What lovely spring days we’ve had amidst the rain! Taking a moment to notice the lovely amidst the dampness is a source of real blessing for me.

When we retired, we envisioned ourselves continuing our favourite activity: walking - and in all possible places! However, it was not to be.

We so love being part of St. Wilfrid’s. It’s a great community with much happiness in and around it. Thank you one and all!
However, I am learning that it is the individuals that create the joy and blessing. I am learning to appreciate and value the individual moments of kindness and to accept the help of those who are younger and fitter than me.
In fact, I am learning to celebrate the physical strength of others.
To be in a situation of need and to feel the strength of another person who has reached out is amazing and a real source of blessing.

So, let’s continue to reach out to one another, be it over coffee or a practical moment of help in the middle of a busy day. What a lovely community St. Wilf's is!

PS. if you feel a bit ‘on the outside’ maybe try sharing that feeling with someone you are coming to trust and see where that leads.

Blessing,
Sue Ward

Sunday 14th May Services
We're back to the usual service times of 9:15 and 11AM this week.
Rob will be leading with Dave Edwards preaching, the children’s groups will be going out, and tea & biscuits will be available between the services.
As always we welcome you to join us!

Youth Drop-in
Continues to meet on Wednesday afternoon in church. If you're in High School years 7-10 and want to come and hang out, get toasted snacks, and catch up with each other in a safe space, we’re open between 3:30-4:30pm.

APCM
Minutes and notice of election results are now available to read in church.

Ring for the King
Sadly, the peal attempt on bank holiday Monday was lost after about 45 minutes. We started again and rang a quarter peal - 1260 Grandsire Triples: Cindy Maude 1, Maurice Calvert (C) 2, Peter C Kirby 3, Jane Lynch 4, Carole Kirby 5, Daniel T Calvert 6, R Andrew Sutherland 7, Andrew Paterson 8.
The band are keen to have a further attempt to ring a peal in celebration of the coronation, as it's such a unique event. We also hope to ring another quarter peal soon (watch this space!). The other ringers and myself, wish to express our thanks to those who took the time to visit the tower on Saturday.
You made a special occasion even more special. Everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable time ringing and socialising.
Thank you,
Maurice (Ringing Master)

Calverley Millennium Walk – Saturday 13th May
This Saturday join in ‘Beating the Bounds’ - a traditional 8 mile walk around the boundaries of Calverley undertaken by the villagers to reinforce the traditional extents of the village. Starting & finishing at The Calverley Arms, it's a scenic route, hilly in places, passing through livestock fields and can be muddy. For more information, please contact David Williams.

An Hour of Quiet
Resumes next Monday 15th May at 12pm in church.

Clothes Swap
After the success of last year’s clothes swap, we will be having another one on Saturday 20th May. Please arrive from 10am, swapping to start at 11am.
Please bring a minimum of 5 items. Refreshments available.
Get sorting those wardrobes out!
For further information, please contact Claire Tular or Sarah Cohen.

Bring & Share Lunch
‘Let’s Eat Together’ - The next bring & share lunch will be on Sunday 21st May.
This time it’s cold food only. Sign-up sheets are at the back of church.
If you have any questions, please contact Brenda Pickard.

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