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Scripture readings for Sunday
This is positively the last Vicar's letter on the subject of the introduction of the new Common Worship liturgies: by the time the next letter is printed and distributed the last ASB Sung Eucharist will have been celebrated here and most of the ASBs retired, just leaving enough for one Thursday Rite B (see separate article for what happens on Thursdays).
For twenty years the Alternative Service Book has been the staple in the Church of England and although it has its faults and has never been everyone's cup of tea, it has on the whole served us well. It was published within my first term at theological college so I was trained with it and have known it "inside out" since my parish ministry began, so I for one shall miss it greatly. My personal copy has been been with me through some joyous Easter and Christmas celebrations and some great weddings as well as some heartbreaking funerals, and the routine of daily prayer and Eucharist in four different parish churches and is still going strong, far too young to retire, really!
The PCC has decided that rather than simply destroy all our copies (some of which are on their way to self-destruction anyway), it would be good to allow people to take them away at the end of the 10am Eucharist on 26th November. Their services will be illegal after the end of December, but the prayers and readings and the offices of Morning and Evening Prayer may be of value for personal use and the books nice to keep as souvenirs of an era of church life which will soon be a distant memory.
Times change and our perceptions change, but behind it all is the unchanging nature of God: his infinite, self-giving love for each of us and his steadfastness in working towards his ultimate goal which is beyond our imagining but which, given his perfection and love, will clearly involve our union with him. When worldly things, even ecclesiastical things, are ever changing, it is as well to remember that all of these are transient anyway and that what matters is our firm relationship with our heavenly Father whose love underpins all that is. The aim of our worship, whatever form we use, is to help this relationship to grow and to be expressed: Common Worship is intended to do this better in the new millennium into which we are about to pass.
5th November, All Saints Sunday:
12th November, 3rd Sunday before Advent:
19th November, 2nd Sunday before Advent:
26th November, Christ the King:
3rd December, 1st Sunday of Advent:
The Common Worship Services begin on 3rd December and the Old and New Testament lessons will both be read
Several volunteers have offered to give a lift to anyone who would otherwise not be able to get to church. If you would like a lift at any time either on a regular or occasional basis, please contact the Churchwardens.
On Saturday, 14th October a record seven people from the Priory Church attended the annual St. Lukestide Healing Ministry Day at Brant Road Church Centre, Lincoln.
The Bishop of Lincoln was this year's guest speaker and the day's theme was 'A Time to Heal', the report which was approved at the July session of the General Synod.
The Bishop began by outlining the theological background of the report. The Church's ministry of healing is a continuation of the ministry of Jesus Christ. It is visionary because it gives us a glimpse of the kingdom and the hope of creation renewed. It is prophetic because it calls us to consider our relationships with God, each other and the world and to seek forgiveness and a new start. It is dynamic because Jesus responds to all prayers, He comforts, strengthens and heals. He went on to give illustrations from his own experience, describing his correspondence with a convert from Buddhism who had missed the sense of community in his former religion. He continued by telling how he and his wife. Isobel (who is also a doctor) make their prayers for others at the regular Eucharist at the Cathedral.
There was a service of healing during which several people came forward both for themselves and on behalf of others. Lunch over, we heard members from healing teams around the diocese speak about the way in which ministry is carried out in their parishes. After a final open forum the day ended with worship.
It was good to have the Bishop's presence with us and his wholehearted support and encouragement of this ministry. We welcome everyone to the Evening Eucharist for healing which is held on the second Sunday of the month. If you would like us to pray for a particular person or concern, please fill in a card on the prayer board or tell Mark, Sonia or Bernard. Your confidences will always be respected.
We remember before God all the Faithful Departed, among them our own
departed relatives and friends.
A list will be placed on the noticeboard for you to add the names of those
you would like to be remembered at the
9.30 am Eucharist.
The Parish's annual Service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday, 12th
November at 3 pm.
All are welcome at this service to remember loved ones who have given their
lives in conflict and to pray for peace and freedom.
The Dean and Chapter of Lincoln invite churches and parishes to bring pilgrimage groups to Lincoln Cathedral. individual Christians are equally welcome.
St Hugh of Lincoln died on 17 November 1200. He is honoured by all the churches, and all the churches are invited to participate in this pilgrimage.
Advent Sunday, 3rd December at 6pm
A Service of Readings and Music for Advent
10th December at 3pm
In aid of the Children's Society
Grimethorpe Colliery (RJB) Band, Musical Director Gary Cutt, will make its ninth annual appearance at the Deepings Community Concert in Deepings Leisure Centre, Park Road, Deeping St. James, on Saturday December 2nd 2000 at 7.00 p.m. (doors open at 6.30 p.m.).
The band will play a varied programme of music and Deepings Youth Choir, with George Brown their Musical Director, will sing Christmas carols. As is customary, the audience will have a good opportunity to take part in the singing.
Tickets at £10 each for adults, with concessions including children under 15 at £7.50 each, which must be purchased in advance, will be available after 31st October from Deepings Leisure Centre and Deepings Travel.
Tickets will also be available from the Concert Co-ordinator, Mrs. Mo. Ashby, 5, Bramley Road, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8JG. Please make cheques payable to Deepings Community Concert and enclose a stamped and addressed envelope.
The hall has wheelchair access. People with wheelchairs, disabilities or visual impediments should advise Mrs. Ashby in advance of the concert.
Dedicated to the Bell Ringers of Priory Church, Deeping St. James for their
tolerance of two old novices Ron and Daphne.
June 2000
1
For twelve months and more its been one of our aims
To master the bells of Deeping St. James.
Although when we started it's perfectly true
What we were in for we hadn't a clue.
2
But our captain, Richard, has the patience of saints.
(Well, whatever he thinks, he makes no complaints!)
With quiet instructions beside us he stands
As we, with misgivings, hold the rope in our hands.
3
"You're holding the sally too high or too low—
Whatever you do, don't let the "tail" go!"
The others all look so calm and collected,
But there's much more to this than we ever suspected.
4
The experienced team that holds us togsther
Will be in the bell tower whatever the weather;
There's Richard and Jim, Mike, Terry and Pete
And Brenda and Hilary to make it complete.
5
Then there's Jan, Bob and Jill from Glinton who join us,
And Gabby, of course, who's an added bonus.
We all learn together at various stages,
All different sizes and all different ages!
6
The whole of the team kindly give us support
As we try our hardest to do what were taught.
The resulting cacophony is gradually easing
Till some of the sounds are really quite pleasing!
7
So we'll carry on practicing each Friday night
Pulling the bell ropes with all of our might-
While the team wait and hope for that wonderful "one day"
When they finally get a "lie—in" on a Sunday!!
by Daphne Willson
1. Preheat oven at Gas Mark 4 or 180° C
2. Grease a 7-inch sandwich tin.
3. Sieve flour, ginger and bicarb into a mixing bowl.
1. Put the margarine, sugar and treacle into a pan and allow them to melt. 2. Add the mixture when heated to the sieved flour, ginger and bicarb in the bowl. 3. Stir well, add the egg and milk and beat. 4. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin. Bake for 1/2 hour near the bottom of the oven. Test with a warmed skewer. 5. When cool cut into thick wedges.
We welcome to the Lord's family:
10th:
We congratulate:
23rd:
30th:
We commend to God's keeping:
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