WELCOME. . . . . . to all who have come to our services today. The little ones’ corner is available at the back of church. You are invited to stay after the 9.30am service and have a chat over refreshments in the Parish Centre.

TODAY’S SERVICES

TODAY’S COLLECT

O God the king of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: we beseech you, leave us not comfortless, but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us and exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

Eternal God, giver of love and power, your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world to preach the gospel of his kingdom: confirm us in this mission, and help us to live the good news we proclaim; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

WE PRAY FOR:

The Sick:
Margaret Howland     Pat Higgins     Eileen Cole
Jean Megson     Nola Shipley     Frances McWhinnie
Peter Read     Joan Croft     Heather Millar
Irene Daltrey

RIP:
Robert Raworth Alma Diemer

CHURCH FLOWERS THIS WEEK have kindly been given by Mrs P Burgoyne.

THIS COMING WEEK

TUESDAY 22nd

7.30pm Standing C'ttee at 'Gateways', Park Gate Close

WEDNESDAY 23rd

10.00am Holy Communion

1.30pm Funeral in Church – Robert Raworth

2.15pm Mothers' Union meets in Parish Centre
'Brenda and friends'

7.30pm Baptism Preparation in Church

7.30pm Prayer Evening at Trinity University College to support the Hope in Horsforth Mission (see 'Tidings')

FRIDAY 25th

7.30pm Choir Concert in Church (see opposite)

SATURDAY 26th

10:00am Coffee Morning in Parish Centre (see opposite)

NEXT SUNDAY - THE FEAST OF PENTECOST

8.00am Holy Communion at St Stephen's

9:30am Parish Communion and Holy Baptism
followed by 'Lunch Plus'

1.00pm Holy Baptism

6.30pm Evensong

LUNCH PLUS Next Sunday after Coffee (after the morning service).Talk by Tim Parkinson on 'Caring for Life' followed by a light lunch.

HEATING AND ROOFING APPEAL

The PCC has agreed to award contracts for the heating system and essential roof repairs so that work may be completed by the end of September. To meet this deadline, the Church will need to be closed from Monday 23rd July to Thursday 9th August to allow safe removal of the high level radiators. Please support our fundraising events. Last Saturday's concert by Aireborough Gilbert and Sullivan Society and Otley Brass Band raised around £500 for the Appeal. If you would like to make a donation there is a box at the back of Church.

CHOIR CONCERT

Friday 25th May from 7.30pm in Church. Tickets now available from Linda Jepson or Malcolm Wright £3, children free. Proceeds to choir robes replacement.

COFFEE MORNING

Next Saturday from 10.00am – 12 noon in the Parish Centre. To raise funds for Joanne Hoare's trip to India this summer as part of a group of Guiders who are taking part in a number of international community projects. Tickets £1.50 available now from the Social Events Group. Donations for the tombola, bring & buy stall and cake stall most welcome. Please bring on the day or give to Social Events Group members beforehand. (or see Jan Smith for alternative days)

SUNDAY 3rd JUNE – THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE

The Preacher at 9.30am will be the Revd. Michael Siddle.

RACE NIGHT

Friday 22nd June in St Margaret's Hall. Tickets £5, to include pea and pie supper, available shortly. Proceeds to Heating and Roofing Appeal

LAST NIGHT AT THE PROMS WITH LEEDS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Friday 6th July at 7.30pm in Church. Proceeds to Heating & Roofing Appeal.

MEETING OF PCC MEMBERS' FROM THE TEAM PARISHES WITH THE ARCHDEACON

Tuesday 29th May at 7.30pm at St Andrew's, Moor Grange. Meeting to discuss the process regarding the appointment of a new Team Rector.