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
25 February 2009
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
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