‘Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you‘
A very warm welcome to all
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 16: 9-15; Revelation 21: 10, 22 – 22:5
Gospel: John 14: 23-29
In today’s Gospel
Alleluia, Christ is risen !! He is risen indeed, Alleluia, Alleluia! Bible scholars often call chapters 14-17 ‘The Final Discourse,’ as if Jesus were standing behind a podium giving a long speech. But this is really a conversation among friends. And at the centre of this conversation is the relationship that has been developing among these friends over the past three years. Now, as his mortal life is drawing to a close, Jesus invites his friends into an even deeper friendship than the one they have shared. He invites them into the eternal relationship he enjoys with the Father.
War in Ukraine
Please continue to offer prayers for our brothers and sisters caught up in the mayhem that is Ukraine. Please think about what you can do to help in any way for those who continue to reach out to the rest of Europe and beyond for our assistance. Whatever method or organisation you use to make donations, please do it rather than thinking about it.
Thank You
Fr Roger writes ‘I am very grateful to those from St Mary’s who extended hospitality to the people from different churches who attended our recent Is this a ‘time for war’? evening. It was a joy to have Dr Brian Brock present to help us as we thought about the ethical questions raised for us by war in Europe. As we consider what it means for us to be the pro-cathedral hopefully there will be opportunity to offer something similar to our city in the future.’
Ascension
There will be a service of Holy Communion on Thursday the 26th of May to celebrate Ascension Day. This will commence at 7pm.
Jewellery
As mentioned in previous weeks, I am asking you to look through your jewellery boxes to see if you are prepared to part with something that you really haven’t used for years or maybe you just feel like donating something you have no further use of. Of course, it doesn’t have to be gold, it could be any type of jewellery that we might be able to sell on to a jewellers. In any case, I am now appealing to you to consider this and I intend to keep this running for the next 3 months, at which point we can assess where we are.
Coffee/Tea helpers
I am looking for someone to take responsibility for producing a rota to look after the provision I am looking for someone to take responsibility for producing a rota to look after the provision of teas and coffees at our after-service fellowship. Please come and speak with me if you are willing to help. Mrs Gillian Rose has offered to resume control of the purse for donations made during fellowship.
Vestry Vacancies
We have two vacancies on St Mary’s Vestry for Ordinary Members, and I would strongly urge those who feel that they could offer something to assist in the management of our Church to speak to me. Vestry membership is a rewarding role and provides an insight in to how we reach the decisions we do in our work here at Carden Place.
Reading Scripture
Our Peoples Warden Mr Iain Stewart has asked me to put out a call for more people to consider volunteering to read scripture and intercede at our worship. Should you feel so inclined, I encourage anyone who is considering this valuable ministry to approach Ian in the first instance.
Services/Events Commencing Sunday the 22nd May 2022
Sunday 22nd May at 8 am – Said Eucharist (1970 – Cn Terry)
Sunday 22nd May at 10 am – 6th Sunday of Easter Eucharist (1982 – (1982 – Cn Terry)
Monday 23rd May – Cn Terry Day Off
Tuesday 24th May at 10am – Morning Prayer (Cn Terry)
Wednesday 25th May at 10am – Holy Communion (1970-Cn Terry)
Thursday 26th May – at 7pm – Holy Communion – Ascension Day (1982-Cn Terry)
Friday 27th May – at 6pm – Compline (Cn Terry)
Saturday 28th May – Admin Day
Sunday 29th May at 8 am 7th Sunday of Easter’ Holy Communion (1970 Cn Terry)
Sunday 29th May at 10am – 7th Sunday of Easter Sung Eucharist (1982 Cn Terry)
Readings: Acts 16: 16-34; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
Gospel: John 17:20-26
“Ascensions into heaven are like falling leaves, sad and happy all at the same time. Going away isn’t really sad especially when you’re going enables a new kind of presence to be born.”
(Ernest Hemmingway)
Blessings Always
Rev Canon Terry Taggart
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