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Little Lever
Bolton
BL3 1HH
 
Tel. 01204 700936

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H.M. The Queen Diamond Jubilee

posted 22 Jan 2012 04:17 by admin saintmatthews   [ updated 22 Jan 2012 04:34 ]

Thanksgiving Service at Bolton Parish Church at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday 26th February 2012.

Christmas Services

posted 18 Dec 2011 05:13 by admin saintmatthews   [ updated 18 Dec 2011 05:20 ]

Saturday 24th Dec CHRISTMAS EVE 
6.00 pm SERVICE AT THE CRIB. A very popular family service, arrive early to get a seat!
11.45 pm SUNG "MIDNIGHT MASS" OF CHRISTMAS AND BLESSING OF THE CRIB 
Sunday 25th Dec CHRISTMAS DAY 
8.00 am MASS AT DAWN 
10.00 am CHRISTMAS DAY PARISH MASS 

Christmas Tree Festival

posted 25 Oct 2011 13:14 by webmaster saintmatthews   [ updated 20 Nov 2011 06:34 by admin saintmatthews ]


Saint Matthew's Church will be hosting "CHRISTMAS LIGHT - A FESTIVAL OF TREES" in Church on 9th - 11th December.

We extend a warm welcome to everyone to share the Christmas Story and enjoy the many decorated trees depicting well loved carols.

There will be refreshments throughout the weekend in Church House.

The Festival will be open on :-

Friday 9th December 10am - 4pm

Saturday 10th December 10am - 4 pm
When St. Matthew's School will be singing at 11am
A selection of Art & Craft stalls, toys and Christmas
decorations can be found in Church House.

Sunday 11th December 10am Eucharist
12noon - 4pm
4:30pm Carol Service

More info to follow soon. Visit this post again for further updates.

Please check out the details of our kind sponsors found on our website.

Organ Recital by Tristan Mitchard

posted 15 Oct 2011 02:38 by admin saintmatthews   [ updated 16 Oct 2011 07:00 by webmaster saintmatthews ]

The Parish of St Matthew, Little Lever, Bolton proudly presents a concert of 20th CENTURY ORGAN WORKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD by 21 year old internationally renowned Organist TRISTAN MITCHARD.

SUNDAY 6th November 2011 at 15:00
St Matthew’s Parish Church Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1HH
ADMISSION: £7 (including refreshments)
Enquiries: organist@saintmatthews.org.uk or 07919 575058

To download a copy of the official poster & programme click the picture or the link below.

To visit Tristan Mitchard's website click here:

www.tristanmitchard.com

Vicar's ZIP Wire Challenge Video

posted 17 Jul 2011 09:25 by admin saintmatthews   [ updated 7 Nov 2011 13:33 ]

Watch Fr. John complete his sponsored ZIP Wire Challenge and read what the press are reporting on the event:
A big thank you to all our friends, St. Matthew’s School, Tuesday Coffee Shop and local businesses for their support.
Please support your local shops and businesses as they support St. Matthew’s Church.
Scroll down or click the following links link to view our list of sponsors in aid of St. Matthew's Church Restoration Fund.


Arts and Craft Fair

posted 11 Jul 2011 01:06 by admin saintmatthews

At Church House 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. on 30th July; 20th August; 24th September; 5th November. and 10th December.
Contact Michael on 07906730202 or mswallwork@ntlworld.com for more information or to book a stall.

Parish Pilgrimage to Walsingham

posted 1 Apr 2011 10:16 by admin saintmatthews   [ updated 1 Apr 2011 11:00 ]


The Pilgrimage to Walsingham is booked for the week-end of Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 September. The cost is £85pp and this includes the cost of the coach, full board and accommodation. If you want to go please fill in a booking form (available at the back of church) and return it to Fr. Anthony with a £30 deposit by Palm Sunday. There are still places left and we are keen to encourage people to go who have not been before.

For more info visit: www.walsinghamanglican.org.uk

Vicar's ZIP Wire Challenge

posted 27 Mar 2011 04:19 by admin saintmatthews   [ updated 7 Aug 2011 09:05 ]


On Sun 17th July Fr. John will be doing a sponsored ZIP wire ride across the Manchester Ship Canal.

He will launch himself from a height of 30m from the air shard on the Imperial War Museum North building  and travel along the 250m ZIP wire across the Manchester Ship Canal, landing in front of the Lowry.

This will be a sponsored event in aid of the Church Restoration Fund, so please give generously.






Just Dance

posted 13 Mar 2011 06:28 by admin saintmatthews   [ updated 16 Mar 2011 15:16 ]

If you fancy the chance to learn to dance, come along and join Pauline & Terry in Church House on Friday's at 7:30 pm - £3 each. Proceeds in aid of Church Funds. B.Y.O.D. if you wish.

Car Boot Sale

posted 3 Mar 2011 13:27 by admin saintmatthews   [ updated 22 Apr 2011 01:30 ]

At Saint Matthew's Church Car Park
Saturday 7th May 2011, 8:30 AM till 5:00 PM.


Please come along and see if you can grab a bargain.

Stalls cost £10 per day, £5 non refundable deposit required.
To book a stall please contact us by completing the contact us form

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