SERVICES FOR CHRISTMAS EVE 24 th December 2015

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1 THE UNITED BENEFICE OF ST BARTHOLOMEW AND ST LAWRENCE WITH ST SWITHUN-UPON-KINGSGATE WINCHESTER Rector: The Reverend Canon Cliff Bannister Tel Assistant Priest: The Reverend Amanda Goulding Tel Assistant Curate: The Reverend Sally Goodson Tel A warm welcome to our worship Large Print Versions of this notice sheet and other papers are available. A Hearing Loop system is in use. Gluten-free communion wafers are available please ask a steward. SERVICES FOR CHRISTMAS EVE 24 th December 2015 St Lawrence Hymns: 3.30pm Crib Service Led by: The Rev d Sally Goodson See special order of service St Bartholomew 5.00pm Crib Service Led by: The Rector and Karen Bannister (LLMiT) Hymns: 117, 559, 447, 59, 650, 705, Advent Wreath Song, 289 See special order of service Midnight Readings: OT Isaiah NT John St Bartholomew 11.30pm Midnight Communion Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev d Sally Goodson Hymns: 592 (4 vss), 584 (omit v2), 588, 832, 534 (vss 1,2,6 & 7) St Swithun 11.30pm Midnight Communion Celebrant and Preacher: The Rector Hymns: 592, 832, 588, 534 (vss 1,2,6 & 7)

2 SERVICES FOR CHRISTMAS DAY 25 th December 2015 St Bartholomew 8.00am Holy Communion Celebrant and Preacher: The Rector St Bartholomew 9.30am Family Communion Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev d Sally Goodson Morning readings: NT Isaiah Gospel Luke Hymns: 534 (vss 1-3, 6 & 7), 222, Advent Wreath Song (all vss), 650, 409, 59, 289 St Lawrence 10.00am Parish Communion Celebrant and Preacher: The Rector Morning readings: NT Titus Gospel Luke Hymns: 534 (vss 1, 2, 6 & 7), Advent Wreath Song (all vss), 39 (omit vss 3 & 4), 650, 289 COLLECT FOR CHRISTMAS DAY Lord Jesus Christ, your birth at Bethlehem draws us to kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth: accept our heartfelt praise, as we worship you, our Saviour and our eternal God. Amen. A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL THE MINISTRY TEAM

3 SERVICES FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS 27 th December 2015 Morning readings: OT Colossians Gospel Luke St Lawrence 10.00am United Benefice Communion Celebrant: The Rector Preacher: The Rev d Norman de la Mouette Hymns: 782, 444, 649 (omit v6), 265 There will be no Evensong in the Benefice COLLECT FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS Almighty God, who wonderfully created us in your own image and yet more wonderfully restored us through your Son Jesus Christ: grant that, as he came to share in our humanity, so we may share the life of his divinity; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL! SERVICES FOR THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY 3 rd January 2016 Morning readings: OT Isaiah Gospel Matthew St Bartholomew 8.00am Holy Communion Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev d Sally Goodson St Bartholomew 9.30am Family Service (No Communion) Celebrant: The Rector Preacher: Meriel Walton (LLM) Hymns: 805, 734, 705, 452 St Lawrence 10.00am Parish Communion Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev d Amanda Goulding Hymns: 583, 46, 812, 805 St Swithun 6.00pm Carols and Readings for Epiphany Led by: The Rev d Sally Goodson See special service leaflet

4 SERVICES FOR THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST 10 th January 2016 Morning Readings: OT Isaiah Psalm 29 NT Acts Gospel Luke , 21 & 22 St Bartholomew 9.30am Parish Communion Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev d Sally Goodson St Swithun 9.30am Parish Communion Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev d Norman de la Mouette United Church 10.30am Covenant Service NB There is no morning service at St Lawrence St Lawrence 6.00pm Evensong Officiant: The Rector Evening Readings: OT Isaiah Psalm 46 NT Romans FOR YOUR PRAYERS For the World: for all who will make the News Headlines this Christmas because of what they have said or done or been victim to; for families separated this Christmas through war or sickness or economic pressure; for the safety of our armed forces; for the peace of the Holy Land. For the Church: We pray for Archbishop Justin Welby and our Bishops Tim, Jonathan and David. And On Christmas Eve: The Diocese of York, its Archbishop and people; Churchwardens in the Deanery; City Centre Chaplaincy, Howard Rowe and all those working in the shops; all charity workers and volunteers in the Diocese; for all who will be working in essential services over Christmas; for all who travel this Christmas-tide. On Christmas Day: Ysabel (Melanesia); clergy spouses & families; retired clergy; clergy widows & widowers and their families; the Ministry of Welcome; all those who are homeless or lonely and those who offer them shelter and care; for the work of the Salvation Army and for families in need, especially recipients of the Christmas Project and the Basics Bank.

5 On 27 th December: Zaki-Biam (Nigeria); the Dioceses of Oslo (Church of Norway), Durham, Moray Ross and Caithness, their Bishops and people; Safeguarding Officers in the Deanery; those in training as ordinands or lay ministers and for vocations to ministry. As part of the Churches Together in Winchester Prayer Cycle for December: the parish of St Lawrence with St Swithun. On 3 rd January: for God's blessing on the ministry of these Churches in 2016 and all that we will do and be in his name in the coming year. For social work in the Deanery: Trinity Centre, Night Shelter, Keystone Housing, Street Pastors. As part of the Churches Together in Winchester Prayer Cycle for January: St Stephen s Church, Oliver s Battery. The sick and housebound and all who care for them, especially Pauline Cook, Phillipa Fraser, Sheila Lindsay, Trevor Nash, Leon Richardson-Zhang, Stephen Scott, David and Jean Warner. Also for Stanley and Enid in Ikona. For the Departed: Pia Dolan, Pippa Gale, Gee Goulding, Rosemary Paice, Gillian Schroder, Sarah Sharp. We pray for all who mourn the loss of those they have loved, especially at this time of the year. Anniversary of Death: Jean Bailey, Gillian French, Patricia Harding, Harvey Harris, Ian McCrindle, Roy Waterer. NOTICES Arrangements for Christmas and New Year break: Please note there will be no mid-week Services or Morning/Evening Prayer between 24 th December and the New Year. The Parish Office will also be closed and re-open on Wednesday 6 th January. Cliff, Amanda and Sally will be taking a post-christmas break. The Rector will be available for emergencies. THE WEEKLY NOTICE SHEET: Please send any items for the notice sheet by Wednesday of each week to Caroline St Leger-Davey and Lis Wicks at the St Lawrence Parish Office, Colebrook Street; office@threesaints.org.uk or tel For St Bartholomew Hall bookings please contact Lorraine Curtis: hall@threesaints.org.uk, tel CHURCH FLOWERS: Thank you to all the flower arrangers at the Churches for making the Churches look lovely at Christmas! ST LAWRENCE: A big thank-you to Lizzie Aston, Judith Chong, Amanda Goulding, Julia Kime and Shirley Reed for making the new Crib figures at St Lawrence. ST BARTHOLOMEW: Libby Neale will be ordering the next series of Bible Reading Notes. If anyone is interested in these, please contact Libby (880589).

6 ST BARTHOLOMEW Night Shelter Christmas Appeal: Please use the special WHITE Night Shelter envelopes on the table in the Cross Aisle for all donations rather than the orange envelopes, and if you wish to claim Gift Aid please fill in the details on the envelope. Thank you for your support. Thank you to all who supported Cliff at the BEER & CAROLS EVENING at the Hyde Tavern. The evening raised for Embrace the Middle East projects with children. ST LAWRENCE with ST SWITHUN: If you wish to donate a copy of the new hymn book please make your cheque for payable to St Lawrence with St Swithun PCC. Please use Gift Aid if possible and mark Hymn Book. Thank you! ST LAWRENCE: Going Out With Questions meets on the 1 st Sunday of the month (3 rd January) to explore questions about faith and life. We meet after the morning service. Convenor: Geoffrey Bennetts. ST BARTHOLOMEW CLEANING: Please join us to sweep, vacuum and dust the Church on the first Monday of the month at 10.00am (4 th January), or just come in for a coffee and a chat! HYDE OPEN GROUP: The next meeting is on Monday 4 th January at 2.00pm and it will be a social afternoon. The group is open to all ladies; annual fee is 10. Contact: Daphne (869352). YMCA CAFÉ (St John s House): Anyone over 65 is invited for tea and a scone on the first Tuesday in the month (5 th January) at pm. Cost 3. MESSY CHURCH: The next Messy Church is on Saturday 9 th January from 4.00pm-6.00pm. If you would like to help, please contact Sally (867251). SPACE IN THE CITY: Epiphany Series 'What we need to know about Syria but are too ashamed to ask'. There are three speakers on Wednesdays from 20 th January-3 rd February at pm (with time for questions) at the United Church. See posters for details.

7 THE FORTNIGHT AHEAD 28 th December rd January 2016 There will be no mid-week Services this week. The Parish Office is closed. NB The First Friday Coffee morning at St Lawrence will be on 8 th January. 4 th - 10 th January 2016 Morning/Evening Prayer resumes on Tuesday 5 th January. Tuesday am Funeral of Gillian Schroder Basingstoke Crem m Wednesday 9.00am-12.00noon Parish Office open Friday Saturday 10.00am Holy Communion Celebrant: The Rev d Sally Goodson 10.30am Holy Communion Celebrant: The Rev d Amanda Goulding 11.15am Holy Communion 9.00am-12.00noon Parish Office open 10.00am (First Friday) Coffee Morning 11.00am Holy Communion 1.30pm Wedding of Philip Dennis and Hannah Godfrey 4.00pm Messy Church St Bartholomew St Lawrence Brendoncare St Lawrence Abbotts Barton NH St Bartholomew St Bartholomew

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