Notes & News

NOTES & NEWS – SUNDAY 29th AUGUST 2010

OUR MISSION STATEMENT
In our parish, God calls us:
• To worship God, personally and corporately.
• To make known the good news of Christ
• To serve our neighbours, locally and globally.
• To continue to grow as a loving, open Christian Community, filled with the Holy Spirit.

COMMUNION BEFORE CONFIRMATION - It is now the policy of this parish to admit baptised children to communion. If your child wishes to receive communion, please see The Revd David Power, who is glad to explain the process of preparation and admission which is to be carried out before the child receives. Please note that baptised but unconfirmed adults are also welcome to receive, but if they wish to be regular communicants they will be encouraged to be confirmed. Please see our Parish Policy which is displayed on the notice board in both churches.

FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS – Gwen Hibberd, Fred and Una Voke, Myra Williams, Pam Peryer, Edna Smith, Eleanor, Joshua Bish and Julie Minter.
PRAYER CHAIN CONTACTS - Norah Coote 9266 3863 or June Parkyn 9269 0525.

PASTORAL TEAM VISIT – If you know of anyone who might need a visit from the pastoral care team for support or prayer please contact Margaret Butcher 023 92340354, Cathy Phillips 023 92340730, or speak to David Power.

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CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH GROUPS

All our groups meet during term time in St. Cuthbert’s Centre, Hayling Avenue apart from Fun Day Club which is an after school club and meets in Langstone Junior School. Newcomers are always welcome at all our groups and can join us at any time.

Little Gems
Age 0-4 - Tuesday 1.45-2.45pm, in the Bradbury Suite (3rd floor)

A simple informal service run by St. Cuthbert's Mums and an opportunity for your child to meet others and enjoy stories, songs, simple prayers and musical instruments. Afterwards there is a craft activity, and children may take home what they’ve made.

Frogs
Age 4-11 (0 -Yr 6) - 4th Sunday 10-11am, in the Poppy Room (2nd floor).
Action songs, bible teaching, prayer, drama, puppets, games and videos.

Fun Day Club
Age 7-11 (Yr 3-6) - Monday 3.20-4.20pm at Langstone Junior School, in the Hall.
Games, craft, Bible stories, drama and discussions and snack time.

Rise & Shine - Puppet Troupe
Age 11-111 - Tuesday 7.00-8.30pm, in the Bradbury Suite (3rd floor).
A lively mixed age group of young people and others!
Develop puppet skills and material (scripts, songs and props) to be used in church, local schools and performed at public events.

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HELPING HANDS

Do you need a little help? Would you like someone to chat to?
How about some shopping, gardening, or small DIY jobs?

Then call 07751 293296

Helping Hands is for you too and for those you know who need help. Just ring 07751293296 and Beryl Caws will help put you in touch with a volunteer who can help you.

SECOND SUNDAY IN THE MONTH EVENING WORSHIP

As most of you will have seen, the P.C.C. decided to change the evening worship Sunday to the second in the month in the hope that it might be available to more people. These evenings are really interesting and it is amazing the variety of subjects that we have covered this last year. We now start a new year so I am inviting anybody who would like to lead one of these evenings to let me know which month you would like to do. We don't have any in August or December.

It's really good for two people to work together; so why not find a friend and pair up. If you are an "Old hand" why not choose a friend who is not quite so confident - although there is nothing to be afraid of really!

Please let me know A.S.A.P please as I would like this to be sorted out before I go away in September. Many thanks Beulah.

ST. AIDAN’S PATRONAL FESTIVAL

This will be held at 9.30am on Sunday 29th August and everyone is welcome to come and celebrate together. This is a special service with a special cake! It isn't very far away so get together to share transport. There will still be a Communion service at St. Cuthbert’s at 8am but there will be no 10am service that day.

RECEPTIONIST

The Children's Centre are providing a receptionist part-time from 16th August and it would be next for us to provide someone for the afternoons. We would like volunteers to do a shift from 1-4pm, you don't have to volunteer for every day, just one day a week would be fine. Duties include answering the telephone, taking messages and greeting and dealing with general enquiries.

Please either come into the Centre and speak to Heather, telephone her on 07920 484591 or tell Beulah you are interested and she will get Heather to contact you.

NOTES AND NEWS

I will be away on holiday from Tuesday 17th August until Sunday 5th September so would be grateful if you could email any urgent items to suzanne.davis1@tesco.net or telephone 023 92697689 or 07821626747. Many thanks. Cathy Phillips.

PIERS WRIGHT GARDENING
All aspects of gardening undertaken. Reasonable rates available on request. Call 07914 569991.

FUNDRAISING AND SOCIAL EVENTS

MEN’S BREAKFAST
Sadly it has been decided that after many years the decline in numbers has forced us to end this social gathering. Thank you to everyone who has helped over the years particularly Bob Hankers, Brian Walters, Dave Richards and Malcolm Clubley.
We have some surplus funds left amounting to approximately £300 including gift aid which will be donated to the church building project.
We may hold fundraising family breakfasts occasionally in the future.

BRIAN'S MARKET
All monies from Brian's vegetables every week will go to the Building Fund.

JARS WANTED
I need jars for the jams & chutneys I am making, size 454g (1lb) & smaller. Please let me know if you have any & I can arrange to collect them. Mary Hankers. Telephone 92825575.

OVER 55S TABLE TENNIS
A TABLE tennis club for the over 55s is appealing for new members to join its ranks.
The group meets at The Stacey Community Centre in Walsall Road, Copnor between 1 and 3pm on Mondays, during term time.
The sessions, costing £1.85, are non-competitive and open to all levels of ability. The group restarts on Monday September 6th, after the summer break.
For further information call the centre on 02392 617890 or just turn up.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY HISTORY?
Specialising in Victorian times, I will endeavour to find your family in 1841 – 1901 censuses, as well as looking for births, marriages, deaths, baptisms, burials & other information. Cost: £10 for 4 hours work (as a special concession for building fund). Speak to Sue Walker for more details (07763210659).

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NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

If you would like to receive a copy of the service sheet in advance please contact Suzanne Davis on 023 92697689/07821626747 or email: suzanne.davis1@tesco.net

MIDWEEK SERVICES

TUESDAY
9am Morning Prayer at St. Cuthbert’s Centre
WEDNESDAY
8am Morning Prayer at 45 Wallisdean Avenue
9am Holy Communion at St Cuthbert’s Centre
FRIDAY
8am Morning Prayer at 45 Wallisdean Avenue

FORTHCOMING SUNDAY SERVICES

SUNDAY 29TH AUGUST – 13TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8am Holy Communion at St. Cuthbert’s Centre led by The Rev. David Power.
9.30am St. Aidan’s Patronal Service at The Lodge, Anchorage Park led by The Rev. David Power.
10am No Service at St. Cuthbert’s Centre.

SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER – 14TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8am Holy Communion at St. Cuthbert’s Centre led by The Rev. Bob Woodward.
9am Informal Service at The Lodge, Anchorage Park led by The Rev. Anne Boggust.
10am Healing Service at St. Cuthbert’s Centre led by The Rev. Keith Uphill.

SUNDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER – 15TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8am Holy Communion at St. Cuthbert’s Centre led by The Rev. David Power.
9am Holy Communion at The Lodge, Anchorage Park led by The Rev. David Power.
10am Parade Service at St. Cuthbert’s Centre led by The Rev. Jeanette Power.

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Vicar: The Rev. David Power Tel: 92827071
e-mail davidmpower@ntlworld.com (day off Saturday)
Website address: www.stcuthbertwithstaidan.org.uk
Assistant Priest: The Rev. Jeanette Power Tel: 92827071 e-mail jeanette.power@porthosp.nhs.uk

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1132140

For next week’s edition of Notes/News, please forward your articles to Suzanne Davis by 5pm on Wednesday. Either by telephone 023 92697689 / 07821 626747 or email: suzanne.davis1@tesco.net