Notices 18th to 25th May 2014

SUNDAY 5th Sunday of Easter	18th	8.00 am  10.00 am  11.00 am        3.00 pm     6.00 pm	Holy Communion Family Worship (No Seekers) - Derbyshire Lane Group will lead the service St Paul’s Scouts Centenary Weekend - The Scout Hall will be open 11.00 am to 2.00 pm today then at 3.00 pm we will gather for a service of thanksgiving in St Paul’s. Centenary Service for St Paul’s Scouts with Bishop Peter of Doncaster ‘Vine Time’ Service in the Meeting Place – all welcome!
MONDAY	19th	12 noon    2.00pm	Sunny Days Post-natal Group in the Meeting Place (12 for 12.30pm start) W.E.A. Art class in the Old Vestry (to 4.30 pm)
TUESDAY	20th	10.00 am    2.30 pm    6.15 pm    7.30 pm    7.45 pm	Holy Communion in the MP TLC meeting in the Meeting Place - all welcome! Brownies in the Upper Hall Guides in the Upper Hall Standing Committee Meeting in the Meeting Place
WEDNESDAY	21st	10.00 am        2.00 pm        6.00 pm    7.30 pm    7.30 pm    8.00 pm	Peekaboo for Babies, Toddlers, Parents & Carers in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place. (Delivery of Polling Booths for tomorrow  9.30 am – 12.00 noon ) Funeral in church for Wendy Munks ,                                                                      then at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium for 3.00 pm ‘Yoga for All’ with Yolande Swift in the Upper Hall W.I. “Craft & Chat” in the Old Vestry Questions! Questions! with Murray - Session 3 in the Meeting Place Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in the Upper Hall
THURSDAY	22nd	7.00 am  10.00 am    3.00 pm       6.30 pm    7.00 pm	Polling in the Meeting Place  for the Local and European Elections (Staff arrive 6.15 am) Please note: Voting closes at 10.00 pm. Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall St Paul’s Chairobics in the Old Vestry  Please note Chairobics will be in the Old Vestry owing to Polling in the MP. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall St Paul’s Music Listening Group in the Old Vestry  - Request night on the theme of “Summer."  Any requests please let John know, or please bring the CD on the night!!" Thank you - John
FRIDAY	23rd		Schools break up for half term
SATURDAY	24th	11.00 am     3.00 pm	Birthday Party for Emma Cheetham in the Upper Hall – to 2.00 pm Birthday Party for Elisia Booth in the Upper Hall - to 6.00 pm
SUNDAY 6th    Sunday of Easter	25th	8.00 am   10.00 am     6.00 pm	Holy Communion (No Seekers – Half Term) Holy Communion Focus Service in church with refreshments in the Meeting Place (Arrive 6.00 pm for 7.00 pm start)

TEN DAYS OF PRAYER 

Bishop Steven’s Ten Days of Prayer begin at the end of this month on Ascension Day which is Thursday 29^th May.  The PCC suggest that this year church groups take the initiative in prayer. So, any group meeting during the 10 days, either in church or at home, should take time to join in the prayers in some way.  Murray will put a signup sheet at the back of church for groups to indicate that they are taking part.  All you need do is say that you will take a bit of time to join in the prayer as part of your meeting, say where you will be meeting and if your meeting will be open to others to join you or not (that is very much up to you – you know the nature of your group!).  We have plenty of 10 Days of Prayer leaflets which have suggested bible readings and prayer topics for each day.  Let’s see a diversity of ways of praying at St Paul’s and around the parish!

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THANK YOU to everyone who grew plants and supplied cakes for last Saturday’s event and all those people who came to support us.  We raised £335 on the day towards our window repairs and there are still lots more tomato and chilli plants left in church if you missed the sale! 

ANNIVERSARY INVITATION The Dean and Chapter invite you to a Eucharist to mark the 20^th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women on Sat 14^th June 2014 at 11.00 am at Sheffield Cathedral. The president will be the Dean of Women’s Ministry and the preacher will be the Venerable Jane Sinclair. Please RSVP by 6^th to Mrs J Watson, Sheffield Cathedral, Church St, Sheffiled S1 1HA or info@sheffield-cathedral.org.uk June (no tickets will be issued.)

JOHN THOMSON’S CONSECRATION  Her Majesty the Queen has appointed the Revd Canon Dr John Thomson as the Suffragan Bishop of Selby.  John will be consecrated on Thursday 3 July 2014 at 11.00 am in York Minster.  Please see Murray if you would like to attend the service by 25^th May – it will be well worth it if you wanted to go!

THANKSGIVING Following Peter’s report on Church finances at our AGM, if anyone would like to join our Thanksgiving Scheme please speak to Peter for envelopes or a form for a standing order.

‘MUM’S THE WORD’ - UK tour 2014 on 4^th June at the Sheffield Double Tree Hilton.  Encouragement, insight and inspiration for every Mum! Speakers Diane Louise Jordan and Cathy Madavan – tickets £6 each (group discounts for 4 or more) Please see posters in church or visit www.careforthefamily.org.uk/mtw

DIOCESAN CENTENARY Please see Murray if you can help at our local event on Sunday 22^nd June from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at Beauchief Abbey.  We had the first evening of stewards training which was very well received, and very interesting.  But we are still in need of stewards for our events at Beauchief Abbey, Sheffield We are holding a second training evening on 28 May at Church House, Rotherham  7 pm.  The role of the stewards will be very important at the events.  They will be welcoming people, manning stalls, answering enquiries etc – they will be the people who are meeting and greeting everyone.  Unfortunately only people who have attended the training will be able to act as stewards at the events.  

W.I. OUTING On Wednesday 6^th August, Norton Lees (St Paul’s) Women’s Institute is planning a trip which includes a two hour cruise on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal with lunch served on the boat. There will also be a stop on the way home for afternoon tea. There are still a few spaces left so why not come with a friend for a lovely day out? The price is £27.00 and includes coach fare, the canal trip and lunch but not afternoon tea  – telephone Sylvia Sanderson on 0114 2582194 if you’d like to know more or to book a place. The coach will be leaving St Paul’s at 9.30 am and will arrive back in Sheffield about 6.00 pm.

W.I. – JUNE 4^th - MEDICAL DETECTION DOGS Find out how this charity trains dogs to help their carers at 7.30 pm in the Old Vestry. Non-members welcome (£2.00 charge)

FOODBANK UPDATE

Last week they gave out 276kg of food and received 332kg, 20kg from St Paul’s.  A steady day,  not as busy as some weeks.  A client came to them from a Police Station having been beaten up and robbed the night before and then was in hospital for 7 hours.  Another was a former plasterer who can no longer work because of a back injury and is now on a lot of medication.

NEW GROUP!  A Conversational/Holiday Spanish Class starts in the Old Vestry on Tuesday 3^rd June from 12.45 to 2.45 pm. Learn some useful phrases for your holiday! Provider – Valley Community Learning: Please phone 0114 239 4888

Mike’s Ministry

Sun 18^th – St Paul’s 8.00 am H.C. & Beauchief Abbey

Mon 19^th – Greasbrough Primary & Firshill Junior

Tues 20^th – St Paul’s 10.00 am H.C.

                    & St Marie’s R.C. Academy

Wed 21^st – Carfield

Thurs 22^nd – Lound Infant

Sun 25^th – Start of Half Term Week – Schools closed

From Murray 

Thank you to everyone who has expressed concern and being praying for me after my ME relapse last week.  I am pleased to say that I am doing a bit better each day and feeling more like myself again.  It was a nasty shock and a warning not to keep on over

Notices 11th to 18th May 2014

SUNDAY 4th Sunday of Easter	11th	8.00 am  10.00 am 6 for 7 pm	Christian Aid Week Holy Communion Holy Communion with Seekers upstairs - Seekers will be selling buns, which they have decorated, in aid of Christian Aid, after the service Focus Service in church with refreshments in the Meeting Place
MONDAY	12th	12 noon    2.00pm	Sunny Days Post-natal Group in the Meeting Place (12 for 12.30pm start) W.E.A. Art class resumes today in the Old Vestry (to 4.30 pm)
TUESDAY	13th	10.00 am    2.30 pm    6.15 pm    7.30 pm    7.30 pm    7.30 pm    7.30 pm      7.45 pm	M.U. Prayer Day at the Quaker Meeting House Holy Communion in the MP with Coffee & Fellowship to follow TLC meeting in the Meeting Place - all welcome! Brownies in the Upper Hall Guides in the Upper Hall Norton Lees Local History Group Meeting in the Old Vestry Home Group at Jenny & Dilesh’s house at 5, Angerford Avenue Christian Aid - “QUIZAID” will be held at the Cross Scythes, Derbyshire Lane.  Come along and test your brains over a pint and enjoy a great evening.  We also need prizes please! An evening of songs & worship with Stuart Townend - Christ Church Pitsmoor. Tickets £13 (conc. £8) Book on 2425565or 01709 309105.
WEDNESDAY	14th	10.00 am      6.00 pm    7.30 pm    7.30 pm    8.00 pm	Peekaboo for Babies, Toddlers, Parents & Carers in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place. No Mothers’ Union in church today (cancelled owing to yesterday’s Prayer Day)  ‘Yoga for All’ with Yolande Swift in the Upper Hall Questions! Questions! with Murray - Session 3 in the Meeting Place Home Group at Liz & Mike’s house resumes tonight Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in the Upper Hall
THURSDAY	15th	10.00 am    3.00 pm           6.30 pm    7.30 pm	Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall St Paul’s Chairobics in the Meeting Place – new members welcome Please note: next week’s Chairobics will be in the Old Vestry owing to Polling for the Local and European Election being held  in the Meeting Place. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall Thursday Prayer Group in the Meeting Place
FRIDAY	16th	7.00 pm    7.30 pm	Meeting in the Old Vestry until 9.00 pm Worship Group rehearsal  - Please note: Tonight’s rehearsal will be held in the Meeting Place
SATURDAY	17th	9.30 am 12 noon	Deanery morning at All Saints Totley about Mission Partnerships – all are welcome to hear more about this important topic. 46th St Paul’s (Norton Lees)  Scouts - Centenary Weekend -  Please come and celebrate with us; the Scout Hall will be open 12 noon to 6.00 pm today
SUNDAY 5th   Sunday of Easter	18th	8.00 am   10.00 am   11.00 am        3.00 pm     6.00 pm	Holy Communion Family Worship (No Seekers) - Derbyshire Lane Group will lead the service St Paul’s Scouts Centenary Weekend -  Please come and celebrate with us; the Scout Hall will be open 11.00 am to 2.00 pm today then at 3.00 pm we will gather for a service of thanksgiving in St Paul’s. Please let Murray know if you can come! Centenary Service for St Paul’s Scouts with Bishop Peter of Doncaster ‘Vine Time’ Service in the Meeting Place – all welcome!

MARGARET wishes to thank all who sent her cards and prayed for her when she was ill last week. She is now much better.

THANKSGIVING  Following Peter’s report on Church finances at our AGM, if anyone would like to join our Thanksgiving Scheme please speak to Peter for envelopes or a form for a standing order.

SAD NEWS  I have just heard that Cyril has died. Cyril looked after the church grounds for a number of years when I first arrived at St Paul’s.  His funeral will be on Monday 12^th at 12 noon at City Road.  Murray

THIS WEEK! CHRISTIAN AID: STREET COLLECTION – 12^th - 16^th MAY As part of our fund-raising for CA Week, we will once again be doing door to door collections for selected streets in our parish. Last year this raised over £800 so is an important element of our fund-raising. If you’d like to help, please see Helen Franklin or e-mail helen@franklinphsl.plus.com

‘MUM’S THE WORD’ - UK tour 2014 on 4^th June at the Sheffield Double Tree Hilton.  Encouragement, insight and inspiration for every Mum! Speakers Diane Louise Jordan and Cathy Madavan – tickets £6 each (group discounts for 4 or more) Please see posters in church or visit www.careforthefamily.org.uk/mtw

GRAVES PARK WALK on Sunday 8^th June at 9.30 am in aid of Parkinson’s UK. There’s a choice of routes; booking forms in church. Every hour, someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson’s. Please consider taking part to support the charity in finding a cure.

DIOCESAN CENTENARY Please see Murray if you can help at our local event on Sunday 22^nd June from

2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at Beauchief Abbey.

W.I. OUTING On Wednesday 6^th August, Norton Lees (St Paul’s) Women’s Institute is planning a trip which includes a two hour cruise on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal with lunch served on the boat. There will also be a stop on the way home for afternoon tea. There are still a few spaces left so why not come with a friend for a lovely day out? The price is £27.00 and includes coach fare, the canal trip and lunch but not afternoon tea  – telephone Sylvia Sanderson on 0114 2582194 if you’d like to know more or to book a place. The coach will be leaving St Paul’s at 9.30 am and will arrive back in Sheffield about 6.00 pm.

FOODBANK UPDATE

Robert had a busy time again at Foodbank processing fifteen vouchers and hearing a number of harrowing stories from clients.  This week they had someone observing from a housing charity who are experiencing similar problems with people not receiving the benefits they should be getting and finding themselves in real need.

Mike’s Ministry

Mon 12^th – Ashdell Preparatory

Tues 13^th – Handsworth Christian

Wed 14^th- (Carfield – or 21^st May t.b.c.)

Sun 18^th – St Paul’s 8.00 am H.C. & Beauchief Abbey

From Murray 

I know it was while ago now but I did not get the chance to reflect on the Passover Meal we celebrated on Maundy Thursday this year.

It was the first time I had experienced a Passover so I was very grateful to David Rhodes who helped us prepare, lent us some of the equipment we needed and came along to give advice and encouragement during the meal.  I should also say a huge thank you to Ann who rewrote the Passover service sheet in a couple of days the previous weekend.

I found the Passover very moving to lead and it helped me to understand the background to the Communion Service which is so important to us. 

The things which hit me most were, first, the wonderful family atmosphere the Passover created.  It really was great a church family event!  The second thing was the perspective it gave on the sufferings of God’s people in Egypt.  I have read the stories in Exodus a number of times, but have tended to focus on God’s power in setting his people free.  By contrast the Passover celebrated the suffering with powerful symbols during the meal.  This certainly connected with my own experience of sharing with Jesus in his suffering as we journeyed through Holy Week.