Notices 27th April to 4th May 2014

SUNDAY 2nd Sunday of Easter	27th	8.00 am 10.00 am     6.00 pm 6 for 7 pm	NO 8.00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION TODAY St Paul’s A.P.C.M. with Holy Communion and Seekers upstairs  ‘Vine Time’ service in the Old Vestry (instead of 20th April) All welcome! Focus Service in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place (Arrive 6.00 pm for 7.00 pm start)
MONDAY	28th	12.30 pm 2–4.30pm	Schools resume after Easter Break Sunny Days Post-natal support group in the Meeting Place W.E.A. Art class with Veronique Oodian in the Old Vestry. (All enquiries to the office please – the course is currently full.)
TUESDAY	29th	10.00 am    2.30 pm    6.15 pm    7.30 pm    7.30 pm	Holy Communion in the Meeting Place TLC meeting in the Meeting Place -  all welcome! Brownies resumes in the Upper Hall Guides resumes in the Upper Hall Strategy Group meeting in the Meeting Place
WEDNESDAY	30th	10.00 am   10.30 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. Welcome back! Care4You support workers team meeting in the Old Vestry ‘Yoga for All’ with Yolande Swift in the Upper Hall 1st Wednesday: Because of the Lent Course, we haven’t met for a long time, so we have decided to bring our meeting forward a week. We will discuss “the books we have read this Lent” There will not be a meeting on 7th May. We hope to be back to normal for June. Thank you , and sorry for all the alterations. Jacqui and Hazel Questions! Questions! with Murray - Session 1 in the Meeting Place and Nave – A new course begins this evening so please see Murray if you’d like to know more or would be interested in joining the series Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in the Upper Hall
THURSDAY	1st	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 Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall Thursday Prayer Group in the Meeting Place
FRIDAY	2nd	10.30 am   7.30 pm	M.U. Coffee Morning at Sheffield Cathedral (Wath Deanery) Worship Group rehearsal in the Old Vestry
SATURDAY	3rd	10.00 am - 4.00 pm	Prayer Day at Longshaw Moorland Discovery Centre – please remember to bring a packed lunch
SUNDAY 3rd Sunday of Easter	4th	8.00 am  10.00 am	Holy Communion Baptism Service with Seekers upstairs

W.I. OUTING 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 of the trip is £27.00 (ladies only please) – telephone Sylvia Sanderson on 0114 2582194 if you’d like to know more or to book a place.

 

W.I. ROARING TWENTIES NIGHT  Non-members are also welcome to join us on Wednesday  7^th May at 7.30 pm for a fun evening of themed music and entertainment. Why not come along dressed in the style of the 1920’s? (Contact details as above.) We are always pleased to see new members at our lively, friendly group. Do join us for a wide range of interesting talks, varied events and outings – you can be sure of a warm welcome and it’s a great way to make new friends!

 

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.

 

St PAUL’S SCOUT GROUP CENTENARY Please come and celebrate with us over the weekend of 17^th & 18^th May.  The Scout Hall will be open 12 to 6 pm Saturday and 11 am to 2 pm Sunday then at 3 pm we will gather for a service of thanksgiving in St Paul’s with Peter, Bishop of Doncaster.  Let Murray know if you can come!

 

PLANT SALE & COFFEE MORNING  with books and cakes on Saturday  10^th May from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm to raise money for the Fabric Fund. There’s a box for your books in the clergy vestry  - please see Ken for  details.

 

QUESTIONS! QUESTIONS!  - SUMMER SERIES begins this week on Wed 30^th April, continuing through May and June.

 

‘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 for more information visit www.careforthefamily.org.uk/mtw

 

M.U. IN MAY The St Paul’s meeting on Wed 14^th May is cancelled owing to a Prayer Day on Tuesday 13^th May.

 

 

CHRISTIAN AID: MAY DAY TREK  - MONDAY 5^th  MAY

As part of our fund-raising for Christian Aid Week (11-17 May), we will once again be participating in the May Day Trek. This year, it will be a new route of 5 miles starting and finishing at Bent’s Green Methodist Church. If you would like to take part please talk to Peter or e-mail peter@franklinphsl.plus.com  CHRISTIAN AID: STREET COLLECTION – 12^th - 16^th MAY Also 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 would like to help, please speak to Helen Franklin or e-mail to helen@franklinphsl.plus.com

 

ROUNDABOUT would like to invite you to our Annual Open Evening, taking place at 6.00pm on Thurs 8^th May. Join us at the Upper Chapel on Norfolk Street, to hear from the young people at Roundabout, our staff and volunteers, as well as inspiring key speakers. Please feel free to invite to anyone who may be interested and please RSVP. We look forward to seeing you soon. Best wishes, Amy Casbolt. Phone: 0114 2536753 

 

MINORITY ETHNIC ANGLICAN CONCERNS   Meeting on Sat 10^th May 10.00 am to 1.00 pm with a bring and share lunch at St Mary’s Church, Bramall Lane; speaker Dr Elizabeth Henry who is the national adviser. See the poster in church

 

AN EVENING WITH STUART TOWNEND - CHRIST CHURCH PITSMOOR on Tues  13^th  May at 7.45pm. One of the foremost hymn writers of our generation has included a visit to the Diocese on his forthcoming tour; an evening of songs and worship from the composer of “In Christ Alone.”  Tickets £13 (concessions & unwaged £8). To book, contact Huw Thomas on 2425565 or Liz Bentley on 01709 309105.

 

GRAVES PARK WALK  on Sunday 8^th June at 9.30 am in aid of Parkinson’s UK. There’s a choice of routes to suit most people; 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.