St. Peter’s Parish Church,
Kirk Onchan
29th August 2021- Trinity 13
Almighty God, you search us and know us: may we rely on yu in strength and rest on you in weakness, now and in all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer Diary
Community Groups in Onchan and those people living in Windermere Drive, Windermere Avenue, Derwent Drive.
Eastern Mission Partnership Team Leader Vacant
The Commissioners of Garff, Onchan, Braddan and councillors of Douglas
Pray for those who suffer for their faith throughout the world that they are sustained by hope.
Those who are struggling in mind, body and spirit that they may know God’s comfort and healing: Sheila Pyatt-Coppell, Sheila Cowley, Olivia Pettigrew, Sandra Caley, Liz Pickering, Roberto Di Chiara, Tara Mackenzie, Jacqueline Mitchell, Stephen MacKenzie, Nicky Morrison, Karen Dugguw, and Dorothy Singleton.
Please keep in your prayers all those we know of who are at home and struggling in mind, body and spirit at this time.
Those who have lost loved ones and in particular the family and friends of Vinty Dugdale, Annie Crowe, Margaret Elliott, Ian Quiggan and Roddy Bridson and those we name in the quiet of our hearts.
Please remember that we need permission to put names on this list. Please help us to keep
Readings
James 1.17-end
Mark 7.1-8, 14, 15, 21-23
Prayers for Daily Life – Trinity
In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ,
let us pray to the Father.
O God, the creator and preserver of all,
we pray for people in every kind of need;
make your ways known on earth,
your saving health among all nations …
We pray for the Church;
guide and govern us by your good Spirit,
that all who profess and call themselves Christians
may be led into the way of truth,
and hold the faith in unity of spirit,
in the bond of peace and in righteousness of life …
We commend to your fatherly goodness
all those who are any ways afflicted or distressed,
in mind, body or spirit;
comfort and relieve them in their need,
give them patience in their sufferings,
and bring good out of all their afflictions …
We remember those who have gone before us
in the peace of Christ,
and we give you praise for all your faithful ones,
with whom we rejoice in the communion of saints …
All this we ask for Jesus Christ’s sake.
All Amen.
We have a credit/debit card machine in church if you wish to make donations using this method
Call in 4 Coffee…
is taking a break for a few weeks and will resume on
29 September at 11:00am
Thank you so much to all who continue to help and support us
St Peter’s Mothers’ Union Forthcoming Events
MU JMP North & East Communion Service
Tuesday 14 September 11:00am St Peter’s Church
Followed by a faith lunch. Would ladies from St Peter’s who are attending please bring either cake or a pudding
Letter from the Team Rector
Dear Friends
Please note the following for the ‘Autumn Term’ here at St Peter’s.
Bible Study: The first meeting of the evening group will take place on Tuesday 7thSeptember, at the Rectory looking at Mark’s Gospel over 7 weekly sessions. If there is support for a group meeting in the day we will agree a date for the first meeting within the next week.
PCC Awayday: We will be holding a PCC away day, (10am – 4pm), sometime in Oct/Nov. This will be a day of prayer as well as discussion on the way forward for us as a parish. I am hoping we can hold it at the newly opened Thie de Vie retreat house. Although primarily for the PCC members, this day will also be open to any congregation members who would like to join us as we prayerfully consider the way ahead. If you would like to be part of this day please give your name to Elaine Litherland.
Baptisms & Weddings: Please do continue to hold our baptism families and wedding couples in your prayers, many of whom, as a result of Covid, have had, and continue to have, their original plans disrupted.
Pastoral Team: Please do pray for our new pastoral team as they complete their training over the next couple of months and pick up the reins of their new ministry. If you are aware of anyone who requires pastoral support and would benefit from a visit from the team please do let me know.
Social Events: There will be a film night on Friday 17th September
Sermon Series: As well as being the focus of the Bible Study groups, in the weeks leading up to Advent I will be preaching on Mark’s Gospel. It’s a short easy read so I would encourage you take some time to read it to familiarise yourselves with it as part of your daily devotions.
God’s blessings, Alessandra
A reminder that Choral Evensong takes place on the 4th Sunday of each month. The next date is 26th September at 6:30pm. All Welcome
The church is open to visitors daily
between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm
Many thanks to Wendy and her musical colleagues and the Social Events team for running such a successful Afternoon Tea with musical entertainment last Tuesday.
Onchan, Lonan & Laxey Team Ministry Information
Team Rector Onchan, Lonan & Laxey Alessandra Di Chiara
The Rectory, 18 Windermere Avenue, Onchan Isle of Man, IM3 2DT
Phone 679274 or 210208 or email alessandra.dichiara@sodorandman.im
Team Vicar Lonan & Laxey Jo Dudley
Phone 861989 or email jodudley56@gmail.com
Parish Clerk enquiries@stpeterschurch.org.im Phone 675797
Website www.stpeterschurch.org.im
Facebook St Peter’s Church, Onchan
The contact for Onchan Parish Hall is Elaine Cory 416669
Email onchanparishhall@gmail.com or contact us on Facebook
If you have any safeguarding issues that you wish to raise please speak to Valerie Coole, our Parish Safeguarding Officer.
She can be contacted on 333309 or safeguardingstpetersiom@gmail.com
| Date | Time | Event | Location/
Notes |
| 29/08/21 | 11.00am | CW Holy Communion | Church |
| 01/09/21 | 10:30am | BCP Holy Communion | Church |
| 02/09/21 | 1:30 – 3:30pm | Private Group Booking | Church |
| 05/09/21 | 9.00am
11.00am |
BCP Holy Communion
CW Holy Communion |
Church
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