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St James Notice Sheet
Sunday 1st March 2015
The Second Sunday of Lent
If you are visiting us for the first time, or returning
after some time away, you are most welcome.
This notice sheet contains useful dates and
information. Please take it home, so you have a
record of what is going on at St James. Our Rector is
the Rev. David Ward.
WORSHIP
Education Sunday is a national day of prayer and celebration for
everyone involved in the world of education. For more than 100
years there has been an annual recognition of Education Sunday
in England and Wales.
On the 1 March we will celebrate
Education Sunday during our normal 10.30am Eucharistic Service
and we will welcome Jen Farrington (Retired Senior Advisor with
Lancashire Education Authority) and the staff and children of St
James’ Primary School to speak and to celebrate with us. We are
delighted they are able to come amongst us on this special day.
We welcome all who wish to receive the bread and
the wine to come forward to the communion rail. If
you wish to receive God’s blessing, please come to the
communion rail bringing your red service book to
indicate this. If you would prefer to remain in your
pew that is just fine.
ROTA
2nd Sunday of Lent
Richard Evans
Gospel
Andy Lewis
Sidespersons
Chalice
Intercessions
Crucifer
Brenda & Michael Lee
Sue Boult & Joe Clitheroe
Kathy Whyte
Hannah
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SERVICE BOOKS
Large print and braille format are
available on request.
If you would like to include a notice in the weekly pew
sheet please let me have BRIEF details in writing by
Education Sunday TODAY 1st March
1/3/15
1st Reading
SERVICES NEXT WEEK
Sunday 8th March 2015 (second Sunday of March)
09.30am Uniformed Organisations
10.30am Family Communion Service
Genesis Ch 17 v 17 & 15-16
Mark Ch 8 v 31end
Liturgical Colour Purple
Purple can symbolize pain, suffering, and therefore sorrow,
penitence and preparation. It is the liturgical color for the
Season of Lent.
Collect
Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth,
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
grant to all those who are admitted
into the fellowship of Christ's religion,
that they may reject those things
that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Post-Communion
Almighty God,
you see that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves:
keep us both outwardly in our bodies,
and inwardly in our souls;
that we may be defended from all adversities
which may happen to the body,
and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Wednesday of that week.
My email address is
joangauld@hotmail.co.uk
Offertory
If you are a visitor to this church you may place your gift in the
collection plate in the usual way. If you would like our Treasurer
to reclaim any tax through Gift Aid, please use the envelopes
provided on your pew. Place your gift in the envelope, complete
the form and then give it in during the collection.
Church Flowers
In March Donations To The Flower Fund Have Been Made In
Memory Of Ronald Clough And Colin Weston.
The Mothering Sunday Flowers Are Provided By The Mothers
Union.
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15th
22nd
29th
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MOTHERING SUNDAY
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Would You Like To Sponsor Flowers For A Special Anniversary Or Memorial?
All The Names Are Mentioned In Brindle Voice Each Month. For Details,
Contact Joan Hopcraft 01254 854465
Special Services
Education Sunday TODAY 1 March
10.30am
Mothering Sunday
15 March 10.30am
Palm Sunday
29 March 10.30am
Maundy Thursday
2 April
7.30pm
Good Friday
3 April
10.00am
Easter Sunday
5 April
10.30am
Lily Service
5 April
6.30pm
WOMENS WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Friday 6th March at 7.30pm
At St Patrick’s Church, Preston Rd, Higher Walton
This year St Patrick’s ladies are inviting ladies from the local
churches to join in the service.
For more details contact Joan Croasdale tel 322184
CHURCH MATTERS
CHURCHYARD : ATTENTION
Following an inspection of the Chuchyard on Saturday 6th
December by members of the Buildings Committee 12/18
headstones were found to be in a dangerous condition and in need
of attention as soon as possible. Some have been taped off . Others
will shortly be marked as dangerous , whilst we try and trace the
families. In the meantime please be vigilant when in the
Chuchyard ,and warn others that you see of the danger .
The Chuchwardens.
DogDog-Fouling
There have been some problems recently with respect to dog-fouling in
and immediately around the church grounds. The churchyard is sacred
ground; dog-owners are politely asked not to walk their dogs there. If
your dog fouls the ground or the paths around the church please pick it up
and remove it.
Thank you.
Parents/carers
Behind one of the pews at the back of church there are several bags
containing age appropriate toys, books, paper,etc for younger children. If
your children would like something to occupy them during the service
please help yourself. To the front and left of the pews there is also a crèche
area where you may supervise your children at any time during the service.
Situation vacant!
If anyone would be willing to check on and replenish the children’s bags
would you please have a word with Betty Parker who will explain what is
needed. tel 01257 264176
Mothers' Union
We have a thriving Mothers' Union Branch here at St James. We meet
every third Wednesday of the month at 7.30 p.m. in the
Community Hall and everyone is welcome, you don't have to be a
mother or even a woman to join in. In case you don't know about the
Mothers' Union, but are a little curious over the next few weeks we are
going to highlight some of the work that the MU does. On Sunday 22nd
February we are launching Count Your Blessings alongside Christian Aid
and then on 8th March we are preparing for Make a Mothers' Day, this is
a campaign to raise funds to support mothers and their families here
in England and across the world, ahead of Mothering Sunday. 15th March
is Mothering Sunday when we aim to mark the importance of mums with
a bunch of daffodils. On 22nd March we will end with a focus on the
work of the MU here in Brindle and worldwide and how this supports the
MU aims and objectives.
CHARITY GIVING
The Hunger Lunch last week raised £408
which will be split between the Salvation
Army and Christian Aid.
Thank you to everyone for your support and
generosity.
Meaningful Chocolate Easter Eggs
The order for these has now been placed with 3
spare for anyone who did not put their name on
the order list – first come first served.
Alzheimer suffers can benefit from activity aprons or
knee blankets to distract their fidgety fingers. If you
have any of the following please leave them on the
back pew for Betty: wooden/plastic beads, key rings,
zips, textured fabric, pieces of felt, tassles, laces, silky
ribbon, etc. If you would like to help make them have a
word with Betty.
SOCIAL
FUNDRAISING
SPRING FAIR
Saturday 21 March 11.30 – 2.30pm
Brindle Community Hall
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Please put this date in your diary.
There will be a decorated boiled egg competition and an Easter hat
competition. More details to follow.
Lancashire Hawks and Owls will be attending the event at a charge
of £80. We wondered if 8 people might be willing to donate £10 to
sponsor their appearance. If so please speak to one of the wardens
or Dave Packer. Tables will be available @ £15 for anyone wanting
to have a craft stall. If you are interested please speak to Lynn or
phone 01772 323267. We will also have books of raffle tickets at
£1 per ticket. As soon as they are available we will be asking you to
take some away with you to sell. It would be wonderful if we could
raise as much money as we did at Christmas.
SPRING FAIR – HELP NEEDED
• Organise a stall
• Make cakes
• Donate to a chocolate tombola
• Give an item for the hamper
• Sell raffle tickets
• Enter a competition (50p)
Please speak to Lynn or Dave packer or one of the wardens
if you can help or sign up on one of the lists on the notice
board in the Cavendish chapel. Thank you.
Raffle tickets
for the Spring Fair are now available in books of 5 @£1 per
ticket. As you leave after the service please take as many
as you think you can buy for yourself or sell to family,
friends, etc.
Can you help us fill this hamper?
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It will be 1 prize in our raffle at the Spring
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Fair, Saturday 21 March. Please sign up to the
list on the noticeboard in the Cavendish chapel
saying what your donation will be, or speak to
Lynn or Dave Packer. Thank you.
BRINDLE ST JAMES MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sat 25 April ‘PEMBERTON OLD’ BRASS
St George’s Day Celebration Concert
Singing led by Soprano,Helen Latham
Sat 2 May
UCLAN MUSIC THEATRE STUDENTS
An evening of musical theatre
Sat 9 May
CHESTER ST CECILIA SINGERS
Programme of sacred & secular music
Sat 16 May CHRISTIAN HORROCKS
Guitarist & Friends Some Flamenco.
His skills belie his age!
Sat 23 May UCLAN CHAMBER CHOIR Choir of staff & students
Adults £8 (under 16s free)
Includes refreshments TICKETS RICHARD EVANS TEL: 01254 852894 - MOB: 07831 738399
:rj.evans25@btinternet.comMore info: www.brindlestjames.co.uk