Diocese of Manchester Job Vacancies

You can read these vacancies on the notice board in Church

Macmillan Coffee morning

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Wednesday 26 September - Church Hall

10.30am – 12 noon

In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Every penny raised makes a difference to people affected by cancer.

Together we can change lives.

Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival

Thursday 13th and Sunday 16th September

Harvest is a time when we celebrate the good things that God has given us.

Small donations from each of us collectively make a big difference to the lives of others.

This year St John the Baptist, Hey are supporting the Oldham Food Bank and MAG, who work on mine clearance to plant crops. 

Please support us by bringing your non-perishable food donations to the service and place them on the alter.

Envelopes will be available for any MAG donations on the day.

Grasshopper

The latest edition of our newsletter is available, you can view it here

Baptism

Ava Rose was Baptised today by visiting Priest Rev Daniel

Noah assisted by holding the offertory plate

News

Bishop David has asked Rev. Lyn to be the next area Dean for the Oldham East Deanery.  This will give Lyn responsibility for the Deanery Synod covering 36 churches. These range from Thornham to Denshaw in the north and to Leesfield and Greenfield in the south.  Lyn will be licensed on 7th November at St John.

You can view the extent of the Deanery here

We are to welcome Kathreen Shabaz as an Ordinand on placement with us for the next 3 years.  During that time she will undergo her training for the Priesthood as was the case with Jackie Calow.  Kathreen will then be ordained Deacon and placed in a parish for post ordination training and to serve her Curacy, like Steven Nolan a couple of years ago.

Baptism

Freddie was Baptised today

Ella assisted during the Baptism and with the collection