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