Advent talks: Tuesdays 5th, 12th and 19thDecember at 8.00pm in St.George’s side chapel. Linked to the well known poem ‘Love Bade Me Welcome’ by George Herbert. 10-15 minutes followed by Compline. All are welcome.
CAROLS….
Thursday 14th December – 7.00 for 7.30pm
Beer and Carols at the Old Mill.
Come and join us as we enjoy a pint and a sing-a-long to our favourite carols and Christmas songs. Everyone is welcome.
(Scratch choir rehearsal for this event will take place in All Saints on Saturday 9th December at 10.30am).
Sunday 17th December
Carol singing at Willowcroft - 3.45pm.
Wednesday 20th December
Carols at Harnham Croft - 2.30pm.
Carol singing at Brympton - 4.15pm.
Saturday 23rd December
Carol Service at All Saints - 6.30pm.
Crib Services at All Saints.
Christmas Eve at 2.30pm and 4.00pm.
Children welcome to come dressed as a Nativity Character.
Blue Christmas – Christmas Eve – 7.00pm at St.George’s.
Reflections, music and a quiet space for those who find Christmas difficult.
Midnight Mass – Christmas Eve – 11.30pm at All Saints.
Christmas Day – Family Christmas Communion.
9.30am at St.George’s.
11.00am at All Saints.
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday3rd December 2017
WELCOME! A special welcome if you are visiting, or a newcomer.
We especially welcome:
Canon David Durston will be leading the service at St.George’s and Revd. Michael Goater will be leading the service at
All Saints.
You are invited to receive communion with us. If you would prefer a prayer of blessing, please bring a book with you.
If you would like to receive communion in your pew please let a sides-person know before we begin.
Should you wish to support the church financially there are gift aid envelopes, or alternatively you may prefer to give to the collection during the offertory hymn. The money goes towards the work of the Parish. 5% of this collection will support other Christian charities.
COLLECT:
Almighty God,
as your kingdom dawns,
turn us from the darkness of sin to the light of holiness,
that we may be ready to meet you
in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. AMEN.
READINGS:
1 Corinthians 1: 3-9(P162)
Mark 13: 24 – end.(P48)
Would you please PRAY for:
the diocese of West Buganda in Uganda.
all the parishes in the Purbeck Deanery.
refugees and asylum seekers.
Harnham Neighbourhood Association.
all the clergy who have assisted us over the past year.
all who live in Christopher Close and Harvard Close.
those who are sick, and all who care for them, especially John Rumens, Revd.Becky Roberts, Richard Evansand Ann Baker.
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Harnham Day Centre Appeal
The Harnham Day Centre, which is held on Mondays and Thursdays, is appealing for more customers and for more funds through its Christmas Raffle.
Please ring David Paterson on 01722 421737 for more information or to purchase a raffle ticket.
The raffle takes place on 18th December at Brympton.
Remembering Stars
Christmas is a difficult time for many people especially for those who have lost loved ones either through death or because they are missing. We are planning to decorate trees with stars in the churchyards again for Christmas so that this group of people can add named memories on stars and place them on the tree.
Scout Christmas Stamps
If you have forgotten to mail your Christmas Cards through the Scout Christmas Post, then you have until Friday. There are post boxes in the Scout Hut and Ayleswade Road Corner Shop.
Robert Salkeld 01722 329457
Jane Greenaway 01722 328583
Helen Evans01722 323720
or Parish Administrator: Linda Baker 07925 108856 or
Parish Website:
PARISH DIARY
MONDAY – 4th December 2017
9.30am3B’s in the Church Hall.
11.00amHoly Communion at Willowcroft.
3.30pmHoly Communion at Harnham Croft.
7.00pmUniformed Carol Service at St.George’s.
TUESDAY - 5th December 2017
8.00pmCompline at St.George’s.
WEDNESDAY –6thDecember2017
9.30amSt.George’s Toddlers in the Church Hall.
10.00amBible Study at 20 Middle Street.
11.00amHoly Communion at Brympton.
THURSDAY –7th December2017
10.00amCommunion at St.George’s.
1.00pmInterment of the late Kathleen Long at St.George’s.
SATURDAY –9th December2017
10.00Coffee at All Saints.
SUNDAY–10thDecember2017
8.00am Communion at All Saints.
9.30amCommunion at St.George’s
3.00pmMessy Church in the Church Hall.
Sarum College Bookshop Special Event
Sarum College bookshop have a very special evening lined up with not one but 3 authorsMonday 11thDecember at 6.30pm.
This free event will feature Salisbury Diocese’s own Rich Wyld, curate at Sherborne Abbey and author ofTheologygrams; Gary Alderson, author ofWrites of the Church: Gripes and Grumbles of People in the Pewsand Dave Walker, much praised cartoonist who produces a popular calendar each year as well as books and cartoons on church life – and also on cycling.
Glass of wine offered, laughter guaranteed, books signed and drawn In. tel. 01722 326899