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Special Services and Social Events - 2008 | ||||||||
Special Events in 2008 will appear here. For previous events click here | ||||||||
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Crib Decoration : 2007-2008 | ||||
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This photo shows the crib that was held in the base of the main altar from the Christingle Service on Christmas Eve until the Candlemas Service on February 3rd. | ||||||
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Palm Sunday - March 16th 2008 | ||
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The Palm Sunday service was preceded by a Procession of Palms from the Church Hall into the Church by the Choir and members of the congregation. During the service the Passion story was retold with members of the congregation taking the parts of the biblical characters. The photos show the procession into the Church. | ||||||||
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Easter Day - March 23rd 2008 | ||
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The traditional Easter Day Eucharist service began with the blessing of the Easter garden which had been decorated by members of the Ark Sunday school children. This is shown in the photo at right. Also shown is the cross at the pulpit which was decorated by the congregation as they returned from taking the Eucharist at the altar rail. | ||||||
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Archdeacon's Visitation - May 2008 | ||
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The 2008 Archdeacon's Visitation took place at St Mary's Rostherne on May 8th. The photos at right show Hilary and Brian signing the register as our Churchwardens. | ||||||
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Whit Sunday in Worthington Park | ||
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On Sunday 11th May, St. Paul’s supported the “Churches Together in Sale” Whit Sunday Open Air Service held in Worthington Park. This was an Ecumenical Celebration Service for Pentecost. The weather remained bright and sunny despite the rumbles of thunder, which could be heard close by, Cricket was rained off at Old Trafford and a Garden Party in Timperley was cancelled because of flooding, yet it remain sunny in Sale. Church Banners were displayed around the Bandstand and refreshments were provided by The Friends of Worthington Park” | ||||||
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For more photos of the event click here | ||||||
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Kathy Kirby's Priesting 14th & 15th June | ||
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On June 14th a party from St Paul's went th Chester Cathedral to see the ordination of Kathy Kirby as a priest. The follwing day a celebration Parish Eucharist, at which Kathy presided, was follwed by a Bring and Share lunch. During the service the Churchwardens presented Kathy with a portable Communion Set to mark the occasion. The photos at right show Kathy administering the Host and receiving the gift. More photos taken during the weekend can be found here. This link also provides access to a recording of the service. | ||||||
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China Relief Fund Concert | ||
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On 24th June a concert was held in St Paul's by two talented Chinese musicians, Jiafeng Chen and Lulu Yang. in aid if the Chinese Earthquake Relief Fund. Lulu lived in the area affected by the earthquake. To hear two pieces from the concert follow this link | ||
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Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo | ||
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The Choir and the children of the Ark presented a summer concert in the Hall on July 20th. This was followed by a strawberry tea and the photo at right shows the entertainers. Further photos can be found at this link. After the show the Ark was taken into the church and is shown below right | ||||||
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Ruby's Christening - August 10th | ||
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Kathy Kirby's first christening took place during the Sunday morning service on August 10th. Parents Clair and Rob brought baby Ruby and many of their family and friends were in attendance. The photo at right shows the family & friends. Other photos can be found here | ||||
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