Pew Leaflet
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Holy Cross, Binstead St Peter’s, Havenstreet 15th April 2018 THE READINGS A very warm welcome to any visitors worshipping with us. A special welcome to Oliver Newnham and his family and friends. Oliver is being baptised at St Peter’s this afternoon. At the Communion services those who are confirmed and those who normally receive Communion in their own church (whatever denomination) are invited to receive the bread and wine. All are welcome to come to the altar rail for a blessing. Teas are available at Holy Cross Church today from 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm and Please pray for those who are sick and who ask for our prayers Please pray also for those who attended the Leading Your Church into Growth, Veronica, Rodney, Erica and Niki as the initiative is taken forward David Mackett; Barbara Smith; Betty Kathleen Langridge; Toni Pauline Ann Bennett THE WEEK AHEAD The Mission Prayer God of Mission, who alone brings growth to your Church, send your Holy Spirit to give vision to our planning, wisdom to our actions, and power to our witness. Help our church to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to you, and in service to our local community, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. WENDY RIP: You will be sorry to learn that Wendy died at the Hospice early on Friday morning and our sincere condolences go to her family. ‘I would like to thank you all for helping me with pastoral duties for Wendy. You have all been marvellous at doing whatever Wendy needed. I couldn’t have done without you all. Wendy is at peace now and I am sure we will all have our own memories of her to keep. Thank you again. Barbara’ Thank you Barbara, for all your work co-ordinating the help and support over the past year. Wendy’s sister Hilary in New Zealand, would also like to thank everyone for all their help and support given to Wendy during her illness, without which she would have been very much on her own. Wendy’s committal will take place at the Crematorium on Tuesday 24th April at 12 noon followed by a Memorial Service at Holy Cross at 1.30 pm that day. ALICE COOMBS RIP: Some of you will remember Harry and Alice Coombs who were regular attenders at Holy Cross some years ago. Harry’s ashes are interred at Holy Cross. Alice who moved to London about 5 years ago died on 26th January and it is intended to inter her ashes with Harry’s at Holy Cross, this Friday, 20th April following a memorial service at 2.30 pm. All are welcome. ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETINGS: These will take place as follows: - Monday 23rd April at Holy Cross and Tuesday 24th April - St Peter’s both at 7.30 pm. Nomination forms for the P C C membership are available at the back of both churches. REVISION OF THE ELECTORAL ROLL: The revision of the Electoral Roll has now been completed and a copy can be found at the back of the respective churches. SUNDAY TEAS AT HOLY CROSS: As has been the custom in recent years, it has been agreed we will try to offer hospitality in the form of teas on Sunday afternoons between Easter Sunday and the end of September. To do this we need people who are willing to serve teas and provide cakes. We now urgently need people to sign up for a Sunday. If you are happy to serve teas but are not able to supply cakes, that is not a problem. In the case of any queries please contact Janette Dye (883567); Tina Buckett (611020); or Hilary Spurgeon (615551). Please do sign up if you are able to help, there is a list at the back of the Church. ST MARK’S PATRONAL FESTIVAL – 29th APRIL at 10.30 am: On Sunday 29th April there will be no service at Holy Cross or St Peter’s but instead we will be joining with our friends at Wootton to celebrate their Patronal Festival at St Mark’s. If anyone is in need of a lift please have a word with Hilary (615551). ANNUAL BLUEBELL WALK: This will take place on Sunday 29th April starting at Newnham Farm at 2.30 pm. Tickets Adults £4.00 to include tea (Children and well behaved dogs free), are obtainable now from Joan (614053); Janette (883567); Hilary (615551) and Tina (611020). If you are able to supply a cake Janette (883567) would be pleased to hear from you. Posters are available at the back of both churches; please do take them and display them. KNOT ONLY GARDENS BUT EMBROIDERY TOO: Fascinating Talk by Harriet Robinson at St Peters Church on Wednesday 2nd May 2018 at 2 30 pm. Tickets £3 to include refreshments. All are very welcome. Tickets available from Joy Wickens 884532; Diane Seago 882836; Sally Exell 884175; Hilary Spurgeon 615551; Barbara Edwards 564413. CONFIRMATION: If anyone is interested in being confirmed or you know of someone who is interested please have a word with Veronica (0792151906). Confirmation classes will begin at the end of April. ADVANCE NOTICES 20th April 2.30 pm Memorial Service and interment of Ashes for Alice Coombs 29th April 2.30 pm Bluebell Walk at Newnham Farm 2nd May 2.30 pm Knot only Gardens but Embroidery too! at St Peter’s Church 4th May 7.00 pm Ryde School Swing Band at Holy Cross 12th May 2.30 pm Tea in aid of Christian Aid at Holy Cross 27th May 2.30 pm Vintage Tea (Holy Cross) 23/24 June Flower Festival St Peter’s (St Peter’s) 29th June 7.00 pm Friends of St Peter’s Evening (St Peter’s) 7th July 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm Mid-Summer Family Barbecue (Holy Cross) 20th July 6.30 pm Barbecue at Havenstreet Community Centre (St Peter’s) 21st July Party in the Park (Wootton) 12th August 2.30 pm Tea in the Garden at Autumn Leaves, Station Road, Ashey (St Peter’s) 25th – 26th August St Edmund’s Open Weekend (Wootton) 9th September 2.30 pm Vintage Tea to celebrate Holy Cross Patronal Festival (Holy Cross) 28th September 7.30 pm Talk by Colin Pope at Havenstreet Community Centre (St Peter’s) 9th November 7.30 pm Talk by David Tomlin (Holy Cross)
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