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St John the Evangelist East Dulwich
6th November 2016THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT
Vicar: Revd. Gill O’Neill (07958 592425 / [email protected])
Assistant Priests: Revd. Anne Clarke, Revd. Alistair McCullochParish Administrator: Gareth Mills (020 8693 3897 /
www.stjohnseastdulwich.org Twitter @StDulwichWelcome to St John’s church, and a particular welcome to any visitors here today. If you are a newcomer or visitor to St John’s, please do make yourself known to one of our Pastoral Carers who are wearing red sashes, and join us for refreshments at the back of church after Sung Mass. Communicant members of all Christian denominations are welcome to receive Holy Communion.LOOP SYSTEM - Please turn your hearing aid to the T position. 08.00 Said MassCelebrant: The Revd. Gill O’Neill10.00 Sung Mass with baptismCelebrant: The Revd. Gill O’NeillPreacher: The Revd. Alistair McCullochIntroit: The Call (“Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life”)
– Ralph Vaughan Williams Opening Hymn: 338 Gradual Hymn: 396 Offertory Hymn: 498 (Collection taken during this hymn)Anthem: God be in my head - John Rutter Communion Hymn: 411 Final Hymn: Please see page 3Voluntary: Gavotte (Sonata in C major, Op.1, No.7) – G F HandelOrganist: Niall Baxter and John Webber11.30 Children’s Mass The Revd. Gill O’Neill18.00 Silent Prayer Group
GIFT AID: if you are a UK taxpayer and complete a yellow Gift Aid envelope, we can reclaim 25p for every £1 you give, thank you.
Please take this sheet home with you for use during the week
The Collect:Almighty Father,whose will is to restore all thingsin your beloved Son, the King of all:govern the hearts and minds of those in authority,and bring the families of the nations,divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin,to be subject to his just and gentle rule;who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.Amen
A reading from the second letter of Paul to the Thessalonians (2.1–5, 13–17)As to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we beg you, brothers and sisters, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as though from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord is already here. Let no one deceive you in any way; for that day will not come unless the rebellion comes first and the lawless one is revealed, the one destined for destruction. He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, declaring himself to be God. Do you not remember that I told you these things when I was still with you? But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. For this purpose he called you through our proclamation of the good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.This is the Word of the Lord.
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Responsorial Psalm 17 (8 o’clock only)R\: Show me, O Lord, your loving-kindness.
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (20.27–38)Some Sadducees, those who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus, and asked him a question, ‘Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no children, the man shall marry the widow and raise up children for his brother. Now there were seven brothers; the first married, and died childless; then the second and the third married her, and so in the same way all seven died childless. Finally the woman also died. In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife will the woman be? For the seven had married her.’ Jesus said to them, ‘Those who belong to this age marry and are given in marriage; but those who are considered worthy of a place in that age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage. Indeed they cannot die any more, because they are like angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection. And the fact that the dead are raised Moses himself showed, in the story about the bush, where he speaks of the Lord as the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Now he is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all of them are alive.’This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Final Hymn1. Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here;
come, bow before him now, with reverence and fear.In him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground.Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.
2. Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around;he burns with holy fire, with splendour he is crowned.How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of Light!Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.
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3. Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place,he comes to cleanse and heal, to minister his grace.No work too hard for him, in faith receive from him;be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.
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TODAYTHE FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY today have been given by Keith Watson in celebration of 44 years at St John’s andand THE FLOWERS IN THE LADY CHAPEL have been given by Martin and Laura in loving memory of Mary and Harry Howell, Martin’s parents, and June Williams, Laura’s mother.
FAIR TRADE STALL - There will be a Fair Trade Stall after the 8.00 and 10.00 Masses.
10.00 BAPTISM of Alaia Neriah Johnson
18.30 Film night for young people (Vicarage)
DIARYTue 8 November 19.30 Said Mass
20.00 Women's Spirituality Group20.00 Choir Committee
Wed 9 November 18.30 Goose Green Centre Sub-Committee 20.15 PCC Standing Committee
Thu 10 November 12.00 Said Mass 12.30 Goose Green Lunch Club 20.15 Choir Practice (Vestry)
Sat 12 November 10.00 Gardening session and Church Cleaning14.45 St Martin’s Singers rehearsal19.00 Concert by the St Martin’s
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Sun 13 November Remembrance Sunday8.00 Said Mass10.00 Sung Mass11.00 Act of Remembrance11.45 Baptisms14.00 Choir Practice11.15 Junior Choir practice
OTHER NOTICESFILM NIGHT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 6.30-8.30 pm *** TONIGHT *** Young people from year 5 (age 9) to year 11 (age 16) are invited to watch a movie and enjoy some pizza at the vicarage. Please bring £3 to cover the cost of the pizza. Let us know if you would like to come – Julie ([email protected] / 0778 668 6385) or Katherine ([email protected])SILENT PRAYER GROUPThe Silent Prayer Group meets on the first Sunday evening of each month in the Lady Chapel and is open to all. The pattern of our meetings is: a brief welcome followed by a short opening prayer, leading into 30 minutes of silence, which is marked at the beginning and end by the sound of a gong, and we then close with another prayer. The silence is an opportunity to be aware of God’s presence in a space that is different to our Sunday morning worship. People can use the silence to meditate in whatever way they find appropriate. Some suggestions are; using a Christian mantra, reflection, breath or imagery. If you would like to find out more you are welcome to come along, or to contact Sue Lock 0207 639 4567 or Sarah Phillips 0208 690 7649.WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY GROUP 8 pmTuesday, 8 NovemberThis month's meeting will be held at 28 Westwood Park. In this All Souls season we will be thinking about death and our preparedness for it, both spiritually and practically. All women are welcome. For further details contact Clare Brown (020-8291-5295).GARDENING SESSIONS Saturday, 12 NovemberThere are many autumn tasks to be done, such as weeding, pruning, tidying, leaf collecting, and finally compost spreading. If this aid to fitness appeals to you, you would be warmly welcomed on the following Saturdays from 10am: 12 November and 3 December. For more information please speak to Sally Gross (020 7639 2291).CONCERT IN ST JOHN’S 7 pm Saturday, 12 NovemberThe St Martin’s Singers, from Central London, with a couple of
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professional actors, will be giving a concert in Church. The theme is “The Food of Love”. This is a parish event and you are encouraged to come along and bring your friends. At the end, there will be a collection in aid of the Manna Society, but admission will be free.SOCIAL EVENING 7.30pm Monday, 14 November Il Giardino is a lovely Sicilian restaurant in Blenheim Grove Peckham (http://www.ilgiardinopeckham.co.uk/). The upper room there has been booked for 14 November and the plan is to enjoy the food and each other's company. It will be relaxed, informal and anyone who would like to come would be very welcome. If you would prefer not to have a meal there is the option to come along for a drink or a snack. Please speak to Julie or Joy if you would like to come as the restaurant needs to know numbers in advance.Julie: 0778 668 6385 or [email protected] Joy: [email protected] FAYREIt's that time of year again! The nights are drawing in and our thoughts turn to forthcoming festivities...Libby and Natasha are organising the Christmas Fayre this year on Saturday 26th November, 12-3pm. Please contact them regarding any donations or offers of help. All cakes, produce, and other donations welcome. Contact Libby on [email protected] CAUSE COLLECTION The next Special Cause Collection will be on 20th November and will be for Water Aid. There will be a brief presentation during the 8am and 10am Masses.
CHURCH CHOIR MEMBERSHIPAs you can see, the Choir is flourishing, but we need more tenors urgently. We have one tenor who can sing regularly, but with eight basses and several children and ladies we really are bereft! Rehearsals on Thursdays at 8.15p.m. and before every service. Please contact me if you can help: [email protected] or 8650 9164. Thank you. John Webber.SINGING AT SOUTHWARK CATHEDRALI am getting singers together for Evensong at the cathedral on Saturday, 4 February, with organist Graham Powell. This has been done at Southwark or Rochester every two years since 1999 and draws in several dozen people from all over. Do let me know if you would like to take part. John Webber
CHARITABLE COLLECTIONSSt John’s is supporting two local charities who welcome donations of any of the following items; there are boxes for donations at the back of the church.
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Southwark Foodbank (Pecan)· tins of rice pudding or fruit · UHT cartons of milk or fruit
juice· shower gel/toiletries · tooth brush/tooth paste
Manna Society· Men’s underwear, socks, jeans, shoes and trainers.· Toiletries: soap, deodorants, shaving foam, shampoo and
disposable razors.Thank you for your support!
ST JOHN’S PARISH OFFICE Parish Administrator: Gareth Mills Contact Details: St John’s Parish Office,
Goose Green Centre,62a East Dulwich Road,LONDON SE22 9ATTel. no. 020 8693 3897E-mail [email protected] www.stjohnseastdulwich.org
The Parish Office is normally open to visitors from 10 until 2 on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays for general enquiries. Outside those times please either telephone or e-mail. For information about banns, weddings, baptisms etc. please contact the Parish Office.Pew Sheet NoticeAll notices for the Pew Sheet to be passed, as usual, to the Parish Office (020 8693 3897/e-mail: [email protected]), preferably via e-mail, by 10.00 on TUESDAY mornings please with a copy to Christine Camplin at: [email protected]. Thank you.
THE GOOSE GREEN CENTRE Goose Green Centre/hall bookings and enquiries. Centre Manager: Gareth Mills
Tel. no. 020 8299 6483 E-mail: [email protected].
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