Notices 4th to 11th May 2014

SUNDAY Easter 3	4th	8.00 am 10.00 am	Holy Communion Baptism Service with Seekers upstairs
MONDAY May Day Bank Holiday	5th		Christian Aid May Day Trek starting at Bents Green Methodist Church - Please see overleaf for more details No Sunny Days Post-natal Group or W.E.A. Art class today
TUESDAY	6th	2.30 pm    6.15 pm    7.30 pm    8.00 pm	No Holy Communion (follows a Bank Holiday) TLC meeting in the Meeting Place - all welcome! Brownies in the Upper Hall Guides in the Upper Hall Contemplative Prayer in the Old Vestry
WEDNESDAY	7th	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. Please note: Owing to Sheffield City Council making further savings, Care4You support workers will no longer hold team meetings at St Paul’s ‘Yoga for All’ with Yolande Swift in the Upper Hall No 1st Wednesday Group tonight Questions! Questions! with Murray - Session 2 in the Meeting Place (& Nave) W.I. ROARING TWENTIES NIGHT  Non-members are also welcome to join us for a fun evening of themed music and entertainment. Why not come along dressed in the style of the 1920’s? Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in the Upper Hall
THURSDAY	8th	10.00 am    3.00 pm    6.00 pm          6.30 pm    7.00 pm        7.30 pm	Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall St Paul’s Chairobics in the Meeting Place – new members welcome ROUNDABOUT would like to invite you to our Annual Open Evening, taking place. 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 speakers. Please RSVP. Best wishes, Amy Casbolt. Phone: 0114 2536753  Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall St Paul’s Music Listening Group in the Meeting Place - Request night on the theme of love featuring Romeo and Juliet (Fantasy Overture) by Tchaikovsky. Any requests please let John know. Thank you Scouters meeting in the Old Vestry
SATURDAY Start of Christian Aid Week	10th	10.00 am   10.00 am           1-4.00 pm	MINORITY ETHNIC ANGLICAN CONCERNS  Meeting with a bring and share lunch at St Mary’s Church, Bramall Lane; speaker Dr Elizabeth Henry PLANT SALE/COFFEE MORNING  with books and a cake stall. Bakers! Home- made cakes and buns would be very much appreciated please, (but we will also be pleased to receive shop bought if baking’s not your thing!) They can be left in the main kitchen in sealed containers from Friday morning. Please come and enjoy tea, coffee and cake and support this event in aid of the church Fabric Fund, especially the much needed window repairs. Thank you Birthday Party in the Upper Hall – Winson family
SUNDAY 4th  Sunday of Easter	11th	8.00 am   10.00 am   6 for 7 pm	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

 

 

NEXT WEEK! 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. Please let Murray know if you can come!

 

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

 

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

QUIZAID will be held at the Cross Scythes on Tuesday 13^th May from 7.30 pm.  Come along and test your brains over a pint and enjoy a great evening.  We also need prizes please!

Seekers will be selling buns, which they have decorated, in aid of Christian Aid, after the 10am service on Sunday 11^th May. 

 

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.

 

‘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 info 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.

 

AN EVENING WITH STUART TOWNEND - CHRIST CHURCH PITSMOOR on Tues 13th 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 & 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.

 

FOODBANK UPDATE  A busier week with 319 kg of food given out.  168kg came in of which 24 kg came from St Paul’s.  Robert was moved to meet someone who is a recovering alcoholic and rough sleeper who is being helped by a brilliant Christian charity.

 

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. (Sorry, but ladies only please this time) – 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.

 

Mike’s Ministry

Sun 4^th – St Paul’s Baptism Service            

Tues 6^th – Woodseats Primary & Wooldale Junior

Wed 7^th – Carfield Primary

Thurs 8^th - Windmill Hill Junior & Totley All Saints

 

From Murray  We had a good few days away last week in Kent visiting my Aunt.  The highlight was taking her to Sheffield Park in Sussex (a great place of course).  The gardens and lakes were breathtaking!