NOTICES HM The Queen The church will continue to be open during the period of mourning for anyone who wishes to come in, pray, reflet, light a candle. There are prayer cards and a leaflet of reflections still available if you haven’t already taken some. Services Please note that there will be no weekday or Saturday services this week, and only the Parish Mass at 10.00am next Sunday (25th) Thanks to Fr Munna Mitra for celebrating mass last Friday, and Fr Mark Smith for celebrating the Parish Mass this week. Gift Day will be on Sunday 2 October. Envelopes are available for you to place any donations for the work and ministry of Holy Trinity. Thank you. Good Shepherd, Furnham Fr Julian will begin having informal oversight of this parish from Oct 1st, for an initial trial period of three months. Please pray for the two parishes and for Fr Julian. Organ Now that work on the bells has been completed, all that remains is for the main organ to reinstated. Work will begin on this next week. Sharing Together September’s discussion group will be held a week later than usual on Thursday 29 September, 7.30pm at the Vicarage, when we shall be looking at angels and archangels. You don’t need to be one to attend! Big Coffee Morning Macmillan Cancer Support. The coffee morning is to be held next Saturday, 10am to 12 noon, in the church hall. There will be cakes, savories, coffee and tea along with a raffle, and crafts and fancy goods for sale. Harvest Thanksgiving Our harvest services will be on Sunday 2nd October at the usual times, and tickets for the Harvest Supper (£6) are available after services. Pantomime. Please sign the list at the back of Church if you would like to go to the Pantomime on Wednesday 11 January 2023. Traidcraft cards Cards are on sale in the hall fortnightly, the next sale will be Sunday 25th September. Advent/Christmas Fair Draw tickets are available today from Liz Hathway. There is a list at the back of Church for hamper gifts, please sign if you are able to donate a prize. Please put any donations in the gold box at the back of Church.
NOTICES Good Shepherd, Furnham Fr Julian will begin having informal oversight of this parish from Oct 1st, for an initial trial period of three months. Please pray for the two parishes and for Fr Julian. Organ Now that work on the bells has been completed, all that remains is for the main organ to reinstated. Work will begin on this in 2 weeks’ time. Leave Fr Julian will be on annual leave shortly. It has been very difficult to find cover for the services, due to shortage of clergy, illness and unavailability. As a result, between the 13 and 27 September, the ONLY services will be on Friday 16th September at 12.30pm and The Parish Mass on Sunday 18th and Sunday 25th. We will welcome Fr Munna Mitra as the celebrant on Friday and Fr Mark Smith as the celebrant and preacher at the Parish Mass Sharing Together September’s discussion group will be held a week later than usual on Thursday 29 September, 7.30pm at the Vicarage, when we shall be looking at angels and archangels. You don’t need to be one to attend! Big Coffee Morning Macmillan Cancer Support. The coffee morning is to be held on 24th September, 10am to 12 noon, in the church hall. There will be cakes, savories, coffee and tea along with a raffle, and crafts and fancy goods for sale. Harvest Supper Tickets are now available for the Harvest Supper on Saturday 1st October at 7.00pm in the church hall. Please buy yours after services – only £6! 200 Club This month’s draw will take place in the hall after Parish Mass, with three good cash prizes! Please see Richard Tomlinson if you wish to join or renew your membership. Flowers This week flowers have been donated by Cheryl Grindle in memory of John Dearson and Graham Griffiths Anniversary. Pantomime. Please sign the list at the back of Church if you would like to go to the Pantomime on Wednesday 11 January 2023. Traidcraft cards are on sale today in the hall and every 2nd Sunday in the month until Christmas. Advent/Christmas Fair Draw tickets are available today from Liz Hathway. There is a list at the back of Church for hamper gifts, please sign if you are able to donate a prize. Please put any donations in the gold box at the back of Church from 18 September for donations.
NOTICES Good Shepherd, Furnham Fr Julian will begin having informal oversight of this parish from Oct 1st, for an initial trial period of three months. Please pray for the two parishes and for Fr Julian. Jumble Sale Due to all the hard work put in by the faithful few, £160+ was raised at the recent Jumble Sale. Many thanks, all who helped. Outlook September's parish magazine is still available online, with a few hard copies available for those unable to access it electronically. Please note that the deadline for contributions for October's issue is very much earlier than usual (this Wednesday 7 September), so please let George have any contributions as soon as possible. Thank you. Organ Now that work on the bells has been completed, all that remains is for the main organ to reinstated. Work will begin on this in 3 weeks’ time. Leave Fr Julian will be on annual leave shortly. It has been very difficult to find cover for the services, due to shortage of clergy, illness and unavailability. As a result, between the 13 and 27 September, the ONLY services will be on Friday 16th September at 12.30pm and The Parish Mass on Sunday 18th and Sunday 25th. Sharing Together September’s discussion group will be held a week later than usual on Thursday 29 September, 7.30pm at the Vicarage, when we shall be looking at angels and archangels. You don’t need to be one to attend! Big Coffee Morning Macmillan Cancer Support. The coffee morning is to be held on 24th September, 10am to 12 noon, in the church hall. There will be cakes, savories, coffee and tea along with a raffle, and crafts and fancy goods for sale. Any items for inclusion in next week’s Notice Sheet to be received at the Parish Office (on paper, email or phone) by THURSDAY MORNING, please.
NOTICES Church Bells Work has begun in installing the new frame, and the bells themselves will also be rehung shortly. Exciting! Jumble Sale Our grateful thanks to Wendy B and all who helped before and at yesterday’s Jumble Sale. We had an impressive amount of goods; thank you for all of your donations. The total raised will be announced after the services. Gardening Thank you all who turned up yesterday to help tidy the church grounds. All your efforts are very much appreciated and noticeable! Good Shepherd, Furnham Fr Julian will begin having informal oversight of this parish from Oct 1st, for an initial trial period of three months. Please pray for the two parishes and for Fr Julian. Eleanor Phillips, RIP For many years a faithful member of our 8am congregation, Eleanor sadly died on 12 August after a long illness. Her funeral will be at Holy Trinity on Friday 2 September at 2.00pm, with her body being received into church the night before. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. Readers Rota If you haven’t yet collected your new rota, they are available at the back of church. Outlook September’s parish magazine is now available online with a few hard copies available for those unable to access it electronically. Many thanks to those who have kindly contributed copy. Please note the deadline for contributions for October’s issue is very much earlier than usual, so please let George have any contributions as soon as possible. Thank you Guttering We are very grateful to John Godley for cleaning and fixing the guttering on the east side of the church hall, where it was proving a nuisance to our neighbour through overflowing. EVENING PRAYER Psalm: 119 (vv 81-96) Hymns: 349, 459, 431 Readings: Isaiah 33. 13-22; John 3.22-36 Any items for inclusion in next week’s Notice Sheet to be received at the Parish Office (on paper, email or phone) by THURSDAY MORNING, please.
