Vicar: The Rev’d Paul Scott
Curate: The Rev’d Julia Myles
13th April 2014 Palm Sunday
A very warm welcome to St Michael’s. If you are a visitor, and receive Communion at your
own church, you are invited to do so here.
Large print books and a loop system are available.
This leaflet gives details of readings, services and other events in the near future – please
take it home with you to read and then use as a reference for the coming days.
THIS IS HOLY WEEK
8.00 am
HOLY COMMUNION
President & Preacher
Reader:
Rev’d Paul Scott
Rob Wilson
9.20 am
BLESSING AND PROCESSION OF PALMS
from the Barbican of Alnwick Castle
9.30 am
SUNG EUCHARIST
Setting: Mass of St Thomas
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Parents with babies and very small children are most welcome to take them to the
Children’s Corner (at the back of church) at any time. For older children and young
people, Junior Church takes place in the Parish Room.
PROCESSIONAL HYMNS
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All glory, laud and honour
Ride on, Ride on in Majesty
1ST READING
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Reader: Judy Jobson
(Page 691 of the Old Testament in the Pew Bible)
Isaiah pictures a faithful servant of God who is deeply and unjustly humiliated, but remains
dignified in suffering. As we contemplate the mystery of the cross, these words take on a
profound meaning for us in the Passion of Jesus.
2ND READING
Philippians 2:5-11 Reader: Hazel Shell
(Page 194 of the New Testament in the Pew Bible)
It is our faith that ‘Jesus Christ is Lord’, because the came from God in total self-giving, and
overcame the humiliation of death on a cross by rising and ascending. He is indeed worthy of
our adoration and worship.
GRADUAL HYMN
J12 From heav’n you came, helpless babe
THE GOSPEL
Matthew 26:14-27:66
(Page 28 of the New Testament in the Pew Bible)
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
SERMON
The Rev’d Paul Scott
PRAYERS
Intercessor: The Rev’d Julia Myles
OFFERTORY HYMN
J15
Hail, Redeemer, King divine
After the Offertory, the service continues with Eucharistic Prayer E which starts on
page 11 of the Passiontide booklet
COMMUNION HYMN
J26
My faith looks up to thee
FINAL HYMN
J33
Soul of my Saviour
11.15 am
Leader
LATE MORNING WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION
The Rev’d Canon Sue Allen
11.15 am
HOLY COMMUNION AT DENWICK
President and Preacher:
6.00 pm
The Rev’d Colin Perkins
OLIVET TO CALVARY by J. H. Maunder
Morning Prayer is usually said in church at 8.30 am and Evening Prayer at 5.00 pm, from
Tuesday to Saturday, except for Wednesday and Thursday mornings. You will be most
welcome to join us for these times of prayer and bible reading.
Please note that the Vicar’s day off is Monday
He would be pleased to be spared all but the most urgent matters on this day.
The Curate’s normal working days are Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
FOR YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK…
That we may enter into Christ’s suffering as we journey through this Holy Week
Thanks for the beauty & wonder of Creation
The work of the Samaritans
Thanks for the Holy Communion
The gifts of music & art
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WORSHIP AND EVENTS THIS WEEK
Mon 14th
7.30 pm Holy Communion with hymns & devotional address
Tues 15th
7.30 pm Holy Communion with hymns & devotional address
Wed 16th
10.15 am Holy Communion
7.30 pm Holy Communion with hymns & devotional address
Thurs 17th
Fri 18th
Sat 19th
Maundy Thursday
7.30 pm Eucharist of the Last Supper with Foot-washing,
Stripping of the Altar and Watch until 10.00 pm
Good Friday
12 noon Ecumenical Act of Worship in the Market Place
2.00 pm An Act of Worship for Good Friday
Easter Eve
7.30 pm Easter Ceremonies and Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Next Sunday: 20th April Easter Day
8.00 am
Holy Communion, BCP
Acts 10:34-43
Colossians 3:1-4
John 20:1-18
(CW 166)
(CW 166)
(CW 167)
9.30 am
Blessing of the Easter Garden and Parish Eucharist followed by
Easter Egg hunt
6.00 pm
Festal Evensong and Te Deum
ELECTORAL ROLL REVISION, 2014. St Michael’s revised Electoral Roll is now on display at
the back of the church for changes to be checked. Please take a minute or two to check your
details for accuracy. Note that from now until after the APCM on 27th, no more new names may
be added to the roll, nor may any be removed.
FLOWERS FOR EASTER: Donations of cash are requested to help
provide flowers to make St Michael’s look good for Easter . Please speak
to Ann Brown (602700) or Enid Brown (604659) if you have any questions
or can provide garden greenery.
THANKS, FOLKS ….Each week your donations of food are helping to provide much-needed
sustenance for those who need to use the Food Bank. Please keep up the good work!
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Also – to those who contributed so generously for St Michael’s hosting of the Lent lunch, we
made £252.
Come and join the celebration of Easter!
At 3.30 pm next Sunday there is to be a special AFTERNOON TEA
in the Parish Hall. The cost per person will be £5; there is a list at
the back of church – please add your name TODAY if you hope to
be there.
The EASTER VESTRY AND ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING will be held on 27th April
2014 in the Parish Hall at 4.00 pm. Nominations are needed for the Churchwardens, PCC
members and Deanery Synod members. Nomination forms are available at the back of Church.
In the Deanery Synod pack there is an explanatory leaflet. Please return forms to Peter Bryan or
place in the folder provided. Thank you.
Have you seen the display of EASTER CRAFTS at the back of church? If not, take a few
moments to browse and maybe buy – our crafters work non-stop to provide wonderful little gifts,
all to help raise money for St Michael’s, so help them to help us!
Good Friday Act of Witness: 12 noon in Alnwick Market Place. This will be a short 'Christians
Together in Alnwick' event focused around a large wooden cross and featuring readings,
prayers, and a couple of hymns. Please note there will not be a march this year, so just come
along to the Market Place and help to give public witness to the importance of the Easter story!
Easter Eve: There will be a Christians Together stall in the Market Place from 10am to 2pm.
This is a new initiative, featuring creative activities for children, information about Easter
services, church activities, Food Bank, Contagious, etc.
FUTURE DIARY DATES – MAKE A NOTE OF THEM NOW
Sat. 4th, Sun. 5th, Mon. 6th May 10-00am to 4-00pm. Craster Art Club Spring Exhibition, Howick
Village Hall, Refreshments available, space to park.
Christian Aid Week 11th-17th May. We will need as many volunteers as possible to deliver and
collect Christian Aid envelopes in the streets of Alnwick. If you have some spare time and can
help – please add your name to the sign-up list at the back of church.
Sat 17th May
10.00 am Christian Aid Coffee Morning in the Parish Hall
Sat 7th June
7.00 pm
Sat 28th June
10.00 am Mothers’ Union Coffee Morning at the Vicarage
Fund-raising evening (with a French Theme) in the Parish Hall
The Parish of St Michael & St Paul is a Registered Charity, No. 1131297
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