EASTER SUNDAY
Readings
Acts 10:34-43; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; Luke 24:1-12
SERVICES DURING THE WEEK
- Said Communion Wednesday 10.30 (followed by coffee in the meeting room)
- Morning Prayer Daily livestream at 9.00 (weekdays)
- You can join Morning Prayer online at: http://www.stpetersleck.org and via Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pipandjims. You can attend in person at P&J on Mondays, at St Christopher’s on Tuesdays and at St Peter’s on Thursdays.
- Daily Hope a free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers is still available on 0800 804 8044.
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS: With the easing of restrictions the wearing of face coverings is no longer mandatory. However, please respect those who wish to continue mask wearing and social distancing. If you test positive for Covid up to three weeks after this service, please let us know by telephone or e-mail.
For Your Prayers
- For all who work in the NHS, and essential workers
- For all residents in care homes including Jean Haigh and Gary Hiscock
- For all who are unwell including, Shirley, Joy, Gordon, Daphne, Christine and Polly.
- Those who have died.
You can also donate to the DEC humanitarian appeal at:
https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal
PRAY FOR AFGHANISTAN
Please pray for peace and protection for the Afghan people who are facing great uncertainty and the threat of serious human rights abuses. Pray also for all who remain, for courage and protection. You can find more resources here: www.christianaid.org.uk/pray/prayer-afghanistan
To donate to the DEC emergency appeal, go to:
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/afghanistan-crisis-appeal
NOTICES
Click here to see the Holy Week poster.
Easter Day
Easter Day 10:00am Mass will be followed by a Party
No service next Sunday
Please note that, as per previous letters from The Rev’d Nick Davies, Team Rector, St Stephen’s will only have Sunday worship on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from now on. There is therefore no service on the 24th April, and the congregation are encouraged to attend St Peter’s Leckhampton’s services at 8:00am or 10:00am on that day instead. There will be our normal 10:30am Mass each Wednesday, and Fr Sebastian remains with us until late June. A full list of upcoming services will be published by Sunday 1st May.
May Devotions
On Sunday 1st May our 10:00am service will include May Devotions, since May is the month traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary with a crowning of flowers. The congregation are encouraged to come wearing a flower (or flowers) in some way – a buttonhole, a flowery fabric, or however you feel most appropriate.
Easter Flowers
Many thanks to those who helped with the Easter flowers. Sue.
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
The APCM will be held on Tuesday 17 May in the Meeting Room at 7.30pm. Please give thought to nominations for Church Wardens, members of the Deanery Synod, and members of the Parochial Church Council. Forms for these nominations will be at the back of the church. We need new people as well as the existing ones, to fill these essential roles, in order to ease the burdens of the present incumbents. There may be people who are willing but as yet have not been asked! Please ask before nominating. Return any completed forms to Ann Bacon or Church Wardens.
Annual Report
Please submit your group reports to Ann Bacon (via ststephenstivoli@gmail.com) ASAP, but by 1 May at the latest in order to give us time to format the final document.
Electoral Roll
In the recent difficult times we have not been able to invite people to have their names added. Do consider putting your name on the list, which shows a real commitment to us. Please see Ann Bacon if you wish to be included.
For Ukraine
Prayers, readings and reflections in support of the people of Ukraine are being held at
St. Gregory’s Church each Wednesday in Lent, from 6–6.45pm.
To donate to the DEC Humanitarian appeal, go to:
https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal or call 0370 60 60 900
Mothers’ Union Coffee Morning
The St Christopher’s MU Coffee morning will be held on Sat 23 April 10.00 – 12.00 in St Christopher’s Large Hall. Refreshments, Raffle, Cake Stall, Book Stall, Bottle Tombola and MU Cards and Gift stall. All are welcome.
Ceilidh at Emmanuel
A Ceilidh will take place on Saturday 23rd April 7pm – 10pm at Emmanuel Church. Soft Drinks and light refreshments available to buy. Feel free to bring a bottle. All proceeds to raise money for YFC Gloucestershire. Tickets available from https://cnc.church/whats-on/ceilidh Adults £7, Under 16s £4.
Concerts at St Stephens:
- Friday 29 April at 7pm Short concert by Rachel Reisner, Melvin Brown and Fiona Brown – a variety of songs; something for everyone! Entry free, but collection for St Stephen’s; refreshments afterwards.
- Sat 14 May – Jazz at 2pm, Folk at 6pm We have 2 concerts coming up on the same day brought to us by Mike, Nathan and friends. All proceeds to St Stephens.
Forget Me Not Café
The Forget Me Not Café takes place on the last Wednesday of each month at ‘The Place to Eat’ within John Lewis in Cheltenham at 3pm. Whether you are living with dementia or caring for someone who has dementia then we would love to see you. We hope that this will be a chance for you to meet new people in a similar situation and share your experiences in a dementia friendly environment. Next event Weds 27 April. If you would like to attend our friendly and informative session, then please call 01242 258800 or email laura.sayburn@careuk.com.
Coffee/Tea after the Sunday service
If you are able to help with refreshments after the Sunday service, please let Jacqui know.
Cheltenham Elim Food Bank
(seeded by The Trussell Trust)
Please donate an item or two from the list: washing up liquid, instant mash potato, toothpaste, long life fruit juice, shampoo, tomato ketchup, brown sauce, mayonnaise. Please place any donations in the Green box next to the font.
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