Cavendish, St Mary the Virgin

We continue our journey through the season of "Ordinary Time", but there is nothing ordinary about this period of the Churches year. It is called this simply because the weeks of Ordinary Time are numbered. The Latin word 'ordinalis', refers to numbers in series, from which we get the English word 'order'.

The numbered weeks represent the ordered life of the Church - a period in which we live our lives neither in feasting (as in the Christmas and Easter seasons), nor in reflection or penance (as in the seasons of Advent and Lent), instead the Church focuses on growth and renewal, and looks forward in expectation of of the second coming of Christ.

Our services in our churches continue as normal, however, we recognise that through ill health, frailty, or infirmity, not everyone is able to join us every week. Therefore, if you are unable to attend in person, you are warmly invited to join in with our Rector, The Revd Mark Woodrow, from your own home, as he celebrates Holy Communion from the Vicarage.

The readings for today are Jeremiah 23:23-29, Hebrews 11:29-12:2, and Luke 12:49-56.

The hymns for today are, Be still, for the presence of the Lord, and, O thou who camest from above.

A service booklet to accompany this service is also available to download below.

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Join us as we come together to celebrate Parish Communion

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Family and Friends are invited to join a service to give thanks and to remember the life of Peter.

If you cannot attend the funeral itself, you may find the attached service useful to do in your own homes: https://www.churchofengland.org/media/20079

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Join us for a simple lay-led service of Morning Prayer

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Come and enjoy a Tea Party in the Vicarage, browse some of the stalls and meet neighbours old and new - Everyone Welcome

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Yes!!! The 2022 Ride and Stride will take place on Saturday, 10th September 2022.

You can download below the 2022 sponsorship paperwork and a full list of churches and chapels that are expected to be open.

If you don't feel like cycling but have a vintage or classic cars, why not take part in the Pedal and Drive event instead: More Information can be found at https://shct.org.uk/pedal-drive-car-rally/

JUSTGIVING: Click here (https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/Suffolk-Churches-Ride-and-Stride-2022) to enter the Suffolk Churches Ride and Stride 2022 page on the JustGiving website, where you can log into your account and donate. If you’re unfamiliar with JustGiving, it is easy to set up your own online JustGiving page by selecting ‘Sign up’ on the top right of the page and entering the details requested. Please ensure that the place of worship you wish to benefit is clearly specified.

Our churches and chapels need our help more than ever this year, so please support this vital annual event. Half your sponsorship money will go to the Trust to be given in grants for church repairs, and half will go to the church of your choosing.

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Join us for afternoon tea, followed by a concert by The Suffolk Church Singers.

Free entry and refreshments, but donations welcome towards the Tower Electrical Fund.

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