SOME RECENT & FORTHCOMING
EVENTS
ALL SOULS' DAY
In the Christian calendar the month of November begins with the great feast of ALL SAINTS' (1st.), when we thank God for all His saints, known and unknown to us; and it is immediately followed by ALL SOULS' DAY (2nd.) when all departed souls are remembered in prayer.
It is a tradition of the Church that departed souls are remembered by name in public worship at this time. Many parishioners have come to value this practice and so we shall be doing it at the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at St.Mary's Parish Church on -
SUNDAY, 2nd. NOVEMBER at 11.00am
If you would like some departed souls (perhaps relatives or friends) to be remembered at this service please write their names on the list on the table at the rear of church or send a note to the Vicar in time for the service on 2nd. November.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
The weather forecast for rain proved to be correct on Remembrance Sunday (9th. November this year) but it did not deter a record turnout for our Service of Remembrance and it was a case of ‘standing-room only’ at St. Mary’s Parish Church. It is good to see more and more young people joining us for this important commemoration. Following the service we marched behind the band of 2193 (Prestatyn) Squadron of the ATC to the War Memorial in Parliament Street for the laying of the poppy wreathes. A cheque for £250 has been sent to the British Legion Poppy Appeal from the collection in church.
ST. MARY’S
PARISH CHURCH
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Sat. 15th. November
Rhuddlan Community Centre
2.00pm
Many thanks to everyone who supported our Christmas Fayre on 15th.November. We enjoyed a busy afternoon, with a visit from Santa and concluding with a Grand Draw made up of 60 excellent prizes!!!
As always, our faithful band of workers were indebted to those friends who turned up and volunteered their help. At the time of going to press the total takings were £1,912 less approx £120 costs.
CHRISTIAN AID 2008 IN RHUDDLAN
GWASANAETH CYMORTH
CRISTNOGOL
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CAPEL EBENESER
UNITED CHRISTIAN AID SERVICE
SUNDAY 11th.. MAY AT 3.00PM
ST. MARY’S PARISH CHURCH
COFFEE EVENING
FRIDAY, 16TH. MAY FROM 7.00 - 9.00PM
EBENESER CHAPEL HALL
Many thanks to you all for your support during Christian Aid Week.
Rhuddlan's contribution this year is :-
Coffee Evening (Including Individual Contributions) ….£288.10
Special Services Collections …………………………... £351.90
Churches Donations …………………………………….£130.00
TOTAL - - - - - - - - - £770.00
ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING
The St. Mary's Parish Church Annual Vestry Meeting was held on Sunday, 27th. April. The Annual Report of the work of the last twelve months, copies of which had been available in the weeks leading up to the meeting, was presented and those attending had the opportunity to ask questions of the officers. Major concerns were the very urgent need for increased giving by our congregations to meet our ever-increasing costs and the apparent ’stalemate’ over the Heritage Lottery Fund grant for restoration of St. Mary’s Parish Church. The Vicar thanked everyone for all their efforts during a very challenging 2007.
The following elections were made for 2008/2009;-
CHURCHWARDENS - Mrs. Nora Williams & Mr. Roy Davies.
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILLORS - The Churchwardens, Mrs. Joanne Balmer, Mr. Ian Davidson, Mr. Reg. Davies, Mr. David Donnelly, Mr. Brian Griffiths, Mrs. Gillian Jones, Mr. Glynne Jones, Mrs. Iris Millar, Mr. Simon Mills, Mr. Paul Oxley, Mr. Bryn Roberts, Mrs. Gillian Roberts, Mrs. Marie Todd and Mrs. Maureen Tomkins.
SIDESMEN - All the present members were re-elected.
PCC SECRETARY & VESTRY CLERK - Mr. Ian Davidson.
TREASURER - Mr. Glynne Jones.
TRI-ENNIAL ELECTIONS:
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER - Mr. John Mills.
The Churchwardens and the members of the newly-elected Parochial Church Council will make their declarations during the 10.30am Family Eucharist on Sunday, 22nd. June.
. MARY’S CHURCH GOLF CLASSIC WINNERS
Men’s Champion: Mike Baldwin
Division 1 Winner: Bill Feltham
Division 2 Winner: D. Ogden
Ladies’ Champion : Lady Captain
Silver Division Winner Pauline Francis
Bronze Division Winner: Linda Ogden
Senior Men (60 & over)
Winner: Gerry Simpson
Runner up: S. D. Paul
Senior Ladies (60 & over)
Winner: Brenda Stevens
Runner up: Barbara Hector
Juniors
Winner: J. Wilkins
Runner up: Ed. Parry
Nearest The Pin on the 15th. Green
Winner: Ed. Parry
Birdie 2’s -
Peter Matthews, P. J. Scott, Richard Griffiths, Mr. Captain, Margaret Shepherd & Lady Captain (2).
Many thanks to everyone who supported the event.
After meeting our expenses the net income was £.826.33
ST. MARY’S CHURCH LADIES’ FELLOWSHIP
Meetings are held on alternate Wednesdays at 2.15pm in the
Parish Church. Our format includes Speakers on many subjects,
Quizzes, etc. We also arrange Outings, and Fund-Raising
for our Parish Church, e.g. Coffee Mornings, Christmas Fayre.
All our meetings are in a relaxed and friendly environment
finishing with tea, biscuits and a chat. We will be very
pleased to welcome new ladies.
All enquiries, please contact Gillian Jones on 590484
E-mail:- info@stmarysrhuddlan.org.uk
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