3 June The first Sunday after Trinity

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1 3 June 2018 The first Sunday after Trinity 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 province of Melanesia; for Archbishop Justin; for Bishops Tim, Jonathan and David for the Sisters of St Andrew in Lyons, 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 a year on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, all who were injured, made homeless or bereaved; those negotiating for restitution for the victims; all working to prevent future fires for all of creation, giving thanks for examples of careful stewardship of our world for a huge global effort to combat single-use plastic pollution, as India hosts World Environment Day on Tuesday for the fair distribution of natural resources and the careful use of energy; Greening Fulflood and Winchester Action on Climate Change; our own commitment to minimising waste, including food all who worry about having sufficient money to pay their essential bills all those in hospital, especially if they feel worried about the future and don t have good support from family or friends all suffering from mental health problems or addictions; those supporting them the unwell: Caroline Behan, Vera Edwards, Julia Jones, Anna McKenzie (age 11), Emma and Mark Miller, Kate Morgan, Michael Pain and Jean Reeder. 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 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, 3 June 8 am 9.30 am Collect Reading Post Communion am St Matthew s Readings [BCP] Holy Communion Readings: p. 156 Family Communion with DIY crèche Order of service in cream booklet Holy God, you sanctified this day as a time for rest and worship. As its blessed hours unfold, place on our lips canticles of praise and in our hearts the charity of Christ, that this day may be a pledge and foretaste of the eternal kingdom yet to come. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son. Amen. Mark 2: [p. 589] One sabbath Jesus was going through the cornfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath? And he said to them, Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? He entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and he gave some to his companions. Then he said to them, The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath; so the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath. Eternal Father, we thank you for nourishing us with these heavenly gifts: may our communion strengthen us in faith, build us up in hope, and make us grow in love; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. [BCP] Holy Communion Mark 2: 23 3: 6 [p. 589] One sabbath Jesus was going through the cornfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath? And he said to them, Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? He entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and he gave some to his companions.

3 12 noon Then he said to them, The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath; so the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath. Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, Come forward. Then he said to them, Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill? But they were silent. He looked around at them with anger; he was grieved at their hardness of heart and said to the man, Stretch out your hand. He stretched it out, and his hand was restored. The Pharisees went out and immediately conspired with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him. 2 Corinthians 4: 5 12 [p. 589] For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus sake. For it is the God who said, Let light shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. For while we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. Baptism of Hettie Scott Services next Sunday, 10 June The second Sunday after Trinity 8 am St Matthew s 9.30 am am St Matthew s 12 noon [BCP] Holy Communion Readings: p. 159 Parish Communion with baptism of Hugh Hadley Readings: 2 Corinthians 4: 13 5: 1; Mark 3: [p. 594] [BCP] Mattins Readings: 2 Corinthians 4: 13 5: 1; Mark 3: [p. 594] Baptism of Phoebe Pritchett-Brown

4 Mon 4, 4.30 pm Tues 5, 4.30 pm 7.30 pm Wed 6, 11 am 4.30 pm 7.30 pm Thurs am The week ahead Evening Prayer Evening Prayer Christian meditation [BCP] Holy Communion Evening Prayer Building for Life fund-raising group Magazine deadline Toddler group Lady Chapel Lady Chapel Parish rooms St Matthew s Lady Chapel Vestry Parish rooms June Mon 11, 8.30 am 7.30 pm Tues 12, 7 pm Wed 13, 7 pm 8.30 pm Fri 15, 9.30 am noon 7.30 pm Sun 17 4 pm Thurs 21, pm 6.30 pm Sun 24, 6 pm Tues 26, 7 pm Wed 27, 6.30 pm Fri 29, 7 pm Sat 30, 7.30 pm July Sun 15, for 1 pm August/September Fri 31 Sun 2 Sat 22 October Fri 5 Sun 7 Diary dates Building for Life steering group Deanery event on children s ministry Women s group ITP Christian mysticism lecture Men s group Coffee Pot Pre-school chili night Mary Copping Race for 4 Clean Air Day event City centre chaplaincy soirée Taizé service Alister McGrath, Trinity talk Deanery Synod Dulwich Opera Company Winchester Chamber Orchestra concert Bring and share lunch Parish camping Clarendon Way sponsored walk Men s weekend Parish rooms All Saints Roebuck Inn University Roebuck Inn Basingstoke St Peter s Ashley Gables Cathedral Wessex Centre St Cross Avon Tyrrell Hilfield Friary

5 Coming up Christian mysticism Winchester University s Institute of Theological Partnerships invites anyone interested to a lecture and discussion about mysticism on Wed 13 June, 6.30 for 7 pm at West Downs Room 208, with Dr Louise Nelstrop of St Benet s Hall, Oxford. Contact jo.wilson@winchester.ac.uk. Coffee Pot next meets on Fri 15 June, 9.30 am noon. Do join us for a mug of real coffee and a selection of delicious homemade cakes and this time, a chance to meet some of the pre-school mums as they set up the church for their Chili and Salsa Night. All ages very welcome, and donations will go towards Building for Life. Clean Air Day This is a local event in a national campaign encouraging the whole country to come together and improve air quality through collective action. Come along to St Peter s Pastoral Centre on Thurs 21 June, pm, and listen to a keynote speaker on health explaining the harm caused by air pollution, take part in workshops, and plan next steps over a glass of wine. It s free but likely to be popular, so please book your place by e- mailing transport@winacc.org.uk. (Supported by WinACC in partnership with the City of Winchester Trust, Friends of the Earth Winchester, Healthwatch Hampshire, Winchester Walking Strategy Group and others.) City centre chaplaincy garden party You are warmly invited to the chaplaincy s first summer soirée on Thurs 21 June, 6.30 pm, at Ashley Gables, Ashley SO20 6RJ. Food and soft drinks provided; dress smart casual. RSVP by Wed 6 June to Debbie Veel, chaplain@winccc.org.uk. Mozart opera at Dulwich Opera Company returns on Fri 29 June, 7 pm, to perform Così fan tutte. Featuring a cast of young professional singers and international opera director Ptolemy Christie, this production presents an elegant take on a light-hearted comedy about love, fidelity and human fallibility. The opera will be performed with piano accompaniment in the original Italian with English surtitles. Tickets 23/ 21/ 10 from Summer charity concert On Sat 30 June Winchester Chamber Orchestra return to with their 30th anniversary concert in aid of Key Changes, a Hampshire-based music therapy service helping young and old with social, behavioural, personal, developmental, learning and emotional issues. Programme includes Mozart, Dvořák and the Strauss Oboe Concerto with soloist Karla Powell. Tickets 10 ( 8 concessions) available on the door or from

6 Camping in the New Forest The 2017 parish camp will be from 31 August to 2 September at Avon Tyrrell in the lovely New Forest. This is a fun event for all ages to get to know each other better and relax in peaceful surroundings; you can attend part time! Further details from henrietta@bill-lucas.com. Men s Weekend, 5 7 October at Hilfield Friary a chance to relax, enjoy short interventions from a facilitator, walk a bit if you like, share suppers together There are just 12 places available, and last year they were all taken, so if you d like to join us, please let Michael Joseph know now: michael@4joseph.co.uk. In September he ll collect the full payment of 90, which will secure your place. Notices Race for Life Mary Copping is doing the 5k Race for Life with her daughter and granddaughter in Basingstoke on Sun 17 June, to raise money for Cancer Research. If you would like to sponsor her, please let her know. She has a JustGiving page; do her on youth@stmatthewstpaul.org if you would like her to send you the link. Rota June to August 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. Plastic flowerpots If you bought plants at the Community Day stall and no longer need the pots, please bring them to the parish office to be recycled for next year. Nightshelter Please leave donations of black bin bags, instant coffee, granulated sugar, tinned custard, tinned peas, metal scourers, toilet cleaner and spray deodorant 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 in the box at the back of church. Building for Life Three more steps along the way! We re moving along the yellow brick road we have now raised 500,000 towards our target of 850,000! Today we will be sticking three yellow bricks on our Building for Life banner to mark this significant progress. Please continue to pray for this important work and, if you think you might be able to help, contact Bill Lucas on buildingforlife@stmatthewstpaul.org.

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8 Interested in meeting people/getting involved? Twirties group for 20s and 30s, meeting monthly on Sunday evenings; please contact Katy Charles, Women s group next meets Tues 12 June, 7 pm, at the Roebuck for supper; please contact Julia Seal, , julia.seal@ntlworld.com Men s group next meets Wed 13 June, 8.30 pm, at the Roebuck for a drink and a chat; please contact Chris Sharp, , chrisesharp@gmail.com Tea with Friends on the second Monday of the month, pm; please contact Linda Russell-Smith, , or Heather Riley, Coffee Pot next meets Fri 15 June, 9.30 am noon in, for real coffee, homemade cakes and a chat (donations to Building for Life); children welcome Daytime book group meets monthly, 2.30 pm; please contact Talia Hedstrom, , or Christine Bennett, Meditation group meets on Tuesdays, 7.30 pm 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; for further information please contact James Clay, 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, Church, Hill, Winchester SO22 5AB Please make cheques payable to St Matthew s 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