DIARY
Sunday 7th September
0800 Holy Communion St Mary Magdalene, Hilton
0800 Morning Prayer
0930 Patronal Day Sung Eucharist with Healing
1000 Mayor’s Charity Garage Sale Everywhere!
1100 Friends AGM Church Hall
1130 Baptism Suzie Roe
1830 Evening Prayer
Monday 8th September
1100 Worship Group Vicarage
Tuesday 9th September
1030 Tuesday Treat Baptist Church
1930 Bell Ringing Practice
Wednesday 10th September
0945 Holy Communion
1015 Thursday Living Church, all day drop in
Friday 12th September
1000 Bible Study Zoom
1930 Choir Practice Church Hall
Saturday 13th September
0945 Family Fishing Day Recreation Ground
1000 Ride & Stride 1000 to 1400
1600 Wedding Claxton & Case
0930 Sung Eucharist
1115 United Service Methodist Church, Hilton
1200 Pizza Sunday Church Hall
1400 Roman Circus Event Queen Elizabeth School
1830 Evening Prayer
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Sunday 7th September 2025 Blessed Virgin Mary
Morning Prayer Lucilia Azevedo
Readings Jonah 3.10—end of 4 (OT 895)
Sung Eucharist Minister & Preacher: David Busk
Healing Deacon:Ruth Ekblom
Reading Isaiah 61.10-end (OT 719) Adrian Sington
Choir Magnificat
Gospel Luke 1.46-55 (NT 61)
Intercessions Nicholas Leigh-Smith
Hymns 185, 182, 184, 186
Communion 187, 270
Organist Colin Thirlwall
Evening Prayer Minister: David Busk
Readings Song of Solomon 2.1-7 (OT 651)
Acts 1.6-14 (NT 126)
Collect
Almighty God,
who looked upon the lowliness of the Blessed Virgin Mary
and chose her to be the mother of your only Son:
grant that we who are redeemed by his blood
may share with her in the glory of your eternal kingdom;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Street Prayer Mission: Bluegate, Bayliss, Hudpool & Pinder Close with The Green, 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.
St Mary’s Patronal Day 7th September
Today we are celebrating the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Patron. At the time I was writing this note some beautiful flowers were already in the church; natural or artificial. I hope today our church is briming with them to the honour of the Woman who was chosen by God and accepted to be the mother of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Choir will be singing the Magnificat. Thank you very much. Lucilia
The Friends of St Mary’s Godmanchester AGM
The Friends of St Mary’s Godmanchester AGM is in the church hall after this morning’s 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.
Baptism 11.30
Today we have a baptism at 11.30 of Suzie Roe. You are all invited to welcome Suzie into our Church Family. God bless her.
Thanks, from Barbara
Thank you for the prayers and messages I have received since my recent surgery. I have also received gifts of beautiful flowers and delicious food items which have cheered and sustained me during my recovery. I am making good progress and thank everyone for their support. Love, Barbara
Ride and Stride Event 13th September 2025
Ride & Stride is fast approaching. Last chance to choose your favourite hymns played by Ken or Colin. The form is on the table at the South Door. Please sponsor one (or 2) and come to sing along with us on the day. Sponsored hymns to be paid on the day at the church using the envelope provided.
Further information regarding Ride & Stride can be found on https://camhct.uk/ride-and-stride/
If you wish to make a donation or pay online for your rider sponsorship, please go to: https://www.goodhub.com/go/gmcride-stride or try the QR code inserted. Thank you, Terry Young.
Thursday Living Church Drop-in Day every Thursday
Please keep supporting this event by donating gifts and books. If you have any in your shelves which you thought to give away, now is the time. Thank you, Lucilia.
Pizza Sunday 14th September
Dear all, continuing our fundraising towards de construction of toilets in the church, Liz Irving and I are organizing a pizza meal on the date above, starting at 12.00. We will provide a selection of pizzas to cover all diet needs and will be grateful for contributions of salads and desserts. At the end of the service today, I will be at the door with the attendance sheet. Please consider coming and, if so, when you give your name(s) tell us what side dish you will be taking to the meal. We decided not to price our church family’s meal. Instead, we will be asking donations, which will go towards the “Flush Founds”. Thank you. Liz and Lucilia
Quiz Night 20th September
The Charities Committee will be hosting a Quiz and Ploughman’s evening on Saturday 20th September. All proceeds to Maya Parish, Uganda and THRIVE. All welcome, come on your own or in teams. Teams will be between 6-8. Bring your own drinks and glasses. Delicious ploughman’s provided. Please come and support us. Tickets £12.50 each, available after church or contact Kate Barkshire 07982245298 or Deb Watts 07804095921. Many thanks. Charities Committee.
Gorgeous Dinner and Film Night £15 Saturday October 4th at 7pm
The Friends are showing the 2023 feelgood movie “Marry Me” starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson on Saturday 4th 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 Adrian on 07770 638193 or email adrian
Taizé Worship 21st September
Taizé Worship will be on the 3rd weekend of September with a selection of wonderful chants, meditation, a gospel read in different languages, a lighting of candles with refreshments and chat at the end of the worship service. For those who usually attend, they know how good food for the soul it is. If you never attended one, please consider coming.
Harvest Festival and Gift Day 5th October
As in previous years, we will have a ploughman’s family style meal, in the Church Hall, starting at 12.00. The meal will consist of cheeses, salad vegetables and fruit salad on vanilla ice cream. We do not intend to establish a cost per person but will welcome a donation to be used at the PCC discretion. Further details will be given near the date. Lucilia
We need your HELP
Our Churchyard is in constant need of attention. The main problem is that whilst the Town Council gives money to our Church and in return Robert Francis’s grass cutting team keeps the grass under control, there is other work that needs to be carried out. Tree work, mainly lopping of high up branches, has just been completed but there is Ivy and Elder plus other vegetation that needs clearing from the bases of many trees. In addition, Ivy is covering a large number of Headstones. Any help you can provide will be much appreciated. Please contact me in person or on 07518 920026 for further information. Peter Morgan.
Newsletter Compiler
Lucilia Azevedo is the newsletter compiler for August and September. Please send any contributions that you may have by email to: luciliazevedo
Sorry if you find your note shorter then you requested it. This week I had to cut corners to fit it all in the newsletter. Hopefully, everything will go back to normal next week. Thanks, Lucilia