east barnet parish church st mary the virgin www.stmarys-eastbarnet.org.uk

east barnet anglican-methodist partnership c.c. no 1143134 4

in the Church of England Diocese of St Albans

St Mary’s strives to be an

inclusive Church that lives the

gospel of Jesus Christ::

as proclaimed in the holy

Scriptures;

as embodied in the

traditions of the Church;

and unfolding in our day to

day experience of following

Christ.

If you are here for the first time,

please introduce yourself to the

Clergy or Sidesmen.

T-LOOP FACILITY Please turn your Hearing Aid

to the T position.

LARGE PRINT Large print copies of the

Service are available from the

Sidesmen.

PRAYER CANDLES Votive Candles are available in

the south aisle prayer area, and prayer requests may be

left on the Prayer Board.

YOUNG PEOPLE Crèche facilities (staffed by

volunteers) are available

throughout the service in the

Vestry,

A Quiet Area is available for

older children beneath the

Gallery.

SUNDAY’s COOL

is available at the YMCA

for primary school

aged children on the

following dates:

Feb 26th, Mar 11th & 25th

SEE INSIDE FOR MORE SERVICE INFORMATION AND NOTICES

Sunday 12th Feb 2012 2nd before Lent (Green)

10.45am HOLY COMMUNION at BROOKSIDE Lead by the Revd Ann Jack with Sunday’s Cool

Service content is provided on the screen

Introduction In the beginning was

the Word.” Let us together praise and worship almighty God, creator of all things, through our Lord Jesus Christ. .

Collect Almighty God, you have created the heavens and the earth and made us in your own image: teach us to discern your hand in all your works and your likeness in all your children; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever

Post Communion

God our creator, by your gift the tree of life was set at the heart of the earthly paradise, and the bread of life at the heart of your Church: may we who have been nourished at your table on earth be transformed by the glory of the Saviour's cross and enjoy the delights of eternity; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

7.00pm broken/alternative worship

taize

As our church continues to grow, many groups need more support. If you think you would like be added to the mid Mar - mid Sept rota, please use the contacts below. Open Church—New Coordinator and more volunteers Parish Office 020 8361 7524 1000+ Appeal—helpers, planners Dick Selby 020 8368 9380 Women’s Group New Leader Val Selby 020 8368 9380 Sunday Coffee Rota am Parish Office 020 8361 7524

Flower Arranging Gwyneth Colle 020 8449 7122

Monday Club - Transport /Setting Pauline Hayes 020 8441 3452

Apthorp Trolley—Wed pm Irene Graham 020 8368 7235

Sacristy Team—Sundays Jon Simpson 020 8361 7030

Cleaning Team—Friday am Tony Ure 020 8449 0030 Intercessors –Sunday am Parish Office 020 8361 7524 Sidesman Sunday am and/or pm

See Church Wardens Jon or Chris MOT (set up clearing, craft prep) Val Lam / Laura Wright

Sunday’s Cool Leader/ Helper Bettina von Cossel 8440 7299 Healing Team Tony Eade/ Anne Foley 8367 7587/

Creche volunteers Heather Melling/ Val Selby 8449 2283 8368 9380

St Peter’s Bourne rep required. Parish Office 8361 7524 Toddler Praise Thurs am Claire Driscoll 07957 584516 Messy Mass ( preparation) Parish Office 020 8361 7524 Home Team Martin Horton 8368 6341 Brownies–Trainee Leader Anne Malloy 8440 2034 HomeTeam Martin Horton 8368 6341

RECRUITMENT DRIVE

Please let Anne know of changes to your rotas

DATABASE UPDATE Please take time to fill in a new Database form and pop in the box at the back of church. This is particularly important if you have moved, are new to church or have other significant changes of detail. Please fill in a Contact slip if you have recently changed your email or phone number .

NOTICES & INFORMATION

PRAYER FOR THE VACANCY God of our past, present and future, You call us to follow in faith, with confidence in your abiding presence, Be with us in this time of vacancy, And prepare us and James for a new chapter in our ministry together in Christ’s name. Give discernment to those who act on our behalf that your will be done, to the glory of Jesus Christ our risen Lord. Amen

Wed 7th March 8.15pm

The Help by Katherine Stockett

Partnership Reading Group

THE VINE Christian Book Shop 37 Church Hill Road

Closing down sale

Many books at cost price Open 10.30 –5pm Tuesday—Saturday

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Alyson, Emma & Estelle Griffiths,

Janet Bagnall, Harry, Thomas Bradshaw,

Gillian Barker, Jackie Young,

John Aylard, Peter Blunt, Elaine, Steven,

Vera & Bruce Davis, Fionna & family, Natalie,

Rosemary Evans, Carolyn, Duncan Herring,

Sue, Mary, Mike Baker, Ruth Lence & Susan,

Joan, Baby Jake Morgan, George Raminella,

Jenny Boot and family, Steven,

Mary MacAvoy, Joan Gooding,

Andy, Vicky, Mike, Joan Cracknell, Brenda Smith,

Philip Rowlands, Belinda Knaggs, Barbara Luke,

Debbie Binns, Joan Coulson, Lyn Grice,

Margaret Lygoe

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED

Daisy Horne, Winifred Ventham, Arthur Stewart

We are pleased to announce

the installation of our new Rector

The Rev’d James Mustard

will take place on

Wednesday April 25th

at St Mary’s Church

Preparations are now in hand. There will be a

notice on the Noticesheet to let people know

when they can apply for tickets in March

WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

MALAYSIA

FRIDAY 2nd MARCH

2.30pm

The Salvation Army Hall , Albert Road, New

Barnet, Herts EN4 9SM

Nearest bus stop Sainsbury’s

East Barnet Road

Speaker: Major Joan Gowler

Stations of the Cross

These will take place on Thursday evenings during March at 7.30pm

1st , 8th, 15th, 22nd 29th March

Please speak to Martin for more details

PANTO A huge thank you to everyone involved in the panto for making it such a wonderful success. All our performances were sold out and we hope to have made a healthy amount for the 1000+ Appeal.

The theatre was an amazing feat of engineering with homemade scenery and props , lighting and scaffolding. The house management at both back and front of house was also excellent. Finally, thanks to both John Savage and Alan Jobson for their direction, support and time.

NOTICES & INFORMATION

NEXT WEEK

MORNING PRAYER None this week EVENING PRAYER None this week

PARISH OFFICE open Mon—Fri 10am-12noon

Mon 13th

2.00pm Monday Club—Brookside

8.00pm Marriage Preparation—St Mary’s

Tue 14th

Wed 15th

7.30pm Meditation—St Mary’s

8.00pm Wesley Guild—Brookside

Thu 16th

10.45am Communion—Brookside

Fri 17th

Sat 18th

10.00am Flowers Arrangers at St Mary’s

7.30pm

SUNDAY 19th February

10.00 am Sung Eucharist with

Healing

6.30pm Evensong

CHURCHWARDENS Mrs Chris Mears 020 8368 6200Mr Jon Simpson 020 8361 7030

Anne Kruse -Parish Co-ordinator

020 8441 4401 /020 8361 7524

parishoffice.smeb@gmail.comSt Mary’s Parish Office, Brookside Methodist Church

2 Cat Hill, East Barnet, Herts EN4 8JB

Open Mon—Fri 10am—12 noon

PALM CROSSES Please return any Palm Crosses to Martin for Ashing

LENT COURSE LENT COURSE LENT COURSE

Mon 27th, Feb, 5th Mar, 12th Mar, 26th Mar Tues 20th Mar 8.00pm

See Fliers at back of church

HEALING TEAM We would be interested in hearing from you if you feel

you would like to join the Healing Team. Please see Tony Eade or Anne Foley after the service.

Wesley Guild Programme

February 15th 8pm Brookside

The Rev’d Sue Mc Kenzie

East Barnet Anglican Methodist Partnership Social

Justice Lecture 2012

8.00pm THURSDAY 17th MAY

St MARY’s CHURCH East Barnet, EN4 8XD

Theme: TERRORISM, NATIONAL SECURITY AND CIVIL

LIBERTIES

Lecturer: LORD CARLILE of BERRIEW QC CBE President of the Howard League for Penal Reform

Alex Carlile was the government’s Independent Advisor on Terrorism Legislation for ten years. He was appointed just before 9/11. He was Liberal Democrat MP for Montgomeryshire from 1983 to 1997. He has been a member of the House of Lords since 1999. He is a prominent barrister and is a Deputy High Court Judge. He is the President of the Howard League for Penal Reform and has chaired an inquiry into children in prison and secure institutions. He was awarded the CBE in the New Year’s Honours list for services to national security.

He will be a very good speaker!