St Mary's Newsletter

St. Mary's Newsletter 19th April
Blog readers, A quick reminder about today's Eleven service. In order to experience a little of Acts 4 verses 32-35, you are invited to bring with you something to contribute to a "Bring and Share" table during the service; this may be some baking (eg 4 cup cakes or cookies wrapped in a small package), a knick-knack that another person may enjoy, a garment with wear left in it, or maybe even a small bunch of flowers from the garden. Come to "Eleven" to find out more.... Next Sunday (26th April) The 9.30am service will start at 9.00am, so that the Annual Church Meeting can begin at 10.00am. The start time for Eleven is 11.00am as usual.
Treasure Hunt (only 2 weeks away) The next event organised by the Social Committee will be a Treasure Hunt to be followed by a BBQ, which will be take place on Saturday 2nd May (the early May bank holiday weekend) starting from the Vicarage from 3pm. The questions will be suitable for all ages, and the clues can all be found within the confines of the 4 main streets in Berkeley (so pushchair and wheelchair friendly). So whether you have lived in Berkeley 60 years or 6 months, come and test your skills of observation! Contestants may enter as a family group, team or individually. Tickets costing £1 per head are available from Debbie Page (Tel: 01453 511168), and will include a hot dog. Bring your own drinks. Please purchase tickets in advance to help with catering.	From the Calendar Sunday, 19 April 09:30 Morning Prayer 11:00 Informal Worship 18:00 BCP Communion Tuesday, 21 April 08:30 Morning Prayer 10:30 Coffee Morning Wednesday, 22 April 19:30 Bell Ringing Practice Friday, 24 April 08:30 Morning Prayer 10:00 Little Fishes 19:00 Choir Practice 19:30 Barn Dance at Leyhill Sunday, 26 April  3rd Anniversay of Richard and Jenny's ministry in the Benefice 9.00 Parish Communion 10:00 Annual Meeting for St Marys 11:00 Informal Communion 11:00 Parish Communion 18:00 Evensong Tuesday, 28 April 08:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday, 29 April 19:30 Bell Ringing Practice Friday, 1 May Quiet Day at The Puffins 08:30 Morning Prayer 10:00 Little Fishes 19:00 Choir Practice Saturday, 2 May 15:00 Treasure Hunt and BBQ 18:00 Bellringers Branch Ring Sunday, 3 May 09:30 Parish Communion 11:00 Informal Worship 14:30 Cream Teas at Hill 18:00 Evensong
The Shack by William Paul Young Through a story about a child abduction this book gets to grips with some of the hardest questions of faith in a powerful and imaginative way. Written by a Canadian, set in the beautiful landscape of the Oregon mountains, this book has been appreciated by people of all sorts. We recommend it to you. Jenny Frith Chris Thomas Richard Avery available online from (in no order)  Eden, WesleyOwen, Amazon, also availabe as an audio book.
St Mary's Coffee Morning The Old Swan, 20 High Street, Berkeley from 10.30 to 11.30 - Tuesday  21st April Come along for a drink and meet other people for a  chat in friendly company
Sponsored Slim in aid of St Mary's Loo Appeal Christine Birkett is in need of motivation. She is over half way towards her target but she reports it is getting harder to keep focussed. Please sponsor her, the sheet is at the back of the Church. Have you looked at the plans for the arrangement of the back of church including the meeting room and loo?
CCP to receive £214 from Lent Lunches County Community Projects exists to improve the lives of children, young people, families and vulnerable adults with multiple and complex needs. The CCP Mission is to: Promote and support healthy living Help maintain a safe and stable home environment Encourage and support learning and achievement Promote respect and positive social behaviour Encourage personal economic sustainability Provide both crisis and preventative services
The Children's Society Quiz Evening The Deanery Committee of the Children's Society is holding a Quiz Evening at Dryleaze Court, Wotton-Under-Edge on Friday 15th May at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are £12 for a table of four and will include light refreshments of tea/coffee. Tickets and further information from Jenny Frith (01453 811206) Barbara Jordan (01453 810241).	Readings for this Sunday 9.30am Morning Prayer Exodus 14:10-31 John 20:19-31 11.00am Eleven - Informal Worship Acts 4:32-35   6.00pm. Holy Communion BCP 1 John 1:1-2:2 John 20:19-31
Berkeley Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held in Church on Sunday 26th April at 10.00am. We need to elect a Churchwarden and four people to join the Parochial Church Council. Current practice within the Church of England is that members should only serve in the above positions for a limited time before 'taking a break'. The pattern of service gives stability while allowing a change of personnel. We also need to elect an Electoral Roll Officer—who does not need to be a PCC member. Nominations to Pam Curtis.  If you have any queries please talk to the current Churchwardens. Reports will be ready for distribution on 19th April. If you have not submitted a copy to Pam please can you ensure 20 copies are available.
Vicar- Rev'd Richard Avery Phone 01453 810294 E-mail averys@rjavery.co.uk Not available on Mondays except in emergency Curate- Rev'd Christine Birkett Phone 01453 511080  E-mail  christine.birkett@virgin.net Not available on Mondays except in emergency   To have items included in next week's Pew Sheet contact Peter Yardley Phone 01454 319749 or email pewsheet@stmarys-berkeley.co.uk More stuff on the website: www.stmarys-berkeley.co.uk Stop receiving future newsletters - click here If you send items to Peter Yardley for the printed Pew Sheet, they should make it into this newsletter.

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