Notices and Information
The church is open from 9am until 5pm each day during the summertime.
(9-4pm when the clocks go back)
(9-4pm when the clocks go back)
Notices for this week
Coffee Morning – Mondays, running through until Christmas
10.00 am until 12 noon in church. Tea/Coffee : Delicious home-made cake and scones. Great company! All welcome
St Joseph's Parish are planning a short Celebration of the life of Pope Francis with prayerful reflections at 2 pm on Monday 28 April at which members of Pickering and District Churches Together are most welcome.
Bible and Banter resumes on Wednesday, 30th April
Little Fishes will meet as usual from 10 – 11 am in church on Thursday, 1st May
The Annual Parochial Church Council meeting We have vacancies coming up at the annual parochial church meeting on 13th May for new members of the PCC. Together, the members of the PCC assist Rev'd Gareth in responding to church and parish needs with the best use of our resources and in promoting the mission of the church, amongst the congregation and in the wider community. If you are a regular member of the congregation and on the electoral roll, interested in the life of the church and the local community, willing to share ideas and experience then please have a word with Pam or Andrew, our churchwardens, or fill in a form from the table at the back of church.
Christian Aid Week - 11th - 17th May Churches Together are holding a Spring Fair at the Hungate Centre on Saturday, 10th May, from 10am – 12 noon. St. Peter and Paul’s will be having a cake stall so… on your marks, get ready, bake! More details next week.
100 Club The winner of the draw for April is Robin Lakin (no. 8)
BBC Radio York – Secret North Yorkshire
Some weeks ago Kate Giles, with Gareth, recorded an episode for Radio York about the wall paintings. This was broadcast on Monday on Radio York’s mid-morning programme and again later in the week on the breakfast show. The episode itself went live last weekend and you can listen to it by following this link:-
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0knwrqc
The episode focuses on the paintings, their history and what they depict.
Altar Flowers
I would like to explain, for anyone who is new to worshipping here with us, the system of providing and dedicating flowers on the High Altar. If you would like to do so please sign the list at the back of Church as near as possible to a significant date for those to whom you are dedicating them. I will see you the Sunday prior to the date you have chosen to see if you have a preference for certain flowers/colours and to check the dedication. The flowers will be bought and arranged by a member of the Sanctuary Guild and then put on the High Altar, but if you wish to buy and arrange the flowers yourself you are very welcome to do so, just let me know. Thank you. Valerie Batchelor
Please can you help?
WANTED:
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.
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
10.00 am until 12 noon in church. Tea/Coffee : Delicious home-made cake and scones. Great company! All welcome
St Joseph's Parish are planning a short Celebration of the life of Pope Francis with prayerful reflections at 2 pm on Monday 28 April at which members of Pickering and District Churches Together are most welcome.
Bible and Banter resumes on Wednesday, 30th April
Little Fishes will meet as usual from 10 – 11 am in church on Thursday, 1st May
The Annual Parochial Church Council meeting We have vacancies coming up at the annual parochial church meeting on 13th May for new members of the PCC. Together, the members of the PCC assist Rev'd Gareth in responding to church and parish needs with the best use of our resources and in promoting the mission of the church, amongst the congregation and in the wider community. If you are a regular member of the congregation and on the electoral roll, interested in the life of the church and the local community, willing to share ideas and experience then please have a word with Pam or Andrew, our churchwardens, or fill in a form from the table at the back of church.
Christian Aid Week - 11th - 17th May Churches Together are holding a Spring Fair at the Hungate Centre on Saturday, 10th May, from 10am – 12 noon. St. Peter and Paul’s will be having a cake stall so… on your marks, get ready, bake! More details next week.
100 Club The winner of the draw for April is Robin Lakin (no. 8)
BBC Radio York – Secret North Yorkshire
Some weeks ago Kate Giles, with Gareth, recorded an episode for Radio York about the wall paintings. This was broadcast on Monday on Radio York’s mid-morning programme and again later in the week on the breakfast show. The episode itself went live last weekend and you can listen to it by following this link:-
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0knwrqc
The episode focuses on the paintings, their history and what they depict.
Altar Flowers
I would like to explain, for anyone who is new to worshipping here with us, the system of providing and dedicating flowers on the High Altar. If you would like to do so please sign the list at the back of Church as near as possible to a significant date for those to whom you are dedicating them. I will see you the Sunday prior to the date you have chosen to see if you have a preference for certain flowers/colours and to check the dedication. The flowers will be bought and arranged by a member of the Sanctuary Guild and then put on the High Altar, but if you wish to buy and arrange the flowers yourself you are very welcome to do so, just let me know. Thank you. Valerie Batchelor
Please can you help?
WANTED:
- Unwanted hand tools for Africa and third world countries to enable people to start earning a living. No power tools thank you.
- Unwanted mobility aids for Ukraine and third world countries.
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.
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
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, 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:
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
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, 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!
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.
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.
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
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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!