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posted 9 Aug 2019, 00:45 by Richard Jones
SERVICES | Today 9.30am Parish Communion Rev John Hartley
| Tuesday, 13th August 9.30am Holy Communion Rev Roland Nicholson
| Sunday, 18th August 2019 9th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Family Service Rev Roland Nicholson
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| PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Giles Tipton, Peter Ledger, Janet Hartley, Harry and Millie Clarkson, Bobbie, Elizabeth Best, Dianne and Jean Henderson. | PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED Jenifer Peagram (Her funeral is on Friday at 11.45am at St Mary’s) | THIS WEEK Monday - 6.00pm to 7.00pm Office Hour in the NARTHEX for the arrangement of Baptisms, Weddings or the discussion of any spiritual matter. |
Tuesday - 10.00am to 11.30am Coffee Morning in the Narthex 7.30pm Mothers’ Union Keith & Alan (‘Me and My Dog’) | NEWS A Musical Concert is to take place in church at 7.00 pm on Saturday 7th September, entitled ‘Some Enchanted Evening’- an evening of music with favourites from the shows, musical theatre, the American songbook, opera and much more. The concert is to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (‘NICU’) at Burnley General Teaching Hospital’ where Gemma (Geoff and Sue Gill’s daughter) and Laurence’s baby Alex was treated in the first two weeks of his life. His Nana, Eileen, is organising the event and is calling upon some excellent singers she has used in previous events she has masterminded. | Recycling Jewellery – Emma Hilton has left a box in the Narthex for the collection of any unwanted jewellery/beads which she will use to decorate bottles. Please help support her.
Mellor Village Show on Sunday, 1st September
2 pm to 4 pm in Mellor Village Hall. Refreshments available.
Adults £1. Children free.
St Mary's Church was consecrated on 15th September 1829. So, at the Family Service the Social and Fund Raising Committee is planning a celebration with ...A 190th Birthday Party....for all the family. Watch this space for more news !! | DATES FOR YOUR DIARY September 27/28/29 Art Exhibition by local Artists 9.30am Benefice United Service for Michaelmas at St Mary’s 4.00pm Songs of Praise |
October 6th at St Mary’s Harvest Festival October 13th at St Mary’s United Benefice Confirmation Service with Bishop Julian
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Thought for the Week
‘What you are is God’s gift to you. What you become is your gift to God’.
If you wish to contribute anything to the notices please send an email to John Hartley at john.hartley828@btinternet.com by 12 noon on Thursday |
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posted 4 Aug 2019, 23:36 by Richard Jones
SERVICES | Today 9.30am Parish Communion Rev Gary Hunt
| Tuesday, 6th August The Transfiguration of our Lord 9.30am Holy Communion Rev Gary Hunt
| Sunday, 11th August 2019 8th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Parish Communion Rev John Hartley
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| PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Giles Tipton, Peter Ledger, Janet Hartley, Harry and Millie Clarkson, Bobbie, Elizabeth Best, Dianne and Jean Henderson. | PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED Jenifer Peagram | THIS WEEK Monday - 6.00pm to 7.00pm Office Hour in the NARTHEX for the arrangement of Baptisms, Weddings or the discussion of any spiritual matter. |
Tuesday - 10.00am to 11.30am Coffee Morning in the Narthex | NEWS A Musical Concert is to take place in church at 7.00 pm on Saturday 7th September, entitled ‘Some Enchanted Evening’- an evening of music with favourites from the shows, musical theatre, the American songbook, opera and much more. The concert is to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (‘NICU’) at Burnley General Teaching Hospital’ where Gemma (Geoff and Sue Gill’s daughter) and Laurence’s baby Alex was treated in the first two weeks of his life. His Nana, Eileen, is organising the event and is calling upon some excellent singers she has used in previous events she has masterminded. |
Coffee Mornings – Hilda has raised a further £50 from her weekly coffee mornings which will greatly help with costs of maintaining the church.
Recycling Jewellery – Emma Hilton has left a box in the Narthex for the collection of any unwanted jewellery/beads which she will use to decorate bottles. Please help support her.
| DATES FOR YOUR DIARY August 13th Mothers’ Union - Keith & Alan (‘Me and My Dog’) September 27/28/29 Art Exhibition by local Artists 9.30am Benefice United Service for Michaelmas at St Mary’s 4.00pm Songs of Praise |
October 6th at St Mary’s Harvest Festival October 13th at St Mary’s United Benefice Confirmation Service with Bishop Julian |
Thought for the Week
Friendship: ‘A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.’
If you wish to contribute anything to the notices please send an email to John Hartley at john.hartley828@btinternet.com by 12 noon on Thursday |
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posted 29 Jul 2019, 00:54 by Richard Jones
SERVICES | Today 9.30am Parish Communion Rev Roland Nicholson
| Tuesday, 30th July 9.30am Holy Communion Rev John Hartley
| Sunday, 4th August 2019 7th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Parish Communion Rev Gary Hunt
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| PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Giles Tipton, Peter Ledger, Janet Hartley, Harry and Millie Clarkson, Bobbie, Elizabeth Best, Dianne and Jean Henderson | PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED Jenifer Peagram | THIS WEEK Monday - 6.00pm to 7.00pm Office Hour in the NARTHEX for the arrangement of Baptisms, Weddings or the discussion of any spiritual matter. | Tuesday - 10.00am to 11.30am Coffee Morning in the Narthex | NEWS A Musical Concert is to take place in church at 7.00 pm on Saturday 7th September, entitled ‘Some Enchanted Evening’- an evening of music with favourites from the shows, musical theatre, the American songbook, opera and much more. The concert is to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (‘NICU’) at Burnley General Teaching Hospital’ where Gemma (Geoff and Sue Gill’s daughter) and Laurence’s baby Alex was treated in the first two weeks of his life. His Nana, Eileen, is organising the event and is calling upon some excellent singers she has used in previous events she has masterminded. | Summer Lunchbox under the Charity of Kingdom Outreach in conjunction with Blackburn and Darwen begins tomorrow until 23rd August 2019. If you are interested in making sandwiches at Wesley Hall, Mon-Fri 8.30am -9.30am please ring Margaret Baldwin (812360) for more details.
Coffee Mornings – Hilda has raised a further £50 from her weekly coffee mornings which will greatly help with costs of maintaining the church.
Recycling Jewellery – Emma Hilton has left a box in the Narthex for the collection of any unwanted jewellery/beads which she will use to decorate bottles. Please help support her. | DATES FOR YOUR DIARY August 13th Mothers’ Union - Keith and Alan (‘Me and My Dog’) September 27/28/29 Art Exhibition by local Artists 9.30am Benefice United Service for Michaelmas at St Mary’s 4.00pm Songs of Praise |
October 6th at St Mary’s Harvest Festival October 13th at St Mary’s United Benefice Confirmation Service with Bishop Julian |
Thought for the Week
Church: The world at its worst needs the church at its best.
If you wish to contribute anything to the notices please send an email to John Hartley at john.hartley828@btinternet.com by 12 noon on Thursday |
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posted 29 Jul 2019, 00:52 by Richard Jones
SERVICES | Today 9.30am Family Service Rev David Kennedy | Tuesday, 23rd July 9.30am Holy Communion Rev David Kennedy | Sunday, 28th July 2019 6th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Parish Communion Rev Roland Nicholson
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| PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Giles Tipton, Peter Ledger, Janet Hartley, Harry and Millie Clarkson, Bobbie, Elizabeth Best, Dianne, Jean Henderson and Judith Muller | PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED Jenifer Peagram | THIS WEEK Monday - 6.00pm to 7.00pm Office Hour in the NARTHEX for the arrangement of Baptisms, Weddings or the discussion of any spiritual matter. |
Tuesday - 10.00am to 11.30am Coffee Morning in the Narthex | NEWS A Musical Concert is to take place in church at 7.00 pm on Saturday 7th September, entitled ‘Some Enchanted Evening’- an evening of music with favourites from the shows, musical theatre, the American songbook, opera and much more. The concert is to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (‘NICU’) at Burnley General Teaching Hospital’ where Gemma (Geoff and Sue Gill’s daughter) and Laurence’s baby Alex was treated in the first two weeks of his life. His Nana, Eileen, is organising the event and is calling upon some excellent singers she has used in previous events she has masterminded. More detail is to be found in the Parish Magazine. Missions – Hilda has recently sent £50 to Water Aid. | Barbecue – the recent BBQ raised £1165.65 for church funds. A big thank you to everyone who helped and supported the event. Special thanks to Alan and Maureen Bell for their warm and generous hospitality.
Notice Sheet for 28th July Any inclusion for the above is to be sent to Graham Tipper at grahamtipper@yahoo.com or call 01254 813565 by the usual deadline – ie 12 noon on Thursday.
Summer Lunchbox under the Charity of Kingdom Outreach in conjunction with Blackburn and Darwen begins 29th July until 23rd August 2019. If you are interested in making sandwiches at Wesley Hall, Mon-Fri 8.30am -9.30am please ring Margaret Baldwin (812360) for more details. | DATES FOR YOUR DIARY September 27/28/29 Art Exhibition by local Artists 9.30am Benefice United Service for Michaelmas at St Mary’s 4.00pm Songs of Praise |
October 6th at St Mary’s Harvest Festival October 13th at St Mary’s United Benefice Confirmation Service with Bishop Julian |
Thought for the Week
The Second Coming: ‘Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia.’ Charles Schultz
If you wish to contribute anything to the notices please send an email to John Hartley at john.hartley828@btinternet.com by 12 noon on Thursday |
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posted 21 Jul 2019, 03:32 by Richard Jones
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Our July family service was full of fun and joy thanks to our youngsters and to Rev David Kennedy. Our young instrumentalists played familiar tunes to open the service and afterwards, and the massed ranks of the Kiddies Choir led the singing of “Bind Us Together” and “You Shall Go Out With Joy” at the end.
Rev David was on top form! For the “Talk” he sought volunteers; selecting two teams of three children, two judges and Jessica, our Rose Queen, as timekeeper. He produced a wastepaper bin and two packets for those little white plastic crosses used for tiling. With a flourish, he tipped the crosses on the aisle carpet and set Team A the task of picking them all up and putting them in the bin against the clock! After a minute, there were only five left so, having tipped the crosses back on the carpet, Team B were set the same challenge but didn’t do quite so well. Instead of declaring Team A winners, Rev David announced that he was going to beat both teams by picking them up in under a minute on his own! He said his age and experience of tidying up meant he knew how to do it better, at which point, he revealed a vacuum cleaner from under a blanket and proceeded to hoover up the crosses! There was much laughter but also some murmurs about cheating! He told the children he wasn’t cheating but using his experience and so they should have asked for his advice to help them pick up the crosses! His closing message was: when you need help with life’s problems - ask Jesus!
Well done Rev David and all the children for such a joyful family service!
Richard Jones
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posted 11 Jul 2019, 09:37 by Richard Jones
SERVICES | Today 9.30am Parish Communion Rev John Hartley
| Tuesday, 16th July 9.30am Holy Communion Rev Jane Bury
| Sunday, 21st July 2019 5th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Family Service Rev David Kennedy
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| PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Giles Tipton, Peter Ledger, Janet Hartley, Harry and Millie Clarkson, Bobbie, Jenifer Peagram, Elizabeth Best, Dianne, Jean Henderson and Fr Roland Nicholson. | PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED John Hearle (mourned by his wife Wendy and family) | THIS WEEK Monday - 6.00pm to 7.00pm Office Hour in the NARTHEX for the arrangement of Baptisms, Weddings or the discussion of any spiritual matter. |
Tuesday - 10.00am to 11.30am Coffee Morning in the Narthex Friday - 9.00am Day School Awards Ceremony in school 2.00pm Leavers’ Service in church | NEWS A Musical Concert is to take place in church at 7.00 pm on Saturday 7th September, entitled ‘Some Enchanted Evening’- an evening of music with favourites from the shows, musical theatre, the American songbook, opera and much more. The concert is to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (‘NICU’) at Burnley General Teaching Hospital’ where Gemma (Geoff and Sue Gill’s daughter) and Laurence’s baby Alex was treated in the first two weeks of his life. His Nana, Eileen, is organising the event and is calling upon some excellent singers she has used in previous events she has masterminded. More details are to be found in the Parish Magazine. | Notice Sheet for 21st & 28th July Any inclusion for the above is to be sent to Graham Tipper at grahamtipper@yahoo.com or call 01254 813565 by the usual deadline – ie 12 noon on the corresponding Thursday.
Summer Lunchbox under the Charity of Kingdom Outreach in conjunction with Blackburn and Darwen begins 29th July until 23rd August 2019. If you are interested in making sandwiches at Wesley Hall, Mon-Fri 8.30am -9.30am please ring Margaret Baldwin (812360) for more details. | DATES FOR YOUR DIARY September 27/28/29 Art Exhibition by local Artists 9.30am Benefice United Service for Michaelmas at St Mary’s 4.00pm Songs of Praise |
October 6th at St Mary’s Harvest Festival October 13th at St Mary’s United Benefice Confirmation Service with Bishop Julian |
Thought for the Week
Facts: Digging for facts is better than jumping to conclusions.
If you wish to contribute anything to the notices please send an email to John Hartley at john.hartley828@btinternet.com by 12 noon on Thursday |
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posted 6 Jul 2019, 02:31 by Richard Jones
SERVICES | Today 9.30am Parish Communion Rev Jane Bury
| Tuesday, 9th July 9.30am Holy Communion Rev Jane Bury
| Sunday, 14th July 2019 4th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Parish Communion Rev John Hartley
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| PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Giles Tipton, Peter Ledger, Janet Hartley, Harry and Millie Clarkson, Bobbie, Jenifer Peagram, Elizabeth Best, Dianne, Jean Henderson and Fr Roland Nicholson | PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED | THIS WEEK Monday - 6.00pm to 7.00pm Office Hour in the NARTHEX for the arrangement of Baptisms, Weddings or the discussion of any spiritual matter. | Tuesday - 10.00am to 11.30am Coffee Morning in the Narthex Mothers’ Union Outing Friday - 8.45am School Worship in the Day School. All are welcome. | NEWS A Musical Concert is to take place in church at 7.00 pm on Saturday 7th September, entitled ‘Some Enchanted Evening’- an evening of music with favourites from the shows, musical theatre, the American songbook, opera and much more. The concert is to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (‘NICU’) at Burnley General Teaching Hospital’ where Gemma (Geoff and Sue Gill’s daughter) and Laurence’s baby Alex was treated in the first two weeks of his life. His Nana, Eileen, is organising the event and is calling upon some excellent singers she has used in previous events she has masterminded. More details is to be found in the Parish Magazine. |
THIS Friday - Annual BBQ Maureen and Alan Bell have kindly invited us to their home and garden, Myre Ash, for another church barbecue. Tickets are available from Social Committee members. The price is as last year - £12.50 per head. Do come to an enjoyable evening ! More details in the Parish Magazine.
| DATES FOR YOUR DIARY September 27/28/29 Art Exhibition by local Artists 9.30am Benefice United Service for Michaelmas at St Mary’s 4.00pm Songs of Praise |
October 6th at St Mary’s Harvest Festival October 13th at St Mary’s United Benefice Confirmation Service with Bishop Julian |
Thought for the Week
Humility: ‘Everything in God’s store is on the bottom shelf … you have to get on your knees to get it’ Robert Collier
If you wish to contribute anything to the notices please send an email to John Hartley at john.hartley828@btinternet.com by 12 noon on Thursday |
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posted 30 Jun 2019, 07:15 by Richard Jones
SERVICES | Today 9.30am United Benefice Service at St Leonard’s, Balderstone
| Tuesday, 2nd July 9.30am Holy Communion Rev Jane Bury
| Sunday, 7th July 2019 3rd Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Parish Communion Rev Jane Bury
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| PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Giles Tipton, Peter Ledger, Janet Hartley, Harry and Millie Clarkson, Bobbie, Jenifer Peagram, Elizabeth Best, Dianne, Jean Henderson and Fr Roland Nicholson | PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED | THIS WEEK Monday - 6.00pm to 7.00pm Office Hour in the NARTHEX for the arrangement of Baptisms, Weddings or the discussion of any spiritual matter. |
Tuesday - 10.00am to 11.30am Coffee Morning in the Narthex Friday - 8.45am School Worship in the Day School. All are welcome. | NEWS A Musical Concert is to take place in church at 7.00 pm on Saturday 7th September, entitled ‘Some Enchanted Evening’- an evening of music with favourites from the shows, musical theatre, the American songbook, opera and much more. The concert is to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (‘NICU’) at Burnley General Teaching Hospital’ where Gemma (Geoff and Sue Gill’s daughter) and Laurence’s baby Alex was treated in the first two weeks of his life. His Nana, Eileen, is organising the event and is calling upon some excellent singers she has used in previous events she has masterminded. More details is to be found in the Parish Magazine. | Friday, July 12th Annual BBQ Maureen and Alan Bell have kindly invited us to their home and garden, Myre Ash, for another church barbecue. Tickets are available from Social Committee members. The price is as last year - £12.50 per head. Do come to an enjoyable evening ! More details in the Magazine and on the ‘Flyer’ in the narthex.
Loose Change via Hilda Hilton £50 has been sent to the ‘Mercy Ships’ – children’s surgery. Thank you. A letter, in the porch, acknowledges this donation.
| DATES FOR YOUR DIARY September 27/28/29 Art Exhibition by local Artists 9.30am Benefice United Service for Michaelmas at St Mary’s 4.00pm Songs of Praise |
October 6th at St Mary’s Harvest Festival October 13th at St Mary’s United Benefice Confirmation Service with Bishop Julian |
Thought for the Week
Intercession: Intercession is love on its knees working with God.
If you wish to contribute anything to the notices please send an email to John Hartley at john.hartley828@btinternet.com by 12 noon on Thursday |
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posted 25 Jun 2019, 05:31 by Richard Jones
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There are 3 easy ways to use easy fundraising to raise money for St Mary’s Mellor church fund when you shop online - at no cost to yourself. Download the Mobile App and raise when shopping from your mobile or tablet Get the Donation Reminder for your laptop or PC and get alerted when the retailer you are shopping with will donate Or simply login www.easyfunding.org.uk and start shopping
For more details see Mark Smith
Click here for details
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posted 25 Jun 2019, 05:28 by Richard Jones
We are looking forward to enjoying the kind hospitality of Alan & Maureen Bell at their home, Myre Ash, onFriday 12th July at 7.00pm.
Steaks, sausages, salad and rolls will be served with strawberries and cream for dessert.
Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available from the bar.
Tickets for the 12th Annual Church Barbecue
are available now from members of the Social Committee. Everyone will be most welcome to join us . . .
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