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

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCHES & SERVICES

Verse for the week: Jesus prayed, “As you, father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us – so that the world may believe you have sent me.” (John 17:21)

Readings:  1^st:           Acts 16:16-34

      Gospel:  John 17:20-26

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

             Reader:  Ann Fuller

9.30am Parish Communion: Burwell

              (see 3^rd Sunday service booklet)

Today we welcome ALFIE KEITH PLANT, to be baptised in this service. We hold Alfie, his parents, godparents & sponsors in our prayers.

             Reader:  David Hopper

Intercessions:  Andrew Beardon

Hymns: MP 7, 94, 449, 16   

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

This Week: 

Mon   7.30pm Bellringing Practice

          7.30pm Prayer & Bible Study (741156 for venue)

          7.30pm Building Group @ 6 Saxon Drive

Tue    7.30pm Youth House Group in Guildhall

 Wed  10.30am Holy Communion @ Ness Ct–all welcome.

           2.30pm Mothers Union in Guildhall 

          7.00 for 7.30pm WOW! in Guildhall

Fri      7.00pm Choir Practice

          7.00-9.00pm St. Mary’s Youth Cafe in Guildhall

Sat  11.30am-12.30pm Visiting bellringers from Essex

         1.00pm Marriage of Andrew Bennett & Cherry  Parker @ Reach

Next Sunday   23/5   Pentecost

  8.00am Holy Communion (said) : Burwell

  9.30am Parish Communion: Burwell

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FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

-   We give thanks for all who this week have worked to give others a chance of life, who have given so that others can have hope, who have raised their voices, so others’ children can live, who have prayed that God’s kingdom will come.  (Prayer of a collector)

-  for those who will be leading us in government and representing us in Parliament following the General Election – that they may exercise their responsibilities wisely and diligently for the good of all.

-  designated as ‘Communications Sunday’, we pray especially for all involved in communicating the Christian faith by teaching, preaching, writing, broadcasting and all forms of outreach to those of all ages.

-  for Alfie baptised this morning, that he may grow up to know, love & serve the Lord Jesus.

- in the Deanery: Fen Ditton, Teversham & Horningsea.

-  for this parish:  for those living in Spring Close, The Paddocks (Burwell), Swaffham Road (Reach).

-  for those in special need: Jean Pratt,  Stephen Thacker,  Chloe Saunders, Irene Plumb, Vera & Len Lawrance, Ann Fuller, Renee Haslam, Vera Baker (Bella Swann’s Great Grandmother), Doug Biglin, Jean Fearn (mother of Janice), Doris Horton, Edward Taylor, Mark Johnson.

 -  For the bereaved and those remembering anniversaries of death at this time.   

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FOR YOUR ATTENTION:

*  THANK YOU to everyone for their support of Christian Aid Week through  prayer, collecting on the streets – more out than ever before and bringing and buying cakes. Results to follow. People’s enthusiasm and commitments makes it all so possible.

*  Wed 26 May, 10.00am MOTHERS' UNION Holy Communion followed by trip to Ely and lunch. All ladies welcome phone Susan 741791 for further details.

*  ST. MARY’S CHURCH FETE.  Sat 19 June 2-4.30pm.  Watch this space for more information and requests.

 *  What do YOU think? Don't forget to complete the 'TIME OF SERVICES' survey. Spare forms and the box for replies are at the back of church.

 * More help is urgently needed on the CLEANING ROTA as two people have had to drop out because of other commitments. If you could spare an hour or two every month, please see Pat Chalmers a.s.a.p..

*  Most people will have heard the news that Stephen will be leaving us to take up a new post as Priest in Charge of Lavenham with Preston in Suffolk. Stephen and Abi's last Sunday with us will be July 25th and his Licensing in Lavenham will be Thursday 9th September at 7.30pm. Please put the dates in your diary now and keep Stephen and Abi in your prayers as they prepare to start this new phase of their life. More details about our farewells will follow later.

*  A reminder to please leave PARKING on the church drive for people with mobility difficulties.  Parking must be on the right-hand side, leaving space at the entrance to the church for attendance of emergency vehicles and dropping off people with mobility problems.

*  Pew sheet Notices to Val Badcock (15 Bloomsfield, 744042,  valbadcock@btinternet.com)  by Thurs a.m.

* Thank you to Frances, Abi & Pathfinders for providing refreshments today.

*  Coffee rota for 23/5 Joan Badcock, Pam & John Kerr. .

*  Burwell Coffee Rota for 23 Nov – Young Wives

Our Clergy, Reader & Pastoral Team are happy to make visits or arrange Home Communions where this would be helpful.

If you require a lift to church contact Ken Hurrell 743118

Revd Canon Stephen Earl (Vicar) :  741262

Revd David Bush (Honorary Assistant Priest) : 741839

Frances Leadon (Reader in training) : 741770

CentrePeace : 743539

An Induction Loop is provided for the benefit of hearing aid users . To use please switch your hearing aid to ‘T’

Church Web site:  http://www.stmarysburwell.org.uk