NOTICES: Sunday March 5th

Confirmation: Many, many thanks to all who made the confirmation service so uplifting – Bishop Bob, our two choirs with their directors of music, Diana and Erica, Lorna and Nigel our organists, Mary who sorted out the practicalities, and all those who helped with serving, welcoming, refreshments etc. and of course to the candidates themselves

Lent Course 2010:
As a Parish are operating in House Groups in the same way as we did last year and following the 5-session York Course which has been recommended by the diocese and which is entitled ‘When I Survey…. Christ’s cross and ours’. (see http://www.yorkcourses.co.uk). At the back of both churches you will find notices about the Lent course with room to fill in your name for the group you wish to attend. It’s not too late to join a group

Stations of the Cross:
Every Wednesday during Lent at St Michael’s at 6pm

Holy Week will include a communion service with reflection at St David’s on Monday and Tuesday 7pm and Mass with reflection at St Michael’s on Wednesday 7pm. Both churches will have 7:30pm services on Maundy Thursday. On Good Friday there will be a 10am service in both churches. At St David’s it will be a service for the children which the children will be involved in. St David’s will also hold the traditional Three Hours Service at which our speaker will be David Hamer, former Chaplain of Blundells, who took our parish quiet day in 2008

Calling all children aged 7-16:
Would you like to take part in a re-enactment of Jesus’ last supper, trial and crucifixion on Good Friday (April 2nd) at 10am? If so, and you can come to a rehearsal the next two Saturdays (13 and 20 March) 4:30 – 6pm, you are welcome to join the ten youngsters who have already signed up for this. You don’t have to learn any words, but you do have to commit yourself to coming! See or ring Maria if interested (01884 256380)

Youth Group: 
Friday March 12th, night church 8pm meet at cathedral main entrance
Sunday 14th March 4-6 pm in Parish Rooms, Mothers’ day surprise activity!

ANNUAL REVISION OF THE PARISH ELECTORAL ROLL:
A copy of the new roll (names only) is now on display on the boards at the back of the church together with a list of additions and deletions. Please let Jeremy Lawford or Penny McDonald know if there are any errors or omissions. jeremy@jlawford.co.uk telephone no. 01392 214025

Elections to the Parochial Church Council:
This year, unusually, nine members of the PCC are due to retire. It will be extremely important for us to have a good PCC to support the new vicar. Please give thought and prayer as to whether you would wish to stand for election to the PCC. There are nomination forms at the back of the church

Exeter university students are going to be performing a play in St David’s church at the end of March and would love you, the congregation, to attend! It’s about the traditions of the church and the changing society around it, bringing in historical references to the building itself, and events that have taken place at St David’s in the past. It is a work in progress so we are learning as much about the church as we can. Therefore any of your suggestions or thoughts would be invaluable to us gaining a sense of how you might feel about the challenges the church has faced, or how much it is still an integral part of society. There is a box at the back of the church, in hope of receiving your thoughts

Deanery Synod – we can have up to 5 representatives but we currently have only three; we could do with two more. Might this be a ministry for you? Speak to Maria
This week:
Wednesday 10th 7 p.m. Women’s Group Joint meeting with residents from the Esther Community – nibbles and discussion
Saturday 13th 2 p.m. 4.30 p.m. Children’s rehearsal for Good Friday at St David’s.
Sunday 14th 6 p.m. John Hughes will lead the service which will be sung by the choir of Jesus College – see poster at back of churches.

We have two vacancies for hosting the edibles stall,
Sunday 15 August and Sunday 7 November. If anyone can manage either of these dates, please tell Jane Woodman. Next Sunday Gabrielle Kirby will be running the stall. As usual your contributions of all edibles will be very welcome.

There is a newsletter from the Goodwill Village on the table at the back

Lunch Club:
Our last meeting for the term is on Thursday 25 March at 12 noon and there will be a list for you to sign at the back of the Church. Liz Orme 257640

Advance warning
The church will be closed on Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th March and the morning of Thursday 18th March for routine electrical safety checks. Morning Prayer and Holy Communion as normal on Tuesday.
Maria will be on retreat week beginning Monday 15th March. – urgent queries to Diana or Churchwardens.
Sunday 21st March Joint Service with St Michael’s at St David’s church at 10 a.m. followed by the Annual Parish Meeting at 11 a.m.

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