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The Parish Church of St John the Baptist

The Church is part of the Ringstone in Aveland Group of Parishes, which includes: Dunsby, Hacconby, Kirkby Underwood and Rippingale. It is in the deanery Beltisloe in the diocese of Lincoln, of the Church of England.

The Parish Church of St. John The Baptist is an impressive medieval building mainly 14th and 15th centuries, with a central tower which is visible from the A15. "The Church resembles a miniature Cathedral", described as a handsome structure, by Joseph J. Davies in 1909, (History of Bourne and District), "lofty and beautifully proportioned". Well worth a visit, for whatever reason.

The Church is open each day to anyone for quiet reflection and prayer. Morning Prayer is offered on most days at 9.00am (9.30am Saturday) in the Chapel of Resurrection, (see the weekly notice sheet in the Church).
The Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the Chapel of Resurrection, and is a special place for prayer and quiet.

The Church has a votive candle stand, where candles may be lit, and prayers offered and left.
Intercession forms, an important part of the Church's life and requests for prayer may be made to any who are associated with the Church.

For Baptisms, Weddings, Sacrament of Reconciliation, and about holy communion at home. Please contact: Judy Watson Tel: 01778 441128

The Parish Priest: Pending Appointment 
Associate Priest:

Fr David Creasey, Hanthorpe Farm, Hanthorpe

01778 570553
Hon Assistant ClergyCanon Brian Osborne, 3 Newlands Road, Hacconby    01778 570818
Reader:Mrs. Judy Watson Stainfield Road, Kirkby Underwood01778 441128
Organist
and PCC Secretary		Ms. Eileen Palmer,  58 Willoughby Road, Bourne01778 393877
The Churchwardens

Mrs A Parry-Jones

Mrs M Mackay

423265

424344

Mrs A Parry-Jones

Mrs M Mackay

423265

424344
Mrs A. Parry-Jones
Mrs M. Mackay		01778 423265
 01778 424344
Church Hall LettingsMrs. Margaret Gibson01778 570639
 
 
Usual  Sunday pattern of service
1st Sunday 10.30 am All Age Worship 
2nd Sunday 10.30 am Eucharist 
3rd Sunday 10.30 am Eucharist 
4th Sunday 10.30 am Eucharist 
5th Sunday 10.30 am Eucharist 
**Each Wednesday at 10.00 am  Eucharist at Morton  
**Each Friday at 6.00 pm Choir Practice at Morton Church Hall (Summer Months)
** (winter months) 6 Station Road, Morton (by kind hospitality of Mr. & Mrs. Hall)
** New singers are welcome.) 
**Q.S.T. = Quiet, space and time.
**APCM = Annual Parochial Church Meeting 
 
SUNDAY SERVICES FOR AUGUST IN THE RINGSTONE AND AVELAND GROUP
1st Trinity 9 10:30am
10:30am
6.00pm		 Eucharist at Haconby
Family Worship at Morton
Eucharist at Rippingale
8th Trinity 10
 		 9:30am
10:30am
12 noon
6pm.
6pm		 Service at Rippingale
Eucharist at Morton
Baptism at Morton
Evening Prayer at Kirkby Underwood
Evening Prayer at Dunsby
15th Trinity 11 9:30am
10:30am
12pm
6pm		 Eucharist at Kirkby Underwood
Eucharist at Morton
Baptism at Morton
Evening Prayer at  Haconby
22nd Trinity 12
 		 9:30am
10:30am
6pm		 Eucharist at Dunsby
Eucharist at Morton
Evening Prayer at Rippingale
29th Trinity 13 10:30am Group Eucharist + Baptism at Haconby
September 5th
Trinity 14		 10:30am
10:30am
6pm		 Eucharist at Haconby
Eucharist at  Morton
Eucharist at Rippingale
 
WEEKDAY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS FOR AUGUST
Each Wednesday 10am Service at Morton

If you, or someone you know, is unable to get the Church and would like to receive Holy Communion at Home, Please give Judy Watson a ring 441128.
 
Monday 9th August Mary Sumner Day 10am Service at Morton
(NB: Replaces QST)
 
From the Registers
     
Baptisms    
12th June
27th June
27th June		 Hetty Baker
Callum James Sewell
Theo Robert George Stafford  		 Morton
Morton
Haconby
'In your love you give us a place among your people'
     

Weddings

    
19th June
26th June
17th July 		David Kreutzberger  & Lousie Millar
David Lynch & Emma Moody
Glen Butterworth Sharon Bates		 Kirkby Underwood
Kirkby Underwood
Morton
'Love one another as I have loved you'
     
Funerals    
4th June
22nd June
26th June
6th July
13th July		 Carole Norman
Enid Gray
Gerald Copley
Joan Alvey
Lydia Thompson 		 Rippingale
Morton
Morton
Morton
Morton
Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord and let light perpetual shine upon them. May they rest in peace'
 
Known Forthcoming Church Events 2010
1st October 6.30pm Simple Harvest Thanksgiving followed by Supper in the Church Hall
3rd October 10.30am Harvest Thanksgiving
14th November 10.15am Remembrance Sunday Service
5th December 3.00pm Christingle Service
19th December 6.00pm Carol service
24th December 11.30pm Midnight Mass
 

QST= Quiet, Space, Time,

In our busy lives we rarely have moments for quiet, for our own space and certainly often very little time. Prayer and meditation can help getting your inner self into focus, calm the mind and organize your thoughts. When you pray, you're communicating with your Creator and building up your faith. Expressing and sharing your thoughts, feelings and fears in your prayer can help to put things into better perspective. Meditation allows you to feel your inner self, listen to the inner voice of peace and promote calmness. It keeps you away from fear and negative thoughts. It enlarges your inner peace.
On the second Monday of every Month we hope to try and achieve the above with an informal service at Morton Church in the Resurrection Chapel at 9.30am.

BELTISLOE DEANERY

DAYS OF REFLECTION AND RETREAT 

‘In returning and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength’

Isaiah 30 v15 

Thursday 2nd September: 11-30 am – 4.45 pm

Bishop John Saxbee –

‘What happens when we pray?’ - 

a last visit to Edenham by Bishop John before pastures new.

Suggested contribution £12.50, includes lunch –
please notify the house of any special dietary needs

01778591358 or athawes@tiscali.co.uk. 

Monday 13th September – 7.30pm.

An open meeting to discuss fund raising for the redevelopment of the ‘upper garden’ of the Regional House.

Friends old and new are very welcome. 

BELTISLOE DEANERY EDUCATION FORUM 

COURSES

6 week course of Worship

Summer 2010 and Spring 2011 

17 week Parish Foundation Course

Autumn 2010

This course is an opportunity top grow in knowledge and confidence in the Christian Faith. It may possibly lead to authorisation as a local lay minister after the necessary approval.

Spring 2011

6 week courses on Mission, Worship and Pastoral care.

If you would like to know more or to book a place on a course,
please contact Judy Watson on 01778 441128.

 
The Children's Society.
 If you would like to have a Children's Society collection box for all those annoying coppers, please contact me, Judy Watson on 441128. Your support is much needed.
 
 Wanted Buttons:
 How many of you have odd buttons in odd places hoping they might come in useful someday? Betty Brown is collecting them, so gather them up and either pass them to her or place in the box at the back of Church.
 
 Many thanks Judy Watson

 

Learn more about our Church, download our leaflet Here

                                                

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