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.
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 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
22 April 2009
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
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