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There will be team services for the following 3 weeks, 

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14th August Eucharist at St Mary's's at 10.30am

21st August Eucharist at St Nathanael's at 11.00am

28th August Eucharist at St Aidan's at 10.00am 

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Between 14th August and 28th August there will only be ONE service each Sunday in the Parish.

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Jo will be in the Parish Office Wednesday to Friday  0151 525 4002

and Rev Eddie O'Neill will be picking up any urgent phone calls on 07787177328

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The next Walton Parish Family Church will be on Sunday 28th August at 4pm at St Mary's

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We pray for all those who are coming for baptism or getting married in the Parish

To arrange any service please do contact either Jo in the Parish Office on 0151 525 4002 or Revd Fiona on 07941652488.

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In our noisy, cantankerous world maybe we need listening prayer …

 

We must listen to what is supporting us. We must listen to what is encouraging us. We must listen to what is urging us. We must listen to what is alive in us.

Richard Rohr

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Perhaps one of the most precious and powerful gifts we can give another person is to really listen to them, to listen with quiet, fascinated attention, with our whole being, fully present. This sounds simple, but if we are honest with ourselves, we do not often listen to each other so completely.  Heart communication happens when we slow down, when we quiet down, look, and listen. Stop to take a breath. Become fully present with the person we’re with. Listen with all of our being. At this point, communication can occur without words. Being present is a gift that fills our hearts and spirits. We are in communion.

Kay Lindahl

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Lord, So often I come to you with lists and demands.
Like a tornado I spew them out as commands.
To the next task, I move on with my day
Completely missing what you might have to say.
The noise of the world clogs my ears
And clouds my mind with fog and fears.
I need you to clear my senses, O Lord!
Give me a heart in tune with your Word.
May I be ever eager to hear your voice;
May listening continually be my choice. Amen

 

Lord, we think today of people who need to be listened to,

who are experiencing stress and pressure,

who dread going to work, who fear for the future.

Bring to them and to their relationships

Your peace, healing and love.  Amen

 

Heavenly Father, 

I wait upon you.

I pause, still my mind and still my heart.

I wait upon you. 

I stop, and listen beyond the everyday.

I wait upon you.

I rest, and allow my soul to have space.

I wait upon you. 

Quiet, at rest, held.

I wait upon you. 

And call Abba, Abba Father.

I know you have searched me, and you know me.

I know you are the beginning and the end.

I know you are the Redeemer.

I wait upon you, 

Allowing your grace to penetrate my whole being.

And in this place, close, protected and eternal I find that this grace renews my strength,

Wipes away my tears,

And promises new hope.

 

I wait upon you.

From Living Prayers

Jean's email address       revjflood@hotmail.com

Fiona's email                        revpennie@gmail.com

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Bible Study Group

Are you free on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 till 9.00? If so, then why not join our Bible Study Group which meets each week at this time in either St Nathanael's or the Old Grammar School in the grounds of St Mary’s Church? If you want to delve more deeply into God’s word and thereby grow in faith, or, if you simply enjoy a good discussion and a sharing of views, then this is for you. There are about ten of us at the moment and we come from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience. The discussion is so lively and interesting that, although we set off on a clear path, we often lose the original thread and wander off course because the topic is so wide-ranging and so challenging. However, we all sense that this is the way God wants us to go. We may wander off the pathway but, because it’s the way God wants us to go, the result is very rewarding and very positive. We include some prayers and one or two choruses / hymns and we generally leave feeling  uplifted and blessed. You don’t need any previous Bible knowledge and the course is designed so that you can fit in and join it at any point. Why not give it a try: you might surprise yourself?  If you are interested in joining a group please get in touch with Rev Fiona 07941652488 or Rev Eddie  07787177328.

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In other news

The 'Friends of the Historic Parish of Walton' has been launched.

If you would like to hear about events and other news please do sign up to become a friend. You can do this by email, friendsofwaltonparish@outlook.com or come to St Mary's or the Parish office sometime to say hello!

There is a membership cost of £5 per year for an individual, £10 for a family, £15 for an organisation or company. 

The AGM will be on Thursday 26th May 7.30pm in the Old Grammar School

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The Whatsapp Prayer Group is continuing.  If you would like to join us please do get in touch on 07942652488 for the link.

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Revd Jean Flood is leading a small group of us in prayer both via email and as a Whatsapp Group.

This is this week's prayer. If you would like to join us then please email either Jean or myself

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