The Sick: The Diocese, on advice and under Data Protection Regulations (May 2018), asks us not to name individuals, but to pray for them as a group within the Parish Body as those in particular need.
Recently Deceased: Betty Garbutt, Mary Fox, Anna Rujar Fernandes, Vin Fox
Anniversaries: Fr Keith Hutchinson, Betty Brown
HOME COMMUNIONS If you require Holy Communion at home, please contact Christopher Wilding, Fr Kentigern or Fr Bernard either by e-mail or leave a telephone message by 8.00pm on Friday evening stating whether you require a weekly visit or a one-off call. Someone will then be in contact to arrange a suitable day and time to visit.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS Sunday 8 October: Fawcett Baptism 2.00pm Friday 13 October: Renewal Worship Night in Wakefield – please sign up to come by 8 October Friday 13 October: Gilling Harvest Festival Service and Supper from 6.30pm Sunday 15 October: Baby Loss Awareness Week Service – St Hilda’s 3.00pm Wednesday 18 October: Primary School Pilgrimage to Marian Prayer Garden – meet at School at 1.15pm Friday 20 October: Ampleforth Harvest Festival Service 6.30pm Sunday 22 October: World Mission Sunday Discipleship & Formation – (Coordinators Dominic Carter & _____)
WORLD COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Gathers each Monday in St Benedict’s Hall at 2pm, and on Thursdays via Zoom at 8pm.
CHRISTIAN MEN OF THE VALLEY Meet each Monday at 8.00pm to share faith, friendship and interests.
EXPERIENCES OF PRAYER After the success of the Lent Course, would there be interest in setting up regular groups to experience the various forms of prayer? Please speak to the Coordinator for more details.
LITURGY & WORSHIP - (Coordinators Clare Lally & David Cragg-James)
FELLOWSHIP & SOCIAL – (Coordinators Jennie & Greg Black)
EVANGELISATION, OUTREACH & MISSION – (Coordinators Robert Toone & ______)
MIDDLESBROUGH FOOD BANK Now as Autumn approaches we are preparing for the HARVEST FESTIVAL APPEAL We will again be uniting our efforts with those of Peter and Sue Allen for their Harvest Festival Appeal, from the villages of Cawton, Stonegrave and Gilling. Gilling Harvest Festival will take place on Friday 13th October. NEXT DELIVERY: TUES. OCTOBER 17th but … DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS: 12 NOON- MON. 16th OCTOBER LET’S MAKE THIS A BUMPER HARVEST!
HELP & SUPPORT UKRAINE The meeting on Wednesday 6 September updated news of our local guests and discussed some ideas for future events/celebrations. Please see notices for details. Comments and suggestions are welcomed. Next meeting: Wednesday 18 October 2023, 7.00pm. ALL WELCOME.
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT (Middlesbrough) It has been decided to deliver donations of bedding, kitchen utensils, saucepans, frying pans, winter clothes, shoes, trainers, children’s clothes and toys. Laura a trainee nurse in Norfolk accompanied me and was able to share with staff in The Avenue the ways in which those seeking Asylum were treated in her area. It was a joy to hear this beautiful young woman’s passionate concern. Doing the little we can and doing it well. Next delivery OCTOBER 25th (Sept.27th delivery cancelled) Please leave donations, in the cottage at the gate, of The O.S House Many thanks, Mary
PRISONERS SUNDAY For nearly 50 years, Prisons Week has encouraged Christians everywhere to pray for prisoners and their families, victims of crime and their communities and those working or volunteering in the criminal justice system. Please pray each day during Prisons Week but also ask yourself if there is one thing that you as an individual, or as a church, can do to help any of the people for whom you are praying.
CAFOD Family Fast Day Appeal – Harvest Collection Thank you for your generous donations to CAFOD’s Family Fast Day Appeal. Together, we are supporting local experts like Dr Nasha in Pakistan to get help to families and communities when they need it most. It’s not too late to give online at cafod.org.uk WORLD MISSION SUNDAY – MISSIO RED BOXES World Mission Sunday is on 22 October. It’s time for Missio Red Box holders to return them for emptying. Anyone who would like to join this scheme please contact Sophie Tyrrell or speak to her at Church. s.millward753@btinternet.com