St Mary's Newsletter

St. Mary's Newsletter 17th May
Blog readers, Today 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 their work. Also there will be an opportunity to give a special offering to the work of CMS.   Berkeley and district church youth fellowship On Friday 8th May we launched the Berkeley and district church youth fellowship and we have a lot to give thanks for. It was such a joy to see so many young people crammed into The Vicarage lounge and having fun.17 young people from various churches in the local area made and ate homemade pizza and then watched a Simpsons video. The evening concluded with an interesting discussion and prayer. On Saturday 13th June our youth group will be taking a trip to Cadbury World and we would very much value your continued prayer support as we plan and embark on this exciting adventure.
Archaeological Dig A team of archaeologists from Bristol University, led by Mark Holton (of 'Coast' fame), will be carrying out an archaeological dig on the East side of the tower during the last two weeks in May and the first two weeks in June. They will be looking for the Anglo Saxon Nun's Chapel. Unfortunately the dig will be screened off and there will be no public access to the excavation.	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) 11:00 Funeral of Gilbert Reeves 19:00 Choir Practice Sunday, 24 May 09:30 Morning Prayer 11:00 Informal Communion 18:00 Evensong Tuesday, 26 May 08:30 Morning Prayer 12:00 Cornish Ringers at Tower Wednesday, 27 May 19:30 Bell Ringing Practice Friday, 29 May 08:30 Morning Prayer 19:00 Choir Practice Sunday, 31 May 09:30 Parish Communion 11:00 Informal Worship 18:00 Evensong Monday, 1 June 19:30 Wotton Deanery Inaugural Service Tuesday, 2 June 08:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday, 3 June 19:30 Bell Ringing Practice Friday, 5 June 08:30 Morning Prayer 10:00 Little Fishes (BEC) 19:00 Choir Practice Sunday, 7 June 09:30 Parish Communion 11:00 Informal Worship 14:30 Cream Teas (Hill) 18:00 Evensong
Thursday 21st May 2009 Ascension Day 7.30pm Holy Communion, Benefice Service at All Saints' Stone Ascension Day used to be celebrated much more than it is today. In the past some schools even had the day off! Coming on a Thursday, as it always does, it can get overlooked. However it does mark the significant time when Jesus finished his earthly ministry as he commissioned his disciples to go into the world to share the love and forgiveness of God through Jesus and prepare the way for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. From Christine Birkett's letter in the May Herald
Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 12.30 to 4.30pm Come to St Mary's on Bank Holiday Monday for tea and cake. There will be a table with plants, baked goods, and a nearly new sale. Offers of help would be appreciated. We need people to bake cakes and to save seedlings, cuttings and perennial thinnings to sell on the day. We look forward to seeing you there.
'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
Almalgamation of the Deaneries of Durlsey and Hawksbury There will be an Inaugural Service of the new Deanery of Wotton at St Mary's Church, Wotton- Under-Edge on Monday 1st June at 7.30pm. Rt. Revd Michael Perham, Bishop of Gloucester, will take the service. All are welcome.  For catering purposes, please tell Richard Avery if you are attending.  It may also be possible to combine transport.
Ordination of Christine Birkett to the Priesthood Christine invites you to join her at Gloucester Cathedral on Saturday 6th June at 4.30 pm for the Ordination Service. Most seats are not reserved, so plan to get there in good time. The service itself will last at least 90 minutes. If you would like a ride to Gloucester or can offer space in a car, please contact Richard Avery so that we can make the best use of transport.
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.	Readings for this Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion 1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17 11.00am Eleven - Informal Worship 1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17 6.00pm Holy Communion BCP Isaiah 55:1-11 John 15:9-17
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 If you send items to Peter Yardley for the printed Pew Sheet, they should make it into this newsletter.   www.stmarys-berkeley.co.uk Stop receiving the newsletter