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Easter Flowers. If you would like to make a donation towards lilies and other Easter
flowers (£5 suggested), please sign the notice at the back of the church and see
Hilary Clare.
St Michael
and
All Angels
Faith Journeys - A series of Lenten lunchtime talks in St Nicolas Church, on Wednesdays, at
12.30pm.
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11 March. Following God’s lead through four countries and two continents (or Why have
you lived in so many places?) by Rt Revd Henry Scriven CMS Latin America Director.
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18 March. 'A Voice in the Wilderness' by Revd Richard Bittleston.
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25 March. 'One Good Scene Deserves Another' by Eileen Bontempelli Feel free to bring
your lunchThe talks are free of charge, but donations are welcomeFurther details from
01235 529462
Commission a hymn We have now launched Phase2 of our fund-raising campaign for a
piano. We are offering you the opportunity to commission a new hymn – perhaps to mark a
family occasion, as a gift for a friend or maybe in memory of a loved one? For just £50 a
time, Paul Sheppy has very kindly offered to write ten new hymns and all proceeds will go to
the piano fund. You choose the occasion, theme and tune and Paul will do the rest.
8th March 2015
Third Sunday of Lent
Team Rector:
The Revd Dr Charles Miller
(520144)
Team Vicar:
The Revd Paul Smith
(534654)
e-mail: paul315smith@btinternet.com
Holy Week Services for the Parish of Abingdon-on-Thames.
Palm Sunday – 8.00am Holy Communion at St. Nicolas’
9.30am Palm Procession/Passion/Sung Mass at St. Michael’s
10.30am Palm Procession/Passion/Sung Eucharist at St. Helen’s
11.15am Holy Communion at St. Nicolas’
5.30pm Winchester Service at St. Helen’s
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30 March – 1 April – 7.30pm Mass and Address at St. Michael’s
8.00pm Compline and Address at St. Helen’s
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2 April (Maundy Thursday) – 8.00pm Sung Eucharist and Watch at St. Helen’s
8.00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St. Michael’s
11pm-12.00mn The Watch at St. Helen’s
12.00mn Compline at St. Michael’s
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3 April (Good Friday) - 10.00am Children’s Service at St. Michael’s
10.00am Good Friday Service at St. Nicolas’
11.45am Good Friday procession from
Abingdon Library to St Nicolas’
12noon Church in Abingdon United Service at St. Nicolas’
12noon-1.00pm The Way of the Cross at St. Helen’s
2.00pm Good Friday Liturgy at St. Michael’s
8.00pm Liturgy of Good Friday at St. Helen’s
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4 April 9.10am Liturgy of the Word for Holy Saturday at St. Helen’s
8.00pm New Fire, Vigil and Renewal of Vows at St. Helen’s
8.00pm New Fire, Vigil and First Mass of Easter at St. Michael’s
Churchwardens:
Mrs Eileen Duckett
(522384)
e-mail: rayduckett@btinternet.com
Mr Laurence King
(532202)
e-mail: laurencedking@aol.com
Parish Office:
Mrs Linda Barker
(520144)
Monday
10.00am – 1.00pm
Tuesday
10.00am – 1.00pm
Wednesday
10.00am – 1.00pm
Friday
10.00am – 1.00pm
Web site:
http://www.stmichaels-abingdon.org.uk
Please join us for coffee or tea after our 9.30am service today.
If you are a visitor to St Michael’s and would like us to keep in
touch with you please speak to a churchwarden or sidesperson.
Please take home copies of this Leaflet for your friends and
family who are not in church this weekend.
Items for inclusion in this Leaflet to be sent to
Anne Gould by Tuesday midday. Telephone 525476,
annegould8@gmail.com
Sunday 8th March
Third Sunday of Lent
8.00am
Holy Communion (1662) at St. Nicholas’;
The Revd. Paul Smith.
Morning Praise at St. Helen’s; The Revd.
Dr Charles Miller.
Sung Mass at St. Michael’s;
The Revd. Paul Smith.
Sung Eucharist & Litany; The Revd. Dr
Charles Miller.
Holy Communion at St. Nicolas’;
The Revd. Christopher Seaman.
Eucharist with hymns at St. Helen’s; The
Revd. Dr Jane Baun.
9.15am
9.30am
10.30am
11.15am
5.30pm
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Mass will be preceded by a welcome and a
short period of silence before 9.30am
1st Reading
2nd Reading
Gospel
Exodus 20.1-17
1 Corinthians 1.18-25
John 2.13-22
Psalm 19
Psalm 19
Response: The heavens are telling the glory of
God.
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives
wisdom to the simple. Response
Hymns - New English Hymnal
Introit:Christ is made the sure foundation
Offertory:Come thou Holy Spirit come
Communion:Jesu thou joy of loving hearts
Communion:Just as I am
Recessional:Oh for a closer walk with God
Collect
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not
up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered
not into glory before he was crucified; mercifully
grant that we, walking in the way of the cross,
may find it none other than the way of life and
peace; 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
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139
292
294
414
The statutes of the Lord are right and rejoice the
heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure
and gives light to the eyes. Response
The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for
ever; the judgements of the Lord are true and
righteous altogether. Response
More to be desired are they than gold, more
than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey,
dripping from the honeycombe. Response
Please pray:
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that our worship may always be in the beauty of holiness;
for a deeper understanding of the message of the Cross;
for all those in need, especially victims of abuse;
for our continuing pilgrimage through Lent.
Monday 9th March – Friday 13th March
Morning Prayer at St. Helen’s at 9.10am.
Evening Prayer at St. Helen’s at 5.10pm.
Wednesday 11th March
Holy Communion at St. Helen’s at 10.30am.
7.00pm at St. Michael’s – Mass, with the
Stations of the Cross.
Thursday 12th March
Said Mass at St. Michael’s at 12.30pm followed
by a light lunch.
Friday 13th March
Morning Prayer at St. Nicolas’ at 10.00am.
Sunday 15th March
Fourth Sunday of Lent/Mothering Sunday
8.00am
9.30am
10.30am
11.15am
5.30pm
1st Reading
2nd Reading
Gospel
Holy Communion (1662) at St. Nicholas’;
The Revd. Prof. John Barton.
Family Mass at St. Michael’s;
The Revd. Paul Smith. Deacon and
Preacher; The Revd. Corinne Smith
Sung Eucharist at St. Helen’s;
The Revd. Dr Jane Baun.
Family Service at St. Nicolas’;
The Revd. Paul Smith.
Choral Evensong at St. Helen’s;
The Revd. Dr Charles Miller.
Exodus 2.1-10
2 Corinthians 1.3-7
Luke 2.33-35
Clergy Rota for St. Michael’s
22nd March – The Revd. Paul Smith. Deacon; The Revd. Corinne Smith.
29th March – The Revd. Paul Smith. Deacon; The Revd. Corinne Smith.
30th March – 1st April – The Revd. Paul Smith. Deacon; The Revd. Corinne Smith.
2nd April (Maundy Thursday) – The Revd. Paul Smith. Deacon; The Revd. Corinne Smith.
2nd April (Good Friday) – The Revd. Paul Smith. Deacon; The Revd. Corinne Smith.