- Treasurer’s report
- Dates for your Diary
- Church Notices
- ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL.
- LENT APPEAL.
- All Saints’ Summer Fair – Saturday 13th June
- WESTMINSTER ABBEY—CHURCH PASS.
- Church Flowers
- THAI EVENING
- Jazz Evening
- PARISH WEEKEND PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM.
- FLOWERS IN CHURCH.
- Weekly Prayer List
- A Warm Welcome
- Cake Stall & Sales Table
- The All Saints’ Tuesday Drop in.
- Open Church
- Weekend Pilgrimage to Walsingham,
- The Latest News from our School
The latest news from the parish
Treasurer’s report
Another month has quickly passed and we are reaching the end of Lent. It has been a quiet month and, thankfully, we have had no unexpected bills to pay. The hall redecoration has continued apace, thanks to Chris’s expertise, and it was pleasing to be able to welcome those who knew Jean Telfer into the brighter, re-invigorated space for the reception following her funeral service in church.
Allison Scandrett – Treasurer.
Planned giving
If anyone would like to know more about the Freewill Offering Scheme, or would like to start using Freewill Offering Envelopes, please have a word with me and I will give you a set.
Gift Aid on your Giving
If you pay tax – please also consider filling in a Gift Aid form, if you have not already done so. This enables the church to claim an additional (much needed!) 25p from HMRC for every £1 you give.
Dates for your Diary
There is no Office Hour at present.
Enquiries about baptisms, weddings and banns of marriage should be made by: e-mail to allsaintschurchSW19@gmail.com – or telephone 020 8542 5514 and leave a clear message.
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Church Notices
ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL.
The revision of our Church Electoral Roll takes place between 12th April and 21st April, after which it will be closed until after the Annual Parochial Church Meeting – which will be on Sunday 10th May.
You must be on the roll to stand for election to the PCC, or to Deanery Synod – and only those on the Church Electoral Roll may vote at the APCM. But there are no ‘strings’!
If you are a regular worshipper, baptised, aged 16 and over, and are not already on the Church Electoral Roll, you can get a form from Jenny Hardy, our Electoral Roll Officer.
After the APCM, the number on our roll has to be sent to the Diocese, which gives them an indication of the strength of our church – so we hope that all those entitled to go on the roll will want to do so.
( Those already on the roll do not need to fill in another form – but please let Jenny know if you have changed your address or phone number / e-mail in the last year. )
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We are supporting the Bishop of Southwark’s Lent Call again this year, which asks you to pray for and raise money support projects that focus on the work of schools that will help benefit children and young people to flourish here in our Diocese and in our link dioceses in Zimbabwe and Jerusalem.
LENT APPEAL.
All money collected for the appeal should be put in the labelled box on the table at the back of church. (Or, if you pay tax and are able to gift aid your donation, put it in a Gift Aid envelope, fill in the form and put the envelope on the collecting plate. Please also write ‘Bishop’s Lent Call’ on the envelope, so the Treasurer will know what the money is for.)
The box will be opened and the money counted after Mass on Sunday 12th April.
Thank you for your support.
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All Saints’ Summer Fair – Saturday 13th June
Our Summer Fair will be 9 weeks away when you read this – and we are looking for your ideas to help make it a resounding success.
The Social Committee will be meeting shortly to get the ball rolling – so if you have any thoughts about stalls / things we could do / a possible theme etc. please let Elizabeth know as soon as possible. (Preferably give them to her in writing – that way they will not get overlooked.)
After the meeting, lists will be put up asking for helpers. Please read them and sign up. And nearer the time, there will be the usual boxes at the back of the church for your donations.
We are still collecting gift bags – so if you have any, please bring them in.
We trust that everyone in the congregation
will feel able to ‘do their bit’.
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WESTMINSTER ABBEY—CHURCH PASS.
Are you interested in visiting Wesminster Abbey to have a look around, or having visitors who you would like to take on a visit to Westminster Abbey?
Admission charges are now quite high – but did you know that All Saints’ has a Church Pass for Admission to Westminster Abbey?
The pass admits up to 4 adults, or children over the age of 5 (who must be accompanied by an adult) Free of charge.
Children up to the age of 5 accompanied by an adult are admitted to the Abbey free of charge,
The pass may be used up to 6 times during a 12 month period – so it expires in mid November 2026.
So far it has only be used once, so if You would like to use it any time before it expires, please see Fr. Christopher.
Church Flowers
THANK YOU to those who have volunteered to take care of just one flower arrangement on a regular basis.
Occasional help is always appreciated – so you if you would like to help at any time, or to do an arrangement, please have a word with one of the volunteers:
High Altar:- Allison
Chapel:- Linda
Mary:- Shirley
Joseph:- Jenny
Sacred Heart:- Joan
Mary Altar:- Sujananthiny
‘Georges table’ (by Font.):- Eileen
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Up and Coming Social Events…..
THAI EVENING
Jazz Evening
PARISH WEEKEND PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM.
Friday 24th – Monday 27th July 2025.
Only 5 places left.
If you are thinking of coming, please have a word with Jenny as soon as possible.
The list must be closed at the end of January as she has to confirm our final number with Walsingham by then.
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FLOWERS IN CHURCH.
There are no flowers in church during Advent and during Lent , but we aim to have several arrangements around the church for the rest of the year.
We used to have a flower rota, but this dropped off during Covid, and care for the flower arrangements is currently left to chance.
It is a lot of work for one person to undertake so at the start of a new year, we are hoping to spread the load.
We are looking for people who would be willing to take care of just one arrangement on a regular basis. It would involve checking on the water (and possibly changing it) once a week, keeping it tidy and getting new flowers as necessary (you wouldn’t have to pay for them each time – (unless you want to – just have a word with Jenny, and you will be reimbursed.
Arrangements are now done in vases – so it would not involve you in giving up a lot of time each week.
If you feel able to help in this way – please write your name against one of the arrangements in the list on the table.
No flower arranging experience necessary – if you are unsure of anything, you only have to ask.
The church is always open on a Wednesday morning for Working Party, on a Friday morning for Open Church and before and after services – but Jenny is often around at other times, so it should be possible to arrange a mutually convenient time for you to be let in.
If you have any questions – just have a word with Jenny.
Weekly Prayer List
When we are given a name for the prayer list, we tend to leave it on the list until we hear that, for one reason or another, they no longer need our prayers.
We realise that some people have conditions that need our prayers long term – so we list those in Special Need, followed by those in long-standing illness / need
(Those in Special Need are prayed for every week, whereas those on the longstanding list are prayed for once a month.)
Some names have been in the same section on the list for quite a long time, and as we don’t remember who gave us the name we are unable to check whether they are still in need of our prayers.
In order to bring the list up to date, we would be grateful if you would look through the list for the next four weeks, – and if you think you may have added one of the names to the list, please let Jenny know, and update her on their condition.
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A Warm Welcome
One of the most important jobs at All Saints is to make sure that we give a warm welcome to people who come to worship with us on a Sunday.
If you think that you could give that warm welcome please add your name to the sheet on the table at the back of the church. If you would like to work with a friend that would be great – just put your names together! Hopefully, if enough people volunteer then it would only be once a month.
If you have any questions, or would like to know more, please have a word with me.
Many thanks. Linda Maurice
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Cake Stall & Sales Table
We have a Cake Stall on the second Sunday of each month to help boost church funds, and any donations of home made ’goodies’ will be gratefully received.
They can be brought on the day. – but please let Jenny know in advance if you will be bringing something. Thank you.
Also raising money for Church Funds, the Sales Table at the back has recently been extended.
Items from the old sales table have been condensed into the right hand basket , with the cards on top of the cupboard beside the table. These items are all priced.
The left hand basket (’Rays Table) will contain a variety of brand new items, which can be bought for a donation. (amounts will be suggested – but nothing is set in stone.) At the moment there are a variety of garden and bird feed items, but contents may vary from week to week.
Money for items from either basket can be left in the blue tin.
100% of the money raised will be given to Church Funds.
The All Saints’ Tuesday Drop in.
Where: All Saints Church Hall, Norman Road, SW19 1BT
When: Every Tuesday, starting 5th September 2023.
Open: 12.30 – 2.30 pm But come and go when you like.
Food: Filled rolls etc. will be available – pay for what you eat. Teas & Coffees available the whole time for a donation.
An opportunity for anyone, especially but not exclusively those who live alone, to meet with others,
A few board games, packs of cards etc. will be made available for anyone would like to make use of them.
The hall will be ‘a warm space’ when the weather gets cold.
Open Church
Friday Morning Open Church!
All Saints’ Church is open on Friday mornings from 9.00 am – 12 noon. (Starts at 8.45.a.m. from 5th September)
Somewhere dry and warm to sit and chat to your friends over a cup of tea or coffee.
You may also come in and sit quietly, or light a candle, – and there is a prayer board if you would like us to remember someone in our prayers.
The Quiet Garden is also be available for those who would prefer to sit outside. (if the weather permits!)
To ensure good ventilation, the main door will be left open when the weather permits, and the gates will be open and the garden door unlocked for those who require level access.
And if you would be willing to come and make the coffee from time to time, please have a word with Jenny as there may be an occasional Friday when she is unable to be there and having re-opened, it would be a shame to close if this situation arose.
Weekend Pilgrimage to Walsingham – 2026
Weekend Pilgrimage to Walsingham,
Friday 24th – Monday 27th July 2026.
Our 2026 weekend pilgrimage to Walsingham, led by Fr. Christopher, will take place from Friday 24th – Monday 27th July 2026.
We travel there and back in a comfortable coach. There will probably be 3 joining points – Haydons Road South Wimbledon (outside All Saints School), in the Kingston Road, (near the Nelson Hospital) and outside St. Andrew’s Church, Ham.
Walsingham has sent their charges: Adults £268 – 40 Children (5 – 16) £161 – 20 Under 5’s free
and with transport added the total cost will depend on the number of places taken up – but it will definitely be no more than £340 a head – hopefully £10 less – (and £200 for children under 16), which covers transport there and back, and all meals from Friday supper to Monday breakfast: 8 meals in all.
In a lump sum, this may seem a lot to find, but if you put by £7 a week between now and the end of July, you will have saved almost enough to cover it.
This may seem a long way ahead, but (as with any other holiday) it has to be booked well in advance, and I have already had to pay an initial (non-returnable) deposit of £500 to secure places on the weekend we want.
So I am asking for names and a £10 deposit per person from those who would like to go. I must have these by the end of January at the latest.
Later this month, I will send you a form to complete, which must then be returned to me with a further £30 deposit.
I am happy to receive the rest of the money at any time – either in installments, or a lump sum. (I keep careful records!)
We have reserved 25 places, so there should be room for all who would like to go – but 22 of these have already been taken, so if you are interested in going, please don’t leave it too long before expressing an interest.
It will be a question of ‘First Come – First Served’ for the remaining 3 places, as I will not be able to get any more when all 25 places have gone.
If you would like to find out what the Pilgrimage entails, have a word with Fr. Christopher, or with one of those who came on our pilgrimage this year.
If you have never been to Walsingham, why not think about going this year?
If you would like your name added to the list, please have a word with me as soon as possible.
Jenny Hardy (Cell Secretary / Pilgrimage Organiser.)
PILGRIMAGE.
Pilgrimage is an essential part of life and living. Christians see life itself in terms of a journey, coming from God and returning to God. This is true of other world religions where pilgrimage is also important. A pilgrimage is a symbolic action. It represents the journey of the Christian life from earth to heaven. The Church is sometimes described as a pilgrim people.
Back in the Middle Ages pilgrimages were very popular. It was not like going on holiday. Pilgrimages often took years. Journeys were long and dangerous and many died on route. They usually travelled in groups and would stay in monasteries of hostels on the way.
Pilgrims undertook these journeys to holy places because it was important for their faith. If they had committed sins, they believed that by going on a pilgrimage they could show God how sorry they were. Sometimes they were sent on such a journey by a priest as a penance, and sometimes they went for healing of a physical condition.
Today, a pilgrimage to Walsingham is a unique and memorable experience. It provides the opportunity to step back from the daily pressures of life and to draw nearer to God and to receive his many blessings. Sharing time in worship, prayer and devotion as well as in fellowship with other pilgrims is rewarding and helps us to become more intently aware of our Blessed Mother’’s work in our lives and to be drawn more deeply into life with her son.
When you come on a pilgrimage you will be given a programme of meal times, and organised devotions – but don’t feel you are expected to go to everything . It’s up to you what you do, and when you organise ‘free time’ to explore the area. – although due to the total number of pilgrims, the meal times have to be fixed.
Here is a picture of the Pilgrims taken during their pilgrimage this year
Discover more about Walsingham by visiting their website:
There are also some information books on the Walsingham table you can borrow- but please return them to the table afterwards..
The Latest News from our School
“Growing Stronger Together in God’s Love.”
This month’s ‘News’ from All Saints’ School can now be found here
All Saints’ welcomes children . . . .
.… and caters for
them as follows:
- Junior Church – 2nd Sunday of each month at 10 am
- A short service for children and their families.
Older children who come are encouraged to take part by reading the prayers. Everyone welcome! Those
children who come regularly will be encouraged to consider training as Servers, or to join the Choir.
Also … .
- Throughout the year, we support our Church School. We welcome them into church for school services. Apart from the end of each term, they have a service in church on All Saints’ Day and for other special occasions.
Each month, the ‘Parish News’ includes a write-up, often with photographs, produced by a different class each time. In addition, Art Work from the children is displayed in church for special occasions throughout the year.
If you would be interested in helping
with any of our children’s activities, or have any suggestions to make about
our work with children, please have a word with Roger.
All Saints' Church, South Wimbledon 