Christ Church Carnforth

26th  SEPTEMBER 2010
TWENTY- SIXTH ORDINARY SUNDAY

Today, our readings contrast false priorities with those of Our Lord.  He seeks from us the obedience and costly love which characterise his own disposition towards the will of the Father.

• 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                    Priestly formation
                  St Vincent de Paul
Tuesday 12 noon                   Departed of September      
Wednesday 9.15am              Rev Andrew Teather*
                  SS MICHAEL, GABRIEL & RAPHAEL
Thursday 7.15pm                  Biblical scholars               
                  St Jerome
Friday  9.15am                        Contemplatives
                  St Teresa of the Child Jesus
Saturday 9.15am  Ourselves as carers
                 The Guardian Angels  

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 appointment.
NEXT SUNDAY: MASSES at 8.00 & 10.00am

TODAY’S ORGAN MUSIC
Psalm Prelude (Yea, though I walk)
   H.Howells

Chorale and Menuet gothique
   L. Boëllmann

PLEASE PRAY each day, respectively, for all who live in Preston Street, Prince Avenue, Queen Street, Queen’s Drive, Ramsden Street and Redmayne Drive.

PAKISTAN FLOODS APPEAL You may donate by going to dec.org.uk or ringing 08080 004 004. Recent news bulletins tell us that the problems are getting worse due to the spread of water-borne diseases, so please be generous.

YOUTH GROUP 6.00pm today.  Leaders’ meeting at 7.30pm.

ADULTS’ CONFIRMATION PREPARATION Today at 6.30pm.

*PLEASE PRAY FOR  The Rev Andrew Teather, to be ordained priest at Preston Minster on Wednesday evening.  Mass here at 9.15am on Wednesday is to be offered to ask a blessing on his ministry.

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

SATURDAY COFFEE in the choir vestry, 10 – 12 noon.  Do call in if you are out and about.

NEXT SUNDAY, we celebrate the feast of the anniversary of the dedication of our parish church.

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

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE PREPARING FOR CONFIRMATION: Georgia Battersby-Hill, Holly Benson, Harvey Haygarth and Tracey Paul.

FORWARD PLUS, the quarterly paper of Forward in Faith, is available free at the back of church.  Please take a copy.
Please take this bulletin home with you.  You are welcome to stay for refreshments after the 10.00am Mass.

CHRIST CHURCH CARNFORTH
www.christchurchcarnforth.co.uk

Priests of the Parish
Fr Stephen Jones     Tel. 732948
Fr Christopher Holden    Tel. 730760
Hon. Assistant Priests
Fr Tom Davis     Tel. 426704
Canon Brian Oddy    Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers   Tel. 424786

22nd AUGUST 2010
TWENTY-FIRST ORDINARY SUNDAY
 
Today’s celebration centres on the Lord’s will to draw all people to the fullness of salvation.  We are privileged to belong to the new People of God by baptism, and we are called to welcome others.

• 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  Care of the needy
 St Rose of Lima
Tuesday 12 noon        Spread of the Gospel
 ST BARTHOLOMEW
Wednesday 9.15am  Careers advisers
Thursday 7.15pm               Departed of August
Friday  9.15am            Christian mothers
 St Monica
Saturday 9.15am  Defenders of the Catholic Faith
 St Augustine

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
Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier (Dearest Jesus, we are here) (BWV 731)

Prelude in F minor (BWV 534)
    J.S. Bach

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

PAKISTAN FLOODS APPEAL You may donate by going to info@christianaid.org.uk or ringing 08080 004 004.

SATURDAY COFFEE in the choir vestry, 10 – 12 noon.  Do call in if you are out and about.

PARISH BBQ  next Sunday.  Treasure Hunt around the town at 3.30pm.  BBQ with bar, real ale, children’s games from 4pm at school.  Tickets £4.00, children £1.00, from Vicky Rowbottom or Fr Chris.

ADULT CONFIRMATION PREPARATION begins in Sunday 29th August at 6.30pm.  Anyone already confirmed who wishes to attend this course, either regularly or from time to time, is very welcome to do so.

CONCERT in church by the Biber Ensemble (Louise Latham, Ann Bond and Mary Dainton on violin, harpsichord and cello respectively).  A concert of virtuoso German and Italian baroque music on Friday 10th September at 7.30pm.  Admission £5.00 including refreshments (children free).  Please don’t miss this and bring others with you!

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

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE PREPARING FOR CONFIRMATION: Georgia Battersby-Hill, Holly Benson, Harvey Haygarth and Tracey Paul.

WORSHIPPING ON HOLIDAY  Please make sure that you attend the Sunday Eucharist when you’re going away.  If you would like suggestions as to a suitable church to worship in, please have a word with one of the clergy.

VIGILANCE AROUND CHURCH Extra vigilance around the church building is always wise during the holiday periods.  So, if you are around, please call in.  Traffic in and out helps to improve security; and, of course, you may benefit from the peace and stillness you will find.

FORWARD! plus, the newspaper of Forward in Faith, is available, free of charge, at the back of church.  Please take a copy.

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

CHRIST CHURCH CARNFORTH

www.christchurchcarnforth.co.uk

Priests of the Parish
Fr Stephen Jones     Tel. 732948
Fr Christopher Holden    Tel. 730760
Hon. Assistant Priests
Fr Tom Davis     Tel. 426704
Canon Brian Oddy    Tel. 732048
Canon Brian Pithers   Tel. 424786

15th AUGUST 2010
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Mary enjoyed a unique relationship with Christ and played a crucial part in God’s redeeming work.  Today, we rejoice that God saved her and raised her to the glory of heaven, a glory in which we are all called by God to share.

• 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 monarchs
                    St Stephen of Hungary
Tuesday                12 noon        Aid agencies
Wednesday          9.15am         Flood victims
Thursday              7.15pm        Parents
Friday                    9.15am         Hyning Monastery
                   St Bernard
Saturday               9.15am        Defenders of the Catholic Faith
                   St Pius X
  

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.

PLEASE PRAY each day, respectively, for all who live in Grosvenor Court, Grosvenor Place Grosvenor Road, Gummers Howe Walk, Hardknott Rise and Hawk Street.
PAKISTAN FLOODS APPEAL You may donate by going to info@christianaid.org.uk or ringing 08080 004 004.
STEWARDSHIP LETTERS are in the porch today.  Please take yours (if you haven’t already) and anyone’s who lives by you and who is not here today.  If there isn’t a letter for you, please let us know.  Thank you.
SATURDAY COFFEE in the choir vestry, 10 – 12 noon.  Do call in if you are out and about.
PARISH BBQ Sunday 29th August.  Treasure Hunt around the town at 3.30pm.  BBQ with bar, real ale, children’s games from 4pm at school.  Tickets £4.00, children £1.00, from Vicky Rowbottom or Fr Chris.
ADULT CONFIRMATION PREPARATION begins in Sunday 29th August at 6.30pm.  Anyone already conformed who wishes to attend this course, either regularly or from time to time, is very welcome to do so.
READERS Please collect your readings from the sacristy.  Thank you.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE PREPARING FOR CONFIRMATION: Georgia Battersby-Hill, Holly Benson, Harvey Haygarth and Tracey Paul.
WORSHIPPING ON HOLIDAY  Please make sure that you attend the Sunday Eucharist when you’re going away.  If you would like suggestions as to a suitable church to worship in, please have a word with one of the clergy.
VIGILANCE AROUND CHURCH Extra vigilance around the church building is always wise during the holiday periods.  So, if you are around, please call in.  Traffic in and out helps to improve security; and, of course, you may benefit from the peace and stillness you will find.
FORWARD! plus, the newspaper of Forward in Faith, is available, free of charge, at the back of church.  Please take a copy.
FR TOM is providing cover at Melling today.
To Ponder
The unexamined life is not worth living.             Socrates