The Collect
Heavenly Father,
whose blessed Son was revealed
to destroy the works of the devil
and to make us the children of God
and heirs of eternal life:
grant that we, having this hope,
may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear in power and great glory
we may be made like him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where he is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Shorter Collect
Heavenly Lord,
you long for the world's salvation:
stir us from apathy, restrain us from excess
and revive in us new hope that all creation
will one day be healed in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Please pray for:
* Christians around the world who worship in dangerous or hostile places
*our relationships with those of other faiths
* The elderly in our parishes as they adjust to cold weather and high fuel costs
* Those with financial problems and debt
* All who grieve including the families of those who have recently died.
* those who live in Ascott, Stadhampton and Baldon House, Marsh Baldon
Notices –
Nov 28th Supper Evening at Berinsfield Church with singer Paul Hatto. Tickets £7.50 from Linda Holden (341038) and Ros Latham (340460)
Advent Sunday 29th November
6pm Team Advent Carol Service.
All are welcome to join in a Team Choir to sing at this service in Warborough Church. Rehearsals will be as follows:
Friday 20th 7pm Dorchester Abbey,
Friday 27th 7pm Warborough,
Sunday 29th 4pm Warborough.
Sunday 6th December at 10.15am
Service for Dorchester and Bridge Cluster in Dorchester Abbey, with preacher from ABCD.
For your diary……
3 Advent talks from Bishop Colin on
'Sustaining the Sacred Centre',
all at 7.30pm.
24th November - Wheatley
1st December - Chinnor
8th December - Marsh Baldon
Each talk will be different.
Services on Sunday 22nd November
8.00 Holy Communion at Dorchester
Holy Communion at Warborough
8.30 Holy Communion at Marsh Baldon
9.30 Holy Communion at Drayton St L
One4all at Marsh Baldon
Parish Eucharist at Stadhampton
10.00 Family Communion at Clifton Hampden
10.15 Sung Eucharist at Dorchester
11.00 Holy Communion at Berinsfield
Matins at Warborough
1.30 Baptism at Berinsfield
2.30 Reflections Service (for bereaved
parents) at Dorchester
6.00 Evening Prayer at Long Wittenham
14 November 2009
11 November 2009
New Arrangements for Notices
We now have a new Team-wide noticesheet, which contains notices for the whole of the Dorchester Team. We will be publishing extracts from this on this blogsite, together with more information specifically about Newington, Stadhampton and Warborough parishes.
24 July 2009
Sunday 26th July 2009
THE COLLECT
Lord of all power and might,
the author and giver of all good things:
graft in our hearts the love of your name,
increase in us true religion,
nourish us with all goodness,
and of your great mercy keep us in the same;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Ephesians 3:14-21
Gospel: John 6:1-21
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord God, whose Son is the true vine
and the source of life,
ever giving himself that the world may live:
may we so receive within ourselves
the power of his death and passion
that, in his saving cup, we may share his glory
and be made perfect in his love:
for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Amen
To think about this week:
Prepare and prevent instead of repair and repent.
Anon
and on this day in 1857:
Birth of Carl Jung in Kesswil, Switzerland; psychiatrist who developed his own brand of analytical psychology.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over. Pray also for those who fight and those who wait at home for loved ones.
All who live in Thame Road, Stadhampton.
All who are taking thie holidays at this time of year, that they may find rest and refreshment.
The farming community engaged in the work of the harvest.
Henry Charles Peers, baptized yesterday at Chiselhampton. And Jason and Anna Hindmarch, married yesterday at Newington.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them those who have or are fearful of the 'flu.
Those who have departed this life, that they may find eternal rest in the glory of God's heaven.
Notices~
Precautions against the spread of 'flu. The Archbishops have issued guidance for the administration of Communion and the sharing of the Peace, in order to minimise contacts which may help the virus to spread. Please be tolerant and patient as we all try to do what is best to protect those who are most vulnerable to infection.
AN EVENING OF BETJEMAN
31st July at 7.30pm
St. Katherine's, Chiselhampton will be hosting an evening of recitals of Betjeman poems with music from the St. James Singers. Tickets are £10 per person and are available from Stephen Dawson on 01865 890079.
50TH ANNIVERSARY of the
FRIENDS OF DORCHESTER ABBEY
Next Sunday, 2nd August: Celebration service at 11am in Dorchester Abbey, with Bishop Colin, followed by a picnic.
WARBOROUGH FEAST SERVICE
6.00pm Sunday 9th August On the Green!
With Benson and Roke Band.
Diary for the week commencing 27th July
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence (W)
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer, Stadhampton
Other Events
Wednesday
9.30am Eucharist at Berinsfield
Thursday:
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice (W)
Friday:
3.00pm Wedding (W)
7.00pm Choir Practice (W)
Next Sunday, 2nd August – Trinity 8
Warborough:
11.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Evensong
Stadhampton:
9.30am Parish Praise
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament: Ephesians 4: 1-16
Gospel: John 6: 24-35
Lord of all power and might,
the author and giver of all good things:
graft in our hearts the love of your name,
increase in us true religion,
nourish us with all goodness,
and of your great mercy keep us in the same;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Ephesians 3:14-21
Gospel: John 6:1-21
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord God, whose Son is the true vine
and the source of life,
ever giving himself that the world may live:
may we so receive within ourselves
the power of his death and passion
that, in his saving cup, we may share his glory
and be made perfect in his love:
for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Amen
To think about this week:
Prepare and prevent instead of repair and repent.
Anon
and on this day in 1857:
Birth of Carl Jung in Kesswil, Switzerland; psychiatrist who developed his own brand of analytical psychology.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over. Pray also for those who fight and those who wait at home for loved ones.
All who live in Thame Road, Stadhampton.
All who are taking thie holidays at this time of year, that they may find rest and refreshment.
The farming community engaged in the work of the harvest.
Henry Charles Peers, baptized yesterday at Chiselhampton. And Jason and Anna Hindmarch, married yesterday at Newington.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them those who have or are fearful of the 'flu.
Those who have departed this life, that they may find eternal rest in the glory of God's heaven.
Notices~
Precautions against the spread of 'flu. The Archbishops have issued guidance for the administration of Communion and the sharing of the Peace, in order to minimise contacts which may help the virus to spread. Please be tolerant and patient as we all try to do what is best to protect those who are most vulnerable to infection.
AN EVENING OF BETJEMAN
31st July at 7.30pm
St. Katherine's, Chiselhampton will be hosting an evening of recitals of Betjeman poems with music from the St. James Singers. Tickets are £10 per person and are available from Stephen Dawson on 01865 890079.
50TH ANNIVERSARY of the
FRIENDS OF DORCHESTER ABBEY
Next Sunday, 2nd August: Celebration service at 11am in Dorchester Abbey, with Bishop Colin, followed by a picnic.
WARBOROUGH FEAST SERVICE
6.00pm Sunday 9th August On the Green!
With Benson and Roke Band.
Diary for the week commencing 27th July
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence (W)
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer, Stadhampton
Other Events
Wednesday
9.30am Eucharist at Berinsfield
Thursday:
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice (W)
Friday:
3.00pm Wedding (W)
7.00pm Choir Practice (W)
Next Sunday, 2nd August – Trinity 8
Warborough:
11.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Evensong
Stadhampton:
9.30am Parish Praise
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament: Ephesians 4: 1-16
Gospel: John 6: 24-35
24 June 2009
Sunday 28th June
A very warm welcome to all who are visiting us today and to any new parishioners. Please make yourself known to the clergy or those on duty.
Hymns
Warborough:
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Matins – 2, 133, 250
THE COLLECT
Almighty God,
you have broken the tyranny of sin and have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts whereby we call you Father:give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that we and all creation may be brought,to the glorious liberty of the children of God;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: 2 Cor. 8:7-15
Gospel: Mark 5:21-43
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
O God, whose beauty is beyond our imagining and whose power we cannot comprehend:
show us your glory as far as we can grasp it,and shield us from knowing more than we can bear until we may look upon you without fear; through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen
To think about this week:
Teach me, Father, how to go
Softly as the grasses grow;
Hush my soul to meet the shock
Of the wild world as a rock.
But my spirit, propped with power,
Make as simple as a flower.
Edwin Markham
and on this day in :
Consecration of Westminster Cathederal, London (1910)
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over.
The political life of our country, that confidence may be restored and that all may work for the common good.
In the Diocese: St John the Baptist, Stadhampton – Patronal Festival.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team.
All who live in St. Lawrence House, Warborough.
Those getting married this weekend.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them Stephen Selwood; Joan Goodchild; Ivy Jones; Peggy Waugh; Philip Watson; Anne Ilsley; Betty Grant; Peggy Wyatt-Smith; Alan, Mike & Gill Whitten; Louise & Tracy Fordham; Philip Bowden and Patience Conie.
Those who have departed this life, that they may find eternal rest in the glory of God's heaven.
Notices~
COFFEE MORNING @ STADHAMPTON
Starting 4th July, 10.30am to 12.00 noon.
1 Coatlands Close.
CURATES ARE COMING
There will be an opportunity to welcome David and Hannah Cleugh at Berinsfield , on Sunday 5th July at 6.00pm. Please bring a bottle or a plate of food to share for the reception afterwards.
SERVICE OF CELEBRATION
19th July at 4.00pm.
The Bishop of Dorchester will be leading a service at St. Katherine's, Chiselhampton, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Churches Conservation Trust. As space is limited, all those wishing to attend should contact Stephen Dawson on 01865 890079.
AN EVENING OF BETJEMAN
31st July at 7.30pm
St. Katherine's, Chiselhampton will be hosting an evening of recitals of Betjeman poems with music from the St. James Singers. Tickets are £10 per person and are available from Stephen Dawson on 01865 890079.
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on
www.nsoffice .blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and ww.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 29th June
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence (W)
Monday:
7.30pm GPC (W)
Tuesday:
8.00pm Pastoral Group (W)
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer, Stadhampton
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Friday:
7.00pm Choir Practice (W)
Saturday:
10.30am Coffee Morning (S)
2.00pm Wedding (S)
Sunday, 5th July – Trinity 4
Warborough:
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Matins
Stadhampton:
9.30am Family Communion
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
2 Cor. 12 : 2-10
Gospel:
Mark 6 : 1-13
Hymns
Warborough:
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Matins – 2, 133, 250
THE COLLECT
Almighty God,
you have broken the tyranny of sin and have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts whereby we call you Father:give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that we and all creation may be brought,to the glorious liberty of the children of God;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: 2 Cor. 8:7-15
Gospel: Mark 5:21-43
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
O God, whose beauty is beyond our imagining and whose power we cannot comprehend:
show us your glory as far as we can grasp it,and shield us from knowing more than we can bear until we may look upon you without fear; through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen
To think about this week:
Teach me, Father, how to go
Softly as the grasses grow;
Hush my soul to meet the shock
Of the wild world as a rock.
But my spirit, propped with power,
Make as simple as a flower.
Edwin Markham
and on this day in :
Consecration of Westminster Cathederal, London (1910)
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over.
The political life of our country, that confidence may be restored and that all may work for the common good.
In the Diocese: St John the Baptist, Stadhampton – Patronal Festival.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team.
All who live in St. Lawrence House, Warborough.
Those getting married this weekend.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them Stephen Selwood; Joan Goodchild; Ivy Jones; Peggy Waugh; Philip Watson; Anne Ilsley; Betty Grant; Peggy Wyatt-Smith; Alan, Mike & Gill Whitten; Louise & Tracy Fordham; Philip Bowden and Patience Conie.
Those who have departed this life, that they may find eternal rest in the glory of God's heaven.
Notices~
COFFEE MORNING @ STADHAMPTON
Starting 4th July, 10.30am to 12.00 noon.
1 Coatlands Close.
CURATES ARE COMING
There will be an opportunity to welcome David and Hannah Cleugh at Berinsfield , on Sunday 5th July at 6.00pm. Please bring a bottle or a plate of food to share for the reception afterwards.
SERVICE OF CELEBRATION
19th July at 4.00pm.
The Bishop of Dorchester will be leading a service at St. Katherine's, Chiselhampton, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Churches Conservation Trust. As space is limited, all those wishing to attend should contact Stephen Dawson on 01865 890079.
AN EVENING OF BETJEMAN
31st July at 7.30pm
St. Katherine's, Chiselhampton will be hosting an evening of recitals of Betjeman poems with music from the St. James Singers. Tickets are £10 per person and are available from Stephen Dawson on 01865 890079.
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on
www.nsoffice .blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and ww.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 29th June
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence (W)
Monday:
7.30pm GPC (W)
Tuesday:
8.00pm Pastoral Group (W)
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer, Stadhampton
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Friday:
7.00pm Choir Practice (W)
Saturday:
10.30am Coffee Morning (S)
2.00pm Wedding (S)
Sunday, 5th July – Trinity 4
Warborough:
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Matins
Stadhampton:
9.30am Family Communion
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
2 Cor. 12 : 2-10
Gospel:
Mark 6 : 1-13
3 June 2009
THE COLLECT
Almighty and everlasting God,
you have given us your servants grace,
by the confession of a true faith,
to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity
and in the power of the divine majesty to worship
the Unity:
keep us steadfast in this faith,
that we may evermore be defended from all
adversities;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel: John 3:1-17
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Almighty and eternal God,
you have revealed yourself as Father, Son and
Holy Spirit,
and live and reign in the perfect unity of love:
hold us firm in this faith,
that we may know you in all your ways
and evermore rejoice in your eternal glory,
who are three Persons yet one God,
now and for ever. Amen
To think about this week:
Submit yourselves, then, to God.
Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Come near to God and he will come near
to you.
James 4:7-8
and on this day in 1975:
Reopening of the Suez canal to international
shipping, eight years after its closure during
the war with Israel (1967).
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over.
The political life of our country, that confidence may be restored and that all may work for the common good.
In the Diocese: Sonning Deanery: Area Dean David Hodgson, Lay Chair Judith Scott.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team.
All who live in Milton Road, Stadhampton.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them Stephen Selwood, Joan Goodchild, Ivy Jones, Peggy Waugh, Philip Watson, Anne Ilsley, Betty Grant, Patricia & Dennis, Peggy Wyatt-Smith and Philip Bowden.
The souls of all those lost in the Air France air crash, and for their families and friends in their grief.
Notices~
THANKS TO ALL who helped at the Wine and Cheese evening and the Table-Top Sale at Stadhampton.
THIS EVENING. Quiet Spaces at Dorchester Abbey – and a book launch.
ST LAURENCE CHURCH PORCH. There will be a celebration of the completion of the restoration of the porch on Sunday 28th June, beginning with refreshments in the Hall at 3pm, and then moving to church for a service of Dedication at 4pm. Everyone is welcome.
ST BIRINUS PILGRIMAGE this year is on Sunday, 21st June. Walk from Blewbury or Brightwell to Dorchester. Ecumenical service in the Abbey followed by food.
SHOPPING AT WAITROSE? One of the local charities being supported by Waitrose in Wallingford this month is St Laurence School. Please help by putting your green tokens in their slot. The charity with most tokens at the end of the month will get £1000 from Waitrose.
CALLING ALL KNITTERS! Are you a good knitter! The vicar has a pattern for a Nativity set and would like to have two sets made in time for Advent. Can you help!
MEN – fancy a curry? If you would like to come out for a curry on Monday 15th June, please let the Vicar know. No agenda, just a chance for a chat and to eat!
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on
www.nsoffice .blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and ww.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 8th June
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence (W)
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer, Stadhampton
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Sunday, 14th June – Trinity 1
Warborough:
8.00am BCP Communion
11.00am Parish Praise
6.00pm Evensong
Stadhampton:
9.30am Parish Eucharist
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
2 Cor. 5:6-10 (11-13) 14-17
Gospel:
Mark 4:26-34
Almighty and everlasting God,
you have given us your servants grace,
by the confession of a true faith,
to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity
and in the power of the divine majesty to worship
the Unity:
keep us steadfast in this faith,
that we may evermore be defended from all
adversities;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel: John 3:1-17
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Almighty and eternal God,
you have revealed yourself as Father, Son and
Holy Spirit,
and live and reign in the perfect unity of love:
hold us firm in this faith,
that we may know you in all your ways
and evermore rejoice in your eternal glory,
who are three Persons yet one God,
now and for ever. Amen
To think about this week:
Submit yourselves, then, to God.
Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Come near to God and he will come near
to you.
James 4:7-8
and on this day in 1975:
Reopening of the Suez canal to international
shipping, eight years after its closure during
the war with Israel (1967).
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over.
The political life of our country, that confidence may be restored and that all may work for the common good.
In the Diocese: Sonning Deanery: Area Dean David Hodgson, Lay Chair Judith Scott.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team.
All who live in Milton Road, Stadhampton.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them Stephen Selwood, Joan Goodchild, Ivy Jones, Peggy Waugh, Philip Watson, Anne Ilsley, Betty Grant, Patricia & Dennis, Peggy Wyatt-Smith and Philip Bowden.
The souls of all those lost in the Air France air crash, and for their families and friends in their grief.
Notices~
THANKS TO ALL who helped at the Wine and Cheese evening and the Table-Top Sale at Stadhampton.
THIS EVENING. Quiet Spaces at Dorchester Abbey – and a book launch.
ST LAURENCE CHURCH PORCH. There will be a celebration of the completion of the restoration of the porch on Sunday 28th June, beginning with refreshments in the Hall at 3pm, and then moving to church for a service of Dedication at 4pm. Everyone is welcome.
ST BIRINUS PILGRIMAGE this year is on Sunday, 21st June. Walk from Blewbury or Brightwell to Dorchester. Ecumenical service in the Abbey followed by food.
SHOPPING AT WAITROSE? One of the local charities being supported by Waitrose in Wallingford this month is St Laurence School. Please help by putting your green tokens in their slot. The charity with most tokens at the end of the month will get £1000 from Waitrose.
CALLING ALL KNITTERS! Are you a good knitter! The vicar has a pattern for a Nativity set and would like to have two sets made in time for Advent. Can you help!
MEN – fancy a curry? If you would like to come out for a curry on Monday 15th June, please let the Vicar know. No agenda, just a chance for a chat and to eat!
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on
www.nsoffice .blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and ww.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 8th June
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence (W)
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer, Stadhampton
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Sunday, 14th June – Trinity 1
Warborough:
8.00am BCP Communion
11.00am Parish Praise
6.00pm Evensong
Stadhampton:
9.30am Parish Eucharist
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
2 Cor. 5:6-10 (11-13) 14-17
Gospel:
Mark 4:26-34
20 May 2009
THE COLLECT for Sunday 24th May - Sunday after Ascension
O God the king of glory,
you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ
with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:
we beseech you, leave us not comfortless,
but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us
and exalt us to the place
where our Saviour Christ is gone before,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Gospel: John 17:6-19
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Eternal God, giver of love and power,
your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the
world to preach the gospel of his kingdom:
confirm us in this mission,
and help us to live the good news we proclaim;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
Today, find time to say some earnest word
between the idle talk.
Bassma Mikhail
and on this day in 1972:
Opening of Britain's most complicated road interchange, Spaghetti Junction, in Birmingham.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, praying particularly for Sri Lanka.
In the Diocese: Christ Church Cathedral – Dean Christopher Lewis and all support staff of the cathedral.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team.
All who live in Mill Lane, Stadhampton.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them Stephen Selwood, Molly Bailey, Catherine Allen, Joan Goodchild, Ivy Jones, Peggy Waugh, Philip Watson, Anne Ilsley and Steve Godfrey.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died, especially Rosemary Bowden. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
PENTECOST SUNDAY, 31ST MAY: TEAM SERVICE AT 11.00am at Berinsfield.
ALSO NEXT SUNDAY - Pentecost Praise @7 in Dorchester Abbey at 7pm. Everyone welcome to a less conventional form of worship.
ST BIRINUS PILGRIMAGE this year is on Sunday, 21st June. Walk from Blewbury or Brightwell to Dorchester. Ecumenical service in the Abbey followed by food.
WINE AND CHEESE evening, Friday June 5th at The Mill House Stadhampton. Contact Churchwardens for tickets (£15).
CALLING ALL KNITTERS! Are you a good knitter! The vicar has a pattern for a Nativity set and would like to have two sets made in time for Advent. Can you help!
MEN – fancy a curry? If you would like to come out for a curry on Monday 15th June, please let the Vicar know. No agenda, just a chance for a chat and to eat!
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on www.nsoffice.blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and ww.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 25th May
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Tuesday:
12noon Funeral of Rosemary Bowden (S)
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer, Stadhampton
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Sunday, 31st May – Pentecost
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) (Warborough)
11.00am Team Service (Berinsfield)
7.00pm Pentecost Praise (Dorchester Abbey)
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
Acts 2:1-21
Gospel:
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
O God the king of glory,
you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ
with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:
we beseech you, leave us not comfortless,
but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us
and exalt us to the place
where our Saviour Christ is gone before,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Gospel: John 17:6-19
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Eternal God, giver of love and power,
your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the
world to preach the gospel of his kingdom:
confirm us in this mission,
and help us to live the good news we proclaim;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
Today, find time to say some earnest word
between the idle talk.
Bassma Mikhail
and on this day in 1972:
Opening of Britain's most complicated road interchange, Spaghetti Junction, in Birmingham.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, praying particularly for Sri Lanka.
In the Diocese: Christ Church Cathedral – Dean Christopher Lewis and all support staff of the cathedral.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team.
All who live in Mill Lane, Stadhampton.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them Stephen Selwood, Molly Bailey, Catherine Allen, Joan Goodchild, Ivy Jones, Peggy Waugh, Philip Watson, Anne Ilsley and Steve Godfrey.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died, especially Rosemary Bowden. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
PENTECOST SUNDAY, 31ST MAY: TEAM SERVICE AT 11.00am at Berinsfield.
ALSO NEXT SUNDAY - Pentecost Praise @7 in Dorchester Abbey at 7pm. Everyone welcome to a less conventional form of worship.
ST BIRINUS PILGRIMAGE this year is on Sunday, 21st June. Walk from Blewbury or Brightwell to Dorchester. Ecumenical service in the Abbey followed by food.
WINE AND CHEESE evening, Friday June 5th at The Mill House Stadhampton. Contact Churchwardens for tickets (£15).
CALLING ALL KNITTERS! Are you a good knitter! The vicar has a pattern for a Nativity set and would like to have two sets made in time for Advent. Can you help!
MEN – fancy a curry? If you would like to come out for a curry on Monday 15th June, please let the Vicar know. No agenda, just a chance for a chat and to eat!
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Diary for the week commencing 25th May
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Tuesday:
12noon Funeral of Rosemary Bowden (S)
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer, Stadhampton
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Sunday, 31st May – Pentecost
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) (Warborough)
11.00am Team Service (Berinsfield)
7.00pm Pentecost Praise (Dorchester Abbey)
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
Acts 2:1-21
Gospel:
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
22 April 2009
THE COLLECT for Sunday, 26th April 2009 - Easter 3
Almighty Father,
who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples
with the sight of the risen Lord:
give us such knowledge of his presence with us,
that we may be strengthened and sustained by
his risen life
and serve you continually in righteousness and
truth;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Acts 3:12-19
Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Living God,
your Son made himself known to his disciples
in the breaking of bread:
open the eyes of our faith,
that we may see him in all his redeeming work;
who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Amen
To think about this week:
Education is an admirable thing but it is
well to remember from time to time that
nothing that is worth knowing can be
taught. Oscar Wilde
and on this day in 1992:
Celebration of Orthodox Easter by thousands of Russians for the first time since Bolshevik leaders vowed to crush Christianity.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over.
All who struggle to receive the Good News of the Resurrection, that their minds and hearts may be opened.
In the Diocese: all involved in theological education and those to be ordained this year.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team, praying that a house for them to live in will be found.
All who live in Orchard Close, Shillingford.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died.
May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
Taize@7: TONIGHT - Sunday, 26th April, 7pm, Dorchester Abbey. If you would like to help provide the music please contact the Vicar.
NEWINGTON Annual Meeting: Tuesday, 28th April, 8.30pm,
Lane End Farm Cottage.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
DORCHESTER FESTIVAL: 1st - 10th May. Lots of events for all tastes.
3rd May at 9.30am – John Hardwick's
Praise Party with the 'Double Impact'
Band.
10th May at 10.15am – Brides Service - a celebration of Abbey weddings.
Everyone who has been married at
the Abbey is invited.
3Rd May at 2pm & 6pm
8th May at 8pm
Joseph & His Amazing Techni-Coloured
Dreamcoat - a large cast of adults and
young people perform this very popular
musical at the Abbey.
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
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Diary for the week commencing 27th April
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence,Warborough
Tuesday:
8.30pm Newington Annual Meeting, Lane End Farm Cottage
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Saturday:
10.30am Coffee Morning in aid of Stadhampton Parish at the Vicarage
Sunday, 3rd May – Easter 4
Warborough:
11.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Evensong
Stadhampton:
9.30am Parish Praise!
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
Acts 4:5-12
Gospel:
John 10:11-18
Almighty Father,
who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples
with the sight of the risen Lord:
give us such knowledge of his presence with us,
that we may be strengthened and sustained by
his risen life
and serve you continually in righteousness and
truth;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Acts 3:12-19
Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Living God,
your Son made himself known to his disciples
in the breaking of bread:
open the eyes of our faith,
that we may see him in all his redeeming work;
who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Amen
To think about this week:
Education is an admirable thing but it is
well to remember from time to time that
nothing that is worth knowing can be
taught. Oscar Wilde
and on this day in 1992:
Celebration of Orthodox Easter by thousands of Russians for the first time since Bolshevik leaders vowed to crush Christianity.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over.
All who struggle to receive the Good News of the Resurrection, that their minds and hearts may be opened.
In the Diocese: all involved in theological education and those to be ordained this year.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team, praying that a house for them to live in will be found.
All who live in Orchard Close, Shillingford.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died.
May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
Taize@7: TONIGHT - Sunday, 26th April, 7pm, Dorchester Abbey. If you would like to help provide the music please contact the Vicar.
NEWINGTON Annual Meeting: Tuesday, 28th April, 8.30pm,
Lane End Farm Cottage.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
DORCHESTER FESTIVAL: 1st - 10th May. Lots of events for all tastes.
3rd May at 9.30am – John Hardwick's
Praise Party with the 'Double Impact'
Band.
10th May at 10.15am – Brides Service - a celebration of Abbey weddings.
Everyone who has been married at
the Abbey is invited.
3Rd May at 2pm & 6pm
8th May at 8pm
Joseph & His Amazing Techni-Coloured
Dreamcoat - a large cast of adults and
young people perform this very popular
musical at the Abbey.
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
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Diary for the week commencing 27th April
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence,Warborough
Tuesday:
8.30pm Newington Annual Meeting, Lane End Farm Cottage
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Saturday:
10.30am Coffee Morning in aid of Stadhampton Parish at the Vicarage
Sunday, 3rd May – Easter 4
Warborough:
11.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Evensong
Stadhampton:
9.30am Parish Praise!
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
Acts 4:5-12
Gospel:
John 10:11-18
15 April 2009
THE COLLECT for Sunday, 19th April 2009 - Easter 2
Almighty Father,
you have given your only Son to die for our sins
and to rise again for our justification:
grant us so to put away the leaven of malice
and wickedness
that we may always serve you
in pureness of living and truth;
through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ
our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Acts 4:32-35
Gospel: John 20:19-end
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord God our Father,
through our Saviour Jesus Christ
you have assured your children of eternal life
and in baptism have made us one with him:
deliver us from the death of sin
and raise us to new life in your love,
in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
by the grace of Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen
To think about this week:
What does your anxiety do? It does not
relieve tomorrow of its sorrows, but it
saps today of its strength. It does not
make you escape the evil, but makes
you less able to deal with it when it
comes.
Bassma Mikhail
and on this day in 1882:
Death of Charles Darwin (b.1809 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire), naturalist, and pioneer in the field of evolutionary biology.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, and especially for the people of Northern Ireland.
All victims of the earthquake in central Italy.
All who struggle to receive the Good News of the Resurrection, that their minds and hearts may be opened.
In the Diocese: all Governors of Church of England schools and all who work in the Diocesan Education Department.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team, praying that a house for them to live in will be found.
All who live in Oatlands Close, Warborough.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
WARBOROUGH Annual Meeting: Wednesday, 22nd April, 7.30pm,
St Laurence Hall.
NEWINGTON Annual Meeting: Tuesday, 28th April, 8.30pm,
Lane End Farm Cottage.
Taize@7: Sunday, 26th April, 7pm, Dorchester Abbey. If you would like to help provide the music please contact the Vicar.
DORCHESTER FESTIVAL: 1st - 10th May. Lots of events for all tastes.
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on www.nsoffice.blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and ww.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 20th April
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Tuesday:
6.00pm Cluster Ministers meeting
8.00pm Stadhampton PCC
Wednesday:
7.30pm Warborough Annual Meeting
Sunday, 26th April – Easter 3
Warborough:
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Matins
Stadhampton:
9.30am Family Communion
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
Acts 3:12-19
Gospel:
Luke 24:36b-48
Almighty Father,
you have given your only Son to die for our sins
and to rise again for our justification:
grant us so to put away the leaven of malice
and wickedness
that we may always serve you
in pureness of living and truth;
through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ
our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Acts 4:32-35
Gospel: John 20:19-end
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord God our Father,
through our Saviour Jesus Christ
you have assured your children of eternal life
and in baptism have made us one with him:
deliver us from the death of sin
and raise us to new life in your love,
in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
by the grace of Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen
To think about this week:
What does your anxiety do? It does not
relieve tomorrow of its sorrows, but it
saps today of its strength. It does not
make you escape the evil, but makes
you less able to deal with it when it
comes.
Bassma Mikhail
and on this day in 1882:
Death of Charles Darwin (b.1809 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire), naturalist, and pioneer in the field of evolutionary biology.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, and especially for the people of Northern Ireland.
All victims of the earthquake in central Italy.
All who struggle to receive the Good News of the Resurrection, that their minds and hearts may be opened.
In the Diocese: all Governors of Church of England schools and all who work in the Diocesan Education Department.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team, praying that a house for them to live in will be found.
All who live in Oatlands Close, Warborough.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
WARBOROUGH Annual Meeting: Wednesday, 22nd April, 7.30pm,
St Laurence Hall.
NEWINGTON Annual Meeting: Tuesday, 28th April, 8.30pm,
Lane End Farm Cottage.
Taize@7: Sunday, 26th April, 7pm, Dorchester Abbey. If you would like to help provide the music please contact the Vicar.
DORCHESTER FESTIVAL: 1st - 10th May. Lots of events for all tastes.
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on www.nsoffice.blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and ww.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 20th April
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Tuesday:
6.00pm Cluster Ministers meeting
8.00pm Stadhampton PCC
Wednesday:
7.30pm Warborough Annual Meeting
Sunday, 26th April – Easter 3
Warborough:
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Matins
Stadhampton:
9.30am Family Communion
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
Acts 3:12-19
Gospel:
Luke 24:36b-48
8 April 2009
THE COLLECT for Easter Day, Sunday 12th April 2009
Lord of all life and power,
who through the mighty resurrection of your Son
overcame the old order of sin and death
to make all things new in him:
grant that we, being dead to sin
and alive to you in Jesus Christ,
may reign with him in glory;
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit
be praise and honour, glory and might,
now and in all eternity.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Acts 10:34-43
Gospel: Mark 16:1-8
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
God of Life,
who for our redemption gave your only-begotten
Son to the death of the cross,
and by his glorious resurrection
have delivered us from the power of our enemy:
grant us so to die daily to sin,
that we may evermore live with him
in the joy of his risen life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
Set our minds on the new life
to which Christ calls us;
fire our tongues with the words of witness
for which Christ has anointed us,
and thrill our hearts on this day of days
with the bread of truth
and the cup of the Holy Spirit.
and on this day in 1606:
Adoption of the Union Flag – the Union Jack – by England.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, and especially for the people of Northern Ireland.
All victims of the earthquake in central Italy.
For all Christians that they may be renewed in their faith, and for all to be baptised or confirmed this Easter.
The nations of the world, particularly the G20 group.
For John and Nikki, to be married next Saturday.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team, praying that a house for them to live in will be found.
All who live in New Road, Warborough.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE MADE our Churches beautiful for our Easter celebrations. And thanks to all who have supported our services throughout Lent and Holy Week.
COFFEE MORNING FOR Stadhampton at the Mill House, 10.30am Saturday, 18th April.
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on www.nsoffice.blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and www.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 13th April
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Saturday:
10.30am Stadhampton Coffee Morning
12noon Wedding at Warborough
Sunday, 19th April – Easter 1
Warborough:
11.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Evensong
Stadhampton:
9.30am Holy Communion (BCP)
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
Acts 4:32-35
Gospel:
John 20:19-end
Lord of all life and power,
who through the mighty resurrection of your Son
overcame the old order of sin and death
to make all things new in him:
grant that we, being dead to sin
and alive to you in Jesus Christ,
may reign with him in glory;
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit
be praise and honour, glory and might,
now and in all eternity.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Acts 10:34-43
Gospel: Mark 16:1-8
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
God of Life,
who for our redemption gave your only-begotten
Son to the death of the cross,
and by his glorious resurrection
have delivered us from the power of our enemy:
grant us so to die daily to sin,
that we may evermore live with him
in the joy of his risen life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
Set our minds on the new life
to which Christ calls us;
fire our tongues with the words of witness
for which Christ has anointed us,
and thrill our hearts on this day of days
with the bread of truth
and the cup of the Holy Spirit.
and on this day in 1606:
Adoption of the Union Flag – the Union Jack – by England.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, and especially for the people of Northern Ireland.
All victims of the earthquake in central Italy.
For all Christians that they may be renewed in their faith, and for all to be baptised or confirmed this Easter.
The nations of the world, particularly the G20 group.
For John and Nikki, to be married next Saturday.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team, praying that a house for them to live in will be found.
All who live in New Road, Warborough.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE MADE our Churches beautiful for our Easter celebrations. And thanks to all who have supported our services throughout Lent and Holy Week.
COFFEE MORNING FOR Stadhampton at the Mill House, 10.30am Saturday, 18th April.
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on www.nsoffice.blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and www.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 13th April
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Saturday:
10.30am Stadhampton Coffee Morning
12noon Wedding at Warborough
Sunday, 19th April – Easter 1
Warborough:
11.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Evensong
Stadhampton:
9.30am Holy Communion (BCP)
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
Acts 4:32-35
Gospel:
John 20:19-end
1 April 2009
THE COLLECT for Palm Sunday, 5th April 2009
Almighty and everlasting God,
who in your tender love towards the human race
sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ
to take upon him our flesh
and to suffer death upon the cross:
grant that we may follow the example
of his patience and humility,
and also be made partakers of his resurrection;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord Jesus Christ,
you humbled yourself in taking the form of a servant,
and in obedience died on the cross for our salvation:
give us the mind to follow you
and to proclaim you as Lord and King,
to the glory of God the Father.
Amen
To think about this week:
Palm Sunday Victory
They cut the branches from the trees
and strewed them in the way,
because they knew their Lord and King
would come along that day.
They sang hosanna to the King
and praised his holy name -
now even in this modern day,
we, too, should do the same.
The Christ who came that palm-strewn way
to enter in the gate,
will enter in your heart today,
so do not make him wait.
That palm-strewn path of long ago
is still a victory sign
that Christ still comes along the way
into your heart and mine.
Raymond Orner
and on this day in 1955:
Resignation of Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965) as British prime minister.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, and especially for the people of Northern Ireland.
The nations of the world, particularly the G20 group.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team, praying that a house for them to live in will be found.
Reading Deanery: Area Dean - Brian Shenton; Lay Chair - Peter Jeal.
All who live in Cratlands Close, Stadhampton.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
HOLY WEEK SERVICES:
Mon-Wed - 9pm Compline
Maundy Thursday at Stadhampton
8.00pm Commemoration of the Last Supper
Good Friday at Warborough
10.30am Liturgy for Good Friday and Veneration of the Cross
12.30pm Children's Activities
4.00pm All-Age Worship
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
LENT COURSE “WAYS IN – to the Bible”. Tonight (5th April) the talk is by the Rev Canon Prof Martyn Percy and is entitled “The Bible and Salvation”. There will be a service of music, readings and prayers for the beginning of Holy Week in the Abbey at 6pm and the talk will begin at 7pm.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on www.nsoffice.blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and www.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 6th April
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday – Wednesday:
9.00pm Compline
Thursday: Maundy Thursday
8.00pm Commemoration of the Last Supper (Stadhampton)
Friday: Good Friday
10.30am Liturgy for Good Friday and Veneration of the Cross (W)
12.30pm Children's Workshop, St Laurence Hall
4.00pm All-age Worship (W)
Sunday, 12th April – Easter Day
Warborough:
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Easter Family Eucharist
6.00pm Easter Evensong with choir
Stadhampton:
9.30am Parish Eucharist
Almighty and everlasting God,
who in your tender love towards the human race
sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ
to take upon him our flesh
and to suffer death upon the cross:
grant that we may follow the example
of his patience and humility,
and also be made partakers of his resurrection;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord Jesus Christ,
you humbled yourself in taking the form of a servant,
and in obedience died on the cross for our salvation:
give us the mind to follow you
and to proclaim you as Lord and King,
to the glory of God the Father.
Amen
To think about this week:
Palm Sunday Victory
They cut the branches from the trees
and strewed them in the way,
because they knew their Lord and King
would come along that day.
They sang hosanna to the King
and praised his holy name -
now even in this modern day,
we, too, should do the same.
The Christ who came that palm-strewn way
to enter in the gate,
will enter in your heart today,
so do not make him wait.
That palm-strewn path of long ago
is still a victory sign
that Christ still comes along the way
into your heart and mine.
Raymond Orner
and on this day in 1955:
Resignation of Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965) as British prime minister.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, and especially for the people of Northern Ireland.
The nations of the world, particularly the G20 group.
Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team, praying that a house for them to live in will be found.
Reading Deanery: Area Dean - Brian Shenton; Lay Chair - Peter Jeal.
All who live in Cratlands Close, Stadhampton.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
HOLY WEEK SERVICES:
Mon-Wed - 9pm Compline
Maundy Thursday at Stadhampton
8.00pm Commemoration of the Last Supper
Good Friday at Warborough
10.30am Liturgy for Good Friday and Veneration of the Cross
12.30pm Children's Activities
4.00pm All-Age Worship
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
LENT COURSE “WAYS IN – to the Bible”. Tonight (5th April) the talk is by the Rev Canon Prof Martyn Percy and is entitled “The Bible and Salvation”. There will be a service of music, readings and prayers for the beginning of Holy Week in the Abbey at 6pm and the talk will begin at 7pm.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on www.nsoffice.blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and www.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 6th April
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday – Wednesday:
9.00pm Compline
Thursday: Maundy Thursday
8.00pm Commemoration of the Last Supper (Stadhampton)
Friday: Good Friday
10.30am Liturgy for Good Friday and Veneration of the Cross (W)
12.30pm Children's Workshop, St Laurence Hall
4.00pm All-age Worship (W)
Sunday, 12th April – Easter Day
Warborough:
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Easter Family Eucharist
6.00pm Easter Evensong with choir
Stadhampton:
9.30am Parish Eucharist
25 March 2009
THE COLLECT for Sunday 29th March - Lent 5
Most merciful God,
who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ
delivered and saved the world:
grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross
we may triumph in the power of his victory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
Old Testament: Jer. 31:31-34
Gospel: John 12:20-33
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord Jesus Christ,
you have taught us
that what we do for the least of our brothers and
sisters
we do also for you:
give us the will to be the servant of others
as you were the servant of all,
and gave up your life and died for us,
but are alive and reign, now and for ever.
Amen
To think about this week:
It is not what we possess but what we are that makes us great. Anon
and on this day in 1912:
The last entry in the diary of Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott:
“It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write any more.'
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, and especially for the people of Northern Ireland.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All those confirmed today. Among them Becky Peet from Stadhampton.
All who live in Copson Lane, Shillingford.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them Stephen Selwood, Jenny Cross, Molly Bailey, Catherine Allen and Joan Goodchild.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
TEAM CONFIRMATION SERVICE TODAY, Sunday, 29th March 10.00am at Dorchester Abbey.
SEE NOTICES IN CHURCH PORCH FOR SERVICES DURING HOLY WEEK.
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
LENT COURSE “WAYS IN – to the Bible”. On 5th April the talk is by the Rev Canon Prof Martyn Percy and is entitled “The Bible and Salvation”. There will be a service of music, readings and prayers for the beginning of Holy Week in the Abbey at 6pm and the talk will begin at 7pm.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on www.nsoffice.blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and www.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 30th March
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Stadhampton PCC
Tuesday:
8.00pm Newington PCC
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer (S)
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Sunday, 5th April – Palm Sunday
Stadhampton:
9.30am Palm Sunday Praise!
Warborough:
10.45am Palm Sunday Procession
- from the Green, followed by
Parish Eucharist in Church
6.00pm Evensong (said)
Most merciful God,
who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ
delivered and saved the world:
grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross
we may triumph in the power of his victory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
Old Testament: Jer. 31:31-34
Gospel: John 12:20-33
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord Jesus Christ,
you have taught us
that what we do for the least of our brothers and
sisters
we do also for you:
give us the will to be the servant of others
as you were the servant of all,
and gave up your life and died for us,
but are alive and reign, now and for ever.
Amen
To think about this week:
It is not what we possess but what we are that makes us great. Anon
and on this day in 1912:
The last entry in the diary of Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott:
“It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write any more.'
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, and especially for the people of Northern Ireland.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All those confirmed today. Among them Becky Peet from Stadhampton.
All who live in Copson Lane, Shillingford.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them Stephen Selwood, Jenny Cross, Molly Bailey, Catherine Allen and Joan Goodchild.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
TEAM CONFIRMATION SERVICE TODAY, Sunday, 29th March 10.00am at Dorchester Abbey.
SEE NOTICES IN CHURCH PORCH FOR SERVICES DURING HOLY WEEK.
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
LENT COURSE “WAYS IN – to the Bible”. On 5th April the talk is by the Rev Canon Prof Martyn Percy and is entitled “The Bible and Salvation”. There will be a service of music, readings and prayers for the beginning of Holy Week in the Abbey at 6pm and the talk will begin at 7pm.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on www.nsoffice.blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and www.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 30th March
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Stadhampton PCC
Tuesday:
8.00pm Newington PCC
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer (S)
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Sunday, 5th April – Palm Sunday
Stadhampton:
9.30am Palm Sunday Praise!
Warborough:
10.45am Palm Sunday Procession
- from the Green, followed by
Parish Eucharist in Church
6.00pm Evensong (said)
18 March 2009
THE COLLECT for Sunday, 22nd March 2009 - Mother Sunday
God of compassion,
whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary,
shared the life of a home in Nazareth,
and on the cross
drew the whole human family to himself:
strengthen us in our daily living
that in joy and in sorrow
we may know the power of your presence
to bind together and to heal;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
Old Testament: Exodus 2:1-10
Gospel: John 19:25-27
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Loving God,
as a mother feeds her children at the breast
you feed us in this sacrament
with the food and drink of eternal life:
help us who have tasted your goodness
to grow in grace within the household of faith;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
Blessed is the Mother...
Who can hold onto her children while
letting them go;
Who puts a tranquil home ahead of an
immaculate house;
Who knows a kind act will be
remembered longer than an easy word;
Who really believes that prayer changes
things;
Whose faith in the future sweetens the
present;
Whose Bible never needs dusting; and
Whose sense of humour is alive and well.
The Promoter
and on this day in 1906:
England won the first rugby international against France, 35-8.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, and especially for the people of Northern Ireland.
All mothers and those who care for children.
Our Mother Church, that we may be nourished by her and grow to maturity in faith.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Chiselhampton Hill.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them Stephen Selwood, Jenny Cross, Molly Bailey, Catherine Allen and Joan Goodchild.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died, especially Steve Wilson and Harry Hodge. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
LENT COURSE “WAYS IN – to the Bible”. Tonight's talk is from Dr Martin Hodson and is on the entitled “Using the Bible to consider the environmental crisis of the 21st century”. There will be Evening Prayer in the Abbey at 6pm and the talk will begin at 7pm.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on
www.nsoffice .blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and www.acny.org.uk.
The new vegetable garden at St Laurence School will be opened on Friday, 27th March at 9.00am by Dr John Howell MP and blessed by the Vicar.
The funeral of Harry Hodge will take place on Friday, 27th March at 11.30am in St Laurence's.
Team Service on Sunday, 29th March 10.00am at the Abbey. Please come and support those being confirmed.
Diary for the week commencing 23rd March
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Stadhampton Standing Committee
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer (S)
7.30pm Warborough PCC
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Friday:
9.00am St Laurence School garden blessing
11.30am Funeral of Harry Hodge (W)
Sunday, 29th March – Lent 5
Dorchester Abbey
10.00am Team Confirmation Service
Warborough
6.00pm Evensong (sung)
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
Old Testament:
Jer. 31:31-34
Gospel:
John 12:20-33
God of compassion,
whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary,
shared the life of a home in Nazareth,
and on the cross
drew the whole human family to himself:
strengthen us in our daily living
that in joy and in sorrow
we may know the power of your presence
to bind together and to heal;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
Old Testament: Exodus 2:1-10
Gospel: John 19:25-27
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Loving God,
as a mother feeds her children at the breast
you feed us in this sacrament
with the food and drink of eternal life:
help us who have tasted your goodness
to grow in grace within the household of faith;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
Blessed is the Mother...
Who can hold onto her children while
letting them go;
Who puts a tranquil home ahead of an
immaculate house;
Who knows a kind act will be
remembered longer than an easy word;
Who really believes that prayer changes
things;
Whose faith in the future sweetens the
present;
Whose Bible never needs dusting; and
Whose sense of humour is alive and well.
The Promoter
and on this day in 1906:
England won the first rugby international against France, 35-8.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, and especially for the people of Northern Ireland.
All mothers and those who care for children.
Our Mother Church, that we may be nourished by her and grow to maturity in faith.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Chiselhampton Hill.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them Stephen Selwood, Jenny Cross, Molly Bailey, Catherine Allen and Joan Goodchild.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died, especially Steve Wilson and Harry Hodge. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
LENT COURSE “WAYS IN – to the Bible”. Tonight's talk is from Dr Martin Hodson and is on the entitled “Using the Bible to consider the environmental crisis of the 21st century”. There will be Evening Prayer in the Abbey at 6pm and the talk will begin at 7pm.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on
www.nsoffice .blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and www.acny.org.uk.
The new vegetable garden at St Laurence School will be opened on Friday, 27th March at 9.00am by Dr John Howell MP and blessed by the Vicar.
The funeral of Harry Hodge will take place on Friday, 27th March at 11.30am in St Laurence's.
Team Service on Sunday, 29th March 10.00am at the Abbey. Please come and support those being confirmed.
Diary for the week commencing 23rd March
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Stadhampton Standing Committee
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer (S)
7.30pm Warborough PCC
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Friday:
9.00am St Laurence School garden blessing
11.30am Funeral of Harry Hodge (W)
Sunday, 29th March – Lent 5
Dorchester Abbey
10.00am Team Confirmation Service
Warborough
6.00pm Evensong (sung)
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
Old Testament:
Jer. 31:31-34
Gospel:
John 12:20-33
16 March 2009
THE COLLECT for the
3rd Sunday of Lent
Almighty God,
whose most dear Son went not up to joy
but first he suffered pain,
and entered not into glory
before he was crucified:
mercifully grant that we,
walking in the way of the cross,
may find it none other than the
way of life and peace;
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS for Sunday 15th
Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-17
Gospel: John 2:13-22
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Merciful Lord,
grant your people grace to withstand the temptations of the world,
the flesh and the devil,
and with pure hearts and minds to follow you, the only God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
If the world seems cold to you,
kindle fires to warm it;
let their comfort hide from view
winters that deform it.
Hearts as frozen as your own
to that radiance gather;
you will soon forget to moan
'Ah, the cheerless weather!'
Lucy Larcom
and on this day in 44 BCE:
Death of Julius Caesar (b 101 BCE), Roman general, statesman, and dictator.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, and especially for the people of Northern Ireland.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Chiselhampton.
In the diocese: Milton Keynes Deanery: Area Dean Tim Norwood; Lay Chairman Paul Bright.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, that they may know God's healing power.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died recently. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
LENT COURSE “WAYS IN – to the Bible”. Tonight's talk is from Revd Dr Margaret Whipp and is on the subject of Medical Ethics. There will be Evening Prayer in the Abbey at 6pm and the talk will begin at 7pm.
During Lent the evening services at Warborough will be shorter to allow people to get to the Lent Course.
STADHAMPTON ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING will be on Monday, 16th March at 7.30pm in Church.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
Diary for the week commencing 16th March
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence,Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Annual Meeting (Stadhampton)
Tuesday:
2.15pm Ox Crem: funeral of Steve Wilson
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer (S)
7.30pm Warborough GPC
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Friday:
2.15pm Sharing Assembly for Mothers' Day at St Laurence School
22nd March – Mothering Sunday
Warborough
8.00am BCP Holy Communion
11.00am Mothering Sunday Worship
Stadhampton
9.30am Family Communion
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
Old Testament: Exodus 2:1-10
Gospel: John 19: 25-27
3rd Sunday of Lent
Almighty God,
whose most dear Son went not up to joy
but first he suffered pain,
and entered not into glory
before he was crucified:
mercifully grant that we,
walking in the way of the cross,
may find it none other than the
way of life and peace;
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS for Sunday 15th
Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-17
Gospel: John 2:13-22
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Merciful Lord,
grant your people grace to withstand the temptations of the world,
the flesh and the devil,
and with pure hearts and minds to follow you, the only God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
If the world seems cold to you,
kindle fires to warm it;
let their comfort hide from view
winters that deform it.
Hearts as frozen as your own
to that radiance gather;
you will soon forget to moan
'Ah, the cheerless weather!'
Lucy Larcom
and on this day in 44 BCE:
Death of Julius Caesar (b 101 BCE), Roman general, statesman, and dictator.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, and especially for the people of Northern Ireland.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Chiselhampton.
In the diocese: Milton Keynes Deanery: Area Dean Tim Norwood; Lay Chairman Paul Bright.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, that they may know God's healing power.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died recently. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
NOTICES~
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
LENT COURSE “WAYS IN – to the Bible”. Tonight's talk is from Revd Dr Margaret Whipp and is on the subject of Medical Ethics. There will be Evening Prayer in the Abbey at 6pm and the talk will begin at 7pm.
During Lent the evening services at Warborough will be shorter to allow people to get to the Lent Course.
STADHAMPTON ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING will be on Monday, 16th March at 7.30pm in Church.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
Diary for the week commencing 16th March
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence,Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Annual Meeting (Stadhampton)
Tuesday:
2.15pm Ox Crem: funeral of Steve Wilson
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer (S)
7.30pm Warborough GPC
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Friday:
2.15pm Sharing Assembly for Mothers' Day at St Laurence School
22nd March – Mothering Sunday
Warborough
8.00am BCP Holy Communion
11.00am Mothering Sunday Worship
Stadhampton
9.30am Family Communion
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
Old Testament: Exodus 2:1-10
Gospel: John 19: 25-27
4 March 2009
THE COLLECT for Sunday, 8th March - Lent 2
Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth,
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
grant to all those who are admitted
into the fellowship of Christ's religion,
that they may reject those things
that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things as are agreeable to
the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
Old Testament: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Gospel: Mark 8:31-38
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Almighty God,
you see that we have no power of ourselves to
help ourselves:
keep us both outwardly in our bodies,
and inwardly in our souls;
that we may be defended from all adversities
which may happen to the body,
and from all evil thoughts
which may assault and hurt the soul;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
I lift up my eyes to the hills -
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip -
He who watches over you will not slumber.
Psalm 121:1-3
and on this day in 1952:
The first use of an artificial heart.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over, especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel, and for all caught up in the Pakistan shootings.
Archie Dickens to be baptised on Sunday, 8th March.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Henley Road, Shillingford.
In the diocese: Henley Deanery: Area Dean Graham Foulis Brown; Lay Chairman Sally Horton.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
LENT COURSE “WAYS IN – to discover more about faith”. Tonight's talk is from the Bishop of Oxford and is on “Using the Bible in our personal discipleship”. The Abbey will be open for Quiet Spaces worship from 5.30pm, the talk will being an 7pm.
During Lent the evening services at Warborough will be shorter to allow people to get to the Lent Course.
STADHAMPTON ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING will be on Monday, 16th March at 7.30pm in Church.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on www.nsoffice.blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and www.acny.org.uk.
Diary for the week commencing 9th March
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer (S)
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Friday: Red Nose Day
Saturday:
Morning Confirmation meeting
Sunday, 15th March – Lent 3
Warborough
11.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Evensong (said)
Stadhampton
9.30am Holy Communion (BCP)
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-17
Gospel: John 2:13-22
Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth,
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
grant to all those who are admitted
into the fellowship of Christ's religion,
that they may reject those things
that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things as are agreeable to
the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
Old Testament: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Gospel: Mark 8:31-38
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Almighty God,
you see that we have no power of ourselves to
help ourselves:
keep us both outwardly in our bodies,
and inwardly in our souls;
that we may be defended from all adversities
which may happen to the body,
and from all evil thoughts
which may assault and hurt the soul;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
I lift up my eyes to the hills -
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip -
He who watches over you will not slumber.
Psalm 121:1-3
and on this day in 1952:
The first use of an artificial heart.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over, especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel, and for all caught up in the Pakistan shootings.
Archie Dickens to be baptised on Sunday, 8th March.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Henley Road, Shillingford.
In the diocese: Henley Deanery: Area Dean Graham Foulis Brown; Lay Chairman Sally Horton.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
LENT COURSE “WAYS IN – to discover more about faith”. Tonight's talk is from the Bishop of Oxford and is on “Using the Bible in our personal discipleship”. The Abbey will be open for Quiet Spaces worship from 5.30pm, the talk will being an 7pm.
During Lent the evening services at Warborough will be shorter to allow people to get to the Lent Course.
STADHAMPTON ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING will be on Monday, 16th March at 7.30pm in Church.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
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Diary for the week commencing 9th March
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer (S)
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Friday: Red Nose Day
Saturday:
Morning Confirmation meeting
Sunday, 15th March – Lent 3
Warborough
11.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Evensong (said)
Stadhampton
9.30am Holy Communion (BCP)
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-17
Gospel: John 2:13-22
25 February 2009
THE COLLECT for Sunday, 1st March - Lent 1
Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the
wilderness,
and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves
in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness,
so may we know your power to save;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
Old Testament: Genesis 9:8-17
Gospel: Mark 1:9-15
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord God,
you have renewed as with the living bread from
heaven;
by it you nourish our faith,
increase our hope,
and strengthen our love:
teach us always to hunger for him
who is the true and living bread,
and enable us to live by every word
that proceeds from out of your mouth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
Faith is believing what God says will be;
Faith is receiving what God's given to me.
Faith is taking his promises so free;
Faith is believing what God says will be.
Gale Harris
and on this day in 1947:
International Monetary Fund began
operations, formed in 1945 to promote
international monetary co-operation, trade
and exchange rate stability, and to give
financial assistance to states in need.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over, especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Henfield View, Warborough.
In the diocese: Henley Deanery: Area Dean Graham Foulis Brown; Lay Chairman Sally Horton.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
LENT COURSE “WAYS IN – to discover more about faith”. There will be a series of talks on Sunday evenings at 7pm in Dorchester Abbey TONIGHT “Ways in to the Bible” - David Winter and Giles Goddard in conversation.
During Lent the evening services at Warborough will be shorter to allow people to get to the Lent Course.
St Laurence School Warborough OPEN MORNING – Tuesday 3rd March from 9.15am.
NEXT SATURDAY – Stadhampton Parish Coffee Morning. 10.30am at The Knoll, Chiselhampton.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
Diary for the week commencing 2nd March
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday:
2.30pm Newington Holy Communion
Tuesday:
9.15am Warborough School Open Morning
7.30pm Wider Team Meeting
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Saturday:
10.30am Stadhampton Coffee Morning
Sunday, 8th March – Lent 2
Warborough
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Parish Praise
6.00pm Evensong (said)
Stadhampton
9.30am Parish Eucharist
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
Old Testament:
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Gospel:
Mark 8:31-38
Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the
wilderness,
and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves
in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness,
so may we know your power to save;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
Old Testament: Genesis 9:8-17
Gospel: Mark 1:9-15
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord God,
you have renewed as with the living bread from
heaven;
by it you nourish our faith,
increase our hope,
and strengthen our love:
teach us always to hunger for him
who is the true and living bread,
and enable us to live by every word
that proceeds from out of your mouth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
Faith is believing what God says will be;
Faith is receiving what God's given to me.
Faith is taking his promises so free;
Faith is believing what God says will be.
Gale Harris
and on this day in 1947:
International Monetary Fund began
operations, formed in 1945 to promote
international monetary co-operation, trade
and exchange rate stability, and to give
financial assistance to states in need.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over, especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Henfield View, Warborough.
In the diocese: Henley Deanery: Area Dean Graham Foulis Brown; Lay Chairman Sally Horton.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
LENT COURSE “WAYS IN – to discover more about faith”. There will be a series of talks on Sunday evenings at 7pm in Dorchester Abbey TONIGHT “Ways in to the Bible” - David Winter and Giles Goddard in conversation.
During Lent the evening services at Warborough will be shorter to allow people to get to the Lent Course.
St Laurence School Warborough OPEN MORNING – Tuesday 3rd March from 9.15am.
NEXT SATURDAY – Stadhampton Parish Coffee Morning. 10.30am at The Knoll, Chiselhampton.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
Diary for the week commencing 2nd March
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday:
2.30pm Newington Holy Communion
Tuesday:
9.15am Warborough School Open Morning
7.30pm Wider Team Meeting
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Saturday:
10.30am Stadhampton Coffee Morning
Sunday, 8th March – Lent 2
Warborough
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Parish Praise
6.00pm Evensong (said)
Stadhampton
9.30am Parish Eucharist
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
Old Testament:
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Gospel:
Mark 8:31-38
13 February 2009
Sunday 15th February 2009 - 2nd before Lent
THE COLLECT
Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things,
now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Col 1:15-20
Gospel: John 1:1-14
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
God our creator,
by your gift the tree of life
was set at the heart of the earthly paradise,
and the bread of life at the heart of your Church:
may we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour's cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
Mr Micawber in David Copperfield:
Annual income twenty pounds, annual
expenditure nineteen pounds nineteen
shillings and sixpence, result happiness.
Annual income twenty pounds, annual
expenditure twenty pounds ought and
sixpence, result misery.
Charles Dickens
and on this day in 1971:
After 1200 years, Britain abandoned the
shilling and pence system for a decimal
currency.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over, especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Hammer Lane, Warborough.
In the diocese: Newbury Deanery: Area Dean Tom Moffat; Lay Chairman Roger Williams.
The sick in body, mind or spirit that they may know God's presence with them.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
ASH WEDNESDAY is on 25th February. There will be services at 9.30am at Berinsfield and 8pm at Long Wittenham to mark the beginning of the season of Lent.
LENT COURSE - There will be a series of talks on Sunday evenings at 7pm in Dorchester Abbey on the theme “Ways in to the Bible”. See the leaflet and posters. During Lent the evening services at Warborough will be shorter to allow people to get to the lent Course.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
Diary for the week commencing 16th February
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence,Warborough
Wednesday:
9.30am Holy Communion at Berinsfield
5.00pm Evening Prayer at Stadhampton
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice (W)
next Sunday, 22nd February - next before Lent
Warborough
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Matins
Stadhampton
9.30am Family Communion
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament: Cor. 4:3-6
Gospel: Mark 9:2-9
Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things,
now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Col 1:15-20
Gospel: John 1:1-14
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
God our creator,
by your gift the tree of life
was set at the heart of the earthly paradise,
and the bread of life at the heart of your Church:
may we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour's cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
Mr Micawber in David Copperfield:
Annual income twenty pounds, annual
expenditure nineteen pounds nineteen
shillings and sixpence, result happiness.
Annual income twenty pounds, annual
expenditure twenty pounds ought and
sixpence, result misery.
Charles Dickens
and on this day in 1971:
After 1200 years, Britain abandoned the
shilling and pence system for a decimal
currency.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over, especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Hammer Lane, Warborough.
In the diocese: Newbury Deanery: Area Dean Tom Moffat; Lay Chairman Roger Williams.
The sick in body, mind or spirit that they may know God's presence with them.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
ASH WEDNESDAY is on 25th February. There will be services at 9.30am at Berinsfield and 8pm at Long Wittenham to mark the beginning of the season of Lent.
LENT COURSE - There will be a series of talks on Sunday evenings at 7pm in Dorchester Abbey on the theme “Ways in to the Bible”. See the leaflet and posters. During Lent the evening services at Warborough will be shorter to allow people to get to the lent Course.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
Diary for the week commencing 16th February
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence,Warborough
Wednesday:
9.30am Holy Communion at Berinsfield
5.00pm Evening Prayer at Stadhampton
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice (W)
next Sunday, 22nd February - next before Lent
Warborough
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Matins
Stadhampton
9.30am Family Communion
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament: Cor. 4:3-6
Gospel: Mark 9:2-9
4 February 2009
THE COLLECT for Sunday, 8th February 2009 - 3rd before Lent
Almighty God,
who alone can bring order
to the unruly wills and passions of sinful humanity:
give your people grace
so to love what you command
and to desire what you promise,
that, among the many changes of this world,
our hearts may surely there be fixed
where true joys are to be found;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: 1 Cor 9:16-33
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Merciful Father,
who gave Jesus Christ to be for us the bread of life,
that those who come to him should never hunger:
draw us to the Lord in faith and love,
that we may eat and drink with him
at his table in the kingdom,
where he is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Amen
To think about this week:
Whatever your heart clings to and confides
in, that is really your God.
Martin Luther
and on this day in 1952:
HRH Princess Elizabeth (b.1926) was
formally proclaimed queen of England,
following the death of her father, King
George VI, on 6 February.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over, especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Cat Lane, Stadhampton.
In the diocese: Deddington Deanery: Area Dean Ben Phillips; Lay Chairman Lindsay Mills.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
More Questions than Answers?... on Mondays at 7.30pm in the Upper Room, Dorchester Guest House. A chance to explore matters of faith with other inquiring minds. Monday's topic is “Why is belonging to the Church important?”
WINE TASTING AT ST LAURENCE School, Warborough. Thursday 12th February 6.30 – 8.30pm. Wines from Brightwell Vineyard. Tickets £7 from the school or telephone Debbie Rogers on 341849.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
Diary for the week commencing 9th February
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Emmaus – Dorchester Upper Room
Tuesday:
7.30pm Ministers Meeting
Wednesday:
9.30am Holy Communion at Berinsfield
5.00pm Evening Prayer at Stadhampton
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
6.30pm Wine Tasting St Laurence School
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Friday:
7.00pm Choir Practice (W)
Sunday, 15th February - 2nd before Lent
Warborough
11.00am Parish Eucharist
4.00pm Choral Evensong
Stadhampton
9.30am Holy Communion (BCP)
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
Col 1:15-20
Gospel:
John 1:1-14
Almighty God,
who alone can bring order
to the unruly wills and passions of sinful humanity:
give your people grace
so to love what you command
and to desire what you promise,
that, among the many changes of this world,
our hearts may surely there be fixed
where true joys are to be found;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: 1 Cor 9:16-33
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Merciful Father,
who gave Jesus Christ to be for us the bread of life,
that those who come to him should never hunger:
draw us to the Lord in faith and love,
that we may eat and drink with him
at his table in the kingdom,
where he is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Amen
To think about this week:
Whatever your heart clings to and confides
in, that is really your God.
Martin Luther
and on this day in 1952:
HRH Princess Elizabeth (b.1926) was
formally proclaimed queen of England,
following the death of her father, King
George VI, on 6 February.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over, especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Cat Lane, Stadhampton.
In the diocese: Deddington Deanery: Area Dean Ben Phillips; Lay Chairman Lindsay Mills.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
More Questions than Answers?... on Mondays at 7.30pm in the Upper Room, Dorchester Guest House. A chance to explore matters of faith with other inquiring minds. Monday's topic is “Why is belonging to the Church important?”
WINE TASTING AT ST LAURENCE School, Warborough. Thursday 12th February 6.30 – 8.30pm. Wines from Brightwell Vineyard. Tickets £7 from the school or telephone Debbie Rogers on 341849.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
Diary for the week commencing 9th February
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Emmaus – Dorchester Upper Room
Tuesday:
7.30pm Ministers Meeting
Wednesday:
9.30am Holy Communion at Berinsfield
5.00pm Evening Prayer at Stadhampton
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
6.30pm Wine Tasting St Laurence School
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Friday:
7.00pm Choir Practice (W)
Sunday, 15th February - 2nd before Lent
Warborough
11.00am Parish Eucharist
4.00pm Choral Evensong
Stadhampton
9.30am Holy Communion (BCP)
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament:
Col 1:15-20
Gospel:
John 1:1-14
2 February 2009
Sunday 1st February 2009 - Candlemas
THE COLLECT
Almighty and ever-living God,
clothed in majesty,
whose beloved Son
was this day presented in the Temple,
in substance of our flesh:
grant that we may be presented to you
with pure and clean hearts,
by your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Heb 2:14-end
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord, you fulfilled the hope of Simeon and Anna,
who lived to welcome the Messiah:
may we, who have received these gifts beyond words,
prepare to meet Christ Jesus when he
comes to bring us to eternal life;
for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Amen
To think about this week:
A friend is one who stands to share
your every touch of grief and care.
He comes by chance, but stays by choice;
your praises he is quick to voice.
No grievous fault or passing whim
can make an enemy of him.
And though your need be great or small,
his strength is yours throughout it all.
No matter where your path may turn
your welfare is his chief concern.
No matter where your dream may be
he prays your triumph soon to see.
There is no wish your tongue can tell
but what it is your friend's as well.
The life of him who has a friend
is double-guarded to the end.
Edgar A. Guest
and on this day in 1910:
Opening of the first labour exchanges in
Britain.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over, especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in The Lydes, Newington.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them Stephen Selwood, Jenny Cross, Molly Bailey, Sandra Strong and Dixie Airey.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
CHRISTINGLE services will be held today - 4.30pm at Stadhampton and 6.00pm at Warborough. Collection envelopes for The Children's Society are available at the back of Church.
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
MEMORIAL SERVICE for Sarah Hill. This will be on Saturday 7th February in Dorchester Abbey at 11am.
More Questions than Answers?... on Mondays at 7.30pm in the Upper Room, Dorchester Guest House. A chance to explore matters of faith with other inquiring minds. Monday's topic is “Why is the Bible special?”
WINE TASTING AT ST LAURENCE School, Warborough. Thursday 12th February 6.30 – 8.30pm. Wines from Brightwell Vineyard. Tickets £7 from the school or telephone Debbie Rogers on 341849.
COFFEE MORNING at Stadhampton next Saturday, 7th February – 10.30 – 12noon at 7 Brookhampton Close, to enjoy each other's company.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
Diary for the week commencing 2nd February
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence,
Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Emmaus – Dorchester Upper Room
Tuesday:
9.45am Deanery Chapter
7.30pm Wider Team Meeting
Wednesday:
9.30am Holy Communion at Berinsfield
5.00pm Evening Prayer at Stadhampton
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Saturday:
10.30am Stadhampton Coffee Morning
11.00am Memorial Service for Sarah Hill
Sunday, 8th February - 3rd before Lent
Warborough
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Morning Worship
6.00pm Evensong
Stadhampton
9.30am Parish Eucharist
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament: 1 Corinthians 9: 16-33
Gospel: Mark 1: 29-39
Almighty and ever-living God,
clothed in majesty,
whose beloved Son
was this day presented in the Temple,
in substance of our flesh:
grant that we may be presented to you
with pure and clean hearts,
by your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Heb 2:14-end
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord, you fulfilled the hope of Simeon and Anna,
who lived to welcome the Messiah:
may we, who have received these gifts beyond words,
prepare to meet Christ Jesus when he
comes to bring us to eternal life;
for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Amen
To think about this week:
A friend is one who stands to share
your every touch of grief and care.
He comes by chance, but stays by choice;
your praises he is quick to voice.
No grievous fault or passing whim
can make an enemy of him.
And though your need be great or small,
his strength is yours throughout it all.
No matter where your path may turn
your welfare is his chief concern.
No matter where your dream may be
he prays your triumph soon to see.
There is no wish your tongue can tell
but what it is your friend's as well.
The life of him who has a friend
is double-guarded to the end.
Edgar A. Guest
and on this day in 1910:
Opening of the first labour exchanges in
Britain.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over, especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in The Lydes, Newington.
The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them Stephen Selwood, Jenny Cross, Molly Bailey, Sandra Strong and Dixie Airey.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
CHRISTINGLE services will be held today - 4.30pm at Stadhampton and 6.00pm at Warborough. Collection envelopes for The Children's Society are available at the back of Church.
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
MEMORIAL SERVICE for Sarah Hill. This will be on Saturday 7th February in Dorchester Abbey at 11am.
More Questions than Answers?... on Mondays at 7.30pm in the Upper Room, Dorchester Guest House. A chance to explore matters of faith with other inquiring minds. Monday's topic is “Why is the Bible special?”
WINE TASTING AT ST LAURENCE School, Warborough. Thursday 12th February 6.30 – 8.30pm. Wines from Brightwell Vineyard. Tickets £7 from the school or telephone Debbie Rogers on 341849.
COFFEE MORNING at Stadhampton next Saturday, 7th February – 10.30 – 12noon at 7 Brookhampton Close, to enjoy each other's company.
Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.
Diary for the week commencing 2nd February
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence,
Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Emmaus – Dorchester Upper Room
Tuesday:
9.45am Deanery Chapter
7.30pm Wider Team Meeting
Wednesday:
9.30am Holy Communion at Berinsfield
5.00pm Evening Prayer at Stadhampton
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Saturday:
10.30am Stadhampton Coffee Morning
11.00am Memorial Service for Sarah Hill
Sunday, 8th February - 3rd before Lent
Warborough
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am Morning Worship
6.00pm Evensong
Stadhampton
9.30am Parish Eucharist
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
New Testament: 1 Corinthians 9: 16-33
Gospel: Mark 1: 29-39
21 January 2009
THE COLLECT for Sunday, 25th January - Conversion of St Paul
Almighty God,
who caused the light of the gospel
to shine throughout the world
through the preaching of your servant Saint Paul:
grant that we who celebrate his wonderful conversion
may follow him in bearing witness to your truth;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Acts 9:1-22
Gospel: Matt 19:27-end
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Almighty God,
who on the day of Pentecost
sent your Holy Spirit to the apostles
with the wind from heaven and in tongues of flame,
filling them with joy and boldness to preach the gospel:
by the power o f the same Spirit
strengthen us to witness to your truth
and to draw everyone to the fire of your love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
I ask not wealth, but power to take
and use the things I have, aright;
Not years, but wisdom that shall make
my life a profit and delight.
Phoebe Cary
and on this day in 1759:
Birth of Robert Burns in Alloway, South
Ayrshire (d. 1796), Scotland's national
poet.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over. This week praying especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel.
For all Christians that we may find our unity in Jesus Christ our Lord.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Thame Road, Newington.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
TAIZE SERVICE – TONIGHT at 7pm, Dorchester Abbey. Come and join us for a contemplative time of worship. There will be no Informal Worship at Warborough.
MEMORIAL SERVICE for Sarah Hill. This will be on Saturday 7th February in Dorchester Abbey at 11am.
More Questions than Answers?... on Mondays at 7.30pm in the Upper Room, Dorchester Guest House. A chance to explore matters of faith with other inquiring minds. Monday's topic is “How should we pray?”
CHRISTINGLE services will be held on the Feast of Candlemas, next Sunday 1st February: 4.30pm at Stadhampton and 6.00pm at Warborough. Collection envelopes for The Children's Society are available at the back of Church.
Diary for the week commencing 26th January
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Emmaus – Dorchester Upr Rm
Tuesday:
7.30pm Stadhampton PCC
Wednesday:
9.30am Holy Communion at Berinsfield
5.00pm Evening Prayer at Stadhampton
7.30pm Warborough PCC
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Sunday, 1st February – Candlemas
Warborough
11.00am Parish Eucharist
Christingle Services
4.30pm Stadhampton
6.00pm Warborough
Almighty God,
who caused the light of the gospel
to shine throughout the world
through the preaching of your servant Saint Paul:
grant that we who celebrate his wonderful conversion
may follow him in bearing witness to your truth;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Acts 9:1-22
Gospel: Matt 19:27-end
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Almighty God,
who on the day of Pentecost
sent your Holy Spirit to the apostles
with the wind from heaven and in tongues of flame,
filling them with joy and boldness to preach the gospel:
by the power o f the same Spirit
strengthen us to witness to your truth
and to draw everyone to the fire of your love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
I ask not wealth, but power to take
and use the things I have, aright;
Not years, but wisdom that shall make
my life a profit and delight.
Phoebe Cary
and on this day in 1759:
Birth of Robert Burns in Alloway, South
Ayrshire (d. 1796), Scotland's national
poet.
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over. This week praying especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel.
For all Christians that we may find our unity in Jesus Christ our Lord.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Thame Road, Newington.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Notices~
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.
TAIZE SERVICE – TONIGHT at 7pm, Dorchester Abbey. Come and join us for a contemplative time of worship. There will be no Informal Worship at Warborough.
MEMORIAL SERVICE for Sarah Hill. This will be on Saturday 7th February in Dorchester Abbey at 11am.
More Questions than Answers?... on Mondays at 7.30pm in the Upper Room, Dorchester Guest House. A chance to explore matters of faith with other inquiring minds. Monday's topic is “How should we pray?”
CHRISTINGLE services will be held on the Feast of Candlemas, next Sunday 1st February: 4.30pm at Stadhampton and 6.00pm at Warborough. Collection envelopes for The Children's Society are available at the back of Church.
Diary for the week commencing 26th January
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Emmaus – Dorchester Upr Rm
Tuesday:
7.30pm Stadhampton PCC
Wednesday:
9.30am Holy Communion at Berinsfield
5.00pm Evening Prayer at Stadhampton
7.30pm Warborough PCC
Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Sunday, 1st February – Candlemas
Warborough
11.00am Parish Eucharist
Christingle Services
4.30pm Stadhampton
6.00pm Warborough
17 January 2009
Sunday 18th January 2009
THE COLLECT
Almighty God,
in Christ you make all things new:
transform the poverty of our nature
by the riches of your grace,
and in the renewal of our lives
make known your heavenly glory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
THE READINGS
New Testament: Rev 5:1-10
Gospel: John 1:43-end
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
God of glory,
you nourish us with your Word
who is the bread of life:
fill us with your Holy Spirit
that through us the light of your glory
may shine in all the world.
We ask this in the name of
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
To think about this week:
Today, instead of grumbling about the thorns among the roses, why not try thanking God for placing the roses among the thorns.
Bassma Mikhail
and on this day in 1882:
Birth of A(lan) A(lexander) Milne in London (d.1956), writer, best known for his books for children, including Winnie-the-Pooh (1926).
Please pray for:
Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over. This week praying especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel.
In the diocese: Maidenhead & Windsor deanery: area dean Jeremy Hyde; lay chairman Martin Chandler.
David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.
All who live in Holcombe Lane, Newington.
The sick in body, mind or spirit.
The repose of the souls of all those who have died, among them James Atkinson. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
NOTICES
It is with sadness that we note the death of James Atkinson, the son of the late Revd Peter Atkinson who served as Vicar in these parishes 20 years ago. James died in a climbing accident in the Alps; he celebrated his 21st birthday on Christmas Day. Please pray for his mother, Elizabeth, and his sisters Harriet and Catherine.
TAIZE SERVICE – next Sunday 25th January at 7pm, Dorchester Abbey. Come and join us for a contemplative time of worship. There will be no Informal Worship at Warborough next Sunday.
MEMORIAL SERVICE for Sarah Hill. This will be on Saturday 7th February in Dorchester Abbey at 11am.
More Questions than Answers?... resumes on Monday 19th January, 7.30pm in the Upper Room, Dorchester Guest House. A chance to explore matters of faith with other inquiring minds. Monday's topic is “What does it mean to be a Christian?”
CHRISTINGLE services will be held on the Feast of Candlemas, Sunday 1st February: 4.30pm at Stadhampton and 6pm at Warborough. Collection envelopes for The Children's Society are available at the back of Church.
Diary for the week commencing 19th January
Daily Offices: Monday to Friday: 8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Emmaus – Dorchester Upr Rm
Tuesday:
2.15pm St Lawrence Ho HC
Wednesday:
9.30am Holy Communion at Berinsfield
5.00pm Evening Prayer at Stadhampton
7.30pm Warborough GPC
Thursday:
Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)
Next Sunday, 25th January – Conversion St Paul
Warborough 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 11.00am Matins
Stadhampton 9.30am Family Communion
NEXT WEEK'S READINGS New Testament: Acts 9:1-22 Gospel: Matt 19:27-end
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