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