Lucy, Ann Andrew, Graham Pratt, Harry Walkley, John Richards, Hilda Johnston, Oliver Sturt
James Barwell (11th), Penny Batsford, Margaret Gosney, Diana Hirst and Finley Gaynor (14th), Ruby Thompson (15th), and Rachel Newcombe (16th).
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).
All welcome to come and explore about our faith and the bible stories that shape it. In Rose Cottage at St Mary’s. For more info contact Rosemary: 449 1071. Five sessions on the following dates:
| Date | Time | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Tue-12-May: | 8:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. | From Abraham to Joshua |
| Tue-19-May | 8:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. | From Joshua to the exile |
| Tue-26-May | 8:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. | From the exile to John the Baptist |
| Thu-2-Jul | 8:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. | Understanding the New Testament |
| Thu-9-Jul | 8:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. | Reading the Bible today |
Can you help the youth group improve and maintain the Peace Garden at St Anne’s on the evenings of Wednesdays 13 May and 17 June 7:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. Bring some gloves and a spade! The Labyrinth will take about £50 to create for builders lime, weed killer and sand (if anyone is willing to donate please see Rosemary).
Thursday 14 May at 10:00 a.m. Please come and help as Sheila is on holiday. Many people needed to make this a successful task
| Service | First Reading | Second Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Acts 8:26-40 | Gospel: John 15:1-8 |
| Evening: St Mary’s | Isaiah 60:1-14 | Revelation 3:1-13 |
| Evening: St Anne’s | Acts 8:26-40 | Gospel: John 15:1-8 |
| 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 Celebrant: Revd Rosemary Donovan Preacher: Revd Frank Berry Hymns: 321,195,170,506,298 (vv 1-4) Anthem: Now The Green Blade Riseth (Trad. arr. Iliff) |
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| 10:15 a.m. | Community Worship Officiant: Revd Peter Hansell Hymns: 87,4,53,221 |
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| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong Officiant: Revd Frank Berry Preacher: Eric Dwyer Psalm: 96 Hymns: 361,258,24 Anthem: Go Forth Into The World (Rutter) |
Holy Communion Celebrant & Preacher: Revd Jeremy Dussek Psalm: 96 Hymns: 128,212,309 |
| Day | Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue-12-May | 9:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| Wed-13-May | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Thanksgiving Service for Claire Causton at the Cathedral. Many of us will remember Claire, Peter, Alex and Toby with love and affection. Claire sadly died last July and was buried in her home town of Frodsham in Cheshire. Peter and the boys have now moved to live there. This is an opportunity to celebrate Claire’s life here in Birmingham and all are welcome to join many of her friends, colleagues and people from Moseley for this special service | ||
| Thu-14-May | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| 3:45 p.m. | M*A*S*S at Moseley C of E School | ||
| Fri-15-May | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Sung Eucharist (With confirmation group) | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong | Evensong |
| Thursday 21 May, Ascension Day | ||
| 8:00 p.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
See also: Calendar of Future Events
| Date | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sat-16-May | 3:00 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. At St Anne’s |
We are hosting a mass preparation session for all couples getting married in the Benefice this year. Please can you help by making cakes and serving refreshments as well as meet with the couples and welcome them into the community. If you can help please see Rosemary. |
| 7:30 p.m. | Through the Window Theatre at St Mary’s Church. An unforgettable concert with a hugely varied programme, including songs of the musicals, readings and much more. Tickets £9, concessions £7, family ticket £25. | |
| 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. |
| Sat-30-May | 11:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. | Spring Bonanza in the Benefice Hall. Help required to set up on Friday 29th at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m., and also during sale. Phone Graham Hindley: 444 7760. |
| Sun-31-May | 10:15 a.m. At St Anne’s |
Pentecost and Retirement Service for Eric Dwyer. We are marking Eric’s retirement from Regular ministry with a special celebration at Pentecost. There will be a joint benefice service where we will welcome Revd Alan Reynolds as preacher. |
| 12:30 p.m. In the Benefice Hall |
Retirement lunch which will follow will be a ticketed event These are available today from the church wardens price £5. Eric has asked that his retirement gift will be a collection for Christian Aid. If you would like to contribute then please see the church wardens at either church. | |
| 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. |
With the approach of the holiday season they come to mind, and often it is what happens on a journey that makes it more memorable than the journey itself. From my own experience I think of a long, long 24 hour flight through the night from Australia, and then seeing the Alps rising above cloud in the rosy glow of dawn. Wonderful! Nearer home, the first finding of a favourite picnic spot on a much travelled route.
There are many accounts of journeys in the Bible: Abraham travelling from Ur, the great epic of the exodus, Jonah’s sea journey. Stories Jesus told of the good Samaritan and prodigal son: travel involved. How many more can you recall? Remember Jesus himself was born on a journey.
I like the interesting detail in today’s epistle describing Philip’s eventful journey. For example, the traveller to whom he expounds the scriptures is not just an unidentified traveller, but a eunuch in the service of Candace. (A title held by all Queens of Ethiopia). An important man, obviously already interested in the faith. Full marks to Philip who was quick to take the opportunity to baptise his pupil. Tradition has it that the eunuch returned home to evangelize Ethiopia. Bon Voyage!
Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ have overcome death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: grant that, as by your grace going before us you put into our minds good desires, so by your continual help we may bring them to good effect; through Jesus Christ our risen Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.