21 January The third Sunday of Epiphany

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1 21 January 2018 The third Sunday of Epiphany 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 Church of Bangladesh; 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: 250 through Church Mission Society for a young family in southeast Asia working alongside the local church, leading training and teaching English to resource emerging leaders for all caught up in conflict in so many places in the world, and for wise decisions by those responsible for our armed forces those in Baghdad who have been bereaved after recent suicide bombings; for an end to conflict caused by fundamentalist convictions this week of Prayer for Christian Unity; for churches in this city and beyond; all working for ecumenism in the worldwide church Mary Copping and her children s and youth work team: Cassandra Brown, Aaron Burrows and Olli Wilson-Smith; for our young people to enjoy coming to church and to grow in their awareness and love of God the unwell: Jess, Caroline Behan, Henry Gaster-Evans, the Johnson family, Julia Jones, Ollie Jones (age 7), Emma and Mark Miller, Kate Morgan, Sally Owens, Michael Pain, Jean Reeder, Ruth Scott, Alison Stafford and Grace Tapper (Eastacre). All awaiting appointments or treatments those who have died recently, including Molly Allnutt, John Dennis (St Matthew s), Margaret Petersen, Michael Pettit (Valerie Anderson s father), Martin Reid, John Tanner, Margaret Webb and Nicky White; all who live with the pain of untimely death; God s comfort for their families and friends 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, 21 January 8 am 9.30 am Collect Readings [BCP] Holy Communion Readings: p. 71 Parish Communion with DIY crèche, Scramblers, children s activities, Destination and Transition Order of service in pale green booklet Almighty God, whose Son revealed in signs and miracles the wonder of your saving presence: renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen. Revelation 19: 6 10 [p. 426] Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the sound of many waters and like the sound of mighty thunderpeals, crying out, Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready; to her it has been granted to be clothed with fine linen, bright and pure for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints. And the angel said to me, Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he said to me, These are true words of God. Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, You must not do that! I am a fellow-servant with you and your comrades who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. John 2: 1 11 [p. 426] On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. And Jesus said to her, Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come. His mother said to the servants, Do whatever he tells you. Now standing there were six stone water-jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said

3 Choir Post Communion am Readings 4 pm 6.30 pm Cathedral to them, Fill the jars with water. And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward. So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now. Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. Prayer of St Richard by L. J. White Bread of the world by Alan Bullard Almighty Father, whose Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world: may your people, illumined by your word and sacraments, shine with the radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshipped and obeyed to the ends of the earth; for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever. Amen. [BCP] Mattins Revelation 19: 6 10; John 2: 1 11 [p. 426] See 4 family service, The lost sheep Unity service Services next Sunday, 28 January The conversion of St Paul 8 am 9.30 am am 6 pm Cathedral [BCP] Holy Communion Readings: p. 203 Parish Communion, preacher Revd Howard Sharp Readings: Acts 9: 1 22; Matthew 19: [p. 1104] [BCP] Mattins, preacher Canon Keith Anderson Readings: Acts 9: 1 22; Matthew 19: [p. 1104] Taizé service

4 Bring and share patronal festival lunch Please come along to the lunch at on Sunday 28 January, for 1 pm meet new friends and enjoy delicious food and a glass of wine. Do sign up at the back of church or speak to Julia Seal about what you ll bring: , julia.seal@ntlworld.com. Each year the talented children and young people from St Paul s are joined by students from Western Church School and together they put on a fantastic show. This year we ve changed the format, putting a musical together in one day flat! We re delighted to have Bronwen Dixie leading the workshop she teaches at Chichester Stage School and is hugely experienced and enthusiastic. Children (Year 1 upwards): do get your parents to sign you up for Sat 3 February, 9 am 4.30 pm at (contact Mary Copping, , youth@stmatthewstpaul.org). Singing and drama will be interspersed with activities and games. Everyone s welcome to come and watch the performance at 5 pm. There will be plenty of music, drama and singing, plus refreshments at the end; a great time is had by all. And it s free no tickets needed. Joseph musical workshop

5 Mon pm Tues 23, 9 am 4.30 pm 7.30 pm Wed 24, 11 am pm 4.30 pm Thurs 25, am Sat pm The week ahead Book group lunch/bookshop trip Evening Prayer Property committee Evening Prayer Christian meditation [BCP] Holy Communion Space in the City Evening Prayer Toddler group Nightshelter Open Day Interfaith music peace-making Romsey United Church Vestry Nightshelter University January Tues 30, 7.30 pm Wed 31, pm February Thurs 1, am 7 pm Sat 3, 9 am 4.30 pm 5 pm Mon 5, 10 am 2.30 pm Tues 6, 3 pm Wed 7, 2.30 pm Fri 9, 7.30 pm Sun 11 Tues 13, 7 pm Wed pm Sun 18, 4 pm Mon 19, 7.30 pm Wed 21, 10 am Thurs 22, 8.30 am 7.30 pm Mon 26, 7.45 pm April Sun 22, 9.30 am Diary dates Christian meditation Space in the City Toddler group Western Church School governors Musical workshop, Joseph Performance of Joseph Westgate Lower School Year 1 visit Book group planning group Beyond Ourselves committee Cinematic wine tasting Stewardship Sunday Women s group Ash Wednesday Men s 4 Building for Life fund-raising group Lent course starts Building for Life steering group Deanery Synod PCC meeting Confirmation service United Church Western Bereweeke Ave Sarum Road Roebuck Inn Roebuck Inn Vestry tbc

6 Coming up Space in the City The Three Reflections series by the Very Revd Catherine Ogle, Dean of Winchester Cathedral, continues at the United Church, Jewry Street, on Wednesdays 24 and 31 January, pm (no entrance charge). This week s talk is Belong! Finding our place in community. Nightshelter Open Day Sat 27 January drop in at the shelter and learn more about their work. Recruiting street pastors for training in late February and March! Spend an evening as an observer on Sat 27 January to find out what it s all about. Contact Mark Hibbert-Hingston, , winchester@streetpastors.org.uk. Space for peace An interfaith music peace-making event at the University Centre, Sparkford Road on Sat 27 January, 7.15 pm. Come and experience choirs, schools and faith groups singing together, working together and making peace together. Each group will bring their own music as well as singing chants from many cultures and traditions. All welcome; free entry and retiring collection. For further information, visit Lent courses A variety of Lent courses will be on offer from the week beginning 19 February, in various homes on weekday evenings and at on Wednesday mornings. It isn t too late if you d like to offer to lead or host a group please contact Mary Copping, , youth@stmatthewstpaul.org. When I was a prison governor and how the prisons are today Please book your tickets for a fascinating talk by Colonel Christopher van der Noot, who ran HMP Frankland in the 1980s and now worships at. This Friends event takes place on Wed 14 March at 7 pm, with drinks available from 6.30 pm. Tickets 12 (Friends 10) from Katy Palacio, , admin@stmatthewstpaul.org. Confirmation David Williams, Bishop of Basingstoke, will lead a service of Confirmation at on Sunday 22 April at 9.30 am. Mary Copping ( , youth@stmatthewstpaul.org) will be preparing young people who would like to make this public commitment to Christ, and please would any adults wishing to be confirmed contact Peter Seal (844878, peter@stmatthewstpaul.org). Notices Lost property Please check through the lost property displayed in the south aisle. Anything still remaining at the end of January will be given to charity.

7 Community Day, Sat 12 May 2018 We are delighted to announce that this year it will be organised by Julie Sharp, ably supported by Vera Edwards and Mary Copping. Julie will shortly be reaching out to previous and potential stall-holders to once more galvanise support for what, it is hoped, will be another fabulous display of parish hospitality and warmth. Year on year, the Community Day has been a resounding success, and it is testimony to the energy, commitment and imagination of all those involved. All ideas, suggestions and offers of help should be sent to Julie on juliemichaela@gmail.com or Accommodation for refugee university student Would you consider giving a room in Winchester to a refugee university student? She is mature, quiet and studious, looking for a room big enough to sleep and work in, of necessity at very low cost. For further information please contact lgsraslewes@gmail.com. Vacancy for administration manager at Winchester Baptist Church, 20 hours/week, working as part of the staff team; for a full job description, contact churchsec@winbap.org.uk. Applications close Wed 31 January. Coats4Calais Please donate winter coats for refugees living without proper shelter in northern France: 147 Greenhill Road, Winchester SO22 5DU, Nightshelter Please leave donations of black bin bags, washing powder, washing-up liquid, tea towels, instant coffee, squash and tins of custard in the box at the back of. 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 (but not clothes) in the box at the back of church. Thank you. Building for Life Please pray for the Fund-raising Committee under Bill Lucas leadership, and Bryony Blazeby managing our grant applications process the volunteers drafting grant applications, supported and guided by Bryony Antony Feltham-King finalising our planning application to Winchester City Council Antony and the steering group checking detail before applying for Faculty permission giving thanks for God s blessings on the project to date.

8 Contact us Canon Peter Seal, Rector (h) (office) M, Tu, W, Th, Revd Mary Copping, Children/Youth Co-ordinator & Assistant Priest M, Tu, W, F, Katy Palacio, Parish Administrator M, W, F, Ursula Payne, Rector s Assistant & Building for Life Administrator M, Tu, Th, ursula@stmatthewstpaul.org Parish Office, 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