The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
11.00 am. Family Communion
Hymns: Longing for light (see separate sheet), 244, 94, 44.
Final Responsory:
Vicar: Father, we have sung your praise with shepherds and angels; may Christ be born in our hearts today. All: Praise to Christ our light.
We have shared in the joy of Simeon and Anna; help us, like them, to trust your word.
All: Praise to Christ our light.
We have greeted Jesus, the light of the world; may we be filled with the light of your love.
All: Praise to Christ our light.
We stand near the place of new birth. All: Let us shine with the light of your love.
We turn from the crib to the cross. All: Let us shine with the light of your love.
We go to carry his light. All: Let us shine with the light of your love. Thanks be to God.
Next Sunday: 8th February – 2nd Sunday before Lent: 8.00 am. Holy Communion; 11.00 am. Matins
Come and Sing! Shake off the winter gloom and take part in The Mikado – Saturday 7th February at St. James’, Church, Welland. £10 to sing; £10 to listen! Chorus rehearsal 5.30 pm; Refreshments 6.30 pm (drinks provided – bring your own snack); Performance 7.30 pm.
Come and Sing your favourite hymns on Shrove Tuesday 17th February – in church at 3.00 pm. Please let Alison know your three favourite hymns before the end of January, either in writing or by phone 07763 464305 or alisonhunka1885@aol.com We shall sing the most popular hymns chosen (with a break for refreshments), and will hear background information on their writers and composers. You may nominate hymns even if you aren’t able to be present on the afternoon.
Ash Wednesday follows – 18th February. There will be a service of Holy Communion at 12.00 noon. If you still have last year’s palm cross, please bring it to church so that it can be burned with others to make ash for imposition at the service on Ash Wednesday. Thank you.