The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 8th January 2017 The Baptism of Christ 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. Please ask one of the sidespeople. Sunday 8th January 2017 Baptism of Christ 8.00am Holy Communion Bishop John Readings Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts10:34-43, Matt.3:13-end 10.00am Sung Eucharist Bishop John 6.30pm Choral Evensong Rev Mark Wednesday 11th January 2017 9.15am Holy Communion Thursday 12th January 2017 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) 12.30pm Funeral of Janet Armstrong Friday 13th January 2017 2.00pm Funeral of Peter Calvert Sunday 15th 8.00am Readings 10.00am 6.30pm
January 2017 Epiphany 2 Holy Communion Rev John Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinth. 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 Worship for All Rev John Free to Be
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, George Bell, Harry Bell, Mary Hartnell, Brian Heap, Jennifer Jackson, Becky McNamara, Jennifer Mole, Cameron Murray, Joyce Robertson, Doreen and John Rucroft, John Willis and all the patients at the Friary Hospital. We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died including Janet Armstrong and Peter Calvert. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss. Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 8th Beatrice Lear, Geoff Able, Marjorie Nicholson th 9 Ron Bound, Dennis Hutchinson, Cynthia Wain, David Taylor, Shelagh Jones th 10 Jeffrey Hartley, Pamela Layton th 11 Arthur Lines, Mary Sanderson th 12 Dorothy Dixon, Olive Severs th 13 Betty Miller, Roy Bailey th 14 John Fry 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 Bible Study groups start back this week. New members always welcome. Wednesday 11th at The Lunns, 2 Hurgill Road, 7.30pm. 826895 for further details. Thursday 12th at 7 Roper Court, 7.30pm. 850693 for further details
Jennifer Patrick
Thank you to all who donated to the the Charity of the Month, the Church Army. We were able to send £134 towards their work. Christian Aid: Thank you to everyone who donated to Christian Aid with their Christmas Greetings. Graham Merlane, Anne Simpson or Judith Barber will be pleased to accept any further donations on Sunday 8th and we will be able to tell you the total raised next week. Please keep in mind that the Christian Aid Coffee Morning is on Saturday 21st January and we would welcome helpers for our slot between 10.40 – 12.00 noon. Donations of cakes and produce will be gratefully received on the day, also any unwanted gifts for a lucky dip can be given to Anne or Judith beforehand. DATES FOR THE DIARY Monday 9th January 7.00pm PCC Meeting in the Peter Wenham Room. Sunday 15th January 6.30pm Free to Be at St Mary’s Church. A contemplative worship event which gives space to think, pray, awaken the senses and simply be with God. Wednesday 18th January 7.00pm Christians Together In Richmond Agape Meal to be held in the Roman Catholic Church Hall. There is no charge but please let Anne Simpson, Sheila Pearson or John Dickinson know if you would like to attend. Offers of help are also very welcome! Thursday 19th January 12.00pm First Thursday Prayers are being held on this date as it is the week of Christian Unity
Monday 23rd January 7.30pm at the Rectory Young People’s Meeting. A warm invitation to all interested in the development of children and youth activities and worship. Tuesday 31st January 2.00pm the Mothers’ Union Christmas party in the Methodist Church Hall. Entertainment by The Dalesfolk. Everyone welcome. Please note it is not at Greyfriars as stated in the magazine. Friday 9th June – Sunday 18th June St Mary’s Flower Festival. Full details to follow.
All notices for the next pew sheet to Liz Chambers by Wednesday 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