26 February The Sunday next before Lent Quinquagesima

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1 26 February 2017 The Sunday next before Lent Quinquagesima Welcome A warm welcome to everyone, and especially if you are new or visiting. Do please stay on for coffee and to meet people after the 9.30 service and keep this welcome sheet for your prayers this week. Prayer with the Anglican Communion we pray for the diocese of Malek in the Province of the Upper Nile, Sudan; for Archbishop Justin; for Bishops Tim, Jonathan and David for the Sisters of St Andrew, near Taizé, among them Sister Katie Seal our mission giving: 250 for Winchester Churches Nightshelter, helping the homeless in our local area solutions to the famine in South Sudan; Nigeria, Yemen and Somalia on the brink of famine; those behind food blockades in Syria give thanks for the re-opening of on Wednesday; for all who worship there and as it begins to be used by community groups all preparations for Lent, especially Lent group leaders; give thanks for opportunities to nourish our inner lives to energise the way we live give thanks for the gift of faith, praying for each other and all who long to believe that the church may be a place where people discover their true identity, a welcoming and caring community, and the perspective given by faith Fairtrade Fortnight: a blessing on the events and increased awareness of the issues the unwell: Sheila Conway-Miller, Emrys Davies, Julia Jones, Ryan King, Barbara Mariner, Emma and Mark Miller, Kate Morgan, Sally Owens, Paul Rolph and Les Scott. All awaiting appointments or treatments. All recovering after surgery those who have died recently, including Brenda Sherriff and Joan Yaldren; all who live with the pain of untimely death; God s comfort for their families and friends and all who remember loved ones Please feel free to put prayer requests on the board at the back of church or them to admin@stmatthewstpaul.org. Lady Chapel is set up for prayer, either alone or with one of the prayer ministry team, after the 9.30 parish communion service.

2 Services today, 26 February 8 am 9.30 am Collect Readings [BCP] Holy Communion Readings: p. 82 Parish Communion with DIY crèche, Scramblers, children s activities and Destination group Order of service in pale green booklet Almighty Father, whose Son was revealed in majesty before he suffered death upon the cross: give us grace to perceive his glory, that we may be strengthened to suffer with him and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Exodus 24: [p. 77] The Lord said to Moses, Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction. So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. To the elders he had said, Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them. Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for 40 days and 40 nights. Matthew 17: 1 9 [p. 79] Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for

3 Post Communion am Readings 6 pm Cathedral Moses, and one for Elijah. While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him! When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, Get up and do not be afraid. And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead. Holy God, we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ: may we who are partakers at his table reflect his life in word and deed, that all the world may know his power to change and save. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. [BCP] Mattins Exodus 24: 12 18; Matthew 17: 1 9 [p. 77] See above Taizé service Next Sunday, 5 March The first Sunday of Lent 8 am 9.30 am am [BCP] Holy Communion Readings: p. 86 Family Communion Reading: Matthew 4: 1 11 [p. 88] [BCP] Holy Communion Readings: Genesis 2: 15 17, 3: 1 7; Matthew 4: 1 11 [p. 87]

4 Ash Wednesday, 1 March 11 am Holy Communion with Ashing Holy Communion with Ashing Palm crosses Please leave crosses from last year at the back of, or drop them in to the rectory by the end of tomorrow (Mon 27 February), ready for making new ash for this year s service on 1 March. Lent 2017: walking the path of faith To find and to follow walking the path of faith is the theme of this year s Lent course, led by Revd Julia Mourant in Hall. Each session will include shared prayer, space for personal reflection and an opportunity for discussion. Tuesdays at 7 March: Knowing God who is God? 14 March: Made in the image of God who am I? 21 March: Following Jesus: belonging and believing 28 March: Faith journeys: doubts and deepenings 4 April: Moving forwards and outwards: living a faith that is real Also on Tuesdays, Christian meditation will be available as usual in the parish rooms at. We are grateful to the five individuals leading the Lent discussion group at St Matthew s. Wednesdays at 10 am 8 March: Christine Bennett, Receiving Christ as children of God 15 March: Michael Joseph, Receiving Christ in the stranger and the needy 22 March: Gary Ruffell, Receiving Christ in Holy Communion 29 March: Heather Riley, Receiving Christ through prayer and fellowship 5 April: Talia Hedstrom, Christ in you, the hope of glory

5 The week ahead Mon 27, 8.30 am 4.30 pm Tues 28, 4.30 pm Wed 1, 11 am 4.30 pm Thurs 2, am Sat 4, 10 am 3 pm Building for Life steering group Evening Prayer Evening Prayer Christian meditation [BCP] Holy Communion with Ashing Evening Prayer Holy Communion with Ashing Toddler group Wellsprings retreat Vestry St John s Diary dates March Mon 6, 3 pm Tues 7, 3 pm Wed 8, 10 am 8 pm 8.30 pm Thurs 9, am Sun 12, am Tues 14 Wed 15, 7.15 pm Thurs 16, am 6.30 pm Mon 20, 11 am 7 pm Tues 21, Thurs 23, am Sat 25, 3.30 pm 7.45 pm Mon 27, 8.30 am 7.45 pm April Sat 1, am 4.30 pm May Sun 14 Sat 20 Book group Funeral of Brenda Sherriff Lent course starts Christian meditation Lent course starts Children s & youth work committee Men s group Toddler group Service of rededication, preacher Tim Dakin, Bishop of Winchester Deadline for April magazine articles CTW anti-trafficking meeting Christian meditation Finance committee Toddler group History of Weeke talk Faith development group Women s group Christian meditation Toddler group An evening with Alan Titchmarsh Pico Players children s workshop Pico Players concert Building for Life steering group PCC meeting Open Day Christian Aid Week Hillside Road Hall Lankhills Road Roebuck Inn Vineyard Orchard End Roebuck Inn

6 Coming up Fairtrade Fortnight Sun 26 February, am 1 pm, Christ Church: Fairtrade stall Tues 28 February, pm, United Church: pancake event with Fairtrade stall Wed 1 March, 10 am 2 pm, United Church: Fairtrade shop Fri 3 March, pm, Abbey House, Broadway: Fairtrade tea and raffle with the mayor, Councillor Jane Rutter, in aid of the mayor s charities Sat 4 March, 10 am 12 noon, St Mark s, Oliver s Battery: Big Brew, stalls and quiz Sat 4 March, pm, St Peter s Pastoral Centre: Fairtrade for Palestinian farmers talk by Taysir Arbasi of Zaytoun, with Fairtrade nibbles and drinks Sat 4 March, pm, St Alphege Building 301, University of Winchester: Fairtrade fashion show Sat 11 March, 10 am 1 pm, 107 Springvale Road, Kings Worthy: Big Brew, cakes and biscuits, and Fairtrade stall Seeking Communications Co-ordinator Churches Together Winchester (CTW) is looking for someone to work 4 hours per week (paid) developing and co-ordinating communications through website, social and printed media. Contact nigel@winvin.org.uk. Closing date: tomorrow, Mon 27 February. Wellsprings at St John s This spring s events take place on Sat 4 March, 10 am 3 pm a day retreat with poet-priest Malcolm Guite, Parable and paradox: a journey into Lent with poetry and on Thurs 11 May, Elizabeth Proudman leads From whom all blessings flow: Thomas Ken and Winchester. Further details from Revd Christine Smith, smith.stokecharity@me.com. Big Sleep Out Would you be able to help by giving out leaflets in Winchester High Street on Sat 11 March for a couple of hours, in preparation for the Big Sleep Out? The event will be on Fri 5 May, with funds raised going to support the work of the Trinity Centre as a safe daytime place for homeless people to go. Volunteers are needed to help set up, marshal, register participants on arrival and tidy up the following morning. We re also invited to get together a team to sleep out and raise funds. Please contact alexa.heady@gmail.com for further details/with offers of help. Anti-trafficking meeting The CTW meeting at the Winchester Vineyard, Bar End, on Tues 14 March at will focus on anti-trafficking, but it will also include updates and information about other CTW activities. All are welcome. Pico Players at on Sat 25 March in aid of the church and pre-school. Orchestral workshop for 3 11-year-olds at 3.30 pm; reserve your free place via picoplayerswinchester@gmail.com. Concert featuring Grieg and Tchaikovsky at 7.45 pm; 10 tickets from (children and concessions free).

7 Notices Lent course sign-up Please do sign up for a Lent course on the sheet at the back of church. Lent collecting boxes This Lent we are collecting for Partners for Change Ethiopia (formerly Children s Fund). It works closely with the poorest people, helping them find carers for orphans and providing everything a child needs to live a healthy, stimulating life. Please take a Lent box home and support this worthwhile charity if you are able to. Community Day 2017 We have a new performance co-ordinator! Many thanks to Barney Lynch for stepping up to help. The date for your diaries is Sat 6 May. Be prepared for lots of interesting information about Carnival and how you can join in as the time approaches. Rotas have been ed out; if you were expecting one and it hasn t arrived, or if you would like a paper copy, please contact Mary Copping, , youth@stmatthewstpaul.org. Winchester women s refuge A safe haven for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Please help by giving towels and toiletries (but not clothes) and leave in the box at the back of church. Thank you. Trinity Centre: practical help needed To help address poverty on our streets, which we have committed to as a church community, volunteers are requested for two specific tasks: (1) collecting donated food from Sainsbury s in the mornings, and (2) people to register to be on call to assist with fund-raising and charitable collections. If you might be able to help, please contact alexa.heady@gmail.com or lucy@trinitywinchester.org.uk. Nightshelter Very grateful for sugar, loo rolls and black bin bags this month. Please leave in the box at the back of. Building for Life The really good news is that Bill Lucas has kindly agreed to chair a fundraising committee. The PCC is immensely grateful to Bill for taking on this role and knows that we will greatly benefit from his gifts and experience. Project 2: Toilet, flower sink/cupboards and new outside door A long list of small snagging, but re-opening on Wednesday.

8 The Friends of St Matthew with St Paul proudly present: An Evening with Alan Titchmarsh Thursday 23 March 2017, at Church, Winchester Award winning gardener, acclaimed horticulturalist, successful radio and television presenter, best-selling novelist, Chancellor of the University of Winchester, Hampshire resident but also proud Yorkshireman! Join Alan as he shares some of his life s most memorable moments and he may even offer one or two gardening tips! Tickets 10 Friends and 12 general admission Available from Katy Palacio in the Parish Office, Church, Hill, Winchester, SO22 5AB, tel or admin@stmatthewstpaul.org. Please book early, as tickets are expected to go very fast! Contact us Canon Peter Seal, Rector (h) (office) M, Tu, W, Th, peter@stmatthewstpaul.org Revd Mary Copping, Children/Youth Co-ordinator & Assistant Priest M, Tu, W, F, youth@stmatthewstpaul.org Katy Palacio, Parish Administrator M, W, F, admin@stmatthewstpaul.org Ursula Payne, Rector s Assistant & Building for Life Administrator M, Tu, Th, ursula@stmatthewstpaul.org Parish Office, Church, Hill, Winchester SO22 5AB Please send all contributions for the welcome sheet and magazine to Peter Please make cheques payable to PCC all gifts gratefully received