St. Mary’s Church is part of the Hermitage Team Ministry

The Team Clergy are:

Team Rector: The Reverend Rita Ball The Rectory, Hermitage Telephone 202967 or email	Team Vicar: The Reverend Tony Lynn The Rectory, Yattendon Telephone 201213 or email
Team Minister: The Reverend Martin Cawte The Vicarage, Compton Telephone 578716 or email

St. Mary’s Churchwardens:
Mrs Pamela Betts: 201276 or email
Mrs Catherine Ainslie: 07787 517363 or email

Services: Sunday, 25th July – Trinity 8
6.00pm     Evening Prayer (BCP)
Bible Readings for the day: Colossians 2:6-15; Luke 11:1-13

Diary: w/c 26th July

Tues, 27th:
12.30pm     Holy Communion – Hampstead Norreys Church

From 2.30pm      Garden Party – Hatchet’s Gate, Frilsham (more info from Bridget Procter: 201066)

Services: Sunday, 1st August – Trinity 9
9.30am     Parish Communion (CW)
Bible Readings for the day: Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21

Dates for your Diary

Yard Sale: Saturday, 28th August – 10.30am-1.00pm at Watermeadow Lodge, Forge Hill, Hampstead Norreys. Coffee, Biscuits, Cake & Bottle Stall.  To rent a table contact: Catherine: 07787 517363 or email before 31st July. In aid of St. Mary’s Save our Tower Fund and the Air Ambulance

The Next Team Communion Service is on 29th August – 10.00am at Compton. Following this there will be a Bring and Share Picnic for the whole Team. Compton will provide "entertainment" between coffee following the service and lunch. Please bring something to share for the lunch – tea, coffee and squash provided.

The readings theme for the day is The Great Banquet and it is very much hoped that the time we share together on this occasion will be a continuation of that theme with a party atmosphere and a sense of fun and celebration.  Everyone Welcome. If you need a lift please speak to a churchwarden.

‘Come and Sing” Songs from the Shows’ – a nostalgic, light-hearted evening to either sing, or just come to listen to.  Saturday, 4th September: 7.00pm in Hampstead Norreys Village Hall.  Please book your tickets early for this as we need to know in advance for catering purposes.  Tickets including food & glass of wine: Singers (adults only) £15, Audience £10 (children £2.50) & more info from Cynnie Saunders: 200222. In aid of St. Mary’s Save our Tower Appeal (Bells)

Sunday Services in August

1st: Trinity 9 (Readings: Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21)
9.30am     Parish Communion (CW)

8th: Trinity 10 (Readings: Genesis 15:1-6; Luke 12:32-40)
8.00am     Holy Communion (BCP)

15th: Trinity 11 (Readings: Jeremiah 23:23-29; Luke 12:49-56)
11.00am     Family Service
6.00pm     Holy Communion (CW)

22nd: Trinity 12 (Readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14; Luke 13:10-17)
6.00pm     Evening Prayer (BCP)

29th: Trinity 13 (Readings: Ecclesiasticus 10:12-18; Luke 14: 7-14)
NO SERVICE AT ST MARY’S TODAY
10.00am    Team Communion (CW) at Compton followed by a Bring & Share Picnic
Compton will provide "entertainment" between coffee following the service and lunch.
Please bring something to share for the lunch – tea, coffee and squash provided.

The readings theme for the day is The Great Banquet and it is very much hoped that the time we share together on this occasion will be a continuation of that theme with a party atmosphere and a sense of fun and celebration.  If you need a lift please speak to a churchwarden. Everyone Welcome

August Diary:

Tues, 3rd
10.30–12.00noon      Coffee Morning – Yattendon Rectory

Tues, 10th:
12.30pm                Holy Communion in church

Sat, 14th:
9-9.30am                        Prayer Meeting in church

Tues, 17th:
2.30pm               Afternoon Tea – Yattendon Social Club (more info from Bridget Procter: 201066)

Tues, 24th:
12.30pm               Holy Communion – in church

Sat, 28th:
10.30-1pm             Yard Sale – Watermeadow Lodge, Forge Hill, H.Norreys
Coffee, Biscuits, Cake & Bottle Stall. In aid of HN Save our Tower Fund & the Air Ambulance (more info: Catherine: 07787 517363)

If you would like more information on the above notices please contact Liz Crew on 201653  or by email