A warm welcome to you on this the Fifth 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’.

This Sunday at 10am Malcolm is at St John the Divine Willenhall as a guest preacher in their 50th Anniversary celebrations.

Pennie Hartopp
A couple of weeks ago we announced a move for Pennie Hartopp and her husband John. Pennie will take up an appointment as Team Vicar of St Mark’s, Godalming (in Surrey). The dates have yet to be finalised but it is likely that her licensing date will be in mid October. Later on, when we know dates and times we shall organise transport to support Pennie at the licensing and, of course, be organising a farewell here.

Christian Aid Quiz
I have a few copies remaining of a quiz to raise money for Christian Aids work in Mali. If you would like a copy please see Malcolm - copies are 50p a time - the quiz itself looks fairly easy and is a good way to raise money for Christian Aid.

The Children’s Society Stand By Me Box Challenge
An appeal for more box holders. Please take a house-box and make a difference to the lives of children living away from home. Audrey Curtis, Box co-ordinator.

Coffee Club
The Coffee Club meets next on Wednesday 11th and 25th July at 10.45 am. All Welcome. Gwen and Audrey

June Tote
1st Prize No. 59 D. Greenhalgh £28.00
2nd Prize No. 62 D. Hudson £ 9.00

Warwickshire Farm Praise and Food Fayre
Make the 22nd September a diary date for your taste buds. Warwickshire’s finest farm and food producers gathering under one roof to tempt you with their mouth watering samples of great food and drink. You, your family and friends are welcome, there will be farm walks and rural crafts, attractions for children and a cooking demonstration from Ladies in Pigs, all in the heart of the beautiful Kingston estate.
The finale is the harvest festival with music and a service of farm praise. Please join us at Kingston Farm, Harbury from 10.30 am onwards, with the service at 4 pm. Entry and car park are free. For further details ring the ARC-Addington Fund on 7669 0587 or check out
www.arc-addingtonfund.org.uk

Working as a Lay Visitor in Hospital
Are you interested in the role of being a Lay Visitor at either Walsgrave or St Cross hospitals? Both Hospitals are recruiting members to join their Hospital Lay teams. Lay Visitors support the Chaplaincy team. It is a also a very responsible role, bringing you into close contact with people at very vulnerable times in their lives.
Training is given but in the first instance you need to speak to Malcolm if you are interested or require more information as names have to be recommended through him.

Fifth Sunday after Trinity

Collect: Almighty God, send down upon your Church the riches of your Spirit, and kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

First Reading: 2 Kings 5. 1-14 Nicola Harwood

Second Reading: Galatians 6. 7-16 Margaret Davoll

Gospel Reading : Luke 10. 1-11, 16-20 Tony Thistlewood

Intercessor: Lorraine Baker

Hymns: 473 19 25 287 164

Post Communion Prayer: Grant, O Lord, we beseech you, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by your governance, that your Church may joyfully serve you in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

This week beginning 8th July 2007

Sunday 8 am Holy Communion
10 am Parish Communion, 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 15th July

8 am Holy Communion
10 am Parish Communion, Junior Church and Lazers
6.30 pm Evening Prayer