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Our thoughts and prayers are asked for Felix Meikle, Peter Wake, Pat Charsley, Hannah, Bridie Hutchinson, Maurice Finney and Sarah Lewis.
For the souls of those who have died: Frank Yeomans.
We celebrate the birthdays of Helen Vollens (26), Jenny Livermore (30), Eddie White (31), Dave O’Mahoney and Edward Kaye (2), Sophie Shakeshaft and Steve Maddox (3) and Camilla McCliver (5).
Jesus said, “Whoever does what my father in heaven wants is my brother or sister or mother. I am the servant of the Lord. Let it be according to thy word.” Come soon, Lord Jesus!
Jesus is the light of the world. A light no darkness can ever put out.
Joy to the World. The Lord is come. Jesus is the light of the world. A light no darkness can ever put out.
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!
John the Baptist by his preaching and by water poured,
Brought to those who heard his teaching news of hope restored:
Keep your vision, strong and steady
And be ready for the Lord
Mary’s gift beyond all telling, was to give Christ room
She gave God a human dwelling in a mother’s womb
Who could guess the final story?
Cross and Glory empty tomb
Advent candles tell their story on this Christmas day,
Those who waited for God’s glory they prepared the way,
Christ is with us loving giving
In us living here today!
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.
Our groups have finished until Sunday 13 January. Many Thanks to everyone who has helped this term.
In the coming weeks especially enjoy:
| Date | Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun-23-Dec | 10:15 a.m. | Crib Service | |
| Mon-24-Dec, Christmas Eve | 10:00 a.m. | Christingle Making | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Christingle Service | ||
| Sun-6-Jan | 10:00 a.m. | Epiphany Worship | |
| Sun-13-Jan | 3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. | Children’s Party at St Anne’s Hall. For all children age 0 — Year 2. Sign on at the back of church. Closing date Sunday 6 January. | |
A special Christmas appeal is taking place this weekend. Please place your donation in an envelope marked “Clock UK”. Tax payers please fill in the gift aid section in order for us to reclaim the tax. The Clock will be restored in March and April 2008.
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.
Please save up all those stamps over the festive season and place in the box at the back of St Anne’s. Jenny Allen will send them off in the New Year
Liz Blakey wishes to thank everyone who helped deliver these throughout Moseley.
The Traditional Story of Christmas in Art.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery — Free.
5 December — 4 January.
See web site for details
Please note that all items for insertion in the pew sheet should now be received by Tuesday morning. Thank you.
The first edition of our new joint monthly magazine is now available. Don’t forget to buy your copy today!
Please pick up your rotas from your pigeon holes. Also will all members of St Mary’s please check their pigeon holes regularly?
Many Thanks| Service | First Reading | Second Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Gospel | Matthew 1:18-end | |
| Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion Celebrant & Preacher: Revd Jeremy Dussek |
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| 10:00 a.m. | Sung Eucharist Celebrant: Revd Joan Griffin Preacher: Revd Jeremy Dussek Hymns: 98,136,523 Anthem: Ad Te Levavi (Gruber) |
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| 10:15 a.m. | Crib Service Led by children from MASS Officiant: Revd Rosemary Donovan Order of service as on printed sheet |
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| 6:30 p.m. | No service at St Anne’s | Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols |
| Day | Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| No weekday services this week. They will resume on Monday 7 January, 2008 | |||
| Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | ||
| 5:00 p.m. | Christingle Service | |
| 11:30 p.m. | Midnight Mass | Midnight Mass |
| Christmas Day | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Festival Eucharist | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Festival Eucharist | |
| Christmas 1, Sunday 30 December | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 10:15 a.m. | No 10:00 a.m. service at St Mary’s | Joint Sung Eucharist at St Anne’s Baptisms of Thomas Dean, Eliza and Atllila Szabo |
| 6:30 p.m. | Prayers for New Year | |
| Feast of Epiphany, Sunday 6 January | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion at St Mary’s | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Community Worship | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Sung Eucharist | |
| 11:15 a.m. | Holy Communion at St Mary’s | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Festival of Lessons and Carols for Epiphany | No 6:30 p.m. service at St Anne’s |
See also: Calendar of Future Events
| Date | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mon-24-Dec | 10:00 a.m. | We shall be making christingles at St Mary’s. Young people over the age of 9 years — please come and help if you can. |
| Tue-25-Dec | 11:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. | Christmas Day Together at St Anne’s. Helpers and Hostess Trolley required. Please contact Janet Thome (449 4927) |
| Sat-29-Dec | 10:30 a.m. | Moseley Chimes Editorial meeting at 15 park Hill |
| Mon-7-Jan | Review of Youth and Children’s Work. St Mary’s PCC at St Anne’s, Children’s Work — our future — all welcome. Please support. | |
| Sat-12-Jan | Children’s Bowling. For all children of St Mary’s and St Anne’s in years 3 to 6. Please see Chris Hirsch for further details (449 3995) | |
| Sun-13-Jan | 3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. | Children’s Party at St Anne’s Hall for all children, Age 0 to Year 2 inclusive. Sign-up lists will be at the back of both churches. Closing date: Sunday 6 January. |
The festival of Christmas is a wonderful time of joy and celebration, and I hope we have all been able to use this preceding Advent period to prepare for the event by giving thought to what Christmas really means, Jesus being born, because Christians say that in the life of Jesus we get a fuller picture of God than ever before. That, after all, is why it is worth celebrating his birth.
So Christmas is a festival of God becoming visible in a person, and being a follower of Jesus, a Christian means we too must make God visible. That is why the Church (the family of God) is important, because it makes God visible, or that is what we should be doing. We can help to make God visible in a variety of ways. We can draw people out of isolation into the community. We can help people to pray and be in touch with God. Showing care, compassion, love and forgiveness within families and in society are all ways of making God visible. On a wider level, pressing for justice, peace and truth in national life is important as well.
Jesus takes some of the ‘hidden-ness’ out of God. That is why it is vital for Christians not to stay hidden in our buildings we call churches. As we have tried to do this Advent, we must continue to proclaim God visibly in Moseley, letting our belief and care become open and visible at all times
God our redeemer, who prepared the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son: grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour. so we may be ready to greet him when he comes again as our judge; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.