ST GEORGE’S PARISH CHURCH, STALYBRIDGE www.stg.org.uk WELCOME TO OUR TOY AND CHRISTINGLE SERVICE We especially welcome anyone who is here for the ﬁrst me Sunday 21st December 2014 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Please take this sheet home with you Please send any entries for next weeks pew sheet to: [email protected] or telephone Val on 0161 304 9522 COLLECT 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. HYMNS 508, 521, Chris2ngle Song (please see service sheet), 776 (verse 1 children, verse 2 choir, verse 3 all), 370, 789, 589 Reading Luke 1 verses 26—38 (Bible page 60) THE ADVENT WREATH PRAYER 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. Amen . POST COMMUNION PRAYER FOR TUESDAY MORNING Heavenly Father, who chose the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of the promised saviour: ﬁll us your servants with your grace, that in all things we may embrace your holy will and with her rejoice in your salva/on; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 6.00pm NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS—by Candlelight See Service Sheet PRAY FOR THE CHURCH THROUGHOUT THE WORLD Kontagora - (Lokoja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jonah Ibrahim. Church of Norway: Diocese of Borg, Bishop Atle Sommerfeldtatanga – (Congo) The Rt Revd Muno Kasima. PRAY FOR THE DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER Diocesan Bishop: Bishop David Walker. Suffragan Bishops: Bishop Mark; Bishop Chris. Bishop of Beverley: Bishop Glyn Webster; Dean: Rogers Govender; Archdeacons: Cherry Vann, David Bailey, Mark Ashcroft, David Sharples. PRAY FOR THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD For our Queen & all people and leaders of all Nations. Peace in the world and for all working for peace and an end to terrorism. For all refugees and Sasylum seekers. PRAY FOR THIS PARISH AND COMMUNITY Please continue to keep in your prayers our Priest in Charge: Revd Philip Brierley, Assoc. Priest: Revd Doreen Broadbent. The towns of Stalybridge and Armentières. Please pray for School Teachers and Estate Agents. Also, those who live on St George Street and St Winifred Place. PRAY FOR THE SICK, THE BEREAVED, THOSE IN TROUBLE Ian Diggle, Margaret Dunn, Andy Harrop, Barbara Croft, Simon Woosey, Sarah Dentith, Audrey Hurst, John Benson, Yvonne Cooper, Ken Jones, Andrea, Shirley, Audrey Grant, Chris Shaw, Alison Shaw, Rehana Latif, Tracy, Lewis Winterbottom, Betty Sykes, Cameron, Ruth, Maureen Bebbington, Cath, Nana, Rose, Yvonne Maclean, Kate Millett, Glenis & Dennis Ping, Charlie, and anyone known personally to you. PRAY FOR THE DEPARTED – Patricia Doors, William Green, David Brierley, and anyone who has recently died. ANNIVERSARIES — Jessie Wyld, Gladys Jakeman, Winifred Barnshaw, Emma Gudger, James Stott, Sarah Hannah Hague, Dorothy Stott, Mona Jefferson, Audrey Fallows, Frank Buckley, James Reedy, Derek Hibbert, David William Heap, Ivy Holt, Marian Beatrice Ogden. GIFT DAY—We hope that many of you have been able to bring a gift to donate to the Children’s Society which aims to help children in need. At this time, we would also request that our regular members consider giving the Church a gift, no matter how large or small. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. SENIOR CITIZENS' PARTY—This year the Senior Citizens' Party will take place on 24th January 2015 from 1.30 to 5.30pm. We extend a very warm invitation to all of our Senior Citizens. There will be a chance to meet old friends and possibly make some new ones. As usual, there will be a lavish tea and not forgetting, of course, the very popular Bingo session. This year, our entertainers are Tameside Community Choir, superbly led by Joyce Hansell, who will be singing some entertaining songs for us. As always, it will cost you nothing except your presence! But you will have to act quickly because numbers are limited. If you would like to come, then please get in touch with Karen Wright to book your ticket (303 0280) HELP! HELP! HELP! - We need your help. In order to provide some prizes for our Senior Citizens' Party, and get it going with a real swing, we are asking if you would kindly donate a prize for the Bingo. If you can provide a couple of prizes, or just one, would you please bring them to church and give them to one of the Wardens or Karen before the Party gets into full swing. Many thanks in anticipation for your help. CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME—The Ashton branch of the British Legion have a number of Pantomime tickets available at only £5 per ticket. They are for the dress rehearsal for the Performance of Aladdin at Hyde Theatre. The date is Tuesday 13th January and it is expected to be a sell out. If you are interested, please see Alicia as soon as possible. Don’t miss out! JAR OF GRACE — Please bring your donations in to Gladys as soon as possible. Grateful thanks to all. KEITH AND JULIANA moved house on Friday 28th November. They have sent a Thank You card for their leaving gift and also a Christmas Card which contains their new address if anyone needs it. Both of these cards are on the notice board at the side of the serving hatch. CAROL SINGING - As in previous years, Tameside Hospital Chaplaincy are organising carol singing round the wards from 6.15p.m. to 7.30p.m. on Christmas Eve. Refreshments are served afterwards. There is a letter on the lounge notice board giving details. Any volunteers would be most welcome. Room Bookings—A volunteer is needed to take over the Room Bookings. The job entails taking bookings for private parties etc, unlocking and locking up for these "dos" (or arranging for someone else to do it) and collecting the money paid for rent. There aren't that many over the course of the year. If you can help with this please see Philip. Many thanks go to the Junior Church and their leaders for their splendid performance of the Nativity Play and helping us remember the true meaning of Christmas. We hope that you have enjoyed our special service today. Please join us for a cup of tea or coffee in the lounge. Best wishes for a peaceful and healthy Christmas And New Year From all at Saint George Church Sidepersons Firsts Dec 21st G Vernon J Vernon Dec 28th V Fallows S Fallows Seconds A. Smith J. Waterhouse N. Nield J. Vidler Eucharistic Assistants Dec 24th H Lees Dec 25th A Winstanley Dec 28th L Ryan M Smith S Fallows F Taylor A Harris N Nield M Smith Sunday 21st Dec 4th Sunday of Advent 10.30am Christingle, Toy Service & Nativity Play 6.00pm Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Tues 10.30am Holy Communion CHRISTMAS EVE - Wednesday 24th Dec 4.00 pm A Service of The Blessing of the Crib with Carols 11.45 pm First Communion of Christmas CHRISTMAS DAY - Thursday 25th Dec 10.30 a.m. Christmas Day Eucharist Sunday 28th Holy Innocents 10.30am Parish Eucharist Tuesday 30th Dec No Morning Service