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St Thomas à Becket Parish Weekly News sheet
February 5th 2012
This Sunday 5th February (3rd Sunday before Lent) 8am Holy Communion 10.30am Morning Worship 1.Cor.9:16-23, p808; Isa.40:21-end, p508; Mark 1:29-39, p706 6pm Evensong at Chapel Plaister
Next Sunday 12th February (2nd Sunday before Lent) 10.30am Holy Communion 6pm Compline at Chapel Plaister
The Collect for 5th February Eternal God,
Please remember in your prayers those who are ill: Margot Daymond and her family as they care for her Bill Reece Brian Hoar Francis Clark
Please remember in your prayers those who have died: William Gilbert
Clergy Days Off Next Week: Janet Friday Clair Saturday Alice Will be caring for Francis so has limited availability.
Auction of Promises Last Saturday’s auction raised nearly £4,000 for the Friends of St Thomas! Our grateful thanks to everyone who contributed, in any way, to it’s success - donating a promise, making canapés, or bidding on the evening.
We have raised £15,000 in just 3 years and are well on our way to meeting our target of £20,000 to repair the South Aisle. If you have any suggestions as to fund raising events, phone 743747 or email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thanks - Freddy Connolly.
Chippenham Deanery Open Meeting for “Flame of Hope” Wednesday 8th February at 7.20pm for coffee; 7.40pm Start. St Peter’s Church, Chippenham. All welcome. Meeting to cover latest news of schedule, route, invitations, preparations and highlights, as well as connections to the Torch Relay, Olympics and Diamond Jubilee.
Prayers on Monday Morning Bronwyn Oborne has offered to host a time to pray for the church and the village at her house from 9-10am on Monday mornings. Please feel free to come along and pray at 2 Gregory Close.
Pastoral Care Team The Pastoral Care Team are holding a tea party on Sunday 12th February from 2.45-4pm in the church. It is primarily for those they visit and the Wednesday morning congregation but if you know someone else who would appreciate an invitation please contact Janet or Pam Farmer on 01225 744171.
Prayer Circle If you would like prayer cover between Friday 27th January and Sunday 12th February, please contact Pam Farmer on 744171 (evenings only). Thanks.
Welcome Packs Jenny Eaton has been distributing Welcome Packs to newcomers to the village for some years but would now like to give up. If you could help with this role, please contact any member of the clergy or one of the churchwardens. Thanks.
Toddler Zone We would like to try having an area in church on Sunday morning for children who are too young for Sunday Stars. Initially we are going to try having them in the south aisle. We would like to have one or two volunteers each week who would be happy to help look after the children, and one person to co-ordinate it. If you are interested, please talk to Janet, Clair or Alice.
Keep the Date—Saturday 17th March 2012 We will be having a “Group Away Day” where we will have some time together and some sessions as church groups, thinking about the church and reviewing the growth plans. Please put this in your diary now. ALL WELCOME.
Housegroups - Have resumed. There is a weekly group meeting at 15 Ashwood Road on a Monday Evening. This group will focus on Bible study, prayer and support. A fortnightly group meet at 21 Park Avenue on Tuesday evenings, alternating with ‘The Filling Station’. A weekly group also meet at 2 Gregory Close on a Wednesday evening focusing on Bible Study, plus the Men’s Housegroup is now running from 8pm at 1 Gregory Close. If you would like to join one of these groups please speak to Janet or Alice.
Holiday Home in North Devon - sleeps 8 10% of all 2012 bookings made from Box/Colerne will be donated to “The Friends of St Thomas à Becket Church. Dyers Farm is a few miles from Croyde and is a 400 year old longhouse. 4 twin bedrooms, large gardens & set in 4 acres of land. All bedding, towels, heating etc. included in price. Available Feb. half term (Sun 12 Feb after 4pm - Sun 19 Feb)£800; also first week of Easter holidays and some weeks in summer. For further details contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Website: www.seakayakingsouthwest.co.uk.
Church “loop” system The “loop” system for those with hearing difficulties has been repaired.
Weekly Calendar for St Thomas’
Mon 6th 7.30pm for 8pm House Group at 15 Ashwood Road, Rudloe.
Tues 7th 8pm House Group at 21 Park Avenue, Rudloe
Wed 8th 9.15am Morning Prayer in church 10.30am Holy Communion followed by coffee 8pm House Group at 2 Gregory’s Close 8pm Men’s House Group at 1 Gregory’s Close
Thurs 9th 10.00am Holy Communion at St John’s Colerne Followed by coffee—all welcome.
Sun 12th 2.45-4pm Box Church Pastoral Team tea party
CHURCH AWAY WEEKEND If you think you can come we need to know soon
The weekend we have booked is 7-9th September 2012.
As you know, the venue is booked and we have our speaker. We now have to pay a deposit. A booking form will be available in St Thomas’ this weekend. Would those who wish to join us please complete the form indicating your accommodation requirements and return it to Robin Parry with your deposit of £25 per person (adults and children) by 19th February. Cheques should be made payable to “The PCC of Box Parish”.
It is not too late to add your name to the list. Please speak to Robin Parry or Jamie Hay for details or just complete a booking form.
If you would like to come but are concerned about the cost please speak to a member of the clergy team.
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