Forthcoming Services |
May |
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Sun 18th |
8.00a.m. |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
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10.00a.m. |
Christian Aid Service |
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6.00p.m. |
Evensong |
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Wed 21st |
10.00a.m. |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
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Sun 25th |
8.00a.m. |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
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10.00a.m. |
Family Communion |
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5.00p.m. |
Festival Service |
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Wed 28th |
10.00a.m. |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
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June |
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Sun 1st |
8.00a.m. |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
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10.00a.m. |
Family Service |
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6.00p.m. |
Sung Communion |
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Wed 4th |
10.00a.m. |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
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Sun 8th |
8.00a.m. |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
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10.00a.m. |
Family Communion |
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6.00p.m. |
Sung Communion |
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Wed 11th |
10.00a.m. |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
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Sun 15th |
8.00a.m. |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
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10.00a.m. |
Family Morning Worship |
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6.00p.m. |
Evensong |
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Wed 18th |
10.00a.m. |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
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Sun 22nd |
11.00a.m. - 4.00p.m. |
St.Mary's Church Family Day at Great Gregories Farm |
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No Services in Church today |
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Forthcoming Events |
Bank Holiday May 23-27 | Flower Festival 2008 |
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This years theme is 'Lord, teach us to pray' and will explore how we can deepen our relationship with God through prayer.
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- Friday 23rd - Preview Reception in Church 7.30 - 9.00pm with live music and light refreshments (entry £5 by ticket, phone 812187)
- Saturday 24th - Festival opens 10.30am at Church & Church hall (stalls & plant sale) with refreshments served all day till 5pm.
- Sunday 25th - 12.00am Church open for visitors to view flower displays & exhibitions.
- Monday 26th - 10.30am Church open for visitors, Church hall open for Festival Fun day with stalls & refreshments all day till 5pm.
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Sunday 22nd June | Church Family Day |
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This will take pace at Great Gregories Farm 11.00a.m - 4.00p.m.
A day of fun, fellowship, food (spiritual and bodily!!) for all of St Mary's family.
There will be a bouncy castle for the children, an all age puppet show, band(s), a family communion to remember and a gourmet shared lunch with wine.
Tickets £5 for adults, children free.
Please book the date in your diaries now - a day not to be missed.
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Some dates for your 2008 diaries |
| Sat May 17th |
St. Mary's May Ball at Theydon Golf Club |
| Sun May 18th |
Christian Aid Sunday |
| May 23rd - 27th |
Flower Festival 'Teach us to Pray' |
| Sun June 22nd |
St Mary's Family Day (11.00a.m - 4.00p.m) |
| Sun June 29th |
Open Gardens Songs of Praise (5.00p.m) |
| Sat Sept 14th |
Church Open Day |
| Sun Sept 21st |
Healing Service (6.00p.m) |
| Sun Sept 28th |
Back to Church Sunday |
| Sun Oct 5th |
Harvest Festival |
| Sun Oct 11th |
Safari Supper |
| Sun Nov 2nd |
Memorial Service (4.00p.m) |
| Sun Nov 9th |
Remembrance Sunday |
| Sun Nov 16th |
Taize Service (6.00p.m) |
| Sun Nov 30th |
Advent Sunday |
| Sun Dec 21st |
Carol Service |
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Notices |
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| The Spire re-Cladding and Porch makeover are now complete and normal access to the Church via the main blue door is restored ! |
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Services at St. Mary's |
| 1st Sunday in Month |
2nd Sunday in Month |
| 8am Holy Communion |
8am Holy Communion |
| 10am Church Family Service & Parade |
10am Family Communion |
| 6.00pm Sung Communion |
6.00pm Evensong |
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| 3rd Sunday in Month |
4th Sunday in Month |
| 8am Holy Communion |
8am Holy Communion |
| 10am Morning Worship |
10am Family Communion |
| 6.00pm Evening Worship |
6.00pm Evensong |
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| 5th Sunday in Month (when applicable) |
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| 8am Holy Communion |
| 10am Morning Worship |
| 6.00pm United Service |
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| Morning Prayers |
Morning Prayers are every weekday at 9.30am except Wednesdays.
Holy Communion is celebrated every Wednesday at 10.00am.
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| Junior Church |
Sparklers, Explorers and Searchers meet within the Church and Parish Centre.
Contact Fiona Bradley Tel: 01992 813589
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Church Officers |
| Vicar |
Canon. Colin Travers |
01992 814725 colin@travers.name |
| Non-Stipendiary Curate |
Rev. Dr. Anthea Cannell |
01279 792543 |
| Reader Emeritus |
Mrs. Beryl Denney |
01992 812089 |
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| Churchwardens |
Mrs. Robyn Marsh |
01992 813310 |
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Mrs. Diana Meteyard |
01992 812465 |
| Church Secretary |
Mrs. Diana Meteyard |
01992 812465 |
| Church Treasurer |
Mr. Andrew Tunks |
01992 812188 |
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| Parochial Church Council (PCC) elected members |
David Atkinson, Lisa Debenham, Mary Gill, Elizabeth Hannibal, Linda Hammond, Janet Lavender, Joanna Miles-McKelvey, Joy Simmance, Paul Phillips, Richard Risdon, Andrew Tunks, Lynne Welham |
| Deanery Synod Representatives |
John Eaton, Margaret Pattinson, John Philip |
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| Gift Envelope Scheme |
Mr. John Eaton |
01992 814108 |
| Gift Aid Secretary |
Mr. Steve Golding |
01992 813697 |
| Church Hall Bookings |
Mrs. Beryl Frankel |
01992 613029 |
| Organist & Choirmaster |
Position Vacant |
Choir Enquiries: 01992 812465 |
| Communications Officer |
Position Vacant |
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This Months Reflection |
A poem for Pentecost - Introduction
The Holy Spirit is described in various ways in the Bible: like water that fills and refreshes; like fire that burns and purifies; like wind that brings life and power.
These pictures of the work of the Spirit are important but there is a danger that we then think of the Spirit as a thing.
The Holy Spirit is a person ready to be welcomed into the life of anyone who is sorry for the wrong they have done and who asks for God’s forgiveness through Jesus.
When this person comes in, he makes all the difference. The Spirit makes Jesus real to us. He makes the Christian life possible and he makes our lives new.
Perhaps this short poem can help sum up the difference that the third person of the Trinity makes to a Christian’s life.
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When the spirit comes
Before the Spirit came, you were just words on a page,
Black on white and yellowed with age.
Simply a story of long ago,
Of a man who had so much love to show;
Who healed the sick and cured the lame;
Took our guilt and bore our shame.
It sounded so good, but it just couldn't last.
It was not for today but locked in the past.
Until the Spirit came.
Now the Spirit has come, you are here at my side,
Larger than life and ready to guide;
Making real to me all that you said
And doing through me the things that I read.
I am the glove that your hand has filled;
I am the cup into which you have spilled
All the love and the power which you promised would come,
Right now in the present and for everyone.
Since the Spirit came.
Martyn Payne
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The Clergy are willing to call at any time and are always available in cases of illness or bereavement and in all circumstances, to give help when they can.
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