Weekly Notices
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Laying on of hands and anointing: for healing of mind, body and spirit is available after 10.30 worship every Sunday in the South Transept (to the right of the pulpit). You will not be invited to say specifically why you seek this ministry, though you are welcome to do so if you wish.
Andrew is on sick leave during 14-27 September (including surgery).
Called to Ministry? “Living Stones” is an annual conference for anyone exploring God’s call on their life, whether it be to particular accredited ministries in the Church and local community, or to developing their ministry in the context of the wider world. Meet ordinands in training, Church Army officers, ordained local Ministers, Readers, youth workers and others. Saturday 3 October, 9.45 to 4pm at Bolton Road Methodist Church, Bury BL8 2NZ. £6 including lunch. Booking forms at the back.
Swine flu precautions: as the number of new cases has decreased for the time being, the Diocese has decided that for the present it will be safe to shake hands or kiss at the Peace and to share a common chalice. We are asked to continue constant washing of hands and use of hand gel. Poster with more info in porch.
Chair-based exercises for postural stability: by Michelle Westhead, fully qualified instructor, course organised by NHS Primary Care Trust. In vestry on Mondays at 3.15 to 4.15 from 21 September. Free for 12 sessions.
Art for God, an exhibition about being inspired by God and for God through the art and architecture of Manchester’s churches: in the Cathedral from 19 September – 30 October. Free admission.
21 September – 30 November. Info at the back. Fees £20, £10 for unwaged.
Activity day for children in the Cathedral: ‘A Church for all seasons’ on Saturday 26 September, 10 am – 4 pm. Free.
Arks, Apostles, Action: a day to learn how to create greener buildings, and how churches can act as the world prepares for the Copenhagen Earth Summit in December. Speaker is Mark Dowd, of Channel 4’s ‘God is Green’. At the Cathedral, 9.30am - 4pm on Thursday October 8, including worship at 1.10pm with Commissioning by the Archbishop of York.
Archdeaconry School of Prayer: opening address by Bishop Mark followed by options to choose from – Praying through Art; through the use of imagination; through the use of the Jesus prayer; through the ‘Lectio Divina’; in a group; in the Spirit; through the places of the See of Galilee. Concluding with Holy Communion. Saturday, 10 October, at St Anne’s, Royton, 9.30 – 1.30 pm.
Manchester Diocesan Healing Day led by Iona Community members: introductory address on the way the Community uses healing services, followed by workshops in which to learn and experience Saturday, 17 October, 9.45 – 4.15 pm. £10. Registration forms at the back.
A day of worship and teaching for Oldham women with talks by Nadine Parkinson, co-leader of New Wine. Saturday 17 October, 10am - 4pm, at Chadderton Congregational Church, Garforth Street, OL9 6RW. £5. Bring your own lunch. Book with Alison Saville on 01706 844365.
THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER REQUESTS
Positive Perceptions – meeting on Wednesday 30th
Deanery Pastoral Committee – meeting on Tuesday 22nd
Children’s Day at the Cathedral – on Saturday 26th
Interfaith Forum Committee – review of priorities on Thursday 1st October
A priest for St Paul’s, and eventually St Thomas’
A Sunday School teacher – to succeed Tripta Rana
Visitors leading our worship and preaching
Give thanks and pray for people we know in Christian service and outreach, especially the Jennings family and all working for Word of Life.
People seeking asylum: David, Sobia, young Sara and baby Daniel William; Marta Yacub.
Those who are unwell: pray for baby Roxy Butler, Wendy Robinson, Norman and Alma Flint, Andy Sharrock and his wife Ruth caring for him, Beatrice Howard, Angela Taylor, baby Harry Pleasant, Lesley Darofield, Barbara Hogg, Hilda Bateson, Helen Holt, Joanna Goforth, John Lalley, Grace Whetham, Ian Kidder (confirmed by Bishop Mark on 10 September), Muriel Brown, Andrew Dawson and others whom we know.
The bereaved: the family and friends of Granville Lund and Dr Jagjit Kapur.
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