Pew sheet week beginning 31st August 2014

The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 24th August 2014 Trinity 11 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. ask one of the sidespeople.

Please

WEEKLY DIARY

Sunday 31st August 2014 Trinity 11 8.00am Holy Communion BCP Rev John Readings: Jer. 15:15-21, Rom.12:9-end, Matt16: 21-end 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev John/Denise Graham 4.00pm Fun-Key Church Wednesday 3rd September 2014 9.00am Holy Communion Thursday 4th September 2014 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Sunday 7th 8.00am Readings: 10.00am

September 2014 Trinity 12 Holy Communion BCP Rev John Isa. 61:10-11, Gal.4:4-7, Luke1: 46-55 Patronal Eucharist Rev John

Please pray for:

PRAYER REQUESTS

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, Jenny Beaumont, Phil Ellis, Adam Gedye, David Gillie, Jasmine Guy, Jennifer Jackson, Hugh Knox, Janet Smith, Stephen Salvin, Theo Turner, Lilian Tweddle, Gavin Wheldon, Mark Willey and all the patients at the Friary Hospital.

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

Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: August 31st Mary Charlton, Mary Boath, David Sellers September 1st Albert Spence, Eva Lee nd 2 Lilian Carter, Molly Hunter rd 3 Wendy Healy, Doris Potts, Walter Skinner 4th Simon Murray, Geoff Wagstaff, Dave Morton th 5 Alan Watson, Arthur Wilson th 6 Charles Curtis, Joan Foster 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.

Confirmation Classes for adults and young people will be starting at the end of September. Please contact the Rector if you are interested.

Today at 4.00pm with MU refreshments and activities from 3.40pm, it will be time for Fun-Key Church @ St Mary’s when the theme for our service will be “Stop talking. Get walking!” We will be looking at Moses and the burning bush, using drama, crafts, arts, hymns and prayer. This is very relaxed worship with refreshments throughout. Fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. Any queries see Gillian 826895/07592016476 or see http:// funkeychurchatstmarysrichmond.wordpress.com/ Monday Morning Toddler Group starts back Monday 8th September between 10.00am and 12.00, at the Methodist Hall opposite the Library. We look forward to welcoming children aged between 0 and 5 with their dads, mums, grandparents, friends, carers for relaxed fun, play, chat refreshments and space to enjoy being with others.

Everyone welcome. We also look forward to welcoming back our regular helpers and new helpers. The more help we have the easier it is to run. Please speak to Gillian (826895) or Liz (821241).

DATES FOR DIARY Monday 1st September Quiet Day at Marrick Priory 10.30am-3.00pm. Arranged by (the historic Ripon and Leeds) Healing, Pastoral Care and Spirituality task group.

‘Love bade me welcome’ led by Ruth Hind. Drinks provided but bring packed lunch. Free event but donations accepted on the day. Contact Sue Rusholme on 0113200547 or susan.rusholme@westyorkshiredales.anglican.org Friday 5th September 2014 Knit2gether 10.00am–12.00 The Restaurant, Greyfriars, Flints Terrace.

Saturday 6th September 2014 at 11.00 am. There will be a Pilgrimage Walk from Richmond Castle to Easby Abbey in memory of the Richmond 16. It will commence with a short liturgy in the Garden where there are 16 topiary pieces made up of green and golden yew trees, followed by a walk along the banks of the river Swale (approx. one mile),

concluding with a picnic lunch.

All welcome but notification of attendance must be given to the organisers in advance for a group booking for the Castle. Contact: Barbara Hungin , e-mail: bhungin@yahoo.co.uk or Margaret Blatchford, e-mail: marg@blatchford.name for further information and to book a place. This is organised by the Justice and Peace Group of the Middlesbrough Diocese.

Saturday 13th September 2014 Trip to Boundary Mill Pick up at Reeth Road 8.45am, Friary Gardens 9.00am. To book a seat please ring Margaret Emmerson on 01748 825381.

Saturday 20th September 2014, 10.00am-12noon the A66 Motel. Exploring Faith: an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the Christian Faith.

‘What does prayer achieve?’ Speaker Bishop James. £5 (to include continental breakfast). For further details or to book phone Keith Miller 01833 627540 or 07778318503.

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

Curate: Tel: E mail:

Rev Antony Kirby 01748 850349 antonykirby01@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