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The Baptism of Christ
Sunday 11th January 2015
Welcome to St Mary’s. If you are a newcomer please introduce yourself to
one of the clergy or fill in and hand to one of us the detachable section of our
new Welcome Bookmark. Do come and join us for coffee in Church House
(opposite the North Door) after the 9.35am service.
The Collect
O God, who by the leading of a star
manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:
mercifully grant that we, who know you now by faith,
may at last behold your glory face to face;
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. Amen
8.00am – Holy Communion
President:
The Revd Adrian Hinksman
9.35am –Sung Communion
President & Preacher:
Setting:
Processional Hymn:
Seekers Song:
Lesson Readings:
Gradual:
Gospel:
Prayers are led by:
Offertory Hymn:
Anthem:
Communion Hymn:
Recessional Hymn:
Voluntary:
Canon Michael Roden
Appleford
343 Be thou my vision – Slane
What child is this – Greensleeves (see page 4)
Genesis 1:1-5 read by Tracy Watson
Acts 19:1-7 read by Lesley Davies
Psalm 29 (see page 5)
Mark 1:4-11
Trevor Groom
142 Hail to the Lord’s anointed – Cruger
Listen sweet dove – Ives (words page 4)
526 When Jesus came to Jordan – Offertorium
53 Songs of thankfulness and praise – St Edmund
Processional - Mathias
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11.15am – Holy Communion (BCP)
President & preacher:
Introit:
Offertory Hymn:
Final Hymn:
The Revd Austin Smith
343 Be thou my vision – Slane
142 (omit *) Hail to the Lord’s anointed – Cruger
53 (omit *) Songs of thankfulness and praise – St
Edmund
3:30pm Baptism
4.30pm – Epiphany Carol Service
Priest:
Organist:
Introit:
Processional Hymn:
Carol:
1st Reading:
Hymn:
Carol:
2nd Reading:
Hymn:
Carol:
3rd Reading:
Carol:
4th Reading:
Hymn:
Carol:
5th Reading:
Carol:
Hymn:
Carol:
Hymn:
Responses:
Canon Michael Roden
Matthew Harrison
Arise, Shine O Jerusalem - Palestrina
What star is this with beams so bright – Puer Nobis
Rejoice and be merry – arr. Jacques
The Three Kings - Longfellow
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness – Was
Lebet
Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing – arr.
Temperley
Isaiah 60:1-6
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning –
Epiphany
O Holy Night - Adam
Matthew 2:1-12
Lo! Star-led chiefs - Crotch
The Journey of the Magi -T S Eliot
We three Kings
The Three Kings - Cornelius
Psalm 72:10-19
Yesterday I saw from far away – arr. Temperley
Earth has many a noble city - Stuttgart
New Year - Rutter
As with gladness men of old - Dix
Behold the Lord, the ruler is come - Palestrina
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Prayers for people
We pray for all those who are to be married, including: Migle Zitinskaite &
Thomas Girulis
We pray for all who are ill, and by name for: Julie Stewart, Sam, Mollie
Jenkins, Mary Frost, Margaret Beddard, Ted Hollingdale, Angela McNally, Ann
Steward, Charlotte Sabey-Corkindale, Paul Rushby, Paul, Katherine.
…and we pray for all who love and care for them.
We pray for church members at home or in residential care: Colin Atkinson,
Sheila Axtens, Dennis Cole, John Coxall, Roma Greenaway, Adrian Haigh,
Cameron Harrison, Alice Hazelwood, Edith Ingram, Cynthia Myers, Sheila Pay,
José Perry, Joan Randall, Shirley Robinson, Peg Saunders, Bill Shinn, Mark
Vincent, Eileen Warren.
…and we pray for all who love and care for them.
We also pray for: Ann, Anna, Anne, Alan and Jean Bailey, Sue Bartrum, Bernie
Bottesch, Joan Burton, Alison Crisp, David, Scilla Douglas, Ethel Edwards, Mary
Foster, Margaret Gorman, Jenny Hall, Helen, Liz Hughes, Joy Hukin, Jacquie,
Jill, Brian Jones, Emily Kilby, Hanna King, Michael Laurens, Alan Lawson,
Adrian Lucas, Dot Milton, Agnes Emmanuel Odiachi, Orla, Ian Stewart, Julia
Stocker, Paul Street, Sally Thompson, John Toll, Ron Walters, Lewis Willis,
June Wimpory, Jenny Yateman.
…and we pray for all who love and care for them.
We remember before God those who have died: Jean Pay, Duncan Harris,
Patricia Jamieson, Vicki Bryder.
…and we pray for those who mourn.
Prayers for the World Church
An estimated 1.7 million people have been forced to leave their homes in Iraq.
Christian Aid's partner REACH is able to make a difference by distributing
hygiene kits and food. Let us thank God for the help given, and pray for those
taking refuge in crowded churches, mosques and disused buildings. Let us
join our prayer, as supporters of Christian Aid, with those who are persecuted,
and pray for all efforts that make for peace.
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Seekers’ Song
What child is this who, laid to rest
On Mary’s lap, is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Come, greet the infant Lord,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh;
Come peasants, king, to own him.
The King of kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise, the song on high,
The Virgin sings her lullaby;
Joy, joy, for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
Words: William Chatterton Dix (1837-98)
Sung Communion Anthem
Listen Sweet Dove – Grayston Ives (b.1948)
Listen sweet dove unto my song,
And spread thy golden wings in me;
Hatching my tender heart so long,
Till it get wing and flie away with thee.
Such glorious gifts thou didst bestow that
The earth did like a heaven appeare,
The stares were coming down to know
If they might mend their wages and serve here.
The sunne which once did shine alone,
Hung down his head and wisht for night,
When he beheld twelve sunnes for one
Going about the world and giving light.
Lord though we change thou art the same,
The same sweet God of love and light:
Restore this day for thy great name,
Unto his ancient and miraculous right.
Words: George Herbert (1593-1633)
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Responsorial Psalm 29
Choir:
All:
The Lord will bless his people with peace.
The Lord will bless his people with peace.
Choir:
Ascribe to the Lord, you sons of heaven:
ascribe to the Lord glory and might.
Ascribe to the Lord the honour due to his name:
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
The voice of the Lord is upon the waters:
the glory of God thunders, the Lord upon the great waters.
The voice of the Lord is mighty in operation:
the voice of the Lord is a glorious voice.
The Lord will bless his people with peace.
All:
Choir:
All:
Choir:
All:
The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar-trees:
the Lord breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.
He makes them skip like a calf:
Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild ox.
The voice of the Lord divides the lightning-flash:
the voice of the Lord whirls the sands of the desert,
the Lord whirls the desert of Kadesh.
The Lord will bless his people with peace.
The voice of the Lord rends the terebinth trees,
and strips bare the forests:
in his temple all cry “Glory”
The Lord sits enthroned above the water-flood:
The Lord sits enthroned as a king for ever.
The Lord will give to his people the blessing of peace.
The Lord will bless his people with peace.
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Future Events
15th January 8pm Wives’ Group Beetle Drive in Church House
17th January 3.30pm All aboard for Peterborough Most of St Mary’s Choir
members of RSCM Voices will be taking the short trip north on the main line from
Hitchin station to sing Evensong in Peterborough Cathedral, where the service
will begin at 3.30pm and visiting congregation are most welcome. The
Responses for the service are by Sanders, Canticles by Walmisley and the
anthem is Elgar’s “The Spirit of the Lord”.
17th Jan 7.30pm The Phantom of The Opera. Large screen showing of this
celebrated original 1925 silent film in St Mary’s Church, with live organ
accompaniment. Tickets £12 from any Churchwarden, or from Hitchin Initiative,
David’s Bookshop, or online from www.hitchinfilms.co.uk For further details
please pick up a flyer at the back of the church. In aid of church funds.
18th-25th January Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The theme this year is
The well is deep based on John chapter 4. The following events are planned:
Sundays 18 & 25 January - morning pulpit exchanges
Sunday 18 January - 6.30pm: United service at Walsworth Road Baptist Church,
including the induction of the Revd John Hardaker of Christchurch as Chair of
Churches Together in Hitchin
Tuesday 20 January - 7.45pm: Ladies’ united service at St Faith’s
Sunday 25 January - 6.30 pm: Taizé service at St Mark’s
More information from John Richardson 01462 435595. Material for the Week,
can be found at - www.ctbi.org.uk
25th January Christingle service this year will begin in the Market Place at
4.30pm and then in church at 5.00pm. Everyone is welcome to this service, it is
one of our ways for raising money for The Children's Society. Pauline
27th January “What is Theology” Theology Cafe at Hitchin Christian Centre
led by Dr Brendan Devitt. The event is free, all welcome, and refreshments will
be provided.
30th January 7:30pm for 8pm “Grill Peter Lilley MP for Supper” at St. John’s
Church Hall. Supper will be Fish and Chips, wine and soft drinks available.
Tickets £10 from Geraldine Mitchell, 01582 834344 or [email protected]
31st January 10am-4pm Parish Quiet Day at the Focolare Centre, Welwyn
Garden City. This will be led by Canon Ian Laine, who until recently was Canon
Residentiary for Education at St. Albans Abbey. Cost will be £12. It is hoped we
will take a mini coach from the Parish so book early. If you wish to come please
complete the list at the back of the Church or contact Joan Worboys (434179) or
Michael Taylor (459611)
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Notices
The flowers in church today are given by Frances & Peter Cranfield for the
glory of God and on the happy occasion of the marriage of their daughter
Katharine and Stephen Boag
Many thanks to all those who helped decorate the church for Christmas, and
to those whose donations made this possible. Margaret
Hitchin Foodbank: The foodbank urgently requests the following items this
month: Milk (UHT or powdered), Fruit juice (UHT), Sponge pudding (tinned),
Toiletries for men and women Thank you for your continuing contributions.
Forthcoming Services
Morning Prayer (9:05am) and Midday Prayer (12:15pm) is said on Mondays,
Tuesdays and Fridays
Tuesday 13th January
10am Holy Communion
Thursday 15th January 12.15pm Holy Communion
Sunday 18th January
8am Holy Communion
2nd Sunday of Epiphany
9:35am Sung Communion
11.15am Mattins
6:30pm United Service for the Week of
Prayer for Christian Unity at
Walsworth Road Baptist Church
(see future events)
Tuesday 20th January
10am Holy Communion
Thursday 22nd January 12.15pm Holy Communion
Sunday 25th January
8am Holy Communion
3rd Sunday of Epiphany
9:35am Sung Communion
11.15am Holy Communion (BCP)
4:30pm Christingle (see future events)
6:30pm United Taizé Service for the Week of
Prayer for Christian Unity at St
Mark’s (see future events)
Readings for 18th January
Morning Services: 1 Samuel 3:1-10[11-20], Revelation 5:1-10, Psalm 139:111, John 1:43-51
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St Mary’s Contacts
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Team Rector and Vicar - Canon Michael Roden  452758 in the first
instance, otherwise  434017. Please send all mail to Church House.
Michael’s day off is Wednesday.
Parish Office  452758 email: [email protected]
Team Rector's Secretary - Dorothy Grieves  432951
Churchwardens – Michael Taylor 459611, Robin Sternberg
684588 & Derry Charman 420665
Verger - Stephen Holland  07904 305743
Director of Music – Alan Childs 01582 883420
email: [email protected]
St Mary’s Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/StMarysChurchHitchin
All other St Mary’s contacts are published on the first Sunday in the
month in the Bulletin Supplement.
St Mary’s, through its Charitable Giving Group, supports
AquAid Lifeline Fund’s Philip Veale Children’s Centre in
Malawi caring for over 150 orphans in Gomani. AquAid can
provide a whole month’s child care for just £8. Ask Robin
Sternberg  684588 for more details, or look on the Church
House noticeboard.
All communicant members of the Christian Church are welcome
to receive the bread and the wine at a celebration of Holy
Communion. Others are welcome at the altar rail to receive a
blessing. If you wish for a blessing please ask.
For very young churchgoers: Please feel free to be in church
during the services, but if you feel very distressed the choir vestry
(at the back of church) also doubles as the "early years gurgling
room". In there you will find a cabinet of toys. The room has glass
doors so that you and your parents can see and hear services,
but it also has an environment where you can feel at ease to be
yourself and gurgle away.
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by email to [email protected] or left in the “Bulletin Editor” pigeon hole
at Church House.
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an email as above. Tracy Watson
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