Lucy, Irene Pitman, Pat Ward, Ann Andrew, Graham Pratt, Harry Walkley, John Richards, and Hilda Johnston
Jonathan Hodgson (27th), Jack Wadelin Una Lodge (28th), Harry Griffin (30th), Richard Thompson (1st), and Morgan Hirsch (2nd).
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.
Groups recommence today. Children aged 3-11 meet on the second, third and fourth Sundays during the 10:00 a.m. service. They continue worship in their groups and meet their leaders at the back of the church after the collect for the day. All children are welcome. There is a crèche facility at all 10:00 a.m. services.
Children 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).
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 be open this week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
The pigeon holes at the back of St Mary’s church are overflowing. This means that important information is not reaching the people it is intended for. Please will you all look and take what belongs to you. This facility is for anyone who attends the church. It saves postage costs for the church. New readings and homily rotas also available
| Service | First Reading | Second Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Morning 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. | Acts 3:12-19 | Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 |
| Morning 10:00 a.m. | Acts 3:12-19 | Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48 |
| Evening St Mary’s: | Deuteronomy 7:7-13 | Luke 16:19-31 |
| Evening St Anne’s | Revelation 2:1-11 | |
| 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. | Sung Eucharist with Holy Baptism Celebrant & Preacher: Revd Jeremy Dussek Hymns: 103,495,362,226,153 Anthem: O Sons and daughter of the Lord (Davies) |
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| 10:15 a.m. | Matins Officiant & Preacher: Revd Frank Berry Hymns: 24,342,289,272 Psalm: 4 |
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| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong Officiant & Preacher: Revd Frank Berry Psalm: 142 Hymns: 43,128,432 Anthem: Rejoice, the lord is King (Archer) |
Taizé Officiant: Revd Peter Hansell Hymns: 221,204,379,503, |
| Day | Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon-27-Apr | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| Tue-28-Apr | 9:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| Wed-29-Apr | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| Thu-30-Apr | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| 3:45 p.m. | M*A*S*S at Moseley C of E School | ||
| Fri-1-May | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Community Worship followed by a Traidcraft stall |
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| 10:15 a.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
| 11:15 a.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong followed by a Traidcraft Stall |
Evensong |
See also: Calendar of Future Events
| Date | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tue-28-Apr | 7:30 p.m. | Vision PCC There will be a Joint PCC at St Mary’s led by Peter Howell Jones to enable us to make priorities for the future. All are welcome to attend. Please join us. PCC members please make sure you pick up your information pack to read before hand |
| Thu-30-Apr | 7:30 p.m. | Shack Night At at 15 Park Hill. Come and discuss the book and any questions arising from it. Further details in the Chimes |
| Tue-19-May | 7:30 p.m. | Prayer Circle The next meeting will be on in the Piggott Room at St Mary’s during which a review of the work of the group will take place. Please note the date as it was incorrectly advertised in the last publication. |
| 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. |
This amazing story comes after the Crucifixion when Mary Magdalene had seen Jesus herself and had spoken to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”. That evening Jesus joined them, though “the doors were locked for fear of the Jews”. He said, “Peace be with you” and showed them his hands and his side. He spoke to them, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you”, and “Receive the Holy Spirit”.
Thomas was not there, and protested when the disciples told him that they had seen the Lord. Without more proof, he said that he would not believe. Thomas had something else to discover when Jesus again came to the house and said, “Peace be with you”.
This time, hearing and seeing what Jesus said and did, Thomas’s eyes were opened to his words, “Blessed are those who have not seen, yet have come to believe”. St John ends this chapter with words for us, “So that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah the Son of God, and that through believing, you may have life in his name”.
Almighty Father, who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples with the sight of the risen Lord: give us such knowledge of his presence with us, that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life and serve you continually in righteousness and truth; 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.
O God who didst endow Thy servant Mary Ramabai with singular gifts of intellect and a wise compassionate heart; we thank Thee that Thou didst call her to bear witness to Thee by her learning, and by service to her suffering sisters of India, and pray for grace to cherish and follow her example, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen