Parish Matters. 1st April Easter Day. Today s Services. Collect Prayer. Today s Readings

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1 Parish Matters Welcome to the Parish of the Resurrection. If you are new to the parish or worshipping with us for the first time then please do make yourself known 1st April Easter Day to either a member of the clergy or a church-warden. We are a welcoming church family spread throughout the town of Alton, Holybourne and Beech and our aim is to offer worship which deepens our faith, common life and our relationship with Jesus Christ. This information sheet gives some words that will be needed in today s services and notices about the life of our church communities. Please take it home with you. Today s Services 6.00am Dawn Service - All Saints Led by Revd Andrew Micklefield and Revd Joy Windsor 8.00am Holy Communion - St Lawrence Led by Revd Andrew Micklefield 8.00am Holy Communion - All Saints Led by Revd Chris Bradish 9.15am Easter Communion - St Peter s Led by Revd Andrew Micklefield 9.30am Easter Communion - Holy Rood Led by Revd Chris Bradish 10.30am Easter Communion - St Lawrence Led by Revd Andrew Micklefield 10.30am Easter High Mass - All Saints Led by Revd Martin East Collect Prayer God of glory, by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your Church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen Today s Readings Acts (895) Mark (829) at All Saints and Holy Rood: Isaiah (568) 1

2 Dear Reader I wish you all a very Happy Easter! This is the great day of rejoicing as we celebrate the power of God in raising Jesus from the dead. As we worship together today my prayer is that you will be able to join in the shouts of Alleluia and praise God. There are welcome cards available today which we will continue to use throughout the year but today I would like everyone to fill one in as a record of who was worshipping in the Parish of the Resurrection on Easter Day Thank you for taking the time to do it. Please fill it in even if you think everyone knows who you are! Sadly I have to announce that Tori Hewitt, our Parish Administrator, is to leave this position on Thursday 12th April after just over three years working in the office. Tori is going back to her accountancy work with a local company - we wish her well and will miss her greatly. If you wish to contribute to a leaving gift then do please give money to Andrew in a marked envelope either by hand or by posting to The Vicarage. Tori will still be part of the Parish family and worship with us, so this is not good-bye but we do need to thank her for the contribution she has made to the life of the parish in this role. We are currently working on a new job description/s for our parish administration and communication. We hope to make an appointment in the near future. Also Lisa Bewick, who is coming to end of her ordination training, is going to make Sunday 15th April her last Sunday in the parish. Although Lisa won t be ordained until Saturday 30th June there are various commitments she has to make especially in her work at Southwark Cathedral which make this appropriate. Lisa will be ordained in Southwark Cathedral and serve her curacy at St John s Church, Waterloo whilst remaining as the Education Officer at the Cathedral. On Sunday 15th April we will host a bring and share lunch in The Parish Centre to say good-bye to Lisa and to thank her for the contributions she has made to the parish over these past years. Lisa will also preach at St Lawrence Church at the 10.30am service that day. Andrew Please remember to support our local food bank. Don t come to church empty handed All donations to be placed in the Foodbank basket in church. The Parish is reliant on the generosity of its worshipping community for all of our ministry and mission. We are grateful to those who contribute financially. If you wish to give more or become a regular giver then please speak to Elizabeth Dain on or dainbs@btinternet.com, and she will talk to you about the Parish Giving Scheme. If you are tax payer then please do make sure your donation is gift aided and the government will give us 25% more at no extra cost to you. There are envelopes available for one-off gifts. An easy way to donate to the Parish of the Resurrection. Send a text to with the message POTR34 and the value of your donation e.g. 5. Please speak with Tori Hewitt on if you would like any help with using this form of donating. 2

3 Bible Readings for the week taken from the Church of England lectionary readings to use daily Monday 2nd Psalm 111 Exodus Corinthians Tuesday 3rd Psalm 112 Exodus Corinthians Wednesday 4th Psalm 113 Exodus end 1 Corinthians Thursday 5th Psalm 114 Exodus Corinthians Friday 6th Psalm 115 Exodus Corinthians Saturday 7th Psalm 116 Exodus end 1 Corinthians end Sunday 8th Exodus ; Matthew *also at All Saints and Holy Rood: Acts Discipleship Groups There are a number of discipleship groups meeting across the parish. They are open for anyone to attend - it doesn t matter which church you normally attend or where you live, simply contact the leader before turning up. If you would like to host or lead another one, then please contact Andrew or David. Monday; Wednesday; Thursday; Young Mum s Home Group. Meeting every other Monday at Sally Kemp's house, 44 Vicarage Hill, Alton. For further info please contact Ellie Elder on or ellieelder@gmail.com Pilgrim Group: at All Saints. On the 3rd Wednesday of each month after the communion service, from 10.15am until 11.15am Housegroup: 7.45pm for a prompt 8pm start. At Thelma's, 1 New Barn Lane. For details Margaret or Peter Bell Bible Society LYFE at Liz & Trev s, at 2 The Lamports. Led by Liz Griffiths, for information. Please contact Liz via lizmgriff@hotmail.com 3

4 Praying in April 2018 We have celebrated Easter and now move towards Ascension Day and then Pentecost. Pray that we would, as individuals and as a parish, remain excited and energised by the resurrection of Jesus. Pray that those who attended Holy Week and Easter services for the first time or renewed their connection with our churches will continue to worship, pray and become disciples with us. We give thanks for the overwhelming success of the Ecumenical Lent Course focusing on The Gospel of Mark - the Eyewitness Account We pray for those who attended week by week and engaged with the topics and discussions. Please also pray for the town ministers who will meet together to think and discern how we grow together further in our unity and witness. Pray for the forthcoming Annual Parochial Church Meeting on Sunday 29th April and for the exhibition of parish life which will precede it. We will celebrate the ways in which God is working in our parish life and pray for his guidance and wisdom as we go forward this coming year. Pray for the Hard of Hearing Group and for the ways in which it reaches out to a wide variety of people in our community. The contractors (R.A. Croft) are working hard to finish the alterations to the Church of The Holy Rood, Holybourne. Pray for them as we look forward to the completion of the project in May. As we look at a series of teaching on Praying Together we pray that we will learn and pray. We ask that the opportunities that are available for people to pray together may have greater attendance. We pray for expectation that our prayers will be answered by our faithful God. We give thanks for the ministry that Chris Bradish has had with us. We pray for Chris, Naomi, Peter, Juliette and Lydia as they move to London and begin work at Holy Trinity Brompton. Pray for a safe move and that they settle into their new home and life in London. We also give thanks for Tori s ministry in the Parish Office and pray for her as she begins her new job. Pray for those who are now tasked to work on the appointment of a new Parish Administrator. We pray too for Lisa Bewick as she leaves our parish and looks forward to her curacy at St John s Church Waterloo. We give thanks for ministry with us and also pray for her continuing work as Education Officer at Southwark Cathedral. 4

5 The call to prayer is in three simple ways Daily, weekly, monthly Every day there is a prayer for the beginning of the day, for the middle of the day and for the end of the day. Please find a suitable time to use these prayers which are printed here. For the beginning of the day - The Community Prayer Living God, you have called us to be the Body of Christ. May our parish be a sign of hope in our community of Holybourne, Beech and Alton. May all we do, and all we are becoming, bring praise to your name and draw others to your love. We ask these things in the name of Jesus, who came to serve and bring us fullness of life. Amen. For the middle of the day - The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. For the end of the day - The Caleb Prayer O High King of heaven, have mercy on our land. Revive your Church; send the Holy Spirit for the sake of the children. May your kingdom come to our nation. In Jesus mighty name. Amen. We should pray for each person by name; Those who are sick or require prayer: Barbara Small, Jessica Withers, Tony Ludlow, Derek Shutler, Ben Stonehill, Neil, Margaret Morley, Imogen and family, Ian Toombs, Simon May, Jill, Jacob and Joshua (twins), and Brian Dawe. Those who are bereaved, Families of : David Young, Norman Stennett, Peter Grace, Lionel Hiscock, John Duckworth, Arthur Goddard, Stephen Windsor, Edward Knight, Rosemary Fletcher., June Cooke, John Stent, Violet Moreland, Annie McBride Read, Those preparing for Marriage: Nicole Fuller & John O Connor Ashley Kennard & Olabisi Eni-Olotu Chloe Pretious & Daniel Smith Ruth Pratt & James Dorsett 5

6 Diary for the week Morning Prayer is said at 8.45am Monday - Friday in St Lawrence, excluding Thursday when Prayers are said in the community. Monday Tuesday 10.45am Communion Borovere 11.00am Organist Rehearsal St Lawrence Church 2.30pm Communion Brendoncare 7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice All Saints Church 8.00pm Alton Organ Society Concert St Lawrence Church Wednesday 9.30am Midweek Communion All Saints Church 10.30am Communion The Lawn Thursday 8.45am Prayer in the Community The Lawn, Holybourne 10.30am Communion Mary Rose Mews 7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice St Lawrence Church 8.00pm Compline St Lawrence Church Friday 10.30am Communion Willow Court Saturday 9.00am Community Market Parish Centre 9.45am Prayer Group St Lawrence Church 10.30am Beginners & Improvers Bell Ringers Holy Rood Church Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion St Lawrence Church 9.15am Parish Communion St Peter s Church 9.30am Parish Communion Holy Rood Church 10.30am Parish Communion St Lawrence Church 10.30am Parish Communion All Saints Church 5.00pm Taize Healing Service All Saints Church 6.30pm Evening Worship St Lawrence Church For more information please go to our web site Church of the Holy Rood - Living Space Project The decision has been made to suspend Sunday services in The Church of the Holy Rood from now until the end of May. The Living Space Project is at a crucial stage and pew removal and other building work means that it won t be possible to hold services safely and well. We are very much looking forward to the new-looking church and the completion of the project - it is going really well. I encourage those who would normally attend services in Holybourne to attend service in other churches of the parish! Andrew 6

7 Notices Table Top Sale on Sat 7 th April in the Methodist Church Hall. All the proceeds will go to the Anna Chaplains. Please do come along, all welcome Re-imagining Jane Austen s quilt Sue Dell from Jane Austen s House Museum will give an illustrated talk at 7.30 pm on 19 th April at St Lawrence Church in aid of Alton Counselling Service. The talk will explore the journey from the quilt made by Jane and her mother to the Community Quilt which it inspired. This stunning new quilt tells of Jane s life and legacy and was made by contributors from all over the world. Tickets from Newbury Building Society or Parish Office 12 to include drink. APCM You may have received an in recent weeks about the upcoming APCM exhibition and Gift Day we are organising in April. I would be hugely grateful if you could return your information urgently - the deadline is 9th April. If I have not approached you, but you would like to contribute please see or me today and I will give you the relevant information. Wanted: Volunteers to help mount the exhibition during the day on Friday 20th April. It will involve erecting noticeboards and putting up the displays, ready for opening on Satruday 21st April. Volunteers to man the exhibition at key points on Saturday 21st April; Sunday afternoon 22nd April. Volunteers to put on refreshments and to talk to people about the time, talents or gifts they can offer on the Gift Day on Saturday 28th April between 10am and 4pm. If you can help in any way at all, please contact Joy Windsor either by revjoywindsor@gmail.com OR on Thank you! BRF Notes: The next issue of BRF Bible reading notes starts in May. If anyone would like make a change to their existing subscription please let me know as soon as possible. Margaret Bell 86063, mbellnco@talktalk.net The GAP Big breakfast is at the Methodist Church on 21st April at 8 30am. Please sign up in church to order your meal. A big thank you to all who came to the Lent Lunches, to those who organised it and especially to all who made those fantastic soups. Well over 500 was raised for the students we support in Karamoja. Urgently Required! Volunteers to ensure that the T@3 monthly Afternoon Teas continue. Please contact Kate asap Hard of Hearing Tuesday 3 rd March - Lip Reading 2pm in All Saints church hall. All welcome! Easter Lilies at All Saints 2018 some people like to make a donation towards Easter Lilies in memory of a loved one. If you would like to make such a donation, please give it to Gwen Norkett. Thank you. Easter Flowers in the Parish Churches Each year our lovely flower ladies volunteer to create beautiful flower displays for us to appreciate; be it in memory of our loved ones or to enjoy God s beautiful creations at such a special time. If you would like to make a Donation towards these flowers, please use the bowl/plate provided or envelope detailing That you would like the donation to go towards flowers. Thank you. 7

8 Notices Please provide all notices for next weeks Parish Matters by 12noon on Wednesday. Thank you Payments to the Parish If you would like to make a payment or donation to the Parish, please contact Tori Hewitt in the Parish office for the Parish bank account details or make cheques payable to Parish of the Resurrection, Alton. Gift Aid white envelopes can be found in each of the churches. Thank you The Lighthouse. Come and join at The Lighthouse Every Sunday (Term Time) 9.15am at Church of the Holy Rood 10.30am at St Lawrence Parish Centre 10.30am at Alton Methodist Church Games, crafts, singing, prayers everyone is welcome. Teddy Bear Service. Come to the Teddy Bears Service Mondays 9:30am until 10:30am St Lawrence Church Thursdays (Term Time) 9:30am until 10:30am The Lawn, Holybourne For stories, crafts, singing, prayers Vicar: Revd Andrew Micklefield andrewmicklefield@gmail.com Tel Day off : Friday Associate Vicar: Revd David Hinks hinksrev@gmail.com Tel Day off: Monday Curate: Revd Chris Bradish: revchrisbradish@gmail.com Tel Day off: Friday Curate: Revd Joy Windsor revjoywindsor@gmail.com Tel: (Wed, Sat & Sun) Assistant Priest: Revd Ian Toombs toombsian@googl .com Tel Ministry Team Assistant Priest: Revd Lynn Power (Treloar Chaplain) revlynnpower@outlook.com Tel Assistant Priest: Revd Martin East martineast@btinternet.com Licensed Lay Ministers: Margaret Bell Tel Anna Chaplains: Debbie Thrower, Revd Rachel Sturt (Assistant Priest) Tel Youth Worker: Ali Wright, aliwrightyouthminister@gmail.com Pastoral Visiting: Peta Sutherland Tel: Getting in touch For enquiries please be in touch with Tori Hewitt, Parish Administrator on or potr.alton@btinternet.com The office is open Monday 9.30am am & Tuesday to Thursday 9am - 3pm 8