| † St Andrews Proclaiming Christ in Clewer 30 April 2023 The Fifth Sunday of Easter Thanksgiving for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla |
 Welcome Our 10.30 Eucharist this Sunday will be full of meaning as we remember the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. The coronation of an English sovereign is older than parliament and the Domesday book. It can be traced back to Anglo-Saxon times, to 973 when King Edgar, a grandson of Alfred the Great was anointed and crowned by St Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury. The basic structure of Dunstan’s service can be seen in the present-day coronation service. The coronation is but one part of the service and follows the more important anointing. We are reminded that Zadok the priest anointed Solomon king. (1 Kings 1, v 39) As Charles will be anointed by Archbishop Justin, it is then and only then that the king is invested with the royal regalia and finally crowned. In the sacrament of anointing, the king is consecrated and set apart under the blessing of God. As a servant king, he offers himself to God, and is consecrated by God to his lifelong service amongst us . What better example of this than that of the late queen. As the king and queen are anointed to their lifelong service to their peoples, so we should also, with God’s help, consecrate ourselves to the service of God, our king and country and one another. Perhaps we can find time over this coronation period to read through the following hymn: Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise, Let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of Thy love; Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee, Swift and beautiful for Thee. Take my voice, and let me sing Always, only, for my King; Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from Thee, Filled with messages from Thee. Take my silver and my gold; Not a mite would I withhold; Take my intellect, and use Every power as Thou shalt choose, Every power as Thou shalt choose. Take my will, and make it Thine; It shall be no longer mine. Take my heart; it is Thine own; It shall be Thy royal throne, It shall be Thy royal throne. Take my love; my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure-store. Take myself, and I will be Ever, only, all for Thee, Ever, only, all for Thee. Blessings for your week Canon Brian COLLECT Almighty God, the fountain of all goodness, bless our Sovereign Lord, King Charles, and all who are in authority under him; that they may order all things in wisdom and equity, righteousness and peace, to the honour of your name, and the good of your Church and people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. All Amen READINGS (only the Gospel will be read on Sunday) Isaiah 40.12-17,25-end Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand and marked off the heavens with a span, enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a balance? Who has directed the spirit of the Lord, or as his counsellor has instructed him? Whom did he consult for his enlightenment, and who taught him the path of justice? Who taught him knowledge, and showed him the way of understanding? Even the nations are like a drop from a bucket, and are accounted as dust on the scales; see, he takes up the isles like fine dust. Lebanon would not provide fuel enough, nor are its animals enough for a burnt-offering. All the nations are as nothing before him; they are accounted by him as less than nothing and emptiness. To whom then will you compare me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God’? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. THE GOSPEL READING Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. Luke 22.24-30 A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. But he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. ‘You are those who have stood by me in my trials; and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom, so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. INTERCESSIONS Almighty God, you reign over all things in wisdom, power, and love. Hear our prayers which we offer in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. For Charles our King, that you may pour upon him abundant gifts to help him fulfil the promises made at his coronation: Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer. That he will have the grace, wisdom, and strength to live a life of service to you and to his people: Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer. For Camilla the Queen, William Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and all the Royal Family; that they may love and support the King as he bears the burden of his office: Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer. For the building up of the Church under its Supreme Governor, for the building up of all Christian people, and for mutual understanding and fellowship between all people of faith: Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer. For this United Kingdom, for His Majesty’s other Realms and Territories, for the whole Commonwealth of Nations, for their governments and ministers, and for all who are called to public service, that they will seek justice, mercy, and peace: Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer. For the peace of the world, for the welfare of all people, for those who care for others and for the environment, and for all in need: Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer. Merciful Father, accept these prayers, for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Grant, O Lord, we beseech you, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by your governance, that your Church may joyfully serve you in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Listen to Canon Brian’s Sermon from 30 Apr 2023 LISTEN NOTICES SERVICES FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS Tue & Thu, Evening Prayer at 5.00pm via Zoom Church Open every day 10.00am – 6.00pm Sun 07 May 10.30am Coronation Thanksgiving No Evening Service Sun 14 May10.30am Sixth Sunday of Easter – Parish Eucharist 5.00pmEvening Prayer Thu 18 May 12.00 Ascension Day – Service of the Word 5.00pm Evening Prayer on Zoom Fri 19-Sat 20 May 5.00pm Evening Prayer on Zoom Sun 21 May10.30am Seventh Sunday of Easter – Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Wild Worship – in the Churchyard 5.30pm Choral Evensong at All Saints Frances Road Wed 24 May 12.00 TKC Midday Prayers + Lunch + More Mon 22-Sat 27 May 5.00pm Evening Prayer on Zoom Sun 28 May10.30am Pentecost – Parish Eucharist 5.00pmCTW Taize at Windsor Methodist Church PLEASE PRAY FOR The Suffering: Blake, Sam, Don, Karl, Sarah, Joanna, Holly, Hugo, Frank and Barbara, Bill, Suzanne, Christopher, Jackie, Norman and Diane, Sylvia, Mary, Gracie, Carmel, Martin & Ishbel, and Austin I. Refugees, Prisoners, the Homeless and those who mourn. The Departed: Katherine Munday, all those recently departed this life, and those whose anniversaries fall at this time.Those recently baptised: Those recently married: Community Prayers: Clewer Green School, the head teacher Martin Tinsley and all the pupils, staff and governors. For all our Care Homes, for the safety of residents and staff. We pray also for Windsor Christian Action, and the work of the Homeless Project, Street Angels, FoodShare, and The Night Shelter.Parish Cycle of Prayer: Please pray for all who live in Parsonage Lane, Errington Drive, Chantry Close, Rectory Close, Haslemere Road, Oak Lane, Orchard Avenue, and Dedworth Road.Anglican Cycle of Prayer: please pray for the churches in Wales. Please pray also for the churches in these dioceses: Spokane (USA), Springfield (USA), Port Sudan (Sudan), Sul-Ocidental (Brasil), Sunyani (West Africa), and Sur (Chile).Please continue to pray for and support your neighbours and families in any way you can whilst keeping yourself safe.  “I totally recommend visiting the sculpture at the parish church in town. It is absolutely phenomenal! “Made using computer keys and depicts the Last Supper by Peter Barnes. It is full of quotes and the disciples are named. The best bit is that all the arrow keys flow up towards the centre of Jesus, and, the centre is ‘home’ keys” Revd Rosie (via Facebook)  CORONATION PRAYERS We have a few copies left of the booklet ‘Daily Prayers for the Coronation of King Charles III’. If you would like one, they are at the back of church. Donations towards their cost would be welcome. It is also available as a free download if you prefer: https://www.chpublishing.co.uk/features/coronation-prayers ST ANDREWS APCM This years’s Annual Parochial Church Meeting (sometimes known as the AGM) will be after the 10.30am service in Church on 14 May 2023. The notice announcing this officially is already up, and the reports will be in Church next Sunday. WILD WORSHIP The next Wild Worship is May 21st in the churchyard at 3.00pm.   https://www.thykingdomcome.globalThy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus.For more information please see the Thy Kingdom Come website TKC begins with Ascension day, 18 May, we will have a Service of the Word at 12 midday. There will be Evening Prayer on Zoom every day for the period between Ascension and Pentecost. Churches Together in Windsor have published what’s happening where for our town in the TKC season, on their web site: https://churchestogetherinwindsor.org.uk/2023/05/ctw-spring-2023-newsletter/ or you can download it here: https://www.standrewsclewer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CTW-Spring-Newsletter_2023_27-April-2023_jp75.docx And a date for your diary: our town Pentecost service will be at Windsor Methodist Church at 5pm on 28 May. We have TKC prayer booklets which will be available in Church nearer the time.  CHRISTIAN AID PLANT SALE AND COFFEE MORNING There will be a Christian Aid Plant sale and coffee morning at the Rectory, on 20 May from 10.30am – 12.00. Please start potting on your seedlings to sell, and plan your baking for this annual event. This year the Berkshire Birds of Prey will be joining us to help boost our fundraising. So spread the word please, get potting and baking! Joint Choral Evensong with Windsor town centre Parishes Singers welcome. If you would like to have a go at singing evensong- now is your opportunity! Sunday 21st May at 5.30pm Message from John Halsey, music director Our normal pattern is for BCP Choral Evensong at 5.30pm, preceded by Tea for choir and congregation at 4.45pm and Choir practice at 4.10pm. It might be best to bring forward Choir practice to 4.00pm on this occasion. We will also have a practice on Friday 12th May, so the list of times would be: All Saints’ Church, Frances Road, Windsor Friday 12th May – 7.35pm-8.45pm Choir Practice Sunday 21st May – 4.00pm Choir Practice – 4.45pm Tea for choir and congregation together – 5.30pm BCP Choral Evensong CHURCHYARD TIDY – MARK THE DATE – 03 JUNE The next churchyard tidy will be on the morning of Saturday 3rd June 10.00am-12.00. Please see Bob Lester if you are able to help. CHRISTIAN AID REP We are still looking for someone to be our Christian Aid representative. This does not need to be a PCC member or other church official. Please see Revd Rosie if you can help. WINDSOR FOODSHARE From their Facebook and Twittter Pages: https://www.facebook.com/windsorfoodshare https://twitter.com/WindsrFoodshare CAN YOU HELP? We are very low on:Cooking SauceTinned FishTinned VegTinned Meat Tinned PastaBiscuitsWe have a permanent donation box at Tesco Superstore and also at Waitrose & Partners. So if you are shopping it is easy to pop a carton or 2 in. Or why not try our Wishlist on Common Good and Amazon. https://www.forcommongood.co.uk/…/giftr…/registry/215636 https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/23EUESGGRMAVZ… You can drop off to us on Wednesdays 9.30-1.30 or Thursdays 9.30-3.00 at Dedworth Green Baptist Church. We do not like to ask as we know times are tough for lots of people right now. Imagine if your whole street donated one tin each to us how this would help our stocks. CHURCH FINANCES – MESSAGE FROM ANDREW Thank you to everyone for all you have been able to give in this difficult time. Please consider continuing your regular giving by paying directly to our bank account, the details of which are: HSBC Bank, High Street, Windsor Sort Code: 40-47-37 Account number: 11373366 Account name: PCC St Andrews Church or if your bank doesn’t like this Parochial Church Council St Andrews Clewer Parish You may wish to consider transferring to the Parish Giving Scheme, which we promoted in previous years. Details are on our page on their web site: https://bit.ly/2XCLuCr [https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/clewer-st-andrew-windsor/] We also have the printed application forms available, please contact the Parish Office by email. CONTACTS The Parish Office is now closed. The Emergency Office Number is: 07490 094261 Email: office@clewerparish.org Parish Website: www.standrewsclewer.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/standrewsclewer Churchwarden: Stuart Cockman Safeguarding Policy: www.standrewsclewer.org/safeguarding-policy Safeguarding Officer: clewerparishsafeguarding@gmail.com |