​Newsletter

A Prayer for Southport’s Tragedy.
 
O Lord, we pray for the families of Southport,
for comfort, hope and strength amidst the horror of Monday’s attack.
Bring comfort for those grieving and traumatised.
We pray for the emergency services, hospital staff and all who seek to bring comfort.
We pray for healing of the injured, comfort for loved ones and a community that stands together in strength and support.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen
 
Right Reverend Dr John Perumbaleth , Bishop of Liverpool said.
‘Like so many, I am shocked and saddened by the news from Southport.
My prayers are, and will remain, with all those affected by this tragedy.
 
 
SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER 2024
 
MARK WRITES
 

As the summer comes to a close and the children return to school, we’d love to know what your reflections are on our summer series of services, to that end we’ll be asking you to fill out a short questionnaire this Sunday to help the PCCs and Ministry Team reflect on any lessons that we can learn for the future.
In the meantime, we move to the Creationtide calendar, as we celebrate Holy Cross Sunday, St Michael’s Day, Harvest and St Francis. 
For the Autumn ,at Holy Trinity, we will, be returning to our conventional pattern of services with joint services on special occasions including our Parade service for Harvest. 
We will be listening to your opinions and insights regarding the summer series and PCC and Ministry Team.

There’s lots to look forward to in the coming months, so you’ll want to keep the following dates in your diary; and think about whom you might invite, they’re all going to be good!

• Sweet Friday ladies’ event 8.00pm Friday 13th September: ‘Wild ‘n Bee’, please see flyer for more details.

• Harvest Parade Service at Holy Trinity 11.00am Sunday 6th October.

• Harvest Evensong 4.00pm at St Michael & All Angels preceded by tea at 3.00pm. The harvest produce will be sold in aid of R.A.B.I. (Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute).

• Trafalgar Day Dinner 18th of October tickets £16

• Memorial Services 3 November: 3.00pm at St Michael’s, 5.00pm at Holy Trinity, both preceded by tea.

• Remembrance Sunday RBL Service at Holy Trinity, 10th November 3.00pm.

• Toy Service Parade 17th November at Holy Trinity.

It has been heartening to see new people joining us in recent weeks, so do please keep praying with me:
God of mission who alone brings growth to your church,
Send your Holy Spirit to give vision to our planning, wisdom to our actions, joy to our worship and power to our witness.
Help our church to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to You, and in service to our local community.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen
 
PRAYER HARMONY
God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.  Genesis 1:25
We thank God for all His creation, made perfect and in harmony with each other.  We pray for all the efforts being taken to reduce the human destruction that has endangered God’s creation and forced it to be used only for greed.  We ask for guidance from the Holy Spirit, as to how we can contribute to environmental restoration and rehabilitation.
We pray for the different communities of the world where new and dangerous viruses are threatening lives, as Covid did, during the pandemic. We pray for the compassion and willingness of rich countries to reach out with help so that these threats can be minimised, and the people may be saved.
We pray for the children and young people returning to school after the long holiday, moving into new classes or even new schools and colleges.  We especially remember the children of Southport, trying to get back to normal after the tragedy, seeing empty seats where their friends used to be. And we continue to pray for those still suffering or in hospital with serious wounds.
But Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’   Luke 18:16
 
 
COMING UP in September
Pizza Eaters Youth Club -4th September at 6.30pm
Held in the Church Foyer at Holy Trinity Church
All young people from year 6 and above are very welcome.
We have pizza (obviously), fun friendship, talking about faith in our lives, supporting each other.
Please ring Sylvia on 07872314103 if you are interested.
 
13th September -Sweet Friday – Ladies Evening
There will be a talk from a Beekeeper about foraging and why bees are so important to the environment. There will be an opportunity to purchase some
bee products the Beekeeper makes to sell. All Ladies welcome
 
The last Sweet Friday of the year is on 6th December where we will be having a canapé masterclass.
 
The Slavery & Repentance Exhibition comes to Crosby: A remarkable exhibition of portraits is coming to St Luke’s in Crosby on 9-15th September.  This was previously hosted by Liverpool Cathedral but is going on tour around the Diocese over the next few months.  The church will be open at set points in the week and specifically for an evening's presentation on Thursday 12th September at 7.30-9.30pm. Please book this date in your dairy and then watch this space/St Luke’s website for more details. 
 
COMING UP in October
 
6th October – Holy Trinity Harvest Parade Service 11am
7th October - St Michaels PCC 6.00pm- Holy Trinity PCC 7.30pm
10th October -Formby High School -Pearl of Africa Concert 7pm
Details of how to book in October’s newsletter
 
13TH October – Celebrating Harvest at St Michael & All Angels
The choir will be performing Sir John Rutter’s anthem ‘Look at the World’.
A highly singable and attractive piece of choral music.
Should you wish to join the choir for this occasion, rehearsals will be beginning towards the end of September. Further details can be obtained from the Church Office. Many thanks Nigel.
 
St Michaels Harvest service will be at 4. 00pm. Tea at 3.00pm
 
18th October -Trafalgar Dinner Night at Holy Trinity -Parish Hall
7.00pm reception drinks for 7.30pm 3 course  Dinner., Wine & rum to toast Admiral Nelson.
Tickets £16 available from the Church Office from Monday 2nd October.
 
 
COMING UP in November
 
3rd November    -St Michaels Memorial Service 3.00pm
                          -Holy Trinity Memorial Service 5.00pm, Tea at 4.00pm
10th November   -RBL Remembrance Parade Service 3.00pm Holy Trinity
17th November   -Toy Parade Service 11.00pm
 
 
Flowers in Church
A huge thanks to all who have donated money to our flower fund.
We love our fresh flowers in Church, and these can only be provided from our flower fund, given by a few generous donations from members of our church family.
Flowers, as I’m sure you are aware, are expensive and we are lucky if they last more than a week. Please if you haven’t donated and are able to give a small amount to the office, we can continue to warmly welcome everyone with our flower arrangements. Thankyou.