News and Notices
Week commencing APRIL 5
THERE ARE NO SUNDAY OR PUBLIC WORSHIP SERVICES IN St. NICHOLAS FOR THE PRESENT BUT IT REMAINS A SIGN TO THE COMMUNITY OF PRAYER AND COMMUNION - AS IT HAS FOR CENTURIES IN TIMES OF ANXIETY AND JOY
Bishop Sarah, the Bishop of London,
has asked all churches to be closed for the present.
Each day - except for Friday - there will be prayers at 9:00am and 5:30pm,
said by the Chris, the parish priest, alone, and the Eucharist will be celebrated
for our community on Sundays at 12 noon.
We are gathering a team of phone friends through the church and our school,
some of whom may be able to bring shopping to people's doors.
Call or email Chris if you want to be part of this:
01932 220511/chris_swift @tiscali.co.uk
We will send out a weekly e-mail, to help us all to pray and maintain hope in this very difficult time, and to keep people in touch with other developments.
If you have changed your e-mail recently, please let Chris know.
If you are not on e-mail we are considering how best to contact you and
would be glad to hear your thoughts about what would work for you.
Bishop Sarah, the Bishop of London,
has asked all churches to be closed for the present.
Each day - except for Friday - there will be prayers at 9:00am and 5:30pm,
said by the Chris, the parish priest, alone, and the Eucharist will be celebrated
for our community on Sundays at 12 noon.
We are gathering a team of phone friends through the church and our school,
some of whom may be able to bring shopping to people's doors.
Call or email Chris if you want to be part of this:
01932 220511/chris_swift @tiscali.co.uk
We will send out a weekly e-mail, to help us all to pray and maintain hope in this very difficult time, and to keep people in touch with other developments.
If you have changed your e-mail recently, please let Chris know.
If you are not on e-mail we are considering how best to contact you and
would be glad to hear your thoughts about what would work for you.
SUNDAY WORSHIP - There is work to set up a simple streamed act of worship and reflection from St. Nicholas on Sundays, but there are churches which can do this much better in terms of fuller worship.
Two possibilities are suggested: the 10.00am Eucharist from St. Martin in the Fields is currently being streamed - as well as their daily services. Go to their website via your search engine and then - via the live streaming option - to their Facebook page. The Community of the Resurrection are also live streaming their monastic worship with downloadable service sheets. Again, put The Community of the Resurrection into
your search engine, and click on the “News” section on the bar along the top.
Two possibilities are suggested: the 10.00am Eucharist from St. Martin in the Fields is currently being streamed - as well as their daily services. Go to their website via your search engine and then - via the live streaming option - to their Facebook page. The Community of the Resurrection are also live streaming their monastic worship with downloadable service sheets. Again, put The Community of the Resurrection into
your search engine, and click on the “News” section on the bar along the top.
A LETTER FROM Fr. RAFAEL IN MILANGE
At this difficult time that the world is facing we are praying for you together with Mom Sand and all brothers and sisters there in Shepperton.
Yours in Christ Father Eugénio Rafael Milange Thank you
At this difficult time that the world is facing we are praying for you together with Mom Sand and all brothers and sisters there in Shepperton.
Yours in Christ Father Eugénio Rafael Milange Thank you
LENT 2020 - JUSTICE AND JOY
The Church of England Lent Challenge booklet: Care for God’s Creation (for adults and in a children’s version) for brief daily use costs £2 and is the activity in which we are all asked to share. If you have not picked one up, please do - even at the “eleventh hour”. You will find it in the box outside the church.
The Church of England Lent Challenge booklet: Care for God’s Creation (for adults and in a children’s version) for brief daily use costs £2 and is the activity in which we are all asked to share. If you have not picked one up, please do - even at the “eleventh hour”. You will find it in the box outside the church.
THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING (APCM) AND THE REVISION OF THE ELECTORAL ROLL are being delayed, and will now take place sometime before the 31st October. The present Wardens, PCC and Deanery Synod members all remain in office for the present.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK is in many ways the most important outward facing activity of our year as a church. We can't be sure what format will take this year, bu will. need to be ready to help with work of joy and justice in whatever way will be possible. It makes a real difference to people who are in tremendous need.
Please consider whether you could be part of this and tell the clergy or wardens as soon as you can.
Please consider whether you could be part of this and tell the clergy or wardens as soon as you can.
IAN PASSINGHAM
Ian died at home on March 19. His funeral will be on Wednesday 8 April.
Only Sally and Eleanor will be allowed to attend the service, but we will record a message from the church to be played during the service.
Please keep Sally, Joseph and Eleanor deeply in your prayers.
Ian died at home on March 19. His funeral will be on Wednesday 8 April.
Only Sally and Eleanor will be allowed to attend the service, but we will record a message from the church to be played during the service.
Please keep Sally, Joseph and Eleanor deeply in your prayers.
FINANCES AT St. NICHOLAS
Many churches are concerned about their income in the coming weeks. For us the loss in open plate collections will be significant. If you give by this method, please would you consider giving by a regular donation. The church’s bank details are:
St. Nicholas Church Council
Sort code 20-90-56 Account number 30774715
Many churches are concerned about their income in the coming weeks. For us the loss in open plate collections will be significant. If you give by this method, please would you consider giving by a regular donation. The church’s bank details are:
St. Nicholas Church Council
Sort code 20-90-56 Account number 30774715
CCJ at ST NICHOLAS
St. Nicholas Church is a member of the Council of Christians and Jews, we need someone who can hold and be the focus for this connection, and keep the church in touch with CCJ in the future. Contact the clergy or wardens if this draws you.
St. Nicholas Church is a member of the Council of Christians and Jews, we need someone who can hold and be the focus for this connection, and keep the church in touch with CCJ in the future. Contact the clergy or wardens if this draws you.
THE SITUATION IN MOZAMBIQUE
[from Joseph Hanlon’s Blog] - In a televised statement, President Filipe Nyusi this evening declared a state of emergency because of the Covid-19 crisis. It will take effect Wednesday 1 April and run for 30 days. The state of emergency would allow restrictions on movement to reduce contacts and transmission of the disease. Nyusi said it would not be a full lockdown, but gave no other details… There has been quite an intense debate in the independent press over a possible lockdown. The main argument is that with most people being very poor, living from day-to-day in self-built houses without proper access to water and with no food reserves, it is impossible for households to be isolated. The counter argument is that the alternative is worse - of households having to cope with sick and dying people because health services are overwhelmed.
[from Joseph Hanlon’s Blog] - In a televised statement, President Filipe Nyusi this evening declared a state of emergency because of the Covid-19 crisis. It will take effect Wednesday 1 April and run for 30 days. The state of emergency would allow restrictions on movement to reduce contacts and transmission of the disease. Nyusi said it would not be a full lockdown, but gave no other details… There has been quite an intense debate in the independent press over a possible lockdown. The main argument is that with most people being very poor, living from day-to-day in self-built houses without proper access to water and with no food reserves, it is impossible for households to be isolated. The counter argument is that the alternative is worse - of households having to cope with sick and dying people because health services are overwhelmed.
A FAMILY of FIVE… experienced and well qualified in Christian Ministry seeks accommodation in Shepperton from September. 3 bedrooms, to rent or purchase. Please contact: Chris@stpauls.org.uk
BISHOP WAND ADMISSIONS
If you are coming to worship at St. Nicholas and intending to apply for a place at Bishop Wand, please identify yourself to the clergy or worship leader whenever you are in church. Please also look at the Admissions Policy for Bishop Wand on the school website to ensure that you are fulfilling the requirements for an application based on church membership.
If you are coming to worship at St. Nicholas and intending to apply for a place at Bishop Wand, please identify yourself to the clergy or worship leader whenever you are in church. Please also look at the Admissions Policy for Bishop Wand on the school website to ensure that you are fulfilling the requirements for an application based on church membership.
BOARD GAMES AFTERNOON
SCRABBLE, BANANAGRAMS and RUMMIKUB
Wendy Barrett - 01932 221421 / Hilary Dyer - 01932 24289
All dates cancelled until further notice
SCRABBLE, BANANAGRAMS and RUMMIKUB
Wendy Barrett - 01932 221421 / Hilary Dyer - 01932 24289
All dates cancelled until further notice
ST NICHOLAS WALKERS
For up to date information
please call Jo or John 245952 or email: chiljohn@aol.com
For up to date information
please call Jo or John 245952 or email: chiljohn@aol.com
ROTAS - VOLUNTEERS REQ'D
If anyone would like to get more involved with any of roles to support our acts of worship we are compiling rotas for the New Year. We are always looking for more people to help including:
Sides-people - Welcomers - Intercessory prayers - Assisting with chalice – Serving - Setting up on a Saturday evening - Cleaning or Coffee.
We thank people for all their effort and contribution they make to the life of the Church and understand people are not able to continue on rotas indefinitely.
If you could give some time, then please get in contact with the wardens.
If anyone would like to get more involved with any of roles to support our acts of worship we are compiling rotas for the New Year. We are always looking for more people to help including:
Sides-people - Welcomers - Intercessory prayers - Assisting with chalice – Serving - Setting up on a Saturday evening - Cleaning or Coffee.
We thank people for all their effort and contribution they make to the life of the Church and understand people are not able to continue on rotas indefinitely.
If you could give some time, then please get in contact with the wardens.
Notices by EMAIL?
Prefer to receive the Notices by email? please contact Linda in the parish office.
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FLOWERS
For flowers in memory or anniversaries etc., please allow the flower ladies at least 2 weeks notice.
If you would like to donate flowers in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion,
please complete one of the forms located in the church porch and pass it to The Parish Office.
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NOTICES
Would all contributors please note:
The cut-off time for items to be received is 8pm Wednesday. tt3terry@hotmail.co.uk
Prefer to receive the Notices by email? please contact Linda in the parish office.
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FLOWERS
For flowers in memory or anniversaries etc., please allow the flower ladies at least 2 weeks notice.
If you would like to donate flowers in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion,
please complete one of the forms located in the church porch and pass it to The Parish Office.
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NOTICES
Would all contributors please note:
The cut-off time for items to be received is 8pm Wednesday. tt3terry@hotmail.co.uk