| † St Andrews Proclaiming Christ in Clewer 19 April 2026 |
 Who did you meet on the Easter journey this year? WELCOME 3rd Sunday of Easter On this third Sunday of the Easter season, we continue to celebrate the miracle of the resurrection. In dying for us, Jesus restores us to life. Hallelujah! Christ is risen! Emmaus story illustrates many ways in which we can recognise Jesus today. We can recognise him in prayer, which isn’t simply talking to God, but listening. We can recognise him in bible study, which isn’t simply opening the scriptures, but studying them. And, yes, we can recognise him in the breaking of bed but not only in the eucharist. By sharing any meal with someone who needs companionship, we might perhaps learn to recognise the risen Jesus in that person. First reading Acts 2.14a.36-41, instead of ignoring Peter’s words about Jesus, or simply feeling guilty in silence, the listeners ask what they should do to obtain forgiveness and become disciples. Peter’s response is that they should repent and be baptised in the name of Jesus. Second reading is 1 Peter 1.17-23, Christians are urged to love one another, trusting that Christ’s perfect sacrifice can free them from the past and renew their faith in God. The gospel reading is Luke 24.13-35, the two disciples did not recognise Jesus until he’d urged them to first to speak about their grief, then to listen to him, and finally to break bread together. Canon Brian SUNDAY SERVICES 19TH APR 3ND SUNDAY OF EASTER 10:30am Parish Eucharist 3:00pm Wild Worship 5:00pm Evening Prayer COLLECT Almighty Father, who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples with the sight of the risen Lord: give us such knowledge of his presence with us, that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life and serve you continually in righteousness and truth; 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 Acts 2.14a.36-41 But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: ‘Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. 36Therefore let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.’37Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what should we do?’ 38Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him.’ 40And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, ‘Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.’ 41So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added 1 Peter 1.17-23 If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile. 18You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, 19but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish. 20He was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. 21Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.22 Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have genuine mutual love, love one another deeply from the heart. 23You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God. Luke 24.13-35 Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, 16but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. 17And he said to them, ‘What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?’ They stood still, looking sad. 18Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, ‘Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?’ 19He asked them, ‘What things?’ They replied, ‘The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 20and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. 21But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. 22Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, 23and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. 24Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.’ 25Then he said to them, ‘Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! 26Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?’ 27Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.28 As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. 29But they urged him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.’ So he went in to stay with them. 30When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 31Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. 32They said to each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?’ 33That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. 34They were saying, ‘The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!’ 35Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread. NOTICES PLEASE PRAY FOR The Suffering: Brian, Rosie, 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: Dzineli,Matilda, Charlie, Florence, Ruby and Isla. 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. For EMERGE advocacy for their work in hosptials. 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 Clewer Park, Mill Lane, White Lilies Island, Stephensons Drive, Clewer Court Road, Swan Terrace, Petworth Court and Boatyard Flats. Anglican Cycle of Prayer: please pray for The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma). Please pray also for the Churches in these Dioceses: Wau (South Sudan), Wellington (New Zealand), Wernyol (South Sudan), Wiawso (West Africa), Willochra (Australia) and Winchester (England). 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 We’re delighted to celebrate St Andrew’s Clewer receiving the Silver Eco Church Award   This recognition reflects a shared commitment to caring for God’s earth — through action, stewardship, and faith in practice. A wonderful milestone on the journey towards a more sustainable future    SERVICES FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS Morning Prayer on Wednesdays at 8.00am in Church Evening Prayer on Tuesday and Thursdays at 5pm on Zoom Prayers & Bears – Early Years Liturgy on Fridays at 9.30am in Church The church is open for private prayer 10.00am – 5.00pm daily Sun 26 Apr 10:30am Eucharist 5.00pm Evening Prayer Sun 03 May 10:30am All Age Eucharist 5.00pm Eucahrist Sun 10 May 10:30am Eucharist – followed by APCM 3.30pm Faith Explorers 5.00pm Evening Prayer UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Community Friday Saturday 18th April Wild Worship Sunday 19th April 3pm GiN (God in Nature) Monday 20th April – join us for a walk along the river, meeting at Windsor Leisure Centre 7.30pm Pop-Up Cafe Friday 24th April 4-5.30pm Meditation Thursday 30th April 6.30pm Coffee & More Wednesday 6th May 10.30am APCM after morning service Sunday 10th May        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 |