The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 30th April 2017 Easter 4 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 for those who would find it useful. Large print hymn books are
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Sunday 7th May 2017 Easter 4 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John/Scott Lunn Readings Acts 2: 42-end, 1 Peter 2 19-end, John 10:1-10 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev John/Scott Lunn Charity of the Month – Water Aid 12.00pm Baptism of Ida Burrow Wednesday 10th May 2017 9:15am Holy Communion Thursday 11th May 2017 10.30pm Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Saturday 13th May 2017 7.30pm Richmondshire Choral Society Concert Sunday 14th 8.00am Readings 10.00am 12.00pm 6.30pm
May 2017 Easter 5 Holy Communion Rev John Acts 7: 55-end, 1 Peter 2: 2-10, John 14:1-14 Sung Eucharist Rev John Green Howards Service Choral Evensong Scott Lunn
PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for: Those mentioned in the Daily Prayer Calendar in the magazine. All those in particular need of God’s comfort and healing, including, Liz Atkinson, Margaret Barrett, George Bell, Harry Bell, Robert Chandler, Caroline Conway, Margaret Grady, Mary Hartnell, Tim Harris, Liz Metcalfe, Jennifer Mole, Vera Newman, Joyce Robertson, Carole Ward, David Whitaker and all the patients at the Friary Hospital. We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died including John Rucroft and June Hart-Davis. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss. Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th
Bill Briddick, Angus Morton, Lily White Doris Breckon, Thomas Short David McCafferty Neville Graham, Jackie Robinson Clive Goodwin, Darren Scott, Jenna Butterfield Janet Mothersill Phyllis Cass
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. The Charity of the Month today is Water Aid. They provide water, sanitation and hygiene - vital to those most in need - working with partners in civil society, government and the private sector. Today the Friends of Marrick Priory have an evening of song with Fourum, together with wine and cheese on arrival so that we can all spend some time in the grounds appreciating the beautiful views of Swaledale. As usual a bus will collect from Nun's Close car park, on this occasion at 5.15pm, returning around 9pm. Tickets £10 plus £3 for the bus, available from Cathy Trewby (824468) and Judith Clarke (826793).
Christian Aid Week 14-21 May There is a list of the streets, which St Mary's collectors try to cover, at the back of church. Please have a look at it and sign your name and phone number if you can deliver envelopes to any of the streets listed. Many thanks Anne Simpson and Judith Barber. Richmond C of E Primary and Nursery School are holding a Coffee Morning on Thursday May 11th in the Town Hall. Donations of cakes, raffle prizes or tombola are most welcome. For further details ring Margaret Emmerson on 825381. Christians in Richmond is hosting a hustings in Richmond School on Wednesday 17th May at 7pm (doors open at 6.30pm). Everyone is invited to attend this event. If you are willing and able to help on the evening please speak to Scott or Gillian or call Gillian on 07592016476. Should you wish to submit questions in advance that may be given priority, please send them to gillian.lunn@yahoo.com There is a trip to Ilkley on Saturday May 20th with the bus picking up in Reeth Road at 8.45am and Friary Gardens at 9.00am. To book a seat please ring Margaret Emmerson 825381. Flower Festival Preview Evening Friday 9th June, 6.30-9.00pm. An opportunity to be the first to view the flower exhibits freshly created. Tickets for this event will be on sale from 12 May 2017. Available from Castle Hill Bookshop, The Flower Studio, Finkle Street or Katrina Templeton. £5 to include a glass of wine and lite bite on arrival. During the evening Caroline Brannigan, Memoir writer and interviewer will present and Lucy Hutton-Smith, a local NAFAS flower arranger, will demonstrate. Flower Festival Stewards 10-18 June 2017 Would you be able to volunteer to cover part of the rota to steward the church during the festival?. The main day is Saturday 10th June 10.00am -6.00pm in one or two hour blocks of time. There is a rota at the back of the church. Please have a look at it and sign your name and phone number if you can cover any time slot even for just an hour. Many thanks Katrina
DATES FOR THE DIARY Saturday 13th May ‘Exploring Faith’ 10.00am at Rokeby Inn. Speaker The Rt. Rev’d Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham on ‘An Unexpected
Journey.’ £5 including continental breakfast. Please advise Keith Miller 01833627540 or 07778318503 if you are attending. Tuesday 16th May 1.15pm at the rectory. The AGM of the Friends of St Mary’s. All welcome. Thursday 18th May The Worldwide President of the MU, Lynne Tembey will be at midday prayers in Ripon Cathedral. If you would like to go please contact Margaret Clayson or Susan Scrafton Sunday 18th June 6.30pm Flower Festival Service of Thanksgiving. Sunday 9th July Canon John’s Farewell Service at 6.30pm. Details to follow. Saturday 22nd July 3.00pm the Reeth Brass Band followed by Afternoon tea in St Mary’s. Tickets £6.50. Saturday 29th July ‘Exploring Faith.’ John Pritchard, former Bishop of Oxford will be leading a retreat/quiet day ‘Making Prayer Real.’ Contact Keith Miller. Sunday 30th July 7.00pm St Gregory’s, Bedale. The Deep South Gospel Singalong. Further details Rev Ian Robinson 01677 422889. All notices for the next pew sheet to Liz Chambers by Wednesday evening please. Contacts Rector: Tel: E mail:
Rev’d Canon 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