Weekly Pew Sheet
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The Benefice of Clophill and Maulden
Sunday 23rd November 2025
Last Sunday before Advent
Chris the King
9.30am Holy Communion
We are grateful to Steve McDonald for playing for us today
Hymns 580 - 54 - 205 - 625 - 104
First reading - Jeremiah 23: 1-6
Second reading - Colossians1: 11-20
Gospel reading - Luke 23: 23-43
Sunday 8am Holy Communion
Sunday 8am services have resumed. Initially this will be for the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. December – 14th & 28th
OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR:
Sick: Penny McEvoy, Mike Swann & Irene Swann,Johnathan MacKenzie-Skea, Bob Gale,
Adele Hoskison-Clark, Marjorie Horrell, Graham Smith
RIP:
From the Memorial book:
Fred Edgar Kirby 28th Nov 1965
Kenneth Salt 27th Nov 1974
Florence Annie Ellingham 26th Nov 1985
Maureen Winifred Wenham 25th Nov 1988
Derek Henry Kealey 30th Nov 1997
Judith Mary Woodward 24th Nov 2004
Phyllis Oliver 26th Nov 2004
John Andrew (Sean) Murphy 26th Nov 2016
In the Parishes
Sun - Those reading the lessons
Mon - Members of Maulden Brownies
Tues - Members of Maulden Scouts, Beavers & Cubs
Weds - Allotment Holders
Thurs - All who work at Budgens
Fri - Members of the Village Hall Committee
Sat - All who attend TLC
The week ahead
Monday 24th November | 10am “House of Prayer” (Zoom) |
Tuesday 25th November | 7.30-9pm Bell ringing practice |
Wednesday 26th November | 10am Said Holy Communion |
Thursday 27th November |
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Friday 28th November |
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Saturday 29th November | |
Sunday 30th November | 9.30am Sung Holy 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
- 24th December – 4pm Nativity
- 24th December – 11.30pm Midnight 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