8th, 9th & 10th Sundays after Trinity

Laying on of hands, with or without anointing and prayer for healing of spirit, emotions and body are available in the South Transept (to the right of the pulpit) immediately after 10.30am Sunday Worship.

8am Holy Communion on 21 & 28 August will not take place due to Andrew’s holiday.

Sunday 14th: welcome to young Lucas Douglas Sills, his parents Douglas and Danielle, and all their family and friends. Lucas will be baptised today.

Churchyard gardening: Monday 15th at 10am, weather permitting. All welcome!

Bishop calls for prayer for calm: Following disturbances in a number of cities across the UK, the Bishop of Manchester has asked churches across Greater Manchester to pray for peace and calm in our streets, towns and cities. The Rt Revd Nigel McCulloch said “Over the past few days many have been shocked at events in a number of communities across the UK. The villages, towns and cities that make up Greater Manchester have a long tradition of respect, inclusivity, and cohesion. Churches, based as they are in every community across Greater Manchester, will play their part offering special prayers for healing and peace.”

A Prayer for Peace

Gracious God, We pray for peace in our communities this day.

We commit to you all who work for peace and an end to tensions,

and those who work to uphold law and justice.

We pray for an end to fear,

for comfort and support to those who suffer,

for calm in our streets and cities,

that people may go about their lives in safety and peace.

In your mercy, hear our prayers,

now and always. Amen.

James, Di and Beth Jennings will be with us at 10.30am on Sunday 28 August, when Beth will give a short update on the Children’s Uplift Project in Bangladesh..

Health walks of approx 1km are published by OMBC and NHS. A selection are available free at the back. If more are required, ask Biddy Dawson.

Interfaith Forum’s Annual Fast Day: those of faiths other than Muslim are invited to fast for one day or less. Choice of visit to church, mosque or temple. Brief presentations on fasting. Breaking of fast at European Islamic Centre, Werneth House, 70 Manchester Road, 7.15 to 9.15.

Articles on Pakistan in the current issue of ‘GO’, the magazine of Interserve, including providing healthcare in Taliban territory and an interview with a Pakistani bishop.

Evening courses from September: “Reason & Faith”; “Pearl’s Church (the Church in 2031?)”; 1 Thessalonians; Christian Mentoring; Ephesians. All take place in Didsbury, and cost £25 for 5 sessions (£15 unwaged). Leaflets at the back. Consult Biddy Dawson.

“The Word Revealed”: a diocesan service to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, with Riding Lights Theatre Company and others. Sunday 23 October at 3pm in the Cathedral. Poster and form for free tickets at the back. Book by 14 August.

A Vigil and Prayers for Peace event is being organized by the Faith Network for Manchester (FN4M) for people of all faiths and none who wish to share in solidarity and compassion for the good of the city of Manchester and Salford. It will be held on Thursday 11 August, 5.15pm at Piccadilly Gardens.

"Lord have mercy." A special prayer meeting for the state of our nation especially our young people in Greater Manchester is being held this Saturday in the City centre. It's time to pray now as we seek the peace and prosperity of our city for all people. St Ann's Church. St Ann Square, City Centre Manchester, Saturday 13 August, 2.30pm - 4pm.

Please take this bulletin with you when you leave.

Please do not leave it in your service book or in the pew.

THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER REQUESTS

• People baptised last weekend – Alireza, Niloofar, Syed Ali, Afsana and baby Lukas
• Friends on holiday – including Andrew and Biddy Dawson
• Bishops Nigel and Mark, Archdeacon Cherry and Area Dean David Penny
• The right appointment of a Mission Support Priest in interfaith education
• Tudor Pitch – programme on 2 afternoons per week during August. Pray for coaches and children.
• People connected with our church engaged in outreach at home and abroad: including Shelagh Wynne in Thailand, an administrator equipping serving Friends of China; and all involved in service and outreach at the Salt Cellar; the Jennings family in Bangladesh: James, an education consultant; Diane, a teacher; Hannah, researching Bangladeshi remedies; Beth, leading a project for women and children who have been abused; Nathaniel and Donna, presently in Ulster seeking good care for Micah and baby Tabitha; Sarah, teaching in Ceuta (a Spanish enclave on the Moroccan coast); Andrew at university in the US; and all working for Word of Life in outreach to Muslims in Oldham, Australia and elsewhere; for those writing, using and marking correspondence courses on the Christian Faith; for the witness of Scripture texts on calendars used throughout the year
• Refugees and people seeking asylum: Pray for David, Sobia, young Sara and Daniel William; Hawani; Azam, Maryam; Alireza; Azra; Nader; Nilou; Mahtab; Syed Ali; Shabnam; Hooman; Masood; Afsana; Amir, Marzia and baby Danny. Pray for them all as they take part in baptism preparation and/or Bible study.
• Those who are unwell: pray for Ivy Reynolds, young Harry Pleasant, Jenny Bartlett, Comal Sankaran, Norman and Alma Flint, Andy and Ruth Sharrock, Beatrice Howard, young Aaron Funnell, Raymond Scott, Alan Broome, Enid Gregson, Dinah McLeod, Ron Spivey, Joan Finlayson, Sylvia Vickers, the victims of famine in East Africa, and others whom we know.
• The bereaved: in particular the families and friends of Jenny Brisland, Christine Buckley, Mavis Crewe, Thomas Standring, Andrew Stanford, and those who have died of starvation in East Africa.

• Ensuring that if they are attending an evening event, to consider returning home promptly after the event has finished
• Contacting us with any information regarding potential for disturbance
• Members of the community can email information to CommunityIntelligenceTeam@gmp.pnn.police.uk or call 0161 872 5050
• Supporting young people in the community to be responsible citizens and encouraging parents to supervise them appropriately
• If you feel immediately threatened or in the event of an emergency please call 999

Police have started to release the first set of images of people suspected of carrying out criminal damage and disorder in Manchester and Salford www.flickr.com/photos/gmpwanted

Anyone who recognises the people in the images can call the Greater Manchester Police information appeal line on 0800 092 0410 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

We need people to continue to support the police by being aware of what is happening locally, and contact the police if there are any problems, so that together we can continue to keep the communities of Greater Manchester safe and secure.