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THE
PARISH OF BERKHAMSTED St
Peter’s with All Saints’ |
news for pews
THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST 11 January 2004
Eucharistic Prayer B 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: Heavenly Father at the Jordan you revealed Jesus
as your Son: may we recognize him as
our Lord and know ourselves to be your beloved children; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. AMEN
Readings: Isaiah 43:1-7 Acts 8:14-17
Luke 3:15-17, 21, 22
Post Communion: Lord of all time and eternity, you opened
the heavens and revealed yourself as Father in the baptism of Jesus your
beloved Son: by the power of your
Spirit complete the heavenly work of our rebirth through the waters of the new
creation; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. AMEN
We pray this
week
for Christopher our Bishop and for Christopher and
Richard his suffragans
for
Sister Diana of the Sisters of the Love of God, for Geoffrey Tristram of the
Society of St John the Evangelist and for all those who are living in a
Religious Community
for
the work of the Church Army
for
the lonely, the anxious, the bereaved;
and amongst the sick for Judith Hill, Jenny Luckhurst, Michael Taylor,
Joan Calnan, Pat Large, Jeffrey Davies, Pamela Christmas, Christine Tucker,
Mavis Haile, Rod Cottrell, Alice Chambers
for
those who have died recently: David
Jackson
and
at their anniversaries pray for: Kathleen Bayliss
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 Lincoln Court
PLEASE TAKE THIS PEW LEAFLET
AWAY WITH YOU as a reminder of dates,
subjects for prayer etc. Do take copies
for anyone not here today.
BAM – Iranian Earthquake APPEAL after services today and
next week. Over 30,000 assumed killed and over
50,000 made homeless.
BUT PLEASE, if you are a taxpayer, USE AND COMPLETE the Gift Aid
envelopes (thus giving the charity an extra 28%)
and make cheques payable to PCC of Great Berkhamsted
Music at St Peter’s am Anthem I see your crib : Beth Hughes
Voluntary Festival Toccata : Percy E Fletcher
pm Responses Ayleward Canticles Aston in F
Anthem From the rising of the Sun : FAG
Ouseley
Voluntary Festival Voluntary op.87 : Flor
Peeters
Notes &
Notices
The
funeral for David Jackson is 1.15pm Thursday 22 January at St Peter’s
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
EVENING
EMMAUS COURSE
with John Malcolm re-commences with session 7
Learning to pray 8.00pm Wednesday 21 January. John Malcolm 874993
WORKSHOP
– 8 February
at All Saints': looking at how
we make links between our faith and our working life. More details on p22 of the All Saints’ newsletter. Numbers are needed as soon as possible -
deadline 25 January. Ruth TB 863268
PARISH
PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM
Fr Mark and
Fr Martin will be leading the annual pilgrimage
Friday 5 – Sunday 7 March. If
you would like to join this weekend in a beautiful Norfolk village, devotional
and healing services in the Shrine
Church, good food
and comfortable rooms, walks by the sea and conviviality in the local Pub –
then
contact Fr Mark 864194 for a booking form.
£72 full board for the weekend.
All Saints’ February/March NEWSLETTER copydate TOMORROW 12 January Details of family news or matters concerning
Anglicans at All
Saints typed
or on disc to Christina Billington,
13 Ashridge Rise, HP4 3JT or email chrissybill@ntlworld.com
GRIEF
AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP MONTHLY LUNCH 12.30pm Wednesday 21 January at The Old Mill, Bank Mill
Lane. Whether bereaved recently or a
few years ago you will be very welcome to join us. If you would like to attend, need help with transport or would
like further details, please contact Thelma Harris 865785 or Sylvia Banks
871195.
HILLSIDE
GROUP is
having an OPEN EVENING 8.00pm 27 January at 22 Upper Hall Park and would very
much welcome fresh faces. Hillside
meets sometimes weekly, sometimes less often, for Bible study and deeper
reflection on what it means to be a Christian. Please pick up a (cream coloured A5) handbill from the church
tables. Rob & Julie Wakely 875504
BERKHAMSTED QUIET PLACES 9.30am-12.30pm Tuesday 20
January This is the way: walk in it (Isaiah
30:21) at Hill House, Frithsden Copse led by the Revd Keith Green.
Please contact Frances Norrington 871855 to reserve a place.
URGENTLY NEEDED: Volunteers to fill vacancies in St Peter’s
cleaning teams which have arisen through moves from the parish. Time needed: about ½ hour every 6 weeks
on a Thurs – Fri – or Sat. Please
contact the Parish Office 878227 or Marjorie Bowden 871283
REVEALING
IMAGES -
Nadfas Young Arts Group family lecture on music & paintings with slides and
playing of clavichord &virginals - Saturday 17 January at Potten End
Village Hall, 2.15 for 2.30pm. Family
tickets £15 from Jane Morgan 872075.
All welcome.
The Cowper Society presents
The English Mozart Ensemble 7.30pm
Saturday 17 January at St Peter’s
Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik;
Handel Harp concerto;
Barber Adagio for Strings + works by Elgar and Walton - directed
by Garth Hall.
Tickets £12/£8 from Cole Flatt or by credit card 0870 243 0615 (24 hrs)
ELECTORAL
ROLL ANNUAL REVISION If you are not already included and wish to be, are
over 16, are baptised and a regular worshipper at St Peter’s or All Saints’, you are eligible The 2003 Roll can be checked in church. Where possible anyone on the Roll should
also be in Stewardship. Stewardship
forms and Electoral Roll forms are available on the church tables.
DIARY Mon 2 Feb:
Solemn Eucharist for Candlemas, 8.00pm at St Peter’s
Wed 25 Feb: Solemn Eucharist with
Imposition of Ashes, 8.00pm at St Peter’s
Sat 28 Feb: The Cowper Society
presents The Bridgewater Band, 7.30pm at St Peter’s
Wed 3 Mar: Lent talk Lord teach
us to pray (also 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st),
8.00pm at St Peter’s
Sun 14 Mar: Parish Service, 9.30am
at St Peter’s followed by
Sun 14 Mar: Annual Parochial Church
Meeting, 11.00am at St Peter’s
Sun 28 Mar: Stainer Crucifixion
- St Peter’s Choir, 6.00pm at St Peter’s
Sun 4 Apr: Palm Sunday – Blessing of
Palms 9.15am at All Saints’; Procession to 9.30am at St Peter’s
Sun 4 Apr: Chiltern Chamber &
Madrid Bach Choirs - Bach St Matthew Passion 6.00pm at St Peter’s
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at ST PETER’S |
Today Sunday 11 January |
next week Sunday 18 January |
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SIDESMEN |
8.00am Mike Hart |
8.00am Frank Allum |
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INTERCESSOR |
9.30am Chris Hunt |
9.30am Marjorie Bowden |
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CHALICE |
9.30am Tony Byrne, Jane Morgan, Mike Eller |
9.30am Nicky Evans, Libby G, June H |
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SERVERS |
.00am Alan Conway |
8.00am Rachel Hill |
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READINGS |
8.00am Janet Eller |
8.00am Patrick Lepper |
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CRÈCHE ROTA |
9.30am Rachel & Michael Below |
9.30am Karen Rutherford, Clare Kaye |
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CHURCH CLEANING 12-17
Jan: Marjorie B, Priscilla Coombs,
Libby Grundy, Christine Young, Clare Nelson |
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at ALL SAINTS’ |
Today 9.15am Sunday 11 January |
next week 10.00am Sunday 18 January |
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SIDESMEN |
Peter Meyer, Tim Hennessey |
Muriel Johnston, Methodist
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INTERCESSOR |
John Malcolm |
Methodist |
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CHALICE |
Isobel Saffrey, David
Woodward |
Penny O’Neill, Methodist |
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SERVERS |
Sophia Hennessey, Tracy R,
Penny O’N. |
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READINGS |
Chris Dipper, Rob Wakely |
Isobel Saffrey, Methodist |
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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ALL SAINTS’ |
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Today Sunday 11 January The Baptism
of Christ |
8.00am EUCHARIST O 9.30am SUNG EUCHARIST O, Crèche, Sunday School
& Pathfinders 6.00pm CHORAL EVENSONG &
SERMON
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9.15am SUNG EUCHARIST O, Crèche, Sunday School
& Pathfinders – starts with 9am breakfast |
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Groups Young People’s
Fellowship 7.00-9.30pm in the Court
House. Jimmy Young 876736 |
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Monday
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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: Marjorie Davies 01494 783034 or Jackie Harbron 873012 |
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Tuesday
13 |
5.15pm Choir
Practice until 6.15pm
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9.30am EUCHARIST 10.15am Chuckles Service |
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Groups Chuckles Toddlers 10-11.30am in All Saints’
Hall. This week 10.15am SERVICE The Boy
Jesus at the Temple followed
by plenty of activities & refreshments.
Jenny Wells 870981/Kate Spall 873470 Joint Worship Committee 8.00pm
at 1 Montague Road (Ruth TB) |
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Wednesday 14 |
7.30am EUCHARIST
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Groups Junior Confirmation
Preparation
5.00-6.15pm in the Court House. Pathfinder Games Club 7.00 – 8.30pm in All
Saints’ Hall. Jimmy Young 876736 Men’s Group 8.00pm Programme Planning at The Way Inn. For information & booking as
necessary: Guy Dawkins 874108 or
Steve Spall 873470 All Saints’ Area Committee 8.00pm at Ladybrand,
Cross Oak Road (John Banks) St Peter’s Area Committee 8.15pm in the
Court House |
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Thursday
15 |
11.00am EUCHARIST O 12.30pm Funeral
– Christopher Butler
8.00pm Bellringing (access -south door) until
9.15pm
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Friday
16 |
9.15am EUCHARIST 7.00pm Choir Practice until 8.30pm |
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Groups Little Fishes Toddlers 9.30-11.30am in the Court
House with plenty of activities and refreshments. 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
17 |
Am/1.45-4.45pm
staging/rehearsal
6.45pm Concert
Access
7.30pm English
Mozart Ensemble Concert
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Groups Association of Berkhamsted Churches Prayer Breakfast 8am at Berkhamsted Baptist Church |
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Sunday 18 January The Second
of Epiphany |
8.00am EUCHARIST O 9.30am SUNG EUCHARIST O, Crèche, Sunday School
& Pathfinders 6.00pm EVENSONG & SERMON
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10.00am Anglican
/ Methodist EUCHARIST O, Crèche, Sunday School
& Pathfinders |
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Groups Young People’s
Fellowship 7.00-9.30pm in the Court
House. Jimmy Young 876736 |
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O= services where the PA Loop
system is in use
Next Sunday’s Readings:
Isaiah 62:1-5; 1 Corinthians
12:1-11; John 1:1-11
MORNING PRAYER 7.30am at St Peter’s Mon, Tue, (7am Wed), Thu, Fri & none at All
Saints’ Sat and EVENING PRAYER 5.00pm at St Peter’s Mon, Wed, Thu, 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 is on sick leave from 14 Jan.