We aim to show how God through the Church, with its worship, teaching and service is relevant to modern living.
Every Friday
10am-12 noon
Knit2gether in Greyfriars Restaurant.
Sun 1st
6.30pm
ILLUMINATE at St Marys Church (refreshments from 6pm, service at 6.30pm
Tue 3rd
10.30am
After the Cards (at Greyfriars)
Wed 4th
10.15am
Richmond Flower Club, Hudswell Village Hall Club Annual meeting followed by "Ready, Steady, Arrange”.
Fri 6th
2pm
Women’s World Day of Prayer at St Marys Church Richmond
Sun 15th
4pm
Free To Be at St Mary’s Richmond
Mon 16th
2pm
Swale WI at The Scout Hut
Sat 21st
7.30pm
ROSA Family Ceilidh at The Cricket Club
Wed 25th
7.30pm
Hudswell Garden Club - "Pollinating insects for the garden".
Sat 28th
7.30pm
The Station Singers Spring Concert at St Marys Church
Sun 29th
4pm
Fun-Key Church @ St Marys Richmond (refreshments from 3.40pm)
P1 Calendar and Contents
P9 Mothers Union
P2 Ministry Team
P10 Pray for Dairy Farmers / Queens Maundy Money
P3 Register, After the Cards, Knit2gether, and Car Transport
P11 Mouse Makes / Easy Fundraising
P4 From Our Rector
P12 Richmond C of E Primary
P5 From Our Rector
P13 Fun-key Church / Fairtrade Fortnight / Hutchinson Gilling Trust
P6 Prayer Diary March 2015
P14 Book Recommendations/ Hudswell Church
P7 What’s On March 2015
P15 Services in March across group of churches / Lent Course - Praise Him
P8 Services for Holy Week and Easter
P16 Rotas/200 Club
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THE PARISH OF RICHMOND WITH HUDSWELL AND DOWNHOLME AND MARSKE
www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk
MINISTRY TEAM
RECTOR Rev’d John R Chambers The Rectory, Church Wynd 821241 0787 5348245 j_echambers@btinternet.com CURATE Rev’d Antony Kirby 850349 07594615180 antonykirby01@btinternet.com HONORARY CLERGY
Rev’d Mark Beresford-Peirse
Rev’d Jennifer Williamson
READERS
Mrs Joy Hornsby Mr Scott Lunn Mrs Joan Plowman
Rev’d Bill Simms
2 Olliver Road 2 Hurgill Road 7 White Friars Gardens
PASTORAL ASSISTANT
Mrs Jennifer Patrick
1 Roper Court
ACORN CHRISTIAN LISTENERS
Mrs Jennifer Patrick Mrs Ruth Brown
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Dr Sheila Harrisson
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CHURCH OFFICERS - THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, RICHMOND Mayor’s Warden Rector’s Warden Assistant Warden Organist & Choir Director Bell Captain Head Verger Church Booking Secretary and Parish Administrator
Mr David Frankton Mr Roy Morel Mrs Janet Morel Mr Colin Hicks Mrs Susan Welch Mr Leonard Scrafton Claire Murray
8 Alans Court 22 Olliver Road
823531 823278
1 Willow Crescent 8 Maple Road 14 Pilmoor Close
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pa.richmondhudswellparish@gmail.com 07737482611
Assistant Treasurer
OFFICERS OF THE PCC AND OTHERS Mrs Jennifer Patrick 1 Roper Court 850693 Rebecca Simpson Flat 2, 4 Hildyard Row, Catterick Garrison, DL9 4DH 07716608948 Claire Murray 07737482611
FWO Secretaries Magazine Editor Magazine Distribution Magazine Adverts
Mr Don & Mrs Joy Wade 11 Moorside Road Gillian Lunn 2 Hurgill Road Gillian Hardy 11 The Green Mr Frank Gibbon 23 Westfields
Secretary Treasurer
Organist
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FOR THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, HUDSWELL Mrs Valerie Strawbridge 15 Boundary Way 821440
FOR THE PARISH OF ST MICHAEL Reader Mr George Alderson Church Warden Mrs Jean Calvert Church Treasurer Mr John Horseman
Reader Church Warden Deputy Warden Organist Treasurer
AND ALL ANGELS, DOWNHOLME 68 Brompton Park, B on Swale 818865 Thorpe Farm, Reeth Road, Richmond 823001 Echlinville, Hudswell, Richmond 826216
FOR THE PARISH OF ST EDMUNDS, MARSKE Mr David Stoneham Ivy Cottage, Marske Mrs Ruth Tindale Skelton Lodge, Marske Mrs Ann Stoneham Ivy Cottage, Marske Mrs Jennifer Wallis 1 School Terrace, Marske Mrs Elizabeth Withers e.withers30@hotmail.co.uk
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FROM THE REGISTERS We have joined together in marriage 7th February 2015 Stuart Miller and Melissa McDermid (Hudswell) Sadly we have laid to rest 15th January 2015 Mollie Hamilton 18th January 2015 Gwendoline Mary Gelsthorpe 19th January 2015 Philip Montgomery Overin 23rd January 2015 James (Jim) Wilding 25th January 2015 Jean Ramona Jacques 27th January 2015 Dennis Chandler 31st January 2015 Duncan Stephen Fisher
Aged 79 Aged 94 Aged 90 Aged 84 Aged 84 Aged 89 Aged 34
May they rest in peace and rise in glory
AFTER THE CARDS AND VISITORS Bereavement is a very difficult time for the spouse/partners left behind. Starting again on their own is even more difficult. Carrie and Anne would like to help with the next step by meeting recently bereaved spouses/partners for coffee at Greyfriars on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.30am. Contact Carrie on 850103 for further information. KNIT2GETHER - FRIDAYS BETWEEN 10 AND 12 AT GREYFRIARS RESTAURANT - A weekly Knitting, Crocheting and Hand Sewing group continues to meet in The Restaurant @ Greyfriars, Flints Terrace, Richmond between 10:00 - 12:00. All will be made very welcome. Bring your own projects and enjoy coffee and a chat whilst making new friends. Please see Claire Murray.
ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH PASTORAL CARE TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE
Transport to and from Church (C), Hospital (H), Shopping (S)
Ruth Brown Michael and Margaret Clayson John Dickinson Joy and Don Hornsby Graham Merlane Rosemary Oliver Edna Roberts Eileen Simms Anne Simpson Pamela Wheatley Linda Drury
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From Our Rector
March 2015
This Lent – is your life in balance? Isn’t it amazing that in this age of technology so many magazines are still available in print from newsagents and supermarkets etc. The variety of subject matter is stunning: from celebrities, cars and computers, to sewing, steam railways and sport. And, while the content may not always be edifying or indeed very helpful, the spread of colourful pages across the shelves certainly illustrate different aspects of life enjoyed by people. Many evidently still choose to read magazines! The internet has become a fundamental form of communication and a scan of various websites will quickly illustrate the good and the bad in life. In seconds we can see a picture of life throughout the world, from the Antipodes to our own home. The trouble is we scan so quickly through life today that we can be at risk of taking aspects of it for granted. This month we are well into the season of Lent, often considered a time for giving up aspects of life we enjoy to prepare spiritually for Easter. It is a season for replacing luxury with spiritual disciplines, for carving out time and space in our lives for God. In doing so we align ourselves with Jesus’ instruction, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.’ (Matthew 16.24). Christian thinkers of the past often envisage the path of discipleship as a route that steers us away from aspects of humanity towards the Holy. However, it is noteworthy that many of these thinkers were male, single and living within monastic traditions with a particular take on ‘self-denial’ and ‘cross bearing’. I wonder whether this path actually looks a good deal different for Christians today. I wonder whether becoming more like Christ is about attending to our humanity as much as cultivating a friendship with the living God; or a delicate balance that involves welcoming the joys and limits of being human alongside delighting in God. If the purpose of Christian faith is to become like Christ, to receive his gift of life ‘to the full’ (John 10.10), then perhaps in Lent we might think about whether our 4
lives are in balance. Perhaps, for some, Lent disciplines come easily, but we find it hard to relax into our relationships or extract the joy from life. Perhaps for others, our attachment to worldly things causes a real obstacle in our walk with Jesus and by his grace need to be laid down. This is a real challenge. I remember feeling both guilty and envious of a lady who lived near us when we were in Keyworth in Nottinghamshire. Every morning in Lent, she would get up and start a time of prayer at 6:30am – giving herself an hour before the task of getting her girls to school. She clearly managed to balance her life. This Lent, take the God given opportunity to get your life in balance. This can be so difficult and to help you there is a real varied menu of worship this Lent, together with the Ecumenical Lent course to which you are most warmly welcome to join at anytime. Our varied menu of worship includes:Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer ) Sung Eucharist All Age Eucharist Midweek Holy Communion – morning and evening Choral Evensong Fun-Key Church Free To Be Illuminate We have six Ecumenical Lent groups which take place each:Monday evening, Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday lunchtime and evening, and two on Thursday evening. Details of times and venues are in the magazine(P15) and also at the back of church. ‘The Lord bless you and keep you The Lord make his face to shine upon you The Lord lift his countenance upon you and give you peace.’ Numbers 6:24-26 Yours in Christ
Revd John
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PRAYER DIARY FOR MARCH 2015 - we pray …... SUN
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St David’s Day. For the opportunities each new day gives us. May we make the most of that time. For all gathering for Illuminate. We continue to pray for the Lent groups gathering round Richmond. For all who mourn loved ones. We pray for all who attend the “After the cards” group - for friendship and support. For peace in the world. For people caught up in conflict throughout the world. For medics who minister and Aid Agencies who assist. For friends and family living near and far away. For the Christians Together in Richmond . For our Mayor, local councillors, for our MP and MEPs, and for integrity and wisdom for all involved in politics. We give thanks for all the gifts God gives us. May we embrace every opportunity given to us, For our Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. For our Bishops Nick and James. For all who provide emergency service relief. For our Armed Forces here and abroad, and their family and friends For our Rector John , now Interim Area Dean, our curate Antony, for Rev’d Mark Beresford-Peirse and Rev’d Jennifer Williamson and their families. For our Royal Family we give thanks. For the Bible Society, HomeStart Richmond and all who volunteer and give of their time. For families coping with increasing financial demands For people who work unsociable hours. We pray for people who are in prison and all their families and victims of their crime.. For love and friendship. For Mothers throughout the world, and for those who are mothers and family to us. For the Mothers Union For Traidcraft and the Fairtrade movement. For Swale Womens Institute. For friendships and love. St Patrick’s Day. For the schools in our town. For the Girlguiding and Scouting Movements. For all our congregations at St Mary’s Richmond, St Michael and All Angels in Hudswell and Downholme and St Edmund’s Marske. For all who feel dissatisfied with life. May they feel fulfilled. For all who come to our churches for funerals, baptisms and weddings. May they feel inspired to find out more about God. For all who suffer religious persecution For all who are lonely, sad or depressed - encouragement and love. For our Readers Joy, Joan and Scott, our Readers in Training James and Gillian, and Warden of Readers Rev’d Jennifer Williamson For all who are sick in body, mind or spirit, and for all who look after them whether as medical staff or family, friends and carers. Lady Day. With thanks for all who use their talents for worshipmusicians, florists, choir, listeners, cleaners, the unseen workers. For those working shifts and unsociable hours we pray. That we may always love God and love our neighbours as ourselves. For space and time to listen to God Today is Palm Sunday. We pray for all attending Fun-Key Church today - may they find true fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. We pray for the world, we thank God for the beauty and wonder of creation. We pray that we may always nurture it For space to reflect and pray through Holy Week
WHAT’S ON IN MARCH 2015 FRIDAYS BETWEEN 10 AND 12 - KNIT2GETHER AT GREYFRIARS RESTAURANT - A weekly Knitting, Crocheting and Hand Sewing group continues to meet in The Restaurant @ Greyfriars, Flints Terrace, Richmond between 10:00 12:00. All will be made very welcome. Bring your own projects and enjoy Coffee and a chat whilst making new friends. Please see Claire Murray. SUN 1ST MARCH 6.30PM ILLUMINATE AT ST MARY’S CHURCH - (WITH REFRESHMENTS FROM 6PM) This contemporary worship service will run on the first Sunday of every month and worship will be led by the Youth Band. This month Rev Andrew Cromarty will be preaching and Toni Fraser will be joining as guest singer. All are very welcome. Any questions please contact James Hargreaves 07599926781 http://illuminateservice.weebly.com/ TUESDAY 3RD MARCH, 10.30am - AFTER THE CARDS - GREYFRIARS please see page 3 WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH - RICHMOND FLOWER CLUB IN HUDSWELL VILLAGE HALL - 10.15AM - Annual meeting followed by “Ready, Steady, Arrange”. Enquiries to Judy Farrar on 01748 824514 FRIDAY 6TH MARCH - THE WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER IS ON AT 2.00PM IN ST MARY'S PARISH CHURCH. The interdenominational service this year has been prepared by Christian Women of The Bahamas on the theme Jesus said to them: Do You Know What I Have Done to You? All are warmly welcome. THURSDAY 12TH MARCH - GILLING WEST GARDENING SOCIETY meets for their AGM at 7.30pm in Gilling West Village Hall. Everyone welcome. SUNDAY 15TH MARCH AT 4PM - FREE TO BE AT ST MARY’S CHURCH RICHMOND. An ‘after hours’ contemplative worship space that gives us the opportunity to think, pray, awaken our senses and simply be with God in the candlelit, inspiring space of St Mary's. There will be a simple Eucharist which everyone is welcome to join. Doors open at 4.00pm and ends at 5.30pm. The service is 'free flow' and you are welcome to join and leave at any point. The Eucharist will be at 4:45pm. MONDAY 16TH MARCH AT 2PM - SWALE WI - meeting at the Scout Hut, 35 Quaker Lane, Richmond. “Life as a Beef-Eater” with Richard Sands. For details please contact Alayne Saville 850528 RICHMONDSHIRE LANDSCAPE TRUST (ROSA) IS HOLDING A FAMILY CEILIDH WITH THE BLIND PANIC CEILIDH BAND AT THE CRICKET CLUB ON SATURDAY 21ST MARCH AT 7.30PM. Tickets are available from the Tourist Information Centre or Castle Hill Bookshop and are priced at £10 adult,£5 under 16 and £25 family (2+2),to include supper. WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH - THE MOTHERS UNION LADY DAY SERVICE - at East Cowton - times and details will be in the pew sheet. WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH - HUDSWELL GARDENING CLUB AT 7.30PM at Hudswell Village Hall - "Pollinating insects for the garden", Tanya-St-Pierre. Everyone welcome. SUNDAY 29TH MARCH AT 4PM - FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARYS RICHMOND - relaxed fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. See Gillian for more details 07592016476 7
SERVICES FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER 2015 ST MARYS RICHMOND PALM SUNDAY
8AM
HOLY COMMUNION BCP
SUNDAY 29TH MARCH
10AM
SUNG EUCHARIST
4PM
FUN-KEY CHURCH
MONDAY 30TH MARCH
7PM
REFLECTION
TUESDAY 31ST MARCH
7PM
REFLECTION
WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL
9.15AM
HOLY COMMUNION
7PM
REFLECTION
MAUNDY THURSDAY
10.30AM
THURSDAY 2ND APRIL
7PM
HOLY COMMUNION (HOLY TRINITY)
GOOD FRIDAY
7PM
“THE SAVIOUR”
EASTER SUNDAY
8AM
HOLY COMMUNION BCP
SUNDAY 5TH APRIL
10AM
SUNG EUCHARIST
CHORAL EUCHARIST
FRIDAY 3RD APRIL
ST EDMUNDS MARSKE PALM SUNDAY (29TH MARCH)
11AM
HOLY COMMUNION
GOOD FRIDAY
2PM
DEVOTIONS
EASTER SUNDAY
11AM
HOLY COMMUNION
ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS DOWNHOLME MAUNDY THURSDAY
8PM
VIGIL
EASTER SUNDAY
9.30AM
HOLY COMMUNION
The Station Singers present a Spring Concert Saturday 28th March 2015 at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church Richmond Doors open at 7pm Come and join us for a great evening of Song led by all the community choirs of the Station Singers With the kind support of, and to benefit Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the Military WAGS Choir Catterick Tickets in advance @ £8 Tickets on the door @ £10 Children free but by ticket only Tickets available from The Wives Kitchen, Castle Hill Bookshop St Mary’s Church (Christine Stedman 01748 824664) 8
The subscription for the church magazine is now due. It is £5 for the year 2015. Please pay Gillian Hardy at 11 The Green, Richmond, or the person who delivers your magazine or Ruth Brown at church. Please give your names with payment. Many thanks, Ruth Brown
MU Party at Greyfriars 31st January 2015 Members, friends and visitors attended our recent party and what a wonderful afternoon we had, following our opening service we were entertained by Jim Jack and Rod Hall of Forum. The music, singing and anecdotes were just brilliant and we all enjoyed singing and for some playing instruments along with them !! It was a very relaxed and enjoyable afternoon. Following our vote of thanks to Jim and Rod we all enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea and chat. Following on from last year when we collected for Family Help Darlington (Womens Refuge) we received along with a thank you letter from Susan Degnan (Manager) a letter written to all who had supported the Refuge from a lady who was staying over Christmas with her children excerpts below " As a resident of Orchid House I can`t thank you enough for your generosity and kindness you have shared this Christmas with the donations you have given. It means so much because you have provided a Christmas for my children I could not give myself because of the situation I find myself in. Words can`t express how this has made me feel inside as it means so much that people care and share within my difficult time.� We as a Mothers Union have decided to support Family Help throughout the coming year if you wish to help us in supporting them they would like us to collect cleaning materials, dusters, dishcloths etc these can be brought to Church or small cash donations can be given to Margaret Clayson at the 8am service or Liz Chambers at 10am The refuge try to give each lady when they leave a box of equipment for their kitchen (remember they leave their home with their children and usually only the clothes they are wearing and are usually rehoused in a different area). They also like to give the ladies some independence whilst at the refuge and give them shopping vouchers (Asda/Sainsbury) so they are able to go with a member of staff (for safety) to do their own shopping. Kitchen facilities are provided at the refuge. To maintain a homely atmosphere the families cook for themselves Susan Degnan is coming to speak again at our October meeting and we hope to have a good supply of cleaning equipment as well as cash to buy the shopping vouchers. One member of MU has knitted little jackets so if you knit baby or toddlers items we will willingly accept those as well. Please pray for the Mothers Union as we take on this commitment. We are very grateful to Rev John and our Church Family for the support you give to Mothers Union, thank you. Our March meeting will be on WEDNESDAY 25th March. It will be the Lady Day service at East Cowton. Time and transport details will be in the pew sheet. Susan Scrafton
Richmondshire Landscape Trust (ROSA) will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Westfield on Saturday April 4th from 2pm to 4pm. Entry is ÂŁ3 per child who must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available from Castle Hill Bookshop and the Tourist Information Centre. Advance booking is recommended as last year was a sellout. The event is kindly sponsored by Richmond Duck Club. 9
Pray for our dairy farmers A Christian charity has urged churches to pray for and support British dairy farmers. They are struggling to survive amid falling milk prices. The Arthur Rank Centre (ARC), a charity supported by rural churches, made its call to rally the churches after First Milk recently announced it would delay payments to 1,200 farmer members because of a financial crisis at the farming co-operative. The number of dairy farmers has halved over little more than a decade. ARC chief executive Jerry Marshall adds: “Prices are at their lowest since 2007 while costs have risen 36%.” Therefore, the ARC called on Christians to pray for dairy farmers who are suffering from financial hardship. Canon Dr Jill Hopkinson, national rural officer for the Church of England, said church members and the public could also show their support for the British dairy industry by looking out for the Red Tractor logo when buying dairy products, such as milk, butter, cheese and yoghurt. “Church members could also show their support through choosing to buy milk from supermarkets that pay a fair price to farmers,” added Dr Hopkinson. Meanwhile, the Women’s Institute (WI) said consumers have “real power” to bring about change to support British dairy farmers. “Ninety-six percent of us consume fresh milk but few of us recognise its real value. By backing British farmers we can ensure that the British dairy industry remains strong and that we can access highquality, high-welfare, locally produced dairy for years to come.”
The Queen brings Maundy Money to South Yorkshire - for first time in 900 years The Queen will distribute the Royal Maundy money at Sheffield Cathedral in April. This is the first time in over 900 years that this State Occasion has taken place in South Yorkshire. She will be welcomed to the city’s Church of England cathedral by a congregation of over 1,000 representatives from churches in South Yorkshire and organisations from the whole County. The Queen will then personally distribute a gift of Maundy Money to 178 individuals over the age of 70, in recognition of their service to the church and community. According to ancient tradition, the number of recipients and the amount of money are directly related to the Sovereign’s age. Therefore, as Her Majesty is 89 years old, 89 men and 89 women will receive 89 pence in specially minted Maundy Money, together with a further gift, in two specially made leather purses. The money is specially struck by the Royal Mint for this service, and includes 3 pence pieces—which apparently are legal tender! 10
Easyfundraising.org.uk is an easy way to raise money for St Mary's Disability Access Toilet Fund. Shop with any of over 2,700 retailers and a percentage of what you spend is donated to the fund at no additional cost to you. Retailers include Amazon, John Lewis, eBay, Tesco and many more. Please register to support us today -http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/ stmaryschurchrichmond Any questions please ask Gillian Lunn (it’s such a simple way to raise money) 11
We welcomed the children back to school with new themes for collective worship as usual. This half term our Christian Value is hope and the Secret of Success – the theme we use to develop good attitudes to learning – is “imagine”. The new year also saw us have a new focus for our reading areas in school. The new curriculum for literacy advocates encouraging children to read for pleasure so all the teachers were challenged to revive their class reading areas to make them even more inviting and attractive. Many themes were chosen – under the sea, winter, fairy tales, “I’m a Minion, get me out of here”-jungle theme and a reading garden were just some of them. Very early on in the term we held another one of our special evenings for parents for them to come into school and learn maths alongside their children. This time Mrs Burland focused on multiplication and division, explaining to parents how to support children with learning these skills. We had a great turn out and received many compliments from parents about the usefulness of the evening. Many of us in school were very envious of the children in Y5 and Y6 who received a visit from the Ministry of Chocolate in January. They have been learning about the Aztecs and the discovery of chocolate was linked to that learning. The workshop involved them learning about where chocolate comes from, how it’s produced and they went on to make and design their own chocolate product. They are hoping to continue the theme with an enterprise project later in the year. At the end of the month all the children in school were involved in the Station Art Project which was co-ordinated by Miss Grainger, our Art Subject Leader. A local artist, Emma Hewitt, came to work with the younger children on a felting project. All the children were able to produce a felt self-portrait and these will soon be on display at the station. The older children worked on self-portraits of a different kind, using photographs of themselves and water colours. The results were very creative and impressive. Safety is always of very high importance to us in school and teaching children to keep themselves safe is valuable too. For this reason we hold “Bikeability” training courses each year for the Year 6 pupils. This involves learning how to stay safe on the road on their bikes. The children seemed to enjoy taking part in these sessions despite the freezing weather conditions at the time! As our regular readers know, we are always keen to support charities in school and on 6th February we took part in the British Heart Foundation’s “Wear it - Beat it” campaign by wearing something red to school. A number of our children’s daily lives are affected by heart conditions and so it was good to be able to support such a charity. And, of course, we all enjoyed the chance to dress up! With good wishes from children, staff and governors at Richmond Church of England Primary School. Alexa Barber
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FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARY’S RICHMOND We met on the last Sunday of January and enjoyed a relaxed but meaningful hour looking at Psalm 139 with the theme of “Wondrously and awesomely made”. We explored God’s creating and amazing powers, the beauty of His creation and the fact that God knows us better than we know ourselves—in fact he knew us before we were born, in our mother’s womb. We did crafts, we planted seeds for about 15 mins, sang hymns read the Bible, said prayers, and enjoyed refreshments organised by the Mothers’ Union. We were delighted to welcome approximately 63 friends old and new and look forward to seeing them again on 22nd February and 29th March. We gather for refreshments from 3.40pm, made by Mothers Union, and the service will begin at 4pm. This service is very relaxed and informal, with words, songs, hymns, stories, crafts, prayers and refreshments available throughout. See blogs for more images and info http://funkeychurchatstmarysrichmond.wordpress.com/ , find us on Facebook or tweet @fun_keychurch. Gillian 07592016476/826895 Helpers are always welcome, and as Fun-Key Church is for all ages and not just for children, if you are perhaps concerned that you might “not be good with children” then fear not, there are many more adults than children!
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT THIS YEAR RUNS FROM 23RD FEBRUARY TO 8TH MARCH There will be two special Fairtrade events run by Richmond Fairtrade Forum. The first is a Quiz Night on Saturday 28th February in Richmond Town Hall. Teams are to be no bigger than six people, either arriving as a group; or as smaller groups or individuals gathering with others on the night. The evening will raise money for North Country Theatre, with Fairtrade drinks for sale. Doors open at 6.30pm with the quiz commencing at 7.30pm. As with previous popular Fairtrade quiz nights, James Wilson will again be the quiz-master, offering wide-ranging questions about much more than Fairtrade! Tickets are £6 from Castle Hill Books. The second event is a Treasure Hunt, taking in several shops in Richmond which stock Fairtrade or other ethically traded products. The treasure hunt can be carried out any time until 8th March. Entry is free, and entry forms can be obtained from various shops including Castle Hill Books. The winner will receive an age-appropriate Fairtrade prize. Go on - have a go!
Hutchinson Richmond and Gilling Trust Did you know that if you live in: Richmond, Gilling West, Eppleby, Eryholme, South Cowton, North Cowton, West Layton, Hutton Magna, Cliffe, or Barton, you may be eligible for a small grant towards:Educational courses, Necessary medical equipment Household appliances, And many other expenses. For further information, please contact either Mrs C Wiper Gentry (Clerk to the Trusts) 3 Smithson Close, Moulton, Richmond DL10 6QP, or the Rector.
STOREHOUSE Thank you to all who support the Storehouse Foodbank with donations left in the large box at the back of church. Your contributions of in date food are much appreciated. 13
Walking with Old Testament Women: imaginative studies for Bible meditations by Fiona Stratta, BRF, £7.99 At a time when the big narratives of the Old Testament are finding their way back into the cinema and the value of women to the church in terms of leadership is being reinforced, author Fiona Stratta feels the time is right for Christians to reconsider the value of the Old Testament witness for modern-day faith, with a particular focus on the women. Fiona researched the lives of Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Leah, Tamar, Miriam, Rahab, Naomi, Ruth, Hannah, Bathsheba and Esther, discovering details that overfamiliarity with the stories had blurred. She found that the way in which God interacted with these ancient women has the potential to open up a fresh and powerful way of bringing God’s word into 21st-century lives. On Rock or Sand? The CofE looks to the future The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has edited a new book, ‘On Rock or Sand?’, which features contributions from experts in economic, political, social and religious disciplines, including Lord Adonis, Sir Philip Mawer, Oliver O’Donovan, Andrew Sentence and Archbishop Justin Welby. The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu explains: “The book addresses crucial questions about the moral principles that undergird the way Britain is governed. It is about building firm foundations for Britain’s future and setting out the essential values we need to build a just, sustainable and compassionate society in which we can all participate and flourish. We need to rediscover the true meaning of the word economy – it means a household, a community whose members share responsibility for each other. The giant that must be slayed is income inequality - where some few have far too much and the many have too little.” For further information about the book, including a video interview with the Archbishop of York: bit.ly/onrockorsand POSSIBLE CHURCH CLOSURE
Residents of Hudswell Village are invited to attend a meeting to be held at Hudswell Village Hall at 7pm on Wednesday 4th March. This is an update regarding the possible closure of St Michael and All Angels Hudswell. 14
ST MARY’S RICHMOND Sunday1st March 2nd Sunday in Lent
8am 10am 6.30pm
HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST ILLUMINATE
Sunday 8th March 3rd Sunday in Lent
8am 10am 6.30pm
HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST CHORAL EVENSONG
Sunday 15th March 4th Sunday in 8am Lent, Mothering Sunday 10am 4pm
HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) ALL AGE EUCHARIST FREE TO BE
Sunday 22nd March Passion Sunday
8am 10am
HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST
Sunday 29th March Palm Sunday
8am 10am 4pm refreshments from
HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST FUN-KEY CHURCH
Monday 30th March
7pm
Reflection
Tuesday 31st March
7pm
Reflection
EVERY WEDNESDAY
9.15am (NEW TIME)
HOLY COMMUNION
EVERY THURSDAY (NEW)
7.00pm
HOLY COMMUNION
3.40pm
HOLY TRINITY EVERY THURSDAY
10.30am
HOLY COMMUNION
ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS DOWNHOLME Sunday 8th March
9.30am
MORNING PRAYER
Sunday 22nd March
9.30am
HOLY COMMUNION
ST EDMUND’S MARSKE Sunday 1st March
11am
HOLY COMMUNION
Sunday 8th March
11am
MORNING PRAYER
Sunday 15th March
11am
HOLY COMMUNION
Sunday 22nd March
11am
HOLY COMMUNION
Sunday 29th March
11am
HOLY COMMUNION
LENT COURSE - PRAISE HIM – SONGS OF PRAISE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT “We are used to singing hymns of praise but often miss the hymns and poems that are there in the New Testament. This course explores five different Songs of Praise from the New Testament – what they tell us about God and Jesus, but also what they tell us about ourselves and our faith.” This is a 5 week York Course commencing 23rd February. The times and venues are as follows and you are very welcome to come along to any group. You can sign up at the back of church. Monday 7:30pm
7 White Friars
Tuesday 2:00pm
The Vicarage Gilling West
Wednesday 12:30pm
Methodist Chapel
Wednesday 7:30pm
2 Hurgill Road
Thursday 7:30pm
Ivy Cottage Marske
Thursday 7:30pm
1 Roper Court
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St Mary's SIDES PEOPLE 10.00 am
ACOLYTES
1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th
B C
O Harrison, R Gazzard, R&S Wallis C&J Bilbrough, F&M Gibbon J & R Morel, P Wheatley, L Copeland J & A Roberts, D & J Wade G & M Merlane, A McDonald, A Guy
D A
FLOWERS
1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th
LENT LENT LENT LENT LENT
200 CLUB WINNER SHIRLEY BAGLEY
COFFEE ROTA
1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th
B BEATHAM, A MCDONALD, C STEDMAN, A BACON M EMMERSON, G HARDY, J BILBROUGH, J BEAUMONT C BLENKIRON, M GIBBON, R MACAULAY J STEELE, B RIDLEY, E CHAMBERS E ROBERTS, O HARRISON
The deadline for the April 2015 issue is 9th March 2015. Please forward any contributions to Gillian by hand or gillian.lunn@yahoo.com
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