DIARY
Sunday 22nd June
0800 Holy Communion
0930 Sung Eucharist
1115 Coffee, Cake & Church Village Hall, Hilton
1600 Baptism – Noah Riley
1830 Sung Evensong
Monday 23rd June
1815 Evening Prayer [Monday – Saturday inclusive at same time on Zoom]
(please email luciliazevedo@hotmail.co.uk for access)
Tuesday 24th June
1030 Tuesday Treat
1930 Bell Ringing Practice
1800 Wedding Rehearsal
Wednesday 25th June
1400 Joint Holy Communion Zoom
0945 Holy Communion
1015 Thursday Living Church
Friday 27th June
1000 Bible Study Zoom
1930 Choir Practice Church Hall
Saturday 28th June
1430 Wedding Matthew Allan + Libby Newman
1700 Ordination of Kevin Parks Ely Cathedral
0800 Holy Communion St Mary Magdalene, Hilton
0800 Holy Communion
0930 Sung Eucharist
1130 Baptism – Daniel, Edward & Florence Harvey
1830 Evening Prayer
Refreshments are served after the 9:30am service. All are welcome.
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Sunday 22nd June 2025 Trinity 1
Holy Communion Minister: David Busk
Reading Isaiah 65.1-9 (OT 721)
Galatians 3.23-end (NT 202)
Gospel Luke 8.26-39 (NT 72)
Sung Eucharist Minister & Preacher: David Busk
Deacon:Ruth Ekblom
Reading Isaiah 65.1-9 (OT 721) John Thackray
Galatians 3.23-end (NT 202) Biz Thackray
Gospel Luke 8.26-39 (NT 72)
Hymns 410, 298, 159 omit v 4 & 5, 466
Communion278, 358
Organist Colin Thirlwall
Sung Evensong Minister: David Busk
Hymns 336, 206, 271
Psalm 57, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Anthem
Organist Ken Diffey
Readings Genesis 24.1-27 (OT 53)
Mark 5.21-end (NT42)
Collect
God of truth,
help us to keep your law of love
and to walk in ways of wisdom,
that we may find true life
in Jesus Christ your Son.
Street Prayer Mission: The Chestnuts, Oak Tree Court, Offord Hill & Offord Road with Kidmans Close, Hilton
Holy Communion:All are welcome at the altar rail. If you are a communicant member of your own Church, you are welcome to receive the Sacrament here; or if you would like to receive a blessing, please bow your head.
Mashambanzou BBQ on 13 July
We will be holding our annual BBQ in support of the Mashambanzou Care Trust in Zimbabwe on Sunday 13th July in the Vicarage Garden, not on 29th June as we said previously. Tickets are £12.50 for adults and £5 for under 13s. Food will be provided as usual, but please bring a salad or a dessert if you can. There will also be a raffle, so any prizes for the raffle will be gratefully accepted. Soft drinks provided, but BYOB. Charities Committee.
Sung Evensong 6.30pm today
This evening there will be the monthly Sung Evensong at 6.30, with an augmented choir. It is hoped that many members of the congregation will be able to attend this service.
Ordination of Kevin Parks to the priesthood
Kevin Parks, who was ordained deacon last year, will be ordained priest, God willing, in Ely Cathedral on Saturday 28th June at 5.00 pm. All are welcome to this very powerful and moving service. I can offer up to 5 seats in my car. Please pray for God’s blessing on Kevin as he takes on the office of priest. David
A new Treasurer!
We are delighted that Dave Hodge has very kindly agreed to take on the role of church treasurer from Colin Thirlwall. Our hearty and profuse thanks to Colin for the 15 or so years he has been our Treasurer, and to Dave for being willing to carry out this essential office
Bells
A Quarter Peal of Bob Major will be rung before evensong tonight (Sunday 22 June)
Keeping our Church Alive Drop-in Day every Thursday
Please continue to support me with donations of books, gifts and your time. Please keep supporting this event. Lucilia.
Ride and Stride Event
For your diaries. This year’s sponsored Ride and Stride Event will be held on Saturday 13 September. For those thinking of seeking sponsorship for a church related activity or sponsoring someone or attending an event, please put the date in your diary. Anyone wanting further information, please go to https://camhct.uk/ride-and-stride/.
LAST CHANCE: An Invitation for all to enjoy the Leightonstone Festival Week 16-22 June
Across the Deanery churches are uniting to host a “Festival Week” full of community‑focused events to celebrate and welcome local people. The offerings include traditional village gatherings, a pop-up pub in St Peter’s Kings Ripton, events about church history and features, and a self‑drive architectural tour around 4 of the churches (Stow Longa, Alconbury, Catworth and Abbots Ripton) led by acclaimed historian John Vigar. Evening events feature a local author talk in Hamerton, a stained‑glass presentation in Molesworth, church parties and pub pop‑ups in Kings Ripton and Bythorn, and multiple quiz nights. The week concludes with patronal festivals and a history talk in Leighton Bromswold. Altogether, it’s a lively showcase of heritage, hospitality, and creativity— All are invited to come and enjoy — more details on the Diocese of Ely website: samuel.pedlar who is the Organiser.
Prayer List Should you wish to add a name to the list, or have one removed, then please contact David Busk, who will pass the information to the newsletter compiler.
Newsletter Compiler
Adrian Sington is the newsletter compiler for June and July. Please send any contributions that you may have by email to: adrian