#445 – Second summer is here again!
Well my friends, you will be pleased to hear that I am a happier little mouse this week, a relief for us all. I went to Norwich Cathedral and met my long lost cousins, what a treat! They tried to get me to stay, bribed me with cheese if you can believe that! It almost worked, but I said, no. No, my people need me, I am a very important mouse with a very important role and as delicious as that gouda looks, I cannot and will not be swayed. Though I did take a little bit back for the journey, keep up my strength and all that.
This Sunday
We have the Revd Canon Liz Jackson, Associate Archdeacon of Berkshire taking both the 9.30am service at St Paul’s and the 11am at St Nick’s. She has preached for us before at Choral Evensong and so it will be great to welcome her back. There is J Club at St Paul’s, our church for primary aged children and you will be relieved to know the parish rooms door is all fixed and sorted.
A couple of photos from the weekend
Thank you to all those who were able to support Father Richard at his licensing last weekend, either by being there or watching the livestream, it was a great service and so lovely to have our choir there singing too. The photograph at the top of Bertie is of Norwich Cathedral, and we also have these to share:
Harvest 2024
St NIck’s are having their Harvest Service on 29th September, St Paul’s on 6th October. As usual, we collect for Wokingham Foodbank in February, not at Harvest, to spread out their donations, though we do always have the green bucket at the back of St Paul’s for any donations you might like to give.
Harvest Lunch – Sunday 6th October, 12.30pm We will be serving a selection of yummy hot dishes and fruit crumbles. Adults £12 Children £6 Family £30 – proceeds to be shared between our charities and general church funds. Sign up sheets will be at the back of church. Payment: Online – PCC St. Paul account, Ref: HARVEST, sort code 20-11-74, account no: 80683752 Further information from the Social Committee Chairs: Alan: al_harrison@hotmail.co.uk Trish: trishgatland@hotmail.co.uk
Prayer for the Parish – Saturday 28th September
We will be having a morning of prayer for the Parish, which is to be held at St James Church, Finchampstead on Saturday 28th September. See the attached poster for details, and do please put the date in the diary. If you can only attend for some of it, that’s absolutely fine and please come along for as much as you can. If you can’t go at all that morning, how about setting asided 10 minutes on the Saturday to pause, pray for the parish, for all who are picking up extra duties, care and ministry during the vacancy, and use this prayer?
A PRAYER FOR THE PARISH
Almighty God, in this time of vacancy and change for our parish, hold us in your loving care, lead us in the way of your son Jesus Christ, and send your Holy Spirit to guide and strengthen us.
Help us to use the gifts and talents you have given to each of us for your glory, to seek your wisdom in prayer before we make decisions, and to encourage, care and pray for each other.
We seek your guidance in the appointment of our new Rector.
We pray for a priest who will value the traditions and ways of worship of St Paul’s, St Nicholas and Woosehill; a priest who can hold us together as a parish and embrace that which makes us unique.
Give wisdom and discernment to those charged with finding our new Rector, help us all to look forward with hope for the priest who will pray with us and for us; a priest who will lead us by example and inspire us with enthusiasm for witness and mission, a priest who will teach and preach the Christian faith and help us to serve you with joy and courage.
Make our hearts ready to welcome, support and love our new priest, and enable us all to work together for the building of your kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen
A prayer to take away and use each day
O God, our source of love and strength,
in this time of change
encourage our Parish,
guide our leaders
and bless our future,
Amen
Bertie info and Pews News
If there is anything you’d like to share on Bertie, either information about something that is happening, events, information, inspiration, something to make us smile, recomendation etc, please send it to Cara: cara.smart@spauls.co.uk
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If in doubt, send it to us both, thank you!
Autumn Bazaar
Following the success of last year’s Autumn, we will be running another one on 9th November this year so please could everyone start hunting out or producing any items that might be useful and saleable. Liz Gallagher will be organising a Grand Draw and is seeking good quality unwanted gifts etc that would be suitable. There will also be lists of items in both churches, to fill the first prize of a Hamper, plus various wines from around the world.
If you have any questions, or would like to assist in any way, or if you have brilliant ideas for stalls etc, please let me or Liz know. Teri Austen
