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.

Tue. 1st November – ALL SAINTS DAY -  Vigil Mass(Monday Evening) 7pm and on the day at 12noon and 7.30pm

Wed 2nd November – All Souls – Masses at 9.15am and 7.30pm

Sun 6th at the 10am Mass – visit of Fr Darren Smith of ACS, to preach

Friday 18th November – Confirmation Mass 7.30pm

Sunday 20th November – Fr Stephen to be Installed as Honorary Canon of Blackburn Cathedral, 4.00pm at the Cathedral

Sunday 27th – Advent Carol Service, a service of Readings and Music in preparation for the feast of Christmas, 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.

For the latest details of these and other events  please see the latest Weekly Bulletin or contact Fr Stephen (o1254 732948) or Fr Chris (01254 730760)

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

18th September 2011
TWENTY-FIFTH ORDINARY SUNDAY

The love of God is generous, extravagant.  We are called to reflect and express this love in our everyday dealings.  The love of God is for all.

A special welcome today to Corey, Kenzie and Miley Fairgrieve, who join us in the fellowship of the Universal Church through baptism.  Welcome, too, to their 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    Paul Howarth (sick)
Tuesday 12noon  The Korean Peninsula
Martyrs of Korea
Wednesday 9.15am            Spread of the Gospel
ST MATTHEW
Thursday   7.15pm        Parochial Church Council
Friday  9.15am              Growth in holiness
St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
Saturday 9.15am           Walsingham
Our Lady of Walsingham

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
An Wasserflüssen Babylon (By the waters of Babylon) (BWV 653)

Toccata and Fugue in D minor (BWV 565)

J.S. Bach

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.

SCHOOL GOVERNORS’ RESOURCES COMMITTEE Tuesday at 6.00pm.

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.

PCC MINUTES AND AGENDA available in the PCC file in church.  The PCC meeting is on Thursday, beginning with Mass at 7.15pm.

ADDITIONAL CURATES SOCIETY Northern Festival, Saturday this week at St Luke’s, Southport.  Mass at 12 noon, with Bishop Tony Robinson of Pontefract presiding and preaching.

MISSION STATEMENT If you offered to help us revise the parish Mission Statement, there will be a meeting to begin this process next Sunday at 7pm.  Please meet in church.

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

INSTALLATION OF HONORARY CANONS Sunday 20th November at 4.00pm.  Fr Stephen is asked to give an idea of numbers intending to be present in the cathedral.  There is a list at the back of church.  Please place your name on it if you’d like to go, though there is no expectation on Fr Stephen’s part upon anyone.  So please don’t feel guilty if you can’t or don’t wish to go!  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.

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

4th   8.00am G Mawson
10.00am D Hutchins & M Western

11th  8.00am D Shipperd
10.00am T Maudsley & K Wearing

18th   8.00am M Wheatherill
10.00am K Coe & L Simon

25th   8.00am P G Dunn
10.00am J & J Holland

Readers
September

4th  P Sterrett

11th  John Holland

18th    R Riley

25th  L Whittaker

Ian Pattinson

on Saturday 17th July at 7.30pm

Tickets £5 Children Free

Crib Service                            4pm

Solemn Mass of Midnight 11.30pm

Christmas Day 25th

Mass of the Dawn                 8am

Parish Mass of the Day      10am

Mass as usual will be offered daily, please see the bulletin or contact one of the clergy for times/further details.

Here are the principal services:
Palm Sunday : 8.00 & 10.00am (with Blessing and Procession of Palms)
Maundy Thursday: 7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Procession to the Altar of Repose and Watch until midnight.
Good Friday: 3.00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion.
Holy Saturday: 8.30pm Easter Vigil, followed by drinks in the Vicarage.
Easter Sunday: 8.00 & 10.00am.

We will offer your prayers at the recitation of the Rosary.