A warm welcome to you on this Last Sunday after Trinity. Please do join us after the service to share in a cup of tea or coffee. All ages are welcome at St. Mary’s, children included. There is also a crèche in the Octagon for the very young if you need it. If this is your first time with us, please do fill in the slip at the end of the newsletter, so that we can keep in touch with you. St Mary’s is fitted with a hearing loop system. Members of the congregation who have a hearing aid with a ‘T’ switch will find that they can hear better when it is switched to ‘T’.
Congratulations …..
to Sheila Wick who received a long service award for voluntary work at
the hospital 10 days ago. Sheila has completed 35 years voluntary service
at the hospital - a fantastic effort and achievement. Well done Sheila.
Bennet & Priya Rajmohan
Many of you will remember Bennet, Priya, Deepthi & Preethi who returned
to India in February. Priya recently sent us some photos from their holiday
which are displayed on the noticeboard by the Octagon. They are all well
and send their love.
Children’s Society Boxes
Once again it is time for the Children’s Society Boxes to be collected
and counted. I would be most grateful if boxes can be brought to church
throughout the month of October. Many thanks. Please note that I have
recently moved address. Audrey Curtis
The Switch it off Campaign - How you can get involved
For five days. From Monday 30th October to Friday 3rd November, everyone
is encouraged whether they are at home, work or school to turn off all
unnecessary lighting and electrical appliances. If everyone managed to
switch off one light or one computer or TV left on standby, it is believed
that we can all make a difference not only to the environment but also
by reducing the amount of money spend on electricity bills. Central Networks
are going to monitor the region’s electricity use between 4.40 pm
and 6.30 pm on “Switch Off” day on Friday 3 November. This
is the time that peak daily consumption usually occurs - cookers, TVs
and computers are on and the chances are that rooms are left empty with
lights blazing and televisions blaring. So get in the switch it off habit
now - but remember Friday 3 November is the day that we need to make a
difference.
Scout Appeal
Beavers and Cubs are collecting old mobile phones, PDA’s and Used
printer cartridges for their Scout Appeal. If you have any, or know where
they may be found , bring them in or speak to Alison Liggins.
Can you help?
A relative of Pennie’s is undertaking some research on memory and
needs to interview people in the West Midlands region. This is a properly
organised piece of scientific research and would involve about 3 - 3½
hours of your time. If you might be able or willing to help please speak
to Pennie for more details.
Coffee Club
The Coffee Club meets next on Wednesday 1st and 15th November at 10.45
am. All welcome.
Advance Notice: There is to be a special Christmas Coffee
morning on Wednesday 29th November in aid of Coventry Myton Hospice. On
this day there will be stalls, raffle, cakes etc as well as the normal
coffee morning.
Gwen and Audrey thought it would be good to inform you of where some of the money from Coffee Club has been donated to since they took over. £100 has been given to St. Mary’s for the refurbishment fund, £50 to Coventry Air Ambulance and £50 to “Brookview” Care Home. Well done and thank you to everyone who supports us. Gwen and Audrey
Italian Holiday
Pennie and Malcolm are making some enquiries about the possibility of
laying on a 7-10 day holiday in Italy (Florence & Assisi) next September/October.
If you might be interested in joining a smallish group on such a holiday,
please speak to either of us. The plan is that we should have a semi-independent
holiday (maybe one or two planned activities a day with plenty of free
time for your own exploration). There will be considerable walking involved
and you need to remember Assisi is built on a hill! No costs available
as yet but expressions of interest would be appreciated with no commitment.
Last Sunday after Trinity
Collect: Merciful God, teach us to be faithful in charge and uncertainty, that trusting in your word and obeying your will we may enter the unfailing joy of Jesus Christ our Lord.
First Reading: Job 42. 1-6, 10-end [8am only]
Second Reading: Hebrews 7. 23-end [8 am only]
Gospel Reading: Mark 10. 46-end Tony Thistlewood
Hymns: 26 231 243 66 500 362
Post Communion Prayer: God of all grace, your Son Jesus Christ fed the hungry with the bread of his life and the word of his kingdom: renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your true and living bread; who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
This week beginning 29th October 2006
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Parish Communion with baptism, Junior Church and Lazers
6.30 pm Evening Prayer
Monday 9 am Morning Prayer
7 pm Parish Office
Tuesday 9 am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 10 am Holy Communion
Thursday 9 am Morning Prayer
Saturday 9.30 am Morning Prayer
Sunday 5th November
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Parish Communion, Junior Church and Lazers
3.30 pm Bereavement Service
6.30 pm Evening Prayer
