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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:
† Pray for the continuing working out of the ideas from the Vision Day
† the youth group YAMS is starting its Autumn programme. We ask for God's blessing on our times together, the leaders: Nigel, Mike and Pauline and for new members to come and join us
† all those known to us who are ill, in pain or in distress.
PRAYERS
Prayer Requests
PLEASE SEND any requests for prayers to Pauline Stanton-Saringer, 988 3363.
HELP IS need for this very important job of setting out the altar for communion and looking after the silver week by week. Training given.
Unsociable hours, sub-zero conditions, but job satisfaction!
See Bobbie.
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUP
THIS GROUP continues to meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 8.00pm to 9.00pm in the St Mary’s church.
For further information and meeting dates, click here.
THIS GROUP continues to meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 8.00pm to 9.00pm in the St Mary’s church.
For further information and meeting dates, click here.
ASSISTANT SACRISTAN
still need at St Mary’s
still need at St Mary’s
ORGANIST & MUSICAL DIRECTOR NEEDED AT ST MARY'S SHINFIELD
We recognise the crucial part that music plays in worship and are seeking to appoint an organist, choirmaster/mistress and musical director with a passion for church music across the whole spectrum from classical anthems to modern worship songs. Our worship pattern embraces Common Worship Eucharist, Prayer Book Evensong, a family service, and a morning worship service currently being developed - various formats are being tried.
The organ was originally a Walker - some original pipe work remains -
The organ was originally a Walker - some original pipe work remains -
which had a make over by Davies of Northampton in the 60s. It is an eccentric instrument, but in the hands of a competent musician makes a decent sound. The PCC knows that it will need replacing in a better position in the medium future.
The Church also has a clavinova, and a team of musicians who play at some services.
St Mary's is part of a Team Ministry and there is increasing musical co-operation between the four churches and choirs.
The Church also has a clavinova, and a team of musicians who play at some services.
St Mary's is part of a Team Ministry and there is increasing musical co-operation between the four churches and choirs.
There are seven services per month: four at 10.00am and three at 6.30pm; more at festivals with a deputy available. Occasional weddings and funerals.
Playing commitment negotiable. RSCM rates (plus fees).
We would be prepared to offer help with the cost of additional training for a suitable candidate.
Enquires to Rev Maurice Stanton-Saringer 0118 988 3363 or maurice[at]loddonreach.org.uk
Playing commitment negotiable. RSCM rates (plus fees).
We would be prepared to offer help with the cost of additional training for a suitable candidate.
Enquires to Rev Maurice Stanton-Saringer 0118 988 3363 or maurice[at]loddonreach.org.uk
Loddon Reach Benefice Team Ministry
Volume II, week commencing 16th November 2008
NOTICES FOR SHINFIELD & SWALLOWFIELD
ST MARY’S AUCTION OF PROMISES - Saturday 6th December at 7.30pm
Many exciting items already on offer. How about two return tickets to anywhere on a First Great Western train?!
There will also be a ‘goodies’ stall. Contributions of biscuits, cakes, jams, crafts or other Christmas treats would be appreciated to sell on the night. Please contact Jill Grindall or just bring them along on the night.
Please come along to Shinfield Parish Hall, School Green, and support this event to raise funds for St. Mary’s.
Many exciting items already on offer. How about two return tickets to anywhere on a First Great Western train?!
There will also be a ‘goodies’ stall. Contributions of biscuits, cakes, jams, crafts or other Christmas treats would be appreciated to sell on the night. Please contact Jill Grindall or just bring them along on the night.
Please come along to Shinfield Parish Hall, School Green, and support this event to raise funds for St. Mary’s.
Wood & Bark Chips
There is a large bag of wood and bark chips in the churchyard close to the east end of the church. Please help yourself to as much as you want. There will be more chippings as we clear the dead trees from in front of the barns.
BELLS QUIZ
FOR THOSE of you who plan ahead and would hate to miss the Bells Quiz and Supper, put 10th Jan 2009 in your diaries now! Details later.
FOR THOSE of you who plan ahead and would hate to miss the Bells Quiz and Supper, put 10th Jan 2009 in your diaries now! Details later.
Advent Peal
On Monday December 1st A peal will take place in the morning, starting 9.45 am. It will be rung for Advent and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the only peal ever rung on the bells before rehanging. Please will keyholders use the vestry entrance during that morning. Thank you. Bobbie
On Monday December 1st A peal will take place in the morning, starting 9.45 am. It will be rung for Advent and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the only peal ever rung on the bells before rehanging. Please will keyholders use the vestry entrance during that morning. Thank you. Bobbie
Free Lunchtime Lectures
At the University of Reading, hosted by the Chaplaincy.
"Happiness & Economics: A Buddhist Perspective", Tuesday 11th Nov, Palmer G01, 1pm and
"Faith in the Law? Beth Din Courts & Sharia Law", Thursday 27th Nov., Palmer 105, 1pm. More info here
At the University of Reading, hosted by the Chaplaincy.
"Happiness & Economics: A Buddhist Perspective", Tuesday 11th Nov, Palmer G01, 1pm and
"Faith in the Law? Beth Din Courts & Sharia Law", Thursday 27th Nov., Palmer 105, 1pm. More info here
TREE-FELLING
ON SATURDAY 22nd November tree-felling will take place in the churchyard from 9.30am. Able-bodied help is welcomed. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. It would be appreciated if you are able to bring a chain saw, bow saw, axe or machete to remove branches and to log trunks.