| † St Andrews Proclaiming Christ in Clewer 29 September 2024 Michael & All Angels |
    Archangels, chancel ceiling at All Saints Ascot Heath Gabriel, Michael, Raphael & Uriel WELCOME The Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Olivia Graham, retires this weekend. The first female Suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Oxford, Bishop Olivia will lay down her crosier on 30 September after five years of dedicated service. The Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford, paid tribute to her work: “Bishop Olivia has been an outstanding servant leader in the Diocese of Oxford throughout her ordained ministry serving in several parishes; as a Parish Development Advisor; as Archdeacon of Berkshire and in these last five years as the Bishop of Reading. Olivia has inspired love and confidence across the Area and the wider Diocese both inside and beyond the Church. “As Bishop, she has put supporting parishes and clergy at the very heart of her ministry yet has also offered inspiring leadership on the environment, world mission and as lead bishop for safeguarding. I know Bishop Olivia and Keith will be greatly missed across the diocese and especially in Berkshire when Olivia retires, but I know Olivia will want to be fully engaged in supporting God’s mission in her remaining months in post.” Reflecting on 27 years in ministry, Bishop Olivia said it had been a privilege to be a part of so many milestone moments in people’s lives. From all of us here in Clewer, thank you for being a kind and generous Bishop, we wish you well and God’s blessing for this next journey in life. The Church family at St Andrews Clewer. COLLECT Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted the ministries of angels and mortals in a wonderful order: grant that as your holy angels always serve you in heaven, so, at your command, they may help and defend us on earth; 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 Genesis 28.10-17 Jacob left Beer-sheba and went towards Haran. He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. And the Lord stood beside him and said, ‘I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring; and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south; and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in your offspring. Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.’ Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, ‘Surely the Lord is in this place – and I did not know it!’ And he was afraid, and said, ‘How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.’ This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God Revelation 12.7-12 And war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world – he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, proclaiming,‘Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Messiah,for the accuser of our comrades has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony,for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. Rejoice then, you heavens and those who dwell in them!But woe to the earth and the sea, for the devil has come down to youwith great wrath, because he knows that his time is short!’ This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God Gospel Reading John 1.47-end Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. When Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards him, he said of him, ‘Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!’ Nathanael asked him, ‘Where did you come to know me?’ Jesus answered, ‘I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.’ Nathanael replied, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!’ Jesus answered, ‘Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.’ And he said to him, ‘Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.’ This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. INTERCESSIONS Let us pray, for the Church and for the world, and let us thank God for his goodness. [The Church] Cleanse the Church of all that may hinder the spread of the Gospel. Give wisdom to discern where there is offence, and grace to set it right. Make your people strong in the power of prayer. And we pray for the Church, and all Bishops and Priests, throughout the world. We pray especially for our Archbishops Justin and Stephen. And in our area, we pray for our Bishops Stephen and Olivia, for Revd Rosie and Canon Brian. We pray for all decision makers in the Church. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Churches in Pakistan. Please pray also for the Churches in these Dioceses Brasil, Nigeria, Jerusalem, California, and Southern Africa. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer [The World] Give grace to all who work for good in the world, not knowing that they are in your service. Enlighten them with the perfect knowledge of your majesty and with power to cast out evil and promote your Kingdom. We pray for all those who work for peace, negotiators, and world leaders. We pray for the all the countries of the world in a state of war; we pray especially today for the people of Yemen, Sudan, Gaza and Lebanon. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer [The Local Community] Strengthen us in prayer, so that we may in our families and in all our lives be sustained by your continual presence. Guide us as we intercede for those known to us who are distressed and afflicted. And in our local community, we pray for everyone in Clewer, Dedworth, and in Windsor. 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. And in our Parish Cycle of Prayer, we pray for all who live or work in Cleves Court, Carter Close, St Johns Road, Gordon Road, Dawson Close, Convent Road, and Bailey Close. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. [People in Need] Comfort and relieve the sick, especially those who have asked for our prayers. Bless the Church’s ministry of healing. Grant perseverance to all who have become discouraged in prayer. We pray for all in need, especially today: Sharon, Vivienne, Stef, John F, Joanna, Jane P, and Tom B. Refugees, Prisoners, the Homeless and those who mourn. And we also pray for those whose needs we know, and those known to God alone. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer [The Departed] Accept the prayers which we offer for those who have died. Though we see them no longer, unite us with them in our intercessions, that we may be one in your love. And with confidence in the love of Christ who died for sinners, we commend the souls recently departed this life, John Allbless, James Baxter, and those whose anniversaries fall at this time. Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer We join our prayers with those of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Andrew, St Agnes, and all the Saints, as we commend ourselves, one another, and those we have prayed for, to your unfailing love. Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. POST COMMUNION Lord of heaven, in this eucharist you have brought us near to an innumerable company of angels and to the spirits of the saints made perfect: as in this food of our earthly pilgrimage we have shared their fellowship, so may we come to share their joy in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Listen to Canon Brian’s Sermon for last Sunday Listen NOTICES NO EVENING SERVICE ON SUNDAY This Sunday is the fifth Sunday of the month, so there is no evening service. SERVICES FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS Church Open every day 10.00am to 6.00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, Evening Prayer at 5.00pm via Zoom Sun 29 Sep10.30am Parish Eucharist – Michael and All Angels 3.00pm Worship Explorers (Childrens Church) No Evening Service (5th Sunday) Sun 06 Oct 10.30am All Age Eucharist – Harvest Festival 5.00pm Eucharist Sun 13 Oct 10.30am Parish Eucharist – 20th Sunday after Trinity 5.00pm Evening Prayer Sun 20 Oct 10.30am Parish Eucharist – 21st Sunday after Trinity 5.00pm Evening Prayer Sun 27 Oct 10.30am Commentated Eucharist – Bible Sunday 5.00pm Evening Prayer PLEASE PRAY FOR The Suffering: Sharon, Vivienne, Stef, John F, Joanna, Jane P, and Tom B. Refugees, Prisoners, the Homeless and those who mourn. The Departed: John Allbless, James Baxter, all those recently departed this life, and those whose anniversaries fall at this time. Baptisms in September: Maisie and Wilfred Recently married: Val and Jeff 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 Cleves Court, Carter Close, St Johns Road, Gordon Road, Dawson Close, Convent Road, and Bailey Close. Anglican Cycle of Prayer: please pray for The Church of Pakistan. Please pray also for the Churches in these Dioceses: Rio de Janeiro (Brasil), Jebba (Nigeria), Jerusalem (Jerusalem and The Middle East), San Joaquin (CA, USA), Johannesburg (Southern Africa), and Jos (Nigeria). Please continue to pray for and support your neighbours and families in any way you can whilst keeping yourself safe. WHAT’S ON October 5th 2.00pm Harvest Market & afternoon tea 6th 10.00am Harvest Festival Eucharist 20th 3.00pm Wild Worship – Pumpkins 25th 3.45 – 5.00pm Children’s Pop-up Café 27th 10.00am Commentated Eucharist (Bible Sunday) 27th 6.30pm CTW Songs of Praise at Windsor Methodist Church November 3rd 10.00am All Saints Eucharist + Bake Off 3rd 5.00pm Commemoration of the faithful departed (All Souls) 6th 10.00am My Time outing to Windsor Farm Shop 10th 10.45am Remembrance Sunday at the War Memorial 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 The remainder of the Advent & Christmas events will be in the Christmas flyer  SAYING FAREWELL TO BISHOP OLIVIA This Sunday we wish Bishop Olivia well as she embarks on her well-deserved retirement after five years as Bishop of Reading. A special farewell service will be held at Reading Minster, which you can join live from 3.30pm. If you would like to add your own message of thanks to send to Bishop Olivia, please sign our online book.   We are very lucky to be supported by some amazing people who are running for us in the Windsor Half Marathon. If you can give them a boost by donating a few pounds to their JustGiving pages it would be much appreciated. This will help us continue to support the vulnerable in Windsor. www.justgiving.com/campaign/windsorhalfmarathon Windsorhalfmarathon @etonbridgepartners Alma Beacon Windsor Foodshare Windsor Street Angels   Churches Together in Windsor are hosting a (non-televised!) Songs of Praise this year on the 27th of October at 6:30 at Windsor Methodist Church. This will be preceded by the AGM at 6 o’clock to which all are welcome. God bless Revd Vicci Davidson [We have been asked to chose a Hymn for the service, there is a sheet at the back of Church for this.]   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. 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 |