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New direction for well travelled volunteer We believe that Jesus Christ is able
to forgive our past, give meaning to
to forgive our past, give meaning to
Now over 20 years into her retirement, Mary Morgan has added another interest to her already packed
the present and hope for the future
schedule by becoming a favourite on the speaking circuit. the present and hope for the future
Mary, from Grange far flung destinations There has been a chance to renew
Park, has travelled the including the Mexican old acquaintances as well. Members
world as a volunteer jungle, the Philippines of the Penhill Townswomen’s Guild
since she retired from and the Smokey Moun- remembered presenting a cheque
her work as community tains of Tennessee. to Mary when she worked for the
fundraiser for the Pros- Since appearing in hospice in the mid-1980s.
pect Foundation. The Link in March, she “You’ve got so many skills by
Reluctant to settle has received numerous the time you get to a certain age,” Sunday services are at
for a quiet life, she ar- requests to give talks said Mary. “You can do things that 10am & 6.30pm
ranged a trip to Haiti and is booked well into perhaps you couldn’t do when you For further information you can
after reading a book next year. Her positive were a teenager or fi rst married. either ring (01793) 873050;
called Volunteer Vaca- approach to life and When you’re retired you can please e-mail: offi [email protected]
tions by Bill McMillon. Hooked on belief that retirement is only the yourself and the opportunities are or visit: www.freshbook.org
helping others, Mary has continued beginning is proving popular with out there if you have the will.” “the gift of God is Eternal Life” (Romans 6 v23)
“the gift of God is Eternal Life” (Romans 6 v23)
“the gift of God is Eternal Life” (Romans 6 v23)
“the gift of God is Eternal Life” (Romans 6 v23)
to travel to work with charities in groups around the town.
to travel to work with charities in groups around the town.
Preparing to see the Popeope
Preparing to see the P
Four young members of the congregation at St Peter’s Church in West
Swindon are preparing to attend a massive youth rally in Australia
next year. Join us in worship on Sunday mornings
World Youth Day is Westlea Church, Westlea School: 10am
an invitation by the St Mary’s, Lydiard Tregoze - the church in the park: 10am
Pope for young people All Saints’, Lydiard Millicent - the church in the village: 10.30am
from across the world
to get together and Holy Trinity, Shaw: 10.30am
celebrate the Catholic Toothill Church: 10.45am
faith. In July 2008 up For details of these and our other services
to 500,000 people are call the Partnership Offi ce on 874221
expected to make their Email: partnershipoffi [email protected]
way to Sydney. www.wswinlyd.org.uk
Pope John Paul
II was inspired by Anglican • Baptist • Methodist • United Reformed Church
great gatherings of
the world’s youth for
Palm Sunday events
in Rome. In 1986 he On Thames Avenue
established World next door to
Youth Day as an an- Morrisons
nual event to reach out St Peter’s priest Dr Michael Saunders with Lucy, Shaun,
to the next generation Matt and Annabel Contact:
of Catholics. Park attended WYD in Cologne in Revd Raymond Adams
Five days of religious teaching 2005. “It was simply the best thing Tel: 634258
and social events will culminate I have ever done, and I am really
in a pilgrimage walk, an evening lucky to have the opportunity to St. John’s Haydon Wick
vigil with Pope Benedict XVI and go again next year.”
a sleep out under the stars. A fi nal He will be joined by his brother Sunday Services
mass, celebrated by the Pope will Shaun, Lucy Boyles and Annabel 9am Traditional communion service
conclude events. Schwenk. The four are organising
WYD is celebrated every year in fundraising events to contribute 11am Eventful, contemporary worship
Rome and a major international cel- towards travel costs and started with children’s groups meeting
ebration is held every two or three with a quiz night at St Peter’s in
years. Matt Mochan from Grange late September. www.stjohnshaydonwick.org.uk

Sunday Worship 10.30am
Sunday School and Creche
Meeting at Abbey Meads
Community School

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