NOTICES Carol Service Our celebration of Christmas begins this evening with Carols by Candlelight at 6.30pm. with the preparation of the hall for the mulled wine and mince pies afterwards. Our organist will be John Dale, the Organist at the Good Shepherd. Christmas Services Please note the times of special services over the Christmas period, beginning tonight (please see above): Christmas Eve 4.00pm Crib Service 11.30pm The Midnight Mass Christmas Day 10.00am Family Mass with Carols The other services in Christmas week are at the usual times, including Friday, 12.30pm and soup lunch Organists While our ‘in-house’ organists are unwell, we welcome Geoff Greenhough (GS Chard), John Dale (GS Chard) and Hugh Wilson to play over the Christmas period. Lend with Care With Christmas fast approaching and presents for our loved ones firmly in mind, I wonder if you know about Lend With Care gift vouchers? For £15 you could give a gift voucher from Lend With Care to your loved one. They could then donate the gift voucher to an Entrepreneur in need of a loan. after searching the lists of Entrepreneurs. Present problem solved - feel good all round. Simply search on-line for Lend With Care gift vouchers and follow the links to buy this life-changing gift. Thank you. Outlook Christmas/Januarys’ issue of the parish magazine is available online; some hard copies are at the back of church for those who cannot access it electronically. Midweek Services With winter temperatures with us, all midweek services will be in the Vestry. Peter Deal, RIP It was with great sadness that we heard of Peter's death on Wednesday 18th December. He had been in increasingly ill health for some time, and we now pray that his sufferings are at an end. Details of his funeral will be published when known. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
15/12/2024 NOTICES Midweek Services With winter temperatures with us, all midweek services will be in the Vestry. Compline During Advent Compline (or Night Prayer), will be said in the Vestry next Tuesday at 8pm and the following Tuesday. Put the dates in your diary now! Outlook December’s issue of the parish magazine is available online; some hard copies are still at the back of church for those who cannot access it electronically. Carol Service Our celebration of Christmas begins next Sunday with Carols by Candlelight at 6.30pm. with the preparation of the hall for the mulled wine and mince pies afterwards. Our organist will be John Dale, the Organist at the Good Shepherd. Golden Jubilee Bishop Michael is celebrating his Golden Jubilee of being ordained priest this weekend, and welcomes all to join him for cake and fizz in the hall after the Parish Mass. Organists While our ‘in-house’ organists are unwell, we welcome Geoff Greenhough (GS Chard), John Dale (GS Chard) and Hugh Wilson to play over the Christmas period. We are also most grateful to John Eyles for playing at Bishop Michael’s thanksgiving mass yesterday. School Carols Holy Trinity school will be coming to the church for their annual carol service on Thursday week, 19 December at 2pm. Volunteers to greet and steward would be most welcome; please let the church Wardens know if you can help. Thank you. Lend with care With Christmas fast approaching and presents for our loved ones firmly in mind, I wonder if you know about Lend With Care gift vouchers? For £15 you could give a gift voucher from Lend With Care to your loved one. They could then donate the gift voucher to an Entrepreneur in need of a loan. after searching the lists of Entrepreneurs. Present problem solved - feel good all round. Simply search on-line for Lend With Care gift vouchers and follow the links to buy this life-changing gift. Thank you. Carol Singing A group of carollers will be singing around Holy Trinity on Saturday 21st, collecting from St Margaret's Hospice. Come along and add your choices! Meet at church at 7pm. 08/12/2024 NOTICES Midweek Services With winter temperatures with us, all midweek services will be in the Vestry. Once again, the church’s main boiler’s on the blink… Christmas Fair After all the hard work put in by so many people, the marvellous total of £2300 has been raised. So far…! Compline During Advent Compline (or Night Prayer) will be said in the Vestry next Tuesday at 8pm and the following Tuesday. Put the dates in your diary now! Outlook Decmber’s issue of the parish magazine is available online; some hard copies are at the back of church for those who cannot access it electronically. Carol Service Our celebration of Christmas begins on 22nd December with Carols by Candlelight at 6.30pm. help would be appreciated with the provision of mince pies and mulled wine before the service and afterwards when they’re served in the hall. There’s list to sign at the back of church, if you can provide any. All told, a further 2 dozen mince pies should be enough. Operation We are pleased for Simon, our organist, who is to have planned surgery this week, and will be out of action for a few weeks. This will be over Christmas, and although several services have been covered, if there any suggestions as to who might be able to assist, please let Fr Julian or the Wardens know. Thank you. Golden Jubilee Bishop Michael will be celebrating his 50th anniversary of being ordained priest with a Thanksgiving Mass this Saturday 14 December at 12 noon, and will preside and preach at the Parish Mass on the 15th. After the Sunday service, there will be fizz and cake in the hall! Congratulations, Father, on this special jubilee. Feast of Our Lady Today we also celebrate the Immaculate Concept-ion of Mary. She was born without sin, so her Son could be sinless. We will celebrate this feast this evening at 4.00pm. Any items for inclusion in next weeks’ Notice Sheet to be received at the Parish Office (on paper, email or phone) by THURSDAY MORNING, please. 01/12/2024 NOTICES Midweek Services With winter temperatures, all midweek services will be in the Vestry. Christmas Fair Many thanks to so many of you who worked so hard before, during and after yesterday’s Fair. It’s always a lot of effort, but so worthwhile. Thank you. Totals raised will be announced at services. Compline During Advent Compline (or Night Prayer) will be said in the Vestry from next Tuesday at 8pm and the following two Tuesdays. Put the dates in your diary now! Michael Ford, RIP Michael was a deacon at Holy Trinity 11 years ago, and has now sadly died. His funeral Requiem will be at St George’s RC church at 11am on Saturday 14 December. May he rest in peace, Outlook November’s issue of the parish magazine is available online; some hard copies are at the back of church for those who cannot access it electronically. Carol Service Our celebration of Christmas begins on 22nd December with Carols by Candlelight at 6.30pm. help would be appreciated with the provision of mince pies and mulled wine before the service and afterwards when they’re served in the hall. There’s list to sign at the back of church, if you can provide any. All told, about 6 dozen should be enough. Operation We are pleased for Simon, our organist, who is to have planned surgery on 12 December, and will be out of action for a few weeks. This will be over Christmas, and although several services have been covered, if there any suggestions as to who might be able to assist, please let Fr Julian or the Wardens know. Thank you. Golden Jubilee Bishop Michael will be celebrating his 50th anniversary of being ordained priest with a Thanksgiving Mass on Saturday 14 December at 12 noon, and will preside and preach at the Parish Mass on the 15th. After the Sunday service, there will be fizz and cake in the hall! Congratulations, Father, on this special jubilee. Paddington Bear Fr Julian whose appreciation for this furry creature has been recognised is most grateful for the gift of a Paddington Bear shaped tin of biscuits. Any items for inclusion in next weeks’ Notice Sheet to be received at the Parish Office (on paper, email or phone) by THURSDAY MORNING, please.
NOTICES Midweek Services With temperatures falling, all midweek services will be in the Vestry. Christmas Fair This will be THIS Saturday 30th November, between 11am and 2pm. Please do what you can to help with items for the stalls, help setting up/taking down, serving on the stalls. Cakes etc are especially welcome. If anyone has any unused/unwanted Christmas decorations or ornaments, in good condition, please could they let Wendy have them for the Christmas sundries stall by today. Thank you Pick a Square Our grateful thanks to Cheryl for organising another Pick a Square competition. The Board will be available after Parish Mass for you to select your square! Compline During Advent Compline (or Night Prayer) will be said in the Vestry every Tuesday at 8pm: 3, 10 & 17 Dec. Put the dates in your diary now!
NOTICES Midweek Services With temperatures falling, all midweek services from next week will be in the Vestry. The main boiler for the church has been repaired – again! Christmas Fair This will be on Saturday 30th November, between 11am and 2pm. Please do what you can to help with items for the stalls, help setting up/taking down, serving on the stalls. Cakes etc are especially welcome. Also, please take a poster or two to display in your front window or a local shop. If anyone has any unused/unwanted Christmas decorations or ornaments, in good condition, please could they let Wendy have them for the Christmas sundries stall by today. Thank you Grand Raffle Tickets for the Grand Raffle are available for purchase. Please see Liz H if you wish to buy some, or take some to sell yourselves. Thank you. Outlook Please let Jane L have any copy for the Advent edition of the parish magazine by the 20th, please. Christmas Hamper If you would like to give a cash donation towards the meat voucher, please let Wendy B have this by today. Thank you. Beauty & the Beast There is still one spare ticket available for Thursday 16th January at 7pm. Ticket price £16. See Wendy B for details. Pick a Square Our grateful thanks to Cheryl for organising another Pick a Square competition. The Board will be available after Parish Mass for you to select your square! Bargain – for sale! Wendy B has a brand new (still boxed) never used Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser and selection box of Hotel Chocolat drink sachets. Combined price from Hotel Chocolat is £109 or £79 for VIP members. For sale at £70. Please see her if you wish to indulge yourself or someone else, with Christmas coming up! The Parochial Church Council meets this Wednesday in the Vestry, following Mass. Please note the change of time for Mass this week. Assisted Dying This month’s Sharing Together will be discussing the proposals to legislate for assisted dying. This will be at the Vicarage on Thursday 28 November at 7.30pm. All welcome! Any items for inclusion in next weeks’ Notice Sheet to be received at the Parish Office (on paper, email or phone) by THURSDAY MORNING, please.
