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THE
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news for pews
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 30 November 2003
Eucharistic Prayer A may be used at Holy Communion Services today
We welcome all who worship here today. If you are a newcomer please speak to one
of the welcomers or to one of the clergy.
We invite you to complete a card which you will find in your pew, or on
the table near the door of the church, and hand it to one of the
welcomers. Communicant members of all
Churches are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you are not receiving Communion please come to the altar rail
for a blessing and carry a book so the minister knows.
Collect : Almighty God, as your kingdom dawns, turn us from the darkness of sin to the light of holiness, that we may be ready to meet you in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. AMEN
Readings: Jeremiah
33:14-16 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36
Post Communion: O Lord our God, make us watchful and keep us
faithful as we await the coming of your Son our Lord; that, when he shall appear, he may not find us sleeping in sin
but active in his service and joyful in his praise; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. AMEN
We pray this
week
within the Anglican Communion for The Anglican
Church of Kenya
for Christopher our Bishop and for Christopher and
Richard his suffragans
for
the lonely, the anxious, the bereaved;
and amongst the sick for Judith Hill, Jenny Luckhurst, Michael Taylor,
Pat Large, Jeffrey Davies, David Jackson, Pamela Christmas
for
those who have died recently: Margaret
Gardner, Gordon Williams
and
at their anniversaries pray for: Edith Morgan
We give thanks for our
communion with all the Saints, especially the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Peter
our patron.
At All
Saints’ the weekly prayers are for everyone who lives in Montague Road +
Rosehill
PLEASE TAKE THIS PEW LEAFLET AWAY WITH YOU as a reminder of dates, subjects for prayer
etc. Fr Mark’s sermons at St Peter’s
are normally available from the church table.
Do take copies for anyone not here today.
Music at St Peter’s Anthem Boris Ord Adam lay y bounden
am Voluntary JS Bach Toccata in C (from Toccata, Adagio and
Fugue in C) BWV 564
pm Voluntary JS
Bach Chorale Prelude ‘Wachet auf,
ruft uns die Stimm’ BWV 645 (Schubler Chorales)
Notes & Notices
The Requiem for Margaret
Gardner is 1.00pm tomorrow Monday 1 December
ADVENT CAROL SERVICES today Sunday 30 November
6.00pm at St Peter’s and 6.30pm at All Saints’
TAIZÉ STYLE EVENING WORSHIP at All Saints’
6.30pm NEXT Sunday 7
December
THE NEXT SERVICE OF
WHOLENESS AND HEALING is tomorrow 8.00pm Monday
1 December in the Lady Chapel at St Peter’s and lasting around half an
hour. All are welcome to join us for
this simple service, which enables us to draw closer to God. Sample service sheets and information are available
in both churches. Jenny 870981 or
Tracy 863559.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES FOR 12+ year olds will be
with Fr Mark 5.00pm – 6.15pm on Wednesdays beginning 14 January. Names please to Fr Mark 864194
DAYTIME EMMAUS NURTURE
COURSE Fr Mark will be leading a daytime course
1.30-3pm at the Rectory, fortnightly on Mondays beginning 26 Jan 2004. Ideal for those thinking of confirmation,
wanting to find out about the Christian faith or in need of a refresher course
on the basics of the faith. If you're
interested please contact Fr Mark 864194
STEWARDSHIP
PLEDGE FORMS
Thanks to
all who have returned their completed forms.
The Recorder would like to have the rest by the end of the month
- otherwise as soon as possible
please.
Recorder: Miles Nicholas 871598.
NEW STEWARDSHIP ENVELOPES available from 7 December
REVIEW
JANUARY COPYDATE is next Friday 5 Dec but earlier receipt of copy would be
appreciated. Copy to David
Woodward (862723) 3 Murray Road HP4
1JD
email:
woodies@chyverton3.freeserve.co.uk & review@c-of-e.freeserve.co.uk
WANTED Part-time
Secretary/Administrator for the Mothers' Union based in St Albans. This will involve contact with members,
being computer literate and self-motivated.
Flexible hours; about 16 hours a week with 9 weeks annual leave. Contact Eileen Smith (01767-260583) for
further details.
St
Peter’s
LENDING LIBRARY today Sunday 30 November.
Penny & John Abbott 873205
TRAIDCRAFT
STALL at St Peter’s & at All Saints’ next Sunday Please come and buy fairly traded
goods after morning services.
Orders can be taken from the Traidcraft catalogue. Angela Morris 866992, Chris Dipper 873006
HELP WANTED PLEASE for the PARISH OFFICE NEXT WEDNESDAY afternoon
to help
collate the Parish Christmas card –
1.45pm on the top floor of the Court House.
Jean (office) 878227
Notes &
Notices
BERKHAMSTED
CHORAL SOCIETY
8.00PM SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER AT ST PETER’S
Vaughan
Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols and seasonal carols
followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the Court House
Presented by the Cowper Society
Tickets £10.50/£9 from 876055 or choir members
AND there
is a Cantello concert (Adrian Davis harpsichord & organ, Mary
Harris ’cello & Kate Semmens soprano) 7.30pm Saturday 6
December at St Mary’s, Northchurch
HOSPICE OF ST FRANCIS CHRISTMAS BELL APPEAL Christmas Bells will be on sale after the 9.30am
Eucharist at St Peter’s on each Sunday during Advent.
DIARY
Sat 13
Dec: Christmas supper and Sing-a-long
at All Saints’
Sun 14 Dec: Christingle Service, 4.00pm
at All Saints’
Sun 21 Dec: Sunday School Nativity
plays – 9.30am at St Peter’s & 10.00am at All Saints’
Sun 21 Dec: Anglican/Methodist
Christmas Carol Service – Anglican led, 6.30pm at All Saints’
Tue 23 Dec: Chiltern Chamber Choir- JS
Bach Christmas Oratorio – candlelit, 7.30pm at St Peter’s
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at ST PETER’S |
Today Sunday 30 November |
next week Sunday 7 December |
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SIDESMEN |
8.00am Geoff Dell |
8.00am Elizabeth Jackson |
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INTERCESSOR |
9.30am Mike Eller |
9.30am Heather Atkins |
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CHALICE |
9.30am Chris Hunt, Rachael A, Frank N |
9.30am Richard Ruffell, Graham T, John A |
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SERVERS |
8.00am Libby Grundy |
8.00am Libby Grundy |
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READINGS |
8.00am Geoff Dell |
8.00am Janet Eller |
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CRÈCHE ROTA |
9.30am Clare Kaye, Karen Rutherford |
9.30am Rachel & Michael Below |
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CHURCH CLEANING 1-6 Dec
Marjorie Bowden, Priscilla C., Libby Grundy, Christine Young, Clare
Nelson |
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at ALL SAINTS’ |
Today 9.15am Sunday 30 November
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next week 9.15am Sunday 7 December |
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SIDESMEN |
Kate & Tim Hennessey |
Peter Meyer, Muriel
Johnston |
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INTERCESSOR |
Viv Dottridge |
Lydia McMunn |
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CHALICE |
Isobel Saffrey, David
Woodward |
Hilary Elliott, Jenny
Wells |
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SERVERS |
Alice Dipper, Ella B &
Lydia Mc |
Sophia Hennessey, Edward M
, Edward O’N |
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READINGS |
Sarah & Simon Whale |
Simon & Helen Black |
PEW LEAFLET notices, in writing: The Parish Office, The Court House,
Berkhamsted HP4 2AX
email
j.green@c-of-e.freeserve.co.uk tel.878227 & rota swap names all by 2pm Wednesday please
PARISH OFFICE hours this week: 9.30am-5.30pm Tuesday & Wednesday
& 9.30-12noon Friday
This Week’s Diary
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Sunday 30 November The First of
Advent |
8.00am EUCHARIST O 9.30am SUNG EUCHARIST O, Crèche, Sunday School
& Pathfinders 4.30pm Choir practice for ….
6.00pm Advent Carol Service
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9.15am SUNG EUCHARIST O, Crèche, Sunday School
& Pathfinders 6.30pm Anglican/Methodist |
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Groups Sundays Together Lunch 12.30pm in the Court House. For anyone on their own
on a Sunday. Joan Morris
863780 Young People’s
Fellowship 7.00-9.30pm in the Court
House. Jimmy Young 876736 |
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Monday
1 Dec 1.00pm Requiem – Margaret Gardner Andrew the Apostle 8.00pm A Service of Wholeness and
Healing
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Groups Thomas Coram School Prayers for our
Schools 8.45am (coffee) for
9.15am at Jane Lines, 12 Cedar Road (384769). Details from Marjorie Davies 01494 783034 or Jackie Harbron
873012 Grief & Loss Support 7.45pm in the Court
House. June
Haile 873087, Sylvia Banks 871195 |
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Tuesday
2 |
5.15pm Choir
Practice until 6.15pm
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9.30am EUCHARIST |
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Groups Chuckles Toddlers 10-11.30am at All Saints hall. This week MUSIC followed by plenty
of activities and refreshments. Jenny
Wells 870981/Kate Spall 873470 Tuesday
Club 7.30 for 8.00pm in the
Court House for Christmas Party.
Jean Bray 864532 |
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Wednesday 3 |
7.30am EUCHARIST
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Groups Meditation Group 2.00pm
at 57 Meadow Road. Everyone is very welcome to join
us for about half an hour of quiet prayer. Jenny Wells 870981 Pathfinder Games Club 7.00 – 8.30pm in All
Saints’ Hall. Jimmy Young 876736 Emmaus
Nurture Course 5th
Session –8.00-9.30pm at
Landswood, Shootersway. John Malcolm
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Thursday
4 |
11.00am EUCHARIST O No Bellringing
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Friday
5 |
9.15am EUCHARIST 10.00am Little
Fishes Service 7.00pm Choir Practice until 8.30pm |
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Groups Little Fishes Toddlers 10.00am SERVICE in St Peter’s followed by plenty of
activities & refreshments in the Court House. Nicole Addy-Varndell 864094
Friday Study Group 1.30 – 3.00pm. Informal
Bible study. Young children
welcome. Kate Semmens 866531 |
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Saturday
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Sunday 7 December The Second of Advent |
8.00am EUCHARIST O 9.30am SUNG EUCHARIST O, Crèche, Sunday School
& Pathfinders am/1.00pm staging/concert rehearsal until 4.30pm
7.30pm Berkhamsted Choral Society Concert |
9.15am SUNG EUCHARIST O, Crèche, Sunday School
& Pathfinders Preacher: Jenny Wells 6.30pm Taizé style Evening Worship |
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Groups Sundays Together Lunch 12.30pm in the Court House. For anyone on their
own on a Sunday. Joan Morris
863780 |
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O= services where the PA Loop
system is in use
Next Sunday’s Readings: Baruch 5:1-9 Philippians 1:3-11
Luke 3:1-6
MORNING PRAYER 7.30am at St Peter’s Mon, Tue, (7am Wed), Thu, Fri & 8.45am at
All Saints’ Sat and EVENING PRAYER 5.00pm at St Peter’s Mon, Wed, Thu, (not Sat) & at All
Saints’ Fri
A
priest is always available for the sacrament of confession by arrangement
864194
Fr Mark takes time off mid-day Friday - mid-day Saturday Fr Martin takes Monday off.