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We celebrate the birthdays of Sophie Shakeshaft, Lena Skuriat and Janet Thorne (13), Sally Wood (14), Jet Whitaker (15), Susan Hill (17), Vicki Wainwright (18), Adaobi Okafor (19), Clare Wainwright and John McKinley (22), Len Booth and Nathalie Fisher-Bazan (23), Ian Biggs (24) and Joshua Everett (26).
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 Tuesdays. 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’s Groups will start again next Sunday
In the coming weeks especially enjoy:
| Date | Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| Wed-16-Jan | 7:30 p.m. | First meeting of the year for St Mary’s and St Anne’s Youth Group | |
As there is no main morning service at either Church in the Benefice next Sunday, there will be no weekly leaflet next Sunday.
Our decorations, trees and candles will remain up to celebrate the Epiphany Season until the feast of Candlemas. (This is a traditional custom in the Church of England and marks the time when we witness the revelation of God’s Light and Glory of Christ incarnate on earth). Please do add your prayers for hope and light in the New Year on the final set of candles at the rear of the Church in St Mary’s.
Thank you to all who gave to the appeal over the Christmas Weekend, we will be able to achieve our target very soon. In the meantime if you have been away and would still like to contribute, please fill in a White Envelope marked C and give to one of the Wardens. 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.
The amount raised at St Mary’s was £150. Very many thanks to all who contributed.
Lent will be with us in four weeks time. This year we will be holding Charity Soup Lunches at St Mary’s on Wednesdays (from 13 Feb) for Christian Aid. This will follow the 12 noon Communion and Prayer Series. We want ‘cooks’ to make soup — if you can help please see a member of the Ministry Team. More hands make light work!
| Service | First Reading | Second Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Isaiah 42:1-9 | Gospel: Matthew 3:13-end |
| Evening | Joshua 3:1-8 & 14-end | Hebrews 1:1-12 |
| 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 & Preacher: Revd Jeremy Dussek Hymns: 242,131,270,392,464 Anthem: Child in The Manger (Sanger) |
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| 10:15 a.m. | Community Worship Officiants: Revd Peter Hansell & Elizabeth Leicester Printed order of Service |
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| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong Officiant: Revd Rosemary Donovan Preacher: Revd Peter Hansel) Hymns: 520,139,491 Psalm: 24 Anthem: Tomorrow Shall be My Dancing Day (Trad. Arr. Clucas) |
Holy Communion Celebrant & Pracher: Revd Jeremy Dussek Hymns: 298,249,224 Psalm: 29 |
| Day | Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon-14-Jan | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| 12:15 p.m. | Holy Communion at Lunch Club in St Anne’s Committee Room | ||
| Tue-15-Jan | 9:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| Wed-16-Jan | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| Thu-17-Jan | 7:30 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | ||
| 4:00 p.m. | Moseley After School Service | ||
| Mon-21-Jan | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| Tue-22-Jan | 9:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| Wed-23-Jan | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| Thu-24-Jan | 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Moseley After School Service | ||
| Time | St Mary’s | St Anne’s |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity Service at Calvary Church, Oxford Road | |
| No 10:00 a.m. service at St Mary’s | No 10:15 a.m. Service at St Anne’s | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evensong | Evensong |
See also: Calendar of Future Events
| Date | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tue-15-Jan | 8:30 p.m. | Prayer Group meets at 16 Paton Grove |
| Wed-16-Jan | 7:30 p.m. | Youth Group meets at St Mary’s |
The Old Testament reading is from Isaiah, who predicts the coming of a Messiah who will bring new insights into how God wants us to live. The New Testament is a descriptive account of Jesus’ baptism by the river Jordan.
Up to this time Jesus was showing remarkable insight into the scriptures of that time. After this occasion he appears to have had a far greater understanding of the purpose of His mission. Following this event, He went into the wilderness to spend time in prayer and contemplation before starting to preach the gospel to all and sundry throughout Palestine.
From these readings I am reminded that baptism is a sacrament, which should also be a turning point in our lives. It also brings to my attention that we should follow His example by finding time for prayer before starting any major undertaking.
Eternal Father; who at the baptism of Jesus revealed him to be your Son, anointing him with the Holy Spirit; grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit, that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children; 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.