News For September 2022
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Please find attached a copy of the September edition of the Benefice magazine. As ever, we hoping you enjoy reading it and we would of course welcome any feedback or comments! Please CLICK HERE to go to the Links Page where you will find links to all the electronic versions of the Magazine.
Thanks as always to Pam Clarke for pulling it together with our contributors and others who work to produce it for us!
We hoping you enjoy reading it and we would of course welcome any feedback or comments !
Many thanks and take care.
Best Wishes
Chris
Churchwarden
Wem Parochial Church Council
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Dear Friends
Please find below the services for the next 2 weeks
SUNDAY 4th SEPTEMBER -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
09:30 -
SUNDAY 11th SEPEMBER -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
09:30 -
LEE
11:15 -
Extended Communion with the Reserved Sacrament is intended as a means of facilitating regular reception of Holy Communion. In this service the Reserved Sacrament (previously consecrated by a Priest) is distributed by suitably trained lay people with the approval of the Area and Diocesan Bishops. Extended Communion indicates that the lay person “extends” the Communion, celebrated within the Benefice by our Priests, across the whole Benefice.
The liturgy for Communion by Extension can be found here. If you wish for further information, please find attached ‘Guidelines on Communion from the Reserved Sacrament’ and ‘Ad Clerum on Communion from the Reserved Sacrament’
THIS WEEK
Please find attached this week’s readings and our Local Prayer Diary with thanks to Sue McLeod for preparing this.
For on-
ON THE BBC THIS SUNDAY
BBC Radio 4:
08:10 -
BBC 1:
13:15 -
BBC Radio 3:
15:00 -
NEWS
The church is now open for private prayer from 09:00 -
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
SATURDAY 10th SEPTEMBER
St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Wem will be open for the RIDE and STRIDE for Shropshire Historic Churches event; if you are able to welcome / sign in participants and help with simple refreshments please add your name to the sheet at back of church or contact Rob Ballantyne 01939 236565..
Please sign sponsorship forms Helen Hornsby and Rob Ballantyne at back of church
The Friends of the Whitchurch Road Cemetery are holding an opening event at the Whitchurch Road Cemetery Chapel to showcase the newly conserved woven wall panels, which are now looking magnificent. The chapel will be manned and open from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm as part of the Historic Churches Ride and Stride event. The formal opening will be at 12:00 pm. There will be a small ribbon cutting ceremony followed by cake and refreshments. All welcome!
SATURDAY 17th SEPTEMBER
10:30 -
09:30 -
Alternatively, please contact Sybil Farmer 01939232568 or email syb.hbcwem@btinternet.com if you are able to help.
Sybil Farmer
PCC Lay Chair
SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Wem
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Dear Friends
We all share in deep sorrow at the death of
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll
Requiescat In Pace
On Friday 9th September at 11:00 Councillor Rosemary Dodd laid at wreath at the Flag Pole erected on the Church Lawn; this is the place for floral tributes agreed by the Town Council.
Following the very sad death of our Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II, Shropshire Council is directing people to books of condolence at various location in the County including Whitchurch Library. In addition to the published Shropshire Council List, there is a Book of Condolence available in Wem Town Hall Gallery and for our Deanery at St Alkmund’s Church in Whitchurch. Alternativley, you can go on line to the Church of England web site here.
Tthe Accession Council has made an Order for Proclamations to be read to announce the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III as our new Sovereign. Cllr Rosemary Dodd will be reading the Proclamation text which has been laid down by the Accession Council and arrangements have been made for her to read the Proclamation at:
Wem Jubilee Square, Main Car Park, Wem, SY4 5AU
At 16.00 on Sunday, 11th September 2022
From Monday (12th September) our votive candlestand will be placed in the Lady Chapel (by the Town Window) so that you will be able to light a candle and reflect on her Majesty’s life of service and faith.
Gracious God, we give thanks
for the life of your servant Queen Elizabeth,
for her faith and her dedication to duty.
Bless our nation as we mourn her death
and may her example continue to inspire us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Church will be open for private prayer from 09:00 – 16:00 from Monday to Saturday
SERVICES FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
SUNDAY 11th SEPTEMBER -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
09:30 -
LEE
11:15 -
SUNDAY 18th SEPTEMBER -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
We welcome Rev Deborah Walton, Rector of Prees, Edstaston and Whixall, Chaplain to both Thomas Adams School and John Talbot School, to celebrate the 09:45 Eucharist.
WESTON
09:30 -
Extended Communion with the Reserved Sacrament is intended as a means of facilitating regular reception of Holy Communion. In this service the Reserved Sacrament (previously consecrated by a Priest) is distributed by suitably trained lay people with the approval of the Area and Diocesan Bishops. Extended Communion indicates that the lay person “extends” the Communion, celebrated within the Benefice by our Priests, across the whole Benefice.
The liturgy for Communion by Extension can be found here. If you wish for further information, please find attached ‘Guidelines on Communion from the Reserved Sacrament’ and ‘Ad Clerum on Communion from the Reserved Sacrament’
THIS WEEK
Please find attached this week’s readings and our Local Prayer Diary with thanks to Sue McLeod for preparing this.
Please also pray for our new king, King Charles lll
Almighty God, whose kingdom is everlasting, and power infinite:
Have mercy upon the whole Church; and so rule the heart of thy chosen servant Charles our King and Governor,
that he (knowing whose minister he is) may above all things seek thy honour and glory;
and that we, and all his subjects (duly considering whose authority he hath)
may faithfully serve, honour, and humbly obey him, in thee, and for thee,
according to thy blessed Word and ordinance;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.
For on-
ON THE BBC THIS SUNDAY
BBC Radio 4:
08:10 -
BBC 1:
14:35 -
BBC Radio 3:
15:00 -
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
SATURDAY 17th SEPTEMBER
Unfortunately, the Bell Ringers ‘Open Tower’ has been postponed. Keep an eye open for the new date when available.
Familiarisation Day; A day, when candidate/s for the post of Rector, to visit the benefice churches, schools, see the Rectory and meet people over tea.
Interview Day for candidate/s for post of Rector.
09:30 -
This year’s Ride and Stride delayed from Saturday 10th September takes place today. For further details please contact Rob Ballantyne 01939236565 or Helen Hornsby 01939 233683
SUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER
09:45 -
For further information about future services and events please visit our ‘Whats On’ pages
Sybil Farmer
PCC Lay Chair
SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Wem
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Dear Friends
We all share in deep sorrow at the death of
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll
Requiescat In Pace
Gracious God, we give thanks
for the life of your servant Queen Elizabeth,
for her faith and her dedication to duty.
Bless our nation as we mourn her death
and may her example continue to inspire us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The church is now open for private prayer from 09:00 – 16:00, each week (Monday – Saturday)
On Monday 19th September the Funeral service for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll is being streamed live at Lichfield Cathedral.
SERVICES FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
SUNDAY 18th SEPTEMBER -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
We welcome Rev Deborah Walton Rector of Prees, Edstaston and Whixall, Schools Chaplain to Thomas Adams School and John Talbot School to celebrate the Eucharist.
WESTON
09:30 -
SUNDAY 25th SEPTEMBER -
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
11:00 -
LEE
11:15 -
THIS WEEK
Please find attached this week’s readings and our Local Prayer Diary with thanks to Sue McLeod for preparing this.
For on-
ON THE BBC THIS SUNDAY
BBC Radio 4:
08:10 -
BBC 1:
13:35 -
BBC Radio 3:
15:00 -
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
This week is an important one for our benefice when the candidate for our Rector’s post will be shown round the benefice on Wednesday. On Thursday you will have the opportunity to hear the candidate preach at the Eucharist prior to the interview.
WEDNESDAY 21st SEPTEMBER
Familiarisation Day; A day when the candidate for the post of Rector will visit the benefice churches, schools, see the Rectory and meet people over tea.
THURSDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER
Interview Day for candidate for post of Rector
10:30 -
This Eucharist Service on the day of interview is a public act of worship and, therefore, open to all. It is a ‘said’ service. The candidate will preach during this service
11:30 -
SATURDAY 24th SEPTEMBER.
10;00 -
09:30 -
HARVEST
SATURDAY 1st OCTOBER
!0:00 -
SUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER
09:45 -
You are asked to bring non-
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
I will shortly be preparing the rotas of people to read lessons or lead the intercessions for services or to serve coffee after the service. We urgently need more people to support our worship in these ways so please volunteer by completing an Availability Form for October and November available at the back of the Church or contact Sybil Farmer on 01939232568 or email syb.hbcwem@btinternet.com by 25th September.
For further information about future services and events please visit our ‘Whats On’ pages
Sybil Farmer
PCC Lay Chair
SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Wem
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Dear Friends
Thank you all those of you who supported the familiarisation day and attended the Eucharist before the interview for the candidate for post of Rector. I will post an update on the website as soon as there is any news on this matter from Bishop Sarah.
The church is now open for private prayer from 09:00 -
SERVICES FOR NEXT 2 WEEKS
SUNDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 15th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
WESTON
11:00 -
LEE
11:15 -
SUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER HARVEST FESTIVAL
WEM
08:00 -
09:45 -
You are asked to bring non-
WESTON
09:30 -
THIS WEEK
Please find attached this week’s readings and our Local Prayer Diary with thanks to Sue McLeod for preparing this.
For on-
ON THE BBC THIS SUNDAY
BBC Radio 4:
08:10 -
BBC 1:
13:15 -
BBC Radio 3:
15:00 -
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
MONDAY 26th SEPTEMBER
19:30 -
THURSDAY 29th SEPTEMBER
19:30 -
10:00 -
MONDAY 3rd OCTOBER
14:00 -
The Friends of Whitchurch Road Cemetery will be holding a coffee morning at the Methodist Church Hall on Saturday 15 September at 09.30 -
SATURDAY 22nd OCTOBER
11:30 -
SATURDAY 29th OCTOBER
10:00 -
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
I will shortly be preparing the next rotas of people to read lessons or lead the intercessions for services or to serve coffee after the service. We urgently need more people to support our worship in these ways so please volunteer by completing an Availability Form for October and November available at the back of the Church or contact Sybil Farmer on 01939232568 or email syb.hbcwem@btinternet.com by 2nd October.
For further information about future services and events please visit our ‘Whats On’ pages
Sybil Farmer
PCC Lay Chair
SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Wem