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Welcome Friends
Dear Friends,
What a wonderful change in weather this week! Spring has officially started today, and that is worth celebrating.
Last week we mentioned that we would be asking everyone to please complete an online questionnaire to assist us in ensuring all the data we hold is accurate. We are just finalising some technical aspects of this and a separate email will be sent out during next week, containing the link you will need to complete this.
This year is full revision of the Electoral Roll (this only occurs every 5 years), combined with updated GDPR guidelines, we are, therefore, taking this opportunity to fully update our Church database. Thank you very much.
For those of you who are less confident completing forms online or are unable too, we will be holding the following 'sessions' immediately following from Sunday service where someone at the back of Church will be able to help you:
- 6th April
- 13th April (Palm Sunday)
The Parish Quiz is tonight - 21st March at All Souls Church. Tickets are still available to buy on the door, so come along and join a team. Doors open at 7pm. Quiz begins at 7.30pm.
As usual If you have any items which you would like included in the newsletter, please email newsletter@ssaparish.org
1. Services this Sunday
23rd March 2025
- 9.15am [StM] All Ages Service
- 10.30am [StM] Mattins
- 10.30am [AS] Holy Communion
St Michael's Church
- Leader: Mike Francescon
- Preacher: Mike Cross
- CW on duty: Elizabeth Francescon
- Organist: Joe Adams
- Intercessions: Elizabeth Francescon
- Reading 1: Melanie Trapnell [Isaiah 55. 1-9]
- Reading 2: Kate Bolsover [Luke 13. 1-9]
- Sidesmen: Julia and Norman Tetchner
- Coffee: Eileen Marshall and Edith Hunter
All Souls' Church
- Leader: Amanda Bourne
- Preacher: Geoff New
- Prayers: Crispin Elliott
- Reading 1: Nicola Hughes [Colossians 3. 12-17]
- Readings 2: Fran Moore [Matthew 6.5-15]
Contact Us
Vicar: Rev Tansley Jordan (vicar@ssaparish.org) - Day off: Friday
Church Office: Nicola Hughes (admin@ssaparish.org / 01344 620727 / 07717 477390) Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Churchwardens:
- Octavia O'Donoghue (SM) octavia.odonoghue@ssaparish.org
- Amelia Robinson (SM) ameliacrobinson19@gmail.com
- Nicola Hughes (AS) admin@ssaparish.org
Wild Bright Hope
The Church of England recommends the book Wild Bright Hope. This hugely heartening book on hope will galvanise readers into looking at the world and the challenges we're facing in a new way. It gathers together a fantastic range of lively, up-and-coming writers who write passionately about what gives them hope. Wild Bright Hope urges us not only to embrace a more hopeful perspective, but also to consider how we ourselves might play a full part in bringing in the kingdom of God. Copies can be purchased online.
2. This week in the Parish
[Monday 24th - Friday 28th March]
- Tuesday 25th March [2-3.30pm] - Lent Group
- Wednesday 26th March - Parish Theatre Trip to The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.
- Thursday 27th March [11.15am] - Funeral service of Cliffe Chermside. St Michael's Church
- Thursday 27th March [7-8.30pm] - Lent Group
- Friday 28th March [from 7pm] - Park Opera. St Michael's Church.
3. Parish Quiz - Tonight!
A wonderful evening awaits you this evening. Full of fun and laughter whilst testing your general knowledge and trivia, all with the added benefit of raising money for the Parish Churches. There will also be a raffle so please do buy some raffle tickets.
Where: All Souls' Church
When: Friday March 21st 2025 at 7.30pm
Tickets: £10 pp and can be booked via Ticketsource by clicking HERE or available on the door.
Bring your own drinks and food (some nibbles will be provided). Come alone, as a pair, group and join a team. Everyone welcome.
4. Mothering Sunday
Join us for a Whole Parish Service this Mothering Sunday. Please note there are no services at St Michael's on Sunday 30th March.
5. Holy Week 2025
Join us for any or all of the services we are hosting during Holy Week this year. If you wish to attend the Maundy Thursday meal, please would you kindly let the office know to give us an idea of numbers.
6. Coffee Shop Games Mornings
7. Parish Giving
Every day it costs almost £700 to run the parish and look after our beautiful buildings. As a charity we are completely reliant on the generosity of our congregations and visitors - we don't receive any money from the government or from the National Church.
We want to thank all of you who already give so much to support the life of our church. Your generosity helps mean that we are able to be beacons of God's love to our local communities, and ensure that our ministry here will be able to continue for future generations.
Parish Giving Scheme
If you would like to make a donation towards our work, either regular or one-off, please consider signing up to the Parish Giving Scheme. The scheme is easy to join and if you want to change the amount you give in the future, it is easy to change at any time.
Cheque or Cash
If you would prefer to give via cash (or card) there are sum-up machines in each church, and a collection is taken during services. Alternatively you are welcome to place your gift in an envelope and give them to Nicola in the parish office, who will ensure they are locked securely in the safe.
Cheques can be made payable to St Michael and All Angels PCC
(Please note - our volunteer counters meet once a month to count cash collections and donations, so it may be a few weeks before your cheque is cashed. Thank you for your patience!)
Thank you
8. Hire our Spaces
For more more information about hiring St Michael's Church, St Michael's Church Hall and All Souls' Church please visit our website or scan the QR code on the poster.
9. Foodshare
Foodshare will be closed on Good Friday (18th April) as there is a service in Church.
Food Share runs from 1pm to 2pm on Fridays at All Souls' and everyone is welcome to collect. We hope to prevent food waste and food poverty. Free tea and coffee is available from 12.15pm.
10. Regular Groups
Coffee Shop:
Our coffee shop at All Souls' Church is open between 10.00am and 12.00pm each weekday. Come along and enjoy tea, coffee, homemade cake and good company.
Youth Choir:
Our Youth Choir is back on every Friday between, 5.45pm and 6.45pm at St Michael's Church. This is open to children in Year 3 and above, so if you have a child who would like to join, please bring them along. Plus it's free! If you need more information, please contact Octavia O'Donoghue at octavia.odonoghue@ssaparish.org
Ladies Fellowship:
A wonderful and friendly group of ladies meet at St Michael’s Church Hall every Thursday morning between 10.30am and 12 noon. Some attend St Michael’s Church, some attend All Souls’ Church, some do not attend church. It’s a glorious and inviting, free weekly get together for ladies of all ages. Please do come along - new members are always welcome (and the lemon drizzle cake is something rather special!). For more information please contact the Church Office or Pami Cross on 01344 303991
Toddler Praise:
A fun, free hour long sessions held every Tuesday 10.30am-11.30am at All Souls Church. Songs, bible stories and crafting. Ideal for pre and nursery aged children. Parents and carers can enjoy a good natter and a cup of tea/coffee. Contact Nicola Shaw for more info: nicola@allsoulsascot.org
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