NOTICESUkraine Please continue to support those who suffer as a result of the conflict in the Ukraine in whatever way you can. The church continues to be open 10-11 daily for prayer. Rosettes and ribbons in the Ukrainian colours have been made by our Craft Group and are available at the back of church for donations (please place in the jar).Seder Meal We are now able to resume our annual Seder (Passover) meal after a break due to Covid. This will be on Saturday 9th April at 7.00pm in the hall. Please sign the list at the back of church if you'd like to come, and indicate if you'd like a vegetarian option. This is traditional Jewish meal, fully cooked, with lamb. There is no charge, but donations would be welcomed.Mothering Sunday Thank you to those who so very kindly prepared the posies for distribution this morning. They are really lovely and will doubtless bring much pleasure.Chrism Mass The annual service at which the Holy Oils are blessed and priests reaffirm their vows will be at Exeter Cathedral on Holy Tuesday, 12 April at 11.30am. This will be celebrated by the Bishop of Lewes, the Rt Revd Will Hazelwood who is among those bishops caring for us whilst there is no Bishop of Ebbsfleet. Book the date now and do come along.Easter Lilies If you'd like a loved one(s) remembered through an Easter lily, then forms are at the back of church. If you are unable to complete one in person, the please email the office (holytrinity01@outlook.com) with the names to be remembered and post your donation (minimum £5) via cheque or else via BACS (Lloyds Bank, Taunton, 30-98-45, 00514324 reference Lilies). Many thanks.Outlook - Outlook April's copy of the Parish Magazine is now available online (holytrinitytaunton.org). There are a few hard copies available for those who are unable to access it electronically.Annual Meetings The Annual Meeting of Parishioners and the Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held at 11.30am on Sunday 24 April. Please note the date and make every effort to come along - the meetings are usually over in 45 minutes.Any items for inclusion in next week’s Notice Sheet to be received at the Parish Office (on paper, email or phone) by THURSDAY MORNING, please.
N O T I C E SUkraine Please continue to support those who suffer as a result of the conflict in the Ukraine in whatever way you can. The church continues to be open 10-11 daily for prayer.Lent It's not too late to join in Lent events: Compline on Tuesdays (8pm and Stations of the Cross (Fridays, 8.00pm in church). Also the Lent Group which meets on Thursdays at 7.30pm. Hard copies of the course are available at the back of church.Seder Meal We are now able to resume our annual Seder (Passover) meal after a break due to Covid. This will be onSaturday 9th April at 7.00pm in the hall. Please sign the list at the back of church if you'd like to come, and indicate if you'd like a vegetarian option. This is traditional Jewish meal, fully cooked, with lamb. There is no charge, but donations would be welcomed.Mothering Sunday is next Sunday. Hopefully, posies will be available for ladies present. Donations towards their costs would be very welcome!Chrism Mass The annual service at which the Holy Oils are blessed and priests reaffirm their vows will be at Exeter Cathedral onHoly Tuesday, 12 April at 11.30am. This will be celebrated by the Bishop of Lewes, the Rt Revd Will Hazelwood who is among those bishops caring for us whilst there is no Bishop of Ebbsfleet. Book the date now and do come along.Glastonbury Abbey There will be no mass at Holy Trinity this Tuesday as Fr Julian is celebrating at Glastonbury Abbey. He’s got three spaces in his car if anyone would like to come along!Easter Lilies It's just been confirmed that lilies can be supplied this Easter. If you'd like a loved one(s) remembered through anEaster lily, then forms are at the back of church. If you are unable to complete one in person, the please email the office (holytrinity01@outlook.com) with the names to be remembered and post yourdonation (minimum £5) via cheque or else via BACS (Lloyds Bank, Taunton, 30-98-45, 00514324 reference Lilies). Many thanks.Clocks! Don't forget the clocks go forward one hour this Saturday night...Any items for inclusion in next week’s Notice Sheet to be received at the Parish Office (on paper, email or phone) by THURSDAY MORNING, please.
Dear Friends All of us want to return to ‘normal’ regarding Covid requirements. Sadly, we are far from ‘normal’ at the moment. Infection rates have tripled since the government issued new guidance. Taunton has amongst the highest infection rates in the country. Hospital admissions have increased, and so have, sadly, deaths. It is now considered that infection is more likely to be air-borne rather than through touch. With this is mind, the church council considered what our response should now be. This is that face masks become optional except in formal procession or entering the church; social distancing remain; hand sanitising continues. Holy Water stoups will be refilled, but the water changed weekly. Holy Communion will continue to be administered as present, with the option of receiving from the chalice, and the Peace will continue to be exchanged non-physically. There are also some ‘behind the scenes’ changes. All these will take effect from Palm Sunday, 10 April. All of us have a responsibility to care not only for ourselves, but also for one another. That’s part of being a Christian, so please note the above. With my prayers and best wishes Fr Julian
NOTICESUkraine From its charitable giving, Holy Trinity has sent £2,500 to the DEC to aid this in desperate need in the Ukraine. Aswell as the main charities, you may also give (if you wish to) through ‘Lend with Care’ (careinternational.org.uk) or by making a donation in the collection jar at the back of church. Above all, please continue to pray for the Ukraine. The church continues to be open 10-11 each day for prayer.Video Please click on the link if you’d like to see Holy Trinity as you may have never seen it before! Our grateful thanks to Paul Groves for his skill and ingenuity. https://youtu.be/IsSJw1ulv0oLent Throughout Lent, from this week, there will be Compline in the Vestry at 8.00pm on Tuesdays and Stations of theCross at 6.00pm on Fridays. Both services last about 30 minutes. Lent savings boxes for the Additional Curates Society, supporting vocations and assisting parishes financially are available at the back of the church.Lent Online You may not be able to take part physically in some of the Lent events, but some are available online through the church’s website: holytrinitytaunton.org. Just click on the ‘Lent’ button, and you can access the Lent Course and also be live-streamed through Facebook (@ Holy Trinity Taunton) or A Church Near You.Lent Group meets every Thursday at 7.30pm in the Vestry. Copies of the course are available online; hard copiesfor those attending in person.200 Club This month’s draw for three cash prizes will be made after the Parish Mass in the hall. If you’re not a member, please see Richard Tomlinson and he will be able to give you details and an application form.Organist We welcome Simon Gaunt back to play again this Sunday morning whilst Stephen has a few Sundays’ well earnedbreak. We are most grateful to Simon for standing in.Any items for inclusion in next week’s Notice Sheet to be received at the Parish Office (on paper, email or phone) by THURSDAY MORNING, please.
