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Dear Friends,
I trust this finds you all as well as possible and in the very best of spirits. It will come as no surprise that this will be the last such email from myself, I've lost count as to how many(!) although doubtless via your church wardens there will be others. The church wardens, of course, being in charge of matters during the interregnum.
UPDATE
If I've lost count of these emails likewise I've lost count as to how often at this point hopes of announcing a 'move on' in our limited restrictions have been dashed. Of course in the wider picture and in terms of what really matters our in-
SUNDAY PUBLIC WORSHIP -
Wem Parish Church
08:00 -
09:45 -
Please note there will be no morning service in Weston or Lee on this Sunday.
THIS SUNDAY: THE EIGHTEENTH AFTER TRINITY
You may follow our Cathedral services for this Sunday by clicking on the above and following the necessary links -
08:00 -
10:30 -
17:30 -
OR
Access the Church of England website to find details of this week's service which you can also watch during the week, it is available from 09:00. This week:
09:00 -
THIS SUNDAY on BBC
Radio Four: 08:10 -
BBC ONE: 14:15 -
Please find attached the readings, Homily and 'Live the Word' for this Sunday (courtesy of Redemptorist Publications). My sincere thanks to Mike Farmer for so diligently helping with these over the past year and a half. Also find attached our Local Prayer Diary and the Diocesan Prayer Diary.
NEXT SUNDAY 19th AFTER TRINITY
Wem:
08:00 -
09:45 -
Weston:
09:30 -
Please note Lee are encouraged to join with Weston or Wem this morning.
FUTURE BULK EMAILS
Hopefully these emails, or at least this system, is a good, tried and tested way of disseminating information quickly and effectively. If however, you do not wish to continue receiving these -
SUPPORT TO AFGHAN REFUGEES
No apologies for another post of the following, courtesy of Katherine Murray
there is a collection point in Shrewsbury for items needed to support evacuee families from Afghanistan being settled in our area. It's in an industrial unit, 11A Centurion Park in Harlescott, (behind Wickes). They are asking for all kinds of household items (bedding, towels, kitchen equipment) as well as suitable clothing, baby equipment, toiletries, toys etc (but not food). I wonder if you might make this known
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI -
4 Oct (Mon this year) is the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi. One of the most revered Christian figures of any age, he was born in Assisi in either 1181 or 1182, the son of a cloth merchant. After a rebellious youth and following imprisonment during a war with a neighbouring city he became a changed man devoting himself to the Gospel. Itinerant he was inspired to devote himself to a life of poverty, preaching, peace and love amongst the poor of his day. His simple way attracted other followers and in time his order was founded and grew quickly inspired by his example and devotion, the Franciscan Order being founded in 1209. Francis is known for his love of the Eucharist and his fellows, he once preached: 'Your God is of your flesh, He lives in your nearest neighbour, in every man.' At his death on the evening of 3 Oct 1226 his order had spread throughout western Christendom. Surely a good day to pray and reflect on St Francis' famous prayer:
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
THANK YOU -
If I were to begin to thank all who have done so much to help in my time in Wem, Lee and Weston this would be an enormous email such has been the support given me from the very beginning right through until now. This is a special benefice with some very special people within it, my articulacy fails me as I try to even think about how to express my gratitude let alone put this in words. All I can say is -
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
For all that has been, Thanks. To all that shall be, Yes.
Dag Hammarskjold
With my every good wish, take care and God bless,
Nick
N P Heron
Rector of Wem, Lee Brockhurst and Weston-
01939 232550
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Dear Friends
Please find below the Benefice Services for the next 2 Sundays.
SUNDAY 10th October: 19th AFTER TRINITY
WEM
08:00 Holy Eucharist
09:45 Holy Eucharist (with homily and hymn music).
15:00 Mayor’s Civic Service
WESTON
09:30 Morning Prayer (with homily and hymn music).
Please note Lee are encouraged to join with Weston or Wem this morning
SUNDAY 17th October: 20th AFTER TRINITY
WEM
08:00 Extended Communion
09:45 Holy Eucharist
WESTON
0:930 Holy Eucharist
LEE
11:15 Holy Eucharist
Please find attached the Readings, Homily and 'Live the Word' for this Sun (courtesy of Redemptorist Publications). Also find attached our Local Prayer Diary and the Diocesan Prayer Diary.
For on line services please visit Lichfield Cathedral or the Church of England web sites.
ON THE BBC THIS SUNDAY
BBC Radio 4:
08:10 -
BBC1:
13:15 -
BBC Radio 3:
15:00 Choral Evensong from Winchester Cathedral.
On Monday each week at 4:15pm there is a Zoom Prayer Meeting. You are welcome to join this group. Please contact Sue McLeod via eMail at: susandmcleod@btinternet.com for an invitation.
Sybil Farmer
PCC Lay Chair
SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Wem
"Tina and myself are absolutely delighted and overwhelmed at the extent of your generosity and kindness as we move on. The gift from the parishioners of Wem, Weston and Lee is massive and the thoughts and best wishes that went with this mean more to us than we can possibly say. Thank you.
It is also very important to us to thank the church wardens and those closely involved for their absolute awareness, consideration and sensitivity in how they impeccably handled the nature of the farewell. This was spot on at every level. Both careful and cautious and utterly loyal to my wishes.
With our heartfelt thanks for so many individual and collective kindnesses during all our time in the benefice -
With every good wish and take care."
With very many thanks,
Nick
N P Heron
Reverend
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Dear Friends
Please find below the Benefice Services for the next 2 Sundays.
SUNDAY 17th October: 20th AFTER TRINITY
(see below for more information about Extended Communion)
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
0:930 -
LEE
11:15 -
SUNDAY 24th October: 21st AFTER TRINITY
(see below for more information about Extended Communion)
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
11:00 -
LEE
11:15 -
Extended Communion with the Reserved Sacrament is intended as a means of facilitating regular reception of Holy Communion. In this service the Reserved Sacrament (previously consecrated by a Priest) is distributed by suitably trained lay people with the approval of the Area and Diocesan Bishops. Extended Communion indicates that the lay person “extends” the Communion, celebrated within the Benefice by our Priests, across the whole Benefice.
The liturgy for Communion by Extension can be found here.
If you wish for further information, please find attached ‘Guidelines on Communion from the Reserved Sacrament’ and ‘Ad Clerum on Communion from the Reserved Sacrament’
Please find attached the Readings, Homily and 'Live the Word' for this Sunday (courtesy of Redemptorist Publications). Also find attached our Local Prayer Diary and the Diocesan Prayer Diary.
For on-
ON THE BBC THIS SUNDAY
BBC Radio 4:
08:10 -
BBC1:
13:15 -
BBC Radio 3:
15:00 -
A message from Mike Cotterell mikeccotterell@gmail.com
Please pray for a Mission. In the first two weeks of November I will be leading a small team running two, four day teaching conferences, first in Aweil and then in Wanyjok, South Sudan. 100 and 150 people from all over these very remote dioceses will come together learn how to use the ‘Rooted in Jesus’ discipleship training material. After this their Bishops expect them to form small learning groups in their villages. This programme has been successfully run in many African Countries over 20 years, and led to enormous Church growth. Check out Rooted in Jesus here If you would like to receive more information and to receive prayer requests and updates of the mission please email me before I go on 30th Oct.
Thanks Mike Cotterell
On Monday each week at 4:15pm there is a Zoom Prayer Meeting. You are welcome to join this group. Please contact Sue McLeod via eMail for an invitation.
Sybil Farmer
PCC Lay Chair
SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Wem
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Dear Friends
Please find below the Benefice Services for the next 2 Sundays.
SUNDAY 24th October: THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
(see below for more information about Extended Communion)
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
11:00 -
LEE
11:15 -
SUNDAY 31st October: ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
Extended Communion with the Reserved Sacrament is intended as a means of facilitating regular reception of Holy Communion. In this service the Reserved Sacrament (previously consecrated by a Priest) is distributed by suitably trained lay people with the approval of the Area and Diocesan Bishops. Extended Communion indicates that the lay person “extends” the Communion, celebrated within the Benefice by our Priests, across the whole Benefice.
The liturgy for Communion by Extension can be found here.
If you wish for further information, please find attached ‘Guidelines on Communion from the Reserved Sacrament’ and ‘Ad Clerum on Communion from the Reserved Sacrament’
Please find attached the Readings, Homily and 'Live the Word' for this Sunday (courtesy of Redemptorist Publications). Also find attached our Local Prayer Diary and the Diocesan Prayer Diary.
For on-
ON THE BBC THIS SUNDAY
BBC Radio 4:
08:10 -
BBC1:
13:15 -
BBC Radio 3:
15:00 -
This year we will not be holding our All Saints and All Souls Days Services at SS Peter and Paul’s. You may wish to join the on-
A message from Mike Cotterell mikeccotterell@gmail.com
Please pray for a Mission. In the first two weeks of November I will be leading a small team running two, four day teaching conferences, first in Aweil and then in Wanyjok, South Sudan. 100 and 150 people from all over these very remote dioceses will come together learn how to use the ‘Rooted in Jesus’ discipleship training material. After this their Bishops expect them to form small learning groups in their villages. This programme has been successfully run in many African Countries over 20 years, and led to enormous Church growth. Check out Rooted in Jesus here If you would like to receive more information and to receive prayer requests and updates of the mission please email me before I go on 30th Oct.
Thanks Mike Cotterell
On Monday each week at 4:15pm there is a Zoom Prayer Meeting. You are welcome to join this group. Please contact Sue McLeod via eMail for an invitation.
Sybil Farmer
PCC Lay Chair
SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Wem
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Dear Friends
Please find below the Benefice Services for the next 2 Sundays.
SUNDAY 31st October: ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
SUNDAY 7th November 3rd SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT
(See below for more information about Extended Communion)
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
09:30 -
LEE
11:15 -
Extended Communion with the Reserved Sacrament is intended as a means of facilitating regular reception of Holy Communion. In this service the Reserved Sacrament (previously consecrated by a Priest) is distributed by suitably trained lay people with the approval of the Area and Diocesan Bishops. Extended Communion indicates that the lay person “extends” the Communion, celebrated within the Benefice by our Priests, across the whole Benefice.
The liturgy for Communion by Extension can be found here.
If you wish for further information, please find attached ‘Guidelines on Communion from the Reserved Sacrament’ and ‘Ad Clerum on Communion from the Reserved Sacrament’
Please find attached the Readings, Homily and 'Live the Word' for this Sunday (courtesy of Redemptorist Publications). Also find attached our Local Prayer Diary with thanks to Sue McLeod for preparing this. We await publication of the Diocesan prayer diary.
For on-
ON THE BBC THIS SUNDAY
BBC Radio 4:
08:10 -
BBC2:
13:15 -
ALL SOULS DAY, TUESDAY 2nd NOVEMBER
It has been the custom of the Church through the years to hold a service on this day to remember those dear to us whose earthly lives have ended, and this is a custom valued by many. However, the present circumstances, both in the church and the country prevent us from doing so at present, but we could not let this occasion pass unnoticed, so St Peter and St Pauls will be open from 10.00am until 3.00pm for prayer and reflection.
The Book of Remembrance will be taken from its cabinet and displayed, and there will be members of the congregation there who will be ready to turn the pages so that you can see the name of your loved one. Candles will be available should you wish to light them, and you are welcome to stay and reflect in the peace of the church. If you are able, please join us on this special day to remember the souls of our faithful departed but if you are unable to be in church but would like prayers and a candle lit for your loved ones, please give your names to either Ruth Empson or June Powell, or leave them at the prayer station at the back of the church this Sunday. Alternatively email wemparishchurch@outlook.com using ALL SOULS DAY as the subject. We will remember them in prayer and light a candle for you.
Christe, lux mundi,
qui sequitur te,
habebit lumen vitae,
lumen vitae
O Christ, light of the world, whoever follows you, will have the light of life
You may wish to join the on line services for All Saints Day and All Souls Day on the Lichfield Cathedral web site
A message from Mike Cotterell
Please pray for a Mission. In the first two weeks of November I will be leading a small team running two, four day teaching conferences, first in Aweil and then in Wanyjok, South Sudan. 100 and 150 people from all over these very remote dioceses will come together learn how to use the ‘Rooted in Jesus’ discipleship training material. After this their Bishops expect them to form small learning groups in their villages. This programme has been successfully run in many African Countries over 20 years and led to enormous Church growth. Check out Rooted in Jesus here. If you would like to receive more information and to receive prayer requests and updates of the mission please email before I go on 30th Oct.
Thanks Mike Cotterell mikeccotterell@gmail.com
On Monday each week at 4:15pm there is a Zoom Prayer Meeting. You are welcome to join this group. Please contact Sue McLeod via eMail for an invitation.
Sybil Farmer
PCC Lay Chair
SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Wem