Notices – 6th and 13th October 2024
Saturday 5th October –
Nelsons Shantymen will be performing in Heacham Parish Church.
There are still lots of tickets available. Please come along - it will be a great night and a lot of fun.
October 2024 Services
6th October: Morning Worship
13th October: Holy Communion
20th October: Morning Worship
27th October: Morning Worship
In the week we have:
Tuesday 15th October in church:
Come along to “Chit Chat and Coffee” from 10am. All Welcome.
Other Notices
Planned Giving
Many of our worshippers support the work of the Parish financially through regular planned giving. If you don't yet, please do - ideally using the Parish Giving Scheme. It is really easy to do. Just visit www.parishgiving.org.uk and search for " Heacham St Mary"
OR A Parish Giving Form can be collected from Heacham Parish Church or from the church office. For any further information see Liz.
Revd Veronica
I had surgery on both my wrists on 28th September, so will be out of action for a few weeks as I recover. I won't be able to drive, lift anything heavy or use a computer for 2 or 3 weeks- so your prayers for patience and healing will be appreciated. Thanks Veronica
Andy Jackson -Thorpe
I am very sad to say that Andy died recently, after a short spell in hospital. Please pray for
Tim, and their families in their shock and grief. Andy was 55, he and Tim moved to Heacham in 2023 and have been part of our church family since then. Andy's funeral will be here at Heacham Parish Church on Wednesday 23rd October at 11.30am. Veronica
‘Autumn Leaves’ - a concert at St Mary’s Church Heacham on 19th October at 3.30pm. Entry is free with donations to St Mary’s Church Heacham.
‘Choral Evensong’ 20th October at 4pm – at St Mary’s Church, Hillington with The Corner Choir. Refreshments in The Old Rectory afterwards.
‘Light Party 2024’ 31st October from 5pm to 7pm
A free event for children with their parents/carers in the Church. Come and meet PATCH and HIS FRIENDS. Pumpkin Pointers and Puzzles, Activities and Games, Treats to eat, Crafty things to make. Come and join the FUN.
Confirmation 8th December
Bishop Jane is coming to Heacham Parish Church on 8th December to do a confirmation service. If you are interested in being confirmed, or would like to know more please talk to Veronica 01485 570697 Heacham.vicar@gmail.com
Request for books associated with St Mary’s Heacham
A request has been received from Arthur Franks who is looking to find a copy of the following 2 books that are associated with St Mary’s. They are Patients and Patience by Dr Nancy Robbins and The Coffee Shop by Nina Ryder. If anyone happens to have a copy of either of these books Arthur would be willing to buy them. Arthur has given his permission for people to contact him directly about this. His email address is arthur.suearthur.franks02@gmail.com
Christmas Wine & Food Pairing Evening
Special Advent & Christmas Services
1st December: Advent 1 – 10am Holy Communion. The Coronation Bell will be rung as a call to worship for the first time.
15th December: Advent 3 – 6pm Carols by Candlelight
22nd December: Advent 4 – 3pm Christingle
24th December: Christmas Eve – 11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion 25th December: Christmas Day – 10am Holy Communion
Morning Prayer - Monday to Friday, at 9am
Morning Prayer follows Morning Prayer from the Northumbrian Community Celtic Prayer
It takes place on Zoom on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am. On Tuesday and Thursday morning Celtic Prayer will be in Church, in the Chancel, at 9am. Everyone welcome: contact Andrew Pearson (apearson@adap.co.uk)
Other Regular Dates for your Diary
1st Thursday every month – Bereavement Support Group,
10am at Pine Mall Hall
2nd Wednesday of each month – 10.30am Heacham Methodist
Holy Communion
Once a month on a Tuesday 10am Chit Chat & Coffee
Church Contacts:
Rev. Veronica Wilson tel. 01485 570697 email: heacham.vicar@gmail.com
Church Office Garry Langham tel. 01485 572539 email:heacham.church@gmail.com Office usually open Tues 9-12, Wed 2-5 and Fri 9-1
Church Wardens: Liz Dormer-Ainge 01485 571662 lizabeth.a.da@gmail.com
Chris Wright 07525 175361 chris.edward.wright@gmail.com