A warm welcome to you on
this Seventh 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’.
In Depth Bible Study
Next meeting is at 7.30pm on Wednesday 19th May at Stephen and Lorraine’s
house. Any queries, please see Stella.
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.
Confirmation Groups
We are continuing 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 was last Thursday
and all went well.
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
was last Wednesday and the next will be on Wednesday 19th May.
Coffee Club
The Coffee Club meets next on Wednesday 26th May at 10.45 am. Cost £1.
All welcome
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.
Quiet Day - Saturday 19th June
This year’s Quiet Day at Wolvey will be led by Sister Chris who
as most of you will know by now is also leading Mission2Grow here in September.
Please let Tony know if you wish to come. The day will last from 10am
to 3.30pm.
April Tote
1st Prize No. 22 M. Vickers £25.00
2nd Prize No. 30 F. Richards £ 8.50
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Seventh Sunday of Easter
Collect: Risen, ascended Lord, as we rejoice at your triumph,
fill your Church on earth with power and compassion, that all who are
estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know your peace, to the glory
of God the Father.
First Reading: Acts 16. 16-34 Nicola Harwood
Second Reading: Revelation 22. 12-14, Lois Whitehouse
16-17, 20-21
Gospel Reading: John 17. 20-26 Karen French
Intercessor: Glynis Wood
Hymn:
Post Communion Prayer: Eternal God, giver of love and power, your Son
Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world to preach the gospel of his
kingdom:
confirm us in this mission, and help us to live the good news we proclaim;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
This week beginning 16th May 2010
This 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
7.30 pm PCC
Wednesday 10 am Holy Communion
Thursday 9 am Morning Prayer
Saturday 9.30 am Morning Prayer
2 pm Wedding
Sunday 23rd May
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Parish Communion, Junior Church and Lazers
12 noon Baptisms
3 pm Baptism
6.30 pm Evening Prayer
