Holbeton

Church News
November 2015

Face to face
A programme of events and story-sharing,
led by a young and vibrant team from
Lee Abbey Christian Community

Drama, music, stories, fun, food, fellowship and worship,

for all ages from 0 to 100!
18th -22nd November 2015
in Newton, Noss and Holbeton
Detailed programme available in the churches
Harvest Celebrations
Our very grateful thanks go to all who decorated our churches, gave
Harvest gifts, sorted and delivered them or produced refreshments for the
lovely celebrations in all three churches.

CHURCH SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

HX= Holy Cross, Newton Ferrers;
SP= St Peters, Noss Mayo;
AS = All Saints, Holbeton; SPPF= St Peter the Poor Fisherman, Stoke Bay

1st November
08.00 Holy Communion BCP at HX
10.00 Patronal Festival at AS
8th November
08:00 Holy Communion BCP at SP
10:50 Remembrance Services at SP
and AS
16:00 Together at 4 at HX
17:30 JAM (11 to 16s) at Rectory

15th November
09:30 Parish Communion at HX
11:15 Parish Communion at SP
18.00 Evening Prayer at AS
22nd November
10:00 Together at Ten at
Noss Village hall
16:00 Together at 4 at HX
17:30 JAM (11 to 16s) at Rectory
29th November
08.00 Holy Communion BCP at SP
09.30 Songs of Praise at HX
11.15 Songs of Praise at AS
16:00 Together at 4 at HX

6th December
08.00 Holy Communion BCP at HX
09.30 Parish Communion at SP
11.15 Parish Communion at HX
16.00 Christingle at AS
13th December
08:00 Holy Communion BCP at SP
09.30 Parish Communion at AS
10.30 Nativity Procession from
Pellows to HX. Carols at HX
16:00 Carols at Flete
18:00 JAM Christmas Party at the
Rectory
20th December
09:30 Parish Communion at HX
11:15 Parish Communion at SP
18.00 Evening Prayer at AS
18.30 Carol Service at HX
Thursday 24th December
16.00 Crib Service at HX
21.30 Christmas Communion at AS
23.30 Christmas Communion at HX
Friday 25th December
09.00 Family Communion at HX
10.00 Family Communion at AS
11.00 Family Communion at SP
Sunday 27th December
10.00 Together at Ten at HX
18.30 Carols by Candlelight at SP

Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8am

4th & 11th November at Holy Cross
18th November at St. Peters
25th November at All Saints
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Letter from the Rectory

Dear Friends
Last month I wrote about making a difference, and we are now entering
November, the month when we remember those who have made a
difference to our lives, or to the life of our nation. If you would like to
reflect again on the life of a deceased friend or family member, join us for
the Commemoration Service on 4th November (details in the magazine).
Remembrance Sunday services will take place on 8th November at All
Saints and St Peters, as we give thanks again for past sacrifices and recommit ourselves to lives of peace.
One of the optional discussion questions at the recent Grave Talk
sessions was, How would you like to be remembered?. This question
challenges us all to decide what in our lives is significant enough to be
remembered by our loved ones, when we are no longer in their sight. Jesus
used the words, Well done, good and faithful servant, to those who had
used their gifts productively (Matthew 25: 21&23) and made the most of
whatever resources they had been given. The word servant is highly
significant here, as few of us would choose to be remembered as servants,
yet to Jesus that was the highest accolade. He told his disciples, Anyone
who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all (Mark
9:35).
I enjoy watching Downton Abbey and observing the interdependence of
servants and masters, especially when characters move from one social
stratum to the other, usually provoking shock and indignation from both
strata! I am also eternally grateful to all the people in our parishes who
demonstrate daily their servant hearts, in their willingness to do whatever
needs to be done for our churches and the wider community. There is no
hierarchy before God, so we are all equally loved and equally valued.
As you begin to prepare for Christmas and make your list of gifts and
goodies to be bought, please remember to serve those who have nothing,
by donating to a charity for the homeless, or refugees or perhaps to one of
our oversees projects. That way you will make a lasting difference to
someones life!
With my love and prayers

Anne

Carol Services at All Saints

Tuesday 15th December at 18.00
Holbeton School Carol Service
Thursday 17th December at 19.30
All Saints Carol Service
Followed by Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
Holy Communion at Rosemont - Thursday 19th November at 11am
Holy Communion at Bishops Court - Thursday 26th November at 11am
Prayer Group Thursdays at 9am, usually at The Coach House,
Battisborough Cross (Ruth Bird 830365), but please check the weekly
sheet. Everyone is welcome.
From the Registers at All Saints
24th September Funeral of Pamela Thompson at Efford Crematorium
26th September Wedding Blessing for Michael and Kerry Watts
Service of Commemoration (to remember those we love, but no longer
see) Wednesday 4th November at 7.30pm at Holy Cross. Please let Anne
know if you would like your loved one to be named in the prayers.
Refugees!
Many thanks to all who have donated so generously to the refugees appeal.

Holbeton Parish Contacts

Parish Priest: Rev Anne Legge, telephone: 01752 873192
E-mail: annelegge@live.com Rest day: Monday
Benefice Administrator: Mrs Kathy Percival Tel: 01752 830507
Church Wardens: Anthony Mildmay-White Tel:830253 (office hours) or
830444. Graham Price Tel: 830353