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Notices for Sunday 1st October 2023

Harvest Thanksgiving

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We are arranging a Church Grounds Work-In on Saturday 7th October,10am and 4pm. Could you join us for an hour or two during this time to help with some clearing and tidying up. If so we would be pleased to  see you.

 

Are you able to host a Coopers Estate Agents Board to advertise the Martinmas Fayre.  Please sign the list at the back of Church.

The funeral of Eileen Bowlt will be held on the 17th October, Sacred Heart Church, Ruislip at 10.00am.

 

Patronal Festival Mass followed by Party

10th November 7.30pm

Preacher : Revd Canon Prof Simon Oliver

Van Mildert Professor of Theology at Durham University

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Our Instagram account is up and running again. Why not follow us! Type in: stmartinruislip

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Parish Office will be closed from Tuesday 26th September - Wednesday 4th October.

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The funeral of Eileen Bowlt will be held on the 17th October, Sacred Heart Church, Ruislip at 10.00am.

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Outlook Distributor needed. 

If you are able to  help please contact Gill in the Parish Office.

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We need your help!

We are looking for Intercessors, Sides people and Servers.  If you would like to join a team, please sign the list at the back of church.

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Save the Date

A memorial Tea for George and Shirley Guest will be held on Sunday 15th October, 2.30-5.00pm in the Church Hall.  Tickets £15pp. Please email Liz on: lizziepinner@gmail.com

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If you have any fruit you can donate to Janett Tipetts for jam making, please contact the Parish Office. 

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Martinmas Fayre 2023

Saturday 18th November.

The donation box for the Martinmas Fayre will soon be in the hall foyer.  As always we need lots of stock to run the stalls.

We need chocolates, toys, wine, beer, spirits, biscuits, gifts, and do plan ahead now ready for the cake stall.           

Please sign the book at the back of church if you are able to help with the Fayre.

Thank you for your support. 

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Games Afternoon at Manor Farm Library. 

Every Monday from 2.00-4.00pm (adults only).  Drop in and enjoy an afternoon of Backgammon, Scrabble, Rummikub and many more.

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Toddler Group 

Friday’s in term time, 10.00am-12.00noon.  Come and join in the fun with crafts, free play, music, singing and stories.  £2.00 per adult, £1.00 per child/baby, includes refreshments.

We are looking for volunteers to serve tea and coffee on Friday mornings in term time, from 9.30am-12.00noon.  Please contact Gill Dargue in the Parish Office if you are able to help.

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Enjoy Writing? 

Why not join our new group?  All contributions are welcome whether fact or fiction, phrase or verse, in longhand or on a laptop. You only need a pen, pad and your ideas. Every Thursday in the Church Hall from 9.30-11.00am. This group is free of charge.  Please book a space with Gill in the Parish Office.

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Church Hall Chairs

If you have borrowed any chairs, tables or kitchen equipment from the church hall please return them asap.  If you do wish to borrow any items, please make sure you clear it with a Churchwarden or Parish Administrator.

 

Sing-a-long group 

If you enjoy a good sing-a-long, why not pop along to our singing club on Thursdays from 11.00am - 12.00 noon in the Church Hall.  Absolutely no singing skills required!

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We need people for the Coffee and Tea Rota after the 9.15am Mass. Please add your name and email address to a list at the back of the church if you are interested.

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Thursday Lunches 

Please can you spare a few hours to help our team.  Please sign the rota at the back of church.                    For more information please speak to Sweelin Cunliffe.

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Hillingdon Food Bank 

The cost of living crisis is forcing increasing numbers of people to use food banks.​ Please help to maintain our stocks by donating food, either using the collection  bins in the foyer of the church hall or at your local supermarket. Please only give items that have a long shelf-life.

HIGH PRORITY FOOD ITEMS:​

TINNED FRUIT

TINNED VEGETABLES

JAM

TOILETRIES

SUGAR

LONG LIFE MILK

SAUCES

TINNED MEAT AND FISH

RICE PUDDING/ CUSTARD

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Church Watch

We have restarted Church Watch. If you are interested, please indicate your interest in the first instance to the Parish Office.

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Post Mass Tea & Coffee rota

Appeal calling for volunteers to join the Tea & Coffee rota.  If you have done this in the past and able to continue please let us know.  If you were on the 11:15am wine rota now the chance to help with something a little less intoxicating.  This is an important part of our parish community, to catch up and socialise, to meet and greet any newcomers and visitors.  Many thanks.  Please email teresalw61@me.com

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Parish Office Quiet Day has returned

Please do not disturbed on Wednesday’s.

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Young church 

If you would like to volunteer to be a helper, and be part of the team that inspires the next generation to embrace the Christian faith, please contact Vicky Golby.

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Outlook Magazine

If you have any articles you would like included, Miranda Reading, our Outlook editor would love to hear from you.  Please email Miranda at : mirandaatstmartins@gmail.com

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Weekday worship

Do you realise that prayer continues to be offered day by day in Saint Martin's? It is something, we as members of the church in Ruislip, should make every effort  to attend. It would be wonderful if more could join one of the daily opportunities to pray together. Wednesday evening Mass is one such time. We can hear the word of God, praise Him and receive the body of Christ. "From the Eucharist comes strength to live the Christian life and zeal to share that live with others."

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DAILY HOPE 

This is a free phone line with a talk from the Archbishop of Canterbury, hymns, reflections and prayers. 0800 804 8044.

 

 

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