A warm welcome to you on
this Fourth Sunday of Easter. 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’.
Parachute Jump
Please, if you have sponsored Malcolm or Stella, would you bring the sponsor
money in as soon as possible. Our thanks to all who have already paid
up and offered their congratulations.
In Depth Bible Study
In Depth Bible Study is back after its break for Lent. We are looking
at the Resurrection. Meeting at Stephen and Lorraine’s house at
7.30 pm on Wednesday 28th April. (please note date change). Any queries
see Lorraine or Stella.
Confirmation Groups
We are starting confirmation groups for adults and younger people this
week. Adults are Monday, 8pm at 33 Brookshaw Way and younger folk on Tuesday
after school (3.20 ish) in the Octagon. Please speak to Malcolm or Stella
if you would like to join. The confirmation service will be on Ascension
Day (13th May) at St Paul’s, Foleshill. As a consequence PCC have
agreed that there should be no service here in the evening and are encouraging
people to support our candidates at the confirmation service. Timing of
the service will be published later when it has been confirmed.
Wednesday 10.30 Group
During Lent a group met after the 10am service on a Wednesday. We have
decided to carry on meeting on alternate Wednesdays. The first meeting
will be on Wednesday 5th May.
Date for Diary
Forthcoming event. MAYTIME IN WALSGRAVE a programme of seasonal music
and words presented by the Grafton Consort of Bromsgrove whose previous
concert in 2008 was much enjoyed. On Saturday 22nd May in church at 7.30
pm. Tickets will soon be on sale and all proceeds will be given towards
the cost of repair and restoration of the roof etc. Please book the date
in your diary now.
Advance Notice
Please note that on Wednesday 16th June, the bishop will be installing
all Churchwardens at the Cathedral in a service at which the new Archdeacon
Missioner will also be admitted to office. Please could you note the date
now so that you may come to support Barbara & John our own wardens.
The service will be in the evening, probably starting at 7.30 pm.
Please also note our Quiet Day with Sister Chris will
be on Saturday 19th June. More details to follow.
Coffee Club
The Coffee Club meets next on Wednesday 28th April at 10.45 am. Cost £1.
All welcome
March Tote
1st Prize No. 61 M. Wakeman £25.50
2nd Prize No. 28 M. Davoll £ 8.50
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
Collect: Risen Christ, faithful shepherd of your Father’s sheep:
teach us to hear your voice and to follow your command, that all your
people may be gathered into one flock, to the glory of God the Father.
First Reading: Acts 9. 36-43 Sarah Tompkins
Second Reading: Revelation 7. 9-17 Carole Osselton
Gospel Reading: John 10. 22-30 [8 am only]
Luke 14: 16-22 (10am) Dave Kirkwood
Intercessor: Karen French
Hymns: 26 246 473 220 560
Post Communion Prayer: Merciful Father, you gave your Son Jesus Christ
to be the good shepherd, and in his love for us to lay down his life and
rise again:
keep us always under his protection, and give us grace to follow in his
steps;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
This week beginning 25th April 2010
This Sunday
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Evening Prayer
Monday 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 9th May
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Evening Prayer
