St German's News - 8 Dec 2019 'Advent II'

Advent Benediction - There will be a service of Adoration and Benediction tonight in St Saviour’s with some gentle music to reflect our waiting with hope for Christ. 
Book Group - resumes this week.  We meet after mass on Monday 9th to look at Henri Nouwen’s ‘Return of the Prodigal Son’. We look at part 4 ‘The Father’     
Advent Healing Service - This coming Wednesday 11 December we will have a healing service in St German’s for Advent at 6pm. Praying for healing and release from all physical, social, mental or spiritual ailments and suffering has always been a focus for church communities.  Please join us on Wednesday to pray for yourself or for someone close to you.                                    
Nightshelter - Begins this season in St German’s on Saturday 21 December.  We are still short of people for the Nightshift teams.  If you were willing even to do part of a night we would be very grateful.  Rotas will be sent out this week via email.  Please keep our guests in your prayers this Winter and also those who give their time to help them.                                         
Advent & Christmas - service details on our website & at the back of the Church.     
Weekday services - No mass on Wednesday due to School Nativity at 9:30am.           
Foodbank - Current urgent items: Tinned Fruit, Long life fruit juice, UHT milk, Rice Pudding, Sponge Puddings. Tinned potatoes.  For an up to date overview of the plight of hungry people in the UK please visit www.stateofhunger.org which is research and policy conclusions conducted by the Trussell Trust.                  
Concerts at St German’s -  There is a list of these events at the back of the church as well as a sign up page for those who are willing to help set up and tidy away.     
​Recently Departed: Violet May Bladen RIP.