Weekly Notices Archive

11th May 2008

1. We are very pleased to announce that Rev’d Steve Jarratt will be the new incumbent in the parishes of Haxby and Wigginton. He is coming to us from Clifton, Nottingham, where he is responsible for three churches. Prior to that he was vicar of St Matthew’s, Chapel Allerton, Leeds and Area Dean of Allerton Deanery.

2. CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 11th – 17th May. Street collection – Thanks to all who have volunteered to collect. There are still some streets to be covered. Envelopes are in church today if you can help. For information contact Anne Wright. “Quizaid” on Friday 16th May at 8.00 pm at Wigginton Squash Club. The smartest way to help people in the world’s poorest communities to help themselves and the biggest and best fund raising quiz in the country! Please come along for an enjoyable evening. For details contact Rob and Steph Cooper at the Methodist Church.

3. Thanks to all those who contributed to the success of last Saturday’s plant sale: all who gave plants, helped on the day, set up beforehand and everyone who came to buy plants. Just under £320 was raised for the Vestment Fund.

4. ‘Time for Relationship’ – A Mothers’ Union Archdeaconry Quiet Day to be held in St Mary’s on Thursday 22nd May from 10.00 am till 3.30 pm and to be led by The Venerable Christopher Hawthorne. Drinks will be provided. Please bring something to share for lunch. All are welcome.

5. The Diocese has produced a “forthright and provocative” paper – ‘Mission and Ministry for the Future: A Way Ahead’. Haxby and Wigginton PCCs will be meeting on Tuesday 27th May at 7.30 pm at Wigginton Church to debate the proposals and consider our response. An invitation is extended to any member of the congregations who would like to attend this meeting. We do recommend you read the paper before coming to the meeting. You can get a copy from Nicola or Nigel or download a copy from the Diocesan website www.dioceseofyork.org.uk (put ‘A Way Ahead’ into the search box to find it quickly). Please let Nicola, Nigel or Ian Strong know if you would like to attend the meeting.

Monday 12th May 10.00 am Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion

Tuesday 13th May 7.00 pm Communion followed by….. 7.30 pm Meeting of St Mary’s PCC

Wednesday 14th May 10.00 am Eucharist (President: Rev’d Ron Smith)

Wednesday 14th May 2.00 pm The Singles Group meets at 10 Hawthorne Avenue, Haxby. All are welcome

Thursday 15th May 7.30 pm Archdeacon’s Visitation at Easingwold Church at which our churchwardens will be admitted to office

Friday 16th May 8.00 pm ‘Quizaid’ (see notice about Christian aid Week above.)

Saturday 17th May 10.30 am Churchyard Spring Clean

4th May 2008

1. CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 11th – 17th May. Street collection – new and regular collectors are urgently needed to cover all our area. We still need collectors for eight streets. Please can you help? If you can, please contact Anne Wright. Envelopes will be ready in church from Wednesday 7th May, but please note we are only licensed to collect between 11th and 17th May. Coffee morning (Saturday 10th May) St Mary’s is responsible for the grocery stall. Please leave contributions in the box at the back of church or give to Anne Wright or Judy Waite. Christian Aid Service at Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church on Sunday 11th May at 6.30 pm. “Quizaid” on Friday 16th May at 8.00 pm at Wigginton Squash Club. The smartest way to help people in the world’s poorest communities to help themselves and the biggest and best fund raising quiz in the country! Please come along for an enjoyable evening. For details contact Rob and Steph Cooper at the Methodist Church.

2. Paul Jackson is to be ordained deacon, to work in our two churches, on Sunday 29th June at 10.00 am in York Minster. We hope as many people as possible will come to the service and to the lunch afterwards at New Earswick Bowling Club. A coach has been arranged to leave Haxby at 8.30 am. We need to know numbers on Sunday 4th May. If you want to go, please sign the list at the back of church or speak to Nicola on Sunday or ring her.

3. There will be a Churchyard Spring Clean on Saturday 17th May from 10.30 am. Including other things, we will be pressure washing the paths, cutting back the ivy and knocking down the shed! The more helpers we have the shorter the time it will take us. Light duties also available and we could do with someone to supply regular coffee and tea! If you can help, please let Nicola or Nigel know.

4. ‘Time for Relationship’ – A Mothers’ Union Archdeaconry Quiet Day to be held in St Mary’s on Thursday 22nd May from 10.00 am till 3.30 pm and to be led by The Venerable Christopher Hawthorne. Drinks will be provided. Please bring something to share for lunch. All are welcome.

5. The Methodist Church are hosting their Annual Scarecrow Festival on Saturday 3rd (from 10.30am), Sunday 4th (from 1.30 pm) and Monday 5th May (from 10.30 am) starting at the church. There will be a series of trails to find all the scarecrows around Haxby and Wigginton. Refreshments and prizes available. (Have you seen St Mary’s scarecrows?)

6. Music at St Mary’s. The next concert will be the Haxby Singers’ “Miscellany of Song” on Friday 23rd May at 7.30 pm. Tickets available priced £4.00 (£2.00 for children) from Nicola or Jean Wallace. Price includes light refreshments.

Wednesday 7th May 10.00 am Eucharist (President: Rev’d David Porter)

Thursday 8th May 7.40 pm Meeting of Churches Together at St Margaret Clitherow Church

Saturday 10th May 10.00 – 11.30 am Christian Aid Coffee Morning at the Methodist Church Hall

27th April 2008

1. The Plant Sale is next Saturday (3rd May). Please bring contributions to the church hall on the morning or on Friday 2nd between 5 and 6 pm or contact Carolyn Wood to arrange collection. Come and stock your garden for the summer.

2. CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 11th – 17th May. Street collection – new and regular collectors are urgently needed to cover all our area. Please speak to Anne Wright if you are able to help. Coffee morning Saturday 10th May at the Methodist Church Hall. St Mary’s is responsible for the grocery stall. Please leave contributions in the box at the back of church (after 30th April) or give to Anne Wright or Judy Waite. Christian Aid Service at Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church on Sunday 11th May at 6.30 pm. “Quizaid” on Friday 16th May at 8.00 pm at Wigginton Squash Club. The smartest way to help people in the world’s poorest communities to help themselves and the biggest and best fund raising quiz in the country! Please come along for an enjoyable evening. For details contact Rob and Steph Cooper at the Methodist Church.

3. Paul Jackson is to be ordained deacon on Sunday 29th June in York Minster. If you wish to go please sign the list on the board at the back of church and indicate if you will require transport.

4. The Methodist Church is holding a Scarecrow Festival again this year on 3rd, 4th and 5th May. St Mary’s will be making two scarecrows in the rear churchyard with the theme “Rosemary and Thyme”. The scarecrows will be gardeners to highlight our Living Churchyard Project. If you would like to help make the scarecrows, come to the church hall on Friday 2nd May at 2.00 pm. Please bring anything useful e.g. newspaper, straw, gardening clothes and tools. See Nicola for information.

5. Music at St Mary’s. The next concert will be by the Haxby Singers’ “Miscellany of Song” on Friday 23rd May at 7.30 pm. Tickets available priced £4.00 (£2.00 for children) from Nicola or Jean Wallace. Price includes light refreshments.

6. There will be a Churchyard Spring Clean on Saturday 17th May from 10.30 am. Including other things, we will be pressure washing the paths, cutting back the ivy and knocking down the shed! The more helpers we have the shorter the time it will take us. Light duties also available and we could do with someone to supply regular coffee and tea! If you can help, please let Nicola or Nigel know.

7. Rev’d Canon Glyn Webster, Chancellor of York Minster, will preside and preach at the 10.15 am service on the Day of Pentecost (11th May).

Monday 28th April 7.30 pm Meeting of the Pastoral Support Team at the back of church

Wednesday 30th April Rogation Day 10.00 am Eucharist (President: Rev’d Ron Smith)

Thursday 1st May 7.30 pm Eucharist for Ascension Day (President: Rev’d Neville Cryer)

Saturday 3rd May 10.00 am – 12 noon Annual Plant Sale in the church hall

20th April 2008

1. St Mary’s Annual Plant Sale will be on Saturday 3rd May from 10.00 am until 12 noon in the church hall. Admission 50p, to include tea/coffee, children free. Plant contributions will be gratefully received, as will any offers of help on the day. Please phone Carolyn Wood.

2. A Children’s Society fund raising day is being held at St Crux, York this Thursday (24th April). If anyone can spare an odd hour to help on a stall or can donate cakes, bric-a-brac, books, toys, etc. it will be very much appreciated. There are boxes at the back of church for any items you can donate. Many thanks. Contact Maureen Howard for further information.

2. A Children’s Society fund raising day is being held at St Crux, York this Thursday (24th April). If anyone can spare an odd hour to help on a stall or can donate cakes, bric-a-brac, books, toys, etc. it will be very much appreciated. There are boxes at the back of church for any items you can donate. Many thanks. Contact Maureen Howard for further information

4. Christian Aid Week this year is from 11th to 17th May. On Saturday 10th May there will be a coffee morning at the Methodist Church from 10 am to 11.30 am, at which St Mary’s will be responsible for the grocery stall. More details of the week will follow later.

5. There are two events for those interested in following up on some of the issues raised in our ‘Leaning Outwards for Lent’ series. Firstly, ‘Crisis in Palestine – what should the UK do?’ Speakers Clare Short MP and Dr Asad Khan, Friday 25th April in the Friends’ meeting house, Friargate at 7.30 pm. Secondly, the York Christian Aid annual service will take place at Heslington Church on Thursday 1st May at 7.30 pm. John Grogan MP will speak on ‘A response to climate change’.

6. There are now only six places left for the trip to the Oberammergau Passion Play in August 2010.

7. The Youth Group who met during Lent will be leading our worship at the 10.15 am service on Sunday 4th May. Do come and support them.

Tuesday 22nd April 8.00 pm Meeting of the Healing Team in Wigginton Church Hall

Wednesday 23rd April St George’s Day 10.00 am Eucharist (President: Rev’d John Carden)

Thursday 24th April Children’s Society fund raising day at St Crux, York

Friday 25th April 3.00 pm Meeting of the Worship Group at the back of church. All are welcome to attend

Friday 25th April 7.30 pm York St John’s Gospel Choir and African Drums in church

13th April 2008

1. A reminder that there are forms available in church for nominating anyone willing to be elected at the APCM. This takes place next Sunday (20th April) and completed forms should be returned to me on or before that date. We will also declare the electoral roll this year, although we are not renewing it. There is still time to have your name added to the roll. Pam Thorpe will be happy to help you with this. Ian Strong, PCC Secretary.

2. Agendas, minutes and all reports for the Annual Meeting are available now in church. Do take a copy of each home with you to read before the meeting next week.

3. Church heating. Last Sunday the church boiler failed to respond to the usual request to start at 6.00 am. It had to be started manually after 9.00 am so apologies to all who were cold. It has since worked OK.

4. Lily Knowles thanks everyone for their cards and good wishes during her recent stay in hospital. She is now back at home and convalescing.

5. St Mary’s Annual Plant Sale will be on Saturday 3rd May from 10.00 am until 12 noon in the church hall. Admission 50p, to include tea/coffee, children free. Plant contributions will be gratefully received, as will any offers of help on the day. Please contact Carolyn Wood.

6. Please remember that the Mothers’ Union are still collecting postcards for the church in Sudan. If you have any, please give them to Maureen Kent. Thank you.

7. We have been told that the delayed ecumenical housegroups will now start in the week beginning 21st April, so if you have filled in a form to join one you should be hearing something soon.

8. A Children’s Society fund raising day will be held at St Crux, York on Thursday 24th April. If anyone can spare an odd hour to help on a stall or can donate cakes, bric-a-brac, books, toys, etc. it will be very much appreciated. There are boxes at the back of church for any items you can donate. Many thanks. Contact Maureen Howard for further information.

Monday 14th April 7.30 pm Meeting of the Fabric Group in church

Tuesday 15th April 1.30 pm Communion at Birchlands

Wednesday 16th April The interviews for a new incumbent will take place today

Wednesday 16th April 10.00 am Eucharist (President: Rev’d Ron Smith) 11.00 am Communion at Haxby Hall 2.00 pm Communion at Ivy Lodge

Wednesday 16th April 2.30 pm (note slightly later time) Meeting of Haxby and Wigginton Mothers’ Union in St Mary’s Church Hall. Mrs Stephanie Cooper of Christian Aid will give an illustrated talk about India.

6th April 2008

1. A reminder that there are forms available in church for nominating anyone willing to be elected at the APCM. This takes place on Sunday April 20th and completed forms should be returned to me on or before that date. We will also declare the electoral roll this year, although we are not renewing it. There is still time to have your name added to the roll. Pam Thorpe will be happy to help you with this. Ian Strong, PCC Secretary.

2. Members are reminded of the Events Committee meeting this Friday at 7.30 pm and of the Fabric Group meeting on Monday 14th April at 7.30 pm, both in church.

3. Music at St Mary’s. On Friday 25th April at 7.30 pm, we are excited to welcome York St John’s Gospel Choir and African Drums. This should be a very different and memorable evening. Tickets are £5.00 (£3.00 for students and senior citizens) available from Nicola or Bev. Get yours early before everyone hears about it!

4. Stewardship Letter. Have you replied to this important letter yet? Gift Aid confirmation is required annually. If you did not get a letter and would like one there are a few spare copies near the book trolley. For any further details speak to James Fenton.

5. Ron Smith writes “If anyone would like to go with me to the Oberammergau Passion Play on 31st August 2010, staying at the Arzlerhof Hotel, please pick up a leaflet. Places are very limited – there are just 19 left.”

6. Lily Knowles thanks everyone for their cards and good wishes during her recent stay in hospital. She is now back at home and convalescing.

7. Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church are hosting an Ethiopian Evening on Tuesday 15th April at 7.30 pm when a lady from that country will be speaking about work being done there, especially through Christian Aid. All welcome.

8. Please remember that the Mothers’ Union are still collecting postcards for the church in Sudan. If you have any, please give them to Maureen Kent. Thank you.

Monday 7th Apil Prayer visiting begins again this evening

Tuesday 8th April 7.30 pm Meeting of the PCC

Wednesday 9th April 10.00 am Eucharist (President: Rev’d Canon Brian Gant)

Wednesday 9th April 2.00 pm The Singles Group meets at 5 Sandholme, Haxby. All are welcome

Friday 11th April 7.30 pm Meeting of the Events Committee in church

Saturday April 12th 10.00 am Healing Service at Wigginton Church

30th March 2008

1. A reminder that there are forms available in church for nominating anyone willing to be elected at the APCM. This takes place on Sunday April 20th and completed forms should be returned to me on or before that date. We will also declare the electoral roll this year, although we are not renewing it. There is still time to have your name added to the roll. Pam Thorpe will be happy to help you with this. Ian Strong, PCC Secretary.

2. Thank you to all those who came out in the wind and the storms of last Saturday to help decorate the church and make it look so beautiful for Easter. Your efforts to summon spring were greatly appreciated, especially with the snow outside.

3. Music at St Mary’s. On Friday 25th April at 7.30 pm, we are excited to welcome York St John’s Gospel Choir and African Drums. This should be a very different and memorable evening. Tickets are £5.00 (£3.00 for students and senior citizens) available from Nicola or Bev. Get yours early before everyone hears about it!

4. Stewardship Letter. Have you replied to this important letter yet? Gift Aid confirmation is required annually. If you did not get a letter and would like one there are a few spare copies near the book trolley. For any further details speak to James Fenton

5. Ron Smith writes “If anyone would like to go with me to the Oberammergau Passion Play on 31st August 2010, staying at the Arzlerhof Hotel, please pick up a leaflet. Places are very limited – there are just 19 left.”

6. Prayer Visiting starts again on Monday 7th April. We will be going out between now and September with members of Wigginton Church. We visit streets in alternate villages each month. New team members are always welcome. Contact Liz Bellwoo

7. St Nicholas Church Wigginton invites all children and their families to the All Age Worship Service at 11.00 am and Clown Workshop 2.00 – 3.30 pm on Sunday 6th April. The ordained clown Roly Bain is visiting for the day. Both events are in the Recreation Hall. For full details see posters or "Talkabout".

8. Members are reminded of the Events Committee meeting on Friday 11th April at 7.30 pm and of the Fabric Group meeting on Monday 14th April at 7.30 pm, both in church.

Monday 31st March 3.00 pm Memorial service for Bishop Morris Maddocks at St Michael-le-Belfrey Church, York

Monday 31st March 7.30 pm Meeting of the Pastoral Support Team at the back of church

Wednesday 2nd April 10.00 am Eucharist (President: Rev’d Ron Smith

23rd March 2008

1. As we come towards the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (on 20th April) everyone on the electoral roll is invited to consider standing for the PCC or Deanery Synod. The March edition of ‘Talkabout’ gives further details. Nomination forms are available in church. Please take one if you are interested.

2. Music at St Mary’s. For our first musical event of the year, on Friday 25th April at 7.30 pm, we are excited to welcome York St John’s Gospel Choir and African Drums. This should be a very different and memorable evening. Tickets are £5.00 (£3.00 for students and senior citizens) available from Nicola or Bev. Get yours early before everyone hears about it!

3. The Memorial Service for Bishop Morris Maddocks is on Monday 31st March at 3.00 pm at St Michael- le- Belfrey Church in York. There will be Communion with laying on of hands for healing. Refreshments will be provided afterwards. All are welcome.

4. The Bible study and prayer group will resume on Monday 19th May at 2.00 pm at the Community Centre, after the ecumenical house groups have finished.

5. If you have not yet returned your USPG Lent box, could you please bring it to church next Sunday or as soon as possible? Thank you.

6. Prayer Visiting starts again on Monday 7th April. We will be going out between now and September with members of Wigginton Church. We visit streets in alternate villages each month. New team members are always welcome. Contact Liz Bellwood for further details.

7. Ron Smith writes “If anyone would like to go with me to the Oberammergau Passion Play on 31st August 2010, staying at the Arzlerhof Hotel, please pick up a leaflet. Places are very limited – there are just 19 left.”

8. St Nicholas Church Wigginton invites all children and their families to the All Age Worship Service at 11.00 am and Clown Workshop 2.00 – 3.30 pm on Sunday 6th April. The ordained clown Roly Bain is visiting for the day. Both events are in the Recreation Hall. Anyone interested should see the posters or "Talkabout" for all the details.

Wednesday 26th March 10.00 am Eucharist (President: Rev’d Ron Smith)

16th March 2008

1. As we come towards the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (on 20th April) everyone on the electoral roll is invited to consider standing for the PCC or Deanery Synod. The March edition of ‘Talkabout’ gives further details. From this Sunday nomination forms will be available in church. Please take one if you are interested.

2. Music at St Mary’s. For our first musical event of the year, on Friday 25th April at 7.30 pm, we are excited to welcome York St John’s Gospel Choir and African Drums. This should be a very different and memorable evening. Tickets are £5.00 (£3.00 for students and senior citizens) available from Nicola or Bev. Get yours early before everyone hears about it!

3. Bob Jones is still collecting clothes and bedding for the Arclight Centre for the homeless. He would love to hear from you if you have any towels, bedding, clothes, shoes etc that you have to spare.

4. If you are currently on the sidespeoples’ rota and wish to continue, or if you would like to join the team 4, please could you sign the list by the book trolley? Extra people are particularly needed for the 8.00 am service and for Evensong. The new rota will run from after the annual meeting. Many thanks to all who do this important job.

5. There will be ecumenical house groups again after Easter, as last year, arranged by Churches Together. These will run weekly from the week beginning Sunday 6th April for five weeks. The groups will study a course entitled “What makes a good community today?” There is a form to sign up for a group in the March ‘Talkabout’.

6. The Bible study and prayer group will resume on Monday 19th May at 2.00 pm at the Community Centre, after the ecumenical house groups have finished.

Holy Wednesday 19th March 10.00 am Eucharist (President: Rev’d John Carden) 11.00 am Communion at Haxby Hall 2.00 pm Communion at Ivy Lodge

Holy Wednesday 19th March 2.15 pm Mothers’ Union Lenten Quiet Hour in St Mary’s Church led by Ven Christopher Hawthorn, Chaplain to the Mothers’ Union

Maundy Thursday 20th March 7.30 pm The Last Supper. Meet in the church hall

Good Friday 21st March 10.00 am Churches Together Act of Witness outside St Mary’s. Refreshments afterwards in the hall

Good Friday 21st March 12 noon – 3.00 pm The Three Hours service at Wigginton Church. You are welcome to attend for all or part of this. (Full details are on page 11 of ‘Talkabout’)

Holy Saturday 22nd March 11.15 pm The Easter Vigil at Wigginton Church (again see page 11 of ‘Talkabout’)

9th March 2008

1. Final reminder for all key holders. Please could you make sure you have signed the list at the back of church by FRIDAY 14TH MARCH? Thank you. If you are not able to sign by this date, please ring Nicola

2. Easter services. On Maundy Thursday (20th March) we will meet in the church hall for a 7.30 pm start to our service. On Good Friday (21st March) there will be a service outside St Mary’s at 10.00 am with refreshments afterwards in the hall. On Easter Sunday (23rd March) the whole family of St Mary’s meets to celebrate the Risen Christ at 10.15 am. At 6.30 pm there will be a Festal Songs of Praise. Please put your favourite (Easter) hymn on the list in church or in the hall at coffee. For fuller details of all services see ‘Talkabout’.

3. Bob Jones is still collecting clothes and bedding for the Arclight Centre for the homeless. He would love to hear from you if you have any towels, bedding, clothes, shoes etc that you have to spare.

4. Haxby and Wigginton Methodist church have re-launched their Friday night youth club. It will take place every Friday during term time from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm in the Methodist Church Hall. 50p per session, first time free. For school year 6 and above, up to age 17. All are welcome. This is a new, fast paced club with lively games, different activities each week, a short talk/discussion and lots of fun.

5. There will be ecumenical house groups again after Easter, as last year, arranged by Churches Together. These will run weekly from the week beginning Sunday 6th April for five weeks. The groups will study a course entitled “What makes a good community today?” There is a form to sign up for a group in the March ‘Talkabout’.

6. If you are currently on the sidespeoples’ rota and wish to continue, or if you would like to join the team, please could you sign the list by the book trolley? Extra people are particularly needed for the 8.00 am service and for Evensong. The new rota will run from after the annual meeting. Many thanks to all who do this important job.

Monday 10th March 10.00 am Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion

Tuesday 11th March 7.00 pm Holy Communion followed by…… 7.30 pm Meeting of the PCC

Wednesday 12th March 10.00 am Eucharist (President: Rev’d David Porter)

Wednesday 12th March 2.00 pm Meeting of The Singles Group. All are welcome.

Friday 14th March 7.30 pm Final half hour Lenten meditation (Leader: Rev’d Ron Smith)

Saturday 15th March 10.00 am Making of palm crosses