INTERCESSIONS FOR THIS WEEK THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH: we pray for all who teach and guard the faith, especially John, our Bishop Graham of Dudley Justin of Canterbury for the Anglican Communion and our partners The Hong Kong Anglican Church (Episcopal), with their Archbishop, Paul Kwong The Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe (Ireland), with their Bishop, Kenneth Kearon The Diocese of Roskilde (Denmark), with their Bishop, Peter Fischer Møller SOCIETY AND THE WORLD: we pray for Elizabeth our Queen and her government Leaders of nations to protect all their people The just and gentle rule of our Lord Jesus to prevail throughout the world A welcome for all seeking refuge and safety in our country All agencies who help relieve suffering Those affected by the extremes of weather globally OUR PARISH AND COMMUNITIES: we pray for Our parishioners, especially those living in Clockfields Drive, Amelas Close, Culverhouse Drive, Lorrainer Avenue, and Lisko Close The lonely and friendless in our parish, and all who find it difficult or impossible to mix with others socially and that God will bless all that is good in our lives and relationships THOSE IN NEED KNOWN TO US: we pray for the healing and comforting of Robin Burford Susan Deeley Maureen & Lyndon Viney Chris & Jenny Shepherd Sally Moszynski Felicity Willows Kevin Devlin Joan Vernon Vera Allcock Charlie Cowley Dewi Phillips Fr Paul & Moira Tongue Brenda Adkins Alan & Dot Stephenson Diane Tranter Linda Lowe Percy Hewins Winnie & Bernard Tombs Bethany, Alison & John Harold Taylor and those who receive Holy Communion at home and all who have lost the health and strength that once were theirs THOSE WHOSE EARTHLY LIFE IS COMPLETE we commend to God s eternal care and keeping the recently departed: Grace Hewins (6 Feb) Edna Green (15 Feb) those in our year s mind: 17 Jean Bashford (2012) 18 George Hill (2018) 19 Cyril Richards (2018) 22 Norman Oakley (2003) Sylvia Consett (2014) 23 Doris Jones (2013) Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord And let light perpetual shine upon them! THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS we join our prayers with those of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Polycarp, Francis, Clare, and all the Apostles, Martyrs, and Saints THE PARISH OF AMBLECOTE, HOLY TRINITY 17 February 2019 THE COLLECT or THE THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE LENT Almighty God, who alone can bring order to the unruly wills and passions of sinful humanity: give your people grace so to love what you command and to desire what you promise, that, among the many changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. God, whose Son went among the crowds and brought healing with his touch: help us to show his love, in your Church as we gather together, and by our lives as they are transformed into the image of Christ our Lord. SERVICES TODAY 1800 Memorial Service READINGS FOR THE MASS First Reading Jeremiah 17.5 10 Responsorial Psalm 1 Second Reading 1 Corinthians 15.12 20 The Gospel Luke 6.17 26 HYMNS FOR THE MASS NEH Int 436 Praise my soul the King of Heaven Grad 466 Thou whose almighty word Off 415 O for a thousand tongues to sing PComm 297 Lord Jesus Christ Rec 235 Forth in thy name RESPONSE TO THE PSALM For the Lord knows the way, the way of the righteous. READING FOR THE MEMORIAL SERVICE Romans 14.7 12
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, AMBLECOTE RCL Yr C : 3 before Lent (pr2) / DEL Yr 1:Wk6 SERVICES ON SUNDAY 17 February 2019 THE THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE LENT 1800 Memorial Service THE CHURCH IS OPEN EVERY DAY BETWEEN 9am AND 5pm FOR PRIVATE PRAYER, DEVOTION, AND VISITING. MON Feria 18 Vicar s day off TUE Feria 19 0900 Morning Prayer 1100 Holy Communion at Brambles NH WED Feria 20 0900 Morning Prayer 0930 Requiem Mass for Grace 1030 Home Communions 1100 Funeral: Grace Hewins followed by burial THU Feria 21 1030 Morning Prayer 1100 1400 Mothers Union FRI Feria 22 0900 Morning Prayer SAT Polycarp Bishop, martyr, c155 23 0900 Morning Prayer 1000 Office Hour This is the place to come to discuss Weddings, the Reading of Banns, and Christenings, or anything else. SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY 24 February 2019 SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT 1800 Solemn Vespers with Benediction MASS READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY MORNING First Reading Genesis 2.4b 9,15 end Responsorial Psalm 65 Second Reading Revelation 4 The Gospel Luke 8.22 25 NOTICE BOARD EDNA GREEN RIP Sue Boex s mum Edna died on Friday morning. Please say your prayers for the whole family at this sad time. 150 CLUB You can still sign up with Una and Jean for 1 per number per month. Draws take place on second Sundays TRINITY TOTS Next meeting on Thursday 28 February at 1.00pm (till 2.30). Trinity Tots is a carers and toddlers group meeting in church on second and fourth Thursdays. See Mary Phillips for more details. MEMORIAL SERVICE There will be a Memorial Service THIS EVENING Sunday 17 February at, when we have an opportunity to remember not only those who have died in recent times, but our own loved ones now at rest. Do please come along and join us. VIVA MUSICA IN CONCERT On Saturday 2 March in the evening, Viva Musica will be in concert in church. Tickets are available see Sheila Hill and cost 7.50, and this will include a glass of wine and some nibbles. The proceeds will benefit church funds. QUIZ NIGHT There will be a quiz night and fish & chip supper on Saturday 30 March from 7pm. Please mark this date in your diary. SPRING FAYRE We will be holding a spring fayre on Saturday 18 May. Please make a note. Think of some suitable stalls we can have! CHURCH CARE DAYS Once a quarter we will be holding a church care day, which is the chance to help clean the building, making it fit for worship and hospitable to visitors, and to make repairs to the linen, frontals and kneelers as required. No previous experience required as any necessary training will be given. SERVICE CREW If you are willing to be part of a team of folk willing to do the occasional bits of small and manageable maintenance required around the church, please make yourself known to Fr Alan or a churchwarden. FLOWERS The flower arrangers do a wonderful thing every week, but the funds are getting low. Would you please consider signing up and offer a donation to Sheila Hill. The list is on the notice board. Thank you. It can be to celebrate a wonderful event, or in memory of a loved one. Please note that Lent and Advent are generally flower free seasons. CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE VICAR Address The Vicarage, 4 The Holloway, Amblecote, DY8 4DL Phone 01384 394057 Email fr.alan.williams@gmail.com INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHURCH Facebook @holytrinityamblecote Website www.holytrinityamblecote.org.uk
FEBRUARY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT MARCH Sa 2 7.30pm Viva Musica in concert SU 3 SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT Tu 5 7.30pm Standing Committee WE 6 SU 10 ASH WEDNESDAY 10.00am with Imposition of Ashes 7.30pm SUNG MASS with Imposition of Ashes FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT Mo 11 2.00pm Kneeler Group Tu 12 7.30pm York Course session 1 Th 14 1.00pm Trinity Tots SU 17 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT Tu 19 7.30pm York Course session 2 We 20 7.00pm PCC Meeting Th 21 2.00pm Mothers Union THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Tu 26 7.30pm York Course session 3 Sa 30 7.00pm Quiz Night and Fish & Chip Supper SU 31 MOTHERING SUNDAY APRIL Tu 2 7.30pm York Course session 4 SU 7 PASSION SUNDAY Tu 9 7.30pm York Course session 5 Th 11 1.00pm Trinity Tots 2.00pm Mothers Union SU 14 Mo 15 Tu 16 We 17 PALM SUNDAY 10.00am Mass begins in the Hall Taizé Service for Palm Sunday Monday in Holy Week 11.00am CHRISM MASS Cathedral 2.00pm Kneeler Group 6.15pm 7.00pm Stations of the Cross Tuesday in Holy Week 7.00pm with Address Wednesday in Holy Week 9.30am 7.00pm with Address TH 18 FR 19 SA 20 SU 21 MAUNDY THURDAY 11.00am Maundy Mass with devotions and followed by lunch 8.00pm SUNG MASS of the Last Supper, with foot washing and Watch until midnight. Compline at 11.50pm GOOD FRIDAY 9.00am Mattins 10.00am Walk of Witness 2.00pm THE THIRD HOUR with addresses 6.30pm GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY, Veneration of the Holy Cross, Mass of the Pre Sanctified HOLY SATURDAY 9.00am Sacrament of Reconciliation Confessions will be heard 8.00pm Vigil of Readings, Lighting of the New Fire, Exsultet, and FIRST MASS OF THE RESURRECTION EASTER DAY Th 25 1.00pm Trinity Tots with Diddy Disciples SU 28 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER 11.30am Annual Parochial Church Meeting MAY We 1 7.30pm Standing Committee SU 5 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Wholeness and Healing Th 9 1.00pm Trinity Tots SU 12 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Mo 13 2.00pm Kneeler Group We 15 7.00pm PCC Meeting Th 16 2.00pm Mothers Union Sa 18 10.00am SPRING FAYRE SU 19 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Memorial Service Th 23 1.00pm Trinity Tots SU 26 ROGATION SUNDAY Th 30 JUNE SU 2 SU 9 ASCENSION DAY SUNDAY AFTER ASCENION DAY OF PENTECOST Mo 10 2.00pm Kneeler Group Th 13 1.00pm Trinity Tots SU 16 TRINITY SUNDAY Th 20 2.00pm Mothers Union SU 23 TRINITY 1 Th 27 1.00pm Trinity Tots SU 30 PETERTIDE
JULY We 3 7.30pm Standing Committee SU 7 TRINITY 3 Mo 8 2.00pm Kneeler Group Th 11 1.00pm Trinity Tots SU 14 TRINITY 4 We 17 7.00pm PCC Meeting Th 18 2.00pm Mothers Union SU 21 TRINITY 5 SU 28 TRINITY 6 AUGUST SU 4 TRANSFIGURATION Th 8 1.00pm Trinity Tots with Diddy Disciples SU 11 TRINITY 8 Mo 12 2.00pm Kneeler Group Th 15 SU 18 TRINITY 9 ASSUMPTION OF THE BVM 11.00am MASS OF THE BVM 2.00pm Mothers Union Memorial Service Th 22 1.00pm Trinity Tots with Diddy Disciples SU 25 TRINITY 10 Memorial Service SEPTEMBER SU 1 TRINITY 11 Wholeness and Healing We 4 7.30pm Standing Committee SU 8 BIRTH OF THE BVM Mo 9 2.00pm Kneeler Group Th 12 1.00pm Trinity Tots SU 15 HOLY CROSS We 18 7.00pm PCC Meeting Th 19 2.00pm Mothers Union SU 22 MATTHEW THE APOSTLE Th 26 1.00pm Trinity Tots SU 29 Ss MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS OCTOBER SU 6 FRANCIS OF ASSISI Th 10 1.00pm Trinity Tots SU 13 TRINITY 17 Mo 14 2.00pm Kneeler Group Th 17 2.00pm Mothers Union SU 20 TRINITY 18 Th 24 1.00pm Trinity Tots SU 27 NOVEMBER SU 3 TRINITY LAST ALL SAINTS SUNDAY All Souls Memorial Service We 6 7.30pm Standing Committee SU 10 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Mo 11 2.00pm Kneeler Group Th 14 1.00pm Trinity Tots SU 17 SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT We 20 7.00pm PCC Meeting Th 21 2.00pm Mothers Union CHRIST THE KING DECEMBER SU 1 SU 8 ADVENT SUNDAY Lessons and Carols for Advent SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Solemn Vespers with Benediction Mo 9 2.00pm Kneeler Group Th 12 1.00pm Trinity Tots Nativity SU 15 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 4.30pm Christingle Service Th 19 2.00pm Mothers Union SU 22 Tu 24 WE 25 Th 26 SU 29 JANUARY 2020 WE 1 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Taizé Service for Advent Eve and Vigil of Christmas 4.30pm Candlelight Carols 1 Candlelight Carols 2 11.30pm MIDNIGHT MASS and FIRST COMMUNION OF CHRISTMASS CHRISTMASS DAY 8.00am of the Nativity 9.30am SOLEMN MASS OF THE NATIVITY S Stephen, First Martyr 11.00am of S Stephen CHRISTMAS SUNDAY 8.00am 10.00am PARISH MASS Christmass Praise THE NAMING OF JESUS 11.00am SUNG MASS OF THE NAMING
REGULAR SERVICES SUNDAY 8.00am 10.00am 12noon WEDNESDAY 9.30am THURSDAY 11.00am (traditional language) PARISH MASS Baptisms 1st and 3rd Sundays Evensong or Vespers (4th Sunday with Benediction) [Quarterly, we hold a service of Wholeness and Healing, and a Memorial Service in the 6pm slot] MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9.00am Morning Prayer 5.00pm Evening Prayer REGULAR MEETINGS Second and Fourth Thursdays at 1.00pm TRINITY TOTS Second Monday at 2.00pm KNEELER GROUP Third Thursday at 2.00pm MOTHERS UNION Occasional Fridays at 7.30pm CHOIR PRACTICE Please check notice sheet for variations in the above.