Sunday Notice Sheet
Notice Sheet for 4th October 2026
WELCOME TO THE PARISH OF SPROWSTON
4th October 2026
The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
Services This Week
9.30 am St Cuthbert’s Church:
Harvest Festival – All Age Worship
Presiding: Revd Tim Yau
Preaching: Mary Carpenter
Readers: Team Members
Intercessor: Team Member
Counter: Mary Osborne / Rosemary Clarke
Hymns: 705, 736, 662, 12, 386
10:30 am St Mary & St Margaret’s Church
Harvest Festival – Holy Communion
Presiding: Revd Melanie Hider
Preaching: Andy Hudson
Readers: Lis Marsden / Jim Robins
Intercessor: Sue Ellingham
Chalice: Sue Ellingham / Robert Huntly
Counter: John Brundell / Anne Robinson
Hymns: 101, 137, 534, 53, 354
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Services for 11th October 2026
The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity.
9.30 am St Cuthbert’s Church
Holy Communion
10.30 am St Mary & St Margaret’s Church
Morning Prayer
Readings:
Philippians 4: 1-9
Matthew 22: 1-14
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: Philippians 104: 10-15
He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains.
They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.
The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing among the branches.
He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the land is satisfied by the fruit of his work.
He makes grass grow for cattle, and plants for people to cultivate – bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.
Gospel Reading: John 6: 28-35
Then they asked him, ‘What must we do to do the works God requires?”
Jesus answered, ‘The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.’
So they asked him, ‘What sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do? Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written: “He gave them
bread from heaven to eat.’
Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is
the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.’
‘Sir,’ they said, ‘always give us this bread.’ Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us your gift of faith that, forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to that which is before, we may run the way of your commandments
and win the crown of everlasting joy; 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.
Post Communion
We praise and thank you, O Christ, for this sacred feast: for here we receive you, here the memory of your passion is renewed, here our minds are filled with grace,
and here a pledge of future glory is given, when we shall feast at that table where you reign with all your saints for ever.
Other Notices:
We welcome as many people as possible to join us at our Maintenance mornings. There’s always plenty to do and your help makes a difference. Drinks and biscuits will be provided.
Thank you.
Have your say – Safeguarding Survey
The Diocese of Norwich is inviting everyone to take part in a short safeguarding survey.
Your views are important and will help shape how we make our churches safe and welcoming for all.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey:- https://ineqe.com/churchofengland/norwich/
Confirmation:
The next confirmation service will be on Sunday 29th November at Horsford Church. If you would like to take this next step forward please speak to Tim or Melanie or, if they
are not taking the service you are attending, let Sheila or Sue know.
Candidates are expected to attend a 4-session preparation course which will be fun in the church office (St Cuthbert’s) 7.30 – 9.00pm
on Thursday 29th October, Thursday 5th November, Thursday 19th November and Tuesday 24th November.
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.
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.
The month ahead:
Saturday 10th October St Mary & St Margaret’s Maintenance Morning 9.30 – 1.00.
Saturday 17th October St Cuthbert’s Church Maintenance Morning 9.30 – 1.00
Volunteers shall be greatly appreciated to help maintain our beautiful churches.
Saturday 17th October St Cuthbert’s Church Barn Dance 7 for 7.30 – 10.00pm
Saturday 31st October St Mary & St Margaret’s Book Sale
Future events to note:
Remembrance and Thanksgiving – Sunday 1st November 3pm St Cuthbert’s with Norwich Choir
You are all welcome to this service to remember those who have died within the parish in the last 12 months or others that you would like to have remembered.
Please let Sue Ellingham know if you would like to have a name added to the list. Tel 01603 416144 or Email: sueelingham@btinternet.com
From the Church Prayer Diary:
We pray for the Deanery of Norwich East, Rural Dean Richard Stanton, Lay Chair Catherine Waddams, the Diocese of Bunyoro-Kitara (Uganda), all clergy and lay ministers. Amen.
Please pray for:-
God’s blessing on those living or working in:-
Grouse Close, Nightjar Way, Bodmin Drive, Warbler Close
Healing:
Please contact Sheila or Sue if you would like names added to the prayer list. This will normally be for 4 weeks.
Val, Liz, Hayley, Kathy, Elizabeth
Family and Friends of:
Tony Clarke, Sheila Smith, Marjorie King, Pamela Fisher,
Jean Holt, Geoffrey Pickett.
This Week:
St Cuthbert’s:
Wednesday 7th October lunch club 8.00 for set up, Lunch is served at 12.00
Thursday 8th October Bertie’s Babes 9.30-11.00
Thursday 8th October Sprowston Parish Players 7.30 – 9.30pm
Friday 9th October Sprowston Parish Players 7.30 – 9.30pm
St Mary & St Margaret’s
Tuesday 6th October 10.30-12.00 Tuesday Break – all are welcome.
Wednesday 7th October 9.30 midweek communion followed by a cuppa and a chat.
Saturday 10th October 9.30 – 1.00pm – Maintenance morning.
Please come and help us keep our church looking as good as possible. Refreshments available.
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.
