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LENT 4

MOTHERING SUNDAY

Week Beginning 14 March 2010

 

 

INTRODUCTION

Come young and old, women and men, parents and children: come one and all to give thanks to God the Father of us all, and to Jesus Christ his Son, our friend and brother. Come, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, rejoice that we are one today in praise and thanksgiving.

 

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading Exodus 2:1-10

Moses’ mother and sister save his life.

 

Second Reading 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Paul and his readers share suffering and consolation.

 

Holy Gospel Luke 2:33-35

Soon after Jesus’ birth, Simeon warns Mary of the trauma that lies ahead for her.

 

 

THIS WEEK'S NOTICES

 

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Wednesday 10am Said Mass

Friday 10am Said Mass (Prayer Book)

 

THE BIG GUESS

Can you guess the amount of money we have raised in the BIG PENNY POT? If you think you can then why not enter our competition by adding your figure to the list at the back of church. Entries are just 50p each. The contents of the Penny Pot will be counted after Easter Sunday. Good Luck!

 

ART CLASS

The Art Class continues on Wednesday from 1pm.

 

THANK YOU

Many thanks to the Women’s Fellowship and all those who supported their Coffee Morning last Wednesday. Sadly numbers weren’t high but never the less £105.40 was raised for our sponsored children.

 

POLICE BAND

On Wednesday 31 March at 7.30pm we will be holding a concert by the Police Band. Tickets are available from Women’s Fellowship Committee members priced £5 for adults and £1 for children. All proceeds to church funds.

 

EASTER LUNCH

Why not join us for our Easter Celebration Lunch which will take place after the 10.30am Mass on 11 April. Tickets are £8 each (£2 non refundable deposit payable to Carol). Please sign the sheet at the back of church.

 

LENT COURSE 2010

Bishop James’ Lent course continues on Wednesday evening at the cathedral. The talks start at 7.30pm and car parking is free.

 

‘GOLDEN STARS’ SINGALONG

Join us this Thursday afternoon between 1pm and 3pm for our new ‘Golden Stars’ Sing a Long Club. Why not come along with a friend and enjoy a fun time of song, laughter and a well earned cuppa. More details from Fr Bruce. Entrance £2.

 

LENT LUNCHES

Our Lent Lunches continue this week in aid of our sponsored children appeal. If you wish to join us this Friday from 12.30pm then please sign the list at the back of church this morning. A donation of £3.50 is suggested.

 

DIARY NOTES

Palm Sunday (Clocks Forward) 28 March

Easter Day with Baptisms 4 April

Grand National 30 April

Easter Parish Lunch 11 April

Bishop Richard 10am Mass 14 April

Flower Festival 1 – 3 May

 

 

YEARS MIND

We pray for all former members and benefactors of Saint Giles and Saint Peter’s.

P. Rest eternal grant to them O Lord.

R. And may light perpetual shine upon them.

P. May they rest in peace.

R. And rise in glory.

 

 

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