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St Michael & All Angels
Family Services
www.stmichaelsbeaconsfield.org.uk/families
BulrushesChristmas Party 9:30am-11:00am14th December
Carol Service16th December 4:00pmMulled wine & Mince Pies – Draw of the Christmas Hampers Raffle
Crib Service24th December 4:00pm
Come and join us …
24th 11:00pm Midnight Mass with Cathy
CHRISTMAS DAY 10:00am with Bishop Alan
There will be no 8:00am service on Sunday
30th December.
THE READINGS FOR THE DAY
PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR …
NOTICES
Those ill in hospital or at home, and for those who suffer in mind, body and spirit. Prayers are particularly asked for: Joe Hawkes, Helen Baker, Mike Reed, Andrew Ditty, Anna Gray, Katie Gray, Joan Orlik, Charlotte Moore, Jeremy Brooks and Ulrike Heyworth.
We give God thanks for the lives of those who have died, Ian Dickson, Charles ‘Chic’ Lawson, Tom Chisholm, Margherita Simpson, Alan Mellor, Tish Bradley and Janet Chambers. We pray for their families and friends.
We remember those whose anniversaries fall in December. Richard Fruin, Una Aspland, Elizabeth Meredith, Hilda Hobbs, Ernest Baker, Gwyn Morgan and Olive Ogborn, Edith Scott, Mary Claire Michaud, Doris Fairall, Stefan Korte and Lena King.“May the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ bless and console you, this day and for evermore.” Amen
Sunday 16th December3rd Sunday of Advent
St Michael & All Angels Church
Beaconsfield
DONATION REQUESTED FORCHRISTMAS CHURCH FLOWERS
There is a basket for your donations at the back of the church. Thank you so much for your
generous contributions.
Lorraine J.
Jane James has very kindly offered the
beautiful Christmas Tree you can all
admire inside the Church. During Messy
Church last Sunday the children decorated
the Christmas Tree. Thank you Jane and
thank you to all the families who joined us at
Messy Church.
Next Messy Church Sunday 13th January at
4:00pm in the hall. Bring a game to share
and enjoy. Please bring a plate of food to
share too. Thank you !
LONDON RUN - On Monday 17th December we will be going up to London with presents, food, clothing and carol singers. If you are able we would be grateful for the following:2 rounds of sandwiches (meat, cheese, peanut butter, marmite, jam), a chocolate bar, crisps, small soft drink, mince pie, cake, fruit & a small present (socks, scarf, gloves, long johns, tights) marked women or men & a card signed "someone who cares“ in a carrier bag. I would be grateful if you would deliver these either on Sunday 16th or Monday 17th in the morning.Many thanks - our homeless friends really appreciate your kindness. PLEASE DROP AT ST MARY’S CHURCH by the back door opposite the Fitzwilliam Centre”, where there are white plastic boxes for donations. Thank you ! Sylvia Jones.
8:00 am BCP Holy Communion said10:30 Sung Holy Communion 4:00pm CAROL SERVICE – draw of Christmas Hampers Raffle. Mulled wine & mince pies.
First Reading Zephaniah 3:14-endA powerful and apocalyptic vision of the approaching day of the Lord.
Second Reading Philippians 4:4-7Paul encourages the Philippians to rejoice, not to worry and to have faith in the peace of God, which passes all understanding.
Gospel Luke 3:7-18John the Baptist preaches to the crowds and baptises them with water. He prophesies that Jesus will baptise them with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Blue Christmas - a quiet service of carols &readings for memory & reflection. Christmas can be a difficult time for many people & our three church communities have particular sadnesses at the moment. If Christmas jollity seems distant to you, for whatever reason, this short service offers space to reflect quietly, light candles, & hang stars of remembrance on the Christmas tree. Thursday 20th December, 7.30 pm, St Mary's
WHAT’S ON NEXT WEEK
DECEMBER 2018
24th 4:00pm CRIB SERVICE
24th 11:00pm Midnight Mass with Cathy
CHRISTMAS DAY 10am with Bishop Alan
There will be no 8:00am service on
Sunday 30th December.
30th 10:30am Sung Holy Communion
JANUARY 2019
6th 9:15am Early Birds in the Hall
13th 4:00pm Messy Church in the Hall,
bring a game and a plate of food.
THE COLLECT
Sunday 23rd DECEMBER SERVICE
O Lord Jesus Christ,
who at your first coming sent your
messenger to prepare your way before
you:
grant that the ministers and stewards of
your mysteries may likewise so prepare
and make ready your way
by turning the hearts of the disobedient to
the wisdom of the just;
that at your second coming to judge the
world we may be found and acceptable
people in your sight;
for you are alive and reign with the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, now and for ever.
Amen
-------------------------------------------------------“Contemplation, Compassion and Courage
A Christ like church at St Michael’s and All Angels”
Heavenly Father,We pray that you will guide our church community with wisdom, hope and love as we seek your will for the future of St Michael’s. May we discern your vision and call to serve the people of this town through our mission and ministry. Bless the Church Council as they work together to shape that vision into a profile and plan for St Michael’s.Encourage and give the St Michael’s family the strength to think about how they can contribute towards this opportunity and work together to become more Christ like and share in what we do. Amen
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MONDAY 17th December
Pop Up Cinema in the Church
TUESDAY 18th December
12:30pm Men’s and Ladies Lunches
Pop Up Cinema in the Church
7:30 pm Choir Practice in the Hall
WEDNESDAY 19th December
9:00 am Holy Communion in the
Meeting Rooms
9:45 am Drop-in Coffee, meeting
rooms
Pop Up Cinema in the Church
THURSDAY 20th December
Pop Up Cinema in Church
FRIDAY 21st December
9:30am NO BulrushesPop Up Cinema in the Church
SATURDAY 22nd DecemberPop Up Cinema in the Church
FUTURE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY …
- Advent 3 Prayer -Compassionate God, John told the people to prepare for your Son’s coming and baptized them in the Jordan to wash away their sins. Help us, who have been baptized into Christ, to welcome him into our hearts and to grow strong in the Spirit. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the light who has come into the world. Amen.
8:00 am Order 1 Holy Communion
said
10:30 Sung Holy Communion
Our stocks are very low of:
Tinned vegetables: carrots, mushrooms, green beans etc. Tinned ham and tinned corned beef, tinned potatoes
please could you help us by donating these items?
Many thanks.Lorraine J.
Short-term, emergency support for those in real need in our community
onecantrust.org.uk_________________________________________________
2019 EARLY BIRD SERVICESSt Michael and All Angels Church,
Beaconsfield
These simple and fun services for children aged 0-7 and their
accompanying parent(s) or guardian(s), are held on the first Sunday
of each month in St Michael’s Church Hall. The services include
easy to learn prayers and songs, plus bible stories for both pre- &
school ages. They begin at 9.15am and will last for about 30 minutes
with refreshments afterwards.
The entrance to St Michael’s Hall can be found in Grenfell Road, i.e.
past the entrance to St Michael’s Church.
Future services:
6th Jan - The 3-Wise Men
3rd Feb - The Storm on the Lake
3rd Mar - Jesus is Baptised
7th Apr - The Good Samaritan
Please note: 21st APRIL IS EASTER DAY.
Look forward to seeing you
www.stmichaelsbeaconsfield.org.uk
01494 676931