Notices for Sunday 17 March

PASSION SUNDAY

Welcome back! St Peter’s is open again!

Readings

Jeremiah 31.31–34; Hebrews 5.5–10; John 12.20–33

Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer and is live-streamed at 9am each morning (Mon-Thu) from www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/southcheltenham

You can also join in person as follows:

• Mon – Pip & Jim’s,
• Tue – St. Christopher’s
• Wed – Emmanuel
• Thu – St. Peter’s Cottages

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

The live-stream for the 10am service this week will be available from: www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton

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.

MIDDLE EAST

Please also pray for a cessation of tensions and violence in the Middle East.

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

Children – pre-schoolers and juniors – There are things to do in the carpeted area and on the activities table each week in 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 takes place from 10-11.30am in the Cottages. Take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!

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/

** CHURCH CLEANING **

Many thanks to all who helped prepare the church for reopening last Saturday!

FRIDAY LUNCH WITH FRIENDS 

The next lunch is on Fri 22^nd March, 12.30-2pm at 1 Vineries Close. Please come and join us for a light lunch. Donations for the Children’s Society welcome. Sally & Peter 

EASTER FLOWERS

Donations for Easter flowers will be gratefully received. There will be a box at the back.

CRAFT GROUP

Every Weds, 10-12 in the Cottages

All are welcome to join, even if just for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat. Please contact Helen Shill for details on 07580 637767.

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.

SKITTLES EVENING

Wed 20^th Mar, 6.45pm, Somerset Arms The Men’s and Ladies’ groups are meeting to play skittles. All welcome. For further details or to book a place (and buffet) contact John Laurence via the Parish Office.

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.

Lent Challenges

Ideas for Eco Lent Challenges can be found at https://stpetersleck.org/eco-church/#lent_ideas

Prayer

Today, whatever your job, consider that first calling, to look after the world, its animals and the next generation of humans. How are you fulfilling that calling? 

Lord, help us to do small things that produce big change. Where possible, enable us to share resources fairly, campaign for better ecology and animal welfare, nurture young people and leave the world a better place. Amen. 

CCP & LENT FOOD COLLECTIONS

Lent appeal for CCP – during the run up to Easter, instead of giving something up for Lent, an item of food is donated to CCP for each day. Donations can be left in the church porch, and I will collect them on a regular basis. Many thanks. Gilly Whittingham

Please contact Gilly via email: gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.

If you prefer, you can also donate directly here.

SHAKESPEARE RELIGION & RACE

Sat 20^th April, 10.30am-6pm at Pip & Jim’s

Led by the finest scholars in literary studies, theology and black theology. Café and bookstall. Tickets £20 whole day, £10 a session (£5 for under 25s) from
https://pipandjims.churchsuite.com/events/jszbvrs3

Finishes with a performance of a liturgy based upon A Midsummer Night’s Dream (which is free to attend).  See poster in Cottages and on website.

PARISH MAGAZINE

The March magazine is now available. If you usually pick up your copy from Church, those copies are available in the Cottages lobby. Many thanks to David Webber for editing.

EASTER CARDS – THANK YOU

Thank you so much to all who have delivered St Peter’s Easter Cards. There are spares in the Cottages and at the back of church if needed.

MIDWEEK HOLY COMMUNION

The next midweek Holy will be at 10.30am on Tue 19^th March at St Christopher’s, followed by refreshments.

MOTHERS’ UNION COFFEE MORNING

Sat 6^th April, 10am-12pm, St Christopher’s GL51 3DD

All are welcome to a fundraising Coffee Morning in St Christopher’s Large Hall. There will be Cakes, A Raffle and MU Cards and Gifts stalls.

See poster in church and on website.

SOUTH CHELTENHAM TEAM NEWS

REVEREND JADE SCHOLES

Rev Jade Scholes was licensed to the South Cheltenham Team as an Associate Priest by Bishop Robert in the Lady Chapel at Gloucester Cathedral on Tues 27^th Feb. She will read her licence at St. Peter’s on Sun 17^th March.

ROB ATKIN – 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 30^th June. Please continue to pray for Rob, and for Becky and Lottie, as he completes his studies – particularly for the dissertation.

TAZ JENKINS – CURACY

Taz will be ordained as deacon on Sunday 30^th June 2024 at Gloucester Cathedral and will thereafter serve her curacy at St Michael’s, Cheltenham with Revd James White.

Taz has asked supporters to give her a small white or cream button which she will stitch onto her ordination stole (a gift from her late mother) in the shape of a dove, to represent her church family. Last day for buttons will be Easter Sunday so that she can get sewing!

Please hold her in your prayers as she prepares for ordination.

EASTER SERVICES

Please make a note of the following services at St Peter’s this Easter time.