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THE PARISH OF RICHMOND WITH HUDSWELL AND DOWNHOLME AND MARSKE
www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk
MINISTRY TEAM
RECTOR
Rev Martin Fletcher The Rectory, Church Wynd 821241 07762 440094
HONORARY CLERGY Rev Mark Beresford-Peirse ·Bishop John Pritchard ·Rev Jennifer Williamson
READERS Mr Scott Lunn 2 Hurgill Road 826895 [email protected] Mrs Gillian Lunn 2 Hurgill Road 07592 016476 [email protected]
PASTORAL ASSISTANT Mrs Jennifer Patrick 1 Roper Court 850693
ACORN CHRISTIAN LISTENERS Mrs Jennifer Patrick 850693 Dr Sheila Harrisson 822059
CHURCH OFFICERS - THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, RICHMOND Mayor’s Warden Mr David Frankton 8 Allans Court 823531 Rector’s Warden Dr Peter Trewby Hurgill House, 24 Hurgill Rd 824468 Director of Music Mr Chris Denton 07817 386070 [email protected] Bell Captain Mrs Susan Welch 8 Maple Road 823700 Head Verger Mr Leonard Scrafton 14 Pilmoor Close 824106 Parish Administrator Claire Murray [email protected] 07394947819 (New) OFFICERS OF THE PCC AND OTHERS Vice Chair Gillian Lunn as above Secretary Sharon McCormack 12 Pike Purse Lane 07791426659 Treasurer Paul Carnell [email protected] Assistant Treasurer Claire Murray 07707710373 Magazine Editor Gillian Lunn as above 07592016476 Magazine Distribution Keith Robson 07866325843 Magazine Adverts Frank Gibbon 23 Westfields 821002
FOR THE PARISH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, DOWNHOLME Reader Mr George Alderson 5 Scots Dyke Terrace, Richmond 07487 257646 Church Warden Mrs Jean Calvert Thorpe Farm, Reeth Road, Richmond 823001 Organist Alastair Lunn 2 Hurgill Road Church Treasurer Mr John Horseman Echlinville, Hudswell, Richmond 826216 PCC Secretary for both churches Mrs Liz Kluz 8 Cornforth Hill, Richmond 825411
FOR THE PARISH OF ST EDMUNDS, MARSKE Church Warden Mrs Ruth Tindale Skelton Lodge, Marske 823371 Organist Mrs Jennifer Wallis 1 School Terrace, Marske 822930 Treasurer Mr Peter Coates Orgate Farmhouse, Marske 07801521954 [email protected]
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P1 - Contacts Page P2 - Contents and Pastoral Care
P3 - Martin’s Message P4 - Martin’s Message cont...
P5 - Prayer Diary for July 2019 P6 - What’s on in July 2019, 200 Club membership
P7 - Prayer Diary for August 2019 P8 - What’s on in August 2019
P9 - Fundraising Events, The proposed new AV system, New editor still wanted!
P10 - Mothers Union, Mugs
P11 - Little Rainbows, Fun-Key Church at St Mary’s, Hutchinson Gilling Trust, The Happy Bodgers
P12 - Bell Tour
P13 - Listening to the One who hears, Study Groups, Prayers for July & August
P14 - Choral Evensongs, Giving
P15 - Services across the Benefice - July, All in the month of July
P16 - Services across the Benefice - August
P17- From our registers, After the Cards, Knit2gether, Old Sailor
P18 - Sidesmen, Counting and Coffee Rotas
PASTORAL CARE
The St Mary's Church community wishes to do all we can to support, listen and love all in our parish whether members of our church or not.
The Pastoral Team at St Mary's have established a Prayer Circle at St Mary’s. If you have something which you would appreciate prayer for, whether for yourself or for someone you care about, we would be privileged to pray about it. No prayer request is ever too small or trivial. Whatever you wish to share, in confidence, we will support you in prayer.
To ask for prayer you can either telephone, email or text Rev Martin on 821241, [email protected] or 07762 440094; or contact Gillian Lunn on 07592016476 or [email protected] or speak to any member of the Pastoral Team and they will place your prayer in the circle. Please be assured your requests are confidential. To be a praying member of the circle or a member of the Pastoral Team, please speak to Rev Martin or Gillian. They would love to hear from you.
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July and August 2019 Martin’s Message
Priorities, priorities…
Ah, July and August – a time for holidays, for rest and relaxation; a time to slow down a little and to soak up the sun… I write this wistfully in early June, as the rain continues to pour and with the central heating switched on! And June is proving to be another busy month: in our Benefice, our town, our workplaces and schools, and in our own lives.
With the arrival of these summer months, and in the continuity of this long post-Pentecost ‘Trinity’ season, we now have an opportunity to review and to reset the priorities in our lives.
When it comes to considering the life of our church, our need to know where we are going and how we will get there was the subject of my article in the June magazine. I concluded by saying: ‘During the coming weeks there will be a consultation as we all jointly consider which objectives to prioritise and how we can each play our part in becoming a people and a place where love works.’
In her sermon on 2nd
June, Gillian expanded on my article, and the sermon can be found on our website: www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk/Portals/0/Documents/Sermons/2nd%20June%202019%20STM%2010am.pdf
as can the slides used to illustrate it:
www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk/Portals/0/Documents/Sermons/2nd%20June%202019%20presentation.pdf .
Gillian set out the story so far of the development of a new vision and strategy for our church, reminding us how important it is for all of us to play our part – and thereby for each of us to feel part of something bigger than ourselves. We can do far more together than we ever could as individuals.
Gillian concluded her sermon by outlining the top priorities suggested by our PCC in their recent Away Day. The list was split into these fundamental areas of church life:
Our Purpose – Worship and Prayer,
Our Outreach – involving both Evangelism and Community Service
(ie word and action, in balance),
all energised by our Growth – through Discipleship and Pastoral Care,
and resourced by our Infrastructure – healthy Finances, fit for purpose Buildings, and efficient Administration.
In my sermon on 9th June (www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk/Portals/0/
Documents/Sermons/ws190609.pdf ), I invited us to discuss these suggested priorities by considering three questions:
What might be missing?
What should we be doing first?
What part is God calling me to be playing?
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Our discussion prompted a range of answers to these questions. Inevitably, however, only the people present could be involved in the discussion – which was limited to just a few minutes.
So in the space of the summer months of July and August I would like to ask you to think and pray about what you believe our priorities should be, and which area of church life you feel drawn to become involved in.
Do let me know your thoughts, either in writing or by speaking to me. Alternatively, please contact any member of our Parish Development Group: Bishop John, Scott and Gillian, Peter Trewby, Alexe Roberts, and Anna Boyce.
The Parish Development Group will consider which priorities are seen by you to be the most important – and crucially, what ‘human resources’ are available. A proposed Action Plan will then be brought to the PCC at their meeting on 18
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September.
With best wishes for an enjoyable summer season.
Martin
Congratulations to our Confirmation candidates
As they continue on their journey of faith, please pray for all who were confirmed last month:
Our adult candidates,
Phil Ham, Dani Kane, Sarah Scrafton, Neil Stevenson, Sam Watson;
Our youth candidates,
Andrew and Hannah Burn, Reuben Digan, Fabian Harwood-Mann,
Georgia Kane, Ebony Lambe, Jamieleigh Lowe, Andrew Lunn,
Jessica Miller;
Our candidates from SFX school,
Thomas and William Carter, Roman Laverick, Kaleb Rafferty, Lucy Watters,
Olivia White, Kai Wolter.
Congratulations to each and every one of them!
Defend, O Lord, your servants with your heavenly grace,
that they can continue yours for ever,
and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more,
until they come to your everlasting Kingdom.
Amen.
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Mon 1 For Monday morning Toddler group at the Methodist Church. For a new month, fresh starts and with hope for the future.
Tue 2 For our bellringers and their joy at calling people to worship. For our Musical Director Chris, choir, musicians, Fionagh, Colin and Andrew.
Wed 3 For After the Cards as they meet this afternoon to support each other . For all who miss loved ones who have died.
Thur 4 For First Thursday prayers today. For our brothers and sisters in America - for links between our countries.
Fri 5 For all who live and work in Greyfriars. For Knit2gether as they gather. Sat 6 For Revs Martin, Mark, Jennifer and Bishop John and their families
and friends. Sun 7 For children and young people - that they may come to know God’s
love for them. For any being baptised. Mon 8 For love, grace and patience. For peace in the world. Tue 9 For the people coming through Richmond on the Coast to Coast - a
sense of welcome and warmth. Wed 10 For the gift of life, of love and companionship. For Bishops Nick and
Helen-Ann. For Jonathan our Archdeacon. Thur 11 For refugees and migrants. For all who are on the margins of society Fri 12 For our Readers Scott, Gillian and George, for our Church Wardens,
treasurers, vergers, PA and PCC. For Jennifer our Pastoral Assistant Sat 13 For refugees and migrants and all who are persecuted.
Sun 14 For all who are lonely or sad. May they know your comfort. Mon 15 For space to enjoy being with family and friends and those we love Tue 16 For hope - even when it seems hopeless. Wed 17 For all who come to Wednesday morning communion and join
Thur 18 For all who come to Little Rainbows at St Mary’s Church every week. For all who volunteer.
Fri 19 For our schools, students and children as they break up for the summer holidays. For rest, for recuperation and sleep.
Sat 20 For relationships between people of all faith and none across the world.
Sun 21 For all coming to Café Church today and for Les Nevin who will be speaking.
Mon 22 For the MU and all they do both at church and as an organisation. Tue 23 For food producers and farmers - locally and internationally.
Wed 24 For Traidcraft and for all FairTrade organisations Thur 25 For our Town and District councils.
Fri 26 For our members of our PCC - may they be prayerful, challenging and filled with love for God.
Sat 27 For all who visit Richmond on holiday or for days out. May they feel refreshed and enthused with life.
Sun 28 For all who are coming to our Fun-Key Church today. For all in local, national and international government. For wisdom and integrity.
Mon 29 For all who are in nursing homes and sheltered accommodation. Tue 30 For all who are at the Friary Hospital. Those who work there and
those who are there for treatment, respite or palliative care.
Wed 31 For all that has happened over the past month. And for the coming month.
PRAYER DIARY FOR JULY we pray …
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WHAT’S ON IN JULY 2019
Every Friday: Knit2gether at Greyfriars in the restaurant - 10am - 12noon: For more details, please see page 9. Wednesday 3rd - Richmond Flower Arranging Club - outing to Belsay Hall Northumberland - contact Judy on 01748 824514 Wednesday 3rd - After the Cards - at Greyfriars Coffee Shop 1.30pm - see P9 for more information Thursday 4th - First Thursday Prayers at Holy Trinity Chapel, 12noon-12.30pm. Saturday 13th - Exploring Faith - “Freedom is coming - reflections on Isaiah 40-55) - A “Quiet Day” led by Bishop Nick Baines. Between 10.30am and 3.30pm at Grinton Church near Reeth (DL11 6HH). No charge but please bring a picnic lunch - drinks provided. For further details and to reserve a place contact Keith Miller 01833 627540 or 07778318503. This is a great opportunity to deepen our understanding of the Christian faith. Sunday 14th - Sponsored stroll in the countryside surrounding Jervaulx Abbey - in aid of Herriot Hospice Homecare - adult entry £5 children free. Celebrity vet Julian Norton from The Yorkshire Vet will be joining the walk. For more information call 01609 777413 Sunday 21st - Café Church at St Mary’s - 4pm - This month our speaker will be Rev Les Nevin from the Methodist Church. Known to many of us it will be lovely to hear him speak. Coffee, cake, conversation and compline.
Sunday 28th at 4pm - Fun-Key Church @ St Mary’s Richmond - come and join us for an informal service packed with fun and activities - aimed at all ages this is interactive and meaningful. Contact Gillian on 07592016476 for more information. .
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St Mary’s “200 Club”… ….is one of our ways of fundraising for the church. This is an ongoing raffle, having thirteen draws in a year: one per month - normally on the second Sunday -with an additional one at Christmastide. Each draw has a prize of £50 and membership is by an annual fee of £10. The next season for the club starts in July for 2019-2020. At present we do have some numbers available, so if you would like to join then please contact Jonathan Roberts (01609 881216). June 2019 200 Club winner was ticket No 44 - Sue Pollock
Thur 1 For First Thursday prayers today. For people of all faiths and none. For peace in the world. For new beginnings, new starts and with grateful thanks and hope for the future.
Fri 2 For our bellringers and their joy at calling people to worship. For our Musical Director Chris, choir, musicians, Fionagh, Colin and Andrew.
Sat 3 For love, grace and patience. - even when it feels hard to be patient and gracious.
Sun 4 For Revs Martin, Mark, Jennifer and Bishop John and their families and friends.
Mon 5 For other churches in our town and area.
Tue 6 For space to enjoy being with family and friends and those we love
Wed 7 For all who live and work in Greyfriars. Thur 8 For families who may struggle to feed their children during the
summer holidays.
Fri 9 For refugees and migrants. For all who are on the margins of society Sat 10 For those who have no family or friends. For those who feel alone
and anxious for the future. Sun 11 For children and young people - that they may come to know God’s
love for them. Mon 12 For all who are lonely or sad. May they know your comfort. Tue 13 For people waiting for test results from the doctor or hospital.
Wed 14 For all who come to Wednesday morning communion and join together for coffee afterwards.
Thur 15 For those receiving their A Level results today. Fri 16 For hope - when it even seems hopeless. For Knit2gether as they
gather weekly. Sat 17 For people who are in prison or who have been released and are
starting afresh
Sun 18 That people will find themselves closer to God in our testing and uncertain world. For people coming to Free to Be.
Mon 19 For Martin our Rector, our Readers Scott, Gillian and George, for our Church Wardens, treasurers, vergers, PA and PCC
Tue 20 For relationships between people of all faith and none. Wed 21 For all who are at the Friary Hospital. Those who work there and
those who are there for treatment, respite or palliative care. Thur 22 For those receiving their GCSE results today. Fri 23 For the gift of life, of love and companionship. For Bishops Nick and
Helen-Ann. For Jonathan our Archdeacon.
Sat 24 For the Plant and Produce sale today - good weather, good sales and good conversations.
Sun 25 For all who are coming to Fun-Key Church afternoon at Hudswell.
Mon 26 For our members of our PCC - may they be prayerful, challenging and filled with love for God.
Tue 27 For all who visit Richmond on holiday or for days out. May they feel refreshed and enthused with life.
Wed 28 For all in local, national and international government. For wisdom and integrity.
Thur 29 For all who are lonely and fear the future Fri 30 For local businesses as they seek to grow and establish themselves
against larger businesses.
Sat 31 For the month just past and the month ahead. With thanks and hope.
PRAYER DIARY FOR AUGUST we pray …
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WHAT’S ON IN AUGUST 2019
Every Friday: Knit2gether at Greyfriars in the restaurant - 10am - 12noon: For more details, please see page 9.
Richmond Flower Arranging Club - No meeting in August 2019 Thursday 1st - First Thursday Prayers at Holy Trinity Chapel, 12noon-12.30pm. Friday 9th August at 7.30 pm in Marske Church - Marske Community Choir and guests present A Summer Concert - Tickets £7.50 Children Free. Details from www.marskemusic.co.uk or 01748 519054
Sunday 18th at 6.30pm - Free to Be - a quiet and beautiful space just to be with God thinking and praying
Saturday 24th August - Plant and Produce Sale August Bank Holiday Saturday Our annual sale will soon be upon us could all our gardeners and allotment holders please pot up any spare plants in readiness for the sale. If you have spare plant pots or jam jars please bring to Church if you need pots or jars please help yourself. Last year our produce and jams chutneys etc sold out very quickly so please if you can spare any produce and jams, jellies and chutneys we will be most grateful Please help make this years sale even more successful then last year. And, do come along and support us on the day - plenty of plant and produce bargains to be had. Lunches - soup, sandwich and crisps available too - all freshly made. Any queries Susan Scrafton 824106 Sunday 25th at 4pm - Fun-Key Church @ St Mary’s Richmond - Come and join us in Hudswell for a fun afternoon of crafts, activities and quiet places too - very relaxed afternoon for all ages. Very probably a BBQ as well etc - keep an eye on the church website and Facebook for more information.
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“Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books - especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day. “
John Wooden
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THE PROPOSED ST MARY’S AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEM You may have heard whisperings of our proposed new audio-visual system, but by
the time you read this we should have permission from the diocese which means
it’s for real and we are very excited. If you have a moment, do read the enclosed
leaflet which has more details.
In brief, as well as being the centre for worship and prayer, St Mary’s is the largest
open-door community centre in Richmond and is already a venue for concerts,
festivals and recitals. We wish to expand further this use of the church by the
community but are hampered by the lack of up-to-date technology. Our aim is to
install a state-of-the-art projector and 3 metre retractable screen suspended behind
the chancel arch as well as a new audio system. This will allow us to open the
church to the community for screening of films, sporting events and children’s
entertainment.
We are also planning a new initiative of dementia friendly screenings of films and
musicals. The technology will enhance our musical events and be of great value
during worship especially during services for young people. It will enhance the
experience of those attending funerals, christenings and marriages.
We need to be constantly adapting if the church is to stay alive at the centre of
community life and we believe this initiative hits the spot with regard to bringing
people into our church and enhancing the experience of those that attend already.
We have started the laborious business of applying for grants but in the meantime
we would love to hear from you. Positive or negative views would all be really
welcome. Please e-mail [email protected] or talk to me! I look forward to
hearing from you.
With many thanks and best wishes Peter Trewby
Fundraising Events - Coming up... A wine tasting evening on Saturday October 19 and a concert by Fourum on Friday 15th November at 7pm - more details to follow but put the dates in your diary. We are very excited about all that is happening and do hope you will come along. We have many fundraising events planned for the rest of the year and would be most grateful for any items that could be used for tombola or raffle prizes these can be brought to Church at anytime we will be having a raffle at the forthcoming Fashion Show and Coffee Morning both events in June Thank you so much for your support
Still very much wanted!!!! After 9 years of editing the magazine it very much feels the right time for someone new to take up the role. It’s not a big job. All it needs is someone with an eye for detail, a little bit of creativity and desire to help the church move forward. This role could be shared among a small group of people and divide
the tasks out so that no-one feels they have too much to do. Hopefully together they could co-edit the magazine and freshen it up to enable it to be a good window into the life of our church, our parish and our communities. For more information contact Gillian on 07592016476 or catch me at church on a Sunday morning x
THE MOTHERS UNION We enjoyed joining with the Women’s Fellowship in May along with leading the midday prayers at our Cathedral and in June we hosted our annual Afternoon Tea with Reeth Brass Band. This is our fundraiser event for the year which enables us to support children and families in need both in our Parish and further afield. The MU has caravans at Filey enabling families to enjoy a holiday they couldn’t otherwise afford. We also support The Family Help centre ( Women’s Refuge) who also do out reach work in homes for those who don’t wish to go to the refuge but need support at home. They also provide respite care. We were told of a lady in her eighties, a generation were divorce is unthinkable who regularly goes for respite. Abuse - mental as well as physical occurs in all ages and all of society. We also gave a donation to St. Mary’s. We presented Sian with a pair of “ Holy Socks” depicting a Rainbow and Noah’s Ark on her last Sunday at St. Mary’s . We celebrate Mary Sumner day at the Cathedral Thursday 8th August Under the alias of the Belles we provided refreshments at the Swaledale Festival concerts and at the confirmation service held in St. Marys. We are looking forward to the Plant and Produce Sale on 24th August when once again we will be running the cafe 10 till 5. We would welcome anyone who is interested in knowing more of the work of the Mothers Union, practical and prayer to come and have a chat over tea and cake! Thankyou Susan Scrafton
Mary Sumner Prayer
“All this day, O Lord, let me touch as many lives as possible for thee; and every life I touch, do thou by thy spirit quicken, whether through the word I speak, the prayer I breathe, or the life I live. Amen.”
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As part of our fundraising St Mary’s has produced its own mugs. £6 each - they show the St Mary’s logo and the phrase taken from Ruth’s Window “Hold on to that which is good”. Every home should have one! Available at any St Mary’s event, function or service.
HUTCHINSON RICHMOND AND GILLING TRUST
This charity works to support the local community by providing small grants towards: educational courses, necessary medical equipment, household appliances, and many other expenses. If you live in: Richmond, Gilling West, Eppleby, Eryholme, South Cowton, North Cowton, West Layton, Hutton Magna, Cliffe, or Barton, then you may be eligible for this support.
For further information, please contact either Mrs Christine Bellas, Oak Tree View , Hutton Magna, Richmond, DL11 7HQ or our Rector.
“The Happy Bodgers”.
About a year ago a few of our gentlemen were looking at how they can work together to help others who may be in need of a practical assistance. As a result they formed a group called “The Happy Bodgers”. Happily they are far more skilled than their title suggests and they are able to offer a variety of help free of charge.
Try us - we can say no if we don't feel capable. We could probably not take on regular tasks such as lawn mowing, weeding, shopping etc.
Why not give us a call on 07866 325843 and Keith Robson will see if the Happy Bodgers can help, and take it from there.” We look forward to helping you.
Little Rainbows Little Rainbows continues to go well at St Mary’s Church. Meeting every Thursday in term time with doors opening at 9am and the session officially starting off with a welcome song at 9.30am this exciting group is in Church and is for younger members of our community. Called Little Rainbows (taking our inspiration from Ruth’s Window) this Group is children
focused with Bible Stories, singing, craft activities and refreshments.
We hope that by running this group we will enable those who look after children to find some support, friendship and community at the same time as the children are having fun.
If anybody would like to help at the group by just being an extra pair of hands please contact Martin on 821241.
FUN-KEY CHURCH @ ST MARY’S RICHMOND We held our annual Fun-Key Church Pet service on Sunday 30th June at 4pm when we welcomed pets of all shapes and sizes and their owners. All pets received a blessing, a certificate and a pet blessing bag. And if people didn’t have pets they could take a bag for a friend.
Our July service will be on Sunday 28th July at 4pm - plenty of fun, fellowship and activities. Our August gathering will be at Hudswell Village Hall (hopefully on the field if the weather is good) - Sunday 25th August from 2pm. Plenty of activities, strolls and food - possibly a BBQ. Keep an eye on “What’s On” on our church website richmondhudswellparish.org.uk or on Facebook for exact details nearer the time. All ages are welcome to everything we do. Gillian 07592016476
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Bell Tour
On Saturday June 1st, nineteen bell ringers from St Mary's went on tour! As a rela-tively new ringer (only 5 years under my belt, as opposed to probably more than 50 for some!) I had never been on a bell outing. This was my first experience and it was great fun and quite a challenge.
We met at St Mary's Barnard Castle at 9.30am and rang there until 10.15am. Helen Scott, who is a Barnard Castle ringer but often rings with us at Richmond, took charge and organised the ringing. They have eight bells which are heavier than ours and slightly more difficult to ring so we were challenged from the start. From there we travelled to St Mary's Staindrop where Vicky Milne took charge and we rang for an hour. Like ours, they are Taylor's bells and the more experienced ring-ers amongst us would say that they are, "a lovely ring of eight." I don't think they are rung very often which is a shame - the ringing chamber was quite dusty!
Following lunch at The Red Alligator pub which was very nice, we rang at St An-drew's, South Church. Another ring of eight and this time Andrew Slade organised the ringing. The tenor was not the easiest of bells to control but we managed to make a decent sound (I think!)
It was then on to Shildon and St John's. An interesting ringing chamber with all sorts of memorabilia in it. Susan Welch - our Tower Captain took charge and once again we rang on eight bells. Our final tower of the day was St Mary's, Gainford. Only six bells here and they were tricky! John Welch took on the role of organising the ringing and two of Barnard Castle's learners joined us as well. It was very loud in the ringing chamber and it was at this point in the day that I realised what beauti-ful bells we have back at St Mary's, Richmond.
We ended the day at La Piazza in Richmond for a lovely meal. What an interesting day it had been! Different towers with different bells - for inexperienced ringers that is hard. Watching the experienced ringers ring what I call, "fancy stuff" - is some-thing to aspire to. Spending time with a group of people who love to ring but also lead interesting lives - there was time to get to know them a bit more.
I will definitely do it again - watch this space.
Jan Jack
“There’s no limit to God’s love” Max Lucado
THE WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP - THE LUNN’S - 2 HURGILL ROAD, 7.30pm: Everybody is welcome to join us for cake, chat and discussion. Current topic is Proverbs and Psalms. Please contact Scott on 826895 for more information. New members are very welcome.
THE THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP - JENNIFER PATRICK’S, - 1 ROPER COURT, 7.30pm: This is another very friendly group. They are discussing Bishop John Pritchard’s book Ten. Please call Jennifer on 850693 for more details. All are welcome.
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Listening to the One who listens
That’s my prayer isn’t it, but it’s other things, especially reading the Bible. John Dickinson gave us some brilliant tips and resources to help us make the most of Bible Reading, in June’s magazine. And this is just a PS to that.
Among the various Bible notes, I’ve used the BRF booklets most of my life and find them enjoyable and thought-provoking. There are two kinds, with New Daylight printing out the daily readings together with comments, and Guidelines needing a Bible (or screen) to hand, and being a little more demanding. There are large-print copies of New Daylight available and the all cover four months worth of readings.
I put in a regular order for these and would be very glad to add on more. They cost £4.60 a copy at the moment (£5.85 for large print). If you’d like to try one, do be in touch with me, please, (826649 or [email protected], or face-to-face!) You will have to wait until January for the next edition but worth waiting for! The “Good Book” has treasures to give us and such a lot of encouragement for us in our faith. Mark Beresford Peirse.
Prayer for July 2019 - “Oh God help us not to despise or oppose
what we do not understand”
Penned by an English Quaker, Reformer and Colonialist. Earlier settler in America. Founded the Christian state named after him
Prayers for August 2019 - “May the great God whom I
worship, grant to my country a great and glorious victory. For
myself individually, I commit my life to him who made me, and
may his blessing alight on my endeavours for serving my country
faithfully” Penned by an English naval commander, this prayer was uttered on
the eve of his final battle, Trafalgar, at which he was fatally wounded.
Prayers by….? Find out on P18
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Choral Evensongs at St Mary's!
Pentecost Sunday this year was on 9th June fell conveniently on the second Sunday and therefore Choral Evensong week. This year we had Evensong in the beautiful location of Marske church followed by a fantastic bring to share supper. The weather was even good enough for some of us to eat outside and for some of us to cycle (and even tandem) there.
The 14th July will see us back at St Mary's for a big end-of-term service of Choral Evensong. There will be no evensong in August BUT there will be a Songs of Praise service at 6.30pm on 11th August (followed by refreshments) when we will sing some favourite hymns and if you wish to sing in an ad-hoc choir then you would be most welcome.
In other really exciting news we will be celebrating our Patronal Festival on September 8th not just at the morning service but also at a special choral evensong combined (at St Mary's) with the choir of Bradford Cathedral! Music will include Noble's stylish setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in b minor and other music appropriate for St Mary's Day.
Also in the pipeline is another visit to Ripon Cathedral to sing there and a workshop and concert with the phenomenal Barnsley Youth Choir, who sang here on their way to performing at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival
If you have any questions about any of these events, or indeed anything to do with our music at St Mary's please contact Chris Denton.
Chris
We urgently need extra financial support for St Mary’s Church. Each month we will discuss different ways that we can help St Mary's.
Regular giving. This is not just about paying the bills and wages (it is that as well) but about ensuring the very survival of St Mary’s and all it stands for as a centre of worship and ministry. If you are not already a regular donor please consider becoming one either by using a weekly envelope or by Standing Order. If you are already a regular giver, could you increase the amount you give? In addition, would you consider a one-off donation to get us through this difficult time? You can do this by online banking or telephone banking (sort code 40 – 38 – 19 account number 5070 1793) or by cheque whichever is easiest for you. Money can of course be given anonymously if you wish. Is your home insurance up for renewal this year? Don’t pay the premium until you get a quote from Ecclesiastical Insurance; “a different kind of business”. Ecclesiastical will donate £130 to St Mary’s for every new policy taken out. You could save money on the premium and St Mary’s will certainly benefit. Again, if you have any difficulty with the website or application talk to Rev Martin or Peter who will happily take you through it. Has to be done before 31s December 2019. For further details talk to the Rector or Peter Trewby. Don’t let this opportunity pass. We need everyone to give a little bit more. Thank you.
ST MARY’S RICHMOND
Sunday 7th July Trinity 3
8am 10am 12 noon
Holy Communion Parish Communion Baptisms
Sunday 14th July Trinity 4 Sea Sunday
8am 10am 6.30pm
Holy Communion Parish Communion Choral Evensong
Sunday 21st July Trinity 5
8am 10am 4pm
Holy Communion Worship for All Café Church with Rev Les Nevin
Sunday 28th July Trinity 6
8am 10am 4pm
Holy Communion Parish Communion Fun-Key Church
EVERY WEDNESDAY 9.15am HOLY COMMUNION
HOLY TRINITY
EVERY THURSDAY 10.30am HOLY COMMUNION
ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS DOWNHOLME
Sunday 14th June 9.30am Morning Prayer
Sunday 28th June 9.30am Holy Communion
ST EDMUND’S MARSKE
Sunday 7th July 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 14th July 11am Morning Prayer
Sunday 21st July 11am Holy Communion & Baptism
Sunday 28th July 11am Holy Communion
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All in the month of July it was….
200 years ago, on 2nd July 1819 that the Cotton Mills and Factories Act 1819 was passed in Britain. It placed restrictions on the number of hours children could work in cotton mills. It was virtually unenforceable and had little effect, but it paved the way for later legislation.
200 years ago, on 2nd July 1819 that the Cotton Mills and Factories Act 1819 was passed in Britain. It placed restrictions on the number of hours children could work in cotton mills. It was virtually unenforceable and had little effect, but it paved the way for later legislation.
25 years ago, on 21st July 1994 that Tony Blair was elected leader of Britain’s Labour Par-ty. He became Prime Minister in 1997.
10 years ago, on 31st July 2009 that Sir Bobby Robson, British footballer and manager, died. He played for, and managed, several teams, and managed the England national team between 1982 and 1990
ST MARY’S RICHMOND
Sunday 4th August Trinity 7
8am 10am 12noon
Holy Communion Parish Communion Baptisms
Sunday 11th August Trinity 8
8am 10am 6.30pm
Holy Communion Parish Communion Songs of Praise followed by refreshments. Welcome to sing in choir if wish.
Sunday 18th August Trinity 9
8am 10am 6.30pm
Holy Communion Worship for All Free to Be
Sunday 25th August Trinity 10
8am 10am 2pm
Holy Communion Parish Communion Fun-Key Church afternoon at Hudswell
EVERY WEDNESDAY 9.15am HOLY COMMUNION
HOLY TRINITY
EVERY THURSDAY 10.30am HOLY COMMUNION
ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS DOWNHOLME
Sunday 11th August 9.30am Morning Prayer
Sunday 25th August 9.30am Holy Communion
ST EDMUND’S MARSKE
Sunday 4th August 11am Morning Prayer
Sunday 11th August 11am Morning Prayer
Sunday 18th August 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 25th August 11am Holy Communion
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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.
AFTER THE CARDS AND VISITORS
Bereavement is a very difficult time for the spouse/partner left behind. Starting again on your own is even more difficult. Carrie and friends would like to help you with the next step by meeting any recently bereaved spouse/partner for coffee in Greyfriars Coffee Shop on Wed 3rd July at 1.30pm. Please phone Carrie on 850103 if you wish any more information. This is a very informal and relaxed atmosphere. No
meeting in August.
FROM OUR REGISTERS
We have laid to rest those who have died on - 20th April 2019 - James Steadman 26th April 2019 - Betty Mann 26th April 2019 - Wilfred Scott 9th May 2019 - Dorothy Culbard 11th May 2019 - Harry Sayer 16th May 2019 - Cyril Fell
KNIT2GETHER FRIDAYS BETWEEN 10AM AND 12NOON : A weekly knitting, crocheting and hand sewing group. This group meets in the coffee shop/restaurant at Greyfriars. All will be made very welcome. Bring your own projects and enjoy coffee and a chat whilst making new friends. Please contact Claire Murray on 07737482611 for further information.
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To my Uncle Harry (Sayer)
OLD SAILOR
No more watch to stand, old sailor for you are drifting on an ebbing tide.
Eight bells has rung, dog watch is done, a berth in paradise awaits you on the other side.
Your ship is anchored in God’s Harbour. We will see each other again, one day.
Your shipmates on the deck to meet you and cheer, as you ascend the gangway.
Her boilers, all fired up, galley stowed and brandy stored,
just waiting to get underway, when our Chief comes aboard.
Look sharp! Old sailor, that Chief is you.
And you’ll be sailing out on heavenly seas.
So may the wind be ever at your back.
Fair weather and rest in peace.
With Love
Becca
xxx
The deadline for the SEPT 2019 magazine is Wednesday 14th August. Please forward any contributions to Gillian by hand or send to
gillian.lunn@ yahoo.com
St Mary's
SIDES PEOPLE and WELCOMERS 10am JULY 2019 7th July - O Harrison & M Clayson, K Robson & S McCormack 14th July - P Wheatley & L Copeland, G & M Merlane 21st July - J & A Roberts, F & M Gibbon 28th July - J & W Pritchard, J & A Dickinson SIDESPEOPLE and WELCOMERS 10am AUGUST 2019 4th August - C & J Bilbrough, G & J Barber 11th August - O Harrison & M Clayson, K Robson & S McCormack 18th August - P Wheatley & L Copeland, G & M Merlane 25th August - J & A Roberts, F & M Gibbon COUNTING COLLECTION JULY 2019 7th July - Frank Gibbon & Christine Stedman 14th July - Jonathan Roberts & Alan Judge 21st July - Tony Dykes & Jan Beeton 28th July - Graham Barber & Pamela Holland COUNTING COLLECTION AUGUST 2019 4th August - Frank Gibbon & Christine Stedman 11th August - Jonathan Roberts & Alan Judge 18th August - Tony Dykes & Jan Beeton 25th August - Graham Barber & Pamela Holland Any problems please swap with someone. Your help and support is very much appreciated. COFFEE ROTA - JULY 7th - P Wheatley, J Brown, L Copeland 14th - A McDonald, C Stedman, A Bacon 21st - M Emmerson, J&C Bilbrough, H Ellis 28th - C Blenkiron, M Gibbon, J Bennett COFFEE ROTA - AUGUST 4th - J Steele, B Ridley, M Turner 11th - E Roberts, O Harrison 18th - P Wheatley, J Brown, L Copeland 25th - M Emmerson, J&C Bilbrough, H Ellis
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Prayer on P13 for July was by William Penn
Prayer on P13 for August was by Lord Nelson
