PALM SUNDAY
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View From A Pew
How things can change in just a short time, in this case barely a week. How quickly the mood of the crowd changed from “Hosanna!” to “CRUCIFY!” Yet despite the earthly authority of Herod and Pilate it is obvious at his trial that Jesus is in full command of the situation. His brief moment of doubt has passed. He answers his accusers when and how he chooses and remains silent when he chooses, because Jesus has the advantage of being able to see the bigger picture. He knows what he is doing and he knows where all this is leading and what his death will accomplish. He has chosen the path of obedience, but not blind obedience or blind faith, as he is fully aware of its awful, inevitable ending. But also of its wonderful, victorious conclusion.
Notices
Refugees
As the war in Ukraine continues, and as many of us continue to be horrified by it please do consider whether you are able to put yourselves forward for the Government scheme to offer space in your homes to those fleeing the carnage. Hospitality and welcome are basic tenets of the Faith, especially towards the outcast, the widow, and the orphan, whilst today’s refugees are Ukrainian, tomorrow’s could be your family or loved ones.
2021 Accounts
head of the APCM on Sunday 1st May each DCC will need to receive and accept the audited accounts for 2021. DCCs will meet following the masses on:
Sunday 10th April – Holy Trinity
Sunday 17th April – S. Saviour’s
Wednesday 20th April – S. Werburgh’s
Walsingham Pilgrimage
It would be really good to be able to book our pilgrimage to Walsingham for this year, if you could sign up on the sheets at the back we’ll be able to finalise costs and make bookings.
Resolution under the House of Bishops’ Declaration
You may recall some years ago each PCC resolved to petition the Bishop of Lichfield for Alternative Episcopal Oversight from the Bishop of Ebbsfleet on the grounds of theological conviction surrounding the ordination of women to the priesthood and episcopate. With the formation of the Team Ministry a new parish was created and we have been advised that this new Parish needs to vote on such a resolution. A Statement of Need has been published today, please do express you views to current members of the PCC and those standing for election at the APCM. It will be for the new PCC to vote towards the end of May.
THIS WEEK’S DIARY
HOLY WEEK
Sunday Year C – Weekday Lectionary Year II – Psalter Week 2
Monday 11th April – Monday of Holy Week [P]
for those who prepare the dying for their death
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SS)
10.00am – Mass (SS)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer followed by Station of the Cross (SS)
Tuesday 12th April – Tuesday of Holy Week [P]
for those who feel betrayed
9.00am – Morning Prayer (HT)
10.00am – Mass (HT)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer followed by Station of the Cross (HT)
Wednesday 13th April – Wednesday of Holy Week [P]
for the sick and those in need
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SW)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer followed by Station of the Cross (SW)
7.00pm – Mass (SW)
Thursday 14th April – MAUNDY THURSDAY [W]
for vocations to ordained ministry
11.00am – Chrism Mass (Lichfield Cathedral)
7.00pm – MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER & WATCH (SW)
Friday 15th April – GOOD FRIDAY [R]
for our witness to the Crucified Lord
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SS)
11.00am – Litter Pick of Witness – Tea & Hot Cross Buns in Church (SS)
3.00pm – SOLEMN LITURGY OF THE DAY (SS)
6.00pm – Maria Desolata (SS)
Saturday 16th April – HOLY SATURDAY [W]
for a Team Vicar and the growth of our congregations
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SW)
9.00pm – THE EASTER VIGIL (HT) followed by champagne and nibbles
Sunday 17th April – EASTER SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S RESURRECTION [Gold]
Our Team, mission and outreach
8.00am – MASS OF THE DAY – Book of Common Prayer (SS)
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
