Pew sheet 31st July 2016

The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 31st July 2016 Trinity 10 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

Large print hymn books are available if required. Please ask one of the sidespeople. users are invited to switch to ‘T.’

Sunday 31st July 2016 Trinity 10 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John/Joan Plowman Reading Eccles. 1:2,12-14; 2:18-23, Colos.3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev John/Joan Plowman 4.00pm Fun-Key Church Wednesday 3rd August 2016 9.15am Holy Communion Thursday 4th August 2016 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Friday 5th August 2016 1.30pm Funeral of Cilla Cooper Sunday 7th 8.00am Reading 10.00am

August 2016 Trinity 11 Holy Communion Rev John Genesis 15:1-6, Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, Luke 12:32-40

Sung Eucharist

Rev John

Our Chapel in the Market Place, Holy Trinity, will be open for quiet rest and prayer daily, Monday to Saturday, from 12 noon to 1.00 p.m., during the month of August.

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, Barbara Beatham, Jenny Beaumont, George Bell, Harry Bell, Dulcie Chamley, Jasmine Guy, Mary Hartnell, Adrian Marshall, Ann McDonald, Jennifer Mole, Bill Overall, Janet Smith, Gavin Wheldon, Josh Winch, Alfred Wood and all the patients at the Friary Hospital.

We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died including Brian Anderson, Margaret Fawcett, David Bisicker and Cilla Cooper. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss.

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

Loui Sawyer Lillian Chandler, James Connon, Hilda Maynall, Barbara Hemsley, Dennis Jameson, Nanette Bowden David Doorbar Maisie Crouch Mary Pyle, David Millar Margaret Grant, Euphenia McKenzie, Geoffrey Groom

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 *****************************

Today at 4pm (with refreshments from 3.40pm) will be Fun-Key Church @ St Mary's, when we will be looking at the Parable of the Rich Fool. As ever, there will be something for all ages, including crafts, activities, a quiet space, a short talk, prayers and hymns. This is very relaxed and informal worship.

Fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. Please see Gillian 07592016476 or find us on Facebook. We look forward to welcoming you.

Confirmation Classes for young people and adults will be starting later this month. Please pass your name to Rev John this week.

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.

Carrie and Anne will be meeting in the Greyfriars Restaurant for coffee and a chat on Tuesday 2nd August at 10.30 and would really like it if you could join them.

The Charity of the Month collection next Sunday (Aug 7th) will be for World Vision. World Vision works alongside communities in nearly 100 countries to improve children’s lives by focusing on child protection, child health and emergency response.

Christian Aid Coffee Morning Saturday 13th August. St Mary's slot is 10.30-12.00 (other churches take the earlier slots). Items are needed for the baking and produce stall, tombola and raffle prizes and helpers for our slot please. Please bring what you can to church next Sunday or give to Anne or Judith Barber. Anne can also collect from you (822277). Thank you.

The Oxford Gargoyles return to Richmond The Oxford Gargoyles, en route to the Edinburgh Fringe, will be performing at Richmond School on Saturday 13 August at 7pm.

Tickets are available from Castle Hill bookshop or online at www.theoxfordgargoyles.com/tickets Everyone is invited by the Dean to a special choral evensong service at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday 11th September at which Rev John is to be installed as an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral. The service begins at 3.30pm and there is to be refreshments afterwards.

We have been asked to provide numbers of those attending by the end of August. There is a list at the back of the church. Please add your name if you would like to be part of this special occasion. We are investigating the possibility of arranging a coach to take us there and back. Full details to follow. Please contact David Frankton.

DATES FOR THE DIARY Saturday August 6th Trip to Whitby. Pick up Reeth Road 8.45am, Friary Gardens 9.00am. Please contact Margaret Emmerson on 825381 to book your seat.

Thursday 11th August service in Ripon Cathedral to celebrate Mary Sumner day, followed by a picnic. Please contact Margaret Clayson or Liz Chambers if you would like a lift.

Sunday 21st August 6.30pm Free to Be. A contemplative worship event which gives space to think, pray awaken the senses and simply be with God. Saturday 10th September our Big Clean in church from 10.00am.

Sunday 11th September 3.30pm Evensong Ripon Cathedral when Rev John will be installed as an Honorary Canon of Ripon Cathedral.

Saturday 17th September 2.00pm – 5.00pm Singing Day at St Mary’s Richmond, for children aged 7 and upwards. Full details from our Musical Director Chris Denton 01423 340238.

Saturday 24th September 2.00pm at St Mary’s Church, the Friends of St Mary’s are holding a Silent Auction. Items for donation to Anne Holland please, 01748 829511. Entry £2 including refreshments.

Saturday 8th October ‘Exploring Faith’ 10.00am at Rokeby Inn. Speaker Archdeacon Beverley Mason.

Tuesday 11th October Confirmation Service in St Mary’s by Bishop James. Please contact Rev John.

Saturday 12th November Father Nicholas King SJ will be speaking on St Matthews Gospel at ‘Exploring Faith.’

All notices for the next pew sheet to Liz Chambers by Thursday evening please.

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