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Church Services in St Thomas’

Parish, Ashton-in-Makerfield

St Thomas’

1st Sunday 2nd Sunday 3rd Sunday 4th Sunday

09 Morning Worship 09 Morning Worship 10.45 Family Worship 10.45 Family Worship 10.45 Communion 18.30 Communion 18.30 Evening Prayer 18.30 Evening Prayer

11.00 Family Worship 11.00 Communion 11.00 Family Worship 11.00 Family Worship

Thursday 9.45 am Please see weekly notice sheet or visit Holy Communion website for additional services details or (BCP 1662) exceptions, particularly around Christmas In St Thomas’ time.

Deadlines: Handwritten material should be given to Malcolm Taylor, and email material to [email protected]

Deadline February 2018 March 2018

Hand Written 7th January 4th February Computer 14th January 11th February Magazine Release 28th January 25th February

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Deadlines 2 Diary 4 Parish News 5 Letter from Jan 6 Mothers Union 8 St Thomas’ and St Luke Giving Information 10 St Thomas’ Flower Guild 22 St Luke’s Flowers 23 St Thomas’ Donations & Remembrance 24 St Luke’s Donations & Remembrance 26 Bible Bites 27 Mouse Makes 28 Puzzles 29 The Film Review with Rob Carson 30 Registers 34

Booking Baptisms and Weddings We are now encouraging everyone who would like to book a baptism or wedding to come to the family service at either St Thomas (10.45am) or St Luke’s (11am) and bookings will be taken afterwards. Important Parish Information

Baptisms Marriage Baptisms are held at St Thomas' church You can marry in a C of E church at 12.45 pm on the second and fourth of your choice if certain criteria Sundays of the month and also during are shown to be met. For details the 10.45 am service on the second please contact the vicar. Sunday. Baptisms at St Luke's are at 11 am on the third Sunday. To qualify for baptism parents should live within the parish boundaries or be a regular worshipper at St Thomas’s/St Funerals Luke’s. Parents and Godparents Every parishioner has the right to a should also be prepared to undertake service in church, followed by a baptism preparation classes. committal.

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Daily / Weekly Events in our Church - January 2018

Monday Morning prayer 9.00am Tuesday Coffee Morning (Church Hall) 10:00am-12:00pm Church open for prayer 7.30-8.30pm Wednesday Morning Prayer 9.00am Thursday Holy Communion 9:45am

These are the usual events in our church, please see the notices for details of other activities taking place. For details of organisations and who to contact see back page of magazine.

Streets for Prayer: This month we are praying for the people who live and work in Chelmarsh Avenue, Glaisdale Close, Newbarn Avenue, Harland Drive and Dunsdale Drive

TANGO TANGO at St. Marks Church, Haydock support and resource families within the Haydock/Ashton area by providing food; clothing; furniture and household items.

If you have any items of furniture that you no longer want TANGO will collect Free Of Charge from your home.

If you want more information about TANGO or to arrange a collection please ring: 01744 607388

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Dustbins A strange topic for a church magazine but we do need some assistance with our church and church hall multi coloured bins. The new council time table for emptying the bins now means that the green bin is emptied differently to the church bins. We are looking for a willing volunteer to become our minister for bins and to take responsibility of ensuring that correct bins are put out on Wednesday Evening for emptying the following day. I am sure that someone will feel that they can assist with this task. Please contact me or the Churchwardens, its a simple but vital task if we want to keep our grounds tidy.

Heating The recent cold weather has forcibly drawn attention to the need for a volunteer in another area of our church life as we also require a person who feels that their ministry is in keeping our congregations warm. With the Church building in use at different times of day and for a variety of purposes we need someone to take charge of the central heating clock to ensure that times are adjusted to ensure that the heating comes on at the right time prior to the building being used. Instruction on how to set the timer will be given and the person volunteering for this vital task will receive notification of the events which are to take place. You will be a very popular member of our team which does consist of very many volunteers here at St Thomas.

Malcolm

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Letter from Jan

As I write this letter, we are just into Advent and looking forward to celebrating Jesus coming to live amongst us. Advent, a time for reflection, preparation for what we know is to come. Advent, the beginning of the churches year when we can put behind us what has been and move forward to what is to come.

As this letter is read, we are at the start of a new calendar year. We are stepping into the unknown. A time of political uncertainty across the world. A time of change within our church. What we do know is whatever changes take place, our mighty God is with us guiding us through whatever lies ahead. So, if it’s our personal circumstances which change, we can be sure that our Lord has paved the way for those changes and he will walk beside us throughout. Similarly, if its changes within our church which we face then as long as we keep our eyes firmly on him and are guided by what he wants, then once again we can be confident that God has gone ahead to prepare the way and once again promises to walk alongside us as we venture into the unknown.

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Letter from Jan

An old Irish saying is; Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow, Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead, Just walk beside me and be my friend. I prefer the biblical version: I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken For He is right beside me.

Psalm 16:8

Which reminds us that whatever lies ahead, whatever exciting, challenging, wonderful, or traumatic times we have in store, our heavenly father has trodden the path before us, and he walks beside us wherever our life journey takes us.

As we move forward into 2018, let us do so in confidence, safe in the knowledge that in Christ we are never alone and that God has prepared the way for us.

Jan Cornthwaite

Verses for the Year

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 43:1b

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14

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As again there are no Branch Meetings in January we can however look forward to our belated Christmas meal for members and friends at Bryn Masonic Hall on Friday 19th January meeting at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. I look forward to seeing everyone there and if you haven’t done so already please let me have the £20.00 cost of the meal and your menu choice no later than 7th January.

I am sorry to say that once again our first magazine of the 2018 starts the year with the very sad news with regarding the loss of one of our members Joan Hanson who died on the 16th November. Joan had been a member for almost 30 years and was regularly in attendance at our meetings. She also helped at our Brunches particularly with the tombola stall. Our deepest sympathy is with her family and friends.

Advance Notice Saturday 17th February is our Brunch in the Church Hall from 11.00am to 1.00pm. We will be having our usual raffle, cake stall and tombola. as always we do rely on contributions from our members which are greatly appreciated.

Wednesday 21st February in St THOMAS CHURCH HALL our Annual General Meeting starting at 7.30pm. This meeting is open to everyone and there is no better opportunity for anyone interested in the possibility of joining the Mothers Union of finding out more about the organisation and in particular the work of our branch. You

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can discover exactly what we do both here at St Thomas and in the Deanery, the Diocese and overseas.

Once again a great big thank you to everyone who provided Christmas Presents for the residents at Coops Foyer. They were very welcome and as always very much appreciated.

Grant, 0 Lord, that as the years change, we may find rest in your unchanging love. May we meet this new year bravely, sure in the faith that while people come and go, and life changes around us, you are ever the same, guiding us with your wisdom and protecting us with your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Wishing you a healthy and happy New Year Love and God bless

Barbara

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LADIES ON DUTY

ALL LADIES DISMANTLE & 6th Jan MRS LAITES, MRS MALLEY, MRS VELLA

13th Jan MRS EDWARDSON, MRS COOK

20th Jan MRS LYON, MRS PILLING, MRS DAVIES

27th Jan MRS LAITES, MRS MALLEY, MRS VELLA

FLOWERS IN CHURCH DURING JANUARY DATE ALTAR LADY CHAPEL

7th VACANT VACANT Jan

14th In memory of all loved ones VACANT Jan from The Bailey Family

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FLOWERS IN CHURCH FOR JANUARY

7th Jan VACANT

14th Jan VACANT

21st Jan VACANT

28th Jan VACANT

Flower Guild Thank you

The Flower Guild would like to thank everyone who gave so generously towards the cost of the Christmas flowers. To decorate the Church, to celebrate the Birthday of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

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St Thomas’ Donations & Remembrance January 2018

Please place your donation in an GIFT AID envelope with your full name and If you are a UK tax payer and amount written on it. Please hand in would like church to be able to at church or post to the vicarage. claim back 25p for every £1 you Please make any cheques payable donate, please complete a Gift to St Thomas’ PCC. If you want the Aid form or state on your donation to be for something envelope that you are a UK tax specific, please write clearly on the payer, would like the donation to envelope. be Gift Aided and include your

Thank you. full name and address.

With Thanks for Home Communion: Gladys Jolley

With Thanks to those who have donated to Africa Fund General Fund Building & Maintenance Grave Maintenance

Funds currently in use are: Africa Fund, Audio Visual, Church Hall, Build- ing & Maintenance, Garden of Rest, General, Grave Maintenance, Heath Road Graveyard, Heating and Youth worker Unless otherwise stated donations will go into the General Fund.

If you wish to discuss any issues around Wills and Legacies please ring the Parish Treasurer Sarah Riley on 01942 722747

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In memory of Ronnie Wood From his ever loving Wife and Family (15th Jan Anniversary & Birthday 24th Jan )

Birthday remembrance of Arthur Edwardson From Hilda, Raymond and Sharon

Birthday remembrance (11th Jan) and Anniversary remembrance (19th Jan) of a very dear Aunt Marian Bullen From Alison, Adrian, Becky & Chris Hurst

Birthday ( 11th Jan ) and Anniversary remembrance of a much loved Mum Marian Bullen From Karen & Alec

In memory of a much loved and much missed Father Eric Hurst From David Hurst

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St Luke’s Donations & Remembrance January 2018

In memory of a dear Auntie Mary Roberts from Rose

Birthday remembrance of a dear friend Angela Baxter from Debra

Anniversary memories of Derek a beloved Husband, Dad and Grandad from Pat, Susan & Ryan

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Robert Carson's Film Report- January 2018 Movie Reviews

Justice League (12A) Directed by Zach Snyder Stars: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill, Ezra Miller, Ray Fisher, Jason Momoa, Amy Adams, Diane Lane, Ciaran Hinds, Jeremy Irons, Joe Morton, Amber Heard, Connie Nielsen, and J.K. Simmons In a Nutshell: Well, in all of these things, all roads must lead to this eventually... like Marvel and it's Avengers bounty and also their Defendors success on TV too, DC has decided that it must now combine all its characters to make a super team, but does it gel and flow and work well or clunk like a clunky clunker? Well a lovely gooey mix of it all to be truly and honestly fair, it does tend to clunk a lot... a lot actually but when it does work it's rather charming and fun and does what it needs to satisfy it's core group, but whereas Avengers was one of the finest movies of it's kind and The Defendors show on Netflix is rather good and quite solid and very strong, this is just... fine, simply yeah it's alright nothing special. Don't get me wrong, your principal cast is top notch and all giving exactly what is needed... whether it's a very dependable Affleck, the cheeky and Fun Miller as Flash, the lovely Gadot as Wonder Woman or a flash of some charm as Cavill finally has some fun in the Superman role... but the whole thing still winds up as squishy mess... from unfinished effects and bad CGI effects and a terrible villain through to a mixed feeling and attitude to setting up character and relationships, essentially what you have is something that has too many cooks spoiling it's own broth and while it has these pros and solid stuff that keep it with a solid score, it is essentially a mess and it really is certainly not going to sway those who still are very down on DC but will keep those young and old DC fans happy all the same... match these with a huge sense of fun and a very solid cast throughout you have a movie that may be big and flawed, but pulls off that exact quality with a smattering of aplomb.... after all, who always needs to be perfect? Rating: 7/10 Also Seen: Paddington II (PG) 9/10 Battle of the Sexes (12A) 9/10 Daddy's Home II (12A) 7/10 Murder on the Orient Express (12A) 7/10 Better Watch Out! 8/10 30 St. Thomas and St. Luke’s Church Magazine January 2018

The Top 18 for 2018 18. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (12A TBA) (Released: June 8th) Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard return as Juan Antonio Bayona takes the reins for this follow up to the 2015 behemoth, plot details are still under wraps but expect plenty more action but plenty more heart too if A Monster Calls is any hint of where this may head… 17. Early Man (PG TBA) (Released: January 26th) Eddie Redmayne and Tom Hiddleston head up the voice cast for this stop motion animated historical comedy adventure from those wonderful fellows at Aardman (Wallace and Gromit, The Pirates) 16. Venom (15 TBA) (Released: October 5th) Tom Hardy stars as reporter Eddie Brock in this Spidey spin off that will deal with the evil alien symbiote and the havoc it causes once it latches onto Brock and creates the monstrous titular menace.... expect much darker comic book superhero chills and thrills… 15. The Jungle Book: Origins (PG TBA) (Released: October 19th) Andy Serkis takes a trip behind the camera as well as portraying the character of Baloo in this more grown up adaptation of the classic tale, all done with the magic of motion capture as actors such as Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett and Christian Bale round up the marvelous cast bringing the classic to life this one more time. 14. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald (12A TBA) (Released: November 16th) Eddie Redmayne returns as Newt Scamander in this sequel to the 2016 smash hit as he teams up with a young Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) to track down and stop Albus' old best friend and more Gellert Grindlewald (Johnny Depp) as he wrecks havoc across Europe. Expect more magic and more action as well as further filling in the gaps of the Potter universe and storylines and time frame. 13. Bohemian Rhapsody (15 TBA) (Released: December 28th) Finally, the story of the one of the greatest rock bands there ever was hits the big screen, with Mr Robots' Rami Malek portraying the legendary Freddie Mercury, with an as yet undecided director and a lesser known cast portraying the band Queen themselves... except an exceptional story that is so crazy it happens to be true 12. Mission Impossible Six (12A TBA) (Released: July 27th) Not a lot is known about what Tom Cruise and co will be getting up to this time round, but if previous form tells us anything.... it'll be death defying, gravity laws breaking and one heck of a

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lot of fun.... the whole crew is back this time joined by a mustachioed Henry Cavill on dapper form. 11. Han Solo: A Star Wars Story (12A TBA) (Released: May 25th) Alden Ehrenreich takes on the mantle of the roguish cad in this latest spin off movie concentrating on his story before the events of A New Hope occurred, alongside Woody Harrelson and Emilia Clarke all under the watchful gaze of director Ron Howard.

10. Deadpool II (15 TBA) (Released: June 1st) Ryan Reynolds is back back back as the Merc with the Mouth in this highly anticipated sequel to 2016's underdog superhero gem.... expect more insane meta madness and just plenty of making fun of everything superhero movies stand for, this time including sequels and the MCU with Josh Brolin taking on double villain duties in the MCU by starring here as Cable whilst appearing elsewhere as Thanos 9. Black Panther (12A TBA) (Released: February 16th) Marvel's next movie and the one that leads straight into Infinity War sees Chadwick Boseman take center stage as the titular superhero, the king of Wakanda as he defends his throne from various nefarious figures... not least the always welcome Andy Serkis on villainous form and sharing scenes with Martin Freeman as Wakanda's US Ambassador Everett Ross, my precious..... 8. Isle of Dogs (PG TBA) (Released: March 30th) Wes Anderson's latest stop motion animation is set in a future Japan where a young boy goes in search of his missing dog and winds up crash landing on the infamous Isle of Dogs, an island where all the dogs have been sent. A stellar voice cast as always includes Bryan Cranston, Scarlett Johannsen, Edward Norton, Jeff Goldblum, Greta Gerwig, Bill Murray, F. Murray Abraham and Tilda Swinton. 7. Wreck it Ralph II (PG) (Released: November 30th) Ralph and Princess Vanelope take to the internet for this ground breaking sequel to the 2013 smash hit , which will feature amongst others, a cast of every Disney princess that ever was and more. 6. The Shape of Water (15) (Released: February 16th) Director Guillermo del Toro, easily one of the most visionary and talented filmmakers there ever was, returns to the more personal project that birthed films such as Pan's Labyrinth and Cronos with his fantasy romance that involves Sally Hawkins becoming entangled in a friendship or is it something more with what is essentially the creature from the black lagoon.... expect something poignant, beautiful and a complete

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masterwork as ever there was, could it finally be time for fantasy movies to get awards recognition? 5. Ant Man and the Wasp (12A TBA) (Released: August 3rd) Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas return as Scott Lang and Hank Pym for this wacky sequel as Michelle Pfieffer joins the fun as Hanks' long lost wife Janet Pym aka The Wasp. Expect more hi-jinks, action and big and small fun. 4. Mary Poppins Returns (PG TBA) (Released: December 21st) The world's most beloved nanny returns next Christmas as Emily Blunt steps into the role of Mary Poppins for this highly anticipated sequel to the cherished classic with Meryl Streep, Colin Firth and Lin Manuel Miranda joining in the magic for what should be a unique and beautiful family spectacle. 3. The Avengers: Infinity War (12A TBA) (Released: April 27th) The MCU and the story so far all come full circle as Josh Brolins' Thanos comes to Earth to rule and the whole roster of Marvel heroes must stop him, from Iron Man to the Guardians of the Galaxy via Spidey and Dr Strange.... all the stories in all the movies have led to this moment, one very very big pay off. 2. Ready Player One (12A TBA) (Released: March 30th) Steven Spielberg takes the reins for this incredible take on Ernest Clines' fantastic futuristic tale of virtual reality, 80s pop culture and fantastical action as a young teenage takes on a challenge left by an eccentric computer designer who loved the 80s... he must race against time to win the prize and save the future. Featuring turns by Simon Pegg, Ben Mendelsohn and Mark Rylance... this should be one of the most incredible, explosive and breathtaking movies of the year 1. The Incredibles II (PG) (Released: July 13th) Story details are tight sealed but after so long in the making and waiting, Pixar finally unleash a sequel to their most sequel worthy of movies as Mr Incredible, Elastigirl and family head out for their next adventure while dealing with the development of Jack Jack's superhuman powers. All the cast of characters are back, as well as that vintage style and beautiful magic that only Pixar does best! In February's Issue: • Reviews of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Pitch Perfect III

• Review of 2017

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Funerals - “May they rest in peace”

30th Nov Anita Thornley Harold Avenue 82

1st Dec Joan Hanson Oakwood Avenue 84

4th Dec Roy Openshaw Diane Road 69

14th Dec Anthony Abbott Hodnet Drive 62

18th Dec Mary Jarvis Windsor Road 85

Holy Matrimony - “All the days of their lives”

1st Dec Kevin Pennington & Charlotte Baratinsky North Street

23rd Dec Jamie Ward & Colleen Stonehouse Bolton Road

Holy Baptism - “We welcome them into the Lord’s family”

17th Dec Vivenne Valerie Braddock Bryn Road

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Church Organisations in the Parish of St Thomas, Ashton-in Makerfield

Boys Brigade Girl Guides Captain Gareth Hamlett 07903866501 Rainbows (Tues 5:30pm) Anchor Boys (Tues 5:45pm) Anne Wooff 724207 Olwen Wright 389595 3rd & 4th Ashton Brownies (Wed/ Junior Section (Tues 6:45pm) Thu 6:30pm) Kat Duckworth 07517486188 St Luke’s Brownies (Tues 6:15pm) Company Section (Tues 7:30pm) 3rd Ashton Guides/Rangers Contact Gareth Hamlett (Tues 7:15pm) Rachel Starkie 718350 Children’s Sunday Clubs – 10:45am Coffee Mornings at St Thomas’ Bubbles (Pre-School) Tues 10:00am-12:00pm Splash (R-Y2), Xstream (Y3-Y6) Barbara Taylor 205136 Bell Tower (Y7-Y11) Sue Thomas 727275 Flower Guild [email protected] Meta Laites 723679

Children, Young People and Families Music Group Sunday 10:45am Sue Thomas 727275 Mary Owen 203277

Wednesday Weenies Saturday FM Wed 1:00-2:30pm - Church Hall 4:00-5:00pm - St Thomas’ School Lynn Anderton 07725 324447 Nicola Burgess 706841

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (14-18+) St Thomas’ Mothers’ Union (Sun 6:30pm Church Hall) 3rd Wed: 7:30pm Ceri Mansell 727417 Barbara Taylor 205136

Fairtrade Stall Fur Clemt Stubshaw 3rd Sun 12:00pm Mon 12:00-1:00pm at St Luke’s Anne & Chris Wooff 724207 Jennifer Harrison 718618 Litter Pick 1st Sat 10:00-12:00 Bowling Club Anne & Chris Wooff 724207 Henry Hunter 712709

Asylum Seeker Support Messy Tots Anne & Chris Wooff 724207 Wed 10:00 - 11:30 at St Luke’s Sue 07877 704645

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Church Officials in the Parish of St Thomas, Ashton-in Makerfield Vicar Church Office, Church Hall Bookings & Rev Jeremy Thomas 727275 Magazine Editor / Advertising Jo Pollitt 721484 [email protected] [email protected] Curate Ordained Local Minister Rev Sam Green 389940 Rev Izzy Schafer 717300 Rev Flic Green 389940 Sunday Morning Worship St Thomas’ Sunday Morning Worship St Luke’s Jan Cornthwaite 721626 Carole Pye 517318

Readers St Thomas’ Church Wardens Malcolm Bold 276379 Tony Cornthwaite 721626 Alan Harrison 718618 Paula Gillespie 711270 Tricia Hancox 201540 Deputy Wardens Carole Pye 517318 Barbara Taylor 205136 Marcus Roby 207131 Prayer St Luke’s Church Warden Carol Foster 733263 Carole Pye 517318

PCC Secretary Church Architect Dorothy Burgess 701542 Bill Schafer 717300 [email protected] Electoral Roll Secretary St Thomas’ Organist Paul Weston 202649 Paul Tushingham 711085

Gift Aid Secretary F.W.O. Secretary Clare Hayton 273183 Jackie Wilson 712368

St. Luke’s Donation Secretary Treasurer Mike Pye 517318 Sarah Riley 07712 584954

Magazine Distribution Co-ordinator St. Luke’s Treasurer Jack Stuart 726972 John Boon 728900

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