| † St Andrews Proclaiming Christ in Clewer 15 May 2022 The Fifth Sunday of Easter |
 THE EUCHARIST SERVICE IS IN ST ANDREWS CHURCH AT 10.30 Welcome Have you noticed all the purple around at the moment? Anything related to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is purple. Our Queen, a woman of faith, a servant of God, a negotiator and a woman of courage. In the reading from Acts today we meet Lydia, a woman of faith, a business woman, a woman of courage. A woman living and working in a ‘mans’ world. Unlike Tabitha who we met a couple of weeks ago, who made clothes, Lydia was a dealer of purple cloth. Lydia is so much more than *just* a dealer in purple cloth: Lydia is an entrepreneur who beats the patriarchy at their own game; Lydia is a community leader who gathers women together; Lydia is a missionary who founds a place of worship when there aren’t enough faithful men to do so formally; Lydia is a pastor who turns her home into a church; and it is Lydia who brings comfort to Paul and Silas when they have been imprisoned. Today we have met one of the founding members of the Christian church was both a woman and a Gentile. What does the colour purple mean to you? How will you celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee? Blessings Revd Rosie COLLECT God our redeemer, you have delivered us from the power of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of your Son: grant, that as by his death he has recalled us to life, so by his continual presence in us he may raise us to eternal joy; 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 Acts 16.9-15 During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading with him and saying, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us.’ When he had seen the vision, we immediately tried to cross over to Macedonia, being convinced that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them. We set sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the following day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city for some days. On the sabbath day we went outside the gate by the river, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down and spoke to the women who had gathered there. A certain woman named Lydia, a worshipper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul. When she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, ‘If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my home.’ And she prevailed upon us. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 67 1 God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, 2 That your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations. 3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. 4 O let the nations rejoice and be glad, for you will judge the peoples righteously and govern the nations upon earth. 5 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. 6 Then shall the earth bring forth her increase, and God, our own God, will bless us. 7 God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. Revelation 21.10, 22-22.5 And in the spirit he carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. Its gates will never be shut by day—and there will be no night there. People will bring into it the glory and the honour of the nations. 27But nothing unclean will enter it, nor anyone who practises abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him; they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign for ever and ever. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL READING John 14.23-29 Jesus answered him, ‘Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me. ‘I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. You heard me say to you, “I am going away, and I am coming to you.” If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you this before it occurs, so that when it does occur, you may believe. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. INTERCESSIONS Everlasting God, you made the world and everything in it, we pray with one voice, proclaiming your presence to all the earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you and give thanks for all wonders of your marvellous creation. Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer We pray for our Archbishops, Bishops, and all local clergy, that they will be guided in their ministry by the influence of the Holy Spirit. We pray for the Church, both here in Clewer and worldwide that we may go forward together in unity and strength. Help us to respect the beliefs of others even if we do not share them, to celebrate what we have in common and to accept our differences. Guide us all in our ministries as we live each day. Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer Creator God, we pray for governments and world leaders, for captains of industry and workers; for inventors and technicians, for entertainers and audiences. For those who set the targets at work, in education and training and in the pews. For all who are powerful, that they may be guided by the Spirit of Truth that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations. We continue to pray for an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer Father God, we pray for our family and colleagues, friends and lovers, for neighbours and strangers; For those with whom we break bread at home, at work, in the community, and in our church; For all who grow, harvest and prepare the food we eat and for those who cook it and serve it; For all who share with the less fortunate through foodbanks and charities. Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer Merciful God, your son Jesus asked the man at the pool “Do you want to be made well?” We pray for all those who have been ill for so long that it has become part of their life. Help them and those who care for them to see all the possibilities that life still holds despite their disabilities and to make the most of all the wonderful aids that are now available to help people lead enjoyable and fulfilled lives. Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer Merciful God, we pray for those whose hearts have been saddened by the death of someone close and dear to them, for members of our families who have died and whose anniversary we recall. Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer Gracious God, as we go out into the world help us to remember the words of today’s psalm and to work to make your way become known upon earth and your saving power among all nations. Merciful father: accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen Intercessions from the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy [adapted] PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Post Communion God our Father, whose Son Jesus Christ gives the water of eternal life: may we thirst for you, the spring of life and source of goodness, through him who is alive and reigns, now and for ever. All Amen Listen to Revd Rosie’s Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter NOTICES SUNDAY 5.00PM EVENING PRAYER (ZOOM) BCP Evening Prayer is on Sunday at 5pm via a Zoom link. We will send out the order of service later. Readings Psalm 126 Zephaniah 3.14-end Matthew 28.1-10,16-20 APCM The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held in St Andrews Church on the 22th of May 2022, at 11.30am (after the Eucharist Service). At the meeting, as well as hearing the reports, we need to elect the following: One Churchwarden (currently vacant), and one to be re-elected A Deanery Synod Representative (currently vacant) Two PCC Members (currently vacant), and two may be re-elected. If you think that you could contribute in any of these roles, please see Revd Rosie. Copies of the APCM report for 2021 have been sent to our mailing list, and a few copies will be available in Church on Sunday SERVICES FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS Evening Prayer on Zoom, every Tuesday and Thursday at 5.00pm Church open for Private Prayer, every Wednesday 10.00am-12.00 Sun 22 May 10.30am 6th Sunday of Easter – Parish Eucharist 5.00pm Evening Prayer – Zoom Thu 26 May 12.00 Ascension Day – Midday Eucharist Sun 29 May 10.30am 7th Sunday of Easter – Parish Eucharist No Evening Prayer (5th Sunday) Sun 05 Jun 10.30am Pentecost – Family Eucharist 5.00pm Eucharist – in Church Sun 12 Jun 10.30am Trinity Sunday– Parish Eucharist 5.00pm Evening Prayer – Zoom Sun 19 Jun 10.30am 1st Sunday after Trinity – Parish Eucharist 5.00pm Evening Prayer – Zoom PRAYERS & BEARS Prayers & Bears is now back to every Friday at 9.30am at St Agnes. THY KINGDOM COME Thy Kingdom Come this year is Thu 26th May – Sun 5th June. We will be having a daily time of prayer at noon, in church. Special TKC prayer booklets will be available. More information on their web site: https://www.thykingdomcome.global Note that there will be no Zoom Evening Prayer during Thy Kingdom Come. CHURCHYARD TIDY The next churchyard tidy is Saturday 16th July from 1000-1200.  15-21 May 2022 Thank you to everyone who participated in Christian Aid week. Donations can always be made at their website: https://donate.christianaid.org.uk/Donate/Step/1  Through The Ages Please visit the Facebook Event at https://bit.ly/3sJ7g7v to show your interest or the Eventbrite page https://bit.ly/3Nh54fo for tickets to the above concert  PATHWAYS The latest issue of the Diocese magazine Pathways is available. You can read it online: Click Here for Pathways https://www.oxford.anglican.org/pathways-pdf-version/ Pathways is the magazine for the people of the diocese, featuring articles to help equip committed Christians on their walk with God, while informing enquirers as they learn more about faith. From deepening your spiritual life to practical tips on living out your faith, we hope Pathways will provide something for everyone and be enjoyed by many.  Does your church need extra funding? If so read on…. Berkshire Historic Churches Trust (BHCT) helps churches in Berkshire by giving grants to help with restoration projects. Our funds are raised through subscriptions (from churches and individuals), from events held during the year and from our annual sponsored Ride & Stride event in September, this year it is happening on Saturday 10th. People find a route visiting various churches by walking, cycling, driving and it is often lovely weather and a great day out. Our churches have such a wealth of wonderful architecture, they are well worth a visit. For every Rider and Strider signed up by your church who raises money through sponsorship, your church will receive half of the total raised. The other half goes to the Berkshire Historic Churches Trust (BHCT) Everyone in BHCT is a volunteer who is keen to see our precious churches preserved, please join us in this quest. For more information please visit our website: http://www.berkschurchestrust.org.uk/ride-and-stride Prue Matchwick Berkshire Ride & Stride Co-ordinator PLEASE PRAY FOR The Suffering: Blake, Sam, Reuben, Don, Karl, Hugh and Sarah, Joanna, Pam, Holly, Hugo, Frank and Barbara, Bill, Suzanne, Christopher, Jackie, Norman and Diane, Patricia, and Frank. Refugees, Prisoners, the Homeless and those who mourn. The Departed: all those recently departed this life, Barry Armstrong, and those whose anniversaries fall at this time. Those being Baptised: Sophia Slaughter 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. 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 Church in South East Asia. Please pray for the Churches in these Dioceses: London (England), Long Island (USA), Los Angeles (USA), Louisiana (USA), Western Louisiana (USA), and Luapula (Central Africa). Please continue to pray for and support your neighbours and families in any way you can whilst keeping yourself safe. WINDSOR FOODSHARE The Top Five Foods they need most are: * Soup * Tinned Meat * Tinned Fish * Tea * Baked Beans Donations are down 17% this year. Please help! More information, and to donate online: https://www.windsorfoodshare.org.uk/food-donations Food Share Manager vacancy This position will work under the guidelines of WCA and Foodshare Steering Group to ensure an effective management structure is in place so that Foodshare can continue to play a key role in supporting WCA in their aims. Click here to download job description 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 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 |