St Thomas’ Church, Newhey, Rochdale

  ST THOMAS'  NEWHEY  .

SEE "WELCOME AND LATEST NEWS LETTER"  EVENTS AND ORGANISATIONS (GUIDES)

FOR RECENT UPDATES FOR AUTUMN 2022

St Thomas Holy Comminion Services.

Mid Week- Thurs 10am.

Sunday 11am

 Women in the Bible

For the next 5 weeks. we will be learning more about women in the Bible

and praying for women’s discipleship and giving thanks for the ministry of women clergy:

Week 1: Sunday 31 July

Sarah (the Woman of Confidence)

Readings: Genesis 18:1-15, Luke 1:39-45

Week 2 - Sunday 7 August

Rachel (The woman of Courage)

Readings: Genesis 29:15-35, Mark 5:21-36

Week 3 – Sunday 14 August

Hannah (The woman of Prayer)

Readings: 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Luke 1:46-50

Week 4 – Sunday 21 August

Ruth (The woman of Devotion)

Readings: Ruth 1:6-17, John 20:24-29

Week 5 – Sunday 28 August

Mary Magdalene (The woman of Faith)

Readings: Hebrews 2:1-13, Matthew 28:1-10

 Covid-19 precautions in Church: The wearing of facemasks is now up to the individual as is social distancing.

Please DO NOT attend if you are self-isolating, feel unwell or have any of the recognised symptoms of Covid-19.

Funerals can still take place . (FOR NUMBER ALLOWED SEE JANET)

Please observe the rules on social distancing, use the hand sanitizer available, wear a mask unless you are exempt and do not enter the church if you feel unwell, have any of the recognised symptoms of Covid-19 or are self-isolating.

Revd Janet Pitman prays daily for the people of New Hey and Milnrow, if you would like her to pray for you or someone you know by name please let her know.

Thanks. Stay safe and God bless 

Janet 
 

You may contact Rev Janet:- tel: 01706 594284 / 07401344526 e-mail :- [email protected] 

For further information on the Diocese Coronavirus guidance please click this link: https://www.manchester.anglican.org/coronavirus/

Please get in touch with Janet if you need any help or wish to add a name to the prayer list or have any questions. 

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To avoid the necessity for extensive cleaning, certain areas of the church will remain closed to the public, this includes the toilet which will not be in use. 

Newhey:-   is a small village within Rochdale, situated at the foot of the Pennines,  East of Manchester.

Our beautiful Church recently restored is very light and an ideal setting for Weddings or Baptisms

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SAFEGUARDING ISSUES

If you are worried about a child or adult who is being harmed or at risk of being harmed, please contact our Safeguarding officer Laura Smith on

 [email protected] 

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Abbey Clephane-Wilson tel 0161 828 1451 [email protected].

for further information see "SAFEGUARDING ISSUES" FOLDER.

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PLEASE ACT FOR THE HOMELESS, NOW, &

LEAVE ITEMS AT THE BACK OF CHURCH FOR  :-

The BOOTH CENTRE it is in need of food items such as pasta, rice, cook in sauces, tinned meat, tuna, beans, porridge oats, sugar, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cup-a-soups.  They also need underwear; socks, hats, gloves and scarves.  Also they welcome toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, shower gel and deodorant.  Razors and shaving foam for the men, and for women, sanitary products and moisturiser.  If you can, please help and support the Booth Centre in their work with the homeless who are living on the streets this winter.

PS. NO MORE PASTA, BAKED BEANS OR TEA BAGS, FOOD BANK HAS PLENTY THANKS TO YOUR GENEROSITY)

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