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The Benefice of Pontefract
Parish of St Giles with St Mary’s
Parish Administrator: Vivienne Smales
Parish office: 01977 790448
(Messages will be checked regularly)
Email: [email protected]
The Revd Canon June Lawson
01977 706803
Email: [email protected]
Fr. Rod Walker: 07746 980727
Fr. Michael Taylor: 01977 702824
Reader David Brooks: 07584 859569
Tribute to the Millions
Let us remember those who so selflessly gave their lives at home and abroad, whose
sacrifice enables us to enjoy the peace and freedom we have today.
Let us remember those who came home
wounded, physically and mentally, and the friends and family who cared for them.
Let us remember those who returned to
restore their relationships and rebuild their working lives after years of dreadful
conflict and turmoil.
Let us remember the families that lost husbands, sons and sweethearts.
Let us remember the servicemen, merchant
seamen, miners, brave civilians and others from Commonwealth and Allied countries who fought, suffered and died during
several years of war.
Let us remember those in reserved occupation and to the brave people who
kept us safe on the home front—the doctors and nurses who cared for the wounded,
the women and men who toiled in the fields, those who worked in the factories,
who all played such a vital role in the war effort at home.
Bruno Peek LVO OBE OPR Pageantmaster
VE Day 75
The Fifth Sunday of Easter 10th May 2020, 10.00 a.m. Remembering the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe
Praying for the Peace and Welfare of the Nations.
Collect Almighty God,
who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ
have overcome death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life:
grant that, as by your grace going before us
you put into our minds good desires,
so by your continual help
we may bring them to good effect;
through Jesus Christ our risen Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Collect for Peace Almighty God,
from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed:
kindle in the hearts of all people the true love of peace;
and guide with your pure and peaceable wisdom
those who take counsel for the nations of the earth;
that in tranquillity your kingdom may go forward,
till the earth is filled with the knowledge of thy love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Readings for 10th May
5th Sunday of Easter
Bradford Cathedral at 3.00pm Twitter: @Bfdcathedral https://www.bradfordcathedral.org/whats-on/ve-day-75/
Wakefield Cathedral at 1.00pm
Twitter: @WakeCathedral
https://www.wakefieldcathedral.org.uk
On Friday, 8th May, to mark VE day, the three cathedrals in our Diocese will be
holding online events with prayers and readings and a short address from
Bishop Nick.
Ripon Cathedral at 11.00am
Twitter: @riponcathedral
The service can be accessed via the home page of the
cathedral website at https://www.riponcathedral.org.uk
Acts 7. 55 to end 55 But filled with the Holy Spirit, he gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus
standing at the right hand of God. 56 “Look,” he said, “I see the heavens opened and the Son
of Man standing at the right hand of God!” 57 But they covered their ears, and with a loud
shout all rushed together against him. 58 Then they dragged him out of the city and began
to stone him; and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named
Saul. 59 While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60 Then
he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.”
When he had said this, he died.
John 14.1-14 14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s
house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to
prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will
take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And you know the way to
the place where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are
going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the
life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you know me, you will know my
Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” 8 Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” 9 Jesus said to him,
“Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has
seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Do you not believe
that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak
on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. 11 Believe me that I am in the
Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works
themselves. 12 Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I
do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 I will
do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If in my
name you ask me for anything, I will do it.
DAILY READINGS THIS WEEK
Monday 11th Morning: Psalm 145 & Luke 4.38 to end
Evening: Psalm 105 & 1 Peter 1.1-12
Tuesday 12th Morning: Psalm 19 & Luke 5.1-11
Evening: Psalm 97 & 1 Peter 1.13 to end
Wednesday 13th Morning: Psalm 30 & Luke 5. 12-26
Evening: Psalm 147 & Philippians 3.13b-4.1
Thursday 14th Morning: Psalm 16 & Acts 2.37 to end
Matthias the Apostle Evening: Psalm 80 & Matthew 7.15-27
Friday 15th Morning: Psalm 138 & Luke 6.1-11
Evening: Psalm 66 & 1 Peter 3.1-12
Saturday 16th Morning: Psalm 146 & Luke 6.12-26
Evening: Psalm 118 & 1 Peter 3.13 to end
We pray for those who are ill: Marjorie; Linda; Mar; Murray; Hans; Lesley; Gail & Liam; Derek & Janet; Pam & Brian;
Cynthia; Brenda; Jean; Margaret; Jonathan; Ellie; Joyce; Barrie; Lucy Nichol; Rhys Williams;
Janis Gallagher; Catherine & Colin Godridge; Pat Steel; Sandra Cutting; David Murray; Anita
Murray; Robert Metcalfe; Russ Hunter; Jean Johnson; Margaret Edwards.
We pray for those who have recently died: David Lill; Graham Atkinson; Ray Steel; Bernard Smith
And those whose years mind falls at this time: Matthew Cookson; Andrew Savage Beveridge.
Services will continue to be streamed on Wednesday’s at 9.30am and Sundays
at 10.00am.
CONTACT DETAILS
During the current Coronavirus crisis, if you would like to receive the weekly notices direct to your email address, please would you send your contact details (name, address, email and phone number) in order that we can add these to our database. By sending us your contact details you are agreeing to us holding this information. We assure you that this information will be used solely for the purpose of keeping in contact with you.
Please send your contact details to: [email protected]
Joyce Bellamy is hoping to raise funds for St John Ambulance who are helping frontline NHS staff battle Coronavirus and, like many charities, are in dire straights due to the loss of fundraising opportunities through social distancing measures. She is knitting little dolls dressed as nurses.
Please sponsor her to knit as many nurses as she can by 31st
May. You will also be entered into a raffle to win one of the dolls.
https://www.justgiving.com/
fundraising/joycebellamy
Ascension Day Service
Please join Canon June for our live-streamed
Ascension Day Service, which will take place at
7.00pm on Thursday, 21st May
ALAN NETHERWOOD—RIP
Thank you to my Church family for the many messages of condolence received by my family and myself following Alan's sudden death. They have been of great comfort. I look forward to the day when we can all be together again at St. Giles. Until then stay safe and well. Special thanks to Canon June for her support throughout this sad time.
Gina Netherwood
Daily Hope offers music, prayers and
reflections as well as full worship services
from the Church of England at the end of a
telephone line. The line – which is available
24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 - has
been set up particularly with those unable to
join online church services during the period
of restrictions in mind.
“With many in our country on lockdown, it’s important that we support those who are feeling lonely and isolated, whatever age they are."
Archbishop Justin Welby
PUBLICATION DEADLINES
Wednesday, April 29th: Deadline for Notices. Items must be received by 3:00p.m.
Please e-mail Vivienne Smales at [email protected]
Sunday, May 24th: Deadline for June’s Parish Magazine. Please e-mail items to both [email protected] and [email protected]
The e-magazine for May is now available to view on the website. Follow the link below or look within the ‘News’ section as well as in
the ‘Weekly Notices & Magazine’ page.
http://www.stgilespontefract.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Parish-Mag-May-2020-compressed.pdf
A NOTE CONCERNING GIVING FROM DAVID LEIGH, OUR TREASURER
The CofE Stewardship and Income Generation Team has asked us to highlight the impact of the decline in income from lettings, donations and offertories during the current Coronavirus outbreak.
A significant number (45%) of our parishioners already donate via Direct Debit and Standing Orders from their banks and we are extremely grateful for that contribution. In the current circumstances, we would like to encourage individuals who would normally bring cash into church to continue making their weekly/monthly contributions via their bank. This will make a significant difference to our cash flow in the weeks and months ahead.
Equally, at this time, many people may be concerned about income and livelihoods and we do not want them to feel any additional burden of worry about their financial giving at this time.
If you would like to change your method of giving to Direct Debit, you can do this by contacting your bank by phone (if you have the Telephone Banking facility) or online if you have internet banking. Although you can visit your bank in person to make this change, we are not encouraging you to consider this option during the current lockdown period.
Details of our church bank account are as follows:
Account Name: St Giles Parochial Church Council
Bank: Yorkshire Bank, 25 Ropergate, Pontefract, WF8 1LQ
Sort Code: 05-06-71
Account Number: 16172795
With every good wish to you all. Stay safe.
David Leigh
Treasurer
This year’s Christian Aid Week has needed to adapt to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on all our lives. It is important to be hopeful for the future and thankful for all the gifts of time and donations normally made in this period. A huge thank you is expressed for all the support given during last year’s Christian Aid Week. £613.73 was sent from Pontefract in addition to individual online donations.
There is a new Christian Aid Emergency Appeal: the Coronavirus Emergency Appeal. Many people displaced by war or conflict and living in extreme poverty are likely to have poor health and nutrition and live in overcrowded communities which lack even the basic facilities of clean water and sanitation. They are likely to be extremely vulnerable to Covid-19. Further details including how to make an online donation are available on the website https://www.christianaid.org.uk Please see the May magazine for a full report by Paul and Ann Harris http://www.stgilespontefract.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Parish-Mag-May-2020-compressed.pdf
Citizens Advice Wakefield District continue to offer a full range of advice and help during the lockdown period. We can help with benefits claims
including advice and support on setting up claims for Universal Credit; we can help you deal with debts and give advice if your employment has been
affected. We are free, confidential, independent and impartial.
We are able to offer advice & assistance via telephone, email or webchat
(Debt/Benefits/Housing/Employment/Family) - Telephone 03444 111 444
(Universal Credit – Help to Claim) - Telephone 0800 144 8 444
(Consumer goods, services, digital, events, travel etc.) - Telephone 0808 223 1133
Email us via www.wakefielddistrictcab.co.uk
Web chat with us at www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/contact-us/
Citizens Advice Wakefield District is a registered charity. Although part of the national Citizens Advice network we are independent and run locally for the residents of Wakefield District.
St Mary’s Community Centre is not actually open at present, but are operating as a virtual Community Hub, in conjunction with Wakefield Council, to provide help and support for the Pontefract area. If you know of anyone needing support, please contact St Mary’s as shown opposite:
Coronavirus COVID-19 Crisis Community Hubs
Pontefract: St Mary’s Community Centre 01977 705341 (please leave a message) [email protected]
Community Hubs If you need help in your local area you can contact your Community Hub. They have volunteers and a range of support to help you and they are working with the Council to support communities during this crisis. Please only contact the Hub in your area as they are going to be very busy. For more information about local Hubs, please visit: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/about-the-council/coronavirus-information
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To keep in touch with the latest news from the Parish, please visit our websites:
www.stgilespontefract.org.uk www.stgilescentrepontefract.org.uk.
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Twitter: @CofEPontefract & Instagram: stgilespontefract
We look forward to hearing from you soon!