St James Parish Magazine November 2015

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November 2015
St James’ Parish Lounge
We now have available for bookings
our Upper and Lower Lounges.
Full kitchen facilities available.
Need a place for that special meeting,
a birthday party a weekly club or a
social event ?
Interested then call Brian on Tel: 659077 or Ian on Tel: 667803
for our Booking Form, or find it online at
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Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
(All Souls’ Day)
On 2nd November all those who have lived and died in Christian faith are remembered by
the Church. In a book ‘Celebrating the Saints’ compiled and introduced by Robert Atwell,
he writes that “The believer’s pilgrimage of faith is lived out with mutual support of all the
people of God. In Christ all the faithful, both living and departed, are bound together in a
communion of prayer.” This simple agreed statement from the Anglican-Roman Catholic
International Commission explains the purpose of Commemoration of the Faithful
Departed (commonly known as All Soul’s Day) on the day following All Saints’ Day.
Robert Atwell observes that “In a society which has largely abandon traditional patterns of
mourning, the opportunity to express grief continues to have a valued place in the
ministry of the Church. Various readings from the Church’s Tradition are offered here
which acknowledge the hard and painful reality of death in the sure and certain hope of
the resurrection to eternal life.
Gregory of Nazianzus (A theologian and in 4th-century Archbishop of Constantinople) in an
oration said, “What are human beings that you should be mindful of us, mere mortals that
you should care for us? What is mystery confronting me? I am both small and great, lowly
and exalted, mortal and immortal, earthly and heavenly. I am to be buried with Christ and
to rise again with Him, to become a co-heir with Him, a Son of God, and indeed God
himself.”
On this day we are reminded that all our life as believers is embedded with the Body of
Christ. In Christ a God who became human like us has drawn the believers to Himself
from all backgrounds. By becoming human Christ has raised up our flesh, to recover the
divine image in us, to re-create humankind that all of us might become one in Christ who
perfectly became in us everything that He is Himself. So believers belong to the family of
God.
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In Christ those who have gone before us have been assured of eternal life. Hugh Latimer
(Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, and Bishop of Worcester before the Reformation, and
later Church of England chaplain to King Edward VI) in one of his treatise writes assuring
the believers “The faithful departed have charity in such surety that they cannot lose it, so
that they cannot murmur nor grudge against God: cannot be displeased with God; cannot
be dissevered from God; cannot die, nor be in peril of death; cannot be damned, nor be in
peril of damnation; cannot be but in surety of salvation” Christian faith offers Hope of
Eternal life to every believer of Jesus Christ.
The month of October had been a difficult month for us at St. James. We have lost four
faithful people in Brenda Carruthers, Mike Cave, Betty Stancliffe and Doreen Carol. They
have gone before us as faithful
believers who lived their life
believing Jesus Christ as their Lord
and Saviour. During the last couple
of month we had lost from St.
Stephen’s Little Harwood Ronald
Crosdale, Dorothy Foster and
Margaret Walker. This is the time we
remember many other faithful
members in our United benefice who
have gone before us in Christian
faith.
Let me conclude this with the words
of Gregory of Nazianzus,
Lord and Creator of all, and
especially of your human
creatures, you are the God and
Father and ruler of your children;
You are the Lord of life and
death; You are the guardian and
benefactor of our souls. You
fashion and transform all things
in their due season through your
creative Word, as you know to be
best in your deep wisdom and
providence. Receive this day
those who have gone ahead of us
in our journey from this life.
AMEN
Arun
Elizabeth Stancliffe 1912-2015
What would be a long lasting way to celebrate and remember Betty?
When she reached the age of one hundred she was asked many times, “What would you
like for a present?” she selflessly declined all the offers of any gifts. Without hesitation
she requested a donation to the Church of St James, where as a Mother she worshipped
and devoted her life. It is now that I appeal to you for a donation to a cause that was so
close to her heart. (It is requested, family flowers only).
Over many years St James has raised money for countless good causes. It is now that our
Church needs help as you see the scaffolding and building work in progress. In Betty’s
memory I appeal to you that you add to her donation she so generously gave three years
ago.
When we are in the location of Blackburn
and surrounding area one can often see
the spire of the Church on the Hill. A
prominent Christian landmark in a world
of change. To me, wherever I can see the
Church spire it serves as an outstanding
memorial of all who have worshipped at
St James, and now our mother Betty
Stancliffe.
Peter Stancliffe
John’s Mountain Marathon...
In aid of the Restoration Appeal
There are 214 “Wainwright summits” in the Lake District, in height ranging from Scafell
Pike (3,210 feet) to Castle Crag (985 feet). I have added two more, making it 216 summits. I have climbed all these a minimum of three times, some as many as 17 times. My
total number of summits, over some 55 years, is now 974. Would anyone like to sponsor
me to achieve the remaining 26 summits to bring the total to 1,000 “hits”? There is a list
in the Lounge upon which you might like to sponsor me for an amount of money (small,
medium or large) for one or more of the remaining summits. Every penny would go to the
Restoration Appeal. I don't know which summits these will be, or how long it will take. It
depends on how often I go to the Lakes and how many summits I achieve on each occasion. I shall add to the list the name and date of each summit conquered so it can be
seen how well, or how badly, I am doing. No payments asked for until I get to 1,000.
John Leigh
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Warden’s Wife’s Warblings
November 11th.
War, Remembrance. Peace. I proffer these words as a crucial triad. Remembrance Day, to
some people, glorifies war. I beg to differ. It has been said that not learning from the
mistakes of history leads to repetition of such mistakes. Whatever the so-called noble
cause, whatever God is deemed to be onside, whatever bit of land has ownership
controversy ---for these and many other reasons, War is always a mistake. All, in the end,
after much loss of life, comes down to a meeting around a table - where peace terms are
thrashed out. Oh' for that table to come into play before, or at an early stage, in the cruel
'game' we call war.
One day, we know that the Prince of Peace will come, and wars will be no more. In the
meantime, we can be faithful in prayer for the war-torn lands of our beautiful world. Also,
we can endeavour to support any political stance which would contribute toward peace in
the world. And now to Peace. Perhaps the words' letters can have something to say to us:
P. - for Pain. The pain of war falls obviously to the military and those directly involved.
Pain, of course, follows for those bereaved by a war-loss. Psychological pain ensues for
those who lose limbs, sight or have other disabilities due to war.
E. - is for Evil. It is said that for evil to prosper in the world, all it needs is for good
men to do nothing. We must always strive against evil in any way we can. Yes, just as
there is good, there is undoubtedly evil. However, we do know that goodness will
ultimately and surely be the victor over all evil.
A. - for Anger. A very strong emotion. We've all felt it. Even Jesus did at times. Anger
which is morally justified and is a spur to action can sometimes be a positive thing. We
know that our own personal anger is never going to be the cause of a war. However, anger
causes depression, sadness, physical hurt, family rifts and many other difficulties. It is not
always easy to control our anger - but we must try. Counting to ten, going for a walk, or a
quick arrow-prayer can all help!
C. - for Children. Major and tragic victims of war are often children. 'Twas ever thus!
We think of the little evacuees in WWII, clutching their teddies and their gas masks. We
think of child victims of the Holocaust. We think of children then, now, and always who are
rendered fatherless through war. We are a 'global village' - however far away or however
brown the faces of today's child victims may be, we ought still to have concern and
compassion.
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E. - for Eternity. War and Peace. We shun the former and embrace the latter.
Eternity, as Christians, awaits us: this we know. In Eternity, war will be no more, trouble
will be no more. God's perfect Peace, which passes all understanding, is our holy
inheritance and birthright. In the meantime, for myself and
my loved ones, and for you and your loved ones, may God's
blessings and peace be with us day by day.
Much Love,
Linda.
Money Matters
Robinson’s Preservation Ltd. have completed the repairs to the tower floor and roof
trusses above the upper room. They have also injected fungicide into the walls to prevent
re-infection of the dry rot fungus. However, towards the end of their work it was noticed
that the west wall plaster was in a poor state and further investigation revealed another
outbreak of dry rot which had destroyed the strength of the tie braces. There are also two
other areas in the church which need to be investigated over the next year or so to make
sure we have a sound building.
We are looking into the possibility of grants to help fund this further work and also to
improve the lighting, access and decoration of the lounge complex. Any grants tend to
rely on the local group showing that they are willing to respond to the challenge and
fortunately that has been the case.
Our Gift Day raised £16,000 to date with many in the congregation still to respond. This
means we have potential to receive grant assistance, although it cannot be certain at this
stage.
We are fortunate to have the St James Day Tripper committee who have made a very
significant donation, along with individual donations ranging from £1,000 to more modest
amounts - which in some cases may be even more sacrificial.
Our community outreach through Tiddlers and Toddlers, Lunch Club, Aabrahimi Café and
lounge facilities, should enhance our chances of gaining a grant. If you know someone
with ties to St James from the past who may be willing to contribute please let them know
or ask for a Renovation Project information pack.
Frank Robinson
PARISH DIARY
NOVEMBER 2015
SUNDAY SERVICES
8.45 am
Common Worship Communion service
11.00 am
Family Service
10.00 am
Every Fourth Sunday of the month - Combined Eucharist
6.00 pm
Every Fourth Sunday of the month – Café Church
EVERY MONDAY
10.00 am
Tiddlers & Toddlers in the church lounge (Term Time Only)
1.00 pm
Monday Challenge bible study group
Advent Course 23rd Nov - 21st December
EVERY TUESDAY
12.00 pm
Luncheon Club
7.00 pm
A time of prayer for members and neighbourhood
Jo Hartley will be leading a series of Advent meditations on
the theme of the advent course on the 1st, 8th and 15th
December at 7.00pm in the church.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
11.15 am
Eucharistic Service
PASTORAL CARE (Communion)
19th Nov
10:30am
Higher Ravenswing
26th Nov
2 :00pm
Magdalene house
PRAYER BREAKFAST (first Saturday in the month)
7th Nov
8:30am
Guest speaker - Jo Hartley
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
1st Nov
6:00pm
Bonfire and Service of Light
21st Nov
7:00pm
Autumn Quiz Night
VICAR’S APPOINTMENTS
During November Arun will be visiting India, returning on the 27th.
Change at the 11:00am service:
Unfortunately we have had to change the sequence of our 11:00 am
services. The second Sunday has now become the Missional Service and
the All Age Service will now be on the fifth Sunday Sunday.
Bible Readings for November
Date
First Reading
Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel
Nov 1st
Wisdom of Solomon
24:1-6
Revelation 21:1-6a
John 11:32-44
3:1-9
Nov 8th
Jonah 3:1-5.10
62:5-end
Hebrews 9:24-end
Mark 1:14-20
Nov 15th
Daniel 12:1-3
16
Hebrews 10:11-14
Mark 13:1-8
(15-18), 19-25
Nov 22nd
Daniel 7:9-10.13-14
93
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33b-37
Nov 29th
Jeremiah 33:14-16
25: 1-9
1 Thessalonians 3:9-end Luke 21:25-36
Bonfire and Service of Light - Sunday 1st
November at 6.00pm.
This is a big outreach event for our community.
Revd. Albert Gayle will give a short talk. Baked potatoes with a variety of fillings will
be offered free to all.
To every cloud there is a silver lining - this year we will have plenty of wood recycled from
the church roof as part of the dry rot repairs!
We would be very grateful however, if you could donate some money for fireworks - Derek
will be pleased to receive anything you can offer.
Many Thanks
Derek
Parish Register
We mourn the passing of :
Brenda Carruthers
Mike Cave
Kathleen Jones
Betty Stancliffe
Doreen Caroll
We celebrate the upcoming baptism of Theodore Thompson on Sunday October 25th
Charity Donations 2015
Many thanks to all our members who have contributed through house boxes and donations
to our three charities this year. Although the figures are down somewhat, the money will
be invaluable in funding their vital work.
The totals are -
The Leprosy Mission
£562.40.
The Children's Society £318.20.
The Bethany Project
£376.30.
Keep on saving those coins (and notes!) during these next twelve months - lets push those
totals up again!
Derek
Advent Course
Sheila Sanderson will be leading an Advent Course entitled “Making Room for Jesus”.
This will take place on Monday afternoons at 1pm in the Church Lounge commencing on
23rd November and concluding on December 21st.
The course is open to everybody so even if you are not a regular attender of the Challenge
group you will be made very welcome.
Aabrahami Café
After a gap of a few months whilst the dry rot in the upper room, tower and porch was
cured, we hope to restart the Cafe on Sunday 8th November from 3pm to 6pm - and on
the second Sunday of each month after that. This initiative provides a safe space for
children and their parent(s) to enjoy supervised games and delicious low cost food. On
offer are baked potatoes with a choice of fillings, pizza, chips and jam sponge with custard
or ice cream - and the kids eat for just £1 !!. It is a great opportunity for our church
members and folk from the local community to get together and to interact in pleasant
surroundings and in a relaxed atmosphere. Food is served downstairs whilst the games
are upstairs. Do come along and be a part of it - perhaps you might even like to join the
team and help with the catering, waiting on or running the games.
Derek is your contact on 01254-676545 or on email [email protected]
See you there !
You can !
Once upon a time there was a bunch of tiny frogs…. who
arranged a climbing competition.
The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. And so
a big crowd gathered around the tower to see the race and
cheer on all the contestants.
The race began…. But quite honestly no one in the crowd
really believed that such tiny frogs would reach the top of
the tower. They were saying It’s way too difficult!!, they will never make it to the top,”
and “Not a chance that they will succeed. The tower is too high!”
The tiny frogs began collapsing. One by one… Except for those who were a bit stronger
who kept climbing higher and higher..
The crowd continued to yell, ”It is too difficult!!! No one will make it!” More tiny frogs got
tired and gave up…. But one continued higher and higher and higher long after all of the
others had given up and dropped back down to the bottom and, after a big effort, actually
made it to the top!
All of the other tiny frogs naturally wanted to know how this one frog managed to do it.
One contestant asked the tiny frog how they had found the strength to succeed and reach
his goal! But the tiny frog didn’t hear him, and he shouted the question again but the tiny
frog still didn’t hear, so he shouted at the top of his voice, but the tiny from still couldn’t
hear him, he was deaf!
How much more could we do if we, like the frog turned a deaf ear to all those who say we
can’t ?
Christmas Fair — Date Changed
Unfortunately we have had to change the date of this event. It will now take place on
Saturday 12th December at 10:00am – 12 noon. This replaces the previously
advertised Christmas Coffee Morning. If anybody would like to have a stall at this event
please contact Janet Chester (679280).
Cake Stall
We will be holding a cake stall on the first Sunday of every month when slices of cake or
buns will be on sale. Our first stall in October managed to raise a wonderful £55 so a big
thank you to everybody who either baked or bought cakes. All monies raised will be
donated to the Dry Rot Appeal. If anybody feels able to bake a cake once every couple of
months please contact Janet Chester (679280). Thank you.
In Remembrance of the Fallen
My Boy Jack
I Fear not Death
‘Have you news of my boy Jack ?’
If I should never see the moon again
Rising red gold across the harvest
field,
Not this tide.
‘When d’you think that he’ll come
back ?’
Not with this wind blowing, and this
tide.
‘Has anyone else had word of him ?’
Not this tide.
For what is sunk will hardly swim,
Not with this wind blowing, and this
tide.
‘Oh dear, what comfort can I find ?’
None this tide,
Or feel the stinging of soft April rain As
the brown earth her hidden treasures
yield:
If I should never hear the thrushes
wake
Long before the sunrise in the
glittering dawn,
Or watch the huge Atlantic rollers
break
Against the rugged cliffs in baffling
scorn:
If I have said goodbye to stream and
wood,
Nor any tide,
To the wide ocean and the green clad
hill,
Except that he did not shame his kind.
Not even with that wind blowing and
that tide.
I know that He who made this world
so good
Then hold your head up all the more,
this tide, and every tide:
Has somewhere made a heaven better
still.
This I bear witness with my latest
breath:
Because he was the son you bore, and
gave to that wind blowing and that
tide.
Knowing the love of God, I fear not
death.
Rudyard Kipling
Maj. Malcolm Boyd Killed in action on D-Day
For the Fallen - Robert Lawrence Binyon
With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
England mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.
Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres.
There is music in the midst of desolation
And a glory that shines upon our tears.
They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
They mingle not with their laughing comrades again;
They sit no more at familiar tables of home;
They have no lot in our labour of the day-time;
They sleep beyond England's foam.
But where our desires are and our hopes profound,
Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight,
To the innermost heart of their own land they are known
As the stars are known to the Night;
As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,
Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain,
As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,
To the end, to the end, they remain.
Laurence Binyon said in 1939 that the four lines of the fourth stanza came to him first.
These words of the fourth stanza have become especially familiar and famous, having been
adopted by the Royal British Legion as an Exhortation for ceremonies of Remembrance to
commemorate fallen Servicemen and women.
Laurence Binyon was too old to enlist in the military forces but he went to work for the Red
Cross as a medical orderly in 1916. He lost several close friends and his brother-in-law in
the war.
Walter Briggs — The Accrington Pals
Walter was born to Wilfred and Elizabeth Briggs at Argyle Street, Accrington on 24th
August 1896, and christened just over five weeks later at St. John's Church. The 1901
census shows the family to be living at 233 Blackburn Road, Accrington: Wilfred (aged
30), a watchmaker and jeweller by profession and head of the family, Elizabeth (29),
Walter (4), daughters Alice Joanna (6) and Maggie (1), and father William (58).
When recruitment of the Accrington Pals began on 14th September 1914, Walter was
employed as an apprentice at Howard and Bullough's machine works; two days later he
enlisted into the battalion despite being underage. Walter was described as being 5ft 6½in
(1.69m) tall with a fair complexion, blue-grey eyes and dark hair. Regardless of his youth,
Walter was evidently quick to show leadership qualities, for he was promoted to the rank
of Lance Corporal in W Company as early as 26th March
1915 while the battalion was still at Caernarvon.
Less than two years later, at a few minutes before 7.30 on
the morning of 1st July 1916, W Company left its blown-in
trenches and took up position in No Man's Land in readiness
for the attack on Serre. No-one knows what happened to
Walter thereafter; recorded as missing after the battle, his
body could not be identified when the remains of the dead
were recovered from the battlefield following the German
withdrawal from Serre in February 1917. It is quite possible
that along with Capt. Harry Livesey he fought his way into
the German lines and was killed there in the desperate
close-range fighting that followed.
On Friday 14th July, Wilfred received a letter written a week
earlier by Cpl. Will Adams. It told of Walter being missing
since the attack, despite everything having been done by his officers and comrades to
trace him.
Walter Briggs is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Courtesy of http://www.pals.org.uk/briggs.htm
Maggie Briggs was my Mother. Walter Briggs
my Uncle.
Norman Dean
Mothers Union
In October, we enjoyed an Around-the-World trip, courtesy of the St James Day Tripper,
enthusiastically led by Ian and Jean Stocks. The details of these events are quite
amazing, not only the number of places that have been visited, but the wide-ranging
variety of possibilities, and the opportunity to have seen Alaska, and/or Blackpool, among
many others. The added bonus is of course that thousands of pounds have been raised for
charities, including St James Church and others, far and wide. Thank you for a most
interesting journey.
Our November meeting is on the 5th, when we will look at Bible Texts, with a Christmas
flavour. Perhaps you will be able to bring something relevant to the text, which will be
raffled afterwards.
Later in November, on the 26th, the Christmas
Lunch is at the Calf's Head at Worston. The cost
is £24. Please contact Kath Barnes if you would
like to go.
There is NO MEETING in December.
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PCC SECRETARY'S NOTES
September 2015
This meeting was chaired by Frank Robinson.
It was noted that the Vicar will be a member of the steering group for the Diocesan Vision
to 2026. He will also be Whalley Abbey Chaplain in 2016.
As regards the remedial work, we are looking for grants, which are hard to obtain in our
situation as we hold funds, but a meeting has been arranged with the Local Authority now
that the building has been included in its list of Heritage Assets, having local special
interest. The Diocesan Advisory Committee has also been approached for advice.
George Grunshaw will be joining the fund-raising steering group.
Brian Openshaw reported that the remedial work was ongoing. The Fabric Committee
will examine some further documents relating to the cost. The scaffolding should be
removed as soon as possible because of continuing cost, but it will be required by the
decorator when he starts work on the porch. It was queried whether the cupboard and
notice boards should be reinstalled. Better lighting was also being considered, as well as
illumination of the etched windows. Unfortunately, the porch is still very damp and
unsuitable for painting at the moment. Members' opinions were sought about the spot
lighting in the Lounge.
Brian Meehan reported that he had received six enquiries for the use of the Lounge, but
lettings cannot take place until the contractors have left, so there will be a loss of income.
George Grunshaw reported that he had attended the opening of the new St. James's
Foundation Unit. The School is doing exceptionally well at present.
John Leigh reported that the Council had met on 22nd September and was chaired by
Rev. Albert Gayle of Lammack Methodist Church. The meeting discussed the Advent
study course and looked at steering arrangements for the Interfaith initiative. The
Covenant Service 2016 will be at St. James' Church on 22nd May, with 15th May as an
alternative date. There will be special arrangements for the Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity, beginning on 18th January 2016.
At the end of the meeting, the Chairman
announced that Jonathan Tranter had
completed the early stages for admission to the
ordained ministry and that, all being well,
training would begin in September 2016. This
was met with spontaneous and enthusiastic
applause.
John Leigh
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Dry Rot Appeal
If you haven’t managed to get one yet the Smarties Tubes are still available and can be
collected from Ian and Jean Stocks (667803). If you would like a tube please give us a
ring and can we PLEASE ask that you return them to us, hopefully filled with £1 coins or
whatever you can manage, at the Christmas Fayre on Saturday, 12th December.
When you do return them could you please consider just writing your name on the tube as
evidently we will be able to apply for Gift Aid on the amount enclosed. However if you wish
to preserve your anonymity that is quite alright as well.
Thank you for your support
A Monthly Quiz
In support of the remedial work to the Church to resolve the
dry rot we’d like to introduce a Monthly Quiz with an entry fee
of just £1.
Copies of the November Quiz are available now and if you
could please return them, along with your entry fee, to Ian or
Jean Stocks by the 25th November, we will then place all the
correct entries (if there are any!) in a hat and draw out a
winner with a prize of £10.
Grand Christmas Raffle
This year in conjunction with our Appeal we are having a Christmas Raffle with the draw to
be made at the Christmas Fayre on Saturday, 12th December.
We have a first prize, which is a holiday for two in Blackpool or £200 cash, but we’d be
very grateful for some quality prizes to back that one up.
If you are able to help us by donating a prize for the Raffle we will be very grateful. Tickets
for the draw are on sale now, and if you can take a book or two to sell to relatives and
work colleagues perhaps, that will also be a great help.
Ian (667803) has books of 10 tickets available.
Remembrance Day Poppies
We have a number of Knitted Poppies available for sale.
They cost just £2 each with £1 going to the Dry Rot Appeal and the other £1 going to the
Royal British Legion.
Jean Stocks (667803) is the person to contact.
Future Events for your
diary...
Autumn Quiz Night - November 21st
Our famous quiz night will be on Saturday 21st November at 7.00pm. The price remains at
£2.50 for adults and £1 for children - including the supper.
There will be a notice in the porch to sign up nearer the time.
Men's Christmas Party - December 17th
This will be on Thursday December 17th at 7.00pm. Bring a bit of food and enjoy indoor
cricket, good fun games and side-splitting stories. We don't have many men in our
congregations - so we must all make a big effort to be there - and to invite our friends and
relatives.
Don't miss out!
Parish Directory
(continued from back page)
MISSION AND MINISTRY WITH THE VICAR
Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations
Jo Hartley
676545
Derek Hartley
676545
John Leigh
664642
Ministry to Children
Janet Chester
679280
Wendy Feast
07870966318
Fresh Expressions
Café Church
Emma and Jonathan
200712
Monday Challenge Group (Bible Study)
Sheila Sanderson
581062
Mission Outreach
Tiddlers & Toddlers
Wendy Feast
07842877234
St James’ Day Tripper
Ian Stocks
667803
St James’ Luncheon Club
Jean Stocks
667803
Flower Circle
Ann Robinson
680588
Lounge Booking
Brian Meehan
659077
Fabric
Brian Openshaw
56844
Safe Guarding Officer
Derek Hartley
676545
Branch Co-ordinator
Rita Parkes
52647
Secretary
Rose Clayton
Parish Maintenance Team
Mothers Union
St James’ School
Head Teacher
Philip Morgan
698335
Chair of Governors
Peter Jump
433717
PCC Governors
Shenaz Patel
262530
Steven Gratrix
07535230156
Derek Hartley
676545
George Grunshaw
240683
Derek Hartley
676545
Jonathan Tranter
200712
Rosemary Potts
812512
Organists
Organist (Emeritus)
Church Services
Holy Communion
08:45 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sundays
10:00 4th Sunday Combined Service
St James’ Blackburn
Family Service
11:00 1st, 2nd 3rd and 5th Sundays
Mid Week Communion
11:15 Every Wednesday morning
Café Church Adult Service
18:00 4th Sunday evening
PARISH ADMINISTRATION TEAM
Vicar
Rev Canon Dr Arun Andrew John
51864
[email protected]
Parish Administrator
Janet Chester
679280
[email protected]
Warden
Ken Robinson
264396
Warden
Shirley Squires
07505 850015
Asst. Warden
Hazel Shaw
54060
PCC Secretary
John Leigh
664642
PCC Treasurer
Frank Robinson
680588
Recorder
Janet Parry
249444
Emeritus Reader
Peter Meloy
262865
Licenced Reader
Jo Hartley
676545
Housebound Team Leader
Jo Hartley
676545
Pastoral Assistant
Jo Hartley
676545
Lay Preacher
Sheila Lowrey
698486.
PASTORAL TEAM
MAGAZINE EDITORIAL
Editor
Distribution
Hazel Dean
Hubert Wilson
583715
663103
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