NOTICES Epiphany We shall be celebrating Epiphany next Sunday, 7th. We welcome the Ven Simon Hill, Archdeacon of Taunton as the celebrant and preacher at today’s Parish Mass. Parish Treasurer After 35 years in the post, John Rudge stepped down as Treasurer last Sunday, and was presented with gifts from the parish in recognition of all his hard work keeping the accounts in such good order. Happy retirement (from this responsibility!), John! Pauline Holt is taking up the financial reins from now on. Outlook The parish magazine for Christmas/January is available online if you haven’t already received it. There are a few hard copies at the back of church for those unable to read it that way. The Bishop Oswestry will be visiting the parish NEXT SUNDAY, and will preside at the 10am Parish Mass. Please every effort to come and welcome him on his first visit to HT. John Fisher, RIP John’s funeral will be at Taunton Crematorium on Monday 15 January at 2.00pm. We assure Rose, Nic and all the family of our prayers and condolences at this sad time for them. Bridget Berry After years of ill-health, Bridget died peacefully at home on New Year’s day. Her funeral will be on Monday 29 January at 11.20am at the Crematorium. Weekday Services - Services are being held in the Vestry which is warmer. Services in the church will be on Saturdays at 6pm and the three Sunday services. The evening service will be 4.00pm. Pantomime HT’s annual visit to the Panto is this Wednesday (Oh, yes, it is!). Please collect your tickets from Wendy. Used Stamps - Please save your used stamps for the RNIB, and bring them to the church and place in the collection box at the back, remembering to leave a 1cm border. Thank you. Taunton Foodbank – deliveries are to recommence after the festive break. The foodbank is requesting donations of deodorant, bottles of squash & shampoo/conditioner. Any items for inclusion in next weeks’ Notice Sheet to be received at the Parish Office (on paper, email or phone) by THURSDAY MORNING, please.
A massive thank you to all who helped prepare the church for the celebration of Christmas in whatever way, and to manage the services. We are especially grateful to John Eyles for stepping in to play at the Midnight Mass at short notice. Welcome! It is good to welcome our friends from Furnham this Sunday, for our usual 5th Sunday joint service. Epiphany We shall be celebrating Epiphany next Sunday, 7th. The celebrant and preacher at the 10am Parish Mass will be the Ven Simon Hill, Archdeacon of Taunton. Outlook The parish magazine for Christmas/January is available online if you haven’t already received it. There are a few hard copies at the back of church for those unable to read it that way. The Bishop Oswestry will be visiting the parish in a 2 weeks’ time, and will preside at the 10am Parish Mass on January 14th. Please book the date and ensure that he receives a good welcome from us all. John Fisher, RIP John’s funeral will be at Taunton Crematorium on Monday 15 January at 2.00pm. We assure Rose, Nic and all the family of our prayers and condolences at this sad time for them. Weekday Services - Services are being held in the Vestry which is warmer. Services in the church will be on Saturdays at 6pm and the three Sunday services. The evening service will be 4.00pm. Used Stamps - Please save your used stamps for the RNIB, and bring them to the church and place in the collection box at the back, remembering to leave a 1cm border. Thank you. Any items for inclusion in next weeks’ Notice Sheet to be received at the Parish Office (on paper, email or phone) by THURSDAY MORNING, please.
NOTICES HT’s Carol Service - will be this evening at 6.30pm, when we will be joined by the choir and people from the Good Shepherd. Mulled wine and mince pies will served in the hall afterwards. Crib Service Help, please, to welcome and steward all those who will be coming (we hope!) to the Crib Service on Christmas Eve at 4pm. Please see John G, Jenni Ll or Liz H if you can help. Weekday Services - Services are being held in the Vestry which is warmer. Services in the church will be on Saturdays at 6pm and the three Sunday services. The evening service will be 4.00pm. Used Stamps - Please save your used stamps for the RNIB. As we are probably receiving more post at the moment, please bring them to the church and place in the collection box at the back, remembering to leave a 1cm border. Thank you. Compline - During Advent, there will be Compline on Wednesdays (13, 20 Dec) at 8pm in the Vestry. A lovely way to end the day! Many thanks to those who gave up their time to assist with stewarding at the School Carol Service. Your help is always appreciated! Christmas Communions If you know anyone who is not able to get to church due to illness of infirmity, please let Fr Julian know, and he will take Holy Communion to them in their homes. Confessions before Christmas can be arranged with Fr Julian. If you’d prefer another confessor, please let him know and he can put you in touch with another priest. Any items for inclusion in next weeks’ Notice Sheet to be received at the Parish Office (on paper, email or phone) by THURSDAY MORNING, please. CHRISTMAS SERVICES 17th December Carols by Candlelight 6.30pm. 24th December 10am Parish Mass* 4.00pm Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass* 25th December 10am Family Mass*
NOTICES HT’s Carol Service will be next Sunday evening at 6.30pm, when we will be joined by the choir and people from the Good Shepherd. If you can provide mince pies for after the service, please sign the list. Christmas Fair The total raised at the Fair – so far – is an incredible £2202, and that’s rising! Thank you all so much. Weekday Services Services are being held in the Vestry which is warmer. Services in the church will be on Saturdays at 6pm and the three Sunday services. The evening service will be 4.00pm. Outlook December’s magazine is available online. There are still a few printed copies available at the back of church, if you cannot access it electronically. Thank you, those who have contributed copy this month. Help! We are now well on the way to building up a team to clean the hall on a rota basis, but it would be good to have one or two more, please. Used Stamps Please save your used stamps for the RNIB. As we are probably receiving more post at the moment, please bring them to the church and place in the collection box at the back, remembering to leave a 1cm border. Thank you. Compline During Advent, there will be Compline on Wednesdays (13, 20 Dec) at 8pm in the Vestry. A lovely way to end the day! Readers We need volunteers for reading at the Parish Mass next week (17th) and the following (24th) and also for the Midnight Mass (11.30pm). Copies of the readings are available; please let Liz know if you can fill in. Thank you. Help, please! Could you spare a bit of time this Thursday (2pm) to help steward the school Carol Service at 2pm? If you can, please let John G or Jenni know. Thank you. Any items for inclusion in next weeks’ Notice Sheet to be received at the Parish Office (on paper, email or phone) by THURSDAY MORNING, please.
