Notices – 26th May 2013 ELECTORAL ROLL - Now that the new Electoral Roll has been published it is evident that there are a number of people who didn’t complete a new application form. The new Roll is displayed on the notice board by the door - you can check to see if you are included and, if not, complete a form. FUNERAL – Derek Austin – A service will be held at St George’s Church, following the cremation, on Wednesday 29th May at 12.30 pm. There will also be a memorial Choral Evensong at St. George’s on Sunday 30th June at 5.30 pm.’ RAG BAG COLLECTION – We have started another Rag bag collection to raise money for the Church Hall Roof Fund. If you have any unwanted clothes (even if torn) or other textiles (bed-linen, curtains etc.) please leave them in a black sack in the Narthex. Thanks. Tessa. FOLLOW-UP TO LENT COURSE - Are you interested in carrying on the conversation? Would you like to discuss other topics? Following on from the success of this year's Lent course, we are looking at a way of continuing the journey. Please sign your name on the list at the back of the church if you are interested, or speak to June Mackenzie if you would like to know more. St. Mark’s Players’ Summer Show ‘They Think It’s All Over’, at Beckenham Public Halls on Friday 31st May 7.30pm, Saturday 1st June 2.30pm and Saturday 1st June 7.30pm. Tickets are £12.50 including a Fish ‘n’ Chip Supper or £9 for the show only and can be purchased by phoning our Box Office on 07831 885360 or booking online at www.boxofficediva.com. IN AID OF WELCARE IN BROMLEY – Theatre Productions invite you to "Sing a Rainbow" on Saturday 6 July at 2.30 pm in the Church Hall at St John's Eden Park. For further details see the poster and handbills. John Perambulath has been appointed as Archdeacon of Barking in the Diocese of Chelmsford. His farewell Eucharist at All Saints, Northfleet will be on Sunday 18th August 10.00am. There’s-Nothing-To-It Word Quiz – now available (price £1) from Joan (or Dave-inthe-Office) Hours of fun for those wet days of Summer. Proceeds to the Church Lighting Fund.
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THE GOD PARTICLE at Christ Church Beckenham - We are delighted to let you know that we are hosting a performance of the play "The God Particle", a contemporary romantic comedy sci-fi from "nicely thank you" theatre company, at Christ Church Beckenham on Wednesday, 19th June, 8pm, It is an ideal event to which friends outside church can be invited. Tickets are priced at £8 in advance or £10 on the door, and can be purchased through our Church Office on 0208 6503847 or office@ccb.org.uk. Kelsey Park Centenary Celebrations Friday May 31st sees the centenary of the opening of the Park. At 2pm, the Mayor of Bromley will plant a centenary oak on the main lawn, raise a new flag and dedicate a clock on the New Information Centre. Saturday June 15th from 2 – 5 pm ‘Big Picnic’. Bring a picnic and enjoy listening to the BYMT ‘New Generation’ Big Band; the Bishop Justus jazz Band, our own Junior Choir and choirs from St Mark’s and Clare House Schools. There will be plenty of children’s entertainments. Everything will be free of charge. Wendy Hardy, Chair, Friends of Kelsey Park. Sponsored Walk - Judi completed the 8 mile walk for St Christopher’s Hospice on Sunday and will be most grateful to collect the promised sponsorship money. CHRISTIAN AID WEEK ran from 12th to 18th May 2013. Thank you to those who have already given a donation, either via a house-to-house collection or to me directly. If you have not yet given and would like to, please give it to me today. I will let you all know the total once the donations are counted. Thank you from Fiona Byers, St George's Christian Aid Co-ordinator. PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, ST MARY’S, SHORTLANDS - A vacancy has occurred and the Vicar and the Parochial Church Council wish to appoint a Parish Administrator to manage and co-ordinate the administrative life of St. Mary’s Church. 25 hours per week, Salary £11,450. Applications to be received by 10th June 2013. Interviews to be arranged. For further details see the website www.stmarysshortlands.org.uk or contact the Parish Office on 0208 460 5682. Fr. Paul at Rochester Cathedral – At the 3.15pm Service of Choral Evensong on the 2nd June, Fr. Paul will be preaching. If any members of the congregation wish to be at that service, they would be most welcome.
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The Week Ahead at St. George’s – 26th May 2013 Morning Prayer will be at 7.15 am Monday to Thursday. Evening Prayer will be at 5.00 pm Monday to Thursday. Monday 27th
BANK HOLIDAY – Church Closed
Tuesday 28th
7.30 pm
Holy Communion
Wednesday 29th
10.30 am
Holy Communion
Thursday 30th
12.30 pm
Holy Communion
Friday 31st
VISIT of BLESSED VIRGIN MARY TO ELIZABETH 9.30 am Holy Communion 12.30 pm Lunchtime Recital – Christine Stevenson (Piano)
JUNE Saturday 1st
9.30 am 11.00 am
Fr. Paul Revd. Margaret Fr. Paul
Holy Communion Fr. Paul Coffee Concert – Pupils of Dominic Moore
Next Sunday 2nd June – The First Sunday after Trinity 8.00 am
Holy Communion (said)
President: Fr. Paul Preacher: Fr. Paul
9.30 am
Family Service Eucharist
President: Fr. Paul Preacher: Fr. Paul
5.30 pm
Choral Evensong
Readings for next Sunday 1st Sunday after Trinity Year C
Joan Conway
Eucharist:
Evensong: All readings use NRSV
1 Kings 8: 22, 23, 41 - 43 Galatians 1: 1 - 12 Luke 7: 1 - 10 Genesis 4: 1 - 16 Mark 3: 7 - 19
If you are a UK taxpayer you are encouraged to place your offertory gift to the church in one of the GIFT AID ENVELOPES. By doing so, and completing the details on the envelope, you enable St. George’s to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give. Thank you. Please ensure that mobile phones are switched off. No form of visual or sound recording, or any form of photography, is permitted during services. Thank you for your cooperation.
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