News from our Churches
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SERVICES IN OUR CHURCHES
Sunday 21st December Fourth Sunday of Advent
8.00am Little Sampford Fr David Sheppard Eucharist
9.30am Great Sampford Fr David Sheppard Eucharist
11.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Sung Mass
5.00pm Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Blue Christmas
8.15pm Thaxted Guildhall Fr David Sheppard Blessing the Christmas Tree
Monday 22nd December
7.30pm Thaxted Praying the Rosary
8.00pm Thaxted Compline
Wednesday 24th December Christmas Eve
10.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Low Mass
3.30pm Thaxted Procession to the Crib
4.30pm Radwinter Crib Service
6.00pm Hempstead Carol Service
11.30pm Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Midnight Mass / First Eucharist of Christmas
Thursday 25th December Christmas Day
9.30am Little Sampford Fr Chris Brown Eucharist
10.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Sung Mass
Friday 26th December Feast of St Stephen
10.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Low Mass
Sunday 28th December Holy Innocents
9.30am Hempstead Graham Cook Praise Service
11.00am Thaxted The Revd Susannah Lacon Eucharist
Monday 29th December Thomas Becket, Martyr
10.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Low Mass
Wednesday 31st December
10.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Low Mass
Sunday 4th January Epiphany
8.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Low Mass
9.30am RadwinterFr David Sheppard Eucharist
10.00am Thaxted Fr Chris Brown Open Doors with Eucharist
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IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
Our Benefice and its 5 churches.
Those whom for various reasons (bereavement, illness etc) may find the festive season to be something of a trial.
Those who live in parts of the world where there is conflict, especially in Ukraine and Gaza.
For the victims of the Bondi Beach atrocity and all who were affected by it. Let us remember too, those who are persecuted for their faith, and for all who strive for inter - faith harmony and mutual understanding.
Those who will be working over the holiday period.
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COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US THIS CHRISTMAS
You will be made welecome at all of our Churches this Christmas, do come and join us. We wish you and your family a happy and peaceful Chrsitmas and New Year.
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COMING UP
Sunday 11th January
Plough Sunday Service, Thaxted at 11am. Followed by Morris dancing and refreshments.
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CAN YOU SUPPORT YOUR PARISH CHURCH?
The Parish Giving Scheme is a free giving service that allows parishioners to donate to their church with 100% of their donation going to their beneficiary, plus Gift Aid where eligible.
All 5 of our beautiful churches need a steady, reliable income to pay for the running and upkeep of our churches. This includes the costs associated with ministry, utility bills, insurance and the small but important repairs and maintenance.
If you are able to make a regular donation, please contact your parish’s PGS representative.
Radwinter: Jane Richardson ejanerichardson1234@gmail.com
Hempstead: David Cox dc_cox@hotmail.com
The Sampfords: Graham Cook cook.gwj@btinternet.com
Thaxted: Daniel Fox thaxtedfox@gmail.com
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CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
If you would like to contribute towards the cost of the Christmas Flowers at Thaxted Church, please give your donations to Janet Moore.
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MONTHLY LETTER AND REFLECTIONS FROM THE RECTOR
Fr David will publish a letter to the Benefice each month on Sub Stack. You can read the letter by clicking this link From the Rector
If you sign up to SubStack, this letter will automatically be sent to you but we’ll also publish the link here.
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JULIAN MEETING
The monthly Julian Meeting will be held at 7pm on the Third Tuesday of the month (16th September, and so on) in Thaxted Parish Church Hall. Half an hour of silent, contemplative prayer together with others. See thejulianmeetings.net for more information on this practice.
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THAXTED COFFEE CORNER
Every Wednesday after the mid week Mass we offer coffee, tea, hot chocolate, treats and good company for anyone who would like to join us. If you would like to come along or if you might be able to help to run the service, please contact Maryanne (admin@ttsrh.org ) or Anna Lee for more information!
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THAXTED ECO CHURCH AWARD
Congratulations to the Eco Church team! Thaxted Parish Church has been awarded the Eco Church Silver Award! Click here for more information on how this was achieved.
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CHURCH WHATSAPP GROUPS
Keep up to date, help with projects and events and connect with other church members by joining the new Thaxted Church WhatsApp group. Please text your name and mobile phone number to Paul Meader 07711-310243, or speak to Paul in Church.
We have set up a new WhatsApp group for the Villages’ congregations to also share information about events, news, requests for advice or support and prayer. If you would like to added to this group, please contact Maryanne on either 07958 629506 (by WhatsApp!) or email admin@ttsrh.org.
(Please note that by joining the WhatsApp groups your mobile number will be visible to other group members).
Congratulations to those who were confirmed by Bishop Roger on 9th February
L to R: Alex Young, Lindsey Phillips, Bishop Roger, Rosie Holt, Harry Gilbank, William Gilbank, Sam Crockford and Fr Chris
