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
SUNDAY, 3rd DECEMBER, 2023
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
COLLECT
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armour of light, now in the time
of this mortal life, in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility, that on the last day when he shall
come again in his glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him
who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit one God, now and for ever.
AMEN.
Readings
Isaiah 64 : 1-9
Psalm 80 : 1-7, 17-19
1 Corinthians 1 : 3-9
Mark 13 : 24-37
Services
9.30 a.m. – Eucharist – St.Catharine’s
11.15 a.m. – Eucharist – St. Annes’
3.00 p.m. – Eucharist – St. Ninian’s
There will be NO Communion at St. Catharine’s on Wednesday, 6th December.
ST. ANNE’S ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will take place TODAY 3rd December after the morning service.
BRF (Bible Reading Fellowship) were studying the book of Revelation 22:2 in the Bible and especially the text
“….On either side of the river is the tree of life …. The leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations”.
We now have a tree in St. Anne’s and a basket of leaves so that members can write prayers and tie them to the
tree. We keep Ukraine and the Middle East in our prayers.
BRF
The next meeting will be on Monday, 11th December at 10.30 a.m. at Averil’s home, Cullykhan, Bogside Road
Coupar Angus, PH13 9HJ. Please note change of time.
MOTHERS’ UNION are once again collecting toiletries to make up emergency toiletry bags for the Cottage Hospital
and Women’s Aid. Both are really grateful for them. When in hospital for a long time with no visitors they are
given a bag. Similarly, when abused women and families flee they often have nothing other than the clothes they
are wearing , so a gift of a bag of basic necessities makes them feel a little better. There will be a box at the back of
our churches for your kind donations for the next few weeks. Toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap, shampoo,
deodorant, small packets of tissues, flannels and combs, as well as other basic items are gladly received. We
also make up bags for children in the refuge. Smaller rather than huge bottles are better.
Thanks to your generosity, last year we were able to make up 30 bags and still have items over.
CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
We have been asked by Churches Together (formerly EPACTS) to make up a family Christmas hamper which will be
distributed by the Social Work Department. The aim is to provide a Christmas meal for a family of four, two adults
and two children. A list of suggested contents is at the back of the church and you can put your name alongside
the item (or items!) you would like to donate. Please bring your donations by Sunday, 10th December.
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PERTH CHORAL SOCIETY WINTER CONCERT is on Sunday, 10th December in Perth Concert Hall at 7.30 p.m.. It is an evening with Beethoven. The programme includes the finale of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony Choral and his Fantasia. Local well-known pianist Alasdair Beatson will be joining us.
BLAIRGOWRIE INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ – ALL WELCOME
The Blairgowrie International Café will meet EVERY SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 2.30-4.30 p.m. in St. Catharine’s Centre, George Street, Blairgowrie PH10 6EY. Refreshments provided. There will usually be a theme, an event, on occasion even an outing. Do join us. All welcome.
The new UKRAINIAN GROUP invites everyone on the other Saturdays of the month, 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. at St. Catharine’s Hall, George Street, Blairgowrie PH10 6EY to join them in celebrating Ukrainian traditions and events. We have already experienced two successful Saturdays, with a drama presentation of a traditional story one week, and a craft session for Teachers Day the other week. Both were enjoyed by all. Details of further activities will be sent soon. All welcome.
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FORGOTTEN?
Gifts to buy and cards to send,
Shopping lists that never end,
Time’s so short, so much to do,
There’s no room for such as You.
Laden down with gifts galore
As we rush from store to store;
Who’s the next one on the list?
Is there anyone we’ve missed?
In the corner half forgotten,
Lies the Son of Man begotten.
Born into this world’s dark night,
He offers us his gift of light.
If there’s no room, will we reject him?
With hands so full, can we accept him?
Author unknown
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SUNDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 2023
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Services Readings
9.30 a.m. – Eucharist – St.Catharine’s Isaiah 40 : 1-11
11.15 a.m. – Eucharist – St. Annes’ Psalm 85 : 1-2, 8-13
3.00 p.m. – Eucharist – St. Ninian’s 2 Peter 3 : 8-15a Mark 1 : 1-8
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
Interim Pastor, St John's, Forfar & St Mary's Kirriemuir
Usual non-working day FRIDAY
Assistant Clergy : The Revd. David Cameron
T. 01250-873272
E. dacameron@talk21.com
The Revd. Janice Cameron
T. 01250-873272
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
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