News For November 2022

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Dear Friends

We are still waiting for news re appointment of our new RECTOR; I will post an update on the website as soon as there is any news on this matter from Bishop Sarah.

We open our church for private prayer from 09:00 - 16:00, each week (Monday - Saturday)  

SERVICES FOR NEXT 2 WEEKS

SUNDAY 6th NOVEMBER - 3rd SUNDAY before ADVENT

WEM

08:00 - Extended Communion from the Reserved Sacrament

09:45 - Benefice Eucharist (Sung)

WESTON

09:30 - Morning Prayer

SUNDAY 13th NOVEMBER - REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

WEM

08:00 - Holy Eucharist

09:30 - Holy Eucharist

10:45 - Act of Remembrance at War Memorial followed by Civic Service of Remembrance

WESTON

10:45 - Remembrance Day Service

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-line services please visit Lichfield Cathedral and/or the Church of England web sites.

ON THE BBC THIS SUNDAY

BBC Radio 4:

08:10 - Sunday Worship - A Still Small Voice in Snowdonia

BBC 1:

12:25 - Songs of Praise - Faith in the Kingdom of Fife

BBC Radio 3:

15:00 - Choral Evensong - Leeds Cathedral

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

FRIDAY 11th NOVEMBER

10:45 - Act of Remembrance at the Wem War Memorial

11:00 - Peal attempt. A peal will be rung on the eight bells at Wem.  A peal contains 5040 changes and will take about 3hrs to ring. This involves great skill and concentration.

SATURDAY 12th NOVEMBER

09:00 - 11:00 - Annual Leaf Clearance at SS Peter and Paul’s ready for Remembrance Sunday – Helpers welcome! Refreshments provided!

SATURDAY 19th NOVEMBER

11:30 -14:00 - Community Lunch in the Church Hall

SATURDAY 26th NOVEMBER

10:00 -12:00 Christmas Coffee Morning

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you would like to help by reading a lesson, leading intercessions or serving coffee at our 9:45 services in December and January please complete an availability form at the back of church or contact Sybil Farmer email  syb.hbcwem@btinternet.com or phone 01939 232568

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 are pleased to say that, at long last, there will be an announcement at services this Sunday about the appointment of our new RECTOR. Further information will also be available on this web site CLICK HERE.

We open our church for private prayer from 09:00 – 16:00, each week (Monday – Saturday)  

SERVICES FOR NEXT 2 WEEKS

SUNDAY 13th NOVEMBER - REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

WEM

08:00 - Holy Eucharist

09:30 - Holy Eucharist

10:45 - Act of Remembrance at War Memorial followed by Civic Service of Remembrance

WESTON

10:45 - Remembrance Day Service

SUNDAY 20th NOVEMBER - CHRIST THE KING

WEM

08:00 - Holy Eucharist

09:45 - Holy Eucharist

WESTON

09:30 - Morning Prayer

LEE

11:15 - Extended Communion from the Reserved Sacrament

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-line services please visit Lichfield Cathedral and / or the Church of England web sites.

ON THE BBC THIS SUNDAY

BBC Radio 4:

08:10 - Sunday Worship - Climbing and Reconciliation

BBC 1:

13:15 - Songs of Praise - Remembrance from Portsmouth

BBC Radio 3:

15:00 - Choral Evensong - The Queen’s College, Oxford

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

SATURDAY 19th NOVEMBER

11:30 - 14:00 - Community Lunch in the Church Hall

This event organised by Wem Food Cupboard and Wem Youth Club is free of charge so please come with a friend for soup and a sandwich. Booking is helpful but not essential. Please ring 01939 232682 or email claireglover728@gmail.com to book or for more information.

SATURDAY 26th NOVEMBER

10:00 - 12:00 - Christmas Coffee Morning in the Church Hall

On this festive occasion we will have the usual stalls including raffle, cakes, tombola and Sybil’s Jams and preserves (including Chirstmas Mincemeat and Christmas Puddings!).  In addition, June will be bringing a selection of knitted winter woollies.  

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you would like to help by reading a lesson, leading intercessions or serving coffee at our 9:45 services in December and January please complete at availability form at the back of church or contact Sybil Farmer email  syb.hbcwem@btinternet.com or phone 01939 232568

FINALLY

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

Our new Rector, Rev John Jukes, kindly sent us this resume - we look forward to welcoming John and Denise in February.

We open our church for private prayer from 09:00 - 16:00, each week (Monday - Saturday)  

SERVICES FOR NEXT 2 WEEKS

SUNDAY 20th NOVEMBER -  CHRIST THE KING

WEM

08:00 - Holy Eucharist

09:45 - Holy Eucharist

WESTON

09:30 - Morning Prayer

LEE

11:15 - Extended Communion from the Reserved Sacrament

SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER - ADVENT SUNDAY

WEM

08:00 - Holy Eucharist

09:45 - All Age Service

WESTON

11:00 - Holy Eucharist

LEE

11:15 - Holy Eucharist

MONDAY 28th NOVEMBER

11:00 - Funeral for Rosemary Brisbourne RIP

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-line services please visit Lichfield Cathedral and/or the Church of England web sites.

ON THE BBC THIS SUNDAY

BBC Radio 4:

08:10 - Sunday Worship - The gift of perfect charity

BBC 1:

12:15 - Songs of Praise - All Creatures Great and Small

BBC Radio 3:

15:00 Choral Evensong – Westminster Abbey

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

MONDAY 21st NOVEMBER  

19:30 - PCC meeting in Church Hall

SATURDAY 26th NOVEMBER

10:00 - 12:00 Christmas Coffee Morning in the Church Hall

On this festive occasion we will have the usual stalls including raffle, cakes, tombola and Sybil’s Jams and preserves (including Christmas Mincemeat and Christmas Puddings!).  In addition, June will be bringing a selection of knitted winter woollies.

10:30 - 12:00 - Open Tower

The Bell Ringing Team invite anyone interested to join them  to learn more about Bell Ringing and have a hands on experience.

SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER

14:30 - The Mayor of Wem  invites all to a civic celebration in the Town Hall

THURSDAY 1st DECEMBER

19:30 - 20:30 - Choir Practice

FRIDAY 2nd DECEMBER

17:00 - 21:00 - Wem Christmas Festival on the Church Lawn; Our church will be open and Glyn (our organist) has kindly agreed to play festive music.

We want to publicize Christmas Services in Wem. Flyers are being printed so volunteers are needed to hand flyers out during this event. Please sign the form at back of church if you can help.

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

Our new Rector, Rev John Jukes, kindly sent us this resume – we look forward to welcoming John and Denise in February

We open our church for private prayer from 09:00 - 16:00, each week (Monday - Saturday)  

SERVICES FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS

SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER - ADVENT SUNDAY

WEM

08:00 - Holy Eucharist

09:45 - All Age Service

WESTON

11:00 - Holy Eucharist

LEE

11:15 - Holy Eucharist

MONDAY 28th NOVEMBER

11:00 - Funeral for Rosemary Brisbourne RIP

SUNDAY 4th DECEMBER - 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

WEM

08:00 - Extended Communion from the Reserved Sacrament

09:45 - Sung Eucharist

WESTON

09:30 Morning Prayer

WEDNESDAY 7th DECEMBER

11:00 - Funeral for Margaret Foxley RIP

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-line services please visit Lichfield Cathedral and/or the Church of England web sites.

ON THE BBC THIS SUNDAY

BBC Radio 4:

08:10 - Sunday Worship - First Sunday of Lent with John Bell of the Iona Community, Rev Carolyn Kelly and Glasgow University Choir

BBC 1:

11:35 - Songs of Praise -Young Chorister of the Year - Boys’ Semi-Final

BBC Radio 3:

15:00 - Choral Evensong - A Service for Advent with Carols

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

THURSDAY 1st DECEMBER

19:30 - 20:30 - Choir Practice

FRIDAY 2nd DECEMBER

17:00 - 21:00 - Wem Christmas Festival on the Church Lawn; Our church will be open; Glyn (our organist) has kindly agreed to play festive music.

We want to publicize Christmas Services in Wem.   Flyers are being printed so volunteers are needed to hand flyers out during this event. Please sign the form at back of church if you can help.

SATURDAY 3rd DECEMBER

10:00 - 11:30 - Church Tidy up - Please come along to help clean and tidy our church for the festive season.

SATURDAY 10th DECEMBER

11:30 - 14:00 - Wem Store Cupboard and Wem Youth Club invite you to a Festive Lunch in the Church Hall.

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