4th April Pewsheet Easter Sunday
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ST. MARY’S BURWELL & ST. ETHELDREDA & THE HOLY TRINITY REACH Easter Sunday 4th April 2010
WELCOME TO OUR CHURCHES & SERVICESVerse for the week: ‘Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died... for as in Adam all die, so in Christ will all be made alive!’ (from 1 Corinthians 15:20 & 22)
A very happy Easter to everyone & to all who are visiting!
Readings : 1st 1 Corinthians 5:19-23 (shortened) Gospel: Luke 24:1-12 6.00am Sunrise Service on Castle Mound (Churches Together) followed by Easter breakfast in Guildhall : Burwell 8.00am Holy Communion (said, p.207): Reach Blessing of Paschal Candle Reader: Charles Moseley 9.30am Family Communion : Burwell Pre-Service Music – ‘I know that my Redeemer liveth’ (Handel) Blessing of Paschal Candle Reader: Tom Dening Intercessions : Carolyn Nilsen Hymns: MP 357, 162, 435, 179, (creed MP 720)
2 people on hand to pray with you for your own or others’ needs/joys with a quiet place to wait in the chancel pews; or write a prayer request & place in box at back of church
This Week: Tue 10.30am Kentwell Housegroup at 56 The Causeway 1.30pm Funeral of Doreen Parr @ St. Mary’s then village cemetery. 7.30pm Youth House Group in Guildhall Wed 10.00am Holy Communion (St. Mary’s) 11.00am Holy Communion @ Ash Grove Fri 7.00pm Choir Practice 7.00-9.00pm St. Mary’s Youth Cafe in Guildhall Sat 2.00pm Marriage of Edward Barrett & Joanna Foreman @ St. Mary’s Next Sunday 11/4 Easter 2 8.00am Holy Communion (said): Reach 9.30am Parish Communion: Burwell 4.00pm Easter Songs of Praise @ Ness Ct (all welcome!) (No “Sunday@7” this month) ____________________________________________ FOR YOUR PRAYERS: - ‘This joyful Easter Day’ we celebrate that ‘Christ is now arisen!’ Hallelujah! - the proof of the resurrection is in countless lives transformed and filled with hope, and light, and love! So may our lives be witnesses to this Easter message, and may the new life we have in Christ be plain for all to see. - that all Christian people, throughout the world, may be channels of God’s transforming, redeeming power in all situations of darkness and despair, through the victory of Christ our Lord. - for all baptised this Eastertide, and those preparing to be confirmed at the deanery service on 17/4 (see below), including Jon Kerr & James Rhodes from this parish. - for Ted & Jo to be married at St. Mary’s this Saturday – for God’s special blessing on them and their families. - for this parish: for those living in Copperfield Way, Green Lane (Burwell), Fairgreen (Reach). - for those in special need: Jean Pratt, Stephen Thacker (& family), Chloe Saunders, Irene Plumb, Vera & Len Lawrance, Ann Fuller, Renee Haslam, Vera Baker (Bella Swann’s Great Grandmother), Sylvia Palmer, Doug Biglin, Jean Fearn (mother of Janice), Doris Horton, Hilary Sage, Edward Taylor. - For the bereaved including the friends and family of Doreen Parr, Pat Manning (Jan Frost’s Mother) and those remembering anniversaries of death at this time. _____________________________________________ FOR YOUR ATTENTION: * THANK YOU to Pauline & Sheila for preparing the usual ‘Easter Lily’ display in the sanctuary – do take a look. Also thank you to all who have beautifully decorated the church for Easter. * THANK YOU to all who helped lead services & events throughout Holy Week. * THANK YOU to all who kindly & generously donated sustenance for the weary student pilgrims last Tues en route to Walsingham, and also to those who helped wait on them! * DEANERY CONFIRMATION SERVICE : 5pm Sat 17/4, St. Margaret’s, Chippenham. * ALM (authorised Lay Ministries) New courses starting later on this year: full details in Contact & in folder at back of St. Mary’s. Applications asap & end May latest. * HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE (Feb 2011) BROCHURES & booking forms now available from Stephen - dates, cost, itinerary etc. Deposits needed as soon as poss. Do consider and invite your friends! * Sun 18 April there will be a BRING & SHARE LUNCH in the Guildhall celebrating James Rhodes’ (one of our Youth Group) 18th Birthday and also the Confirmation & First Holy Communion of James & Jon Kerr (members of St. Mary’s). Usual time of 12.00 for 12.30pm - all invited to come and feast together! Drinks provided, please bring some food to share. * Former ST ANDREW’S CHURCH: unveiling of plaque (Burwell History Society) to commemorate site (now ‘By Jove!) on Sun 25 April at 3pm – do come along. * SOCIAL EVENING: Thurs 29 April, 7pm, The (new) Park Restaurant, Cambridge Regional College, Kings Hedges Rd, Cambridge. A 1950s themed evening in service, style and menu (to follow), £17.50. A table has been booked in Paula Spalding's name - if you would like to come along please ring 01223 418997 to add your name(s). Lifts/car share to be arranged as required. * Pew sheet Notices to Val Badcock (15 Bloomsfield, 744042, valbadcock@btinternet.com) by Thursday a.m. * Burwell Coffee Rota for 11/4 Avril Plume, Christine Fleming, Susan Baker. * Thank you to Kathy, Simon & John for providing refreshments today. Welcome to visitors & newcomers. Good to have you with us. At Burwell, do stay for coffee & refreshments afterwards at the back of the church, and please make yourself known to us. Children are welcome at all our services, and if needed there are books and soft toys, and a room to retreat to, at the back of the church.
* Burwell Coffee Rota for 23 Nov – Young Wives
Revd Canon Stephen Earl (Vicar) : 741262 Revd David Bush (Honorary Assistant Priest) : 741839 Frances Leadon (Reader in training) : 741770
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