Lucy, Hannah Blakey, Amy Busby.
Stephen Southall (3rd), Alison Johnson (4th), Isaac Samuel, Chris and Ann Andrew (5th), David Morris and Miriam Samuel (7th), Ada Price (8th).
We apologise to Dorothy Pridham and Mark Stammers who celebrated their birthdays yesterday.
Gift Aid: If you are a taxpayer, please maximise your giving in the Offertory Plate by using the Gift Aid envelopes provided.
Between now and the end of September, members of the Ministry Team may be taking annual leave. If you need to speak to anyone, try their usual numbers and if unavailable then contact the Benefice Office. This answer phone will be checked regularly and detals passed to the appropriate person. (Please note emails may not be answered for some weeks, again contact the Benefice Office)
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.
During the summer when there are no children’s groups, families are welcome to use the family worship zones so that they can take part in the services together. Alternatively for little children the crèche room can be used, but children must be supervised at all times by their parents or guardians. Happy summer holidays to all our children and their leaders and helpers! Groups recommence on 6 September.
The groups have now finished for the summer. Thanks to all leaders and helpers for their hard work during the summer. Please make use of the family zones during this period. Groups recommence on 6 September.
The Youth Group which meets on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at St Mary’s will not meet again until 16 September.
Once a month from April to 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).
…would like to thank everyone who has supported them with prayer and messages of encouragement through the past months, and also all those who have worked extra hard to keep the office running efficiently, especially Janet, Jonathan and the team of Church Watchers. Ann hopes to be back in the office from next week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
| Service | First Reading | Second Reading |
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| Morning | Ephesians 4:1-16 | Matthew 7:24-29 (St Anne's) John 6:24-35 (St Mary's) |
| Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
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| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion Celebrant and Preacher: Revd Jeremy Dussek |
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| 10:00 a.m. | Community Worship Officiant: Revd Rosemary Donovan |
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| 10:15 a.m. | Sung Eucharist Celebrant: Revd Jeremy Dussek Preacher: Lis Sparrow |
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| 11:15 a.m. | Sung Eucharist Celebrant: Revd Rosemary Donovan Preacher: Jonathan Hodgson |
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| 2:30 p.m. | Holy Baptisms We welcome Alex and Oliver Charles, their families and friends. |
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| 6:30 p.m. | Café style Worship Officiant: Revd Rosemary Donovan |
| Day | Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays | 9:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| Wednesdays | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer |
| Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 9 August | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Community Worship | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Taizé Service | |
| Sunday 16 August | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Celtic Service | |
| Sunday 23 August | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Matins | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Healing Service | |
| Sunday 30 August | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Modern Language Evensong | |
| Sunday 6 September | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Patronal Festival | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Choral Evensong | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong | |
See also: Calendar of Future Events
| Date | Time | Details |
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| Fri-14-Aug | 7:00 p.m. | The Burma Play Theatre of Birmingham Central Library. You can view details of this play at www.theburmaplay.com. It is performed by The Northern International Theatre and sponsored by the Co-operative Society. For details or tickets please contact John Bodycote (bodycote@uwclub.net) 0121 458 2420 or Martin Bate (martintombate@yahoo.co.uk) 0121 433 3592. |
| Wed-19-Aug | 11:00 a.m. | Outing to Hop Pocket Craft Centre, Worcester. There are still seats available for this trip, which departs from St Anne’s at 11:00 a.m. Cost £10 plus cost of lunch if required. Names and a contact number to Julia 441 2265 by 12 August please. |
Regrettably, no-one has done any thinking this week.
Almighty Lord and everlasting God, we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of your laws and the works of your commandments; that through your most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever