Archive
6th July 2008
Today, the Friends of St Mary’s AGM will follow the Obit Service at noon in the Chapter House.
Today 2.15pm at St Mary’s
Summer Afternoon Music in aid of project Sierra.
John Keys and Simon Williams- organ
Hattie Gemmell mezzo-soprano
Anna Redgate- violin
Paige Reeves- flute
and others
Tickets £6, concessions £3, available at the door.
St Peter’s Day Celebration Lunch: Our thanks go to those, particularly Joan Crawforth and Iris Marshall, who did so much to make this occasion a success.
CAN YOU HELP? St. Mary’s Choir will be having a well-deserved summer break from early August until 7 September, during which time the robes will have to be washed and ironed. If you can help, please contact Biddy Walker. Many hands make light work!
9th July Cheese & Wine in St Peter’s to meet the candidates for the post of Priest-in-Charge has had to be restricted to those who have already signed up and members of the PCC.
Regrettably it has not been possible to arrange a coach for the trip to Southwell on 12th July. It would be good to arrange the sharing of lifts or please find the Southwell 100 Bus Timetable at the back of church.
The current series of ‘Coffee Break’ concerts at St Peter’s
The concerts are held at 11am each Saturday morning in July, with coffee and biscuits served from 10.15am. Admission is free.
Saturday 12th July: St Peter’s Church Choir
Saturday 19th July: The Weigl Ensemble
Saturday 26th July: Nicola van Zyl Smit, recorder
MISS HANNAH LEVICK’S CHARITY, LEVICK COURT, Launder Street, Meadows. An excellent, newly decorated, unfurnished, one bed-roomed first-floor flat is available in a pleasant garden setting at Levick Court. It is for a single person or married couple, aged over-60 and resident in the Nottingham area for three years, with limited means and a housing need. Resident Warden and 24-hour alarm call system. For more details and viewing, contact Keith Charter.
Nottingham Bible Society Action Group are hosting a Garden Party With Strawberry Teas on Saturday 19th July from 2.00- 5.00pm at Sherwood United Reformed Church. No entrance fee. Everybody welcome!
29th June 2008
| Visitors to our Churches: If you would like to give a donation and you are a taxpayer, please use a Gift Aid Envelope. Either put the envelope in the collection plate or hand it to a steward. This allows us to reclaim tax. Thank you. |
The Rev’d Raymond Gibson would like to thank all who prayed for him during his illness. It was much appreciated. He is now feeling much better.
Overseas Committee Summer Musical EventThe evening was certainly a musical one, thanks to Peter and Adele, but unfortunately not summery. Our thanks to Derek and Carolyn Smith for their hospitality and to all who attended, and organisers and cooks. The event raised £410 for the Overseas Fund.
The next Thursday Morning Bible Study at 136 Edwards Lane will take place on Thursday, 3rd July 2008 at 10.30.
The Friends of St Mary’s AGM will follow the Obit Service next Sunday, 6th July at noon in the Chapter House. There are two vacancies on the Executive Committee and if anyone would like to put themselves forward please let Yvonne Harriss know before the meeting. Sadly our long standing Treasurer is stepping down having done an admirable fifteen years on the committee. He will be sorely missed. However we are lucky to have a candidate for the position of Treasurer. The Agenda is posted on the Church notice boards.
Sunday, 6th July 3.00pm at St Mary’s Summer Afternoon Music in aid of project Sierra. John Keyes and Simon Williams- organHattie Gemmell mezzo-sopranoAnna Redgate- violinPaige Reeves- fluteand others Tickets £6, concessions £3, available at the door.
CAN YOU HELP? St. Mary’s Choir will be having a well-deserved summer break from early August until 7 September, during which time the robes will have to be washed and ironed. If you can help, please contact Biddy Walker. Many hands make light work!
9th July Cheese & Wine in St Peter’s to meet the candidates for the post of Priest-in-Charge has had to be restricted to those who have already signed up and members of the PCC.
Regrettably it has not been possible to arrange a coach for the trip to Southwell on 12th July. It would be good to arrange the sharing of lifts or please find the Southwell 100 Bus Timetable at the back of church.
Prior to this year’s Lambeth Conference, the guest bishops from abroad will attend Evensong at Southwell Minster on Sunday, 13th July at 3.30pm. Bishop George is very keen to have as many representatives from parishes as possible attending that event, but as there are refreshments afterwards in the Bishop’s garden, they will need an idea of the numbers by the END OF JUNE. Anybody wishing to attend, to ensure we offer the warmest welcome possible to visitors who will have travelled to the UK from South Africa, Mexico and
India please put your name down on the list at the back of the church.
The coming series of ‘Coffee Break’ concerts at St Peter’s The concerts are held at 11am each Saturday morning in July, with coffee and biscuits served from 10.15am. Admission is free.
Saturday 5th July: Leela Hort, soprano & Antony Clare, piano
Saturday 12th July: St Peter’s Church Choir
Saturday 19th July: The Weigl Ensemble
Saturday 26th July: Nicola van Zyl Smit, recorder
CHRISTIAN AID 2008 As you know, we did not have a collection in The Park this year. The collection was instead taken in our three churches and it raised £170.00. This will increase to £200 when gift aid is added.
The July- August 2008 Issue of The Parish Newsletter will be available at our churches on Sunday, 6th July.
15th June 2008 - The Fourth Sunday after Trinity
The funeral of Nancy Plackett will be held at St Mary’s on Monday, 16th June at 11.20. Nancy was a long standing member of St Catharine’s congregation and moved to St Mary’s 2003.
Sunday 29th June St Peter’s Patronal Festival- after the service bring and share lunch in the Coffee Room. Please put your name and the items you intend to bring on the list at the back of church- ALL WELCOME!
Rachel would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers and presents last week. It was really kind of you all.
The new chairs will be delivered to St Mary’s on 9th July. If anyone wants to purchase one of the existing Church chairs they need to contact Clair Chilvers right away.
The Interview Process for Priest-in-Charge
The Parish Statement, which will be sent to prospective candidates for the post of Priest-in-Charge, is now available. We are placing one hard copy of the statement in each church, which must not be removed, but it is also available for viewing on the parish website http://www.nottinghamchurches.org.uk
The latest issues of the Parish Newsletter and the C Magazine are now available for you to collect from the back of church.
The Friends of St Mary’s AGM will follow the Obit Service on Sunday 6th July at noon in the Chapter House. There are two vacancies on the Executive Committee and if anyone would like to put themselves forward please let Yvonne Harriss know before the meeting. Sadly our long standing Treasurer is stepping down having done an admirable fifteen years on the committee. He will be sorely missed. However we are lucky to have a candidate for the position of Treasurer. The Agenda is posted on the Church notice boards.
‘Overseas’ Mission Committee Summer Musical Evening - Saturday 21st June.
An evening of musical entertainment by Peter Siepmann and Adele Charter taking place at the home of Carolyn & Derek Smith (7 Franklin Gardens, Aspley). £10 supper & glass of wine, tickets available from members of the committee.
Footprints Theatre Trust, theatre and storytelling with a Christian world view, have a part time vacancy for an administrator, for 20 hours per week, starting mid August. For more information contact Robin on admin@footprintstheatre.co.uk
Nottingham Community Prison Chaplaincy’s AGM on Tuesday, 17th June at St Barnabas Cathedral Hall, North Circus Street, Nottingham, 12.00 noon-2.00pm. Guest speaker Dr Simon Marshall. All welcome, there will be buffet lunch and drinks.
A celebration of Salvation Army Heritage will be held at William Booth Memorial Halls on Saturday 28th June. Very interesting programme and varied symposium speakers! Please phone the Parish Office for more details.
Nottinghamshire YMCA are seeking to appoint Finance and Support Services Manager. The candidate must be a qualified Accountant with extensive experience of managing a professional finance function including Payroll. For more information please visit www.nottsymca.org.uk. Closing date 23rd June, interviews held on 8th July.
The coming series of ‘Coffee Break’ concerts at St Peter’s
The concerts are held at 11am each Saturday morning in July, with coffee and biscuits served from 10.15am. Admission is free.
Saturday 5th July: Leela Hort, soprano & Antony Clare, piano
Saturday 12th July: St Peter’s Church Choir
Saturday 19th July: The Weigl Ensemble
Saturday 26th July: Nicola van Zyl Smit, recorder
For further information about any event, please contact the Parish Office
8th June 2008 - The Third Sunday after Trinity
Visitors to our Churches: If you would like to give a donation and you are a taxpayer, please use a Gift Aid Envelope. Either put the envelope in the collection plate or hand it to a steward. This allows us to reclaim tax. Thank you.
The latest issues of the Parish Newsletter and the C Magazine are now available for you to collect from the back of church.
There are still vacancies for anyone (including non-members) who wishes to do so, to join the guided tour of Lincoln Cathedral on Saturday 14 June, which has been arranged by The Friends of St. Mary’s. Make your own travel and meal arrangements, and meet at the West Door at 3.00 for 3.30. The tour will be followed by Choral Evensong at 5.30. Cost: £3.00 payable on the day. If you would like to go, please telephone Geoffrey Walker. The Friends of St Mary’s AGM will follow the Obit Service on Sunday 6th July at noon in the Chapter House. There are two vacancies on the Executive Committee and if anyone would like to put themselves forward please let Yvonne Harriss know before the meeting. Sadly our long standing Treasurer is stepping down having done an admirable fifteen years on the committee. He will be sorely missed. However we are lucky to have a candidate for the position of Treasurer. The Agenda is posted on the Church notice boards.
St Mary’s Choir will start their holidays on Wednesday, 9th July and will return on Wednesday, 17th September. Meanwhile, there will be no Choral Evensongs on Wednesdays evenings. Invitation to Southwell Minster, 12th July – The deanery has received an invitation from the Dean of Southwell Minster, as part of the 900th Anniversary Celebrations, to spend the afternoon of Saturday 12th July in the Minster. The PCC is considering ordering a coach for this trip, and the day will run as follows: a tour of the Minster at 2pm; a talk about Minster 900 at 4pm; tea with the dean and colleagues, followed by Evensong at 5:45pm. This is an invitation for everyone in our congregations. Book your place with the parish office by 9th June if you would like to go.
Footprints Theatre Trust, theatre and storytelling with a Christian world view, have a part time vacancy for an administrator, for 20 hours per week, starting mid August. For more information contact Robin on admin@footprintstheatre.co.ukNottingham Community Prison Chaplaincy’s AGM on Tuesday, 17th June at St Barnabas Cathedral Hall, North Circus Street, Nottingham, 12.00 noon-2.00pm. Guest speaker Dr Simon Marshall. All welcome, there will be buffet lunch and drinks.A celebration of Salvation Army Heritage will be held at William Booth Memorial Halls on Saturday 28th June. Very interesting programme and varied symposium speakers! Please phone the Parish Office for more details.
25th May 2008 - First Sunday after Trinity
Visitors to our Churches: If you would like to give a donation and you are a taxpayer, please use a Gift Aid Envelope. Either put the envelope in the collection plate or hand it to a steward. This allows us to reclaim tax. Thank you.
It is with great sadness that we were informed of the death this week of Sheila George. Sheila was a much loved member of this congregation and a regular attender up until about a year ago when she could no longer get to church. Sheila had also been in the choir for many years. Our love and prayers go out to her family. The funeral will take place on Wednesday 28th May 11.00am at St Peter’s Church, followed by cremation at Bramcote crematorium
Dates for your diaries. The deanery has received an invitation from the Dean of Southwell Minster, as part of the 900th Anniversary Celebrations, to spend the afternoon of Saturday 12th July in the Minster as follows: 2pm Tour of the Minster and talk about Minster 900; 4pm Tea with the dean and colleagues 5.45pm Evensong. This is an invitation for everyone in our congregations. Book your place with the parish office by 9th June if you would like to go.
31st May 2.00pm. Historical talk. As part of St. Margaret’s Church, Owthorpe, restoration fundraising activities we are delighted to announce the second in a series of historical talks of relevance to the village of Owthorpe, Owthorpe Hall, and the famous (or infamous) people who have lived in and around the area. The attached flyer gives details of the next historic talk on the subject of Mary Ellen Shaw, who is a descendent of the Renshaws, the last family to live in Owthorpe Hall. Rowena Edlin-White will be giving the talk and she recently published a book about Mary Ellen Shaw, a Victorian lady who devoted much of her life to alleviating poverty in Nottingham. £5 per ticket including tea and cakes.
Congratulations to Mandy Bradford who received a 3rd for her floral arrangement “Pot of Gold” at the Notts and Newark Show.
Concert - Orchestra of the Restoration and Choir of St Mary’s, 7th June 2008
Noriko Ogawa playing Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1; Verdi: Force of Destiny Overture; Elgar: Spirit of the Lord; Parry: Blest Pair of SirensTickets available from Nottingham Playhouse or at the door. £15 (£12), £12 (£8), £5 (£2)
The coffee room are currently 4 cakes a week short. If anyone could bake even one a month it would be really appreciated. Please let Lynne (Coffee room manager) if you are able to contribute.
The flowers this week at All Saints are in memory of the Rev’d Bernard Baines, from his wife June.
St. Mary’s Choral Scholars Concert - Sunday 25 May, 8.00pm, Admission Free
St. Mary’s Church, High PavementA mixed choral programme including:
Weelkes - Alleluia, I Heard a Voice.
Parry - Never Weather-Beaten Sail.
Parry - Love is a Sickness.
arr. Gene Pitney - Hello Mary Lou, Goodbye Heart.
Byrd - Mass for Three Voices (Kyrie and Gloria).
Brian Wilson - Good Vibrations.
Dream a Little Dream of Me.
Retirement of the Bishop of Southwell – announcement from the DioceseThe Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt Revd George Cassidy (65) has announced he is to retire next year, on August 31st 2009, when he will have completed 10 years in post. Bishop George was consecrated as the 10th Bishop of Southwell on September 11th 1999. He later became the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, when the name of the diocese was changed in 2005. The Bishop and his wife, Mrs Jane Cassidy, will be retiring to Jane’s home county of Somerset. He said: “I am looking forward to being involved with the diocese (Bath & Wells) and parish life as well as some national interests which I will maintain. But I am particularly looking forward to giving Jane a little more love, care and attention to compensate for much of my neglect over the years in full time ministry! I will also be very happy to have more time for the wider family, including my three grandchildren.”