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The Sunday next before Lent
Sunday 15th February 2015
Welcome to St Mary’s. If you are a newcomer please introduce yourself to
one of the clergy or fill in and hand to one of us the detachable section of our
new Welcome Bookmark. Do come and join us for coffee in Church House
(opposite the North Door) after the 9.35am service.
The Collect
Almighty Father, whose Son was revealed in majesty
before he suffered death upon the cross:
give us grace to perceive his glory,
that we may be strengthened to suffer with him
and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen
8.00am – Holy Communion
President:
Canon Michael Roden
9.35am –Sung Communion
President:
Preacher:
Organist:
Setting:
Processional Hymn:
Lesson Readings:
Gradual:
Gospel:
Prayers are led by:
Offertory Hymn:
Anthem:
Canon Michael Roden
Susan Roberts
Matthew Harrison
Appleford
4 Christ, whose glory fills the skies - Ratisbon
2 Corinthians 4:3-6 read by Verity Stevens, Mothers’
Union member
Meekness and majesty (see page 5)
Mark 9:2-9
Brenda Wiseman, Mothers’ Union member, with
Jessica Drury and Emily Gunner
431 We have a gospel to proclaim - Fulda
My eyes for beauty pine – Howells
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Communion Hymn:
Recessional Hymn:
Be still for the presence of the Lord (see page 5)
SGP122 Lord, the light of your love is shining - Shine
Jesus shine
11.15am – Mattins
Officiant & Preacher:
Introit:
Hymn:
Offertory Hymn:
James Sawyer
4 Christ, whose glory fills the skies - Ratisbon
Be still for the presence of the Lord (see page 5)
431 We have a gospel to proclaim - Fulda
6:30pm – Evening Prayer
Officiant & Preacher
Responses:
Psalm:
Old Testament Lesson:
Canticles:
New Testament Lesson:
David Sellick
Said
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1 Kings 19:1-16
Said
2 Peter 1:16-end
Forthcoming Services
Morning Prayer (9:05am) and Midday Prayer (12:15pm) is said on Mondays,
Tuesdays and Fridays
Tuesday 17th February
10am Holy Communion
Wednesday 18th February
7:30pm Holy Communion with Imposition of
Ash Wednesday
Ashes
Thursday 19th February 12.15pm Holy Communion
Sunday 22nd February
8am Holy Communion (BCP)
The First Sunday of Lent
9:35am Sung Communion
11.15am Holy Communion
6:30pm Evensong
Tuesday 24th February
10am Holy Communion
Thursday 26th February 12.15pm Holy Communion
Sunday 1st march
8am Holy Communion (BCP)
The Second Sunday of
9:35am Sung Communion
Lent 11.15am Storyteller
6:30pm Evensong
Readings for Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:1–2,12–17, 2 Corinthians 5:20b–6:10, John 8:1–11
Readings for 22nd February
Morning Services: Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Peter 3:18-end; Mark
1:9-15
Evening Service: Psalm 119:17-32; Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19
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Prayers for people
We pray for all those who are to be married, including: Migle Zitinskaite &
Thomas Girulis
We pray for all who are ill, and by name for: Nan Cannon-Jones, Betty Goble,
Charlotte Sabey-Corkindale, Paul Rushby, Katherine, Joy Hukin.
…and we pray for all who love and care for them.
We pray for church members at home or in residential care: Colin Atkinson,
Sheila Axtens, Dennis Cole, John Coxall, Roma Greenaway, Adrian Haigh,
Cameron Harrison, Edith Ingram, Irene Meek, Cynthia Myers, Sheila Pay, José
Perry, Joan Randall, Shirley Robinson, Peg Saunders, Bill Shinn, Mark Vincent,
Eileen Warren.
…and we pray for all who love and care for them.
We also pray for: Ann, Anna, Anne, Jean Bailey, Sue Bartrum, Margaret
Beddard, Bernie Bottesch, Jacqui Brockett, Joan Burton, Alison Crisp, David,
Scilla Douglas, Ethel Edwards, Mary Foster, Margaret Gorman, Jenny Hall,
Helen, Ted Hollingdale, Liz Hughes, Mollie Jenkins, Jill, Brian Jones, Emily
Kilby, Hanna King, Michael Laurens, Alan Lawson, Adrian Lucas, Angela
McNally, Dot Milton, Agnes Emmanuel Odiachi, Orla, Sam, Ann Steward, AIan
Stewart, Julie Stewart, Julia Stocker, Paul Street, Sally Thompson, John Toll,
Ron Walters, Jenny Yateman.
…and we pray for all who love and care for them.
We remember before God those who have died: Gladys Sullivan, Beatrice
Hickin, Alan Bailey, Michael Perry, Geoff Fletcher, June Wimpory, Alice
Hazelwood, Jean Pay, Duncan Harris, Patricia Jamieson, Vicki Bryder.
…and we pray for those who mourn.
Prayers for the World Church
Guyana, in South America, comprises one of the four dioceses (in the West
Indies Province) with which our diocese has a long established link. Its Bishop,
the Rt. Revd. Cornell Moss will be among those attending a Festival in St
Albans Abbey on the Saturday of St Albanstide in June. Let us pray for him
now recovering from a period of illness, and pray for the clergy of the diocese,
for those in training and for those considering vocations, as the Diocese
struggles with a shortage of priests. May they all be much blessed.
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Mothers’ Union Prayer
Loving Lord
We thank you for your love so freely given to us all.
We pray for families around the world.
Bless the work of the Mothers’ Union
as we seek to share your love
through the encouragement, strengthening
and support of marriage and family life.
Empowered by your Spirit,
may we be united in prayer and worship, and in love and service
reach out as your hands across the world.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
He’s got the whole wide world in his hands
He’s got the whole wide world in his hands,
He’s got the whole wide world in his hands,
He’s got the whole wide world in his hands,
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got ev’rybody here, in his hands,
He’s got ev’rybody here, in his hands,
He’s got ev’rybody here, in his hands,
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the tiny little baby, in his hands,
He’s got the tiny little baby, in his hands,
He’s got the tiny little baby, in his hands,
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole wide world in his hands,
He’s got the whole wide world in his hands,
He’s got the whole wide world in his hands,
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
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Gradual Hymn
Meekness and Majesty,
Manhood and Deity,
In perfect harmony,
The Man who is God.
Lord of eternity
Dwells in humanity,
Kneels in humility
And washes our feet.
Father’s pure radiance,
Perfect in innocence,
Yet learns obedience
To death on a cross.
Suffering to give us life,
Conquering through sacrifice,
And as they crucify
Prays: ‘Father forgive.’
O what a mystery,
Meekness and majesty.
Bow down and worship
For this is your God,
This is your God.
Wisdom unsearchable,
God the invisible,
Love indestructible
In frailty appears.
Lord of infinity,
Stooping so tenderly,
Lifts our humanity
To the heights of His throne.
Words & music: Graham Kendrick
Communion Hymn
Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.
Come, bow before Him now, with reverence and fear.
In Him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground.
Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.
Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around;
He burns with holy fire, with splendour He is crowned.
How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of light!
Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.
Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place,
He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister His grace.
No work too hard for Him, in faith receive from Him;
Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.
Words & music by David J Evans
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Future Events
18th February 12:30-1:30pm Ash Wednesday Lunch in Christchurch. £3-50 for
choice of soup, one filled roll (ham or cheese) and a piece of fresh fruit (choice)
- extra 50p for a hot drink. Fairtrade stall. All proceeds to Christian Aid. The car
park has been reserved for the lunch but please don’t arrive before 12noon. For
further information contact Kathleen Tuck on jeanella43@hotmail.co.uk
19th February 8pm Wives’ Group “Travel” by Barry Arends in Church House.
20th -21st February St Faith's Pantomime – ‘Robin Hood' by Bob Hammond.
Performances are 7pm, Friday 20th February, 2.30pm & 7pm Saturday 21st
February. St Faiths’ pantomime is now in its 7th year and provides for a lot of fun
and family entertainment. Tickets available now from 01462 451015, cost £7 per
adult £4 for children (under 12). To avoid disappointment please book early.
Please 'like' the panto Facebook page (www.facebook.com/stfaithspanto) for
more information and behind-the-scenes photos.
24th February 7:30pm “Is the Bible Reliable?” Theology Cafe at Hitchin
Christian Centre. Led by Dr Brendan Devitt. Refreshments provided. All welcome
5th February 8pm Wives’ Group “Ransomes, Tukes and Seebohms” by Val
Campion in Church House
6th March 1:30pm Women’s World Day of Prayer in Hitchin Christian Centre.
The material has been prepared by Christian women in The Bahamas. All
welcome to come along to join in this service of praise and prayer celebrated
worldwide. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
7th March 10am-4pm Quiet Day “Connecting with God – Some Different Ways
of Praying both Old and New” at Holy Saviour. Please bring a packed lunch –
Hot and Cold drinks are provided. Please also bring paper and pen / pencil. A
Bible might be useful but is not essential. Cost: donations please. If you can’t
manage the whole day why not come for just the morning or just the afternoon.
If you wish to attend for only the morning or only the afternoon, and for more
information: please ring Stephen (01462 433656) or Jean (01462 640790).
12th March 8pm Mothers’ Union Lent Meditation with Revd Fizz Gibbs in
Church House
14th March 10:15am-5pm Spirit in Action for the Climate at St Andrew’s
Church, Short Street, Waterloo, London SE1 8LJ A workshop for Christians to
explore climate change. Cost £15 / £10 (includes lunch). More information and
registration at: www.spiritactionclimate2015.eventbrite.co.uk Phone: 07804
059426 Email: campaigns@operationnoah.org
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Notices
The pulpit flowers are given today for the glory of God by the Hazelwood
family and in Heartfelt thanks for His many Blessings on them.
Diocesan Lent Challenge This year's challenge is called “Live a Difference”
and addresses some of the issues that underlie some of the debates in the
General Election campaign. All the material is online at
www.livethechallenge.co.uk From there you can download the weekly sheets
of verses and reflections and sign up for daily mails or texts. There are special
weekly sheets for children and families. The first weekly sheets from Ash
Wednesday onwards are already available. I hope you find the material
helpful. Sylvia Burns
Weekly Envelope Giving Scheme: the new packs of envelopes will be
available for collection from the back of the Church from the beginning of
March for those who are currently on the list. It would help greatly with the
administration of the Scheme, if you would let me know as soon as possible if
you no longer wish to receive your pack for the year beginning April 2015.
Many thanks. Lesley Davies
Lent Groups starting 23rd February The process of dealing with responses
is under way. If you haven’t indicated that you would like to attend one of the
18 sessions, there may just be a chance to do so by contacting Helen
Richardson on helenwrich@btinternet.com 01462 435595 or 07880 682681.
This year the groups will be following a York course entitled Praise Him:
Songs of Praise from the New Testament written by Paula Gooder.
After 40 years Jean Green is hanging up her rubber gloves, so we now need
another kind person to take over the washing and starching of the purificator
cloths that are used to wipe the chalices during communion and the one used
to cover the chalices until the vicar is ready to pour the wine. They are soaked
in water after use and need to be collected after the 9.35 service. They can be
returned the following week. If you think that you may be able to help with this
vital service or would like more information please contact Derry on 01462
420665. You do not need to commit to doing it until 2055! Many thanks. Derry
Charman
Hitchin Foodbank: The foodbank urgently requests the following items this
month: Milk (UHT or powdered), Fruit juice (UHT), Sponge pudding (tinned),
Toiletries for men and women Thank you for your continuing contributions.
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St Mary’s Contacts
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Team Rector and Vicar - Canon Michael Roden  452758 in the first
instance, otherwise  434017. Please send all mail to Church House.
Michael’s day off is Wednesday.
Parish Office  452758 email: hitchinparishoffice@btinternet.com
Team Rector's Secretary - Dorothy Grieves  432951
Churchwardens – Michael Taylor 459611, Robin Sternberg
684588 & Derry Charman 420665
Verger - Stephen Holland  07904 305743
Director of Music – Alan Childs 01582 883420
email: a.j.childs@btinternet.com
St Mary’s Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/StMarysChurchHitchin
All other St Mary’s contacts are published on the first Sunday in the
month in the Bulletin Supplement.
St Mary’s, through its Charitable Giving Group, supports
AquAid Lifeline Fund’s Philip Veale Children’s Centre in
Malawi caring for over 150 orphans in Gomani. AquAid can
provide a whole month’s child care for just £8. Ask Robin
Sternberg  684588 for more details, or look on the Church
House noticeboard.
All communicant members of the Christian Church are welcome
to receive the bread and the wine at a celebration of Holy
Communion. Others are welcome at the altar rail to receive a
blessing. If you wish for a blessing please ask.
For very young churchgoers: Please feel free to be in church
during the services, but if you feel very distressed the choir vestry
(at the back of church) also doubles as the "early years gurgling
room". In there you will find a cabinet of toys. The room has glass
doors so that you and your parents can see and hear services,
but it also has an environment where you can feel at ease to be
yourself and gurgle away.
Words and music printed under CCL Licence No 224366
Details of future notices are needed by Wednesday and should be sent ideally
by email to home@tracyandrobert.net or left in the “Bulletin Editor” pigeon hole
at Church House.
The e-bulletin If you wish to be included in the email distribution of this bulletin, please send
an email as above. Tracy Watson
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