9th Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am. Holy Communion
11.00 am. Matins – Psalm 145, prayer book page 532 Hymns: 604, 416, 393, 606.
Next Sunday 4th August, 10th after Trinity. 11.00 am. Family Communion
Thanks to all who contributed to our collection for work of the Leprosy Mission during the month of June. A wonderful total of £613.65 was raised.
As part of the process to decide on the next Bishop of Worcester, following the retirement of The Rt. Revd. Dr. John Inge, the diocese is inviting everyone to ‘Join the Conversation’ to decide what experience, skills and qualities we would like in our new diocesan bishop. There is an on-line survey to facilitate this: it can be found at www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/join-the-conversation This should only take ten minutes of your time, and should be completed by 1st August.
If you would like to contribute to a leaving gift for Bishop John, this may be sent by bank transfer to the Worcester Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd., Lloyds Bank, The Cross, Worcester. Sort Code 30 99 90, a/c number 02974040 (reference BISHOP COLLECTION. Thank you. A farewell service will be held in Worcester Cathedral on Sunday 29th September at 4.00 pm, and all are welcome.
HARVEST WEEKEND: 5TH/6TH October 2024
Saturday 5th October: 7.00 pm in church: ‘Desert Island Discs’: the Vicar reveals his eight favourites in conversation with Robert Jones (formerly Archdeacon of Worcester). All welcome; light refreshments will be served.
Sunday 6th October: Harvest Thanksgiving. 11.00 am. Family Communion, followed by Harvest Lunch in Welland Village Hall. Look for more details nearer the time
Lammas Day (Loaf-Mass) is mentioned in the Book of Common Prayer as being kept on the 1st of August. It is an English feast held as a thanksgiving for the first-fruits of the wheat harvest. Traditionally, a newly-baked loaf from the wheat harvest was presented before God within the Eucharist. The ceremony ceased at the Reformation but has been revived in some places in more recently. The worship combines thanks for the first-fruits of the harvest and reflection on Christ, the bread of life. Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6: 35)