Newsletter
Below you will find our latest newsletter:
5th May 2024
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
10.00am Parish Eucharist
12.00 Baptism
Collect (Prayer):
Risen, ascended Lord,
as we rejoice at your triumph,
fill your Church on earth with power and compassion,
that all who are estranged by sin
may find forgiveness and know your peace,
to the glory of God the Father.
Bible Readings:
Acts 10.44-end, 1 John 5.1-6, John 15.9-17
Prayer After Communion:
Eternal God, giver of love and power,
your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world
to preach the gospel of his kingdom:
confirm us in this mission,
and help us to live the good news we proclaim;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Zoom Morning Prayer - Tuesdays at 9.00am
Around 8 of us are enjoying beginning the day together once a week on Zoom with a time of prayer and Bible readings. There is usually time for a chat afterwards too in our meeting, which lasts for 40 minutes. All are welcome to join us. No books or apps are needed as all the words are shared on the screen from the Church of England website.
Please contact the Parish Office on 01823 332531 if you would like the details.
Electoral Roll
The number on the St Andrew's Electoral Roll at the Annual meetings held on 28th April 2024 was 102.
Ruth Cook, Electoral Roll Officer
Sunday May 19th at 6.00pm - The Day of Pentecost
Taunton Deanery Service of Reflection here in St Andrew's Church
Celebrating The Gifts of the Spirit.
All are welcome.
Fete on the Green – Saturday 8th June 2024
Please see the flyers listing items wanted for the Fete. Grand Draw tickets available in the office or after the Sunday services.
Bottle Stall - Summer Fete 8th June 2024
I am organising this year's bottle stall for the Summer Fete with the help of Karen Cridland. If anyone wants to donate bottles they can be dropped off in church or to the office. If you are unable to get them to church, I can collect them from you. My contact details are 07769814303 or 01823 975183. Cash donations towards bottles are welcome and can be passed to myself or Karen or left with the office. Regards Darren
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 one month in 2024, and support St Andrew’s Church, please contact Lesley in the Parish Office for more information.
Diocesan Bible Passage for the Year
Every month a random group of people from across the diocese meet online to reflect on the Diocesan Bible passage for the year.
This year’s passage is the Magnificat and the sessions are online on the 3rd Monday of each month between 7.30 and 8.15pm (always a prompt or early finish).
If you would like to find out more about that and/or sign up to receive the Zoom link then go to Diocesan Bible passage - Bath and Wells Diocese.
It’s a lovely simple monthly habit and I certainly never come away regretting setting aside the time.
Ruth Cook
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Church Diary
The Church will be open during office hours
Tuesdays to Fridays 8.30-11.30am
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Tuesday |
May 7 |
9.00am Zoom Morning Prayer
9.30am Church Mice
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Wednesday
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May 8 |
10.00am Parish Eucharist, followed by coffee
4.00pm Lectio Divina group, Church
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Thursday |
May 9 |
1.30pm Talk and Tea, Church
7.30pm Bell ringing practice
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Saturday |
May 11 |
10.30-12.30 Third Order Franciscans, Lady Chapel
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FOR YOUR PRAYERS…
Those who are unwell:
Joanna, Maggie, Nigel, Ali, Faye, Margaret, Lesley J, Clare, Laura, Neil, Jane, June and Jeff, Alison, Lorna, Dot and Dave, Munna, Frida, Lucy
Those who have died recently: Christine Adams
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For Israel and Palestine: peace and justice for all
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Peace with justice for the people of Ukraine
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Refugees and all who live in fear and uncertainty
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King Charles III and the Princess of Wales
For those who would like to follow a pattern of daily prayer, there is a simple form of prayer contained in leaflets marked “Prayer during the Day” available in the Narthex, along with a Parish Prayer Diary. The prayer leaflets change with the season to help us keep the rhythm of the Church’s Year. Do please take them and make use of them.
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Next Sunday.....
12th May 2024
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
10.00am Parish Eucharist
Readings: Acts 1.15-17, 21-end, 1 John 5.9-13, John 17.6-19