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The Benefice of Clophill and Maulden
Sunday 9th November 2025
3rd Sunday before Advent
Remembrance Sunday
9.30am Holy Communion
We are grateful to Cliff Barton for playing for us today
Hymns - 216 - 409 - 494 - 931 - 555
First reading - Job 19: 23-27a
Second reading - Thessalonians 2: 1-5,13-end
Gospel reading - Luke 20: 27-38
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
RIP:
From the Memorial book:
Sam Daniels 13th November 1989Kathleen Marie Hilda Mann 14th Nov 2004Paul Alan Harris 10th November 2011Richard Stephen Seath 12th November 2016
In the Parishes
Sun - The Rural Dean
Mon - Members of the PCC
Tues - Parish Councillors
Weds - Maulden WI
Thurs - Our Choir members
Fri - Our church charities
Sat - All residents new to Maulden
The week ahead
Monday 10th November | 10am “House of Prayer” (Zoom) |
Tuesday 11th November | |
Wednesday 12th November | 10am Said Holy Communion |
Thursday 13th November |
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Friday 14th November |
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Saturday 15th November | 8am Men’s Breakfast |
Sunday 16th November | 8am Said Communion |
Notices & Dates for your diary
Remembrance Service 9th November
Meet at the War Memorial at 10.45am. The annual service for us to remember those who have died defending our country.Safeguarding Sunday 16th November
This day aims to help churches communicate their commitment to creating safer environments and to inform congregations about safeguarding measures and where to report concerns.The theme this year is ‘Action Speaks Louder’
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
Tuesday 11 November - Clophill
Clophill school are having a remembrance day service at 11am. This will be attended by the + Richard, Bishop of Bedford and acting Bishop of St Albans. All are invited to attend.
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
- 16th November 11am – The Annual report from The Fiends of St Mary’s, in Church Hall
- 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