St Mary's Newsletter

St. Mary's Newsletter 10th May
Blog readers, Next Sunday, 17th May, Dave and Rine Ingleby from CMS (Church Missionary Society) will be speaking at both the 9.30am and 11.00am services. They will have Prayer Cards to give us that enable people to keep linked with what CMS are doing in mission and to pray for the work. Also there will be an opportunity to give a special offering to the work of CMS.
Sidesmen Did you know that that our Sidesmen have a duty under Canon E2 to promote the cause of true religion in the parish, and to assist the Churchwardens in the discharge of their duties, in maintaining order and decency in the church and churchyard, and especially during the time of divine service? We have moved on a bit since that was written in 1921 but still need sidesmen to carry out other duties, such as "setting up" for services and being on hand to welcome people into our church, with a smile and a hymn book etc. Sidesmen are the ambassadors of our church, and there greeting is often the catalyst to cause people to return to our church. Could you be a Sidesman? If so please contact me or any of our Churwardens, we would love to have you on board. It is not to onerous, perhaps one or two services a month maximum. Please give it thought and a try, you will find it very worthwhile. David Bainbridge	From the Calendar Sunday, 10 May 09:30 Choral Communion 11:00 Informal Worship 18:00 Evening Prayer Tuesday, 12 May 08:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday, 13 May 19:30 Bell Ringing Practice Friday, 15 May 08:30 Morning Prayer 10:00 Little Fishes (BEC) 14:00 Wedding Rehearsal 19:00 Choir Practice Saturday, 16 May 13:30 Wedding of Adam Sloane & Andrea Barnes Sunday, 17 May 09:30 Parish Communion 11:00 Informal Worship 18:00 BCP Communion Tuesday, 19 May 08:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday, 20 May 19:30 Bell Ringing Practice 20:00 Bible Study at Vicarage Thursday, 21 May 19:30 Ascension Day Holy Communion (Stone) Friday, 22 May 08:30 Morning Prayer 10:00 Little Fishes (BEC) 19:00 Choir Practice Sunday, 24 May 09:30 Parish Communion 11:00 Informal Communion 18:00 Evensong
'Pentecost Praise' Come and celebrate with Churches together in Berkeley and Painswick Beacon Gospel Choir Sunday 31st May at 6pm St Mary's Church Bring and Share Supper
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).
Thornbury Orchestra Welcomes Budding Soloist On Saturday 13th June 2009, Thornbury Orchestra will be welcoming Elin White as guest soloist at its summer concert which will take place at 7.30pm, St Mary's Church, Berkeley. In her first appearance with Thornbury Orchestra, Elin White will be performing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto. The concert will also feature a piece by local composer Jonathan Trim and will culminate in the performance of Symphony No 2 by Sibelius. Tickets for the concert, which is in aid of Church Restoration Funds and the charity CLIC Sargent, cost £6, concessions £5, children under 16 £2. Tickets may be purchased in person at The Berkeley Arms Hotel in Berkeley (pre-concert meal available to book) or by calling the concert organisers on 01453 811833.
The Vine and the Branches I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.  I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. John 15:1-8 (NIV)
	Readings for this Sunday 9.30am Choral Communion 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8 11.00am Eleven - Informal Worship John 15:1-8 6.00pm Evening Prayer Isaiah 60:1-14 John 15:1-8
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