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"To know Christ and to make Him known through a caring, sustainable and growing Christian presence in our Community."

PRAYERS

Loddon Reach Benefice Team Ministry

June 2011

HEAVENLY FATHER, you are always more ready to hear than we are to pray. Please keep us faithful in praying for all who need your special care.

Please pray for:

† That Maurice continues to make a good recovery after his surgery

† all those know to you that are ill or in pain, including Mike Sangster

† all who grieve

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PCC

THE NEXT meeting of St Mary's PCC is on Thursday, 2nd June, 2011 at 8.00pm.

BUNTING

DO YOU have a ragbag of cotton pieces? How about cutting pieces into triangles to create bunting for St Mary's Annual Church Fete which is being held on 2nd July? Many yards are needed! A template, to ensure matching sizes, is available at the back of church. Please pass completed lengths or triangles on to Ann or Jill.

SWALLOWFIELD CHURCH FETE - Saturday 11 TH JUNE, 2.00pm

Collection day: Saturday 4th June from 10.00am to 12 noon

In the car park of Swallowfield Medical Practice

Fete: Saturday 11th June 2.00pm at the Mead House, Church Road

Ride on the miniature railway; savour our tasty refreshments; enjoy the amazing displays and entertainment, including Punch and Judy, children's magic show, face-painting, sideshows, competitions.

Try your luck in the raffle and find bargains in our well-stocked stalls including books, bric-a-brac, gifts, toys, health & beauty, plants and tombola.

ST MARY'S CHURCH FETE - Saturday 2nd July, 12 noon - 3.30pm

Collection day: Saturday 11th June from 10.00am to 12 noon

In St Mary's Church.

Fete: Saturday 2nd July on Shinfield School Green

Opened by the Lord-Lieutenant of Berkshire and featuring:

St Mary's famous cake stall; fairground; soft toy and bottle tombolas, books, raffle, BBQ and refreshments.

Entertainment including Morris Dancing by Shinfield Shambles and other demonstrations throughout the afternoon.

SUPPORTED CHARITIES
ST MARY'S PCC is reviewing the charities that the church supports. Currently these are A Rocha, BRF, the Churches in Reading Drop in Centre and Mityana. If members of the congregation would like to suggest other charities and be prepared to be the promoter, please contact Ann Young.

Prayer Requests

PLEASE SEND any requests for prayers to Pauline Stanton-Saringer,
988 3363.

GAZEBO FOR HIRE
THE FETE COMMITTEE at St Mary's has purchased a waterproof 3m x 3m easy-erect gazebo (15 minutes to erect for 2 people – 10 minutes with 4). It will be available for loan to members of the congregation.
A donation to church funds would be appreciated. Contact Jill Grindal on 988 2158.