Sunday 26th October
Last Sunday of Trinity
Sunday 26th October
Clocks go back an hour in the early hours of Sunday 26th October.
9:15 am Holy Communion at St Lawrence, Towcester
10:15 am Benefice Sunday Worship via Zoom
11:15 am Holy Communion (BCP) at St Bartholomew's, Greens Norton
11:15 am Holy Communion at St Augustine's, Caldecote
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Dear freinds,
Last Thursday evening our Young People’s Group met for its monthly gathering, and we were joined by NAYC (Northamptonshire Association of Youth Clubs). Photos of the fun we had are below. Then on Sunday, seven members of that group were received into communion. It has been a delight to journey with them, and we continue to pray that they may find their place within the life and worship of our benefice.
This week we also launch our Christmas Day Lunch Pack appeal, asking for financial donations and help with delivering meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If you would like to contribute to the fund, please see the poster below or click on this link. If you know someone who will be on their own this Christmas, the list will open in early November — the poster will be shared next week, and names should be given to the Benefice Office.
As the clocks change this weekend and the evenings draw in, the church season moves from Harvest to Remembrance. This season begins with the opening of the Gardens of Remembrance in both Towcester (10:30am at St Lawrence Church) and Greens Norton (12 noon on the Village Green) this coming Saturday (26th). Then next Sunday we will be celebrating All Saints at our morning services and All Souls in the afternoon — 3pm at St Bartholomew’s, Greens Norton, and 4pm at St Lawrence, Towcester. Invitations have been sent to families whose funerals have taken place over the past two years, but the services are open to anyone who wishes to remember someone who has died, whether in the recent past or many years ago.
Finally, I am able to let you know that David Nunn’s funeral will take place on Thursday 6th November at 12:15pm at St Lawrence Church, followed by a wake at the Saracens Head. Nigel Slater’s funeral will be on Monday 10th November at 1:30pm at St Lawrence Church, followed by a wake at the Saracens Head. Please continue to hold Lis, Hester, and the wider family in your prayers.
With my prayers
Revd Paula Challen
From this week
Clothing and Harvest Donations
Thank you to everyone who donated items during Harvest, which we have now finished taking another substantial load to the Foodbank. At St Lawrence we also collected over 800kg of clothing, which will generate funds for us to continue the work of the church in the local community.
Steve Challen
The annual Explore Day is an information occasion for those who feel God may be inviting them to serve. It is open to everyone and is an opportunity to hear from people who have gone into new opportunities to serve God, Church and community and have the opportunity to meet others who are also wondering what God is inviting them to next.
Bishop Debbie has recorded a video inviting people Explore Day. Watch the video here.
https://www.peterborough-
Forthcoming Events
Worship for this coming week
Lectionary Readings: (these links will take you to Bible Gateway from the NRSV):
Joel 2: 23 – end 2 Timothy 4: 6 – 8, 16 - 18 Luke 18: 9 - 14
This week's Reflection by Jane Jakes entitled "The Humble will be Exalted"
Zoom Services:
The meeting rooms are opened approx. 15mins before the service is due to start. All the liturgy for the service will be displayed on the screen.
- Sunday 10:15 am Benefice Sunday Worship
- Monday to Saturday 9:00 am Morning Prayer (except on the first Tuesday of each month)
Benefice Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9:30 am to 1:00 pm
01327 350459
tovebeneficeoffice@gmail.com
Key Ministry Team Contacts
The Rev'd Paula Challen (Rector) rector.tovebenefice@gmail.com
The Rev'd Greg Roberts (Associate Priest) TheRevdGregRoberts@
The Rev'd Nigel Clent (Assistant Curate) tovecurate@gmail.com
Sarah Barnett (Children and Families Leader) tovefamilies@gmail.com
