Forthcoming Services |
December 2008 |
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Wed 17th |
10.00a.m. |
Holy Communion |
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1.45p.m. |
Pre-Christmas Service for pre-schoolers |
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Sun 21st |
8.00a.m. |
Holy Communion |
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10.00a.m. |
Family Communion |
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6.00p.m. |
Festival of Lessons & Carols |
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Wed 24th |
There will be no 10.00a.m. Holy Communion this day |
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Christmas Eve |
3.30p.m. |
Christingle Service |
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5.00p.m. |
Christingle Service |
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Both of these services are in aid of the Children's Society |
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11.30p.m. |
First Communion of Christmas with Carols |
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Chrismas Day |
8.00a.m. |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
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10.00a.m. |
Family Communion with Carols |
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Wed 31st |
10.00a.m. |
Holy Communion |
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January 2009 |
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Sun 4th |
8.00a.m. |
Holy Communion |
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10.00a.m. |
Epiphany Family Service |
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6.30p.m. |
United Service at Baptist Church |
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Wed 7th |
10.00a.m. |
Holy Communion (MU Corporate) |
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Forthcoming Events |
St Mary's proudly present A Magical Evening |
In the Village Hall
Saturday February 7th
7.00p.m. for 7.30p.m. start
£15 including supper
Bring your own drink
Tickets from Mark Brundell 01992 812707
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Some dates for your 2008 diaries |
| Sun Dec 21st |
Carol Service |
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Notices |
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| Parish Christmas Card |
| Support the charity 'Send a Cow' again this year by sending your Christmas greetings to St Mary's church family via the Parish Christmas card.
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| Suggested minimum donation of £1 but please give generously. |
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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 amcannell@btinternet.com |
| 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, 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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Christmas Message |
It’s that time of the year again; tea towel sales rocket, transformed into shepherds headgear and parents burn the midnight oil making angels wings. I can still remember Joy doing just that for our Andrew and that was over 25 years ago! The tradition of the nativity tableau has gone on down the years; and we value the traditional hymns and description of Jesus birth, which follows the same Biblical story.
Yet for many of us, children and adults, its easy to forget that the Nativity story is really quite irrelevant to our lives today, unless we have a grasp of who that small baby in the manger was and what he came to do. After all, the only reason we mark a historic figure's birthday is because of the life they led afterwards. So how about remembering during this season a few more facts about him:
Jesus was born in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. During his first thirty years he shared the daily life and work of an ordinary home. For the next three years he went about healing sick and troubled people and teaching small groups in villages, in the fields and by the lakeside. He gathered 12 ordinary men to be his helpers. He had no money. He had no university degree. He commanded no army. He wielded no political power. During his ministry he never travelled more than 200 miles in any direction. An of course he was executed by crucifixion at the age of 33.
Jesus taught by what he said, by what he was and by what he did. He taught us to trust God, as a loving father, to pray in faith and to be sensitive to the needs of others, following him in lives of generosity, faith, simplicity and love. He taught that to God we are each infinitely precious so we should look out for one another with understanding, respect and forgiveness.
Amazingly, even after all those years, there are over 1000 million people who follow this man, who call him Lord. They believe that after his cruel death on a torture implement, God raised him from the dead to demonstrate to all people, for all time, that goodness will triumph over evil; justice over injustice, love over hate.
Now I reckon that really is worth celebrating!
God Bless You This Christmastide and in 2009,
Canon Colin travers, Vicar
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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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Where is St Mary's Church ?
Coppice row, Theydon Bois, Essex.
Last Updated: 18th December 2008
If our parishioners spot any errors and/or omissions on this site,
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