Welcome to St Barnabas’ Parish Church, Old Heath

Today: Sunday Trinity 13 26th AugustMass 8am Shrub End. Mass 10am and baptism. Wedding 1.30pm.Evensong at Lexden 6.30pm.

, READINGS: Page 587Joshua 24 vs 1-2a,14-18Psalm 34Ephesians 6 vs 10-20John 6 vs 56-69 ST BARNABAS’ CANDLE: Father Gareth Randall RIPOUR LADY’S CANDLE:William Gostling RIP BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLE: Mildred Rose RIPFLOWERS IN MEMORY OF: Connor & Lauren marriage

The week ahead:Monday: BANK HOLIDAY

Tuesday: Mass 10am and coffee. Sewing Group 2pm. Dancers 7pm Garrison returns today.

Wednesday: Beavers 5.15pm.Weight Watchers 6.30pm. Mass St James 7pm. Apalachian Dancers 8.30pm

Thursday: Garrison and Police Station from 9am.Friendship Club 2pm.Cubs 6.30pm. Mass 7pm.

Friday:Burial of ashes 11am

Saturday:

SUNDAY: Mass 8am Shrub End. Mass 10am. Evensong 6.30pm PLEASE NOTE that the magazine, pewsheet and sermon are all available on line if you miss a Sunday

Notices:

WEDDINGWe wish Connor and Lauren every blessing as they come to our beautiful church to be married today. All who know them and have seen them

grow up or are friends of the family are welcome to attend the wedding in the church.

MATTEO, HEATHER,BELLA & ROSA

The Zambon Family will be leaving us next Sunday as they begin a new life in Yorkshire. We wish

them well and have enjoyed them being part of our family here for a number of years. More

information in the latest magazine.

CONFIRMATIONWhat a joy to see Heather, Heather and Helen confirmed on Thursday. Special thanks to all who provided refreshments and officiated with readings and prayers etc at the service.

MAGAZINEThe Magazine for September is now available. Please take yours TODAY and ,as I always plead, actually READ IT. It contains all the information you need for the life of the church and usually answers all the questions you wish to ask me.People say ‘We don’t learn enough about the faith in church’ or ‘Fr Richard doesn’t give us lessons.’ My sermons and my magazine articles ARE your

lessons so listen and read.

Father Gareth RandallThose who were not in church last week may not

know that Fr Gareth passed to his reward on Thursday 16th August.He was 68.For many years he has visited us and taught and amused us from

the pulpit. He was Vicar in Dinard France. RIP

RESPONSE TO PSALM: I sought the Lord and he answered me. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia Your words are spirit Lord and they are life, you have the message of eternal lifePRAYER OVER THE GIFTS: Lord, the perfect sacrifice of Jesus made us your people.In your love grant peace and unity to your church ANTIPHON: The man who eats my flesh and rinks my blood will live for ever.

Vicar: The Rev’d R. E. Tillbrook, SSCThe Vicarage, Abbot’s Road, Old Heath, Colchester CO2 8BE

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