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Lent
Group 2012
Topic
: Living in a Global Village deals with Christian life today, and the challenges
that we all face in a rapidly-changing, diverse world.
To
be held onThursdays
throughout Lent. Very relaxed and informal. Please do try to take part in some
of these sessions.
Thursday
23rd February 7.30pm –8.45pm
Thursday
1st
March 7.30pm—8.45pm
Thursday
8th March 7.30pm—8.45pm
Thursday
15th
March 7.30pm—8..45pm
Thursday
22nd March 7.30pm—8.45pm
Thursday
29th March 7.30pm—8.45pm
Everyone welcome.
Dates
for Confirmation Classes
20th
February -7pm
5th
March - 7pm
19th
March –7pm
26th
March –7pm
2nd
April - 7pm
Please
stay for Compline after.
7th
April -Rehearsal 5.30pm.
8th
April - 6.30pm Confirmation Service
I thought this sign should be pointed up and not down:
CHARITY SHOP
Goods are urgently needed for both the Charity Shop in Blackburn, which we shall be running during the week commencing March 12th, and for SOCS. Should you have any suitable items, please bring them to the Hall between 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm on Saturdays, or email the Webmaster or Churchwarden and collection will be arranged. We are also looking for volunteers to help with the sorting of items and manning the shops. Please spare a few hours to help.
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Our deep condolences go to our Vicar, Anne Morris, and her husband, David. David's father died suddenly on Thursday, 29th December and Anne's father died on Friday, 30th December 2011 following a lengthy illness. Our prayers and thoughts are with them and their families.
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BUNGALOW FOR RENT
- 2 bedroom bungalow in the Knuzden area available for rental. This has been completely refurbished to a very high standard and is well situated for local amenities and motorway access.
- newly fitted kitchen fully tiled with hob oven and extractor
- fully refurbished bathroom,tiled and with whirlpool bath
- lounge and bedrooms (which have fitted wardrobes) are newly carpeted
For futher details and to arrange viewing contact Mrs L Croft on 01254 693825 or 07854412947
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Christmas Raffle
The lucky winners of the Christmas raffle are:
No. 2299 - Joyce Wilkinson
No. 2735 - Stephen Leecy
No. 2010 - Pam and Ged Leach
No. 2184 - June Bibby
Congratulations to the winners, commiserations to the losers and thanks to all who sold and bought tickets.
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Christmas Fair Appeal
We raised £900 at our Christmas Fair - can you help us to make it £1,000. There are a few items left over which are being sold in Church - and any donations, no matter how small, will help us to achieve our target.
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Sadly we have lost two good friends of St Oswald's in the last 2 weeks of October. It was the funeral of Joyce Taylor on Friday, 21st October. Joyce has been a long serving member of St Oswald's Church, and was closely involved in the Mother's Union. On Wednesday, 26th October the funeral of David Jones was held. David was a regular worshipper at St Oswald's and a member of the PCC.
Both Joyce and David will be greatly missed and our sympathies extend to both families.
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Great News!!!!! We have just heard that the Bishop of Blackburn will be confirming candidates at St Oswald's on Easter Sunday next year. If you wish to join the Confirmation class, or wish to discuss any aspect of Confirmation please contact the Vicar (contacts page). More details to follow.
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We would like to make the Church more accessible for people to call in, sit quietly, say a prayer, look round, etc. etc. To this end we are looking for people who would be prepared to sit in Church for a couple of hours weekly, whilst the building is open. This could be done on a rota basis. Whilst sitting as 'guardian' of our building you could read a book or do craft work. Please contact the Churchwarden via the Contacts page if you have some time available to do this worthwhile volunteering.
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LEAD THEFTS - Police are warning that there are increased risks of lead from Church roofs being stolen. Please be vigilant and if you are passing Church and see anything untoward, please ring the police. http://bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/uk-england-lancashire-13403682
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Look at our new 'History Page' - great if you want to check on family history details and read all about 'Archie'.
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NOT ONLY BUT ALSO...........................
Not only do we have our own Parish Poet in Linda Leecy, but we now have our own Parish Photographer in Shauna Chambers. Take a look at her lovely pictures of St Oswald's in the snow on our Picture Gallery page.
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