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What’s on in
December 2015
Our verse of the year
“….through Christ,
God changed us from
enemies into his
friends and gave us the
task of making others
his friends also”.
2 Corinthians 5:18
Keeping Advent - Press the Pause button!
Advent Sunday, 29th November this year, marks the beginning of the season in the church’s year we call Advent. This is the season of waiting with eager anticipation for the coming - adventus - of Christ. Our thoughts are drawn to remembering his first coming as a baby born in the most humble of circumstances, and preparing to celebrate. And our thoughts are also drawn to anticipating his second coming in glory and our readiness - or not - to encounter Christ in all his glory. So how should we keep the season of Advent when distracted by the business of preparing for Christmas present buying and wrapping, card writing, food preparation, and so on and so forth? How should we prepare Spiritually to celebrate the incarnation of our Lord? How should we prepare to meet Him face to face? It seems to me that the run up to Christmas is like watching a fast paced action DVD - but we all know that the pause button on the DVD player works no matter what the film is - so this Advent why not press the pause button on Christmas preparation and spend some time in quiet reflection with the Advent readings and reflect on the question “where is Christ in all of this”? and spend some time in prayer and praise. We can do this privately - or with friends - and across the churches of the Hanley Team ministry there are lots of opportunities to join in keeping Advent together at our regular daily offices. Even if it is not your usual practice to pray the daily office why not come along to one or more of the daily services during Advent (see page 8) as a way of pressing the pause button on practical Christmas preparations and engaging with the season of Advent? All of these services will have an Advent theme. At morning and evening prayer we gather in one of our churches, pray the set prayers of the day together, hear and reflect on the set bible readings, join together in the canticles for the day and spend time praying together for the parish and the world. All are welcome to attend any of these services and it would be wonderful to see lots of people from across the parish take up the challenge to keep Advent in this way this year - to grow together in faith and fellowship as we prepare to meet with Jesus, and to wait upon the Lord and seek his will for our lives in this busy season.
God bless you Christine
The Rector Writes
Worship Times:
Sunday 9.30 am Sunday Service
(Sunday 20th Dec 9.30 am family service)
Monday 9 am Morning Prayer
Thursday 10 am Eucharist
Church Wardens: Vacant Contact A. Paterson (07890833176) or R. Smith (07718648934)
Tuesdays from 12.30 to 2 p.m. Luncheon Club.
No luncheon club on 22nd or 29th December.
The Church is open for prayer, companionship,
and craft on Wednesdays from 11 a.m.
til 1 p.m. Not 23rd or 30th December.
Thursdays after the Eucharist, the community of St. Chad prayer
group meets from 11 a.m. til 12.30 p.m. led by Gloria. No group
on December 24th or December 31st.
Every Friday 10 a.m. til 12.30 p.m. Open Door
group. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a
chat and a cuppa. Not 25th December.
Sunday 13th December 6 pm. Carol Service
Thursday 24th December 4 pm. Crib service
First contact minister: Revd. Sally Smith Tel: 01782 266066 [email protected]
Songs Of Praise at Camoys Court
Sunday 29th November 3 p.m. til 4 p.m. Songs of Praise at Camoys Court
Everyone welcome. Please note there is no service on December 27th.
Members of Christ Church are sad to announce
the passing away of Elsie Brammer at the age
of 101. Elsie was a regular member of the
church until illness prevented her attending.
May Elsie rest in peace and rise again in glory.
Worship times:
Sunday: 11 am Sunday Service
Wednesday: 11 am Eucharist (Reginald Mitchell Court 16th Dec)
Saturday: 9 am Morning Prayer (check with minister)
Contact ministers: Enquiries to Revd. Christine Broad (852280) or Revd. Sally Smith (266066)
Church Wardens: Norman and June Tatton Tel: 01782 657060
Prayer Gathering. Please join us for prayer before the Sunday
service at 10.45 a.m. Contact Mary (271262) with prayer requests.
Every Tuesday (not 22nd or 29th December) Jet Club
after school.
Tuesday 1st December 1.20 pm. Y1 and 2 advent service in church.
Friday 4th December 7.30—9.30 a.m. Coffee, cake and chat
Friday 4th December 3.15 pm School fair in school
Saturday December 5th Please join us for our last coffee morning of the
year from 10 a.m. until 11.30 am. Please join us for coffee, biscuits,
raffle, goods to buy, and good company.
Thursday December 10th 7.30 pm Carol Service at
Reginald Mitchell Court
Sunday December 20th 3 pm Candlelight Carol Service
followed by refreshments in church.
Thursday December 24th 3 pm Crib service led by JETs
Thursday December 24th 11.30 pm Solemn high midnight mass
Friday December 25th 10 am All-age Holy Communion for Christmas Day
Sunday 29th November 6 p.m. Solemn Mass with
carols for Advent Sunday, followed by buffet.
Preacher Fr. Jack Noble, Curate at St. Martin of
Tours, West Ruislip. Please join us.
Worship times:
Sunday 11 am Sunday Service with Sunday School
Tuesday 9 am Morning Prayer 10 am Eucharist
Thursday 5.45 pm Evening Prayer
Every Thursday at 5.45 p.m. Evening prayer. All welcome.
Monday 30th November 7 pm prayer 7.30 pm DCC meeting
Sunday 6th December 11 am Christingle service
followed by baked potato lunch.
Monday 14th December 7.30 p.m. The Beta group
meets for fellowship, prayer and bible study. De-
tails from Rev’d Karen.
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to and supported
our record breaking fayre. Despite a damp day, the happy
atmosphere ensured the sun was shining in Church
Monday 21st December 11 a.m. Northwood day care centre carol
service. A short service including songs of praise and bible
readings. All welcome.
First contact minister:Rev Christine Broad(852280) [email protected]
Church Wardens: Brenda Hughes 01782 212198 Nick Broad 07795 683686
Sunday 13th December 4 p.m. Carols for Christmas
with the LORNA SPODE CONSORT followed by
mulled wine and mince pies.
Thursday 24th December 5 p.m. Crib Service
Thursday 24th December 11.30 p.m. Midnight Mass
Operation Christmas Child
‘HTM Shoebox Appeal 2015’
St. Luke’s C of E school
was the collection point
for the boxes donated by
the Hanley Team
Ministry. Here some of the
children are preparing to
take the parcels to the
van.
In this picture some of the
children are carrying the
Operation Christmas Child boxes
to the van under the guidance of
Signal 1’s Jonty Sargeant. Jonty
spoke to some of the children and
the interviews were aired on the
breakfast show on Monday 23rd
November.
Over 200 boxes were sent
from St. Luke’s School,
180 donated by the Hanley
Team Ministry. Here are
some of the boxes at Holy
Trinity, Northwood.
Advent Services
Sunday November 29th 6 p.m. St. Luke’s Advent Solemn Mass
Sunday December 6th 11 a.m. St. Matthew’s Christingle Service
followed by baked potato lunch
Sunday December 6th 6 p.m. Advent Prayer and Praise. Northwood Parish Hall
with Viv Jones—local Christian author
Christmas Carol Services
Thursday December 10th 7.30 p.m. Reginald Mitchell Court Carol Service
Sunday December 13th 4 p.m. St. Matthew’s Carol Service
(with Lorna Spode Consort)
Sunday December 13th 6 p.m. Christ Church Carol Service
Tuesday December 15th 3 p.m. St. Mark’s School Carol Service
Wednesday December 16th 6 p.m. St. Mark’s Business Community Carol Service
Saturday December 19th 7.30 p.m. Holy Trinity Carol Service
Sunday December 20th 3 p.m. St. Luke’s Carol Service followed by refreshments
Crib Services for Christmas Eve
Thursday December 24th 3 p.m. St. Luke’s
Thursday December 24th 4 p.m. Christchurch
Thursday December 24th 5 p.m. Holy Trinity
Thursday December 24th 5 p.m. St. Matthew’s
Christmas Eve and Midnight Mass
Thursday December 24th 9.30 p.m. Holy Communion at Holy Trinity
Thursday December 24th 11.30 p.m. Holy Communion at St. Matthew’s
Thursday December 24th 11.30 p.m. Solemn High Midnight Mass at St. Luke’s
Thursday December 24th 11.30 p.m. Holy Communion at St. Mark’s
Christmas Day
Friday December 25th 10 a.m. All-age service of Holy Communion at St. Luke’s
Hanley Team Ministry Christmas Services 2015
PCC DATES 2016
16th March St. Matthew’s, 6th April APCM at Parish Hall
15th June St. Mark’s 27th July St. Luke’s
14th September Christ Church 23rd November Holy Trinity
Special Advent Services
29th November 6pm at St Luke’s Solemn mass for Advent 6th December 6pm Northwood Parish Hall. Advent Prayer and Praise 2nd December 10am Holy Communion for Advent at Etruria Locks 16th December 11am Communion for Advent at Reginald Mitchell Court
Regular Daily Prayer Monday 9am Christchurch Morning Prayer for Advent Tuesday 9am St Matthew’s Morning Prayer for Advent. 10am Eucharist Wednesday 9am St Mark’s Morning Prayer for Advent Wednesday 11am St Luke’s Eucharist (16th Dec at Reginald Mitchell Ct) Thursday 9am Holy Trinity Morning prayer for Advent. 10 am Eucharist Thursday 10am Christchurch Eucharist Thursday 5.45pm St Matthew’s Evening prayer for Advent Saturday 9am St Luke’s morning prayer for Advent
The Hanley Team Ministry
were asked to lead the
remembrance day service
in Hanley again this year.
Here Rev’d Tommy
addresses the gathering
with Rev’d Karen alongside
him.
The Mother’s Union has a quiet lunch on Thursday
3rd December from midday til 2 pm. An advent
reflection by Kath Boyce will be followed by a
soup and cheese lunch and cakes at Fr Tommy’s
house (18 Cromer Road). All are welcome including
men. Let Fr. Tommy know if you intend to go.
This giant chalice was created
for the Goodness of God
celebration and is currently on
display at St. Mark’s Church. It
provides a real talking point
when people notice it on
entering the church. Jack, the
grandson of Keith and Ann
Harding, stands alongside the
chalice to give us a real
appreciation of its size. If you
haven’t already seen it, why
not pay a visit to St. Mark’s
Church.
At the Parish ‘all Praise service in
November, we were delighted to
welcome Kate Marshall to the HTM as
children and youth worker for St. Mark’s
and Sanctus. Kate is married and has
three children. An ex-teacher, she was
led to ministry with young people in the
Church and is enjoying her new role.
Over 70 people, including
many members of the public,
came to St. Matthew’s Church
to hear about the ‘man in the
picture’ on Remembrance
Sunday. The coloured
‘stained-glass’ window looks
fantastic thanks to Frank and
his team of helpers.
Worship times:
Sunday: 9.30 am Sunday Service
Thursday: 9 am Morning Prayer 10 am Eucharist
Many thanks to everyone who donated a
Christmas box to the Samaritans’ Purse appeal.
Monday 21st December 11 a.m. Northwood day
care centre carol service. A short service
including songs of praise and bible readings. All
welcome.
Saturday 5th December 7.30 p.m. Christmas
Themed General Knowledge Quiz £3 including buffet
Sunday 6th December 6 p.m. Advent ‘all Praise with
the return of local author Viv Jones. Don’t miss it.
Monday 7th December 7.30 p.m. Cash Bingo
Wednesday 9th December 3.30 p.m. til 5.15 p.m. Messy Church
Monday 21st December Christmas Cash Bingo at 7.30 p.m. £140
will be won including a £50 jackpot. With Christmas raffle and
mince pies.
NORTHWOOD PARISH HALL
First contact minister: Revd. Christine Broad 852280 e mail address on back page Church Wardens: Paul Sherratt Tel: 01782 868157 Claire Harmon Tel: 07979 776203
Saturday 19th December 7.30 p.m. Carol Service
Thursday 24th December 5 p.m. Crib Service
Thursday 24th December 9.30 p.m. Holy Communion
Church Wardens: Mark Sherratt Tel 07968 300484
First Contact Minister: Rev’d. Sally Smith Tel: 01782 266066 [email protected]
Worship times:
Sunday: 9.30 am Sunday Service with Sunday School
Wednesday: 9 am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 2nd December 10 a.m. The midweek Eucharist at the
Locks Sheltered Housing Complex, Etruria as we meet with the
residents in Holy Communion for Advent.
Tuesday 15th December 3 pm. St. Mark’s School Carol Service
Wednesday 16th December 6 pm. Business Community Carols
Saturday 19th December 2 pm. SANDS memorial service. A
reflective service to remember stillborn or early years deaths
Wednesday 23rd December 12.30 p.m. Sanctus crib service
Thursday 24th December 11.30 pm. Midnight mass
Friday 25th December 12.30 pm. Sanctus Christmas lunch
Every Monday Open Door 10 a.m. til 12.30 p.m.
Please drop in for a drink and chat.
Every Wednesday 10.30 a.m. til 12.30 p.m.
Sanctus St. Mark’s Support for asylum seekers.
Saturday 12th December Midday until 2 pm.
Sanctus on Saturday. Please join us at our new
Winter time to pray, worship, share, then eat a
World Café meal.
Please note that the Mother’s Union will only meet on
special occasions and festivals from now on. See page 8.
SUNDAY READINGS FOR DECEMBER 2015
CLERGY CONTACT DETAILS
Rector Revd. Christine Broad 19, Widecombe Road, Birches Head, ST1 6SL
Phone 01782 852280 email [email protected] Day off Friday
Team Vicar Revd. Sally Smith (Diocesan Advisor for vulnerable adults) Day Off Friday
35, Harding Road, Hanley ST1 3BQ Phone 01782 266066 email [email protected]
Parish Creative Missioner Frank McGregor Phone 07952 318685 email [email protected]
Assistant Curate Revd. Tommy Merry 18, Cromer Road, Northwood, ST1 6QN
Phone 01782 267828 email [email protected] Day off Monday
Assistant Curate Revd. Karen Petherick 80, Birches Head Road, ST1 6LQ Phone 01782 865240
Day off Saturday
Assistant Curate Revd. Shelley Billington Phone 07411 992565 e mail [email protected]
Day off Monday
Readers: Roy Smith, Marg Collin, Kath Boyce
Local Lay Minister for Pastoral Care Mary Chanot
What’s On editor Nick Broad (07795683686) [email protected],
assistant editor Revd. Tommy Merry
web address http://hanleyteamministry.btck.co.uk
DATE FIRST SECOND THIRD 6th Malachi 3:1-4 Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6 13th Zephaniah 3:14-20 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 20th Micah 5:2-5a Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-55 27th 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Colossians 3:12-17 Luke 2:41-52
If you, or anyone you know, would like to speak to a member of the
staff team, or would like someone to visit them, please let us know.
At the end of a year where a lot has
been achieved and where everyone has
worked hard to continue to develop the
Hanley Team Ministry, the staff would
like to wish everyone a
HAPPY CHRISTMAS
