Ryde Plurality
The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet
Pew Leaflet for Sunday 17 November 2024
Second Sunday before Advent Year B
Holy Cross, Binstead (www.holycrossbinstead.org.uk)
St Peter’s, Havenstreet (http://StPeterHavenstreet.org.uk)
Welcome
A very warm welcome to all worshipping with us today. At the Communion services those who are confirmed and those who normally receive Communion in their own church (whatever denomination) are invited to receive Communion. All are welcome to receive a blessing.
Sunday Readings
Daniel 12: 1-3, Hebrews 10: 11-14, [15-18], 19-25, Mark 13: 1-8
Prayer for Second Sunday before Advent
Call each of us, Lord Jesus, according to Your plans for the world and for the future. May we be prepared to play our part in whatever way you require of us, so that Your Gospel may be proclaimed throughout the world, and to Your glory. Amen.
Prayer for all places of conflict
Lord, we pray for the people of Ukraine, the Middle East and all places of conflict; give them a sense of hope in their situation. May they strengthen each other and receive the love and nourishment they deserve. We pray that peaceful resolutions may be found, and that they will all know the love of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer for the victims of natural disasters
God of compassion, hear our prayers for those who are affected by natural disasters: strengthen them in their hour of need, and grant them courage to face the future, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for the sick
We pray for those who are sick and who ask for our prayers: Marian, Mark and Debbie, Mike, Joan C, Emma, Madge, Tim, Arthur. (We also remember silently in our hearts: Heather; Jackie; Ann; Dave; Daisy; Brenda; Monica; Hester, Kerry, Izabel, John, Paul).
Rest in peace
We pray for those who have died recently, and for their families at this sad time. Pat Grist
In Memoriam
Doreen Ansell, Vivian and Hermione Rawlinson, Marjorie Emma Elizabeth Barton. Madeline Lowery.
The Week Ahead
Monday 18 November 19.00 PCC Meeting (Holy Cross)
Editor: Barbara Edwards –binsteadholycross@gmail.com or 01983 242906. Copy Date: Thursday midday. Church Diary: If you have any queries or additional dates for the Church Diary, please contact Barbara.
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Friday 22 November |
08.00 |
Morning Prayer (Holy Cross) |
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Sunday 24 November |
09.30 |
Morning Worship (Holy Cross) |
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11.00 |
Holy Communion (St Peter) |
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Future Dates |
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Wednesday 4 December |
19.30 |
Advent Course 2024 by Zoom) |
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Thursday 5 December |
13.30 |
Organ Recital by Pupil from Ryde School(All Saints} |
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19.00 |
Talk by Joan Livingstone (Holy Cross) |
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Monday 9 December |
18.00 |
Commissioning of Jane Calderin as Anna Chaplain (Holy Cross) |
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Saturday 14 December |
10.00 – 15.00 |
Display of Nativity Cribs (Holy Cross) |
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Saturday 8 February 2025 |
TBC |
Candlemas Lunch (Appley Manor Ryde) |
Christmas Hamper Raffle & Bottle Stall
The Christmas Hampers are now ready and we will be asking once again, for bottles for the bottle tombola at the Christmas Market, Havenstreet Community Centre on Saturday 30 November. There will be a box at the back of the church for your contributions or contact Janette 883567 or Tina 611020 to arrange a collection.
Advent Course 2024
Sandie Osborne and Rodney Fox are pleased to invite parishioners from across the Ryde Plurality to join the Advent Course that they are planning to lead on Zoom, starting at 19.30 on Wednesday 4 December 2024. The course will be based on the BRF booklet ‘Journeying through Advent with New Daylight’, which provides daily bible readings and reflections from 1 December until 6 January. The readings are complemented by sets of Group Study Questions for each of the 5 weeks. The booklet can be obtained from www.eden.co.uk for £2.99 (anyone who is not able to make online purchases, please feel free to contact Rodney for help). To join the course, please email Rodney at r.fox330@btinternet.com and, nearer the time, you will be sent the joining instructions for the Zoom discussions.
Fundraising Events
Thursday 5 December at 19.00 at Holy Cross Joan Livingstone is giving a talk about her unusual Christmas. More details to follow.
Saturday 14 December a display of Nativity Cribs at Holy Cross from 10.00 – 15.00 with mince pies and hot drinks available all day. More details to follow.
Christmas Shows
Catherine Coeshott will be in two Christmas shows next month:
Journey to Oz (First Act) at Shanklin Theatre on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 December at 18.30 - box office 868000.
The Christmas Express (Way Forward) at Medina Theatre on Monday 9 December at 18.45 -box office 823884
Everyone welcome to come along and join the fun.
St Peter’s Christmas Tree Festival
Contact Sally Exell on 01983 884175 or sally.exell74@btinternet.com for full details.