Notices for Sunday 11 February

SUNDAY BEFORE LENT

Readings

2 Kings 2.1-12; 2 Corinthians 4.3-6; Mark 9.2-9

Wednesday 14^th February 2024

ASH WEDNESDAY

Morning Prayer

There is no Morning Prayer during half-term week, 12–16 Feb.

Daily Prayer App

If you have a mobile, then you may wish to download the Daily Prayer app (available from Daily Prayer), which will have the services and readings for the day.

Live Streams

* You can still connect with a weekly 8am or 10am live-stream service during the reordering.

Alternatively, you can connect with the Gloucester Cathedral live-stream from here:

https://gloucestercathedral.org.uk/worship-and-community/services/sunday-eucharist

CALENDAR of events

Click here to see upcoming events

REST IN PEACE

Please let Revd Gary know if there is anyone who has died recently so that prayers can be offered for them and their family.

PARISH GIVING

The parish giving scheme provides St. Peter’s with a regular income and a means with which to plan ahead. You can join by phoning 0333 002 1260. If you would like more information please take a look at www.parishgiving.org or email Peter Marlow peter.marlow@softcopy.co.uk. You can also support St. Peter’s by making an online donation at: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/7930.

Prayer Requests

Please email these to the Parish Office or to Revd Gary.

ISRAEL-PALESTINE

Please continue to pray for peace and an end to violence in Gaza and the Holy Land.

UKRAINE

Please continue to pray for peace and keep all those affected by the war in Ukraine in your prayers.

Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.

RE-ORDERING OF THE CHURCH BUILDING

The final phase of re-ordering will take place between 8-Jan and 15-Mar, during which time the church will be closed. Please see info sheet with details of services during that time.

PARISH OFFICE OPEN

The Parish Office will be open on Mon 12^th & Thurs 15^th Feb 9.30 am-1.30 pm if you need to visit in person.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES

There will be a special performance of Stainer’s Crucifixion at 6pm on Passion Sunday (17^th March) to celebrate our return to St. Peter’s.

LENT IDEAS

Are you giving up/taking up something new for Lent? A list of ideas and resources for use during Lent can be accessed from the Homepage of St Peter’s website or via https://stpetersleck.org/lent-resources/

JUNIOR CHURCH

Please see the Junior Church webpages for information and online activities: https://stpetersleck.org/mesmerize/groups-at-st-peters/junior-church/

LITTLE PEBBLES

Little Pebbles is taking a break this week and will return on Tue 20^th Feb. Take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!

CONCERT OF BAROQUE MUSIC from Cheltenham Sinfonietta

Sat 24th Feb, 7.30pm at Pip & Jim’s
Tickets £10 online (link below) or on the door.
https://pipandjims.churchsuite.com/events/satiswlk
All proceeds in aid of Cheltenham Open Door

SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH

For 11-19 year olds! Abbie Marsh, the team Youth Worker, can be contacted on 07708 540732 or via email at: abbie@cnc.church. The socials are:

@southcheltyouth

http://facebook.com/southcheltyouth

The programme for the spring can be found here:  https://southcheltenham.wordpress.com/youth/

COTTAGES PAINT PARTY!

Fri 23^rd and Sat 24^th Feb

Could you join a group to repaint the main room of the Cottages? Walls to be emulsioned, paintwork glossed.  
Any offers of help will be gratefully received, including anyone who might like to keep us supplied with tea, coffee, soup, etc. during the day. Please let me or the Parish Office know if you can help, even if for only part of the time. David Webber

PASTORAL CARE @ ST PETER’S

To find out more about the work of our ‘Pastoral team’, click here. If you, or someone else, is in need of any help or support.  You can also speak to the clergy team or a churchwarden on any Sunday!

Need a lift to Church? Please let one of the Churchwardens or a member of clergy know.

ECO CHURCH NOTICES

See the latest green and eco tips on our Eco Church webpage.

Churchyard Maintenance

If you can spare an hour or two every so often, to help with grass cutting and other jobs around the churchyard, then please let Brad know via the Parish Office.

St Catherine Tree Planting

Sat 24th Feb at 3pm, we will be planting a Sorbus acupira asplendifolia!

Carbon Fast for Lent

This Lent, we encourage you to take up our Lent challenge – living more simply and finding new ways to cut your carbon footprint.
How the Carbon Fast works:
Beginning on 14th Feb, you will receive a weekly email containing some key facts, suggestions for how you could reduce your carbon footprint, and a prayer. Sign up for the 2024 Carbon Fast for Lent at:
www.climatestewards.org/resources/carbon-fast/

MIDWEEK HOLY COMMUNION

The next midweek Holy will be at 10.30am on Wed 14^th Feb (Ash Wednesday) at St Stephen’s; this will include ashing and will be followed by refreshments.

CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS

Many thanks to all who have given to CCP over 2023, whether this is by items left in the box in the porch, or direct monetary contributions.

During December a total of 64.7kgs of food and an additional 24.6kgs of items in the Hamper Scamper box was taken to CCP. The grand total for the year which also includes regular items collected during the Lent appeal, the Harvest Festival & Hamper Scamper amounts to 969.3kgs. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by CCP and the recipients of your gifts.

Whilst St Peter’s is closed for reordering, the CCP collection box will be found in the entrance hall to the Cottages. Please contact Gilly gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.

If you prefer, you can also donate directly here.

CRAFT GROUP

Every Weds, 10-12 in the Cottages

On Wed 21^st Feb, the Craft Group will be visited by local silk painting artist Angela Tomkins who will be sharing her journey through Co-vid to successful artist. All are welcome to join, even if just for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat. Please contact Helen Shill for details on 07580 637767.

AN INTRODUCTION TO QIGONG

Saturdays: 9-10am, from 9-Mar to 13-Apr, in the Cottages Garden.

A gentle mindful stretching practice. Come as you are, in comfortable clothing, flat shoes.

£55 for 6 sessions (or £10 per session)

Contact Jo at jo@jojoy.co.uk or phone 07577 547755 to reserve a place.

SHAKESPEARE & RELIGION

Meetings to discuss two plays by Shakespeare through the lens of religion:

• 21 Feb:    Richard II – POWER
• 14 Mar:  The Tempest – FORGIVENESS

Taking place at Pip & Jim’s, 10am-12pm

See poster in the Cottages or on website Noticeboard for details.

* SERVICES DURING REORDERING *

We will continue to provide the following services between 8^th Jan and 15^th March:

• 8am Holy Communion services in the Church Cottages on the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays.

• 10am Holy Communion services at St. Stephen’s on the 1^st and 3^rd Sundays.

Please do continue to connect with the service you are most used to and, when there isn’t one that week, please take the opportunity to join in with the worship at one of the other churches in the South Cheltenham Team:

There is a 10am service at all of the other churches each Sunday; there is also an 8am Holy Communion service at Pip & Jim’s on a 1^st Sunday and at Emmanuel on a 3^rd Sunday.

Please let a Churchwarden know if you would like help with transport during this time.

Rev Gary.

SOUTH CHELTENHAM TEAM NEWS

NEW CURATE

We are pleased to announce that Robert Atkin will start his curacy at CNC Emmanuel in July. He is due to be ordained in Gloucester Cathedral on Sun 30th June. Please continue to pray for Rob, and for Becky and Lottie, as he completes his studies – particularly for the dissertation.

PANCAKE PARTY

Tue 13^th Feb, 10am-12pm at Emmanuel Church

Games, crafts and pancakes. Suggested donation £2 per person. Book online at www.cnc.church/calendar/pancakes

‘LENT THROUGH THE LENS’ – An evening with Dr Jane Williams

Wed 21^st Feb, 7.30–9pm at St Christopher’s, Warden Hill

Dr Jane Williams is the McDonald Professor in Christian Theology at St Mellitus College. She was also a visiting Lecturer in Theology at King’s College London, having previously taught at Trinity College Bristol. She is an experienced editor, is regularly invited to teach and speak all over the world, and is involved in promoting theological education in other parts of the Anglican Communion. She is married to Rowan, and they have two children. Jane will be exploring the theme of Lent via Art. Come along for an inspiring evening. The event is free but space is limited so please book tickets via ticketsource:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cnc/t-pqgoroj or southcheltenham.church/lent

REVEREND JADE SCHOLES

Please join me in welcoming Rev Jade Scholes back to the South Cheltenham Team as an Associate Priest. Jade will be licensed by Bishop Robert in the Lady Chapel at Gloucester Cathedral on Tuesday 27th February at 12.30pm; all are welcome to attend. Thereafter, she will be based at St. Peter’s. Rev Gary.