THE PARISH CHURCH OF STOKE
DAMEREL (ST. ANDREW & ST. LUKE)

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Sunday 6 July 3rd Sunday after Trinity

THIS WEEK'S READINGS

Sunday 6 July 3rd Sunday after Trinity
Isaiah 66:10-14
Galatians 6:1-16
Luke 10:1-11. 16-20
Psalm 66

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
Sunday 13 July 4th Sunday after Trinity
Deuteronomy 30:9-14
Colossians 1:1-14
Luke 10:25-37
Psalm 25

Merciful God,
we entrust to your tender care
those who are ill or in pain,
knowing that whenever danger threatens
your everlasting arms
are there to hold them safe.
Comfort and heal them,
and restore them to health and strength;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:-
The sick:-
Maureen, John and Shirley, Margaret, Graham, Kathy.
The long term sick and infirm:-
George, Peter, Diana, Liz, Keith, Rob, Clive.
The Ministry Team:-
Wendy, Ruth, Fiona, Marilyn and Rhona.

BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLE

If you would like to have the candle lit for a week
for a particular prayer / thanksgiving /
commemoration, etc., please send a £5 donation to
Debbie Smith, clearly marking your donation as
being for the candle. Details of your intention can
be emailed to:- sarah.lundstrom@virginmedia.com
so that a mention of the commemoration, etc., can
appear in the Sunday Sheet.

SERVICES THIS WEEK
Stoke Damerel Parish Church is a hybrid church
open for public worship and private prayer and all
services will be live streamed.
By attending a live streamed service, you give
implied permission to have your image captured
on CCTV and to be broadcast as participant in the
liturgy.

Watch our livestreamed services
Please follow the link to make your way to our YouTube page:

STOKE DAMEREL YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Sunday 6 July 3rd Sunday after Trinity
0800 Holy Eucharist
Celebrant: Rev’d Sue Nicholas
1000 Sung Parish Eucharist
Celebrant: Rev’d Michelle Parkman

Wednesday 9 July
1000 Morning Prayer

Sunday 13 July 4th Sunday after Trinity
0800 Holy Eucharist
Celebrant: Rev’d Sue Nicholas
1000 Sung Parish Eucharist
Celebrant: Rev’d Sue Nicholas

WELCOME BACK
Welcome back to Rev’d Michelle Parkman from
Marjon who joins us at 10am this Sunday. Many
thanks to Rev’d Sue for leading our 8am Eucharist
today and for returning next Sunday.

FROM FIONA
Hello everyone!
I’m writing to say a huge thank you to you all, for
your generosity in my leaving gift and to those of
you who were able to make it to the ordination last
Saturday. The retreat in the days beforehand was a
lovely peaceful experience and as someone who
wasn’t convinced she’d get anything from a retreat
I’m happy to say that I am converted! I’d
recommend it to anyone. It gave us space to
process and reflect upon the change that was about
to take place, and in my case to read a bit and sleep
a lot! Wonderful.
The day of the ordination was joyful and humbling
(and also full and hot). It was a real joy to be with
ten others, sharing the excitement and trepidation.
The eleven of us will continue through our curacy
journey together. I have many lasting memories of
the day, too many to mention, but processing into
the Cathedral, the laying on of hands, and the
moment the Cathedral doors opened at the end of
the service. The video is still available through the
Diocese of Exeter’s YouTube page
https://www.youtube.com/live/AgRZIzxQ6oM).

Last Sunday I was warmly welcomed at St Pancras
in Pennycross and whilst I know that I will miss
Stoke Damerel very much I am looking forward to
the new challenges and experiences of curacy. Do
keep all those who were ordained to the diaconate
in your prayers as we all navigate the changes
which have taken place, and the new roles and
responsibilities we find ourselves in.
Once again, thank you for your kind words and
generosity upon my ordination, and the support
and encouragement you have given me over the
past three years.
With love and prayers
Rev Fiona

FROM RUTH SAYERS:
Thoughts on St. Peter and St. Paul.
We are in the season of Petertide, a time when
there are ordinations and when we call out those
who serve in the church. Some of you, I know,
were able to go to the Cathedral last weekend to
support those who were being ordained as Deacons
and it is this time of year that those who have felt
the call of God to ministry, go forth, into the world
as ministers of the Gospel. These candidates have
made a choice, as we all can, to follow God, for
God to be at the centre of their lives and for the
reality of the gospel to be lived out. Secondly, they
have acknowledged a call to a specific ministry.
A ministry that is publicly proclaimed, a ministry
affirmed by others and to show the world the love
of Christ.
It is interesting that the ordination of Deacons and
Priests happens during the season that we think
and learn about both St. Peter and St. Paul. Both
these men “failed” in their relationship with Jesus.
Peter is known for his denial of his Lord and Paul,
for persecuting those who followed the way of
Christ who became those we now know as
Christians, Followers of the Way. And yet, there
was redemption for them both. Forgiveness and
conversion resulted in a man (Peter) who was
charged with building the church of God and a
man (Paul) who, in his writings, declared the truth
about what it means to follow Christ. Both men
were martyred for their faith and yet these are two
men which are remembered as leaders and teachers
of the gospel and are seen as examples of what it
means to follow God. Perfection is not a
requirement for following God.
Last weeks reading talks very clearly on following
God. “I will follow you wherever you go”. What a
statement that is! Commitment to Christ requires
following. I am sure you are aware that every
journey into faith and commitment always has its
challenges. Like Peter and Paul, we may have to
get to the end of our tether before we can answer
the question that was asked of Peter. “Peter, do you
love me?” Do you love God enough to follow
wherever He leads? do you love me enough to
minister to my people; do you love me enough to
give of myself to work for his kingdom? These are
difficult questions and, as with all the challenges
that are presented to us, cannot be taken lightly.
We pray for our deacons and priests that they may
follow where they are called and to fulfill that
commitment to love the Lord in all that lies before
them.
A final thought.
When I was in working as a Mission Partner with
CMS in the Middle East, I had the privilege of
visiting Gaza. It was only for a day due to visa
issues but it left a life changing mark. There is
much I could say but briefly this. The Anglican
chapel in the grounds of the Ah Ali hospital in
Gaza city has a small graveyard. There is one
grave in it. It is the grave of a CMS Mission
Partner, a nurse, who was caught in crossfire
whilst taking 2 injured children to the hospital.
She is buried in this graveyard and the inscription
written on her grave is “for me to live is Christ, to
die is gain”. Phil. 1 v 21. This is true commitment
to following Christ. The effect it had on my life
was profound. Am I prepared to follow Christ to
the giving up of my life for him?
I will leave that thought with you.
Ruth

MARILYN'S MEMOS

FIONA'S ORDINATION to the DEACONRY
What a truly wonderful occasion in magnificent
Exeter cathedral, with superb choral music,
proceedings and Eucharist presided over by our
new Bishop Mike, who is very approachable and
down to earth. It was just fantastic to see Fiona’s
glowing smile during and after the occasion.
There were 11 ordinands present from various
parts of Devon, who formed part of the impressive
parade into the Cathedral, followed by the
Cathedral and Diocesan Clergy.

Fiona’s support team included: Father Keith,
Rev’d Sue, Rev’d Scott Angell (our former
organist) Rev’d Trevor Filtness and his wife
Rosemary, Sue and Mike Shannon, Lemmy, Tobi,
Margaret W, Ian, John and Julia, Ruth (choir) MG,
Ross and other friends and family members.

Rev Scott, Marilyn and Fiona

Fiona and Ross

CITY COLLEGE SKILLS DEPARTMENT
MUSIC CONCERT
24th June
Mike Dugdale runs a music group with weekly
sessions in church or the parish centre. Last
Tuesday he presented a super concert, with his
talented skills development students and fellow
teachers. The church was full of other City College
students and parents who were immensely proud
of what the young people had achieved.

PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Friday 27th June
The PGS productions treated us to a concert
version of this dynamic piece of Gilbert and
Sullivan musical theatre. It was much enjoyed by
well over 130 members of the audience, which, as
well as pleasure, is of considerable financial gain
to our roof fund: around £600 should be
transferred to us in due course, by Trevor their
treasurer!

HOLY DUSTERS: VOLUNTEERS PLEASE
We add to the coffers by letting the church but
obviously this necessitates some regular cleaning.
(eg the Tuesday yoga class uses the space on the
road side and this really should be swept
beforehand)
The only alternative is to employ our parish centre
cleaner on a weekly basis to undertake these jobs
but, of course, we would then need to pay the
going rate!!
Quite a considerable time ago, we used to have
volunteers who dusted and generally took care of
the appearance of the church. This team of helpers
has now retired and rightly so! We do arrange a big
clean up before Christmas and Easter but in
between we no longer have any of the
congregation taking regular charge of the
following and really do need help to share the
tasks:
*Emptying the church rubbish bins when seen
to be overflowing
*Take the recycling from the kitchen which can
pile up
*Washing soiled table cloths and tea towels
*Sweeping the floor (big industrial v-shaped
sweeper behind the mayoral pew) and
vacuuming the dust plus carpets (Henry hoover
in parish centre COSH cupboard, via Men’s
toilets)
*Checking the votive candle stand and
replenishing each week
*Cleaning the brass, including front door

SACRISTAN
We still need a third/fourth volunteer to take
charge of this vital duty prior to our Eucharist.

DEFIBRILLATOR
Please be aware that a defibrillator is attached
to the outside wall of DHS for BOYS.
(Opposite the entrance to King’s Court).

REV'D PETER WARLAND CELEBRATES
HIS BIRTHDAY 28th June

Peter is an ex naval chaplain and as such is very
much in the mould of this prized and special
breed!! For many years, he presided over many of
our services when requested and has helped us out
a great deal and is held in huge respect and
affection. Much to his regret, his health has
prevented him from attending our Eucharists, on
his formerly regular basis. However, he watches
online!! We are delighted to share the news of his
birthday and send our love and congratulations.

FAREWELL TO PETER

Wendy and I managed a flying visit to Peter
Harrison two days before his departure for
Sidmouth. He is very realistic about the need to
move and we will be getting his address in due
course. He was very delighted and moved by our
farewell card. He will be just a few minutes away
from his brother and sister-in-law.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN JULY
Eric Farrar, Jerry Cresswell.

MORE NEWCOMERS TO BE SEEN
IN THE GARDEN
With all of the family staying with us, I suddenly
found that time was not available to the extent I
normally need to prepare my contribution for the
Sunday sheet. However, having managed recently
to take a number of photographs in the garden, I
thought that I could still make a contribution which
needed less text. So, below are some of those
photographs which you may find of interest.