ST Mary Abbots with Christ Church and St Philip ∙ Kensington
IN OUR PRAYERS:
We pray for members of the armed forces and
give thanks for the work of the Royal British Legion
We pray for peacemakers and peacekeepers,
and for all who suffer as a result of war.
ST MARY ABBOTS PARISH CHURCH
NEWSLETTER
for the week beginning
We pray for those preparing to be baptized
VIVIAN BAKEWELL
FREDDY BAKEWELL
ERIC PERKINS
8th November 2015
Sunday 8th November
Please pray for the sick and those in distress, especially
ANNE AUSTIN : BRYAN AUSTIN
WENDELL CADOGAN : JEAN CARR-GOMM
ARWEL DAVIES : JOHN ESCOTT
JOHN IRISH : JAMIE MARSDEN
JULIA NORTEN : AUDREY RASKIN
CHARLOTTE REEVE : MARY HUNTER REEVE
ULRIKE SONDHI : NORMAN TAYLOR
WILLOW WHITFIELD : ALLAN WILLIAMS
WENDY ASHER WORTH : ROXANNA ZADVORNY
Pray for all who have died recently
JO PITT
WILLIAM MAURICE FULLERTON
MARIAN NEVELL
First Lesson:
Gospel:
9.30am
Colossians 1. 3-12
Matthew 9. 18-26
SUNG EUCHARIST
with Children on Sundays
Reading:
Gospel:
Preacher:
Micah 4. 1-5
John 14. 23-29
The Revd Philip Welsh
10.50am
At The War Memorial:
11.15am
CIVIC SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
CIVIC ACT OF REMEMBRANCE
Preacher:
The Vicar, The Revd Gillean Craig
12.30pm HOLY EUCHARIST readings as at 8.00am
6.30pm SUNG EVENSONG
Pray for the repose of the souls of those whose year’s mind falls at this time
ARTHUR WALSH (Nov 10)
TERRY PRITCHARD (Nov 11)
St MARY ABBOTS CHURCH AND PARISH CONTACTS
Church Website: www.stmaryabbotschurch.org
Vicar of the Parish
The Rev'd Gillean Craig
gillean.craig@stmaryabbotschurch.org
Vicar’s PA
Sophie Gaselee
sophie.gaselee@stmaryabbotschurch.org
Associate Vicar
The Revd Jenny Welsh
jenny.welsh@stmaryabbotschurch.org
Associate Vicar with Special Responsibility for St Philip
The Rev’d David Walsh
vicar@specr.org
Associate Vicar with Special Responsibility for Christ Church
The Rev’d Mark O’Donoghue
mark@christchurchkensington.com
Honorary Priest
The Rev’d Peter Stubbs
peter.stubbsuk@stmaryabbotschurch.org
Parochial Church Wardens
Jamie Dunford-Wood
jdunfordwood@gmail.com
Adrian Weale
adrianweale@mac.com
Deputy Churchwardens for ST Mary Abbots Church:
Jamie Dunford-Wood
jdunfordwood@gmail.com
Hannah Stewart
hannahvstewart@yahoo.com
Parish Office:
Susan Russell
susan.russell@stmaryabbotshurch.org
ST Mary Abbots Vestry:
Virger: George MacAllan george.macallan@stmaryabbotschurch.org
Assistant Virger: Nick Benn
Safeguarding Officer
Samantha Giles
safeguardingofficer@stmaryabbotschurch.org
Children on Sundays Co-ordinator & Children’s Champion:
Alexandra Swann
alexandraswann@yahoo.com
ST Mary Abbots Centre:
Adam Norton
adam.norton@stmaryabbotschurch.org
Stewardship Secretary:
Emma Porteous
stewardship@stmaryabbotschurch.org
Electoral Roll Officer:
Sally Bessada
er@stmaryabbotschurch.org
Bellringers:
David Holdridge Secretary
david.holdridge@ntlworld.com
Editor of Kensington Parish News
Fiona Braddock
kpneditor@stmaryabbotschurch.org
Friday Playgroup:
playgroup@stmaryabbotschurch.org
Friends of ST Mary Abbots:
friends@stmaryabbotschurch.org
St Mary Abbots Appeal:
appeal@stmaryabbotschurch.org
Head of Fundraising:
Karen Bryant
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
8.00am HOLY EUCHARIST
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Old Testament:
New Testament:
Preacher:
followed by HOLY COMMUNION
Monday 9th
Commemoration of Margery Kempe
Tuesday 10th
St Leo the Great
Wednesday 11th
St Martin
8.30am
1.05am
5.30pm
8.30am
11.30am
5.30pm
7.10am
7.30am
11.00am
1.05pm
5.30pm
Morning Prayer
INFORMAL EUCHARIST ‘Sunday on Monday’
Evening Prayer
Morning Prayer
HOLY EUCHARIST – Book of Common Prayer
Evening Prayer
Morning Prayer
HOLY EUCHARIST
At the War Memorial: Two Minutes Silence
Meditation Group
Evening Prayer
Thursday 12th
7.10am
9.30am
5.30pm
Morning Prayer
SUNG EUCHARIST
with contributions by St Mary Abbots School Pupils – all welcome
Evening Prayer
Friday 13th
Commemoration of Charles Simeon
Saturday 14th
Commemoration of Samuel Seabury
7.10am
7.30am
1.05pm
5.30pm
Morning Prayer
HOLY EUCHARIST
Recital by Royal College of Music Students
Evening Prayer
9.40am Morning Prayer
10.00am HOLY EUCHARIST
5.30pm Evening Prayer
Sunday 15th November SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE
ADVENT
8.00am HOLY EUCHARIST
First Lesson:
Gospel:
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9.30am
07904 954 959
07770 920 085
077 3274 3228
Micah 4. 1-5
Mark 1. 14-20
The Revd Jenny Welsh
SUNG EUCHARIST AND HOLY BAPTISM
with Children on Sundays
Reading:
Gospel:
Preacher:
11.15am
Philippians 1. 3-11
Matthew 18. 21-end
Daniel 12. 1-3
Mark 13. 10-8
The Revd Jenny Welsh
CHORAL MATINS AND EUCHARIST
Old Testament:
New Testament:
Preacher:
Daniel 3. 13-30
Mark 1. 14-20
The Revd David Walsh, Area Dean of Kensington
No 12.30pm HOLY EUCHARIST today
6.30pm SUNG EVENSONG
Old Testament:
New Testament:
Preacher:
1 Samuel 9. 27 – 10. 2a, 17-26
Mattjhew 13. 31-35
The Revd Gillean Craig
followed by HOLY COMMUNION
REMEMBRANCE
SUNDAY TODAY
In company with millions throughout the world, we remember this Sunday
all those who died fighting for our country and all who suffer as a result of
war. To accommodate our special Acts of Remembrance, the 9.30 Sung
Eucharist is slightly shortened and no refreshments are served between this
service and Matins.
This year we host our Royal Borough’s Kensington Civic Act of
Remembrance and welcome our Mayor Cllr Robert Freeman, our
MP Victoria Borwick, our MEP Dr Charles Tannock and Lady
Arnold the Representative Deputy Lieutenant, units of our military
and uniformed organisations and community representatives.
We gather outside at the War Memorial at 10.50 for the
ACT OF REMEMBRANCE.
Many families stay on after the 9.30 Eucharist to witness this Act
even though they don’t go on to the Service
Then we process inside the church for the solemn SERVICE OF
REMEMBRANCE, which starts at about 11.15am. Throughout
our community and our society there is a deepening sense of our
debt to those who bear arms on behalf of our country, and of the
effects of war on combatants and non-combatants alike. Join us to
honour those who lay down their lives for our country, and to pray
for all the victims of war. Many of the families from the 9.30
service have been coming to the Act of Remembrance then going
home: that is perfectly proper and acceptable.
Poppies are still on sale in church throughout today.
REMEMBRANCE DAY itself is this Wednesday, the anniversary of the
signing of the Armistice at the end of the First World War, at the 11th hour
of the 11th day of the 11th month. All are welcomed to join us in our short
act of Remembrance at the War Memorial. Be in place by 10.55am.
Hot off the press! Don’t leave the church without your copy!
KENSINGTON PAROCHIAL NEWS
The Autumn edition of the KPN is available, filled with articles and comment
about our parish – encompassing Christ Church and St Philip as well as St
Mary Abbots Our thanks to Fiona Braddock, Olga Pantuhova & Tami
Bishop for their hard work. Take your full colour, no-expense-spared copy.
THIS TUESDAY – AUTUMN QUIET DAY
A TIME FOR REMEMBRANCE
TUESDAY (not the usual Wednesday) 10th November,
St Mary’s Convent, Chiswick, 9.30-3.00. The times mean you could drop
children at school and collect them afterwards. There’s a sequence of
addresses, silence, Eucharist and refreshment in the peaceful surroundings
of St Mary’s – so close and yet so far away! We ask all who can manage it to
make a donation towards expenses of £10ish. To book your place email
jenny.welsh@stmaryabbotschurch.org or sign the list in church.
OUR AUTUMN STUDY COURSE CONTINUES THIS TUESDAY
LUKE
Three Songs for the Kingdom
7.30pm Tue 10 & Wed 18 November
Teaching; Discussion; Learning; Fellowship
Did you know that Luke is the Gospel of Song? On Advent Sunday we
start the Year of Luke, and in preparation we offer this study course,
looking at three of the most familiar passages of scripture – familiar but
with powerful messages about Jesus and how we are to live.
Even if you missed last week you’d be most welcome.
Each session includes a light supper.
To sign up contact jenny.welsh@stmaryabbotschurch.org
ST. MARY ABBOTS' BOOK CLUB meets this Wednesday 11th November
at 2.30pm (NOT Thursday as usual) to discuss Marcus Zusak’s "The Book
Thief", and enjoy a friendly and delicious tea. New members welcome:
please contact Anita Quinn for details: Ann_Q@Hotmail.co.uk
Thanks to all who worked so hard to make Friday’s BONFIRE &
FIREWORKS PARTY so successful: the Gang of Pyromaniacs under the
baton of David Wilkinson & the Catering Team led by Alison Steel – but
above all for ADAM NORTON’S tireless work. We are confident that by
about April 2016 the Vicarage garden will have more or less recovered.
WILL YOU VOLUNTEER? WINTER NIGHT SHELTER
Can YOU help our local Shelter for homeless and destitute neighbours. Our
slot is Wednesday evenings, 7-9pm, at Fulham Baptist Church beginning this
Wednesday 4 November until Easter. See Flyers in church; more info from
the Revd James Mather, jsm@johnstonmather.com 07836 715 655
St Mary Abbots Parish Church, Kensington & Chelsea
Forum for Older Residents & PSALM proudly present
ADVENT CALENDARS Do YOU find it impossible to find the right
calendar for your children, godchildren, grandchildren? One that realises
that Advent is about preparing for a Christian festival, not just an excuse to
cram in four weeks’ worth of chocolate? We’ve some for sale - £4.00 each!
WILL YOU OPEN YOUR DOOR TO JESUS FOR A NIGHT?
On Advent Sunday our small Crib start its journey
around the Parish, returning to our church on
Christmas Eve. The Advent Crib encourages us all
to give a home to the Holy Family, symbolising our
need to make room in our lives for the Advent
coming of Jesus. We suggest prayers to say on its
arrival and candles to light beside the figures. It’s a
lovely way for everyone, young and old
to engage with the Christmas story and also a great way to offer hospitality to
people in the congregation whom you may not know.
jenny.welsh@stmaryabbotschurch.org - grab her to book your slot!
HOW YOU CAN HELP VICTIMS OF THE
INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE CRISIS
We have two immediate local church responses:
Can you – or you and your family or a friend or two – put
together a box of necessities for refugee mothers and babies?
As well as the materials there’s a special note included in the box,
to show the recipients that the gift is sent with love and prayer.
We have full details of what should go into these boxes and how
they can be collected & delivered – pick up a leaflet, and talk to our
St Mary Abbots co-ordinator Marie-Christine Nibagwire saferefuge@hotmail.co.uk
The deadline for Collection has been extended to 20th November
Secondly – a 5k SPONSORED RUN in Hyde Park on November 14
The Diocese of London has set up a
specific organization CAPITAL MASS to
co-ordinate events, information & projects
Check out www.capitalmass.org.uk for all these and much more
Thursday 19 November, 1.30-4.30pm
St Mary Abbots Centre, Vicarage Gate W8 4HN
ANN MORISY, noted Community Theologian helps us explore… Birthdays,
Christmas, family celebrations, even street parties for national celebrations,
can prompt mixed feelings as we get older. This workshop provides an
opportunity to reflect on how, why and what we want to celebrate and how to
manage demands, expectations - and presents! Starts with sandwiches,
cakes and tea. Book your free place at 020 7937 2364 or 020 7352 1336
Saturday 28 November StMA
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Adam and Anna would very much welcome the following assistance in the
lead up to .. and on the day of our Christmas Bazaar. We would be
particularly grateful for the following:
Home made cakes and produce to sell on the day.
Gift donations for the silent auction
Volunteer help needed for stalls (upstairs as well as downstairs in the kids
zone)
Used but loved .... toys/books/DVDs in good condition to sell in the kids
zone
Please contact either Adam Norton on 020 7937 8885
adam.norton@stmaryabbotschurch.org or Anna McNally on 07899 790534
jrbsoto@googlemail.com
ST MARY ABBOTS APPEAL NEWS
From KAREN BRYANT, our Head of Fundraising:
We’ve had to make unexpected repairs to the 2 crosses on the south transept
crosses, replacing them with replicas carved by hand to the original designs. We
are (depending on the vicissitudes of the Autumn weather) just a few weeks away
from being free of scaffolding and we’re making plans to celebrate. We now have a
collection of the original slates, and other interesting materials from the church
building, which are being made into gift items. These will help us raise muchneeded funds for the next phase.
appeal@stmaryabbotschurch.org / www.stmaryabbotsappeal.com