St Michael and All Angels
Helensburgh's Scottish Episcopal Church (part of the Anglican community)
St Michael Weekly Notices – 4 December 2022
Sunday, 4 December 2022 – Second Sunday of Advent
8:30am: Said Eucharist (1970 Rite)
10:30am: Said Eucharist (1982 Rite). Rector’s Report will be given during the sermon. AGM follows the service
Sunday, 4 December 2022 – Annual General Meeting
St Michael’s Annual General Meeting will take place after the 10:30 am service
Purpose is to elect Vestry members, Lay Representatives and to receive the Annual Accounts. Agenda and copies of the Trustees’ Annual.
copies of the Trustees’ Report & Accounts are available on the website and at the back of the church
Quiet Reflections at High Auchensail, Cardross
10:30am: 5th, 12th and 19th December Quiet Reflections on Advent at Rosemary Wilson’s, High Auchensail, (see notice board at back of church)
Tuesday, 6 December 2022 – Feast-day of Nicolas of Myra, Bishop, 4th Century
10:30am: Said Eucharist (1982 Rite) followed by refreshments
Thursday, 8 December 2022 – Mothers’ Union
10:30am: Mothers’ Union meets in the Upper Hall at St Michael’s with mulled wine and minced pies.
Friday, 9 December 2022 – Helensburgh Doran Choir
7:30am: at Helensburgh URC, Helensburgh Dorian Choir’s, ‘World of Christmas’ – tickets £10 / £8 at the door.
Saturday, 10 December 2022 – Diocesan Advent Quiet Day
10:00am: Diocesan Advent Quiet Day on Zoom. Please see notice at the back of the church.
Sunday, 11 December 2022 – Third Sunday of Advent
8:30am: Said Eucharist (1970 Rite)
10:30am: Said Eucharist (1982 Rite). Please join us for refreshments after the service.
Sunday, 11 December 2022 – Stall in the Hall
The ‘Stall in the Hall’, after the 10:30am Services, will be in aid of the Glasgow City Mission.
Knit a St Michael’s Peace Angel (or two)
Many thanks to all who are knitting Angels. The first batch are available at the back of the church today! Please take one for your family & friends, they will be available during the whole month of December!
Knitters, please keep up the good work!
Saturday, 17 December 2022 – Decorate St Michael’s for Christmas
9:00-12:00: We will be decorating St Michael’s.
If you would like to help, please contact Andrea – flowers@stmichaelhelensburgh.org.uk
Sunday, 18 December 2022 -Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
6:30pm: Candlelit Service of Nine Lessons & Carols followed by
mulled wine & mince pies in the Upper Hall.
All very welcome to attend
Home for a Ukrainian
A Ukrainian lady, 60, is looking for a room under one of the schemes currently available in Scotland fo Ukrainians (give a room, government pays board). This lady, a teacher, is a friend of my daughter-in-law’s family; if you think you might be able to help her, please contact Michael Blake by emailing: info@stmichaelhelensburgh.org.uk
Eco Congregation Thought for the Week
Consider use of a micro-wave for cooking, it will cook faster and use less energy than a conventional oven.