Parish Diary Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin Mon 27th Easter Feria We pray for Members of the Uniform Organisations 11.25 12.25 Ormiston Rivers Academy Year 7 visit to Church ORA Year 7 visit Tue 28th St Peter Chanel (Martyr) We pray for Ormiston Rivers Academy 08.30 09.00 11.25 14.20 14.30 Morning Prayer Mass ORA Year 7 visit ORA Year 7 visit Curriculum & Standards Committee (at St Mary’s School) Vespers Bell ringing practise Standing Committee (at The Vicarage) 17.00 19.00 20.00 WED 29TH ST CATHERINE OF SIENA (VIRGIN & DR, CO-PATRON OF EUROPE) We pray for the Church in Europe 08.30 09.00 19.00 19.30 19.30 Morning Prayer CTB United Prayers Vespers Mass Annual Town Meeting (Council Offices) Thur 30th Easter Feria We pray for the Faithful Departed 08.30 12.15 17.00 19.30 Morning Prayer Mass Vespers Palestine Talk by Jennifer Hammond MAY Fri 1st Easter Feria We pray for the Society of Mary 07.30 08.00 09.00 17.00 Morning Prayer Mass Collective Worship (at St Mary’s School) Vespers Sat 2nd St Athanasius (Bishop & Doctor) We pray for Stephen, our Bishop FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER We pray for our Parish 18.00 First Mass of Sunday Welcome to our Celebration Today During the Sung Mass, the Sunday School meets in the Ringing Chamber, they gather during the first hymn and return in time for the peace. Please ask the Sidespersons for directions. The Walsingham room is also available as a crèche room for young people who need a break during the service. At the end of Mass please stay and join us for coffee and refreshments. The green books have the Order of Service in them, while the hymns are found in the bigger green book. The numbers are as follows: Music at the Sung Mass Process. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven! Offertory The King of love my shepherd is Comm. O thou, who at thy Eucharist Process. I will sing the wondrous story Mass Setting F Mass Morning Prayer Sung Mass & Holy Baptism Daniel Baker Details for next week’s pew sheet to be sent to Father Mark by Wednesday HON 422 484 391 237 Readings for Sunday 3rd May: First Reading: Acts 8:26-40 Psalm: Psalm 22:24-30 Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-21 Gospel: John 15:1-8 Parade Service At 2.30pm today, the uniformed organisations will be parading from Fiveways to St Mary’s to commemorate St George. The parade will conclude with a special service, during which promises will be renewed and the year’s achievements celebrated. Everyone welcome! Volunteering Talk: Palestine Jennifer Hammond is now back having completed three months of volunteering in Palestine. If you are interested in hearing about her experiences, she will be at Church holding a talk this Thursday. Big Burnham Book Sale Will take place here on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May from 10.00am to 3.30pm. Helpers needed to set up and on the day. If you can help, please let Tony Young know. Canterbury Cathedral Visit Dengie Probus Club are organising a visit to Canterbury Cathedral and City on Thursday 4th June leaving at 8am. The cost including a guided tour is £22. If anyone would like to go on the trip, please see Jim Cousins. Children’s Society Box Opening Many thanks to all Box Holders for this year’s contributions which totalled £561.92, £60 up on last year. Anyone wishing to become a Box Holder, please contact Maureen Cousins. Parish Contacts Vicar: SUN 3RD 08.00 09.00 10.00 Burnham-on-Crouch Churchwarden: Parish Website: Fr Mark North SSC 01621 782071 frmarknorth@btinternet.com Beth Greaves 01621 786296 Tony Young 01621 929309 www.stmarysburnham.co.uk and