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