An all-age and all-creatures service where we can give thanks to God for life in all of its variety.If you bring your pets, please ensure that you bring whatever is needed to keep themselves and others safe.
You can download the paper copy of our news sheet from the link at the side of this page. Alternatively, read on...ROYSTON PARISH CHURCH NEWSThe Diocese's Living God’s Love PrayerLiving God, draw us deeper into your love;Jesus our Lord, send us to care and serve;Holy Spirit, make us heralds of good news.Stir us, strengthen us, teach and inspire usTo live your love with generosity and joy,Imagination and courage; for the sake of your worldAnd in the name of Jesus, Amen.If you would like regular copies of this Notice Sheet emailed to you please email Rob Fox on: Robert.fox@virgin.net.If you wish to make a donation to the church, then follow this link: ON-LINE DONATIONS via GiveALittleWHAT'S ONSat 28th June 10-11:30am Church Café 12noon Royston Choral Society Set up for Concert 7:30pm Royston Choral Society - Vivaldi Gloria & Choral Classics by Finzi and Fauré. Tickets £15 and under 18s £1, available at door or on-line. See poster at back of churchSun 30th June No 9am or 10:30am, instead... 10:00am Sung Communion Service with Mission Speaker: Anne Marie Wilson from ORCHID (28 Too Many). The service is with Church Choir and Children's Church followed by refreshmentsTues 2nd July 9am Morning Prayer in the ChapelWed 3rd July 9:30am Celtic Prayer in the Chapel 11am Said Communion Service followed by Refreshments 1pm Knit and Natter in Church 7-8:30pm Choir Practice 7:30pm Men's Group meeting in WetherspoonslThursday 4th July 9am-11am Tots in Church 2:30pm Ladies Group Meeting at the Heath Sports Club (see Kay Mak for more information)Sat 6th July 10-11:30am Church CaféSun 7th July 9am Said Communion Service 10:30am Sung Communion Servoice with Church Choir, Children's Church and followed by refreshments 3:30pm Tea Time Praise!Tues 9th July 9am Morning Prayer in the ChapelWed 10th July 11am Said Communion Service followed by Refreshments 1pm Knit and Natter in ChurchSat 13th July 10-11:30am Church Café 12 noon Renewal of Marriage Vows for Kevin and Angela Linswood 7on Church Quiz (see notices for details)INTERCESSIONS FOR THIS WEEKAs we pray for the Church, we pray for:For all Christians in Sudan, South Sudan and UgandaFor all who worship at Kneesworth House Hospital; Ged McHaleFor the work of our Mission Partners: ORCHID: 28 Too ManyWe pray for the community of Royston:For all our local health centresFor all our local Toddler GroupsAs we pray for our world and Eco projects, we pray for:For Plastic Bag Free Day - 3rd JulyWe pray for the sick and suffering:Ron MonksfieldNealBaby Forest PikeSarah MurphyPaul and Pat TideyPeter CoatesBaby EdenPhoebe StromJan McElneyRichard MossAnn MiltonRoy RodwayJamie CovingtonLee CockerillBetty GladstoneJackson HerbertHelen YerrillVal BrownJean CoslettMargaret and John CoatesRichard Duke and AnnaEvieKathy GeorgeMikeAngi and Ken RushallWe pray for those who have died in the faith of Christ:Deceased BereavedEllen Salisbury Family and friendsHelena Jefferies Family and friendsGeraldine Roper Family and friendsJessica Gibling Family and friendsWe pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time:23 June No anniversaries this weekNOTICESQUIZ NIGHT!!! In aid of Church Funds. Saturday 13th July in Church. Licensed bar and nibbles (please bring your own food). &.30 pm (doors open at 7 pm). £8 perperson. To enter a team (of upt 8) please email davidatkins234@gmail.com. Hope you can join us!KNIT AND NATTER GROUP: We are starting a knit and natter group on Wednesday 3rd July 1 pm in Church. A chance to meet new friends over a ball of wool! Ladies and gents of all ages welcome. For more details speak to either Joanne or Liz Wainwright.WE NEED SOMEONE OR A SMALL TEAM to apply occasionally for grants. Could this be you? Training is available THIS WEEK ON TUESDAY …this is the link on the Diocesan Website: Fundraising for projects workshop | St Albans Resource Centre (stalbansdiocese.org) If you are interested, then speak to Steven or a warden._____________________________________________________STAFF TEAMVicar: Revd Steven Sivyer (rest day MONDAY)Telephone no. 01763 243145Email: vicar@roystonparishchurch.org.ukAssistant Priest: The Reverend John FidlerTelephone no. 01763 241886Email: johnhfidler@aol.com Reader: Emma SivyerTelephone no. 07851 688610Email: emma@sivyer.org.ukReader: Canon Reg BaileyTelephone no. 01763 250637Email: regbailey@aol.com Parish Administrator: Joanne WallisWorking hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 1 pm email: roystonpc.churchoffice@gmail.comMobile: 07935 774633www.roystonparishchurch.org.ukemail: roystonpc.churchoffice@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/roystonparishchurch.herts
SUNDAY READING SHEET 30th June 2024 5th Sunday after TrinityCollectAlmighty God,send down upon your Churchthe riches of your Spirit,and kindle in all who minister the gospelyour countless gifts of grace;through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen. A Reading from Paul’s Second Letter to the CorinthiansNow as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you—so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking.I do not say this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love against the earnestness of others. For you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. And in this matter I am giving my advice: it is appropriate for you who began last year not only to do something but even to desire to do something— now finish doing it, so that your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means. For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has—not according to what one does not have. I do not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a question of a fair balance between your present abundance and their need, so that their abundance may be for your need, in order that there may be a fair balance. As it is written, ‘The one who had much did not have too much, and the one who had little did not have too little.’But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same eagerness for you that I myself have. For he not only accepted our appeal, but since he is more eager than ever, he is going to you of his own accord. With him we are sending the brother who is famous among all the churches for his proclaiming of the good news; and not only that, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us while we are administering this generous undertaking for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our goodwill. We intend that no one should blame us about this generous gift that we are administering, for we intend to do what is right not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of others. And with them we are sending our brother whom we have often tested and found eager in many matters, but who is now more eager than ever because of his great confidence in you. As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker in your service; as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. Therefore, openly before the churches, show them the proof of your love and of our reason for boasting about you. 2 Corinthians 8: 7 - endFor the word of the LordAll: Thanks be to GodGOSPELHear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark All: Glory to you, O Lord.When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered round him; and he was by the lake. Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet and begged him repeatedly, ‘My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and live.’ So he went with him.And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him. Now there was a woman who had been suffering from haemorrhages for twelve years. She had endured much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had; and she was no better, but rather grew worse. She had heard about Jesus, and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, for she said, ‘If I but touch his clothes, I will be made well.’ Immediately her haemorrhage stopped; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. Immediately aware that power had gone forth from him, Jesus turned about in the crowd and said, ‘Who touched my clothes?’ And his disciples said to him, ‘You see the crowd pressing in on you; how can you say, “Who touched me?” ’ He looked all round to see who had done it. But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.’While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader’s house to say, ‘Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?’ But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, ‘Do not fear, only believe.’ He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. When they came to the house of the leader of the synagogue, he saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. When he had entered, he said to them, ‘Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping.’ And they laughed at him. Then he put them all outside, and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her, ‘Talitha cum’, which means, ‘Little girl, get up!’ And immediately the girl got up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age). At this they were overcome with amazement. He strictly ordered them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat. Mark 5: 21 - end This is the Gospel of the Lord.All: Praise to you, O Christ.Post Communion Prayer:Grant, O Lord, we beseech you,that the course of this world may be so peaceably orderedby your governance,that your Church may joyfully serve you in all godly quietness;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
