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.

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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