Children’s church have been very busy recording all the Kilometers they have moved during the summer holidays and I’d like to put together a running total to see how far we have to go to our target of 10,000km. So, if you have also been recording your Kilometers to help us, please could you let me know your totals so far
by email paulawilliams30 BY FRIDAY 14th September, or catch me after the service today to let me know. Thank you so much for all your support in our Sponsored Move!
Paula Williams
Godmanchester Museum Roman Day at the QE School 12-5pm Sunday 17th September
All are welcome to this FREE event to celebrate Roman Life in Godmanchester. There will be many activities including a March with Centurions, Visit the Roman Doctor, Taste Roman Food, and much more. Always popular – do come.
The Friends of St Mary’s Godmanchester AGM Sunday 17th September in the church hall after today’s church service
All are welcome to come to the Friends AGM where we review the previous year’s activities and look forward to what is to come. Adrian Sington
Gorgeous Dinner and Film Night £15 Saturday October 7th at 7pm
The Friends are showing the feelgood “Allotment-Horse-that-became-a-Champion|” movie starring Damian Lewis and Toni Colette on Saturday 7th October at 7pm in St Mary’s Church Hall Godmanchester. We will be serving homemade Chicken Hunters Pie with Mash and Chocolate Cake and Cream included in the ticket price of £15 and there will be a licensed bar and raffle. Tickets from Kate on 01480 454154 or email adrian
DIARY
Sunday 17th September (Trinity 15)
08:00 Holy Communion
08:00 Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene Hilton)
09:30 Parish Communion
11:00 Friends of St Mary’s AGM
12:00 Family Roman Day (QE School)
18:30 Evening Prayer
Monday 18th September
18:15 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)
Children’s church have been very busy recording all the Kilometers they have moved during the summer holidays and I’d like to put together a running total to see how far we have to go to our target of 10,000km. So, if you have also been recording your Kilometers to help us, please could you let me know your totals so far
by email paulawilliams30 BY FRIDAY 14th September, or catch me after the service today to let me know. Thank you so much for all your support in our Sponsored Move!
Paula Williams
Godmanchester Museum Roman Day at the QE School 12-5pm Sunday 17th September
All are welcome to this FREE event to celebrate Roman Life in Godmanchester. There will be many activities including a March with Centurions, Visit the Roman Doctor, Taste Roman Food, and much more. Always popular – do come.
The Friends of St Mary’s Godmanchester AGM Sunday 17th September in the church hall after church
All are welcome to come to the Friends AGM where we review the previous year’s activities and look forward to what is to come. Adrian Sington
DIARY
Sunday 10th September (Trinity 14)
08:00 Holy Communion
09:30 Sung Eucharist
11:15 United Service (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)
18:30 Evening Prayer
Monday 11th September
18:15 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)
Because of the appalling weather – very wet and very cold – a decision was taken to move the event to the Church. Despite this a very successful and enjoyable evening of Jazz was had and – yes, dancing and dining in the aisles. The evening generated £2,200 of sales. Many thanks for all who came and all those who helped make the evening such a success. Adrian Sington
Children’s Church’s Sponsored Move 2023
in aid of the Bucence Children’s Centre, Uganda
To raise money for the Bucence Children’s Centre in Uganda, Children’s Church have set themselves a target to move the distance of 9909km (representing the distance between Godmanchester and the centre) before the end of 2023.
We aim to do this by moving in any way we can: walking, running, swimming, cycling, dancing, hopping, skipping, canoeing . . .the list could go on!
A suggested sponsor is of 1p per 10km (coming to a total of £9.91), however you are more than welcome to sponsor any amount you wish.
Could you help us reach our target? If you’d like to ‘move’ and contribute some km’s to our goal then that would be AMAZING!
To either sponsor us or to get a record form to help you keep track of your km’s please contact Paula on paulawilliams30 or nab her next time you see her in church! St Mary’s Children’s Church
Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust
Bishop Stephen has emphasised the annual “Ride and Stride” event on 9th September 2023 and its importance as the principal source of income to the Trust.
Since 1983 CHCT has raised and distributed over £2 million in loans and over £500,000 in grants, including to our own church.
Each year St Mary’s has been represented by an ever-reducing band of cyclists who have done our best to raise sponsorship. However, I report two issues of concern:
i. The age of the participants is increasing, and young (under 60?) blood is desperately needed, and
ii. With the plans for the transformation scheme’s success predicated upon our raising very significant sums of money, it is bodies like the CHCT to whom we will be looking for funding.
It is also worth noting that 50% of all money raised in sponsorship by each church through the ride and stride, including gift aid comes back to the church.
The CHCT acknowledges that with support from an aging demographic, sponsored riding and striding is not the best way many of us can raise money. Last year, the chairman of the Ride and Stride sub-committee, Canon Pritchard was sponsored to play the organ in his parish church. Many other ideas have been suggested.
Can you or a group with which you are involved think of an activity to attract sponsorship and raise money for the trust? Would you like to participate in the traditional riding or striding or could you think of some other activity which would raise much needed funds? If you feel unable to seek sponsorship, perhaps you could volunteer to support the team which keeps the church or church hall open on 9th September to provide drinks, nibbles etc to weary riders and striders.
If you have any questions, suggestions or want to volunteer yourself of members of your group, please contact me at a.leighsmith.
If you want to know more about the trust or “Ride and Stride” please visit www.camhct.uk. You might even be interested to see what benefits there are to membership of CHCT. Nicholas Leigh Smith
Newsletter Compiler
Please send any contributions that you may have to Adrian Sington by 8pm on the Thursday by email adrian or call 07770 638193.
DIARY
Sunday 13th August (Trinity 10)
08:00 Holy Communion
09:30 Sung Eucharist
11:15 Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)
18:30 Evening Prayer
Monday 14th August
18:15 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)
At the end of the Parish Communion everyone is invited to follow the clergy and choir to the churchyard, where we shall commemorate the centenary of Bishop Charles Henry Turner.
Turner was curate of Godmanchester from 1868 to 1873, when Francis McDougall, a former Bishop in Borneo, was the incumbent. In 1873 Turner moved on to a series of appointments, all in the diocese of London. In 1898 he was consecrated as Bishop of Islington, ministering to parishes in the east end. Despite ill health he remained in this post until his death, aged 81 years, on 13th July 1923.
He and his wife Edith Emma, one of Bishop McDougall’s daughters, are buried among the ancient trees in the north part of the churchyard.
Mashambanzou BBQ
The BBQ last Sunday raised over £600, a combination of ticket sales, donations and proceeds from the raffle: an excellent result! The weather was perfect, and over 40 people enjoyed the event. Thanks to everybody who helped set up and tidy away; brought salads, desserts and raffle prizes, or who just came. We will transfer the money to Mashambanzou later this week, so it’s not too late for last minute donations. I’m away this weekend, so just put them through the letterbox at 20 Post Street: thanks. Robert Francis
Children’s Church’s Sponsored Move 2023
in aid of the Bucence Children’s Centre, Uganda
To raise money for the Bucence Children’s Centre in Uganda, Children’s Church have set themselves a target to move the distance of 9909km (representing the distance between Godmanchester and the centre) before the end of 2023.
We aim to do this by moving in any way we can: walking, running, swimming, cycling, dancing, hopping, skipping, canoeing . . .the list could go on!
A suggested sponsor is of 1p per 10km (coming to a total of £9.91), however you are more than welcome to sponsor any amount you wish.
Could you help us reach our target? If you’d like to ‘move’ and contribute some km’s to our goal then that would be AMAZING!
To either sponsor us or to get a record form to help you keep track of your km’s please contact Paula on paulawilliams30 or nab her next time you see her in church! St Mary’s Children’s Church
Jazz on the Island with Savoy Jazz Band – Saturday 5th August
The Friends of St. Mary’s Godmanchester present ‘Jazz on the Island’ with Savoy Jazz Band on Saturday 5th August at Island Hall. Entrance is from 6.30pm for 7pm through the Island Gate via Mill Yard car park. Bring your own picnic and chairs. There will also be a Pimm’s Bar and Raffle during the event.
Tickets at £15 adults and £7 children under 16 are available through 01480 454154 / 07770 638193 and adrian for this popular highlight of the summer season. The Friends of St. Mary’s Godmanchester
Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust
Bishop Stephen has emphasised the annual “Ride and Stride” event on 9th September 2023 and its importance as the principal source of income to the Trust.
Since 1983 CHCT has raised and distributed over £2 million in loans and over £500,000 in grants, including to our own church.
Each year St Mary’s has been represented by an ever-reducing band of cyclists who have done our best to raise sponsorship. However, I report two issues of concern:
i. The age of the participants is increasing, and young (under 60?) blood is desperately needed, and
ii. With the plans for the transformation scheme’s success predicated upon our raising very significant sums of money, it is bodies like the CHCT to whom we will be looking for funding.
It is also worth noting that 50% of all money raised in sponsorship by each church through the ride and stride, including gift aid comes back to the church.
The CHCT acknowledges that with support from an aging demographic, sponsored riding and striding is not the best way many of us can raise money. Last year, the chairman of the Ride and Stride sub-committee, Canon Pritchard was sponsored to play the organ in his parish church. Many other ideas have been suggested.
Can you or a group with which you are involved think of an activity to attract sponsorship and raise money for the trust? Would you like to participate in the traditional riding or striding or could you think of some other activity which would raise much needed funds? If you feel unable to seek sponsorship, perhaps you could volunteer to support the team which keeps the church or church hall open on 9th September to provide drinks, nibbles etc to weary riders and striders.
If you have any questions, suggestions or want to volunteer yourself of members of your group, please contact me at a.leighsmith.
If you want to know more about the trust or “Ride and Stride” please visit www.camhct.uk. You might even be interested to see what benefits there are to membership of CHCT. Nicholas Leigh Smith
DIARY
Sunday 16th July – Trinity 6
08:00 Holy Communion
08:00 Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)
09:30 Parish Communion
18:30 Evening Prayer
Monday 17th July
18:00 St Anne’s School Governors’ (St Anne’s School)
18:15 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)
Mashambanzou BBQ today at 12.30pm – do come if you can, it’s not too late!
We are holding our annual BBQ in the Vicarage Garden to support the Mashambanzou Care Trust in Zimbabwe. As many of you may know, MCT is a Christian organization established to care for people suffering from HIV/Aids, and in particular children orphaned by the disease, which St Mary’s has been supporting for many years.
The price is £12 for adults and £5 for under 13s. A list is still available for you to sign up to after today’s service.
Please come if you can – it’s for a very worthwhile cause. If you can’t come, please consider making a donation. Robert Francis
Jazz on the Island with Savoy Jazz Band – Saturday 5th August
The Friends of St. Mary’s Godmanchester present ‘Jazz on the Island’ with Savoy Jazz Band on Saturday 5th August at Island Hall. Entrance is from 6.30pm for 7pm through the Island Gate via Mill Yard car park. Bring your own picnic and chairs. There will also be a Pimm’s Bar and Raffle during the event.
Tickets at £15 adults and £7 children under 16 are available through 01480 454154 / 07770 638193 and adrian for this popular highlight of the summer season. The Friends of St. Mary’s Godmanchester
Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust
I was pleased to attend the festal evensong to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust on 27th June 2023. Bishop Stephen was the preacher and spoke of the wonderful buildings with which Cambridgeshire is blessed and the work of CHCT in providing funds in the way of grants and loans to develop and renovate these buildings. He emphasised the annual “Ride and Stride” event on 9th September 2023 and its importance as the principal source of income to the Trust. We also heard from HH N McKittrick DL, the chair of trustees, supported by the attendance of Brig. Seal DL and the High Sherriff, Dr Khetani.
Since 1983 CHCT has raised and distributed over £2 million in loans and over £500,000 in grants, including to our own church. Often these loans and grants are the first given to such projects and are seen as catalysts in terms of encouraging and inspiring other donations.
Each year St Mary’s has been represented by an ever-reducing band of cyclists who have done our best to raise sponsorship. However, I report two issues of concern:
i. The age of the participants is increasing, and young (under 60?) blood is desperately needed, and
ii. With the plans for the transformation scheme’s success predicated upon our raising very significant sums of money, it is bodies like the CHCT to whom we will be looking for funding.
It is also worth noting that 50% of all money raised in sponsorship by each church through the ride and stride, including gift aid comes back to the church.
The CHCT acknowledges that with support from an aging demographic, sponsored riding and striding is not the best way many of us can raise money. Last year, the chairman of the Ride and Stride sub-committee, Canon Pritchard was sponsored to play the organ in his parish church. Many other ideas have been suggested.
I am circulating this note to those who lead church groups, to PCC members and other members of the congregation whose efforts for the church are essential to its success going forwards. Can you or a group with which you are involved think of an activity to attract sponsorship and raise money for the trust? Would you like to participate in the traditional riding or striding or could you think of some other activity which would raise much needed funds? If you feel unable to seek sponsorship, perhaps you could volunteer to support the team which keeps the church or church hall open on 9th September to provide drinks, nibbles and the other essential facilities to weary riders and striders.
If you have any questions, suggestions or want to volunteer yourself of members of your group, please contact me at a.leighsmith.
If you want to know more about the trust or “Ride and Stride” please visit www.camhct.uk. You might even be interested to see what benefits there are to membership of CHCT. Nicholas Leigh Smith
Newsletter Compiler
Please send any contributions that you may have to Jim Heeley by 8pm on the Thursday by email jskc or call 01480 412264.
Prayer List
Should you wish to add a name to the list, or have one removed, then please contact either David Busk or Jim Heeley who will oversee the list at this time.
DIARY
Sunday 9th July – Trinity 5
08:00 Holy Communion
09:30 Sung Eucharist with Healing
10:00 Worship in the Park (Recreation Ground)
11:15 United Service (Methodist Church, Hilton)
12:30 Mashambanzou Barbeque (Vicarage Garden or Church)
18:30 Evening Prayer
Monday 10th July
18:15 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)
Tuesday 11th July
10:30 Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)
19:30 Bell Ringing Practice
Wednesday 12th July
07:30 Prayer Group
14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)
19:30 Deanery Synod (Alconbury Weald School)
Thursday 13th July
09:45 Holy Communion
19:00 Town Council Meeting (Queen Elizabeth School)
In preparation for the APCM a copy of the church accounts for 2022 is displayed on the noticeboard near the font. Do please come to the APCM in the church hall after this morning’s 9.30 service.
Come-and-Sing for the Coronation
Concert on Sunday May 6th, 6.00 – 7.00 pm. All choir places have been taken up, but we can accommodate an audience of up to 200 (£5 at the door). Retiring collection for charities.
…and then…
Come-and-Eat for the Coronation!
There will be a barbecue to celebrate the Coronation on Monday 8th May at 12.30 pm in the church hall (and the Vicarage garden, weather permitting). There is a list to sign up by the south door. Adults £5, children £2, under 5s free. Please say if you can offer a salad or a dessert. Bring your own drinks (squash is provided).
A Spring Concert by Somersham Town Band £10 with a FREE packet of wildflower seeds with each ticket
The Friends are hosting this Concert to be given by the well-known local band from Somersham Town on Saturday May 20th at 7.30pm in the church. There will be a Licenced Bar and Raffle as well as a free packet of wildflower seeds given away with each ticket. Tickets from Kate on 01480 454154 or email adrian@sington.co.uk.
Diocesan Festal Eucharist: Saturday 24th June at Ely Cathedral
This year marks the 1350th year since St Etheldreda first established a monastery in Ely and the Cathedral has plans to hold several celebratory events throughout 2023.
Further details of the programme of services, concerts and other events to celebrate the occasion are on the Cathedral’s website and members from all churches across the diocese are particularly invited to attend the Diocesan Festal Eucharist at noonon 24th June. The Archbishop of York will preach at the service.
If you would like to attend the Festal Eucharist, there will be a sheet to sign up on the table by the South Door – please indicate if you need a lift, or are able to offer a lift to someone else. The Cathedral have asked for an idea of numbers and transport plans in advance, so we will submit these nearer the time.
Sheena Kynoch’s funeral
Sheena Kynoch’s funeral is to be at Huntingdon Crematorium on Thursday 4 May at 10.45 am.
Newsletter Compiler
Please send any contributions that you may have to Adrian Sington by 8pm on the Thursday by email adrian@sington.co.uk or call 07770 638193.
Prayer List
Should you wish to add a name to the list, or have one removed, then please contact either David Busk or Adrian Sington who will oversee the list at this time.
DIARY
Sunday 30th April
08:00Holy Communion
08:00Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)
09:30Sung Eucharist
11:15APCM – Election of Churchwardens, six members of the PCC and two Representatives to Deanery Synod (Church Hall)
18:30Evening Prayer
Monday 1st May
18:30Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)
Children’s Church would like to invite you to their Bake Sale on Sunday 23rd April, straight after the 9.30am Sung Eucharist service.
There will be a range of delicious, baked treats on offer at great prices, and all money raised will go towards our fundraising for the Bucence Children’s Centre in Uganda. Please come along and thank you! The children from Children’s Church
Bell Ringing Practice
There will be a bell ringing practice on Tuesday 9th May at 7.30pm. Bell ringing practices are now being run jointly between Godmanchester and Huntingdon every Tuesday as follows: 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays in the month: All Saints, Huntingdon,
2nd Tuesday in the month: Godmanchester,
5th Tuesday in the month: St Mary’s, Huntingdon.
If you are thinking of taking up bell ringing, practices are a wonderful opportunity to see what’s involved.
Church Accounts
In preparation for the APCM a copy of the church accounts for 2022 is displayed on the noticeboard near the font.
Thrive Youth Care
I have received the following message from Ruth Hunt of Thrive:
“Thank you again for another generous donation raised for Thrive at the Coffee & Croissants morning and Frugal Lunch. Please pass on my thanks to the St Mary’s church family; we are so grateful for each donation received.” Robert Francis
Come-and-Sing for the Coronation
Following last year’s highly successful concert for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, we are planning another ‘Come-and-Sing’ concert to celebrate the Coronation of the King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The concert will be in the parish church on Sunday 7th May at 6pm and will be conducted by Christopher Brown (founder of Huntingdonshire Philharmonic), who was a chorister at the last coronation in 1953.
The programme will include coronation music for this year (e.g. Parry’s I was glad) and previous coronations such as The King shall rejoice (1727). There will be one rehearsal, from 2pm to 5pm on the day.
To join the choir singers are invited to book their places now, by giving us their details and a contribution (towards expenses) of only £5 (preferably a note!) to Colin Thirlwall or Jonathan Young.
Diocesan Festal Eucharist: Saturday 24th June at Ely Cathedral
This year marks the 1350th year since St Etheldreda first established a monastery in Ely and the Cathedral has plans to hold several celebratory events throughout 2023.
Further details of the programme of services, concerts and other events to celebrate the occasion are on the Cathedral’s website and members from all churches across the diocese are particularly invited to attend the Diocesan Festal Eucharist at noon on 24th June. The Archbishop of York will preach at the service.
If you would like to attend the Festal Eucharist, there will be a sheet to sign up on the table by the South Door – please indicate if you need a lift, or are able to offer a lift to someone else. The Cathedral have asked for an idea of numbers and transport plans in advance, so we will submit these nearer the time.
Newsletter Compiler
Please send any contributions that you may have to Adrian Sington by 8pm on the Thursday by email adrian or call 07770 638193.
Prayer List
Should you wish to add a name to the list, or have one removed, then please contact either David Busk or Adrian Sington who will oversee the list at this time
DIARY
Sunday 16th April – Easter 2
08:00 Holy Communion
08:00 Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene Hilton)
09:30 Parish Communion
11:30 Christening – Rosie Black
18:30 Evening Prayer
Monday 17th April
18:30 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)
Tuesday 18th April
10:30 Tuesday Treat
14:00 Memorial Service for Gary Bartimus
Wednesday 19th April
14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)
Thursday 20th April
09:45 Holy Communion
Friday 21st April
10:00 Bible Study (Zoom)
19:30 Choir Practice
Saturday 22nd April
Sunday 23rd April
08:00 Holy Communion
09:30 Sung Eucharist with Baptism – Penny Moger
11:15 Coffee, Cake & Church (Village Hall, Hilton)
Children’s Church would like to invite you to their Bake Sale on Sunday 23rd April, straight after the 9.30am Sung Eucharist service.
There will be a range of delicious, baked treats on offer at great prices, and all money raised will go towards our fundraising for the Bucence Children’s Centre in Uganda. Please come along and thank you! The children from Children’s Church
Easter Lilies
Flower Guild invite donations in memory of loved ones for the purchase of lilies for the Easter flower arrangements.
If you wish to donate please use the lily donation envelopes and place in the box at the south door.
You are also invited to leave a personal dedication in the book at the memorial altar.
Bell Ringing Practice
There will be a bell ringing practice on Tuesday 11th April at 7.30pm. Bell ringing practices are now being run jointly between Godmanchester and Huntingdon every Tuesday as follows: 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays in the month: All Saints, Huntingdon,
2nd Tuesday in the month: Godmanchester,
5th Tuesday in the month: St Mary’s, Huntingdon.
If you are thinking of taking up bell ringing, practices are a wonderful opportunity to see what’s involved.
Church Accounts
In preparation for the APCM a copy of the church accounts for 2022 is displayed on the noticeboard near the font.
Come-and-Sing for the Coronation
Following last year’s highly successful concert for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, we are planning another ‘Come-and-Sing’ concert to celebrate the Coronation of the King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The concert will be in the parish church on Sunday 7th May at 6pm and will be conducted by Christopher Brown (founder of Huntingdonshire Philharmonic), who was a chorister at the last coronation in 1953.
The programme will include coronation music for this year (e.g. Parry’s I was glad) and previous coronations such as The King shall rejoice (1727). There will be one rehearsal, from 2pm to 5pm on the day.
To join the choir singers are invited to book their places now, by giving us their details and a contribution (towards expenses) of only £5 (preferably a note!) to Colin Thirlwall or Jonathan Young.
Diocesan Festal Eucharist: Saturday 24th June at Ely Cathedral
This year marks the 1350th year since St Etheldreda first established a monastery in Ely and the Cathedral has plans to hold several celebratory events throughout 2023.
Further details of the programme of services, concerts and other events to celebrate the occasion are on the Cathedral’s website and members from all churches across the diocese are particularly invited to attend the Diocesan Festal Eucharist at noon on 24th June. The Archbishop of York will preach at the service.
If you would like to attend the Festal Eucharist, there will be a sheet to sign up on the table by the South Door – please indicate if you need a lift, or are able to offer a lift to someone else. The Cathedral have asked for an idea of numbers and transport plans in advance, so we will submit these nearer the time.
Newsletter Compiler
Please send any contributions that you may have to Adrian Sington by 8pm on the Thursday by email adrian or call 07770 638193.
Prayer List
Should you wish to add a name to the list, or have one removed, then please contact either David Busk or Adrian Sington who will over
DIARY
Sunday 9th April – Easter Sunday
08:00 Holy Communion
09:30 Sung Eucharist
11:15 United Service (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)
18:30 Evening Prayer
Monday 10th April
18:30 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)
Tuesday 11th April
10:30 Tuesday Treat
19:30 Bell Ringing Practice
Wednesday 12th April
14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)
Thursday 13th April
09:45 Holy Communion
Friday 14th April
10:00 Bible Study (Zoom)
Saturday 15th April
Sunday 16th April
08:00 Holy Communion
08:00 Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene Hilton)
09:30 Parish Communion
11:30 Christening – Rosie Black
18:30 Evening Prayer
Refreshments are served after the 9:30am service. All are welcome.
Dear all, our Lunch last Sunday was very pleasant and animated. We raised £131.50 for The Youth Thrive group. Thank you to everyone who took part on it and made this a very special Church family gathering. I believe everyone was satisfied and went home with the same feeling, as me. Happy and Full. Thank you to those who helped with cleaning at the end and especially to my partner in crime who was there most of the time with me doing preparation and serving. Thank you Jenny. I hope we are able to repeat the event next Year on the Sunday before Palm Sunday. Love from Lucilia
Donation to Thrive Youth Work
Following Coffee & Croissants on 19th March and the Frugal Lunch last Sunday, a cheque for £270 has been sent as a further donation to Thrive. Thanks to all who support our charitable activities. Robert Francis
Date for your Diary
Children’s Church would like to invite you to their Bake Sale on Sunday 23rd April, straight after the 9.30am Sung Eucharist service.
There will be a range of delicious, baked treats on offer at great prices, and all money raised will go towards our fundraising for the Bucence Children’s Centre in Uganda. Please come along and thank you! The children from Children’s Church
Easter Lilies
Flower Guild invite donations in memory of loved ones for the purchase of lilies for the Easter flower arrangements.
If you wish to donate please use the lily donation envelopes and place in the box at the south door.
You are also invited to leave a personal dedication in the book at the memorial altar.
Bell Ringing Practice
There will be a bell ringing practice on Tuesday 11th April at 7.30pm. Bell ringing practices are now being run jointly between Godmanchester and Huntingdon every Tuesday as follows: 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays in the month: All Saints, Huntingdon,
2nd Tuesday in the month: Godmanchester,
5th Tuesday in the month: St Mary’s, Huntingdon.
If you are thinking of taking up bell ringing, practices are a wonderful opportunity to see what’s involved.
Church Accounts
In preparation for the APCM a copy of the church accounts for 2022 is displayed on the noticeboard near the font.
Come-and-Sing for the Coronation
Following last year’s highly successful concert for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, we are planning another ‘Come-and-Sing’ concert to celebrate the Coronation of the King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The concert will be in the parish church on Sunday 7th May at 6pm and will be conducted by Christopher Brown (founder of Huntingdonshire Philharmonic), who was a chorister at the last coronation in 1953.
The programme will include coronation music for this year (e.g. Parry’s I was glad) and previous coronations such as The King shall rejoice (1727). There will be one rehearsal, from 2pm to 5pm on the day.
To join the choir singers are invited to book their places now, by giving us their details and a contribution (towards expenses) of only £5 (preferably a note!) to Colin Thirlwall or Jonathan Young.
Diocesan Festal Eucharist: Saturday 24th June at Ely Cathedral
This year marks the 1350th year since St Etheldreda first established a monastery in Ely and the Cathedral has plans to hold several celebratory events throughout 2023.
Further details of the programme of services, concerts and other events to celebrate the occasion are on the Cathedral’s website and members from all churches across the diocese are particularly invited to attend the Diocesan Festal Eucharist at noon on 24th June. The Archbishop of York will preach at the service.
If you would like to attend the Festal Eucharist, there will be a sheet to sign up on the table by the South Door – please indicate if you need a lift, or are able to offer a lift to someone else. The Cathedral have asked for an idea of numbers and transport plans in advance, so we will submit these nearer the time.
Election of Churchwardens and Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
Don’t forget the Election of Churchwardens and APCM will be held on 30th April, starting at 11.15am (after the 9.30am service). The meeting includes the election of two Churchwardens, six members of the PCC and two Representatives to Deanery Synod.
I have nomination forms for churchwardens and PCC members, so if you would like to be nominated, please get in touch. The form will need to be completed and returned to me by Friday 31st March. Members of the congregation wishing to raise any item under Any Other Business are asked to give notice of the item to me, via email by Friday 7th April, please. Thank you.
I’m not able to attend the APCM this year, so am looking for a volunteer to take the minutes. It’s really not difficult (they practically write themselves!), so if anyone is willing to take this on, please let me know and I can run through things with you. Many thanks. Kate Robinson klrobinson80 07914 694420
Newsletter Compiler
Please send any contributions that you may have to Adrian Sington by 8pm on the Thursday by email adrian or call 07770 638193.
Prayer List
Should you wish to add a name to the list, or have one removed, then please contact either David Busk or Adrian Sington who will oversee the list at this time.
DIARY
Sunday 2nd April – Palm Sunday
08:00 Holy Communion
08:00 BCP Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)
09:30 Sung Eucharist with Healing
11:30 Baptism of Max O’Connor
18:30 Evening Prayer
Monday 3rd April
09:45 Holy Week Holy Communion
18:30 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)
Tuesday 4th April
09:45 Holy Week Holy Communion
Wednesday 5th April
09:45 Holy Week Holy Communion
14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)
Thursday 6th April – Maundy Thursday
19:30 The Eucharist of the Last Supper
20:30 Silent Vigil
Friday 7th April – Good Friday
13:30 Liturgy of Good Friday
13:30 Children’s Workshop (Church Hall)
17:15 Grub, Games & God
Saturday 8th April
19:30 Easter Vigil – 1st Eucharist of Easter
Sunday 9th April – Easter Sunday
08:00 Holy Communion
09:30 Sung Eucharist
11:15 United Service (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)
18:30 Evening Prayer
Refreshments are served after the 9:30am service. All are welcome.
A quarter peal will be rung for Evensong tonight, 26th March.
Lent Prayer & Study Group
The final Lent prayer and study group is in the Vicarage at 10am this Friday 31st March. All are welcome. Refreshments provided.
Easter Lilies
Flower Guild invite donations in memory of loved ones for the purchase of lilies for the Easter flower arrangements.
If you wish to donate please use the lily donation envelopes and place in the box at the south door.
You are also invited to leave a personal dedication in the book at the memorial altar.
Church Accounts
In preparation for the APCM a copy of the church accounts for 2022 is displayed on the noticeboard near the font.
Come-and-Sing for the Coronation
Following last year’s highly successful concert for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, we are planning another ‘Come-and-Sing’ concert to celebrate the Coronation of the King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The concert will be in the parish church on Sunday 7th May at 6pm and will be conducted by Christopher Brown (founder of Huntingdonshire Philharmonic), who was a chorister at the last coronation in 1953.
The programme will include coronation music for this year (e.g. Parry’s I was glad) and previous coronations such as The King shall rejoice (1727). There will be one rehearsal, from 2pm to 5pm on the day.
To join the choir singers are invited to book their places now, by giving us their details and a contribution (towards expenses) of only £5 (preferably a note!) to Colin Thirlwall or Jonathan Young.
Election of Churchwardens and Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
The Election of Churchwardens and APCM will be held on 30th April, starting at 11.15am (after the 9.30am service). The meeting includes the election of two Churchwardens, six members of the PCC and two Representatives to Deanery Synod.
I have nomination forms for churchwardens and PCC members, so if you would like to be nominated, please get in touch. The form will need to be completed and returned to me by Friday 31st March.
Regulations on eligibility to be a churchwarden or a member of the PCC are on the back of the appropriate nomination forms.
Anybody registered on the local government electoral roll is entitled to vote for the election of the churchwardens, but only persons whose names are entered upon the Church Electoral Roll are entitled to vote at the APCM.
If you are member of the congregation, but are not on the electoral roll, please complete an electoral roll form and return it to me by Friday 31st March, as I also act as the Electoral Roll Officer. A copy of the Church Electoral Roll Form is on the church website. You can download the form and scan and email the signed form back to me at the email address below if you prefer.
Members of the congregation wishing to raise any item under Any Other Business are asked to give notice of the item to me, via email by Friday 7th April, please. Thank you.
I’m not able to attend the APCM this year, so am looking for a volunteer to take the minutes. It’s really not difficult (they practically write themselves!), so if anyone is willing to take this on, please let me know and I can run through things with you. Many thanks. Kate Robinson klrobinson80 07914 694420
Diocesan Festal Eucharist: Saturday 24th June at Ely Cathedral
This year marks the 1350th year since St Etheldreda first established a monastery in Ely and the Cathedral has plans to hold several celebratory events throughout 2023.
Further details of the programme of services, concerts and other events to celebrate the occasion are on the Cathedral’s website and members from all churches across the diocese are particularly invited to attend the Diocesan Festal Eucharist at noon on 24th June. The Archbishop of York will preach at the service.
If you would like to attend the Festal Eucharist, there will be a sheet to sign up on the table by the South Door – please indicate if you need a lift, or are able to offer a lift to someone else. The Cathedral have asked for an idea of numbers and transport plans in advance, so we will submit these nearer the time.
DIARY
Sunday 26th March – Lent 5 (Passiontide Begins)
08:00 Holy Communion
09:30 Sung Eucharist
11:15 Coffee, Cake & Church (Village Hall, Hilton)
12:00 Lent Frugal Lunch (Church Hall)
18:30 Evensong
Monday 27th March
18:30 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time] (Zoom)
Tuesday 28th March
09:15 St Anne’s pre-Easter Eucharist
10:30 Tuesday Treat (Baptist Church)
Wednesday 29th March
14:30 Joint Holy Communion (Zoom)
Thursday 30th March
09:45 Holy Communion
Friday 31st March
10:00 Lent Prayer & Study Group (Vicarage)
19:30 Choir Practice (Church Hall)
Saturday 1st April
Sunday 2nd April – Palm Sunday
08:00 Holy Communion
08:00 BCP Holy Communion (St Mary Magdalene, Hilton)
