Pew sheet 25th June 2017

The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 25th June 2017 Trinity 2 We offer a warm welcome to any visitors who are here with us today. Please 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 for those who would find it useful. Large print hymn books are available.

Please ask one of the sidespeople.

Canon John is at Downholme and Marske this morning Sunday 25th June 2017 Trinity 2 8.00am Holy Communion Bishop John Readings Gen. 21: 8-21; Rom. 6: 1b-11; Matt 10:24-39 10.00am Sung Eucharist Bishop John 4.00pm Fun-Key Church Pet Service There is a Traidcraft stall at the back of church today Wednesday 28th June 2017 9.15am Holy Communion Thursday 29th June 2017 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Friday 30th June 2017 1.00pm Wedding of Paul Hunter and Sarah Gray Saturday 1st July 2017 10.00am RSCM Course – Sing to the Lord a New Song Sunday 2nd July 2017 Trinity 3 8.00am Holy Communion Canon John Readings Gen. 22: 1-14; Rom. 6: 12-end; Matt 10:40-end 10.00am Sung Eucharist Canon John

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, Liz Atkinson, Margaret Barrett, George Bell, Harry Bell, Robert Chandler, Caroline Conway, Adam Gedye, Margaret Grady, Mary Hartnell, Tim Harris, Jennifer Mole, Vera Newman, Joyce Robertson, Margaret Rucroft, Shaun Tindill, Carole Ward, David Whittaker and all the patients at the Friary Hospital.

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

Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 26th Winifred Tait 28th Bill James 29th John Coleman 30th Cynthia Shell, Donald Tough 1st Penny McIntosh 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.

The Fun-Key Church Pet Service is today at 4pm. Pets and their owners are invited to come along and thank God for the friendship we share with our furry friends. Pets will receive a blessing and a certificate to say they have attended. If you don't have a pet, or would rather not bring it, do come, as there will be plenty going on, and all very relaxed and informal. Teas and coffees too. Gillian 0792016476 RSCM Joint Ripon and Leeds, Durham and NE Yorkshire event ‘Sing to the Lord a New Song,’ Saturday 1st July 10am3.30pm at St Mary’s. A practical workshop led by Andrew Robinson, open to all, with sight reading not a requirement.

There is a Traidcraft stall at the back of church today, 25th June. Please support this and buy your fairly traded items here!

The Charity of the Month next week (2nd July) is World Vision, who are working alongside communities in nearly 100 countries to improve children's lives by focusing on child protection, child health and emergency response.

Canon John and Liz would like to invite you to an Open House on Saturday 15th July at the Rectory, Church Wynd. Please drop in any time between 10.00am and 5.00pm. You will be most welcome.

DATES FOR THE DIARY Tuesday 27th June 2.00pm the Mothers’ Union meeting will be held at 14 Pilmoor Close, Susan Scrafton’s home, where the speaker will be Canon John. Everyone is very welcome.

Saturday 1st July Richmond CofE Primary and Nursery School Summer Fair. Please support.

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

Thursday 6th July 12.00pm First Thursday Prayers in Holy Trinity Chapel Sunday 9th July Canon John’s final service will be a Farewell Songs of Praise at 6.30pm. The Station Singers and the joint Church Choirs will be taking part. Followed by refreshments.

Sunday 16th July 6.30pm Free to Be at St Mary’s Church. A contemplative worship event which gives space to think, pray, awaken the senses and simply be with God.

Saturday 22nd July 3.00pm the Reeth Brass Band followed

by Afternoon Tea in St Mary’s. Tickets £6.50 available from Susan Scrafton, Margaret Clayson and other Mothers’ Union members.

Saturday 29th July ‘Exploring Faith.’ John Pritchard, former Bishop of Oxford, will be leading a quiet day ‘Making Prayer Real’ at Grinton Church. It starts with coffee at 10.30am and includes two talks. There will also be free time and will finish at 3.20pm. There is no charge but donations will be welcome.

Please bring a packed lunch, drinks will be provided. Contact Keith Miller 01833627540 or 07778318503. Please let him know if you intend to be there.

Sunday 30th July 7.00pm St Gregory’s, Bedale. The Deep South Gospel Singalong. Further details Rev Ian Robinson 01677 422889.

Sunday 24th August 4.00pm. The speaker at Café Church will be Margaret Jefferson.

All notices for the next pew sheet to Claire Murray 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:

Claire Murray 07737482611 pa.richmondhudswellparish@gmail.com

Website:

http://www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk