THE PARISH CHURCH OF STOKE DAMEREL
(ST. ANDREW & ST. LUKE)

Priest-in-charge: Rev’d Frances French
Telephone: 07814023917 or 01752 981186
Email:RevFranSDBenefice@outlook.com                                      
www.Stokedamerel.church
www.facebook.com/StokeDamerelChurch

Please note: Stoke Damerel Church does not divulge
personal information to third parties.

Sunday 8 November           Remembrance Sunday

  Merciful God,
we entrust to your tender care
those who are ill or in pain,
knowing that whenever danger threatens
your everlasting arms
are there to hold them safe.
Comfort and heal them,
and restore them to health and strength;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:-
The sick:-
Margaret W, Graham, John S, Kathy, Mo, Matt,
Bertie, Morwenna, David J.
The long term sick and infirm:-
Diana, Liz & Keith N, Rob.
The Ministry Team:-
Rev'd Fran, Ruth and Marilyn.

BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLE

If you would like to have the candle lit for a week
for a particular prayer / thanksgiving /
commemoration, etc., please send a £5 donation to
Debbie Smith, clearly marking your donation as
being for the candle. Details of your intention can
be emailed to:- sarah.lundstrom@virginmedia.com
so that a mention of the commemoration, etc., can
appear in the Sunday Sheet.
This week the candle burns for Lesley Morris in
memory of her son, David.
"Miss my darling boy every day".

SERVICES THIS WEEK
Stoke Damerel Parish Church is a hybrid church
open for public worship and private prayer and all
services will be live streamed.
By attending a live streamed service, you give
implied permission to have your image captured
on CCTV and to be broadcast as participant in the
liturgy.

Watch our livestreamed services
Please follow the link to make your way to our YouTube page: 

 STOKE DAMEREL YOUTUBE CHANNEL 

Sunday 8 November         Remembrance Sunday
0800 Holy Eucharist
1030 Sung Parish Eucharist

Wednesday 11 November
1000 Said Eucharist

Sunday 15 November    2nd Sunday before Advent
0800 Holy Eucharist
1000 Sung Parish Eucharist

MARILYN'S MEMOS

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER
Unfortunately, our local cadets are unable to attend
this year. I have canvassed our congregation with
young adults so Sunday wreath laying will be a
surprise! We were hoping that Alfie could attend
again in his splendid uniform but he is much in
demand elsewhere as you will see from the
photograph, where he is standing next to Maj Gen
Bill O’Leary.

Jim tells me he attended the RBL Remembrance
Festival last Saturday, and this weekend the whole
family will be at the Guildhall on Friday evening
for a service, then on the Hoe and at Exeter
Cathedral on Sunday as Alfie is representing the
Royal Marine Cadets at these services.
Needless to say: we are very proud of you Alfie!


Please do be sure to have a look at the lovely
wreath made by Little Doves pre-school, which
they presented to us on Wednesday, and the
painted stones presented by the Brownies.


REMEMBRANCE FLOWERS
Snap dragons and snowdrops
Thank you to Ann, for the beautiful red Carnations
gracing our pedestal. I wonder if anyone has
spotted the contrast in blooms outside the entrance
to the parish centre? Snap dragons and snow
drops!! What strange seasons we have now.

CHRISTMAS FAIR
Please check the volunteer helper list
which Debbie has compiled and
endeavour to be present for a few hours
(even one) on Friday and Saturday. There are a
few empty spaces. We will bring down bric-a-brac
on Sunday after the service and pull out the
wooden tables, just in case we are short of people
power on Thursday at 2 pm.

MAUREEN’S FUNERAL
We celebrated Maureen’s life on Thursday. Rev’d
Frances conducted the service, with musical
accompaniment from Stephen and our choir. From
church we proceeded to the Park Crematorium for
the Committal. Marcus, who we remember well as
he came to church on numerous occasions with
Maureen, has grown into a responsible young
adult. He summoned the courage to read a heartfelt
passage emphasising how central their gran was to
the whole family and how much love there was
between them all. His words were moving and
poetic.

BRAMBLE CLEARING

Ann has gathered a team of willing helpers and
their aim is to clear brambles from the gravestones.
As you will see in the photo, an area in the far
corner is beautifully clear. It is a job for life!
We do appreciate their hard work.


ST ANDREW’S PATRONAL CELEBRATION
On Saturday 28th November, we are celebrating
our patronal Saint Andrew.
We will be asking for volunteers to make
cottage/shepherds pie/fruit crumbles for 6 - 8
if possible.
This is a very busy month for volunteers!

SUNSET

I wonder how many people noticed the
magnificent mid-week sunset over the Hamoaze
and the Creek towards Millbrook? It was
positively stunning.
Marilyn


HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN NOVEMBER
Mo Down, Bevan Wilson, Julia Steere, Matilda
Burgess, Rhona Prichard, Marilyn Goldsbrough.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Nov 13 Christmas Fair: 11am – 3.15pm
Nov 14 Christmas Fair: 11am – 3.15pm
Nov 15 Chamber Ensemble of London: 4pm
Nov 22 PCC meeting: 11.30am
Nov 22 South West Chamber Choir
Nov 27 Ceilidh: 6.00pm
Nov 28 St Andrew’s Celebration
Nov 29 World Aids Day: 12 noon
Dec 13 Stoke Damerel Carol Service: 6pm