All donations of suitable goodies for our tree will be gratefully received. These can include biscuits, or anything similar and attractive (but not chocolate – it melts!). Donations please in time for the decorating on December 1st at St John’s Rowlands Castle when further help would also be appreciated. Thank you.
Sunday, 21 November 2010
Christmas Coffee Morning
Saturday 4th December
10.00am – 1.00pm in the Church Centre
Everyone is very welcome to come along for coffee, refreshments and a chat and also to take part in the Raffle.
Donations for the various stalls of good books, puzzles, games toiletries and cakes will be very welcome.
Christmas Tree Festival 2010
As many of you already know Blendworth is taking part in the Christmas Tree Festival organised by St John’s Church Rowlands Castle. The whole event takes place from December 1st - 5th. The theme for Blendworth’s Tree is taken from Psalm 34: 8; “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him”. It is planned that the tree is to be decorated with lots of tasty goodies – small cakes, biscuits and sweets etc with a Christmas theme, making it a truly scrumptious Christmas Tree.
Anyone who would like to help in this exciting adventure would be very welcome.
The timetable for the event is –
December 1st – Decorate the tree at St John’s Rowlands Castle
December 2nd – “Light up a Life Service” at 7.30pm St John’s Rowlands Castle
All proceeds from this event will be donated to Naomi House Hospice for Children.
After the 5th December the tree will be brought back to Blendworthto be displayed in our Church.
Monday, 25 October 2010
A year in a day - 24 hours of worship at Portsmouth Cathedral
Wendy Kennedy has asked me to draw your attention to a very special event at the Cathedral
this Friday and Saturday - 24 hours of worship covering the whole liturgical year in a day in many different worship styles.
The website link is: 24_hours_of_worship
and a full programme is here: Programme.pdf
This promises to be a great occasion and the young guns in the diocese who have put all this together would really appreciate your interest and support.
this Friday and Saturday - 24 hours of worship covering the whole liturgical year in a day in many different worship styles.
The website link is: 24_hours_of_worship
and a full programme is here: Programme.pdf
This promises to be a great occasion and the young guns in the diocese who have put all this together would really appreciate your interest and support.
CHARITABLE GIVING
A huge thank you to all who opened their homes and gardens and provided refreshments to raise much needed funds for our monthly charity appeals. What a great year 2010 has already been. And there is still a coffee morning and “Roast and Rolls” to look forward to in the next couple of months.
After 3 years Ruth Smith is stepping down from her role as Charitable Giving Organiser and so a vacancy arises for this position. Could YOU be the person who could “fit the bill”? No experience needed, no particular skills just a desire to help your church and those who live without all the things we take for granted.
If you have an hour or two a month to spare and a will to help others please come forward quickly as we hold a meeting late October/early November to select the charities we will support in 2011. Please contact Carol at the Parish Office.
After 3 years Ruth Smith is stepping down from her role as Charitable Giving Organiser and so a vacancy arises for this position. Could YOU be the person who could “fit the bill”? No experience needed, no particular skills just a desire to help your church and those who live without all the things we take for granted.
If you have an hour or two a month to spare and a will to help others please come forward quickly as we hold a meeting late October/early November to select the charities we will support in 2011. Please contact Carol at the Parish Office.
New carpet at Blendworth
As part of the refurbishment of the South Aisle, the church is to receive a new carpet. Will you help us raise the money by buying some of the vacant squares, shown on our chart, in church. Each square is worth £6.50 – and please use the yellow gift aid envelopes where appropriate. Working together we can join up the squares and re-carpet the church.
Enquiries to Carol or Marion Williams via the office, tel. 9259 7023
Enquiries to Carol or Marion Williams via the office, tel. 9259 7023
Bible Study/Discussion Group
This will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
the next meeting will be on 28th October.
Please arrive at 7.30pm (not before) when each meeting will begin with coffee. Meetings will finish at about 9.00pm.
the next meeting will be on 28th October.
Please arrive at 7.30pm (not before) when each meeting will begin with coffee. Meetings will finish at about 9.00pm.
Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday this year falls on 14th November. The Service of Remembrance in Horndean Square is at 10.45am and is followed by a shared Eucharist with the Methodist Congregation in Blendworth Church Centre at 11.30am. The collection at this service will be for The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
NB – No 11.00am Service at Blendworth this Sunday and the Blendworth Family Service moves to Sunday 21st November.
NB – No 11.00am Service at Blendworth this Sunday and the Blendworth Family Service moves to Sunday 21st November.
Service for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed – (All Souls’ Service)
Sunday 31st October at Holy Trinity Blendworth at 3.00pm
All are warmly invited to attend this service in memory of departed loved ones. Lists are available in all the churches for you to add the names of those who you wish to be remembered.
Please stay for a chat and refreshments after the service.
All are warmly invited to attend this service in memory of departed loved ones. Lists are available in all the churches for you to add the names of those who you wish to be remembered.
Please stay for a chat and refreshments after the service.
Monday, 21 June 2010
Yeoman of the guard
The Yeomen of the Guard by Gilbert and Sullivan, is being performed by the Downland Singers at the Station Theatre Hayling Island on July 8th, 9th and 10th at 7.30pm.
Tickets:- £8.50 from the Box Office – 023 9246 6363 – supporting Mencap
Tickets:- £8.50 from the Box Office – 023 9246 6363 – supporting Mencap
Horndean Music Society
The final concert of the current season will take place on Thursday July 1st at the Blendworth Church Centre at 7.30pm
It will be given by Lucinda Willits – oboe accompanied by Nicola Tabeart – piano.
All are welcome – Entry fee: members £5; visitors £6
Please pay at the door
It will be given by Lucinda Willits – oboe accompanied by Nicola Tabeart – piano.
All are welcome – Entry fee: members £5; visitors £6
Please pay at the door
Proms in the Park
Proms in the Park Back by popular demand in Holy Trinity car park and field
Saturday 3rd July Gates open 6.30pm
Bring a picnic and listen to Blendworth Brass Band who will play from 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Tickets £5.00
From the Social Committee
Saturday 3rd July Gates open 6.30pm
Bring a picnic and listen to Blendworth Brass Band who will play from 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Tickets £5.00
From the Social Committee
A Classical Guitar Concert by the English Guitar Duo
A Classical Guitar Concert by the English Guitar Duo
will be held at St Michael’s and All Angels Chalton
On Sunday 27th June at 5.00pm
The Concert will last approximately 1 hour
Cost: - Free
All welcome
will be held at St Michael’s and All Angels Chalton
On Sunday 27th June at 5.00pm
The Concert will last approximately 1 hour
Cost: - Free
All welcome
BISHOP CHRISTOPHER’S INSTALLATION
Tickets for Bishop Christopher’s Installation on September 18th will be available shortly. If you would like to attend please add your name to the list in your church and names for the 3 tickets will be decided by lottery.
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Rogation Sunday – 9th May 2010
All are warmly invited to share in our Rogation Procession leaving the car park of Holy Trinity Blendworth at 2.30pm, stopping for worship at St Giles’ Churchyard and at St Michael’s Chalton.
Our final stop will be St Hubert’s Idsworth for a ‘Bring and Share’ picnic tea.
No need to let us know if you’re coming – simply turn up. – But if you are able to car share please let us know for the benefit of those who may not have transport.
We hope for a fine day!
There will be no Service of Evensong this Sunday at Blendworth.
Our final stop will be St Hubert’s Idsworth for a ‘Bring and Share’ picnic tea.
No need to let us know if you’re coming – simply turn up. – But if you are able to car share please let us know for the benefit of those who may not have transport.
We hope for a fine day!
There will be no Service of Evensong this Sunday at Blendworth.
The Anemos Wind Quintet
The Anemos Wind Quintet are holding a concert at St Michael’s Chalton
On Saturday 22nd May at 7pm.
Tickets - £5.00 Refreshments included.
On Saturday 22nd May at 7pm.
Tickets - £5.00 Refreshments included.
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
An Art and Spirituality Workshop at Havant URC Chapel
by Finchdean UCR to be held on Saturday 22nd May from 10.00am-3.30pm.
It will be led by the Revd. Ann Hughes and symbols of Pentecost will be produced using colour and design. No experience needed but please bring a a packed lunch.
Have A Go Art - Africa
Saturday 12th June
Learn, have fun and support StWilfrid's Cowplain in their fundraising for projects in Ghana and Uganda. Experience is not necessary and all materials are included in the price (Adults - all day £15, Children - half-day £8).
Learn, have fun and support StWilfrid's Cowplain in their fundraising for projects in Ghana and Uganda. Experience is not necessary and all materials are included in the price (Adults - all day £15, Children - half-day £8).
St Huberts Church, Idsworth - Annual Parochial Church Meeting
IDSWORTH ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
Tuesday 13th April 2010 7.30 pm
Blendworth Church Centre
To be followed, as usual by finger buffet supper
For catering planning purposes, it would be helpful if intending attendees could inscribe names on the notice in the church porch.
Tuesday 13th April 2010 7.30 pm
Blendworth Church Centre
To be followed, as usual by finger buffet supper
For catering planning purposes, it would be helpful if intending attendees could inscribe names on the notice in the church porch.
Friday, 2 April 2010
Advance Notice – Portsmouth Cathedral Tour
The United Benefice has received an invitation to take part in a guided tour of the Cathedral building, followed by tea and an opportunity to stay and experience Sung Evensong. We hope that as many folk as possible will want to take advantage of this offer and that the three congregations and their friends will turn out in force for this occasion. Travel will be by car, and the starting time will be notified when we know it.
? Quiz at the Church Centre ?
Saturday 17th April – 7.00pm –
Pie and Chip Supper –
Tickets £6.00 from the Social Committee
Further details in the Magazine
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK – MAY 9TH – 15TH
Are you concerned about the growing Rich/Poor divide in our World? If so, PLEASE would you think of helping with the Christian Aid Street Collection this year. In 2009 Holy Trinity had 14 collectors. Could we make it 20 this year?
Easter Bonnet and Egg Hunt
Celebrate and wear your Easter Bonnet today at the 11.00am service at Blendworth … and don't forget the Easter Egg Hunt for the children!
Thursday, 1 April 2010
The Church Electoral Roll for Holy Trinity Blendworth
The revision of the current Church Electoral Roll has now been completed and is available at the back of the church to enable you to check that your details are correct. Any corrections to be made can be noted on the pages above the entries, but no further changes other than corrections can be made to the roll until after the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on 25th April. Thank you
Rogation Sunday
Rogation Sunday this year falls on May 9th and you will be able to read more about the celebrations in the April edition of the magazine.
Many people will remember travelling around the Benefice in a trailer drawn by a tractor, and although we are now unable to do this we are this year going to once again visit the four corners of the Benefice..
The plan is to meet in the car park at Holy Trinity Blendworth at half past two, stopping for worship at various points along the way and finishing at St Hubert’s Idsworth for a picnic tea. Our route will be via Holy Trinity -> St Giles -> St Michael’s Chalton and onwards to Idsworth.
If you would like to take part, we aim not to have an empty seat in any vehicle so we hope that there will be no problem for anyone wanting to go and enjoy the afternoon. We will also arrange to return people to Blendworth to collect their cars afterwards. We hope for a fine day!
Many people will remember travelling around the Benefice in a trailer drawn by a tractor, and although we are now unable to do this we are this year going to once again visit the four corners of the Benefice..
The plan is to meet in the car park at Holy Trinity Blendworth at half past two, stopping for worship at various points along the way and finishing at St Hubert’s Idsworth for a picnic tea. Our route will be via Holy Trinity -> St Giles -> St Michael’s Chalton and onwards to Idsworth.
If you would like to take part, we aim not to have an empty seat in any vehicle so we hope that there will be no problem for anyone wanting to go and enjoy the afternoon. We will also arrange to return people to Blendworth to collect their cars afterwards. We hope for a fine day!
Easter Services
Friday 2nd April – Good Friday
10.30 am (start) Walk of Witness from All Saints Catherington to St Edmunds at Horndean.
2.00 pm Service of the Last Hour of the Cross at Idsworth
Sunday 4th April – Easter Sunday
6.00 am Idsworth - Dawn Eucharist
8.00 am Blendworth - Holy Communion
9.30 am Chalton – Parish Communion for Easter
9.30 am Idsworth – Parish Communion for Easter
11.00 am Blendworth – Parish Communion for Easter
10.30 am (start) Walk of Witness from All Saints Catherington to St Edmunds at Horndean.
2.00 pm Service of the Last Hour of the Cross at Idsworth
Sunday 4th April – Easter Sunday
6.00 am Idsworth - Dawn Eucharist
8.00 am Blendworth - Holy Communion
9.30 am Chalton – Parish Communion for Easter
9.30 am Idsworth – Parish Communion for Easter
11.00 am Blendworth – Parish Communion for Easter
Saturday, 13 February 2010
Sunday 14th February
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| 8.00 am | Holy Communion - Blendworth Exodus 34: 29-35; 2 Corinthians 3: 12-4:2; Luke9: 28-36 | ||||||
| 9.30 am | Morning Prayer – Chalton Exodus 34: 29-35; Luke 9: 28-36; Psalm 99 | ||||||
| 9.30 am | Parish Communion – Idsworth same readings as for 8.00 am service | ||||||
| 11.00 am | Family Service – Blendworth Luke 9: 28-36 | ||||||
| 6.00 pm | Sung Evensong - Blendworth Exodus 3: 1-6; John12: 27-36a; Psalm 89:1-18 | ||||||
The Bishop’s Lent Appeal
The Bishop’s Lent Appeal for 2010 is to be shared between
An Orientation Project for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The aim is to help refugees and asylum seekers in conjunction with the Red Cross with the daunting prospect of making a new start. Also to help people develop self reliance and confidence whilst familiarising themselves with a local area, being able to access essential services and work closely with other organisations and agencies.
and
The Diocese of Kumasi (Ghana) Spirituality and Retreat Centre Phase 11
The Spirituality and Retreat Centre at Nkawie, in the Diocese of Kumasi, will be be the only residential centre in the Anglian Church in Ghana, providing a vital resource for lay and clergy groups from Kumasi. The Appeal in 2009 has enabled essential facilities to be provided in the modern but incomplete building. A further gift from the 2010 Appeal will enable other vital developments to move this project forward. Further information for both groups in the magazine
An Orientation Project for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The aim is to help refugees and asylum seekers in conjunction with the Red Cross with the daunting prospect of making a new start. Also to help people develop self reliance and confidence whilst familiarising themselves with a local area, being able to access essential services and work closely with other organisations and agencies.
and
The Diocese of Kumasi (Ghana) Spirituality and Retreat Centre Phase 11
The Spirituality and Retreat Centre at Nkawie, in the Diocese of Kumasi, will be be the only residential centre in the Anglian Church in Ghana, providing a vital resource for lay and clergy groups from Kumasi. The Appeal in 2009 has enabled essential facilities to be provided in the modern but incomplete building. A further gift from the 2010 Appeal will enable other vital developments to move this project forward. Further information for both groups in the magazine
Lent Talks at All Saints’ Church Catherington 2010
A series of five stand alone talks based on the York Course ‘When I survey Christ’s cross and ours’ starting on Sunday 21st February at 6.00pm with ‘Darkness at Noon’ by the Ven. Trevor Reader. All are warmly welcome.
Further dates, titles and speakers to be announced.
21 Feb Darkness at Noon
28 Feb Into Great Silence
Further dates, titles and speakers to be announced.
21 Feb Darkness at Noon
28 Feb Into Great Silence
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Compline by Candlelight at Chalton
Compline by Candlelight at Chalton for 6 weeks.
All are welcome to join in this quiet reflective service to end the day during the Lenten period.
All are welcome to join in this quiet reflective service to end the day during the Lenten period.
Lent Lunches
Friday 19th February 12.00noon for 12.15pm
First Lent Lunch at the Church Centre. These will take place on Fridays for 6 weeks with proceeds going to the Bishop's Lent Appeal.
First Lent Lunch at the Church Centre. These will take place on Fridays for 6 weeks with proceeds going to the Bishop's Lent Appeal.
Junior Confirmation Preperation Update
Confirmation Classes for young people leading to confirmation at the Cathedral,
on Saturday 22nd May will take place on Sunday afternoons from 2.30 - 4.00pm.
Please note that the start date has been delayed by 1 week to
Sunday 7th February.
on Saturday 22nd May will take place on Sunday afternoons from 2.30 - 4.00pm.
Please note that the start date has been delayed by 1 week to
Sunday 7th February.
Monday, 1 February 2010
Shrove Tuesday
This exciting Social event this year will take place on
Tuesday 16th February 2010, 6.45 for 7.00pm
at the Church Centre.
Supper:- Curry or Casserole (a vegetarian option is available)
Followed by Pancakes!!
Tickets: £7.50 from the Social Committee.
Tuesday 16th February 2010, 6.45 for 7.00pm
at the Church Centre.
Supper:- Curry or Casserole (a vegetarian option is available)
Followed by Pancakes!!
Tickets: £7.50 from the Social Committee.
Monday, 18 January 2010
After the Snow - A Quiz
Come and have some fun and get those 'little grey cells' working!
on Saturday 23rd January at 7.00pm in the Church Centre
Teams of up to six people
Pie and Chip Supper
(Vegetarians catered for)
Tickets - £6.00 each from the Social Group
on Saturday 23rd January at 7.00pm in the Church Centre
Teams of up to six people
Pie and Chip Supper
(Vegetarians catered for)
Tickets - £6.00 each from the Social Group
Junior Confirmation Preperation
Confirmation Classes for young people will take place on Sunday afternoons,
starting on January 31st 2010 - leading to confirmation at the Cathedral,
hopefully on Easter Eve.
starting on January 31st 2010 - leading to confirmation at the Cathedral,
hopefully on Easter Eve.
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