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The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 17th January 2016 Epiphany 2 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. sidespeople.

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Sunday 17th January 2016 Epiphany 2 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John / Scott Lunn Readings Isaiah 62:1-5, I Corinth 12:1-11, John 2:1-11 10.00am All Age Eucharist Rev John / Scott Lunn 4.00pm Café Church - speaker Rev David Day Wednesday 20th January 2016 9.15am Holy Communion Thursday 21st January 2016 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Sunday 24th January 2016 Epiphany 3 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John / Gillian Lunn Readings Nehem. 8:1-3, 5,6, 8-10, I Corinth 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev John / GillianLunn 12.00pm Baptism of Freddie Holliday and Ethan Greatorex The Installation of the Revd Canon Beverley Mason as Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven is at 3.30pm today in Ripon Cathedral.

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, Alfred Wood, Mark Willey, Gavin Wheldon, Pamela Wheatley, Lorna Stewart, Janet Smith, Janet Quilley, Bill Overall, Jennifer Mole, Mary Hartnell, Jasmine Guy, Harry Bell, George Bell, Jenny Beaumont, Barbara Beatham, Liz Atkinson, Enid Alderson, Bill Abbott and all the patients at the Friary Hospital.

We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died including John Turner, Robert Scotting and Mary Sanderson. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss.

Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 17th Alex Granson, Trish Rogerson 18th Roma Barker, Gwendoline Gelsthorpe 19th May Watson, Alice Ogden, Bill Garbutt, Allan Green, Philip Overin th 20 John Burnip 21st Sheila Swete-Evans, Dot Haggie 23rd Frank Bergelin, Maureen Hutchins, Ernest Clowes, James Wilding

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 Christian Aid Christmas Card Appeal: Thanks to all who donated to Christian Aid in lieu of sending Christmas cards. The sum raised was £85.00 which will be doubled by the government to £170.00. If you still wish to donate and haven’t yet done so, please give your contribution to Graham Merlane, Anne Simpson or Judith Barber, and we will be happy to pass this on to Christian Aid for you.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18-25 January) Wednesday 20th January: Agape Meal at 7.00pm in the Town Hall, hosted by St. Mary's. This is a wonderful opportunity to share with members of other churches in Richmond. Please contact Sheila Pearson, John Dickinson or Anne Simpson if you are able to help or need a ticket (free!) if you're planning to come; this helps with numbers for catering.

Thursday 21st January: United Prayers 12.00-12.40pm in Holy Trinity. Led by St. Mary's.

Café Church at St Mary's is today at 4pm with teas, coffees and home baking around café style tables. We are delighted to be welcoming Rev David Day to join us for this relaxed service which closes with compline. He has chosen to talk about "The body...temple or compost heap?!"

Amongst many roles he was principal of St John’s College in Durham and a very good speaker. It should be an excellent way to spend a chilly January afternoon!

If you would like further information or would like to bake or help with teas and coffees on the day please speak to Gillian or Wendy

FLOWER GUILD - Do you think you could organise the rota for the Flower Guild and help people come together to decorate the church for major celebrations? If so, Roy Morrell would be delighted to speak to you.

All that is needed is some enthusiasm, for there is a group of willing helpers already in place. If you would like more details about current practice please speak to Judith Clarke or Liz Chambers.

Church Security – Due to recent acts of vandalism, we have been advised by the police to keep the church building locked for the foreseeable future. If you require access please contact one of the key holders.

DATES FOR THE DIARY Wednesday 20th January 2.00pm in the Town Hall the Women’s Fellowship Annual Christmas Party. All welcome Tuesday 26th January 2.00pm in the Methodist Church Hall the Mothers’ Union party with entertainment by the Dalesfolk.

Tuesday 2nd February 1.30pm at the Rectory. Please come and join the committee of the Friends of St Mary’s and see if you would like to help.

Sunday 7th February 6.00pm Illuminate’s 1st Anniversary Commencing week beginning 15th February 2016 Lent House Groups. A full list of venues will be provided in advance.

Friday 4th March Women’s World Day of Prayer. The service will be held this year at the Roman Catholic Church. Times to follow.

Saturday 5th March 10.00am at the Rokeby Inn Exploring Faith with Bishop Nick Baines.

All notices for the next pew sheet by Thursday evening please to Liz Chambers.

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