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.
