PEW NEWS

Sunday 5 April 2020 Palm Sunday

We are entering Holy Week in the most extraordinary and testing circumstances.

Many Christians feel compounded isolation and anxiety because church buildings –

those familiar and loved places in which we gather to pray, lament, celebrate and

encourage one another – are forbidden for us to enter. The enforced ‘lockdown’ has

been described by our bishops as a ‘prolonged Holy Saturday’: a time of emptiness,

fear, loneliness and uncertainty. And yet, in unexpected ways, we are discovering we

have remarkable creativity and determination to carry on worshipping God in our

homes. Thank you for your messages of appreciation for the online worship and other

resources for prayer and music. The circles of prayer and pastoral support in the

Minster community are inspirational. Many of you are involved in giving support to

neighbours and helping in numerous ways to support local initiatives, including the

foodbank. May we stay close to Jesus in this coming week as we recall his suffering,

death and resurrection, and so retell the glorious story of our salvation, leading to

Easter joy and renewed hope, faith and love.

Online Worship: 10.30am Liturgy of Palm Sunday

via the Cathedral website

This service, led by the Dean, marks Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem as we begin

Holy Week. The sermon is given by the Canon Precentor. There is an order of service

that is available to download, as well as other resources for Palm Sunday (including

for children), all of which will continue to be available throughout the coming week.

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CONTENTS

Musical Resources at Home p. 2

Virtual Evensong p. 3

Intercessions p. 9

Thought for the Week p. 10

Noticeboard p. 11

Online Worship for Holy Week and Easter p. 13

MUSICAL RESOURCES AT HOME

You may like to listen to this music alongside the broadcast worship to simulate being in

church. Further musical resources for Holy Week are available here.

HYMNS

All glory, laud and honour Listen

Ride on, ride on in majesty! Listen

Praise to the Holiest in the height Listen

MOTETS

Malcolm Ingrediente Domino Listen

Palestrina Improperium exspectavit cor meum Listen

Byrd Ne irascaris Domine Listen

ORGAN MUSIC

Bach Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 736 Listen

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VIRTUAL EVENSONG

Attend Evensong from the safety of your own home. All you need is a copy of the Book of

Common Prayer (or use this one online) and to follow the links below to the music we would

have heard sung today.

ORGAN PRELUDE Bach O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV 656 Listen

INTROIT Mode i Vexilla regis prodeunt Listen

The royal banners forward go,

The Cross shines forth in mystic glow;

Where he in flesh, our flesh who made,

Our sentence bore, our ransom paid.

O Tree of beauty, Tree of light,

O Tree with royal purple dight,

Elect on whose triumphal breast

Those holy limbs should find their rest!

To thee, eternal Three in One,

Let homage meet by all be done:

Whom by thy Cross thou dost restore,

Preserve and govern evermore. Amen.

Words: Venantius Fortunatus (530-609)

trans. John Mason Neale (1818-66)

PRECES Tomkins Listen

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PSALM 80 Listen

Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep:

shew thyself also, thou that sittest upon the cherubims.

Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasses:

stir up thy strength, and come, and help us.

Turn us again, O God:

shew the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole.

O Lord God of hosts:

how long wilt thou be angry with thy people that prayeth?

Thou feedest them with the bread of tears:

and givest them plenteousness of tears to drink.

Thou hast made us a very strife unto our neighbours:

and our enemies laugh us to scorn.

Turn us again, thou God of hosts:

shew the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole.

Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt:

thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it.

Thou madest room for it:

and when it had taken root it filled the land.

The hills were covered with the shadow of it:

and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedar-trees.

She stretched out her branches unto the sea:

and her boughs unto the river.

Why hast thou then broken down her hedge:

that all they that go by pluck off her grapes?

The wild boar out of the wood doth root it up:

and the wild beasts of the field devour it.

Turn thee again, thou God of hosts, look down from heaven:

behold, and visit this vine;

And the place of the vineyard that thy right hand hath planted:

and the branch that thou madest so strong for thyself.

It is burnt with fire, and cut down:

and they shall perish at the rebuke of thy countenance.

Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand:

and upon the son of man, whom thou madest so strong for thine own self.

And so will not we go back from thee:

O let us live, and we shall call upon thy Name.

Turn us again, O Lord God of hosts:

shew the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole.

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FIRST LESSON Isaiah 5: 1-7

Let me sing for my beloved

my love-song concerning his vineyard:

My beloved had a vineyard

on a very fertile hill.

He dug it and cleared it of stones,

and planted it with choice vines;

he built a watch-tower in the midst of it,

and hewed out a wine vat in it;

he expected it to yield grapes,

but it yielded wild grapes.

And now, inhabitants of Jerusalem

and people of Judah,

judge between me

and my vineyard.

What more was there to do for my vineyard

that I have not done in it?

When I expected it to yield grapes,

why did it yield wild grapes?

And now I will tell you

what I will do to my vineyard.

I will remove its hedge,

and it shall be devoured;

I will break down its wall,

and it shall be trampled down.

I will make it a waste;

it shall not be pruned or hoed,

and it shall be overgrown with briers and thorns;

I will also command the clouds

that they rain no rain upon it.

For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts

is the house of Israel,

and the people of Judah

are his pleasant planting;

he expected justice, but saw bloodshed;

righteousness, but heard a cry!

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MAGNIFICAT Byrd Faburden Service Listen

SECOND LESSON Matthew 21: 33-end

Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: ‘Listen to another

parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it,

dug a wine press in it, and built a watch-tower. Then he leased it to tenants and

went to another country. When the harvest time had come, he sent his slaves to

the tenants to collect his produce. But the tenants seized his slaves and beat one,

killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other slaves, more than the

first; and they treated them in the same way. Finally he sent his son to them,

saying, “They will respect my son.” But when the tenants saw the son, they said

to themselves, “This is the heir; come, let us kill him and get his inheritance.” So

they seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. Now when the

owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?’ They said to him,

‘He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and lease the vineyard to other

tenants who will give him the produce at the harvest time.’

Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the scriptures:

‘“The stone that the builders rejected

has become the cornerstone;

this was the Lord’s doing,

and it is amazing in our eyes”?

‘Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given

to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom. The one who falls on this

stone will be broken to pieces; and it will crush anyone on whom it falls.’

When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they realised that he

was speaking about them. They wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowds,

because they regarded him as a prophet.

NUNC DIMITTIS Byrd Faburden Service Listen

RESPONSES Tomkins Listen

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COLLECT

Almighty and everlasting God,

who, of thy tender love towards mankind,

hast sent thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ,

to take upon him our flesh,

and to suffer death upon the cross,

that all mankind should follow the example of his great humility:

Mercifully grant,

that we may both follow the example of his patience,

and also be made partakers of his resurrection;

through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

ANTHEM Tallis The Lamentations of Jeremiah Listen

Incipit lamentatio

Jeremiae prophetae:

Aleph:

Quomodo sedet sola civitas

plena populo! Facta est quasi

vidua domina gentium;

princeps provinciarum facta

est sub tributo.

Beth:

Plorans ploravit in nocte, et

lacrimae eius in maxillis eius:

non est qui consoletur eam, ex

omnibus caris eius; omnes amici

eius spreverunt eam, et facti sunt

ei inimici.

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, convertere

ad Dominum Deum tuum.

Here beginneth the lamentation of

Jeremiah the prophet:

A:

How doth the city sit solitary, that was

full of people: how is she become as a

widow. She that was great among the

nations, and princess among the

provinces: how is she become tributary!

B:

She weepeth sore in the night, and

her tears are on her cheeks: among

all her lovers she hath none to comfort

her. All her friends have dealt

treacherously with her, they have

become her enemies.

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, return unto the

Lord thy God.

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De lamentatione

Jeremiae prophetae:

Ghimel:

Migravit Judas propter

afflictionem, et multitudinem

servitutis; habitavit inter gentes,

nec invenit requiem:

Daleth:

Omnes persecutores eius

apprehenderunt eam inter

angustias: lugent, eo quod non

sint qui veniant ad solemnitatem.

Omnes portae eius destructae,

sacerdotes eius gementes;

virgines eius squalidae, et ipsa

oppressa amaritudine.

Heth:

Facti sunt hostes eius in capite;

inimici eius locupletati sunt:

quia Dominus locutus est super

eam propter multitudinem

iniquitatum eius. Parvuli eius

ducti sunt in captivitatem ante

faciem tribulantis.

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, convertere

ad Dominum Deum tuum.

From the lamentation of Jeremiah

the prophet:

C:

Judah has gone into captivity because

of affliction, and because of great

servitude: she dwelleth among the

heathen, she findeth no rest.

D:

All her persecutors overtook her

between the straits. The ways of Zion

do mourn, because none come to the

solemn feasts.

All her gates are desolate, her priests

sigh; her virgins are afflicted, and she

herself is in bitterness.

E:

Her adversaries are the chief, her

enemies prosper, for the Lord hath

afflicted her for the multitude of her

transgressions; her children are gone

into captivity before the enemy.

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, return unto

the Lord thy God.

Words: Lamentations 1: 1-5

VOLUNTARY Tournemire Pater, dimitte illis nasciunt enim Listen

quid faciunt (from Sept paroles du Christ)

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INTERCESSIONS

We pray for all those affected by the coronavirus:

• for those who are sick, and their families;

• for those who are self-isolating, and finding it difficult to access the neces-

sities of life;

• for those who are anxious or frightened;

• for our Government and all the governments of the world, and for health

authorities;

• for health workers on the front line of treating the sick.

A number of prayer resources responding to the coronavirus outbreak are available

here.

We continue to hold before God all those who have asked for our prayers:

The Minster Family

Margaret Berry, Helen Fitches, Brian Fletcher, Harry Frost, Jill Frost, Alan Holmes,

Nora Kirk, Colin McKenzie, Les Meats, Joyce Mullis, Rachel Rimmer, David Ross,

Peter Sharp, David Stone, Katie Thomas, Robin Turner (priest), Joyce Wagstaff,

Sheila Wilkes

The Housebound and Those in Residential Care

Christine Gardner (priest), Margaret Henson, Doris Jagger, Barbara Senior,

Mary Wilson

The Family of the Church in the Diocese and Beyond

Sheila Allton, Janet Cousins, Nanette Devonport, Caroline Jordan, Christina Lepine,

Ross Oliver

The Recently Departed

David Laurence Harper (priest), Alan Musson, Jack Ross, Olivia Wood

We Remember on the Anniversary of Their Death

5 Irene Pallister

7 Hilary Margot Briggs

9 Clyde Scothern

11 Leonard Ivan Pentecost, Margaret Ashworth, Michael Brown

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

‘Courteous’ is one of Julian of Norwich’s favourite words to describe God, and it is

closely allied in her mind to humility. The God who emptied himself (Philippians 2:

5-11) and took on our human nature comes to each of us humbly, as he arrived in

Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. He is infinitely patient, always inviting us to a closer

relationship, always waiting for us to respond. His love is greater than our sin: ‘His

love excuses us. In his great courtesy he overlooks the blame, and regards us with

sympathy and pity, children both innocent and loved.’ We, for our part, should return

this courteous, sensitive love.

Helen Julian CSF, The Road to Emmaus (BRF, 2006), p. 153

Acknowledgements

Text from The Book of Common Prayer, the rights in which are vested in the Crown, is reproduced by

permission of the Crown’s Patentee, Cambridge University Press. Scriptural quotations are from New

Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995, National Council of the

Churches of Christ in the United States of America (used by permission; all rights reserved). The Thought for

the Week is reproduced under CLA 2384558. This compilation is copyright © The Chapter of Southwell Cathedral.

Southwell Minster is committed to ensuring children and young people as well as

adults are kept safe. If you have a concern about safeguarding, please contact:

- At the Minster:

- Vicky Thorpe at safeguarding@southwellminster.org.uk, or

- One of the clergy.

- In the Diocese: 01636 817200 or safeguarding@southwell.anglican.org.

If you have an out-of-hours emergency safeguarding concern, please contact:

- The police on 999, or

- Children and Adults in Nottinghamshire on 0300 500 8080.

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NOTICEBOARD

Please email notices to Erik Sharman (erik.sharman@southwellminster.org.uk) by the Tuesday

before publication. Notices submitted after this time may not be accepted.

Southwell Minster Meditation Group – This prayer and support group is now

operating online. If you want to add any names to our regularly updated prayer list,

please email me. If the name is already on the Pew News list we have it anyway.

Olga Hudson (olgaandrobin@gmail.com)

Community Support for Those Who Are Self-Isolating – The Town Council is acting

as a ‘hub’ for community groups wishing to provide practical support to those who

are self-isolating – in ways such as picking up shopping or medication, posting mail,

or simply a friendly phone call. The Minster will be contributing to this project. If

you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Canon Richard Frith on 07516

909456 or richard.frith@southwellminster.org.uk. When considering whether to volun-

teer, please do consider your own wellbeing as well; those in ‘at-risk’ groups (the over-

70s and those with other health conditions) are advised to stay at home and minimise

social contact.

Daily Intercessions Booklet – A digital version of this monthly booklet is available

from our Prayer Resources page on the website.

Stilling Prayer – This group has moved online so as to continue to ‘meet’ on Monday

evenings. Members are able to observe the silence collectively in their homes from

7.30pm to 8.00pm; the leader for each evening supplies participants with a short

thought or quote to help lead them into silence, in much the same way as at a normal

meeting. If you would like to join this online group, please contact Stephen Ibbotson

at ibbotson51@gmail.com.

Message from the Pastoral Care Team – In view of the unusual circumstances in

which we find ourselves, could we please ask that all groups within the Minster make

it a priority to keep in touch with their members. We suggest that you phone each

other on a regular basis; for together, we can ensure we take care of everyone.

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Supporting Newark Foodbank – The Archbishops, in their announcement of the

suspension of public worship, specifically mentioned foodbanks as the kinds of

institution that the Church should commit to continuing to support during the cur-

rent crisis – during which time many more people may find themselves in need of

these facilities. While the Minster and the Minster Centre are closed you can still

donate to the Foodbank at the Co-op, One Stop and Lloyds Chemist. At this difficult

time you may prefer to make a monetary donation instead by sending a one-off

cheque to Newark Foodbank, c/o Barnbygate Methodist Church, 15a Barnbygate,

Newark, NG24 1PX; or online.

Destitute Asylum Seekers – In line with Government guidance, the Refugee Forum

will be closed until further notice. Support will still be available over the phone,

on 0115 960 1230 (Monday-Thursday, 10.00am-3.00pm). This means that I am no

longer able to deliver any items that you have kindly left in the collection boxes in

Southwell Post Office or at Our Lady of Victories Church. It is my intention to pass

on any donations already made to the Foodbank, as the group which destitute asylum

seekers will now need to use. If you wish to donate money, instead of goods, this can

be done online. I thank you for your generosity. Pati Colman (01636 813260)

Supporting Local Businesses – Southwell Town Council has created a list of shops

and takeaways that remain open. Many of these organisations can take orders over

the phone and/or deliver provisions to your home.

The Children’s Society Appeal – In the current situation, giving help to vulnerable

children is more vital than ever. Being able to talk with someone they trust can save

children’s lives, which is why The Children’s Society’s practitioners are making sure

they are still there for young people. They are speaking with children on the phone,

delivering vital care packages, and calling emergency services when the child is at

high risk or too scared to do it themselves. The charity has launched an emergency

appeal, asking Anglicans across the Church of England to give their support by

sharing the emergency appeal with others, praying for this important work, and

using The Children’s Society’s mental health information and resources. Click here

for more information.

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ONLINE WORSHIP FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER

All online services can be accessed via the Cathedral website, where you will also find plenty

of written resources for adults and children to guide you through Holy Week.

Daily: Morning and Evening Prayer

The Minster’s life of daily prayer goes on at home. You can join with us in

prayer by praying these services daily via https://www.churchofengland.org/

prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer.

Monday 6 April Monday of Holy Week

7.30pm Compline

Officiant and Preacher: The Dean

Tuesday 7 April Tuesday of Holy Week

7.30pm Compline

Officiant and Preacher: The Canon Precentor

Wednesday 8 April Wednesday of Holy Week

7.30pm A Service for the Renewal of Commitment to Ministry

President and Preacher: The Bishop

Thursday 9 April MAUNDY THURSDAY

7.30pm Liturgy of Maundy Thursday

President: The Canon Precentor

Preacher: The Canon Theologian

Following this service, the congregation is invited to light and

candle and keep vigil at home, like we would normally at the

Altar of Repose.

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Friday 10 April GOOD FRIDAY

10.30am Liturgy of Good Friday

President: The Dean

Preacher: The Canon Precentor

We would also encourage you to keep a time of devotion on Good Friday

with a cross at home. The Revd Preb. Dr Catherine Wright, who would have

been leading our Three Hours’ Devotion this year, has prepared readings,

reflections and prayers to help us to enter into the solemnity of this holiest

of days.

Saturday 11 April Easter Eve

5.30pm Evening Prayer

Officiant: The Canon Precentor

8.00pm Rumours of Hope: A Vigil for our Times

A virtual vigil for Easter Eve, with reflections from around the

UK through the night until dawn.

Sunday 12 April EASTER DAY

5.30am Christ is Risen! Proclaiming Easter

Streamed live from Vicars’ Court, next to the Minster.

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

President and Preacher: The Dean

10.30am Eucharist for Easter Day (CW)

President and Preacher: The Bishop

3.30pm Evensong

Archive recording of the service broadcast from the Minster

on BBC Radio 3 on Easter Day 2019.