THE 7th SUNDAY OF EASTER
20th MAY 2012
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
8.00am |
Holy Communion (1662) |
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Collect & Readings: BCP p. 146 |
9.30am |
Parish Communion |
Readings: |
Acts 1: 15-17 & 21-26 (NT p. 148)
John 17: 6-19 (NT p. 140) |
Hymns: |
MP 202 379 13 495 647 |
4.00pm |
Evening Prayer at St Stephen's |
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
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St Margaret's Church Mission Statement (2008)
The Vision of St. Margaret’s Church is:
- To be a vibrant Christian community, worshipping God and being nourished and challenged spiritually;
- To be a body of people who welcome all and care in practical ways; and
- Who share and celebrate the love, truth and power of God with the wider community in ways relevant for today’s world
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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.
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