The next group will meet in the North Aisle of Bickerstaffe Church on Wednesday 2nd September at 1pm. Come for a bowl of soup and after, enjoy playing a selection of board games. Please invite friends, family and neighbours. A sign-up sheet is at the back of church.

Funeral of the late James Singleton will take place at Southport Crematorium on Thursday 8th October at 1pm.

Saturday 10th October 6.30pm at St Michael’s Church Hall

A relaxed evening of good food, good company and a bit of friendly competition! Enjoy a delicious Hot Pot and dessert followed by a fun quiz —bring your thinking caps and get ready for an enjoyable evening together.

Tickets £10

Sign-up sheets are available at the back of both churches. Everyone welcome — bring your family and friends and join the fun!

Bringing our Parish Family Together. A new all-age gathering beginning on 13th September and then on the 2nd Sunday of every month. If anyone would like to be involved with this, please speak with Andrew or Pam.

Holy Communion led by Judith

St. Michael’s Church every Tuesday at 4pm.
Join us as we pray for the church, the world and the parishes of Aughton and Bickerstaffe.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” Philippians 4:6

If there is a person, situation, community, or concern that you would like us to include in
our prayers, please complete a prayer request slip and place it in the box at the back of church. These requests will be included during Evening Prayer.

Bible Study Group meets again on Thursday 15th October at 1.30pm in St. Michael’s Church Hall. We shall continue a study of the Gospel of St. Luke and everyone is warmly welcome to
attend.

The Book Club will next meet at 7pm, in St. Michael’s Church Hall on Thursday 15th October,
at 7pm to discuss ‘Painter of Silence’ by Georgina Harding All welcome.

Julia Woolgar

October Walk on Saturday 17th October at 11am

Meet at 11am at Lidl car park in Skelmersdale

The walk is 2.57 miles.

We shall walk through Tawd Valley Park and finish in Ashurst from where we shall walk back. We will see the River Tawd, The Big Pipe and much more. If you would like to stay for lunch at the Miner’s Peg, please let Kath know. As usual, all walks done at your own risk and please wear appropriate footwear. It would be great to see new faces join the group. Any questions please ask Edward McCarthy on 07971 299606 or [email protected]

Welcome to the Lord's Table - Bickerstaffe School First Communion led by Andrew

Starting in September, there will be a new group meeting on the third Wednesday of each month meeting in the Church Hall. The first Aughton Wednesday Social Group will be on
Wednesday 16th September at 1pm. We will meet for a bowl of soup at 1pm followed by an activity or a speaker. Please invite friends.

The next get-together in Aughton will be on Wednesday 21st October at 1pm in St. Michael’s Church Hall. Come along for a warming bowl of soup at 1pm followed by an activity or a
speaker. Bring a friend and enjoy some friendly company. The speakers will be Dave and Liz Tong who work with the Pearl of Africa Choir.

Morning Praise led by Mark

The Men’s Breakfasts will be held in St Michael’s Church Hall at 9.30am on the following dates: 23rd May,18th July,19th September, 7th November.
There will be a full fry up for £5 followed by a speaker. Sign up at the back of church and
bring a friend!

The Men’s Breakfast Group will next meet in St Michael’s Church Hall at 9.30pm on Saturday 28th November. There will be a full fry up for £5 followed by a speaker. Sign up at the back of church and bring a friend!

A date for your diary…….
Sisters of Mersey Concert. Saturday 13th Feb 2027 at 7:30pm. Save the date for a fantastic
concert at Holy Trinity Church Bickerstaffe to raise funds for our beautiful Church. Entertainment provided by the Sisters of Mersey who we enjoyed at Bickerstock 2025 and 2026. Contact Edward - [email protected] or 07971 299606 for further details.