Newsletter November 2017
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7th October: Henry Andrew James, son of Giles & Daisy Mason Weddings – We wish every blessing on the NEWSLETTER marriages of: 30th September: Florence Andrew & Richard NOVEMBER 2017 Lawes 6th October: Malgorzata Wagner & Steven Boyd Robin Field-Smith Funerals – We remember with thanksgiving the lives of: Vicar’s Viewpoint The second initiative is a Winter Nightshelter. 27th September: John Mathie (age 87) Churches across our borough have noticed a th It’s been an amazing few weeks 28 September: Doris Wise (age 89) and as we’ve spun from one steep increase in people sleeping rough. So Betty Powell (85) Teddington 800 event to we’ve approached a charity called Glass Door th to help us set up a Nightshelter circuit that 13 October: Akis Georghiades (age 56) another. I’ve felt that they’ve all 20th October: Joyce Skerrett (age 97) been enriching for our involves seven churches around the borough hosting for one night a week. Glass Door have community and uplifting for the soul: the many years’ experience of doing this in other Teddington 800 – Songs of Praise Songs of Praise service brought all the churches together and lifted the roof with boroughs of West London so can provide a One of the many highlights of Teddington 800 tried and tested service that works well for wonderful singing; the 800 Ball was the most both guests and churches alike. We are has been the Songs of Praise. This gave real glamorous and fun-filled evening I’ve ever meaning to Churches Together in Teddington experienced in Teddington; and the Science actively considering the opportunity to host the Nightshelter in St Mary’s Parish Hall on (CTE) with people coming to St Mary's to sing and Religion Lecture and Traherne Talks and Sunday nights from January-March next year. the top ten hymns or songs chosen in a poll Concert were hugely stimulating. It will accommodate up to 15 guests, from 8pm some weeks previously. Through all the 800 events, it has been our to 7am, serving a hot supper and then a The St Mary's choir was supported by singers aim to provide a celebration of all that is good simple early morning breakfast. We will need a from other churches, with musical support and in our past and present, to build up large volunteer team to help on Sunday relationships within our town and to create accompaniment by MASH, a small group from evenings from 6-10pm and then some early new partnerships for the future that bring a birds for 6-7.30am on Monday mornings. If Sacred Heart. A particular joy was the blessing to all in our community. It is essential presence of a large choir from St Mary and St you are interested in helping, please contact that this includes the most vulnerable in our John Mulcahy ([email protected]). Peter School, led by Kelly Haines, enabling us society. Our big events will have a hollow ring to perform four different spiritual songs. We hope that these are just two of the ways in to them if we are not also reaching out to which Teddington 800 will leave a legacy of those who most need our hospitality and compassion and generosity. companionship. That is why I’m delighted that we’re embarking Best wishes Parish Office: St Mary’s Parish Hall, Langham Road, Teddington TW11 9HF (8943 2262) on two new initiatives. The first is a Memory Vicar: The Rev Joe Moffatt (8977 2767), email: [email protected] Café, set up for people who may feel very Associate Priest: The Rev Azariah France-Williams (07791 191100), e-mail: isolated and lonely in their own homes. In Reflections on the Teddington 800 [email protected] particular, it will cater for people living with any Ball Assistant Priest: The Rev Mary Hawes (7898 1504), email: [email protected] form of dementia or memory loss, and for their If you witnessed my efforts on the dance floor, Administration Suzanne Parker (8943 2262) carers. It will provide a friendly, welcoming trying to match the gyrations of the much & Hall Bookings: email: [email protected] space with lots of volunteers to talk to. Carers younger generation, you would have been in Newsletter Editors: Julien Cozens, Penny Jones and Sue Stevens will be able to meet other people in similar no doubts regarding my enjoyment of this email: [email protected] (8943 2262) situations to them. And there will be lots of cake, plenty of memorabilia, and some good rather unique and certainly very special Church School: St Mary’s & St Peter’s, Somerset Road, Teddington old songs to sing along to. The Café starts this occasion. Headteacher John Logan (8943 0476), www.smsponline.com month, on the first Tuesday at St Peter & St From the very moment my friend and Church Wardens: Peter Stevens (8977 4803), email: [email protected] Paul and on the third Tuesday at St Mark’s. neighbour from Fullerton Court arrived, we Sarah Williams (07584 657 914), email: [email protected] Contact Sarah Williams (baptisms@ were made to feel most welcome. As we went For all other contacts: www.teddingtonparish.org Follow us on Twitter @SMWSAChurch stmarywithstalban.org) for more information to our table, carefully clutching our and if you’re interested in volunteering. complimentary glass of bubbly, the whole Typeset and printed by Beechgrove Print, 47 Swinburne Road, Putney, London SW15 5EQ. Tel: 020 3665 8130 atmosphere felt special, and as a friend Christmas Bazaar she was under trying to balance the need to Parish Registers described it, just like fairyland. There were so The annual Christmas Bazaar is on Saturday complete her thesis for her PhD with the demands of her work in the parish and were Baptisms – We welcome into Christ’s Church: many friendly and familiar faces – plenty I just November 25th from 10.30am-2.30pm, in St. th delighted when she achieved her goal and 17 September: Beatrice Ellen, daughter of couldn’t put a name to. Mary's Parish Hall. Ian & Lisa Bailey; Archer George and Siena We really would like to express our personal became the Rev Dr Gabrielle Thomas. As well as Santa's Grotto, children can Before she left we gave her a farewell lunch – Eve, son and daughter of John & Nadia Prince thanks to the young couples on our table for st participate in numerous festive activities, such hence the picture of her brandishing a fork! 1 October: Henry Albert and Lois Elizabeth, their friendship, as we ate and drank our way as face painting and Christmas crafts, in our son and daughter of Jake & Jessica Fisher; through a most enjoyable meal before, and Goodbye, Gabby, our best wishes go with you. new children’s activity room. Don’t forget to Our loss is Durham's gain. June Demont Matilda Violet, daughter of James & Lucy possibly against our better judgement, we took sample our famous hog roast, homemade Innes Williams to the dance floor. soup and mulled wine in our cafe, or the array I am sure that we are all well aware that an of delicious homemade cakes, jams and Diary for November evening of such magnitude as this doesn’t just chutneys on offer. Our youth group will be running games for all ages as well as the SERVICES – Sundays: Holy Communion (Prayer Book) at 8.00am happen, so finally, a most sincere thank you to Morning Worship (30 minutes) at 9.00am all concerned for the considerable time and immensely popular chocolate tombola! For Parish Communion (with Children’s Groups) at 10.00am effort that was put into making this such a bargain hunters there will be books galore, Holy Baptism (most Sundays) at 12.00noon memorable and enjoyable occasion. homeware, children’s toys and equipment Wednesday: Morning Prayer at 9.00am: Holy Communion at 9.30am stalls and some wonderful raffle prizes. Here’s to the next time? John Blackwell Church Mice Toddlers Service at 10.30am Thursday: Morning Prayer at 9.00am, St. Peter & St. Paul Volunteers/Donations s Wednesday 1 First Wednesday Club, The Teddington 800 Legacy, Mina Hogan, 12.45-2.15pm An Update on Church Volunteers! nd If you are able to help on the day, or with Thursday 2 Holy Communion, Fullerton Court, 11.30am-12.30pm Recording some odd jobs in the run up, please contact All Souls Service, 8.00pm The St. Mary with St. Alban’s Lisa Bailey on [email protected]. Sunday 5th All Saints Sunday Church Recording project, Donations! Parish Communion: Guest Preacher, The Very Rev Michael Tavinor, Dean of sponsored by Arts Society Hereford Cathedral, 10.00am Richmond, is under way, co- Good quality books, CDs and DVDs, new or Tuesday 7th Memory Café, St Peter & St Paul, 1.30-3.00pm nearly new children’s toys and equipment, ordinated by Robin Field-Smith. There has Baptism Preparation, St Mary’s Parish Hall, 8.00-10.30pm and new, nearly new or good quality been considerable interest from many quarters Thursday 9th Parish Lunch, The Anglers, 12.30pm - the congregation, Arts Society members and homeware and accessories. th local residents, many of whom have very Tora Sykes Saturday 11 The Teddington Review, Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Park, 7.30-9.00pm pertinent skills and knowledge. Sunday 12th Remembrance Sunday Volunteers are grouped to work on areas such Gabby Morning Worship with Communion, 9.00-9.30am (No 10am service), as memorials, textiles, and woodwork. We have said goodbye to Cenotaph, near Teddington Memorial Hospital, 10.50-11.20am Photographers, some from the Twickenham Gabby, our curate, after her Younger Youth Meeting, Teddington Baptist Church, 6.00-7.15pm Photographic Society, will cover all areas, as all too brief a time with us.