25th July Pewsheet

ST. MARY’S BURWELL & ST. ETHELDREDA & THE HOLY TRINITY REACH

Next Sunday 25/7 Trinity 8

*** We say farewell to Stephen & Abi***

8.00am Holy Communion (said) : Burwell

9.30am Parish Communion: Burwell

1.15pm Bring & Share lunch in Gardiner Memorial Hall - All invited!!

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FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

- for Charlotte, Katie & Joshua baptised this morning,

and for their nurture in the Christian faith as they grow

up supported by their parents, godparents, sponsors &

the Church, that they may come to know the Lord Jesus

as their friend and Saviour.

- for Richard & Caroline, living opposite St. Mary’s,

approaching their wedding day this Wednesday, for

God’s blessing on them at this exciting time, and upon

their children Jack (5) and Oliver (3).

- for 9 young people and Hazel Williams preparing for

this year’s summer youth exchange in Hungary at the

end of this month, and for all involved in planning and

leading.

- for Stephen & Abi approaching their final week in

this parish and farewells next Sunday, and for the

interregnum here at Burwell & Reach, with the summer

to draw breath, take stock, and prayerfully begin to think

ahead.

- in the Deanery: Soham & Wicken, & for Deanery

Secretary Alison Evans.

- for this parish: for those living in Granchester Rise,

Mason Road (Burwell), Swaffham Road, (Reach).

- for those in special need: Jean Pratt, Chloe Saunders,

Ann Fuller, Vera Baker, Doug Biglin, Jean Fearn,

Edward Taylor, David Bush, Brian Hudson (Paula

Spalding's father).

- For the bereaved including the family and friends of

Wally Hardy, Rita Parish, Walter Bayley, Audrey Jacobs

and those remembering anniversaries of death at this time.

FOR YOUR ATTENTION:

* Abi & Stephen would like to say an enormous THANK

YOU for your love, support and prayers throughout their

14+ years in this community, and now as the time has

come to move on. We always felt God had guided us

here, and have felt richly blessed, we will hold you in our

prayers in all that lies ahead, and will always cherish the

friendships made here. And thank you especially

for your prayers & good wishes as we prepare for

our move.

* The PCC warmly invite you to a FAREWELL

‘BRING AND SHARE’ BUFFET LUNCH for

Stephen and Abi at 1.15pm next Sun in the Gardiner

Memorial Hall. Please bring a plate of ‘finger food’ to

share. Drinks provided.

* With Abi sadly leaving us, we are going to be looking for a couple more PATHFINDER LEADERS to help out every now and then. If anyone is interested then please talk to Harriet Leefe  youthworker@stmarysburwell.org.uk or contact her at or on 07754164388.

* SONGS OF PRAISE BBC1 @ 5.45pm next Sunday celebrates Florence Nightingale’s birthday and will feature a Parish Nurse.

* As you may have seen in June Contact, there is a

QUESTIONNAIRE about which changes you would

choose to make in St Mary's - spare forms are available

at the back of the church.

* If you would like a FREE PASS for entry to Ely

Cathedral please contact Philip Baker 01638 741791.

* Karen Dening is planning to SKYDIVE on 12 Aug in

aid of Dementia UK, the charity that develops & supports

Admiral Nursing who support families with dementia.

She is seeking sponsorship; forms at the back of St. Mary’s.

* Pew sheet Notices to Val Badcock (15 Bloomsfield,

744042, valbadcock@btinternet.com) by Thurs a.m.

* Thank you to Hazel, Janice & Jennie for providing

refreshments today. * Coffee rota for 25/7 Janice

Fearn, Simon & Jenny Rogers.

Welcome to visitors & newcomers. Good to have you

with us. AtCoffee Rota stay for coffee & refreshments

* Burwell Burwell, do for 23 Nov – Young Wives

afterwards at the back of the church, and please make

yourself known to us. Children are welcome at all our

services, and if needed there are books and soft toys,

and a room to retreat to, at the back of the church.

Our Clergy, Reader & Pastoral Team are happy to make visits

or arrange Home Communions where this would be helpful.

If you require a lift to church contact Ken Hurrell 743118

Revd Canon Stephen Earl (Vicar) : 741262

Revd David Bush (Honorary Assistant Priest) : 741839

Frances Leadon (Reader in training) : 741770