| † St Andrews Proclaiming Christ in Clewer 04 June 2023 Trinity Sunday |
 The Hospitality of Abraham (also called Trinity) is an icon by Andrei Rublev which shows the three angels that appeared to Abraham at Mamre. Though the three angels are not the three persons of the Trinity, they represent the Trinity. The angel in the middle represents Christ, with a chalice. WELCOME This Sunday is Trinity Sunday, and in peace we gather before the living God who made us, redeemed us, and sustains our life together. In our prayers and praise, may we know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Today’s first reading is from Isaiah, chapter 40 vv 12-17 and 27 to the end Here we read that the Lord the God of Israel eternally holds the entire universe. The second reading is from the Second letter to the Corinthians, chapter 13, vv 11 to the end Christians are to greet one another in the name of God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The gospel is Matthew 28, vv 16 to the end Here Jesus leaves his disciples with a promise to be with them for ever. The Dorset coast with its amazing fossils is a window into the ancient history of Britain. A mind-boggling 150 million years old. These fossils make us think of eternity and the God, the living God who is eternal. We see that the world existed long before us and will probably exist after us. And we recognise that God existed before time began and will continue to all eternity. So the doctrine of the Holy Trinity helps us to think about the living God who is not limited by space or time and whom we encounter in different ways every day. Canon Brian COLLECT Almighty and everlasting God, you have given us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity: keep us steadfast in this faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; 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. All Amen READINGS Isaiah 40.12-17, 27-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?1Whom 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. 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. 2 Corinthians 13.11-end Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God to one body – Jews or Greeks, slaves or free – and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. THE GOSPEL READING Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. Matthew 28.16-end Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’ This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. INTERCESSIONS God in three persons, blessed Trinity, on this special day, we have come before you to offer our praise and adoration. You are God, the creator, giving us richly all things to enjoy. You are Christ the Saviour of the world, made flesh to set us free. You are the Spirit of truth and love, willing to dwell in us. You are holy and blessed. One God, eternal Trinity, be near to us the people formed in your image, and close to the world, your love brings to life. Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer God in three persons, blessed Trinity, we pray for your church throughout the world, for those that are thriving and those which have lost a sense of direction. We give thanks for our parish and its people, and gladly acknowledge all the gifts you have given us through its life, we ask you to open wide our hearts that we may welcome the stranger and share our faith with others. You, Lord, have chosen men and women to serve you in the ministry of your church and have given them a perfect example in the person of your son Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer God in three persons, blessed Trinity, we remember all who bear the responsibility of leadership, for heads of state, ambassadors and political advisers, we think today particularly of all in authority that they may never be tempted to abuse or misuse their power; let your will for our world be accomplished through the decisions they make and give them a vision of peace and reconciliation for you Lord can find a way when men and women are lost. Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer God in three persons, blessed Trinity, we pray for peace in the world, in our communities and our families: create in us a love for peace, not peace that is absent from struggle, nor peace that is blind to injustice but the peace that makes whole what now is broken. Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer God in three persons, blessed Trinity, we remember this morning those who are sick, sad or lonely and those who are brave and patient when things are going wrong. We pray that they may be aware of your comforting presence and know that in your hands they are safe and loved. Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer God in three persons, blessed Trinity, we remember before God, those who have died and we pray for all whose life is saddened by the death of a loved one, be with them in their loneliness and let them know that Jesus Christ is the light of the world a light which no darkness can quench. We especially pray for those killed in the London terrorist attack last week. Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer Father God, lead us into the coming week, Son of God, help us to believe that you are close to us, Spirit of God, keep us from making mistakes, Triune God, help us never to disappoint you, and when we face hard decisions or difficult work, when we enjoy ourselves and have fun with others may we know that you share these times with us. Merciful father: accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. From the Chaplaincy of the Holy Spirit Costa Blanca PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Almighty and eternal God, you have revealed yourself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and live and reign in the perfect unity of love: hold us firm in this faith, that we may know you in all your ways and evermore rejoice in your eternal glory, who are three Persons yet one God, now and for ever. Amen Listen to Revd Rosie’s Sermon last Sunday LISTEN NOTICES SERVICES FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS Every Tue & Thu, 5.00pm Evening Prayer on Zoom Church Open every day 10.00am – 6.00pm Sun 04 Jun 10.30am Trinity Sunday Family Eucharist 5.00pm Eucharist Sun 11 Jun 10.30am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Wild Worship 5.00pm Evening Prayer on Zoom Sun 18 Jun 10.30am Parish Eucharist 5.00pm Evening Prayer on Zoom Sun 25 Jun 10.30am Parish Eucharist 5.00pm Evening Prayer on Zoom PLEASE PRAY FOR The Suffering: Blake, Sam, Don, Karl, Sarah, Joanna, Holly, Hugo, Frank and Barbara, Bill, Suzanne, Christopher, Jackie, Diane, Sylvia, Mary, Gracie and, Carmel. Refugees, Prisoners, the Homeless and those who mourn. The Departed: Tom Hinds, Austin’s grandfather, 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 Clarence Road, Trevelyan Estate, Helston Lane, Green Lane, Clewer Avenue, Clewer New Town, and Birchington Road. Anglican Cycle of Prayer: please pray for the Province of Alexandria. Please pray also for the churches in these dioceses: Tennessee (USA), East Tennessee (USA), West Tennessee (USA), Terekeka (South Sudan), Northern Territory (Australia) and Texas (USA).Please continue to pray for and support your neighbours and families in any way you can whilst keeping yourself safe. ROAD CLOSURES/PARKING RESTRICTIONS Next Sunday morning, 11th June, midnight to 0930, there will be parking restrictions and road closures in the area near the Church (Parsonage Lane, Mill Lane, Clewer Court Road and Stephenson Drive) for the 2023 Windsor Marathon. The restrictions and closures come into effect at midnight, and will be lifted at 0930 or earlier, so shouldn’t affect travel to Church or parking for parishoners, but just so you are aware. In previous years it has not been an issue. WILD WORSHIP – SUNDAY 11 JUN 2023 This month’s Wild Worship is on Sunday 11 Jun.   Rory’s fundraiser for Windsor Homeless Projecthttps://www.justgiving.com/page/liza-macrobert-1683047618888Rory loves drawing and was recently inspired by a homeless man that we met in Windsor. Every time we go into town he wants to do something to help. We came up with the idea that he could draw a picture and sell copies. So for a donation to his chosen charity you could own a magnificent piece of artwork! Thank you for supporting him to help Windsor Homeless.Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity. WINDSOR FOODSHARE https://www.windsorfoodshare.org.uk Read the latest Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/904610299e1f/whps-latest-news-5414681?e=d0785ce42b From their Facebook and Twittter Pages: https://www.facebook.com/windsorfoodshare https://twitter.com/WindsrFoodshare CAN YOU HELP? We are very low on Long Life Milk and Desserts (tinned or packet). We 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. email: office@clewerparish.org Revd Rosie 01753 852334 email rector@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 |