Pew sheet 31st January 2016

The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 31st January 2016 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. sidespeople.

Please ask one of the

Sunday 31st January 2016 Presentation of Christ 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John / Joan Plowman Readings Malachi 3:1-5, Hebr. 2:14-end, Luke 2:22-40 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev John / Joan Plowman 4.00pm Fun-Key Church Monday 1st February 2016 1.30pm Funeral of John Robinson Wednesday 3rd February 2016 9.15am Holy Communion Thursday 4th February 2016 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) 1.30pm Funeral of Mark Willey Friday 5th February 2016 12.00pm Funeral of Michael Clayson Sunday 7th 8.00am Readings 10.00am 6.30pm

February 2016 Next before Lent Holy Communion Rev John Exod. 34:29-end, 2 Corinth.3:12-4:2, Luke 9:28-36 Sung Eucharist Rev John Illuminate Speaker 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, Bill Abbott, Enid Alderson, Liz Atkinson, Barbara Beatham, Jenny Beaumont, George Bell, Harry Bell, Jasmine Guy, Mary Hartnell, Jennifer Mole, Bill Overall, Janet Quilley, Janet Smith, Lorna Stewart, Pamela Wheatley, Gavin Wheldon, Alfred Wood and all the patients at the Friary Hospital.

We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died including John Robinson, Mark Willey, Michael Clayson and Lily Smith. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss.

Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 31st 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Francis Wilkinson, Brian Fifoot, Stephen Flynn, Duncan Fisher Alex Dunning, Edna Green, Kenneth Howe, Michael Walton Elizabeth Dempster Benson, Bridgett Jefferson, Robert Slater Joan Roberts, Edward Drew Cyril Chapman, Joan Norris Ken Morgan, Dorothy Thomas, Frederick Clark, Mandy Reed Allan Scott, Dorothy Wilson

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 After the Cards and Visitors Bereavement is a very difficult time for the spouse/partner left behind. Starting again on your own is even more difficult. If you feel you would like to, please join Carrie and Anne for coffee and a chat at Greyfriars on Tuesday 2nd February at 10.30 a.m. Contact Carrie on 850103 for further information.

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.

Thursday 4th February 12.00pm Christians Together in Richmond Prayers in Holy Trinity led by the Roman Catholics Fun-Key Church @ St Mary's is today 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

Next Sunday is our voluntary charitable retiring collection, which will be for Mercy Ships, providing the largest charitable floating hospital in the world. It is staffed almost entirely by volunteers and brings free medical care to very poor people.

Also next Sunday is Illuminate with guest musician Alice Saddington and the talk will be by Rev John. Illuminate will be celebrating its 1st Anniversary in the usual way, with cake.

DATES FOR THE DIARY 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!

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