Social event Sunday 10th July - Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

It may appear that we've had our summer already, but we hope it will be back in time for our proposed "social" - a trip to the Nature Discovery Centre at Thatcham on Sunday 10th July. Please see http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3791 for info about what's there and for directions.

It's proposed that we meet there at 3pm and do whatever you'd like:

• make use of the playgrounds
• walk around the lake,
• feed the ducks
• enjoy a quiet cup of tea in the cafe

Maybe we'll even organise a game or two of something. If you're a good games-organiser or have any ideas you'd like to share please let me know!

Then we can enjoy a "bring-your-own-and-maybe-share" picnic tea at about 4.30-5pm. Whatever happens, weather permitting, it's an opportunity to spend some time together and get to know each other a bit better.

Anyway, we'd be delighted if you'd join us, so if you're a "definite" yes, a "probable" or a "maybe", please let me know. Equally, I'd like to hear from you if you think it's a terrible idea and/or you'd like to suggest alternative social events for another time!

Once we have an idea of numbers we might be able to organise lifts/car sharing, to reduce our carbon footprint, so please indicate, too, if you'd like a lift or would expect to have space in your car.

Thanks for your time. I look forward to hearing from you and, hopefully, seeing you on 10th July,

Richard Yates

Holiday club Training evening for all helpers

Our "Mission Rescue" holiday club Training evening for all helpers will take please on Wednesday June 22nd 8pm at St Catherine’s.

It's the opportunity to discuss the programme and materials and hear the song. If you’re helping with holiday club (or are thinking about it) please do come along.

Tony Bartlett

Forthcoming Special Joint Service - Sunday 26th June

There will be a special joint service on Sunday June 26th at 10:30 am in order to celebrate 25 years of Denis' ordination to the Priesthood. The service will include a Sunday School/Messy Church provision in Hall, Communion and feast.

At 1pm there will be a ‘Bring and Share Meal’ in the Hall. Look out for a chance to sign up to bring a main course, salad or sweet.

Forthcoming Confirmation Service - Evening of Sunday 12th June

The Confirmation Service is being held at St Catherine's at 6.30pm on Sunday 12th June, when candidates from both St Catherine's and Cornwell will be confirmed, in addition to both adults and youngsters from St George's and St Michael's, together with a Baptism and Renewal of Baptism vows.

Bishop Andrew, the new Bishop of Reading will be with us.

We would like to encourage as many people as possible from both St Catherine's and Cornwell, to come and support this event and to give a good welcome to the Bishop, and to those visiting from the other parishes.

Easter events

Friday 22^nd April – Good Friday
10am at St Catherine’s – Easter All Age Service & Craft Workshop with light refreshments
12noon at Tilehurst Triangle – Act of Witness; local churches meeting together to sing hymns & songs, hear Bible readings, prayers and the gospel preached.

Saturday 23^rd & Sunday 24^th April
Bluebell walks Easter weekend at Rushall Farm Bradfield 11am – 6pm

Sunday 24^th April - Easter Day
Celebrate the Good News that Jesus is alive, 11am at the Cornwell Centre, a communion service led by Rev Lorraine Colam. Join us from 10.30am for fresh coffee & homemade cakes.
Come Egg Rolling & Kite Flying at Lardon Chase, Streatley Hill from 3pm. Prizes for longest egg roll and best decorated eggs. We provide Hot Cross Buns; bring your own drinks & snacks.

Tony

Prayer meeting - please note earlier time

It’s the ‘First Thursday of the Month’ Cornwell Prayer meeting next Thursday 7^th April and this month we’re meeting at the earlier time of 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Marion’s home, do come and join us for this hour as we pray for each other, our local community and as the Spirit leads us.

Tony

FW: Hilary Chick

Just to let you all know that Hilary Chick died yesterday Thursday 31^st March at 4.35am.

Hilary was part of the Cornwell church family and had terminal cancer; she had been in hospital recently but died at home. Evelyn who visited regularly saw her on Tuesday and prayed for her and her family.

We first met Hilary when Evelyn Bartlett and David McMahon called on her as part of the Jesus video project back in 2004. As a result Hilary did the Alpha course twice and found it very helpful. What she learned was a great comfort especially in the last few months of her life.

Hilary was a familiarly figure until recently, walking with Bonnie, her Westie dog on the estate and in Sulham woods.

Please pray for Hilary, her family and friends. She was loved by them and will be missed by all those who knew her.

Tony