THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. MARY REDBOURN BIBLE SUNDAY THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 26th October 2014 WELCOME TO ST MARY’S A special welcome if you are new to our worship here at St Mary’s Church, Redbourn. We would like to get to know you as soon as possible. To help us, please fill in the slip provided in the holders at the end of each pew, and hand it to one of the clergy or sidespeople as you leave today. Thank you. All who normally take Communion, in this church or in any other church, are welcome to receive Communion here. Those who do not take Communion, be they young or old, should please come to the altar rail to receive God’s blessing. If you are a taxpayer, please would you consider putting your collection into a blue envelope and filling in the details required (available from a sidesperson or in the pews). The church can then claim back the tax on your offering to the church at no additional cost to you. Thank you. Those giving by Standing Order may use a yellow token in the collection plate. WILL VISITORS PLEASE NOTE that St Mary’s Church has an Amplification and Loop System. If needed, please switch your hearing aid to the “T” switch to make use of this. IN OUR PRAYERS The sick and suffering: Alex, Stan Bacon, Graham Buckland, Christopher, Lily Clark, Lilian Cowland, Carole Cull, Alex and Janet Duncombe, James Easey, Marlene Gibson, Patrick Hastings, Ron Henry, Victoria Holmes, Grace Hyde, Elizabeth Hynes, Ian, Caroline Lane, Ray Marsh, Jim Martin, Nicola Morgan, Dave Panton, Theresa Rae, Bernard Ralph, Linda Smith, Sylvia, Celia Southern and Judith Steele and any others known to us in need at this time. The Departed: We pray for the repose of the souls of Millie Henman and all who have died recently. We remember those whose year’s mind occurs during this coming week and pray for God’s comfort for all who mourn for a loved one. NOTICES FOR INCLUSION IN THE CHURCH NEWS should be passed in written or printed form to The Vicar by Wednesday pm. Please forward church diary entries and rota amendments to Mark Cresswell. (mark@stmarysredbourn.org) The Vicar: The Reverend Will Gibbs Tel No. 01582 791669 E mail: will@stmarysredbourn.org You can find a full listing of news on our website: www.stmarysredbourn.org 8.00 am HOLY COMMUNION (Book of Common Prayer) Collect, Epistle and Gospel for The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity – page 239 President: The Vicar Collect: O God, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee; Mercifully grant, that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen. Epistle: Ephesians 4. 17-end 9.30 am Gospel: Matthew 9. 1-8 PARISH EUCHARIST (Common Worship Order One) We follow the service booklet. The Collect, Readings and Post Communion Prayer for today can be found in the insert to this Pew Sheet. President and Preacher: The Vicar Opening Hymn: 296 Reader: Saxon Aldred Reading: Nehemiah 8. 1-4a, 8-12 Gradual: Psalm 119. 9-16 Reading: Colossians 3. 12-17 Gospel: Matthew 24. 30-35 Intercessions: David Forbes Hymn for the Intercessions: 379 Offertory Hymn: 171 Communion Hymn: 367 Anthem: If ye love me – Tallis Final Hymn: 514 PLEASE JOIN US for refreshments in the Transept Hall after this Service. Also our weekly Traidcraft stall will be selling excellent goods and foods. 6.30 pm TAIZÉ SERVICE Our evening service is a quiet, reflective time of worship using the music of the Taizé community in France. Do come and join us. Using, music, prayer, readings and silence, the service will offer us the opportunity to continue to reflect on the central place of Scripture in our faith and in our understanding of God’s relationship with the world and all creation. Next Sunday – 2nd November 6.30 pm SUNG EUCHARIST FOR ALL SOULS DAY The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed We invite you to join us as we remember and pray for those whom we love but see no longer. Cards are now available at the South Door to complete if you would like us to remember by name someone at this service. NOTICES FOR THE COMING WEEK BREAKFAST IS SERVED: On the first Sunday of the month we want to offer a simple breakfast, especially with families in mind but all are very welcome. The first one will be in a week’s time on Sunday 2 November. A chance to start your time at church with a family breakfast including cereal bars and croissants and take the hassle out of making it yourself whilst sharing some breakfast chat with members of the church family. Come at 8.45 am and be in church by 9.15 am. Members of the 8 am congregation would be very welcome to stay after the service and join us too. To help us gauge the catering please sign up. Thanks – Sandra. OPERATION CHURCHYARD: Thank you to everyone who came along yesterday morning to work in our churchyard – it is greatly appreciated. CHOIR CONCERT: The choir are stretching their voices in preparation for the choir concert on Friday 7 November at 7.30 pm, as are other performers and the clerical ‘mystery guests’. Tickets at £8 are available from Ken Smith or members of the choir. FIRST AID: It was three years ago that a group of us from St Mary’s did a one day First Aid Course. Our certificates expire this November and so, with that mind we have arranged a one day training session on Saturday 8 November from 9.30 am until 4 pm in the Transept and Upper Room. This is for those who want to renew their certificate as well as for others who would like to do this. The cost is £28 and spaces are limited so please sign up promptly on the sheet at the South Door. Thank you. THE ANNUAL ACT OF REMEMBRANCE: takes place on Sunday 9 November at 10.50 am at the War Memorial on South Common and has an added poignancy and significance this year as we recall the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. The ceremony will be followed by refreshments at Christ Church, Fish Street. ADVENT CAROL SERVICE Sunday – 30th November at 6.30 pm Our choir presents Readings and Music by Candlelight for Advent Sunday Followed by Mulled Wine – All welcome ADVENT QUIET DAY: Advance notice – Saturday 6 December from 10 am to 4 pm. More details to follow but please make a note of the date now. THE WEEK AHEAD Mon 27 Oct 9.30 am Tue 28 Oct 9.30 am Wed 29 Oct 9.30 am 7.30 pm Thu 30 Oct 9.30 am Fri 31 Oct 9.30 am 10.30 am 5.00 pm Sat 1 Oct 12.30 pm Sun 2 Nov 8.00 am 9.30 am 12 noon 6.30 pm Morning Prayer 5.00 pm Evening Prayer Simon and Jude, Apostles Morning Prayer 5.00 pm Evening Prayer James Hannington, Bishop, Martyr in Uganda, 1885 Morning Prayer 5.00 pm Evening Prayer Holy Eucharist Morning Prayer 5.00 pm Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Bear and Prayers Evening Prayer The marriage of Francesca Waller and Robin Turner ALL SAINTS SUNDAY Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) All Age Parish Eucharist Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) Sung Requiem Eucharist for All Souls NEXT WEEK’S DUTY ROTAS Servers: Weds: Grace Sawyer 8.00 am: Grace Sawyer 9.30 am: Anthony Davis, Ellie Davis and Jean Monro 6.30 pm: Rod McPhee, Roy Woods and Celia Forbes Sidespeople: 8.00 am: Brian Hayward and Dick Morgan 9.30 am: Susan and Anna Stacey, Sandra Cresswell and 6.30 pm: Doris Cheetham [Ginny Roberts Cleaning: B Aldred, M Titchmarsh, L Cowland, J Lang, S Crittenden Flowers: J Biggs, R Hayward, G Tyler, M Willekens, P Lacey and Churchyard: David Swift and Perry Robb [M Tillyer Lifts: K McAdam (8am), A Simkins, S Gell and S Butterworth Reader: A member of PALs Intercessions: PALs Young People: First Sunday – All Age Service Coffee: Marion Titchmarsh and Sally Hawling Traidcraft: Catherine Cannon and Val Simmons