<img align="left" height="40" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.png" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_3" width="40">Organist We are most grateful to Geraint Jones for continuing to play on Sundays and John Eyles who will be playing on Christmas Morning. <img align="left" height="29" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image004.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_8" width="48">Christmas Draw Thank you very much, Wendy for organising the draw, and to those who bought tickets or supplied prizes. The fantastic total of £700 was raised. Well done! <img align="left" height="53" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image006.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_12" width="48">Advent Please see the 'Advent' tag on the church's website for a range of resources to help us all keep a good Advent. You should all have received a copy of 'A Radiant Dawn'; if you haven't, please ask Fr Julian and he can let you have one. Compline will be said in church on Wednesdays at 8.00pm. <img align="left" height="43" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image008.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_2" width="51">Outlook The Parish Magazine for Christmas/January is now available online; please let Fr Julian know if you cannot access it. <img align="left" height="44" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image010.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_10" width="43">Taunton Foodbank Thank you, all those who have contributed Christmas foodstuffs for Taunton Foodbank. It has all been delivered. <img align="left" height="42" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image012.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1" width="50">200 Club Again draws for winners will be made after the Parish Mass. Please see Richard Tomlinson if you'd like to become a member - it's only £12 pa, with three generous cash prizes every month. Christmas Cards Please remember that cards CANNOT be left at the back of church, but must be handed over in person, otherwise they will have to be posted. If you do not a person's address, please let Fr Julian have the stamped card, and he will add the address and post it for you. <img align="left" height="41" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image016.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_5" width="46"> Crib Service Resources for young people are available under the ‘Christmas tag on the website; a crib to colour in, or one to cut out so you can take part actively in the service on Christmas Eve! <div> ‘On Duty’ Next Week Christmas Day Reader: Jenni Llewellyn Intercessor: Jane Laurence Sunday 27<sup>th</sup> December Readers: George Coles Intercessor: Fr Julian </div> Any items for inclusion in next weeks’ Notice Sheet to be received at the Parish Office by WEDNESDAY MORNING, please.
<div> NOTICES </div> <img align="left" height="40" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.png" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_3" width="40">Organist Simon Gaunt has had to resign due to health reasons, and so we are without an organist this morning, as it has not been possible to find one. We are sorry for Simon that he has had to give up, and are very grateful for all his hard work in the last few years, especially during COVID. The PCC are looking into how and when he might be replaced as a matter of urgency. <img align="left" height="29" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image004.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_8" width="48">Christmas Draw The Christmas Hamper draw winners will be announced this morning - congratulations to them! And grateful thanks to Wendy Burge for all her hard work - raising over £650! - and all who contributed to the prizes or bought tickets. Thank you all. <img align="left" height="53" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image006.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_12" width="48">Advent Please see the 'Advent' tag on the church's website for a range of resources to help us all keep a good Advent. You should all have received a copy of 'A Radiant Dawn'; if you haven't, please ask Fr Julian and he can let you have one. Compline will be said in church on Wednesdays at 8.00pm. <img align="left" height="43" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image008.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_2" width="51">Outlook The deadline for contributions is this Wednesday, 16th. It's earlier this month as we have a combined Christmas/January issue. Please let George Coles have any articles either directly to him or via the Parish Office. Local items are always most welcome! <img align="left" height="44" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image010.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_10" width="43">Taunton Foodbank It has been suggested that we do a 'reverse' Advent Calendar, and each day set aside something for a local foodbank. Please think about doing this, especially with Christmas items, to help those who will really be struggling this Christmas. Gifts may be left at the church. <img align="left" height="42" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image012.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1" width="50">200 Club Again draws for winners will be made after the Parish Mass. Please see Richard Tomlinson if you'd like to become a member - it's only £12 pa, with three generous cash prizes every month. <img align="left" height="40" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JStevens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image014.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_6" width="43">Christmas Cards Sadly, this year cards cannot be left at the church for collection, so please either give in person or post! Fr Julian can supply addresses if you’re unsure.
Organist Simon Gaunt has had to resign withimmediate effect for health reasons, and so weare without an organist this morning, as it hasnot been possible to find one. We are sorry for Simonthat he has had to give up, and are very grateful for allhis hard work in the last few years, especially duringCOVID. The PCC are looking into how and when he mightbe replaced as a matter of urgency.Congratulations to Rosie, our administrator,who has been able to secure a job in herchosen career. Sadly this means she will alsobe leaving in the New Year, and again, we are grateful forall she has done for us.Christmas Draw Today (6th) is the last chanceto buy tickets from Wendy. There is still timeto buy tickets from Wendy. The winner will beannounced on 13 December.Advent Please see the 'Advent' tag on thechurch's website for a range of resources tohelp us all keep a good Advent. You should allhave received a copy of 'A Radiant Dawn'; ifyou haven't, please ask Fr Julian and he can let you haveone. Compline will be said in church on Wednesdays at8.00pm.Outlook Don't forget to download 'Outlook'from the website; again Fr Julian can supply ahard copy if you need one.Taunton Foodbank It has been suggested thatwe do a 'reverse' Advent Calendar, and eachday set aside something for a localfoodbank. Please think about doing this, especially withChristmas items, to help those who will really bestruggling this Christmas. Gifts may be left at the church.Lend With Care We have no furtherrepayments this month. However, as theEntrepreneurs' countries are 'opening up' wemay get some repayments soon. Please keep them inyour prayers during this time. Thank you.200 Club The COVID -delayed draws will bemade next week after the Parish Mass. Pleasesee Richard Tomlinson if you'd like to becomea member - with the possibility of a cash prize everymonth!Christmas Cards Sadly, this year cards cannot beleft at the church for collection, so please eithergive in person or post!
COVID Lockdown ends on Tuesday night andservices will resume in the church fromWednesday. As before the lockdown, they willas also continue to be streamed as well.Christmas Draw The winners will not beannounced until 13 December, so there is stilltime to buy tickets, which you can do in person fromWendy next Sunday (6th). Thank you to those who havealready entered or contributed prizes.Parish Office This will be open again fromThursday; until then, please contact Rosieat rosalyn.clarke@outlook.com, or Fr Julian atfrjulianssc@gmail.com.Advent You should all have received a copy of'O Radiant Dawn', a daily prayer resource forAdvent. If you haven't, please let Fr Julianknow; they are available for download also through theChurch Union website. Compline will be held onWednesdays from 2nd Dec at 8.00pm in the LadyChapel in the church. Further material is availablethrough the diocese – details are on the church website.Outlook The December issue has beencirculated electronically and is availableonline through the parish website. AChristmas/New Year issue will be published in the weekbefore Christmas, so please note the earlier deadline forcontributions!
