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Jesus said, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them.” Amen. Come soon, Lord Jesus!
The second candle is lit and this response is used: Jesus is the light of the world. A light no darkness can ever put out.
We Sing:
Advent candles tell their story as we watch and pray,
longing for the Day of Glory, ‘Come, Lord, soon,’ we say.
Pain and sorrow, tears and sadness,
changed for gladness on that Day.
Prophet voices loudly crying, making pathways clear
Glimpsing glory, self denying, calling all to hear
Through their message, challenged shaken
Hearts awaken, God is near!
The parish prays for:
Our thoughts & prayers are asked for Maurice Finney, Sarah Lewis, Hannah, Felix Meikle, Peter Wake, Pat Charsley and Bridie Hutchinson; also the soul, friends and family of Ted Redfearn, a former parishioner at St Mary’s who died last weekend after a long illness. There will be a thanksgiving service at St Mary’s on Monday 10 December at 11:15 a.m. followed by committal at Robin Hood crematorium.
We celebrate the birthdays of Joan Farr and Helen Collett (9), John Carey (12), Cynthia Kirkham (13), Elizabeth Way and Dawn Martin (14) and Martin Miller (15).
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.
Children meet on 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays. They continue worship in their groups and meet their leaders at the back of Church after the collect for the day. All children are welcome.
Children meet on 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays. They leave with their leaders after the first hymn. All children are welcome.
The Youth Group meets on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at St Mary’s.
Tuesday 11th and 18th December at 8:00 p.m. Money, sex and power are the theme for discussion.
Wednesday 12th and 19th at 12 noon. Holy Communion with Meditation.
Wednesday 19 December at 6:30 p.m. at Karitos and 7:30 p.m. at Wilson Lodge.
Thursday 20 December at 11:00 a.m. at Alexander Court and 2:00 p.m. at Barnfield.
For more information contact Rosemary (449 1071).
You are again invited to make donations of money to provide communal gifts for residents in each of our care homes. Please give your gift to Cathie Carey (449 2506) or to the church wardens by Sunday 16 December.
Volunteers urgently required to deliver them. Please see Liz Blakey TODAY if you can help.
As regular contributors to the above, which helps people in deprived areas including Birmingham, parishioners are invited to place a donation in the collection box at the rear of the church next to the Christmas Tree Poster.
The new magazine for the United Benefice will be coming out at Christmas. Deadline for items — TODAY. Please send to Mark Simons at mark1427uk@aol.com.
There will be a retiring collection after all of our Christmas services and instead of sending lots of cards please sign the beautiful card designed by Fred Burrows and put the money to Charity.
Christmas Cards showing designs of our beautiful stained glass windows; Packs of 10: price £5. Cheques made payable to St Anne’s PCC. Also, Advent candles: price £2, and Pillar candles: price £3.
Please be saving up all those stamps over the festive season and place in the box at the back of St Anne’s. Jenny Allen will send off in the New Year.
| Service | First Reading | Second Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Isaiah 11:1-10 | Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 |
| Evening | Special Youth Service Readings | |
| Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion Celebrant & Preacher: Revd Peter Hansell |
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| 10:00 a.m. | Sung Eucharist Celebrant: Revd Frank Berry Preacher: Revd Peter Hansell Hymns: 401,470,209,53,193 Anthem: Arise, Shine (Elvey) |
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| 10:15 a.m. | Community Worship Officiants: Revd Jeremy Dussek & Revd Rosemary Donovan All hymns and readings on printed sheet |
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| 6:30 p.m. | No Service at St Mary’s | Youth led Worship: “True Christmas” Music, drama, discussion and meditation to discover how we find our true selves at Christmas. A joint venture with Kings Heath. |
| Day | Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| 12 noon | Holy Communion & Meditation | ||
| Thursday | 7:30 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Moseley after School Service This is the last one until 17 January 2008 |
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| Friday | 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 (Christmas Play) | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong | Festival of Lessons and Carols for Christmas (with Mulled Wine afterwards) |
See also: Calendar of Future Events
| Date | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tue-11-Dec | 8:00 p.m. | The Inn Crowd meets at the Fighting Cocks Pub, Alcester Road |
| Wed-12-Dec | 7:30 p.m. | Youth Group Social |
| Thu-13-Dec | 12:30 p.m. | Friends of Christmas Day Seasonal Lunch at Parish Hall St Anne’s. Deadline for names TODAY please. All money raised will fund the parishes Christmas Day event for the community. Please see the list at the back of both churches to discover ways in which you can help. Thank you |
| 7:30 p.m. | Seasonal Concert St Mary’s. Tickets £5 or £3. | |
| Fri-14-Dec | 2:00 p.m. | Carol Service at Moseley Hall Hospital |
| Mon-17-Dec | 12:00 noon | Luncheon Club Christmas Dinner at St Anne’s Parish Hall. Open to all members of the congregations to join in the Monday fellowship. Tickets £5 please contact Hilda Johnston (604 5643). |
The theme of Advent is hope, a looking forward to the fulfilment of the Prophecy of Isaiah, to a time of peace throughout all creation, when the lion and the lamb shall lie down together, and “they shall not hurt in all my holy mountain” — the reconciliation of natural enemies. St Matthew also looks forward to the coming of one whose judgement will distinguish between the deserving and the undeserving, beneath all outward appearances.
In today’s world, one thing that unites almost all races, religions and individuals is a desperate longing for peace, for this beatific vision which seems to recede further and further from us. Perhaps a reason for this is sign-posted in John the Baptist’s uncompromising condemnation of those who break the moral law. They are those who, instead of looking at all their fellow humans as equally worthy of the good things of life, or even the basic necessities, disregard the needs and suffering of so many, in a blind obsession with power and wealth.
The concept of Universal Human rights is not universally accepted; until it is, we are heading for the destruction of human civilisation, as Desmond Tutu has warned that is the road to despair. The road shown by Christ leads to Peace and Joy.
O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power and come among us, and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness we are grievously hindered in running the race that is set before us, your bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit, be honour and glory, now and for ever.