Weekly News
NEWS W/C 30th JANUARY 2023
THE CHURCHES OF HEALEY, MASHAM, NORTH STAINLEY,
WELL WITH SNAPE & WEST TANFIELD
January 2023
Sunday 29th January Epiphany 4
10.45a.m North Stainley Joint Benefice Service
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME OF THIS SERVICE. A wonderful opportunity to gather together and pray, especially for the interviews next Thursday.
February 2023
Wednesday 1st February
10.0a.m Masham Candlemas Holy Communion
Sunday 5th February Third Sunday before Lent
9.15a.m Healey Holy Communion
9.15a.m North Stainley Morning Service
10.45a.m Masham Holy Communion
10.45a.m Well Holy Communion
10.45a.m West Tanfield Matins
Wednesday 8th February
10.00a.m Masham Holy Communion
Sunday 12th February Second Sunday before Lent
8.00a.m Masham BCP Holy Communion
9.30a.m West Tanfield All Age Worship
10.45a.m Masham All Age Worship
10.45a.m Snape Holy Communion
4.00p.m Healey Evensong
Wednesday 15th February
10.00a.m Masham Morning Service
Sunday 19th February Sunday before Lent
9.15a.m Healey Matins
9.15a.m North Stainley Holy Communion
10.45a.m Masham Holy Communion
10.45a.m Well Morning Service
4.00p.m West Tanfield Evensong
Wednesday 22nd February Ash Wednesday
10.00a.m Masham Holy Communion
7.00p.m Masham Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes
Sunday 26th February Lent 1
10.45a.m Masham Holy Communion
10.45a.m West Tanfield Holy Communion
4.00p.m Healey Evensong
4.00pm Snape Evening Prayer
NOTICES
BCP Holy Communion Services at Masham
A reminder that during February, March and April the BCP Holy Communion will only take place, at Masham, on the second Sunday of the month.
Wednesday Services at Masham
Whilst Sian is away on placement the Worship Team are trying their very best to have Holy Communion, on Wednesdays, as often as clergy availability will allow. The pew sheets and weekly email notices will stipulate which service is taking place.
The Administrator is co ordinating things whilst we have no incumbent. However, if at all possible please contact the church wardens of the relevant parish, in the first instance, where appropriate.
For all other enquiries please contact Judith by email at ad.mashamparishes@gmail.com.
Please be aware that, primarily, Judith works on church business on Thursday and Fridays. If you contact her at other times she will respond as quickly as possible.
Out of hours Contact
Out of hours contact for anyone needing the services of a priest, whilst Rev Sian is on placement please contact the relevant church warden, in the first instance, who will make the necessary arrangements. Alternatively, contact Jim Hunter 01765 689828.
Vacancy Process
We look forward to welcoming our shortlisted candidates coming for interview on Thursday 2nd February.
We are all asked to pray, privately, and in our church service intercessions, for everyone involved, leading up to and on the day.
Below are a few suggestions for prayer for during this process:
*For all those who feel God is calling to serve Him here; we ask God to bless their preparations and interview.
*For our Parish and Diocese Representatives - for wisdom, peace and prayerfulness.
*That we all love and care for each other at this time.
*Give thanks for God’s patience with us and confidence that his will be done.
World Day of Prayer
Friday 3rd March at 7.30p.m at St Mary’s Church
Everyone is invited to the service for the WORLD DAY OF PRAYER, formerly known as the Women's World Day of Prayer, which has been written this year by ladies from Taiwan. It will be held at St. Mary's Masham, on Friday March 3rd at 7.30, followed by refreshments.
ADVANCE DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
FIRST AID COURSE PART 2 Wednesday 22nd March at Masham 2.30pm
This will consist of advice on how to use a defibrillator and is being led by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (not Yorkshire Air ambulance as previously stated).
For further information please contact David Scrutton on 01765 689954
FORTHCOMING EVENTS AROUND THE PARISHES
MASHAM
Churchyard Map
We now have a map of the Churchyard showing the locations of all 1400+ headstones. There is an alphabetic list of surnames and a map grid location from which searchers can use with the map to find the location outside. So if, when you are admiring the aconites, snowdrops and later wildflowers, you are asked about a particular headstone you can take/refer them to the maps and list. The two maps (north and south on hardboard each the size of a broadsheet newspaper opened out) and an 8 A4 page list live in the library/cards shelves near the door.
Wednesday 1st February - 11.00am
Children and Families planning meeting
Saturday 4th February 9.30 - church cleaning
Wednesday 8th February 11.00am
Little Lambs coffee Morning
Pop In - Tuesday 14th February 11.00am
At church to make floral table arrangements.
Singing for Fun - Tuesday 14th February - 2.00pm followed by Singing for Tots 2.45pm
Altar Flowers for Masham
We are at present compiling the flower rota for the coming year and again are including ‘ADOPT A SUNDAY’ when families can provide flowers in memory of a loved one.
The flowers may be arranged by families themselves or we will do them on their behalf. Volunteers to join the rota are always welcome!
A sincere thank you to all those who have provided altar flowers during the past year. Please contact either: Judy Wall (01765 688404) or Lesley Hunter (01765 689828)
NORTH STAINLEY
JAM - Monday 30th January. For further details contact Jane Mansell
Printer Cartridges
Thank you to all those, from right across our group of parishes, who have been saving their used printer cartridges and giving them to us for recycling. Since April we have raised an amazing £109 and saved 282 from going into landfill. Please keep collecting and leave them in the box at the back of church or give them to Jane Mansell or any member of North Stainley Church.
WEST TANFIELD
The current work at St Nicholas’ Church, West Tanfield, on the installation of toilet facilities, changes to the position of the font and creation of a new vestry have now started up again for the new year. This may well mean that church is closed during the week and only open when services take place. For further information please contact the church warden.
PLEASE let Judith know of any plans you have for your Spring and Easter events and you would like them to be included in these and the email notices, please contact Judith Richards at ad.mashamparishes@gmail.com.
WELL WITH SNAPE & WEST TANFIELD
January 2023
Sunday 29th January Epiphany 4
10.45a.m North Stainley Joint Benefice Service
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME OF THIS SERVICE. A wonderful opportunity to gather together and pray, especially for the interviews next Thursday.
February 2023
Wednesday 1st February
10.0a.m Masham Candlemas Holy Communion
Sunday 5th February Third Sunday before Lent
9.15a.m Healey Holy Communion
9.15a.m North Stainley Morning Service
10.45a.m Masham Holy Communion
10.45a.m Well Holy Communion
10.45a.m West Tanfield Matins
Wednesday 8th February
10.00a.m Masham Holy Communion
Sunday 12th February Second Sunday before Lent
8.00a.m Masham BCP Holy Communion
9.30a.m West Tanfield All Age Worship
10.45a.m Masham All Age Worship
10.45a.m Snape Holy Communion
4.00p.m Healey Evensong
Wednesday 15th February
10.00a.m Masham Morning Service
Sunday 19th February Sunday before Lent
9.15a.m Healey Matins
9.15a.m North Stainley Holy Communion
10.45a.m Masham Holy Communion
10.45a.m Well Morning Service
4.00p.m West Tanfield Evensong
Wednesday 22nd February Ash Wednesday
10.00a.m Masham Holy Communion
7.00p.m Masham Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes
Sunday 26th February Lent 1
10.45a.m Masham Holy Communion
10.45a.m West Tanfield Holy Communion
4.00p.m Healey Evensong
4.00pm Snape Evening Prayer
NOTICES
BCP Holy Communion Services at Masham
A reminder that during February, March and April the BCP Holy Communion will only take place, at Masham, on the second Sunday of the month.
Wednesday Services at Masham
Whilst Sian is away on placement the Worship Team are trying their very best to have Holy Communion, on Wednesdays, as often as clergy availability will allow. The pew sheets and weekly email notices will stipulate which service is taking place.
The Administrator is co ordinating things whilst we have no incumbent. However, if at all possible please contact the church wardens of the relevant parish, in the first instance, where appropriate.
For all other enquiries please contact Judith by email at ad.mashamparishes@gmail.com.
Please be aware that, primarily, Judith works on church business on Thursday and Fridays. If you contact her at other times she will respond as quickly as possible.
Out of hours Contact
Out of hours contact for anyone needing the services of a priest, whilst Rev Sian is on placement please contact the relevant church warden, in the first instance, who will make the necessary arrangements. Alternatively, contact Jim Hunter 01765 689828.
Vacancy Process
We look forward to welcoming our shortlisted candidates coming for interview on Thursday 2nd February.
We are all asked to pray, privately, and in our church service intercessions, for everyone involved, leading up to and on the day.
Below are a few suggestions for prayer for during this process:
*For all those who feel God is calling to serve Him here; we ask God to bless their preparations and interview.
*For our Parish and Diocese Representatives - for wisdom, peace and prayerfulness.
*That we all love and care for each other at this time.
*Give thanks for God’s patience with us and confidence that his will be done.
World Day of Prayer
Friday 3rd March at 7.30p.m at St Mary’s Church
Everyone is invited to the service for the WORLD DAY OF PRAYER, formerly known as the Women's World Day of Prayer, which has been written this year by ladies from Taiwan. It will be held at St. Mary's Masham, on Friday March 3rd at 7.30, followed by refreshments.
ADVANCE DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
FIRST AID COURSE PART 2 Wednesday 22nd March at Masham 2.30pm
This will consist of advice on how to use a defibrillator and is being led by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (not Yorkshire Air ambulance as previously stated).
For further information please contact David Scrutton on 01765 689954
FORTHCOMING EVENTS AROUND THE PARISHES
MASHAM
Churchyard Map
We now have a map of the Churchyard showing the locations of all 1400+ headstones. There is an alphabetic list of surnames and a map grid location from which searchers can use with the map to find the location outside. So if, when you are admiring the aconites, snowdrops and later wildflowers, you are asked about a particular headstone you can take/refer them to the maps and list. The two maps (north and south on hardboard each the size of a broadsheet newspaper opened out) and an 8 A4 page list live in the library/cards shelves near the door.
Wednesday 1st February - 11.00am
Children and Families planning meeting
Saturday 4th February 9.30 - church cleaning
Wednesday 8th February 11.00am
Little Lambs coffee Morning
Pop In - Tuesday 14th February 11.00am
At church to make floral table arrangements.
Singing for Fun - Tuesday 14th February - 2.00pm followed by Singing for Tots 2.45pm
Altar Flowers for Masham
We are at present compiling the flower rota for the coming year and again are including ‘ADOPT A SUNDAY’ when families can provide flowers in memory of a loved one.
The flowers may be arranged by families themselves or we will do them on their behalf. Volunteers to join the rota are always welcome!
A sincere thank you to all those who have provided altar flowers during the past year. Please contact either: Judy Wall (01765 688404) or Lesley Hunter (01765 689828)
NORTH STAINLEY
JAM - Monday 30th January. For further details contact Jane Mansell
Printer Cartridges
Thank you to all those, from right across our group of parishes, who have been saving their used printer cartridges and giving them to us for recycling. Since April we have raised an amazing £109 and saved 282 from going into landfill. Please keep collecting and leave them in the box at the back of church or give them to Jane Mansell or any member of North Stainley Church.
WEST TANFIELD
The current work at St Nicholas’ Church, West Tanfield, on the installation of toilet facilities, changes to the position of the font and creation of a new vestry have now started up again for the new year. This may well mean that church is closed during the week and only open when services take place. For further information please contact the church warden.
PLEASE let Judith know of any plans you have for your Spring and Easter events and you would like them to be included in these and the email notices, please contact Judith Richards at ad.mashamparishes@gmail.com.
