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

6th MAY 2012 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Jesus is the ‘true vine’, and we are the branches of the vine.  As disciples of the Lord, we are called to bear fruit.

A special welcome today to Alba Mae Plevey and Eva Rose Greenland, who are to be baptised into the Universal Church today, and to their families and friends.

Today, we inaugurate the ministry of our sidespersons at the Sung Mass at ten.

• 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        Sidespersons

Tuesday  12noon        Our churchwardens

Wednesday 9.15am          Local commerce

Thursday 7.15pm          The unemployed

Friday  9.15am  Cancer Research

Saturday 9.15am          Age UK locally

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 Movements from Organ Sonatas        F. Mendelssohn

ROSARY  7.30pm tomorrow.   All welcome.  Please make any requests for prayer on the board in church, following the instructions there. ***EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will be from 6.45pm until just before the 7.15pm Mass on Thursdays throughout Eastertide.  This should help us to focus on the Easter mystery as the source and origin of the sacramental life of the Church, as well as helping us to prepare for the Mass.

STANDING COMMITTEE Thursday at the Vicarage, straight after the 7.15pm Mass.

SATURDAY COFFEE 10- 12noon in the choir vestry.  Do call in if you are around.  Offers of help are always welcome.

MISSION STATEMENT There will be a meeting of the group looking at this next Sunday at 7.00pm, to look at the suggestions that have been made in response to the draft.

ADVANCE NOTICE: ASCENSION DAY Thursday 17th May.  Masses at 9.15am and 7.30pm (Sung).  This is a day when we should all be at the Eucharist.

SOUP SATURDAY for Christian Aid Week.  Saturday 19th May, 11.30am-1.00pm.  Raffle, cakes and drinks.

ALTAR SERVING For a variety of reasons, we need to rebuild our serving team urgently.  If you might like to learn to serve, please have a word with Fr Stephen.  This is a ministry open to all, children and adults alike.  Thank you to the several people who have come forward to express interest so far.

ACS LENT BOXES There are still a few to come in, but please DO NOT leave them in church when there is no-one around.

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

CHURCH GARDENS Fae Jephcote has offered to help, and we need perhaps one or two more. Moira Dootson is to look after the path (a constant challenge), Paul Threlfall does the edges of the car park, but we need people to turn the soil and remove weeds etc.

ANN BOND has a good quality sofa which expands easily into a 4ft guest bed.  She wants to replace it with bunk beds for grandchildren.  Any offers for either?  Tel. 701623.

POLITE REQUEST to all who use the north west corner of the church, where the toys etc are kept: please leave the area tidy so that the cleaners can clean the area easily during the week.  Thank you.

LITURGY The PCC has started to put together a group of people to look at our liturgy in the light of the new translation of the Missal.  Anyone wishing to be part of this, please have a word with Fr Stephen.  Thank you. Please stay for coffee after the 10.00am Mass. Please take this bulletin home with you.

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 April 2012 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Today is traditionally known as ‘Good Shepherd Sunday’.  Christ is presented to us as the model for all Christian pastors, bishops and priests alike.  Accordingly, today is also designated as a special Day of Prayer worldwide for Vocations to the Priesthood.

• 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        Town councillors

Tuesday 12noon        Trades Unions     St Joseph the Worker

Wednesday 9.15am             Theologians     St Athanasius

Thursday 7.15pm            Spread of the Gospel     SS PHILIP & JAMES

Friday  9.15am Unity of Christians     THE ENGLISH MARTYRS

Saturday 9.15am           Home communicants

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

FR STEPHEN is at St Barnabas, Morecambe today.

SCHOOL GOVERNORS’ ECM COMMITTEE Wednesday at  6.00pm. A

RCHDEACON’S VISITATION Wednesday, at Silverdale at 7.30pm.  This year, it is again for PCC members.  Please meet on the church car park here at 6.50pm so that we can travel together.

***EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will be from 6.45pm until just before the 7.15pm Mass on Thursdays throughout Eastertide.  This should help us to focus on the Easter mystery as the source and origin of the sacramental life of the Church, as well as helping us to prepare for the Mass. SATURDAY COFFEE resumes this week for the summer months.  Offers of help are always welcome.

ADMISSION OF SIDESPERSONS will take place during the 10.00am Mass next Sunday, and there will be a brief meeting straight afterwards.  This is important, so please make sure that you can be there.  Thank you.

MISSION STATEMENT There will be a meeting of the group looking at this on Sunday 13th May at 7.00pm, to look at the suggestions that have been made in response to the draft.

ALTAR SERVING For a variety of reasons, we need to rebuild our serving team urgently.  If you might like to learn to serve, please have a word with Fr Stephen.  This is a ministry open to all, children and adults alike.  Thank you to the several people who have come forward to express interest so far.

ACS LENT BOXES Please return these as soon as you can, but please DO NOT leave them in church when there is no-one around.

STEWARDSHIP ENVELOPES There are still some at the back of church today.  Please take and pass on any for those who live near you.  Thank you. READERS Please collect your readings from the sacristy.  Thank you.

CHURCH GARDENS Fae Jephcote has offered to help, and we need perhaps one or two more. Moira Dootson is to look after the path (a constant challenge), Paul Threlfall does the edges of the car park, but we need people to turn the soil and remove weeds etc.

ANN BOND has a good quality sofa which expands easily into a 4ft guest bed.  She wants to replace it with bunk beds for grandchildren.  Any offers for either?  Tel. 701623.

POLITE REQUEST to all who use the north west corner of the church, where the toys etc are kept: please leave the area tidy so that the cleaners can clean the area easily during the week.  Thank you.

LITURGY The PCC has started to put together a group of people to look at our liturgy in the light of the new translation of the Missal.  Anyone wishing to be part of this, please have a word with Fr Stephen.  Thank you.

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

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

6.45pm – 7.10pm

before the Mass at 7.15pm

6th  8.00am D Shipperd    10.00am J & J Holland

13th  8.00am E Battersby- Hill    10.00am P G Dunn & B Trewhitt

17th  7.30pm J & J Holland (Ascension Day)

20th   8.00am M Wheatherill    10.00am J Yates & E Whitechurch

27th  8.00am P G Dunn    10.00am T Maudsley & K Wearing (Pentecost)

Readers

6th  R Riley       13th  Jean Holland       17th  7.30pm E Battersby – Hill (Ascension)      20th     R Jephcote       27th  K Lawson (Pentecost)

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

8th April 2012 EASTER SUNDAY

We celebrate the most important day in the Christian calendar, the greatest event in history.  We praise the Risen Christ who has triumphed over sin and death! Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!

• 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       Thanks for Holy Week  EASTER MONDAY Tuesday 12noon A fruitful Eastertide  EASTER TUESDAY Wednesday 9.15am New Christians  EASTER WEDNESDAY Thursday 7.15pm          Home communicants   EASTER THURSDAY Friday  9.15am Effective witness   EASTER FRIDAY Saturday 9.15am    Our departed loved ones   EASTER SATURDAY

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 MUSIC Erstanden ist der heil’gen Christ (The Holy Christ is risen) (BWV 628)    J.S. Bach Toccata, from Symphonie 5    C. –M. Widor

Choir: Most glorious Lord of life (Harris)

EASTER SEQUENCE (to be recited by all today) Christians to the Paschal Victim, offer sacrifice and praise. The sheep are ransomed by the Lamb; and Christ the undefiled, hath sinners to his Father reconciled. Death with life contended: combat strangely ended! Life’s own Champion slain, yet lives to reign. Tell us, Mary: say what thou didst see upon the way. The tomb the living did enclose; I saw Christ’s glory as he rose! The angels there attesting; shroud with grave-clothes resting. Christ, my hope, has risen: he goes before you into Galilee. That Christ is truly risen from the dead we know. Victorious king, thy mercy show!

THIS IS EASTER WEEK so do try and come to the Eucharist whenever you can.  Each day, we are presented with an account of an appearance of the Risen Lord, and every day this week is a feast day.

THANK YOU to our readers, servers, intercessors, choir and organist, sacristan, cleaners and those who prepared linen and flowers.  We really do appreciate your efforts very much.

***EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will be from 6.45pm until just before the 7.15pm Mass on Thursdays throughout Eastertide.  This should help us to focus on the Easter mystery as the source and origin of the sacramental life of the Church, as well as helping us to prepare for the Mass. EASTER CARDS for sale at the back of church today. ACS LENT BOXES Please return these as soon as you can.

STEWARDSHIP ENVELOPES There are still some at the back of church today.  Please take and pass on any for those who live near you.  Thank you.

CROSS OF REMEMBRANCE As last year, a large cross for the names of departed loved ones is now in place.  You are invited to place names on the cross.  Mass will be offered for them on Saturday.  Slips for names at the back of church today.

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

CHURCH GARDENS We need perhaps two volunteers to maintain the borders around the church.  Moira Dootson is to look after the path (a constant challenge), Paul Threlfall does the edges of the car park, but we need people to turn the soil etc.

EASTERTIDE PARISH LUNCH Sunday22nd April at noon.  Tickets £3.00 from Elizabeth Battersby-Hill, Vicky Rowbottom or Fr Chris.  Children free.  Do bring family and friends.

ARCHDEACON’S VISITATION Wednesday 2nd May, at Silverdale.  This year, it is again for PCC members.  Sidespersons will be admitted to office here during the 10.00am Mass on Sunday 6th May.

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

Palm/Passion Sunday 1st April

8am Mass

10am Sung Mass with the Blessing and Procession of Palms (meet in the school grounds)

Monday of Holy Week

7pm Mass with Address

Tueday of Holy Week

7pm Mass with Address

Wednesday of Holy Week

9.15am & 7pm Mass with Address

The Paschal Triduum

Holy Thursday

7.30pm Mass of the Last Supper, Procession to the Altar of Repose and Solemn Watch          (Vigil before the Blessed Sacrament till midnight, please come and go as you want)

Good Friday

10.30am Stations of the Cross for children and their families                                                         (followed by coffee, juice and hot cross buns)

3pm The Solemn Liturgy including Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion

Easter Eve (Saturday)

8.30pm The Easter Vigil with the ceremonies of the New Easter Fire and Blessing of the Paschal Candle, Renewal of Baptismal Promises and the First Mass of Easter

Easter Sunday- The Feast of the Resurrection

8am Mass

10am Solemn Mass

The usual daily mass times resume for the Easter Octave

LENTEN DAY OF DEVOTION Saturday 24th March. 

Mass at 9.15am, devotional address, silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, Stations of the Cross.

Children’s activities.  Bring a packed lunch.  Opportunity for confession.

Finish by 2pm.  All welcome.

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 March 2012

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

The foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom.  We celebrate today the sheer folly of God’s love which culminated in the death of his Son for our salvation.

• 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        Brenda Coupe RIP          Tuesday 12noon      Lenten renewal Wednesday 9.15am            The bereaved Thursday 7.15pm Greater obedience Friday  9.15am         Age UK Saturday 9.15am     People of Ireland  ST PATRICK

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

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION By appointment only this week.

TODAY’S ORGAN MUSIC O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig (O sinless Lamb of God)    J. Pachelbel Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy) from Messe pour les Paroisses (Mass for the Parishes)    F. Couperin

‘PREPARING FOR EASTER 2012’ Please take a yellow leaflet today.

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY meets on Tuesday this week at 6.30pm.

PCC Thursday this week, beginning with Mass at 7.15pm.

WALSINGHAM CELL Wednesday 21st March at St Barnabas.  Mass at 7.30pm, followed by meeting.  All welcome.

ELECTORAL ROLL REVISION If you are a regular worshipper of this church and are not on the Electoral Roll, please ask Rebecca Riley for a form and complete it straightaway.  Thank you.

NOMINATION FORMS are out today for PCC, churchwardens and sidespersons.  Please get the sheets filled in as soon as possible, but remember that you may nominate ONE person and second ONE person only for the PCC.

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING Sunday 25th March, at 11.15am.  Please note this and resolve to attend – it is an opportunity to express thanks to those who do the essential work. Like the annual meetings of most organisations, it is usually poorly attended, which is a shame.

THE MINISTRY OF WELCOME We need more people to come on to the sidespersons’ rota.  There will shortly be a session or two on this important ministry.  If you might consider helping us with this, please have a word with Jean Holland.  Thank you.

FORWARD!plus is available free in church today.  Please take a copy.

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

ADVANCE NOTICE A jacket potato lunch is planned for Sunday 22nd April.  Please note the date now.

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

April 12

1st  8.00am D Shipperd (Palm Sunday)  10.00am P G Dunn & B Trewhitt

5th   7.30pm  J & J Holland (Maundy Thursday)

6th   3.00pm  B Trewhitt  (Good Friday)

7th  8.30pm  M Western & K Coe (Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil)

8th  8.00am M Wheatherill (Easter Sunday)   10.00am T Maudsley & K Wearing

15th  8.00am E Battersby – Hill    10.00am P G Dunn & B Trewhitt

22nd   8.00am P G Dunn    10.00am D Hutchins & K Wearing

29th  8.00am S Garth    10.00am K Coe & L Simon

Readers

April 12

1st   K Lawson (Palm Sunday)

5th  7.30pm P Sterrett (Maundy Thursday)

6th  3.00pm -  (Good Friday)

7th  8.30pm 4 needed (Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil)

8th   Jean Holland (Easter Sunday)

15th   L Whittaker

22nd   John Holland

29th   G Battersby – Hill

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 March 2012 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

We gather to celebrate the Eucharist, secure in the knowledge that the Son who has been given to us will lead us to everlasting union with God the Father.

A special welcome today to Tallulah Jorgie Stephenson who, through Holy Baptism, joins us in the fellowship of the Universal Church.  We welcome, too, her family and their 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        Clara Dearlove RIP

Tuesday 12noon     Additional Curates Society

Wednesday 9.15am           Home communicants  (SS. Perpetua and Felicity)

Thursday 7.15pm St John’s Hospice  (St John of God)

Friday  9.15am         Mothers  (St Frances of Rome)

Saturday 9.15am     LIFE organisation

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.

TODAY’S MUSIC Erbarm’ dich mein (Have mercy on me) (BWV 721) Prelude and Fugue in E minor (BWV 533)     J.S. Bach

Choir: Psalm 130 (plainsong)

Notices

HOSPICE SERVICE today at 2.00pm.  If anyone would like to go, please have a word with Fr Stephen.

CLARA DEARLOVE RIP Funeral Service here at 11.30am tomorrow, followed by cremation.  Please pray for her soul.  The 7.00pm Mass tomorrow will be offered for her.

ROSARY (Sorrowful Mysteries) tomorrow at 7.30pm.  Back to Stations of the Cross next week.

LENTEN OBSERVANCE Do make use of the leaflet provided.

LENT BOXES (Additional Curates Society).  Please take one and use it well.

LENT EXTRA Price £2.00.

ELECTORAL ROLL It’s the time of year when the parish’s Electoral Roll is revised.  If you are a regular worshipper of this church and are not on the Electoral Roll, please ask Rebecca Riley for a form and complete it straightaway.  Thank you.

NOMINATION FORMS are out today for PCC, churchwardens and sidespersons.  Please get the sheets filled in as soon as possible, but remember that you may nominate ONE person and second ONE person only for the PCC.

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING will be on Sunday 25th March, at 11.15am.  Please note this and resolve to attend – it’s not the most exciting time you’ll ever spend, but it is an opportunity to express thanks to those who do the essential work.  And like the annual meetings of most organisations, it is usually poorly attended.

THE MINISTRY OF WELCOME We need more people to come on to the sidespersons’ rota.  There will shortly be a session or two on this important ministry.  If you might consider helping us with this, please have a word with Jean Holland.  Thank you.

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.

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

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