Notices
Resumption of Church Services
We are pleased to announce that we have resumed our Sunday 10am Communion Services. Following the new emphasis on wearing masks in shops, etc, we have received new guidance from the Diocese..
‘We strongly advise that face coverings should be worn by all those attending a place of worship, including ministers, worshippers, staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors, where there may be other people present.
This will be mandatory from 8th August.
They are mainly intended to protect other people, not the wearer, from coronavirus COVID-19 and are not a replacement for physical distancing and regular hand washing.’
(Further advice on this is contained here:-https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-07///COVID%2019%20advice%20on%20face%20coverings%20v1.0.pdf)
All precautions are being taken as set out in the Government and the Church of England guidelines.
We have made the church as safe as possible, but ultimately the decision of whether you wish to attend is for each individual to make; we look forward to welcoming you.
The Church is open between 10.30am to 12.30pm on Wednesday mornings
and 2pm to 4pm on Saturdays.
If you would like to make a special prayer request, please speak to one of
the stewards on duty.
We are pleased to announce that we have resumed our Sunday 10am Communion Services. Following the new emphasis on wearing masks in shops, etc, we have received new guidance from the Diocese..
‘We strongly advise that face coverings should be worn by all those attending a place of worship, including ministers, worshippers, staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors, where there may be other people present.
This will be mandatory from 8th August.
They are mainly intended to protect other people, not the wearer, from coronavirus COVID-19 and are not a replacement for physical distancing and regular hand washing.’
(Further advice on this is contained here:-https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-07///COVID%2019%20advice%20on%20face%20coverings%20v1.0.pdf)
All precautions are being taken as set out in the Government and the Church of England guidelines.
We have made the church as safe as possible, but ultimately the decision of whether you wish to attend is for each individual to make; we look forward to welcoming you.
The Church is open between 10.30am to 12.30pm on Wednesday mornings
and 2pm to 4pm on Saturdays.
If you would like to make a special prayer request, please speak to one of
the stewards on duty.
The Churchwardens in the Benefice have been informed by the Bishop of Whitby, that the Collation and Induction of Gareth Atha will take place on Wednesday 9th September 2020 at 7pm in Pickering Parish Church.
Unfortunately due to Covid19 restrictions, we are very limited with the numbers of people attending, so it will be a 'by invitation only' service.
I'm sure it will be disappointing for many that general members of the congregation won't be able to attend, but this service is the legal service, so the time for the congregation to welcome Gareth will be at his first
service on Sunday 13th September 2020.
It is also disappointing we won't be able to hold a party for him but hopefully this will be possible at a later date.
Please hold Gareth in you prayers as he prepares to join us.
Kind regards
Pamela Robb
Churchwarden
Unfortunately due to Covid19 restrictions, we are very limited with the numbers of people attending, so it will be a 'by invitation only' service.
I'm sure it will be disappointing for many that general members of the congregation won't be able to attend, but this service is the legal service, so the time for the congregation to welcome Gareth will be at his first
service on Sunday 13th September 2020.
It is also disappointing we won't be able to hold a party for him but hopefully this will be possible at a later date.
Please hold Gareth in you prayers as he prepares to join us.
Kind regards
Pamela Robb
Churchwarden
Each week on our Services page we will be posting the thoughts from one of the Ministers helping us during our interregnum. We also have a link to our Area Dean's online services on the 'Online Services' page. Please also have a look at churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/church-online which includes weekly streamed and daily audio services. There is additional worship on the BBC to help us, and more is on its way.
You can also listen to the Worship at York Minster HERE.
You will find Matins, or Morning Prayer – in keeping with early Christian tradition, this simple act of prayer begins the day.
Evensong – this service, normally sung by the York Minster Choir, follows the order for Evensong in the Book of Common Prayer.
The Eucharist, or Holy Communion is celebrated twice every day.
100 Club
The winner of the July draw was Ron Allen (Number 56)
Food Bank
The need for donations to the food bank is greater than ever. If you are in a position to give something, our collections are continuing. Please label these as from St. Peter and St. Paul’s church. They can be left at St. Joseph’s parish hall on Thursdays, between 3-5pm. or at any time at the doorway of 75 Westgate. Just knock so that Anne knows it’s there. Very many thanks for your continued support. It is hugely appreciated.
As we are currently in interregnum, any queries should be directed to the Churchwarden.
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Churchwarden : Pam Robb
Email info@pickeringchurch.com 07769 801708 |
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Information from the Church of England about the Coronavirus measures we are taking. Click the link here to go directly to their website for the most recent information.