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The Fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday 9th July 2017

Welcome to St Mary’s. If you are a newcomer please introduce yourself to one of the clergy or fill in and hand to one of us the detachable section of our Welcome Bookmark. Do come and join us for coffee in Church House (opposite the North Door) after the 9.35am service.

The Collect O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that with you as our ruler and guide we may so pass through things temporal that we lose not our hold on things eternal; grant this, heavenly Father, for our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

8.00am – Holy Communion President: Canon Michael Roden

9.35am – Sung Communion President & Preacher: The Revd Hilary Oakley Setting: Rutter Processional Hymn: 676 Immortal, invisible, God only wise – St Denio Seekers’ Song: 545 Morning has broken - Bunessan Lesson Readings: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-end read by Ben

Watson Romans 7:15-25a read by James Watson

Gradual: Psalm 45 (see page 4) Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-end read by Canon Michael

Roden Offertory Hymn: 666 I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship –

Londonderry Air

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Prayers are led by: Belinda Copson Anthem: Just as I am – Chilcott (words at Hymn 451) Communion Hymn: 510 Will you come and follow me - Kelvingrove Recessional Hymn: 691 Jesus shall reign where’er the sun - Truro

11.15am Holy Communion (BCP) President: Canon Michael Roden Preacher: The Revd Hilary Oakley Introit: 676 Immortal, invisible, God only wise – St Denio Offertory Hymn: 510 Will you come and follow me - Kelvingrove Final Hymn: 691 Jesus shall reign where’er the sun - Truro

6:30pm Choral Evensong Officiant & Preacher: The Revd Melanie Crowley Introit: Cantate Domino - Pitoni Processional Hymn: 782 Songs of praise the angels sang -

Northampton Responses: Bertalot Psalm: 56 Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 2:1-11; 3:1 Office Hymn: 589 Angel voices ever singing – Angel Voices Canticles: Watson in E New Testament Lesson: Luke 18:31-19:10 Anthem: Evening Hymn – Balfour Gardiner Offertory Hymn: 663 How shall I sing that majesty – Coe Fen


Prayers for people

We pray for all those who are to be married, including: Annabelle Howard & James Garlick; Natasha Vaughan & Aldon Patience; Nicola Timms & Richard Gladman; Joanna Stone & Richard Gould; Sophie Anderson & Danny Corcoran

We pray for all who are ill, and by name for: John Parslew, Helen Cotton, Peggy Hine, Denys Graebe, Mary Brenchley, John & Margaret Lysons, Helen Dalkins, Rosemary Wilson, Margaret Clarke, Mavis Bird, Tina Owen, Nick Eve, Paul Darley, Isobel Tokoni, Glynis Rogers, Marjorie Weedon, Colin Atkinson, Emma Lacy, Rosemary Read, Charlotte Sabey-Corkindale, Michael Taylor.

We pray for church members at home or in residential care: Sheila Axtens, Charlie Boydon, Joan Burton, Jill Eve, Terence Hackett, Craig Hamil, Cameron Harrison, Geoff Ingram, Judith Kent, Hanna King, Janet Kipping, Irene Meek, José Perry, Richard & Lona Pope, Bill Shinn, Peter Stevens, Mark Vincent, Ron & Bertha Walters. …and we pray for all who love and care for them.

We also pray for: Anne, Pam Barber, Margaret Beddard, Dorothy Chamberlain, Richard Drury, Gareth, Jean Harris, Luke Heaphy, Helen, Carolyn Herbert, Anne & Chris Jenkins, Jonathan, Brian Jones, Emily Kilby, Alan Lawson, Steven Marvell, Muriel McCallum, Angela McNally, Jonathan McNally, Monika, Cynthia Myers, Agnes Emmanuel Odiachi, Linda Page, Sally Thompson, Bob Turney, Charlotte Wales. …and we pray for all who love and care for them.

We remember before God those who have died: Adrian Haigh, Olga Martin, Diana Hulme, Monica Day, Derek Morgan, Betty Lee, Betty Reader, Gwen Sinfield, Pauline Webb, Janice Forward. …and we pray for those who mourn.

Prayers for Churches Together in Hitchin For Wymondley Baptist Chapel as they await responses to their request for leadership within their Church and for their ongoing service in their village.

Prayers for the World Church On this anniversary of South Sudan's independence, let us pray for the work of Tearfund in that country. Despite signing a peace treaty in August 2015, manmade conflict has forced one in five people to flee their homes. A third of schools have closed, and one in three people are suffering from food shortages. Let us pray for all peacemakers in that country and for an end to the conflict, and a return to ordered lives.


Psalm 45:10-17

Choir: The peoples shall praise you for ever. All: The peoples shall praise you for ever. Choir: Hear, O daughter; consider an incline your ear; forget your own people and your father’s house. So shall the king have pleasure in your beauty; he is your lord, so do him honour. All: The peoples shall praise you for ever. Choir: The people of Tyre shall bring you gifts; the richest of people shall seek your favour. The king’s daughter is all glorious within; her clothing is embroidered cloth of gold. All: The peoples shall praise you for ever. Choir: She shall be brought to the king in raiment of needlework; after her virgins that are her companions. With joy and gladness shall they be brought and enter into the palace of the king. All: The peoples shall praise you for ever. Choir: “Instead of your fathers you shall have sons, whom you shall make princes over all the land. I will make your name to be remembered through all generations; therefore shall the peoples praise you for ever and ever.” All: The peoples shall praise you for ever.


Future Events

11th July 1:05pm Piano Concert by Joanna Lam in Church. Free, with retiring collection

12th July 8pm The Miss Lewis Lecture “Tabloids, Triumphs and Tragedies: Drugs in Modern Medicine” by Tilly Tansey, Professor of the History of Modern Medical Sciences at Queen Mary University at the Richard Whitmore Studio, Queen Mother Theatre – note change to venue. Tickets £5

13th July 1:05pm Concert by Katie Marshall, Soprano in Church. Free, with retiring collection

13th July 8pm Mothers’ Union in Church House

14th July 7.30pm Chosen. The Saltmine Theatre Company presents the inspiring life of Mary Sumner and Mother's Union at St Paul's Church, Letchworth. £5. "Chosen" is a moving story of compassion, faith and the inspiring force a company of women can be in a community, nation and the world.

15th July 7:30pm “Wine, Women and Song” Concert by Caritas Harmony in Church. Compered by Alan Childs. Tickets £8, under 12s free, in aid of Cancer Research.

17th July 1.05pm Concert by Sophie Barber (violin) and Kate Fawcett (viola) in Church. Free, with retiring collection

18th July 1:05pm Concert by Campion Ensemble; Oboe & Piano in Church. Free, with retiring collection

19th July 2-3:30pm Churches Together in Hitchin - meeting on healing ministry at Our Lady’s Church. We will hear how this ministry is practised in our different traditions and learn from each other. All welcome including those actively involved in healing services, lead prayers for healing, those thinking about healing ministry but not sure what to do, and those who are uncertain, even sceptical. If you would like to attend, let John Richardson know 07505 426876 or [email protected]

19th July 8pm The Scilla Douglas Lecture: A Lost Elysium at the Richard Whitmore Studio, Queen Mother Theatre – note change to venue. John Minnis will enlighten all on the Impact of Motoring on English Landscapes in the Inter-War Years. £5

20th July 1:05pm Concert by Lucy Miller-White (soprano) with Nick Evans-Pughe (violin) and Trevor Hughes (piano) in Church. Free, with retiring collection


20th July 8pm Wives’ Group “Boarding School, Part II” by Joanna Chugg in Church House

22nd July 7:30pm “Hooray for Hollywood” Concert by Hitchin Band in Church. A celebration of music from the silver screen. £7 in advance or £8 on the night (children £4/£5)

Notices

9.35 coffee rota - so that coffee time runs smoothly after the 9.35 service, we could really use a couple more volunteers on the first Sunday of the month. It is not an onerous task and it gives you a chance to meet lots of new friends. Please talk to one of the church wardens for more information St Mary's Craft Fair The Craft Fair last Saturday was a great success. In total it

raised £1069. There was a lot of lovely Art and Craftwork for sale and a steady stream of people came through. A big 'thank you' must go to Peter Warren for organising it and to everyone else who helped on the day. Many thanks again. Derry Beds & Herts Historic Churches Trust - This year’s Sponsored Bike ‘n Hike is on 9th September 2017. Over £100,000 was raised last year. Half of the money raised comes straight back to the churches who participate. If you would like to take part by walking or riding to churches of your choice let Robin Sternberg or myself know and we can supply sponsorship forms. Half of what you raise will come back to St Marys. Many thanks. Trevor Groom 622497 [email protected] Archers Court Retirement Community in Hitchin are looking for a Chaplain to help provide support for older people of all faiths and none. The post is 10 hours per week, and offers a salary of £10.70 per hour. More information from at http://www.mha.org.uk/career or for more information please contact the Regional Chaplain, Gillian Creaser email [email protected] or 07580701866 or the Scheme Manager, Samantha Linscott on 07809712896 or [email protected] Application deadline 16th July; interview date 1st July.

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Hitchin Foodbank: The most urgent need is for strong carrier bags. Also required is tinned meat; long life fruit juice; dried milk; small tins of potatoes; dried potato; tinned vegetables (not sweetcorn); tinned pulses; sauce for pasta & tinned rice pudding. They are currently over supplied with pasta and rice. Please ensure that all items are undamaged and in date. There is a collection point in church and also at both Waitrose and Sainsbury’s. Further information can be found at letchworth.foodbank.org.uk Thank you for your continuing contributions.

Forthcoming Services Morning Prayer (9:05am) is said on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The Prayer Group meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month at 10am in church

Tuesday 11th July 10am Holy Communion

Thursday 13th July 12.15pm Holy Communion

Sunday 16th July

The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

8am 9:35am

11.15am 6:30pm

Holy Communion Sung Communion Mattins Evensong

Tuesday 18th July 10am Holy Communion

Thursday 20th July 12.15pm Holy Communion

Sunday 23rd July

The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

8am 9:35am

11.15am 6:30pm

Holy Communion Sung Communion Holy Communion (BCP) Evening Prayer with hymns

Readings for 16th July: Morning Services: Genesis 25:19-end; Psalm 119:105-112; Romans 8:1-11; Luke 18:31-19:10. Evening Service: Psalm 60; 2 Samuel 7:18-end; Luke 19:41-20:8.

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St Mary’s Contacts Team Rector and Vicar – Canon Michael Roden 452758 in the first

instance, otherwise 434017. Please send all mail to Church House. Michael’s day off is Wednesday.

Part-time Curate – The Revd Dan Drew 07738 553264 Parish Office 452758 email: [email protected] Team Rector's Secretary - Dorothy Grieves 432951 Churchwardens – Derry Charman 420665, Warwick Wiggen

437523, Anne Senechal 641745 Director of Music – Alan Childs 01582 883420

email: [email protected] Verger – Andrew Rogers 07824 363472 Andrew’s days off are

Wednesday & Thursday. For access on these days and outside normal hours please contact a Churchwarden.

Home Communion Requests: Pauline Sadler 636265 St Mary’s Facebook Page:

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St Mary’s, through its Charitable Giving Group, supports AquAid Lifeline Fund’s Philip Veale Children’s Centre in Malawi caring for about 200 orphans in Gomani. AquAid can provide a whole month’s child care for just £10. Ask Robin Sternberg 684588 for more details.

All communicant members of the Christian Church are welcome to receive the bread and the wine at a celebration of Holy Communion. Others are welcome at the altar rail to receive a blessing. If you wish for a blessing please ask.

For very young churchgoers: Please feel free to be in church during the services, but if you feel very distressed the choir vestry (at the back of church) also doubles as the "early years gurgling room". In there you will find a cabinet of toys. The room has glass doors so that you and your parents can see and hear services, but it also has an environment where you can feel at ease to be yourself and gurgle away.

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