News For April 2023
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Dear Friends
SERVICES FOR NEXT 2 WEEKS
SUNDAY 2nd APRIL -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
09:30 -
LEE
11:15 -
HOLY WEEK
WEM
MONDAY 3rd APRIL
19:00 -
TUESDAY 4th APRIL
10:00 -
11:30 -
WEDNESDAY 5th APRIL
11:30 -
14:00 -
THURSDAY 6th APRIL -
19:00 -
FRIDAY 7th APRIL -
09:30 -
14:00 -
LEE
14:00 -
SUNDAY 9th APRIL -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
09:30 -
LEE
11:15 -
THURSDAY 13th APRIL
WEM
09:30 -
WEEKLY PRAYER MEETING
On Monday each week at 4:15pm there is a Zoom Prayer Meeting. You are welcome to join this group. Please contact Sue McLeod via eMail at: susandmcleod@btinternet.com for an invitation.
THIS WEEK
Please find attached this week’s readings and our Local Prayer Diary with thanks to Sue McLeod for preparing this.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
SATURDAY 15th APRIL
11:30 -
12:00 -
MONDAY 17th APRIL
19:00 -
Please see other April services and events on ‘Whats On’ pages of our website www.wemcofe.co.uk
Sybil Farmer
PCC Lay Chair
SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Wem
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Dear Friends
SUNDAY 9th APRIL -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
09:30 -
LEE
11:15 -
THURSDAY 13th APRIL
WEM
09:30 Holy Communion (Said)
SUNDAY 16th APRIL -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
09:30 -
LEE
11:15 -
THURSDAY 20th APRIL
WEM
09:30 -
THIS WEEK
Please find attached this week’s readings and our Local Prayer Diary with thanks to Sue McLeod for preparing this.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
SATURDAY 15th APRIL
11:30 -
12:00 -
MONDAY 17th APRIL
19:00 -
SATURDAY 22nd APRIL
10:00 -
PREPARATION FOR THE CORONATION
As the King and Queen Consort prepare to solemnise the promises and commitments they make to the nations and people they represent, the Church will begin 28 days of prayer and spiritual preparation alongside the King – praying with and for the King from Easter Sunday to the Coronation.
The Church of England has published a Book of Coronation Prayers, copies of this booklet will be distributed after Easter Day services in St Peter and St Paul’s Church Wem. Copies can be ordered from https://www.chpublishing.co.uk/coronation. Please see other April services and events on ‘Whats On’ pages of our website
Sybil Farmer
PCC Lay Chair
SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Wem
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Dear Friends
SUNDAY 16th APRIL -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
09:30 -
LEE
11:15 -
THURSDAY 20th APRIL
WEM
09:30 -
SUNDAY 23rd APRIL -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
09:30 -
LEE
11:00 -
THURSDAY 27th APRIL
WEM
09:30 -
10:30 -
THIS WEEK
Please find attached this week’s readings and our Local Prayer Diary with thanks to Sue McLeod for preparing this.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
MONDAY 17th APRIL
19:00 APCM/AGM preceded by Holy Communion. Forms for Nomination of Churchwardens and PCC members can be found on the large table at back church. Please put any completed forms in the wooden box also on the table at back of church.
SATURDAY 22nd APRIL
10:00 -
SUNDAY 7th MAY
There will be service to commemorate the coronation at 09:45 in St Peter and St Paul’s Church Wem
SUNDAY 21st MAY
The benefice joins together in Wem at 10:30 to celebrate Holy Eucharist with Canon William Price, on the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest..
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Currently there is a small number of people who are willing to lead intercessions and act as welcomers, recently Keith and Tim who have helped in these ways for many years have moved away from Wem. We are asking for new volunteers to lead intercessions, read lessons, act as ministrants and welcome people to our church services. Please indicate your willingness to undertake these tasks by adding you name to the list at back of church – Reverend John will provide volunteers with an induction into each of these activities.
PREPARATION FOR THE CORONATION
As the King and Queen Consort prepare to solemnise the promises and commitments they make to the nations and people they represent, the Church will begin 28 days of prayer and spiritual preparation alongside the King – praying with and for the King from Easter Sunday to the Coronation. The Church of England has published a Book of Coronation Prayers, copies of this booklet were be distributed after Easter Day services in St Peter and St Paul’s Church Wem. There are a few copies at back of church or copies and e-
BENEFICE MAGAZINE ARTICLES and notices for forthcoming events are welcome at any time for the Benefice Magazine – please email to pamedgmond@hotmail.com. For inclusion in the May magazine, the deadline is Thursday 20 April. Typed and handwritten items can be placed in the ‘Magazine Drawer’ at the back of the church by 9 am on the 20th. Many thanks, Pam.
Please see other April services and events on ‘Whats On’ pages of our website.
Sybil Farmer
PCC Lay Chair
SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Wem
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Dear Friends
SUNDAY 23rd APRIL -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
09:30 -
LEE
11:00 -
THURSDAY 27th APRIL
WEM
09:30 -
10:30 -
SUNDAY 30th APRIL -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
THIS WEEK
Please find attached this week’s readings and our Local Prayer Diary with thanks to Sue McLeod for preparing this.
At last Monday’s SS Peter & Paul’s Church AGM, Ruth Empson, Sybil Farmer and David Murray were elected as Churchwardens, they will be officially admitted to the office of churchwarden at the archdeacon’s visitation. This will be held for Hodnet and Wem and Whitchurch deaneries at Christ Church, Little Drayton on the 8th June.
I am sure all will want to thank Chris Mellings for his time a churchwarden especially dealing with so many issues for us during the interregnum -
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
SUNDAY 7th MAY
There will be service to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III at 09:45 in St Peter and St Paul’s Church Wem
The Friends of Whitchurch Road Cemetery are holding a volunteer event on Monday 8 May as part of 'The Big Help Out' initiative. We would love people of all ages to come along to the cemetery anytime between 10.00am and 4.00pm and help us to clean and prepare the fence and railings ready for painting. Plus, the chapel will be open and there will be other little jobs to do. Just turn up and see what it is all about!
SUNDAY 21st MAY
The benefice joins together in Wem at 10:30 to celebrate Holy Eucharist with Canon William Price, on the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Currently there is a small number of people who are willing to lead intercessions and act as welcomers, recently Keith and Tim who have helped in these ways for many years have moved away from Wem. We are asking for new volunteers to lead intercessions, read lessons, act as ministrants and welcome people to our church services. Please indicate your willingness to undertake these tasks by adding you name to the list at back of church – Reverend John will provide volunteers with an induction into each of these activities.
Church Flowers at St Peter and Paul’s Church
Quite a few people have kindly remarked “how nice it is to have flowers decorating the church for Easter”. We plan to continue with flower arrangements thro’ the coronation weekend, the summer and autumn. Anyone who would like to help with this should speak to me.
In the past people have kindly donated to the flower fund in memory of loved ones or the celebrate special anniversaries. If you would like to dedicate flowers for a particular date, please contact Sybil Farmer 01939 232568 or email syb.hbcwem@btinternet.com. Any donations should be given to Caroline Sinclair who is looking after the Flower Fund.
Please see other May services and events on the ‘Whats On’ pages of our website www.wemcofe.co.uk
Sybil Farmer
PCC Lay Chair
SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Wem
Dear All -
We hope you enjoy this months edition. As Ever, our thanks go to Pam, Caroline and all contributors who enable us to have a magazine to share.
With all good wishes
Chris
Churchwarden
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Dear Friends
SUNDAY 30th APRIL -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
THURSDAY 4th MAY
WEM
19:30 -
SUNDAY 7th MAY -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
09:30 -
LEE
11:15 -
THURSDAY 11th MAY
WEM
09:30 -
THIS WEEK
Please find attached this week’s readings and our Local Prayer Diary with thanks to Sue McLeod for preparing this.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
MONDAY 8th MAY
The Friends of Whitchurch Road Cemetery are holding a volunteer event on Monday 8 May as part of 'The Big Help Out' initiative. We would love people of all ages to come along to the cemetery anytime between 10.00am and 4.00pm and help us to clean and prepare the fence and railings ready for painting. Plus, the chapel will be open and there will be other little jobs to do. Just turn up and see what it is all about!
SATURDAY 13th MAY
10:30 – 12:00 -
SATURDAY 20th MAY
09:00 -
11:30 -
SUNDAY 21st MAY -
The benefice joins together in Wem at 10:30 to celebrate Holy Eucharist with Canon William Price, on the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.
SATURDAY 27th MAY
10:00 -
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Currently there is a small number of people who are willing to lead intercessions and act as welcomers, recently Keith and Tim, who have helped in these ways for many years have moved away from Wem. We are now asking for new volunteers to lead intercessions, read lessons, act as ministrants and welcome people to our church services. Please indicate your willingness to undertake these tasks by adding you name to the list at back of church – Reverend John will provide volunteers with an induction into each of these activities.
CHURCH FLOWERS AT ST PETER AND PAUL’S CHURCH
Quite a few people have kindly remarked “how nice it is to have flowers decorating the church for Easter”. We plan to continue with flower arrangements thro’ the coronation weekend, the summer and autumn. Anyone who would like to help with this should speak to me.
In the past people have kindly donated to the flower fund in memory of loved ones or to celebrate special anniversaries. If you would like to dedicate flowers for a particular date, please contact Sybil Farmer 01939 232568 or email syb.hbcwem@btinternet.com. Any donations should be given to Caroline Sinclair who is looking after the Flower Fund.
Please see other May services and events on the ‘Whats On’ pages of our website www.wemcofe.co.uk
Sybil Farmer
PCC Lay Chair
SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Wem
