​​Important Dates for your Diary:​​

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Harvest Supper - Saturday 4th October, 7.00pm. See posters for details.

​Walsingham - 17th-19th October.​​​​

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Notices​​

 

     ​Harvest Supper​​​

Saturday 4th October, 7.00pm.

                         Tickets:  £10 for adults, £5 for children.                              

                              Includes supper, chicken chasseur & veg followed by  fruit salad                                      with entertainment from Fr Joe on the euphonium.

Please indicate if you are vegetarian or gluten free.

Tickets available from the Parish Office, or after Mass.  

Please bring your own drinks and glasses. 

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Raising the Roof for the Future!

Our roof is showing signs of wear and tear, risking potential damage to our church.

Protecting our church is essential for continuing our mission and serving the community.

Your contribution will fund the necessary repairs,  ensuring the safety and longevity of our space.

We have already been awarded a grant from the diocese for £30,000 and are able to fund £20,000 from reserves, but this still leaves £74,365 to raise.

Please see flyers for details on how to donate.

Together, we can protect this sacred space for generations to come.  Your generosity is a blessing!

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​Walsingham Pilgrimage 17th - 19th October.  The balance of £152 is now due.  Please pay Gill in the Parish Office. Please note, if you wish to pay by card, the total is £154.56. There are 2 spaces available for anyone wishing to come.  You must be able to drive and take others in your car.

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Church Welcome

A really big thank you to all those who have been part of the welcome team, your help is greatly appreciated. There are still many gaps to fill and we would be very pleased to have more people join the team. Please speak to Mary Colthurst if you are interested.

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Intinction: Dipping the Bread

into the Chalice

People receiving holy communion are reminded not to dip (intinct) the bread (host) into the wine. Such practice is heavily discouraged by the Church of England and, at St Martin’s, we have some people who are severely allergic to the gluten in the wafers.  The slightest presence of it causes anaphylaxis. If your are concerned about spreading infection, you can simply receive the bread only; this is just as sacramentally valid.

Thank you! Fr Robert.

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​​​​Hillingdon Foodbank thanks everyone at St Martin’s Ruislip for their generous donations at Harvest Thanksgiving.  A total of 210.5 Kg of food was received in addition to the gifts made throughout the year. Your kindness is much appreciated at this difficult time.​

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​Record of Family Worship 

If you wish your child to be considered for a school place in a local Church School, you must ensure you sign the  Record of Family Worship Forms. The clergy wish to give as much support as possible to any applications.  Parents must provide evidence they have worshiped at St Martin’s for the length of time required by the school’s admissions criteria.

Make sure you check the school’s website for details. 

Attendance sheets available in two places in the Church.

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Toddler Group 

Fridays in term time, 10.00am-11.45am.  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 help on Fridays 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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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, term-time.  Absolutely no singing skills required!

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Thursday Lunches 

Please can you spare a few hours to help our team.  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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​Parish Office Quiet Day

Please do not disturb on Wednesdays.

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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 that 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 life with others."

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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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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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