What a sad autumn this has been - we lost amongst others, Tony Service, Brenda Nicholson (a warm, bright, vivacious, bubbly and warm hearted member of our church family...) and Revd. Rodger Place. Despite this sadness, as Revd. Christine Gilespie writes in a timely fashion, we must take comfort and support from God’s love that will never fail us.There is an article on Revd. Rodger Place, and I have included Revd. Pete’s Reflection that was spoken at Rodger’s funeral.There are also items on the embroidery exhibition at Selby Abbey, and the opening of St Wilfrid’s for people to experience the building as a source of inspiration.Jane Graham reports on the Stage Reading of the play Country Dances that Martin Pearson organised recently.Keith Fossey, of the Swaziland Schools Project thanks us for helping the charity improve the lives of young people in Eswatini.Finally I am delighted to share photographs of Revd. Rob Suekarran’s final service before moving to Hull, and also of Monica Oddy’s 90th birthday celebration in St Francis.
Thursday 9th December7.30/8pm in St Wilfrid’s Parish Hall.Relax, chat, reflect….A chance to get away from it all in the busy run up to Christmas.Join us for a relaxing evening in the company of friends.Really hope you can join us. Love Charlotte and Cathy.
Hi everyone It’s Alive@5 this Sunday 28<sup>th</sup> November, 5pm in St Wilf’s Parish Hall! This month we’ll be thinking about how we can prepare for Christmas! There will be snacks, games, songs, family craft, a bit of thinking time and saying ‘hi’ to God together…and of course, lots of fun for all the family! Really hope you can join us! Bye for now Rev Pete & the Alive@5 Team
Hello everyoneGiven the rising incidences of Covid in our local primary schools, once again we are sadly having to postpone this year’s Christingle and Gift Service, which had been due to take place on 5th December.However, as we do each year, we would still like to invite you to donate Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children and teenagers in the Selby area. As we did last year, please would you bring your gift/s and leave on the veranda at the Brayton rectory behind St Wilfrid’s Church by Sunday 5th December at the latest.As always, please wrap gifts and indicate if they are for a girl or boy and the approximate age range they are suitable for.Gifts for teenagers would be very welcome, such as make up, deodorant, shop gift tokens.Thank you!For more information please contact me, Revd. Pete, on 01757 704 707 or at rector@stwilfridsparish.com
