27/11/2011 Advent 1 Paul Threlfall
04/12/2011 Advent 2 Kathryn Hutchins
11/12/2011 Advent 3 Ruth Threlfall
18/12/2011 Advent 4 Pauline Sterritt
24/12/2011 Midnight Mass (11.30) Martin Woods
25/12/2011 Christmas Day Elizabeth Battersby-Hill
01/01/2012 Mary, Mother of God Ann Bond
08/01/2012 Epiphany of the Lord Paul Threlfall
15/01/2012 Ordinary 2 Kathryn Hutchins
22/01/2012 Ordinary 3 Martin Woods
29/01/2012 Ordinary 4 Pauline Sterritt
02/02/2012 Presentation of the Lord (Candlemass) Ruth Threlfall
05/02/2012 Ordinary 5 Elizabeth Battersby-Hill
12/02/2012 Ordinary 6 Paul Threlfall
19/02/2012 Ordinary 7 Ann Bond
22/02/2012 Ash Wednesday Kathryn Hutchins
26/02/2012 Lent 1 Martin Woods
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
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.
The weeks and months ahead provide a rich and varied source of opportunities for worship and fellowship together, here are some key dates
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)
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
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.
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
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.
