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Flowers by the High Altar at St Mary’s are given to celebrate Mandy and Eamonn Feeneys’ Wedding Anniversary.
We remember those with birthdays this week, especially Kate McIntyre (19th).
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.
This year as a trial I will be doing a one month edition for August and January (which are usually included in the two months preceding them). So a reminder that the deadline for the August Edition is 29 July 2007. Any articles, puzzles or adverts will be most gratefully received. Please send to mark1427uk@aol.com or the ‘S’ pigeon hole in St Mary’s. I will acknowledge receipt of article. If there are any problems then please ring me on 441 4885. Many thanks to those who contribute to the issue every time! Best wishes.
This will be starting in September and brochures with more information are now available. If you think you might be interested please speak to Jeremy, Rosemary or another member of the Ministry Team.
On Wednesday 18 July at Symphony Hall. A showcase for choirs and musicians that have worked with The Academy of Gospel Music. See notice board in church.
Monday 30 July to Friday 3 August at Riverside House, 21 Alcester Road. Professional acting and performance training for ages 9-14. Cost, £48 for the week. Please see card and letter on notice board for details.
To everyone who helped to make the Garden Party a success. We raising a total of £1,400 to be divided between the two churches.
Today, Sunday 15 July at St Anne’s: families’ BBQ after the morning service in vicarage garden.
Deadline for articles is next Sunday 22 July.
Next week: joint celebration of Holy Communion in the morning and opportunity to follow in the footsteps of St Columba in the evening. All welcome.
A special joint PCC on Thursday 19 July at 8:00 p.m. at St Anne’s. This is an open meeting and all members of the congregations are urged to attend. This evening will help us look at our findings of our Vision Day in May and help us to begin formulating a plan for our future.
The Black & Asian network has arranged a welcoming celebration for Bishop Urquart on Saturday 21 July from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (with lunch) at St Matthew, Perry Beeches, Aldridge Road, B44 8RA. This is a special event with prayer, music, food and much more. If you would like to attend, please contact Hansa Shah 689 2726.
| Time | Old Testament | New Testament |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Colossians 1: 1-14 | Luke 10: 25-37 |
| Evening | Genesis 32: 9-30 | Mark 7: 123 |
| Time | Service | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion Order One traditional language | Preacher: Cathie Carey |
| 10:00 a.m. | Parish Communion | Preacher: Cathie Carey Intercessions: L Blakey |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong | Preacher: Eric Dwyer |
| Time | Service | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10:15 a.m. | Holy Communion | Preacher: Eric Dwyer Intercessions: E Dwyer |
| 6:30 p.m. | Holy Communion | Preacher: Cathie Carey |
| Day | Morning Prayer | Holy Communion | Evening Prayer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. St Mary’s |
5:00 p.m. St Mary’s |
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| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. St Mary;s |
5:00 p.m. St Anne’s |
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| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. St Anne’s |
5:00 p.m. St Mary’s |
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| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. St Mary’s |
Children’s service now finished for the holidays | |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. St Anne’s |
| Day | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:45 p.m. | Lunch Club St Anne’s; Contact Hilda Johnston 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 |
| Thursday | 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 |
| 10:00 a.m. | No service at St Mary’s |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong |
| Time | Service |
|---|---|
| 10:15 a.m. | Joint Holy Communion at St Anne’s |
| 6:30 p.m. | Celtic Service |
See also: Calendar of Future Events
| Date | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mon-16-Jul | 7:30 p.m. | St Mary's PCC in the Parish Hall |
| Tue-17-Jul | 7:30 p.m. | Children's Sub-committee in the Piggott Room |
| 8:30 p.m. | Prayer Group at 16 Paton Grove | |
| Wed-18-Jul | Diocesan Synod | |
| Thu-19-Jul | 7:00 p.m. | St Anne's PCC in the Parish Hall |
| 8:00 p.m. | Joint Open PCC to feedback and continue thinking about Vision for the Future — All welcome | |
| Fri-20-Jul | 10:00 a.m. | St Mary's Church School Leavers service |
| Sun-22-Jul | St Anne’s Patronal festival | |
| 10:15 a.m. | United service at St Anne’s followed by refreshments in the garden | |
| No service at 10:00 a.m. at St Mary’s | ||
| 6:30 p.m. | Celtic service following in the footsteps of St Columba followed by refreshments | |
| Sun-29-Jul | 10:00 a.m. | Said Communion at St Mary’s |
| 11:00 a.m. | Baptism of Nathaniel Hansell at the Cathedral | |
| No morning service at St Anne’s | ||
We are all familiar with the parable of the Good Samaritan; it is probably one of the first parables we ever learn. No doubt, we have all acted it out in a school assembly or heard the story at Sunday school and its descriptive power is never forgotten. When Jesus was preaching, he relied on those who listened to remember what he had said and to pass it on to others. His parables helped to fix his teachings in the audience’s minds by repeatedly using illustrations from daily life.
The victim of the robbers, who is travelling between Jerusalem and Jericho, is left for dead by the side of the road. Jesus tells us that the first two people to notice the man, a priest and a Levite, pass on by without stopping to help. The victim, the priest and the Levite (as a member of one of the twelve tribes of Israel) are all Jews and might therefore be expected to help one another. In this tale it is left to the next passer-by, a Samaritan, to show compassion and help the victim. There was mutual hatred between the Samaritans and the Jews and this story would have had a shocking impact on a first century Jewish audience. The people that they would have expected to offer help to the victim did not, while someone from a race they despised did. What would be a modern analogy — a member of Hamas coming to the aid of an Orthodox Jew, or a member of the British public, extinguishing the flames engulfing a failed Islamic suicide bomber, as we saw at Glasgow airport recently?
Jesus was often accused of associating with the undesirable elements of society — the gentiles, tax collectors and sinners. His ministry was available to all who were prepared to listen. Jesus was himself a good Samaritan, healing all those who needed his help. He teaches us to follow his example and to recognise that anyone, without qualification, who needs our love and help is our neighbour.
Merciful God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as pass our understanding: pour into our hearts such love toward you that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; 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.