Intercessions
Flowers in the welcome pedestal at St Mary’s are given in memory of Sybil Guest.
We remember those with birthdays this week, especially Chloë Leadbetter (18th), Kevin Macliver and Shirley Smith (19th), Anna Stumper (21st), and Claire Wadelin and Claire Johnson (24th). Our apologies and belated good wishes to Eric Dwyer for his birthday on 11 June.
The church is open every morning between 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon, but to enable us to keep the church open in this way, we need more people to offer an hour one morning a week to be available in church. If you can help, please have a word with Jonathan Hodgson.
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.
We have been asked whether we would run a small cake stall at the garden party; could anyone who can either help on the stall or who would be willing to make cakes please see Claire Johnson as we need to know whether we have sufficient help (and cakes) to run the stall. Thank you.
Due to the fantastic rise in numbers attending we urgently need to recruit 2 more volunteers to be on a rota of helpers who set up tables, prepare vegetables and serve dinners. It is only on Mondays for approx 2 hours (12-2pm). Please contact Hilda Johnson.
Next week is not on site we are visiting the 4 Seasons Project, Yew Tree Rd to make pots for Moseley in Bloom. Young people need to get parents' consent forms.
The street fair will be held on Saturday 24 June and it is planned to sell cream teas on that day. If you can help, either by providing scones, or by helping on the day, then please contact Jan Miller on 449 0970. The Friends of St Mary’s choir will also have a cake stall in church on that day in aid of the Washington trip.
Concerts in church 24 June and 27 June (see publicity in church).
Thanks to the Youth Group who worked very hard in the churchyard on Wednesday; a good start has been made in tidying up. Now we need lots of help to continue their good work. Could you spare an hour or two to help especially on a Saturday morning? Everyone welcome; please bring gloves and tools if possible.
The aim of this national initiative is to challenge poverty. Church members will be invited to contribute using special gift aid envelopes on Sunday 2 July. Other ways of donating are described in leaflets available at the back of church.
| Time | Service | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion Order One | Ezekiel 17: 22-24 (Michael Hell) Mark 4: 26-34 Preacher: The Revd Rosemary Donovan |
| 10:00 a.m. | Parish Communion & Children’s groups | Ezekiel 17: 22-24 (Roland Kaye) Mark 4: 26-34 Preacher: The Revd Rosemary Donovan Intercessions Julia Kilby |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong | Jeremiah 7: 1-16 (Michael Bayliss Romans 9: 14-26 (Elizabeth Way) Preacher: Jonathan Hodgson |
| There will be a meeting of the Youth Steering committee in the Piggott Room after the service | ||
| Time | Service | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10:15 a.m. | Parish Communion | Preacher: The Revd Peter Hansell |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong | Preacher: The Revd Rosemary Donovan |
| Day | Morning Prayer | Holy Communion | Evening Prayer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday St Mary’s |
4:45 p.m. | ||
| Tuesday St Mary’s |
9:15 a.m. | 4:45 p.m. | |
| Wednesday St Anne’s |
9:15 a.m. | 4:45 p.m. | |
| Thursday St Anne’s |
9:15 a.m. | 4:45 p.m. | |
| Friday St Mary’s |
4:45 p.m. |
| Day | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:45 p.m. | Lunch Club at St Anne’s; Contact Hilda Johnston 604 5643 |
| 8:00 p.m. | St Mary’s Bell Ringers | |
| Tuesday | 5:15 p.m. | St Mary’s Junior Choir |
| 8:30 p.m. | Prayer Group at 16 Paton Grove | |
| Wednesday | 10:30 a.m.— 12 noon |
Coffee & Co at St Mary’s |
| 7:30 p.m. | Youth Group Rose Cottage at St Mary’s | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Wednesday Group meets at 16 Paton Grove | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Theology Study Group | |
| Thursday | 2:30 p.m. | Theology Study Group |
| 7:30 p.m. | St Mary’s Singers | |
| 8:00 p.m. | St Anne’s Pastoral Group | |
| Friday | 6:45 p.m. | St Mary’s Robed Choir |
| 7:30 p.m. | St Anne’s Choir | |
| Saturday | 10:30 a.m.— 12 noon |
Coffee & Co at St Mary’s |
| Time | Service |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion Order One traditional |
| 10:00 a.m. | Parish Communion with Baptism of Molly Roberts and Children’s Groups |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong |
| Time | Service |
|---|---|
| 10:15 a.m. | Matins |
| 6:30 p.m. | Taizé Service |
One of the great issues of recent years has been the possibility of going back to the organic methods of our farming ancestors. Not only are the results healthy for body and mind, but they mark a spiritual achievement in a wasteful world which disgorges millions of products we do not need at appalling cost to our bank accounts, our environment, and at its worst to our souls.
It is the vital organic power that Jesus speaks of here, spiritual power, the reaching into a boundless dimension and needing only a ‘mustard seed of faith’ to open it up. Its riches, its prodigality and its amazing possibilities are open to all at any time. The Father’s hands pour it all forth without ceasing.
Sadly today, so much is lost to our world by prayers left unsaid, because our trivial generation confuses power with any surge of gratification, from any source—fearing to touch anything grander, more truly awesome. Energies wasted on nothing, when one thought addressed to God in simple trust might unleash unimaginable blessings. That’s the real poverty we live in today.
O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in you, mercifully accept our prayers and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace, that in the keeping of your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; 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.