The Church Of The Holy Rood -- Wool, Dorset, U.K.
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The Church Of The Holy Rood -- Wool, Dorset, U.K.
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Details of our Services in 2010Are to be found on the Services page, here.
Memorial Service – Sunday 25th AprilA service of hymns and prayers that provides an opportunity to reflect and to remember loved ones. During the service the names of all who have died during the past year are remembered. There will be an opportunity to meet the Pastoral Team over tea and coffee after the service.
"Revive" is taking a break in April but there is an All-Age Communion Service on Easter Day in Church instead. The next "Revive" service will be in May.
Death of Father Geoffrey We would like to send our sympathy to our brothers and sisters in Christ in the Roman Catholic Church, particularly the congregation of the Church of St Joseph, Wool, who are mourning the sudden death of their beloved Parish Priest, Rev. Geoffrey Watts, on Thursday 14th January 2010. May Fr. Geoffrey rest in peace.
Churches Together in Wool Lent Lunches – in aid of Combat StressChurches Together in Wool are hosting a series of frugal lunches (soup and a roll) at the Methodist Church on Wednesdays 3rd,10th, 17th and 25th March 12.30-1.30pm. This year we invite donations in aid of Combat Stress, a registered charity which provides mental health care for ex-Service men and women.
Annual Parochial Church MeetingThe Annual Meeting of Parishioners, and the Annual Parochial Church Meeting takes place on Sunday 28th March at 5.30pm in the Hall of Wool CE VA First School. The formal business includes electing Churchwardens and other representatives and receiving reports on the past year. There is also an opportunity to celebrate what God is doing here in the life of Holy Rood Church and to look to the future. The formal notices giving full details are posted in the church porch.
Shrove Tuesday 16th February 2010 - also known as Pancake Day!Pancake Lunch at the D'Urb
TUESDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 11:30-1.30pm We enjoyed a lunch with a difference At The D’Urberville Hall Wool from 11:30-1.30pm Yes - on Shrove Tuesday we were offering sweet and savoury fillings in your pancake, a Bring and Buy Table and a Cake Stall and a Craft Stall along with a Raffle. All part of the Fundraising for the much needed Churchyard Extension and Toilet Facility at Holy Rood Church Wool. (If you didn't come - hard luck! - because next year's is ages away!)
Bishop's Appeal for Trevor and Tina Stubbs' work in JubaPlease see the separate page (There is a link on the left, part of the main page menus, too.)
Lent 2010Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday 17th February 2010 Easter Sunday is on Sunday 4 April 2010. Commencing on Thursday 18th February -
Holy Rood Wool, Lent Course 2010Week 1 Knowing and being known Week 2 Thirsting for truth and beauty Week 3 Changing your mind Week 4 Being the baptised Week 5 Living a life of prayer Week 6 Finding we cannot be without God We are be running an afternoon and an evening session commencing on Thursday 18th February. Afternoon: 2.30pm - 4.00pm at 3 Lampton Close, Wool Evening: 8.00pm - 9.30pm at The Vicarage, Wool Do come along and explore with others the Christian faith. It is not too late to come to any session for the first time. For further information contact: Revd. Rhona Floate (01929 462215)
(The Fully Alive website gives some details also, mainly about last year's events but does include some information on study materials.)
Spring Cleaning the Church on 27th MarchWe will be spring cleaning Holy Rood Church on 27th March, starting at 10.00am. Please bring your own cleaning equipment and elbow-grease and we’ll provide the refreshments for a mid-morning break.
Easter LiliesIf you would like to make a contribution towards the Easter Flowers, perhaps in memory of a loved one, please place your donation in an envelope marked “Easter Flowers”, and put on the collection plate at a service, or in the wall safe, or hand in to The Vicarage.
Church maintenanceThere are many small ongoing jobs in the church and the churchyard that need to be done on a regular basis. If you feel you could help in any way or you would like to know more details please contact one of the Churchwardens. Ken Baynton 405025
Future ServicesSee the Services pages for brief details of planned services and some other future events.
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