THE PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY Bradford on Avon www.brad-avon-ht.org.uk Rector: Revd Joanna Abecassis Holy Trinity Vicarage, 18A Woolley Street BA15 1AF Tel 01225 864444 joanna.abecassis@cantab.net Associate Priest: Revd Dr Ali Green Tel 0785 5470069 alig9@btinternet.com Licensed Lay Minister: Graham Dove Tel 07989 930950 30 NOVEMBER 2014 THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT LARGE PRINT SERVICE SHEETS ARE AVAILABLE An audio loop system is in use in the church. Refreshments will be served after our 9.30 am service, at the back of the church. Newcomers and visitors are warmly invited to join us. IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE PARISH, WE WELCOME YOU! CHILDREN are very welcome at all our services and there is a special area with toys and books for them. Please also look out for special posters. TEAM TRINITY meets on the first and second Sunday of the month in the Guide HQ at 9.30 am, during term time. For details, please contact June Harrison (863745). THIS WEEK Sunday Bradford Group Eucharist with The Very Revd June Osborne at Christ Church & lunch Holy Baptism of Joseph John Anderson BACT ‘Silent Night’ Advent Carol Service 8am Eucharist (Traditional Language) 9.30am Sung Eucharist with Holy Baptism of Jessica Ivy Grace Eldred 10.30am 2pm mainly music Saxon Club – United Church Hall - Carols and Readings 6pm Compline 7pm 10am 10.45am Eucharist ‘Who is this Child’ course with Karl Wiggins Clifton Singers WW1 concert 11am 2.15pm 8pm No Faith Explored this week Funeral of Josephine Lees Contemplative Hour at St Mary Tory 12 noon Eucharist (Traditional Language) with lunch out together afterwards 10.30am 2.30pm 6pm Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday, Wednesday to Saturday NEXT WEEK THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8.30am & 5.30pm Morning and Evening Prayer (please enter by the door opposite the Saxon Church). No Evening Prayer on Wednesday. EUCHARISTIC READINGS (NRSV) 2 Peter 3. 8 – 15a Mark 1. 1-8 EVENING READINGS (NRSV) Matthew 11. 2-11 NOTICES Please send all Notices to Sally bradavonba@gmail.com no later than Wednesday for the following Sunday. OFFICE COPYING AND PRINTING – please contact Aylene Clack on beneficeoffice@brad-avonht.org.uk for any church paperwork. TODAY – we shall be celebrating with a Bradford Group Eucharist with the Dean of Salisbury at Christ Church at 10.30am followed by lunch at Christ Church School - and with a BACT Advent Carol Service with a WWI theme at Holy Trinity at 6pm. PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS - ‘Who is this Child’ - four talks, with sharing and prayer, to be held on Wednesday mornings, 26 November to 17 December inclusive, at 10.45am at Holy Trinity. The birth stories, Jesus the teacher, the man of sorrows, and the living Lord, will be covered with the gospel of Matthew as core text. Please contact Karl Wiggins on 01225 867007. BRADFORD CHORAL PRESENTS… Christmas with Haydn and Handel. Haydn: Saint Nicholas Mass. Handel: Part 1 of Messiah. Traditional Carols. Choir, Orchestra and Soloists. Holy Trinity, Friday 12 December, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from Ex Libris bookshop or on the door. ADVENT SUNDAY POSTERS - still lots to collect and put up please! And do tick off the venue on the list. Many thanks! CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 9 14 DECEMBER 10.30am – 6pm. Do please come along to see the trees and enjoy music, mulled wine and mince pies. *REQUEST FOR STEWARDS* If you could spare 2hrs or more if you are able during this event and would like to steward we would be very grateful. You can find a sign up form at the crossing. Thank you, David Milne (Chief Steward). FOR OUR PRAYERS Please pray for all who are sick, remembering especially: Eloise Appleby, Zac Bailey, John Benjamin, Dawn Bennett, Matthew Cox, Katie Croisdale, Sheila Dunfield, Stuart Evans, David Fielden, Enid German, Frances Hardman, Joy Harris, Jane Hinde, Janet Hobbs, Ann Holland, Dennis Holloway, Bunty Johns, Jean Maitland, Muriel Metcalfe, Michael O’Connell, Joyce Palmer, Alison Penny, Sue Pring, baby Florence Prior-Mangum, Peter Royle, Bob Steel, Frances Taylor, Kathleen Thompson, Paul Weymouth, Doreen Wilkins and Bishop John Wraw. Pray for all those who mourn and for those who have recently died remembering especially: Josephine Lees. And we pray for all those whose anniversary of death falls at this time, remembering especially: Alice Furn and Darren Cole. Please always let Joanna, Graham or any other member of the Pastoral Care Team know of any pastoral need – any kind of pain or loss, illness, hospitalisation, loneliness – or simply cause for prayer. FOR PRAYER THIS WEEK       The Dean of Salisbury The Ebola crisis The Sudan Women’s refuges The local police mainly music CHURCH RE-ORDERING MEETING – Thursday, 4 December at 6pm. Do come along if you can, hear about the latest plans from the architect and project manager, and ask any questions. CLIFTON SINGERS CONCERT – ‘Land of Lost Content’. A programme of British choral music heard as the First World War began, reflecting the peace and beauty of pre-war Britain. Holy Trinity, Sunday 7 December, 7pm. Retiring collection for the Kadugli Diocese in Sudan. COORDINATOR WANTED FOR COMMUNITY HUB PROJECT - The Hub@BA15 is a centre established to find pathways for people who may be vulnerable in the BoA Community Area. We wish to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Coordinator on a voluntary basis to be responsible for the day to day to assist in the transition to opening of the Hub. An honorarium will be offered to the successful applicant. Applicants are asked to submit a synopsis detailing their experience to date and why they are interested in the post. Closing date: Tues, 9 December. running of the Hub. PARISH NEWS – Bumper issue (December-January) now ready to collect and enjoy! Thank you to all the contributors and Parish News Team for such an informative publication. Duties will include: * being the primary contact for the Hub * some coordination of volunteers and centre activities * day to day administration and minor accounting (Treasurer Trustee available to support) * advocacy for the centre’s users (mainly signposting) * liaison with the centre’s users * promoting the Hub’s facilities Training and support will be provided. For further info contact BoA Town Council on 01225 864240 or townclerk@bradfordonavonto wncouncil.gov.uk. The centre is expected to be open in January 2015 and it is hoped the successful applicant would be available before then ANNUAL NATIVITY - Our annual Nativity will take place at the 9.30 a.m. service on Sunday 21 December. We are looking for participants and would welcome any children over 3 years. All costumes will be supplied. Please contact June Harrison 863745.