Lonan & Laxey Pew Notes 25th July 2021 The Eigth Sunday after Trinity Proper 12
Sunday 25th July 10.30 Service of the Word to include Holy Baptism Monday 26th July 11.00am Funeral Service at St Peter’s Onchan 3.00pm Zoom Prayer meeting Tuesday 27th July 11.00am Interment of ashes at St Peter’s Onchan Wednesday 28th July 10.00am Holy Communion Coolroi 11.00 Time Together Ecumenical Prayer Group at the Football Club 7.30 Songs of Praise St Adamnan’s Nigel Cretney Thursday 29th July Clergy prayers at Douglas 9.30 Summer Quiz at the Glen. Get your tickets NOW £10 per person teams of a maximum of 4, Doors open at 6. Food at 6.30 Quiz at 7.30. Sunday 1st August 0800 Holy Communion (BCP) at Christ Church 10.30 service of the word (8.00pm Summer Singers in concert at the Loch Prom church) Monday 2nd August 1.00pm Graveside service Ballaugh 3.00pm Zoom Prayer group 4.30 Funeral visit Onchan Wednesday 3rd August 11.00 Time Together Ecumenical Prayer Group at the Football Club Thursday 5th August 2.15 Service at Springfield’s 7.30 Evening Prayer at St Adamnan’s Friday 6th August 11.30 Funeral at St Peter’s Onchan followed by Burial at Douglas Sunday 8th August 10.30 Holy Communion at Christ Church 2.30 Holy Baptism at St Adamnan’s Monday 9th August 3.00pm Zoom Prayer Group
Reading John 6:1-21
Prayer For the week Thought for the Week. Almighty Lord and everlasting God, We must “learn to live with Covid”, everyone we beseech you to direct, sanctify and keeps telling us. govern We are also being told we have to be sensible both our hearts and bodies and do what is right for each of us. in the ways of your laws Some things (eg handbells) are by definition and the works of your very close, therefore we have sadly cancelled commandments; that for the time being. that through your most mighty Jesus found himself amidst a hungry crowd protection, both here and ever, who with the help of a child and a miracle he we may be preserved in body and soul; fed each one. through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Hopefully Amelia’s Baptism will feed each of us Christ, with the Holy Spirit. who is alive and reigns with you, The disciples found themselves almost in the unity of the Holy Spirit, swamped in their boat when caught in the one God, now and for ever. storm. Jesus came to their rescue. He walks Amen beside us through the good and bad times Jo
We welcome Amelia and her family for her Baptism I think this is the third attempt to carry out the Baptism
Thursday 29th July To be held at “The Glen “ Doors 6.00pm Christ Church Summer Quiz. Meal at 6.30, Quiz to follow. Bar and raffle. Prizes needed please. Maximum of 4 members in each team. Tickets (now available) £10 each. Helpers needed. Please let us have raffle prizes as soon as possible. Due to the current Covid situation we will let those who have bought tickets know if it becomes necessary to cancel and refund money etc etc etc
Thanks to our hard-working social Committee -There will be two fund raising events each month. Hopefully a Car Boot Sale in August and some evening talks yet to be arranged.
Saturday 4th September we hope will have a Bells and Brass concert at Christ Church. Everything is subject to change in these uncharted times. We have cancelled bell practice for the time being, therefore the date of the concert may need to be postponed
Hopefully our Pet Service will be August 22nd ,
The Great Big Green Week will be the biggest event for climate and nature that the United Kingdom has ever seen. Thousands of events will celebrate how communities are taking action to tackle climate change, protect green spaces and to encourage others to become involved. The Isle of Man will be supporting this initiative through a series of events ranging from Fairtrade meals to lectures. . As part of their distinctive contribution churches are encouraged to mark this on
Sunday 19th September. Our service will be outdoors at St Adamnan’s
Tourists. /Welcome Centre stewards urgently needed please. St Christopher’s –. Please continue to put your donations in the box at the back of the church. All long-life food and cooking goods are much appreciated as are toiletries etc.
Church Details Website christchurchlaxey.com Face book Christ Church Laxey Rev Jo Dudley (Vicar) (01624) 861989 07624 411989 [email protected] Rev Allessandra Di Chiara (Team Rector) (01624) 679274 (07624) 210208 Derek Osborn (Warden) 01624 862146. Hazel Smith (Warden) [email protected] Parish Safeguarding Officer Rachel Taylor 330223 [email protected]
Please can you help support the church by setting up a standing order?? Bank details are: - Isle of Man Bank, Account name: Lonan and Laxey PCC, the reference is “Planned giving”, sort code is 55-91-00 account number 12953458. All contributions gratefully received