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St. Mary's Newsletter 31st May
Blog readers, '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 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. Bible Study There will be Bible Study at The Vicarage on Wednesday 3rd June at 8.00pm
Organist's 25th Anniversary On Saturday 4th July David Atkinson will celebrate 25 years as organist of St Mary's, Berkeley. To mark this special achievement there will be a musical evening at St Mary's Church, including organ music performed by David and some fellow organists.	Sunday, 31 May 09:30 Parish Communion 11:00 Informal Worship 18:00 United Berkeley Service Monday, 1 June 19:30 Wotton Deanery Inaugural Service Tuesday, 2 June 08:30 Morning Prayer 20:00 Eleven Team Meeting at Berkeley Vicarage Wednesday, 3 June 19:30 Bell Ringing Practice 20:00 Bible Study at Vicarage Friday, 5 June 08:30 Morning Prayer 10:00 Little Fishes (BEC) 19:00 Choir Practice Saturday, 6 June 16:30 Ordination of Christine Birkett at Gloucester Cathedral Sunday, 7 June 09:30 Parish Communion 11:00 Informal Worship & Baptism 14:30 Cream Teas (Hill) 18:00 Evensong Tuesday, 9 June 08:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday, 10 June 19:30 Bell Ringing Practice Friday, 12 June 08:30 Morning Prayer 10:00 Little Fishes (BEC) 19:00 Choir Practice Saturday, 13 June 19:00 Thornbury Orchestra Sunday, 14 June 09:30 Choral Communion 11:00 Informal Worship 18:00 Songs of Praise at St Michael's Hill
Archaeological Dig Dr. Stuart Prior is organising tours of the 2009  season's dig on Wednesday 10th June at 2pm. If you are interested in a tour please contact Ray Chaney or a sidesman after the service.  Meet in the Castle visitors' car park.  Please note that there will be quite a lot of walking involved, possibly over uneven ground.
Bristol O2 Academy - Thursday 26th November Tickets: http://www.gigantic.com/gigantic/home_delirious.html
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.
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.
Berkeley Benefice Songs of Praise Sunday 14th June 6pm at St Michael's, Hill An evening of your favourite hymns with light refreshments served afterwards. Please contribute a hymn request (a reason or a dedication for your choice will add interest) to Ruth Kitson, Organist at Hill, 01454 261409, or via the clergy (Richard Avery, 01453 810294, up to 7th June, Christine Birkett, 01453 511080, thereafter).
Berkeley and district church youth fellowship We have launched the Berkeley and district church youth fellowship and we have a lot to give thanks for. At the first meeting 17 young people from various churches in the local area crammed into The Vicarage lounge 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. Please contact Rev'd Christine Birkett for more details.	Readings for this Sunday 9.30 am Holy Communion Acts 2:1-21 John 15:26,27; 16:4b-15 11.00am Eleven - Informal Worship Ezekiel 37:1-14   Acts 2:1-21 6.00 pm       'Pentecost Praise' Ezekiel 37:1-14 Acts 2:1-21
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

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St. Mary's Newsletter 24th May
Blog readers, Tomorrow 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. We look forward to seeing you there.   Next Sunday is Pentecost 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. (9.30 and 11.00 services as usual)
Ordination of Christine Birkett to the Priesthood   Christine invites you to join her at Gloucester Cathedral on Saturday 6th June at 4.30pm 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.	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 United Berkeley Service Monday, 1 June 19:30 Wotton Deanery Inagural 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 19:00 Choir Practice Sunday, 7 June 09:30 Parish Communion 11:00 Informal Worship 14:30 Cream Teas (Hill) 18:00 Evensong Tuesday, 9 June 08:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday, 10 June 19:30 Bell Ringing Practice Friday, 12 June 08:30 Morning Prayer 10:00 Little Fishes 19:00 Choir Practice Saturday, 13 June 19:00 Thornbury Orchestra
Amalgamation of the Deaneries  of Dursley and Hawkesbury 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.
Thornbury Orchestra Concert at St Mary's Church Saturday 13th June 7.30pm 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. For those who are inspired by Elin to join in local music-making, the orchestra is also offering two open evenings on Wednesdays 17th June and 24th June at 7.45pm. The free-of-charge sessions will take place at the orchestra's usual rehearsal venue of the United Reformed Church in Thornbury. Prospective members will have a chance to join the orchestra for a relaxed and informal play-through of Finlandia by Sibelius and Tintagel by Bax. Thornbury Orchestra is particularly keen to hear from trumpet and trombone players and musicians from local schools. Players need to be of a good standard and wishing to improve. 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.
Visiting Ringers On Tuesday  26th May we have visiting ringers from Cornwall.
Jesus Prays for His Disciples (John 17:6-19 TNIV)  6 "I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. 8 For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. 9 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled.     13 "I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.	Readings for this Sunday 9.30am Morning Prayer Acts 1:15-17,21-26 John 17:6-19 11.00am Eleven - Informal Communion 1 John 5:9-13  John 17:6-19 6.00pm Evensong Acts 1:15-17,21-26 John 17:6-19
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 To 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 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

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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
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

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St. Mary's Newsletter 2nd May
Blog readers, New Youth Group A local church fellowship group to help young people build relationships with one another and with God, in ways that complement the work of individual churches. We are offering a place of belonging and friendship with peers who share their spiritual roots. Through friendship and activities, our may also help young people develop their faith into adulthood. First Meeting Friday 8th May 7 — 9pm @ The Vicarage, Berkeley for Pizza, video and discussion. Don't let anyone put you down because of your youth but set an example for the followers in speech, in life, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 For more information and an application form please contact Christine Birkett Telephone 01453 511080 or Email christine.birkett@virgin.net
Help needed if flu hits Berkeley Mayor Val Watts is taking initiative to arrange support for people living on their own in the event of them being house-bound because of flu. She's looking for volunteers to help deliver medicines and/or basic food supplies from the shops in town. The deliveries will target those people on their own and who do not have family or friends around to assist them. All deliveries will be in the Berkeley Town district and helpers will be asked to leave supplies on the doorstep, ring the bell and go without direct contact with the person inside. If you think you might be able to help, please put your name and phone number on the sheet at the back of church (available Sunday only) or phone Val on 01453 810564.	From the Calendar Sunday, 3 May 08:00 Holy Communion 09:30 Parish Communion 11:00 Informal Worship with Baptism 14:30 Cream Teas – Hill 18:00 Evensong Tuesday, 5 May 08:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday, 6 May 10:00 Trinity College group meeting in church 14:30 Trinity College group meeting in church 19:30 Bell Ringing Practice Friday, 8 May 08:30 Morning Prayer 10:00 Little Fishes - BEC 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 - BEC 14:00 Wedding Rehearsal 19:00 Choir Practice 19.15 Children's Society Quiz Evening 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 Thursday, 21 May 19:30 Ascension Day Holy Communion   Monday 1st June 7.30pm Inaugural Service of the new Deanery of Wotton   Friday 5th June  First Friday at The Puffins - Quiet Garden   Sunday 14th June Songs of Praise for the Benefice at St Michael's Hill.
Church Meetings Last Sunday we held our two annual Church meetings. We had the meeting for the election of churchwardens when three of the churchwardens were re-elected there now being one vacancy which we hope will be filled soon. There was also the Berkeley Annual Parochial Church Meeting when reports were presented, copies are available should you wish to read them. Members of the congregation were elected to the PCC (church council) there now being two vacancies. Most parishes have two churchwardens, having four helps to spread out the tasks and the PCC has active members but a couple more members would be of benefit. The May edition of The Herald has details of the new PCC membership.
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).
Hill Cream Teas Cream Teasare being served today 2.30—5.30pm at Hill Village Hall
'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
St Mary's Coffee Mornings The Coffee Morning held at the home of Sue and John Stump on 21st April was very well attended. Do join us again next time. We will be meeting at the home of Jane Fisher, 16 Hillcrest Berkeley from 10.30 to 11.30am on Tuesday 23rd June.
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father— and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life— only to take it up again. No-one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father. John 10:11-18 (NIV)	Readings for this Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 11.00am Eleven - Informal Worship with Baptism  Psalm 23   John 10:11-18 6.00pm Evensong Exodus 16:4-15 John 10:11-18
	Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces. Matthew 7:6
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