Notices and Information
The church is open from 9am until 4pm each day.
Notices for this week
Christmas Fair, Saturday 7th December
A huge vote of thanks to everyone who helped, contributed or supported our Christmas Fair. In spite of the truly awful weather, we had a huge turnout of people shopping at the stalls, playing games, enjoying the refreshments and visiting Father Christmas with their children. Entertainment was again provided by the Sweet Martini's and Bob led a carol singalong too. We raised a magnificent £1573.50, which, I hope you will agree is incredible, considering Storm Darragh!
Monday Coffee Morning
10.00 am until 12 noon each Monday in church, Tea/Coffee and delicious home-made cake and mince pies. Great company!
All welcome
Advent Course – “They Sang”
Stape Silver Band Christmas Concert Sunday, 8th December, 2 pm in church.
Proceeds for Yorkshire Cancer Research. £6 on the door.
Advent Course – “They Sang”
SingalongaBob will be in church on Wednesday, 11th December, from 2 – 3.30pm inviting you to sing along to some familiar hit Christmas songs.
Thursday, 12th December
Crafting the Crib
You are invited to join us for a mindful crafting session in
St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church, Pickering, on Saturday 14th December, 10.00-12.00.
All ages and abilities are welcome. Refreshments available.
Pickering and District Churches Together
100 Club The winner of the December draw is Valerie Batchelor (no.15). David Billett is now collecting subscriptions for 2025. He would be grateful if you could let him have your £24 (£2 per month) before the end of the year. Please ignore this request if you have set up a direct debit
Follow the Star: calm and bright daily reflections from Christmas to Epiphany. These notes are available online, but hard copies will be on the bookstall, cost £1. A few large print versions are also available.
Postage Stamps Pam Ciceri is collecting postage stamps for RNIB again (all used stamps need a 1cm border) - foreign as well as UK. Helps raise vital funds for RNIB
Pews for Sale We are now in the position to offer for sale the pews that used to be in the North and South Aisles. Made from solid oak, there are various lengths available, 86"/219cm £250, 78"/199cm £240, 66"/168cm £230, 58"/147cm £220. Possible local delivery available. Please see or contact the Church Wardens for more details.
Altar Flowers - If you would like to give flowers for the High Altar please sign the list at the back of Church. Thank you.
“Save a life” training
It’s a year since St Joseph’s held successful training in CPR and Defibrillator use for their Parish and Churches Together. A refresher is normally recommended annually and we’re trying something a little different this year by referring those interested to the British Heart Foundation free CPR/Defibrillator training at: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life . It’s a 15-minute course which is easy to use, and we would appreciate feedback if you try it out. More general first aid guidance is available on-line from St John’s Ambulance (https://www.sja.org.uk/get-advice/), which may also be of interest to some.
FOODBANK
Donations seem to be really low at the moment - If you are able to donate the food we need at Pickering Food Bank is:
Tinned soup, Chopped tomatoes, Tinned custard, Steamed puddings, Tinned fruit, Jam, Pasta sauce, Tinned meats (corned beef and ham etc), Longlife fruit juice, Toilet rolls, Coffee, Teabags, Hot chocolate, Porridge, Biscuits, Chocolate,
Thank you
A huge vote of thanks to everyone who helped, contributed or supported our Christmas Fair. In spite of the truly awful weather, we had a huge turnout of people shopping at the stalls, playing games, enjoying the refreshments and visiting Father Christmas with their children. Entertainment was again provided by the Sweet Martini's and Bob led a carol singalong too. We raised a magnificent £1573.50, which, I hope you will agree is incredible, considering Storm Darragh!
Monday Coffee Morning
10.00 am until 12 noon each Monday in church, Tea/Coffee and delicious home-made cake and mince pies. Great company!
All welcome
Advent Course – “They Sang”
- Wednesday, 4th December, 7 pm at The Vicarage
- Wednesday, 4th December, 11 am after the 10 am Eucharist
Stape Silver Band Christmas Concert Sunday, 8th December, 2 pm in church.
Proceeds for Yorkshire Cancer Research. £6 on the door.
Advent Course – “They Sang”
- Tuesday, 10th December, 7 pm at The Vicarage
- Wednesday, 11th December, 11 am after the 10 am Eucharist
SingalongaBob will be in church on Wednesday, 11th December, from 2 – 3.30pm inviting you to sing along to some familiar hit Christmas songs.
Thursday, 12th December
- Little Fishes: 10 – 11am in church
- Victoria Wright Lunchtime Concert 12 – 1 pm in church
- Mothers’ Union Seasonal Celebration, 2.30 pm in church
Crafting the Crib
You are invited to join us for a mindful crafting session in
St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church, Pickering, on Saturday 14th December, 10.00-12.00.
All ages and abilities are welcome. Refreshments available.
Pickering and District Churches Together
100 Club The winner of the December draw is Valerie Batchelor (no.15). David Billett is now collecting subscriptions for 2025. He would be grateful if you could let him have your £24 (£2 per month) before the end of the year. Please ignore this request if you have set up a direct debit
Follow the Star: calm and bright daily reflections from Christmas to Epiphany. These notes are available online, but hard copies will be on the bookstall, cost £1. A few large print versions are also available.
Postage Stamps Pam Ciceri is collecting postage stamps for RNIB again (all used stamps need a 1cm border) - foreign as well as UK. Helps raise vital funds for RNIB
Pews for Sale We are now in the position to offer for sale the pews that used to be in the North and South Aisles. Made from solid oak, there are various lengths available, 86"/219cm £250, 78"/199cm £240, 66"/168cm £230, 58"/147cm £220. Possible local delivery available. Please see or contact the Church Wardens for more details.
Altar Flowers - If you would like to give flowers for the High Altar please sign the list at the back of Church. Thank you.
“Save a life” training
It’s a year since St Joseph’s held successful training in CPR and Defibrillator use for their Parish and Churches Together. A refresher is normally recommended annually and we’re trying something a little different this year by referring those interested to the British Heart Foundation free CPR/Defibrillator training at: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life . It’s a 15-minute course which is easy to use, and we would appreciate feedback if you try it out. More general first aid guidance is available on-line from St John’s Ambulance (https://www.sja.org.uk/get-advice/), which may also be of interest to some.
FOODBANK
Donations seem to be really low at the moment - If you are able to donate the food we need at Pickering Food Bank is:
Tinned soup, Chopped tomatoes, Tinned custard, Steamed puddings, Tinned fruit, Jam, Pasta sauce, Tinned meats (corned beef and ham etc), Longlife fruit juice, Toilet rolls, Coffee, Teabags, Hot chocolate, Porridge, Biscuits, Chocolate,
Thank you
SingalongaBob dates
Second Wednesday in the month from 2-3.30 pm. Come along and join in a good sing-song! Nov 13, Dec 11
Postage Stamps If you have any old or used postage stamps, please give them to Pam Ciceri who is collecting them for RNIB
Minster Passes
Parishioners from across the Diocese of York are welcome to visit York Minster free of charge. If you, or members of your family, would like to visit the Minster in 2024 York Minster’s Parish Passes can be obtained from Rev'd Gareth, Pam Robb or Lesley Jaram. Parts of the Minster are closed from time to time, so it is recommended that visitors check the calendar on the Minster website or call them prior to visiting in case there are any restrictions.
Pickering Food Share.
This amazing initiative stops tonnes (literally) of food going to waste every year.
New opening hours: Open every Wednesday from 12.30pm for coffee, tea and biscuits. Food available from 1-3pm.
Location: Ings Garth Community Centre, Pickering
How you can support:
Altar Flowers
The flowers on the High Altar in the Sanctuary may be given by members of the congregation. If you would like to give flowers, perhaps in memory, celebration or thanksgiving please sign against a date on the list which is at the back of Church. Thank you. Valerie Batchelor 01751 475295.
Ryedale Talking Magazine …
… is a free monthly audio magazine for those who are unable to see the printed word. It is recorded monthly and sent out by freepost. The magazine consists of items on a range of interesting topics / stories read by volunteers. If you know of anyone who would be interested in having the magazine or of anyone who would like to volunteer to read for it please contact Val on 01751 476499.
FREEWILL OFFERING ENVELOPES
If you use the one-off gift aid envelopes each Sunday or do not use the FWO envelopes currently and would like to transfer to them, please let me or the Churchwardens know and I will issue a personally numbered set in your name. There is no commitment with regards to the amount or frequency of your donations and they are confidential. Andrew [email protected]
Volunteers needed, please :-
Weebly/Square Website
Are you a parishioner who is familiar with website building platform, 'Weebly'? It would be good to have a standby person who can update the site in case of emergencies, who knows Weebly. If this is you, please contact Cait, [email protected]
Safeguarding:
Gail Radka is our Parish Safeguarding Officer. The official email is [email protected]
Please send any notices for next week’s pew sheet to Valerie Batchelor (475295, email: [email protected]), or Hazel Page (476915, email: [email protected]) By Wednesday
Second Wednesday in the month from 2-3.30 pm. Come along and join in a good sing-song! Nov 13, Dec 11
Postage Stamps If you have any old or used postage stamps, please give them to Pam Ciceri who is collecting them for RNIB
Minster Passes
Parishioners from across the Diocese of York are welcome to visit York Minster free of charge. If you, or members of your family, would like to visit the Minster in 2024 York Minster’s Parish Passes can be obtained from Rev'd Gareth, Pam Robb or Lesley Jaram. Parts of the Minster are closed from time to time, so it is recommended that visitors check the calendar on the Minster website or call them prior to visiting in case there are any restrictions.
Pickering Food Share.
This amazing initiative stops tonnes (literally) of food going to waste every year.
New opening hours: Open every Wednesday from 12.30pm for coffee, tea and biscuits. Food available from 1-3pm.
Location: Ings Garth Community Centre, Pickering
How you can support:
- pop down and take away free food! Anyone is eligible, the idea is purely to stop food being thrown away. You are welcome to make a small donation if you wish.
- bring down food you have no use for. If you grow your own fruit and veg, this is a great outlet for your surplus.
- become a volunteer. The team is always looking for extra pairs of hands for setting up and serving food. They are also looking for volunteer cooks to help prepare simple meals from surplus food for a few people in the area who have disabilities or cannot leave their homes
- spread the word about all of the above!
Altar Flowers
The flowers on the High Altar in the Sanctuary may be given by members of the congregation. If you would like to give flowers, perhaps in memory, celebration or thanksgiving please sign against a date on the list which is at the back of Church. Thank you. Valerie Batchelor 01751 475295.
Ryedale Talking Magazine …
… is a free monthly audio magazine for those who are unable to see the printed word. It is recorded monthly and sent out by freepost. The magazine consists of items on a range of interesting topics / stories read by volunteers. If you know of anyone who would be interested in having the magazine or of anyone who would like to volunteer to read for it please contact Val on 01751 476499.
FREEWILL OFFERING ENVELOPES
If you use the one-off gift aid envelopes each Sunday or do not use the FWO envelopes currently and would like to transfer to them, please let me or the Churchwardens know and I will issue a personally numbered set in your name. There is no commitment with regards to the amount or frequency of your donations and they are confidential. Andrew [email protected]
Volunteers needed, please :-
- To join the Sanctuary Guild. Members work in teams on a rota basis to maintain the beauty of the Sanctuary and look after the brass, altar silver and linen. If you feel able to join them please contact Valerie Batchelor 01751 475295. Thank you. NB Men welcome too!
- To open and lock up the building on a rota basis, please? The unlocking would be at 9am and the locking up at 5pm to 5.30pm in summer and 4pm in winter. If it is something you could do, please contact Pam Robb.
[email protected]
Weebly/Square Website
Are you a parishioner who is familiar with website building platform, 'Weebly'? It would be good to have a standby person who can update the site in case of emergencies, who knows Weebly. If this is you, please contact Cait, [email protected]
Safeguarding:
Gail Radka is our Parish Safeguarding Officer. The official email is [email protected]
Please send any notices for next week’s pew sheet to Valerie Batchelor (475295, email: [email protected]), or Hazel Page (476915, email: [email protected]) By Wednesday
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Wishing happy birthday to anyone who is celebrating this week
We have a link to local online services on the 'Zoom Activities' 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 https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer
Phone Line Daily Hope offers hymns, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a (free) telephone line. The line is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 Please pass this number on to anyone you know, especially those who do not have access to a computer and would like to listen to favourite hymns and prayers.
Our church website and the Facebook page are regularly updated with links to messages from our Archbishops and to other worship and prayer opportunities.
Phone Line Daily Hope offers hymns, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a (free) telephone line. The line is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 Please pass this number on to anyone you know, especially those who do not have access to a computer and would like to listen to favourite hymns and prayers.
Our church website and the Facebook page are regularly updated with links to messages from our Archbishops and to other worship and prayer opportunities.
If you, or someone you know, requires an emergency food supply, please contact your regular Referral Agency, or call 07922 421326, Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
For assistance at the weekend please call: NYCC on 01609 780780
Contact 07922421326 if you wish to donate food.
Easyfundraising
This is a fabulously easy way for our supporters to raise funds at absolutely no cost to themselves. Simply by clicking on this link, https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/pickeringparishchurch/. Anything you purchase through their pages gives us a percentage profit without any additional cost to you. So if you shop at any online retailers, it is well worth looking to see if they are covered by a Easyfundraising before you place your order.
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Use easyfundraising to shop with over 3,300 retailers including Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com, eBay, Boden, and M&S. Every time you shop, you’ll raise a free donation for Pickering Parish Church every time, it’s that easy!