Pew sheet 24th January 2016

The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 24th January 2016 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. sidespeople.

Please ask one of the

Sunday 24th January 2016 Epiphany 3 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John / Gillian Lunn Readings Nehem. 8:1-3, 5,6, 8-10, I Corinth 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev John / GillianLunn 12.00pm Baptism of Freddie Holliday and Ethan Greatorex Monday 25th January 2016 11.00am Funeral of Mary Sanderson Wednesday 27th January 2016 9.15am Holy Communion Thursday 28th January 2016 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Friday 29th January 2016 11.00am Funeral of Paul Nicholson Sunday 31st January 2016 Presentation of Christ 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John / Joan Plowman Readings Ezek. 43:27-44:4, 1 Corinth. 13, Luke 2:22-40 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev John / Joan Plowman 4.00pm Fun-Key Church

PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for: Those mentioned in the Daily Prayer Calendar in the magazine and for Freddie Holliday and Ethan Greatorex who are to be baptised today.

All those in particular need of God’s comfort and healing, including, Alfred Wood, Mark Willey, Gavin Wheldon, Pamela Wheatley, Lorna Stewart, Janet Smith, Janet Quilley, Bill Overall, Jennifer Mole, Mary Hartnell, Jasmine Guy, Michael Clayson, Harry Bell, George Bell, Jenny Beaumont, Barbara Beatham, Liz Atkinson, Enid Alderson, Bill Abbott and all the patients at the Friary Hospital.

We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died including Mary Sanderson, John Robinson and Paul Nicholson. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss.

Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th

Judith McClean Cameron, Jean Jacques Olive Smith, Mary Hodgson Joyce Parsons, Joyce Hunt, Dennis Chandler Jock Goodall, Maurice Race, Olive Doneathy, John Kirby Yvonne Mears, Sybil Watson, Eddie Simpson, Margaret Hammond

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 FLOWER GUILD - Do you think you could organise the rota for the Flower Guild and help people come together to decorate the church for major celebrations? If so, Roy Morrell would be delighted to speak to you.

All that is needed is some enthusiasm, for there is a group of willing helpers already in place. Prior to speaking to Roy, if you would like more details about current practice please speak to Judith Clarke or Liz Chambers.

Our Lenten journey begins on 10th February this year. There will be a service of Holy Communion at 9:15 am and 7.30 pm on that day, which is Ash Wednesday.

We then have Churches Together in Richmond Lent home groups you can join called “Psalms – prayers for today’s church”, commencing w/c 15th February. This is described as an ecumenical course in five sessions written by Bishop Stephen Cottrell.

Session Session Session Session Session

One Two Three Four Five

Know that the Lord is God (Psalm 100) Out of the depths have I cried (Psalm 130) How long, O Lord?

(Psalm 13) You spread a table before me (Psalm 23) Unless the Lord builds the house (Psalm 127)

There is choice of six Tuesday 2:00pm Wednesday 12:00pm Wednesday 7:30pm Thursday 2:00pm Thursday 7:30pm Thursday 7:30pm

times and venues.

The Rectory Methodist Church Hall 2 Hurgill Road 7 White Friars Gardens Ivy Cottage Marske 1 Roper Court

Please sign up on the form provided at the back of church. The cost will be £5 to include the cost of booklets and course material for leaders.

Church Security – Due to recent acts of vandalism, we have been advised by the police to keep the church building locked for the foreseeable future. If you require access please contact one of the key holders.

Thank you to everyone who helped in any way, at very short notice, at the PCC coffee morning. The next PCC coffee morning will be the 28th July.

Fun-Key Church @ St Mary's is next Sunday 31st January at 4pm, with refreshments from 3.40pm. Our theme is Candlemas when we will be looking at how Jesus is the light of the world. We will be looking at what that means and the different purposes of lights. We have crafts and activities, prayers, hymns, space to think, and so much more. We look forward to welcoming friends old and new. Fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. Any questions please see Gillian. 07592016476

DATES FOR THE DIARY Tuesday 26th January 2.00pm in the Methodist Church Hall the Mothers’ Union party with entertainment by the Dalesfolk.

Wednesday 27th January 7.00pm in the Richmondshire Museum the Richmond with Hudswell PCC. Tuesday 2nd February 10.30am After the Cards at Greyfriars Tuesday 2nd February 1.30pm at the Rectory. Please come and join the meeting of the Friends of St Mary’s and see if you would like to help.

Saturday 13th February 10.00am at the Rokeby Inn. Father Henry Wansbrough, speaking on the subject 'How much do we know what Jesus said?' - Fr. Henry, who is based at Ampleforth, is a distinguished theologian who was appointed by the Pope to the Anglican/Roman Catholic commission set up to improve relations between the two churches. He is in great demand as a speaker being witty and comprehensible!

Sunday 7th February 6.30pm Illuminate’s 1st Anniversary Friday 4th March Women’s World Day of Prayer. The service will be held this year at the Roman Catholic Church at 1.30pm.

Saturday 5th March 10.00am at the Rokeby Inn Exploring Faith with Bishop Nick Baines.

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