Welcome Friends
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1. Sunday services
Sunday 17th May
9.15am Creative Worship [St Michael's Church Hall]
10.30am Holy Communion [St Michael's Church]
Readings: Acts 1.6–14 and John 17.1–11
- Leading: Amanda Bourne
- Preaching: Mike Cross
- CW on duty: Elizabeth Francescon
- Organist: Joe Adams
- Chalice: Vanessa Cummings
- Intercessions: Amy Hammond
- Reader one: Ann Avens
- Reader two: Diane Wootton
- Sidesmen: Alan and Judith Buttigieg
- Coffee: Melanie Trapnell and Paida Mataranyika
10.30am Cafe Church [All Souls' Church]
Readings: Acts 1.1-11
- Leading: Rev Tansley Jordan
- Preaching: Nicola Shaw
- CW on duty: Liz Moore
- Organist: Judith Usher
- Prayers: Fiona Thomson
- Reading one: Aled Jones
Your Parish team
- Vicar: Rev Tansley Jordan: vicar@ssaparish.org (day off - Friday)
- CW: Octavia O'Donoghue: octavia.odonoghue@ssaparish.org
- CW: Liz Moore: liz.moore@ssaparish.org.
- CW: Geoff Donovan. geoff.donovan@ssaparish.org
- Treasurer: Richard Piller: treasurer@ssaparish.org
- Parish Office, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm: Nicola Hughes: admin@ssaparish.org / 07717 477390. Please contact Nicola for all life service related questions (Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals). If you phone out of office hours, please leave a voicemail.
2. For your diary
- New Electoral Roll: Published on Wednesday 13th May
- Bank Holiday: Monday 25th May
- APCM: Sunday 31st May
- Prayers and Potatoes: Monday 1st June
- Summer Lunch Party: Sunday 21st June
- Recorder Consort Concert: Saturday 27th June 2026
1. Electoral Roll: The new Electoral roll is now published. 2. Bank Holiday: Monday 25th May. The Parish office will be closed. 3. APCM: Our APCM is being held on Sunday 31st May at All Souls' Church, immediately following on from the 10.30am service. We hope to see as many of you as possible to attend. If you are on the Electoral Roll you are eligible to vote. With the APCM upcoming, we encourage you to pray for or consider standing for role yourself. Whether this be as Churchwarden, PCC member or a Deanery Synod representative. Deanery Synod members now get to vote for General Synod. 4. Prayers and Potatoes. Next service is Monday 1st June. Due to the bank holidays occurring on the first Mondays on April and May, there is no P&P service in May and we warmly welcome you back on the first Monday in June. 5. Summer Lunch Party: We would truly appreciate any donations of bottles of wine to go towards the raffle and any help on the day (eg a salad or a pudding). 6. Recorder Consort Summer Concert: Saturday 27th June. An evening concert held at St Michael's Church to raise funds for the parish. The consort is comprised of professional and advanced amateur musicians and will featuring period and contemporary instruments (including a Harp Quartet), playing and singing an eclectic mix of styles from medieval & renaissance to traditional folk and modern pieces. Further details to follow. Please take a look at their website HERE.
3. Monday Nights at the Vicarage
Next meeting is: The next meeting is on Monday 18th May.
Where and when: Monday evenings from 7.00pm to 8.30pm at The Vicarage, Church Lane, Sunninghill. What: Come explore your faith and meet others who are also asking life’s big questions. How do I join: Please contact Nicola in the office on admin@ssaparish.org January - May:
- Back to the Basics
- Learn about Christian beliefs, history, and what it is we do at church. Perfect whether you’ve been attending church for a few weeks or many decades.
4. Community News
- Cheapside Primary School Summer Fair: Saturday 16th May, 2-5pm. An annual PTA fundraising event for the school. Entry is £1 for adults and free for children. Lots of fun stalls, games, a BBQ and inflatables.
- Lost Property: I am gradually forming quite the collection of lost property in the Church office. I have a wonderful selection of coats, hats, a pair of gloves, glasses cases and glasses, plus several water bottles. If you have misplaced anything at one of the services, please contact the office with a description of the item and see if we have it. We will be donating any unclaimed items at the beginning of July.
Update: Lost Dog - Scarlett - FOUND
We reported a missing dog when the newsletter was first published yesterday. We are delighted to say that Scarlett has been reunited with her owners in the early hours of this morning (16th May) and after a vet check, is now safe and well at home. Wonderful news!
5. Summer Lunch Party
6. Summer Concert
Join us for a parish summer fundraising musical event. Tickets are £10 (adults) and £7 (under 14s) and can be booked HERE or by scanning the QR code in the poster.
7. Volunteer Roles
The time you give really does make such a big difference.
Church Roles: We are seeking volunteers to become chalice bearers for Holy Communion services, to lead prayers and to verge at life services. All training will be given. If you think you are able to fulfil any of these roles, please let Nicola in the office know.
Food Share: The food share at All Souls' Church, is looking for volunteers to help with food collections (Thursday afternoons), set up (Thursday evening) and help during the actual Food share (Fridays from midday). If you're able to offer a few hours of your time, please contact Debbie: debbie@vandewaal.com
8. 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
9. Regular Groups
All Souls' Church 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.
Monday Nights at the Vicarage:
Come explore your faith and meet others who are also asking life’s big questions. Please contact Nicola in the office on admin@ssaparish.org Throughout January - May we are looking at:
- Back to the Basics
- Learn about Christian beliefs, history, and what it is we do at church. Perfect whether you’ve been attending church for a few weeks or many decades.
- Hosted every Monday at The Vicarage, Sunninghill, 7-8.30pm
Prayer Group:
Our new, weekly prayer group is held in All Souls' Church every Thursday morning at 9.30am. A safe, quiet space to reflect and offer prayers. All are welcome.
Activities in All Souls' Church:
- Tuesdays: Art Class [10am-12noon]. Free
- Tuesdays: Chat and Craft [2-4pm].
- Wednesdays: Seated Zumba [10.30-11.15am]. Small admission charge.
- Thursdays: Games Mornings [10am-12 noon]. Free.
Ascot Memory Group:
We are delighted to bring you details of a new monthly event at St Michael's Church Hall: 'The Ascot Memory Morning'. Held on the third Wednesday of every month 11am-12.30- it is a relaxed, informal setting where carers and loved ones can have a coffee and a chat with others travelling a similar journey. No booking required - just turn up.
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
Prayers and Potatoes: No service in May. The next Prayers and Potatoes is Monday 1st June.
A simple Holy Communion service held on the first Monday of every month at 11.30am at St Michael's Church. This is followed by a jacket potato lunch in the hall. We are usually finished by 1pm. All are welcome.
Friends of St Michael's 100 Club:
The idea is to have a ‘fun’ way of raising money for both St Michael’s and All Souls. Membership has grown well with each membership undertaking to pay £10 per month on a Standing Order basis into the Club Account. A draw is held on the first Sunday in the month, in St Michael's Church hall, after the main morning service. Two-thirds of the money raised for the month is donated to the Church and one-third as prizes. Both Churches, like most, these days, badly need extra funds and if you are able help by joining the 100 Club, whether or not you attend Church, please contact David Mear on 01344 621419 or 07757 224240 or by email: davidrmear@gmail.com
10. Hire our Spaces
All Souls Church, St Michael's Church and St Michael's Church Hall are available for hire via the Parish office on 07717 477390 or email admin@ssaparish.org. There is also a booking form you can complete on our website by clicking HERE
South Ascot Church Hall is now managed by Phil Warren Property and cannot be booked through the Parish office. To enquire about booking SACH please email: sach@warrenproperty.co.uk