| † St Andrews Proclaiming Christ in Clewer 10 November 2024 Remembrance Sunday |
 Remembrance 2024 Remembrance brings with it is even more important today than it ever has been, the story of war must continue to be told. Why? Because more than ever we need to work for peace. War has many faces, we are fighting everywhere, every day, physically and emotionally. Between countries, between communities, between neighbours, within families, with climate change, with viruses, wars for financial gain and political power. People are at war in their hearts. If we are to truly honour the poppy, we must take a serious look at the war in our hearts now and bring peace. Jesus teaches the secret of happiness to his followers because God’s dream is of a world where all the children of God are loved and cared for, and no one is left out. Blessed are you who work for peace, for you are the voice of God, blessed are you who comfort the sad, for you are the arms of God. Love your enemies and pray for them, for they too are children of God (Archbishop Tutu’s version). As you wear your poppy- ask God to see it as a prayer for peace. Lest we forget! We will remember them. O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defence is sure. Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same. A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guard while life shall last, And our eternal home. COLLECT Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen READINGS – THESE WILL BE USED AT THE EVENING EUCHARIST Jonah 3.1-5, 10 The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, ‘Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.’ So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, ‘Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!’ And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth. When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God Hebrews 9.24-end For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made by human hands, a mere copy of the true one, but he entered into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. Nor was it to offer himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Holy Place year after year with blood that is not his own; for then he would have had to suffer again and again since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the age to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself. And just as it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgement, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God Gospel Reading Mark 1.14-20 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.’ As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake – for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you fish for people.’ And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. INTERCESSIONS FOR REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY (T&S) Let us pray for all who suffer as a result of conflict, and ask that God may give us peace: for the service men and women who have died in the violence of war, each one remembered by and known to God; may God give peace. All God give peace. For those who love them in death as in life, offering the distress of our grief and the sadness of our loss; may God give peace. All God give peace. For all members of the armed forces who are in danger this day, remembering family, friends and all who pray for their safe return; may God give peace. All God give peace. For civilian women, children and men whose lives are disfigured by war or terror, calling to mind in penitence the anger and hatreds of humanity; may God give peace. All God give peace. For peacemakers and peacekeepers, who seek to keep this world secure and free; may God give peace. All God give peace. For all who bear the burden and privilege of leadership, political, military and religious; asking for gifts of wisdom and resolve in the search for reconciliation and peace; may God give peace. All God give peace. O God of truth and justice, we hold before you those whose memory we cherish, and those whose names we will never know. Help us to lift our eyes above the torment of this broken world, and grant us the grace to pray for those who wish us harm. As we honour the past, may we put our faith in your future; for you are the source of life and hope, now and for ever. All Amen. POST COMMUNION God of peace, whose Son Jesus Christ proclaimed the kingdom and restored the broken to wholeness of life: look with compassion on the anguish of the world, and by your healing power make whole both people and nations; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen Listen to Canon Brian’s Sermon for last Sunday Evening LISTEN NOTICES NO MORNING SERVICE IN CHURCH ON SUNDAY Our morning service is at the war memorial in Dedworth at 10.45am. EVENING SERVICE ON SUNDAY This Sunday’s evening service is Eucharist for Remembrance Sunday at 5.00pm. Readings as above SERVICES FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS Church Open every day 10.00am until dusk. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Evening Prayer at 5.00pm via Zoom Sun 10 Nov Remembrance Sunday No morning service in Church 10.45am Service at the War Memorial in Dedworth 5.00pm Eucharist for Remembrance Sunday in church Mon 11 Nov 11.00am Remembrance Day Service at the War Memorial in Dedworth Sun 17 Nov 10.30am Parish Eucharist – 2nd Sunday before Advent 3.00pm Wild Worship 5.00pm Evening Prayer Sun 24 Nov 10.30am Parish Eucharist – Christ the King 5.00pm Evening Prayer PLEASE PRAY FOR The Suffering: John C, Sharon, Vivienne, Stef, John F, Joanna, Jane P, and Tom B. Refugees, Prisoners, the Homeless and those who mourn. The Departed: Glen Bachelor, all those recently departed this life, and those whose anniversaries fall at this time. Baptisms: Leighton, Tahlia, Noah, Ozzy, Layla, Eva and Niamh. Weddings: Jenny and Andrew Births: Thanksgiving for the safe arrival ofJasmin, Jenny and David’s baby. Community Prayers: Clewer Green School, Mrs Branch, Mr Seymour, and all the staff, pupils, staff and governors. The Busy Buttons CORE Charity and for all the work that they do. 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 Alma Beacon Hub. Parish Cycle of Prayer: Please pray for all who live or work in Little Buntings, Tyrell Gardens, Duncroft, Perrycroft, Ryecroft, Rydings. Ellison Close, and Addington Close. Anglican Cycle of Prayer: please pray for The Church of South India. Please pray also for the Churches in these Dioceses: South Kerala (South India), Kericho (Kenya), Khahlamba (Southern Africa), Khartoum (Sudan), Kibondo (Tanzania), and Kibungo (Rwanda).Please continue to pray for and support your neighbours and families in any way you can whilst keeping yourself safe. WHAT’S ON November 10th 10.45am Remembrance Sunday at the War Memorial in Dedworth 11th 10.45am Remembrance Day prayers at the War Memorial in Dedworth 16th 4.00pm Children’s Sing-along Concert 17th 3.00pm Wild Worship 30th St Andrews Day 3.00pm Concert 4.00pm Tea 5.00pm Patronal Festival Mass December 1st 10.00am Advent Sunday Eucharist + blessing of cribs, sending out Posada 5.00pm Advent Carol Service 4th 9.00am Advent Breakfast 7th 11.00am-2.00pm Christmas Market 8th 3.00pm Wild Worship – St Nicholas w/c 9th Community Churchyard tree decorating 11th 9.00am Advent Breakfast 13th 6.00pm Churches Together Carols on the Hill 15th 5.00pm Service of Lessons and Carols, and switching on the Churchyard lights 18th 9.00am Advent Breakfast 21st 9.00am Creation Meditation – Winter Solstice 24th 3.00pm Crib Service – come dressed as your favourite nativity character 10.30pm Carol Singing before … 11.00pm Midnight Mass 25th 10.30am Christmas Day All Age Eucharist THE NEW SOUND SYSTEM IS IN! Our new sound system was installed on Wednesday and Thursday last week. Please bear with us, there may be teething problems while we get used to it. One thing we would like help with: we know that the audio loop works, and has actually improved. If anyone uses a hearing aid, could they try the loop system, and let us know how it is for you? The system was mostly paid for by a development grant from Oxford Diocese. Thank you to everyone who donated or raised money to make up the shortfall. ST ANDREWS CHRISTMAS MARKET – SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER 11.00am-2.-00pm Donations for Chocolate Tombola welcomed. More details nearer the time.    Assistant/Deputy Manager Windsor Homeless ProjectUse your skills & experience to make a difference to the most vulnerable For a copy of the detailed Job Description please contact Catherine Allerton on callerton2115@outlook.com Applications We are an inclusive organisation and are keen to invite candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please submit your application with CV to Catherine Allerton on callerton2115@outlook.com by Friday November 15 For more information about our charity please go to www.almabeacon.org  Please consider supporting the work of the Baby Bank. You can donate your second-hand baby clothes/supplies or even volunteer your time. Alternatively, you can help us out with a cash donation to help with the day-to-day running costs of The Baby Bank. Simply click on the link below to see how you can get involved. https://thebabybank.org  WINDSOR FOODSHARE Loving our neighbours From their Facebook, Twittter and Website Pages: https://www.facebook.com/windsorfoodshare https://twitter.com/WindsrFoodshare https://www.windsorfoodshare.org.uk And their new page https://taplink.cc/windsorfoodshare CAN YOU HELP? We are running very low in stock on several items. One of these is CARRIER BAGS. We need these to put the food packages together. We ask clients to bring back bags, but they don’t last forever. Also any EGG BOXES you may have. There are many ways to donate food to us – https://www.windsorfoodshare.org.uk/donating-food. We have a permanent donation box at Tesco Superstore, Dedworth and also at Waitrose & Partners in Windsor town centre. So if you are shopping it is easy to pop a pack or two in the donation box. Or why not try our Wishlist on Common Good and Amazon (you can click through to these from our linktree at https://taplink.cc/windsorfoodshare). You can also drop off to us on: – Wednesdays 09.00-13.30; or – Thursdays 09.00-15.00 at Dedworth Green Baptist Church (Smiths Lane, Windsor SL4 5PE). Thank you all so much for your continued support! Click here for the Windsor Foodshare July Newsletter CHURCH FINANCES – MESSAGE FROM ANDREW Thank you to everyone for all you have been able to give in this difficult time. We prefer 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 in Church, or contact the Parish Office by email office@clewerparish.org Alternatively, by paying directly to our bank account, the details of which are: HSBC Bank 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 CONTACTS Rector Revd Rosie Webb 01753 852334, email: rector@clewerparish.org Parish Office email: office@clewerparish.org Parish Website: www.standrewsclewer.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/standrewsclewer Churchwarden: Vacant Contact via email: office@clewerparish.org Safeguarding Policy: www.standrewsclewer.org/safeguarding-policy Safeguarding Officer: clewerparishsafeguarding@gmail.com |