Weekday Services Now that winter has officially ended (?!), and we are in Eastertide, all services will be held once more in the church itself. Evening Prayer Don’t forget that the time of Evening Prayer on Sundays has reverted to 6.30pm The Oswestry Gazette The first edition of new from the See of Oswestry is available – free – today from the back of church. Do take one, if you haven’t already! Easter Lilies Our grateful thanks to those who bought lilies in memory of loved ones this Easter. The names are displayed in the St Michael’s chapel. Please remember those commemorated as well as those who have no one to pray for them. Sunday 14 April There will be no Parish Mass here at Holy Trinity on Sunday week. Instead, we are invited to the Good Shepherd, Furnham, instead of our usual 5th Sunday joint service (it was Easter Day!). The service will begin at 9.45, with the Bishop of Oswestry presiding. Used Stamps - Please save your used stamps for the RNIB, and bring them to the church and place in the collection box at the back, remembering to leave a 1cm border. Thank you. April’s Outlook is available online for you. There are still a few hard copies available at the back of church for those who cannot access it. 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 Happy Easter! May it be a happy and blessed time for you all. Our grateful thanks to all those who have helped us celebrate it here at Easter: providing music, arranging flowers, cleaning, preparing services, serving – the list goes on. We are most grateful to you all. Fr Julian and Jane are most grateful for all the messages, cards and gifts this Eastertide. They are most grateful for them; thank you. Weekday Services Now that winter has officially ended (?!), and we are in Eastertide, all services will be held once more in the church itself. Gas Boiler Engineers called and replaced the faulty gas valve on the boiler, but sadly, the new one was faulty too… The Oswestry Gazette The first edition of new from the See of Oswestry is available – free – today from the back of church. Do take one, if you haven’t already! Pick a Square The winner of the cash prize for the pick a square competition will be announced after the Parish Mass. Thank you, Cheryl for organising it, and all who supported it. Good luck! Used Stamps - Please save your used stamps for the RNIB, and bring them to the church and place in the collection box at the back, remembering to leave a 1cm border. Thank you. April’s Outlook is available online for you. There are few hard copies available at the back of church for those who cannot access it. Flowers for Easter have been provided by the Ridgway family in memory of loved ones. Evening Prayer From this week Evening Prayer will be held at 6.30pm in Church. 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 Palm Sunday: Saturday 6pm, Sunday 8, 10 and 4.00pm Holy Mon – Wed: 7.00pm Mass and address Maundy Thursday: 7.30pm Good Friday: 10.00am and 2.00pm Holy Saturday: 8.00pm Clocks Don’t forget the clocks go forward on Saturday night! The evening service tonight will remain at 4.00pm, but from next (Easter) Sunday the time reverts to 6.30pm Seder Meal Thank you, all who attended and hosted it. It’s always a very moving start to Holy Week. Chrism Mass The Oswestry Chrism mass nearest to us in in Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday at 11.00am. All are most welcome to attend – refreshments served after! Holy Communion If you are unable to come to Church over Easter, because of age or infirmity, or know of someone who can’t, please let Fr Julian know. Thank you. Confessions If you would like to make your confession in readiness for Easter, please arrange a time with Fr Julian. If you would prefer another priest, this can be easily arranged! Gas Boiler We are still awaiting boiler repairs. The supply to Vestry is unaffected, and the overhead heaters will be used to warm the church. The Oswestry Gazette The first edition of new from the See of Oswestry is available – free – today from the back of church. Do take one! Pick a Square For £1, you could win a cash prize! The Pick a Square board will be in the Hall after the Parish Mass. The winner will be announced at Easter. Used Stamps - Please save your used stamps for the RNIB, and bring them to the church and place in the collection box at the back, remembering to leave a 1cm border. Thank you. 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.
Palm Sunday: Saturday 6pm, Sunday 8, 10 and 4.00pm Holy Mon – Wed: 7.00pm Mass and address Maundy Thursday: 7.30pm Good Friday: 10.00am and 2.00pm Holy Saturday: 8.00pm Seder Meal This will be NEXT Saturday at 7pm in the church hall. This is a full cooked meal, based on the Jewish Passover meal. There is no cost, but donations are welcomed. Please sign the list TODAY if you wish to come. Many thanks to all who helped yesterday and Friday to make the Jumble Sale such a success. It’s always a lot of work! The Parochial Church Council meets this Wednesday in the Vestry, following Mass, which will be at 7.00pm this week. Gas Boiler We are still awaiting boiler repairs. The supply to Vestry is unaffected, and the overhead heaters will be used to warm the church. The Oswestry Gazette The first edition of new from the See of Oswestry is available – free – today from the back of church. Do take one! Pick a Square For £1, you could win a cash prize! The Pick a Square board will be in the Hall after the Parish Mass. The winner will be announced at Easter. Concert at Chard Parnham Voices will be performing at the Good Shepherd a programme of joy and reflection, unaccompanied choral music, with music by Byrd, Britten, Duruflé, Parry, Woodley and Stanford. Tickets £10 (goodshepherd@gmail.com or on the door - today, 3.00pm. Used Stamps - Please save your used stamps for the RNIB, and bring them to the church and place in the collection box at the back, remembering to leave a 1cm border. Thank you. 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.
