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As I write
Tom our vicar is having a short break in Bruges returning to chair our May
PCC. This will be the first meeting of the new PCC following their election
at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in April. A brief summary of the PCC
meeting will appear in the July edition of the magazine.
On the subject of
elections we offer our congratulations to two members of our congregation
who were successful in the local government elections, Councillors Krysia
Williams and David Simpson.
June promises to be a
colourful month starting with Pentecost on June 4th when there will be a
procession leaving the church at 2.45 to meet at the bandstand in John Innes
Park for an ecumenical service to be attended by the local churches within
the Churches Together in Merton Park group. Last year was a successful and
joyful occasion when we were especially blessed by good weather. If the
weather is inclement however we shall meet in St Mary’s. If you are able to
join us in the park please bring a chair if you would like to sit down and
some light refreshments.
Trinity Sunday will
follow of course and then we shall have our Church Fair on 17th
June in the Glebe fields. There will still be time to offer help to Alan Hay
who is managing this great event which is not only a good fund raiser for
the church but also a time for meeting local residents who are not members
of the church. It has always offered opportunities for outreach and above
all is a fun day for the whole community.
June has its share of
Festival days; St Barnabas on 11th
June; The Birth of John the Baptist on 24th
June and St Peter and St Paul on 29th
June.
In June we begin to look
forward to holidays and a time of refreshment, we are also aware of those
who are less fortunate who cannot take holidays for financial or family
reasons. Christian Care is able to offer summer holiday breaks for families
who would otherwise find it difficult to take such breaks and if you are
able to help in any way either with transport or financially please speak to
one of the church wardens who will be able to put you in contact with a
member of the Christian Care Committee.
May I take this
opportunity to thank all who provide time and energy in the support of
church activities? Many of those who help go unnoticed but without their
support the life and spirit of the church would be greatly diminished. If
you feel moved to join the team to help in any way please speak to Tom or me
or the Churchwardens.
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