Pew Sheet 19th March 2017

The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 19th March 2017 3rd Sunday of Lent 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 19th 8.00am Readings 10.00am 6.30pm

March 2017 Lent 3 Holy Communion Rev John Exod. 17:1-7, Rom. 5:1-11, John 4:5-42 Sung Eucharist Rev John Free to be

Wednesday 22nd March 2017 9.15am Holy Communion 10.00am Year 8 SFX Retreat Thursday 23rd March 2017 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Sunday 26th 8.00am Readings 10.00am 11.30am 4.00pm

March 2017 Mothering Sunday Holy Communion Rev John/Scott Lunn Exod. 2:1-10, 2Corinth. 1:3-7, Luke 2:33-35 Worship for All Rev John/Scott Lunn APCM Fun-Key Church

Today (19th March) 6.30pm Free to Be. A contemplative worship event which gives space to think, pray, awaken the senses and simply be with God. It will conclude with Compline.

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, Ellie Brand Caroline Conway, Margaret Grady, Mary Hartnell, Tim Harris, Brian Heap, Jennifer Jackson, Becky McNamara, Jennifer Mole, Vera Newman, Joyce Robertson, Doreen and John Rucroft, George Walker and all the patients at the Friary Hospital.

We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died including Evelyn Shears and Alan Sweet. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss.

Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 19th Doreen Slater 20th Kathleen Tinkler 21st Shirley King, Ronald Jarratt 22nd Albert Liddle, Florence Pentith 23rd Sheila Addison 25th John Addison, Yvonne Woodward, David Kemp 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.

During Lent we have Churches Together in Richmond Lent home groups you can join called “Receiving Christ – in five different ways.”

There is a choice of four times and venues.

Tuesday 2:00pm 56 Gilling Road Wednesday 12:00pm Methodist Church Hall Wednesday 7:30pm 2 Hurgill Road Thursday 7:30pm 1 Roper Court Update of Electoral Roll – Please check that your details are correct and if you have not yet registered please complete the form, in the black box, at the back of church.

Cafe Church with Bishop Mark Tanner will be on Sunday 2nd April at 4pm with refreshments from 3.45pm. All welcome. More details to follow.

APOLOGIES. During the removal and reinstallation of the bells there will be no bells and no clock chimes for around two months.

Also the connection to the South clock has had to be removed to allow access to the bellchamber so the south facing clock no longer functions and there will be a period when neither clock will be functioning. At the end of the work, both clocks will work with Westminster chimes as before, and there will be new bells and in addition sound control on the louvres. It will be worth it!

Advance Notice: The flower arrangers will be in church on Easter Saturday (15th April), from 10.00am, decorating the church for Easter. If you would like to help with this in any way, from flower arranging to making tea, it would be most appreciated. Please contact Katrina Templeton 01748 449300 for more details and also to donate towards the Easter flowers.

St Teresa's Hospice, Herriot Hospice Homecare and The Station Singers present a spring concert "Help for Hospices" on Saturday 8th April at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) in St Mary's Church, Richmond, tickets £8 (£10 on the door) to include refreshments, children free (ticket needed). Tickets available from Christine Stedman 01748 824664 and other outlets.

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 £2.50. 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

The Big Night Out – Saturday 20th May from 2.00pm. This is the annual visit of the Diocese to Light Water Valley for 11-16 year olds (+ supervisors). The Church has exclusive access to the park for much of the session. There will be a group going from St Mary’s, cost to be confirmed. Last year it was £16. Please contact Scott or Gillian if you are interested in coming so final numbers and transport can be put in place.

DATES FOR THE DIARY Tuesday 28th March 2.00pm St Mary’s Church the MU Lady Day Eucharist followed by tea and cake. All welcome.

Tuesday 4th April 10.30am After the Cards and Visitors in Greyfriars. Contact Carrie on 850103 for more information.

Thursday 6th April 2.00pm to 6.30pm. Easter event at St. Francis Xavier School to include and Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Tree Exhibition, Bunny Bingo, School Tours, Cake Stall and Quiz. Entry fee for adults only £1 to include a refillable drink. Fun for all the family.

Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th April Reflection in St Mary’s for Holy Week at 7.00pm.

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.

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