Notices

EMERGENCY HELP TRANSPORT SCHEME The Emergency Help Transport Scheme aims to provide lifts to or from church or St. Mary’s House to members of the congregation requiring help either because of age or disability, or it is thought inappropriate to be out alone at night. More volunteer drivers would be very welcome, especially regulars at the 10 am service. If you are able to help please ring Pat Fenn on 01394 385137. Thank you.

ST MARY’S MOTHERS’ UNION The October meeting of St Mary’s Mothers’ Union is on Thursday October 9^th, commencing at 2pm with Corporate Communion in Church. This will be followed by a meeting in St Mary’s Church Centre. Visitors very welcome.

FELLOWSHIP OF CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER There will be a contemplative prayer meeting on Wednesday 8^th October at 8pm at 4 Saxon Way, Woodbridge. All are welcome. If you would like to know more or need transport please ring Michael or Margie Stagg.

THE MONDAY TALKS The second series of talks begins on Monday 13^th October 7.30pm, in St Mary’s Church centre. The Rt Hon John Gummer MP will be speaking about "Truth, tradition and the teaching of the Church". Everyone welcome. No admission charge (retiring collection to cover expenses).

ST MARY'S/ST THOMAS'S FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT - come and spend a fun couple of hours with our friends from St Thomas's on Thursday 23^rd October in St Mary's Church Centre. Buffet snacks and soft drinks will be provided but please bring your own wine. Tickets are £5 and the action starts at 7pm. Please put your name down on the form at the back. For more information phone 384115.

Please come and join St. Mary's Mothers' Union members for a BEETLE DRIVE on Thursday 6^th November at 2.30 p.m. in St. Mary's Church Centre. Tickets priced £2 (which includes Tea and Biscuits) will be available from Monday 6^th October in the Church Shop. Proceeds for Mothers' Union projects Worldwide.

An AUTUMN FAYRE will be held on Saturday 22^nd November from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church Centre. Please make a note of this date in your diaries - more details will follow. Anyone wishing to organise a Stall or run Competitions etc please telephone Margaret Lowe.

EMMAUS is back on the road. Meetings will be held fortnightly for three groups starting on Wednesday October 1^st at 10am, Thursday October 2^nd at 7pm and Monday October 6^th at 7pm, all in the Seckford Room. For more information contact Beryl Linsey, Tony Waller or Ron Jewell. This term we consider Living the Christian Life. The first session is entitled Living God’s Way. All welcome.

CONFIRMATION 2008 Any children or adults interested in the possibility of Confirmation are asked to contact the Rector or one of the Churchwardens.

CHURCH CLEANING – Saturday 1^st November 2008 followed by Fish & Chip Lunch.

ALL SOULS’ SERVICE 6^th November 2008 In the evening at 8pm there will be a Requiem (i.e. a Holy Communion service that focuses on the memory of those who have died) to which everyone is invited, most particularly those who during the course of time since November 2007 have been bereaved. After the service there will be a special reception in St Mary’s House for everyone at the service. As it is impractical to carry forward from previous years the list of names to be remembered, a new list is at the back of the church until 3^rd November and if you would like someone to be remembered during the course of that service please add their name.

CHRISTIAN AID Thank you to everyone who supported John Berg's Japan Evening last month. This raised a staggering £1400 towards our target of £5000! Next to take up the Christian Aid Challenge is Methodist minister, Frank Aichele who will run the Beachy Head Marathon on 25 October. Please be grateful it's not you(!) and add your name to his sponsorship form at the back of church. And remember that whatever you sponsor will be X4 by the EU.

A PIANO RECITAL An opportunity to hear a talented young musician promoted by Macmillan Cancer Support. A Piano Recital by John Paul Ekins on October 10^th at 7pm in Church. Tickets £12 each to include a glass of wine and Macmillan canapés from 01394 384086 and St Mary’s shop.

MAYOR OF WOODBRIDGE CIVIC SERVICE St Mary’s Church 3pm on Sunday 12^th October 2008. Parade from the Red Cross Centre leaves 2.45pm. Refreshments in the Shire Hall after the service.

MAYOR OF WOODBRIDGE COFFEE MORNING at the Shire Hall on Friday 17^th October 2008. £1 entrance fee includes Coffee & Biscuits. Cakes, Books & Raffle. All very welcome.