Our church is now part of a new benefice comprising Rothwell with Orton, Rushton with Glendon and Pipewell, Loddington and Thorpe Malsor. 

The Revd Canon John Westwood is our Priest in Charge of this new benefice.

CHANGED TIME FOR ROTHWELL SUNDAY SERVICE

Please note, as announced in magazine, from October 2nd the time of the 10.30 am service will be changed to 10.45 am.

We will aim to make sure that the 10.45 am service ends by 12 noon. 

To help timings at the Parish Communion, please can

·                     Lesson Reader come to the lectern during the final lines of the ‘Gloria’

·                     Intercessions leader come to the lectern in the final paragraph of the Creed

·                     Those bringing up the bread & wine do so at the start of the offertory hymn

·                     Notices be brief and to the point

Welcomers should please be at church at least 20 minutes before the service begins - 30 minutes before the service when there is a Baptism.

            John Westwood

THE HOLY TRINITY TRUST, ROTHWELL

The Trust was founded some years ago to assist the PCC in the repair and maintenance of the church fabric and its ornaments.  The Trustees endeavour to raise money for various projects approved by the Parochial Church Council. The Hon Treasurer to the Trust is Mr Bill Roberts, 31 Kingsley Road, Rothwell and he will be glad to receive any donations people may care to give to the Trust.  As the Trust is a charity, all donations can be gift aided wherever possible.

CHRISTMAS AND GREETINGS CARDS for the benefit of HOLY TRINITY TRUST are on sale from the Church. The Christmas Card depicts the Holy Family model as found in the Lady Chapel. This is A5 size on ivory card.  It sells, with envelope, at £1.50 each.  There is an A6 card also but without the Christmas greeting and this sells at 75p with envelope. The design is based on a water colour by Helen Cross.

A very colourful greetings card based on a water colour by Muriel Shillito depicts the Glendon Window in the Chancel. This is A6 in size and sells at 75p with envelope.  Another A5 size greetings card is based on water colour paintings by Doreen Doughty, Evelyn Jones, Janet Bassett and Heather Cross. This card depicts seven pictures of various parts of our Parish Church.  This is a card to treasure as well as to send.  With envelope, this card sells at £1.75. There are also bookmarks on sale - two designs, one is the window depicting St Helen and the other is the eagle lectern.

We are truly grateful to Mrs Zandra Powell and members of the Thorpe Malsor Water Colour Painting Group for this wonderful contribution to raise funds for the Holy Trinity Trust.

 

Church Calendar/diary

There's only one church diary now, which you can see, if you have access to a computer, via the church web site: http://www.rothwellholytrinity.co.uk/

Click on the link on the web site that says “Church Calendar/Diary”.  Everything that's going on is in the diary and there are no paper copies, because they're out of date almost as soon as they're printed.  If your event is not in the diary we could be double-booked and embarrassment at the least can result.  Please, if you're organising something or want to use the church, specifically ask us to put it in the diary.  We shall of course hope to be on the ball and do this anyway, but nobody's perfect as I recently demonstrated by not putting an important event in!  If you make a point of asking then we're less likely to miss it out.

INTERESTED IN BEING CONFIRMED?

Last call:  now is the time for adults and young people interested to contact John or Catherine, as new preparation groups will start to meet shortly.  And if there is anyone who would like a ‘refresher’ course they would be welcome too.

MAJOR FLOWER FESTIVAL NEXT YEAR

There will be a very special Flower Festival from June 1st to June 5th 2012 to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the Olympics, our Patronal Festival & the Rowell Fair.

Watch this space!

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ROTHWELL

At the AGM on 13th October, John Westwood took on the role of Convenor for the next two years.  The Secretary is now Gerry Holmes from the Methodist Church and Tom Thurman continues as Treasurer.  Tribute was paid to the fine work of Richard and Pauline Cook from the Salvation Army who have stepped down as Convenor and Secretary.  Let’s be enthusiastic in supporting ecumenical witness and working together in our town.

THANK YOU

To all who contributed to Operation Christmas Child. 36 filled shoe boxes were received from Rothwell & Rushton. 

To all who returned the Time & Talents response forms.  Be assured that we will now work hard to ensure that all your offers are taken up. 

To all who took part in the Church Cleaning Day on 12th November

BENEFICE BIBLE STUDY GROUP

Please note that the monthly group will meet on Wednesday, December 14th at 7.30 pm at the Vicarage – a week later than usual owing to the Diocesan Ministers’ Conference.  We continue our study of Mark’s Gospel, beginning at Chapter 9 verse 9.

CONCERTS in the Church and other Forthcoming Events

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES

VISIT TO THE MAYOR’S PARLOUR

Councillor Margaret Talbot, the Mayor of Kettering, has issued an invitation to the clergy, church council, choir, bell-ringers and Mothers’ Union, together with their partners, to a reception in the Mayor’s Parlour on the evening of Friday, 13th January.

If you’d like to come and enjoy the buffet and drinks, please let Brenda Austin know by 6th January.  Parking in the Council car park is free after 6 pm.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES

Tuesday, February 7th at 7.30 pm:      Open Meeting of Deanery Synod on the making of ‘Growth Action Plans’ at Christ the King, Kettering.  We want all our parishes to be well represented.

Friday, February 17th at 7.30 pm:       Benefice Social - Beetle Drive at Thorpe Village Hall.

Wednesday, February 22nd at 7.30 pm:  Ash Wednesday Sung Eucharist

Friday, March 2nd at 2.00 pm:             Women’s World Day of Prayer Service at United Reformed Church.

Saturday, March 24th at 7.30 pm:       Concert by Wellingborough Orpheus Choir.

THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

Wednesday, January 18th to Wednesday, January 25th.

Its so good to work together as Churches Together in Rothwell, in response to the prayer of Jesus that his followers might be one. 

Please come and support the special events planned for Unity Week this year:

Thursday, January 19th - 7.30 pm United Worship at St Bernadette’s Roman Catholic Church, Rothwell

Sunday, January 22nd - 3.00 pm United Service at Rothwell Methodist Church

Tuesday, January 24th - 10.30 am United prayer & fellowship at Rothwell United Reformed Church

FAMILY SPECIAL

Continuing the experiment, and learning from experience, we have a non-Eucharistic All-Age Service with the band, choir and organist.  Come and try something a little different!  Following January’s ‘Noah’ we have February’s ‘Abraham’ – learning from Abraham’s journey of faith.  On this Sunday there will be a short Holy Communion service at 12 noon in the Lady Chapel as well as the usual 8 am Holy Communion.

BIBLE READING FELLOWSHIP NOTES

Its good to know that 11 households ordered notes for the first four months of this year.

In this year when we are celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible we want to encourage everyone in a daily Bible reading habit. Do ask if you would like to see samples of notes, commentaries and Bible handbooks.  During Lent we shall also have a range of special books for Lent borrowing.

BIBLE READING FELLOWSHIP

At the back of church you can order the ‘New Daylight’ daily Bible reading notes and see other BRF materials.  Highly recommended is their Advent book, ‘Pilgrimage to the Manger’ by Naomi Starkey – an invitation to pilgrimage through Advent, Christmas and Epiphany.  Order a copy @ £7.99.

FUTURE UNITED BENEFICE SERVICES

UNITED BENEFICE SERVICE

We celebrate the Feast of Candlemass together at Thorpe Malsor on Sunday, January 29th at 10 am.  Come and celebrate the light of Christ - its one last look back to Christmas and a looking forward to Good Friday and Easter.  Please note there will be no services at Rothwell on this Sunday:  sign the list at the back of church if you would like transport to Thorpe.

John Westwood

APPEAL FOR THE ORGAN

We hope that in January we shall have the final go-ahead for major restoration work to take place on our pipe organ, by Holmes & Swift, organ builders from Fakenham, Norfolk, following extensive advice from Andrew Reid, Director of Music at the Cathedral, and with the approval of the Diocesan Advisory Committee.  The work involves renovating the organ, converting it to electric action, providing a new detached console, and some improvements including new tremulant and reed stops. It has been made possible by a wonderfully generous gift from Michael and Jean Buswell, in memory of their mother, for this particular purpose.  We are most grateful to them. We will still need to raise ourselves about £11,000 towards the V.A.T. chargeable for the work.  Andrew Reid will coming over for a special fund-raising event soon, but we make a direct appeal for donations and offers to organise other events so that we can seize this once in a life-time opportunity.  Any cheques can be made payable to Rothwell Parochial Church Council, earmarked for the organ fund. 

ORDER THE ADVENT BOOK

This year the title produced by the Bible Reading Fellowship is ‘The Incredible Journey – Christmas from Genesis to Jesus’ by Steve Brady.  Order your copy on the list at the back of church for £6.99.  It describes God’s incredible, personal journey to the human race, which he loves with an amazing love, despite its repeated rejection of him.

THE FAIR TRADE STALL is open after our 10.30 am Sunday services, with a wide range of goods.

BELLRINGERS  Those interested in joining the team or learning to ring are asked to speak with Murray Coleman: 01536 761303.

CHOIR   New choir members are always welcome.  The Holy Trinity Choir rehearse every Thursday evening from 7 - 9pm. For more details please contact Graham Lightburn on 01858 464079, or mobile 07885 449274. Please also see the Choir page.

THE ANGELUS BELL is rung automatically 3 times a day from the Tower at Rothwell Church. This ancient and traditional call to prayer at the beginning, the middle and at the end of the day can help us in our spiritual devotions.  We don't have to use a set form of words.  We can use our own and take time to remember others. Those who want a copy of the traditional Angelus prayers can obtain one from the Church. They are based on the encounter in St Luke's Gospel between the Blessed Virgin and the Angel Gabriel.

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

The PCC reviews its policy annually. Everyone working with children has to be made aware of our policies and be subject to screening by the Criminal Records Bureau. The Diocese handles all the application forms for us. Most people involved are aware of this development in Church life and co-operate happily with these sensible demands.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

SUNDAY SCHOOL The Sunday School, for children aged 4 and upwards, meets on the 1st and 2nd Sundays in the month in the Trinity Centre. Children should be brought to the Church in time for the 10.30 am Service and will then be taken by the leaders to the Trinity Centre. They re-join their parents during the second part of the service.

We have a CRÈCHE in the south west corner of the Church.  Parents need to be with the babies and little ones all through the service and make use of the toys and equipment.

Young people who wish to assist with the Sunday School and/or the Crèche as a community service for others will be warmly welcomed.  Please speak with the clergy or the leaders.

CHURCH PRAYER GROUP is organised by Sheila Thurman on a Saturday morning. Those who would like to participate in this vital activity are warmly invited to do so. Sheila can be contacted on 01536 710748.