Thursday 15 May 2014

Notices 18th to 25th May 2014




SUNDAY
5th Sunday of Easter
18th
   8.00 am
 10.00 am
 11.00 am
  

    3.00 pm
    6.00 pm
Holy Communion
Family Worship (No Seekers) - Derbyshire Lane Group will lead the service
St Paul’s Scouts Centenary Weekend - The Scout Hall will be open 11.00 am to 2.00 pm today then at 3.00 pm we will gather for a service of thanksgiving in St Paul’s.
Centenary Service for St Paul’s Scouts with Bishop Peter of Doncaster
‘Vine Time’ Service in the Meeting Place – all welcome!
MONDAY

19th
  12 noon
   2.00pm
Sunny Days Post-natal Group in the Meeting Place (12 for 12.30pm start)
W.E.A. Art class in the Old Vestry (to 4.30 pm)
TUESDAY
20th
 10.00 am
   2.30 pm
   6.15 pm
   7.30 pm
   7.45 pm  
Holy Communion in the MP
TLC meeting in the Meeting Place - all welcome!
Brownies in the Upper Hall
Guides in the Upper Hall
Standing Committee Meeting in the Meeting Place
WEDNESDAY

21st
 10.00 am

 
     2.00 pm
   
   6.00 pm
   7.30 pm
   7.30 pm
   8.00 pm 
Peekaboo for Babies, Toddlers, Parents & Carers in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place.
(Delivery of Polling Booths for tomorrow  9.30 am – 12.00 noon )
Funeral in church for Wendy Munks ,                                                                      then at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium for 3.00 pm
‘Yoga for All’ with Yolande Swift in the Upper Hall
W.I. “Craft & Chat” in the Old Vestry
Questions! Questions! with Murray - Session 3 in the Meeting Place
Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in the Upper Hall
THURSDAY

22nd
   7.00 am

 10.00 am
   3.00 pm
  
   6.30 pm
   7.00 pm
Polling in the Meeting Place  for the Local and European Elections (Staff arrive 6.15 am) Please note: Voting closes at 10.00 pm.
Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall
St Paul’s Chairobics in the Old Vestry  Please note Chairobics will be in the Old
Vestry owing to Polling in the MP. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall
St Paul’s Music Listening Group in the Old Vestry  - Request night on the theme of “Summer."  Any requests please let John know, or please bring the CD on the night!!" Thank you - John
FRIDAY
23rd
  
 Schools break up for half term
SATURDAY
24th
  11.00 am
    3.00 pm
Birthday Party for Emma Cheetham in the Upper Hall – to 2.00 pm
Birthday Party for Elisia Booth in the Upper Hall - to 6.00 pm
SUNDAY
6th    Sunday of Easter
25th
    8.00 am
  10.00 am
    6.00 pm

Holy Communion (No Seekers – Half Term)
Holy Communion
Focus Service in church with refreshments in the Meeting Place (Arrive 6.00 pm for 7.00 pm start)



TEN DAYS OF PRAYER 
Bishop Steven’s Ten Days of Prayer begin at the end of this month on Ascension Day which is Thursday 29th May.  The PCC suggest that this year church groups take the initiative in prayer. So, any group meeting during the 10 days, either in church or at home, should take time to join in the prayers in some way.  Murray will put a signup sheet at the back of church for groups to indicate that they are taking part.  All you need do is say that you will take a bit of time to join in the prayer as part of your meeting, say where you will be meeting and if your meeting will be open to others to join you or not (that is very much up to you – you know the nature of your group!).  We have plenty of 10 Days of Prayer leaflets which have suggested bible readings and prayer topics for each day.  Let’s see a diversity of ways of praying at St Paul’s and around the parish!

notices




THANK YOU to everyone who grew plants and supplied cakes for last Saturday’s event and all those people who came to support us.  We raised £335 on the day towards our window repairs and there are still lots more tomato and chilli plants left in church if you missed the sale! 

ANNIVERSARY INVITATION The Dean and Chapter invite you to a Eucharist to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women on Sat 14th June 2014 at 11.00 am at Sheffield Cathedral. The president will be the Dean of Women’s Ministry and the preacher will be the Venerable Jane Sinclair. Please RSVP by 6th to Mrs J Watson, Sheffield Cathedral, Church St, Sheffiled S1 1HA or info@sheffield-cathedral.org.uk June (no tickets will be issued.)

JOHN THOMSON’S CONSECRATION  Her Majesty the Queen has appointed the Revd Canon Dr John Thomson as the Suffragan Bishop of Selby.  John will be consecrated on Thursday 3 July 2014 at 11.00 am in York Minster.  Please see Murray if you would like to attend the service by 25th May – it will be well worth it if you wanted to go!

THANKSGIVING Following Peter’s report on Church finances at our AGM, if anyone would like to join our Thanksgiving Scheme please speak to Peter for envelopes or a form for a standing order.

‘MUM’S THE WORD’ - UK tour 2014 on 4th June at the Sheffield Double Tree Hilton.  Encouragement, insight and inspiration for every Mum! Speakers Diane Louise Jordan and Cathy Madavan – tickets £6 each (group discounts for 4 or more) Please see posters in church or visit www.careforthefamily.org.uk/mtw

DIOCESAN CENTENARY Please see Murray if you can help at our local event on Sunday 22nd June from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at Beauchief Abbey.  We had the first evening of stewards training which was very well received, and very interesting.  But we are still in need of stewards for our events at Beauchief Abbey, Sheffield We are holding a second training evening on 28 May at Church House, Rotherham  7 pm.  The role of the stewards will be very important at the events.  They will be welcoming people, manning stalls, answering enquiries etc – they will be the people who are meeting and greeting everyone.  Unfortunately only people who have attended the training will be able to act as stewards at the events.  

W.I. OUTING On Wednesday 6th August, Norton Lees (St Paul’s) Women’s Institute is planning a trip which includes a two hour cruise on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal with lunch served on the boat. There will also be a stop on the way home for afternoon tea. There are still a few spaces left so why not come with a friend for a lovely day out? The price is £27.00 and includes coach fare, the canal trip and lunch but not afternoon tea  – telephone Sylvia Sanderson on 0114 2582194 if you’d like to know more or to book a place. The coach will be leaving St Paul’s at 9.30 am and will arrive back in Sheffield about 6.00 pm.
W.I. – JUNE 4th - MEDICAL DETECTION DOGS Find out how this charity trains dogs to help their carers at 7.30 pm in the Old Vestry. Non-members welcome (£2.00 charge)

FOODBANK UPDATE
Last week they gave out 276kg of food and received 332kg, 20kg from St Paul’s.  A steady day,  not as busy as some weeks.  A client came to them from a Police Station having been beaten up and robbed the night before and then was in hospital for 7 hours.  Another was a former plasterer who can no longer work because of a back injury and is now on a lot of medication.

NEW GROUP!  A Conversational/Holiday Spanish Class starts in the Old Vestry on Tuesday 3rd June from 12.45 to 2.45 pm. Learn some useful phrases for your holiday! Provider – Valley Community Learning: Please phone 0114 239 4888

Mike’s Ministry
Sun 18th – St Paul’s 8.00 am H.C. & Beauchief Abbey
Mon 19th – Greasbrough Primary & Firshill Junior
Tues 20th – St Paul’s 10.00 am H.C.
                    & St Marie’s R.C. Academy
Wed 21st – Carfield
Thurs 22nd – Lound Infant
Sun 25th – Start of Half Term Week – Schools closed


From Murray 
Thank you to everyone who has expressed concern and being praying for me after my ME relapse last week.  I am pleased to say that I am doing a bit better each day and feeling more like myself again.  It was a nasty shock and a warning not to keep on over

Notices 11th to 18th May 2014



SUNDAY
4th Sunday of Easter
 11th
   
   8.00 am
 10.00 am

6 for 7 pm
Christian Aid Week
Holy Communion
Holy Communion with Seekers upstairs - Seekers will be selling buns, which
they have decorated, in aid of Christian Aid, after the service
Focus Service in church with refreshments in the Meeting Place
MONDAY

 12th
  12 noon
   2.00pm
Sunny Days Post-natal Group in the Meeting Place (12 for 12.30pm start)
W.E.A. Art class resumes today in the Old Vestry (to 4.30 pm)
TUESDAY
 13th

 10.00 am
   2.30 pm
   6.15 pm
   7.30 pm
   7.30 pm
   7.30 pm
   7.30 pm

  
  7.45 pm
M.U. Prayer Day at the Quaker Meeting House
Holy Communion in the MP with Coffee & Fellowship to follow
TLC meeting in the Meeting Place - all welcome!
Brownies in the Upper Hall
Guides in the Upper Hall
Norton Lees Local History Group Meeting in the Old Vestry
Home Group at Jenny & Dilesh’s house at 5, Angerford Avenue
Christian Aid - “QUIZAID” will be held at the Cross Scythes, Derbyshire Lane.  Come along and test your brains over a pint and enjoy a great evening.  We also need prizes please!
An evening of songs & worship with Stuart Townend - Christ Church Pitsmoor. Tickets £13 (conc. £8) Book on 2425565or 01709 309105.
WEDNESDAY

 14th
 10.00 am

 
   6.00 pm
   7.30 pm
   7.30 pm
   8.00 pm 
Peekaboo for Babies, Toddlers, Parents & Carers in the Nave with
refreshments in the Meeting Place.
No Mothers’ Union in church today (cancelled owing to yesterday’s Prayer Day)
 ‘Yoga for All’ with Yolande Swift in the Upper Hall
Questions! Questions! with Murray - Session 3 in the Meeting Place
Home Group at Liz & Mike’s house resumes tonight
Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in the Upper Hall
THURSDAY

 15th
 10.00 am
   3.00 pm
  

   
   6.30 pm
   7.30 pm
Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall
St Paul’s Chairobics in the Meeting Place – new members welcome
Please note: next week’s Chairobics will be in the Old Vestry owing to Polling
for the Local and European Election being held  in the Meeting Place. We are
sorry for the inconvenience.
Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall
Thursday Prayer Group in the Meeting Place
FRIDAY
 16th
   7.00 pm
   7.30 pm
Meeting in the Old Vestry until 9.00 pm
Worship Group rehearsal  - Please note: Tonight’s rehearsal will be held in the Meeting Place
SATURDAY
17th
  9.30 am

12 noon
Deanery morning at All Saints Totley about Mission Partnerships – all are welcome to hear more about this important topic.
46th St Paul’s (Norton Lees)  Scouts - Centenary Weekend -  Please come and celebrate with us; the Scout Hall will be open 12 noon to 6.00 pm today
SUNDAY
5th   Sunday of Easter
 18th
    8.00 am
  10.00 am
  11.00 am
  


    3.00 pm
    6.00 pm
Holy Communion
Family Worship (No Seekers) - Derbyshire Lane Group will lead the service
St Paul’s Scouts Centenary Weekend -  Please come and celebrate with us; the
Scout Hall will be open 11.00 am to 2.00 pm today then at 3.00 pm we will
gather for a service of thanksgiving in St Paul’s. Please let Murray know if you
can come!
Centenary Service for St Paul’s Scouts with Bishop Peter of Doncaster
‘Vine Time’ Service in the Meeting Place – all welcome!








MARGARET wishes to thank all who sent her cards and prayed for her when she was ill last week. She is now much better.

THANKSGIVING  Following Peter’s report on Church finances at our AGM, if anyone would like to join our Thanksgiving Scheme please speak to Peter for envelopes or a form for a standing order.

SAD NEWS  I have just heard that Cyril has died. Cyril looked after the church grounds for a number of years when I first arrived at St Paul’s.  His funeral will be on Monday 12th at 12 noon at City Road.  Murray

THIS WEEK! CHRISTIAN AID: STREET COLLECTION – 12th - 16th MAY As part of our fund-raising for CA Week, we will once again be doing door to door collections for selected streets in our parish. Last year this raised over £800 so is an important element of our fund-raising. If you’d like to help, please see Helen Franklin or e-mail helen@franklinphsl.plus.com

‘MUM’S THE WORD’ - UK tour 2014 on 4th June at the Sheffield Double Tree Hilton.  Encouragement, insight and inspiration for every Mum! Speakers Diane Louise Jordan and Cathy Madavan – tickets £6 each (group discounts for 4 or more) Please see posters in church or visit www.careforthefamily.org.uk/mtw

GRAVES PARK WALK on Sunday 8th June at 9.30 am in aid of Parkinson’s UK. There’s a choice of routes; booking forms in church. Every hour, someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson’s. Please consider taking part to support the charity in finding a cure.

DIOCESAN CENTENARY Please see Murray if you can help at our local event on Sunday 22nd June from
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at Beauchief Abbey.

W.I. OUTING On Wednesday 6th August, Norton Lees (St Paul’s) Women’s Institute is planning a trip which includes a two hour cruise on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal with lunch served on the boat. There will also be a stop on the way home for afternoon tea. There are still a few spaces left so why not come with a friend for a lovely day out? The price is £27.00 and includes coach fare, the canal trip and lunch but not afternoon tea  – telephone Sylvia Sanderson on 0114 2582194 if you’d like to know more or to book a place. The coach will be leaving St Paul’s at 9.30 am and will arrive back in Sheffield about 6.00 pm.

FOODBANK UPDATE
Robert had a busy time again at Foodbank processing fifteen vouchers and hearing a number of harrowing stories from clients.  This week they had someone observing from a housing charity who are experiencing similar problems with people not receiving the benefits they should be getting and finding themselves in real need.

Mike’s Ministry
Mon 12th – Ashdell Preparatory
Tues 13th – Handsworth Christian
Wed 14th- (Carfield – or 21st May t.b.c.)
Sun 18th – St Paul’s 8.00 am H.C. & Beauchief Abbey

From Murray 
I know it was while ago now but I did not get the chance to reflect on the Passover Meal we celebrated on Maundy Thursday this year.
It was the first time I had experienced a Passover so I was very grateful to David Rhodes who helped us prepare, lent us some of the equipment we needed and came along to give advice and encouragement during the meal.  I should also say a huge thank you to Ann who rewrote the Passover service sheet in a couple of days the previous weekend.
I found the Passover very moving to lead and it helped me to understand the background to the Communion Service which is so important to us. 
The things which hit me most were, first, the wonderful family atmosphere the Passover created.  It really was great a church family event!  The second thing was the perspective it gave on the sufferings of God’s people in Egypt.  I have read the stories in Exodus a number of times, but have tended to focus on God’s power in setting his people free.  By contrast the Passover celebrated the suffering with powerful symbols during the meal.  This certainly connected with my own experience of sharing with Jesus in his suffering as we journeyed through Holy Week.