ST.  MARY’S  BURWELL & ST. ETHELDREDA & THE HOLY TRINITY REACH

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCHES & SERVICES

Verse for the week: “When Jesus also had been baptised... a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased”. (Luke 3: from vs 21 & 22)

               Readings: 1^st:          Isaiah 43:1-7   

                               Gospel: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

8.00am Holy Communion (said, p.207) : Reach

               Reader:  Terry Chalmers

9.30am Parish Communion (p.167): Burwell

             Reader:  Alice Leadbeater

             Intercessions:  Mark Hassall

           Hymns: A&M 147, The Lord’s my Shepherd

                           on sheet, 116, 343

At the start of this New Year, those who wish to renew Baptism Vows are invited to do so after the sermon (see separate sheet).

The Share-a-Prayer ministry  follows every 9.30am service:

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

7.00pm “Sunday@7” Informal Service: Burwell

Due to adverse weather conditions the service will be at St. Mary’s this month. If anyone is concerned & would like a lift, can they let Janine know on  07876 472206 up until 4pm on Sunday afternoon

This Week:

Mon 7.30pm Bellringing Practice   

          7.30pm Prayer & Bible Study (741156 for venue)      

Tue   9.15am Deanery Chapter at Westley Waterless, then Dullingham

       10.30pm Kentwell Housegroup at 56 The Causeway

         7.30pm Youth House Group in Guildhall

         7 for 7.30pm Alpha Introduction Event at Burwell

                       Baptist Church. Anyone interested contact

                       Simon Rogers urgently (741205

Wed 10.00am Holy Communion

        10.45-12.45pm Visitors to St. M. From B’well Hs

              7.00 for 7.30pm WOW! in Guildhall – Community Issues

Thu 10.45-12.45pm Visitors to St. M. From B’well Hs

         7.45pm Thursday Housegroup at the Vicarage

Fri  7.00pm Music Group Practice

Next Sunday  17/1  Epiphany 2

8.00am Holy Communion (said) : Burwell

             Revd Dr Lynne Broughton

9.30am Parish Communion : Burwell

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FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

-  We pray for all who are baptised and seeking diligently to live out their Christian faith.  We ask God’s blessing on all who are preparing for baptism and confirmation, and those beginning the Alpha exploring faith course this week (and those leading it).

-  Thanksgiving for Junior Church & Pathfinders getting under way again today, and for those who give of their time and skills in leading these groups and nurturing our young people.

-  At the beginning of a new year, we pray for all leaving home for the first time, those setting out on new ventures, and those forming new relationships.

- in the Deanery:  Cheveley Group, and for the Deanery Standing Committee.

- for this parish: for those living in Appletree Grove, The Avenue (Burwell), Blackberry Drove (Reach).

-  for those in special need: Grace Bruce, Jean Pratt,  Stephen Thacker (& family),  Chloe Saunders, Irene Plumb, Pat & David Leah, Vera & Len Lawrance, Anne Cooke (nee Griffiths), Ann Fuller, Renee Haslam, Vera Baker (Bella Swann’s Great Grandmother).

-  For the bereaved including the family and friends of Myra Harwood, (Private) Robert Hayes and those remembering anniversaries of death at this time.____________________

FOR YOUR ATTENTION:

*  A collection continues this and next Sunday, for donations towards a farewell present for BISHOP ANTHONY who is shortly to retire after 10 years as Bishop of Ely.  The farewell service will be on Sat 23 Jan, 3.30pm in the Cathedral.

*  The week of PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY runs from 18^th-25^th January with ‘Churches Together in Burwell’.... Come and celebrate

-  Thurs 21st: 7.00pm Bring & Share Supper at Trinity Church, with speaker Mervyn Thomas CSW.

- Sat 23^rd: 9.00am Prayer Breakfast at By Jove (tickets £9 Max 20 people only).

- Sun 24^th: 10.30am (in place of our usual 9.30am service) a “Christian Unity Service-of-the-Word” led by the Roman Catholics, at St. Mary’s.

*  REVISIONS/additions to our Electoral Roll may now be made in readiness for our Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM).  The deadline for applications/changes for voting at the APCM is Sunday 31^st Jan.  Application packs available from back of church or from Mrs Avril Plume.  This year’s APCM will be held in the Guildhall on Monday 1^st March 6.45 for 7.00pm start.

*  With Christmas behind us, I invite you to consider a HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE over spring 1/2-term next year, ie mid/late Feb 2011.  Outline details displayed on board at back & leaflets available from Stephen.  Itinerary, firm dates & prices to follow once as known.  Several expressions of interest already!  Let me know if you think this might be for you or your friends.  Open to all of any age (from the parish or beyond). 

*  The title of the DEANERY SYNOD presentation on Thur 28 Jan is “Guidelines for fundraising campaigns” by Trevor Thorn (formerly chief fund-raiser @ Ridley Hall).  This is open to all who would like to attend: 7.15 for 7.30pm start @ Gt Wilbraham Primary School.

*  REMINDER: If you have difficulty getting to church, especially in this wintry weather, please call Ken Hurrell who will be happy to arrange a lift for you. His number is 743118 and it's helpful if you can call by the Thursday for a lift on the Sunday.

*  Burwell Coffee Rota for 17/1 Kathy & Simon Ogilvie & John Evans. * Thank you to Judith, Jan & Phil for providing refreshments today.

*  Burwell Coffee Rota for 23 Nov – Young Wives 
 
 
 

(Our Clergy are always happy to make pastoral visits or arrange Home Communions where this would be helpful.)

Revd Canon Stephen Earl (Vicar) :  741262

Revd David Bush (Honorary Assistant Priest) : 741839

Frances Leadon (Reader in training) : 741770

CentrePeace: 743549

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