All Saints' Services and News - Monday 31 October to Sunday 6 November

Services for the next week

Monday 31 October
9.00am Morning Prayer
No Eucharist
11am Funeral of Zeta Jacobs

Tuesday 1 November
All Saints’ Day
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am The Eucharist
1.10pm Lunchtime Concert
8.00pm Contemplative Prayer

Wednesday 2 November
All Souls’ Day
7.45am Morning Prayer
8.00am The Eucharist
12.00 noon All Souls’ Day Service

Thursday 3 November
9.30am Morning Prayer
10.00am The Eucharist
12.00 noon Funeral of John Carter

Friday 4 November
110am to 12 noon Small Saints
No Eucharist

Saturday 5 November
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am The Eucharist

Sunday 6 November Third Sunday before Advent
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.45am Parish Eucharist with Holy Baptism
(ARK takes place at 9.40am in the Oakley Hall)
6.30pm Evensong (Hymns NEH 408 tii, 409, 241, Psalm 82)

News

The Tuesday Lunchtime concert this week is Milos Milivojevic – accordion.

Operation Christmas Child – Your Christmas shoe boxes are due back now.please could you do so as soon as possible. SR Committee

All Souls Service of Remembrance will be at 12noon on Wednesday 2 November to which all are welcome. During the service the departed will be remembered by name. If you have a loved one whom you wish to be remembered, please enter their name to the list at the back of church, or contact the Parish Office. If you would prefer to attend an evening Service, there will be an All Souls’ Service on Tuesday 1 November at St Mary & St George, Sands, High Wycombe starting at 7.00pm.

Switching on of the Christmas Lights 17 November
The church will be open for this town centre festival. We need help offering refreshments, hospitality, etc in the late afternoon/early evening to share Jesus the Light of the World, so if you can be involved for an hour or so, please get in touch with Debbie as soon as possible debbie.orriss@churcharmy.me.uk 07757171612.

Christmas concert in All Saints’ from 12.30pm at which, like last year, we will have a variety of acts in the church for the shoppers in the High Street to come in and enjoy. There will be no charge for entry but donations will be welcomed. - We would like to offer hospitality at the concert as part of our outreach, in the form of a warm welcome and refreshments (drinks and cake) so if you're able to help either by donating a cake, welcoming, or serving refreshments for an hour or so, please let Joe Arthur or Debbie Orriss know as soon as possible. Thank you.

Wycombe Homeless Connexion – Night shelter is starting from Monday 19 December 2011. Our commitment is from TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011 until Tuesday 27 March 2012. We are asking for single duvet covers, pillows and VOLUNTEERS – for the evening, night and morning shifts to help at Oakley Hall and for people to do the washing. The database is now up and running for you to update your availability. Many thanks. Would you please contact Sheila Doig on 01494 445893 or Chris Lamb on 01494 637776.

Advent Fayre - Jewellery Stall We will be running our usual stall and would be grateful for contributions of old and modern jewellery to sell. Any pieces of broken gold chain or odd gold earrings etc. can be converted into cash too. This year we would like to branch out into Paperweights as well. Please let us have your contributions as soon as possible so that we can prepare them and be sure to get the best prices for them. All proceeds to Church Funds as usual. Liz and Chris Cunningham - HW 529179

Notices for Parish News: Issue Sunday 6 November deadline 9am Thursday 3 November

All Saints Services and News - Monday 24 October to Sunday 30 October

Services for the next week


Monday 24 October
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am The Eucharist

Tuesday 25 October
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am The Eucharist
1.10pm Lunchtime Concert

Wednesday 26 October
7.45am Morning Prayer
8.00am The Eucharist
8.00pm Breathe

Thursday 27 October
9.30am Morning Prayer
10.00am The Eucharist

Friday 28 October
1.15pm The Eucharist

Saturday 29 October
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am The Eucharist

Sunday 30 October All Saints Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.45am Parish Eucharist (with incense)
6.30pm Choral Eucharist (Hymns NEH 227 t184, 208, 225ii, Psalm 148)

News

The Tuesday Lunchtime concert this week is Beth Lynch, Soprano.

Breathe – Wednesday 26 October at 8pm in All Saints. An informal time of worship, prayer and bible study. All welcome.

Operation Christmas Child – Have fun filling your Christmas shoe boxes then return them to church on 30th October please. SR Committee

King James Bible 400th Anniversary Exhibition is at Wycombe Library until 31 December, go and see how it changed our world!

All Souls Service of Remembrance will be at 12noon on Wednesday 2 November to which all are welcome. During the service the departed will be remembered by name. If you have a loved one whom you wish to be remembered, please enter their name to the list at the back of church, or contact the Parish Office.

Ringappeal - One of our young bellringers, 12 year old Samantha, has been set a challenge at school to seek sponsorship for an activity in order to raise funds for charity. Samantha has chosen to support RINGAPPEAL by attempting to ring a quarter peal of Stedman Triples prior to evensong on Sunday 30th October. This will involve about 50 minutes of continuous ringing and will be a physical and mental challenge. Please contact Tricia Newton (01844 352926) or see one of the bellringers after the 9.45 service if you would like to sponsor Samantha.

Apple juice there are still some bottles for sale of John and Marjorie White’s bottled apple juice, made from their own home grown apples. The blend is Bramley and Newton Wonder and it produces a real taste of tart, fresh English apples, which will keep for over a year. The cost is £2.50 per bottle and proceeds are going to church funds.

Christmas concert in All Saints’ at which, like last year, we will have a variety of acts in the church for the shoppers in the High Street to come in and enjoy. There will be no charge for entry but donations will be welcomed. please note 26 November in your diary and if you can help in anyway by performing or serving on refreshments. Please talk to Joe Arthur or Elizabeth Rolfe.

All Saint’s Gift Day - We will be launching this on Sunday 30 October, with a Bring and Share lunch in Church on 6 November & the presentation of Pledges at the services on the 20 November. Please look for your letters next week and be part of extending the practical and financial support of our Church.

St Mary & St George’s Church, Rutland Avenue will be holding a Quiz Night with a Fish and Chip Supper on Saturday 29 October, 7pm. To book a ticket telephone 01628 527381, 01494 527111 or 01494 437800.

Nicky Skipworth invites you to join folks from St James' going to the 2012 Greenbelt Christian Festival (23 to 28 August). With renowned speakers, live music, art and many different forms of worship, Greenbelt celebrates the best and breadth of the Church ancient and modern....and, NO, you don't have to be a teenager or stay in a tent!! Significant discounts for early bookers. Find out more at www.greenbelt.org.uk then, if interested, please contact Nicky asap.

Notices for Parish News: Issue Sunday 30 October deadline 9am Thursday 27 October

All Saints' Services and News - Monday 17 October to Sunday 23 October

Services for the next week


Monday 17 October
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am The Eucharist
7.15pm Growing the Church (see notices below)

Tuesday 18 October
Luke the Evangelist
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am The Eucharist
1.10pm Lunchtime Concert

Wednesday 19 October
No Morning Prayer or Eucharist

Thursday 20 October
9.30am Morning Prayer
10.00am The Eucharist

Friday 21 October
10.00am to 12 noon Small Saints
1.15pm The Eucharist

Saturday 22 October
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am The Eucharist

Sunday 23 October Bible Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.45am Parish Eucharist
6.30pm Evensong (Hymns NEH 338, 367, 449, Psalm 119 89-104)

News

Final session of four studies: tomorrow evening .starts at 715pm sharp! don't forget £3 towards the 3 course meal.

Tuesday Lunchtime concert this week is the Royal Academy of Music – Flute, harp and viola trio.

Breathe – Wednesday 26 October at 8pm in All Saints. An informal time of worship, prayer and bible study. All welcome.

Operation Christmas Child – Have fun filling your Christmas shoe boxes then return them to church on 30th October please. SR Committee

King James Bible 400th Anniversary Exhibition is at Wycombe Library until 31st December, go and see how it changed our world!

The Friends will be selling the new church Christmas Cards after the 9.45 services. Cards are available in packs of 10, £2.50 and £3.

Christmas concert in All Saints’ at which, like last year, we will have a variety of acts in the church for the shoppers in the High Street to come in and enjoy. There will be no charge for entry but donations will be welcomed. please note 26 November in your diary and if you can help in anyway by performing or serving on refreshments. Please talk to Joe Arthur or Elizabeth Rolfe.

Joan of Arc a musical will be performed at Arts4every1 Centre, Old St John’s Church, Desborough Road, High Wycombe, 19- 22 October at 8pm, with a matinee as well on the 22 Oct at 3pm. For further information and tickets go to www.joanofarcamusical.com or tel 0844 3570093.

St Mary & St George’s Church, Rutland Avenue will be holding a Quiz Night with a Fish and Chip Supper on Saturday 29 October, 7pm. To book a ticket telephone 01628 527381, 01494 527111 or 01494 437800.

Notices for Parish News: Issue Sunday 23 October deadline 9am Thursday 20 October

All Saints' services and News - Monday 10 October to Sunday 16 October

Services for the next week


Monday 10 October
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am The Eucharist
12 noon Funeral of Edward Edwards
7.15pm Growing the Church (see notice below)

Tuesday 11 October
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am The Eucharist
1.10pm Lunchtime Concert

Wednesday 12 October
7.45am Morning Prayer
8.00am The Eucharist

Thursday 13 October
9.30am Morning Prayer
10.00am The Eucharist
2.00pm High Wycombe C of E School Harvest Festival

Friday 14 October
10.00am to 12 noon Small Saints
1.15pm The Eucharist

Saturday 15 October
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am The Eucharist

Sunday 16 October Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.45am Parish Eucharist with Holy Baptism
6.30pm Choral Evensong (Hymns NEH 241, 368, 249, Psalm 142)

News

Four Studies and a Party.. is back in church this Monday 10 October. The party next Monday, 17 October will include a meal, so you don't need to eat before you come! More details to follow.

Breathe – Wednesday 26 October at 8pm in All Saints. An informal time of worship, prayer and bible study. All welcome.

Operation Christmas Child - All Saints will be joining the shoe box scheme again this year. To take part just look out for a medium sized shoe box and be ready to fill it with small gifts and useful items for a deprived child. SR Committee

Our trip to War Horse last Monday -was enjoyed by all those attending. The main aim on this trip was to give us all a good night out and to get to know each other even better. The story was unusual and gripping where a soldier and his horse lived and fought together through the 1st World War. The next event is to be our pre Christmas concert at which, like last year, we will have a variety of acts in the church for the shoppers in the High Street to come in and enjoy. There will be no charge for entry but donations will be welcomed. please note Nov 26 in your diary and if you can help in anyway by performing or serving on refreshments please talk to Joe Arthur or Elizabeth Rolfe.

Leonard Cheshire Disability are looking for volunteers in the High Wycombe area for an exciting project called the Enabling project. The project helps disabled people who receive care at home and are often very isolated. They need volunteers to take them out and enjoy leisure activities such as swimming, cinema shopping etc. If you feel able to help contact Liz Evans, Volunteer Coordinator, Tel 07738329261
Email: liz.evans@LCDisability.org

Joan of Arc a musical will be performed at Arts4every1 Centre, Old St John’s Church, Desborough Road, High Wycombe, 19- 22 October at 8pm, with a matinee as well on the 22 Oct at 3pm. For further information and tickets go to www.joanofarcamusical.com or tel 0844 3570093.

St Mary & St George’s Church, Rutland Avenue will be holding a Quiz Night with a Fish and Chip Supper on Saturday 29 October, 7pm. To book a ticket telephone 01628 527381, 01494 527111 or 01494 437800.

Notices for Parish News: Issue Sunday 16 October deadline 9am Thursday 13 October