Weekly Pew Sheet
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The Benefice of Clophill and Maulden
Sunday 16th November 2025
2nd Sunday before Advent
Safeguarding Sunday
9.30am Holy Communion
We are grateful to Steve McDonald for playing for us today
Hymns 70 - 105 - 752 - 81 - 311
First reading - Malachi 4: 1-2a
Second reading - 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13
Gospel reading - Luke 21: 5-19
Sunday 8am Holy Communion
Sunday 8am services have resumed. Initially this will be for the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. November – 9th & 23rd
OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR:
Johnathan MacKenzie-Skea, Bob Gale,
Adele Hoskison-Clark, Marjorie Horrell, Graham Smith
RIP:
From the Memorial book:
Frederick Kirby 22nd Nov 1949Joe Jones 18th Nov 1981Dorothy Emily Glibbery 22nd Nov 1985William Thomas Edward Brown 22nd Nov 1995Hilbert Lane 22nd November 1998Trevor Barker 19th Nov 2010Alexander Charles Clark 22nd Nov 2012Maureen Elizabeth Chappell 18th Nov 2023
In the Parishes
Sun - 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
The week ahead
Monday 17th November | 10am “House of Prayer” (Zoom) |
Tuesday 18th November | |
Wednesday 19th November | 10am Said Holy Communion |
Thursday 20th November |
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Friday 21st November |
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Saturday 22nd November | |
Sunday 23rd November | 8am Said Communion |
Notices & Dates for your diary
Appeal for books and toys
We have been contacted by a lady who has been running poverty-relief projects since late 2019. She is currently running a toy/book resource for children living in poverty in Luton. She is looking for help with donations of second-hand toys and books. If anyone has anything to donate could they please leave in the church porch up until the end of November when we will pass items over to her.
Anniversary Peal- Thursday 27th November
There will be a special peal rung on the bells at St. Mary's to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the bell's augmentation to 8.
This performance will be starting at 5:30 PM and will last between 2 hours 45 minutes and 3 hours. The performance will be of a special piece of music called Maulden Surprise Major which was composed to celebrate the additional 2 bells.Christmas Tree Festival 12th & 13th December 11am – 4pm
Any design or style of decoration but it does need a name.Entries are £2.00 per tree. Entry forms are available at the back of the church or from Sue New - susanl1955@googlemail.com
The cost of entry will be £3 per person or £5 for a family. Voting forms will be available on the 12th and 13th Dec.
The trees with the most votes will be announced and prizes awarded during the Carols by Candlelight Service
Defibrillator
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 donations.
Future Dates – further information nearer the day
- 14th December - Christingle Service
- 18th December – Carols by Candlelight
- 24th December – 8am said communion
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 840102.
Website and Contact details
Rector: Rev’d Steve Marsh 07789 692996
Churchwarden: Vacancy
Website: wwwstmarysmaulden.org
Enquiries: all enquiries to: RevdSteveMarsh@outlook.com