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St Martin’s and St Hilda’s Sharing Agreement 
On Friday 12th September at 7 30pm in St Martin’s and St Hilda’s there will be a United Service to mark ten years since the signing of the Sharing Agreement in September 1998. We will be joined by the Bishop of Blackburn and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Lancaster for the Service, which will involve a celebration of the achievements of the last decade and a recommitment for the years ahead. Following the Service refreshments will be served in the Church Hall. Friends and supporters of this ecumenical project are most welcome to join us!
For the story of the shared church click on St Hilda’s Church in the yellow panel to the left |
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Magazine Distribution
We record our grateful thanks to Barbara Jubb who has retired after more than twenty years in charge of distributing the Sentinel. In her quiet way, ably abetted by her husband Frank, Barbara has ensured copies were ready for distributors as well as overseeing annual subscriptions.
From this month all enquiries about Sentinel subscriptions and distribution should go to Mr Fred Vickers, 56 Levens Drive, tel 884301. I am most grateful to Fred for agreeing to take on this role. October Sentinel
The deadline for the October Sentinel is Tuesday 16th September. It really helps if copy can be submitted by e-mail to s.keighley@btconnect.com. The Sentinel will be available on Friday 26th September.
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Hog Roast Sunday 14th September 12 30pm  This year our Hog Roast will be in the Vicarage Garden on Sunday 14th September from 12 30pm, weather permitting. If necessary the event will be transferred to the Church Hall. This is not primarily a fundraising event but an opportunity for parishioners of all ages to mix over a meal, as we begin our autumn programme. Tickets are £5 for adults and £2 for primary school children and are available from Mary Kay 884030 or Dorothy Griffith 899602. As in previous years a vegetarian option will be available. |
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Harvest Thanksgiving
This year our Harvest Thanksgiving will be on Sunday 5th October at both St Chad’s and St Hilda’s.  Further details will appear in the October Sentinel but the important dates are as follows:
Friday 3rd October 9 15am School Harvest
Sunday 5th October Harvest Thanksgiving
Monday 6th October Distribution of flowers to the sick
Wednesday 8th October Harvest Housebound Service |
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Clergy Conference
This September from 8th – 11th, the clergy of the Diocese will be meeting in Durham, at the College of St Hilda and St Bede. The theme of the Conference will be Healing and Reconciliation but in between the formal sessions there are valuable opportunities to meet up with friends and colleagues which form one of the highlights of this four yearly gathering.
You may wish to join in the conference prayer
God of the present moment,
Help us to be still
and accept your presence;
Jesus of the nailed hands,
Help us to heal
and accept your healing;
Spirit of the mysterious future,
Help us to find you
and enact your revelation.
Bless our Diocese
as it prepares for the Clergy Conference,
that through presence, healing and revelation
we may experience renewed life and hope
for ourselves, our parishes and our communities.
We ask this is the name of Jesus,
our healing Lord.
Amen.
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Back to Church Sunday September 28th 6 30pm
We will once again be marking Back to Church Sunday at St Chad’s with a Songs of Praise Service at 6 30pm. Parishioners are encouraged to bring along a friend, especially someone who for whatever reason has lost touch with the Church in recent years. The Songs of Praise will include a variety of music both old and new and some reflective pieces to challenge and encourage. If you prefer you can invite people to join you for any of our usual morning services on September 28th, or indeed on any other Sunday.
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Parade Services
On October 5th, the Guides will help to lead the Harvest Parish Communion and we look forward to welcoming them to St Chad’s once again. |
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Housebound Tape Service
Are you aware of the Housebound Tape Service? Tapes of the services are available for those who cannot get to church and the Pastoral Care team have a spare tape player if anyone hasn't got one and would like to hear the services at home. Anyone interested should contact the clergy, pastoral care team or Anne Molloy (885983) giving their name and address. The tapes are posted out free of charge. |
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