Sunday, 15th April 2018
The Third Sunday of Easter
A warm welcome to St Cuthbert’s today.
If you are with us for the first time, please make yourself known to any of the clergy or sidespersons.
We are please to offer a loop system for those with hearing difficulties - just turn your hearing aid to the T setting.
8:30am Holy Communion [BCP]
President: The Revd Nick Wells
Preacher: Mrs Nicola Whitehead
Readings: Acts 3. 12-19; Luke 24. 36b-48.
10:00am Holy Communion
President: The Revd Nick Wells
Preacher: Mrs Nicola Whitehead
Psalm 4. Readings: as above.
10:00am Sunday @10
All Age Worship in the Church Hall
6:00pm Evening Prayer
Officiant: Mr David Matthews
Psalm 142. Readings: Deut. 7. 7-13; Rev. 2. 1-11.
7:00pm Contemporary Worship
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Thy Kingdom Come is now a global event [ with its roots beginning in the UK. For the third year, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York are calling on each one of us to share in a powerful, international wave of prayer, to pray for non-Christian friends, neighbours and family to come to know Jesus, also for the growth of the church.
The event starts with a Launch Service on Wednesday, 9th May at 7:00pm in Blackburn Cathedral. If you wish to attend please sign up on the list at the back of church, we will then organise transport together.
Why not be part of the team to enable the church to be OPEN DAILY throughout the ten days of Thy Kingdom Come - Pledge 2 Pray. We are then looking for volunteers to staff the church from 10th and 20th May from 10:00am to 4:00pm [volunteer for two hours of the day]. A training session for volunteers will be held on Tuesday, 1st May from 10.:30am to 12:30pm in church. Please sign up as a volunteer with your preferred contact details on the list located at the back of the church.
Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held on Sunday 29th April at 11:30am in church. At the meeting we will receive reports on church activities during 2017 together with the annual accounts. Elections will also be held to the posts of Warden, Deanery Synod Representative and PCC members (who are the Trustees of St Cuthbert’s).
Sidesperson’s Rota. We are running low on sidespersons, those who welcome and assist the congregation at our services. If you feel you this is a way you could volunteer please speak with Chris Kitchener in church or ring him on 01253 795637, alternatively ring the Parish Office on 01253 736488 for further information.
Confirmation. This year’s Confirmation Service will be at St John’s on Thursday 28th June at 6:30pm. If anyone wishing to be confirmed or wishing to explore the idea further, please could they speak with the Vicar.
Ordination of Adam Thomas is on Saturday 30th June at 10:30am in Blackburn Cathedral. This is a ticketed event and so we are asking those who wish to attend to sign up on the list at the back of church, including contact details. We will welcome Adam and his family to St Cuthbert’s the following day when he will be preaching.
Sponsorship of the 10:00am Parish Communion service sheet and the flowers in church. This is something which you may consider appropriate to do in memory of a loved one or at the time of a special family event. Name’s and suitable wording of the sponsor’s choice will feature on the sheet. The cost of each sponsorship is £25.00; for the sponsorship of both together, the cost is £40.00. Details should be provided to the Parish Office. For taxpayers, there is a reminder that gift-aiding the money will provide even greater financial benefit to the Church.
Dementia Awareness Day: Friday 20th April - Saturday 21st April
Fosbrooke House are holding a fundraising day to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. The event will centre around a 24-hour cycle ride (on an exercise bike) from 12:00pm on the Friday to 12:00pm Saturday, if you wish to take a turn please let them know on 667048, even if it’s for 10 minutes! There will also be several stalls selling a selection of cakes, jams, bric-a-brac, gifts, books etc. Please come along with your friends and family and support us in this very worthy cause.
Revision of the Electoral Roll (in accordance with the Church Representation Rules) has now been completed, the revised Roll is now displayed at the back of church for 2 weeks. I am unable now to add or remove names until after the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on 29th April. Tom Burton ER Officer
Taize - St Paul’s Church, Warton is hosting to a special Taize Service on Sunday 29th April at 6.00pm. The joint choirs of St Paul’s Warton and Holy Trinity, Freckleton will lead the worship and there will be special visitors from their twin church in Timmerlah, Germany. Everyone is welcome.
Your prayers are asked for :
those in special need at present: Adrian Fisher, Barbara Lewin, Catherine Stacey, Patricia Morris, Angela Morgan, Ken Rylatt, Dorothy Sumner, Arnold Towler and The Revd Michael Ward.
in memory of: Wanda Lewandowska, Maisie and Alan Reid.
and those who have requested ongoing prayer support:
Denis Quinlan, David and Margaret Pearson, Beth Mellors,
Mary Moulden, Albert Whalley, Andrew Taylor, Carine Rawnsley,
Katie Ritchie, Revd Robert Wells, Elizabeth Frater, Raymond Morris, Peter and Mary Willis, Marjorie Creswick and Daniel Chandler.
What’s On This Coming WeekMon / 19:00 / Choir Practice / Vestry
Tue / 19:00 / Alpha Leaders Meeting
Wed / 09:45 / Bertie Bears / Hall
19:00 / Bell Ringers / Belfry
Thurs / 10:30 / Community Craft Group / Church
Fri / 11:00 / Holy Communion / Church
Sat / 9:00 / Morning Prayer / Church
Sun / 8:30 / Holy Communion / Church
10:00 / Holy Communion / Church
10:00 / All Age Worship / Hall
18:00 / Evening Prayer / Church
Lytham St Cuthbert is a charity registered in England and Wales. Charity Registration No.1143673
Registered Office: - St Cuthbert’s Church, Church Road,
Lytham St. Annes, FY8 5QL
Email: Telephone: 01253 736488