Quantock Deanery Prayer Diary - Every day of the month we pray for different people in our Deanery
Quantock Gate Parishes
5th The people and parishes of Cannington, Fiddington, Otterhampton with Combwich, Stockland & Steart Bay, Stogursey & Stolford
6th Alison Waters (Acting Rector), Jan Church (Curate), Chris Baillie (URC)
7th Chris Moorsom, Tony Smith (Retired clergy)
8th The staff and students of Cannington C of E Primary School, Otterhampton Primary School, Stogursey C of E Primary School,
Brymore School, Cannington Campus of Bridgwater & Taunton College
Quantock Towers Benefice
9th The people and parishes of Bicknoller, Crowcombe, East Quantoxhead, Monksilver, Nettlecombe,
Sampford Brett, Stogumber, West Quantoxhead
10th Nicky Morgan (Acting Rector)
11th Bridget Capewell, John Crothers, David Gover, Gill Southwood (Readers)
Prayers for Areas of Conflict
We pray for all areas of conflict, that those
in power may strive for peace and reconciliation
Please continue to send items for the news sheet to both of us:
Sarah Lander: sclarkelander@gmail.com Sue Withycombe: withysue10@gmail.com
JULIE'S ORDINATION
If you wish to buy a ticket for the coach to Wells on
Sunday 30th June, it is most important
that you contact, Janet, Sue or Glenys by the 28 April
as we need to know numbers ASAP.
We are collecting money for a farewell gift –
to Peter, Liz or Glenys please.
Julie’s farewell service will be at St Peter’s on
Sunday 26th May at 10.30 am
After the service we will hold a bring and share lunch -
so if possible please bring along a plate of something to share.
There will be drinks (tea, coffee, juice &
something fizzy to celebrate!).
It would be lovely to see as many of us as possible gathering together as a Benefice.
Collect:
God our redeemer, you have delivered us from the power of darkness and brought us
into the Kingdom of your Son: grant, that as by his death he has recalled us to life,
so by his continual presence in us he may raise us to eternal joy; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. Amen
Your PCCs
Both parishes have now held their Annual Meetings, so here is the updated list of members.
St Decuman’s St Peter’s
Vicar Revd Mark Phillips Revd Mark Phillips
Reader Donna Marsden Donna Marsden
Reader Clare Phillips Clare Phillips
Ordinand Julie Pelling Julie Pelling
Churchwardens Janet Bremner George Fenech Sue Withycombe
Deanery Synod reps Margaret Tatham Ros Whellams Clare Phillips Sue Withycombe
Elected members:
Secretary Andrew Tatham Elizabeth Payne
Treasurer Glenys Knight Peter Payne
Tracey Gullis Tony Knight Tracey Copp Margaret Gliddon
Sarah Lander Jim Powers Elizabeth Grinstead Sara Hempshall
Chris Wade Cynthia Webb Ann Smith
John Whellams
Prayers for the Benefice
Each week we join our Baptist friends in praying for a local road or street
Whitehall in Watchet
Pray for God’s blessing on those who live there.
Tea and Cake at Holy Cross TODAY
Sunday 5th May 2pm – 4pm
It’s Sunday Market Day in Watchet
So at Holy Cross Chapel (above the museum)
we will once again be serving teas, coffee & soft drinks along with a wonderful selection of home-made cakes!
BENEFICE TEAM INFORMATION
Please contact your churchwardens with enquiries about baptisms, weddings, funerals, etc. and any member of the Benefice team is happy to be contacted with general enquiries, requests for prayers, etc.
Benefice Team:
Revd Mark Phillips Vicar Tel: 01984-639669 email: revdmarkphillips@outlook.com
George Fenech Churchwarden St Peter’s Tel: 01984-633577 email: georgefenech44@gmail.com
Sue Withycombe Churchwarden St Peter’s Tel: 01984-632596 email: withysue10@gmail.com
Janet Bremner Churchwarden St Decuman’s Tel: 01984-632118 email: janetbremner31@btinternet.com
Julie Pelling Ordinand Tel: 07973-961083 email: julie@nickandju.plus.com
Donna Marsden Reader & Mental Health First Aider Tel: 01984-633707 email: donnamarsden01@yahoo.co.uk
Clare Phillips Reader Tel: 01984-639669
Chris Wade Mental Health First Aider Tel: 07725-303051 email: cewadecastor2@gmail.com
Benefice Website: www.watchetandwillitonbenefice.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StPetersChurchWilliton
Report a concern at bathandwells.org.uk/report-concerns or call Safeguarding Manager, Ben Goodhind: 01749-588917
Our Benefice Safeguarding Officer: Tracey Gullis. Telephone: 07361-811707
The Sixth Sunday of Easter is sometimes also known as ‘Rogation Sunday’ (Latin rogare – to ask) when the Church prays especially for all who work in agriculture. In country areas, people traditionally process through the fields praying for God’s blessing on the crops and livestock. Today the Church also anticipates the great festival (next Thursday) of our
Lord’s Ascension into heaven, having completed his saving work on earth.
Next Sunday – 12th May
9.15am Parish Communion at St Peter's
10.45am Parish Communion at St Decuman’s
Both Churches will usually be open during daylight hours.
Today’s Worship and Readings
10.00am Café Church at St Peter’s
10.45am Parish Communion at St Decuman’s
Readings: Acts 10: 44-end John 15: 9-17
Prayers
We are holding in our thoughts and prayers: Alice, Edna S, Jackie W,
Geraldine F, Catherine, Jean K, Philip C. and David K.
If you would like to be included on the Prayer List, please let Mark, Sarah or Sue know..
Dates for the week ahead:
Tuesday 7th May 9.30am Little Saints at Williton
12.00am Funeral of Lillian Harrod at St Decuman’s
Wednesday 8th May 10.00am Little Saints at Watchet
Thursday 9th May 9.00am Morning Prayer at Holy Cross
10.00am CAMEO at St Peter’s
11.00am Ascension Day service at Holy Cross
Dates for your diaries:
Tuesday 14th May 7.00pm Annual Parochial Church Meeting at St Peter’s
Sunday 19th May after service Annual Parochial Church Meeting at St Decuman’s
Sunday 30th June 10.30am Julie’s Ordination at Wells Cathedral
The Benefice of Watchet and Williton
Sunday 5 May 2024
THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
'Rogation Sunday'