MORNING
PRAYER
is
a simple act of worship and prayers for the Church, the
world and those in need and takes place every weekday,
Monday - Saturday, from 9am for 25 mins in the Side Chapel.
Do join us.
THE
CHILDREN'S SOCIETY BOXES
The total raised from 48 boxes was £1,319.38. Many thanks
to all the box holders. If you would like to give on
a regular basis to this good cause, please speak to me.
My list of box holders shrinks each year and The
Children's Society needs our support for all it's projects.
I have empty collecting boxes waiting for a home.
Jenny Smith.
CHURCH
MAGAZINE
The magazine is on sale at £1. If you would like the next 6
issues posted to you please complete an application form.
We are not able to offer to deliver the magazine for free.
Our new editor is Richard White and he can be
contacted here.
PRAYERS
AT STAINBECK
Thursday evenings at 7:30pm, a welcome is given to all to
gather at Stainbeck URC for
half-an-hour to pray, sing, read, speak, listen and keep
silence together. A number of different people lead this
time, when the service follows a varied pattern from set
liturgies (including some from Iona and Taizé) to more
informal worship styles. Communion is celebrated,
usually on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Every first Thursday, prayers focus on the community and
are shared with other local churches.
‘START!’
- DISCOVERING CHRISTIANITY
An opportunity to think through the basics of the Christian
faith and what it means to us. What can we know about God?
Who did Jesus really claim to be? What promises has God
given us? We will be starting a six week course in
May,
meeting at a time most suitable to the whole group. Please
have a word with the vicar after a service. We are asking
any adults considering being confirmed to join this course,
then additional preparation will follow.
CHRISTIAN
AID WEEK
is 12th
-18th May with the
theme "Bite Back at Hunger" I am looking for a few more
willing volunteers to deliver and collect envelopes around
our parish this year to ease the load on those who have
been doing this for many years. This is a fantastic way to
bear witness and show "Faith in Action". Please if you
think you could help either put your name on the list at
the back of Church or speak to Karen Burgon Mayne.
PARISH
WALK
The next is on
18th May. Meet
at Church at 9.30am for a walk led by Loose Men. This is
really two walks, one in the morning and one in the
afternoon – both starting and finishing at the ‘Red Lion’
at Shadwell where we shall have lunch if the weather is
poor (and otherwise in a local park). The morning walk
comes south into Roundhay Park and will be between 3.5 and
5 miles depending if we walk round Waterloo Lake. The
optional afternoon walk is 2 miles. For further details,
contact Peter Oldfield.
AUCTION
OF TALENTS
Organised by the St. Matthew’s Tower Bellringers in aid of
the drive and roof appeal. If anyone has a talent they wish
to donate e.g. Bake a fruit cake, wash someone’s house
windows, do three hours of general gardening work, take
someone on a day out etc – then write this on the board in
Church. Others who are interested in purchasing a talent
can bid for these by writing say £10 (+ their name) against
an item – but someone could then cross this out and put in
a higher bid of £12. All bids would be accepted as at
Trinity Sunday
(26th May). After
this date, the bid winners will be notified and put in
touch with those offering their talents. Payment would be
to those offering their talents, who can then pass the
money to the Church Treasurer (gift-aided if possible).
Ideally all offers would be redeemed by the end of August
so that the amount raised can be finalised. If there are
any queries, contact Peter Oldfield.
TINNED
AND DRIED FOOD
My supply of food for casual callers at the vicarage has
run out. I will put a blue box at the back of Church for
any donations.
Thank you, David.
WOW
YOUTH GROUP
it's a place to relax, play games, cook food, do crafts,
meet friends and lots more. Wednesdays in term time at
Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre, 7:30-9:15pm, for Years
9+. Contact Hannah Dey
for
more details.
THE
CHILDREN'S SOCIETY BOXES
The total raised from 48 boxes was £1,319.38. Many thanks
to all the box holders. If you would like to give on
a regular basis to this good cause, please speak to me.
My list of box holders shrinks each year and The
Children's Society needs our support for all its projects.
I have empty collecting boxes waiting for a home.
Jenny Smith.
SHARE
THE MUSIC!
The choir of St. Matthew’s Church have some exciting events
planned. Will you help to spread the word? If you belong to
any groups, e.g. slimming or book clubs, exercise classes,
toddler groups or drama societies, please let your fellow
members know about any forthcoming events. Encourage local
businesses you know or your workplace to display and
advertise events on notice boards or in company
newsletters. There will be printed material available for
this. Getting as many people as possible to talk about the
choir and attend will help the choir grow, and lead to even
more musical events and activities for the church and
community to enjoy in the future – everyone wins! Other
suggestions to help spread the word would be warmly
welcomed, please talk to the Music Director, Josh, after
the service or email saint.matts.choir@gmail.com. And don’t
forget to like us on Facebook!
THE
MUSIC GROUP
Is looking for new members. If you play an instrument and
would like to join please come along contact Ellen Haining.
New members especially welcome.
JOINING THE
PLANNED GIVING
SCHEME
if you are not already in the planned giving scheme, will
you please consider joining today by filling in the purple
pledge cards situated in the pews – and placing them in the
offertory plate during the service, or giving to a warden
or staff team member.
CITY
PRAYER LUNCHES @3 Albion Place, Leeds
at 12:30 on the Last Thursday of Each Month, For Christians
working in the Leeds Business Community. Taking time out of
the working day to pray and read the bible is never easy
but always worth it. Doing it on your own is perhaps even
harder. Over the last few months a regular prayer lunch has
begun in the middle of the Leeds business district and it’s
proving to be a really encouraging point in the month. For
more details please contact: Rev Rob Hinton 07540 448337.
CARING
FOR LIFE (from
Audrey Reed)
This local Christian charity supports over 200 vulnerable
people to live in the community. This year it is set to
lose over £300,000 in government funding. All Caring for
Life supporters such as myself have been asked to find one
other person, who is prepared to donate £1 per week. If we
can do this, it will go a long way to making up this
financial shortfall. Information about Caring for Life
can be found at www.caringforlife.co.uk or I have a
CD. If anyone would like to discuss this,
please contact
me,
Audrey Reed.
PASTORAL
VISITING TEAM
The co-ordinator of PVT is Gill Deighton. Please contact
Gill if you are aware of anyone who is in need of a visit,
either at home or in hospital, and/or would like to receive
home communion. When Gill is not available please contact
the deputy co-ordinator Lynda Robinson
PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY
Gordon Henderson is compiling a monthly prayer sheet which
is on the reverse of the weekly lectionary sheets at the
back of Church. Please take and use! And if you have
suggestions for prayer topics please email
Gordon
TEDDY
PRAISE
is a
short informal service for pre-school children and their
carers and takes place every Wednesday in term time at
10.30am. As the carers need to supervise their children, we
have a small number of helpers who come in to serve tea,
coffee and biscuits on a rota basis but really need a few
more If you are free on a Wednesday morning and would like
to be part of the Teddy Praise team, please contact
either Alison Eden or
Sheelagh Spinks in Church.
IBY
KNILL
If you would like to order Iby's book ‘The woman without a
number’, you can ask Iby via
email.
UNWANTED
GOLD OR SILVER
Lying in a jewellery box etc, would you consider donating
it to St. Matthew’s Church? Revd Sue Rusholme will collect
and take it to sell. The price of precious metals is
holding it’s own at the moment. Please pop your
contribution in an envelope and leave in the box provided.
It will be emptied regularly. Thank you.
DRIVEWAY
AND GUTTERS
Donations towards the cost of these essential repairs can
be made on the collection plate, in the special envelopes
available on the pews in Church. If you are a tax
payer please use the Gift Aid version of the envelope.
Plenty
of different ways to help St. Matthew's and your community.
SCHOOL
COMING INTO CHURCH
St. Matthew’s school regularly come into Church for
services and events. Would you be able to be a
host/welcomer alongside the staff team? Please get in touch
if
you can help.
CUBS
AND SCOUTS
at
7th North Leeds (St. Matthew’s Chapel Allerton) Scout
Group.
Currently
there are over 70 young people in three sections involved
in Scouting at St. Matthew’s - Beavers (aged 6-8yrs); Cubs
(aged 8 -10½yrs); Scouts (aged 10½ - 14yrs)
Scouts of whatever age are encouraged to take part in a
wide range of activities to help them to find out about the
world in which they live, encourage them to know their own
abilities and the importance of keeping fit, and to help
them develop their creative talents. They also have
opportunities to explore their own values and personal
attitudes as they become older.
If you’ve ever thought about making a difference for the
young people in Chapel Allerton or giving something back to
your local community, now is the time to take up the
challenge and join the adventure of Scouting at St.
Matthew’s.
Our Scout group needs your help now, as a Cub Scout Leader
or as a Scout Leader to assist the Leadership team in the
continued delivery of exciting events and activities.
Whatever time you can give, we will value your experience,
talents and involvement.
For further details please contact Doug Pollock
Group
Scout Leader.
SUNDAY
MORNING COFFEE
THE NEW COFFEE ROTA to September 2013 is now out. Copies
are available in the kitchen. We are still looking for
volunteers to help with coffees after the Sunday service 3
or 4 times a year; if you would be able to help,
please contact Tina
Rowe
PAFRAS
Charity is a local charity set to provide services to
vulnerable Refugees and Asylum Seekers. A drop in centre is
run twice a week at St. Aidans Church Hall Roundhay Road,
where hot meals, food parcels, toiletries, clothing and
advice is provided free of charge. There has been an
unprecedented demand for their services with over 100
attending. The charity is totally reliant on donations.
Please put items into the yellow box at the back of Church.
SUNDAY
MENA LUNCHES
New volunteers needed. About 30 people enjoy a three course
meal, which is much appreciated particularly by those who
live alone. Volunteers help once every three months from
12.30 - 3pm serving food or in the kitchen. Please
contact The
Vicar.
DRIVERS
needed once a month on a Wednesday afternoon, to provide
transport to and from the 2pm service of Holy Communion. We
have people who want to attend but are not able to do so
until we have more drivers. Please contact Carol
Blackburn.
BEEHIVE
-
OPENING TIMES
- Opening
times are at present:- Wednesday 1 - 4pm,
Thursday 10am - 1pm, Friday 10am - 1pm and
Saturday 10am - 1pm.
If you, or someone you know can help run the shop, do
unpacking and pricing or even join the committee,
please
contact The Beehive
ACORN
CHRISTIAN BOOKS
is an independent shop in Headingley selling books, Bibles
and resources. If they don't stock what you are
looking for, they are happy to order for you. 1 Monkbridge
Road, Leeds, LS6 4DX. 0113 2758233. Open
Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 5.30pm. Easy to find, easy
parking.
STRUGGLING
WITH DEBT?
Free debt counselling for everyone from an award winning
charity. This service has recently expanded to
cover our area, with sponsorship from Chapel A
Baptist Church. If you know anyone who would benefit from
this expert service, please ask them to call free on 0800
328 0006.
KEEP
IN TOUCH
with all that is going on at St. Matthew’s and our linked
Churches, by:
(1) subscribing to the magazine - to be sent out to you by
post. Please complete the form by the magazines at the back
of Church and return to the vicarage with cash or cheque.
(2) Receiving the pew sheet each week by email – simply
send an email to David Robinson with
the subject ‘notice sheet by email’ or simply re-visit
this page regularly.
(St.
Matthew's Church is not responsible for content of external
websites).
To
submit a notice, please contact the Vicar.