The Parish Church of
HOLY TRINITY, TARLETON
Parish "Webzine" July 2007

From the Rectory July 2007

Dear friends,

The month of June is always a busy one in Tarleton. This year it began with our feast of title, Holy Trinity Sunday, when I was delighted to bless the new Trinity icon which has been given by a former Rose Queen, Vicki Rimmer, and her retinue. If you missed the service when I preached on the symbolism in the painting, then do please pick up a leaflet from church which helps to explain it all.

Walking Day this year was excellent. Really good weather and, more importantly, a really good turn out from the local churches. Thank you to all those who worked so hard behind the scenes, and to all who joined the procession or lined the pavements as we made our act of witness. The band members must be made of strong stuff to march and play in that heat - all credit to them. It was wonderful to have the entertainment and games on the field in the afternoon. I was even persuaded to try and ride the impossible topsy-turvy bicycle, which occasioned an impromptu outing of my knees, much to the amusement of many!

The middle of the month saw 29 candidates from the cluster confirmed at the hands of Bishop John. There was a wonderful atmosphere in church and at the reception afterwards. Please continue to pray for the newly confirmed, and take time to reflect on your own commitment to Christ and how you might best serve him. The Eucharists during the week particularly provide opportunity to think and pray. Why not come along?

As I write I am looking forward to the Rose Queen Field Day, when we celebrate the work done by Hollie Hodgkins and her helpers as her year of office draws to a close and we welcome Erin Lynd as she is crowned our new Rose Queen for 2007/8. We wish Erin all the best for her year of office.

Mercifully the July calendar is less punishing, though there are several events to look out for in the magazine.
One final advanced notice: the date for my licensing at Rufford has been pencilled in for 7.30pm on 6th August (feast of the Transfiguration). I really appreciate your support as the two churches begin to work more closely together and it would be heartening to have Tarleton well represented at this occasion.

With my prayers and best wishes,

Fr Nicholas

PARISH NOTICE BOARD
FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS 2007

Baptisms “Inheritors with us of the Kingdom of God” 27th May Ellie Abigail Kenyon

Weddings “Whom God has joined together …”
10th June 2007 Stephen Harris & Nicola Kennaugh

Funerals “Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord”
12th June Cyril Mills
20th June Mel Smith
20th June Maud Rixom

FROM THE THREE PARISHES:
CONFIRMED by the Bishop of Burnley on Thursday 14th June at Holy Trinity:-
Hollie Abram; Daniel Barker; Emily Bond; Lindsey Bond; Joshua Bond; Daniel Brookwell; Michael Brookwell; Jane Cropper; Liam Cupit; Grace Dent; Henry Dicker; Luke Drummond; Rebecca Dunnings; Billy Hipwell; Emma Howard;
Graham Hurlston; Paula Joughin; Sophie Joughin; Lauren Jolly; Annabel Kelly; Robert Langton; Mark Laverty; Kayleight Pagett; Frankie Skofic; Alexander Taylor; Maxine Thompson; Callum Walker; Hannah Wallbank; Tom Wilson

Mothers’ Union July
The Bring and Buy Sale which we held in May was very successful and as we received several donations and an amount from our Members’ Week, we have been able to send £100 to the Mothers’ Union Literacy and Development Project.
This programme helps break the cycle of illiteracy and poverty. Working where the need is greatest, it empowers women and men, building on their experience and skills, to become leaders in their communities, to find jobs, and to develop projects that benefit communities and their own families. It operates in 13 dioceses in such countries as Burundi, Malawi, and Sudan.
Thank you for your generous support.

On Monday 2nd July there will be a Prayer Meeting in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at 2.0 pm and our final meting before the summer break will bean evening meal at the Rufford Arms Hotel on Wednesday July 11th, arriving about 7.00 pm for 7.3- pm. Hope to see you then.

With love and best wishes for the summer break.
Pat

For those afternoon members who would like something in August, Sue is holding an AVON fundraiser for the MU from 2 to 4pm on Wednesday 1st. The bargain box will also be available after the 10.00 am service at coffee.
All welcome either in the morning or the afternoon.

Thank you I would like to say a big thank you to Gail, Jimmy, George, Jim, Allan and anyone else not mentioned for keeping the Churchyard immaculate. It is very much appreciated. Jean Watkinson And so say all of us!

Tarleton Ecumenical Walk of Witness
Didn’t we have a lovely day on the 9th June this year!!! Of course, it would be nothing without the bustle of preparation, the anticipation about the weather, and this year, whether Carr Lane would be open!

Thank you to everyone who made any contribution to the success of the day – there are too many to mention but the small group of people from the four Churches do very much appreciate everything you do – thank you.

Thank you to everyone for trying the new hymn – for joining in the procession as a sign of our unified witness to God – and for watching as we pass; to the children for joining in the races and the grown ups for trying to ride the bike!

The tradition of ‘Tea Party Day’ holds many happy memories and I hope it will continue in Tarleton for many years – I am sure with the help and support we have received particularly this year, that it will.

God bless and thank you
Jean Greaves

Still ecumenical - or at least inter-church

Tarleton Methodist Church Ladies Weekend
Sunday 8th July at 6.30 p.m.
'An evening of Ladies Day Favourites'
Choir-mistress: Doris Ingram
Organist: Carole Wilson
Chairperson: Jean Greaves

News from the school
We have had an exciting month with the new extension nearly completed. (Hopefully when you read this, it will already be in use and Sunday morning coffee can resume in the hall!) We said farewell to Mrs Gray at the beginning of June by having a service and, at the children's suggestion, a "bit of a party".

We hope to gain our "Green Flag" award soon. This is awarded to the school that proves they are working hard not only to reduce, re-use and recycle, but are also seeking ways to use less energy (electricity, that is not the children's!), less water, and to seek further ways to become a sustainable school. Mrs Wilcox has worked hard with the Eco-committee and the whole of the school towards achieving this award. In fact the other day when the children were researching some history about school life, the question occurred about the 3R's. One child instantly put up his hand and announced they were reduce, reuse and recycle! How times have changed.

A number of children were also confirmed in June and we continue to encourage all the children in their journey of faith.

God's blessings to you all,
Sue.

EXTRACTS FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS July 1889
COLLECTIONS
14 July: Annual Collections for Sunday School £19 11s 4d.
20 July: Festival Day Collection for Sunday School £1 14s 7d.
28 July: Monthly Collection
for Tarleton Church Building Fund. £5 16s 11d.

Holy Trinity Sunday School
As we come to the end of the School year, we would like to invite everyone to come to our Annual Thank You service in School on Sunday 8th July 2007 commencing at 10.15 a.m. in the School Hall and finishing in time to go into Church at the Peace. This is the occasion when we thank all the children for taking part in the Walk of Witness, Rose Queen, Morris Dancing and Maypole and other occasions over the past twelve months. We have a short service, are entertained by the dancers and give out certificates – amongst other little bits and pieces!

This will be our last Sunday School before the summer holidays as the following Sunday will be the Family Eucharist. We will start back again on Sunday 9th September 2007 and will be commencing at 10.30 a.m. in line with the changed time of the start of the Eucharist. We will, therefore, be finishing at about 11.20 a.m. in time to go into Church for the Peace.

May I take this opportunity of thanking everyone for their support and look forward to seeing all the children in September and hopefully some new faces – do YOU know anyone who would like to come along – sometimes they just need asking!!
Jean

Sponsored sing for Derian House
We raised over £400. Thanks to all involved!

Informal Walking Group: Whit Monday Walk
The fires of Pentecost were not too visible this Whit Monday. At Hay-on-Wye, the R4 Today presenter was complaining of how cold his tent was. At Walsingham, the festival procession was called off because of the wind and rain and it was ‘if wet, in the parish church’ and not all could get in. But as we assembled at St Mary the Virgin, Rufford, the wind was sneakily cold but dry and it stayed that way all morning.

Twenty one folks set out and we strolled along the canal path behind Rufford Old Hall before cutting back to the A59 and beginning to cross the moss. The morning’s walk was a little longer than usual, but we had some fit and fast walkers with us. As we tacked across the moss on paths and tracks, Trinity’s spire veered from left to right without apparently getting any bigger! We were met at the Cock & Bottle by two more, one of whom was to return with us.

After lunch, we set off back to the canal at Bank Bridge. The churchyard volunteers were cutting the grass and St Mary’s was open, so we took the opportunity to let people look inside. As we followed the sinuous old river bank to the bridge at Sollom, the clouds built from behind, and at the stop lock, rain started. But we were all equipped for this weather and carried on: it blew over by the time we got to Spark Bridge on the Croston road. Indeed, the sun came out and by the time we back at Rufford, we were quite hot.
Ian
Next walk: August Bank Holiday Monday - Old Church Sunday Weekend - see diary below.

HOLIDAYS
Please pray for those travelling on holiday, for their safe journey, and for those who work so that they can relax.
Pray for those who are unable to have a holiday, for personal, financial or health reasons.

Venture out for TLM
On Saturday 9th June I got up early to get the coach for Whithorn on a pilgrimage to St Ninian’s cave in the borders of Scotland. It was a wonderful day and although the coach was late most of the party walked the 2½ miles to the cave where we had a picnic and held a short act of service before walking 2½ miles back to the car park. From there we were ferried in the mini bus to the Isle of Whithorn and later to the Abbey for another service in the abbey ruins before getting the coach back home.

It was a very long but enjoyable day and I learnt a lot about a saint who many people had never heard of. He was apparently born in Cumbria and founded the Abbey at Whithorn in later life after spending many years in France. I also discovered that among many others, Robert the Bruce suffered from Leprosy and went to Whithorn to seek a cure.
Sue

Williamson Memorial Park, Lancaster
PINOCCHIO By Carlo Collodi, adapted by Gareth Machin
Saturday 4th August 2007
"Outdoor promenade theatre is become something of an English theatre tradition."
The wonderful adventures of Pinocchio, one of the best loved children's characters of all time, will be brought to life in Williamson Park for the Dukes' 21st annual outdoor walkabout theatre extravaganza.

But be warned! These are not the sugared Disney stories of Pinocchio - these are toe-curling tales, told with such glorious mischief that you'll grin with delight and grimace with pleasurable terror. Recommended for adventurous adults and brave children over 5.
Difficult terrain in places, and warm clothing essential. Picnics for the interval recommended!

Approx. cost: £25 including coach, leaving Tarleton at 6 p.m. Please put your name on the list at the back of Church today if you wish to go!!

The Big Day Out
Saturday 9th June was also the day chosen by the diocese for its ‘Big Day Out.’ Because it was walking day, I represented the whole parish on my own. The Big Day Out took the form of an outdoor Eucharist with a lunch break between the ministry of the word and the ministry of the sacrament. It’s certainly the first time I’ve slapped on sun blocker half way through a service!
I had had serious reservations about the original proposal, but on the day, and helped by the gorgeous weather, the event was highly successful. Around 600 people attended, plus the working team for the day of around 100. The keynote speaker was Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Reading. Stephen came fresh from his appearances on the front page of the Times, Today, and radio talk shows from as far away as New Zealand. All this was because of his stunt standing on Reading station at the height of the rush hour handing out egg timers with the phrase ’Here’s a gift of time.’ This was partly in connection with his new book “Do Nothing - to change your life” which is a plea to step away from over-busyness and take a pause.
He led us through a number of thought pieces for discussion, centring on how we react as Christians when people want us to talk about our faith. Three thoughts from him stick in my head: “The main task of the clergy is to teach people about prayer.” “Of course we want more people to come to church, but how would you react if a coach load turned up - and some sat where you usually do?” “Prayer is not about changing the mind of God, but about aligning ourselves with his mind.”
We also rededicated ourselves to our Christian ministry.
First; all of us;
then the licensed lay ministers, including Readers;
finally the ordained.
This chimed well with what Bishop John preached at the confirmation, and Fr Tom echoed on the following Sunday: we are all showing forth our faith by word and action.
Ian

The re-commitment to ministry at The Big Day Out
We, the whole people of God,
commit ourselves to supporting each other in our ministries through prayer, through loving service, and through the giving of our resources, talents and time, to participate in God’s mission to the world, and to build up the body of Christ.

Pause for thought
Never speak of wasting time or spending time.
Rather, say you are enjoying it or giving it freely away.
From Stephen Cottrell’s book DO NOTHING TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

Probably not quite what they meant …
LARGE NUN with head dress excellent condition £40 Shrewsbury Admag Oct05

Time Thermometers & Hygrometer in One!
Read indoor temperature-hygrometer from inside your horse.

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 or Pat Heap on 812991

Help needed with Church cleaning.
The team who clean on alternate weeks has had to disband due to changes in circumstances. If you could lend a hand on alternate weeks, please talk to Beryl.

Help needed with coffee etc after the 10.45 am Eucharist. If you can help from September, please talk to Jean.

During the school holidays, the choir will be serving coffee in the Parish Room.

Did they really mean that?
There’s an ad in the 20 June edition of the Champion for: “Car boot sale: Fridays: Hesketh Lane, Hesketh Bank” Look out for confused non-locals!

PARISH DIARY for July
NORMAL SUNDAY SERVICES
8.00 am Holy Communion,
10.15 am Sunday School and Crèche
10.45 am SUNG EUCHARIST
(3rd Sunday, FAMILY PARISH COMMUNION)
JULY
Sunday 1st Fourth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Eucharist
10.15 am Sunday School
10.45 am PARISH EUCHARIST
Monday 2nd 2.00 pm MU Prayer Group:
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Tuesday 3rd 10.00 am Eucharist: Oakgate Close
6.50 pm Choir practice
Wednesday 4th 10.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) then tea/coffee in the Parish Room
Thursday 5th 7.00 pm Eucharist at St Mary the Virgin, Rufford
Friday 6th 12.15 pm Eucharist
Sunday 8th Fifth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Eucharist
10.15 am Sunday School Thanksgiving Service
10.45 am PARISH EUCHARIST
Wednesday 11th 10.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
7.00 for 7.30 pm MU Summer Dinner at The Rufford Arms
Thursday 12th 7.00 pm Eucharist at St Mary the Virgin, Rufford
Friday 13th 12.15 pm Eucharist
Sunday 15th Sixth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Eucharist
10.45 am CHURCH FAMILY EUCHARIST
Monday 16th 7.00 pm Eucharist
7.30 pm PCC: Parish Room
Wednesday 18th 10.00 am Eucharist (BCP)
Thursday 19th 7.00 pm Eucharist at St Mary the Virgin, Rufford
Friday 20th 12.15 pm Eucharist
Sunday 22nd St Mary Magdalene
8.00 am Eucharist
10.45 am PARISH EUCHARIST

Tuesday 24th 6.50 pm Choir practice
Wednesday 25th St James the Apostle
10.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
Bowling Evening at the Bowling Club
Thursday 26th 7.00 pm Eucharist at St Mary the Virgin, Rufford
Friday 27th 12.15 pm Eucharist
Sunday 29th Eighth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Eucharist
10.45 am PARISH EUCHARIST

AUGUST
Wednesday 1st 10.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) Then tea/coffee & fellowship
2.00 to 4.00 pm AVON Fundraiser for the MU (Parish Room) see above
Thursday 2nd 7.00 pm Eucharist at St Mary the Virgin, Rufford
Friday 3rd SS Peter & Paul
12.15 pm Eucharist
Saturday 4th Trip to Pinocchio at Lancaster see above

Looking further forward in August and September

Monday 6th August The Feast of the Transfiguration
7.30 pm Licensing of Fr Nicholas as PiC of Rufford (tbc)

Sunday 25th August OLD CHURCH SUNDAY
8.00 am Eucharist
10.45 am Parish Eucharist
6.30 pm Sung Evensong

Monday 26th August Bank Holiday Monday
The Informal Walking Group hopes to celebrate Old Church Sunday weekend and the completion of the works on the banks of the Douglas by walking from St Mary’s to St Mary the Virgin at Rufford: out along the river, back along the canal. Lunch at The Rufford Arms.

Sunday 9th September Sunday School restarts at 10.30 am

Friday 28th September Harvest Quiz & Supper at the Bowling Club

Sunday 30th September Fr Tom celebrates 40 years as a priest
Parish lunch after the 10.45 am Eucharist.