Pew sheet 22nd January 2017

The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 22nd January 2017 Epiphany 3 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 22nd January 2017 Epiphany 3 8.00am Holy Communion Rev Mark Readings Isaiah 9:1-4, 1 Corinth. 1:10-18, Matt. 4:12-23 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev Mark/Rev Jennifer The Rector is at Downholme and Marske Tuesday 24th January 2017 1.30pm Funeral of Julie Jeff Wednesday 25th January 2017 9.15am Holy Communion Thursday 26th January 2017 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Friday 27th January 2017 12.00pm Funeral of Martin Braithwaite Sunday 29th 8.00am Readings 10.00am 4.00am

January 2017 Presentation of Christ Holy Communion Rev John Malachi 3:1-5, 1 Heb. 2:14-end, Luke 2:22-40 Sung Eucharist Rev John 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, Liz Atkinson, George Bell, Harry Bell, Mary Hartnell, Brian Heap, Jennifer Jackson, Becky McNamara, Jennifer Mole, Cameron Murray, Joyce Robertson, Doreen and John Rucroft, John Willis and all the patients at the Friary Hospital.

We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died including Martin Braithwaite and Julie Jeff. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss.

Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 23rd Maureen Hutchins, Ernest Clowes, James Wilding th 25 Jean Jacques th 26 Mary Hodgson, Mark Willey, Lily Smith th 27 Joyce Hunt, Dennis Chandler th 28 Olive Doneathy, John Kirby 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 TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE – Gillian is currently updating details in the magazine about Transport Assistance to church, hospital and shopping. If your situation has changed and you no longer wish to provide this service, or if you feel that this is a service which you could help with please could you contact Gillian on 07592016476. Additional drivers will be most welcome!

Childcare wanted. Our Musical director, Chris Denton, is often required to play for occasional services, funerals and weddings etc. He would be grateful for any offers of help looking after his young son Chad during the short time he is playing.

Please speak to Chris after the morning service or contact him on 07817 386070.

Fun-Key Church is next Sunday at 4pm with refreshments and activities from 3.40pm. Viewing The Wedding at Cana through hymns, activities, a quiet place, and so much more. We are looking forward to an afternoon of fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. Gillian 07592016476 Bible Study group at the Lunns will be held on Wednesday January 25th and February 8th and 15th as usual. There will be no study group on Wednesday 1st February.

Deanery Synod - February 6th The next Synod is a celebration of who we are. This is an opportunity to see many of the exciting things happening in our Deanery and is an open meeting to which everyone is invited. Included on the agenda is a presentation on Marrick Priory. I look forward to seeing you there at Colburn Church Hall 7:00pm refreshments and 7:15pm start. Please let me know if you need a lift. Canon John Claire will be collating the Annual Reports for the parish in readiness for the APCM which is being held in St. Mary's at 11.30 on 26th March 2017.

Please could you let her have the reports for the various groups and committees you are responsible for, no later than Monday 6th February, so that they can be published in the parish magazine prior the annual meeting. Many thanks Coming up - Cafe Church at St Mary's - Sunday 19th February at 4pm with refreshments from 3.45pm. We look forward to Peter Trewby in conversation with Bishop John Pritchard. An informal and interesting afternoon. Everyone welcome. Any queries please speak to Wendy, John and Gillian.

DATES FOR THE DIARY Monday 23rd January 7.30pm at the Rectory Young People’s Meeting. A warm invitation to all who are interested and/or would like to be involved in the development of children and youth activities and worship.

Sunday 29th January the Traidcraft Stall will be in Church selling Fairtrade goods, after the morning service.

Tuesday 31st January 2.00pm the Mothers’ Union Christmas party in the Methodist Church Hall. Entertainment by Tony and Freda Dykes. Everyone welcome. Subs are now due for all members.

Tuesday 7th February 10.30am at Greyfriars After the Cards and Visitors. Contact Carrie on 850103 for more information.

Tuesday 7th February 3.30pm in the Methodist Church. The first planning meeting to prepare for Women’s World Day of Prayer which is being celebrated on Friday 3rd March.

Friday 9th June – Sunday 18th June St Mary’s Flower Festival. Full details to follow.

All notices for the next pew sheet to Liz Chambers by Wednesday 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