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The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell We offer a warm welcome to any visitors who are here with us today. Do stay for refreshments after the service. This morning’s service is for everyone and if needed there is a children’s area at the back of church. Lord’s Prayer and Communion Cubes for children are available for anyone to use during the service. Please just ask if you would like to borrow one.

There is an induction loop system in the church and all hearing aid users are invited to switch to ‘T.’ Large print

hymn books are available if required. ask one of the sidespeople.

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WEEKLY DIARY Sunday 23rd February 2014 2nd before Lent 8.00am Holy Communion BCP Rev John Readings: Gen.1:1-2,3, Rom.8:18-25, Matt.6:25-34 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev John 4.00pm Fun-key Church (see notice) Wednesday 19th February 2014 9.00am Holy Communion Thursday 20th February 2014 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Friday 28th February 2014 6.30pm Sponsor-A-Hymn Sunday 2nd March 2014 Transfiguration 8.00am Holy Communion BCP Rev Antony/Joan Plowman Readings: Exod.24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matt.17:1-9 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev Antony/Joan Plowman

Please pray for:

PRAYER REQUESTS

Those mentioned in the Daily Prayer Calendar in the magazine.

All those in particular need of God’s comfort and healing, including, Enid Anderson, Frank Garman, Gordon Garfoot, Adam Gedye, Joyce Robertson, Stephen Salvin, Janet Smith, Mark Willey and all the patients at the Friary Hospital.

We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died, including Ruby Parsons. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn her loss.

Also those whose anniversaries fall during this week of February: 23rd 24th

Derek Pegg, Ronnie Stockdale, Elizabeth Salvin Annie Thomas, Desmond Dozey, Floris Wilby, Marjorie Hodgson th 25 June Cadman th 26 Dianne Clegg, Evalina Chapman th 27 Rebecca Patterson, Frederick Bell, Bert Hutchinson th 28 Constance Candler, Muriel Mee, Jock Hourigan March 1st Aline Lawson, Kathleen Offord BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE – Any names to be entered in this Book should be given to Ann McDonald along with the date of death and a donation of £5. *********************************************** Listening for Life – A four session course will take place on Saturday, 1st March and Saturday, 8th March 2014, from 9.45am – 4.00pm at Greyfriars, Flints Terrace, Richmond. Christian Listeners is an Acorn Christian Healing Foundation resource offering training in listening attitudes and skills through a variety of courses which are led by trained tutors.

Being taught how to listen can bring empowerment, clarity and self esteem, and promotes healthy lives and relationships. Enquiries to Jennifer Patrick - 01748 850693. ****************************************************** Fun-Key Church @ St Mary’s Richmond is Today at 4.00pm, with refreshments and activities from 3.40pm. Exploring “Do not Worry” through a variety of hymns, songs, prayers, crafts, pebbles,

pegs and our senses. This is very relaxed informal fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. Any questions or for more information call Gillian on 07592016476 or see http:// funkeychurchatstmarysrichmond.wordpress.com/2014/02/16do-notworry/ Sophie Overin and the choir of St Mary’s Church are holding a Sponsor-A-Hymn evening on Friday 28th February. This is in aid of the Amala Trust and her school visit to the Amala Children’s Home in Southern India. The Children’s Home provides accommodation and schooling for boys and girls from some of the most deprived families in a remote rural area of Tamil Nadu. ****************************************************** Women’s World Day of Prayer is interdenominational and is taking place on Friday, 7th March 2014 at 2.00pm, in the Methodist Church. This year the service has been prepared by Christian women of Egypt. There will be a practice at 2.00pm on Thursday 27th February at the Methodist Church for all those interested in taking a speaking part during the service. ****************************************************** Friday 21st March from 6.30pm. A Fund raising supper in aid of St Mary’s Disability Access Toilet. Hosted by David and Margaret Willey, in their home. Tickets are £9 per person to include a 2 course meal and first glass of wine. Tickets available from Claire Murray or Liz Chambers. ****************************************************** A five session ecumenical discussion course ‘BUILD ON THE ROCK’ (Faith, doubt – and Jesus) begins w/c 10th March 2014.

Groups are being held at five different venues. If you are interested in attending could you please sign the notice at the back of church so that the course material can be obtained.

Fair Trade Fortnight Feb 24th – Mar 9th. The theme this year is ‘Make Bananas fair.’ There will be a competition and fair trade tasting session at the Co-op on Saturday Mar 1 st and a Traidcraft stall in church on Sunday March 2nd (no bananas).

If you are a tax payer please place your cash donations in the yellow gift aid envelope and complete the details. We are then able to claim the tax on your gift.

DATES FOR DIARY.

Tuesday 25th February at 2.00pm, at the Rectory, St Mary’s Mothers’ Union AGM. All members welcome.

Prayer Diaries for any member who doesn’t have the magazine are on the table at the back of church.

Wednesday 26th February at 2.00pm at the Rectory.

Thirsty for prayer but not sure how to pray, or looking for a new way to pray? This is the final week of the course ‘Come to the Well and Drink.’ This week the focus is on Christian Meditation.

Monday 17th March at 7.00pm at St Francis Xavier School. Lenten Visit – An Evening of Prayer and Reflection.

This is a chance for everyone to meet Bishop James and Bishop Tony as they visit every deanery to discuss the new Diocese.

Tuesday 18th March at 7.00pm Christians Together in Richmond AGM. Contacts Rector: Tel: E mail:

Rev John Chambers 01748 821241 j_echambers@btinternet.com

Curate: Tel: E mail:

Rev Antony Kirby 01748 850349 antonykirby01@btinternet.com

Administrator Claire Murray Tel: 07737482611 E mail: pa.richmondhudswellparish@gmail.com Pew sheet E mail:

Liz Chambers liz.m.chambers56@gmail.com