Prayer with the Anglican Communion we pray for the Church of Burundi; for Archbishop Justin; for Bishops Tim, David and Debbie our mission giving: £250 for Street Pastors, church members working late at night on Winchester’s streets to keep people safe quick containment of the new coronavirus; for those bereaved and unwell this feast of Candlemas; those who, like Simeon and Anna, faithfully watch and wait for an encounter with Christ; thanks for the wonderful Candlemas picture of three generations together giving thanks for the musical workshop The Lion King yesterday; the energy and talent that made it possible; for the young people and adults involved children and young people growing up within a pressured education system, praying that they may have enough space and free time in their busy lives that in our busy world of demands and noise we take time to listen to ourselves and others; those for whom time passes slowly, with long days and nights preparations for Stewardship Sunday next week; Peter as he prepares his sermon our own understanding of the blessing of sharing the plenty that we have the Christian press, for guidance as they seek to communicate with integrity and vision; for Winchester churches and their interactions with the press the unwell: Cheryl Barkwill, Christopher Browne, Emrys Davies, baby Emily, Phillippa Lerclercq, Louisa (20 months), Louise (Anne Odling’s stepdaughter), Philip Surrage, Brett Tribe and Patricia Watts the long-term unwell: Caroline Behan, Vera Edwards, Julia Jones, Kate Morgan, Jane Seal and Vera Willnecker those who have died recently; all living with the pain of untimely death; God’s comfort for all who remember loved ones Welcome A warm welcome to everyone, and especially if you are new or visiting. Do please stay on for drinks and to meet people after the 9.30 and 11.15 services and keep this welcome sheet for your prayers this week. 02 February 2020 The presentation of Christ in the Temple; Candlemas Please feel free to send prayer requests to [email protected], 844878
Transcript
Prayer
with the Anglican Communion we pray for the Church of Burundi; for Archbishop Justin; for Bishops Tim, David and Debbie
our mission giving: £250 for Street Pastors, church members working late at night on Winchester’s streets to keep people safe
quick containment of the new coronavirus; for those bereaved and unwell this feast of Candlemas; those who, like Simeon and Anna, faithfully watch and
wait for an encounter with Christ; thanks for the wonderful Candlemas picture of three generations together
giving thanks for the musical workshop The Lion King yesterday; the energy and talent that made it possible; for the young people and adults involved
children and young people growing up within a pressured education system, praying that they may have enough space and free time in their busy lives
that in our busy world of demands and noise we take time to listen to ourselves and others; those for whom time passes slowly, with long days and nights
preparations for Stewardship Sunday next week; Peter as he prepares his sermon our own understanding of the blessing of sharing the plenty that we have the Christian press, for guidance as they seek to communicate with integrity and
vision; for Winchester churches and their interactions with the press the unwell: Cheryl Barkwill, Christopher Browne, Emrys Davies, baby Emily,
Phillippa Lerclercq, Louisa (20 months), Louise (Anne Odling’s stepdaughter), Philip Surrage, Brett Tribe and Patricia Watts
the long-term unwell: Caroline Behan, Vera Edwards, Julia Jones, Kate Morgan, Jane Seal and Vera Willnecker
those who have died recently; all living with the pain of untimely death; God’s comfort for all who remember loved ones
Welcome
A warm welcome to everyone, and especially if you are new or visiting. Do please stay on for drinks and to meet people after the 9.30 and 11.15 services
and keep this welcome sheet for your prayers this week.
02 February 2020
The presentation of Christ in the Temple; Candlemas
Please feel free to send prayer requests to [email protected], 844878
Services today, 2 February
8 am St Matthew’s
9.30 am Western
Processional hymn
[BCP] Holy Communion
Readings: p. 205
Family Communion with DIY crèche
Order of service in pale yellow Candlemas booklet
1 I am a city on a hill I am a light in the darkness Jesus living in me can change the world. I am a city on a hill I am a light in the darkness Jesus living in me can change the world. Let my light shine, let my light shine, let my light shine, let my light shine, let my light shine, let my light shine. If God is for me, who can stand against me? Let my light shine, let my light shine, let my light shine. If God is for me, who can stand against me? Let my light shine, let my light shine, let my light shine.
1 Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see. Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.
2 Longing for peace, our world is troubled. Longing for hope, many despair. Your word alone has power to save us. Make us your living voice. Refrain
3 Longing for food, many are hungry. Longing for water, many still thirst. Make us your bread, broken for others, shared until all are fed. Refrain
4 Longing for shelter, many are homeless. Longing for warmth, many are cold. Make us your building, sheltering others, walls made of living stone. Refrain
5 Many the gifts, many the people, many the hearts that yearn to belong. Let us be servants to one another, making your kingdom come. Refrain
Inspired by your Spirit, Lord, we gather in your temple to welcome your Son. Enlighten our minds and lay bare our inmost thoughts. Purify your people, and make us obedient to the demands of your law, so that we may mature in wisdom and grow to full stature in your grace. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son. Amen.
Luke 2: 22–35 [36–40] [p. 57] When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, ‘Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord’), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, ‘a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons’.
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, ‘Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.’
And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, ‘This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed – and a sword will pierce your own soul too’.
[There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshipped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and
Talk
Offertory hymn
Post Communion prayer
began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon him.]
Canon Peter Seal
1 Of the Father’s love begotten, ere the worlds began to be, he is Alpha and Omega, he the source, the ending he, of the things that are, and have been, and that future years shall see, evermore and evermore.
2 At his word they were created; he commanded; it was done: heaven and earth and depths of ocean in their threefold order one; all that grows beneath the shining of the light of moon and sun, evermore and evermore.
3 O that birth for ever blessèd, when the Virgin, full of grace, by the Holy Ghost conceiving, bore the Saviour of our race, and the babe, the world’s Redeemer, first revealed his sacred face, evermore and evermore.
4 Christ, to thee, with God the Father, and, O Holy Ghost, to thee, hymn and chant and high thanksgiving, and unwearied praises be; honour, glory, and dominion, and eternal victory, evermore and evermore.
Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348–c. 410), trans. John Mason Neale (1818–1866)
Lord, you fulfilled the hope of Simeon and Anna, who lived to welcome the Messiah: may we, who have received these gifts beyond words, prepare to meet Christ Jesus when he comes to bring us to eternal life; for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever. Amen.
Post Communion hymn
1 The Spirit lives to set us free, walk, walk in the light. He binds us all in unity, walk, walk in the light. Walk in the light, (x 3) walk in the light of the Lord.
2 Jesus promised life to all, walk, walk in the light. The dead were wakened by his call, walk, walk in the light. Refrain
3 He died in pain on Calvary, walk, walk in the light, to save the lost like you and me, walk, walk in the light. Refrain
4 We know his death was not the end, walk, walk in the light. He gave his Spirit to be our friend, walk, walk in the light. Refrain
5 By Jesus’ love our wounds are healed, walk, walk in the light. The Father’s kindness is revealed, walk, walk in the light. Refrain
6 The Spirit lives in you and me, walk, walk in the light. His light will shine for all to see, walk, walk in the light. Refrain
Malachi 3: 1–5 [p. 56] See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight – indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears?
For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap; he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the Lord in righteousness. Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years.
Then I will draw near to you for judgement; I will be swift to bear witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the hired workers in their wages, the widow, and the orphan, against those who thrust aside the alien, and do not fear me, says the Lord of hosts.
Luke 2: 22–40 [p. 57] See above
Baptism of Evelyn Munro
Services next Sunday, 9 February
The third Sunday before Lent; [BCP] Septuagesima; Stewardship Sunday
Book group Evening Prayer Environmental group Evening Prayer Christian meditation [BCP] Holy Communion Space in the City, speaker Angela Tilby: ‘Sin or lack of self-esteem?’ Mary Copping taking assembly Evening Prayer Western governors Deadline for magazine articles Toddler group WinACC strategy update
Hillside Road Parish rooms
Fordington Ave Parish rooms Parish rooms St Matthew’s
United Church
Westgate Lower Parish rooms
Western
Parish rooms United Church
Diary dates
February Tues 11, 7 pm 8 pm Wed 12, 12.30–1 pm Sun 16, 4 pm Mon 17, 2.30 pm Fri 21, 7.30 pm Sun 23, 6 pm Mon 24 Tues 25, 5.15 pm 6.30–7.30 pm Wed 26, 11 am, 7.30 pm 2.30 pm Fri 28, 7.30 pm March Sun 22 April Sun 12
Women’s group Men’s group Space in the City: ‘Structural sin and private despair’ St Paul’s @ 4, ‘Parable of the Sower’ Building for Life site progress meeting ‘Life is a Cabernet’ wine tasting Taizé service Fairtrade Fortnight starts Building for Life project board Public lecture on spiritual abuse Holy Communion and Ashing Beyond Ourselves committee Quiz evening with fish and chips Mothering Sunday Easter Sunday
Roebuck Inn Roebuck Inn
United Church
Parish rooms Site office
Sarum Road Cathedral
Parish rooms
University St Matthew’s Parish rooms
Holy Trinity
Coming up
Space in the City The New Year series of talks, The problem of sin: our fault or our circumstances? is being given by Canon Angela Tilby at the United Church on Wednesdays, 12.30–1 pm (no entrance charge).
The Christian tradition has a lot to say about sin. It is a stain on our souls, a debt that we cannot repay, a virus that infects every human being. It calls out for a remedy, which, the Church teaches, God has provided by sending Jesus to carry the weight of our sins and offer himself as a sacrifice on our behalf. Powerful though this language is, many contemporary Christians and many outside the Church find it virtually incomprehensible. We just don’t feel that bad about ourselves and wonder if we need to. Yet at the same time we are aware that there is much wrong with the world, and wonder whether the Christian tradition can shed light on contemporary issues such as injustice, inequality and environmental degradation.
These talks explore ‘the trouble with sin’ in the light of contemporary Bible study and humanistic psychology. This week’s title is ‘Sin or lack of self-esteem?’
WinACC strategy update Many people shared ideas at a WinACC event on 7 December as to how WinACC could help achieve a net zero carbon Winchester District. Since then a small group has been interviewing other people and groups to gather ideas for a new strategy and plan, and their conclusions will be shared at this meeting. It’s free to attend, but please book a place at https://tinyurl.com/rgfnpoc.
Hot Mikado Please support Jonathan and Oli Eadie, who will be performing at the Theatre Royal on 20–22 February in Encore Youth Theatre’s production of Hot Mikado, a Gilbert and Sullivan favourite re-imagined as a sensational swinging show set in the 1930s golden age of jazz! Tickets: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk or from box office.
Fairtrade Fortnight this year runs from Mon 24 February to Sun 8 March. This is a time when individuals, groups and companies – to say nothing of parishes – come together to celebrate the people in developing countries who grow our food, but who are often underpaid and exploited. The focus will be on women in the cocoa and coffee industries across the world, campaigning for living incomes – and if this sounds familiar, it is because it is year 2 of a three-year campaign. What can you do this Fortnight? Could you raise some money to help Traidcraft Exchange with its support work? A Big Brew coffee morning? Some friends round for tea or coffee? If so, please contact Rosemary Dunhill, [email protected].
Spiritual abuse: promoting healthy Christian cultures Dr Lisa Oakley will be delivering a public lecture at the University of Winchester on Tues 25 February, 6.30–7.30 pm, examining how we can respond well to experiences of coercive control in religious contexts, and prevent their occurrence in the future. Book your place (free) at https://tinyurl.com/yx2sky5l.
Quiz team Holy Trinity Church, Upper Brook Street, is holding a quiz evening on Fri 28 February, 7.30 pm, with a fish and chip supper and wine for £10 per person. Our parish is invited to form one or more quiz teams to take part. Please register your team with Kathy Mabey, [email protected].
Lent in the parish Tuesdays, 7.30 pm, parish rooms Silent meditation in the Christian tradition
Wednesdays, 10–10.55 am, St Matthew’s Study group, 4 March–1 April
Wednesdays, 7.30 pm, St Paul’s Hall Talks followed by group discussion, 4 March–1 April
Notices
The Lion King Huge thanks to everyone who made this possible and such a success. Special thanks to Bronwen Dixie for leading the workshop with such skill and enthusiasm, and to Mary Copping, John Schulz and many, many helpers.
Traffic on St Paul’s Hill Just a word of warning to those who drive to or past the St Paul’s site, that there is restricted traffic flow potentially until 7 February due to SSE works at St Paul’s House.
Recycling plastic bottle tops Please put type 2 or type 4 plastic tops in the box at St Matthew’s or take them to the collection point at 10 North View, on the footpath from Oram’s Arbour to Cheriton Road.
Building for Life news
The floor structure has been built in the new kitchen, office, utility room and
toilets
Scaffolding has been put in place to allow safe access to the gallery area while the floorboards are installed
The Resurrection Chapel now has a full-size doorway!
The stonemasons have beautifully completed the raising of the doorhead at the south aisle east entrance, in order that the door will still fit once the floor is raised in that area
There’s been lots of detailed discussion about the best way to heat the new rooms, and about doing elements of future-proofing as we instal the services
The PCC enjoyed their site visit and were duly impressed with all that has been done so far; they particularly liked the curved design of the new structure
Coming up: further carpentry and mechanical and electrical work
Interested in meeting people/getting involved?
Health and Safety at Western Children and young people playing outside There’s lots of wonderful space! Parents/carers, please remember that your children are your responsibility at all times, and especially after our 9.30 service.
Children are not allowed in the classrooms at any time except when their groups are meeting.
Huge thanks to everyone who is helping enable Western to be such a good place for our Sunday worship.
Peter Seal (Health and safety role!)
Toddler group (0–3 years) runs on term-time Thursdays, 9.30–11.30 am in the parish rooms: play, craft, singing, stories and snacks
Women’s group next meets Tues 11 February, 7 pm, at the Roebuck for supper; contact Ursula Payne, 844878, [email protected]
Men’s group next meets Tues 11 February, 8 pm, at the Roebuck for a drink and a chat; please contact Mike Russell-Smith, 853584, [email protected]
Tea with Friends runs on the second Monday of the month, 2.30–4.30 pm; please contact Linda Russell-Smith, 853584, or Heather Riley, 862867
Daytime book group next meets on Mon 3 February, 2–4 pm at Hillside Road; please contact Christine Bennett, 852681
Meditation group meets on Tuesdays, 7.30–8.30 pm in the parish rooms – come as you are and rest in God’s presence
Tuesday homegroup meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7.45–9.15 pm; please contact James Clay, 852141
Thursday homegroup meets fortnightly, 7.30 for 7.45–9.15 pm; please contact Peter and Irene Casey, 808776
Home Communion If you’re housebound but would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact Liz Stuart, [email protected], or leave a message for her at the parish office, 844878
Contact us
Canon Peter Seal, Rector 854849 (h) 844878 (office) M, Tu, W, Th, [email protected]
Revd Mary Copping, Children/Youth Co-ordinator & Assistant Priest 07921 886016 M, Tu, W, F, [email protected]
