Pew Leaflet
EAST PERTHSHIRE EPISCOPAL CHURCHES
St Ninian’s, Alyth; St Catharine’s, Blairgowrie;
St Anne’s, Coupar Angus; St Michael and All Angels, Ballintuim
www.abcsaints.co.uk
15th SEPTEMBER, 2024
PENTECOST 17
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
COLLECT
O God, we beseech you mercifully to hear the prayers of your people who call upon you: grant that they may
both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power to fulfil them; 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
Readings
Isaiah 50 : 4-9a
Psalm 116 : 1-9
James 3 : 1-12
Mark 8 : 27-38
Services
10.30 a.m. – JOINT EUCHARIST SERVICE – St. Ninian’s
10.30 a.m. - Eucharist – St. Michael & All Angels
No Services in St. Catharine’s or St. Anne’s
NO MIDWEEK COMMUNION in St. Catharine’s on Wednesday, 18th September
REV. PAUL SINGH is providing Pastoral cover during Kim’s absence. Vestry Secretaries have his point of contact for emergencies.
WE WELCOME TO ST. MICHAEL’S THE REVEREND JOHN & SARAH EWINGTON. WE HOPE THEY ARE ENJOYING THEIR STAY IN BALLINTIUIM AND SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE.
CONFIRMATION COURSE
Kim is planning to hold a Basic Christianity course for those interested. This would also be a preliminary to being confirmed if you are not already. It will be held in the evening, dates and venue to be confirmed. Please let Kim know if you are interested.
TODAY - CHURCHES TOGETHER (FORMERLY EPACTS) SONGS OF PRAISE at 3 p. m. in Bendochy Church.
MEDITATION GROUP meets on Tuesday,17th September at 10.45 a.m. at the home of Mary Hall
(Rose Cottage, Coupar Angus Road, Meikleour) .
PYO BLUEBERRIES!
If anyone is thinking of picking their own blueberries this summer/autumn please would you consider choosing the following times?
when all donations go to
. October 3rd – morning session – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) St. Catharine’s Church & Community Centre . September 24th - 3.00-6 p.m. - when all donations received go to St. Ninian’s
To help as marshalls on these dates please contact Jean McPherson Richardson
richardson147@btinternet.com or 07775830966 for St. Catharine’s or Carol Renwick cjrenwick@gmail.com
for St. Ninian’s.
ABC HARVEST SUPPER – has been arranged for FRIDAY, 4TH OCTOBER 6.30 for 7p.m. at St. Catharine’s Centre, Blairgowrie. Tickets are £10 and available from Carol Renwick at St. Ninian’s, Anne-Marie Scrimgeour at St. Anne’s (01250 871117), Mary McCosh or Simon Fairclough at St. Michael’s and Melanie Thomson or Enid Southan at St. Catharine’s. The theme for the evening will be “Food, Fun and Fellowship”. The organising committee has asked for donations for the raffle and for volunteers to help with serving, washing-up etc..
If you can help with either of these requests, please contact Melanie Thomson (07843437962) ormthomson@tthomson.co.uk.
All profits from the evening will be split between The Food Bank and Mary’s Meals.
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SAINTS ALIVE
Many of you will have read in the recent copy of Saints Alive that Chris Judson will be stepping down as editor later in the year. As the JLC starts to consider what opportunities there mightbe for the future of the publication, they are looking for a volunteer from each congregation to be part of a group to take this forward. This is an important channel of communication and outreach.
Please get in touch if you would like to be involved.
ST. CATHARINE’S HARVEST FESTIVAL will be on Sunday 6th October at 9.30 a.m.
ST. ANNE’S HARVEST FESTIVAL will be on Sunday, 13th October at 11.15 a.m.
The Food Bank have made a special appeal for support this year and there will be the usual collection of non-perishable items for them and, in addition, a plate at the back of the church for monetary donations to support this cause.
DIOCESAN GATHERING 22ND September (afternoon)
The Diocesan Environment Group invites every congregation in the Diocese to the Second
Diocesan Environment Gathering, Sunday, 22nd September, 2024 at St. Ninian’s Cathedral during the Season of Creation. Event starts 2.30 p.m. but you are invited to attend from
11. 15 with your lunch. Spend time in 2 of 4 Stations each of 30 mins. duration (to be selected
in advance). If you have a household item no longer used bring it along for the Swap Shop.
Stations: Positive Finances : Zero Waste : Rooted Worship : Training & Education.
Further details and registration form etc. available on line.
Contact – the Revd. Elaine Garman, Convenor of the Diocesan Environment Group revelainegarman@outlook.com
CHURCHES TOGETHER (formerly EPACTS)
Andrina Flat is stepping down from being St. Anne’s representative. We are looking for a volunteer to be the new representative on the Group. Anyone who is interested pleased contact Andrina.
SEPTEMBER SERVICES
22nd September 10.30 a.m. - Eucharist – St. Catharine’s
10.30 a.m. – Eucharist – St. Michael & All Angels
29th September 10.30 a.m. – Eucharist – St. Ninian’s
10.30 a.m. – Eucharist – St. Michael & All Angels
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SUNDAY, 22nd SEPTEMBER, 2024
PENTECOST 18 - SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Services Readings
10.30 a.m. – JOINT EUCHARIST SERVICE – St. Catharine’s Jeremiah 11 : 18-20
10.30 a.m. – Eucharist – St. Michael & All Angels Psalm 54
No Services in St.Ninian’s or St. Anne’s James 3 : 13-4:3, 7-8a
Mark 9 : 30-37
Our Website : www.abcsaints.co.uk
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pg/abcsaints/ posts/
Rector : The Reverend Kim E Lafferty
10 Rosemount Park, Blairgowrie PH10 6TZ
Tel. (Home) 01250-872715. (Office) 01250-874583
E-mail: abcsaints@btinternet.com
Organist at St. Catharine’s and St. Anne’s Austin Wilkie.
St. Catharine’s Centre Coordinator: Julie Sinclair. Normal hours,
Monday,Wednesday and Friday 1.30-5.30 p.m.
T. 01250 874583. E. stcatharinescommunitycentre@btinternet.com .
Items for Pew Leaflet to: Mrs. Margaret Linley by 5pm on Wednesday
T.07778 570515 (text only) E. linley314@tiscali.co.uk .
SAINTS ALIVE ARTICLES : e-mail : Chris.Judson E Chris44.judson@gmail.com
01250-872789 or to Saints Alive team (details on back page of magazine).
OSCR NOS. St. Anne’s SC 014389, St. Catharine’s SC 003473,
St. Ninian’s SC 005907, St. Michael’s SC 009176
We welcome visitors and newcomers to our Churches. If you are new to the area
and/or Church and would like the church to have your contact details, please add
your details below and give this to one of the Sidesmen.
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For St.Catharine’s please hand to: Mrs. Sarah Gammell or email your details to:
For St.Anne’s please hand to: Mrs. Andrina Flatt or email your details to:
For St.Ninian’s Please hand to: Mrs. Carol Renwick or email your details to:
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