Sunday January 16th 2022, The Second Sunday of Epiphany
Services for Sunday 16th January 2022 CTDD services for the week of prayer for Christian unity 2022. Monday 17th January - 10.30am St Philips Forthcoming services Sunday 23rd January 10.00am Holy Communion Reading Collect Please remember in your prayers: Sally MacLaurin, Bernard Broadhead, Pat Walker, Edith Hobson, Joan Jones, Malcolm Styan, Margaret Bennett and Emily (Ian Price's granddaughter) Message from Helen Wragg, Marion Giles Daughter. On behalf of my brother and sister and our families I would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and words, and for attending Mum's funeral despite the terrible weather. A special thank you to Rob Aldread, as many distant family members were able to join via the live streaming. Coffee after the Sunday services - 11.45am by Zoom (possibly starting a bit late this week): Church open for private prayer The church will normally be open for private prayer every day apart from Monday, 9.30am - 4.00pm Concerning Covid precautions Following our understanding of government regulations, advice and common sense please remember to wear a face mask unless you are exempt, sanitise your hands and if possible, please take lateral flow tests before coming to church. Being treble jabbed does reduce the risks considerably, but not completely, we are leaving it to individuals to make their own choices, and we are delighted that we can provide the online option for most of the services. 
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Message from Revd Ian Webb I'm delighted that we can now formally announce that our parish has been chosen once again to be the training ground for a new curate! Elliot George Please also be praying for our current curate Joel, Jess and the family as they work out what's next and prepare to move on this summer.
Parish Co-ordinator role You will probably be aware that after many years' faithful service in the Parish Office Sue Harvey and Joan Dovenor retired last year. Since Sue's retirement in the summer we have been working on a review of the role, and Alison Bowen was employed on a temporary basis whilst this review took place. Alison has been doing an excellent job and is now keeping the office going Weds-Fri, undertaking all the admin previously done by Sue and Joan (with some help from me with weddings and baptisms). Our review looked at what we needed for the 2020s and beyond, recalling that the main purpose of the job is to 'release the clergy for the work to which they have been called and appointed by taking day-to-day organisational work off them to free them for their priorities of leadership, prayer, teaching and outreach.' After discussions with the parish wardens, clergy and the PCC, we have decided to create the new role of Parish Co-ordinator. The main differences are that the person appointed will become a key part of the staff (clergy) team and will be more involved in the leadership of the parish. They will be expected to develop admin systems as well as undertake day-to-day administration. They will also help our Parish Safeguarding Officers by taking on the DBS administration. The job is now being advertised and details can be found on the St. Swithin's website (https://www.holmesfieldchurch.org.uk/about-us). Please pray for the right person to be appointed to this important post. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please do get in touch. Every blessing |
