George Coles, RIP George’s Funeral Mass will be this Tuesday 29 April at 11.00am, here at Holy Trinity. His body will be received into Holy Trinity at 4pm on Monday 28th, and after at a private cremation on Tuesday, his ashes will be buried in his family’s grave in Plymouth. May he rest in peace. Annual Meetings These will take place next Sunday in the hall after the Parish Mass. The first, the Annual Meeting of Parishioners, is solely to elect Church Wardens. The second, the Annual Parochial Church Meeting will receive reports of committees and HT's activities as well as the financial accounts for 2024. If you would like to become a member of the Church Council (six meetings a year), please speak to Keith Penny, Fr Julian or one of the Churchwardens. Reports and accounts are now available in advance of the meetings at the back of the church. Fr Peter Martin RIP Fr Peter was a curate here 40 years ago under Fr Ian Seward, and then at St Mary's, Bathwick. He had a long ministry in Cannington before his retirement to Minehead, and had been suffering from ill-health for some years. May he rest in peace. Readers Rota We are currently in the process of refreshing our Readers Rota – if you would like to go onto the rota or indeed if you would like to come off – please let the office know. Electoral Roll if you have recently signed a form, please check on the list at the back of the church that your names have been correctly entered. Garden of Remembrance the PCC has asked for permission to extend the area available for ashes. Details can be viewed at the back of the church. Outlook May's copy of the parish magazine is available online, although there are a few hard copies at the back of church. Thank you to everyone who has helped prepare the church and its services for Easter. It takes a considerable amount of work in so very many ways to enable us to celebrate Easter with such joy and beauty. Thank you Fr Julian is most grateful for all the cards and good wishes on the occasion of his birthday - on Holy Monday...! Outlook May's Parish Magazine will be available online at the end of this week, with some hard copies available on Sunday. George Coles, RIP George’s Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday 29 April at 11.00am, here at Holy Trinity. There will be a cremation later and his ashes will be buried along with his parents in Plymouth. May he rest in peace. Easter Draw To take part with a chance to win a prize, choose a numbered square on the board for £1. Ten winning numbers will be drawn in the hall after the Parish Mass. Seder Meal Thank you, all who attended and helped at Saturday's (12th) Seder Meal. Also thank you for your financial generosity; the donations exceeded costs by £65. This will be split between two charities: Aid to the Church in Need and Friends of the Holy Land. These provide aid and assistance to the persecuted and disadvantaged in the land where Jesus lived. Aid to the Church has a good website for donations and locally-made crafts. Readers Rota We are currently in the process of refreshing our Readers Rota – if you would like to go onto the rota or indeed if you would like to come off – please let the office knowHoly Week Please note the different times and different services this week. You should all have received a leaflet with Holy Week details, if not please take one home, and make every effort to attend the services, particularly on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Easter Vigil If you are coming and would be willing to read one of the five readings, copies of each are available at the back of church for you take to read through beforehand. Thank you. Also, Fr Julian and Jane warmly invite you to stay on afterwards for the now traditional Easter Party! Maundy Thursday After the service, there is the 'Watch of the Passion' when we are invited to spend time in prayer with Jesus, present in the Blessed Sacrament. This continues until 10.00pm, so please hear Jesus' reproach to all his disciples: Could you not stay awake one hour? Easter Flowers If you can help decorate the church for Easter, then please see Sylvie Paul - this will probably be on Holy Saturday, but please check! George Coles, RIP George’s Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday 28 April at 11.00am, here at Holy Trinity. There will be a cremation later and his ashes will be buried along with his parents in Plymouth. May he rest in peace. Easter Draw To take part with a chance to win a prize, choose a numbered square on the board for £1. Ten winning numbers will be drawn on Easter Sunday George Coles, RIP It was with great sadness that we heard of George's death on Friday 28th, peacefully at his home. As yet, there are no details for his funeral service, which will be at Holy Trinity, with the interment of his ashes at Plymouth with his parents. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Palm Sunday the beginning of Holy Week is next Sunday. The Parish Mass will begin the hall at 10am, with a procession into the church. There is a leaflet with all the Holy Week services on; please take it home and make every effort to come to services, especially during the Triduum. Sunday Lunch Club for those going to Sunday Lunch on 13th April at the Anchor, Hillcommon, please note there is a £10 non-refundable deposit payable to Wendy by today please. Seder Meal As in past years, there will be a traditional Jewish 'seder' - Passover - meal on Saturday, 12 April at 7.00pm. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. There is a list at the back of church to sign if you wish to come; please indicate if you wish a vegetarian alternative. Chrism Mass The Oswestry Chrism Mass will be on Thursday 10 April at 11.00am in Exeter Cathedral. Please see Fr Julian today if you can provide lifts or need one! Bishop Paul is hoping that each Chrism Mass will be well-attended. Easter Draw To take part with a chance to win a prize, choose a numbered square on the board for £1. Ten winning numbers will be drawn on Easter Sunday. Sunday Lunch Club for those going to Sunday Lunch on 13th April at the Anchor, Hillcommon, please note there is a £10 non-refundable deposit payable to Wendy by today please. Electoral Roll Today is the closing date for applications to be registered on the new Roll. Forms are still available at the back of the church. Outlook April's parish magazine is online. There are a few hard copies for those unable to access it electronically. Please especially note the times of services over Holy Week and Easter, and make every effort to attend. Any items for inclusion on the notice sheet to be received at the Parish Office by Thursday morning, please.
NOTICES Easter Lilies If you'd like to contribute towards Easter lilies in memory of loved ones, please take a form from the back of church, and return it by today, please. You can pay by BACS – PCC Holy Trinity, Account: 00514324 Sort Code: 30 98 45, reference Lilies Sunday Lunch Club for those going to Sunday Lunch on 13th April at the Anchor, Hillcommon, please note there is a £10 non-refundable deposit payable to Wendy by 6th April latest please. Coffee Morning a huge ‘thank you’ to Fr James for hosting Tuesday’s coffee morning, as well as all those who helped in any way or attended. A fabulous £210 was raised. Thank you! Midweek Services - With winter temperatures with us, all midweek services will be in the Vestry until Holy Week, beginning 14th April. Outlook April's parish magazine is online. There are a few hard copies for those unable to access it electronically. Please especially note the times of services over Holy Week and Easter, and make every effort to attend. Seder Meal As in past years, there will be a traditional Jewish 'seder' - Passover - meal on Saturday, 12 April at 7.00pm. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. There is a list at the back of church to sign if you wish to come; please indicate if you wish a vegetarian alternative. Chrism Mass The Oswestry Chrism Mass will be on Thursday 10 April at 11.00am in Exeter Cathedral. Please see Fr Julian if you can provide lifts or need one! Bishop Paul is hoping that each Chrism Mass will be well-attended. Food Bank the list of things urgently required is in the red box. If you would like to give foodstuffs, then please ensure that these are in date and not opened. Thank you. Electoral Roll next Sunday is the closing date for applications to be registered on the new Roll. Forms are still available at the back of the church. Forward The Easter edition of Forward is available at the back of church; please take a free copy. Any items for inclusion on the notice sheet to be received at the Parish Office by Thursday morning, please.
NOTICES Easter Lilies If you'd like to contribute towards Easter lilies in memory of loved ones, please take a form from the back of church, and return it by 30 March, please. You can pay by BACS – PCC Holy Trinity, Account: 00514324 Sort Code: 30 98 45, reference Lilies Mothering Sunday is next week. If you can offer help with posies in any way, please see Sylvie or Pat. Oswestry Gazette Copies (free) of news around the See of Oswestry are available today. Don't forget to take your copy today. It's full of interesting news and views - and a picture of Bishop Michael, if you can spot him! Clocks go forward on 30th – so don’t forget! Sunday Lunch Club -for those going to Sunday Lunch on 13th April at the Anchor, Hillcommon, please note there is a £10 non-refundable deposit payable to Wendy as soon as you can please. Lent Boxes If you haven't already taken a savings' box in aid of the Additional Curates' Society, please do so from the back of church if you'd like to do so. Coffee Morning in aid of Holy Trinity Church, 25th March at 32, Holway Road (the home of Fr Finnemore). Contributions of cake, or homemade jam etc would be very welcome. Raffle tickets available after mass. Midweek Services - With winter temperatures with us, all midweek services will be in the Vestry. Food Bank – the list of things urgently required is in the red box. If you would like to give foodstuffs, then please ensure that these are in date and not opened. Thank you. Any items for inclusion on the notice sheet to be received at the Parish Office by Thursday morning, please.
NOTICES Easter Lilies If you'd like to contribute towards Easter lilies in memory of loved ones, please take a form from the back of church, and return it by 30 March, please. Mothering Sunday If you can help in any way towards posies on 30 March, please see Sylvie Paul. Fifth Sunday March 30th, the fifth Sunday, would normally be a Sunday when Holy Trinity and the Good Shepherd would have a combined service. However, it'd be better for us to celebrate mass in our own churches that day, for obvious reasons! Instead, we shall join for Solemn Evensong and Benediction at 6pm at the Good Shepherd that day. Do come along! If you need a lift, please let Fr Julian know. Lent Boxes If you haven't already taken a savings' box in aid of the Additional Curates' Society, please do so from the back of church if you'd like to do so. Coffee Morning in aid of Holy Trinity Church, 25th March at 32, Holway Road (the home of Fr Finnemore). Contributions of cake, or homemade jam etc would be very welcome. Raffle tickets available after mass. Outlook - The Parish magazine for March is still online, with a few hard copies still available for those who are unable to access it electronically. Midweek Services - With winter temperatures with us, all midweek services will be in the Vestry. Food Bank – the list of things urgently required is in the red box. If you would like to give foodstuffs, then please ensure that these are in date and not opened. Thank you. Armchair Someone has kindly 'donated' an armchair; in other words, dumped it, in the car park. We are trying to have it removed! Any items for inclusion on the notice sheet to be received at the Parish Office by Thursday morning, please.
