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Christ Church Lille Newsletter
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Dear [subscriber:firstname | default:reader]
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This Sunday 14 July is the French National Day. In English-Speaking countries it is often called Bastille Day, as it commemorates the storming of the Bastille in 1789 and the Fête de la Féderation one year later. Enjoy the celebrations!
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14 July: Fourth Sunday after Trinity
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Readings: Colossians1:1-14, Luke 10: 25-37
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The church calendar is on our website, and all the services and readings are shown there. Also on the calendar are major works and the events taking place.
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The drop-in café is closed next week (17 July) because of works; open again on 24 and 31 July before closing for the summer break.
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Last Sunday we said goodbye to Didier and Régine, as they prepare to move to Guadeloupe. We wish them every happiness in their new home.
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Braderie planning
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Have you signed up to help yet? Please volunteer for at least one 2-hour slot on Saturday and/or Sunday 31 August- 1 September.
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At the moment, we are particularly short of helpers behind the scenes; we need you!
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Reminders
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The next Men's Group meeting
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is on 20 July: breakfast at 10 am.
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Please let Tom know if you're coming so he can organise the catering
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Services in July and August
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See our website for full details of changes to our regular schedule. But there will always be a service at 10:30 during July and August.
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If you are staying in Lille this summer, please note that line 2 of the metro (in red below) will be disrupted while they modernise some of the guide rails. A bus will replace the metro between these stations:
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27 - 30 July: between Porte des Postes and Gare Lille Flandres
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3 - 20 August: between Saint Philibert and Porte des Postes.
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