News from our Churches
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SERVICES IN OUR CHURCHES
Sunday 31st August – 11th After Trinity
8.00am Hempstead Fr David Sheppard Holy Communion
9.30am Radwinter Fr David Sheppard Holy Communion
11.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Sung Mass
Wednesday 3rd September Gregory the Great
10.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Low Mass
Sunday 7th September – 12th After Trinity
8.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Low Mass/BCP
9.30am Radwinter Revd Susannah Lacon Holy Communion.
10.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard & Fr Chris Brown Open Doors with Holy Communion.
Monday 8th September Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7.30pm Thaxted Becket Chapel Praying the Rosary
Wednesday 10th September
10.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Low Mass
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IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
We pray for...
The realisation that as Christians we should always try to be humble and not puffed up with self-importance.
To remember as Jesus Himself once said, "the poor are always with us" and that we should never look down on them.
Our organists, Thaxted Church Choir, The Sampfords Singers- and also those who serve at the altar.
The plight of immigrants especially those fleeing from oppressive regimes, and that a humane solution can be found to this ever -worsening problem.
Those who live in those parts of the world which are especially affected by climate change.
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COMING UP
31st August - Thaxted Church Plant Sale in aid of Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT)
8th September - Lt Sampford Church HIGNFY Books that have changed the way you live your life Homemade refreshments and a warm welcome. Compline at 4pm for those who wish to
stay. Contact Roberta on 01799 586212 for more information.
13th September - Friends of Essex Churches Ride & Stride across our Benefice.
24th September - Macmillan Coffee Morning at Thaxted Parish Church from 10.45am
28th September - Harvest Festival Services at Hempstead at 9.30am and Thaxted at 11.00am.
Harvest Supper at Thaxted. Contact Maggie (mcatterall49@gmail.com) to book!
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MONTHLY LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Fr David will publish a letter to the Benefice each month on Sub Stack. You can read the letter by clicking this link From the Rector
If you sign up to SubStack, this letter will automatically be sent to you but we’ll also publish the link here.
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JULIAN MEETING
The monthly Julian Meeting will be held at 7pm on the Third Tuesday of the month (16th September, and so on) in Thaxted Parish Church Hall. Half an hour of silent, contemplative prayer together with others. See thejulianmeetings.net for more information on this practice.
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THANK YOU FROM FR DAVID
Thank you, everyone, for welcoming me to the benefice. I am very grateful for the many acts of kindness over the last few weeks. I am also very grateful for the extraordinary welcome extended to my family and friends, including friends from Buckden and the Offords, on Monday evening. A big thank you!
I am so happy to be your Rector and incumbent of the parishes.
Looking forward to our life together,
I am, ever yours,
Fr David
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THAXTED COFFEE CORNER
Every Wednesday after the mid week Mass we offer coffee, tea, hot chocolate, treats and good company for anyone who would like to join us. If you would like to come along or if you might be able to help to run the service, please contact Maryanne (admin@ttsrh.org ) or Anna Lee for more information!
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THAXTED ECO CHURCH AWARD
Congratulations to the Eco Church team! Thaxted Parish Church has been awarded the Eco Church Silver Award! Click here for more information on how this was achieved.
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CHURCH WHATSAPP GROUPS
Keep up to date, help with projects and events and connect with other church members by joining the new Thaxted Church WhatsApp group. Please text your name and mobile phone number to Paul Meader 07711-310243, or speak to Paul in Church.
We have set up a new WhatsApp group for the Villages’ congregations to also share information about events, news, requests for advice or support and prayer. If you would like to added to this group, please contact Maryanne on either 07958 629506 (by WhatsApp!) or email admin@ttsrh.org.
(Please note that by joining the WhatsApp groups your mobile number will be visible to other group members).
Congratulations to those who were confirmed by Bishop Roger on 9th February
L to R: Alex Young, Lindsey Phillips, Bishop Roger, Rosie Holt, Harry Gilbank, William Gilbank, Sam Crockford and Fr Chris
