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We aim to show how God through the Church, with its worship, teaching and service, is relevant to modern living.
www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk/
P1 Contents, Pastoral Care and Transport Assistance
P2 Ministry Team
P3 From the Registers, After the Cards, Knit2gether, Hutchinson Richmond and Gilling Trust, Easyfundraising
P4 Pastoral Page
P5 Thoughts from The Rectory P6 Prayer Diary November 2016
P7 What’s On November 2016, Flower Festival, Café Church
P8 Richmond C of E school, Operation Christmas Child, Olive Wood Products, Bible Society Quiz
P9 Fun-Key Church @ St Mary’s Christingle, Baroness Hale
P10 Mothers’ Union, Letter to The Northern Echo
P11 Services in November 2016, Remembrance Day Poem, Bible Study Groups
P12 Rotas and 200 club, Flowers, Poem by C of E student Max Dale, Mobility Scooter for sale
ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH PASTORAL CARE & TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE
Transport to and from Church (C), Hospital (H), Shopping (S) For assistance please contact any of the below:
Ruth Brown 26 Whitefields Drive C H S 825270 Margaret Clayson 12 Green Howards Road C H 822631 John Dickinson 5 West End Avenue C H 826803 Joy and Don Hornsby 2 Olliver Road C H 826490 Graham Merlane 1 Gallowfields Road C H S 826109 Rosemary Oliver 3 Stanley Grove C 823081 Edna Roberts 70 Ronaldshay Drive C 822970 Eileen Simms 56 Ronaldshay Drive H S 821511 Anne Simpson 56 Gilling Road C H S 822277 Pamela Wheatley 32 Whitefields Drive C H 822428 Linda Drury 25 Darlington Road H 850243
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THE PARISH OF RICHMOND WITH HUDSWELL AND DOWNHOLME AND MARSKE
www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk
MINISTRY TEAM RECTOR
Rev Canon John R Chambers, The Rectory, Church Wynd 821241 0787 5348245 [email protected]
HONORARY CLERGY
Rev Mark Beresford-Peirse Rev Jennifer Williamson Rev Bill Simms
READERS Mr Scott Lunn 2 Hurgill Road 826895 Mrs Gillian Lunn 2 Hurgill Road 07592 016476
PASTORAL ASSISTANT Mrs Jennifer Patrick 1 Roper Court 850693
ACORN CHRISTIAN LISTENERS Mrs Jennifer Patrick 850693 Dr Sheila Harrisson 822059 Mrs Ruth Brown 825270
CHURCH OFFICERS - THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, RICHMOND
Mayor’s Warden Mr David Frankton 8 Alans Court 823531 Rector’s Warden Mr Roy Morel 22 Olliver Road 823278 Assistant Warden Mrs Janet Morel Director of Music Mr Chris Denton The Rectory, MainSt, Stavely, HG5 9LD 01423 340238 07817 386070 [email protected] Bell Captain Mrs Susan Welch 8 Maple Road 823700 Head Verger Mr Leonard Scrafton 14 Pilmoor Close 824106 Parish Administrator Claire Murray [email protected] 07737482611 OFFICERS OF THE PCC AND OTHERS Secretary Mrs Jennifer Patrick 1 Roper Court 850693 Treasurer William Gedye 55 Maison Dieu, Richmond DL10 7AU 07710739192
Assistant Treasurer Claire Murray 07737482611
FWO Secretaries Magazine Editor Gillian Lunn 2 Hurgill Road 07592016476 [email protected] Magazine Distribution Ruth Brown 26 Whitefields Drive 825270 Magazine Adverts Mr Frank Gibbon 23 Westfields 821002 Flower Guild and Rota Katrina Templeton 4 Rowan House, Lyons Rd, 449300/07889220270 [email protected] The Garden Village
FOR THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, HUDSWELL
Organist Mrs Valerie Strawbridge 15 Boundary Way 821440
FOR THE PARISH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, DOWNHOLME Reader Mr George Alderson 68 Brompton Park, Brompton on Swale
07745744195 Church Warden Mrs Jean Calvert Thorpe Farm, Reeth Road, Richmond 823001 Organist Mrs Eileen Simms 56 Ronaldshay Drive, Richmond Church Treasurer Mr John Horseman Echlinville, Hudswell, Richmond 826216
FOR THE PARISH OF ST EDMUNDS, MARSKE Church Warden Mrs Ruth Tindale Skelton Lodge, Marske 823371 Deputy Warden Mrs Ann Stoneham Ivy Cottage, Marske 822418 Organist Mrs Jennifer Wallis 1 School Terrace, Marske 822930 Treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Withers [email protected] 825262
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FROM THE REGISTERS
We have baptised 27
th August 2016 Natalie Watt
Millie Mae Watt We have joined together in marriage 8
th October 2016 Timothy Jackson and Rosemary Stephenson
(at Marske) Sadly we have laid to rest 18
th September 2016 Michael Robinson Aged 81
19th September 2016 William McKenzie Aged 80
30th
September 2016 Eric Dent Aged 83 8
th October 2016 Robert Duncan Dobinson (Dinky) Aged 91
May they rest in peace and rise in glory
AFTER THE CARDS AND VISITORS
Bereavement is a very difficult time for the spouse/partner left behind. Starting again on their own is even more difficult.
Carrie and Anne would like to help with the next step by meeting recently bereaved spouses/partners for coffee at Greyfriars on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.30am. Contact Carrie on 850103 for further information.
KNIT2GETHER FRIDAYS BETWEEN 10PM AND 12NOON AT GREYFRIARS RESTAURANT: A weekly knitting, crocheting and hand sewing group continues to meet in the restaurant at Greyfriars, Flints Terrace, Richmond. All will be made very welcome. Bring your own projects and enjoy coffee and a chat whilst making new friends. Please contact Claire Murray on 07737482611 for further information.
Easyfundraising.org.uk is an easy way to raise money for St Mary's Disability Access Toilet Fund. Shop with any of over 2,700 retailers, and a percentage of what you spend is donated to the fund at no additional cost to you. Retailers include: Amazon, John Lewis, eBay, Tesco, and many more. Please register to support us today at http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/
HUTCHINSON RICHMOND AND GILLING TRUST
This charity works to support the local community by providing small grants towards: educational courses, necessary medical equipment, household appliances, and many other expenses. If you live in: Richmond, Gilling West, Eppleby, Eryholme, South Cowton, North Cowton, West Layton, Hutton Magna, Cliffe, or Barton, then you may be eligible for this support.
For further information, please contact either Mrs C Wiper Gentry (Clerk to the Trusts), 3 Smithson Close, Moulton, Richmond DL10 6QP, or the Rector.
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PASTORAL PAGE
It is the prayer of St Mary's Church that we can do all we can to support, listen to
and love all in our parish whether members of our church or not.
The Pastoral Team at St Mary's has recently been relaunched and as part of that
we have introduced 2 things which we pray will be helpful.
Firstly, we have introduced a "Visitor and Phone Call Request" form which is
available in every pew and around church. This form can either be completed for
yourself or on behalf of someone who you believe would appreciate a visit or a
phone call from a member of the Pastoral Team. There is a box clearly marked at
the back of church where you can put the slip. Rev John and Gillian will access the
box and make initial contact, after which a member of the Pastoral Team will follow
it up. (If you are unable to complete the form because you are not in church,
please telephone, text or email Rev John or Gillian).
Secondly, we have launched a Prayer Circle at St Marys. If you have something
which you would appreciate prayer for, we would be privileged to do that, whether it
is a tough week ahead, exams, coming to terms with bereavement, health issues,
whatever you wish to share, in confidence, we will support you in prayer.
To ask for prayer you can either telephone, email or text Rev John or Gillian and
they will place your prayer in the circle. Please be assured your requests are
confidential, and no requests will be seen as too small, frivolous, or unimportant. It
will be our privilege to support you in this special way.
You can contact Rev John via Tel: 01748 821241
Mob Tel or Text: 078 753 48245 and Email: [email protected]
You can contact Gillian on Tel: 075 920 16476 or Email: [email protected]
If you would like to be a praying member of the circle or a member of the Pastoral
Team, Rev John and Gillian would love to hear from you.
Be kind, be thoughtful, be genuine,
but most of all be thankful.
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November 2016 Thoughts from The Rectory... Sitting at my desk writing this article for the November magazine, I reflect on being the centre of a time sandwich. We have just had a busy weekend, culminating in a lovely choral evensong during which we said our farewells and thanks to John and Joan Plowman. They have both been involved in St Mary’s in various ways for over 40 years and we wish them every blessing in their new life in Cheshire.
Then, in a couple of days, Liz and I will be away on holiday in Suffolk. The idea is for us to chill out and, of course, the weather will help us achieve that objective – he says while ignoring the weather forecast!. Seriously though, we plan to rest and visit many wonderful places, in addition to having daily dog walks on the beaches. Of course, there are many wonderful places well within easy travelling distance for us in the Benefice, but it takes a concerted effort to take time out and visit them. How often we fail to recognise places of tremendous interest that are on our doorstep! This made me think of how often we fail to recognise very special people with very special God-given gifts whom we see every day – on our own doorstep. It is so easy to take each other for granted.
So how can we know when the person we are with or know is special? Before you say that we are all special in God’s eyes – I know – but for our eyes, what criteria can be applied to find where we score on the specialometer? At the end of October we celebrated All Saints Day, so I looked at the criteria for saintliness as written by Susan Sayers. This seems to be an ideal criteria for scoring on the specialometer:
Went to church a lot
Gave everything away
Lived a long time ago
Miracles happened when they prayed to God
Faced death rather than gave up their faith
Showed God’s love in their life
Were willing to do what God asked them to
Prayed a lot
Helped God a lot
As we thank God for the saints, let us look at the criteria and decide how many of the criteria we match. Perhaps this November we should, as God’s children in this Benefice, help each other to climb God’s specialometer together.
Confirmation
Talking of climbing God’s specialometer together, by having a living faith in a living Saviour, we are delighted that James, Harry, Katie, Keeley and Hannah took a huge step on their spiritual journey when they were confirmed by Bishop James on 11
th October. It was so exciting and uplifting for us all to witness this step in
faith and celebrate the Eucharist with them and their families.
Yours in Christ
John
TUE 1 For all who mourn loved ones. We pray for all who attend the After the Cards group for friendship and support during bereavement.
WED 2 For our neighbours and friends. For Hurgill Road, Quaker Lane and Victoria Road.
THUR 3 For Christians Together in Richmond and the First Thursday Prayers. For families coping with increasing financial demands. We give thanks for the storehouse in Richmond.
FRI 4 For all who attend Knit2gether, and for all the residents and staff at Greyfriars. For peace in the world. For people caught up in conflict.
SAT 5 For our schools: for their staff, students, parents, carers, governors, diocese, and local authority.
SUN 6 For Rev John, our Pastoral Team and all who seek to pray for, visit, support and love all in our community both in and beyond our church walls.
MON 7 For our wardens, verger, and all who support the daily running of our churches. We thank them for all they do, and for those who work unseen.
TUE 8 For our Rector John, Rev Mark Beresford-Peirse, Rev Bill Simms, Rev Jennifer Williamson, Bishop John, and their families. We give thanks for their time, compassion, and wisdom.
WED 9 For the opportunities each new day gives us. May we embrace them.
THUR 10 For all who provide emergency service relief. For the Girlguiding and Scouting movements.
FRI 11 In Remembrance of all who have died for their country both in the past and now.
SAT 12 For all who suffer religious persecution. For those who are in prison and their families and victims of crime.
SUN 13 For love, friendship, and encouragement. For family and friends who live far away.
MON 14 For all seeking God’s purpose for their life. For courage to listen to God, and to use the gifts which he has given us.
TUE 15 For space to listen to God and to talk with Him. For all who come to our churches for funerals, baptisms and weddings.
WED 16 For Swale Women’s Institute and St Mary’s Women’s Fellowship.
THUR 17 For our choir, our organist, Musical Director Chris, and all who make music in our church.
FRI 18 For our Mayor, local councillors, for our MP and MEPs, and for integrity and wisdom for all involved in politics.
SAT 19 For our Armed Forces here and abroad, and their family and friends. We pray for The Beacon at Catterick Garrison. For the refugee crisis.
SUN 20 For all who come to Café Church. We pray for the Royal family, for the Queen and for her government.
MON 21 For peace in self and the world. For space and time to listen to God
TUE 22 For the Mothers’ Union in this country and worldwide. For their prayerful support of so much.
WED 23 That we may always love God and love our neighbours as ourselves.
THUR 24 For our bell-ringers and their energy and talent. For Fairtrade.
FRI 25 For all who are sick in body, mind or spirit, and their carers.
SAT 26 For our readers Scott, Gillian, and George, and Chaplain of Readers Rev Jennifer Williamson.
SUN 27 For Fun-Key Church; all who help, and all who come. For all who are coming to the Christingle service today.
MON 28 For those known by few but loved by God.
TUE 29 For people we are worried or concerned about.
WED 30 For the month just past, and for the month ahead. May we seek to love one another and make a difference in all we do.
PRAYER DIARY FOR NOVEMBER - we pray …
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Every Friday: Knit2gether at Greyfriars’ Restaurant, 10am - 12noon: A weekly knitting, crocheting and hand sewing group continues to meet in the restaurant at Greyfriars, Flints Terrace, Richmond. All will be made very welcome. Please see page 3.
Tuesday 1st : After the Cards at Greyfriars, first Tuesday of the month,10.30am. Please see page 3
Wednesday 2nd: Richmond Flower Arranging Club in Hudswell Village Hall, 10.15am
Thursday 3rd: Christians Together in Richmond and First Thursday Prayers at Holy Trinity Chapel, 12noon-12.30pm
Thursday 10th: Gilling West Gardening Society in Gilling Village Hall, 7.30pm: Winging it - Garden Birds with Mike Gray. Please see http://gillinggardeners.weebly.com/
Sunday 20th: Richmondshire Landscape Trust (ROSA) who are holding a Christmas Fair in the Town Hall from 11am to 3pm. Entry is free and there will be Craft Stalls,plus coffee,cakes and tombola
Sunday 20th: Café Church at St Mary’s - this month we look forward to welcoming Kate Bruce - please see below
Monday 21st: Swale WI: At the Scout Hut in Richmond.
Sunday 27th: Fun-Key Church Christingle: The traditional Christingle service, held at the Fun-Key Church time. Everyone welcome. For more details, please see page 9.
Wednesday 30th: Hudswell Gardening Club in Hudswell Village Hall, 7.30pm: “Soft Fruits - the usual and the unusual” with Hilary Dodson. Everyone welcome.
WHAT’S ON IN NOVEMBER 2016
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ADVANCE NOTICE! SAVE THE DATES!
St Mary’s Church, Richmond is holding a Flower Festival
Plans are in place for a week-long Flower Festival commencing on Friday 9th June 2017, with a preview evening followed on Saturday 10th June 2017 to officially launch the event. The theme will be announced next month.
The week will culminate with a Service of Thanksgiving on Sunday 18th June 2017 when all participants will be invited to contribute to and/or attend the service.
We hope that local schools, organisations, and businesses will want to be involved with the event, and they will be approached in the coming months to establish if they would like to participate and present, sponsor or donate an arrangement.
We encourage flower arrangers and volunteer helpers to get involved. If you are interested in contributing in any way, Katrina Templeton would love to hear from you.
Please contact: [email protected] or 01748449300 for more details.
Café Church at St Mary's
In September we were delighted to welcome Rev Canon Judy Hirst to Café Church. She focused on the topic of one of her books, Struggling to be Holy. Everyone enjoyed discussing just what we mean when we talk about being holy.
On Sunday 20th November we look forward to welcoming Kate Bruce. Kate is the Deputy Warden at Cranmer in Durham and is going to speak about ‘Creativity: Divine Gift?’. Kate is a priest, author, theologian, and very gifted speaker.
Coming up at Café Church, we look forward to welcoming Peter Trewby (Sunday 19th Feb.), and Mark Tanner (Sunday 2nd April) who is to be appointed Bishop of Berwick. Everyone is very friendly and we would love to welcome as many people as possible. Refreshments are available from 3.45pm. Please see Wendy or Gillian for details, and find us on Facebook.
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Operation Christmas Child (Shoe-box Campaign)
Last year some 1,600 boxes were sent off to Eastern Europe from Richmond (via the packing and sending hubs at Consett and Jarrow – we are part of the North-East network).
Once again you are invited to fill a shoe-box and take it to the Methodist church on any of the dates below where it will be checked. There are leaflets at the back of St Mary’s church, and further information and boxes are available in the Welcome area at the Methodist church.
Help is also needed to check the boxes between 7th and 18
th November on Mon/
Tues/Thurs/Fri from 9.30am onwards. If you haven’t done this before then please come to the Methodist Hall at 9.30am on 7
th November for an initial briefing on
checking (or another day if you are unavailable on the 7th).
Many thanks.
Olive wood products from Bethlehem
This month Anne will again be selling olive wood products made by Christian Palestinian families.
With the construction of the Separation Wall and the continuous expansion of Israeli settlements on Palestinian land, many families become separated from their olive orchards. A group of people from our diocese have been trying to do something practical to help Palestinian Christians, and let them know that they are not forgotten.
A Christian friend in Bethlehem, Ibrahim Jaber, will distribute the money raised from these sales to the local families in time for Christmas. Please continue to pray for justice and peace for both Palestinians and Israelis, whose present and future are inextricably bound together.
Anne Simpson
Bible Society Quiz, Friday 18th
November Some of you will remember the popular Quiz Nights held
in past years. Questions will cover the usual range of
topics, and there will be refreshments. Book the date in
your diary. Further details will follow but start assembling your team – maximum
six!
Anne Simpson
This first half term is flying by and already we are well into October.
The Christian Value we have been focussing on is ‘Thankfulness’, and we certainly do have lots to be thankful for.
We have just celebrated Harvest at school with parents and carers.
The children in Year 4 and 5 have written poems about being thankful for the foods they enjoy and shared some of their fantastic poems with us. A group of children acted out the story of ‘Stone Soup’, demonstrating the benefits of sharing what we have.
Thank you to everyone for their generous contributions which will be shared between two local charities – the Storehouse in Richmond and The Beacon in Catterick Garrison.
Liz Foxwell
Ed: please see back page of magazine for a Harvest Poem written by one of our children.
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FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARY’S RICHMOND We met in September when our theme was Harvest, and we thanked God for all his provision and his overflowing love for us all. Gillian told us the story of ‘Stone Soup’, Mark led us in prayers, we sang harvest hymns and we crafted sweetcorn, made hay bales (rice krispie cakes made with marshmallows), decorated thankfulness stones and enjoyed a chocolate fountain (God’s overflowing love!). Our harvest gifts went to The Beacon at Catterick Garrison.
CHRISTINGLE
This year, St Mary’s will be holding our Christingle service on Sunday 27th November at 4pm in St Mary’s Church, Richmond. As both Christingle and Fun-Key Church are for all ages we have decided to combine the 2 services, and double up the fun! So, do come along and enjoy Christingle. And don’t forget, the really lovely Mothers Union team will be there to provide refreshments throughout.
Christingle celebrations - with their oranges and candles and ribbons are a fun family event at our church. The money raised by Christingle this year will go towards the work the Children’s Society does to help children living in poverty in the UK. Christingle is also a good way to help our local families with young children to think about the story of Jesus. Each part of the Christingle orange symbolises the various elements of the story of Jesus, from the love of Christ to the fruits of God’s creation. Piecing it together helps people understand the gospel.
So please support our Christingle this year, and please try and bring some of your friends and neighbours with small children along!
We look forward to welcoming you. Fun, faith and fellowship for all ages. For photos of what we do please see the church website, find us on Facebook, or read our blog at: http://funkeychurchatstmarysrichmond.wordpress.com
Gillian 07592016476
BARONESS HALE OF RICHMOND
On Thursday 6th October the Deputy President of the Supreme Court and local of
our town, Baroness Hale of Richmond, travelled to Canterbury to open the new Wigoder Law building at the University of Kent, with chief benefactor Hon Charles Wigoder. This extension will be fundamental for prospective lawyers studying at the university, since new developments for the mooting programme will give students practise handling court room cases in realistic scenarios.
Lady Brenda Hale especially praised the Kent Law Clinic, which is responsible for offering access to justice for underprivileged and vulnerable members of the community who cannot otherwise afford to pay for legal advice and representation.
After opening the new building, the Baroness gave a free, inspirational keynote speech entitled Human Rights and Social Justice, also at the university. The exceptional turnout, which saw the 450-seat Woolf College lecture theatre completely packed out, demonstrates Baroness Hale’s nationally respected reputation.
The Baroness has attended several of our church services over the years, and it is wonderful to see her become such an inspiration to young people throughout the country.
Alice Dawes
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MOTHERS’ UNION
On Tuesday 27th
September we welcomed Peter Trewby to speak at our meeting. The meeting started with a short service incorporating some of the prayers of thanks to celebrate140 years of the Mothers' Union. Peter told us about the epic tandem ride our two Glenisses and their
supporters took during the summer to aid the Bells Appeal. Neither of the ladies had ridden a tandem before, but they practised beforehand and bravely set off, with lots of encouragement from supporters. The ride was called R to R and took place from Richmond in Surrey to Richmond here in North Yorkshire. Jennifer Patrick designed a distinguished logo for the occasion. The Mayor of Richmond in Surrey was there to receive greetings from our Mayor and to see the party off. First stop was the Houses Of Parliament where separate good wishes were received from MP Rishi Sunak and Lady Brenda Hale. Their journey progressed through East Anglia, bell-ringing on the way and accompanied by their own catering van preceding them to be ready with sustenance as the days progressed. One of the memorable stopping places was Lincoln Cathedral where the team felt privileged to ring the bells. As the party progressed through Beverley and York, home was almost in sight. Arrival in Richmond was welcomed by St Mary's bells ringing as an extended party rode up past the church to be welcomed home by our Mayor. A welcome tea (and a celebration drink) party provided by the Belles alias St Mary's Mothers' Union awaited the two Glennisses. All the support party and their friends and relations celebrated with them in the Mayor’s Parlour. Peter then explained to us what will happen when the present bells are replaced and augmented later in the year. He was thanked for a very interesting afternoon. The Mothers Union is 140 years old this year (we know our branch is over 100) and we would like to celebrate at our next meeting. This will be on Tuesday 25
th October
at 2:00pm in the Methodist room. If you have any photographs or scrapbook cuttings, then please bring them along. We will celebrate with tea and cake! There is no meeting in November since the Diocesan (for the Ripon Diocesan Area)Advent Service will be at Colburn on Wednesday 7
th December at 11:45am. We
will arrange transport at the October meeting. Our own Christmas Eucharist will be in St Mary's on Tuesday 13
th December with
tea and mince pies to follow.
Everyone is welcome to our meetings and we look forward to welcoming you.
Margaret Clayson
Letter submitted to The Northern Echo recently by Margaret Emmerson Not Tosh? On Saturday 17
th September, a letter stated that to believe in God is a load of
“tosh”. I can respect that person’s point of view, which many people will share. However, I myself do not agree with them. I am a regular churchgoer: I am there each week to recharge my batteries for the following week. I am also involved in other church events and will always be willing to help in other ways whenever I can. The world God made is being destroyed due to the selfishness and greed of men. I am getting older now and a bit long in the tooth, but as I look back over the years I realise that in certain situations in my life God has been with me, helping me through and walking with me. I am not saint and put my foot in when I shouldn’t, but I hope I can be classed as a Christian.
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ST MARY’S RICHMOND
Sunday 6th November
3rd
before Advent 8am 10am
Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist
Sunday 13th November
Remembrance Sunday
8am 10am 6.30pm
Holy Communion (BCP) Remembrance Service Choral Evensong
Sunday 20th November
Christ the King 8am 10am 4pm
Holy Communion (BCP) Worship for All Café Church
Sunday 27th November
Advent Sunday 8am 10am 4pm
Holy Communion (BCP) Sung Eucharist Fun-Key Church Christingle
EVERY WEDNESDAY 9.15am HOLY COMMUNION
HOLY TRINITY
EVERY THURSDAY 10.30am HOLY COMMUNION
ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS DOWNHOLME
Sunday 13th November 9.30am Remembrance
Sunday 27th November 9.30am Holy Communion
ST EDMUND’S MARSKE
Sunday 6th November 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 13th November 11am Remembrance
Sunday 20th November 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 27th November 11am Holy Communion
A Poem for Remembrance Day - ‘The inquisitive mind of a child’
Why are they selling poppies, Mummy? Selling poppies in town today. The poppies, child, are flowers of love. For the men who marched away.
But why have they chosen a poppy, Mummy? Why not a beautiful rose? Because my child, men fought and died in the fields where the poppies grow.
But why are the poppies so red, Mummy? Why are the poppies so red? Red is the colour of blood, my child. The blood that our soldiers shed.
The heart of the poppy is black, Mummy. Why does it have to be black? Black, my child, is the symbol of grief. For the men who never came back.
But why, Mummy are you crying so? Your tears are giving you pain. My tears are my fears for you my child. For the world is forgetting again.
(Author unknown)
THE WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP - THE LUNN’S, 2 HURGILL ROAD, 7.30pm: Everybody is welcome to join us for cake, chat and discussion. Please contact Scott on 826895 for more information. The group started in mid-September, and new members are very welcome.
THE THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP - JENNIFER PATRICK’S, 1 ROPER COURT, 7.30pm: This is another friendly group. Please call Jennifer on 850693 for more details.
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St Mary's
SIDES PEOPLE 10.00am NOVEMBER
6th R&J Morel, P Wheatley, L Copeland
13th J&A Dickinson, J&W Pritchard
20th J&A Roberts, D&J Wade
27th G&M Merlane, A McDonald, A Guy
COFFEE ROTA - NOVEMBER 6
th J Steele, B Ridley, E Chambers
13th E Roberts, O Harrison
20th L Copeland, P Croft, J Emmerson
27th R Brown, P Wheatley, J Brown
Flowers - November
6th Libby Sands
13th Remembrance Sunday
20th Vacant
27th Advent
October 2016 200 Club
David Frankton
The deadline for the December 2016/ January 2017 issue is
Wednesday 9th
November 2016. Please forward any contributions
to Gillian by hand or send to [email protected]
If you receive your magazine from a distributer, please could you give them your subscription before the end of January. If you don’t, please forward your subscrip-tion to Claire Murray, Parish Administrator. Please place this in an envelope clearly marked Magazine Subscription and include your name. Many thanks.
Thank You Thank you for the wheat, for all the foods that we eat.
Thank you for pumpkins, as hard as meat! Thank you for cherries, all juicy and round.
Thank you for carrots that grow in the ground. Thank you for lettuce, all crunchy and munchy.
Thank you for apples. I will have them for my lunchy! By Max Dale
(Richmond CofE Primary and Nursery School)
FOR SALE DRIVE MOBILITY “EASY RIDER” MOBILITY SCOOTER 18 months old. Selling due to car licence. Scooter is V5 registered, road legal 4/8MPH. Head, tail, brake indicators, hazard warning lights, also horn, safety brake, plus speed limiter for downhill riding. Tyres are puncture-proofed indicated by lime green dust caps. Has had first year’s full service recently plus electrics waterproofed. BRAND NEW PRICE WAS £5,995 SALE PRICE OFFERS BETWEEN £1500-£1800 Please telephone Bob - 07460415042