ST CHAD’S AND ST MARY IN THE BAUM

COPIES of St Chad’s annual report, and the latest newsletter, are available from church.

Our St George’s flag, which flies from the church tower, has been repaired but needs to be replaced. Donations will be gratefully accepted.

Tomorrow, April 28, is the Fourth Sunday after Easter (the 5th of Easter).

The Eucharist, with hymns, is at St Mary’s at

9.15am. Choral Eucharist is at St Chad’s at 11.15am, when the choir will sing the anthem Thou art the Vine by Andrew Carter.

The celebrant and preacher at both services is the Area Dean, Canon Karen Smeeton.

Each Monday, at St Mary’s from 10am until 2pm, the Red Cross provides help for refugees. Refreshments are available and admission is free. Next Wednesday, May 1, at St Mary’s at

12.30pm, the Toad Lane Lunchtime Concert features John Nancarro, bass, and David Hammond, piano. Admission is £6.

Next Thursday, Morning Prayer is at St Chad’s at 10am. Everyone is welcome. Cleaning the church is from 10.30am until noon and volunteers are especially welcome, with cleaning materials provided.

Next Sunday, May 5, is the Fifth Sunday after Easter (the 6th of Easter). The Eucharist, with hymns, is at St Mary’s at

9.15am, and Choral Eucharist is at St Chad’s at

11.15am. The celebrant and preacher at both services is the Vicar, the Rev Anne Gilbert.

St Chad’s, on Sparrow Hill, overlooking the Town Hall, has been Rochdale’s Parish Church for over

800 years. Together with our sister church, St Mary in the Baum, we are still serving the community of Rochdale today and you are warmly welcome to join us. Children’s activities are available during Sunday morning services and refreshments are served afterwards. The Asian Christian

Fellowship meets at St Chad’s on Sunday afternoons. For details ring 07983 388169.