Notices for the weeks beginning 30th September
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Linkage Harvest Supper
Many thanks to all who came to the Supper, to the hostesses and those who prepared the Hall beforehand. A number of guests were entertained from other churches on what was a happy albeit noisy evening!
Harvest Festival will be celebrated this Sunday. Offerings of tinned produce which will later be delivered to Start Up Stirling. The charity is struggling to meet demand at present, so please be as generous as possible. Gifts in lieu will also be appreciated.
Linkage Confirmation.
There has been an encouraging response to the confirmation service to be held at St Mary’s on Sunday 17th November. Anyone considering confirmation is still invited to approach Richard. After the service, there will be a congregational lunch in the Faerie Tree. The Faerie Tree is providing a two-course lunch for £10. The options are: Roast gammon/vegetable curry/haddock & chips followed by apple crumble/fruit salad + ice cream. Drinks and coffee may be ordered separately. Details for booking the meal will be published in due course.
St Andrews
Remedial works on the Church Hall continue, although hopefully the end is in sight. Renewed thanks to those managing this difficult project.
This week
Rotas
Callander
Peter Forrester
Amanda Smith
Aberfoyle
Robin and John Willis
Wednesday 2nd October
10.00 Callander
Luke 9.57-end
11.30 Killearn
Luke 9.57-end
Sunday 6th October
Trinity 16 Harvest Festival Sunday
Collect
Eternal God,
you crown the year with your goodness
and you give us the fruits of the earth in their season:
grant that we may use them to your glory,
for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being;
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.
Services & Reading
10.00 Callander
2.Tim. 1.1-14
Matthew 6:24-end
11.15 Aberfoyle
Hab. 1.1-4;2.1-4
2.Tim. 1.1-14
Matthew 6:24-end
Wednesday 9th October
10.00 Callander
Luke 11.1-4
Thursday 10th October
7.30 St Mary’s Vestry meets: agenda already circulated.
Future Notices:
Sunday 20th October St Mary’s Third Sunday at Three Concert Series: 15.00 The Atholl Duo
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Sunday 20th October
Gathering
This year’s Gathering takes on a new format with people from around the Diocese invited to gather at St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth, and finish with an Evensong to celebrate Bishop Ian’s first year in the Diocese. Arrivals are from 1.30 pm – bring a packed lunch if you wish – tea and coffee will be provided. Between 1.30 and 2.30 we have the opportunity to eat our lunches, take a guided tour of the newly refurbished Cathedral, browse and buy books form Cornerstone Bookshop Edinburgh (please bring cash if you would like to make purchases) or walk the indoor labyrinth. We will be welcomed at 2.30 pm by Bishop Ian and then get short tasters of a variety of projects and experiences that are being offered in our churches around the Diocese. The topics include young and old together, finding new resources, inspiring worship, community engagement, and lay ministries. To ensure that everyone gets an opportunity to hear about each topic, booking is not required for this year’s Gathering and we will rotate through the topics in turn. We will also learn new music for Evensong and hear Bishop Ian and a guest in conversation on a topical subject.. We expect to depart by 5.30 pm. Further information from Laurene MacKenzie: gathering@warpmail.net
Saturday 9th November
10.00 St Andrews Christmas Fair at Callander Kirk Hall
Sunday 10th November Remembrance Sunday
St Andrews
10.00 Short Remembrance Service
10.45 Town Remembrance Service at Kirk
St Marys
10.45 Joint Service commencing at Kirk Memorial followed by joint village service at Kirk. No service at St Marys.
Sunday 17th November Linkage Confirmation Sunday: full arrangements for the day tba No service at St Andrews and followed by the next St Mary’s Third Sunday at Three Concert Series: 15.00 Pistons and Pipes
Sunday 1st December 10.00 St Andrews Annual Parish Meeting followed by
11.15 Linkage Advent Service at St Andrews. No service at St Marys.
Sunday 8th December following the morning service St Mary’s Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday 22nd December
16.00 St Mary’s Carol Service No morning service at St Mary’s
Tuesday 24th December
Christmas Eve
23.30 Midnight Holy Communion Service
Wednesday 25th December
8.00 Holy Communion BCP Balfron
10.00 Holy Communion Callander
11.15 Holy Communion Aberfoyle.
Our campaign to assist Start Up Stirling is ongoing to allow contributions of the following items to be delivered to the tray in church on any Sunday. Thank you to all who contribute.
Tinned meat/fish/veg/beans, soup/fruit
Dried foods
Ready meals
Cooking sauces
Breakfast cereals
UHT milk
Tea/coffee/sugar
Snacks
Toiletries
Cleaning products
Household goods – good quality crockery, cutlery, towels, pots and pans.
No fresh fruit nor vegetables please.
