Mon 18th Easter Feria

We pray for John, our Area Bishop

Tue 19th Easter Feria

We pray for David, our Archdeacon

08.30Primary Leadership Conference

13.25Chaplain (at Ormiston Rivers Academy)

14.30Deanery Standing Committee

(Waring Room, Heybridge)

17.00Vespers

19.00Bell ringing practise

Wed 20th Easter Feria

We pray for Members of the PCC

08.30Morning Prayer

09.00CTB United Prayers

19.00Vespers

19.30Mass

Followed by PCC Meeting

Thur 21st Easter Feria

We pray for our Sunday School

08.30Morning Prayer

09.00Improvement Board Meeting

(at St Mary’s School)

12.15 Mass

14.30Funeral Wendy Atkinson RIP

(at Chelmsford Crematorium)

17.00Vespers

Fri 22nd Easter Feria

We pray for our Churchwardens

07.30Morning Prayer

08.00Mass

09.00Collective Worship

(at St Mary’s School)

13.30Funeral Service Roy Walton RIP

(at Chelmsford Crematorium)

15.15Memorial Service Roy Walton RIP

17.00Vespers

Sat 23rd Easter Feria

We pray for our Organist & Choir

10.00Coffee Morning & Plant Sale

Pentecost

We pray for our Parish

18.00First Mass of Sunday

Sun 24th

08.00Mass

09.00Morning Prayer

10.00Sung Mass

Details for next week’s pew sheet to be sent to FatherMark by Wednesday

Welcome to our Celebration Today

During the Sung Mass, the SundaySchool meets in the Ringing Chamber, they gather during the first hymn and return in time for the peace. Pleaseask the Sidespersons for directions. TheWalsingham room is also available as a crèche room for young people who need a break during the service. At the end of Mass please stay and join us for coffee and refreshments. Thegreen books have the Order of Service in them, while the hymns are found in the bigger green book. The numbers are as follows:

Music at the Sung Mass NEH

Process.Hail the day that sees him rise130

OffertoryThe head that once was crowned134

Comm. Sweet Sacrament divine307

Process.Eternal Monarch, King most high128

Mass Setting F

Readings for Sunday 24thMay:

First Reading: Acts 2:1-21

Psalm: Psalm 104:25-35. 37

Second Reading: Romans 8:22-27

Gospel: John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving

Takes place today at 5pm.

Coffee Morning & Plant Sale

John and Linda are holding a coffee morning and plant sale this coming Saturday, at 10 Fernlea Road, from 10am. There will be geraniums, busy lizzies, bedding begonias, fuchsias and perennial plants.If you don't want plants, justcome along for coffee, cake and a natter. There will also be a raffle. Proceeds this year will be split between StMary's Church and World Challenge, which organises projects for British schools to participate in.Their Granddaughter has to raise £4,000 to take part in a project in Costa Rica. Everyone welcome, please bring your friends.

Christian Aid Week

Thank you to those who have been collecting during this last week. Please leave your bags with envelopes in, in the Walsingham Room.

Canterbury Cathedral Visit

Dengie Probus Club are organising a visit to Canterbury Cathedral and City on Thursday 4thJune leaving at 8am. The cost including a guided tour is £22. Ifanyone would like to go on the trip, please see Jim Cousins.

Parish Contacts

Vicar: Fr Mark North SSC 01621 782071

Churchwarden: Beth Greaves 01621 786296

Tony Young 01621 929309

Parish Website: