February Connected

The February edition of Connected is available to download or view online. David Coote reflects on the importance of the cross to the period of Lent. There are some thoughts on the link between Lent and Valentine’s Day from Tony Service, plus opposing views on the importance of diet to Lent. The Brayton MU remembers their AGM whilst the St Francis Crafters celebrate a splendid fund raising achievement during 2017.

We also have some images of the St Wilfrid’s Decorators taking down the decorations on 12th Night. The Zone remembers chips at Doncaster Dome Ice Rink, and I report on the excellent concert given by the Voice Youth Choir and Orchestra in Selby Abbey.

The Giving in Grace Team say thank you, and Selby Foodbank looks ahead with some concern over the introduction of Universal Credit in Selby District.

The February Connected can be found here:

http://www.stwilfridsparish.com/Resources/magazine/2018_02_St%20Wilfrids%20Parish%20Brayton_Connected_Magazine_Feb_2018.pdf

and previous editions of Connected here:

http://www.stwilfridsparish.com/parishmagazine.html   

Choral Evensong 28th January 6.00pm St Wilfrid's Parish Church

Come along and enjoy the beautiful cadences of this lovely service.

Candlemas Celebration 28th January 3.00pm St Wilfrid's Church

Invitations have been sent to those who have recently been baptised in our churches, but everyone is very welcome to join the celebration! The short service will be followed by refreshments in the parish hall.

January Connected

This month the printed version of Connected was produced early in December so that the printing and stapling could be finished before  the Christmas festivities began. The online edition was much more flexible and therefore there is much more in this version this month. In both editions Revd. Pete Watson gives thanks for the results of the Giving in Grace initiative at St Wilfrid’s, whilst Tony Service looks forward to the New Year and Methodism in January. Sheila Newsome asks for help in tracking down Frederick Harrison, and the Brayton Mothers Union sign up Revd. Pete, and eat mince pies. Again.
I’m also very happy to reproduce the Diocese of York article on the excellent Wellbeing Café that is held each Monday at St Wilfrid’s Parish Hall. Many thanks to the Diocese for their kind permission. There is also a brief article on the re-commissioning of the St Wilfrid’s Ministry Team, and the Autumn/Christmas Fairs are remembered in photographs.

The January Connected can be found here:

http://www.stwilfridsparish.com/Resources/magazine/2018_01_St%20Wilfrids%20Parish%20Brayton_Connected_Magazine_Jan_2018.pdf

and previous editions of Connected here:

http://www.stwilfridsparish.com/parishmagazine.html    

December Connected

The December edition of Connected is available to download.

This month Revd. Glenda urges us to use Advent as preparation for Christmas by sharing with those who find it a struggle to survive. Tony Service looks forward to Christmas and Roger Sowden shares some fantastic pictures of St Wilfrid’s during winter. Charlotte Watson highlights a forthcoming ‘The Voice’ concert in Selby Abbey, whilst Kathryn Pritchard explains about the Operation Christmas Child initiative; a very worthwhile use for the humble shoebox. 

I was sent a load of images of the Saints & Superheroes evening at Brayton Primary School which I am pleased to include this month - it looked like great fun and I rather wish that I had gone along. Mrs Clarke has a go at ‘incorporating as many Songs from the Shows titles in her Mother’s Union piece as possible’, and I report on the St Wilfrid’s Choir as it commences its preparations for Christmas. There is also an online audio file of the Choir’s rendition of Coventry Carol for you to enjoy. 

As always the on-line version is free to download, and feel free to share it with your friends and family. Details of subscribing to the print version, should you prefer a printed copy, can be found in the on-line magazine on page 3. A direct link to the magazine is included below for your convenience. Click on the link and it should (fingers crossed!) load the magazine directly.

http://www.stwilfridsparish.com/Resources/magazine/2017_12_St%20Wilfrids%20Parish%20Brayton_Connected_Magazine_Dec_2017.pdf

If you would like to see the earlier editions they can be found on the Connected page of the St Wilfrid's website. A link to this page is included below.

http://www.stwilfridsparish.com/parishmagazine.html

Forthcoming Events - St Wilfrid's Parish Church

Autumn Fair - In Church - Saturday 25th November 10.00am to 1.00pm  do come along and purchase your Christmas presents from the many stalls, or just enjoy a welcome cuppa with yummy cake in the cafe.

Coffeemates - In the Parish Hall - Wednesday 29th November 10.00am - 12noon come along and join us for coffee, cake and a good natter.

Study Morning - St Wilfrid's Parish Hall - 2nd December 10.00 - 12noon Our theme is the crib nativity scene. Glenda

Inspire - 2nd December - St Wilfrid's Parish Hall - 5.00pm Share in an informal relaxed service of worship.

Christingle & Gift Service - 3rd December at 3.00pm in church. Join us in support of the Children's Society.  We combine the service with the collection of gifts to be given to local needy children, if you would like to bring a gift please mark it as suitable for a boy or girl and the age group. The Christingles will be made in Church on Saturday 2nd December at 9.30am - if you can spare an hour or so to help it would be most appreciated. 

Community Lunch -St Wilfrid's Parish Hall - Wednesday 6th December 12noon - 1.30pm Come and enjoy homemade soup and dessert followed by tea/coffee £4

Mother's Union - St Wilfrid's Parish Hall - Thursday 7th December 7.30 our meeting will be a Bring & Share Supper with Christmas Carols and readings.

Craft Group Coffee Morning - St Wilfrid's Parish Hall - 9th December 10.00 - 12noon Coffee,  cake, Christmas themed raffle - a chance to buy handmade Christmas gifts and cards.

Mulled Wine and Mince Pies - Sunday 10th December from 2.30pm - 4.30pm at the home of Pam & Paul Middlebrook. Tickets £5 available from Pat Griffiths.

November Connected

The November edition of  Connected is available to download In this month’s edition Rev. Pete focuses on Giving in Grace at St Wilfrid’s and our understanding of ‘ownership’ when all of our blessings are gifts to us from God, whilst Charlotte relates the Zone’s exhausting yet exhilarating weekend away at Wydale Hall. Also the MU get their wellies on, Carol Sowden says farewell to Mary & Roger Bramley, and St Wilfrid’s finally win a quiz. No really - they won. Who would have thought it… 

In a more sombre mood Tony Service remembers Richard Moody who has died. Many will remember Richard’s ‘Bygone Days’ articles in the Selby Times and also his numerous presentations in church and village halls throughout the district.

As always the on-line version is free to download, and feel free to share it with your friends and family. Details of subscribing to the print version, should you prefer a printed copy, can be found in the on-line magazine on page 3. A direct link to the magazine is included below for your convenience. Click on the link and it should (fingers crossed!) load the magazine directly.

http://www.stwilfridsparish.com/Resources/magazine/2017_11_St%20Wilfrids%20Parish%20Brayton_Connected_Magazine_Nov_2017.pdf

If you would like to see the earlier editions they can be found on the Connected page of the St Wilfrid's website. A link to this page is included below.

http://www.stwilfridsparish.com/parishmagazine.html