You can download the paper copy of our news sheet from the link at the side of this page.
The diocese’s Living God’s Love Prayer:
Living 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 us
To live your love with generosity and joy,
Imagination and courage;
for the sake of your world and
in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Please note: The Parish Office email is admin@roystonparishchurch.org.uk. If you would like regular copies of the Notice Sheet emailed to you please email this account.
Diary
Saturday 7th
10 – 11.30 am Church Café
Sunday 8th June
9 am Said Communion Service
10.30 am Sung Communion with Church Choir, Children’s Church followed by refreshments.
3.30 pm Tea Time Parise
Tuesday 10th
9 am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 11th
11 am Said Communion Service followed by refreshments
1 pm Knit and Natter
4.30 pm Choristers practice
6.30 pm Choir practice
Thursday 12th
9 am – 11 am Tots in Church
4 pm – 6 pm First Communion Preparation
6 pm Fabric Committee
Friday 13th
3 pm– 6.30 pm Confirmation Preparation
7:00pm PCC Meeting
Saturday 14th
10 – 11.30 am Church Café
Sunday 15th
9 am Said Communion Service
10.30 am Sung Communion with Church Choir, Children’s Church followed by refreshments.
12.30 pm Baptism Service
Dates for the Diary
Thursday 26th June Julian Prayer meeting at 7 pm at 11 Middle Drift
We pray for all Christians worldwide:
For all Christians in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
For all who are worship at Bassingbourn United Reformed Church: Revd. Sue Fender
For the work of our mission partners: Leprosy Mission
We pray for the community of Royston:
For our local health centres
For all who employed at our local Industrial Estate
We pray for our world and ECO projects:
We pray for people encouraging wildlife by participating in “No Mow May”
UPCOMING EVENTS
There are a number of events coming up over the next few months to look forward to.
20th June 7.30 pm - Hymns & Pimm's
21st June 7.30 pm - Saxophone Quartet : Music for a Midsummer Evening
22nd June 5 pm - Come and Sing choral evensong (2 pm for participants)
6th July - Bring and share lunch for the new Curate
19th July - Sparkling Cream Tea
26th September - Organ recital
4th October - Harvest Supper
8th November - Remembrance themed lunch time concert.
The Events Committee would appreciate your support, as we'll need donations of scones, cakes, books, as well as your time to sort books and man stalls. There will be a sign-up sheet at the back of church to register help for the book fayre. Thanks in advance. Ruth Savage
MAGAZINE
The latest magazine is available form this link https://www.roystonparishchurch.org.uk/church-life/magazine/
Please note that Mercy Ships have decided to cancel their event on the 14th June due to a lack of ticket sales. Those who had bought tickets will receive a full refund from them.
JAIME, OUR CURATE: Jaime and her family will be moving to Royston on Wednesday 18th June. As is traditional for welcoming clergy, we shall present Jaime with a hamper upon her arrival. We request that any donations of items for this hamper to be brought to church by Wednesday lunchtime. There is a box in the kitchen for this purpose. Thank you in advance for your donations.
GREEN FESTIVAL AT ROYSTON MUSEUM – SATURDAY 14TH JUNE
On Saturday 14th June from 10 until 4pm, there will be a Green Festival at Royston Museum and the “Sustainable Living Committee” are having a stall there. Do come and support this event, organised by the Museum jointly with the Royston Environmental Group. There are activities for everyone to enjoy; from hands-on maintenance and repair advice to seed/plant swaps and crafts to take home with you.
CHURCHES COUNT ON NATURE – “LOVE YOUR BURIAL GROUND WEEK”
“Big Green Week” which runs from Saturday 7th June to Sunday 15th June is also designated “Love your Burial Ground Week”, and encourages people to enjoy being in the quiet green spaces of their local burial grounds. For those who enjoy doing things whilst out and about, why not participate in a survey of what plants and insects you can find, either in our Churchyard or at the Additional Burial Ground off Stamford Avenue/Melbourn Road? There will be a book at the back of church with information about how to identify plants, trees and animals in churchards, or if you have a smartphone, you can use a free App called iNaturalist. When you have done your survey, you can either upload your results via a form on their website, or with the App you can upload them directly, as we have registered both our churchyard and the ABG as project sites on their website. More information and instructions can be found at this website: https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/churches-count-on-nature-faqs/
PATRONAL FESTIVAL
Tickets are now on sale. Please go to our website for more information.
PATRONAL FESTIVAL RAFFLE PRIZES We would very much welcome your help in being able to provide luxury items for our raffle prizes for the Patronal Festival 20th June. Any luxury items, within use by date, can be put in a box in the kitchen.
Thank you for your support. The Events Committee
SPARKLING CREAM TEA is being hosted by Carol Cardwell on 19th July, 2:30 - 4pm. There are only 20 spaces available as that is how many can comfortably be accommodated indoors if the weather is inclement. If you would like to book a space, please speak to Ruth Savage, or email [email protected] . There is no entrance fee, however there will be the opportunity to make a donation at the event, and any profits will go towards funds for Children's Church.
We pray for the sick and suffering:
Jenny Burchell
Chris Christou
Val Brown
Carey & Pat Pritchard
Margaret and John Coates
Angi and Ken Rushall
Emma and Phil Heath
David Gower
Paul and Pat Tidey
Mike Brown
Peter Foster
We pray for those who have died in the faith of Christ:
We pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time
8th June James Messenger
14th June Rosina Wilson, John Bowell
SUNDAY READING SHEET PENTECOST
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, ‘Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.’ All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, ‘What does this mean?’ But others sneered and said, ‘They are filled with new wine.’
But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: ‘Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
“In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Acts 2:1-21
GOSPEL
Philip said to Jesus, ‘Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, “Show us the Father”? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.
‘If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you for ever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you. ‘I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.
John 14:8-17 (25-27)
STAFF TEAM
Vicar: Revd Steven Sivyer (rest day MONDAY)
Telephone no. 01763 243145
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Priest: The Reverend John Fidler
Telephone no. 01763 241886
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Reader: Emma Sivyer
Telephone no. 07851 688610
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Reader: Canon Reg Bailey
Telephone no. 01763 250637
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Parish Administrator: Joanne Wallis
Working hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 1 pm
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Mobile: 07935 774633
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