The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 21st February 2016 Lent 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. Please ask one of the sidespeople. Sunday 21st February 2016 Lent 2 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John Readings Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Philip.3:17-4:1, Luke 13:31-end 10.00am All Age Eucharist Rev John 6.30pm Free to Be Wednesday 24th February 2016 9.15am Holy Communion Thursday 25th February 2016 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Sunday 28th February 2016 Lent 3 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John Reading Isaiah 55:1-9, 1Corinth.10:1-13, Luke 13: 1-9 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev John 4.00pm Fun-Key Church CTIR First Thursday Prayers led by the Methodists 3rd March
Fairtrade Fortnight 29th February – 13th March This year’s theme for the fortnight is – The Big Fairtrade Breakfast.
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, Bill Abbott, Enid Alderson, Liz Atkinson, Barbara Beatham, Jenny Beaumont, George Bell, Harry Bell, Dulcie Chamley, Jasmine Guy, Mary Hartnell, Jennifer Mole, Bill Overall, Janet Quilley, Janet Smith, Pamela Wheatley, Gavin Wheldon, Alfred Wood and all the patients at the Friary Hospital. We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died including Margaret Hodges. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss. Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 27th
Dougie Simpson, Agnes Sutton Doris Lloyd, Andrew Clark, Rita Jeff Ronnie Stockdale, Elizabeth Salvin, Dorothy Nicholson Marjorie Hodgson Bart Hutchinson, David Simpson, Elsie Bates
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
Magazine Subs: Please note that payment for magazines is now due. The price remains at £5 and Claire Murray would be pleased to receive all cheques, made payable to “Richmond with Hudswell PCC,” by the end of April. Please place these in a separate envelope clearly marked with the name of the sender and what the payment is for. This applies to collectors as well as individual payments.
Lent House Groups will be meeting on: Tuesday 23rd Feb Wednesday 24th Feb Wednesday 24th Feb Thursday 25th Feb Thursday 25th Feb Thursday 25th Feb Session Session Session Session
Two Three Four Five
2:00pm 12:00pm 7:30pm 2:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm
The Rectory Methodist Church Hall 2 Hurgill Road 7 White Friars Gardens Ivy Cottage Marske 1 Roper Court
Out of the depths have I cried How long, O Lord? You spread a table before me Unless the Lord builds the house
(Psalm 130) (Psalm 13) (Psalm 23) (Psalm 127)
Margaret Clayson and family would like to thank you for attending Michael's funeral service, your kind messages, cards and continuing prayers which are a great support.
Today at 6.30pm Free to Be at St Mary’s Church. Everyone is warmly welcomed to this contemplative worship event which gives space to think, pray awaken the senses and simply be with God. There will be a simple Eucharist at the end of the evening.
Next Sunday is Fun-Key Church when we will be looking at "Living Lent". Refreshments will be available from 3.40pm and our service will begin at 4pm. We have hymns, readings, crafts, a bit of biscuit decorating, and a quiet space too as we journey together through Lent. This is very relaxed fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. Gillian 07592016476 DATES FOR THE DIARY Wednesday 24th February 2.00pm Mothers’ Union AGM at the Rectory. Thank you to all those who have already paid and a gentle reminder that subs are now due. Saturday 27th February Fairtrade Coffee Morning in the Town Hall. Tuesday 1st March 10.30am in Greyfriars After the Cards and Visitors.
Tuesday 1st March 7.00pm in the Methodist Church Hall. Christians Together in Richmond AGM, a short ‘business’ meeting, followed by cups of tea and fellowship.
Friday 4th March Women’s World Day of Prayer. The service will be held this year at the Roman Catholic Church at 1.30pm. The Cuban WDP national committee have written the service this year and the theme is: Receive children. Receive me. At our service children from St Mary’s RC Primary school and also SFX will be taking part. Please support them. Saturday 5th March 10.00am at the Rokeby Hutton Magna turn off on the A66. Exploring Nick Baines: ‘Defenders of the Faith.’ There is cover the cost of breakfast. Further details from 627540/0777 8318503
Inn, opposite the Faith with Bishop a charge of £5 to Keith Miller 01833
Saturday 5th March 7.00pm Concert by the Band of the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service supporting The Friends of Garget Walker House and RCVA. Tickets £5 available from Edwina’s Cakes, Eastern District Tailors or on the door. Sunday 20th March Café Church @ St Mary’s 4.00pm with refreshments from 3.45pm. Speaker Bishop James Bell. 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