† St Andrews
Proclaiming Christ in Clewer
Pews News: June 2017
Welcome, in the name of Jesus Christ, to this house of prayer.
Rector’s Ramblings
Rector’s Ramblings The rectory roses are now finally all out in full bloom, the colour and heady sent breathed in deeply gives me that sense of wonder, calm and beauty. Waiting for them all to come out takes some patience and care and of course, the right weather. And although the rectory gardener does an amazing job, even he can’t actually determine the day they will open up to their full glory. In Jesus’ final days before his ascension, the disciples asked ‘is this the time when you will restore all things?’, and they asked more than once. The 10 days between Ascension and Pentecost is traditionally a time to focus on prayer, as a reminder of the disciples waiting for the Holy Spirit, so we reflect on the church year past and look ahead to the coming of the Holy Spirit and celebrate Pentecost. But we know that the Holy Spirit moves at its own time and space, not only at Pentecost but every single day. Every day is a Pentecost day and that was very evident in the actions of those who helped in Manchester on that terrible day. And it is through prayer that we find strength and peace in our everyday lives and the situations we find ourselves in; prayer is for every day, any moment, any time, and is a means with which to deepen our relationship with God. Jesus says that he WILL come again and restore the Kingdom, not in the disciples’ lifetime as they expected, but in the time and space determined only by God. In mean time whilst we wait we are to get one with living. Whatever else is going on, God’s purposes are much more complex, more incomprehensible, more unpredictable than anything they or us can imagine. So, we pray, we live in fellowship, we care for our neighbours, and share the love and peace of Christ together. This is a famous quote from Teresa of Avila:
“Christ has no body now but yours. No hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which he looks compassion on this world. Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good. Yours are the hands through which he blesses all the world. Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, yours are the eyes, you are his body. Christ has no body now on earth but yours.”
Christ will come again! May the Spirit be with you always. Revd Rosie
Services for the Month of June
1st Sunday – 4 June – Pentecost
8am Said Eucharist
10.30am All Age Family Eucharist
readings Acts 2. 1-21; 1 Corinthians 12. 3b-13; John 20. 19-23
5pm BCP Evening Prayer: Ps 67/133; Joel 2. 21-32; Acts 2. 14-21 (22-38)
2nd Sunday – 11 June – Trinity Sunday
10.30am Parish Eucharist
readings Isaiah 40. 12-17, 27-31; 2 Corinthians 13. 11-13; Matthew 28. 16-20
5pm BCP Evensong: Ps 93/150; Isaiah 6. 1-8; John 16. 5-15
3rd Sunday – 18 June – Trinity 1/Proper 6
10.30am Parish Eucharist (Ordinary)
readings: Genesis 18. 1-15; Romans 5. 1-8, Matthew 9. 35-10.8
3pm Children’s Church (Child-centred Holy Communion)
5pm Evening Prayer: Ps 43; 1 Samuel 21. 1-15; Luke 11. 14-28
4th Sunday – 25 June – Trinity 2/ Proper7
10.30am Parish Eucharist
readings: Genesis 21. 8-21; Romans 6. 1b-11; Matthew 10. 24 -39
5pm BCP Evensong: Ps 46; 1 Samuel 24.1-17; Luke 14. 12-24
Midweek Services in June
Fridays 9.30am Prayers & Bears at St Andrews Church
For your prayers
Healing Prayers: Peter Dennis, Jack Trigwell, Blake, baby Creed, Jim Allen, Alfred Tardiff, Joan Bull, Sam Evans, Margaret Andrews, Al Brewer, Susan Hines, Julie, Jasmine, Phoebe, Roy Taylor, Caroline, Reuben, Vivien Fletcher, Eleanor Wilson, John Taylor. The Homeless, Refugees and Prisoners and all who mourn.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Please pray for all those who live or work in Clarence Road, Trevelyan Estate, Helston Lane, Green Lane, Clewer Avenue, Clewer New Town, Birchington Road.
Community prayers: Clewer Green School, the head teacher Martin Tinsley and all the staff and governors.
Notices
The Bell Ringers – BBC Music Day is on Thursday 15 June and the bell ringers will be attempting a quarter peal (45 minutes ringing) in remembrance of Reg Renn between 7pm and 8pm.
Reuben Virdee – Reuben is a three year old boy from Maidenhead who is fighting stage 4 metastic neuroblastoma. His Hi5 Toddle is taking place in Desborough College on 8 July. This event will be a fun morning of activities aimed at 2 – 10 year olds and Jess Virdee is hoping to bring Reuben along too. Parents need to enter the toddle with their children using the following link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/reubens-fight-hi5-toddle
Little Lambs Stay and Play – this new toddler playgroup and coffee morning is held at St Agnes Hall on Tuesday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30.
Choir Practice – Tuesday evenings at 6pm in church
Bell ringing – Tuesdays at 7.00pm and Fridays at 7.30pm
Parish Office – The Parish Office is now open between 10:00 and 12:00 on weekdays. All general enquiries should now go through the office. Tel: 01753 864169
Christian Aid Plant Sale and coffee morning – thank you to all of you who turned and made cakes. The event raised over £300 for Christian Aid.
PCC Members – The PCC is still short of four members. You can be co-opted on to the PCC even if you have only just gone on to the electoral roll.
Parish Quiet Day – The Parish Quiet Day will be on 8 July at Ascot Priory.
Summer Weekend – 22 and 23 July
22 July – Parish BBQ
23 July – Summer Songs of Praise at 3pm followed by afternoon tea.
School Uniform Bank – we are collecting second hand school uniform from any school in the area. Please bring the clothes to St Andrews church where there will be a box for collection. The clothes will be washed and mended and be made available to families who access the food bank. This will help them with school uniform ready for the new term in September.
St Agnes – If you are looking for a space to meet, conferences, parties etc please contact the Parish Office.
The Parish Website – the website contains up to date information at www.standrewsclewer.org
Bible Challenge – takes place every Wednesday at St Andrews at 7.30pm.
Church yard tidy – the next churchyard tidy will be on 10 June from 10:00. Any help will be most welcome.
History of St Andrews – we are producing a document on the history of St Andrews Church to support our fundraising efforts. Please see the churchwardens or parish administrator if you have any historical information that you think may help.
Parish Quiet Day – The Parish Quiet Day will be on 8 July at Ascot Priory.
Summer Weekend – 22 and 23 July
22 July – Parish BBQ
23 July – Summer Songs of Praise at 3pm followed by afternoon tea.
Clewer Parish, St Andrews Church and St Agnes Centre
Parish Office, The Lodge, Mill Lane, Windsor
SL45JH
01753 864169
office@clewerparish.org