NOTICES THE CANDLES on the High Altar are lit in loving memory of Peter Carty. THE BAPTISM OF Macey Harbour (Fr John & Penny's granddaughter) takes place during the 10am Service today. Everyone is welcome to join the family for prosecco and cake in church afterwards, the usual refreshments will also be served in Church House. FAIRTRADE STALL: Today in Church House following the 10am Service. MOTHERS’ UNION: Handicrafts, Thu 16 Oct, 1.30pm in Church House, all are welcome to an Origami afternoon. COFFEE MORNING: Sat 18 Oct, 10.30—12.30 in Church House, for Ch Hse Refurb. Offers of cakes please to Doris Watt. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE: Sat 18 Oct, 11 am—3 pm at St. James’, Goffs Oak. THE PARISH OFFICE will be closed from Mon 20—Fri 24 Oct inclusive. Items for the newsheets for Suns 19 and 26 Oct to reach the office by 10 am latest on Thu 16 Oct. CROSSROADS CARE are launching a Carers’ Café to be held every fourth Wed of the month, starting on 22 Oct at Cedars Park Café from 10.30am—12.30 pm. More information on noticeboard. THE WEEK AHEAD SHOEBOXES are available to help bring happiness this Christmas to those living in poverty. Please return them before 2 Nov. Full instructions on each box. BROXBOURNE CHORUS are performing John Rutter’s Requiem on Sun 9 Nov, 4.30 m at Broxbourne Church. More information on noticeboard. PARISH HOLIDAY 2015: Forms and information for Llandudno, 1522 August are at the back of the Church or speak to Carol Lee. IF YOU CAN HELP in the house, garden and with shopping, for payment, please contact Miss June Henriksen (further details from Fr John or the Parish Office). THELMA wishes to thank everyone who helped with decorating the Church for Harvest. USERS OF CHURCH HOUSE AND CHURCH HOUSE CAR PARK are reminded that they do so at their own risk, the Parochial Church Council can take no responsibility for loss or damage caused to vehicles, their occupants or to pedestrians. MINISTRY TEAM The Revd John Williams, tel. 01992 623121 e-mail: cheshuntvicarage@hotmail.co.uk The Revd Angela Lynas, 01992 877188 clergy.angela@gmail.com CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB: Mon 27—Fri 31 Oct, 10am—1pm, Rosedale Community Church. £2 per day. More info on noticeboard. RITA & GEOFF are collecting clothes for Whitechapel until the end of Oct. Please speak to one of them for more information. HISTORY COURSE at Christ Church, Waltham Cross, Sat 1 Nov, 10 am—12 noon. ‘Restoration and Revolution in England 1660—1414’. Mrs Rita Andrews, 01992 307524 e-mail: rita_andrews@ntlworld.com Sunday 12th—THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 8.00 am Holy Eucharist 10.00 am Parish Eucharist including Baptism of Macey Harbour 5.30 pm Youth Club Monday 13th Edward the Confessor, King of England, 1066 Tuesday 14th 1.00 pm First Steps Wednesday 15th Teresa of Avila, Teacher, 1582 12.00 noon—6.00 pm Church open 3.00 pm Memorial Service for Charlotte Dove Thursday 16th Nicholas Ridley, Bp of London, and Hugh Latimer, Bp of Worcester, Reformation Martyrs, 1555 11.00 am Holy Eucharist 1.30 pm Handicrafts 7.30 pm Handbells in Parish Office Churchwardens: Mr Terry Hoare, Mrs Helen Palmer Parish Office: Mon, Thu, Fri: 9.30am – 1pm: tel. 01992 635190 e-mail: stmarycheshunt@tiscali.co.uk WEEKLY NEWS SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER 2014 17th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY WELCOME Welcome to our service today: Please Hymns from Hymns Old & New 313, 473, 354, 247, 53, 336 join us in Church House after the 10 am Service for refreshments. (Church House is to the left of the Church, please ask a Welcomer for directions). After the 1st Sunday of the month Family Service, refreshments are served in Church. If this is your first visit to St Mary’s do make yourself known to one of the Clergy or a Welcomer. Communion: All are welcome at the Lord’s table. If you do not usually receive the Bread and Wine please come forward and bow your head for a prayer of blessing. Giving: If you are a UK taxpayer please give money via the special envelopes provided, you are also encouraged to join our tax efficient planned giving scheme. Please ask a Welcomer for an information pack. If you are a part of the Planned Giving Scheme paying by standing order, please remember to collect a laminated card before the Service to place in the collection. Sound System: There is a loop system in operation, please set your hearing aid to ‘T’ and adjust the volume as necessary. Thanks to Dave Miller today’s organist If you would like a prayer said with you after the service - or at any other time - please speak to one of the Clergy. Friday 17th Ignatius, Bp of Antioch, Martyr, c. 107 Saturday 18th Luke the Evangelist 10.30 am—12.30 pm Coffee Morning in Church House Sunday 19th—THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 8.00 am Holy Eucharist 10.00 am Parish Eucharist 3.00 pm Isobel Hospice Bereavement Service 5.30 pm Youth Club Team Clergy: The Revd Jan Wilson (Turnford), 01992 479882 The Revd Canon Carole Selby (Goffs Oak), 01707 872328 The Revd Jane Dicker (Waltham X) 01992 633243 St Mary the Virgin Cheshunt THIS SUNDAY PRAYERS