10am Parish Eucharist in Eastertide

Readings

Acts 5:27-32
John 20:19-31

Electoral Roll Revision - Last Day Today!

The Church of England's Electoral Roll is a register of church members who are eligible to vote at the Parish's Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM), with individuals required to complete an application form to join or update their details during the revision or renewal period every six years. It is not a church 'membership' list, but rather entirely about eligibility to vote.

In 2025 there must be a complete renewal of the Electoral Roll, not just a revision. This means that every person, who wishes to have their name entered on the new Roll, whether you have previously been registered or not, must apply for enrolment.

Enrolment will close on Sunday 27th April and will be in effect at our APCM on Sunday 18th May.

Electoral Roll has now closed

Vacancy: PA to the Archdeacon of Hertford

This senior secretarial/administrative role is offered on a part time basis of 20 hours per week. The PA will support the Archdeacon in all aspects of their work, including diary and meeting organisation, supporting parish officers and the management of the appointments process for parish clergy.

We are looking for someone with good interpersonal skills and experience of supporting others in busy senior/complex roles.

Closing date: 7th May

Further details: https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/vacancies/pa-to-the-archdeacon-of-hertford/

A letter from Bishop Jane and Bishop Richard

Bishop Alan is retiring please see our update in This Week's News: 5th April 2025 for all of the latest details

Foodbank Donations

New Zion Christian Fellowship food bank is open every Wednesday 9-11am. You may drop items in from 8am on Wednesdays at 140 Cole Green Lane AL7 3JE. Please use the food bank based at the back of church if you wish to give items. Items that are particularly in need currently are:

Long life milk
Cereals
Variety of tinned meat (meatballs, hotdogs, chicken curry or chicken in white sauce)
Cleaning products
Toiletries including sanitary products.

For your prayers...

For peace in the Holy Land
For Mary and Isabel's Compassionate Cafe, and Isabel Hospice as we work in partnership together.
For all refugees and those fleeing their homes, especially those now living in our parish. For those persecuted for their faith. For refugees facing homelessness after receiving permission to reside in the UK.

Those who are unwell: Heather, Martin, Penny, Craig, Sue, Wendy, Angie, Val, Mark, Naomi, Carol, Peter, Anna, Elsie, Tim, Roger, Azizeh, Anna.

For the growth of St Mary Magdalene Church

God of Mission, Who alone brings growth to your Church of St Mary Magdalene, Send your Holy Spirit to give Vision to our planning, Wisdom to our actions, And power to our witness. Help our church to grow in numbers, In spiritual commitment to you, And in service to our local community, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

If you would like to request that we pray as a church for someone known to you, please first make every attempt to ensure that they would like to be prayed for by those at St Mary Magdalene. We will be conducting a monthly review of our Prayer List. If there is anyone who should come off the list or go on the list, please notify the churchwardens, Janice and Godfrey.

Electoral Roll Revision - Last Day Today!

Enrolment will close on Sunday 27th April and will be in effect at our APCM on Sunday 18th May.

Electoral Roll has now closed

Vacancy: PA to the Archdeacon of Hertford

We are looking for someone with good interpersonal skills and experience of supporting others in busy senior/complex roles.

Closing date: 7th May

Foodbank Donations

Long life milk

Cereals

Variety of tinned meat (meatballs, hotdogs, chicken curry or chicken in white sauce)

Cleaning products

Toiletries including sanitary products.

For your prayers...

For peace in the Holy Land

For Mary and Isabel's Compassionate Cafe, and Isabel Hospice as we work in partnership together.

For all refugees and those fleeing their homes, especially those now living in our parish. For those persecuted for their faith. For refugees facing homelessness after receiving permission to reside in the UK.

Those who are unwell: Heather, Martin, Penny, Craig, Sue, Wendy, Angie, Val, Mark, Naomi, Carol, Peter, Anna, Elsie, Tim, Roger, Azizeh, Anna.

For the growth of St Mary Magdalene Church

God of Mission, Who alone brings growth to your Church of St Mary Magdalene, Send your Holy Spirit to give Vision to our planning, Wisdom to our actions, And power to our witness. Help our church to grow in numbers, In spiritual commitment to you, And in service to our local community, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.