The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 9th April 2017 Palm Sunday 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 9th April 2017 Palm Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion Canon John/Scott Lunn Readings Isa. 50:4-9a, Phil. 2:5-11, Matt. 26:14 - end 10.00am Worship for All Canon John/Scott Lunn 6.30pm Choral Evensong Canon John Monday 10th April 2017 12.00pm Devotions in Holy Trinity led by the C of E Church 7.00pm Reflection led by Scott Lunn Tuesday 11th April 2017 12.00pm Devotions in Holy Trinity led by the Methodist Church 7.00pm Reflection led by Bob Woodings Wednesday 9.15am 12.00pm 7.00pm
12th April 2017 Holy Communion Devotions in Holy Trinity led by the RC Church Reflection led by Rev Mark
Thursday 13th April 2017 Maundy Thursday 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) 12.00pm Devotions in Holy Trinity led by King’s Church 7.30pm Sung Eucharist followed by the stripping of the altar and Vigil Canon John
Friday 14th April 2017 Good Friday 10:00am Walk of Witness (see notice) 2.00pm Liturgy of Good Friday Canon John 7.00pm Evening Prayer Canon John Saturday 15th April 2017 Easter Eve 7.00pm Compline Gillian Lunn Sunday 16th 8.00am Readings 10.00am
April 2017 Easter Sunday Holy Communion Canon John Acts 10:34-43, Col. 3:1-4, John 20:1-18 Sung Eucharist Canon John 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, Brian Heap, Jennifer Mole, Vera Newman, Joyce Robertson, Doreen and John Rucroft and all the patients at the Friary Hospital. We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss. Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 9th Denys Copeland, Douglas Wheatley 10th Robert Rutter, Jean Johnson 11th Amy Baty 12th Elsie Barber, David Coe 13th Richard Tiplady 14th Nora Westwood 15th Flo Parsons, Annie Guy 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. Dedication of our new Bells and Rededication of our historic bells, by Bishop James, on Tuesday 25th April at 7.00pm. This is followed by refreshments and everyone is welcome.
Easter Flowers/Lilies in Remembrance The church will be decorated for our celebrations of Easter on Saturday 15th April from 10.00am, when we shall use lilies as well as other Spring flowers. Many of us choose to help with this cost by giving a donation in memory of someone special, whose name will be placed on a board at the back of church. Should you wish to make a donation, please give it to Katrina Templeton (449300) in an envelope, with the name of the person you are remembering. Help with flower arranging, making tea or assisting in any way would be most appreciated on the day. Further details from Katrina. Richmondshire Landscape Trust will be holding their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Saturday 15th April from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, on the Westfield, sponsored by Richmond Duck Club. Admission is ÂŁ2.50. Tickets may be bought at the gate on the day or in advance at lorraine@belfrys.co.uk. Uncollected reserved tickets will be resold from 2.45pm. All children (who must be accompanied by an adult) will receive an Easter Egg prize. Missing! A small bench painted brown was inadvertently put in the skip outside the church on Sunday evening. It was seen there on Monday morning but before anyone had a chance to retrieve it, it was removed. It is of sentimental/heritage value and if anyone knows its whereabouts could they return it to the church or let one of the churchwardens know, or leave a message with Peter Trewby (01748) 824468. Many thanks Found! A small brooch on the evening of Sunday 12 th March at the end of the farewell service for Bishop James. Please contact the Rector or churchwardens for more details. Thursday 20th April Bible Society Coffee Morning in the Town Hall. We have a small ecumenical local Action Group but need helpers for this, as well as bric-a-brac, cakes, plants. Please contact Anne Simpson (822277) if you can provide any of the above or help on the day. Rug making for Rug Aid Following the really interesting presentation from Heather Ritchie, on the charity Rug Aid, we are looking to support her fundraising further by arranging a workshop as an introduction to rug making. This will be run by Heather in her Reeth Workshop initially for 8 people. If you are interested in this workshop please contact Katrina Templeton 01748 449300 or katrina.templeton@gmx.co.uk . Dates and cost are to be confirmed. This is to establish initial interest. Car sharing will be arranged.
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. Maundy Thursday Vigil Please sign the list at the back of church. DATES FOR THE DIARY Friday 14th April Good Friday Walk of Witness leaves from the Catholic Church at 10.00am. You are invited to the Stations of the Cross at 9.30pm in the RC prior to this. Please contact Susan Scrafton or Liz if you would like a lift. Tuesday 25th April 2.00pm Mothers’ Union meeting at Margaret Clayson’s home, 12 Greenhowards Road. Everyone welcome. Sunday 14th May – Saturday 21st May Christian Aid Week. Saturday 10th June preview evening and launch of St Mary’s Flower Festival. Sunday 18th June Service of Thanksgiving. Saturday 22nd July 3.00pm the Reeth Brass Band followed by Afternoon tea in St Mary’s. All notices for the next pew sheet to Liz Chambers by Wednesday evening please. Rector: Tel: E mail:
Contacts 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