The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 22nd November 2015 Christ the King 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
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Sunday 22nd November 2015 Christ the King 8.00am Holy Communion BCP Rev John Readings Daniel 7:9-10,13-14, Rev 1:4b-8, John 18:33-37 10.00am Sung Eucharist Bishop John The Rector is at Downholme and Marske 4.00pm Fun-Key Church Monday 23rd November 7.00pm Diocesan Share Review meeting Wednesday 25th November 2015 9.15am Holy Communion Thursday 26th November 2015 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Friday 27th November 2015 7.00pm A concert by Musicality Sunday 29th November 2015 Advent Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion BCP Rev John/Gillian Lunn Readings Jerem. 33:14-16, 1Thess.3:9-end, Luke 21:25-36 10.00am Sung Eucharist & Baptism Rev John/Gillian Lunn 4.00pm Christingle
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, Lorna Stewart, Janet Smith, Len Scrafton, Rita Rodber, Bill Overall, Jennifer Mole, Jasmine Guy, David Gillie, Janet Emmerson, Ellie Brand, Lucinda Bewick, Harry Bell, George Bell, Jenny Beaumont, Barbara Beatham, Enid Alderson, Bill Abbott, Liz Atkinson and all the patients at the Friary Hospital. We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died including Sheila Rolf. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss. Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th
Dorothy Snelgrove Gwen Close, Alma Oakley Arthur Reach, Carol King, Walter Dunn, Doreen Wilkinson Eva Booth, Bill Chandler, Mary Richards Allan Pollock, Judith Cochrane, Eleanor Harle Sidney Bainbridge Victor Budge
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 Fun-Key Church is Today at 4pm with refreshments from 3.40pm, kindly provided by the Mothers Union. Our theme is "Approaching Advent" which we will explore through hymns, crafts, activities, prayers and quiet space. This is very relaxed fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. Any questions please contact Gillian on 07592016476. We look forward to welcoming you.
Also Today a special Evensong to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Christian Aid at Ripon Cathedral at 3.30. Christine Allen, Director of Policy and Public Affairs for Christian Aid will be preaching. Tuesday 1st December 2.00pm the Mothers’ Union Advent Service in St Mary’s followed by tea and scones. Everyone welcome. Sunday 6th December 6.00pm in St Mary’s, Illuminate, an informal and relaxed contemporary service. Speaker Paul Conn.
DATES FOR THE DIARY Friday 27th November, 7.00pm St Mary’s Church. A Concert by Musicality who will perform a selection of spirituals, popular classics, works by choral composers and a selection of songs for advent, in aid of the Bell Restoration Appeal. Tickets £7, to include wine & cakes available from Castle Hill Bookshop, TIC or Peter Trewby (824468). Saturday 28th November Christian Aid Coffee Morning This is our annual Richmond Churches coffee morning and 8 helpers are needed to cover St Mary’s slot, between 10.40am and noon. The Catholic Church is covering 8.00-9.20am and the Methodists 9.2010.40am. Offers of help to Anne Simpson, Sheila Pearson or Judith Barber. There will also be a cake stall so any cakes/jams/chutneys will be gratefully received.
Tuesday 1st December 10.30am After the Cards and Visitors, Greyfriars. Contact Carrie 850103 for more information. Tuesday 1st December 7.00pm Christians Together in Richmond at the Methodist Church Hall. Saturday 5th December from 9.30am Church Christmas Cleaning. Please come and help, even if it is only for a short time. Refreshments provided. Sunday 6th December, 7.00pm Christmas at Marrick candle-lit entertainment and supper. As usual a bus will leave Nun’s Close car park at 6.00pm. Tkts £8 plus £3 if taking the bus. Contact Judith Clarke 826793, Cathy Trewby 824468 or Eileen Baker 825765.
Friday 11th December – Decorating the church for Christmas. The Flower Guild will be in church from 10.00am and would appreciate any help which could be given, whether dressing window sills, making arrangements or making coffee for everyone. Friday 11th December 7.30pm, Hudswell Village Hall. A Concert by the Dalesfolk, current & previous line-up, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the group. Adm. £5 inc. pie and peas supper. Proceeds to St Mary’s Church Funds & Hudswell Garden Club. Tkts from Tony & Freda Dykes 823714. Also 0773782611 or 850884. Saturday 12th December, Church Christmas Coffee Morning in the Town Hall. Donations for tombola to Phil & Sheila Pearson; raffle to Roy Morel; cakes Janet Morel; jam, jellies & jewellery Susan Scrafton; Christmas gifts and decorations Claire Murray. Offers of help greatly appreciated or just come and enjoy coffee and carols. Saturday 12th December an evening of Festive Song led by the Station Singers, in St Mary’s Church at 7.30pm, doors open at 7.00pm. Tkts £8 (£10 on door) will include refreshments and are available from Christine Stedman 01748 824664. Children are free but must have a ticket. In aid of St Mary’s Bell Appeal and the Darlington Multiple Sclerosis Support Group.
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