Sunday 10th July Fourth Sunday after Trinity

This Sunday we have four in person services:

9.30am      Leavenheath           Morning Prayer 9.30am      Nayland                   Holy Communion (SJ) 11.15am    Stoke                       Holy Communion 6.30pm      Wiston                     Evening Prayer

Masks are no longer required, but are still recommended for the time being.

The link below will take you the worship page of St. Edmundsbury Cathedral  where you will find the times and links to their online services (and service sheets), which can also be accessed through their Facebook page. https://st.edscathedral.org/worship

Notices and Diary Dates GOSPEL OAK SERVICE Sunday 31st July, 10am, at St Mary’s, Polstead All are welcome to join this wonderful service which has been held annually at St Mary’s since 1902 to celebrate St Cedd’s mission to spread Christianity around East Anglia. Traditionally held outside, the BOXTED METHODIST SILVER BAND will be playing too!  Refreshments served afterwards.   SAFEGUARDING TRAINING COURSE Will be held at 10am in Stoke Church on Monday 8th August This is a Foundation Level training which is the next one up from Basic Level.  It is mandatory for Churchwardens and PCC members or anyone working with young people or vulnerable adults. Many people will have completed this online, but this is an opportunity for anyone to have face-to-face training.  Contact Jane Addis to book a place (01787 210834) or addis22@aol.com. Open to all our parishioners.  Smaller group training of up to six people can also be arranged.   Calling all flower arrangers! FRIENDS FLOWER FESTIVAL – St Matthew’s Church,  Leavenheath Sat/Sun 10/11 September.   The Friends are looking for more volunteers to create a flower arrangement for this festival.   The theme is ‘My Suffolk’.  Contact Jane Gurden on 07909 875892 for more details.  There is a children’s section also.   SUFFOLK VILLAGES FESTIVAL CONCERT at St Mary’s Stoke on Sat 27th August at 7pm J.S. Bach: Cantatas 42 & 140, Suite No. 4 & Brandenburg 6 See SVF website for booking tickets https://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event-series/festival-2022/   COMMUNITY PANTRY AND HARDSHIP FUND There are now two Communities Pantries, in St James’ south-west porch and the main porch at St Mary’s Stoke, stocked with food and household items which can be donated directly to the pantries or financial assistance be given. If you would like to make a financial donation, please contact Jane Wilson at jaywilson6988@gmail.com for bank details.   FRIENDS FLOWER FESTIVAL – St Matthew’s Church, Leavenheath Sat/Sun 10/11 September.   The Friends are looking for more volunteers to create a flower arrangement for this festival.   The theme is ‘My Suffolk’.  Contact Jane Gurden on 07909 875892 for more details.  There is a children’s section also. EVERY Wednesday 10-12noon Coffee/tea is served in St James’ Nayland.  Do pop in and enjoy a hot drink, delicious cakes and a chat. From Monday 7th March we will be holding a short weekly Holy Communion service in St James’ Nayland at 10am.  All are welcome!  We would also like to start running a baby/toddler group in the church after the communion service to give parents and carers the opportunity to meet and relax over a cup of coffee in the church.  If you would be able to help with refreshments and a warm welcome please get in touch w Stéphane or Helen Schalin (07717 766683

The Pew Sheet can be found here
Weekly Pew Sheet

This week’s readings can be found here

https://naylandchurches.files.wordpress.com/2022/07/readings_july-10-2022.docx

I’m sorry there is no Children’s Worksheet this week, there has been a change in the publisher’s permission to use this content, hopefully this will be resolved soon.

Community pantry & Financial Assistance Fund

Thank you for all the items generously donated to the community pantry. Currently, we do not need any more tinned tomatoes or beans. But we do need fresh veg and fruit, long-life milk, butter, cereal, tea and instant coffee, toiletries, toilets rolls and cleaning materials, also pasta, rice, tinned tomatoes, sugar, tinned fruit, crisps and cereal. 

Please keep spreading the word that this is a resource for anyone in our villages, whether their need is occasional or regular. There is also a fund for those in need of financial assistance, perhaps with school uniforms and shoes, essential or unexpected bills. Please do feel free to contact Rev Val Armstrong who can assist you in complete confidentiality, Tel: 01206262812 Email: mrsvarmstrong@hotmail.com It is also possible to have a delivery arranged for those unable to get to the Community Pantry in Nayland, again please contact Rev Val about this.