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As part of Churches Together in Hexham we pray for the
Hexham Corps of the Salvation Army and their Envoy,
Eunice Blakey.
Within Hexham Deanery we pray for our own parish, for
our priests Dagmar, Michelle and Alan, and our team of
‘retired’ clergy.
Within our Diocese we pray for our Clergy and Readers
and all who share in God’s mission.
Within our Parish we pray for the Mother’s Union and the
way in which they enrich our lives, especially their help with
Tots Praise and Baptism Preparation.
We pray for those preparing for confirmation in May, for
Jess Baker, Holly Gold, Calum McGowan, Claire Moon and
Philip Arnold.
We pray for James Metcalfe & Jennifer Handyside, who will
be married at the Abbey on Saturday.
We pray for Lynn and Simon Caudwell and their work in
Kenya.
We pray for our world, especially for the people of Syria
and Yemen, and for the work of the West
Northumberland Food Bank.
For those who are unwell or who have asked for our
prayers including, Karen Wells, Elizabeth Clarke, Ken Norton,
Malcolm Hare, Edna O’Neil, Stan Batey, Joyce Christie, Alice
Yates, Br Damian SSF, Dorothy Grieveson, Pam Bolt and Norrie
Leah.
For those who have died, especially Raymund Darby, and
all those who mourn.
HEXHAM ABBEY
The Priory and Parish Church of St Andrew
Sunday 26th April
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Welcome to the Abbey today as we gather for worship and
fellowship. During communion all are invited to come forward
for bread and wine or a blessing – if for a blessing simply keep
your head bowed. We do hope you can stay for refreshments
and the Annual Parochial Church Meeting followed by ‘Bring
and Share’ lunch in the North Transept. Children’s activities will
be available in the Song School during the APCM, and all are
very welcome.
 Junior Church please join the opening procession and you will be
guided to your group in the Priory Buildings.
 Sunday Tots (0-5) make your way to the Priory Buildings through the
Cloister Porch door during the first hymn.
TODAY'S SERVICES
9.30am
Setting:
Motet:
Voluntary:
Hymns:
Pew Bibles:
The Parish Centre Office is open Monday – Friday
10am-1pm. Tel 01434 602 031
Email: admin@hexhamabbey.org.uk
Website: www.hexhamabbey.org.uk
Administrator:
Canon Dr Dagmar Winter
Tel: 01434 604 580 (except Monday)
Revd Michelle Dalliston
Tel. 0191 281 6554 (except Monday)
Revd Alan Currie
Tel. 01434 607614 (except Saturday)
Canon Frank Dexter
Tel 01434 601759
Ken Newitt (394 352)
Roger Milton and Douglas Vigor
Marcus Wibberley (602 031)
Andrew Wyatt
Sally McRobie
Volunteer & Events
Manager:
Jane Musto (611 904)
Finance Officer:
Vergers:
Rachel Ogilvie
Derek Iles & Austin Winstanley (607 090)
Education & Community
Officer:
Toni Bush (611 905)
Hexham Abbey PCC:
Lay Chair of the PCC: Canon Gill Alexander
Churchwardens: Paul Binks, Fiona Finnon,
Fiona Kelsey, Helen Milner, Chris Wilson
PCC Hon. Treasurer: Susan Robson
PCC Secretary: Michelle Mackie
Fiona Kelsey (600 372)
Shop Manager:
Hugh Fearnall
Café Manager:
Sally Oliver
Business Manager: Clare Daltry (611 908)
Rector:
Interim Minister:
Assistant Priest:
Retired Clergy Contact:
Reader:
Readers Emeriti:
Director of Music:
Assistant Organist:
Parish Visiting:
Hexham Abbey Heritage
Trading Ltd (HAHTL)
Joint Parish Eucharist - Abbey Choir
President:
Alan Currie
Preacher:
Dagmar Winter
Reader:
Lindsay Graham
Intercessor:
David Ratcliff
11.00am
2.00pm
6.30pm
Haydn Missa Sancti Loannis de Deo
Weelkes Alleluis, I heard a voice
Gigout Toccata
552, 138, 634ii, 224
Acts 4:5-12 page 117
John 10:11-18 page 100
APCM followed by ‘Bring and Share’ lunch, North Transept.
Children’s activities will be available in the Song School during the
APCM
Baden Powell Scout Association Service
Officiant:
Michelle Dalliston
Choral Evensong - Abbey Choir
Officiant &
Dagmar Winter
Preacher
Reader:
Canticles:
Anthem:
Voluntary:
Hymns:
Pew Bibles:
Richard Snow
Wood in E flat
Purcell Thy word is a lantern
Dyson Postude
282, 636
Exodus 16:4-15 page 64
Revelation 2:12-17 page 243
NEXT SUNDAY'S SERVICES
3rd May – Fifth Sunday of Easter
8.30am
Holy Communion
President &
Dagmar Winter
Preacher
10.00am
11.45am
Abbey Praise – All-Age Worship
President &
Dagmar Winter &
Preacher
Michelle Dalliston
with our Confirmation candidates
Reader:
Chris Porter
Intercessor:
Barbara Rowarth
Holy Communion BCP
President &
Michelle Dalliston
Preacher
6.30pm
Choral Evensong
Officiant &
Preacher
Reader:
Michelle Dalliston
Jonathan Hewitt
At Hexham Abbey we have a vision of a world in which God’s love is
enjoyed, celebrated and shared.
Services, Meetings and Events in the Abbey this week
Parish Notices
Monday 27th April
9.00am
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
- Sunday 26th April
TODAY!!
Morning Prayer
- A reflective 20 minute service to start the day
5.00pm
Evening Prayer
- A reflective 20 minute service to end the day.
Tuesday 28th April
9.00am
12.00pm
5.00pm
6.30pm
8.00pm
Morning Prayer
Holy Communion
Evening Prayer
Marc Morris – ‘King John: treachery, Tyranny and
the Road to Magna Carta’ Hexham Book Festival
Alexander McCall Smith – ‘The Novel Habits of
Happiness’ Hexham Book Festival
Wednesday 29th April
9.00am
9.30am
10.15am
Morning Prayer
Holy Communion
Tots’ Praise – Songs, stories and fun for babies, toddlers and
6.30pm
pre-school children and their carers.
Choral Evensong – Abbey Choir
9.00am
9.30am
Morning Prayer
Prayer Group – Treasury a group that prays the petitions left at
Thursday 30th April
the Prayer Board. Contact: Elizabeth Fish, 601 142
10.30am
6.30pm
Holy Communion
Choral Evensong – Girls’ Voices
9.00am
5.00pm
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Friday 1st May – Philip and James, Apostles
Saturday 2nd May
9.00am
3.00pm
5.00pm
Morning Prayer
Marriage of James Metcalfe & Jennifer Handyside
Evening Prayer
Sung Responses to the Gospel
9.30AM JOINT PARISH EUCHARIST
- followed by Annual Meeting of Parishioners to elect five
Churchwardens.
Steph Bingham, Roy Dallison, Helen Milner, Richard
Snow and Chris Wilson have indicated their willingness to
stand for election.
TEA & COFFEE CAFÉ STYLE IN THE NORTH TRANSEPT
FOLLOWED BY THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
There are the following vacancies on the PCC:
4 elected places, including lay-chair, for 3 years
Fiona Finnon, John Robinson, Jason Robinson-Gay and Susan
Robson so far have indicated their intention to stand for
election.
NB: Children’s activities will be available in the Song School
during the APCM.
FOLLOWED BY A ‘BRING AND SHARE’ LUNCH IN THE NORTH
TRANSEPT.
Please leave your donations of food on the tables in the
South Choir Aisle before the 9.30am service, thank you.
Confirmation Session – At the parish centre at 4.30pm
today.
Women’s House Group – normally on Monday’s at 8pm.
For one week only, due to the Bank Holiday, they will meet on
Tuesday 5th May – same time, same place. Contact Annie
Halliday for details, 601 110
Rogation Walk - Following on from the 10am service on 10th
May, all are invited to join all or part of the traditional Rogation
Sunday walk, via Duke’s Wood, Dipton Mill, Race Course and
Tyne Green. More details to follow.
Christian Aid Week is from 10th to 16th May (2 weeks away).
You will note the display in the North Transept. Collectors are
needed urgently, as some of last year’s have moved, are on
holiday, or no longer fit enough to do it. Please put your name
next to the street(s) you are prepared to cover. See Frank Riley
at the end of the service (by the display) or contact him at
601649.
Annual Abbey Plant Stall – Saturday 23rd May on the Abbey
The Refectory – Summer Opening Hours as of 1st May
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
12 - 4.30pm
10 - 4.30pm
10 - 4.30pm
10 - 4.30pm
10 - 8pm
10 - 4.30pm
11 - 4pm
Flags 9-1pm. Now is the time to think about potting up your
cuttings and seedlings – if you have any questions or need any
pots please contact Sheila Dance 607 335 or Lesley Middleton
602 018
Northumberland County Show- Churches Together are to
staff information booths at the County Show on the Monday
25th May. Free entry to all helpers. Please see flyers on Abbey
table for more details.