6 January The Epiphany

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1 6 January 2018 The 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 diocese of Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Polynesia; for Archbishop Justin; for Bishops Tim, Jonathan and David the Sisters of St Andrew in Brussels, among them Sister Katie Seal our mission giving: 350 for Feed the Minds, improving the literacy skills of some of the world s most disadvantaged people our Prime Minister and all working on the best way forward for Brexit all finding it hard to keep warm, especially those who sleep outside; give thanks for the Nightshelter, Trinity Centre and Basics Bank all who are committed to finding sources of sustainable energy, giving thanks for progress in 2018 and praying for continuing advances in storing electricity all aid agencies caring for the many vulnerable people in our world who lack the most basic necessities for each day; pray for all who have lost hope of any help hospitals and especially A&E departments where the demand is so high and the staff are working under huge pressure; all who feel overstretched in their work all whose work or daily life is hard; those who cope with depression, stress or addiction; that we as the local church may be a source of hope and support the unwell: Caroline Behan, Christopher and Clifford Browne, Judy Golding, Andrew James, Julia Jones, Laura Liepins, Anna McKenzie (age 11), Emma and Mark Miller, Kate Morgan, Les Scott and Jane Seal (Peter s mother); all awaiting appointments or treatments those who have died recently, including Inga Lauriston (Alexa s mother); 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, 6 January 8 am 9.30 am Collect Reading [BCP] Holy Communion Readings: p. 65 Family Communion with DIY crèche Order of service in yellow booklet Lord God of the nations, we have seen the star of your glory rising in splendour. The radiance of your incarnate Word pierces the darkness that covers the earth and signals the dawn of peace and justice. Make radiant the lives of your people with that same brightness, and beckon all the nations to walk as one in your light. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Word made flesh. Amen. Matthew 2: 1 12 [p. 773] In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage. When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel. Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage. When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure-chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

3 Post Communion am St Matthew s Readings Lord God, the bright splendour whom the nations seek: may we who with the wise men have been drawn by your light discern the glory of your presence in your Son, the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. [BCP] Holy Communion Isaiah 60: 1 6 [p. 771] Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses arms. Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord. Matthew 2: 1 12 [p. 773] See above Services next Sunday, 13 January The Baptism of Christ; [BCP] the first Sunday after the Epiphany 8 am St Matthew s 9.30 am am St Matthew s [BCP] Holy Communion Readings: p. 67 Parish Communion Readings: Isaiah 43: 1 7; Luke 3: 15 17, [p. 775] [BCP] Mattins Readings: Isaiah 43: 1 7; Luke 3: 15 17, [p. 775]

4 Wishing you a Happy New Year! A covenant prayer for the New Year I am no longer my own but yours. Put me to what you will, rank me with whom you will; put me to doing, put me to suffering; let me be employed for you or laid aside for you, exalted for you or brought low for you; let me be full, let me be empty, let me have all things, let me have nothing; I freely and wholeheartedly yield all things to your pleasure and disposal. And now, glorious and blessed God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, you are mine and I am yours. So be it. And the covenant now made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen. (From the covenant service of the Methodist Church)

5 Mon 7, 2.30 pm 4.30 pm Tues 8, 4.30 pm 7.30 pm Wed 9, 11 am 4.30 pm 8.30 pm Thurs am Fri 11, 9.30 am noon 7.30 pm January Mon 14, 7 pm Tues 15, 9 am Wed 16, 7.45 pm Fri 18 Sat 19, 9 am noon Sun 20, 4 pm 6.30 pm Mon 21, 7.45 pm Tues 22, 11 am Wed 23, pm Sat 26, 11 am 3 pm Sun 27, 9.30, am pm 6 pm Wed 30, pm February Sat 2 Thurs 7, 7.30 pm Sun 10 Fri 22, 7.30 pm Sat 23, 7.30 pm The week ahead Book group Evening Prayer Evening Prayer Christian meditation [BCP] Holy Communion Evening Prayer Men s group Deadline for magazine articles Toddler group Coffee Pot pop-up café BfL fund-raising group social Diary dates Women s group Property committee Children s work team Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Parish Mission Action 4, David and Goliath Unity service PCC meeting Faith Development group Space in the City, speaker Mark Byford Nightshelter open day Conversion of St Paul Bring and share lunch Taizé service Space in the City, speaker Mark Byford Bugsy Malone musical workshop English Project lecture about the Bible s influence on the English language, in aid of Building for Life Stewardship and Legacy Sunday Winchester Connection wine tasting An Evening with Christopher Seaman Friends event Bereweeke Ave St Matthew s Vestry Roebuck Inn Hickory Drive Roebuck Inn Vestry Bereweeke Ave United Church Western School United Church Nightshelter Cathedral United Church Sarum Road

6 Coming up Space in the City The New Year series of talks, The Annunciation: A Pilgrim s Quest, will be given by Mark Byford at the United Church on Wednesdays 23 and 30 January and 6 February, pm (no entrance charge). Annual Christian unity service The unity service will take place at the United Church on Sun 20 January at 6.30 pm. This year s speaker is the Very Revd Catherine Ogle, Dean of Winchester Cathedral. Nightshelter open day The Nightshelter is opening its doors on Sat 26 January, 11 am 3 pm, for those who are curious about its work. Even if you ve visited before, why not drop in and find out from staff, volunteers and residents what s new? Contact admin@wcns.org.uk for further information. Bugsy Malone musical workshop at on Sat 2 February, 9 am 4.30 pm, followed by a performance at 5 pm. The leader will be Bronwen Dixie, a dance teacher and choreographer who works at Chichester Stage School and in musical theatre. Open to all children and young people, Year 1 upwards (no church links required). Singing and drama will be interspersed with activities and games. To take part, please contact Mary Copping, , youth@stmatthewstpaul.org. There are lots of children signed up already; it s proving very popular. We hope that many from Western, our church school, will be involved, as they have been with shows and music/drama workshops in the past. The Bible in England and the Bible in English We re delighted to announce a public lecture at on Thurs 7 February, 7 pm, by Professor Christopher Mulvey, about the powerful influence the Bible has exerted on the English language. This is an exciting collaboration between the English Project and the parish, held specifically to raise funds for Building for Life. Reserve your ticket ( including a glass of wine) at the eventbrite website. For more information, contact Bill Lucas, bill@bill-lucas.com. The Winchester Connection On Fri 22 February, Peter and Irene Casey present another imaginative wine-tasting session, this time based on their local heroes. For tickets ( 17.50) please contact , pheasants@picasey.me.uk. All proceeds will go to Building for Life. Notices Toddler group is such a lovely offering to the community, with new children coming each week. Would you be able to help out on a Thursday morning between 9.30 and 11.30, on a rota or one-off basis to help set up, make tea/coffee/snacks, take part

7 in craft activities, or chat to local parents/grandparents and carers? Please contact Victoria McCabe, , Small flat or room in shared house needed by Syrian man who needs to vacate his current room by the end of February; budget approximately 400 per month. If you can help, please respond to Coats4Calais goal is to provide refugees living rough in northern France with a warm winter coat. Please help: we re asking you to look for a winter coat you no longer wear and donate it at 147 Greenhill Road, Winchester SO22 5DU (phone: ). If you don t have a coat to give, you could buy a coat for a refugee for 25 at Helping rough sleepers in freezing weather During freezing weather conditions, the Nightshelter works with other local agencies to operate SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol), and often needs additional volunteer support, particularly overnight; if you are interested in helping, please contact admin@wcns.org.uk. Nightshelter The Nightshelter would like to thank all its supporters for the generous donations of food, gifts and essential items received over the festive period, as well as the vital financial contributions that have enabled it to provide a warm, safe and caring environment for residents. Please leave donations of black bin bags, instant coffee, granulated sugar, tinned custard, tinned peas, metal scourers and toilet cleaner in the box at the back of St Paul s. 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. Community Day 2019 We have a date: Sat 11 May; we have a focus for fund-raising: Building for Life; we have lots of volunteers full of goodwill. What we urgently need is someone to lead a planning group. Could it be you? Please contact Peter Seal asap: , peter@stmatthewstpaul.org. If no-one offers by mid-january we will need to cancel the 2019 event.

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 Mon 14 January, 7 pm, at the Roebuck for supper; contact Julia Seal, , julia.seal@ntlworld.com Men s group next meets Wed 9 January, 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 11 January, 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 7 January, 2.30 pm in Bereweeke Ave; please contact Talia Hedstrom, , or Christine Bennett, Meditation group next meets Tues 8 January, 7.30 pm in the parish rooms Tuesday homegroup meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, pm; please contact James Clay, Wednesday homegroup meets weekly, 7.45 pm; 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 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