THE UNITED BENEFICE
OF ST BARTHOLOMEW AND ST LAWRENCE
WITH ST SWITHUN-UPON-KINGSGATE
WINCHESTER
Rector:
The Reverend Canon Cliff Bannister
Assistant Priest: The Reverend Amanda Goulding
Assistant Curate: The Reverend Sally Goodson
Tel. 01962 852032
Tel. 01962 884585
Tel: 01962 867251
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 21st December 2014
A warm welcome to our worship this Sunday
Large Print Versions of this notice sheet and other papers are available.
A Hearing Loop system is in use. Gluten-free communion wafers
are available – please ask a steward.
Morning readings:
OT
Psalm
NT
Gospel
2 Samuel 7. 1-11 & 16
89. 1-8
Romans 16. 25-end
Luke 1. 26-38
St Bartholomew 9.30am Parish Communion
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rector
Hymns:
535, Advent Wreath Song (4 vss + chorus), 194, 302,
219 (x2), 451
St Lawrence
Hymns:
11.00am Parish Communion
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev’d Amanda Goulding
32, Advent Wreath Song (4 vss + chorus), 238 (omit v 3),
35, 58
St Bartholomew 6.00pm Carol Service
Led by: The Rector
St Lawrence
6.00pm Carol Service
Led by: The Rev’d Amanda Goulding
Evening readings
and hymns:
See special orders of service
COLLECT FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
God our redeemer, who prepared the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of
your Son: grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour, so we may be
ready to greet him when he comes again as our judge; who is alive and reigns
with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
ADVENT WREATH PRAYER for the 4th Sunday of Advent
God our Father, the angel Gabriel told the Virgin Mary that she was to be the
mother of your Son. Though Mary was afraid, she responded to your call with
joy. Help us, whom you call to serve you, to share like her in your great work
of bringing to our world your love and healing. We ask this through Jesus
Christ, the Light who is coming into the world.
ALL: Lord Jesus, Light of the world, blessed is Gabriel who brought
good news; blessed is Mary your mother and ours: Bless your Church
preparing for Christmas; and bless us your children who long for your
coming.
SERVICES FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
24th December 2014
St Lawrence
3.30pm Crib Service
Led by: The Rev’d Amanda Goulding
St Bartholomew 5.00pm Crib Service
Led by: The Rector and The Rev’d Sally Goodson
Hymns:
See special orders of service
Midnight Readings:
OT
NT
Isaiah 52. 7-10
John 1. 1-14
St Bartholomew 11.30pm Midnight Communion
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rector
Hymns:
592 (4 verses), 559, 357, 832, 534 (vss 1,2,6 & 7)
St Swithun
Hymns:
11.30pm Midnight Communion
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev’d Norman de la Mouette
66, 63 (tune 1), 55, 61 (vss 1,2,6 & 7)
A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS
FROM ALL THE MINISTRY TEAM
SERVICES FOR CHRISTMAS DAY
25th December 2014
Morning readings:
NT
Gospel
Titus 2. 11-14
Luke 2. 1-14
St Bartholomew 8.00am Holy Communion
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rector
St Bartholomew 9.30am Family Communion
Celebrant: The Rector
Preacher: The Rev’d Sally Goodson
Hymns:
534 (vss 1-3, 6 & 7), Taizé Gloria:
Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest
Glory to God, glory to God, alleluia, alleluia.
Advent Wreath Song (all vss), 650, 827, 59, 289
St Lawrence
Hymns:
10.00am Parish Communion
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev’d Amanda Goulding
61 (vss 1, 2, 6 & 7), Advent Wreath Song (all vss), 68, 76, 53
ALTERNATIVE COLLECT FOR CHRISTMAS DAY
Lord Jesus Christ, your birth at Bethlehem draws us to kneel in wonder at
heaven touching earth: accept our heartfelt praise as we worship you, our
Saviour and our eternal God. Amen.
ADVENT WREATH PRAYER for CHRISTMAS DAY
God our Father, today the Saviour is born and those who live in darkness are
seeing a great light. Help us, who greet the birth of Christ with joy, to live in
the light of your Son, and to share the good news of your love. We ask this
through Jesus Christ, the Light who has come into the world.
ALL: Lord Jesus, Light of Light, you have come among us. Help us who
live by your light, to shine as lights in your world. Glory to God in the
highest!
SERVICES FOR
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
28th December 2014
Morning readings: OT
Gospel
St Lawrence
Isaiah 61.10 – 62.3
Luke 2. 15-21
10.00am United Benefice Communion
Celebrant: The Rector
Preacher: Meriel Walton
57, 73, 44, 64
Hymns:
There will be no Evensong in the Benefice
COLLECT FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
Almighty God, who wonderfully created us in your own image and yet more
wonderfully restored us through your Son Jesus Christ: grant that, as he came to
share in our humanity, so we may share the life of his divinity; who is alive and
reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!
SERVICES FOR
THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
4th January 2015
Morning readings:
OT
Gospel
Isaiah 60. 1-6
Matthew 2. 1-12
St Bartholomew 8.00am Holy Communion
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev’d Sally Goodson
St Bartholomew 9.30am Family Service (No Communion)
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rector
St Lawrence
10.00am Parish Communion
Celebrant: The Rev’d Amanda Goulding
Preacher: The Rev’d Sally Goodson
St Swithun
6.00pm
Led by:
Carols and Readings for Epiphany
The Rector
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
For the World: for the families who lost their loved ones in the recent attack on
the Peshawar school, and for all who will make the News Headlines this
Christmas because of what they have said or done or been victim to; for families
separated this Christmas through war or sickness or economic pressure; for the
safety of our armed forces; for the peace of the Holy Land.
For the Anglican Communion:
On 21st December: Archbishop Justin Welby; Kontagora (Nigeria); the
Dioceses of Borg (Church of Norway), Southwell and Nottingham, their
Bishops and people; the work of Sunday Schools.
On Christmas Eve: Kubwa (Nigeria), their Bishop and people; The Children’s
Society.
On Christmas Day: The Archbishop and Bishops of South East Asia and their
people; all those who are homeless or lonely and those who offer them shelter
and care.
On 28th December: Kushtia (Bangladesh); the Dioceses of Oslo (Church of
Norway), Durham, Moray Ross and Caithness, their Bishops and people.
For the Diocese: Bishop Tim Dakin and Suffragan Bishops Jonathan and David;
all charity workers and volunteers in the Diocese.
For the Deanery:
On 21st December: The Diocesan Office and Clerical Registry.
On Christmas Eve: The City Centre Chaplaincy and the Rev’d Howard Rowe.
On Christmas Day: Clergy spouses and families; retired clergy; clergy widows
and widowers, and their families.
On 28th December: Social work in the Deanery: Trinity Centre, Night Shelter,
Keystone Housing, Basics Bank, Street Pastors.
Local needs: For all who have no place to call home; the work of the Salvation
Army and for families in need, especially recipients of the Christmas Project and
the Basics Bank; for all who travel this Christmas-tide.
The sick and housebound, especially Sybil Edwards, Joan Foreman,
Phillipa Fraser, Sheila Lindsay, Trevor Nash, Wanda Nash, Evan Sturgess. Also
for Stanley and Enid in Ikona.
For the Departed: We pray for all who mourn the loss of those they have
loved, especially at this time of the year.
Anniversary of Death: Jean Bailey, Amanda Fielding, Gillian French,
Patricia Harding, Harvey Harris, Iris Stuart, Roy Waterer.
NOTICES
Arrangements for Christmas and New Year:
Please note there will be no mid-week Services or Morning/Evening Prayer
between 22nd December and the New Year. The Parish Office will also be
closed and re-open on Friday 2nd January. Morning and Evening Prayer will
resume on Friday 2nd January. Cliff, Amanda and Sally will be taking a postChristmas break.
THE WEEKLY NOTICE SHEET: Please send any items for the notice sheet
by Wednesday of each week to Caroline St Leger-Davey and Lis Wicks at the
St Lawrence Parish Office, Colebrook Street; email [email protected] or
tel. 01962 849434. For St Bartholomew Hall bookings please contact Lorraine
Curtis: [email protected], tel. 01962 863361.
The CHRISTINGLE SERVICE held last Sunday at St Bartholomew raised
£274.7 for The Children’s Society. Well done to everyone!
BEER AND CAROLS EVENING: Cliff will lead the evening on Monday
22nd December at 7.30pm at the Hyde Tavern. The collection will be for
“Embrace the Middle East” projects with children.
ST BARTHOLOMEW: If you would like to help decorate our Church please
come along on Tuesday 23rd December at 10.00am.
ST BARTHOLOMEW: Our collection at Christmas will be for the
Nightshelter. All donations should be placed in the “Nightshelter” envelopes,
and if you wish to claim Gift Aid please fill in the details on the envelope.
ST BARTHOLOMEW: Maurice Miles will have spare boxes of pink, weekly
envelopes for 2015. These envelopes enable users to give a regular amount
each week. You do not have to be a tax payer to use these envelopes. If
interested please see Maurice.
COFFEE MORNING in ST LAWRENCE CHURCH: On the first Friday of
each month. Please come along to meet one another and members of the
Ministry Team on 2nd January from 10.00am-11.30am.
ST BARTHOLOMEW: We will have a retiring collection plate at the end of
our Family service on 4th January to sponsor Fredrick Oduke from
Uganda. £15 a month is given to support his education and projects in his village.
ST LAWRENCE: ‘Going Out With Questions’ meets on the 1st Sunday of
the month (4th January) to explore questions about faith and life. We meet
after the morning service. Convenor: Angus Paddison.
HYDE OPEN GROUP: The next meeting is on Monday 5th January at
2.00pm. Maurice Miles will give a talk on his life as a Headteacher. The group is
open to all ladies; annual fee is £10. Contact: Daphne (869352).
MESSY CHURCH: Please keep your Christmas wrapping paper cardboard
tubes for the next Messy Church (10th January) and give them to Sally
(867251) or the Parish Office!
THE FORTNIGHT AHEAD
22nd – 27th December 2014
There will be no mid-week Services or Morning/Evening Prayer between 22nd
December and the New Year.
The Parish Office is also closed.
Saturday
7.00pm Holocaust Memorial Day
Cathedral
28th December 2014 - 4th January 2015
Friday
Morning and Evening Prayer resume
9.00am-12.00noon Parish Office open
10.00am-11.30am Coffee morning
St Lawrence