Briefs
Please pray for the repose of Barbara King.
V. Lord all pitying, Jesu blest,
R. Grant her thine eternal rest.
The new rota for readers, intercessors and chalice assistants
for April to July is now available at the back of the church.
Please pick up your copy.
Millennium Window: This project is on the move again after
years being stalled. The plan is to renew one of the windows in
the south aisle with a mixture of stained and plain glass. What
we want now are your ideas for a subject. Then we can get the
stained glass window artist to draw up some designs. Please give
your ideas to Fr. Peter. IMPORTANT NOTE! In light of our current
stewardship campaign it is important to note that money for the
window has already been given and legally cannot be used for any
other purpose.
' Give us the Wings of Faith'
- CD by Choir and Congregation. The CDs are still available
and make good Christmas presents.
Readers are reminded
that there will usually be a large print version of the reading
available on the piano. Please check before the start of the service.
If you know of anyone who would appreciate a
visit from a member of St Saviour's or the Vicar, please let a
Churchwarden know.
Please make use of the Church Library and bookstall.
Wave of Prayer - If our stewardship campaign is to
succeed it must be underpinned by prayer throughout. Please
pray for it each day but sign up on the list at the back of
church to be responsible for particular days.
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The flowers by the statue of Our Lady are sponsored by
Susan Hare and Sue Myerscough to celebrate the 8th May
which was the shared birthday of their fathers, before it also became
VE Day. Both Susans spent their early childhood in St Helens, and
their fathers were work colleagues and friends.
Men's Group Outing: Site visit to Rothamsted Research, Harpenden
followed by supper at Prezzo (pasta & pizza), 15 Leyton House,
Harpenden Common on Tuesday 6th May at 7pm. Lifts available from St
Albans & Redbourn. Please let Fr Andrew know you are coming -
01582 794265, 07818 446720 or andrewferrar@btinternet.com.
Next Sunday we celebrate the completion of our 'Giving in
Grace' campaign and pray for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit
on our church.
Christian Aid Week: Christian Aid Week is from 11th to 17th
May and we need people to do the collecting from the roads for which
we take responsibility. Mike Chambers has kindly agreed to be the
co-ordinator again this year. If you can help, please contact him
on 01727 838-873.
Corpus Christi Festival: The Friends of St Saviour's are organizing
their first Corpus Christi Festival on Saturday 24th May. For St Saviour's
this will take the place of the usual observance on Thursday 22nd
May. All are welcome (bring a friend too) to join in a great celebration
of the Institution of the Holy Eucharist. You can come and go as you
please. At 11am there will be High Mass celebrated by our local Bishop,
the Right Reverend Christopher Foster of Hertford, then lunch (bring
your own - the Friends provide drinks) and in the afternoon listen
to Canon Martin Warner (Canon Pastor of St Paul's Cathedral) who is
leading an exploration on the theme 'Making the holy people of God'.
The day will close with Festal Evensong and Devotions at 4.15pm. Our
Director of Music has invited Chris Muhley and other musicians to
augment our own choir for the day.
Sponsored Flower Arrangements: We are introducing the opportunity
for you to sponsor one of the flower arrangements in Church, either
on the pedestal by the statue of Mary or in the Lady Chapel. A contribution
between £10 and £30 is suggested. The flowers could commemorate
the memory of a loved one or the anniversary of a happy event. Fr
Andrew is happy to help with any aspect of this project including
a mention of the dedication in the pew sheet. The sponsor, if they
wish, could help select the choice of flowers and colours. Jackie
Elson will be pleased to discuss the scope of the flower arrangement
with you.
Pilgrimage to Walsingham: We are going to have a day pilgrimage
to the shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham on Saturday 19th July. Full
details later but please put the date in your diary now.
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