Notices – 3rd November 2024
November 2024 Services
3rd November: Holy Communion
10th November: Remembrance Sunday. Morning Worship in Church at 10am followed by
Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial at 10.50am
17th November: Holy Communion
24th November: Morning Worship
In the week we have:
Thursday 7th November – Bereavement Support Group 10am at Pine Mall Hall
Other Notices:
Christmas Wine & Food Pairing Evening: ! ONLY TWO TICKETS REMAINING !
Please speak to Steve Cook
Light Party
Thank you to all who helped at or prayed for this year's light party on Thursday evening.
We welcomed an astounding 210 people over the course of 2 hours. Offering the Light of Christ to all, children took home lanterns to light in Advent, wrote heartfelt pumpkin prayers, played glow in the dark bowling, ate doughnuts on string, enjoyed refreshments and plenty of treats.
Well done to Julia, Sue, Debra and Carol for planning this event.
Glenda Bertram’s ‘Celebration of Life’
Glenda Bertram’s 'Celebration of Life' in church, after a direct cremation, will be on Tuesday 12th November at 12noon, followed by refreshments. The ‘Celebration of Life’ will be livestreamed, and Glenda’s wishes were that there are no suits and ties and everyone is to wear bright colours please.
Please pray for John, and their daughters Leigh and Gemma, and grandchildren Teal, Loic, Kian, Lilah and Skye.
Review of Heacham Parish Church Tithes
Each year Heacham Parish Church distributes a certain amount of its income to an agreed list of charities. The list of charities that the church will be supporting in 2025 is currently
being reviewed by the Parochial Church Council (PCC). The PCC would welcome suggestions for one local charity and one world charity that would then be considered for support in 2025. Please give any suggestions to the church wardens, or email them to the Parish Church Office at the email address below.
Confirmation 8th December
Bishop Jane is coming to Heacham Parish Church on 8th December to do a confirmation service. If you are interested in being confirmed, or would like to know more please talk to Veronica 01485 570697 Heacham.vicar@gmail.com
Planned Giving
Many of our worshippers support the work of the Parish financially through regular planned giving. If you don't yet, please do - ideally using the Parish Giving Scheme. It is really easy to do. Just visit www.parishgiving.org.uk and search for " Heacham St Mary"
OR A Parish Giving Form can be collected from Heacham Parish Church or from the church office. For any further information see Liz.
'Movie and Munch':
All are welcome to this event, which takes place at 11am on 9th November at St Cecilia’s
Catholic Church, Dersingham, PE31 6YE. There is free entry with donations invited in aid of South Sudan (Society of St Vincent de Paul October appeal). If you would like lunch please let Andrew Wordsworth know by 2nd November. andrew.wordsworth@hotmail.co.uk
Some info on the film: This immensely powerful film features frontline champions from around the world. Each person represents a voice that is not being heard: the voice of the Indigenous, the voice of the young, the voice of the poor, and the voice of nature. The film follows these people coming together in dialogue with each other and with Pope Francis himself around care for our common home. Throughout the film, we see the characters find unity in their distinct worldviews and strength in the common values we all share.
Heacham churches together are putting on a Carol service at the 4 care homes in Heacham and would invite you to join in singing at some of the services. Times and dates as follows:-
Monday 16th December 10.30am at Fridhem; 11.15am at Millbridge
Tuesday 17th December 10.30am at Rebecca Court; 11.15am Summerville
If you’re able to let Steve know if you can join on any of these services, please speak directly to him or contact Steve on 07501 461909
Special Advent & Christmas Services
1st December: Advent 1 – 10am Holy Communion. The intention is for the Coronation Bell to be rung as a call to worship for the first time.
1st December: 3pm Blue Christmas. A reflective service for all who are bereaved.
15th December: Advent 3 – 6pm Carols by Candlelight
22nd December: Advent 4 – 3pm Christingle
24th December: Christmas Eve – 11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion
25th December: Christmas Day – 10am Holy Communion
Morning Prayer - Monday to Friday at 9am
Morning Prayer follows Morning Prayer from the Northumbrian Community Celtic Prayer
It takes place on Zoom on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am. On Tuesday and Thursday morning Celtic Prayer will be in Church, in the Chancel, at 9am. Everyone welcome: contact Andrew Pearson (apearson@adap.co.uk)
Other Regular Dates for your Diary
1st Thursday every month – Bereavement Support Group,
10am at Pine Mall Hall
2nd Wednesday of each month – 10.30am Heacham Methodist
Holy Communion
Once a month on a Tuesday in Church - 10am Chit Chat & Coffee
Church Contacts:
Rev. Veronica Wilson tel. 01485 570697 email: heacham.vicar@gmail.com
Church Office Garry Langham tel. 01485 572539 email:heacham.church@gmail.com
Office usually open Tues 9-12, Wed 2-5 and Fri 9-1
Church Wardens: Liz Dormer-Ainge 01485 571662 lizabeth.a.da@gmail.com
Chris Wright 07525 175361 chris.edward.wright@gmail.com