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Calendar
SAT. 24TH JULY Pray for Baptism Preparation
10.00 a.m. Bereavement Visitors Group, in the Old Church
1.30 p.m. Wedding
SUNDAY 25TH JULY - THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY - ST JAMES
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion Rev. Paul Roberts
Acts 11: 27 - 12: 2 (p. 1106); Matthew 20: 20-28 (p. 988)
9.30 a.m. Parish Communion Rev. Paul Roberts
Intercessions: Jo Udell
Acts 11: 27 - 12: 2 (p. 1106); Matthew 20: 20-28 (p. 988)
MON. 26TH JULY Pray for Scouts and Guides
TUES. 27TH JULY Pray for Newcomers’ Visits
9.15 - 11.30 a.m. ‘Drop-In Coffee Time’, Church Lounge
2.30 p.m. Summer Afternoon Group starts, in the Church Lounge
WED. 28TH JULY Pray for Audio Mission
THURS. 29TH JULY Pray for Social Events
11.00 a.m. Holy Communion, in the Old Church
3.30 p.m. Meeting Point, in the Old Church
FRI. 30TH JULY Pray for Churches Together in Coulsdon
SAT. 31ST JULY Pray for Deanery Synod members
10.00 a.m. Bereavement Visitors Group, in the Old Church
3.30 p.m. Wedding
SUNDAY 1ST AUGUST - THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion Rev. Gill Gregson
Hosea 11: 1-11 (p. 907); Luke 12: 13-21 (p. 1045)
9.30 a.m. Parish Communion
Hosea 11: 1-11 (p. 907); Luke 12: 13-21 (p. 1045)
11.15 a.m. Baptism Rev. Paul Roberts
6.30 p.m. Evensong
MON. 2ND AUG Pray for the Parish Magazine
TUES. 3RD AUG Pray for Sacristan and Servers
9.45 a.m. Holy Communion, MU, in the Old Church, followed by coffee
2.30 p.m. Summer Afternoon Group, in the Church Lounge
WED. 4TH AUG Pray for the Parish Office
8.00 p.m. Baptism Preparation
THURS. 5TH AUG Pray for Home Communions
11.00 a.m. Holy Communion, in the Old Church
3.30 p.m. Meeting Point, in the Old Church
FRI. 6TH AUG Pray for Care of Church, Hall and Churchyard
SAT. 7TH AUG Pray for Musicians
SUNDAY 8TH AUGUST - THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion
Genesis 15: 1-6 (p. 15); Luke 12: 32-40 (p. 1045)
9.30 a.m. Parish Communion Rev. Paul Roberts
Intercessions: Valerie Price
Genesis 15: 1-6 (p. 15); Luke 12: 32-40 (p. 1045)
MON. 9TH AUG Pray for the Bellringers
TUES. 10TH AUG Pray for the Sanctuary Guild
2.30 p.m. Summer Afternoon Group, in the Church Lounge
WED. 11TH AUG Pray for the Prayer Link
THURS. 12TH AUG Pray for Coulsdon CofE School
11.00 a.m. Holy Communion, in the Old Church
3.30 p.m. Meeting Point, in the Old Church
FRI. 13TH AUG Pray for the Marriage Preparation Team
SAT. 14TH AUG Pray for the Bereavement Support Team
10.00 a.m. Baptism Preparation, in Church
2.15 p.m. Wedding
SUNDAY 15TH AUGUST - THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion Rev. Gill Gregson
9.30 a.m. Parish Communion
6.30 p.m. Evensong
11th. January - 15th. March 2011, Tuesday Evenings, 7.30-9.30 “The Year of the Bible” at St. Andrew’s
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Notices
RINGERS PEAL ATTEMPT UNSUCCESSFUL (posted for 25/7/10)
The attempt to ring a peal (about three hours continuous ringing) on Saturday 17th. was, alas, unsuccessful. After about 30 minutes ringing, following a change of “method” there was some confusion amongst the ringers. As a result, the conductor, who rings at Croydon Parish Church, could not be certain that the peal would conform to the strict rules laid down by the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers. However, a quarter-peal was rung in 51 minutes, a Quarter Peal of 1440 Doubles (7 methods) 240 changes each of Grandsire, Reverse Canterbury, St Simon’s, St Nicholas, Winchendon Place and 120 changes each of St Martin’s and Plain Bob to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the construction of the church. Also a compliment to D, retiring after 51 years of ringing at Coulsdon, and to congratulate Linda Fletcher, ordained priest at Croydon Parish Church on 4th. July.
ANY JAM MAKERS OUT THERE? (posted for 25/7/10)
I have lots of extra strawberries and raspberries from bumper crops but not the time to make them into jam! Is there anyone who would like to have all the fruit, currently residing in my freezer, to make jam - in return for just 2 or 3 pots of it? It will be ‘first come, first served’ so please telephone K if you are interested.
TRAIDCRAFT (posted for 25/7/10)
Apologies to those expecting Traidcraft on 25th. The last stall this side of the summer break is 1st August. If this is inconvenient, please phone us your order by Wednesday July 28th (answerphone) and we will deliver it. The next stall in church will be at the end of September.
SUMMER FUN WEEKEND (posted for 25/7/10)
Thank you! Our Weekend of Fun for our 750th was wonderful; we estimate around 300 people came on Saturday 17th. and we were delighted to be joined by our friends from OCCC and St Mary's in the Rectory garden on the Sunday. A huge thank-you to everyone who helped in any way; so many people worked so hard! Everything was superb; the history exhibition, the entertainment (schools performances and puppet show), BBQ, refreshments, prayer stations, art and textile displays, balloons, good news displays and stalls. We also appreciated the support from the Fire Brigade, Community Police and St John's Ambulance. A DVD will be available at the end of the year with clips from our Weekend as well as all other aspects of this Anniversary year. Thank you, Carole and L.
YOUTH IN BUSINESS? (posted for 25/7/10)
Come on, take the challenge and “beat the boss”.
Practical enterprise development sessions for young people
Free sessions made up of:
Two theory sessions on topics such as business ideas, marketing and simple financial management
Two practical sale sessions at offices, market and community venues
Celebration event at the end of each week: bowling, swimming, dinner etc.
Dates:
Option One: Monday 2 August - Friday 6 August
Option Two: Monday 9 August - Friday 13 August
Option Three: Monday 16 August - Friday 20 August
This is for Young persons not in education, employment or training. Theory sessions take place at venues in Croydon. For more information and to register please call 07789 452145
“THE BRIDGE” (posted for 25/7/10)
The July and August edition of the interesting FREE newspaper for the Southwark Diocese, of which we are a part, is now in church. Why not take a copy home and see what is happening at the cathedral and in parishes round about us. (A note will appear on this web page in due course.)
PARISH MAGAZINE (posted for 25/7/10)
The August edition is in Church from the end of July. Although this is a very quiet month following all the busy-ness we have had recently, there are still various events for all ages not to be missed as well as an interesting report of experiences in the Prayer Tent at the Village Fair and fascinating information on some of our stained glass windows. Pick up a copy in the porch (on top of the letter rack) and leave just 50p in the box.
SONGS OF PRAISE (posted for 25/7/10)
An opportunity to sing the hymns you love! Sunday 8th August at 6.30 p.m. at St James Church, Riddlesdown Refreshments after.
HOLIDAY POSTCARDS (posted for 25/7/10)
Just a reminder not to throw away any picture postcards you might receive. The Mission Aviation Fellowship can sell them to raise funds for fuel for aircraft for emergency missions! Please put them in the marked box under the letter rack.
THE PARISH OFFICE (posted for 25/7/10)
is being looked after by lovely volunteers, including Nicy and Jo, from Monday, 26th July until Monday, 9th August, but is closed on Fridays 30th July and 6th August. Please contact Paul for any pastoral matters, and other urgent business if you are not able to speak to someone in the Office. Thank you.
PRAM SERVICE (posted for 18/7/10, amended for 25/7/10)
Please note that there is no Pram Service in August - so we look forward to seeing the rest of you again on Tuesday, 21st September.
DO YOU HAVE (posted for 18/7/10)
any spare box files or other storage type boxes that could be used for the church archive material when the History displays are taken down? We would like to have them by Sunday, 25th July if possible so that the papers can be filed away as the displays are dismantled on the Monday. Please bring them to church on Sunday. Many thanks.
HOLIDAY READING BOOK STALL (posted for 18/7/10)
Lots of good reading must be going on because we were delighted to learn that the Holiday Reading Book Stall held throughout May raised £233.81 for Church funds. Many thanks to all those who gave the books and to those who gave donations and took them away. It was an amazingly varied collection. Happy reading everyone!
OPEN GROUP’S ‘DROP-IN COFFEE TIME’ (posted for 18/7/10)
Everyone’s welcome to ‘drop in’ for coffee! It’s Open Group’s ‘Drop-In Coffee Time’ on Tuesday, 27th July 9.15 - 11.30 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Do ‘drop in’ during the morning - we’d love to see you (it’s open to everyone). Come on your own, or bring your friends with you, for coffee, tea and homemade cakes - and there’s a play area with toys for the little ones too! Whether you’re coming to the park with the children, getting some shopping on the parade, out for a walk or just glad to have some company we would be delighted to see you.
HOMEFIELD HOUSE (posted for 18/7/10)
A copy of the notes taken at the meeting held on 30 June to discuss the future of Homefield House, Old Coulsdon can be seen on the Information Desk at the back of the church. If you know of anyone who is interested in Homefield but was unable to attend the meeting, further copies of these notes and the paper containing frequently asked questions (also on the Information Desk) that was circulated at the meeting are also available at the Bradmore Green Library. Please contact me if you have any questions about the notes. Cllr Terry Lenton, Coulsdon East Ward, 020 8660 5152
PUB LUNCH (posted for 18/7/10)
The Annual St. John’s Pub Lunch will be held at The Fox, Coulsdon Common again this year on Thursday, 19th August from 12 noon. Please put the date in your diary and be sure to come and join us.
FAMILY SERVICE IN AUGUST (posted for 18/7/10)
There is a Family Service on Sunday, 8th August. Anyone is very welcome to join us at 11.15 a.m. for an informal service suitable for all ages (from 6 days old last week!!)
CELEBRATING ST. BARNABAS CHAPEL (posted for 18/7/10)
On Tues 27th July at 7.30 p.m. the Archdeacon of Croydon, the Venerable Tony Davies, represents Bishop Nicholas as celebrant and preacher at a Service of Thanksgiving in the Chapel at Mayday Hospital. All are welcome to join them and parking is available in the Consultants’ car park (adjacent to the Chapel and accessed via the Woodcroft Road entrance). Light refreshments will be served after the service.
GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE (posted 11/7/10)
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all those wonderful people who responded to our plea for more help in the Garden of Remembrance. It certainly gave spirits a lift and all your help was much appreciated. Thank you.
SUMMER AFTERNOON GROUP (posted 11/7/10)
We are running a study and discussion group again this summer on each Tuesday afternoon from 27th July to 17th August. Each afternoon starts at 2.30 p.m. in church and finishes at 4.00 p.m. with a break for tea and cake. This year the title of the course is ‘Taste and See - adventuring into prayer’, using material from a book by Margaret Silf. In our sessions we will be exploring ways of coming closer to God in prayer and will have an opportunity to share our own experience of prayer and learn from each other. The course is very informal and we welcome anyone who would like to join us. If you are interested, please contact either Valerie Price or Jo Udell.
VILLAGE FAIR DAY (posted 11/7/10)
CREAM TEAS Many thanks to all who made cakes, scones and gave refreshment items. Thank you too to those who helped prepare and serve. We made a profit of £244.80. Carole Caddick
MANY CONGRATULATIONS (posted for 4/7/10)
to C who has been accepted for training as a Reader. She will be starting the course in September.
MAYDAY HOSPITAL CHAPEL RESTORATION (posted for 20/6/10)
A Long Drop To Plug a Short Fall! With about £7,000 still needed to complete the Mayday Hospital Chapel Restoration, a Chaplaincy Volunteer and 4 friends have organised a sponsored parachute jump on 24th July 2010. Will you sponsor them? The Chaplaincy anticipates that this will be one of its final fund raising activities to complete the Chapel restoration. Phone 020 8401 3105 or go to the ‘Just Giving’ link to sponsor this brave team.
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Parish Magazine
FROM THE JULY PARISH MAGAZINE
14th. Deadline for August edition
August 19th. Pub Lunch
September 11th. Surrey Churches Bike Ride
26th. 750 Thanksgiving Service
Village Fair
Summer Afternoon Group
William Tyndale
The Church Commissioners 2009
Our new Treasurer
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“The Bridge”
IN THE JUNE “BRIDGE” FROM THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHWARK
“Treasures of Lambeth Palace Library” Exhibition open to July 23rd.
Pilgrimage to Jordan
Presence and Engagement in Southwark
and much more
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Missionary News
IN THE JULY “MISSIONARY NEWS”
The Church Army: 6 prayer requests from our link officer
Christian Solidarity Worldwide: a human rights organization which promotes religious freedom for all and works on behalf of those persecuted for their Christian beliefs
Mission Giving to the poor of Sudan: Barnabas Fellowship, Emmanuel International and a personal story
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2009 Report
The Annual Report for 2009 is now available in printed form in church.
The main section may be downloaded as a PDF file (1.8 MByte). Therein, with exceptions, the names of living persons have been reduced to initials and faces have been blurred in images. The printed version contains also the independent examiner’s report and the accounts.
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New on Site
This page now has a section for the PCC Report for 2009.
There is an entry on our new Churchwarden.
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