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