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Alternatively, read on...ROYSTON PARISH CHURCH NEWSThe Diocese's Living God’s Love PrayerLiving God, draw us deeper into your love;Jesus our Lord, send us to care and serve;Holy Spirit, make us heralds of good news.Stir us, strengthen us, teach and inspire usTo live your love with generosity and joy,Imagination and courage; for the sake of your worldAnd in the name of Jesus, Amen.If you would like regular copies of this Notice Sheet emailed to you please email Rob Fox on: Robert.fox@virgin.net.If you wish to make a donation to the church, then follow this link: ON-LINE DONATIONS via GiveALittleWHAT'S ONSat 27th July 10-11:30am Church Café 11:45-1:30pm Piano Concert in Church - see notices for detailsSun 28th July 9am Book of Common Prayer Communion Service 10:30am Sung Communion Service with Church Choir, Children's Church and followed by refreshmentsTues 30th July 9am Morning Prayer in the Lady ChapelWed 31st July 11am Said Communion Service followed by Refreshments 1pm Knit and Natter in Church 7:00pm Choir PracticeThursday 1st August 2:30pn Ladies Group Meeting in ChurchSat 3rd August 10-11:30am Church CaféTuesday 6th August 9:30-11:30am Holiday ClubDATES FOR THE DIARYHeritage Open Day Saturday 14th September 10am-4pmHarvest Supper: Saturday 28th September in ChurchHarvest Festival: Sunday 29th September 9am (Said) and 10:30am (Sung)Harvest Festival Tea Time Praise - Sunday 6th October 3:30pmINTERCESSIONS FOR THIS WEEKAs we pray for the Church, we pray for:For all Christians in Gabon, Sao Tome and PrincipeFor all who worship at Therifled &Kelshall Parishes; Revd Carol NewnhamFor the work of our Mission Partners: MECOWe pray for the community of Royston:For all our local health centresFor all our local Market Stall holders and shop keepersAs we pray for our world and Eco projects, we pray for:For pray for the resources of the planet in this the week of "World Overshoot Day" when, on 1st August, when humanity's demand on nature exceeds Earth's biocapacity for this yearWe pray for the sick and suffering:Ron MonksfieldNealBaby Forest PikeSarah MurphyPaul and Pat TideyPeter CoatesBaby EdenPhoebe StromJan McElneyRichard MossAnn MiltonRoy RodwayJamie CovingtonLee CockerillBetty GladstoneJackson HerbertHelen YerrillVal BrownJean CoslettMargaret and John CoatesEvieKathy GeorgeMikePauline TaskerAngi and Ken RushallWe pray for those who have died in the faith of Christ:Deceased BereavedDerek Penn Family and friendsRita WoorWe pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time:28 July Terence Pearce31 July Janet HenersonNOTICESLUNCHTIME CONCERT Saturday 27th July, 12:30 in church. "Songs of here and there!" is a selection of travel-related pieces performed by Richard Prince - baritone, and Huw Jenkins - piano. The concert is free to enter, there will be a retiring collection. All welcome.HELP WANTED - The church will be open from 10am -4pm on Saturday 14th September as part of the nationwide "Heritage Open Days" scheme. There will be guided tours, organ and bell-ringing demonstrations, and a children's trail and activities. We will be serving refreshments throughout the day. We're seeking help to provide cakes and scones, and to serve refreshments. If you're able to help with refreshments, please could you add your name to the sign-up sheet at the back of the church. Thanks in advance.BEDS & HERTS HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST SPONSORED BIKE ‘N HIKE - SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2024Last year we in Royston raised over £ 2,000 which was divided equally between BHHCT and our own parish funds. This far exceeded the amount raised in previous years and we hope to do just as well this year. Select your own route for cycling or hiking between the churches – there are over 600 churches to choose from so make it as long or as short as you wish. Most churches will be open on the day. The Sponsorship Packs are now available and if you would like a pack, please contact Mike Maze (245606 or mikefmaze@aol.com)HURRICANE BERYL DISASTER APPEAL: The Diocese of St Albans are asking to respond generously to the Hurricane Beryl Disaster Appeal which will provide crucial aid – shelter, food, medical supplies, and rebuilding materials – to those who have lost everything. Donations may be given in the baskets at the back of Church on Sunday or click on Hurricane Beryl Disaster Appeal - Give A Little OR Hurricane Beryl Disaster Appeal - The Diocese of St Albans (stalbansdiocese.org) can be typed into your browser. THANK YOU to everyone who helped and contributed to the success of the Church Quiz night on Saturday 13 July - especially to quizmaster David Atkins and his team. Congratulations to the Tuba Smarties team who won the coveted first place. Well done to all the other teams who joined in too to make it an enjoyable evening. A total of roughly £1550 was raised for church funds. Thank you.PIMMS: We have a few bottles of Pimm’s that was surplus to our Patronal Festival weekend. If you are thinking of purchasing a bottle, please consider purchasing one of ours for the same cost that we bought them for at £13.KNIT AND NATTER GROUP: We are starting a knit and natter group on Wednesday 1 pm in Church. A chance to meet new friends over a ball of wool! Ladies and gents of all ages welcome. For more details speak to either Joanne or Liz Wainwright. This is a drop in sessions, so please do turn up when you are ready. You will be made very welcome! CHEESE AND WINE: Saturday 7yth September 7pmTickets £12 each. To book tickets, click on link: https://bit.ly/45T7aMY Tickets must be purchased in advance for catering purposes. Ticket price includes cheese, crackers and a glass of wine or sparkling elderflower. Additional drinks available at a charge. All proceeds to church funds.HARVEST SUPPERSaturday 28th September 6.30 pm Tickets £10 each or £25 Family. Scan the QR code to book tickets or click on link https://bit.ly/4bxvzZW Tickets must be purchased in advance, for catering purposes. Please bring own plate, bowl and cutlery. All proceeds in aid of BRAVE Trust. SUNDAY READING SHEET 28 July 2024 9th Sunday after TrinityA Reading from Paul’s Letter to the EphesiansFor this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3: 14 - endGOSPELAfter this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming towards him, Jesus said to Philip, ‘Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?’ He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. Philip answered him, ‘Six months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.’ One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him, ‘There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?’ Jesus said, ‘Make the people sit down.’ Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, ‘Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.’ So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, ‘This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world.’When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself. When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, got into a boat, and started across the lake to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The lake became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the lake and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. But he said to them, ‘It is I; do not be afraid.’ Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land towards which they were going. John 6: 1 - 21_____________________________________________________STAFF TEAMVicar: Revd Steven Sivyer (rest day MONDAY)Telephone no. 01763 243145Email: vicar@roystonparishchurch.org.ukAssistant Priest: The Reverend John FidlerTelephone no. 01763 241886Email: johnhfidler@aol.com Reader: Emma SivyerTelephone no. 07851 688610Email: emma@sivyer.org.ukReader: Canon Reg BaileyTelephone no. 01763 250637Email: regbailey@aol.com Parish Administrator: Joanne WallisWorking hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 1 pm email: roystonpc.churchoffice@gmail.comMobile: 07935 774633www.roystonparishchurch.org.ukemail: roystonpc.churchoffice@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/roystonparishchurch.herts
SUNDAY READING SHEET 28 July 2024 9th Sunday after TrinityCollectGracious Father,revive your Church in our day,and make her holy, strong and faithful,for your glory’s sakein Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen. A Reading from Paul’s Letter to the EphesiansFor this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.Ephesians 3: 14 - endFor the word of the LordAll: Thanks be to GodGOSPELHear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John All: Glory to you, O Lord.After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming towards him, Jesus said to Philip, ‘Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?’ He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. Philip answered him, ‘Six months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.’ One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him, ‘There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?’ Jesus said, ‘Make the people sit down.’ Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, ‘Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.’ So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, ‘This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world.’When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself.When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, got into a boat, and started across the lake to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The lake became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the lake and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. But he said to them, ‘It is I; do not be afraid.’ Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land towards which they were going.John 6: 1 - 21 This is the Gospel of the Lord.All: Praise to you, O Christ.Post Communion Prayer:Holy Father,who gathered us here around the table of your Sonto share this meal with the whole household of God:in that new world where you reveal the fullness of your peace,gather people of every race and languageto share in the eternal banquet of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
An all-age and all-creatures service where we can give thanks to God for life in all of its variety.If you bring your pets, please ensure that you bring whatever is needed to keep themselves and others safe.