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THE PARISH MAGAZINE 2021 - SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER - St Laurence's Church
CHORLEY PARISH CHURCH
                       OF ST. LAURENCE

             THE PARISH MAGAZINE
                SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER
                        2021

           A view not seen for 83 Years
The tower of St George’s Church from St. Laurence’s Car Park.
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THE PARISH MAGAZINE 2021 - SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER - St Laurence's Church
THE PARISH MAGAZINE
                                     SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER
                                     AND NOVEMBER 2021

Dear friends,

“Sorry, I’m far too busy for that”. This is a predictable response of people when I ask them if
they’d like to attend an Advent Quiet Day in preparation for Christmas. And in most of the parishes
I’ve served it’s been true. People have been busy organizing Christmas activities, Tree Festivals,
baking cakes, making jams and marmalades. Whilst it’s always been enjoyable, the great irony is
that Advent is the season of preparation for Christmas, and what do we do? We make life
impossible for people by giving them so much to do that finding a day to take part in spiritual
preparation is an impossibility. We often moan that secular society has turned Advent into
Christmas. Look no further than the Church. We can do a very good job on our own of taking
Christ out of Advent.
I was asked recently if we were going to return to some fund-raising events. The answer is, yes,
when the time is right.
On Monday 4th October we have a Day of Prayer at Whalley Abbey. A chance for us to reflect on
our future. We know that – financially speaking – we are financially challenged, and we have been
for longer than I have been part of St. Laurence’s. We have also lost a lot of volunteer resources.
This is fine, and we can’t expect people to give what they haven’t got to give (the same as money),
but it does deepen the concerns about what kind of church we can do or be. We are returning to a
greater emphasis on clergy doing things – if we don’t have a pastoral team or baptism team any
longer, there is no other option! So where are we headed?
Trying to find the answer to that always involves prayer, or should do (unless we have made
ourselves too busy to pray). We will come together, under God, to ask that we might be shown
the path ahead.
And whilst it might be true that our resources are dwindling, it is not true that the opportunities
for growing in the faith are dwindling too.
At the time of writing, we are about to launch two Home Groups – a chance for faith sharing and
fellowship. We have an adult and children’s Confirmation Group beginning and also a group of
First Communion children too. So that we can devote time to doing this well, we are laying aside
some other aspects of church life for the time being. When we fail to prioritise time for prayer and
faith-building we are like that man in the Gospel story, trying to build his house on sand. It just
won’t last.
I do hope that you will find time to join us at Whalley Abbey on Monday 4th October. Let’s make
finding time to pray a real priority.

With my love and prayers,
Father Neil

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Services September 2021

    Th 02                              18.15 Holy Eucharist for healing and wholeness
    F 03 Gregory                       Book of Common Prayer Eucharist
    Sa 04 Trinity 14                   17.00 All Age Eucharist
    Su 05                              09.00 All Age Eucharist
                                       11.00 Choral Eucharist
    M    06                             18.15 Mass for Mission
    Tu   07                             12.15 Communion for the Community
    Th   09                             18.15 Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing
    F    10                             12.15 Book of Common Prayer Eucharist
    Sa   11 Trinity 15/Education Sunday 17.00 All Age Eucharist
    Su   12                             09.00 All Age Eucharist
                                        11.30 Civic Service
    M 13                               18.15 Requiem Eucharist for Philip Staziker
    Tu 14 Holy Cross Day               12.15 Communion for the Community
                      Please note changes to services over the four following days:
    Th 16                              No Service
    F 17                               No Service
    Sa 18 Trinity 16                   No 17.00 Service today
    Su 19                              No 09.00 All Age Eucharist Today
                                       11.00 Parish Eucharist
                                       18.30 Induction of Rev Rebecca Feeney as
                                             Curate in Charge of St. Peter’s, Chorley (at St. Peter’s).

    M    20                            18.15 Mass for Mission
    Tu   21 Matthew, Apostle           12.15 Communion for the Community
    Th   23                            18.15 Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing
    F    24                            12.15 Book of Common Prayer Eucharist
    Sa   25 Harvest Festival           17.00 All Age Eucharist
    Su   26                            09.00 Service of the Word
                                       11.00 Choral Eucharist
    M 27                               18.15 Mass for Mission
    Tu 28 Eve of St. Michael
          and All Angels               12.15 Communion for the Community
    Th 30                              18.15 Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing

                       Some services will continue to be broadcast on

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Services October 2021
   F    01                           12.15 Book of Common Prayer Eucharist
   Sa   02 Trinity 18                17.00 All Age Eucharist
   Su   03                           09.00 All Age Eucharist
                                     11.00 Choral Eucharist
   M    04 Francis of Assisi         18.15 Mass for Mission
   Tu   05                           12.15 Communion for the Community
   Th   07                           18.15 Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing
   F    08                           12.15 Book of Common Prayer Eucharist
   Sa   09 Trinity 19                17.00 All Age Eucharist
   Su   10                           09.00 All Age Eucharist
                                     11.00 Holy Eucharist
   M    11 Ethelburga                18.15   Mass for Mission
   Tu   12 Wilfred                   12.15   Communion for the Community
   Th   14                           18.15   Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing
   F    15 Teresa of Avila           12.15   Book of Common Prayer Eucharist
   Sa   16 Trinity 20                17.00 All Age Eucharist
   Su   17                           09.00 All Age Eucharist
                                     11.00 Choral Eucharist
   M    18 Luke, Evangelist           18.15 Mass for Mission
   Tu   19                            12.15 Communion for the Community
   Th   21                            18.15 Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing
   F    22                            Book of Common Prayer Eucharist
   Sa   23 Last Sunday in Trinity     17.00 All Age Eucharist
   Su   24                            09.00 All Age Eucharist
                                      11.00 Choral Eucharist
   M    25   Crispin                  18.15 Holy Eucharist
   Tu   26   Alfred                   12.15 Communion for the Community
   Th   28   Simon and Jude, Apostles 18.15 Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing
   F    29                            12.15 Book of Common Prayer Eucharist
   Sa   30   All Saints’ Tide         17.00 All Age Eucharist
   Su   31                            09.00 All Age Eucharist
                                      11.00 Solemn Choral Eucharist (Incense will be used)

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Services November 2021
Please note that the Thursday evening Eucharist will move to 12.15 from Thursday 04 November

     M    01 All Souls’             19.00   Sung Requiem
     Tu   02 Tide                   12.15   Requiem with Hymns
     Th   04                        12.15   Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing
     F    05                        12.15   Book of Common Prayer Eucharist
     Sa   06 Third Sunday           17.00 First Communions (Bishop Philip)
     Su   07 before Advent          09.00 All Age Eucharist
                                    11.00 Confirmation within The Holy Eucharist (Bishop Philip)
     M    08                        18.15 Mass for Mission
     Tu   09                        12.15 Communion for the Community
     Th   11                        12.15 Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing
     F    12                        12.15 Book of Common Prayer Eucharist
     Sa   13 Remembrance            17.00 All Age Eucharist
     Su   14 Weekend                09.00 All Age Eucharist
                                    11.00 Civic Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph
     M    15                        18.15   Mass for Mission
     Tu   16                        12.15   Communion for the Community
     Th   18                        12.15   Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing
     F    19                        12.15   Book of Common Prayer Eucharist

     Sa   20 Christ the King        17.00 All Age Eucharist
     Su   21                        09.00 All Age Eucharist
                                    11.00 Choral Eucharist

     M    22                        18.15 Mass for Mission
     Tu   23                        12.15 Communion for the Community
     Th   25                        12.15 Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing
     F    26                        12.15 Book of Common Prayer Eucharist
     Sa   27 Advent Sunday          17.00 All Age Eucharist
     Su   28 (Year C)               09.00 All Age Eucharist
                                    11.00 Choral Eucharist
                                    18.30 Advent Carol Service at St. Peters

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Readings for Sundays and Holy Days
Day         Title                             Readings (Year B)
September 2021
Su    05    Ninth Sunday after Trinity        James 2. 1 - 10 and 14 - 17 | Mark 7. 24 - end
Su    12    Tenth Sunday after Trinity        James 3. 1 - 12 | Mark 8. 27 - end
Su    19    Twelfth Sunday after Trinity      James 3. 13-4. 3, 7 – 8 | Mark 9. 30 - 37
Su    26    Harvest Festival                  I Timothy 2. 1 – 7 | Matthew 6. 25-33
October
Su    03    Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity   Hebrews 1. 1 – 4: 2. 5-12 | Mark 10. 2 - 16
Su    10    Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity   Hebrews 4. 12 – end | Mark 10. 17 - 31
Su    17    Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity   Hebrews 5. 1 – 10 | Mark 10. 35 - 45
Su    24    Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity   Hebrews 7. 23- end | Mark 10. 46 - end
Su    31    ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY                Revelation 21. 1-6 | John 11. 32 - 44
November
Su    07    Third Sunday before Advent        Hebrews 9. 24-end | Mark 1. 14 - 20
Su    14    Remembrance Sunday                Hebrews 10. 11-14 and 19 – 25 | Mark 13. 1 - 8
Su    21    Christ the King                   Revelation 1. 4b – 8 | John 18. 33 - 37
Su    28    Advent Sunday                     (Year C begins)
                                              1 Thessalonians 3. 9 – 13 | Luke 21. 25 - 36

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Parish News : Sacramental Preparation

                                        Classes for
                Young People                                                  Adults
Confirmation Classes for young people begin on         Confirmation Classes for adults begins on
Saturday 4 September following the 5pm                 Thursday 23 September at 6.45pm
Family Service.                                        If you have registered for these classes,
If you have registered your child for these classes    but have not had an email from Fr. Neil giving details,
                                                       please contact him!
but have not had an email from
Fr. Neil giving details, please contact him!

                              First Holy Communion classes begin on
                                      Saturday 25 September at 9am.
If you have registered your child for these classes, but have not had an email from Fr. Neil giving details,
                                            please contact him!

                                     Baptism Preparation Team
         Fr. Neil will be running the baptism preparation sessions from the end of September.

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Parish News : Spiritual Growth

                             Home Group/Fellowship Group
              We are pleased to announce dates for these groups which will be:

   Wednesday Evenings at 19.00                            Thursday Mornings at 10.00
         08 and 22 September                                   09 and 23 September
           06 and 20 October                                    07 and 21 October
          03 and 17 November                                   04 and 18 November

If you have registered an interest in joining these groups, and can offer your home as a venue,
                                    please let Rev. Mo know.
      Using Scripture, films, discussion and prayer we will begin by exploring themes of
              "lament and thanksgiving" in the light of the current pandemic.
                        And we will enjoy refreshments together too!
                                           Rev Mo

                                  Other News
                                                Sue Boult
                                                Rector’s PA and CAP Manager

                                                We are pleased that Sue is now home and making
                                                good progress. She will be off work for 6 months
                                                and we look forward to her returning to us when
                                                she is well and able to resume her duties. In the
                                                meantime, we are grateful to Jackie Gemson for
                                                covering the role of Rector’s PA while Sue is
                                                recovering.

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Parish News continued
                                                  World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on 10
                                                  September each year to promote worldwide action to
                                                  prevent suicides.
                                                  Nearly 3,000 people on average commit suicide daily,
                                                  according to WHO. For every person who completes a
                                                  suicide, 20 or more may attempt to end their lives.

                             About one million people die by suicide each year.
  Please pray for those affected by suicide or by suicidal thoughts, pray for peace, protection and support.

                                                    If you can donate any:
                                                    Cereal                         Biscuits
                                                    Fray Bentos Pies               Rice
                                                    Tinned Hot Dogs                Juice
                                                    Tinned Meat                    Pasta Sauce

                Thank you !                         we would be enormously grateful.

                              Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 September
                                       Harvest Thanksgiving
                    Refreshments will be served after each of the Harvest services.
   We invite everyone to bring along some Harvest Gifts for our Emergency Food Parcel supplies.
                              We are delighted to welcome members of
    St. Peter's and St. George's congregations who are now sharing in the food parcel deliveries.
   A wonderful expression of working together with other churches to serve our local community.

                                                        Macmillan Coffee Morning
                                                                Friday 24 September 2021
                                                               11am - 2pm during Taste Cafe

                                                       All are welcome - any offers of cakes
                                                                especially welcome!

Church Bookings
Betty Kelly has indicated her intention to retire from the post of Bookings Officer.
Betty has done an amazing job and we have benefitted from a huge increase in our bookings which is
obviously very welcome. Going forward, this seems the opportune moment to move to an online bookings
system and we hope this will come online from the start of October.
Betty, thank you so much!

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Prayer and Spiritual Growth
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy.                    Prayer Chain
Sustain and support the anxious,
                                                   The St Laurence’s Prayer Chain is available
be with those who
                                                   to all who wish to use this small group of
care for the sick,
                                                   church members. They are prepared to
and lift up all who
                                                   pray daily in response to any requests for
are brought low;
                                                   private prayers. The group treats all
that we may find comfort
                                                   requests with sensitivity and complete
knowing that nothing
can separate us from your
                                                   confidentiality.
love in Christ Jesus our Lord.                      Please contact:
                                                    Doris Smethurst 410829

                        A Prayer for the season of Creation

                   Canticle of the Creatures St. Francis of Assisi
                   All praise be yours, My Lord, through all that you have made.
                        And first my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day....
                        How beautiful is he, how radiant in all his splendour!
                              Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness.
                   All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Moon and Stars;
                In the heavens you have made them, bright and precious and fair.
                  All praise be yours, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air....
    All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Water, so useful, lowly, precious and pure.
             All praise be yours, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom you
                                       brighten up the night....
                  All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Earth, our mother,
         Who feeds us...and produces various fruits with coloured flowers and herbs....
                           Praise and bless my Lord, and give him thanks,
                                 And serve him with great humility,
                                    one God, now and for ever.
                                               Amen

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Philip Staziker (Phil)
                             13 September, 1932 to 1 June, 2021
Phil was Chorley through and through he was baptised here and
attended the Parish School. From an early age was asked to be a
server a role he would fulfill for over seventy years before he took
the mantle of Head Server nearly fifty years ago. There is a lovely
photograph (unfortunately it is too faded to include) of Phil with a
group of twelve young servers who he had trained all in their
polished black shoes many of them sons of familiar names like,
Fishwick, Robinson, Roberts, Lengden and Shackleton. During this
time, he played a very important role leading the Church Lads and
Girls Brigade rising to the rank of Captain. Phil married Joan at St
George’s Church but sadly she died very young, and this left Phil a
widower in his late forties. Phil worked for many years at the
Horwich Loco Works before becoming the caretaker of St.
Laurence’s School. After retiring Phil took an active role in assisting
with our Tuesday Café run then by The Tuesday Friendly Group. He
served at least eight Rectors and was a role model to hundreds of
young people. He will always be remembered with great affection
for his dedication and service to his Lord and to this church which
he loved so dearly.
                                   Fight the good fight with all thy might!
                                  Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right;
                                        Lay hold on life, and it shall be
                                          Thy joy and crown eternally.

                                                                              Requiem Eucharist
                                                                                   for Phil
                                                                           Monday 13 September
                                                                                    18.15
                                                                             and burial of Ashes
                                                                          Followed by a celebratory
                                                                                glass of wine.

                               May he rest in peace and rise in glory

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G7 Speakers Conference

As you may be aware, Sir Lindsay Hoyle is hosting the G7 Annual Speakers' Conference here in Chorley.
    As part of the programme of events around the Town, please note that St. Laurence's Church
                       will be closed to the congregation and general public on
                      Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th September.
            The only service in the Parish that weekend will be the 11am Parish Eucharist.
                     Please pray for the success and safety of this historic event.
As part of the preparations for this we are once again indebted to Luke Tate and his firm of decorators
                          for generously painting areas of the Church for us.

  Volunteering at
  St. Laurence’s
  We are always looking for people to join our team of volunteers.
  Have a look at some of the ways you could help, any offer of help will be very welcome.
  Please contact the clergy, Joan our Reader or Ruth in the office if you feel you could help.

     Service                  Exhibition                   Morning                    Young People
   Stewarding                Stewarding                    Coffee                 to assist with our
                                  and the                                             Saturday
                                                            Café
                                  Shop                                                Eucharist

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Summer
Picture Book
                                    Summer Organ Concert

                                                      Elizabeth and Peter, Gordon and Alan
                                                           finale – eight hands performance
                                                                          of Country Gardens
 Elizabeth prepares the keys for the next performer

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BBQ TIME
Three Summer BBQ’s at the Rectory

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Some of the chefs: Giovanni and Justin (above),
Andrew, Chris and Dan (below).

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Demolition and Restoration

              The changing face of Chorley
           Demolishion of the Odeon Cimema and
           Removal of the cladding on Astley Hall

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Rev Mo

                                                 Rev Mo looking resplendent
                                                   at the first of our Sunday
                                                          afternoon markets

Welcome to Rev Rebecca and Rev Helen
Rev Rebecca Feeney
(soon to be installed as)
Curate in Charge of St. Peter’s
enjoys tea and cake with her
new Parishoners

                                                         The Rector attended
                                  Chorley Methodist Church to represent the
                                  Chorley Deanery at the service of welcome
                                  for their new minister Rev. Helen Millward.

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Exhibitions

                       Chorley Lodge Exhibition
               The first art exhibition at St. Laurance’s

Sir Lindsay opening the art exhibition with help from Fr Neil and Poppy

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St. Laurence    September 2021
Chorley         Tuesday – Friday
                11.00 – 14.00
                Saturday      |  Sunday
                13.00 - 16.00                 12.00 – 15.00
                Mayflower 400 Event
                Myles Standish
 Diary          Exhibition Open in Church
                FREE ENTRY
  of            Sunday 26 September
Events          Harvest Thanksgiving
                Services (Sat 5pm, 9am & 11am)
                13.30 – 14.30
September
    to
December
                PROCEEDS TO
   2021         FRIENDS OF ST. LAURENCE’S ORGAN FUND

                15.00
                St. Laurence Light Classics
                Dunelm Duo
                preceded by tea and biscuits
                DONATIONS WELCOMED
                The Dunelm Duo is Robert Rainford (piano/organ/keyboards)
                and Lynne Williams (flute/oboe/clarinet/saxophone)
               As the Dunelm Duo, Rob and Lynne have been performing together since their
                       University days, with concerts, weddings, celebration events
                                  and recording sessions under their belts.

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October 2021
Tuesday – Friday
11.00 – 14.00
Saturday         |    Sunday
13.00 - 16.00         12.00 – 15.00
                                             from
Pat Richardson                         Tuesday 05 October
‘my walks and other inspiration'
                                            our new
Exhibition Open in Church
                                       Coffee and
                                          Cake
                                             opens
                                           in church
                                         Tuesday to
                                           Friday
                                        10.30 – 12.00
FREE ENTRY                                  severing
Sunday 31 October                         tea, coffee,
13.30 – 14.30                          hot chocolate and
Homegrown and                            (you guessed?)
Handmade Market                             cakes!!
PROCEEDS TO
FRIENDS OF ST. LAURENCE’S ORGAN FUND

15.00
The story of the
sailing of the Mayflower
with the Guild Singers
preceded by tea and biscuits
DONATIONS WELCOMED

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November 2021                              Looking
Tuesday – Friday                            ahead
11.00 – 14.00
Saturday      | Sunday
                                        December, 2021
13.00 - 16.00    12.00 – 15.00
                                            Exhibitions
Zak Last - Artist
Exhibition Open in Church               A selection of
                                        Chorley Artists
                                             FREE ENTRY

                                       Advent Study Group
                                        Tuesday in Advent
                                        More details to follow

                                          Carol Service

                                       Sunday 19 December
                                              18.30
FREE ENTRY
                                        Service of Nine Lessons
                                               and Carols
Sunday 28 November                      at St. George’s Church
13.30 – 14.30
Homegrown and
Handmade Winter Market                   details of all
PROCEEDS TO
FRIENDS OF ST. LAURENCE’S ORGAN FUND
                                          Christmas
                                         Services to
18.30                                      follow
Advent Carol Service
in St. Peter’s Church

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September Opening for our
                            Outside Café
                       Tuesday, Wednesday,
                        Thursday and Friday
                         11.00am - 1.30pm
                   till Friday 24 September.

                                    

  Important Announcement regarding Taste Café
  At the start of the pandemic we had to close our refectory cafe provision.
Realising the growing need for food and hospitality we opened TASTE outside.
                In the last year we have served over 6,000 meals.
An amazing team of people have worked incredibly hard to maintain provision.
              It is time for this to draw to a close for the moment.
   Food is provided for the most vulnerable by different groups in the town
     and we will continue to offer our Monday night Open Table provision
                             as part of this joint service.

      Thank you to all who have worked so hard with this venture!

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Kenyon Memorial Home
                  Meridian House
                   155 Eaves Lane
                  Tel: 01257 234377
              Carl and Brett Kenyon,
        Fourth Generation Family Business
       providing Funeral Services since 1926

          The Cunliffe Suite
                 A function suite for
Weddings, Sportsman’s Dinners, Presentation Dinners
            or any other formal occasion
 First class Catering provided, built on reputation

                   Tel: 01257 270940
            Email: info@cunliffehall.co.uk
      Masonic Hall, George Street, Chorley PR7 2BE

           Chorley Cricket Club
           Sandringham Road, Chorley
               Tel: 01257 275096
       Quality Function room available for all occasions.
      Excellent venue for all types of family celebrations,
        and for training seminars, all types of courses.
            Work parties, dance and fitness classes.
                Available daytime and evenings.
        For more details ring Tracey Holding on:
                      07594 633948
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Do you need support in your own home?
                                    Would you like to get out and about more?

             We are an established Chorley company registered with the
             Care Quality Commission with local testimonials available.
We can provide flexible support from just 1 hour a week through to full 24-hour care.
This can be companionship, trips, or appointments outside your home, personal care,
              overnight support, respite care, help after an operation,
                           pet care and much more……..
             Please call Amanda/Nikki 01257 696 050
                    or visit us at 255 Eaves Lane (office hours)

                         Contact at The Parish Office:

                               Tel (01257) 231360
                    Email : stlaurencechorley@live.co.uk

                          SED Joinery and Roofing
               All aspects of Joinery and Roofing Undertaken

                   Hardwood, Softwood or UPVC Windows and Doors
                           Blown or failed double glazed units replaced.
                ⚫ Home: 01257 435431 ⚫ Mobile: 07957 259043

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B. LIVESEY LIMITED
        Completely Independent Family Firm Est. 1848
               FUNERAL DIRECTORS
           Royal Oak Building, 31 Bolton Street,
             Albion Mews, Chorley PR7 3AA
                    Tel: 01257 262602
                    Fax: 01257 264875
                Day and Night Service
           Email: accounts@bliveseyltd.co.uk
            Website: www.bliveseyltd.co.uk

      TAYLORS MEMORIALS
                         Est. 1979
          Tel: 01772 696800 / 01257 269565
    Show room at B Livesey, 31 Bolton Street, Chorley

            DEAKIN’S
       Plumbing and Heating Ltd
   Tel: 01772 426 065 Mobile: 07728 389548
Emergency Plumbing Hotline 24/7 : 01772 426 065
      Email: info@deakinsplumbing.co.uk
     Plumbing  Heating  Boiler Services
            Kitchens and Drainage
      Domestic and Commercial heating
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from the Parish Registers
                        Baptisms

              10 July 2021 Leo Thomas Davies
               24 July 2021 Freya Evie Armer
              31 July 2021 Cooper Colin Foster
        August 7 August 2021 Thea Olive McFayden
           14 August 2021 Sophia May Fairhurst
21 August 2021 Isla Ann Meadwell and Abel George Meadwell
             28 August 2021 Georgia Godfrey

               Marriages and Blessings
                 Sunday 01 August
Thomas and Emma Hall on their First Wedding Anniversary
              with family and friends
                          
                Thursday 12 August
         Rebecca Bond and Anthony Graham

                         Funerals
                              
               17 June | Philip Staziker (88)
    22 June | Trevor Jenkinson (81) at St. Peter’s Church
                14 July | Ellen Hough (100)

                                                Acknowledgement

         Irene Jenkonson and family would like to thank everyone for
         their love, prayers and support over the past months.
         It has meant a lot to all of us.
         As Trevor often said: ‘It’ll be ok’.

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Contact us
                          Web site: www.stlaurencechorley.co.uk
                               The Parish Office : Tel (01257) 231360
                              Email: office@stlaurencechorley.co.uk

Clergy and Lay Assistants
Rector                           Fr Neil Kelley                           266037
Assistant Curate                 Revd. Mo Baldwin                         07592 838726
Licensed Lay Minister            Joan Hayward                             07500776195
Authorised Lay Minster           Tony Checker (from 19 September)         01257 231360
Authorised Lay Minister          Phil Hall (from 19 September)
Parish Staff and Officers        Please contact via the Parish Office
Church Wardens                   Bernard Oakley
                                 Darren Nicholson
Deputy Wardens                   Elle Greenough
                                 Michelle Wareham
Booking Officer                  Moving to online bookings
Church Historian                 David Thistlewaite
Deanery Synod Reps               Chris Pryor, Karen Pemberton,
                                 Alan Winstanley
Hon PCC Secretary                Michelle Wareham
Hon Treasurer                    James Laidler
Organist and Dir of Music        Alan Winstanley
Parish Administrator             Ruth Fowler
Parish Safeguarding Officer      Nicola Pilkington
Rector’s PA and CAP              Sue Boult
Pastoral Assistant               Phil Hall (until 19th September)
Pastoral Assistant Emeritus      Dodie Jones
Publicity Officer                Karen Pemberton
Interim Tower Captain            Bernard Oakley
Ringing Master Emeritus          David Thistlewaite
Site Manager                     Rob Kelly
Stewardship                      Contact the Parish Office for enquires
Café Manager                     Rachel Anders Kay
Wardens Emeritus                 Rob Kelly and David Thistlewaite
Schools
St. Laurence’s CE Primary        Headteacher Mrs E Marquis                262940
St. Michael’s CE Academy         Headteacher Mrs J Jenks                  264740
Magazine
Production                     Alan Winstanley                            241995
                      Email news/events/pictures to alan.winmus@gamil.co.uk
             Deadline for the December/January edition, Wednesday 17 November, 2021

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