Sep
Notices and news:
NOTICES FROM ST PETER’S
“Readers needed for the Town Carol Service on Thurs 18th Dec 7.30pm, if you could help please let Felicity know as soon as possible. Also mince pies are needed for this service. There is a list in the porch, please sign up if you can help. If you need any further info. Please speak to Ann Foden.
St Peter’s Christmas Cards – we are offering these for sale again. Brenda Taylor will have them on sale from this Sunday - £2.50 per pack of 5.
Paul Robinson has very kindly painted a large Christmas Card for people to sign & give a donation, instead of giving individual cards out. Donations will be going to “Crisis”.
We will be delivering Christmas Services leaflets throughout our part of the Parish. Pauline Drew is hoping that those who have done it before will do it again, but would welcome new volunteers. Please let Pauline know if you would be willing to help.
The Team Men’s Group will be going on their annual Carolling evening to Priesty Court on Friday 19th Dec please meet in the Common Room at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start, followed by a Hot Pot Supper afterwards.
Unconfirmed minutes of the latest DCC & PCC minutes are on the notice board in the porch. Do have a look!!
On Monday 15th Dec at 2pm-Brass Cleaning in St Peter’s Church.
NOTICES FROM HOLY TRINITY
Donations towards the cost of Christmas flowers would be appreciated. Please have a word with Mavis Lea 279841, if you would like to help in this way.
Please note the following changes caused by the installation of a new boiler at Holy Trinity.
The concert with the Kingsfield Singers will take place at Mossley School, Boundary Lane, on Saturday 13th December. 7.30pm. These concerts are a delightful mix of light music, readings and carols. Tickets from Kath Lee (Tel: 278327), price £5 including light refreshments. Proceeds are to Holy Trinity’s Church Funds including nominated charities.
Please note also cancellations and changes to services at HT next week.
Following on from previous years Dorothy Lancaster is kindly providing a large Christmas Card for those who, instead of giving cards to friends at Church, would like to sign it & give a donation to a charity to be decided.
NOTICES FROM ST JOHN’S
UGANDA LEARN 4 LIFE. We are having a stall in West Heath shopping centre on Friday 12th & Sat 13th Dec to promote the Charity & to sell raffle tickets for our rocking horse “PEGGY”. If anyone would like to help man the stall for an hour or two on either day, then please contact Dave Lloyd 273852, or Graham Cook 275921 or Peter Houldsworth 271103.We will also be outside Morrisons on Tues 16th December.
SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER 2008
2nd Sunday of Advent
Almighty God,
purify our hearts and minds,
that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again as judge and saviour
we may be ready to receive Him,
who is our Lord and our God.
3.00pm Churches Together in Congleton
“Christmas Without a Loved One” in St John’s Church.
6.30pm “First Sunday” Team Prayers
In St Stephen’s Church.
Congleton Team Parish lead the service in St Luke’s Chapel, Macclesfield District General Hospital.
SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2008
3rd Sunday of Advent
Early Car Boot outreach
8.00am Holy Communion at St John’s.
No service at Holy Trinity
10.00am Family Service at St Stephen’s.
“Great Expectations”.
Morning Worship at St John’s.
Holy Communion for Holy
Trinity at Mossley Primary
School, Boundary Lane.
Morning Worship at St Peter’s.
3-4.30pm Baptism preparation in
St Stephen’s.
6.30pm Carol Service at St John’s.
DIARY FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
Mon 8th Staff meeting in the Church Office.
Tues 9th 7.30pm-9pm Start Group meet at Sister Heather Kemball’s – 54 Obelisk Way.
Wed 10th 9.45am PLEASE NOTE: No service of Holy Communion at Holy Trinity.
Thurs 11th 9.45am Holy Communion at St Stephen’s.
Fri 12th 1.15pm Mossley Toddlers & Pre-School Nativity in Mossley Village Hall (please note change of venue).
7pm Concert by Congleton Youth Orchestra + Buglawton Schools in St John’s.
Sat 13th 11am-12 noon Churches Together Carol Singing in the Bridestones shopping area.
1pm Wedding of David Eaman & Donna Hambly in
St Stephen’s.
7pm Concert by the Congleton Youth orchestra + Smallwood school children in St Peter’s.
7.30pm Concert by the Kingsfield Singers in Mossley School.
GENERAL NOTICES
Congregation Wanted for the Evening Service at Macclesfield General Hospital which David is leading tonight - Sunday 7 December at 6:30 p.m. Meet at
St. Luke’s Chapel in the main hospital block at 6.15 p.m. in order to run through the service before broadcasting. If you are able to go and can offer/would like a lift please call David on 273182.
Presents for Bradshaw House – please see separate sheet. These presents should be new & unwrapped. For further details please contact Heather 278362.
CHRISTMAS EVENTS A little plea on behalf of the Staff Team! “It’s coming up to your busy time Vicar!”
The weeks before Christmas are indeed a very busy time with additional activities and services involving schools and the local community groups. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet people whom we do not see often and we try and make best use of that opportunity. We also need time to prepare our Christmas services, not to mention Christmas shopping!! So, if we are not able to join you (or your group) for mince pies and a carol or two before Christmas, it’s not because we don’t care; it’s because we need to use our time elsewhere. Thank you for your understanding. (David)
The Congleton Youth Orchestra with Smallwood choir will be performing a Christmas Concert at St Peter’s on Sat 13th December at 7pm. A number of our young people are in the orchestra, do come & support them. Adults £5, under 16’s £2, under 5’s free. Georgina Withington has tickets.
Christmas postage – it has come to our attention that if we wish to promote the religious side of Christmas then, unfortunately, it is necessary for us to request these stamps specifically.
Christmas Charities stall on the 28th Nov. Heather wishes to thank all the volunteers (& staff) from all 4 Churches who helped hand out approx 270 cups of popcorn & 600 Christmas leaflets for our Team Services!!. “Good atmosphere, well worth being part of it, great Team effort Well Done”. Must do it again – are you free next year?
An opportunity not to be missed! On Sunday 14th December a group of people representing Congleton Team Parish will be manning a stall on Congleton Market – inviting people to our Christmas services, giving out balloons to children & generally smiling, chatting & being friendly to people who are browsing the stalls. You could
be part of this. We have 1 vacancy in the team from 8-10am (we don’t mind if you leave a bit early in order to get to Church). If you have never helped at the Car Boot outreach
why not take this opportunity to try it out. You will be supported by Heather & an experienced team & you will be amazed at how easy it is. Give Heather a ring on 278362 or Pauline Drew on 272315 we would love to hear from you.
The Diocese is running a course on Bereavement Ministry at Norbury Parish Church, Hazel Grove on Wednesday evenings from the end of January through February (5 weeks). Pauline Drew is thinking of attending – if you would be interested in going too, please contact her on 01260 272315. Details are in the December Diocesan News sheet.
NOTICES FROM ST STEPHEN’S
Funeral Verger(s) After many years of devoted service
Bill & Irene Carter have decided to step down from this important role in the life of our Church. Churchwarden John Fuller has taken the job on temporarily until a volunteer offers to help on a permanent basis. This is an interesting & not too onerous post providing an invaluable service to families & friends of the deceased. There is a fee payable. If you would like to know more about how YOU could help please have a word with John (275643) or Irene & Bill (277380).
Thank You to everyone who supported the coffee morning on Sat 15th November £320 was raised for the Macclesfield Oncology Department. Many thanks Cheryl Copeland & her Team.
The Church will be open from 9am on Sat 13th Dec for Christmas decoration. If anyone would like to donate a poinsettia plant perhaps in memory of a loved one, please let Irene Carter know by Wed 10th. Everyone is welcome to come along & enjoy the morning.
Church Family Christmas Cards – if you wish, instead of sending cards to members of St Stephen’s Church Family it would be nice to write one card to everyone, attach it to the Notice Board in the Pillar Room & give a donation (if you wish) in the box provided which will then be sent to the work of Crisis.
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NOTICES FROM ST PETER’S
“Readers needed for the Town Carol Service on Thurs 18th Dec 7.30pm, if you could help please let Felicity know as soon as possible. Also mince pies are needed for this service. There is a list in the porch, please sign up if you can help. If you need any further info. Please speak to Ann Foden.
St Peter’s Christmas Cards – we are offering these for sale again. Brenda Taylor will have them on sale from this Sunday - £2.50 per pack of 5.
Paul Robinson has very kindly painted a large Christmas Card for people to sign & give a donation, instead of giving individual cards out. Donations will be going to “Crisis”.
We will be delivering Christmas Services leaflets throughout our part of the Parish. Pauline Drew is hoping that those who have done it before will do it again, but would welcome new volunteers. Please let Pauline know if you would be willing to help.
The Team Men’s Group will be going on their annual Carolling evening to Priesty Court on Friday 19th Dec please meet in the Common Room at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start, followed by a Hot Pot Supper afterwards.
Unconfirmed minutes of the latest DCC & PCC minutes are on the notice board in the porch. Do have a look!!
On Monday 15th Dec at 2pm-Brass Cleaning in St Peter’s Church.
NOTICES FROM HOLY TRINITY
Donations towards the cost of Christmas flowers would be appreciated. Please have a word with Mavis Lea 279841, if you would like to help in this way.
Please note the following changes caused by the installation of a new boiler at Holy Trinity.
The concert with the Kingsfield Singers will take place at Mossley School, Boundary Lane, on Saturday 13th December. 7.30pm. These concerts are a delightful mix of light music, readings and carols. Tickets from Kath Lee (Tel: 278327), price £5 including light refreshments. Proceeds are to Holy Trinity’s Church Funds including nominated charities.
Please note also cancellations and changes to services at HT next week.
Following on from previous years Dorothy Lancaster is kindly providing a large Christmas Card for those who, instead of giving cards to friends at Church, would like to sign it & give a donation to a charity to be decided.
NOTICES FROM ST JOHN’S
UGANDA LEARN 4 LIFE. We are having a stall in West Heath shopping centre on Friday 12th & Sat 13th Dec to promote the Charity & to sell raffle tickets for our rocking horse “PEGGY”. If anyone would like to help man the stall for an hour or two on either day, then please contact Dave Lloyd 273852, or Graham Cook 275921 or Peter Houldsworth 271103.We will also be outside Morrisons on Tues 16th December.
SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER 2008
2nd Sunday of Advent
Almighty God,
purify our hearts and minds,
that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again as judge and saviour
we may be ready to receive Him,
who is our Lord and our God.
3.00pm Churches Together in Congleton
“Christmas Without a Loved One” in St John’s Church.
6.30pm “First Sunday” Team Prayers
In St Stephen’s Church.
Congleton Team Parish lead the service in St Luke’s Chapel, Macclesfield District General Hospital.
SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2008
3rd Sunday of Advent
Early Car Boot outreach
8.00am Holy Communion at St John’s.
No service at Holy Trinity
10.00am Family Service at St Stephen’s.
“Great Expectations”.
Morning Worship at St John’s.
Holy Communion for Holy
Trinity at Mossley Primary
School, Boundary Lane.
Morning Worship at St Peter’s.
3-4.30pm Baptism preparation in
St Stephen’s.
6.30pm Carol Service at St John’s.
DIARY FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
Mon 8th Staff meeting in the Church Office.
Tues 9th 7.30pm-9pm Start Group meet at Sister Heather Kemball’s – 54 Obelisk Way.
Wed 10th 9.45am PLEASE NOTE: No service of Holy Communion at Holy Trinity.
Thurs 11th 9.45am Holy Communion at St Stephen’s.
Fri 12th 1.15pm Mossley Toddlers & Pre-School Nativity in Mossley Village Hall (please note change of venue).
7pm Concert by Congleton Youth Orchestra + Buglawton Schools in St John’s.
Sat 13th 11am-12 noon Churches Together Carol Singing in the Bridestones shopping area.
1pm Wedding of David Eaman & Donna Hambly in
St Stephen’s.
7pm Concert by the Congleton Youth orchestra + Smallwood school children in St Peter’s.
7.30pm Concert by the Kingsfield Singers in Mossley School.
GENERAL NOTICES
Congregation Wanted for the Evening Service at Macclesfield General Hospital which David is leading tonight - Sunday 7 December at 6:30 p.m. Meet at
St. Luke’s Chapel in the main hospital block at 6.15 p.m. in order to run through the service before broadcasting. If you are able to go and can offer/would like a lift please call David on 273182.
Presents for Bradshaw House – please see separate sheet. These presents should be new & unwrapped. For further details please contact Heather 278362.
CHRISTMAS EVENTS A little plea on behalf of the Staff Team! “It’s coming up to your busy time Vicar!”
The weeks before Christmas are indeed a very busy time with additional activities and services involving schools and the local community groups. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet people whom we do not see often and we try and make best use of that opportunity. We also need time to prepare our Christmas services, not to mention Christmas shopping!! So, if we are not able to join you (or your group) for mince pies and a carol or two before Christmas, it’s not because we don’t care; it’s because we need to use our time elsewhere. Thank you for your understanding. (David)
The Congleton Youth Orchestra with Smallwood choir will be performing a Christmas Concert at St Peter’s on Sat 13th December at 7pm. A number of our young people are in the orchestra, do come & support them. Adults £5, under 16’s £2, under 5’s free. Georgina Withington has tickets.
Christmas postage – it has come to our attention that if we wish to promote the religious side of Christmas then, unfortunately, it is necessary for us to request these stamps specifically.
Christmas Charities stall on the 28th Nov. Heather wishes to thank all the volunteers (& staff) from all 4 Churches who helped hand out approx 270 cups of popcorn & 600 Christmas leaflets for our Team Services!!. “Good atmosphere, well worth being part of it, great Team effort Well Done”. Must do it again – are you free next year?
An opportunity not to be missed! On Sunday 14th December a group of people representing Congleton Team Parish will be manning a stall on Congleton Market – inviting people to our Christmas services, giving out balloons to children & generally smiling, chatting & being friendly to people who are browsing the stalls. You could
be part of this. We have 1 vacancy in the team from 8-10am (we don’t mind if you leave a bit early in order to get to Church). If you have never helped at the Car Boot outreach
why not take this opportunity to try it out. You will be supported by Heather & an experienced team & you will be amazed at how easy it is. Give Heather a ring on 278362 or Pauline Drew on 272315 we would love to hear from you.
The Diocese is running a course on Bereavement Ministry at Norbury Parish Church, Hazel Grove on Wednesday evenings from the end of January through February (5 weeks). Pauline Drew is thinking of attending – if you would be interested in going too, please contact her on 01260 272315. Details are in the December Diocesan News sheet.
NOTICES FROM ST STEPHEN’S
Funeral Verger(s) After many years of devoted service
Bill & Irene Carter have decided to step down from this important role in the life of our Church. Churchwarden John Fuller has taken the job on temporarily until a volunteer offers to help on a permanent basis. This is an interesting & not too onerous post providing an invaluable service to families & friends of the deceased. There is a fee payable. If you would like to know more about how YOU could help please have a word with John (275643) or Irene & Bill (277380).
Thank You to everyone who supported the coffee morning on Sat 15th November £320 was raised for the Macclesfield Oncology Department. Many thanks Cheryl Copeland & her Team.
The Church will be open from 9am on Sat 13th Dec for Christmas decoration. If anyone would like to donate a poinsettia plant perhaps in memory of a loved one, please let Irene Carter know by Wed 10th. Everyone is welcome to come along & enjoy the morning.
Church Family Christmas Cards – if you wish, instead of sending cards to members of St Stephen’s Church Family it would be nice to write one card to everyone, attach it to the Notice Board in the Pillar Room & give a donation (if you wish) in the box provided which will then be sent to the work of Crisis.
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