​​Important Dates for your Diary:​​

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Candlemas - Monday 2nd February, 7.30pm

Funeral of Tim Leman will be on Friday 6th   February at 1pm in church followed by a                       celebration at the Compass Theatre in Ickenham. 

Youth Ice skating Event - Saturday 7th March.  Please see posters for more details

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Notices​​

 

Please return you Palm Crosses to be burnt ready for Ash Wednesday.

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Parish Office closed Monday 2nd February.

 

Thank you to those who organised last week’s Quiz night which was once again an enjoyable and successful evening.  We raised £700 which we will split between the Chancel roof campaign and general income. 

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Funeral of Tim Leman will be on Friday 6th February at 1pm in church.

After there will be a reception for Tim at the Compass Theatre, Ickenham.  There will be a chargeable bar and a bring and share buffet.  Please feel free to contribute in anyway you can as clubs Tim belonged to will be providing refreshments themselves. 

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Men's Pilgrimage to Walsingham.  30th January-1st February 2026.  For details and a booking form, please contact Fr David Green at St Anselm's ,Hatch End.   fr.david@live.co.uk

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Sunday 8th February - Volunteer Sunday

Between the 9.15 and 11.15am Mass we will be holding a time to see all the things that happen in our Church even some of the more behind the scenes tasks that happen week to week.

There will be chance to speak with those that do those roles and to consider if you would be able to help with them.

As we approach that Sunday, please do pray and consider how you might be able to help.

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Hillingdon Food Bank 

Thank You!

Hillingdon Foodbank is very grateful for the donations made by the congregation attending this year’s Harvest Thanksgiving services at St Martin’s, Ruislip. 

The items you generously gave weighed almost 190Kg. 

Your gifts have been sorted into much-needed food parcels for people in the Borough of Hillingdon who are struggling to make ends meet.

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​Raising the Roof for the Future!

So far £40000 has been donated for the much needed Chancel roof repairs. Our thanks and gratitude to all who have donated so generously. There is still time for those who have not done to make a contribution.​

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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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