Pewsheet

Parishes of Hagley and Clent

St John the Baptist, St Saviour’s, and St Leonard’s

Parish Office: Tel: 01562 886363. Email: admin@hagleycofe.co.uk

  Websites:  www.hagleycofe.co.uk  www.clent- worcs.co.uk 

TODAY

10.30 am            Holy Communion at St John’s

10.30 am           Worship 4 All at St Leonard’s

12.30 pm           Baptism at St John’s

      This week, please pray for:

• those who are acting as peacemakers, working towards a permanent end to violence in the world, and for respect and dignity for everyone.  Please remember all who have been injured or who are bereaved.
• children and staff in our church schools and local schools. Help them to know you and enjoy their time in school and pray that as churches we will find ways to connect with these communities.
• the ministry of the Mission Morogoro Charity as it seeks to serve all those who live in the Tunguli area. We give thanks that it has enabled so many young people to play a part in making significant improvements to the health and hygiene of the villages.
• Aria Foy who is to be baptised today at St John’s, her parents and godparents.
• those who are unwell: Mel Nixon, Sharni Marks, Darren Young, Anthony Bradbury, Theo Mayfield, Anne Harvey, Janet Steele, Tim Ellsmore.
• those who have recently died and their families: George Inverarity, Brian Lee.
• those who live in Millpool Close, Hagley, and Kings Meadow, Clent.

             Next Week:   13 July  – Fourth Sunday after Trinity

10.30 am            Holy Communion and Sunday Club at St Saviour’s

10.30 am           Holy Communion at St Leonard’s

Readings

Deuteronomy 30.9-14; Psalm 25.10-10; Colossians 1.1-14; Luke 10.25-37.

The Parish Office is open: Monday, Thursday and Friday 9am -1 pm.

Fr Tom email: vicar@hagleycofe.co.uk  07383 920702.

Rev Kim email: kimbotopham@outlook.com  07952 162373

This week’s Diary

Tue 8   10 am -12 noon      Hagley Hub St Saviour’s Church Hall

Thu 10       2 pm               Mothers Union Diocesan meeting at St Saviour’s

Thu 10       7.30 pm           Clent and Hagley joint PCC meeting at St Saviour’s

Fri 11        7pm -9pm         Discipleship Group meet at the Rectory

There will not be a service of Holy Communion on Thursday 10 July.

The PCCs of Hagley and Clent alongside Tom and Kim have announced that they will soon begin the process of appointing a full-time Children, Youth and Families worker for the Benefice. Please pray for this process, and that the Lord will bring us the right person for this vital ministry.

Clergy Availability During Summer Holidays

As the academic term concludes and the summer holidays commence, please be advised that Father Tom's working hours will become more flexible to accommodate his childcare responsibilities. Consequently, his availability for meetings during regular daytime hours may be reduced. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Flower Demonstration by Andrew's Flowers:  St John's at 6:30pm for 7:00pm on Thursday 7th August, cost is £10 to include Wine/Canapes. Tickets now on sale from the Parish Office or Gill Richards (07768 082977) or after Sunday service from Kate Aldridge or Sue Wiseman. All proceeds to church funds.

Flowers at St Saviour’s: We are now looking for a volunteer to take the lead with arranging the flowers in church at St Saviour’s. Please contact Sue at the Parish Office if you may be interested.

Foodbank:. This week the focus will be ‘Tinned fruit and tinned vegetables’. Donations can be left at the back of all 3 churches and at the Clent Connect Shop.

The Friends of St John’s AGM will be on Sunday 20 July after the morning Service. This will be held in the Wychbury Room at about 12.15 pm.

A total of £1467.18 was raised from the Quiz and donation envelopes, along with £1375.94 sponsorship from the cycle ride as previously reported. This fabulous total of £2843.12 has been sent to Christian Aid. Thank you to all who gave so generously.