25 November Christ the King; the Sunday next before Advent

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1 25 November 2018 Christ the King; the Sunday next before Advent Welcome A warm welcome to everyone, and especially if you are new or visiting. Do please stay on for drinks and to meet people after the 9.30 and services and keep this welcome sheet for your prayers this week. Prayer with the Anglican Communion we pray for the Lusitanian Church in Portugal; for Archbishop Justin; for Bishops Tim, Jonathan and David for the Sisters of St Andrew in Lyon, among them Sister Katie Seal our mission giving: 200 for the Boaz Project, a horticultural facility providing a therapeutic work community for adults with learning disabilities our personal preparations for the season of Advent in anticipation of the birth of Christ for those in hunger and extreme need in Yemen, and for all seeking solutions all who don t have enough to eat and have limited access to clean drinking water; for agencies working to change the structures that keep people poor; parts of Senegal, and many other places, where previously fertile soil has become desert for the search and clear-up operation in California following the wildfires; for all bereaved and displaced our Prime Minister and all working on the best way forward in our Brexit negotiations victims of crime; those who fear for their personal safety, especially in large cities the unwell: Caroline Behan, Christopher and Clifford Browne, Roger Falkingham, Judy Golding, Andrew James, Julia Jones, Laura Liepins, Isla McGregor (age 13), Anna McKenzie (age 11), Emma and Mark Miller, Kate Morgan, Les Scott, Jane Seal (Peter s mother) and Sheila Wilson. All awaiting appointments or treatments those who have died recently; 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, 25 November 8 am 9.30 am Collect Readings [BCP] Holy Communion Readings: p. 197 Parish Communion with DIY crèche, Scramblers, Climbers, Explorers, Destination and Transition Order of service in pale green booklet Almighty and eternal God, to Jesus Christ, the first-born from the dead, you have granted everlasting dominion and a kingship that shall not pass away. Remove from us every desire for privilege and power, that we may imitate the sacrificial love of Christ our King and, as a royal and priestly people, serve you humbly in our brothers and sisters. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son. Amen. Daniel 7: 9 10, [p. 720] As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence. A thousand thousand served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him. The court sat in judgement, and the books were opened. As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed.

3 Post Communion am Readings 6 pm Cathedral John 18: [p. 722] Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, Are you the King of the Jews? Jesus answered, Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me? Pilate replied, I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done? Jesus answered, My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here. Pilate asked him, So you are a king? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice. Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may by you be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. [BCP] Mattins Daniel 7: 9 10, 13 14; John 18: [p. 720] See above Taizé service Services next Sunday, 2 December Advent Sunday 8 am 9.30 am am 6.30 pm [BCP] Holy Communion Readings: p. 47 Family Communion Readings: Matthew 21: 1 13 [BCP] Holy Communion Readings: Jeremiah 33: 14 16; Luke 21: [p. 735] Advent carol service

4 Mon 26, 4.30 pm Tues 27, 4.30 pm pm 7.45 pm Wed 28, 10 am 11 am 4.30 pm Thurs 29, am pm Sat 1, 9.30 am 4 pm December Mon 3, 2.30 pm Wed 5, 10 am 7 pm Thurs 6, Sun 9, 5 pm Mon 10, 8.30 am Tues 11, 2 pm Wed 12, 10 am 7.15 pm 8.30 pm Fri 14, 9.30 am noon Sat 15, 10 am 2.30 pm 6.30 pm Sun 16, 4 pm Mon 17, 2.30 pm Tues 18, 6 pm 6 Wed 19, 10 am Fri 21, 9.30 am Sat 22, 10 am Mon 24, 3.30 pm pm Tues 25, 8, 9.30, The week ahead Evening Prayer Evening Prayer Christian meditation Christmas carols rehearsal PCC meeting Advent course starts [BCP] Holy Communion Evening Prayer Building for Life Open Meeting Toddler group Pre-school Christmas shopping Advent quiet day Diary dates Book group Building for Life fund-raising group Advent course Women s group Christmas supper Christmas carols rehearsal Christingle service Building for Life steering group Peter Symonds College carol service Western School Year 4 Christingle Advent course Finance committee Christmas carols rehearsal Men s group Coffee Pot pop-up café Children s Christmas workshop Carol service Christmas carol 4, The birth of Jesus Eastacre carol service Western KS2 carol service Carol singing round the parish Advent course Under-fives Christmas celebration Animal nativity Nativity service Midnight Eucharist Christmas services Vestry Romsey Bereweeke Ave Vestry Roebuck Inn Cathedral Orchard End Roebuck Inn Bereweeke Ct Eastacre Both churches

5 Coming up Building for Life Open Meeting Wed 28 November, at St Paul s everyone welcome to an informal meeting to hear about progress and plans. Pre-school Christmas shopping evening at on Thurs 29 November, pm. Quality gifts and stocking-fillers from local, independent businesses, mulled wine, mince pies and raffle. Do invite friends and family to this special, sparkly and social evening, which is vital for raising funds for pre-school. Advent quiet day From darkness into light at Wisdom House, Romsey, on Sat 1 December, 9.30 am 4 pm, led by Maggie Guillebaud, Anglican priest and former member of the Arts Council. The cost, including a light lunch, coffees and teas, is 24. Contact Mary Copping, , youth@stmatthewstpaul.org. The Centre for Russian and British Art and Culture explores a century-long journey into electric sound at on Sat 1 December. A workshop exploring the synthesis of abstract graphics and sound led by Peter Todd, pm, will be followed at pm by Lydia Kavina in conversation and performance on the theremin, a pioneering touch-free instrument. Tickets ( 7.50/ 5 workshop, 12/ 10 conversation and performance) on the door or from tourism@winchester.gov.uk. Faith in older age The Institute for Theological Partnerships is hosting a presentation by Rev Dr James Woodward, Principal of Sarum College, exploring the nature of ageing well and how theology can make a distinctive contribution to our understanding and nurture of human flourishing in old age. Wed 5 December, 7 pm, Room 9, University of Winchester Business School; to book a free place contact joanna.wilson@winchester.ac.uk. Women s group Christmas supper Wed 5 December, 7 pm at the Roebuck. As spaces are limited do reserve your place now (2 courses 20, 3 courses 23): julia.seal@ntlworld.com, Winchester Fusion Choir presents a Christmas charity concert at St Peter s on Fri 7 December,, in aid of St Vincent de Paul for families, Winchester Youth Counselling and Piam-Brown Ward (Wessex children s cancer charity). For tickets ( 7.50 and selling fast), please see Veronica Sulzmann in church or contact fusionchoirconcerttickets@gmail.com.

6 Notices Readathon thank you On 18 November the Friends marathon Bible-reading readathon took place, and between 9 am and 6 pm over 20 people dropped in to sit and listen for a while to passages from the Old Testament. Warmest thanks to the six readers, and to 26 people who made generous contributions towards a new carpet in the new Lady Chapel at, as part of Building for Life. So far, the event has raised 1,240 towards a target of 3,000. Please contact Geoffrey Burnaby, , birchmore1@talktalk.net, if you would like to add to the sum. Autumn fayre thank you Vera Edwards writes: Thank you to everyone who donated a great number of items, baked cakes and made jams, chutneys and marmalade for the autumn fayre. A huge thank you to all the helpers setting up and running the stalls. It was a super day, helped by having it in the church this year. We had such a lot of very generous visitors supporting Building for Life. The total so far is the grand sum of 1,132 a wonderful result and still growing. Christmas cards for sale at the back of church, or you can order and collect next week the wonderful designs painted last year by Milli McGregor, who worships with us at and kindly donated the artwork for a pack of 8 with envelopes, raising funds for Building for Life. (Hurry if you want the angels card very few of those left!) Would you like to go carol singing? Three opportunities do sign up at the back. Sat 15 December, 2.30 pm at Bereweeke Court with Mary Copping Mon 17 December, 2.30 pm at Eastacre with Stephen Adam Tues 18 December, 6 pm around the parish with Bill Lucas Rota December to February has been ed out. If you haven t received it and expected to or if you d like a printed copy please contact Mary Copping, , youth@stmatthewstpaul.org. Nightshelter donations Please leave donations of instant coffee and, for residents Christmas stockings, bars of chocolate, sweets and vouchers for coffee shops, cinemas, phone airtime, Primark and other clothes shops and bookshops. Trinity Centre Donations of men s and women s casual clothes, shoes and warm items appreciated; contact lucy@trinitywinchester.org.uk. Winchester women s refuge A safe haven for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Please help by leaving towels and toiletries in the box at the back of church. Plastic bottle tops Help reduce plastic waste and raise money for Lanterns, the nursery school on Bereweeke Road. Please put washed type 2 or 4 plastic tops in the crate at the back of.

7 Volunteering opportunities Leader for Community Day 2019 Please consider whether you might be the person to mastermind this wonderful event, so valued by the community. It s a team leader role with plenty of back-up! Julie Sharp, who did such a good job last year, is happy to chat ( , juliemichaela@gmail.com), or do speak to Peter or Mary. Toddler group This is such a wonderful group, with new children coming each week. Would you be able to help out on a Thursday morning between 9.30 and 11.30, for all or part of the time to help set up, make tea/coffee, prepare snacks for the children, take part in craft activities, or chat to local parents/grandparents and carers? Either on a rota or one-off basis. We d love to have a rota of people able to help out. Please contact Victoria McCabe, , vlbrooks@hotmail.com. Welcome team Could you help in welcoming people to the 9.30 service? such an important role or making coffee/tea for after-service hospitality? Please speak to Chris Sharp, , or Chris Seaman, God our Father, we give you thanks for all the blessings you have shown your people in this city and this parish. We seek your continued guidance on our journey as pilgrim people. We ask that through your Holy Spirit you will bless our efforts to embrace the Building for Life campaign. Open our hearts and minds as we take these next steps and so enable us to continually grow as a community of believers. Amen.

8 Interested in meeting people/getting involved? Toddler group (0 3 years) runs on Thursdays, am in the parish rooms: play, craft, singing, stories and snacks (coffee, etc. for grown-ups!) Women s group next meets Wed 5 December, 7 pm, at the Roebuck for Christmas supper; contact Julia Seal, , julia.seal@ntlworld.com Men s group next meets Wed 12 December, 8.30 pm, at the Roebuck for a drink and a chat; please contact Chris Sharp, chrisesharp@gmail.com Tea with Friends runs on the second Monday of the month, pm; please contact Linda Russell-Smith, , or Heather Riley, Coffee Pot pop-up café next meets Fri 14 December, 9.30 am noon in, for real coffee, homemade cakes and a chat (donations to Building for Life); children welcome Daytime book group next meets Mon 3 December, 2.30 pm in Bereweeke Ave; please contact Talia Hedstrom, , or Christine Bennett, Meditation group meets on Tuesdays, in the parish rooms come as you are and rest in God s presence Tuesday homegroup meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, pm; please contact James Clay, Wednesday homegroup meets weekly, 7.45 pm, studying the book of Romans; please contact Susie Richardson, Thursday homegroup meets fortnightly, 7.30 for 7.45 pm; please contact Peter and Irene Casey, 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 (generally open M, W, F, ), Church, Hill, Winchester SO22 5AB Please make cheques payable to PCC all gifts gratefully received Please send in any notices for the welcome sheet to ursula@stmatthewstpaul.org by Wednesday evening for inclusion the following Sunday Printed on recycled paper