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posted 23 Jun 2019, 08:22 by Richard Jones
SERVICES | Today 9.30am Parish Communion Rev David Kennedy | Tuesday, 25th June 9.30am Holy Communion Rev Gary Hunt
| Sunday, 30th June 2019 2nd Sunday after Trinity 9.30am United Benefice Service at St Leonard’s, Balderstone
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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, Arthur Sharp 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 2.15pm ‘Little Angels’ 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 detail 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 !
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
Prejudice: Don’t air your prejudices ! Smother them !
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 13 Jun 2019, 08:42 by Richard Jones
SERVICES | Today 9.30am Family Service Rev John Hartley | Tuesday, 18th June 9.30am Holy Communion Rev Jane Bury
| Sunday, 23rd June 2019 Trinity Sunday 9.30am Parish Communion 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 | 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. | 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 now available from Social Committee members. The price is as last year - £12.50 per head. Do come to an enjoyable evening !
Loose Change £50 has been sent to the ‘Mercy Ships’ – for children’s surgery. Thank you. Hilda Hilton
| 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
Triumph: ‘Triumph is just UMPH added to TRY’
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 8 Jun 2019, 06:31 by Richard Jones
Mrs Embley-Peers crowned Jessica our new Rose Queen in church this morning. A joyful occasion despite the weather which sadly prevented the procession of witness - so Jessica and her attendants processed around the church before returning to the school to open The Rose Queen Gala. Thanks to all participants, organisers etc. - including the Kiddie Choir which performed 'A Million Dreams' beautifully and to The Jam Factory Jazz Band which raised the roof, adding a new dimension to our church music!
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posted 7 Jun 2019, 07:26 by Richard Jones
SERVICES | Today 9.30am Parish Communion Rev David Kennedy | Tuesday, 11th June 9.30am Holy Communion Rev John Hartley
| Sunday, 16th June 2019 Trinity Sunday 9.30am Family Service Rev John Hartley |
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| 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
“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia”
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 2 Jun 2019, 09:30 by Richard Jones
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What a way to start a Sunday! …
“Well my blues are done, my heart’s on fire! My feet are dancing to the heavenly choir!”
Never a truer word sung! There is no greater joy than being part of community where young and old, come together in celebration and worship. And that is what Resurrection Rock was: a celebration of Jesus’ life, enjoyed by a full church of generations of families.
Years 3 and 4 children from St Mary’s primary school, with the help of members of the choir, led an engrossed congregation in a wonderful singing performance of the Easter story through Bible readings. It was lovely to see enthusiastic children (directed by a very talented Seb Roberts), join alongside adults to sing and read in worship to celebrate Jesus our saviour.
Such an uplifting family service raised my spirits for the rest of the day and I look forward to the 3rd Sunday in June for more community worship! Caroline Minoprio Nicholson
Resurrection Rock Update
I am pleased to announce that Resurrection Rock raised £332.77! All the money will go towards the Good Samaritan School in Uganda which I will be visiting this summer.
I would like to thank everyone who helped out in any way but especially Mrs Baldwin and our superb pianist Mrs McGurty, without whose help this performance would not have been possible.
I would also like to thank all the Mellor school children, Mellor church choir and in particular the soloists who sang so enthusiastically on the day. You were fantastic!
I am really looking forward to visiting Uganda and I will report back after the trip with news of how your money has been spent and plenty of pictures!
Thanks for coming and helping me to raise such an amazing sum of money. I am looking forward to singing with you again very soon at Family Services.
Seb Roberts
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posted 30 May 2019, 23:34 by Richard Jones
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posted 30 May 2019, 23:27 by Richard Jones
SERVICES | Today 9.30am Parish Communion Rev Roland Nicholson | Tuesday, 4th June 9.30am Holy Communion Rev John Hartley
| Sunday, 9th June 2019 Day of Pentecost 9.30am Parish Communion 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, and Jean Henderson | PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED Robert Travis (the father of Barbara Lucas) The Fneral is tomorrow at 1.30pm at St John’s, Burscough | 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. Saturday 11.00am Rose Queen Gala with FOSMs | NEWS THY KINGDOM COME Here are the final arrangements for our Church taking part in the global initiative from Ascension to Pentecost. The Prayer tree is now in place behind the Lych Gate. Pens will be tied to the tree and cards left on which to write a prayer. St. Mary's Church, Mellor will be open for prayer Monday to Friday, 3rd to 7th June 8.30am – 10.00am. Mellor Methodist 3.30pm - 4.30pm.
| Rose Gala Church and School are combining to ensure the Rose Gala on Saturday is a happy and successful occasion. Margaret and Rita would appreciate items to wrap up for a “Gifts for £1” stall – especially those suitable for children. Thank you | DATES FOR YOUR DIARY June 11th at 7.30pm Mothers’ Union Meeting Sue Jeeves (‘Travels with Stanley’) July 12th Annual BBQ at the home of Alan and Maureen Bell.
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September 27/28/29 Art Exhibition by local Artists
incl ‘Songs of Praise’ on 29th at 4.00pm 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 church that does not evangelise will fossilise.
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 May 2019, 09:30 by Richard Jones
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Everyone is welcome at the service in St Mary’s Church on Saturday 8th June at 11.00am for the . . .
Crowning of the Rose Queen
The service begins with the uncrowning of Emilia who, along with her attendants will be thanked for gracing many church occasions throughout the year and carrying out their duties beautifully. Jessica Wells will then be welcomed and crowned Rose Queen for 2019 by Mrs Embly-Peers. Jessica and her attendants, Charles, Florence, Penelope, Lauren and Erica will lead a Procession of Witness around the village.
Everyone is invited to the service and to walk in the procession with music provided by the Mellor Youth Orchestra.
On arrival back at school, Jessica will officially open the School Gala by cutting a ribbon and welcoming everyone to take part in the many attractions on offer - BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Tombolas, Face Painting, Hair Braiding, Lucky Dip, Games, Stalls, etc etc – and to enjoy this very special day in Mellor.
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posted 29 May 2019, 00:06 by Richard Jones
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A global prayer initiative, Thy Kingdom Come is running from 30th May until 9th June.
Our Church will be open this Thursday 30th May and Friday 31st May and Monday to Friday the following week from 8.30a.m. until 10a.m. each day for silent prayer.
A Prayer Tree will be situated by the Lych Gate for anyone to write a prayer or message.
We are cooperating with Mellor Methodist Church to create a prayer trail around Mellor, available for the 11 days, with prayer points throughout the village.
Watch for posters and flyers advertising the events etc.
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posted 24 May 2019, 02:33 by Richard Jones
SERVICES | Today 9.30am Parish Communion Rev Dennis Crook | Tuesday, 28th May 9.30am Holy Communion Rev Roland Nicholson Thursday, 30th May 7.30pm ASCENSION DAY Holy Communion for the United Benefice | Sunday, 2nd June 2019 7th Sunday of Easter 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, Jenifer Peagram, Elizabeth Best, Dianne, Len Jessop and Jean Henderson | PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED Yvonne Hebberd Robert Travis (the father of Barbara Lucas) The Funeral is on 3rd June at 1.30pm at St John’s, Burscough | THIS WEEK Monday - NO Office Hour Tuesday - 10.00am to 11.30am Coffee Morning in the Narthex Friday at 8.45am NO Day School Service | | 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. | Rose Gala Church and School are combining to ensure the Rose Gala on 8th June is a happy and successful occasion. Margaret and Rita would appreciate items to wrap up for a “Gifts for £1” stall – especially those suitable for children. Thank you
ASCENSION DAY on THURSDAY Holy Communion for the United Benefice at St Mary’s at 7.30pm. An invitation to everyone !
| DATES FOR YOUR DIARY June 8th at 11.00am Rose Queen Gala with FOSMs June 11th at 7.30pm Mothers’ Union Meeting Sue Jeeves (‘Travels with Stanley’) July 12th Annual BBQ at the home of Alan and Maureen Bell. | September 27/28/29 Art Exhibition by local Artists
incl ‘Songs of Praise’ on 29th at 4.00pm 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
Christians: Two marks of a Christian - giving and forgiving.
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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