ST GEORGE’S PARISH CHURCH, STALYBRIDGE www.stg.org.uk WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP TODAY

ST GEORGE’S PARISH CHURCH, STALYBRIDGE
www.stg.org.uk
WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP TODAY
We especially welcome anyone who is here for the first me
Sunday, 12th October 2014
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY—PROPER 23
Please take this sheet home with you
Please send any entries for next weeks pew sheet to:
pewsheet@sky.com or telephone Val on 0161 304 9522
Collect
Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless
ll they find their rest in you: pour your love into our hearts and draw us
to yourself, and so bring us at last to your heavenly city where we shall see
you face to face; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and
reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
HYMNS
534, 506, 689, 580
First Reading
Isaiah 25 verses 1–9 (Bible page 679)
Gospel
Ma0hew 22 verses 1–14 (Bible page 25)
COMMUNION HYMNS Psalm 23 (sung by choir), 156, 202
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, and make
us connually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
PRAY FOR THE CHURCH THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
The Church of the Province of West Africa Gambia - (West Africa) Vacant.
Church of England: Diocese of Liverpool, vacancy, Bishop Richard
Blackburn. Church in Wales: Diocese of Monmouth, Bishop Richard Pain.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Haderslev, Bishop
Marianne Christiansen.
PRAY FOR THE DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER
Diocesan Bishop: Bishop David Walker. Suffragan Bishops: Bishop
Mark; Bishop Chris. Bishop of Beverley: Bishop Glyn Webster;
Dean: Rogers Govender; Archdeacons: Cherry Vann, David Bailey,
Mark Ashcroft, David Sharples.
PRAY FOR THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD
For our Queen & all people and leaders of all Nations.
Peace in the World and for all working for peace and
an end to terrorism. For all refugees and asylum seekers.
PRAY FOR THIS PARISH AND COMMUNITY
Please continue to keep in your prayers our Priest in Charge:
Revd Philip Brierley, Assoc. Priest: Revd Doreen Broadbent.
The towns of Stalybridge and Armentières. Please pray for bus drivers and
HGV drivers. Also, those who live on Park Close and Chadwicks Close.
Also pray for Steven Evans and Sarah Shrimpton who were married
here yesterday.
Also pray for Jayden Anthony Hill who is to be baptised here today.
PRAY FOR THE SICK, THE BEREAVED, THOSE IN TROUBLE
Andrea, Simon Woosey, Shirley, Alison, Audrey Grant, Mark Masters,
Chris Shaw, Andrea, Alison Shaw, Tracy, Yvonne Cooper, Michael Stewart,
Lewis Winterbottom, Margaret, Betty Sykes, Pauline Stamper,
Maureen Bebbington, Rehana Latif, Cath, Nana, Margaret Arnold, Cameron,
Rose, Yvonne Maclean, Kate Millett, Glenis & Dennis Ping, John Benson,
Charlie, and anyone known personally to you.
PRAY FOR THE DEPARTED – Alan Henning, Janet MacKenzie
and anyone who has recently died.
ANNIVERSARIES —Alice Brierley, Ellen Ridgway, Joan Pilling,
Doreen Kay, George Alan Wilson, Kenneth Stevenson,
Herbert Battersby, William Parkinson, Gillian Checkley,
Albert Wood and Eveline Travis.
LIFT TO CHURCH-Many of you will know Edith who usually sits at the front of
church with her carer. Edith hasn't been to church for some weeks now and, on
making enquiries, I have discovered that this is because of a lack of personnel to
bring her. If anyone would be willing to transport Edith to and from church on a
regular or occasional basis then please have a word with me. Thanks. Philip
CAR PARKING- Some local residents have complained that they are unable to
park near their homes because of church events. As these are public roads. not
much can be done, but I promised to pass on the complaint and ask that people
are considerate when parking by not blocking property access etc.
CAP money course—CAP are holding a series of courses to help with budgeting
and managing finances. They are free to attend and will be held on Tuesday
afternoons and evenings during October. If you are interested, please see the
notice board for details.
Rainbow Trust -We have received an appeal from the Rainbow Trust Children's
Charity. They are asking that people make use of the extra hour gained when the
clocks go back on 26th October by baking and selling cakes that day in aid of their
charity. For further details, take a look at their website: www.rainbowtrust.org.uk
CHRISTMAS FAIR-The Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday 29th November.
If you would like to have a stall at the fair, please see Janet Vidler to book a place.
Bookings should be made as soon as possible but no later than 2nd November.
If you can help in any way at the Christmas fair, please see any PCC member
or Warden. Thanks
JAM JARS- Many thanks to those who responded to the appeal for jam jars for
use at the Christmas Fair. We now have more than enough so don't need any
more, thank you.
NEW SEEKERS - You are all invited to a Bring and Share lunch after the
service today- it will be hosted by the New Seekers group who have been reading
the Bible through since January 1st and are now three quarters of the way into this
wonderful book. This could be an opportunity for any of you who want to know
more about our journey through God's Word and maybe consider doing it yourself
next year. For further information please contact Joyce Hansell (0161 338 5602).
CALL MY BLUFF WINE CHALLENGE- There is to be a ‘Call my bluff’ wine
challenge on Saturday 1st November 7.00pm for 7.30pm start.
The cost is £8 which includes wine tasting and supper. There is a list on the
notice board in the lounge if you would like to reserve a place. Book early to
avoid disappointment! Ask Alicia for further details.
I LOVE STALYBRIDGE—thanks to everyone who took part in the clean
up yesterday.
Fair Trade Advent Calendars— Order your special advent calendars
today. Yes, it is only October but this is one thing you can tick off the list!
These contain fair trade chocolate which helps the farmers get a better
deal from their crops, as well as depicting the real Christmas story.
There is a list in the lounge for anyone who would like to place an order.
CHURCH DIARIES- Have you bought your diary for 2015? We now
have available the much sought after St George's Diaries for the
coming year. A donation of £1 is suggested. They are great stocking
fillers!
Sidepersons
Oct 12th
Oct 19th
Firsts
L Hurst
A Harris
Eucharistic Assistants
Oct 12th
L Ryan
Oct 19th
H Flood
J Catlow
K Redeyoff
V Fallows
V Fallows
Seconds
M Walsh
E Stokes
J Reynolds B Reynolds
F Taylor
D Redeyoff
SUNDAY
12th Oct
Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity—Proper 23
8.30am
Holy Communion
10.30am
Parish Eucharist with Holy Baptism
12.30pm
New Seekers Shared Lunch—all welcome
Tues
10.30am
Thurs
SUNDAY
19th Oct
Holy Communion
9.00am Time 4 fun (0-5 year olds)
7.30pm Tameside Community Voices practice
Trinity 18—Proper 24
10.30am
Parish Eucharist and Junior Church with guest
president and preacher Revd Sheila O’Flaherty
12.30pm
Holy Baptism x 2