

Father Chris — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:45:06 +0000

CHRIST CHURCH CARNFORTH
www.christchurchcarnforth.co.uk

Priests of the Parish
Fr Stephen Jones    Tel. 732948
email: stephenjones17@hotmail.com
Fr Christopher Holden    Tel. 730760
email: wilfridcgh@hotmail.com
Hon. Assistant Priests
Canon Brian Oddy    Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers   Tel. 424786

13th November 2011
THIRTY-THIRD ORDINARY SUNDAY
Remembrance

Today, we offer ourselves and all that we do to God, in faith and devotion.

We celebrate Remembrance Sunday in a spirit of prayer and penitence.

• Toilets are to the left out of the main door.
• Please let young children explore.
• Collection during the second hymn.
• Large print hymn books available on request.

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday 7.00pm      Royal British Legion
Tuesday 12 noon           The Choir and Organist
Wednesday 9.15am  Those in poverty
St Margaret of Scotland
Thursday 7.15pm        The sick
St Elizabeth of Hungary
Friday  9.15am           Confirmation candidates
***7.30pm CONFIRMATION MASS
Saturday        9.15am               Local families
Of Our Lady

DIVINE OFFICE (The Prayer of the Church)
Morning Prayer: Sun 7.30am; Mon – Sat 8.55am
Evening Prayer: Sun 5.30pm; Mon – Fri 5.00pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday at 5.15pm (Fr Stephen) or by appointment.

NEXT SUNDAY: MASSES at 8.00 & 10.00am.

TODAY’S MUSIC
Solemn Melody
H. Walford Davies
Choir: Russian Contakion for the Departed

Fugue in E flat (BWV 552)
J.S. Bach

SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE at the town war memorial, 10.50am today, conducted by The Revd Robert Neale, the new Minister at the Congregational Church.
PLEASE SUPPORT Olivia Haygarth, who is to sell fairy cakes after the 10.00am Mass today in aid of Children in Need. 25p each. Thank you.
MISSION STATEMENT MEETING this evening at 7.00pm in church.
CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL Tuesday, 7.00pm in church, for candidates and sponsors.
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Tuesday, 7.45pm at 42 Lancaster Road.

CONFIRMATION MASS
Friday at 7.30pm, with the Bishop of Burnley.
Please pray for Dylan Battersby-Hill, Lorna Carr and Marionne Fenol, and the other candidates form Warton, Bolton le Sands and one from the Cathedral, and resolve to come along to support them with your presence.
Refreshments to follow.

NEXT SUNDAY is the Feast of Christ the King, and our parish feast of title. 8.00 and 10.00am as always.
IF YOU’RE COMING ON THE COACH to the cathedral next Sunday, please let Anne Plevey or Fr Chris have your fare £8.00 as soon as you can (use GIFT AID if you can). The coach leaves North Road (Vicarage) at 2.15pm. There will be cars, too, so don’t worry if there seems to be no room on the coach.
PCC MINUTES AND AGENDA available today in the PCC file. Next meeting: 24th November.
THE SOCIETY OF ST WILFRID & ST HILDA (‘The Society’) is to be inaugurated in the dioceses of Blackburn and Carlisle with a Sung Mass in Preston Minster at 7.30pm on Thursday 1st December, with the bishops of Blackburn and Burnley. It’s hoped that a really good number of us can go (over 70 people from here have joined ‘The Society’), with a parish banner. There will be no evening Mass here that day (9.15am instead). There is a list at the back of church – please put your name on it if you’d like to go.
TWO PLEAS: 1. Please can we sit closer together in church at ten on Sundays. It’s easy to see why those with small children would choose to sit in the side aisles, but please would everyone else could come into the middle rather than sit at the side or the very back. This would make our liturgical celebrations much more cohesive. 2. Noise levels are rising before worship at ten. Large groups of visitors can be noisy, but it’s up to us all to create the right atmosphere for worship, and avoid conversation that can wait until afterwards.
FORWARD!plus The latest issue of Forward in Faith’s quarterly paper is available today – please take a copy.
READERS Please collect your readings from the sacristy. Thank you.

Weekly Bulletin 6/11/11 – 32 Sunday in Ordinary Time

Father Chris — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:52:08 +0000

CHRIST CHURCH CARNFORTH
www.christchurchcarnforth.co.uk

6th November 2011
THIRTY-SECOND ORDINARY SUNDAY

As we approach the end of the liturgical year, the theme of vigilance and being ready begins to come into view. We are urged in the Gospel to ‘stay awake, because we do not know either the day or the hour’ when the bridegroom will come.

We welcome Fr Darren Smith, the General Secretary of the Additional Curates Society, who will concelebrate and give the homily at ten today.

• Toilets are to the left out of the main door.
• Please let young children explore.
• Collection during the second hymn.
• Large print hymn books available on request.

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday 7.00pm      Additional Curates Society
Tuesday 12 noon Local councillors
Wednesday 9.15am  Christian Unity
DEDICATION OF ST JOHN LATERAN
Thursday 7.15pm        Theologians
St Leo the Great
Friday  9.15am             Greater commitment
St Martin of Tours Bishops
Saturday        9.15am               Greater commitment
St Josaphat

DIVINE OFFICE (The Prayer of the Church)
Morning Prayer: Sun 7.30am; Mon – Sat 8.55am
Evening Prayer: Sun 5.30pm; Mon – Fri 5.00pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday at 5.15pm (Fr Stephen) or by appointment.

NEXT SUNDAY: MASSES at 8.00 & 10.00am.

TODAY’S ORGAN MUSIC
Chorale Preludes by C.H.H. Parry:
Christe Redemptor Omnium (Christ the Redeemer of All)

Psalm 104

PLEASE SUPPORT Olivia Haygarth, who is to sell fairy cakes after the 10.00am Mass today and next Sunday, in aid of Children in Need. 25p each. Thank you.
ROSARY tomorrow at 7.30pm. All welcome. Prayer requests can be made in the usual way.
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS There will be a craft day tomorrow from 10.00am at 10 Croasdale Close. Please sign the list if you would like to come along.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION this Saturday at ten.
THANK YOU to all who were able to support the recent band concert and hot pot and bingo evening. £183 and £275 respectively was raised.
PCC MINUTES AND AGENDA available today in the PCC file. Next meeting: 24th November.
NEXT SUNDAY Mass of the Day at 8.00am (32nd Sunday), Sung Mass of Requiem at ten, Service of Remembrance at the town war memorial at 10.50am.
MISSION STATEMENT MEETING next Sunday at 7.00pm in church.
CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL Tuesday 15th November at 7.00pm in church, for candidates and sponsors.
CONFIRMATION MASS Friday 18th November at 7.30pm, with the Bishop of Burnley. Please pray for Dylan Battersby-Hill, Lorna Carr and Marionne Fenol and those from Warton parish; and please would everyone resolve to come and support them on the night.
TWO PLEAS: 1. Please can we sit closer together in church at ten on Sundays. It’s easy to see why those with small children would choose to sit in the side aisles, but please would everyone else could come into the middle rather than sit at the side or the very back. This would make our liturgical celebrations much more cohesive. 2. Noise levels are rising before worship at ten. Large groups of visitors can be noisy, but it’s up to us all to create the right atmosphere for worship, and avoid conversation that can wait until afterwards.
FORWARD!plus The latest issue of Forward in Faith’s quarterly paper is available today – please take a copy.
READERS Please collect your readings from the sacristy. Thank you.
INSTALLATION OF HONORARY CANONS 20th November at 4.00pm in the cathedral. A small coach has been booked. Fare £8.00. Please let Fr Chris have the money, and please GIFT Aid it if you can. The coach will leave from North Road (Vicarage) at 2.15pm. There will be cars, too, so don’t worry if there seems to be no room on the coach.

Do stay for coffee after the 10.00am Mass.
Please take this bulletin home with you.

Weekly Bulletin 23/10/11 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Father Chris — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:29:41 +0000

CHRIST CHURCH CARNFORTH
www.christchurchcarnforth.co.uk

23rd October 2011
THIRTIETH ORDINARY SUNDAY

The greatest and most important commandment is that we love God with our whole being. This will lead us on to a deep love of our neighbour. Further, love of neighbour becomes the diagnostic test of our love for God.

A special welcome today to Alex Dexter Spurr, who joins us in the fellowship of the Universal Church through baptism, and to his family and friends.

• Toilets are to the left out of the main door.
• Please let young children explore.
• Collection during the second hymn.
• Large print hymn books available on request.

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday 7.00pm      Those seeking work
Tuesday  12noon    The cathedral
Wednesday 9.15am         People of Libya
Thursday 7.15pm        Departed of October
Friday  9.15am         Speard of the Gospel
SS SIMON & JUDE
Saturday        9.15am          Walsingham
Of Our Lady

NEXT SUNDAY: MASSES at 8.00 & 10.00am.

DIVINE OFFICE (The Prayer of the Church)
Morning Prayer: Sun 7.30am; Mon – Sat 8.55am
Evening Prayer: Sun 5.30pm; Mon – Fri 5.00pm

TODAY’S ORGAN MUSIC
Pavan ‘Lord Salisbury’
O. Gibbons

Fantasia in echo
J. Sweelinck

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION this Saturday at ten.
CHURCH FLOWERS Thank you to those who have agreed to help. Please could money for flowers be given to Brenda Trewhitt (or, if necessary, to one of the clergy), two weeks before the due date (please use GIFT AID, marking the envelope ‘Flowers’).
HOT POT AND BINGO Friday in the school hall. ‘Eyes Down’ 6.30pm. Adults £5.00, children £1.50 – includes hot pot and ‘first book’. Donations of chocolate and bottles for prizes to Elizabeth Battersby-Hill or Bob Jephcote, please.
TOP TEN HYMNS Next Sunday 30th October at 3.00pm.
PLEASE SUPPORT Olivia Haygarth, who is to sell fairy cakes after the 10.00am Mass for the next three Sundays, in aid of Children in Need. 25p each. Thank you.
FORWARD!plus The latest issue of Forward in Faith’s quarterly paper is available today – please take a copy.
CHILDREN’S SOCIETY BOXES It’s time for them to be emptied. If you’d like a box, please ask Susan Garth (732421). There are Christmas cards for the Society available in church.
READERS Please collect your readings from the sacristy. Thank you.
‘WHAT’S THAT CALLED?’ Following on from Fr Chris’ letter in the Magazine, copies of this short introduction to the vestments, vessels and furnishings of the church are available today, priced at 20p.
INSTALLATION OF HONORARY CANONS 20th November at 4.00pm in the cathedral. It may be that we shall have to use cars – if you intend to go and can offer lifts, please let Fr Stephen know and we can work out what to charge. If numbers increase, then perhaps we can organise a vehicle of some sort.
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS Following the success of last year’s project and stall, Karen Coe, Lesley Simon and Fr Chris are planning another day making crafts to sell at church and around the town. The craft day is Monday 7th November from 10.00am. Please sign the list if you would like to come along, and see any of the above for more information.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES Tue. 1st November – ALL SAINTS DAY; Wed 2nd November – All Souls; Sun 6th at ten – visit of Fr Darren Smith of ACS, to preach; Friday 18th November – Confirmation Mass 7.30pm; Sunday 20th November – Installation of Honorary Canons, 4.00pm, Cathedral; Sunday 27th – Advent Carol Service, 6.00pm; Thursday 1st December – SSWSH Inaugural Mass, Preston Minster at 7.30pm; Sunday 11th December, 6.30pm, Royal School of Church Music (Lancashire Area) Choir here to sing Britten’s Ceremony of Carols by candlelight. Your support is vital, as ever.

Do stay for coffee after the 10.00am Mass.
Please take this bulletin home with you.

Weekly Bulletin 16/10/11 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Father Chris — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:02:50 +0000

CHRIST CHURCH CARNFORTH
www.christchurchcarnforth.co.uk

16th October 2011
TWENTY-NINTH ORDINARY SUNDAY

God can, and does, work through anyone he chooses, even those who may be unaware of him. All powers are subordinate to him and we who would be Christ’s disciples are called to order our priorities so that God has first place in our hearts and minds.

A special welcome today to Tyler James Nixon-Carter, who is to be baptised, and to his family and friends.

• Toilets are to the left out of the main door.
• Please let young children explore.
• Collection during the second hymn.
• Large print hymn books available on request.

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday 7.00pm      Greater courage
St Ignatius of Antioch
Tuesday 12noon    Those who care for the sick
ST LUKE
Wednesday 9.15am           Our sidespersons
Thursday 7.15pm        Our altar servers
Friday  9.15am             Social workers
*2.45pm Funeral Mass ( Gill Mawson RIP)
Saturday        **9.15am               Scott and Lois Benson
Of Our Lady

DIVINE OFFICE (The Prayer of the Church)
Morning Prayer: Sun 7.30am; Mon – Sat 8.55am
Evening Prayer: Sun 5.30pm; Mon – Fri 5.00pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
By appointment only this week.

NEXT SUNDAY: MASSES at 8.00 & 10.00am.

DIVINE OFFICE (The Prayer of the Church)
Morning Prayer: Sun 7.30am; Mon – Sat 8.55am
Evening Prayer: Sun 5.30pm; Mon – Fri 5.00pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
By appointment only this week.

*GILL MAWSON RIP After her recent illness, our churchwarden Gill died on Wednesday evening. Her Funeral Mass is on Friday, here at 2.45pm, before cremation at 4.15pm.
MISSION STATEMENT meeting this evening in church at 7.00pm. Please would participants bring the brief synopsis of the last meeting with them.
SCHOOL GOVERNORS’ ECM COMMITTEE Tuesday at 6.00pm.
WALSINGHAM CELL at St Barnabas, Morecambe, for Mass at 7pm on Wednesday, followed by a meeting. All welcome. Please let Fr Stephen know if you could use a lift there.
NO CONFIRMATION PREPARATION this Saturday.
**PLEASE PRAY FOR SCOTT AND LOIS BENSON, whose marriage is to be blessed on Saturday at 4.30pm (Mass for their intention Saturday 9.15am).
CHURCH FLOWERS Thank you to those who have agreed to help. Please could money for flowers be given to Brenda Trewhitt (or, if necessary, to one of the clergy), two weeks before the due date (please use GIFT AID, marking the envelope ‘Flowers’).
HOT POT AND BINGO Friday 28th October, in the school hall. ‘Eyes Down’ 6.30pm. Adults £5.00, children £1.50 – includes hot pot and ‘first book’. Donations of chocolate and bottles for prizes to Elizabeth Battersby-Hill or Bob Jephcote, please.
TOP TEN HYMNS Sunday 30th October at 3.00pm. Voting slips available in church.
CHILDREN’S SOCIETY BOXES It’s time for them to be emptied. If you’d like a box, please ask Susan Garth (732421). There are Christmas cards for the Society available in church.
READERS Please collect your readings from the sacristy. Thank you.
‘WHAT’S THAT CALLED?’ Following on from Fr Chris’ letter in the Magazine, copies of this short introduction to the vestments, vessels and furnishings of the church are available today, priced at 20p.
PLEASE INDICATE on the list in church, as soon as you can, if you would like to go to the Installation of Honorary Canons in the cathedral on 20th November. It may be that we shall have to use cars – if you intend to go and can offer lifts, please let Fr Stephen know and we can work out what to charge. If numbers increase, then perhaps we can organise a vehicle of some sort.
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS Following the success of last year’s project and stall, Karen Coe, Lesley Simon and Fr Chris are planning another day making crafts to sell at church and around the town. The craft day is Monday 7th November from 10.00am. Please sign the list if you would like to come along, and see any of the above for more information.

Do stay for coffee after the 10.00am Mass.
Please take this bulletin home with you.

Weekly Bulletin 2/10/11 – Solemnity of Dedication (27th in OT)

Father Chris — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:34:36 +0000

CHRIST CHURCH CARNFORTH
www.christchurchcarnforth.co.uk

2nd October 2011
SOLEMNITY OF DEDICATION

We celebrate the anniversary of the dedication of our parish church, committing ourselves afresh to faithful discipleship and enthusiastic worship.

A special welcome today to Eleanor Catherine Hughes and her family and friends. Eleanor is to be baptised today.

• Toilets are to the left out of the main door.
• Please let young children explore.
• Collection during the second hymn.
• Large print hymn books available on request.

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday 7.00pm      Homeless Action (Lancaster)
Tuesday 12noon Franciscans
St Francis of Assisi
Wednesday 9.15am           Home Communicants
Thursday 7.15pm        United Nations

Friday 9.15am Growth in prayer
Our Lady of the Rosary
Saturday 9.15am
St John’s Hospice

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Morning Prayer: Sun 7.30am; Mon – Sat 8.55am
Evening Prayer: Sun 5.30pm; Mon – Fri 5.00pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
By appointment only this week.

NEXT SUNDAY: MASSES at 8.00 & 10.00am.

TODAY’S ORGAN MUSIC
Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele (Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness) (BWV 654)

Prelude in E flat (BWV 552)
J.S. Bach
Choir: Psalm 122 (plainsong)

THE SOCIETY OF ST WILFRID AND ST HILDA Most people here, happily, joined the Society recently, in order to try to ensure that traditional, orthodox Anglicans will have an enduring place in the Church of England. The first newsletter of our local branch (Blackburn and Carlisle dioceses) is now available in church today. Please take a copy. If you’d like to join, there are also application forms – please fill these in and let one of the clergy have them.
ROSARY 7.30pm tomorrow. All are welcome. Prayer requests should be made on the prayer-board in church.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION 10.00am on Saturday.
SATURDAY COFFEE in aid of the Organ Fund, 10 – 12noon in the choir vestry. Do call in if you are around and about.
READERS Please collect your readings from the sacristy. Thank you.
NEXT SUNDAY we celebrate Harvest Thanksgiving at the 10.00am Mass. Again, we shall support Lancaster and District Homeless Action, so non-perishable items are preferred. Thank you.
HARVEST FLOWERS If you would like to donate, please give any donations to Susan Garth or one of the clergy, in a GIFT AID envelope if you can (marked accordingly). Saturday at 10.00am – decorating and preparing the church. Do come and help if you can.
‘WHAT’S THAT CALLED?’ Following on from Fr Chris’ letter in the Magazine, copies of this short introduction to the vestments, vessels and furnishings of the church are available today, priced at 20p.
CHURCH FLOWERS If you have agreed to help with this, there is a letter for you at the back of church today. A meeting and demonstration has been planned for Monday 10th October (after the 7pm Mass) – this will include a practical demonstration and basic tips from two experienced arrangers from Warton. Light supper and wine to follow. All welcome – please contact Fr Chris to book a place.
WALSINGHAM CELL next meets at St Barnabas, Morecambe, for Mass at 7pm on Wednesday 19th October, followed by a meeting. All welcome.
PLEASE INDICATE on the list in church, as soon as you can, if you would like to go to the Installation of Honorary Canons in the cathedral on 20th November. Early indication will help any transport arrangements that may be made. Thank you.
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS Following the success of last year’s project and stall, Karen Coe, Lesley Simon and Fr Chris are planning another day making crafts to sell at church and around the town. The craft day is Monday 7th November from 10.00am. Please sign the list if you would like to come along, and see any of the above for more information.
FR CHRIS is at St Christopher’s Blackpool today.

Do stay for coffee after the 10.00am Mass.
Please take this bulletin home with you.

Weekly Bulletin 25/9/11 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Father Chris — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:44:44 +0000

CHRIST CHURCH CARNFORTH
www.christchurchcarnforth.co.uk

25th September 2011
TWENTY-SIXTH ORDINARY SUNDAY

Christ obeyed the will of God in word and in deed. We are called to turn afresh to God and conform our lives to the example of his Son.
• Toilets are to the left out of the main door.
• Please let young children explore.
• Collection during the second hymn.
• Large print hymn books available on request.

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday 7.00pm   The sick
Tuesday 12noon Fr David Morgan*
St Vincent de Paul
Wednesday 9.15am           Departed of September
Thursday 7.15pm        Ourselves as messengers
SS MICHAEL, GABRIEL & RAPHAEL
Friday  9.15am             Biblical scholars
St Jerome
Saturday 9.15am          Contemplatives
St Teresa of the Child Jesus

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Morning Prayer: Sun 7.30am; Mon – Sat 8.55am
Evening Prayer: Sun 5.30pm; Mon – Fri 5.00pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
By appointment only this week.

NEXT SUNDAY: MASSES at 8.00 & 10.00am.

TODAY’S ORGAN MUSIC

Cantabile

Choral no 3 in A minor

César Franck

MISSION STATEMENT There is a meeting in church at 7.00pm this evening for those who offered to help us to get started on the reconsideration of the parish mission statement.

*PLEASE PRAY FOR Fr David Morgan, of Adlington, who celebrates 40 years as a priest on Tuesday. The 12 noon Mass here is to be offered for God’s blessing upon him.

CONGRATULATIONS to our director of music, Ann Bond, who has a big birthday this week!

THANK YOU to all who sponsored Amelia Haygarth recently. Amelia raised £112.00 for the Isle of Skye Mountain Rescue.

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION 10.00am on Saturday.

SATURDAY COFFEE in aid of the Organ Fund, 10 – 12noon in the choir vestry. Do call in if you are around and about.

READERS Please collect your readings from the sacristy. Thank you.

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Those of us who have recently returned from Walsingham would commend to everyone the benefits of the pilgrimage. Please consider the possibility. We intend to go next year, and more details will be given as soon as possible. It’d be good to take at least one or two people each year who haven’t been before, or who haven’t been for a long time.

NEXT SUNDAY is the celebration of the anniversary of the dedication of our parish church.

PLEASE INDICATE on the list in church, as soon as you can, if you would like to go to the Installation of Honorary Canons in the cathedral on 20th November. Early indication will help any transport arrangements that are made. Thank you.