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The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Sunday 1st February 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
Almighty and ever-living God, clothed in majesty,
whose beloved Son was this day presented in the Temple,
in substance of our flesh:
grant that we may be presented to you
with pure and clean hearts, by your Son Jesus Christ 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 Fizz Gibbs
9.35am –Sung Communion
President =:
Preacher:
Setting:
Processional Hymn:
Seekers’ Song:
Lesson Readings:
Gradual:
Gospel:
Prayers are led by:
Offertory Hymn:
Anthem:
The Revd Hilary Oakley
The Revd Fizz Gibbs
Rutter
146 When morning gilds the skies – Laudes Domini
Jesus bids us shine (see page 4)
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Revelation 12:1-5a
Psalm 111 (see page 5)
Mark 1:21-28
Gwen Hughes
132 Son of God, eternal Saviour - Everton
When to the temple Mary went – Eccard (words
page 4)
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453 Faithful vigil ended – Pastor pastorum
125 O for a thousand tongues to sing - Lyngham
Festal Fanfare – Soler
Communion Hymn:
Recessional Hymn:
Voluntary:
11.15am – Storyteller – The Boy Jesus
Led by:
The Revd Hilary Oakley
6:30pm – Evensong
Officiant & Preacher
Processional Hymn:
James Sawyer
When candles are lighted on Candlemas Day –
Lourdes (see page 6)
Responses:
Ferial
Psalm:
122 & 132 (chants page 7)
Old Testament Lesson: 1 Samuel 1:19b-end
Canticles:
Chants page 7
New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 4:11-end
Anthem:
Phos Hilaron – Flood (words page 7)
Hymn:
Fairest Lord Jesus – Schonster Herr Jesu (words
page 8)
Offertory Hymn:
Christ is the world’s true light – Nun danket
Voluntary:
Fiat Lux - Dubois
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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: Betty Groble, Jacqui Brockett,
Dot Milton, Ron Walters, Julie Stewart, Sam, Mollie Jenkins, Mary Frost,
Margaret Beddard, 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, 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, Ted Hollingdale, Liz Hughes, Joy
Hukin, Jacquie, Jill, Brian Jones, Emily Kilby, Hanna King, Michael Laurens,
Alan Lawson, Adrian Lucas, Angela McNally, Agnes Emmanuel Odiachi, Orla,
Ann Steward, AIan Stewart, Julia Stocker, Paul Street, Sally Thompson, John
Toll, 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: Alice Hazelwood, Jean
Pay, Duncan Harris, Patricia Jamieson, Vicki Bryder.
…and we pray for those who mourn.
Prayers for the World Church
Christian Aid produces each year a brochure entitled 'Count Your Blessings'.
It encourages us with a sentence for each day of Lent to give a small sum to
Christian Aid in response to our own blessings. For example, when we 'run
the tap' to get hot water to give 10p for each time we do that on the chosen
day, remembering those who cannot just run clean water. Let us pray for the
work of Christian Aid and the church partners overseas who administer the
funds, and for our response to the needs of the poor in whatever way.
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Seekers’ Song
Jesus bids us shine with a pure, clear light,
like a little candle burning in the night.
In this world is darkness; so let us shine,
you in your small corner, and I in mine.
Jesus bids us shine, then, for all around,
many kinds of darkness in the world are found sin, and want, and sorrow; so we must shine,
you in your small corner, and I in mine.
Words: Susan Warner (1819-85)
Sung Communion Anthem
When to the temple Mary went - Johannes Eccard (1553-1611)
When to the temple Mary went
And brought the Holy Child.
Him did the aged Simeon see,
As it had been revealed.
He took up Jesus in his arms
And, blessing God, he said:
“In peace I now depart,
My Saviour having seen,
The Hope of Israel,
The Light of men”.
Help now thy servants, gracious Lord,
That we may ever be,
As once the faithful Simeon was,
Rejoicing but in thee;
And when we must from earth departure take,
May gently fall asleep
And with thee wake.
Translated from the German by J Troutbeck (1832-99)
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Psalm 111
Choir: I will praise the Lord with my whole heart.
All:
I will praise the Lord with my whole heart.
Choir: O praise the Lord, I will praise the Lord with my whole heart:
in the company of the upright and among the congregation.
The works of the Lord are great:
and studied by all who take delight in them.
All:
I will praise the Lord with my whole heart.
Choir: His deeds are majestic & glorious
and his righteousness stands for ever.
His marvellous acts have won him a name to be remembered:
the Lord is gracious and merciful.
He gives food to those that fear him
he remembers his covenant for ever.
All:
I will praise the Lord with my whole heart.
Choir: He showed his people the power of his acts
in giving them the heritage of the heathen.
The works of his hands are faithful and just
and all his commandments are sure;
they stand firm for ever and ever:
they are done in faithfulness and in truth.
All:
I will praise the Lord with my whole heart.
Choir: He sent redemption to his people,
he ordained his covenant for ever:
holy is his name and worthy to be feared.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and of good understanding
are those that keep his commandments:
his praise shall endure for ever.
All:
I will praise the Lord with my whole heart.
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Evensong Processional Hymn
When candles are lighted on Candlemas Day
the dark is behind us and spring’s on the way.
A glory dawns in every dark place,
the light of Christ, the fullness of grace.
The kings have departed, the shepherds have gone,
the child and his parents are left on their own.
A glory dawns…
They go to the temple, obeying the law
and offer two pigeons, the gift of the poor.
A glory dawns…
But Anna and Simeon recognise there
the Christ-child who came at the turn of the year.
A glory dawns…
The old who have suffered and waited so long
see hope for the world as they welcome the young.
A glory dawns…
They gaze at God’s wonderful answer to prayer,
the joy of the Jews and the Gentiles’ desire.
A glory dawns…
The candles invite us to praise and to pray
when Christmas greets Easter on Candlemas Day.
A glory dawns…
Words by Elizabeth Cosnett b.1936
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Evensong Chants
Psalm 122
Psalm 132: 1-7
Psalm 132:8-19 & Gloria
Magnificat
Nunc Dimittis
Evensong Anthem
Phos Hilaron – Alexander Flood (b.1977)
O light serene of God the Father’s glory,
To you, O Christ, we sing
And with the evening star, at hour of sunset
Our worship bring.
To Father, Son and God’s most Holy Spirit,
Eternal praise.
O Christ, who gave your life, the world gives glory
And thanks to you.
Words: Athenogenes (d.c.305) tr. Stanbrook Abbey
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Evensong Hymn
Fairest Lord Jesus,
Lord of all creation,
Jesus, of God and man the Son;
you will I cherish,
you will I honour,
you are my soul’s delight and crown.
Fair are the rivers,
meadows and forests
clothed in the fresh green robes of spring;
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer,
he makes the saddest heart to sing.
Fair is the sunrise,
starlight and moonlight
spreading their glory across the sky;
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines clearer,
than all the heavenly hosts on high.
All fairest beauty,
heavenly and earthly,
Jesus, my Lord, in you I see;
None can be nearer,
fairer or dearer,
than you, my Saviour, are to me.
Words German trad
tr. Lilian Stevenson (1870-1960)
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Future Events
5th February 8pm Wives’ Group “Humpty Dumpty wasn’t an egg and other
nursery rhymes” by John Edwards in Church House
9th February 8pm Churches Together in Hitchin Council Meeting at the
Society of Friends Meeting House on the corner of Bedford Road and Brand
Street. Tea/coffee from 7.30pm. The meeting will begin with a celebration of the
50th anniversary of the founding of CTH, followed by items of business and finally
the Revd John Hardaker, the new Chair of Churches Together in Hitchin will lead
a session on the theme ’Whole-life discipleship'. All welcome. For more
information, contact the Secretary, John Richardson, on 01462 435595.
12th February 8pm Mothers’ Union AGM in Church House
13th February 12noon St Mary's Fish and Chip lunch in Church House, please
arrive at 12 noon to place your order. Cost £5. Everyone welcome.
19th February 8pm Wives’ Group “Travel” by Barry Arends in Church House
20th -21st February St Faith's Pantomime – ‘Robin Hood' by Bob Hammond.
Performances are 7pm, Friday 20th February, 2.30pm & 7pm Saturday 21st
February. St Faiths’ pantomime is now in its 7th year and this show should provide
for a lot of fun and family entertainment, suitable for all ages. Tickets available
now from 01462 451015, cost £7 per adult £4 for children (under 12). To avoid
disappointment please book early.
24th February 7:30pm “Is the Bible Reliable?” Theology Cafe at Hitchin
Christian Centre. Led by Dr Brendan Devitt. Refreshments provided. All welcome
7th March 10am-4pm Quiet Day at Holy Saviour.
25th April Caring for God’s Earth - Growing Sustainable Communities
Conference at St Albans Cathedral: The North Herts Inter-Faith Forum is hoping
to organise a local Inter-Faith group to attend this Conference. A poster &
programme are available on the Cathedral website. Members of churches can
book places independently, however it would be helpful if they could let Revd
Austin Smith on 01462 437433 know that they hope to attend, if possible before
4th February.
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Notices
The pulpit flowers are given today by Stephen and Val Holland for the glory
of God and in celebration of 34 years of marriage.
Cleaning Rotas will be available at the back of the Church for collection from
Sunday 1st February 2015. Audrey
Médecins Sans Frontières: We are pleased to report that £415 was taken at
the collection at the recent Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service at
Walsworth Road Baptist Church. Thank you very much for your support of this
charity’s vital work.
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 3rd February
10am Mothers’ Union Corporate
Communion
Thursday 5th February 12.15pm Holy Communion
Sunday 8th February
8am Holy Communion
The Second Sunday
9:35am Sung Communion
before Lent 11.15am Holy Communion (BCP)
6:30pm Choral Evensong
Tuesday 10th February
10am Holy Communion
Thursday 12th February 12.15pm Holy Communion
Sunday 15th February
8am Holy Communion
The Sunday next before
9:35am Sung Communion
Lent 11.15am Mattins
6:30pm Evening Prayer
Readings for 1st February
Morning Services: Proverbs 8:1,22-31; Psalm 104:26-end; Colossians 1:1520; John 1:1-14
Evening Service: Psalm 65; Genesis 2:4b-end; Luke 8:22-35
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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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