Pew sheet Sunday 17th December 2017 AWS
Parish of St. Thomas, Bramford Lane, Ipswich Sunday 17th December 2017 Third Sunday of Advent ‘How do I pray’ 8 am Eucharist (BCP) 10 am Sung Eucharist with Sunday school 6 pm Carol Service, followed by mulled drinks & mince pies A warm welcome to the family and friends of Canon Chris on his special birthday Opening Hymn Gradual Hymn Offertory Hymn Communion Hymn Final Hymn
Sheet Advent bells tell out 196 Hark! A herald voice is calling 358 O come, o come Emmanuel 392 O thou who camest from above
467 Tell out my soul Please join us for refreshments after the 10 am service in the Church. Please pray for Those who are sick Ken, Peter Sparkes , Eric Dickerson, Paul Derritt, Beryl, Rosemary, Andrew, Alan Seeley, Kathy Steele, Lee Griggs, Shirley O’Halloran, Cliff, Sophie, Adam Stella Pring, Philip, Mary, Peggy, Jean B, Cliff Matthews Those who have died: In recent worldwide conflicts and natural disasters. Those on the year’s mind list this week. Among those who have recently died for:
Please pray for the St Thomas Pilgrim Community – for its development and for residents. Next Community prayer meeting is on 18 December , 7 – 9 pm in the Vicarage. Everyone is welcome -bring some puddings/fruit to share. facebook.com/St-Thomas-Pilgrim-Community -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Next Sunday, 24th December 2017 4th Sunday of Advent/Christmas Eve (No 8 am Service) 10 am Eucharist
Christmas Eve
4 pm Children’s Crib service 11.30 pm Midnight Mass
Christmas Day 10.00 am All Age Festival Eucharist ________________________________________ Birthdays : Canon Chris Chapman (18th) Eric Baker (18th) Angela Waldridge (20th) Jan Wright (20th) +++ THE PEW SHEET IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE ++++
Contacts: Priest in charge: The Revd Jutta Brueck. Mobile: 07958 360564 or Tel. 743 341 Email: [email protected] Jutta’s days off: Friday and Saturday Assistant Priest: Revd Lis Arnold m: 07788 855968 Website: www.stthomasipswich.org.uk Church email: [email protected] Services and other meetings this week 18th – 23rd December 2017 Monday 18th 9.30am Morning Prayer 4.00pm Evening Prayer (Vic) 7.00pm Pilgrim Community (Vic) 19th Tuesday 9.30 am Morning Prayer Wednesday Thursday
20th
Friday Saturday
22nd 23rd
21st
10am 9.30 am No 10 am 10 am 12.30 pm
Eucharist Morning Prayer Evening Prayer (Vic) Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Wedding
For Advent this year we are focussing on ‘Prayer’ and are encouraging everyone to make some time for prayer each day using the psalm we are handing out each week and the God with us – Booklets. Please, take one home. Donations towards Christmas Flowers will be gratefully received. Please give them to Alison or Carol. We are looking for donations of mince pies for the carol service tonight. Thank You. FIND are continuing to use premises on Felixstowe Road. Thank you for your generous donations. They are much appreciated. The need is greater than ever. FARESHARE We collect food from Tesco Express on Friday mornings, bread, vegetables etc. If you know of people who would benefit from this, please let them know. Bags of food can be collected on Friday mornings, 10.30-12.00. Ladies Group: 9th January 2018: New year party Info: Contact Carole Groom tel. 464218 Dates for your Diary: 10 January, 7.30 pm Alpha Review Meeting 17 January, 7.30 pm PCC Meeting
Wishing you and your families a happy and peaceful Christmas and God’s blessing in 2018
Men’s group: Social evening this Tuesday 14th November at 19:00 in the Community Room. Contact Malcolm Gibbs 07906 663530
Artist Becky Jordan has now finished her installation in Entrance area of the church – we are delighted with her work. Christmas meal at Hintlesham George on December 10th: please give Jim or Daphne your deposits of £10 today & tick whether you want tea/ coffee. St Thomas Church choir needs more singers! For now, rehearsal have been moved back to Friday mornings, 11 am, fortnightly
Stewardship: Thank you to everyone who supports the mission of St Thomas Church through regular giving. We encourage people to give by Standing Order and now provide small cards on the welcome table for those who give by standing order to put into the collection bag.
Sheet Advent bells tell out 196 Hark! A herald voice is calling 358 O come, o come Emmanuel 392 O thou who camest from above
467 Tell out my soul Please join us for refreshments after the 10 am service in the Church. Please pray for Those who are sick Ken, Peter Sparkes , Eric Dickerson, Paul Derritt, Beryl, Rosemary, Andrew, Alan Seeley, Kathy Steele, Lee Griggs, Shirley O’Halloran, Cliff, Sophie, Adam Stella Pring, Philip, Mary, Peggy, Jean B, Cliff Matthews Those who have died: In recent worldwide conflicts and natural disasters. Those on the year’s mind list this week. Among those who have recently died for:
Please pray for the St Thomas Pilgrim Community – for its development and for residents. Next Community prayer meeting is on 18 December , 7 – 9 pm in the Vicarage. Everyone is welcome -bring some puddings/fruit to share. facebook.com/St-Thomas-Pilgrim-Community -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Next Sunday, 24th December 2017 4th Sunday of Advent/Christmas Eve (No 8 am Service) 10 am Eucharist
Christmas Eve
4 pm Children’s Crib service 11.30 pm Midnight Mass
Christmas Day 10.00 am All Age Festival Eucharist ________________________________________ Birthdays : Canon Chris Chapman (18th) Eric Baker (18th) Angela Waldridge (20th) Jan Wright (20th) +++ THE PEW SHEET IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE ++++
Contacts: Priest in charge: The Revd Jutta Brueck. Mobile: 07958 360564 or Tel. 743 341 Email: [email protected] Jutta’s days off: Friday and Saturday Assistant Priest: Revd Lis Arnold m: 07788 855968 Website: www.stthomasipswich.org.uk Church email: [email protected] Services and other meetings this week 18th – 23rd December 2017 Monday 18th 9.30am Morning Prayer 4.00pm Evening Prayer (Vic) 7.00pm Pilgrim Community (Vic) 19th Tuesday 9.30 am Morning Prayer Wednesday Thursday
20th
Friday Saturday
22nd 23rd
21st
10am 9.30 am No 10 am 10 am 12.30 pm
Eucharist Morning Prayer Evening Prayer (Vic) Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Wedding
For Advent this year we are focussing on ‘Prayer’ and are encouraging everyone to make some time for prayer each day using the psalm we are handing out each week and the God with us – Booklets. Please, take one home. Donations towards Christmas Flowers will be gratefully received. Please give them to Alison or Carol. We are looking for donations of mince pies for the carol service tonight. Thank You. FIND are continuing to use premises on Felixstowe Road. Thank you for your generous donations. They are much appreciated. The need is greater than ever. FARESHARE We collect food from Tesco Express on Friday mornings, bread, vegetables etc. If you know of people who would benefit from this, please let them know. Bags of food can be collected on Friday mornings, 10.30-12.00. Ladies Group: 9th January 2018: New year party Info: Contact Carole Groom tel. 464218 Dates for your Diary: 10 January, 7.30 pm Alpha Review Meeting 17 January, 7.30 pm PCC Meeting
Wishing you and your families a happy and peaceful Christmas and God’s blessing in 2018
Men’s group: Social evening this Tuesday 14th November at 19:00 in the Community Room. Contact Malcolm Gibbs 07906 663530
Artist Becky Jordan has now finished her installation in Entrance area of the church – we are delighted with her work. Christmas meal at Hintlesham George on December 10th: please give Jim or Daphne your deposits of £10 today & tick whether you want tea/ coffee. St Thomas Church choir needs more singers! For now, rehearsal have been moved back to Friday mornings, 11 am, fortnightly
Stewardship: Thank you to everyone who supports the mission of St Thomas Church through regular giving. We encourage people to give by Standing Order and now provide small cards on the welcome table for those who give by standing order to put into the collection bag.
