Dear Visitor, Oulton St. Michael's stands guard over the railway entry to Lowestoft and district and can be seen as you travel in on the valley side above you. It is a medieval church with a faithful and friendly congregation. Its members are faithful in prayer and worship. There is a sound biblical ministry which welcomes strangers and and those seeking to know more about Christianity. We have both children's and adult's work with a mixture of styles of worship.

Notices for February 2012

Approaching Lent　

1. FEBRUARY SERVICES

Feb 5th 3rd Sunday before Lent

9.00 CW/HC* The Rector

10.00 CW/MS Miss Jill Pirrie

Feb 12th 2nd Sunday before Lent

10.00 CW/HC Canon Dr M. Makower

Feb 19th 3rd Sunday before Lent

10.00 Informal HC The Rector

Feb 22nd Ash Wednesday

10.30 CWHC The Rector

with imposition of Ashes

Feb 26th Ist Sunday of Lent

10.00 CW/HC Mrs. Tracy Mayne

2. Other Events

[a] The next friendship lunch will be on Wednesday February 22nd at 12.45pm for one hour . NB A Wednesday this month!

[b] NB 10.30am Ash Wednesday Service.

[c] From Sunday Feb 26th their will be an EXTRA Retiring Collection for Diocesan Lent Appeal to raise money for their ‘Empowering women in Papua New Guinea’ appeal make sure you have lots of notes in your purse or wallet!!!

3. Bible Society news:-

Britain faces 'integrity crisis' according to new study

Britains are becoming dishonest, according to a new study carried out by Essex University. It found that lying, having affairs, buying stolen goods and underage sex were now seen as being more acceptable than a decade ago. The University has now launched the country's first Centre for the Study of Integrity. The Independent, 25/1)

'Social priorities' given preference over religious views, says professor

Professor Roger Trigg of Kellogg College, Oxford, said that judges are increasingly ruling in favour of equality and non-discrimination over religious freedom. Professor Trigg studied a number of court judgments from various western countries and found that there was a 'clear trend' of judges ruling against religious freedom. He said that as a result courts were 'limiting human freedom itself'. The Telegraph, 25/1

Catholic bishops visit Olympic site

Six months before the opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympics, bishops have paid a visit to the site in East London. Among the party was Archbishop Vincent Nichols, who called the Games a 'moment of great opportunity for us all'. The Catholic Church will join a programme of Olympic outreach this year through the More Than Gold initiative. Christian Today, 27/1

Former Manchester United footballer to become a priest

Former Northern Ireland international Phil Mulryne, who was once teammates with Ryan Giggs and David Beckham, has enrolled at the Pontifical Irish College in Rome. Since leaving the sport, Mulryne has taken up charitable work and 'turned his life around'. The former midfielder has now taken the 'big decision' to train to become a Catholic priest. Catholic Herald, 27/1

Vicar to take Bible classes in the pub

Reverend Richard Spencer, vicar of Christ Church in Cardiff, is holding a new Bible course in his local pub to encourage people who are apprehensive about entering a church. Mr Spencer, who will be running the course, 'Just 10', for 10 weeks, said: 'It will cover the Ten Commandments but I don’t want it to sound too strict because people immediately think of tablets of stone'. Wales Online, 24/1

Replica of Christ the Redeemer statue to be built in Primrose Hill?

The Brazilian Tourist Board is drafting a planning application to erect a 9m statue of Jesus with outstretched arms in North London. The original statue of 'Christ the Redeemer' is an iconic landmark in Rio – where the Olympics will be held in 2016. The replica would be put up to mark the end of the 2012 Olympics, when Brazil will officially take over the Games. Daily Mirror, 27/1

Tandem coffin carrier for sale at CRE

Britain's first tandem hearse was up for sale and on show at the Exeter Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE). Revd Paul Sinclair, who built the pedal-powered coffin-carrier, is hoping to sell it for £4,000. The tandem is part of 'Return to Sender' - a special zone at CRE, covering bereavement services and the church. (Read more, The Sun, 25/1)

Christians warned against the 'real turn-off' of disunity

Speaking after a service marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the Bishop of Chester, Dr Peter Forster, called on Christians to end the 'negative effect' of disunity in the Church. Drawing comparisons to political parties, the Bishop said that 'it's what you do together that really makes a difference'. Church Times

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