Sunday Notice Sheet
Notice Sheet for 13th September 2026
WELCOME TO THE PARISH OF SPROWSTON
13th September 2026
The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
Services This Week
09.30 am St Cuthbert’s Church:
Generosity Sunday – Holy Communion
Presiding: Revd Melaine Hider
Preaching: Stephanie Grand
Readers: Rosemary Clarke / Mary Carpenter
Intercessor: Sheila Tuffield
Chalice: Liz Chettleburgh / Mike Glover
Counter: Suzanne Hudson / Mary Osborne
Hymns: 328, 11, 132, 73, 238
10:30 am St Mary & St Margaret’s Church
Generosity Sunday – Morning Prayer
Preaching: Revd Tim Yau
Presiding: Revd Tim Yau
Readers: Joan Rea / Michelle Goulding
Intercessor: Sue Ellingham
Counter: Sue Ellingham / Derek Robinson
Hymns: 73, 366, 53, 465, 480
1.00pm St Mary & St Margaret’s Church
Teddy Bear Parachute Drop
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Services for 20th September 2026
The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity.
09.30 am St Cuthbert’s Church
Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing
12.00 St Cuthbert’s Church – Baptism of Isaac Bonura
10.30 am St Mary & St Margaret’s Church
Holy Communion
Readings:
Philippians 1: 21 – end
Matthew 20: 1 – 16
Our churches are open each day for private prayer:-
St. Cuthbert 8.30am – 10.00 pm
St. Mary & St. Margaret 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
If you would like to support our church.
Please scan the QR code.
Lectionary Readings and Prayers
First Reading: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-8
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided
in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that
you need, you will abound in every good work.
Gospel Reading: Luke 6: 38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured
to you.”
Collect
Risen Christ, your wounds declare your love for the world and the wonder of your risen life: give us compassion and courage to risk ourselves for those we serve, to be
generous in love and mercy, that we may be signs of your kingdom now and for ever.
Post Communion
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Other Notices:
We have banked a further £52 from collecting loose change, clothing, and donations for plants etc. Thank you.
The Mothers Union Afternoon Tea at Sheila’s on the 26th August was greatly attended.
Following donations, a total of £283.31 was received.
Thank you to all who helped and to all those who came. It was a great afternoon and we were blessed with the weather.
Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal:
We are still collecting for the Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal.
Lists of suggested contents are available at the front of the Church, or alternatively speak to Mary and Michelle.
Please leave shoe boxes (if possible, already wrapped in Christmas paper) and any donations under the table at St Cuthbert’s Church.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity in helping us bring a little Christmas joy to others – the boxes were so warmly received last year.
Found
A bracelet has been found in the chapel at St Cuthbert’s.
Please contact Sheila or Sue if you have lost this.
The month ahead:
We are looking for more volunteers to join the team of Sunday morning welcomers at St Mary & St Margaret’s. Duties include preparing the books and notice sheets, hymn board numbers, setting up the microphones before the service, and taking up the cash collection as well as welcoming everyone as they arrive. Please speak to Sue or Sheila if you might be interested in joining in this important activity.
Future events to note:
Saturday 26th September 10.00-12.00pm Messy Church Event
All age Messy Church with nature crafts, eco-themed Activities, music, storytelling and plenty of refreshments.
Wednesday 30th September 2.30pm Mother’s Union
Meeting, held at St Cuthbert’s Church with guest speaker from Blythswood. Non members are welcome to come along to listen to why we do the Shoe Boxes.
Wednesday 30th September 7.00 for 7.15 PCC Meeting held at St Cuthbert’s Church.
Saturday 3rd October 6.00 for 6.30pm St Cuthbert’s Church
Harvest Supper. Everyone welcome to come along. In aid of Church Funds.
Please let Sheila Tuffield on 01603 419896 or Mary Carpenter on 01603 395453 now if you would like to come along, and any dietary requirements.
October 19th Norwich Cathedral 5.30pm Evensong
Michelle shall be getting commissioned as an Eco Chaplain. Anybody wanting to support her in this journey shall be warmly welcomed to attend.
PRAYER GROUP
We are looking at creating a Prayer Group in September – a chance to pray together, focus on particular people and issues, and explore different ways of praying.
We hope this will grow into a Prayer Tree for the Parish. If you are interested, please call Mary Carpenter on 07757 316658.
From the Church Prayer Diary:
God of love, you brought your people out of slavery with a mighty hand. Deliver us from our captivity to self-interest and our indifference to the gifts of others, so that we may be ready to love as you have loved us; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Please pray for:-
God’s blessing on those living or working in:-
Gardeners Terrace, Lusher’s Loke, Porter’s Loke, Pond Way
Healing:
Please contact Sheila or Sue if you would like names added to the prayer list. This will normally be for 4 weeks.
Chester, Ian, Val, Liz, Hayley, June, Kathy
Family and Friends of:
Jennifer Warner, Revd Bob Branson, Denis Evans,
Molly Grout, Malcolm Crowe, Tony Clarke, Sheila Smith and
Jean Holt.
First Anniversary:
Janice Hughes.
This Week:
St Cuthbert’s:
Tuesday 15th September Cross Section 7.30pm-9.30pm
Wednesday 16th September lunch club 8.00 for set up, Lunch is served at 12.00
Thursday 17th September Bertie’s Babes 9.30-11.00
Thursday 17th September Sprowston Parish Players 7.30 – 9.30pm
St Mary & St Margaret’s
Monday 14th September 1pm Funeral of Denis Evans, followed by refreshments in church.
Tuesday 15th September 10.30-12.00 Tuesday Break – all are welcome.
Wednesday 16th September 9.30 midweek communion followed by a cuppa and a chat.
Thursday 17th September 10.30 Funeral of Malcolm Crowe
Friday 18th September 11.00 Funeral of Molly Grout
Saturday 19th September 1pm Baptism of Esm’e Flegg
CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE PARISH
Team Vicar: Reverend Tim Yau:
Tel: 07964078330
tim@sprowston.org.uk
Church Wardens:
Sue Ellingham – sueellingham@btinternet.com
Tel: 01603 416144
Sheila Tuffield – sheila.tuffield@btinternet.com
Tel: 01603 419896
Office: Tel: 01603 411194, office@sprowston.org.uk
(The office phone and e-mail is not monitored daily).
SAFEGUARDING:
Sprowston Parish is committed to safeguarding all worshippers, staff and visitors.
If you have any concerns, please refer to the noticeboards for the contact details of the safeguarding team.
NB: The service at St Cuthbert’s is usually live-streamed. The seats nearest to the centre aisle on the first three rows may be in view. Also, those coming forward to receive communion or a blessing, so, if you would prefer to receive communion in your seat, please let us know.
