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| Preparation for the unexpected Go with us, Lord, into this unknown day Help us in all the duties and pleasures which lie ahead Make us prepared for the unexpected things As well as for those which we know will take place Keep us watchful against the sudden attack of temptation That it may not take us unawares Make us quick to seize every opportunity Of helping someone who is in need Keep us ready for the request we could not foresee And the problem we did not anticipate So grant, O Lord, that this day May be one in which we prove your help in our lives Find happiness in our hearts, through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen |
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Ready steady go - how often have we heard these words or ones similar? September always
seems like that to me perhaps more than the beginning of the New Year. I can remember as
a child getting all those new books, new pencils, pens and rubbers: opening a new clean page
and being determined to keep it neat and do my very best.
It was all new and the change I remember welcoming. So often we hate change and it gets
worse as we get older, as we see so many things changing rapidly. We are in the midst of
change at the moment as we cope without a vicar. Sometimes we enjoy that but then we feel
it will be good too get back to normal. It will change again when the new vicar is appointed
and that is good for us – new ways of doing things, new eyes looking at what we do.
But some things never change. Gods love for us is constant. His wiping the slate clean when
we say sorry and our mission to let people just why all this is important to us. It can be a
wonderful new start, are you ready?
Norma. Priest
seems like that to me perhaps more than the beginning of the New Year. I can remember as
a child getting all those new books, new pencils, pens and rubbers: opening a new clean page
and being determined to keep it neat and do my very best.
It was all new and the change I remember welcoming. So often we hate change and it gets
worse as we get older, as we see so many things changing rapidly. We are in the midst of
change at the moment as we cope without a vicar. Sometimes we enjoy that but then we feel
it will be good too get back to normal. It will change again when the new vicar is appointed
and that is good for us – new ways of doing things, new eyes looking at what we do.
But some things never change. Gods love for us is constant. His wiping the slate clean when
we say sorry and our mission to let people just why all this is important to us. It can be a
wonderful new start, are you ready?
Norma. Priest
| A year in the life of St Mary's - Ecclesfield An extract from the PowerPoint presentation (part of the 2010 AGM Service) |
- The big event this month is our Flower Festival in church which will be running from
Friday 17th to Sunday 19th September. The weekend will follow the theme of
‘Marriage Celebrations’. There is much more information later in the magazine so do
look out for it, but in brief we are having a service of Renewal of Marriage Vows led by
the new Archdeacon of Sheffield Rev’d Martin Snow on the Friday evening, a Gospel
Choir concert on the Saturday evening, and special services on the Sunday with a
‘Bring and Share’ lunch that day too. There has been lots of planning and preparation
and the church will look beautiful, so do come along and wander around, have some
refreshments and come to the special events over the weekend if you possibly can. It
promises to be very worthwhile.
- Our Harvest festival is, as usual, on the first weekend of October. The service will be at
10.30am and we are pleased to be having Jenny and Martin Lambourne to lead us that
morning. Once more we shall be collecting food and toiletries for the Cathedral Archer
Project, and also supporting Water Aid with gifts of money
- On Harvest Sunday evening we shall be singing favourite hymns, so do come along to
help us to sing together.
- As the new term begins we pray that all those starting school or going to new schools
will experience a fruitful and friendly time.
Jeni Fryer
| St Mary’s is in interregnum Our vicar has retired and we are actively seeking a new vicar to lead our church community. Please check the Weekly Notices page over the coming weeks to find out what is happening, services will continue as usual. Information for prospective applicants |
| St Mary’s Flower Festival September 17th, 18th and 19th This year the festival will be themed on "Wedding" and all the arrangements that it involves, commencing with the "Engagement". |
| Wedding Vow Renewal Service Friday 17th September at 7.30 pm. This service (part of the flower festival) will be led by The Venerable Martyn Snow -Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham. |
| Concert - "Caribbean Serenade" (SADACCA - Sheffield and District Afro-Caribbean Community Association) Saturday the 18th September at 7.30 pm in Church Tickets cost £5 and the price includes refreshments. Tickets on sale during the festival opening hours. Tickets may also be available 'on the night' |
| Opening Times 17th and 18th (Friday and Saturday) 10.00 am to 6.00 pm 19th (Sunday) 1.00 pm to 6.00 pm |