Dear parishioners and friends,
Vacancy coverage: From March the parish will be in the care of the Archbishop and the Rural Dean, the Revd Gary Dowd who will organize clerical cover and pastoral care during the interregnum. He can be contacted on 087 9266558 or [email protected]
Easter Tree: You will notice a specially decorated Easter Tree at the door of the church this Sunday. In preparation for our Easter celebrations, you might like to write the name of a sick relative or friend, a loved one living abroad, the name of a departed loved, or a special thanksgiving note on one of the cards by the tree and attach it to a branch. Easter is the celebration of the Resurrection, new life and new hope and this will be a lovely way to remember our loved ones, or a blessing sought or received.
Easter Family Service: Our Easter Family Service with Holy Baptism will take place on Sunday 26 April at 10:45 and all children and our young families are warmly welcome to join us. Refreshments will be served in the schoolhouse after the service.
Easter Eggs: Our sincere thanks to all who donated Easter Eggs for our annual appeal for the Storehouse foodbank in Crinken. The response was tremendous, and 210 eggs were safely collected and delivered to Crinken on Wednesday 25 March in good time for Easter. For many years now we have collected Easter Eggs and Christmas Selection boxes for Crinken and there is also a box at the back of the church where non perishable foodstuffs can be donated all year.
Schoolhouse Coffee Dock: The coffee dock area in the schoolhouse is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 12.30 and you are warmly invited to drop in and have a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. It is also open on Wednesday and Sunday mornings after the 10:45 services.
The Sick: We continue our prayers in the parish for all who are unwell and the recently bereaved. We also remember those who are in hospital currently and those who are recovering at home from serious illness. Our hearts go out to all who need our continued prayers and support, and we pray that you may have a real sense of the love that surrounds you.
With love and kind regards
