Newsletter
Below you will find our latest newsletter:
8th June 2025
PENTECOST
10.30am Joint Service with Rowbarton Methodist Church at St Andrew's
Collect (Prayer):
Holy Spirit, sent by the Father,
ignite in us your holy fire;
strengthen your children with the gift of faith,
revive your Church with the breath of love,
and renew the face of the earth,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Bible Readings:
Acts 2.1-21, Romans 8.14-17, John 14.8-17, 25-27
Prayer After Communion:
Faithful God,
who fulfilled the promises of Easter
by sending us your Holy Spirit
and opening to every race and nation
the way of life eternal:
open our lips by your Spirit,
that every tongue may tell of your glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Zoom Morning Prayer - Tuesdays at 9.00am
If you would like to join our Zoom Morning Prayer on Tuesdays at 9.00am, please contact the Parish Office - standrewstaunton@gmail.com - for the joining details.
Book of Remembrance
Please note the Book of Remembrance has been sent away for updating.
Mystery Tombola Stall at the Summer Fete
A variety of gifts/ items are required as prizes on the Mystery Tombola stall. Please pass any donations to either myself or Janet Paynter for wrapping in time for the Summer Fair. All contributions much appreciated. Many thanks, Joycey
Bottle Stall Summer Fete 28th June 2025 - I am organising this year's bottle stall for the Summer Fete with the help of Harry and Elliott. If anyone wants to donate bottles they can be dropped off in church or to the office. If you are unable to get them to church, I can collect them from you. My contact details are 07769814303 or 01823 975183. Cash donations towards bottles are welcome and can be passed to myself, Harry or Elliott or left with the office. Thank you, Darren
Help Required Summer Fete 28th June 2025 – Please can you let me or a member of the Fundraising Team know if you are available to help at the Summer Fete. This is so we know what stalls to match people to. Thank you, Darren
Raffle Books Summer Fete 28th June 2025 - Are now available from Merv Jones on Sundays. All counterfoils and cash can be left with Lesley in the office.
*** Light up the Spire Sponsorship ***
Would you like to commemorate a loved one?
Do you have a special occasion to celebrate?
If you would like to sponsor the illumination of the church spire for a month, please contact Lesley in the Parish Office. Thank you.
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Church Diary
The Church will be open during office hours
Tuesdays to Fridays 8.30-11.30am
Please note the Office will be closed on Thursday 12 June for staff training
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Tuesday
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June 10 |
9.00am Zoom Morning Prayer
9.30am Church Mice
7.00pm DMPG meeting, Church
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Wednesday
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June 11 |
10.00am Parish Eucharist, followed by coffee
7.30pm Summer SALT, Church
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Thursday |
June 12 |
1.30pm Talk and Tea, Church
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For Your Prayers…
Those who are unwell:
Joanna, Nigel, Faye, Margaret, Neil, Paul, Julia, Freddie, Frida, Gilly,
Those who have died recently:
Years Mind: 13/06 Fred Pike
14/06 Sheila Sydena Scott
• For the ceasefire in Gaza and a just solution to that region’s problems
• For peace in Ukraine
• We pray for Pope Leo XIV, Bishop of Rome
Sunday, 15th June 2025
TRINITY SUNDAY
10.00am Parish Eucharist
Readings: Proverbs 8.1-4, 22-31, Romans 5.1-5, John 16.12-15
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