Author: PeterDRobinson

The Parish of Darfield
All Saints Darfield and St Michael Great Houghton
Sunday 6th July 2025
Third Sunday after Trinity
9:00 a.m. Holy Communion Great Houghton
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Darfield
Sunday 13th July 2025
Fourth Sunday after Trinity
10:45 a.m. Holy Communion Darfield

Parish Vacancy update:
We are now able to announce that, thanks to much hard work by Robin and Tony from Ardsley and Kay and Carol from Darfield, our combined Information Pack is now complete. The Advert for our new Oversight Minister will be in this week’s Church Times and is already live on the Sheffield Diocesan Website with a closing date for applications of 12 noon on 28th July 2025.
[Search for Sheffield Diocese Vacancies if you want to look at it] or follow this link.
https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/our-diocese/who-we-are/vacancies/

A Servant Girl’s faith… [2 Kings 5: 1-14]
A raiding party from the kingdom of Aran had taken a young Israelite girl captive. She became a maid to the wife of Naaman, commander of the army of Aran. The Lord had given victories to Aram and Naaman was highly regarded in his role, but he had leprosy. We know today that it is caused by a bacterial infection and results in nerve damage and the inability to feel pain which leads to the loss of parts of the extremities. With modern drugs the condition can be treated and cured if diagnosed early. Even now there is a stigma associated with leprosy.
The young girl’s faith prompted her to suggest to her mistress that the ‘prophet who is in Samaria’, Elisha, would be able to cure her master of his leprosy. Naaman gained permission from the king to visit Elisha. Elisha sent a messenger to Naaman to “go and wash seven times in the Jordan“ when his flesh would be restored, and he would be cleansed. Initially angry having expected a more spectacular treatment, Naaman was persuaded by his servants to follow Elisha’s instructions, and he was immediately cleansed.
Naaman returned to Elisha and confessed his new belief that the only God in the world was in Israel and that he would only make sacrifices and burnt offerings to the Lord.
Gratitude. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. [Psalm 136: 1]
The dictionary definition of the word Gratitude is being thankful. If we extend this to thanks or thanksgiving we can find many references within our Bible. In Leviticus we read of the Israelite’s Fellowship Offering which could be offered as an expression of thankfulness [Leviticus 7: 11: 12]. Throughout the Gospels we read of Jesus giving thanks before important or challenging situations. Before the Feeding of the Five Thousand, Jesus took the meagre rations of five loaves and two small fish and, “looking up to heaven, He gave thanks and broke the loaves.” [Matthew 14: 19] The large group was satisfied with twelve baskets left over. At the Last Supper Jesus gave thanks before sharing the bread and wine with His Disciples.
Whilst Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was met by ten men who had leprosy. They called out for Jesus to have pity on them [Luke 17: 11-13]. Jesus told them to go and show themselves to the Priest and as they went, they were cleansed. Only one of them, described as a Samaritan, came back and threw himself at the feet of Jesus, praising God and thanking Jesus.
This week’s challenge! How many hymns or sacred songs do you know which include the word thanks.

We aim to be a visible spiritual presence in our communities
as we strive to make Jesus known to all.

Third Sunday after Trinity
God our saviour, look on this wounded world in pity and in power; hold us fast to your promises of peace won for us by your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Readings
2 Kings 5: 1-14 Psalm 30 Galatians 6: [1-6]7-16 Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20
Readings for this week
June
6th Romans 16: 17-27
7th 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9
8th 1 Corinthians 1: 10-17
9th 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31
10th 1 Corinthians 2: 1-9
11th 1 Corinthians 2: 10-16
12th Psalm 142
13th Psalm 143

Community Shop on the Go and Warm Welcome Space
Darfield Church Hall
Thursday 10th July from 9:00 a.m.
Community Shop - Next Dates: 24th July and 7th August
Warm Welcome Space is open
every Thursday between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

A Date for your Diary…
Saturday 12th July 2025:10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Teddy Bear Parachute Jump
All Saints, Darfield
Includes Bear Hunt and refreshments

Boardgames Club
Saturday 19th July in the Church Hall
6:30 p.m. for 7:00 p.m. start.
Please bring CAKES and/or FRUIT if you can
Why not bring and share your own games?

Prayer Square
This week we are praying for the residents of Darfield
Mulberry Close
The Willows
Willow Court
Beech Court
Larch Close
Honeysuckle Close

Prayer:
Forward any prayer requests to our Prayer Ministry team through
Carol Hunter: 07542 527 331

Men's Breakfast
a place to chat and eat breakfast in fellowship together.
Church Hall Darfield
Saturday 12th July 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Please contact Robin Webb to reserve your place
robin.webb@churcharmy.org Or text 07825 180 185

Prayer Square
Please pray for Pat Bentley, who together with her late husband Granville have been much loved and very active members of our church family for over four decades.
Pat is very poorly and is now receiving palliative care in the nursing home where she has been cared for during the last few years.

Resources and Contacts

Churchwarden Peter Robinson 01226 753 572
Churchwarden Andrew Harrison
PCC Secretary Andrea Harrison
Parish Safeguarding Officer Sue Holden

Our Web Site
http://www.darfieldallsaintschurch.org.uk/

Safeguarding contact Peter Robinson
07910 728 581

DEADLINE for Content
Items, preferably via e-mail, to
pdrobinson@live.co.uk
Tuesday 5:00 p.m.

Email Allsaintschurchdarfield@gmail.com

Facebook @darfieldallsaints

Find us on A Church Near You
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/
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All Saints

St Michael

The PCC of Darfield is a Registered Charity (no. 1185316).

A Prayer for Growth:
Lord Jesus, as a Church Family in All Saints’ and St Michael’s, it is our mission to know You and proclaim You.
We want to connect with our community and see Your Kingdom grow. Send Your Holy Spirit to renew, invigorate and inspire us in our work for You.
Give us grace, wisdom and joy as we seek to hold out Your Word. Make us strong, powerful and courageous witnesses and grant that we grow in faith and in numbers, to the honour of Your Name, Amen

Men's Breakfast
a place to chat and eat breakfast in fellowship together.
Church Hall Darfield
Saturday 14th June 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Please contact Robin Webb to reserve your place
robin.webb@churcharmy.org
Or text 07825 180 185

Parish Administration - Electoral Roll
The Electoral Roll is our membership list which must be maintained year on year with the numbers reported at each Annual Parochial Church Meeting. This year is a special year, since, every six years, we have start again and totally renew our Roll. Membership of the Roll is important as it allows you to vote at the Annual Meeting and to become a member of the PCC
In order to be on the New Electoral Roll, you must…
a) be baptised
b) be aged 16 or over by the date of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting
c) have made one of the following declarations.
d) have completed and submitted an application form
The Declarations:
A member of the Church of England
Resident in the Parish.
OR
A member of the Church of England
Not resident in the Parish but have habitually attended worship in the Parish during the preceding six months
OR
a member in good standing of a Church which is not in communion with the Church of England but subscribes to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity
have habitually attended worship in the Parish during the preceding six months
Even though you may be on our current Electoral Roll your entry will lapse unless you complete a new Application Form during the Renewal Period. The Electoral Roll is stored and accessed in line with the PCC’s GDPR Policy and Church Representation Rules 2022. The new Electoral Roll will be displayed on the Church notice boards and is open to inspection subject to a reasonable request. The displayed Roll will only include the names of the Roll members.

Urgent – We need a Parish Safeguarding Officer
A Parish Safeguarding Officer is a legal requirement and not just an optional extra. Roland Kouble was our Parish Safeguarding Officer but is now leaving the parish. The job is important but not too onerous. If any safeguarding issues arise, you are not expected to solve them but just to pass them on to the relevant people on the Diocesan Safeguarding team.
You are mainly responsible for ensuring that all the people who need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check get one, then that they renew at the appropriate time and do the relevant training (usually online).
See Peter for more details

Companions in Daily Prayer
Monday to Thursday
8:30 a.m. for Morning Prayer
9:00 p.m. for Night Prayer
Go to Facebook.com and search for
Companions in Daily Prayer

“I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth” [Job 19: 26]

Companions in Daily Prayer
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Join our team on weekdays - search for Companions in Daily Prayer on facebook.com

Companions in Daily Prayer
Monday to Thursday
8:30 a.m. for Morning Prayer
9:00 p.m. for Night Prayer
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Missions Update
Each year the PCC supports a number of societies and agencies involved in the Mission of the Church, locally, nationally and internationally. The total amount for each year is taken as ten percent of the planned giving shown in the previous year’s accounts. This year the amount allocated was £2,240 which was divided equally among these five recipients, each receiving £448.
CPAS: [Church Pastoral Aid Society] Supporting Churches and their leaders to share the Gospel
Release International: Loving and serving persecuted Christians throughout the world
Bible Society: Inviting people throughout the world to discover the Bible in their own language
Scripture Union: providing opportunities for young people to explore the Bible, to respond and grow in faith
Goldthorpe Salvation Army Food Bank: providing support and quality food to those in need

Wanted –
An Administrator for the Parish of Darfield
Your PCC is seeking to appoint an Administrator to support the clergy, lay ministers and PCC in the implementation of their vision.
Part time – 7 hours per week based in the Rectory Cottage.
One year fixed term with possibility of extension
Salary at the Foundation Living Wage currently £12.60 per hour
Full details and Application forms are on the Vacancies page of the Sheffield Diocesan Web site
https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/our-diocese/who-we-are/vacancies/
Closing date for Applications: 12:00 noon Tuesday 10th June 2025

Other weeks may contain prayers for:
Our Christmas Outreach Programme
Our Mission Partners and their work
Our PCC members
The shops and businesses in our area
Our GP’s, Dentist and Care Homes
Our local Council
Our Schools
Our Bell Ringers

Leading your Church into Growth;
The LYCIG Collect
God of Mission, who alone brings growth to Your Church, 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

The Diocesan Vision Prayer
Living God, Jesus calls his followers to seek first your Kingdom.
Renew us as we make your love known;
Release us to share freely together in mission;
and Rejuvenate us to be fruitful in your service.
Give us courage, wisdom and compassion, that strengthened with the grace of the Holy Spirit, we may, as the Diocese of Sheffield, both flourish and grow through Christ our Lord. Amen

Diocesan Prayer Community
All you need to join is to read at least one Bible verse each day, say the Lord’s Prayer and the Diocesan Vision Prayer, and to pray for growth in our churches.
You will need an email address to sign up and will receive a weekly series of Reflections, prayers and readings.
Sign up at https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/renewed
If you don’t use email you can still receive a copy of the weekly mailing. Contact Carol, John or Peter for details.

From Th Parish Registers
Thursday 15th June 2023 Funeral
velyn Beck All Saints, Darfield and Barnsley Crematorium
Saturday 17th June 2023 Wedding
Adam Luke Berry & Lauren Sybil Parnham All Saints, Darfield
Monday 19th June 2023 Funeral
Frank Lane St Michael, Great Houghton and Great Houghton Cemetery