Pew sheet 180514

The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 18th May 2014 5th Sunday of Easter 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. ask one of the sidespeople.

Please

WEEKLY DIARY Sunday 18th May 2014 5th Sunday of Easter 8.00am Holy Communion BCP Rev John Readings: Acts7: 55-60, 1Peter2:2-10, John14:1-14 10.00am All Age Eucharist Rev John 12.00pm Green Howards Service Wednesday 21st May 2014 9.00am Holy Communion Thursday 22nd May 2014 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Sunday 25th May 2014 6th Sunday of Easter 8.00am Holy Communion BCP Rev John Readings: Acts17: 22-31, 1Peter3:13-22, John14:15-21 10.00am Sung Eucharist/Meet Service Rev John

4.00pm

Fun-Key Church 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, Enid Anderson, Jenny Beaumont, Frank Garman, Gordon Garfoot, Adam Gedye, Jasmine Guy, Hugh Knox, Graham Halliday, Stephen Salvin, Janet Smith, Mark Willey, Lilian Tweddle and all the patients at the Friary Hospital.

We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died, including Bob Addison and Mable (Pat) Maudsley. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss.

Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week of May: 18th Frances Spink, Jessie Cowell, Barbara Aston 20th Evelyn Robinson, Audrey Charlton 21st Marjorie Williamson, Jean Sayers, Florence Adamson 22nd Elsie Ward, Jack Watts, Dorothy Birmingham, Brian Lee, Celia Stabler, Tom Goldsbrough 23rd Eunice Allen, Nikki Dawson Smith, Marina Smith 24th John King 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 If you have not received an envelope through the door or your envelope has not been collected, there are envelopes and a box to put them in at the back of church. Don’t forget that all donations can be gift aided so that tax can be recovered. Would collectors please return all envelopes today if possible. Many thanks, Anne (822277)

Curate placement Antony will be on placement in the Parish of Swaledale with Arkengarthdale from 11th May to 16th June. Please hold him in your prayers.

Joyce Kirby wishes to thank all those bought cakes last Sunday. She raised £150 in aid of the Disability Access Toilet Fund and is continuing to take orders. If you would like to place an order please contact Joyce on 01748 825604. ****************************************** Baptism Preparation will take place on Saturday, 7th June in Greyfriars Community Room. This is for anyone who is considering baptism for themselves, or a member of the family. Godparents are also encouraged to attend.

Please see Rev John for more details.

A Confirmation Service has been arranged for Sunday 23rd November. Preparation classes will commence in June.

Anyone who would like more details please contact the Rector.

Fun-Key Church @ St Mary’s Richmond is next Sunday at 4.00pm, with refreshments and activities from 3.40pm.

We will be exploring Ascension through hymns, stories, songs, craft, quiet places and prayer. Very relaxed fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. All are welcome. Any queries please contact Gillian on 07592016476 or http:// funkeychurchatstmarysrichmond.wordpress.com/ DATES FOR DIARY Wednesday 21st May St Mary’s Women’s Fellowship Sing Along-favourite hymns and music. All welcome.

Saturday 24th May Bus Trip to Skipton. Please book your seat with Margaret Emmerson 01748 825381. Pick up Reeth Road 8.45am and Friary Gardens 9.00am.

Sunday 25th May 2.00pm. A three and a half mile walk at Gilling Bluebell Wood in memory of Maureen Stockbridge.

Meet Gilling West bus stop at 2.00pm. All welcome. For a lift or further information contact Maureen Gibbon on 821002. Donations to Wensleydale Railway welcomed.

Sunday 1st June 12.30pm - 4.00pm Christians Together in Richmond Picnic in the Park will be held in Ronaldshay Park. Best dressed Teddy competition. Further details from Keith Hall 01748 850961.

Friday 13th June The Friends of St Mary’s are holding a Social/Fundraising BBQ in aid of the Disability Access Toilet Fund. Weather permitting it will be in the rectory garden.

Tickets, £5 adults and £3 for children, are available from Margaret Emmerson, Susan Wallis, Liz Chambers. *********************************************** All notices for the next pew sheet by Thursday evening please.

Contacts Rector: Tel: E mail:

Rev John Chambers 01748 821241 j_echambers@btinternet.com

Curate: Tel: E mail:

Rev Antony Kirby 01748 850349 antonykirby01@btinternet.com

Administrator:Claire Murray Tel: 07737482611 E mail: pa.richmondhudswellparish@gmail.com Pew sheet: E mail:

Liz Chambers liz.m.chambers56@gmail.com