THE PARISH CHURCH OF
ST. MARY THE VIRGIN
WEST DERBY

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Sunday 22nd November 2009 - Christ the King.

The readings for the Eucharist: Daniel 7.9–10, 13–14 Revelation 1.4b–8 John 18.33b–37
Hymns:



Sunday 8am Holy Communion
10.00am The Parish Eucharist.
Readers:
Offertory:
11am Service at St James'.
4 pm Service for Young Children & Families.
6.30pm Evensong
Monday 1.30pm Women's Fellowship. Mrs Brabin - Poison is a woman's weapon. St Mary's Millennium Centre.
Wednesday 10am Holy Communion.
Thursday 11am Ecumenical Service,
Friday 9am Church Cleaning and Flower Arranging.
Next Sunday's Services: 8am, 10am, & 6.30pm


Notices


This is a place for listening to God’s voice – please talk to God during the service and to others after!

Today is the festival of Christ the King – and the launch of our Stewardship Campaign. Please be sure to collect a copy of our special bulletin.

Letters at the back for many Church volunteers as we complete the requirements for the protection of young people and vulnerable adults. Thanks for your patience with abiding with the new guidance. Please get the forms filled in and back as soon as possible.

Quiz Evening – Saturday 28th November in the St Mary’s Millennium Centre. In aid of our mission link with Trinita in Kolkatta. A great evening with great prizes – all ages welcome. Tickets available today.

St Mary’s 4pm Service for young children and families. All welcome. Today 22 and 29 November.

Street Pastors Meeting – all those interested are warmly invited to a special meeting to find out more about how a Street Pastors project might operate in West Derby at West Derby Evangelical Church 8pm on Weds 2nd December. Men and women volunteers will be needed.

Children’s Committee and Worship planning – all interested invited to the Rectory on Thurs 3rd December at 7pm

West Derby Ecumenical Service: 19 November – Crosby Green Methodist Church at 11 am

The Wave – Revd Mark invites you to come to London with him and thousands of other churchgoers on Sat 5 December – Coach available via CAFOD departs Christ the King Childwall at 530am cost £20. Join the 6 from St Mary’s who are going

St Mary’s Boys Brigade is being set up jointly between St Mary’s and St Christopher’s (Norris Green). This is an exciting opportunity to for you to assist us at a time when the BB is enjoying resurgence in Liverpool and throughout the UK. If you are interested or would like more information about the BB or the format of the new company, please contact Andy Foulkes afoulkes@liv.ac.uk or Rev. Mark

St Mary's - We are looking for people to take the Offertory each Sunday. We would like to give everybody a chance if they wish. You may wish to take the Offertory with a friend or family member. Please let a warden on duty know if you would like to take part.

St Mary’s Hymn Books – We are currently considering setting an additional hymn book – which would have most of the traditional hymns and some of the new and children’s hymns. There are a few specimen copies (on loan) at the back of the church so please have a look and let one of the clergy know what you think.

St James – Autumn Fair – 21 November – 11am Helpers wanted, we also would like any unwanted gifts, books, bric-a-brac, bottles, anything that will make the fair a success. Stall Holders are needed for all saleable goods. There will be a dance demonstration by the Miss Claire Dance School. All welcome contact Eddie 226 3933