Helmsley Parish

All Saints Christmas Coffee Morning

Thank you to all who on an icy morning so cheerily supported us and helped us raise over £600 for Church funds

	Friday 5 December 9.30 am until 12 noon
	Helmsley Town Hall Coffee and Home-made Mince Pies: £2
	Cake Stall Grand Raffle

Cakes in the Churchyard, Saturday 12 July

Thank you to all who helped and supported this very happy event.

Ascension Day, Thursday 1 May

To mark this once-in-a-lifetime coincidence we had these special events, with Bishop Gordon Bates with us throughout the day:

Holy Communion at East Moors

On the first Ascension Day the disciples went into the hills with their Lord. So did we!

7am Hail the Day!

The Music Group risked life and limb by ascending All Saints Tower and singing 'Hail the day that sees him rise' accompanied by Paul Harris on his cornet.

Both Rt Rev'd Gordon Bates, the previous bishop of Whitby and Rt Rev'd Robert Ladds, the present bishop of Whitby were present either at the top or bottom of the tower!

Over 30 came and supported the group by gathering at the bottom of the tower and all started this unique day inspired and then fortified by breakfast back at Canons Garth.

Confirmation and Holy Communion at All Saints

Celebrant and Preacher: Rt Rev'd Gordon Bates, former Bishop of Whitby.

Our young confirmation candidates prepare for their confirmation

with tea at Canons Garth: a meal together and activities at church:

burning regrets lighting votive candles Jesus can't take his eyes off you finding out about a priest's robes

This service was followed by a reception in the church.

It was thrilling to have Bishop Gordon with us once again, who was a massive support to Helmsley throughout his sixteen years as our bishop. He joined us with the enthusiastic permission of the present Bishop of Whitby and Archbishop of York.

St Mary Rievaulx's Thanksgiving Evensong

to celebrate its restoration
on Michaelmas Eve,
Sunday 28 September 2008

Rievaulx Church & Abbey

Click here for David Wilbourne's sermon.

Thanksgiving Service

The church was packed with worshippers - villagers, supporters, benefactors - on a most beautiful afternoon to celebrate a restored and rescued place of worship in this very holy place.

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