February

I would like to add my appreciation to Judiths of all who helped make Christmas special and to wish you a happy New Year. It was so very good to see so many at the various services and functions. Now that we have got Christmas behind us we can look forward to Easter. The 25th February is Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent, a time for getting ready for Easter. Lent is a time when we remember that we dont always get things right and very often we make a mess of it. Hands up all who failed to carry through their New Year's resolution, it seems to be built into us, this business of getting it wrong. In Lent we ask God to forgive us our failings and help us renew our lives.

For services this month click on February Services

You are welcome to join with any of the following:
Every 2^nd Monday of the month 7.30pm Prayer Group at the Corner House, Bushy Lane, Hollesley
Every Wednesday at 7.30pm at Hollesley + Midday at Sutton
Every 4^th Friday Communion at Mary Warner Homes 2pm
Every 1^st Thursday Evensong at Glebe House, Hollesley 3pm
Every 3^rd Thursday Holy Communion at Glebe House 10.30am

Almighty and everlasting God,
you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent:
create and make in us new and contrite hearts that we,
worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

CAROL SINGING
16th - 20th DECEMBER 2003

A grand total of £500.00, the best yet, was collected and has been divided between St Elizabeth Hospice and Hollesley Church. My thanks to those who braved the elements and came to sing, those who so kindly invited us in and most of all to the people of Hollesley and Shingle Street for their generosity.

Joan Butcher

On 1st December 2003 eleven members, together with Geoffrey, two husbands and three children enjoyed a buffet Christmas luncheon preceded by Christmas readings and carols . A raffle raised £20.00 for Mothers Union projects. Kay Raffe

Thank you to all than people who made my job easier this year by bringing their boxes to my home. It was a tremendous help as there are, to date, 32 of you out there! You have raised a grand total of £487.64. Together with the sponsored walk I did in October we have been able to send a total of £600.64 this year. Thank you on behalf of all the children who will benefit from your kind generosity. Remember - if you know anyone who would like to support the Childrens Society by having a box, please let me know. The more box holders - the more money we can raise.

Jan Sullivan, Honorary Local Secretary (1 Moorlands, Hollesley)

Hollesley Art Exhibition - Please note this event (mentioned in December Contact) will not be taking place.

FOR PARISH INFORMATION CLICK ON: February 2003