The Parish is grateful to those who currently prepare the church and tidy-up after Mass; all these are vital jobs to support the parish. We are currently looking for a volunteer to wash and iron vestments and church linen. This is such an important ministry in the life of a church, if you are able to help in this role please see Canon Michael or Deacon Con.
Castlerigg Manor (Diocese of Lancaster Retreat Centre) are looking for a Programme Leader to join their youth ministry team. The work involves working on retreats in the heart of the Lake District, and occasionally working on outreach visits around the area. The post is residential and comes with a salary package in the range of £26-28k, made up of paid salary, accommodation, food etc. Would suit somebody with youth ministry experience perhaps recently graduated. Interested – jack@castleriggmanor.co.uk.
Beginning Experience is a residential weekend programme for widowed, separated and divorced people which helps participants with natural feelings of grief and loss. The weekend is led by trained volunteers who have experienced having to adjust to life as single people again. The next programme will be on April 12-14. For details phone 0208 647 4760 or email besouthofengland@gmail.com.
If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th or any later wedding anniversary this year, you are invited to renew your marriage vows at a Mass to be celebrated at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, at 3pm on July 13. Close family members can attend with you. In order to receive a personal invitation from Archbishop John, email to mflsw@rcaos.org.uk the following details: your full names, address, phone number, anniversary being celebrated and parish. The deadline for applying is May 31.
We are delighted to extend our heartfelt invitation to you to join us in celebrating the remarkable 75th birthday of Canon Michael, which occurred on Friday, March 1st. After the 11 am Mass, we cordially invite you to join us for a celebratory cup of tea in the parish hall. It's an occasion to honour Canon Michael's many years of dedicated service and commitment. Your presence would add immensely to the joy of this momentous occasion. We look forward to sharing this special day with you. See you there! |
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