We remember those with birthdays this week, especially Clementine Macliver (27th), Gwenda Jones and Clare Haynes (28th), Louis Bean (29th) and Daphne Baker (2nd).
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.
There is a new Daily Office card to remind you of the times of mid-week services. Why not pick one up today?
Beginning shortly for adults and young people. Open to all who want to find out more about the Christian faith and particularly those seeking Confirmation. Please pick up a flyer at the back of church or see the Ministry team for more details.
New copies available today.
New copies available today from the back of church.
Saturday 10 March at St Mary’s, open to all, but especially for those working with children and young people. There is still time to join. Sign-up lists at the back of both churches.
She says that this year Sainsbury’s have allowed Brownie Packs to collect their active kids’ vouchers. She can then get balls, bean bags, aprons, parachute) for ‘free’ if she gets enough vouchers. A lot of you will be committed to a certain school, but if are not, or have some spare, please could you let her have them?
The church path may be slippery because of the wet weather; if anyone has a jet-wash which they could let the church use in order to clean it we would be most grateful. Please speak to one of the wardens
During the season of Lent in Church buildings, it is a custom to cover or take down images to reflect the spiritual ‘desert’ experience of the Season. Some of the banners and images may change this week and in the Lady Chapel at St Mary’s the arrangement of the furniture will be developed in order to accommodate the Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. Faith in the Future course.
Following on from the success of last year, Birmingham Diocese is promoting Love Life Live Lent 2, which is about being neighbours. The 50 actions for Lent 2007 focus on making friends with the ‘stranger’ and breaking down barriers within our communities. Two versions of the booklet have been produced, one for adults and one for younger people. Pick up a copy today!
This year we have to prepare a new electoral roll. Anyone who has been baptised, is aged 16 years or more, resident in the parish and/or a regular worshipper at St Mary’s is eligible to be on the electoral roll. If you meet these criteria and are willing to commit yourself to St Mary’s, please take a form and complete and return it as soon as possible. Forms are available from Jenny Livermore, electoral roll officer, the churchwardens, or the Parish Office during the week.
During this time please make an effort to buy products and support shops and companies involved in Fairtrade. It really can make a difference in changing the lives of millions of people in the developing world. There are some flyers available at the back of each church, or visit www.fairtrade.org.uk.
Tuesday 20 – Saturday 24 March at the Old Rep. A lively production of a well-known favourite for all the family. Contact Angie Barnbrook (449 6817) for details, or visit http://www.oldreptheatre.org.uk.
| Time | Service | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion, Order One, traditional language. | Preacher: The Revd Rosemary Donovan |
| 10:00 a.m. | Parish Communion with Children’s Groups. | Preacher: The Revd Rosemary Donovan |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong: | Preacher Revd Joan Griffin |
| Time | Service | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10:15 a.m. | Matins | Preacher: Eric Dwyer |
| 6:30 p.m. | Healing Service | Led by Revd Rosemary Donovan and Eric Dwyer |
| Day | Morning Prayer | Holy Communion | Evening Prayer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday St Mary’s |
9:15 a.m. | 4:45 p.m. | |
| Tuesday St Mary’s |
9:15 a.m. | 4:45 p.m. | |
| Wednesday | 9:15 a.m. St Anne’s |
8:00 p.m. St Mary’s |
4:45 p.m. St Anne’s |
| Thursday St Anne’s |
9:15 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. Children’s service |
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| Friday | 9:15 p.m. St Anne’s |
4:45 p.m. St Mary’s |
Midweek Holy Communions in Lent on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. in St Mary’s Lady Chapel
| Date | Service |
|---|---|
| Wed-28-Feb | ‘Spirituality and Mission’ preacher Revd. Georgina Byrne |
| Wed-7-Mar | ‘Scripture and Mission’ preacher Revd. Dr. Peter Hansell |
| Wed-14-Mar | ‘Holy People and Mission’ preacher Brother Anselm |
| Wed-21-Mar | ‘Cuthbert and worship’ preacher Mrs. Lizzie McWhirter |
| Wed-28-Mar | ‘Reformation and Music’ preacher Revd. Jeremy Dussek This is also a special feast day for Thomas Crammer so this service will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will have a youth focus with the feast afterward being in Rose Cottage. |
There will be a shortened Holy Communion service at 7:00 p.m. with open invitation to food afterwards
| Date | Saint | Service | Feast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue-27-Feb | George Herbert | St Anne’s | 15 Park Hill |
| Thu-1-Mar | St David | St Anne’s Children’s service | Picnic start 3:45 p.m. |
| Fri-2-Mar | St Chad | St Mary’s | 64 Oxford Rd |
| Sat-17-Mar | St Patrick | St Anne’s | Parish Hall bring & share |
| Wed-28-Mar | Thomas Cranmer | St Mary’s | Rose Cottage |
| Fri-30-Mar | John Donne | St Mary’s | 18 Oxford Rd |
| Day | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:45 p.m. | Lunch Club at St Anne’s, Contact Hilda Johnston on 604 5643 |
| 7:30 p.m. | St Mary’s Bell ringers | |
| Tuesday | 5:15 p.m. | St Mary’s Junior Choir |
| Wednesday | 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon | Coffee & Co at St Mary’s |
| 7:30 p.m. | Youth Group | |
| Thursday | 4:00 p.m. | Children’s service St Anne’s |
| 7:30 p.m. | St Mary’s Singers | |
| 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 language and Parish Breakfast |
| 10:00 a.m. | Family Service |
| 11:15 a.m. | Choral Communion BCP |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong |
| Time | Service |
|---|---|
| 10:15 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong |
See also: Calendar of Future Events
| Date | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mon-25-Feb | 7:45 p.m. | Piggott Room Youth Steering Committee |
| Tue-27-Feb | 7:00 p.m. | George Herbert Feast Day at St Anne’s Followed by fork supper at 15 Park Hill |
| Wed-28-Feb | 7:30 p.m. | Youth Group Letters for young people in pigeon holes |
| Thu-1-Mar | 3:45 p.m. | St David’s Feast Day children’s picnic at St Anne’s |
| 8:00 p.m. | St Anne’s PCC in the council room | |
| Fri-2-Mar | 2:00 p.m. | Women’s World Day of Prayer service at St Mary and St Ambrose, all welcome |
| 7:00 p.m. | St Chad’s Feast Day at St Mary’s Followed by fork supper at 64 Oxford Road |
There are lots of different choices in life. Sometimes the choice is obvious, at other times we need to decide on the best course of action from a variety of options, and at other times our personal convictions will determine what is the appropriate decision for us. Choices, then, are not always easy, but when we are faced with the need to choose we should look back to the 40 days Jesus faced in the wilderness. For at the end of that time he too was faced with difficult choices. Lent calls us to take a long and hard look at our lives, to consider the choices we have made, but if, like Jesus, we are ready to seek God’s guidance and listen to his voice, we will find the wisdom we need to choose between what’s right and what’s wrong.
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin: give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save; 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 forever.