St Michael and All Angels
Helensburgh's Scottish Episcopal Church (part of the Anglican community)
St Michael Weekly Notices – Sunday, 18 December 2022
Sunday 18 December 2022 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:30am: Said Eucharist (1970 Rite)
10:30am: Said Eucharist (1982 Rite) with baptism of Louis Gibson. Please join us for refreshments in the Upper Hall after the service.
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
Quiet Reflections at High Auchensail, Cardross
10:30am: 19th December Quiet Reflections on Advent at Rosemary Wilson’s, High Auchensail, (see notice board at back of church)
Tuesday, 20 December 2022
10:30am: Said Eucharist (no refreshments)
11.15am Parklands School Carol Service at St Michael’s – all welcome.
Saturday, 24 December – Candlelit Midnight Mass
11:00pm: Candlelit Midnight Mass at St Michael’s – all very welcome.
Sunday, 25 December 2022
08:30am: Said Eucharist (1970 Rite)
10:30am: Sung Eucharist (1982 Rite). No refreshments after the service.
Thank you to Andrea and all those who helped to decorate St Michael’s for Christmas!
Tuesday, 27 December 2022
No Service will take place on today.
Sunday, 1 January 2023 – The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus.
10:30am: Only one service will take place today – Sung Eucharist (1982 Rite) to celebrate the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus
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!
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
According to the UN’s climate science panel, at least 18 countries have managed to cut their carbon emissions this year. And according to the ‘Global Carbon Project’ the increase in global carbon emissions seems to have slowed very significantly in recent years.
So, it’s not all bad news!