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The Benefice of Clophill and Maulden
Sunday 23rd August 2026
12th Sunday after Trinity
9.30am Holy Communion
We are grateful to Dean De-Matteis for playing for us today.
Hymns 314 - 565 - 474 - 374 - 695
First Reading Isaiah 51: 1-6
Second Reading Romans 12: 1-8
Gospel Matthew 16: 13-20
Sunday 8am Said Holy Communion Services
Services will be held on the 2nd Sunday of each month.
The next service is 13th September 2026.
OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR:
Sick: Penny McEvoy, Bob Gale, Adele Hoskison-Clark, Isabella Jackson,Mark Fitzroy-Biggs, Margitta and Josef, Peter Rutt, Malcolm Boston,
Sally Boston, Dave Kantaris, Hugh Smith, Ginny Hawksley, Alex,
Mike Rollason, Graham, Sara Franceys, Ros Moules,
Geoff Clark, Joyce Willis.
RIP: Roy Fox
Recently departed: Ann Gomm, Pauline Dowding
From the Memorial book:
Prayers for the ParishesFred Bloomfield 25th August 1988
Julie Elizabeth Geary 30th August 2004
Kathy Klimas 27th August 2015
John Foster 29th August 2019
The week aheadSun - Our church wardens
Mon - Members of the prayer chain
Tues - All those supporting the local foodbanks
Weds - Maulden Players
Thurs - All who run and attend the sewing group
Fri - All who work at Clophill Co-op
Sat - All those helping with the maintenance of the church
Monday 24th August | 10am “House of Prayer” (Zoom) |
Tuesday 25th August | 7.30pm-9.00pm Bell Practice |
Wednesday 26th August | 10am Said Communion
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Thursday 27th August | Interment of Ashes (Pauline Dowding) |
Friday 28th August | |
Saturday 29th August | |
Sunday 30th August | 9.30am Holy Communion |
Notices & Dates for your diary
Maulden Village Social – Starting Tuesday 8th September
This is a new group run by the church which, starting in September 2026, will run on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between 2-4pm.
This group is open to all ages (0-100+). Join us for a cuppa and conversation, games and activities.
For further information please contact
Catriona on 01525 404693 or Liz on 01525 404198We look forward to welcoming you in September
PCC meeting 9th September
The next PCC meeting with be on Wednesday 9th September @ 6.30pm.
26th September- Harvest Supper – including a quiz.
Church Hall starting at 7pm. Bring your own drink. Please add your names to the list at the back of the church or contact Sue on
07899 852669.
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Patronal Festival
Thanks to everyone who attended the patronal service and BBQ last week. It was wonderful to have the Benefice together with a very well attended service and over 60 people staying for the BBQ afterwards.
A huge thanks goes to all those the behind the scenes who did a fantastic job in planning and delivery on the day.Maulden Magazine
Have you ordered your copy?
Do you know anyone who would like to receive one? (10 copies per year, £1 per copy).To subscribe to the magazine contact Rosemary on 01525 750632 or email rosemaryfranklin@hotmail.co.uk
To advertise your business or event, contact Sue via email:- susanl1955@googlemail.com
Vacancies in the Diocese
- PA to the Archdeacon of Hertford – Part Time (based in Hertingfordbury)
- Giving Communications Assistant – Part Time (would suit uni student/college leaver)
- Property and Trust Adviser – Full Time
Further details available at https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/vacancies
Future events
26th September- Harvest Supper – including a quiz.
12th & 13th September - Scarecrow festival (provisional date)
Stepping Out
This is a small friendly group for ladies who live on their own. It is held on the 1st Monday of every month at 13 Moor Lane. For more information, please speak to Marjorie.
Next meeting is Mon 7th September.
Tea & Co.Tea & Co is now cancelled until further notice. We will update you on news as soon as possible
8am Said Communion services
DefibrillatorThe PCC have reviewed these services and due to very low numbers have taken the difficult decision to reduce this to once a month. The 8am services will now be on the second Sunday of every month when the 9.30 service is a family service. The PCC will keep this under review.
The church has leased a defibrillator which has been placed outside of the church hall on the lower level. If anyone would like to contribute to the ongoing running costs for this please contact Michael, Sue or Chris. We would like to thank the ‘Sewing Group’ and Tea & Co. for their donation.
Charities supported by St Marys Maulden
The Jigsaw club, Action Aid supporting Dollah from Malawi, Christian Aid and the Children’s Society
The Church Electoral Roll
Enrolment forms are still available, please ask
Churchyard maintenance
If you can help for an hour or two with any general tidying, please contact us. Every hour will make a difference and will be gratefully received.
Sue and David
Pastoral Care
As a church we are responsible for the spiritual wellbeing of everyone who lives in our parish. If people are unable to get to church or need a separate pastoral visit we will do everything we can to ensure they receive the support they need. This could include receiving Holy Communion at home. If you know of anyone who needs a visit, please do contact Revd Steve on 07789 692996 and he will arrange for him or someone else on the pastoral visiting team to visit them.
ST. MARY’S PRAYER TEAM:
If you require prayers for any situation, then please call the prayer team. All requests for prayer are treated in confidence. WE CAN HELP, PLEASE CALL 01525 840102.
Website and Contact details
Rector: Rev’d Steve Marsh 07789 692996
Church Wardens: David Golding and Dean De-Matteis
Email: churchwarden@stmarysmaulden.org
Website: www.stmarysmaulden.org
General enquires contact: RevdSteveMarsh@outlook.com
Facebook: Saint Mary the Virgin Maulden