St Mary's Newsletter

St. Mary's Newsletter 26th April
Blog readers, Berkeley Annual Parochial Church Meeting will follow this mornings 9.00am service of Holy Communion The meeting will receive reports about activities within the church during the past year. We also need to elect a Churchwarden, four people to join the Parochial Church Council and an Electoral Roll Officer. An Anniversary Warm good wishes to Richard and Jenny Avery on the occasion of their third anniversary in our benefice.  We hope they have found their time here as enjoyable and spiritually uplifting as we have found their ministry, and we look forward to many more years of friendship and guidance.
Treasure Hunt (next Saturday) 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, 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 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 08:00 Holy Communion 09:30 Parish Cmmunion 11:00 Informal Worship with Baptism 14:30 Cream Teas 18:00 Evensong Tuesday, 5 May 08:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday, 6 May 19:30 Bell Ringing Practice Friday, 8 May 08:30 Morning Prayer 10:00 Little Fishes 19:00 Choir Practice 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 14:00 Wedding Rehearsal 19:00 Choir Practice 7.15pm Children's Society Quiz Evening at Dryleaze Court, Wotton-Under-Edge Saturday, 16 May 13:30 Wedding of Adam Sloane & Andrea Barnes
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).
Bell Ringers Meeting Saturday 2nd May Ringing at Stone (3.00-4.30pm) then service, refreshments and quarterly meeting followed by Ringing at Berkeley (6.30-8.00pm) and a Skittles Evening with Buffet at The Salutation, Ham.
Hill Cream Teas Cream Teasare being served on Sunday 3rd May 2.30—5.30pm at Hill Village Hall
First Fridays at The Puffins Come and share in the stillness of our garden. How the day is spent will be up to each person who comes – it may be simply an opportunity to rest and relax, or a time to pray and deepen faith, or even a time of reflection before an important decision. The day will begin and end with a time of communal prayer, and will also include a shared lunch. Please contact us if you would like more details – in any case pre-booking is essential. We look forward to welcoming you to our quiet space, and to share in its stillness. John and Susan Terry 01453 511088
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).
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.	Readings for this Sunday 9.00am Holy Communion 1 John 3:1-7  Luke 24:36b-48 11.00am Eleven - Informal Communion Acts 3:12-19 Luke 24:36b-48 6.00pm Evensong Deuteronomy 7:7-13 Luke 24:36b-48
Ben Hur Live on stage
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.	More stuff on the website: www.stmarys-berkeley.co.uk Stop receiving the newsletter

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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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St. Mary's Newsletter Easter Day
Blog readers,  When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb? But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. Don't be alarmed, he said. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.' Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. [Mark 16:1-8] Happy Easter From all of us at St. Mary's
To all who are planning to attend "Eleven" next Sunday (19th April) 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....	Easter Day services 10.30am All-Age Communion 6.00pm Easter Hymns and Readings     From the Calendar Sunday, 12 April 10:30 All-Age Communion 18:00 Easter Hymns & Readings Monday, 13 April 11:30 Cornish Bell Ringers coming to St Mary's Tower Tuesday, 14 April 08:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday, 15 April 19:30 Bell Ringing Practice Friday, 17 April 08:30 Morning Prayer 19:00 Choir Practice 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 Friday 1st May - First Friday - Quiet Day at The Puffins Saturday 2nd May 3.00pm Treasure Hunt and BBQ starting from the Vicarage Sunday 3rd May 2.30pm Hill Cream Teas Friday 15th May 7.15pm Children's Society Quiz Evening at Dryleaze Court, Wotton-Under-Edge
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
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.
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
Treasure Hunt 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.
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 10.30am All-Age  Communion 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Mark 16:1-8
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.	Easter A big thank you to all who have worked hard preparing for the Easter services and those who have decorated the Church.   Visiting Bell Ringers  On Bank Holiday Monday we have some ringers visiting from Cornwall. Bell ringers from the west of Devon and into Cornwall ring in a different style. We are not sure if our visitors will ring in this way but if you listen you may notice a difference.
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.	More stuff on the website: www.stmarys-berkeley.co.uk Stop receiving the newsletter

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St. Mary's Newsletter 5th April
Blog readers, Today is Palm Sunday Meet at the Mariners Arms at 10.45am if you want to join the donkey on his walk to the Eleven Service. Hill Cream Teas You will be pleased to learn that Cream Teas are being served on the First Sunday of the Month starting today, 2.30—5.30 at Hill Village Hall Good Friday 11am Children's Activities and Picnic. Children of all ages welcome to hear the Easter story and help build an Easter Garden in the porch at St Mary's 11.00am on Good Friday followed by bring and share "Last Supper" picnic. Hope you can make it.
Berkeley Cinema 'Most' (Czech for 'The Bridge') A film about a Father, Son and Sacrifice. Wed 8th April - Berkeley Town Hall 8.00pm  (doors open at 7.30pm) No charge - Certificate 12 See the trailer at www.berkeleycinema.info Read reviews at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0345672/	Holy Week at St.Mary's Tuesday 7th April 7.30pm - Passion Reading Thursday 9th April 7.30pm - Maunday Thursday Communion Friday 10th April, Good Friday 11.00am Good Friday Children's Activity & Picnic 11.30am Good Friday Walk of Witness 2.00pm Good Friday Worship Saturday 11th April  8pm - Easter Fire Sunday 12th April - Easter Day 10.30am All-Age Communion 6.00pm Easter Hymns & Readings   From the Calendar Sunday, 5 April 09:30 Parish Communion 11:00 Informal Worship 14:30 Cream Teas - Hill 18:00 Evensong Tuesday, 7 April 08:30 Morning Prayer 19:30 Passion Reading, All Saints', Stone Wednesday, 8 April 20:00 'Most' the movie – Berkeley Town Hall Thursday, 9 April 19:30 Maundy Thursday Benefice Communion, St. Mary's Friday, 10 April 08:30 Morning Prayer 11:00 Good Friday Children's Activity & Picnic 11:30 Good Friday Walk of Witness 14:00 Good Friday Worship Saturday, 11 April 20:00 Easter Fire - Stone Sunday, 12 April 10:30 All-Age Communion 18:00 Easter Hymns & Readings Tuesday, 14 April 08:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday, 15 April 19:30 Bell Ringing Practice Friday, 17 April 08:30 Morning Prayer 19:00 Choir Practice Sunday, 19 April 09:30 Morning Prayer 11:00 Informal Worship 18:00 BCP Communion Sunday, 26 April 10:00 Annual Church Meeting Details of Lent activities can be found on our website.
Treasure Hunt 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.
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.
Blue Envelopes For those that give regularly through the blue envelope scheme, please note that the new packs of envelopes for April 2009-10 can now be found on the table at the back of church. If you would like to discuss regular donations to St Mary's please contact the PCC Treasurer Denise Rayner in confidence on 01453 549182 or at denise@therayners.co.uk.
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 Barbara Jordan (01453 810241).
Mission Giving for 2009 The following charities have been chosen for our Mission Giving for this year: Emmaus; Gloucester City Mission; Water Aid; Mission Aviation Fellowship; The Bible Society and Tearfund.  The PCC also agreed to send a donation now to the Archbishop of Canterbury and York's Lent appeal for Zimbabwe.  A small piece about each of the charities chosen will be written in the Herald over the coming months.  If you would like a particular charity to be nominated for next year please pass your suggestion to David or Jenny Frith.	Readings for this Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Philippians 2:5-11 Mark 15:1-39 6.00pm Evensong Isaiah 50:4-9a Philippians 2:5-11
A Lent Lunch Thankyou  We would like to thank all who came and enjoyed a delicious meal and those who supported us by supplying soup and bread and helping with serving. An impressive £214 will be donated to the CCP, a Gloucester area based charity which helps displaced young people reclaim their lives	Easter Lilies We use special lilies for the altar flowers on Easter Day. If you would like to contribute to the cost of the lilies please contact Miss Chamberlayne. You may like to make a donation in memory of a loved one.
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.	More stuff on the website: www.stmarys-berkeley.co.uk Opt-out of the newsletter

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