| † St Andrews Proclaiming Christ in Clewer 15 March 2026 Mothering Sunday |
 WELCOME Mothering Sunday 2026 The first reading is 1 Samuel 1.20-end, Hannah has been unable to conceive that she prayed for a Son, promising that she would dedicate him to God if her prayers were answered. The gospel reading is John 19.25-27, as he’s dying on the cross, Jesus makes provision for his mother, Mary. Jesus spoke these motherly words about Jerusalem: “How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings.” On this Mothering Sunday let us rejoice that Jesus feels this tender, protective, motherly love for each one of us, too. Showing motherly love is not limited to those with children. On mothering Sunday, we remember all those who mother us spiritually. Any individual in a church community will have been nurtured and supported by the hard work and sacrifice made by Christians before them. May we, to, show this same kind of motherly love and build up and encourage others in the faith. Canon Brian To explore the story of Hannah, from today’s Old Testament reading, further read our Lent 3 study. SUNDAY SERVICES 15TH MAR MOTHERING SUNDAY 10:30am Parish Eucharist 3:00pm Wild Worship 5:00pm Evening Prayer COLLECT God of compassion, whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary, shared the life of a home in Nazareth, and on the cross drew the whole human family to himself: strengthen us in our daily living that in joy and in sorrow we may know the power of your presence to bind together and to heal; 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. Amen READINGS 1 Samuel 1.20-end In due time Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, ‘I have asked him of the Lord.’ 21 The man Elkanah and all his household went up to offer to the Lord the yearly sacrifice, and to pay his vow. 22But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, ‘As soon as the child is weaned, I will bring him, that he may appear in the presence of the Lord, and remain there for ever; I will offer him as a nazirite for all time.’ 23Her husband Elkanah said to her, ‘Do what seems best to you, wait until you have weaned him; only—may the Lord establish his word.’ So the woman remained and nursed her son, until she weaned him. 24When she had weaned him, she took him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. She brought him to the house of the Lord at Shiloh; and the child was young. 25Then they slaughtered the bull, and they brought the child to Eli. 26And she said, ‘Oh, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who was standing here in your presence, praying to the Lord. 27For this child I prayed; and the Lord has granted me the petition that I made to him. 28Therefore I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives, he is given to the Lord.’ She left him there for the Lord. John 19.25-27 And that is what the soldiers did. Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, here is your son.’ 27Then he said to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. Sermon Sunday 8th Mar 2026 Morning (Canon Brian) Our Lent 2026 study Each Monday, during lent, along with the weeks What’s On, we will share with you a weekly study on a particular woman in the bible, the reference for you to look up, a commentary and a series of questions to reflect on. We hope you enjoy this way of Growing Faith Together here in Clewer and friends connected online. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact via the office email: office@clewerparish.orgLent 1 – The Midwives Lent 2 – Rahab Lent 3 – Hannah NOTICES PLEASE PRAY FOR The Suffering: Jennifer, John B, Matt, Stef, and Joanna. Refugees, Prisoners, the Homeless and those who mourn. The Departed: All those recently departed this life and those whose anniversaries fall at this time. Baptisms: Weddings: Community Prayers: Clewer Green School, Mrs Branch, Mr Seymour, and all the staff, pupils, staff and governors. 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, and FoodShare, under the umbrella of the Alma Beacon Hub. Please pray for the PCC as they work through the Mission Action Plan and discern God’s mission in Clewer. Parish Cycle of Prayer: Please pray for all who live or work in All Retail Premises, Mill Stream Houseboats, Boatyard, Windsor Race Course, Forest House Veterinary Group, Petworth Court, Care Homes (Sandown Park, Queens Court, Mountbatten Grange and Winton House). Anglican Cycle of Prayer: please pray for The Anglican Church of Kenya. Please pray also for the Churches in these Dioceses: Udi (Nigeria), Northern Uganda, Ughelli (Nigeria), Ukwa (Nigeria), Umuahia (Nigeria), and Upoko o Te Ika (Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia). Please continue to pray for and support your neighbours and families. If you would like anyone added to our Prayer List please email the office office@clewerparish.org SERVICES FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS Morning Prayer on Wednesdays at 8.00am in Church No mid-week Evening Prayer during Lent Prayers & Bears – Early Years Liturgy on Fridays at 9.30am in Church The church is open for private prayer 10.00am – 5.00pm daily Wed 18 Mar 12:00pm Midday Eucharist coffee from 11am Sun 22 Mar – Lent 5 10:30am Parish Eucharist 5.00pm Evening Prayer Wed 25 Mar 12:00pm Midday Eucharist coffee from 11am Sun 29 Mar – Palm Sunday 10:30am Eucharist 3.00pm Worship Explorers Daily (30, 31 Mar, 1 Apr) 12:00pm Midday Prayers 7.00pm Eucharist, followed by Compline Thu 2 Apr – Maundy Thursday 7:00pm Liturgy of the Upper Room with footwashing Followed by Tenbrae Fri 3 Apr – Good Friday 9.30am Family Activities 10:30am CTW Walk of Witness leaves from St Andrews 1:00pm Hour of Silence 2:00pm The Liturgy of the Cross 3-5.00pm Veneration of the Cross church open for silent prayer Sun 5 Apr – Easter Day 6.00am Dawn Service with Easter Bonfire in churchyard 10:30am Easter Day All Age Euchrist with renewal of Baptism vows, followed by Easter Egg Hunt UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Wednesday Midday Mass with coffee from 11am during Lent Community Lunches During Lent – Saturdays during lent (28th Feb, 7th March, 14th March, 21st March) Wild Worship Sunday 15th March 3pm Community Friday Saturday 21st March Worship Explorers (Childrens Church) Sunday 29th March 3pm   Saturday 14th of March at 6:30 at Windsor Methodist Church, a new play “Murder at the BAFTAs”. This is written by Geoff Buckingham, an award-winning playwright who is a member of Sunbury Methodist Church and will be writing a play on the history of Windsor Methodist Church for our 150th anniversary next year. Tickets are available through the Windsor website or can be purchased on the door.       CHURCH GIVING Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to our church financially as well as through their time and skills. As we see our congregation grow and our community events increase we invite you to prayerfully consider how you might support this ongoing growth. Every contribution helps us serve our parish here in Clewer. Finance Details Parish Giving Scheme – where one off payments or regular giving can be set up. Alternatively, financial contributions can be paid 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 If you haven’t already please consider downloading the Church of Englands EverydayFaith app to help with daily reflections to inspire, equip and encourage you in your everday faith. 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/st_andrews_clewer/ Churchwarden: Vacant Contact via email: office@clewerparish.org Safeguarding Policy: www.standrewsclewer.org/safeguarding-policy Safeguarding Officer: clewerparishsafeguarding@gmail.com |