July/August 2015 magazine

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.

Wed 1st July

10.15am

Richmond Flower Arranging Club

Thurs 2nd July

12-12.30

Christians Together in Richmond First Thursday Prayers in Holy Trinity Chapel in the Market Place

Sat 4th July

3pm

Mothers Union presents - Reeth Brass Band Concert and Afternoon Tea

Sun 5th July

6.30pm Illuminate at St Mary’s Church service, refreshments at 6pm

Tue 7th July

10.30am

After the Cards (at Greyfriars)

Thurs 16th July

7.30pm

Gilling West Gardening Society

Fri 17th July

7pm

Friends of St Marys BBQ

Sun 19th July 1pm-4pm

CTIR Picnic in Ronaldshay Park

Tue 28th July 2pm

Mothers Union at Greyfriars.

Wed 29th July

7.30pm

Hudswell Gardening Club

Sun 2nd Aug

6.30pm Illuminate at St Mary’s Church service, refreshments at 6pm

Mon 3rd Aug

7pm

The Oxford Gargolyes at St Mary’s Church Richmond

Tue 4th Aug

10.30am

After the Cards (at Greyfriars)

Thurs 6th Aug 12-12.30

Christians Together in Richmond First Thursday Prayers in Holy Trinity Chapel in the Market Place

Thurs 6th Aug

Mothers Union - Mary Sumner Day Mid Day Prayers and Picnic at Ripon Cathedral

Sunday 16th Aug

3pm

Sun 30th Aug 3.40pm for 4pm start

Gilling West Gardening Society Fun-Key Church @ St Marys Richmond (refreshments from 3.40pm)

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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 Mrs Joy Hornsby Mr Scott Lunn Mrs Joan Plowman

Rev’d Jennifer Williamson

READERS

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

850693 825270

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 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 821464 8 Maple Road 823700 14 Pilmoor Close 824106 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 Sadly we have laid to rest 27th April 2015 Andrew Jackson Aged 43 23rd May 2015 Olive Mary Blantern Aged 87 3rd June 2015 Elizabeth Ellen Birmingham ( Helen.) Aged 76 4th June 2015 Frederick Hodges.

Aged 79 8th June 2015 Joyce Gunton.

Aged 91 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

26 Whitefields Drive

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12 Green Howards Road 5 West End Avenue

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More drivers are always welcome and much appreciated so if you wish to volunteer for this very important service, contact this magazine on 826895.

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From Our Rector

July/August 2015

Time to dream and grow Our new PCC’s have just had their first meetings, at which we reflected on the role of the PCC. We begin a new year in which we feel encouraged to dream and grow.

God has blessed each one of you with gifts and skills and I want to encourage you and enable you to use your gifts for the mission of your church. So often people say “well no one asked me.”

Well I’M ASKING YOU NOW! As we seek to grow the work of the church here in Richmond we are relaunching, and in some cases, launching, teams that can focus on a particular area of the church’s work and ministry. Please look at these teams and pray how God wants you to use your God given gifts – which team would benefit from your skills and experience.

Children and Young People Team: Chair -Jane Callard.

This team is looking to develop how the church engages with children and young people in worship, activities, our links with schools etc. Do you have experience or a desire to work in this very important area of outreach? Perhaps you have some ideas which you have been bottling up for years. Contact Jane or speak to the Rector or one of the PCC who will put you in touch.

Communications Team: Chair -Sheila Harrisson.

This team is responsible for the magazine and website. It is currently working on the development of a new website. If you feel that you would like to be part of this team, or help it in some way, please contact Sheila or speak to the Rector or one of the PCC who will put you in touch.

Pastoral Team: Team Leader -Joan Plowman This team is a most important part of the church’s outreach, taking home communions, visiting the sick, the bereaved and the housebound. We are looking to further develop this much valued form of outreach which will need more visitors, street monitors etc. If this is something you feel able to be a part of in some way, please contact Joan Plowman 01748 822792 Worship Team: Chair – the Rector The remit of this team is to consider the worship pattern, both regular and one offs, and work with the Rector to establish and develop services and activities, always being aware of the needs of the whole parish. If this is something of which you feel you could be a part, please contact the Rector Estates Team: Chair – The Churchwardens This team is responsible for the day to day upkeep of the church building. In addition to the churhcwardens and the verger, we need some people who have building experience to be part of the team. If you feel that this is your area then contact the churchwardens.

Finance Team: Chair – Rebecca Simpson This team should have 4 members, including the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer.

We do need someone with experience of accountancy and book keeping. If that is you then please contact Rebecca 07716608948 Mission Outreach Team.

The PCC is keen to develop the outreach of our church, clearly working with other teams. A parish church is there for the whole parish and we need to be going out in God’s name. We will be looking at this fundamental work of the church as we create a remit for this team. For example it may be advising on our outward giving and raising awareness of the church’s mission in Richmond and Hudswell. If you have ideas and/or would like to be a part of this new team, please speak to the Rector.

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Charitable giving Following the APCM, the whole question of the church’s charitable giving was discussed at length by the PCC. The motion was passed unanimously that “The PCC commit our church to charitable giving.”

Several suggestions were made (special fundraising events, extra collections, thanksgiving services) and a sub-committee was chosen to look into the matter and report back, the members to be John Dickinson, Sheila Harrisson, Wendy Pritchard and Rebecca Simpson. They would value your thoughts and suggestions.

I have just returned from a two day Bishop’s Area Staff residential conference at Wydale Hall. Much of the time was spent looking at the development of the Ripon Episcopal area within the diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. During our final Eucharist we were introduced to a hymn we had not seen before. The words struck me as so right for us on our journey in the new diocese and as we seek to continue to grow. Remembering our mantra of “Dream dreams, trust in God and go for it”, perhaps we should adopt this hymn as our anthem for growth.

What do you think?

Tune – it can be sung to Hyfrydol (Alleluia sing to Jesus) or Blaenwern (Love divine all loves excelling) God who sets us on a journey to discover, dream and grow, lead us as you led your people in the desert long ago; journey inward, journey outward, stir the spirit, stretch the mind, love for God and self and neighbour marks the way that Christ defined.

Exploration brings new insights, changes, choices we must face; give us wisdom in deciding, mindful always of your grace; should we stumble, lose our bearings, find it hard to know what’s right, we regain our true direction focused on the Jesus light.

End our longing for the old days, grant the vision that we lack – once we’ve started on this journey there can be no turning back; let us travel light, discarding excess baggage from our past, cherish only what’s essential, choosing treasure that will last.

When we set up camp and settle to avoid love’s risk and pain, you disturb complacent comfort, pull the tent pegs up again; keep us travelling in the knowledge you are always at our side; give us courage for the journey, Christ our goal and Christ our guide.

– Joy Dine, New Zealand Hymnbook Yours in Christ

Revd John Rector

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PRAYER DIARY FOR JULY - we pray …...

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For our Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. For our Bishops Nick and James.

For our Mayor, local councillors, for our MP and MEPs, and for integrity and wisdom for all involved in politics.

For all suffering because of natural and manmade disasters. Be with them.

For the opportunities each new day gives us. May we make the most of that time. For friends and family living near and far away For peace in the world. For people caught up in conflict throughout the world. For medics who minister and Aid Agencies who assist For all who provide emergency service relief.

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 Nepal - all who are struggling to survive and cope, and all who provide help.

For Christians Together in Richmond and the First Thursday Prayers For all who mourn loved ones. We pray for all who attend the “After the cards” group - for friendship and support.

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 families throughout the world, and for those who are mothers and family to us. For the Mothers Union For all who come to our churches for funerals, baptisms and weddings. May they feel inspired to find out more about God. For Traidcraft and the Fairtrade movement. For Swale Womens Institute. For friendships and love.

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 suffer religious persecution For people who work unsociable hours. We pray for people who are in prison and all their families and victims of their crime..

For the schools in our town. For the Girlguiding and Scouting Movements.

We pray for the world, we thank God for the beauty and wonder of creation. We pray that we may always nurture it For all who feel dissatisfied with life. May they feel fulfilled For people we are worried or concerned about.

For love and friendship.

For all who are lonely, sad or depressed - encouragement and love.

For our neighbours With thanks for all who use their talents for worship-musicians, florists, choir, listeners, cleaners, the unseen workers.

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 That we may always love God and love our neighbours as ourselves.

For all who attend Fun-Key Church For space and time to listen to God For peace in self and the world That we will love one another

WHAT’S ON IN JULY2015 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.

WEDNESDAY 1ST JULY - RICHMOND FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB IN HUDSWELL VILLAGE HALL - Annual outing to Wallington Hall Visitors and new members always welcome. Enquiries Tel. 01748 824514 THURSDAY 2ND JULY - CHRISTIANS TOGETHER IN RICHMOND - FIRST THURSDAY PRAYERS - AT HOLY TRINITY CHAPEL - 12-12.30 SAT 4TH JULY - 3PM AT ST MARYS CHURCH - MU FUNDRAISER - REETH BRASS BAND CONCERT AND AFTERNOON TEA SUNDAY 5TH JULY - ILLUMINATE AT ST MARY’S CHURCH - SERVICE AT 6.30PM, REFRESHMENTS AT 6PM —Our speaker will be Eddie WInbow.

Illuminate is a Contemporary Christian worship service held at St. Mary's, Richmond on the first Sunday evening of every month. Informal, relaxed, with food and drinks provided, all ages are welcome to come and enjoy the worship band, relevant sermon and fellowship before and after.

TUESDAY 7TH JULY - 10.30am - AFTER THE CARDS - GREYFRIARS please see page 3 THURSDAY 16TH JULY - GILLING WEST GARDENING SOCIETY at 7.30pm in Gilling West Village Hall. Growing and Using Culinary Herbs' with Paul Turner.

Everyone welcome. £3 visitors. includes refreshments. £10 for the year.

FRIDAY 17TH JULY - FRIENDS OF ST MARYS BBQ - 7PM IN ST MARYS CHURCH - this popular annual event features locally sourced, well-cooked burgers (please advise if special diet) and a friendly atmosphere. £5 per adult, £3 per primary school child). As ever, puddings and salad dishes very welcome (sign up on sheet nearer the time). Please see Susan Wallis or Liz Chambers for further information.

SUNDAY 19TH JULY - CTIR PICNIC IN THE PARK - RONALDSHAY PARK 1PM-4PM - Best Dressed Teddy Competition. Everyone welcome.

TUESDAY 28TH JULY - MOTHERS UNION - GREYFRIARS 2PM - We will be joined by Mary Thorpe who will talk about the AFIA (The Holiday Caravan).

Everyone welcome.

WEDNESDAY 29TH JULY - HUDSWELL GARDENING CLUB AT 7.30PM at Hudswell Village Hall - Hudswell gardens walk (a leisurely stroll round some members' gardens) FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARYS RICHMOND - there is NO service this month, but we are back at the end of August. See Gillian for more details 07592016476 SWALE WOMENS INSTITUTE - For details please contact Alayne Saville 850528 7

PRAYER DIARY FOR AUGUST - we pray …...

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For all suffering, working to rebuild, working to support in Nepal and other places of natural disaster For our Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. For our Bishops Nick and James.

For our Mayor, local councillors, for our MP and MEPs, and for integrity and wisdom for all involved in politics.

For peace in the world. For people caught up in conflict throughout the world. For medics who minister and Aid Agencies who assist For the opportunities each new day gives us. May we make the most of that time. For friends and family living near and far away.

For all who provide emergency service relief.

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 Nepal - all who are struggling to survive and cope, and all who provide help.

For Christians Together in Richmond and the First Thursday Prayers For all who mourn loved ones. We pray for all who attend the “After the cards” group - for friendship and support.

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 all who come to our churches for funerals, baptisms and weddings. May they feel inspired to find out more about God. For families 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.

For all who suffer religious persecution For all our congregations at St Mary’s Richmond, St Michael and All Angels in Hudswell and Downholme and St Edmund’s Marske.

For the schools in our town. For the Girlguiding and Scouting Movements.

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 feel dissatisfied with life. May they feel fulfilled For people we are worried or concerned about.

For love and friendship.

For all who are lonely, sad or depressed - encouragement and love.

We pray for the world, we thank God for the beauty and wonder of creation. We pray that we may always nurture it For our neighbours With thanks for all who use their talents for worship-musicians, florists, choir, listeners, cleaners, the unseen workers.

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 That we may always love God and love our neighbours as ourselves.

For peace in self and the world For space and time to listen to God We pray for all attending Fun-Key Church today - may they find true fun, faith and fellowship for all ages.

For peace throughout the world.

WHAT’S ON IN AUGUST 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.

SUNDAY 2ND AUGUST - ILLUMINATE AT ST MARY’S CHURCH - SERVICE AT 6.30PM, REFRESHMENTS AT 6PM —Our speaker will be Allan Fraser. .

Illuminate is a Contemporary Christian worship service held at St. Mary's, Richmond on the first Sunday evening of every month. Informal, relaxed, with food and drinks provided, all ages are welcome to come and enjoy the worship band, relevant sermon and fellowship before and after.

TUESDAY 4TH AUGUST - 10.30am - AFTER THE CARDS - GREYFRIARS please see page 3 THURSDAY 6TH AUGUST - CHRISTIANS TOGETHER IN RICHMOND - FIRST THURSDAY PRAYERS - AT HOLY TRINITY CHAPEL - 12-12.30 THURSDAY 6TH AUGUST - MOTHERS UNION - Mary Sumner Day Mid Day Prayers and Picnic at Ripon Cathedral - Details of time and transport to be in the pew sheet AUGUST - RICHMOND FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB IN HUDSWELL VILLAGE HALL - NO MEETING THIS MONTH Enquiries Tel. 01748 824514 SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST - GILLING WEST GARDENING SOCIETY “Tea in an English Garden' with Pat White. Afternoon tea in Pat White's splendid garden opposite Aske Hall on the Richmond side of Gilling West. Everyone welcome. £3 visitors. includes refreshments. £10 for the year.

WEDNESDAY 26TH AUGUST - HUDSWELL GARDENING CLUB - NO MEETING THIS MONTH SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST - FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARYS RICHMOND - 4pm service with refreshments from 3.40pm Relaxed fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. See Gillian for more details 07592016476 SWALE WOMENS INSTITUTE - . For details please contact Alayne Saville 850528

A DUST FREE ZONE???

Many of us have watched in amazement as the Baptistry has been transformed to accommodate the facility for the disabled. As we have passed through church on various working days we have seen the conscientious workmen taking particular care with the artefacts and structures.

However, church on Friday evening bore no resemblance to the church which welcomed us from 8 o'clock each Sunday. A transformation. I am sure we are all enormously grateful for the hard, grubby work carried out by our Churchwardens, Verger and colleagues. I understand that in total about seven people have maintained the standards during this project and we should like to offer our sincere thanks for carrying out the task so well. John and Judith Clarke 9

MU Fundraiser, Reeth Brass Band Concert and Afternoon Tea Saturday 4th July 3pm Tickets ÂŁ6 In aid of St. Marys Mothers Union Funds Tickets available from Margaret Clayson 822631 Margaret Emmerson 825381 Liz Chambers 821241 Susan Scrafton 824106

On Tuesday 30th June at 2pm in Greyfriars we will be welcoming the Diocesan President of the Mothers’ Union Ros Dobbin.

Everyone welcome.

Cafe Church @ St Mary's Sunday 20th September sees the start of a brand new way of experiencing church at St Mary's. There will be excellent speakers with time for questions and discussion.

We'll sit around cafe style tables, enjoying tea, coffee and home baking. The 'Cafe Church' will happen bi-monthly at 4pm in St Mary's, and is aimed at everyone who would like to spend a relaxed and informal time of learning and fellowship together, finishing with the quiet service of compline.

We are delighted to welcome Bishop John Pritchard as our speaker for the first service on September 20th.

Bishop John retired as Bishop of Oxford at the end of last year, but continues with a teaching, preaching and writing ministry. His books include 'How to Pray', 'Living Jesus', 'God Lost and Found', 'The Journey' and 'The Intercessions Handbook'.

Our other speakers will include The Revd Janet Henderson, on 15th November who is a former Archdeacon of Richmond; The Revd David Day on 17th January 2016, who was principal of St John's College Durham before his retirement, and is one of the best preachers in the Church of England; and Bishop James Bell, on 20th March 2016 our own Bishop of Ripon.

This is a new service for St Mary's and we would love to welcome as many people as possible. Why not bring a friend? If you would like more information please speak to Gillian Lunn or Wendy Pritchard.

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EXTRACT FROM SERMON GIVEN BY JOY HORNSBY ON SUNDAY 7TH JUNE 2015 GOD SPEAKS "A recent extract from Parish Pump, gave us 'The Bible in 50 words'. this seemed appropriate to our thoughts this morning...........God made Adam bit Noah arked Abraham split Joseph ruled Jacob fooled Bush talked Moses baulked Pharaoh plagued People walked Sea divided Tablets guided Promise landed Saul freaked David peaked Prophets warned Jesus born God walked Love talked Anger crucified Hope died Love rose Spirit flamed Word spread God remained At the time of each of these happenings GOD SPOKE He spoke to Adam. He spoke to Noah; he spoke to Abraham; to Joseph; Jacob; Moses And continuing through to Jesus himself; to Paul and the apostles.

In our readings, we have reflected on how the man and woman were spoken to by God, and their replies. We learnt how Jesus, speaking about his powers and their source confronted the scribes; then, more simply, spoke about his family, followed by some words which are perhaps more difficult for us : “Whoever does the will of God, is my brother and sister and mother” We find in our epistle the words by Paul: “We also believe and so we speak” Last week we were thinking about the meaning of the Trinity. Using that as my basis I BELIEVE:God speaks as Creator and Father.

God speaks as Son and Saviour God speaks as Spirit in the world today DO WE LISTEN? Amen.

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THE OXFORD GARGOYLES – back in town “ jazz a cappella about as good as it gets.”

(Philip Lawson, King’s Singer, Grammy-winning arranger and composer) We are the Oxford Gargoyles, Oxford’s internationally renowned jazz a cappella ensemble. Our stellar mix of black-tie class, charm, and impeccable musicality delights audiences far and wide, and with toe-tapping jazz standards and grooving funk tunes, the Gargoyles will dazzle you with an unforgettable performance. Check out our website: www.theoxfordgargoyles.com “We thoroughly enjoyed our stay last year, so much so, in fact, that we asked if we could come back! From 5 - 15 August we are performing at the Edinburgh Fringe festival and, on our way up, we are staying in Richmond to put the finishing touches to our programme. On 3 August, before we leave, we are putting on a concert at St. Mary’s Church in aid of the Bell Tower Restoration Appeal. I’m really looking forward to meeting up with friends and performing for you again.”

Daniel Overin (former St. Mary’s chorister)

THE OXFORD GARGOYLES St. Mary’s Church Richmond Monday 3rd August – 7:00pm Tickets: £10/£5 (under 18s) Ticket sales in aid of the Bell Tower Restoration Appeal

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) 12

It’s time to report on another busy half term at school and the start of the summer term is often dominated by the SATs (Statutory Assessment Tests) for the Year 6 children. This is quite a stressful time for them as they take the national tests in reading, maths, spelling, punctuation and grammar.

The children have worked hard all year building up to this and we know that they will have done their best. Quite a few children even did extra tests as they aim to achieve Level 6 (two levels above that which they are expected to achieve at this age). We are so proud of them! We have to wait for July for the results but the children are continuing to work towards the end of the year and prepare for the move to secondary school in September.

Not content with just the SATs, some Year 6 children (and some in Year 5) were chosen to take part in the local Junior Maths Challenge. This is a very demanding competition and entrance is by invitation only. We were delighted that a number of children received bronze, silver and gold awards and we were thrilled that the top scorer for the whole area came from our school! He will be going on to the next round. Watch this space!

Year 5 and Year 6 have been keeping busy with other events too. They all went out to Friary Gardens to take photographs of flowers which they later used in school for their art and science work on the theme of plants. They also took part in some dance workshops led by some of the older students at Richmond School.

The children in Year 1 and Year 2 also had a visit out this month to enhance their learning. They had had real success with a real life maths project earlier in the year - making and selling cakes - and decided to try another one. They went to visit the local travel agents to find out the information they needed to plan a holiday for their teachers! Miss McMain reports that the children were so well behaved and they had a fantastic morning out, full of learning and fun.

Foundation Stage 2 also had some learning out of the classroom with a visit to Monk Park Farm, finding out about all the animals.

Every term we run a number of after-school clubs and this term there’s been a choice of basketball, tennis, cricket, rounders, athletics, and dodge ball. These are always well attended and it’s great to have so much activity going on after school too.

For the start of the final half term our themes for Collective Worship are “wisdom” ( our Christian Value) and “improve” (our Secret of Success, an attitude to learning to work on). We began with the story of Solomon to inspire children to wisdom of their own.

In my final paragraph last month, I explained about our “Northern Lights” award for children who are constantly demonstrating excellence. I am pleased to report that we now have around 15 children with these awards, representing the pride they show in every way at school.

With best wishes from all at Richmond Church of England Primary School.

Alexa Barber

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THE WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP MEET AT THE LUNN’S AT 2 HURGILL ROAD @ 7.30pm. Currently looking at Philippians . Everybody welcome to join us for cake, chat and discussion. Please call Scott on 826895 if you wish to know more.

THE THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP AT JENNIFER PATRICK’S AT 1 ROPER COURT @ 7.30pm - This is another very friendly group. We are studying Acts, with a commentary by Tom Wright .Please call Jennifer on 850693 for more information.

Keswick Convention, 2015 "The whole of life for Christ" is the theme for the 2015 Keswick Convention. Thousands will gather over the three weeks of the convention to consider the challenge of living holistically for Christ in workplaces, in free time, in communities, in homes and in public life. Sung worship over the three weeks will be led by Stuart Townend, Steve James and Lewis Green. Keswick Ministries has been running for 140 years.

Dates: Week 1: 11-17 July; Week 2: 18-24 July; Week 3: 25-31 July.

Visit: www.keswickministries.org

Home-Start Richmondshire One parent helping another Please check out our new website : www.homestartrichmondshire.org.uk Volunteers Wanted Being a parent is challenging. A helping hand and a listening ear can make all the difference.

Could you offer a few hours each week to support local families? Free training, expenses paid and support given.

Contact Kerry/Julie/Maria for information on our next training course.

01748 850079 / 07813275345 info@homestartrichmondshire.org.uk

Home-Start Richmondshire is a company limited by guarantee.

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FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARY’S RICHMOND We met on the last Sunday of May and had a great afternoon exploring the theme of Called to Worship. During the service we looked at what it means to be called to worship. We were called to worship by our Town Crier Mr Barry Heap and we rang bells, went up the bell tower and dropped teddies with parachutes from the bell tower. We sang hymns said prayers and praised God by ringing our hand bells. We meet on the last Sunday of June when it will be our annual Pet Service then return on the last Sunday of August following a brief summer break.

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!

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.

Dementia – Pathways to Hope - spiritual insights and practical hope for carers By Louise Morse, Monarch, £7.99

From hundreds of interviews and hands-on experience, Louise Morse offers counsel on what dementia is, and is not; how to make your home a safe place; how to understand and handle challenging behaviour; slowing the onset of dementia; how churches can help; when specialist care is needed; and illuminating stories of what has helped others.

Secular models of support don’t adequately reflect Christian values of compassion, love and service. Our current medical services are letting people down, there is no cure on the horizon, and the pharmaceutical companies are reducing their investment. Too little advice is available, yet at least two-thirds of dementia sufferers are cared for in their own homes.

This compassionate and timely resource will be critical to those coping with dementia in a family member or friend and those who fear they may develop it.

The Thomas the Tank Engine Man – the life of Reverend W Awdry

By Brian Sibley, Lion, £18.99 The stories of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends have delighted generations of children and adults, but what do we know of the man who created them? A devoted pastor and family man, the Reverend W Awdry first started telling the stories in order to amuse his own children, with no idea that the characters would lead to a global phenomenon that now, 70 years after their first appearance, shows no signs of waning. This warm biography tells how Awdry became one of the most eminent children’s writers of the 20th century.

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ST MARY’S RICHMOND Sunday 5th July Trinity 5

8am

Sunday 12th July Trinity 6

8am

Sunday 19th July Trinity 7

8am

Sunday 26th July Trinity 8

8am 10am

HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST

EVERY WED

9.15am

HOLY COMMUNION

10am 6.30pm service, refreshments at 6pm

HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST ILLUMINATE

HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST CHORAL EVENSONG

10am 6.30pm

HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) ALL AGE EUCHARIST

10am

HOLY TRINITY EVERY THURS

10.30am

HOLY COMMUNION

ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS DOWNHOLME Sunday 12th July

9.30am

MORNING PRAYER

Sunday 26th July

9.30am

HOLY COMMUNION

ST EDMUND’S MARSKE Sunday 5th July

11am

FAMILY EUCHARIST

Sunday 12th July

11am

MORNING PRAYER

Sunday 19th July

11am

HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday 26th July

11am

HOLY COMMUNION

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ST MARY’S RICHMOND Sunday 2nd August Trinity 9

8am

Sunday 9th August Trinity 10

8am

Sunday 16th August Trinity 11

8am

Sunday 23rd August Trinity 12

8am

Sunday 30th August Trinity 13

8am

EVERY WED

9.15am

10am 6.30pm service, refreshments at 6pm

HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST ILLUMINATE

HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST CHORAL EVENSONG

10am 6.30pm

HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST

10am

HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST

10am

10am 4pm service refreshments from 3.40pm

HOLY COMMUNION (BCP) SUNG EUCHARIST FUN-KEY CHURCH –

HOLY COMMUNION

HOLY TRINITY EVERY THURS

10.30am

HOLY COMMUNION

ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS DOWNHOLME Sunday 9th August

9.30am

MORNING PRAYER

Sunday 23rd August

9.30am

HOLY COMMUNION

ST EDMUND’S MARSKE Sunday 2nd August

11am

FAMILY EUCHARIST

Sunday 9th August

11am

MORNING PRAYER

Sunday 16th August

11am

HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday 23rd August

11am

HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday 30th August

11am

HOLY COMMUNION

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St Mary's SIDES PEOPLE 10.00 am JULY 5TH O HARRISON, R GAZZARD, R & S WALLIS 12TH C & J BILBROUGH, F & M GIBBON 19TH R & J MOREL, P WHEATLEY, L COPELAND 26TH J & A ROBERTS, D & J WADE SIDES PEOPLE 10.00 am AUGUST 2ND G & M MERLANE, A MCDONALD, A GUY 9TH G & J BARBER, R MACAULAY, K ROBSON 16TH O HARRISON, R GAZZARD, R & S WALLIS 23RD C & J BILBROUGH, F & M GIBBON 30TH R & J MOREL, P WHEATLEY, L COPELAND

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FLOWERS - JULY 5TH CLAIRE MURRAY 12TH ANITA BERRY 19TH ANITA BERRY 26TH MARGARET PETCHE FLOWERS - AUGUST 2ND MARGARET PETCHE 9TH ANN MCDONALD 16TH ANN MCDONALD 23RD MARGARET CLAYSON 30TH MARGARET CLAYSON COFFEE ROTA - JULY 5TH E ROBERTS, O HARRISON 12TH L COPELAND, J SMITH, P CROFT, J EMMERSON 19TH R BROWN, P WHEATLEY, J BROWN 26TH B BEATHAM, A MCDONALD, C STEDMAN, A BACON COFFEE ROTA - AUGUST 2ND M EMMERSON, G HARDY, J BILBROUGH, J BEAUMONT 9TH C BLENKIRON, M GIBBON, R MACAULAY 16TH J STEELE, B RIDLEY, E CHAMBERS 23RD E ROBERTS, O HARRISON 30TH L COPELAND, J SMITH, P CROFT, J EMMERSON The deadline for the September 2015 issue is 12th August 2015. Please forward any contributions to Gillian by hand or

200 Club winner June 2015 E Hazel (No: 192)

gillian.lunn@yahoo.com

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