Activities
Anointing and Healing
The Rector is available to administer the Sacrament of Anointing and Laying on of hands for healing. This can take place in hospital, in church or in the person’s home
Contact: Fr Howard Stoker 01263 712048
e:
holtrectory@tiscali.co.uk
Bell-Ringing
The church bells are rung at 9.45am by a team of bell-ringers for the Parish Eucharist every Sunday morning
The bells may be rung at other times by arrangement or for celebration. Bell-ringing practice is on Friday evenings at 7.45pm - 9.00pm
Contact: Miss Theo Crowder
e: theo.crowder@btinternet.com
Bible/Fellowship Study Groups
Anyone wishing to further their knowledge of the bible can join this teaching group. Meeting in peoples' homes on the 4th Monday of every month following the 6.30pm Eucharist
Alternatively, a fellowship group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month following the 10.00am Eucharist at All Saints
See: Coming Events
Blueprint - Christian Youth Group
This provision is for children and teenager aged 11 - 16yrs from across the Holt Deanery. The group will meet on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month at the Holt Youth Project, 6:30pm - 8:00pm. The group aims to develop the young peoples' faith and enable those exploring Christianity to do so in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.
Further info, contact:
Simon Fenn
Children, Youth & Families Missioner
Mobile: 07585 801450
Email: simon.fenn@norwich.anglican.org
Choir
The robed choir sing at the 10.30am parish Eucharist on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. They also sing at festival services and occasional weddings
Choir practice is every Wednesday evening at 7.00pm. New members are always welcome
Contact: Mr John Richley, Choirmaster 01263 715950
e:
jrichley6@googlemail.com
Junior Choir
We now have a grwoing number of young choristers and are always looking for young people to join them. Aimed at children aged 7 and over, choir practice takes place on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm in church.
For further information Contact the Choirmaster Mr John Richley (as above)
Development
To make the reality of the PCC's intention to build an extension onto the Church to provide much needed additional facilities
Contact: Glyn Purland 01263 715842
Home Communion
Taken from the reserved Sacrament can be taken to the sick and housebound. There is a team, comprised of the Rector, a number of retired clergy and a group of lay people
The lay people have been licenced by the Bishop of Norwich to administer the Holy Sacrament. Anyone wishing to receive Communion in their own home or Residential Care Home should contact the Rector
Contact:
Fr Howard Stoker 01263 712048
e:
holtrectory@tiscali.co.uk
Intercessory Prayer Group
This new Group adds to and complements the present opportunities for prayer within the life of St Andrew's, notably the Daily Offices of morning and evening Prayer, the daily Eucharist, the monthly contemplative ‘Julian' Prayer Group and the intercessions offered at our weekly Sunday services. The aim of the group is to encourage and support people from the congregation of St Andrew's in their prayer life and to provide the facility for regular times of intercessory prayer in an informal and structured environment.
The group will meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, commencing at 5.45 pm, finishing by 7 pm on Tuesday 19th October, meeting initially at 39, Cromer Road. Help with transport will be available if required.
Contact: Glyn Purland 01263 715842 e: glynandpamela@yahoo.co.uk
Eleanor Sidgwick 01263 710617 e: eleanor.sidgwick@btopenworld.com
Junior Church
For Children aged 7 - 11 years. Meet every Thursday in Term Time
6.00 pm - 7.00 pm in the Church Hall
Contact: Mrs Fiona Jolliffe
e: fiona.jolliffe@gmail.com
Mrs Liz Traynier
e: berniesstudio@talktalk.net
Mrs Julie High
e: julie@hih06.fsnet.co.uk
Lent Courses
Lent talks take place on 4 weeks during Lent. Also during Lent, groups meet for teaching and discussion and are held in various homes in the parish
See: Coming Events
Little Lambs
Parents and Toddler Group meets each Wednesday, from 9.30 am - 11.00 am, at the Church Hall, Church Street, Holt during term time only. 50p per family
This is an opportunity to enjoy crafts, story time, song time, play time and coffee time and the chance to meet other parents and children
Contact Natalie Gates 01263 710128
e: njgates@btinternet.com
Ministry Group
This is concerned with the ministry and mission of the church. Meetings occur once every three months to monitor the services, initiate courses, retreats, pilgrimages, study groups, talks and outreach
Contact: Mrs Janet Dickinson
e: janetd1947@tiscali.co.uk
Out and About
Out and About organises outings for people who are either confined to the town of Holt, have mobility issues or are simply looking for friendship and fellowship
Everyone is welcome. See details on the Coming Events page or Contact:
John and Wendy Richley 01263 715950
e: jrichley6@googlemail.com
Philip and Gill Murrell 01263 715926
e: gillandphilip.murrell@virgin.net
Peta Benson 01263 713605
e: stevebenson2@btinternet.com
Susan Wharfe 01263 712131
e: s.wharfe@btinternet.com
Parish Holiday
Is to be an Annual Event in the autumn of each year
Contact: Mrs Janet Dickinson
e: janetd1947@tiscali.co.uk
Parish Retreat
Is held each year for 2/3 days during Lent
Contact: Mrs Janet Dickinson
e: janetd1947@tiscali.co.uk
Parish Walk
These are organised every two months, generally on a Sunday afternoon
See Coming Events.
Contact: Dick Copas
e:
dickcopas@holt.myzen.co.uk
Pastoral Care Team
A group from Church who make Pastoral Visits to anyone living within the Parish, not just those who attend Church, but anyone who may need support. Visits may be short or long term, due to illness, bereavement or to welcome newcomers to Church or to Holt. The team also support those newly married, those bringing children to Baptism and others with a variety of needs. Visits can be arranged to individual needs and can be just for a chat or other forms of support. They can be arranged either by speaking to Fr Howard or Fr Philip, or directly with the coordinator:
Mrs Judith Follows 01263 713740
e:
judith.m.follows@care4free.net
Prayer Group
A Julian of Norwich contemplative prayer group meets for an hour on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 10.15am
Contact: Fr Howard Stoker 01263 712048
e:
holtrectory@tiscali.co.uk
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Confession, is available by appointment with the Rector
Contact:
Fr Howard Stoker 01263 712048
e:
holtrectory@tiscali.co.uk
St Andrew’s Entertainment
Regular events are staged throughout the year. St Andrew’s Film Club and performances by outside organisations, lunches, etc.
The full program of what is currently arranged can be viewed on our
Coming Events page
St Andrew’s 150 Club
This can be joined at £12 per year.
Contact: Mr Pat Whitmore
e: patro patrocolkirk@talktalk.net
St Andrew’s Tide
This is generally a lecture given by an invited guest to explore an ethical/moral issue. See the Coming Events.
Tea Service
A short informal act of worship with many favourite hymns in the Church Hall at 2.30 pm every 2nd Tuesday of the Month, followed by tea and fellowship up till 4.00 pm Contact Glyn Purland e: glynandpamela@yahoo.co.uk 01263 715 842
If you require transport please telephone 01263 715 842 or 710 617
All welcome
