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Tuesday 10.15am Morning Prayer at Bowater Close Thursday 10.00am Said Eucharist

Coffee morning

Tuesday 10.30-11.30am at Bowater Close

Next Sunday 22nd October

Trinity 19 8.30am Said Eucharist 10.00am Sung Eucharist

Next Week’s Readings Isa. 45: 1-7; Psalm 96: 1-9; 1 Tess. 1: 1-10; Matt. 22: 15-22

Holy Innocents Kingsbury

holyinnocentskingsbury.org.uk

15th October 2017, Trinity 18, Pro.23, Year A

Welcome to Holy Innocents.

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If you would like someone to be mentioned in the prayers today please ask one of the ministers before the service begins.

Readings & Hymns for today

Stand when the hymn begins.

Processional hymn:

Songs of praise the angels sang, Heaven with alleluias rang When creation was begun, When God spoke and it was done.

Songs of praise awoke the morn When the Prince of Peace was born; Songs of praise arose when he Captive led captivity.

Heaven and earth must pass away; Songs of praise shall crown that day. God will make new heavens and earth; Songs of praise shall hail their birth.

And will man alone be dumb Till that glorious kingdom come? No, the church delights to raise

Psalms and hymns and songs of praise.

Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice, Learning here, by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above.

Hymns of glory, songs of praise, Father, unto thee we raise, Jesu, glory unto thee, with the Spirit, ever be.

By James Montgomery (1771-1854)

GLORIA

Refrain: Glory to God, Glory to God,

Glory to God in the highest.

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty

God and Father,

we worship you, we give you thanks,

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we praise you for your glory.

R.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the

Father,

Lord God, Lamb of God,

you take away the sin of the world:

have mercy on us;

you are seated at the right hand of

the Father:

receive our prayer.

R.

For you alone are the Holy One, you

alone are the Lord,

you alone are the Most High, Jesus

Christ,

with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of

God the Father.

R.

COLLECT

Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us thy gift of faith that, forsaking that which is behind and reaching out to that which is before, we may run the way of thy commandments and win the crown of everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

OLD TESTAMENT READING

Isaiah 25: 1-9 A reading from the prophet Isaiah.

O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure. For you have made the city a heap, the

fortified city a ruin; the palace of aliens is a city no more, it will never be rebuilt. Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will fear you. For you have been a refuge to the poor, a refuge to the needy in their distress, a shelter from the rainstorm and a shade from the heat. When the blast of the ruthless was like a winter rainstorm, the noise of aliens like heat in a dry place, you subdued the heat with the shade of clouds; the song of the ruthless was stilled.

On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-matured wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-matured wines strained clear. And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; he will swallow up death for ever. Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

For the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

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PSALM 23

1 The Lord / is my / shepherd; • therefore / can I / lack / nothing. 2

He makes me lie down /in green / pastures •

And leads / me be / side still / waters.

3 He shall re / fresh my / soul •

and guide me in the paths of righteousness / for his / name's / sake.

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Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will / fear no / evil; •

for you are with me; your rod and your / staff, they/ comfort / me.

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You spread a table before me in the presence of / those who / trouble me; •

you have anointed my head with oil and my / cup / shall be / full.

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Surely goodness and loving mercy shall follow me all the days / of my / life, •

and I will dwell in the house / of the / Lord for / ever.

NEW TESTAMENT READING

Philippians 4:1-9 A reading from the letter of Paul to the Philippians.

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my

joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

For the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

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Gradual Hymn:

May the mind of Christ my Saviour Live in me from day to day, By His love and power controlling All I do and say. May the word of Christ dwell richly In my heart from hour to hour, So that all may see I triumph Only through His power. May the peace of Christ my Father Rule my life in everything, That I may be calm to comfort Sick and sorrowing. May the love of Jesus fill me, As the waters fill the sea; Him exalting, self abasing, This is victory. May I run the race before me, Strong and brave to face the foe, Looking only unto Jesus As I onward go.

By Katie Barclay Wilkinson (1859-1928)

GOSPEL READING

Matthew 22: 1-14 The Lord be with you And also with you

Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you O Lord

Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his

son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, “Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet.” But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his slaves, maltreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. Then he said to his slaves, “The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.” Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the wedding hall was filled with guests.

‘But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding robe, and he said to him, “Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?” And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, “Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” For many are called, but few are chosen.’

This is the gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

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Offertory Hymn:

Jerusalem the golden, With milk and honey blest, Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice oppressed. I know not, oh, I know not What joys await us there, What radiancy of glory, What bliss beyond compare.

They stand, those halls of Sion, All jubilant with song And bright with many an angel And all the martyr throng. The Prince is ever with them; The daylight is serene; The pastures of the blessed Are decked in glorious sheen.

There is the throne of David, And there, from care released, The shout of them who triumph, The song of them that feast. And they, who with their leader Have conquered in the fight, Forever and forever Are clad in robes of white.

O sweet and blessed country, The home of God’s elect! O sweet and blessed country That eager hearts expect! Jesu, in mercy, bring us To that dear land of rest! Who art, with God the Father And spirit, ever blest.

Bernard of Cluny (12th cent.) Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-66)

Communion Hymn:

Safe in the shadow of the Lord, Beneath his hand and power, I trust in him, I trust in him, My fortress and my tower.

My hope is set on God alone, Though Satan spreads his snare, I trust in him, I trust in him, To keep me in his care. From fears and phantoms of the night, From foes about my way, I trust in him, I trust in him, By darkness as by day. His holy angels keep my feet Secure from every stone; I trust in him, I trust in him, And unafraid go on. Strong in the everlasting Name, And in my Father's care, I trust in him, I trust in him, Who hears and answers prayer. Safe in the shadow of the Lord, Possessed by love divine, I trust in him, I trust in him, And meet his love with mine.

By Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926)

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POST COMMUNION PRAYER We give thee praise and thanks, Lord Jesus Christ, for this sacred feast: for here we receive thee, here the memory of thy passion is renewed, here our minds are filled with grace, and here we are given a pledge of the glory to come, when we shall feast at that table where thou reignest with all thy saints forever. Amen

Recessional Hymn:

O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder Consider all the works Thy hand hath made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed;

Chorus Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, And hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze; Chorus

And when I think that God His Son not sparing, Sent Him to die - I scarce can take it in, That on the cross my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin: Chorus

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And take me home- what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!

© 1953 Stuart K. Hine CCL 424001 dated 15.10.2017

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Notices Diary of upcoming events: for details see notices below or notices in church.

Dianna will be away from 21

st October to

5th

November inclusive. Our Churches Together in Kingsbury Annual Memorial Service has been postponed to the spring for various reasons. MU Furnish. We will be meeting at Holy Cross Greenford Wednesday 25th October to pack boxes of bedding for the homeless. See notice board for details.

Silence in the City is putting on a day retreat Sat 4 November near Victoria focusing on contemplative prayer with author Cynthia Bourgeault. See www.silenceinthecity.org.uk or printout of email in Narthex. Celebration Weekend. There is a list /Rota in the narthex, please sign up to help when you can with the art exhibition. Mothers' Union, Christmas Fayre /Marylebone Project. Liz will be collecting toiletries. It's a good time to get special offers or to donate unwanted gifts.

Time to live workshop provided by our own diocese – The Beginnner’s Guide to saying Goodbye. For those who want to get better at saying goodbye at the end of life, for themselves or in supporting others. Sat 4 November in Perivale, see printout in Narthex. Save the date for our Celebration weekend - with art exhibition and various special events and guests - in church from the evening of Friday 1 Dec to Sunday 3 December. Our church toilet is out of action. We have permission from the trustees of the Mandir (temple) across the road to use theirs (before noon). From the church, enter the Mandir gate on Kingsbury Road, go down the steps and turn right. The door is on the right opposite the marble monument, and is marked with a disabled access sign. Through there the toilets are on the right. If you wish to use the car park at the mandir please let Natasha know.

Day Date Time Event Place

Thu 2 Nov 10am All Souls’ Eucharist Church

Sun 5 Nov 8.30 and 10am All Saints’ Sunday Church

Sun 12 Nov 10am Remembrance Sunday Eucharist

Church

Sun 19 Nov. 11.15am Triadcraft – Christmas cards & craft

Church

Sat 25 Nov Christmas Fayre Church Hal

Fri - Sun

1-3 Dec Celebration Weekend

Church

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Dianna will work from home during the building work but will come in on Thursdays to do copying. You can still email her with items for the notice sheet or call her on 07983544096. No cash for the collection? You can give to Holy Innocents by card or paypal online. Go to www.holyinnocentskingsbury.org.uk and click the ‘donate now’ link on the left.

These notices are uploaded each week to our website – so if you are away and would like to keep in touch look at www.holyinnocentskingsbury.org.uk

If you are holding a church event please include it in these notices so that our

different congregations can hear about it. Email kingsbury.holy.innocents@gmail.com or put them in Dianna’s in tray in the choir vestry by Wednesday evening for inclusion the following Sunday. For your prayers

The Sick: Dorothy & Karina James; Janet May, Audrey Humphreys, Evelyn Holder; Angela Hopkins; Judy Haynes. Others in need of prayer: Stan Carter; Ann East, Germaine Taylor, Phyllis Belgrave. Anniversary of death: Brian Sullivan; Grace Gobby; Joan Locke; Megan Blore.

Contact Details Vicar: Revd Natasha Woodward 020 8204 7531 natasha.c.woodward@gmail.com twitter: @kingsburyvicar Asst. Curate: Revd Samuel Hameem 0748 175 3258 hameem_77@yahoo.com Hon. Asst. Curate: Revd Angela Hopkins 020 8907 1045 Licensed Lay Minister Pat Beazley 020 8723 0243 Pastoral Assistant Carl Berry 020 8204 3451 Parish Administrator Dianna Wong 020 8205 4089 (9.30am-12pm Tue & Thu) Kingsbury.holy.innocents@gmail.com Churchwardens: Judy Hubert 020 8205 8290 Domino Champe 020 8200 1004 PCC Treasurer Macaulay Ndukwe 020 8205 7248 Gift Aid Officer: Julia Day 020 8204 6157 Hall Bookings: Julia Day 020 8204 6157/ 07818885259 Caroline Pascoe 07773 122 067 Sacristan: Mike Willingham 020 8205 4168 Asst Sacristan: Pat Smith 020 8200 7264 Mother’s Union: Liz Holmes 020 8205 6139 Book Group contact Rev’d Angela Hopkins (above) Brownies Peggy Brand 020 8205 7597 Website www.holyinnocentskingsbury.org.uk