Newsletter
Below you will find our latest newsletter:
1st March2026
The Second Sunday of Lent
10.00am Parish Eucharist
Collect (Prayer):
Almighty God,
by the prayer and discipline of Lent
may we enter into the mystery of Christ’s sufferings,
and by following in his Way
come to share in his glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Bible Readings:
Genesis 12.1-4a, Romans 4.1-5, 13-17, John 3.1-17
Prayer After Communion:
Almighty God,
you see that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves:
keep us both outwardly in our bodies,
and inwardly in our souls;
that we may be defended from all adversities
which may happen to the body,
and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul;
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.
Church Flower Team
We are looking for new members of our Church Flower Team! You do not need to be trained for this; anyone who would just like to have a go! If you are interested, please speak to Judy Blew, who will be able to give you more details. Thank you.
Donations for Easter Flowers
The Flower Team would be grateful to receive donations towards Easter flowers. These can be given to Judy Blew or left in the Parish Office. Thank you.
World Day of Prayer - Friday 6th March 2026
This year the service has been prepared by the Christian women of Nigeria and the theme is "I will give you rest".
Our local services will be at St George's Catholic Church at 10.30am and a shorter service at 1.15pm.
All are welcome to join us and to be part of this global wave of prayer.
Ruth Cook - St Andrew's rep
Update on the Transfiguration of Christ Window
Holywell Glass removed the central pane of the Transfiguration of Christ window on 23 February and have taken it to their workshops to be repaired. It will take 6-8 weeks. They have also surveyed the stained-glass windows in the chancel which were highlighted in the 2020 Quinquennial Report. David Budd – Church Warden
*** 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.
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Church Diary
The Church will be open during office hours
Tuesdays to Fridays 8.30-11.30am
The Parish Office and Church will be closed on
Friday, 6 March
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Tuesday
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March 3
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9.00am Zoom Morning Prayer
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Wednesday
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March 4
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10.00am Parish Eucharist, followed by coffee
7.30pm Lent Course, Lady Chapel
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Thursday
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March 5
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1.30pm Talk and Tea, Church
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For Your Prayers…
Those who are unwell:
Joanna, Neil, Julia, Catherine, Gilly, Toby, Les, Sheila, Dave, Frida, Chidimma
Those who have died recently: Linda Drage
Years Mind: 02/03 Dougie Howe
07/03 Mary Webster
• For peace with justice for the people of Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza and the West Bank
• For stability across the international community
• For world leaders that they may act with wisdom and integrity
Sunday, 8th March 2026
The Third Sunday of Lent
10.00am Parish Eucharist
Readings: Exodus 17.1-7, Romans 5.1-11, John 4.5-42
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