The Parish Church of
HOLY TRINITY, TARLETON
Parish "Webzine" July 2005

From the Rectory July 2005

Dear friends,
What a wonderful month my first June in the parish is turning out to be. At the time of writing I still have Rose Queen Day and all its associated festivities to look forward to – only a fortnight after the Ecumenical Walk of Witness, which was a really joyous occasion. I can see now just why so many villagers look forward to Walking Day so much. The numbers involved and the community spirit of the afternoon made for a very powerful celebration of the Christian presence in our parish. Thank you to all those who worked so hard to organise the walk and to those who took part. Now I can’t wait for Walking Day to come round again – and I’m determined to get to the Fun Fair next year!

Church community events are so very important, not least because they allow us an opportunity to celebrate. They are occasions when we can share joy and laughter with those who perhaps question the Christian faith. They are occasions when people on the fringes of the Church can see the human face of religion – opportunities to show that walking with Jesus is not irrelevant or out of date or boring. We are a people of the Resurrection – indeed every Sunday is a mini celebration of Easter – and we must always remind ourselves of this and be on our guard against ever becoming inflexible or joy-less in expressing our faith.

At a recent P.C.C. meeting I questioned whether as a Church we could perhaps be doing more to include the older children and young adults in our worship and social life. I know much good is already been done in this parish and I am delighted that I have had several offers of help to re-form a youth group, perhaps meeting on Sunday evenings – so watch this space, and if you feel you can help in anyway, do please let me know. Another way in which I would like to involve more young people in our celebrations of the Eucharist is to recruit some altar servers. I know from my own experience as a server that having a sense of responsibility and duty on a Sunday morning made me feel more a part of what was going on. The Liturgy, after all, translates as ‘the work of the people’ so the more people sharing in the work of the Liturgy, the fuller our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving will be.

With much love and prayers,
Fr Nicholas

OUT AND ABOUT – FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS 2005
Baptisms “Inheritors of the Kingdom of God”
Beth Nightingale 20 April
Samuel Ball 1 May
Thomas Mallinson 1May
Jody Emberton 15 May
Lucy Wilson 29 May
Danielle Jade Rimmer 12 June

Funerals “Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord”
Jack Harrison 28 April
Isobella Stazicker 20 May
Gerald Hogg 26 May
Robert Taylor 15 June

Parish Visiting team
If you know of anybody who would welcome a visit, either because they are in hospital, or because they are confined to the home for whatever reason, or because they are new to the parish, would you please fill in one of the slips at the back of the church and place it in the box or contact Fr Nicholas on 812614.

The Old Church
When the Trustees of the Church Conservation Trust visited St Mary’s they were very complimentary about the cleanliness of the building and the tidiness of the churchyard: many, many thanks to the hardworking few who do this work.

They also emphasised that with churches like ours, within the parish, we can use it as we choose, with no limits set by them – this is a recent change of policy. They rely on our local knowledge to make the best use of the building in the light of our local circumstances.

Old Church Sunday – with all the services at St Mary’s – is on Sunday 28th August this year. Before that, there will be a Eucharist held at St Mary’s at 10 am on Monday 15th August, which is a feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
For those who can’t get to daytime weekday services, the alternate festival of the BVM on Thursday September 8th will see a Eucharist at 7.30 pm at St Mary’s.
Heritage weekend 10/11 September, St Mary’s will be open – details next month

And the newer one …
Thank you to all the young people who helped weed and then plant around the south side of Holy Trinity one cold day in June. And ‘thank you’ too to the adults who supported them and who are keeping the planting watered.

MOTHERS’ UNION: July
We are rapidly approaching the Summer break and our last Prayer Meeting before then will be held on Monday 4th July at 2.00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

On Wednesday 13th July a meal has been booked at the Rufford Arms Hotel, meeting at 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm, when we invite all members and friends to join us.

With every good wish for an enjoyable Summer – and a request from Dorothy for the continuous knitting of the tiny garments for the Neo-Natal Units at the Royal Preston and Ormskirk Hospitals.

Pat Heap

SOCIAL TEAM DATES
By the time you read this, you’ll probably already have enjoyed the Noggin-Nibble-Natter following the 10.30 am Church Family Eucharist on Rose Queen Sunday, 26th June.

Family Bowling Tournament, Wednesday 20th July, at the Bowling Club.
Yes, crown green, not tenpin, bowling for all the family. Look out for full details on the pew sheets, but get the date in the diary now!

Old Church Sunday, August 28th – wine and shortbread after the 10.30 am service.

Autumn advance dates:

Family Treasure Hunt on Sunday 18th September

Harvest Quiz Night: Friday 30th September

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP: thoughts and ideas from our diocesan advisor

God has put enough money in our pockets to do everything He expects of us.

It’s odd, in a church of great faith, to have financial problems.

Giving is the thermometer of our love of God and each other.

Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.

When giving back to God, we are just taking our hands off what belongs to him.

Some people pay tithes to the waitress but tip God!

Some people give God a tenth - 1/10th of what they ought to give!

Christian Stewardship is …

What we do after we say “I believe.”

A way of life.

Christianity in practice.

Being responsible before God for all that we have and all that we are.

A challenge and a privilege that affects our whole lives as Christians.

Practicing the attitude of gratitude to God.

It wasn’t like that when I was at school …
No, and it’s going to get even less like that when the new pattern of terms comes in.
According to press reports, Lancashire County are standardising the term pattern across the county to the much discussed new style of “two seven week terms and four six week terms.” That is, what we have known as half term breaks become term ends, with at least a week off at the old half term spaces.
This starts in September 2006, when the school year will begin on the 4th, with the first holiday from Monday, October 23rd to Wednesday 1st November inclusive. The Christmas break will begin on Wednesday 20th December with the January term starting on Wednesday the 3rd. February 12-16th 2007 is to be holiday, with the Easter break scheduled for Monday 2nd April to Friday April 13th inclusive. The early summer break will be the week of May 28th to June the 1st, then the summer term will end on Thursday July 19th.
In 2007, Holy Week and Easter fall in this school Easter holiday, but in subsequent years they may not, and pupils will just have Good Friday and Easter Monday off, as well as a week some other time. In 2008, for example, Easter falls on March 23rd.
This will make a significant difference to the way we relate to school and youth activities as a church. Some clergy are already welcoming the opportunity of sometimes having the schools around during Holy Week – as most Roman Catholic schools have always done.
It will also affect those national church events that currently hi-jack active members at Easter and Whitsun. And it is one more thing for the PCC to think about as they consider our Mission Action Plan!
Ian

JOINT ECUMENICAL WALK OF WITNESS
Jean Greaves says: “Thank you to everyone who took part in any way – it was an inspiring sight as we closed Hesketh Lane!!”

THE LEPROSY MISSION
I have now been accepted as a Trading Partner for the Leprosy Mission.
I you would like to see a copy of the new summer catalogue, please let me know and I will let you have one. If you would like anything from the catalogue I would be very pleased to order it for you.
And please keep the stamps and postcards coming in – direct to me or leave in the box at the back of church.
Many thanks Sue Wells 813267

The Informal Walking Group of the Cluster parishes of Rufford, Hesketh Bank and Tarleton
Late May Bank Holiday Monday Walk
In glorious sunshine, with just a light wind, 24 of us assembled at the start of Liverpool Old Road. With representatives from all three parishes came people from Longton and Burscough who had returned after enjoying the previous walks this year, other family members (children and grand children) of the Longton contingent, and a newcomer from Southport. I had to apologise for a change of plan – the paths behind Hoole were just too wet and stock-trampled, and so we set off alongside the Carr Brook to join the Douglas bank and then followed the river right down to opposite Douglas boatyard. There we followed a green lane and paths back to the A59 opposite the Black Horse, where lunch was taken as scheduled. One person apologised for having a conflicting appointment and took the short route back to his car, while after lunch one of the youngest went home with her mother. The remaining 21 simply reversed the route and walked back to the Douglas and alongside it, this time upstream. The tide was right out both ways, with the sun gleaming on the Douglas mud. It was interesting to see Hesketh Bank and Tarleton from the opposite bank, the boats at the boatyard, and a flock of Canada geese camped out below the boatyard, and lapwing in the fields. The weather stayed fair, and all enjoyed themselves.
Ian

Sponsored Sing for Derian House
I have today (15 June) sent a cheque on behalf of Holy Trinity to the Deanery Sunday School Teachers Association towards the total for the Sponsored Sing on behalf of Derian House. Holy Trinity’s total is a wonderful £375.00 – thank you to everyone.
Jean Greaves

The Mission Action Plan Prayer
God of new beginnings, we pray that you will transform your church as you renew us by your love.
Give us vision for the journey that we may travel light, and live increasingly by faith.
Inspire, enliven and empower us, so that along the Way we may be sustained by the life of Christ in ourselves, in one another, and in the world. Amen

Sent to a Guardian columnist by a reader:
Notice seen in the Sainsbury car park in Guildford:
“This meter temporally out of order.”
As the columnist commented: “Better that than spiritually.”

STOP PRESS: John Semantu to be Archbishop of York. More about this vibrant Christian in the August edition.

PARISH DIARY for July
NORMAL SUNDAY SERVICES
8.00 am Holy Communion, 10.15 am Sunday School and Crèche 10.30 am SUNG EUCHARIST
(3rd Sunday, FAMILY PARISH COMMUNION)
DAILY OFFICE Monday to Friday, Daily Offices in Church.
Morning Prayer 8.30 am (Wednesday 9.30 am)
Evening Prayer - see notice on board at rear of church
Please feel free to join the Rector at any of these services
June
Monday 27th 7.00 pm Eucharist
7.30 pm Special PCC meeting: MAP
Tuesday 28th 6.30 pm Choir Practice (adults 6.50)
Wednesday 29th SS Peter & Paul
10.00 am Holy Communion: (BCP)
JULY
Sunday 3rd Sixth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.15 am Sunday School
10.30 am PARISH EUCHARIST
Monday 4th 2.00 pm MU Prayer Group,
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Tuesday 5th 10.00 am Eucharist, Oakgate Close
Wednesday 6th 10.00 am Holy Communion: (BCP) followed by coffee and a chat
Sunday 10th Seventh Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.15 am Sunday School
10.30 am PARISH EUCHARIST
Wednesday 13th 10.00 am Holy Communion: (BCP)
7.00 for 7.30 pm MU: Evening Meal: Rufford Arms
Thursday 14th John Keble
7.30 pm Eucharist
Sunday 17th Eighth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.30 am CHURCH FAMILY EUCHARIST
Wednesday 20th 10.00 am Holy Communion: (BCP)
Family Bowling Evening – see pew sheets for details
Friday 22nd St. Mary Magdalene
12.15 pm Eucharist
Sunday 24th Ninth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.30 am PARISH EUCHARIST
Monday 25th St James the Apostle
7.30 pm Eucharist
Wednesday 27th 10.00 am Holy Communion: (BCP)
Friday 29th Mary, Martha and Lazarus
12.15 pm Eucharist
Sunday 31st Tenth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.30 am PARISH EUCHARIST
AUGUST
Tuesday 2nd 10.00 am Eucharist, Oakgate Close
6.30 pm Choir Practice (adults 6.50)
Wednesday 3rd 10.00 am Holy Communion: (BCP) followed by coffee and a chat
Sunday 7th Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.30 am PARISH EUCHARIST

Looking further forward in August:

Monday 15th The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
10.00 am Eucharist at St Mary’s

Sunday 28th OLD CHURCH SUNDAY: all services at St Mary’s
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.30 am PARISH EUCHARIST
followed by wine & shortbread
6.30 pm Sung Evensong