The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 29th January 2017 Presentation of Christ 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 29th January 2017 Presentation of Christ 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John Readings Malachi 3:1-5, 1 Heb. 2:14-end, Luke 2:22-40 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev John 4.00am Fun-Key Church The Traidcraft Stall will be in Church selling Fairtrade goods, after the 10.00am service. Tuesday 31st January 2017 2.00pm History Group Tour Wednesday 1st February 2017 9.15am Holy Communion Thursday 2nd February 2017 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) 12.00pm First Thursday Prayers (Holy Trinity) led by RC’s Sunday 5th February 2017 4th Before Lent 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John Readings Isaiah 58:1-9a, 1 Corinth. 2:1-12, Matt.5:13-20 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev 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, 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 Glenn Millar, Ronald Porter, Martin Braithwaite and Karen Ellerton. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss. Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 29th Eddie Simpson, Margaret Hammond, Michael Clayson st 31 Stephen Flynn, Duncan Fisher st 1 Kenneth Howe, Michael Walton nd 2 Bridgett Jefferson, Robert Slater rd 3 Joan Roberts, Edward Drew th 4 Cyril Chapman, Joan Norris 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! Fun-Key Church is today 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.
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. Charity of the Month is next Sunday (5th February) when the charity supported will be Tear Fund. This is a leading relief and development charity, working in partnership with Christian agencies and churches worldwide to tackle the causes and effects of poverty. At present they are working in over 50 of the world's poorest countries. 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 followed by 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 Would those kind people who offered their services for the bell project please sign on the rota at the back of the church. We are aiming for three assistants each day to allow time for lunch, coffee breaks etc. We will be doing menial work at the beck and call of the professional bellhangers who will tell us exactly what to do. Full insurance is provided by the bellfounders. It should be fun; it will give us ownership of the project and save us ÂŁ9000! Any queries to Peter Trewby (01748) 824468, Peter@Trewby.FSNET.co.uk. 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.
Today 3.30pm, Ripon Cathedral. The licencing of our new Area Dean Rev Yvonne Callaghan. Please support her in your prayers.
DATES FOR THE DIARY 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