THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
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View From A Pew
Today’s reading reveals a very touching moment, I feel, before the start of Jesus’ full ministry begins, when God publicly declares his love, the love of a Father for His Son. Here we see God’s presence and love incarnate made visible in the form of a dove. Here the hectic, exhilarating and yes frightening mission is set in motion. This is confirmed by the presence of God and of The Holy Spirit and by the acceptance of The son. The Trinity revealed and complete.
Notices
S. Werburgh’s Day
The Patronal Festival of S. Werburgh will be kept on Thursday 3rd February, beginning with Solemn Vespers on Wednesday 2nd February followed by a DCC meeting looking to the future mission of that part of the parish. On S. Werburgh’s day itself there will be a sung mass at 7pm, followed by refreshments. Please do encourage family, friends and neighbours to join us for this celebration – let’s give this parish the reputation of throwing great parties and celebrations!
Buddy Scheme
Many of us will have noticed in this time since we returned to public worship that some of our brothers and sisters have not yet felt comfortable returning to church. We would really like to encourage you to keep anyone who lives near you and who has not returned, up to date on what is going on. If you think you could help by calling on a neighbour or dropping off a pewsheet, that would be a great way to encourage people and to help remind them they have not been forgotten.
THIS WEEK’S DIARY
FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday Year C – Weekday Lectionary Year II – Psalter Week 1
Monday 10th January – Feria [G]
for seminarians
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SS)
10.00am – Mass (SS)
6.00pm – Vespers of the Dead – Pat Ford (SW)
7.00pm – S. Saviour’s DCC (SS)
Tuesday 11th January – Feria [G]
that repose of the soul of Pat Ford
9.00am – Lauds of the Dead (SW)
10.45am – Exequial Mass for Pat Ford (SW)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (HT)
Wednesday 12th January – S. Aeldred of Rievaulx, Ab [W]
for the sick and those in need
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SW)
11.00am – Funeral Service – Minnie Savage (SS)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (SW)
6.20pm – Holy Rosary (SW)
7.00pm – Mass (SW)
Thursday 13th January – S. Hilary, Bp & Dr [W]
for the universities of Oxford and Cambridge
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SS)
10.00am – Mass (SS)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer and Benediction (SS)
Friday 14th January – Feria [G]
for the ministries of confessors and spiritual directors
9.00am – Morning Prayer (HT)
11.20am – Holy Rosary (HT)
12noon – Mass (HT)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (HT)
Saturday 15th January – Our Lady on Saturday [W]
for a Team Vicar and the growth of our congregations
There will be no public worship today as it is Fr Andrew’s day of rest and Fr Glen is on leave.
Sunday 16th January – SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME [G]
Our Team, mission and outreach
9.30am – SUNG DISTRICT MASS (SW)
10.30am – SUNG DISTRICT MASS (HT)
11.30am – SUNG DISTRICT MASS (SS)
Key:
(HT) = Holy Trinity, Hamil Road.
(SS) = S. Saviour, Ford Green Road.
(SW) = S. Werburgh, High Lane.
[G/W/R/Gold…] = Liturgical colour
