The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 4th September 2016 Trinity 15 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
Large print hymn books are available if required. Please ask one of the sidespeople. users are invited to switch to ‘T.’
Sunday 4th September 2016 Trinity 15 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John/Joan Plowman Reading Deut. 30:15-end, Philemon 1-21, Luke 14:25-33 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev John/Joan Plowman 12.00pm Baptism of Rose Brown & Harvey Hamilton Wednesday 7th September 2016 9.15am Holy Communion Thursday 8th September 2016 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Saturday 10th September 2016 10.00am Big Clean (see notice) Sunday 11th September 2016 Trinity 16 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John Reading Exodus 32:7-14, 1 Tim 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10 10.00am Patronal Eucharist Rev John The Charity of the month collection today is for the Samaritans. The Samaritans offer support to people who are suicidal or despairing, 24 hours a day, every day.
PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for: Those mentioned in the Daily Prayer Calendar in the magazine and for Rose Brown & Harvey Hamilton who are being baptised today. All those in particular need of God’s comfort and healing, including, Bill Abbott, Liz Atkinson, Jenny Beaumont, George Bell, Harry Bell, Dulcie Chamley, Freda Dykes, Jasmine Guy, Mary Hartnell, Adrian Marshall, Becky McNamara, Jennifer Mole, Keith Moxon, Bill Overall, Doreen Rucroft, John Rucroft, Janet Smith, Gavin Wheldon, Josh Winch, Alfred Wood and all the patients at the Friary Hospital. We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died including John Brennand. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss. Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Geoff Wagstaff, Dave Morton Arthur Wilson, Gwyneth Pond Joan Foster Thomas Barber, Betty Able George Exley, Kenneth Kent, William Jobling, Jack Dale Joyce Davey Ian Wallis, Janette Whitaker
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE – Any names to be entered in this Book should be given to Ann McDonald (01748 823223) along with the date of death and a donation of £5 ************************** Monday September 12th at 2.00pm in the Wenham Room, Richmondshire Museum - the first meeting of a group that will research the life and times of bellringers in Richmond. If you are interested in Richmond history come along and find out how you can volunteer to be part of the group’s work led by Zoe Dodds, Richmondshire Museum Curatorial Officer. If you would like to join us, or would like more information, sign-up on the sheet on the notice board in the Church, or contact Liz Foster, Richmond Bellringers by ‘phone on 07850660925, or by email elizabethjfoster@btinternet.com.
After the cards and visitors Bereavement is a very difficult time for the spouse/partner left behind. Starting again on your own is even more difficult. Carrie and Anne will be meeting in the Greyfriars Restaurant for coffee and a chat on 6th September at 10.30 and would really like it if you could join them. “Coffee Morning in aid of church funds on Thursday 8th September in the Town Hall. Offers of help please to Jennifer Patrick, 850693. Come and enjoy a coffee and natter with your friends. Big Clean” in church September 10th, 10.00am onwards. Refreshments will be provided during the morning with a Faith Lunch around 12.30. Please support even if you are only available for a short while. Choral Evensong at Ripon Cathedral Sunday 11th September If you are planning to travel on the coach. Please pay £5.00 per person to Margaret Emmerson (825381). Many thanks to Julia Robertson who has been organising the flower rota and all things to do with flowers for the last six months. Katrina Templeton has now taken on this task and will be in contact with all those on the rota in the near future to introduce herself to them. She is looking forward to working with the Flower Guild members in the months ahead. Katrina’s details: katrina.templeton@gmx.co.uk, 01748 449300 or 07889 220270. Café Church at St Mary's meets again on Sunday 18th September at 4pm with refreshments from 3.45pm. We look forward to welcoming Rev Canon Judy Hirst. She is a lecturer, author and priest based at Durham and has written books including the really excellent “Struggling to be Holy”. A very relaxed service combining talk, round table discussion (if you wish), refreshments, cakes and closing with the quiet time of compline. Everyone welcome. Please see Wendy or Gillian for more information or if you are able to bring cake. Silent Auction Saturday 24th September 2.00pm-3.30pm at St Mary’s Church. Please look out any items you can pass on to The Friends of St Mary’s for this event. They can be small or large but need to be in good condition. Anne Holland 01748 829511 is happy to collect. Alternatively speak to one of the committee members for more information. Entry to the sale is £2, including refreshments.
Saturday 17th September 2.00pm – 5.00pm Singing Day at St Mary’s Richmond, for children aged 7 and upwards. Full details from our Musical Director Chris Denton 01423 340238/07817386070 DATES FOR THE DIARY Saturday 1st October 7.30 St Mary’s Church. As part of the Books and Boots Festival come to the local launch of Bishop John’s new book ‘Something More’ and the acclaimed new novel of Oxford friend Sarah Meyrick, ‘Knowing Anna’. Enjoy a lively conversation between John and Sarah, with wine and nibbles provided. Bookstall. Tickets £6 from Castle Hill Bookshop or John and Wendy, with profits to our Bell Appeal. Saturday 8th October ‘Exploring Faith’ 10.00am at Rokeby Inn. Speaker Archdeacon Beverley Mason on “Confidently proclaiming Christianity in the rural context.” £5 including continental breakfast. Further details from Keith Miller 01833627540 or 07778318503. Tuesday 11th October Confirmation Service in St Mary’s by Bishop James. Sunday 30th October 6.30pm Hope and Remembrance Service. All notices for the next pew sheet to Liz Chambers by Thursday evening please. Contacts Rector: Tel: E mail:
Rev John Chambers 01748 821241 j_echambers@btinternet.com
Administrator: Tel: E mail:
Claire Murray 07737482611 pa.richmondhudswellparish@gmail.com
Pew sheet: Tel: E mail:
Liz Chambers 01748 821241 liz.m.chambers56@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk