Lucy, Irene Pitman, Pat Ward, Ann Andrew and Shirley Smith
Sheila Cochrane, Paul Lindley and Michael Hell 12th, Anupama Kemble l4th, Patrick Archer (13th), Henry Coverdale and Jess Mackie (16th), Joseph Lawrence (18th), Sarah Stammers and Christopher Stocks (19th), Roland Kaye (23rd), Lizzie Bealt (24th), Pat Dowell, Laura Hyde and Madeleine Townend (25th).
Gift Aid: If you are a taxpayer, please maximise your giving in the Offertory Plate by using the Gift Aid envelopes provided.
St Mary’s notices can be sent to the Parish Office at info@stmarysmoseley.co.uk, or by phone: 0121 449 2243 (mornings) by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Voicemail messages can be left at any time. Also see http://www.stmarysmoseley.co.uk.
St Anne’s notices can be sent to Revd Rosemary Donovan at info@st-annes-moseley.org.uk, or by phone: 0121 449 1071 by Thursday. Also see http://www.st-annes-moseley.org.uk.
St Mary’s has a loop system for the hard of hearing, in the centre block of seats. Turn your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting.
Children aged 3-11 meet on the second, third and fourth Sundays during the 10:00 a.m. service. Children’s groups recommence after the Easter break on Sunday 26 April. The leaders have decided to make some changes to the organisation of the groups for this term, to even out the numbers in the groups. The changes are as follows:
| Group | Change |
|---|---|
| Starfish/Crèche | No change |
| Octopuses | Preschool only (in the Piggott Room) |
| Sea Horses | Reception, Year 1 (Rose Cottage) |
| Dolphins | Years 2, 3, 4 (Crow’s Nest) |
| John Dory | Years 5, 6 and above (Parish Office) |
These changes will be an experiment for the summer term, and I would welcome any feedback from parents or children on the new arrangement.
Chris Abbott, Children’s Groups Co-ordinatorChildren meet on the first, third and fourth Sundays during the 10:15 a.m. service. They leave with their leaders after the first hymn. All children are welcome.
The Youth Group meets on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Piggott Room at St Mary’s.
We’ve already got a list of 15 adults who are interested in exploring about the Christian faith in a relaxed informal way and to possibly consider being confirmed in October. Once a month from April ? October we will be holding a group during the 10:00 a.m. service at St Mary’s (the same time as the Children’s Sunday Groups) and hope that you may be able to join us.
The dates and titles of the sessions are:
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| Sun-26-Apr | What do we believe? |
| Sun-May-17 | Knowing Jesus Christ |
| Sun-14-June | Come Holy Spirit |
| Sun-12-Jul | Knowing the Bible and praying |
| Sun-9-Aug | Holy Communion |
| Sun-13-Sep | Belonging to a Church Community |
| Sun-11-Oct | Getting ready for Confirmation |
| Sun-18-Oct | Confirmation led by Bishop David |
We’ve also creating a group to look at the above subjects. Dates and times to be announced.
If you would like to join the groups to consider confirmation or know more about the Christian Faith, then let us know: info@stmarysmoseley.co.uk or contact Jeremy (449 1459) or Rosemary (449 1071).
Thanks to all who have been involved in the Stewardship renewal, Christian Aid lunches and to musicians/choirs, cooks, flower arrangers, bell ringers, children’s groups leaders, children and all who have helped prepare and take part in Holy Week.
Jeremy and RosemaryThe Crucifixion and Ideas of Paradise displayed at St Mary’s Church have been painted by people in Winson Green Prison. They would be grateful if you would write your comments in the book next to the paintings. Thank you!
Electric stove and fridge for a young person If you can help please contact Elisabeth Leicester 449 8995
There have been no meetings in March and April due to Lent and Easter. The next meeting will be on Tuesday 17 May at 7:30 p.m. in the Piggott Room at St Mary’s during which a review of the work of the group will take place.
There will be a stall at St Mary’s on Sunday 3 May following the 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. services. Please support this good cause.
The office will not be open this week but phone calls will be regularly monitored. Any urgent matters please ring 449 1071. The weekly leaflet will not be published for Sunday 19 Apri1. Any items for Sunday 26 April by Tuesday 21 April please.
| Service | First Reading | Second Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Acts 10:34-43 | Gospel: Mark 16:1-8 |
| Evening | Ezekiel 37:1-14 | Luke 24:13-35 |
| Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion Celebrant & Preacher: Revd Frank Berry |
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| 10:00 a.m. | Festival Sung Eucharist Handel Celebration Celebrant: Revd Jeremy Dussek Preacher: Revd Frank Berry Hymns: 267,413 omit vv2&3,432,503 Anthem: Hallelujah |
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| 10:15 a.m. | Festival Sung Eucharist Celebrant: Revd Peter Hansell Preacher: Revd Rosemary Donovan Hymns: 267,355,80,221,508 (Traidcraft stall in the hall after the service) |
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| 5:55 p.m. | BBC 1 Songs of Praise from Birmingham Town Hall. An opportunity to watch the BBC 1 Songs of Praise recording of Handel’s Messiah in your own home which will include many familiar faces! (continues next Sunday) | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Said Evensong Officiant: Eric Dwyer |
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| Day | Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue-21-Apr | 9:00 a.m. | Holy Communion |
| Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong | Evensong |
| Sunday 26 April, 3rd Sunday of Easter | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Sung Eucharist with Baptisms (with Adult Confirmation and Children’s Groups) | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Matins | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong | Taizé Worship |
See also: Calendar of Future Events
| Date | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 6-Apr – 10-Apr | Youth Group Retreat at Beaudesert Camp Booking Forms available from Rosemary | |
| Fri-10 & Sat-11-Jul | 7:00 p.m. | Moseley Mystery Play staged in Moseley Park. See A Village Play for the Community of Moseley for full details of the plays, their background, supporting events and to obtain tickets. |
As I read the verses from Mark’s gospel, the words, “who will roll the stone away?” kept ringing in my ears. Now, as in Jesus’ day, Palestine is under occupation. Its residents are denied the right of free passage within their territory because of barriers, check-points, the need to produce passes and identity cards, curfews and the mere whim of Israeli soldiers on patrol. I think of the dwindling and beleaguered Christian community in the West Bank and Gaza, unable to visit Jerusalem, one of the holiest places for Christians, to worship on Good Friday or meet with relatives at Easter. Well might the Palestinian Christians ask, “Who will roll the stone away?” The message of Easter is, “Christ has risen”. With Jesus’ death on the cross and his resurrection, salvation was given as a free gift to all peoples.
In my understanding, liberation and freedom in this world are as much a part of this good news, as is salvation in the next. According to the verses in Acts, all those who have heard this good news, are called to be partners in spreading it. We are called upon to assist in rolling away stones which serve as barriers to freedom and human dignity. I pray that at this Easter-tide, we will pledge ourselves to doing what lies in our power in rolling away stones which hinder God’s free gift from reaching our fellow sisters and brothers around the world. And A happy Easter to You All!
Lord of all life and power, who through the mighty resurrection of your Son overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and honour, glory and might, now and in all eternity.