19 April - Third Sunday of Easter
10.30 am Holy Communion at St John’s
10.30 am Family Service at St Leonard’s
12.30 pm Baptism at St John’s
This week, please pray for:
- those nations torn apart by war and violence – especially children facing unspeakable loss and profound emotional and physical challenges. Unite us in pursuing a world where all can thrive in your peace, mercy, and abundance.
- Earth Day on Wednesday 22 April - an opportunity for people from around the world to unite in creativity, innovation, ambition, and bravery to meet our climate crisis and seize the opportunities of working towards a zero-carbon future.
- all who are victims of labour exploitation, modern slavery and human trafficking within our economy, whether in the UK or working in supply chains in other parts of the world.
- on St George’s Day we thank you for courage and faith. Strengthen us to stand firm in Christ, serve others humbly, and proclaim your peace
- Beatrix who is to be baptised today, Eli who is to be baptised next week, their parents and godparents.
- those who are unwell: Anthony Bradbury, Rachel Quinlan, Sheila Blankstone, Brett Thomas.
- those who have recently died and their families: Barbara Hingley, Irene Allsop
- those who live in Hoarstone, Hagley, and Winwood Heath Road, Clent.
Next week: 26 April – Fourth Sunday of Easter
10.30 am Holy Communion at St Saviour’s
10.30 am Holy Communion at St Leonard’s
12.30 pm Baptism at St Leonard’s
The Parish Office is open Thursday, Friday, 9am – 1pm. Closed Monday.
Parish Office: Tel: 01562 886363. Email: admin@hagleycofe.co.uk
Fr Tom email: vicar@hagleycofe.co.uk 07383 920702
Rev Kim email: kimbotopham@outlook.com 07952 162373
Tue 21 10 am -12 noon Hagley Hub at St Saviour’s Church Hall
Thu 23 10.30 am Holy Communion at St Saviour’s
Thu 23 1pm Barbara Hingley’s funeral at St John’s
Fri 24 7.00 pm ‘The Chosen’ group meet at the Rectory
This week’s focus is: ‘Hot chocolate drink made with water’. Donations can be left at the back of all 3 churches and at Clent Connect Shop.
Thank you for the donations for Easter flowers at St John's and for the ladies who bought their own flowers for their display. The church was filled with new life once more as we came together to celebrate Easter.
St John’s: Wednesday 13th May we have a cleaning day at St John's followed by lunch at Clent Nursery. If anyone is free and would like to help please contact Sue Wiseman on 07940 085080
Christian Aid 2026, 10-17 May.
There will be a quiz on Saturday 9 May in the Free Church Hall at 7 pm. Tickets £8 pp are on sale now from Sarah Piper, Barbara Albert or the Parish Office. All proceeds towards the HADAC Christian Aid Group. Tables of 4 or 6 are recommended but not essential, we can pair you up with others.
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