St Mary the Virgin Twickenham Sunday 26th October Bible Sunday WELCO ME to the Church`s worship on this Bible Sunday. Today we give thanks for the way in which we can learn more about the nature, purpose and love of God through the words of Holy Scripture and for the way in which we can experience Christ in His word. Today we are privileged to be Baptising new members of the Christian family, Samuel, Elizabeth and Beatrix. We particularly welcome all those who have come to support them and celebrate this event with them. Unfortunately there will be no Sunday School today, so all our children are invited to join us for the whole service. Coffee and tea will be provided in the hall after the 9.30 Eucharist where the refreshments will be served by ‘After the Sermon’. 8.0 0 am Holy Eucharist Reading Gospel Colossians 3: 12-17 (Robert Franklin) Matthew 24: 30 -35 9.30 am Parish Eucharist O rgan music Hymns Reading Gospel O rgan music Prelude in F O p.27 Percy Fletcher 15, 4, 514, 316, 46 Colossians 3: 12-17 (Heather Gibbs) Matthew 24: 30 -35 Tuba Tune C.S.Lang 11.30 am Morning Prayer Psalm Hymns Canticles 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson 119: 10 5-112 15, 4, 514 Venite, Jubilate Colossians 3: 12-17 (David Williams) Matthew 24: 30 -35 6.0 0 pm Evening Prayer Psalm 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson 119: 89-10 4 Ecclesiastes 11 & 12 2 Timothy 2: 1-7 Intercessions We pray for all members of our congregation; for Mission Aviation Fellowship and Welcare Richmond. We pray for all those seeking God’s intervention, guidance and healing in their lives, amongst them: Ewa Grudzien Ali Ruth Ann Renick Baby Margot Martini Margaret Hastings Nicholas Andy Dennison Nansi Collier Linda Christopher Price Keith Schofield Iain Raquel Ebbutt Ronald Leeson Gordon Hollis Colin Rennie Kenneth Miller Rachel Hearn Alice Martin John Palmer Sylvia Butler Valerie Smith Julia David Simon Peter Ball Joanna Martin Eve Alan Stanton Barbara Jenkins Fiona Roe Raoul Franklin Ida Curtis We pray for those who have died that they may know new and eternal life: Derek Roe Murray Greenwood Alice Gross If you would like the names of anyone included or re-added to the Intercessions list, please e-mail Jeff, our Vicar, on [email protected] or speak to him after the service. Please can we remind you to keep your valuables with you at all times while you are in church. Thank you. Today Sunday School There will be no Sunday School today, so please could parents bring their children to church as there will be no facilities in the church hall. Sunday School will meet as normal on 2nd November. November Prayer Cycle Copies of the prayer cycle for next month are now available at the back of church. Forthcoming Events REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Please note that the Parish Eucharist will begin at 10 am th on Sunday 9 November, so as to incorporate the 2 minutes silence at the culmination of the service at 11am. O n the evening of 9th November, Remembrance Sunday, we will be joined by the Marble Hill Singers who will be singing Faure`s Requiem as part of the celebration of the Eucharist. At this service we shall also be praying for the souls of all those who died from this community during the 1st World War and the souls of all those who have been part of our lives. If you would like the names of anyone included in the prayers, please email Jeff our Vicar or James at the Parish O ffice, or give a written copy to Jeff. The Environment Trust's annual art auction will be held on Thursday 6th November, in Clarendon Hall at York House. A donated watercolour of the church is included in the auction. Details about the artist can be seen at http:/ / environmenttrust.co.uk/ artist-kyte, and the auction gallery page is at http:/ / environmenttrust.co.uk/ art-auction-gallery. The next lunch is on Thursday 13th November at Pulcinella O steria in Church Street Twickenham at 12 noon. All are welcome but please let me know if you are coming. Joan Reddrop 8892 5911 or email [email protected] Friday 21 November, Twickenham’s Light Up Event - Church Street will be closed for this major community event from 3.0 0 pm-9.0 0 pm with the lights being switched on at 6.30 pm. Details to be confirmed but there will be: Father Christmas, food stalls, children’s crafts, musical entertainment, children’s procession, carols, displays in church, loads of fun! Please put this event in your diary NO W, volunteer to help out if you can (Please!) and also make a something for our cake and home produce stall. We really need helpers for this big event in our calendar! Any offers of help or queries, please contact Katherine on 0 7775 677842 or at [email protected] st DATES FO R YO UR DIARY CHRISTMAS SERVICES Sunday 30 th N ovember 6.0 0 pm Advent Carol Service. Monday 8th December 7.0 0 pm Christmas Carol Service for all those whose loved ones have recently died. Sunday 14th December 4.0 0 pm Christingle Service. Sunday 21st December 9.30 am Nativity Eucharist 6.0 0 pm Christmas Carol Service. W ednesday 24th December 3.30 pm Crib Service, especially suitable for young children 4.30 pm Crib Service, especially suitable for older children 11.0 0 pm Midnight Mass. Thursday 25th December 10 .0 0 am Festival Eucharist of Christmas. Sunday 28th December 10 .0 0 am Parish Eucharist. General N otices MANY THANKS to all those who supported our Post-Padua-Pilgrimage Party and provided all the food ! It was a wonderful occasion and wonderful too to see our church used in a new way for the pilgrimage lunch. Thank you to you all ! Readers and Intercessors Rota nd A reader is required for next Sunday, All Saints 2 November, and an th intercessor for Remembrance Sunday, 9 November. CHRISTMAS - If anyone has a suitable photograph which we could use on this year`s Parish Christmas Card, please email it to Jeff our Vicar on [email protected] St Mary's Families - We have plenty arranged for the next few months, including two Christmas parties - one for the kids and one for the grown ups! To be part of this ever growing network of families, for meet ups, playdates, nights out and the odd bit of church and local news, please email Lizzie Wilkinson on [email protected] Contemplation Groups - If you wish to join one of the Contemplation Groups they are held every two weeks in the homes of the following:Marion Wills 8892 8636 Thursdays at 10 .30 am and Jenny Kelly 8891 2866 Fridays at 8.0 0 pm. These last for half an hour and are a time to be silent in contemplation. If you would like to see if it is for you, please give us a ring and we will give you more details. Coffee Rota - We need a couple of volunteers to help with coffee after the 9.30 service on Sunday, November 9th. If anyone thinks they can help could you please see Sandy Dempsey after the service today or contact her on 8898 2860 or [email protected] Garden of Remembrance - We are looking for a few volunteers to take over the weeding and general care of the rose beds in the Garden of Remembrance. If you are able to help, could you contact Barbara Carmona on 8755 3955. Twickenham Town Business A ssociation - Is there anyone who would like to represent St Mary's on the TTBA and Church Street Association? This enhances our relationship with and involvement in the local community, particularly with what is going on in Church Street. There are informal meetings of the TTBA about every two months usually in the early evening during the week in central Twickenham. If you are interested, please speak to Charlotte West (tel. 8891 0 461). Can you help ? - Is there anyone in our congregation who has a working knowledge of the Deafblind Alphabet? A lady who has minimal sight and hearing would like to attend church and I am looking for a way to help her do that, and for ways in which we can communicate with her and make her welcome. If there is anyone who could help with this in any way, please call Margaret Mence on 8977 3679. Parish List and Data Protection If you are new to St Mary’s or your details have changed, please complete as below, tear off and pass the slip to a churchwarden and this will assist in ensuring the parish list is kept up-to-date. St Mary’s Church is committed to protecting your privacy and will handle all personal data in accordance with the principles required by the Data Protection Act 1998. A parish list is maintained and all information provided will be used only for the administrative purposes of parish life and your details will not be shared with any other organisation, institution or company. NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHO NE No: E-MAIL ADDRESS: Please pray for these events which are taking place amongst the Church family during the coming week. Tuesday Wednesday 11.0 0 am - 12 noon 10 .0 0 am 1.0 0 pm - 4.0 0 pm Minnows meeting in the vestry. Holy Eucharist The organ will be in use. Sunday 2nd November All Saints 8.0 0 am Holy Eucharist Revelation 7: 9-17 Matthew 5: 1-12 9.30 am Parish Eucharist Revelation 7: 9-17 Matthew 5: 1-12 10 .45 am Burial of ashes of the late Mary Pitts. 6.0 0 pm Healing Mass Eucharist with Prayers and the Ministry of Healing. St Mary the Virgin Church Street Twickenham Middlesex TW1 3NJ website: www.stmarytwick.org.uk Parish Priest The Revd R J Hopkin Williams email: [email protected] 0 20 -8892 2318 Assistant Priest The Rev’d Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski email: [email protected] 0 20 -8891 5421 (Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays) Churchwardens Charlotte West: 0 20 -8891 0 461 Tony Dempsey: 0 20 -8898 2860 [email protected] [email protected] Parish Office 0 20 -8744 2693 (9am-11am daily Monday-Friday & 2pm-4pm Monday & Friday) email: communications: [email protected] finance: [email protected] Parish Visitor Co-ordinator Margaret Mence 0 20 -8977 3679 Peter Sheil Parish Giving Recorder email: [email protected] 0 20 -8755 0 454
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