News in the Pews

Sunday 2^nd June – Seventh Sunday of Easter

Collect for Today

Risen, ascended Lord,

as we rejoice at your triumph,

fill your Church on earth with power and compassion,

that all who are estranged by sin

may find forgiveness and know your peace,

to the glory of God the Father

Post Communion Prayer

Eternal God, giver of love and power,

your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world

to preach the gospel of his kingdom:

confirm us in this mission,

and help us to live the good news we proclaim;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

  

Services Today

St Mary’s             8.00am      Holy Communion/BCP

St Cuthbert’s        9.15am      Morning Worship Service

                                            (with All Age Communion)

St Cuthbert’s      10.45am      Holy Communion

NOTICES

June Ladies Night Out on Wednesday 12^th June 2019 at 7.30pm Oadby Grange Farm Pub.

For more information, or to book your place and ask for a lift,
(if needed) contact:

Carole   tel: 0116 240 3368
             email: hensonc@talk21.com

Mo John tel: 0116 2593504

             email: mojohnal@gmail.com

Just a reminder that the 16^th June is Father’s Day and it is at St Andrew’s, 10:30 am 

Ascension Prayer Flags are here again. This time of the year we are pray from Ascension to Pentecost for our nation, our friends and our family. There will be prayer flags for you to write the prayers that are on your heart. Also this year we are becoming a team and as a team we would like to pray together. You will receive a prayer card today to ask you to pray each day for one of the 5 churches: St Cuthbert’s, St Andrew’s, St Mary’s, St Peter’s and St Paul’s. We are also asking people to stop each day, wherever you are, at 12:00 pm from the 30^th May to the 9^th June and pray the Lord’s Prayer. The most effective prayer we have.

Prayer Cards please pick up a prayer card and prayer journal if you haven’t received one as we continue to pray through Ascension to Pentecost.

Please Pray for:

Those who are long term ill:

·   Mollie Alexander

·   Margaret Bannister

·   Sue Burnham

·   Elizabeth Tacey

·   Andrew and Mary Porter

·   Baby Willow Coates

·   Christine Higgins

Pork Supper - Advance Notice/Date for your diaries

On Saturday the 6th July we are having our Pork Supper at 2 Stretton Road. This year we want to make the occasion more of a family focused affair so we are looking to start the event from 4.00pm with a children's entertainer at 4.30 - 5.30. 

Following this the food will then be served, first to the children. The cost is yet to be fixed but will be announced as soon as we have estimated costs for the food.

Please put the date in your diaries and we hope to see as many of you there as possible.

Iona - 24 to 31 August 2019

There are 4 rooms left at the Retreat House for this week long pilgrimage. We will be travelling there and back by train; the cost is approx. £650 each.

If you are interested in joining either pilgrimage please contact Rachel Parsons in the Oadby Parish Office, oadbyparish@gmail.com or 0116 272 0080 (9am-1pm weekdays).

Oadby Parish Pilgrimages

Southwell Minister - Saturday 22nd June 2019 - £24 / person

We still have some places available on the coach which will leave St Peter’s at 8.30am, returning by approx. 5.30pm. You can bring a packed lunch or buy a meal in the Refectory. The day can include a short visit to The Workhouse, a nearby NT property.

St Cuthbert’s Theology Reading Group - Our St. Cuthbert’s Theology Reading Group invites anyone interested in exploring further their Christian faith/ knowledge, to join us at our monthly house meetings. We decide on a recommended book, usually by eminent Christian authors, which we read (one or two chapters at a time) and discuss over several meetings. Our discussions are usually lively and informative with the Rev. Philip Norwood giving us an experienced, guiding hand. Our next book, starting in June, is “God with us” by Rowan Williams.

Next meeting: Tuesday 4 June, 7-30pm.

Further information, contact Bert Patrick tel: 2593524; or email bertpatrick@tiltonbroadband.co.uk

Have you ever thought you might want to serve the Lord in some way within the church? There are many ways to get involved both big and small. Here are some of the ways you can at St Cuthbert’s:

·       Bell ringing- we have a great opportunity for people young and old to learn how to ring our lovely bells. If you are interested please speak to Roland Cook.

·       Choir – the choir is looking for new members young or old, experienced or novice, why not have a go? If you are interested please speak to Moira Bartlett.

·       Intercessions- if you like to pray we are looking for more people to intercede during both the 9:15 and 10:45 service. Please speak to Gemma Herrick for 9:15 and Carole Henson for 10:45 if you are interested.

·       Reading- if you like to read we are looking for more readers for our 9:15 and 10:45 services. Talk to Sarah Collins for 9:15 or Amy Cook for 10:45.

·       Sides people- if you love to welcome people we would love to have you on our team at the 10:45 please talk to Amy Cook.

·       Coffee Rota- do you like bringing a smile to people’s faces than why not serve them so lovely coffee in between the two services? Please talk to Kim if you are interested.

·       Sound and Projection - Dave and Simon would love someone to help with sound and projection. When one of them is unavailable they have to manage both by themselves. It is also likely that there maybe a Sunday where they are both committed to volunteering outside the church.  If you are interested please contact Dave Alexander.

DIARY

Monday 3^rd June

9.45 am                                Sparklers at St Cuthbert’s

7.30 pm                                Home Group at 6 Hilltop Avenue

Wednesday 5^th June

10.00 am                              Toddler Café at St Cuthbert’s

1.15 pm                                A Place of Welcome at GG Youth Club

Friday 7^th June

7.00 pm                                Choir Practice at St Cuthbert’s

Sunday 9^th June – Pentecost

St Cuthbert’s        8.00am      Holy Communion/BCP Breakfast

St Cuthbert’s        9.15am      Morning Worship with Sunday School

St Cuthbert’s      10.45am      Holy Communion

St Andrew’s          6.30pm      Evensong

Sunday 16^th June – Trinity Sunday (Father’s Day)

St Cuthbert’s        8.00am      Holy Communion/BCP

St Andrew’s        10.30am      Informal Family Service

Sunday 23^rd June – First Sunday after Trinity (Birth of John the Baptist)

St Cuthbert’s        8.00am      Holy Communion/BCP

St Cuthbert’s        9.15am      Morning Worship Service

                                            (With All Age Communion)

St Cuthbert’s      10.45am      Holy Communion

If you would like to put any announcements in the NIPs please send it to Jenni Neal email: jenni.neal@outlook.com and Tel: 07934 922073

Anything to be added needs to be sent before each Wednesday at 10am

THY KINGDOM COME

PLEDGE TO PRAY

THURSDAY 30^TH MAY – ACSENSION SERVICE ST. ANDREWS 5.30PM

-Followed by a tour of the tower

FOLLOWING PRAYER EVENTS ALL AT ST CUTHBERT’S

FRIDAY 31^ST MAY – LECTIO DIVINA (DIVINE READING) 1.PM TO 2.30PM

-A traditional monastic practice of scriptural reading, meditation & prayer

SATURDAY 1^ST JUNE – PRAYER STATIONS 1.PM TO 2.30PM

-Space for interactive & reflective prayer with helpful aids

MONDAY 3^RD JUNE – SOAKING PRAYER 7.30PM TO 9.PM

-A time to rest in God’s presence, finding space to hear His word

TUESDAY 4^TH JUNE – PRAYER WALK 7.30PM TO 9.PM

-Praying over our village as we walk

WEDNESDAY 5^TH JUNE – LECTIO DIVINA (DIVINE READING) 7.30PM TO 9.PM

-A traditional monastic practice of scriptural reading, meditation & prayer

THURSDAY 6^TH JUNE – SOAKING PRAYER 1.PM TO 2.30PM

-A time to rest in God’s presence, finding space to hear His word

FRIDAY 7^TH JUNE – PRAYER STATIONS 7.30PM TO 9.PM

-Space for interactive & reflective prayer with helpful aids

SATURDAY 8^TH – MIDDAY PRAYER 1PM TO 1.30PM

SUNDAY 9^TH JUNE – PENTECOST SERVICES IN CHURCHES