Lunchtime Concert The next concert is on Tuesday 9th
September at 12.30pm and will feature Anna Le Hair (piano)
See:http://www.stmaryshemel.org.uk/lunchtimeconcerts.htm
Pilgrimage Clare Debenham will walking from Rochester
Cathedral to Canterbury starting on Tuesday 9th September
collecting sponsorship in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis
Society. For more details phone 07711 775 709
The Mustard Seed would especially value your support
during this difficult period of time as the shop comes to a
close. They have a limited supply of items for sale at
knock-down prices in the bargain box - cards, gifts etc.
The Church and Politics in Nervous Times. A free lecture
by the Revd Dr Malcolm Brown, Director of Mission and
Public Affairs for the Archbishops’ Council. Wednesday
10th September 7.30pm at the Focolare Centre, 69
Parkway, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JG. See noticeboard
for further details.
Hemel Mission 2009. Following the recent successful
Family Fun Day in Gadebridge Park, some of the churches
are considering organising a longer “mission” some time in
2009. There is an initial meeting to explore the idea at
8.00pm on Wed 10th September at St George’s Church. If
you are interested in being part of this, Peter Cotton has
more details.
Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust ‘Bike ‘n’ Hike
annual sponsored event takes place on Saturday 13th
September. See the notice board for full details We need
some helpers to check in cyclists and walkers taking part in
this event. If you could spare an hour to help between
10.00am and 6.00pm please add your name to the list on
the chest or see Leslie Crossley.
Dagna Horner will be cycling in this event and would
welcome sponsors. The proceeds of the event are used for
the upkeep of historic churches including on some previous
occasions, St Mary’s
Don’t buy your bulbs from a garden centre. Catherine
Irving is organising a bulb sale on a number of Sundays in
September when there will be an amazing selection of
bulbs for sale at amazingly low prices - all for church funds.
Perfect Christmas present. To celebrate the 125th
anniversary of the foundation of the Herts County
Bellringers next year, the “Ringing World” calendar will
feature pictures of Hertfordshire churches, with St Mary’s
on the front cover . The Hertfordshire ringers have to sell
1000 copies to break even, so we’re offering you the
chance of a beautiful calendar for only £5.25. Sample copy
and order form on the chest by the south door.
Quiet Day As a preparation for Advent, there will be a
Quiet Day on Saturday November 29th 2008 at St. Mary’s
Church Redbourn. The day will be led by Maureen Stringer,
a member of Chase Family Church in Enfield. Maureen has
had over 20 years experience of leading Retreats and Quiet
Days and offers mentoring and spiritual direction. Further
details later.
Situation Vacant A cleaner for St Mary’s Church Hall is
required. Mondays 7.30am – 8.30am plus two hours on
Saturdays. Excellent rate of pay - please see Catherine Irving.
Digital Bulletin If would find it helpful to receive a copy of the bulletin each week by email so that you can keep up to date with the news items when you are away, please send an email to Jeff Wallis (jeff.wallis@ntlworld.com). It will be sent to you, usually on a Thursday, in pdf (Acrobat) format. The bulletin is also available for download via this link
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