The Parish of St Margaret, Holyrood, Prestwich St. Margaret’s, Prestwich & St. George’s, Simister Sunday 2nd December – The First Sunday in Advent (The Christingle Service) Collect Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility; that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. A reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah. N Woo/B Ashurst The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfil the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: ‘The LORD is our righteousness.’ 33.14–16 Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. 21.25–36 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see “the Son of Man coming in a cloud” with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.’ Then he told them a parable: ‘Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Intercessions Zandra Lewis
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The Parish of St Margaret, Holyrood, Prestwich St. Margaret’s, Prestwich & St. George’s, Simister
Sunday 2nd December – The First Sunday in Advent (The Christingle Service)
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Collect Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility; that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah. N Woo/B Ashurst The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfil the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: ‘The LORD is our righteousness.’ 33.14–16
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. 21.25–36 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see “the Son of Man coming in a cloud” with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.’ Then he told them a parable: ‘Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Intercessions Zandra Lewis
Please join us in Church House Following the 9.45am Service for tea/coffee and biscuits in a friendly atmosphere. All are welcome.
All notices for next week’s Service Sheet to be sent to David McConville no later than Tuesday please send to [email protected]
Notices: Please see separate sheet.
Service for December:
Mon 3rd All day Experience Christmas (St M’s)
Fri 7th 7pm Churches Together Advent Praise (St Paul’s, Kersal)
Sat 22nd 11am Churches Together Carol service (Longfield Centre)
Sun 23rd 9.45am Communion with Sunday school Nativity (St M’s) 6.30pm Carol Service with Nine Readings (St M’s)
Mon 24th 4pm Crib Service (St M’s) 11.30pm Midnight Mass (St M’s)
Tues 25th 10.00am Christmas Day (St G’s)
Hymns Int598- Sing for God’s Glory Grad 399 - Like a Candle Off 901- This Little Light of Mine Comm 845 - Jesus Bids us Shine Rec 419- Shine, Jesus, Shine W108- Christingle Song ( For when we light the Christingles)
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Please Pray For:
The Sick Clive Greyshon, Eddie Gallagher, Audrey Handley, Andy Harper,Alan Hooley, Maureen Jones, Mary Mullin, Martine Rammell, Leslie Sharpe, Ann Swarbrick, Maude Warren, Colin Wheeler, Alice White.
Ongoing Prayers for Healing & Wholeness Baby Ralph, Elizabeth Ann Beck, Dorothy Birtwistle, Linda Davies, Mark Davies, Philip Dawson, Marion Dixon, The Gittins Family, Sheila Harrison, David Latham, Robert Lyne, Matilda, Bill Potts, Susan Rowan, Richard Styche, Gail Tyldsley,Kayden Vale, Carol Withington.
Recently Departed
Anniversaries of Death
Richard Buckley, Bessie Cox, Thomas Pimblott
Columbarium Flowers: Bessie Cox Dec 6th Thomas Pimblott Dec 7th
Eco Tip
Services: Mon 3rd Dec 9.00am Experience Christmas [all day](St M’s) 7.00pm Safeguarding Trng (St M’s) Tue 4th Dec 9.00am Heaton Park School Advent & Christingle Wed 5th Dec 10.00am Holy Communion followed by coffee 7.00pm Espresso Church Christmas Meal (Panama Hatty’s) Fri 7th Dec 7.00pm Churches Together Advent Praise (St Paul’s, Kersal) Sat 8th Dec 3.30pm-5pm Young at Heart Christmas Party (Church Hse)
—————————————————————————————————————————————- Sunday 9th Dec The Second Sunday of Advent/Toy Service 08.00am Holy Communion [St M’s] 09.45am Sung Eucharist [St M’s] 11.15am Holy Communion [St G’s} 1pm Baptism
The Young At Heart Christmas Party: In the Church House on Saturday 7th December 2018 between 3.30pm and 5pm. Food, singing and good company. For further details please see Zandra Lewis
Barnabas Christmas Appeal: With winter on the horizon we ask for your support to help the homeless people in the forthcoming weeks. If you are willing to donate any of the following items, it would be appreciated. All items collected will be taken down to Barnabus on 17th December. Foodstuff such as Festive Cakes and Speciality Biscuits / Christmas Cake Slices, Sweets / Snacks / Mince Pies / Chocolates (only alcohol free varieties). Clothing and in particular Gloves / Waterproof Jackets / Warm Coats / Hoodies / Jumpers Jeans / Thermal Socks / Shoes / Trainers / Boots for warm clothes, coats, hats, jumpers, socks, gloves, underwear, shoes, boots etc for the Homeless in Manchester. Please bring to before on or before 16th December. Thank You Peter Cope.
CHRISTINGLE SERVICE 2nd December: This year celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Children’s Society “Christingle Service”. You will find donation envelopes with your hymn books and would ask you to please give generously to this organisation which makes such a difference to our vulnerable children’s lives in Great Britain. Please return your envelopes either today or at the 2nd Dec Christingle Service. Thank you
Advance Notice: Safeguarding Training is to be held in St Martgaret’s Church on Monday 3rd December 2018 from 7pm until 9pm. The training is being delivered by the Diocese Safeguarding Team & will be open to other churches in Gtr Manchester. Please let me know ASAP whether you will attending by telephone/text 07713163701 or by email: [email protected]. Thanks Jacueline Jackson
Advent Afternoon: December 2nd between 2 and 4pm, MU Christmas meal remaining balance to be paid to Carol before Nov 28th please.
Hymn Books: We appear to be about 50 Hymn Books missing from the back of church at St Margaret’s. If you know where one of them might be could you please return them to the back of church as all of them will be needed during Advent. Many thanks.
HENSHAW'S CAROL SERVICE: This years carol service is on Wednesday 6th Dec at the Cathedral. Time 7.30pm and admission is £8.00 concessions payable on the door. Make your own way there.
Manchester Chorale Christmas Carol Concert: Saturday 8th December 7.30pm at Didsbury Baptist Church - directly over the road from a tram stop! £12 each. Please see sign-up sheet at the back of church for tickets and to coordinate lifts. Regards, Carol
Espresso Christmas meal: Our annual Christmas meal to the wonderful Panama Hatty's on Wednesday 5th December at 7 pm. There is a veggie option but sorry no vegan option. You can email or phone me about this - then I can let you have you the menu choices if you would like to go - a £5 deposit is required. God bless, Mark Gale (07717 648 3490
Social Circle: Our January meeting on Thurday 18th Jan 2018 will be a meal at Stand golf club.There is a list at the back of Church, please sign up early. You can bring a friend. St Georges please phone me if you wish to go .. Joan Evans.
Christmas Church Flowers: As Christmas draws near we flower arrangers would like to request your kind donations towards the cost of this years Christmas Flowers. The box for flower donations is at the back of church. We really appreciate all contributions as without them we would not be able to decorate our lovely church for the festive season. As flower Arrangers it gives us great pleasure in arranging flowers on your behalf and the result when our church is decorated is down to you, thank you. Many thanks Vicky
