Parish Clergy
Rev S Jones (Father Stephen)   Tel. 732948
Rev C Holden (Father Chris)   Tel. 730760
Hon. Assistant Priests
Canon Brian Oddy    Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers   Tel. 424786

21st FEBRUARY 2010
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT.

As we begin our Lenten observance we are reminded that our faith journey is a path littered with temptation and distraction.  With God’s help, however, we can remain steadfast.  If we fall, we just begin again, trusting in his patience.

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

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday  7.00pm  Anglican/RC reunion
 CHAIR OF ST PETER
Tuesday  12 noon  Thanks for our martyrs
 (St. Polycarp)
Wednesday 9.15am  Psychologists     
Thursday      7.15pm  Departed of February
Friday  9.15am         The cathedral’s work
Saturday 9.15am     Walsingham

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Morning Prayer: Sun 7.30am, Mon – Sat 8.55am.
Evening Prayer: Sun 4.00pm, Mon – Fri 5.00pm.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
By appointment only this week.
NEXT SUNDAY: MASSES at 8.00 & 10.00am

TODAY’S ORGAN MUSIC
O Lamm Gottes unschuldig ( O sinless Lamb of God)  (BWV 618)
   J.S. Bach
Passacaglia in D minor
   D. Buxtehude

PLEASE PRAY each day, respectively, for all who live in Longmere Crescent,
Market Street, Midland Terrace, Netherbeck, New Acres and New Street.

HOSPICE SERVICE Fr Chris is conducting this short service (15 mins approx.) at 2.00pm today. 
If you’d like to accompany him, please have a word with him.

SUNDAY EVENING PRAYER will be at the earlier time of 4.00pm for the time being.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS tomorrow at 7.30pm.

STANDING COMMITTEE Wednesday, 7.30pm at the Vicarage.

A MEAL OUT WITH FRIENDS Ladies’ meal out at the Water’s Edge restaurant,
Wednesday this week at 7.30pm.  There is a list in church for you to indicate your desire to go.

DEANERY SYNOD Thursday, 7.30pm at Borwick and Priest Hutton Village Hall, with Bishop Nicholas.

FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT Friday at 6.30pm in the school, with refreshments (real ale, wine etc.). 
Details on posters.  Do come and support this social occasion.

YOUTH GROUP next Sunday at 6.00pm.  Old clothes again, please.

WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday 5th March at Our Lady of Lourdes at 2pm. 
Please let Elizabeth Battersby-Hill know if you could read or if you are planning to attend.

LENT Please consult the Parish Magazine for February for suggestions
for the celebration of a fruitful Lent.

LENT EXTRA has now sold out.

ADDITIONAL CURATES SOCIETY LENT BOXES are available today. 
Please put your name on the list when you take a box.

WEEKLY ENVELOPES New boxes of envelopes will be available soon for the new financial year. 
If you do not already contribute through this scheme and wish to do, please contact John Holland. 
The system is confidential and there is no commitment to a particular weekly giving amount,
and it is an easy way to allow the Church to claim GIFT AID on your giving.

CONFIRMATION If you would like to consider and explore the possibility of being confirmed this year, there will be a meeting in school on Saturday 15th May at 10.00am.  If there are any questions you have before then, please have a word with Fr Stephen.

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

REFLECTION
Resisting temptation is about sitting light to the material things of this world. 
During Lent, Christians often ‘give up’ some of the things they enjoy. 
This discipline, carried out in the right spirit, is not an act of spiritual
masochism but a means to our being reminded that, one day, we shall have to give up
everything, trusting solely in God for our fulfilment.
SJ

Stations of the Cross- following the 7pm Mass at 7.30pm (except 1st March)

Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary- 1st March

Lent Group- Thursdays 18th February and 4th and 18th March. See Fr Chris for more details and to collect the accompanying booklet

ACS Lent Box- available from the back of church, please give generously to the work of the society

Lent Extra Booklet- daily reflections for Lent, available at the back of church, £2

Lenten Confessions- as advertised on the weekly sheet or contact Fr Stephen to arrange a convenient time

Sung Mass  7.30am

Both with the Blessing and Giving of Ashes. 

Please be sure to attend, and get the season of Lent off to a good start.

Parish Clergy
Rev S Jones (Father Stephen)   Tel. 732948
Rev C Holden (Father Chris)   Tel. 730760
Hon. Assistant Priests
Canon Brian Oddy    Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers   Tel. 424786

14th FEBRUARY 2010
SIXTH ORDINARY SUNDAY.

We say that we trust in the Lord; that, with the psalmist, our ‘delight is the law of the Lord’.  In today’s celebration, we are reminded that we are called to give expression to this interior confidence each day and in all circumstances

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

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday 7.00pm  Elizabeth Palmer RIP
Tuesday 12 noon  Penitents
Wednesday 9.15am & 7.30pm  A fruitful Lent     
 ASH WEDNESDAY (Fast and Abstinence)
Thursday      7.15pm  Growth in discipleship
 Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Friday  9.15am  Our school
 Friday after Ash Wednesday
Saturday 9.15am     Universities
 Saturday after Ash Wednesday

TODAY’S ORGAN MUSIC
Prélude à l’Introit de l’Epiphanie
   M. Duruflé

Chorale no.3
   César Franck

NOTES

PLEASE NOTE: The Bishop has lifted the ban on the chalice, and communicants
are asked either to receive the Sacrament in one kind or by actually drinking
from the chalice in the normal way.

PLEASE PRAY each day, respectively, for all who live in King’s Drive, Laburnum Park,
Lancaster Road, Langdale Road, Longacre Close and Longfield Drive.

YOUTH GROUP today at 6.00pm.  Old clothes required.

PATÉ AND PUDDINGS AT Fr Chris’ (10 Croasdale Close) on Tuesday at 7.30pm. 
All tickets have now been sold.

WEDNESDAY IS ASH WEDNESDAY the start of Lent.  Masses at 9.15am and 7.30pm (Sung),
both with the Blessing and Giving of Ashes.  Please be sure to attend,
and get the season of Lent off to a good start.

LENT Please consult the Parish magazine for February for suggestions for
the celebration of a fruitful Lent.

LENT EXTRA – YOUR JOURNEY TO EASTER is on sale in church today.

ADDITIONAL CURATES SOCIETY LENT BOXES are available today. 
Please put your name on the list when you take a box.

WEEKLY ENVELOPES New boxes of envelopes will be available soon for the new financial year. 
If you do not already contribute through this scheme and wish to do, please contact John Holland. 
The system is confidential and there is no commitment to a particular weekly giving amount,
and it is an easy way to allow the Church to claim GIFT AID on your giving.

LENT COURSE starts this week on Thursday at 8.00pm at 10 Croasdale Close  The other dates are 4th and 18th March. 
Sessions finish at 8.55pm, with Night Prayer.  If you are intending to come, please get a companion booklet from Fr Chris.

FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT Friday 26th February at 6.30pm in school.  There are posters at the back of church
– please make this widely known, and come along.  Real ale and other refreshments.

HOSPICE SERVICE Fr Chris will be conducting a short service (15 minutes approx.) at the Hospice next Sunday at 2.00pm.  If you would be willing to accompany him, please let him know.  Thank you.

CONFIRMATION If you would like to consider and explore the possibility of being confirmed this year,
there will be a meeting in school on Saturday 15th May at 10.00am.  If there are any questions you
have before then, please have a word with Fr Stephen.

IF YOU ARE WILLING to go into Footsteps occasionally to share a Bible story with the children
please indicate this on the sheet in church.  Thank you.

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

REFLECTION
Lent often seems to be regarded by Christians as a gloomy season characterised by negativity. 
But is it the springtime of the church in which we are renewed as we turn to God afresh. 
Thus, Lent is a gift given to us by God through which can order our priorities afresh. 
Yes, Lent is a penitiential season but, for Christians, penitence should be embraced with joy,
for God, in Christ has done all that is necessary for our salvation.
SJ

Parish Clergy
Rev S Jones (Father Stephen)   Tel. 732948
Rev C Holden (Father Chris)   Tel. 730760
Hon. Assistant Priests
Canon Brian Oddy    Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers   Tel. 424786

31st  JANUARY 2010
FOURTH ORDINARY SUNDAY

Christian prophecy must reveal something of the love of God. 
It is this love which expresses our concern for the world. 
Let us pray today for the grace to be able to speak and live the truth in love.

A special welcome today to Isla Terri Phizackerley,
who today joins us in the fellowship of the Universal
Church through the sacrament of Holy Baptism.

Today is Education Sunday. 
Please pray for all involved in the work of education.

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

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday         7.00pm  Christian youth work
Tuesday      12 noon & 7.30pm   Effective witness
 PRESENTATION OF THE LORD (Candlemas)
Wednesday 9.15am            Home Communicants
Thursday      7.15pm  People of Haiti
Friday  9.15am  Courage in witness
 St Agatha
Saturday 9.15am     Church in Japan
 St Paul Miki and Companions

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
Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier (Dearest Jesu, we are here) (BWV 700)

Fugue in D minor (‘Dorian’) (BWV 538ii)
   J.S. Bach

NOTES
PLEASE NOTE: The Bishop has lifted the ban on the chalice,
and communicants are asked either to receive the Sacrament in one
kind or by actually drinking from the chalice in the normal way.

EMERGENCY – HAITI EARTHQUAKE APPEAL    Please give generously
Emergency envelopes (GIFT AID) in church
Or call 08080 004 004 (lines open 9-5 Mon- Fri)
Or give online at www.christianaid.org.uk

PLEASE PRAY each day, respectively, for all who live in Highfield Road, Hill Street, Hindburn Close,
Howard Mews, Hunter Street and Hunting Hill Road.

YOUTH GROUP  today at 6.00pm in the school hall.  Youth Leaders meeting to follow at 7.30pm.

ROSARY tomorrow at 7.30pm.  All welcome.

TUESDAY is the Feast of The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas). 
Blessing and Procession of Candles and Sung Mass at 7.30pm. 
Do please make sure to come and join us as we celebrate Christ as the light of all peoples. 
Refreshments to follow.

LENT begins on 17th February.  Please bring your palm crosses back so that they can be burned to
make the ash for Ash Wednesday.

PATÉ AND PUDDINGS – a chance to feast before the Fast, Shrove Tuesday 16th February,
7.30pm at Fr Chris’ house 10 Croasdale Close.  Tickets £5.00.  Please bring a bottle.

LENT COURSE at Fr Chris’.  Three meetings: 18th February, 4th and 18th March.  8.00pm,
finishing with Night Prayer at 8.55pm.  This course focuses upon the Eucharistic Prayer of the Mass. 
If you are intending to come, please get a companion booklet from Fr Chris.

Dates for your diaries:
Fr Chris’ priestly ordination – here on Sunday 27th June at 10.00am. 
His Inaugural Mass will be at 7.30pm on Monday 28th June.
Great News!

HAVE YOU LOST a pair of black, woollen ladies gloves?  They are in the sacristy.

CAN YOU USE A TV WITH DIGIBOX? If so, Doreen Shipperd is offering the equipment free to a good home.

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

REFLECTION
The feast of Candlemas on Tuesday reminds us of the common humanity
we share with all people of every race and time.  Christ is for everyone;
it is he and no-one else who is the light to lead us to salvation.
SJ

Parish Clergy
Rev S Jones (Father Stephen)   Tel. 732948
Rev C Holden (Father Chris)   Tel. 730760
Hon. Assistant Priests
Canon Brian Oddy    Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers   Tel. 424786

24th JANUARY 2010
THIRD ORDINARY SUNDAY

For us, Sunday is a day ‘sacred to our Lord’; or, it should be!  It is a day of joyful celebration when we rejoice that God has called us.  The Eucharist, which is the source and point of return for the Christian life, is for us the foretaste of the eternal banquet of heaven.

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

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday         7.00pm  Spread of the Gospel
 CONVERSION OF ST PAUL (Unity week ends)
Tuesday         12 noon        Bishops
 SS Timothy & Titus
Wednesday 9.15am         Departed of January
Thursday      7.15pm  Theologians
 St Thomas Aquinas
Friday  9.15am  Christian Aid
Saturday 9.15am     Walsingham
 Of Our Lady
 
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
Prelude on Jesu dulcis memoria (Jesus, the very thought of thee)
  C.H.H. Parry
Postlude on an old Irish Melody
  C.V. Stanford

NOTES

PLEASE NOTE: The Bishop has lifted the ban on the chalice, an
d communicants are asked either to receive the Sacrament in one kind
or by actually drinking from the chalice in the normal way.

EMERGENCY – HAITI EARTHQUAKE APPEAL    Please give generously
Emergency envelopes (GIFT AID) in church
Or call 08080 004 004 (lines open 9-5 Mon- Fri)
Or give online at www.christianaid.org.uk
PLEASE PRAY each day, respectively, for all who live in Grosvenor Place, Grosvenor Road,
Gummers Howe Walk, Hardknott Rise, Hawk Street and Haws Avenue.

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Wednesday 7.30pm at 42 Lancaster Road.

PCC Thursday, beginning with Mass at 7.15pm.  Minutes and Agendas are in the PCC file in church.

YOUTH GROUP  next at 6.00pm in the school hall.  Youth Leaders meeting to follow at 7.30pm.

HAVE YOU LOST a pair of black, woollen ladies gloves?  They are in the sacristy.

CAN YOU USE A TV WITH DIGIBOX? If so, Doreen Shipperd is offering the equipment free to a good home.

FOOTSTEPS If you would be willing to go into Footsteps from time to time to share a Bible story
with the children, please indicate on the list in church.  You would be able to make it back in church
in time for the homily!  Thank you.

ADVANCE NOTICE The Feast of Candlemas is on Tuesday 2nd February.  Blessing and Procession of
Candles and Sung Mass at 7.30pm.  Refreshments to follow in church, as we are joined by people from
Warton and Torrisholme who belong to our Walsingham Cell.  Please be sure to come.

NEW FLOWER LIST for 2010 is now in the porch.  If you would like to pay for the church flowers on
any week of the year, please put your name in the relevant slot on the list.  When the time comes to pay
for the flowers, please use a GIFT AID envelope and mark it ‘church flowers’, and let Dorothy Seage have it.  Thank you.

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

REFLECTION
St Paul tells us, that, as Christians, we have been entrusted with a message of reconciliation. 
Christian disunity compromises our proclamation of this message.  This means that we must work and pray
for the unity of all Christians.  In our disunity, we are failing the people
with whom we are called to share our message.
SJ

Please take this bulletin home with you.  You are welcome to stay for refreshments after the 10.00am Mass.

Parish Clergy
Rev S Jones (Father Stephen)   Tel. 732948
Rev C Holden (Father Chris)   Tel. 730760
Hon. Assistant Priests
Canon Brian Oddy    Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers   Tel. 424786

17th JANUARY 2010
SECOND ORDINARY SUNDAY

We rejoice in the great variety of gifts God has lavished upon us and upon his Church.  We pray that we may maximise them for the enhancement and enrichment of our common life and witness.

Today is the World Day of Prayer for Peace.

Christian Unity Week begins tomorrow.

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

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday  7.00pm  Unity of Christians     
Tuesday  12 noon        Our Lady of Lourdes
Wednesday 9.15am         Congregational Church
Thursday      7.15pm  People of Haiti
 St Agnes
Friday  9.15am  Salvation Army
Saturday 9.15am     Mothers
 Of Our Lady

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 lob, mein Seel, den Herren
(Praise the Lord, my soul)
   D. Buxtehude
Toccata
   J. Pachelbel

NOTES
   
PLEASE NOTE: The Bishop has lifted the ban on the chalice,
and communicants are asked either to receive the Sacrament in one kind or
by actually drinking from the chalice in the normal way.

EMERGENCY – HAITI EARTHQUAKE APPEAL    Please give generously
Emergency envelopes (GIFT AID) in church
Or call 08080 004 004 (lines open 9-5 Mon- Fri)
Or give online at www.christianaid.org.uk

PLEASE PRAY each day, respectively, for all who live in Dunkirk Avenue, Eden Mount Way,
Edward Street, Fairfield Close, Greengate Lane and Grosvenor Court.

PCC members may collect Minutes and Agendas from the PCC file in church.

YOUTH GROUP resumes today at 6.00pm in the school hall.

SCHOOL GOVERNORS’ EVERY CHILD MATTERS COMMITTEE Wednesday 7.00pm.

FOOTSTEPS If you would be willing to go into Footsteps from time to time to
share a Bible story with the children, please indicate on the list in church. 
You would be able to make it back in church in time for the homily!  Thank you.

ADVANCE NOTICE The Feast of Candlemas is on Tuesday 2nd February. 
Blessing and Procession of Candles and Sung Mass at 7.30pm.  Refreshments to follow in church,
as we are joined by people form Warton and Torrisholme who belong to our Walsingham Cell.  Please be sure to come.

THANK YOU to the person, who wishes to remain anonymous, for purchasing the Christmas tree.  
We are grateful to you for your generosity.

NEW FLOWER LIST for 2010 is now in the porch.  If you would like to pay for the church
flowers on any week of the year, please put your name in the relevant slot on the list. 
When the time comes to pay for the flowers, please use a GIFT AID envelope and mark it
‘church flowers’, and let Dorothy Seage have it.  Thank you.

MONEY MATTERS  As always, our costs are rising, so please raise your money giving if you can. 
Thank you.  If you give regularly to the church but have not signed a GIFT AID declaration form,
please ask John Holland for one.

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

REFLECTION
Can we be Good News and, in the light of today’s Gospel,
New Wine to those in need?  Mindful of our conviction that every person
has been created in the image of God, let us reach out in generosity to the people of Haiti.

Please take this bulletin home with you.  You are welcome to stay for refreshments after the 10.00am Mass.

Parish Clergy
Rev S Jones (Father Stephen)   Tel. 732948
Rev C Holden (Father Chris)   Tel. 730760
Hon. Assistant Priests
Canon Brian Oddy    Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers   Tel. 424786

10th JANUARY 2010
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Today’s Feast brings our celebration of Christmastide to its conclusion.  Jesus’ baptism marks the beginning of his public ministry.  God acknowledges his beloved Son and we gather, as God’s adopted children (through our baptism), to give praise and thanks to him who has called and chosen us.

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

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday  7.00pm             Adoptive parents       
  of Week 1, Year 2
Tuesday  12 noon             Foster parents
Wednesday 9.15am         Theological tutors
 St Hilary
Thursday      7.15pm        Emergency services
Friday  9.15am                   Local hospitals
Saturday 9.15am               The Children’s Society
 Of Our Lady

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
Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam
(Christ our Lord came to the Jordan) (BWV 684)
   J.S. Bach
Sonata 4 in B flat, last movement
   F. Mendelssohn

NOTES

PLEASE NOTE: Although the Bishop has lifted the ban on the chalice,
the practice of intinction (dipping the consecrated Host in the chalice) remains prohibited. 
Communicants are asked either to receive the Sacrament in one kind or by actually drinking
from the chalice in the normal way.

ORDINARY TIME resumes tomorrow.  Weekday Mass readings are those for Year 2. 
For the Office, Week 1 of the Psalter.  Sunday readings are those for Year C.

PLEASE PRAY each day, respectively, for all who live in Coniston Road,
Coppice Brow, Crag Bank Crescent, Crag Bank Lane, Crag Bank Road and Croasdale Close.

PCC members may collect Minutes of the last meeting from the PCC file in church.

STANDING COMMITTEE Thursday 14th January, at the Vicarage, straight after the 7.15pm Mass.

YOUTH GROUP resumes next Sunday at 6.00pm in the school hall.

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE will meet on Wednesday 27th January at 42 Lancaster Road at 7.30pm.
Please note that this a changed date (it was previously scheduled for 13th January – please forgive any inconvenience).

NEW FLOWER LIST for 2010 is now in the porch.  If you would like to pay for the church flowers
on any week of the year, please put your name in the relevant slot on the list. 
When the time comes to pay for the flowers, please use a GIFT AID envelope and mark it ‘church flowers’,
and let Dorothy Seage have it.  Thank you.

MONEY MATTERS  As always, our costs are rising, so please raise your money giving if you can. 
Thank you.  If you give regularly to the church but have not signed a GIFT AID declaration form,
please ask John Holland for one.

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

Parish Clergy
Rev S Jones (Father Stephen)   Tel. 732948
Rev C Holden (Father Chris)   Tel. 730760
Hon. Assistant Priests
Canon Brian Oddy    Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers   Tel. 424786

3rd  JANUARY 2010
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

On the Feast of Epiphany, we celebrate the revealing of the Christ Child to all the nations on the earth; and, like the Magi, we come to worship Him.

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

MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday 7.00pm       The sick
  of Christmas, after Epiphany
Tuesday 12 noon         Home Communicants
 of Christmas, after Epiphany
Wednesday 9.15am         Additional Curates Society
 of Christmas, after Epiphany
Thursday      7.15pm  Lilian Sanderson RIP
 St Raymund of Penyafort
Friday  9.15am  Local Councillors
 of Christmas, after Epiphany  
Saturday 9.15am     Local schools
 Of Christmas, after Epiphany

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 or by appointment.
NEXT SUNDAY: MASSES at 8.00 & 10.00am

TODAY’S ORGAN MUSIC
Three Kings from Persian lands afar
   P. Cornelius

In dir ist Freude (In thee is joy) (BWV 615)
   J.S. Bach 

PLEASE NOTE: Although the Bishop has lifted the ban on the chalice,
the practice of intinction (dipping the consecrated Host in the chalice) remains prohibited. 
Communicants are asked either to receive the Sacrament in one kind or by actually
drinking from the chalice in the normal way.

PLEASE PRAY each day, respectively, for all who live in Browfoot Close,
Browsholme Close, Calder Close, Camborne Avenue, Carnforth Brow and Conder Brow.

ROSARY 7.30pm tomorrow.  All are welcome.  Prayer requests may be made using the prayer board in church. 
Please date your requests.

THANK YOU to everyone who helped in any way to get us ready for Christmas: flowers,
linen, reading, altar-serving, music, cleaning, leading intercessions, etc. etc. 
Everything you do is appreciated greatly.

NEW FLOWER LIST for 2010 is now in the porch. 
If you would like to pay for the church flowers on any week of the year,
please put your name in the relevant slot on the list.  When the time comes to pay for the flowers,
please use a GIFT AID envelope and mark it ‘church flowers’, and let Dorothy Seage have it.  Thank you.
MONEY MATTERS  As always, our costs are rising, so please raise your money giving if you can.  Thank you. 
If you give regularly to the church but have not signed a GIFT AID declaration form, please ask John Holland for one.

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

FORWARD!plus, the latest issue of the free paper of Forward in Faith, is available in church today. 
Please take a copy.

CHRISTMAS lasts until 10th January this time. 
Next Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of The Baptism of the Lord. 
Do try to be with us as often as you can during the weekdays of the Christmas season.

THANK YOU again from Fr Chris and Fr Stephen for all the cards and presents they have received.

A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

Please take this bulletin home with you. 
You are welcome to stay for refreshments after the 10.00am Mass.

CHRIST CHURCH CARNFORTH

Parish Clergy
Rev S Jones (Father Stephen)   Tel. 732948
Rev C Holden (Father Chris)   Tel. 730760
Hon. Assistant Priests
Canon Brian Oddy    Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers   Tel. 424786

27th DECEMBER 2009
THE HOLY FAMILY

During the so-called ‘hidden years’, Jesus lived in an ordinary loving family. 
We give thanks today for our own families and for the diligence and care
of Mary and Joseph as they sought to serve God faithfully.

• Toilets are to the left out of the main door.
• Please let young children explore.
• Collection during the second hymn.
• Large print hymn books are available on request.
MASS THIS WEEK AND INTENTIONS
Monday 7.00pm                  Children who suffer violence
 HOLY INNOCENTS
Tuesday 12 noon                English Pastoral Clergy
 FIFTH DAY OF OCTAVE (St Thomas Becket)
Wednesday 9.15am  Departed of December
 SIXTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS OCTAVE
Thursday      7.15pm  Walsingham
 SEVENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS OCTAVE
Friday  10.30am* God’s blessing on 2010
 MARY, MOTHER OF GOD  
Saturday 9.15am     Theologians
 SS Basil & Gregory
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Morning Prayer: Sun 7.30am, Mon – Thur & Sat 8.55am, Fri 10.10am
Evening Prayer: Sun 5.30pm, Mon – Fri 5.00pm.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 5.15pm or by appointment

NEXT SUNDAY: MASSES at 8.00 & 10.00am

PLEASE NOTE: Although the Bishop has lifted the ban on the chalice,
the practice of intinction (dipping the consecrated Host in the chalice) remains prohibited. 
Communicants are asked either to receive the Sacrament in one kind or by actually drinking from the chalice in the normal way.

PLEASE PRAY each day, respectively, for all who live in Arkholme Close, Arnhem Road,
Bloomfield Park, Booth Street, Bowland Close and Bridgeside.

HOSPICE SERVICE Fr Stephen is conducting a short
service (15 mins approx) at St John’s Hospice this afternoon at 2.00pm. 
It would be good if two or three people would accompany him.  Please let him know if you could go.

MARGARET BATES, one of our home communicants, celebrates her 100th birthday today. 
Please sign the card for her at the back of the church before you leave.

FLOWERS You may still let Dorothy Seage have any donations for Christmas flowers,
using a GIFT AID envelope if you pay tax (please mark it ‘Christmas flowers’).  Thank you.

*FRIDAY’S MASS is at the later time of 10.30am. 
We celebrate Our Lady’s Motherhood and ask a blessing on the New Year.

CUMBRIA FLOODS Blankets, bedding and children’s toys are needed. 
Please let Fr Chris have anything you can spare.  Thank you.

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

FORWARD!plus, the latest issue of the free paper of Forward in Faith,
is available in church today.  Please take a copy.

CHRISTMAS lasts until 10th January this time.  Next Sunday, we celebrate
Epiphany and on 10th, the Feast of The Baptism of the Lord. 
Do try to be with us as often as you can during the weekdays of the Christmas season.