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Sunday 27th November
This Sunday see’s the beginning of Advent. We have a special joint service of Confirmation & Holy Communion at 10am with Bishop Arun (the new Bishop of Kirkstall), confirming nine members of our congregation. Do join us and support all the candidates on their next step in their journey of faith.
Then at 5pm we have our Advent Praise service. Mark the start of the season by giving praise to God at this time of expectation and preparation.
Afterwards, mulled wine & mince pies will be served. All are welcome!
Prayers
Please remember in your prayers the families of Joan Kitson and David Badger.
Joan was a much-loved, long-standing member of our church family, she went to be with our Lord last weekend at the grand age of 100.
David died peacefully at home earlier this week aged 86, slipping away quietly with his wife beside him. He was a faithful servant of the church and an ex-warden. Rest in Peace, Joan and David, and Rise in Glory.
The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
If you would like anyone remembering in prayer, please let Rev. Rob know.
Cleaning Church
An additional team is needed to go on the church cleaning rota.
It's light cleaning consisting of vacuuming & dusting that would need doing every few weeks. Also, we are putting together a list of names to go on a rota to sweep the stone floor in church. Ideally it requires doing after coffee shop and before the Sunday services. Please let Sally know if you can help with either one of these. Thank you.
St. Wilfrid’s Singers
The St. Wilfrid’s singers have started rehearsals for this year's Carol Service.
If you would like to join the group, the following practices remain:
- Tuesday 29th November
- Thursday 8th & 15th December
Meet in church at 6pm.
If you would like more information, please speak to Jonathan Lacey.
Walking Nativity
The Walking Nativity is planned for Wednesday 21st December, 4pm.
(Further details of the route & timings will be shared once plans are finalised).
If you would like to be involved with this, either by taking a speaking part, narrating, or acting as a Marshall to ensure safety and to help lead the way, please contact Brenda.
Wreath Making Evening
On Saturday 10th December we're holding a Christmas Wreath Making Evening.
Tickets are £20 per person and for this you will receive a glass of fizz and all the bits & bobs you’ll need to make a beautiful wreath.
The event starts at 5:45pm and finishes at 8:30pm. Numbers are limited.
Please contact Sally for tickets.
Calverley Comfort Zone
Calverley is getting involved with The Warm Space Project.
Starting next Thursday 24th November from 11am to 2:30pm, Calverley Comfort Zone will be open at The Methodist Church, offering soup & a roll, tea, coffee, & biscuits. There will be a range of activities including board games, jigsaws, & books to read. It will be open to all, offering warmth and company during the winter months. If you would like to help, please contact Rose Watson on 0113 256 3393
The Children’s Society
If you would like to support the charity by having a Children Society box in your home, please see Sarah Cohen.
T.A.G (Tuesday Afternoon Group)
T.A.G continue to meet but in The Barn and at the earlier time of 11am until 2pm. A light lunch will be provided for all the winter meetings, the remaining dates up to the New Year are:
- 29th November
- 6th & 13th December
- 20th December – TBC
- 3rd January – 12pm Christmas lunch at the Calverley Arms.
If you would like to join TAG, please contact Sue Ward.
Flowers in Church at Christmas
Can you help the Flower Team with some foliage from your garden for the Christmas flower display in Church? We require cuttings of laurel, holly with berries, non-drop Christmas tree spruce, an evergreen foliage.
So, don’t do your winter pruning just yet! Please drop any donations at church on Friday 9th December at 12pm or Saturday 10th December at 8:30am.
Thank you, Julie Horan & Kim Pollard.
Give A Gift This Christmas
This year we are supporting Leeds Women’s Aid by collecting Christmas gifts for the women and children they support. They provide services to women & children affected by Domestic Violence & Abuse (DV&A) and offer a range of the very best services for vulnerable women and families who are victims and survivors of: domestic, sexual & honour-based violence and abuse, forced marriage, trafficking, stalking, and harassment.
If you would like to give a gift, we will be collecting them at our services on Sunday 4th December. All gifts should be new/un-used and un-wrapped.
For Women:
• Toiletries gift sets
• Hats, scarves, & gloves
• Fluffy socks
• Pyjamas
• Nice boxes of biscuits or chocolates
For Children:
• Playdough
• Kinetic play sand
• Arts & Crafts sets and equipment
• Toy cars
• Dinosaur and animal figures
• Baby dolls
• Teddy bears
• Lego
• Footballs
• Skipping ropes
• Rubix cubes
• Books for babies, children, and teenagers
• Toys for toddlers e.g. shape sorters and soft books
• Pyjamas
• Toiletries sets for older children
• Chocolate selection boxes
• Chocolate coins
Parish Giving Scheme
Just a reminder that our new Parish giving Scheme is underway.
We're grateful to those who have committed to new or increased financial giving. If you would like more information about the scheme, it is available in church or you can speak to Margaret Roundhill in confidence in church or by phone. We recognise that with current increases in the cost of living that it is a difficult time to be asked to give. Please be assured that we understand this, and we ask only that your giving is prayerful and considered.
Spring Harvest (10th - 14th April 2023)
We are now making enquiries about booking at Spring Harvest in Skegness.
It’s not too late to sign up, prices are from £139, and more information can be found online here. Please contact the [email protected] if you would like to go.
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