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THE PARISH OF BERKHAMSTED

St Peter’s with All Saints’

TODAY’S

HYMNS & PSALMS

ST PETER

8.00am
Eucharist

(Fr Basil)

9.30am
Sung Eucharist

(Fr Basil)

NEH

271

Ps 68 1-4, 9-10

296

134

6.00pm Choral Evensong

(John Malcolm)

Ps 47

NEH

388

250

All Saints’

10.00am

Sung Eucharist

(Canon John

Metivier)

AMNS

144

141

345

87

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 8 May 2005
The Sunday after Ascension

Eucharistic Prayer E may be used at Holy Communion Services today

We welcome all who worship here today. If you are a newcomer please speak to one of the welcomers or to one of the clergy. We invite you to complete a card which you will find in your pew, or on the table near the door of the church, and hand it to one of the welcomers. Communicant members of all Churches are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you are not receiving Communion please come to the altar rail for a blessing and carry a book so the minister knows.

Collect: Risen, ascended Lord, as we rejoice at your triumph, fill your Church on earth with power and compassion, that all who are estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know your peace, to the glory of God the Father. AMEN

Readings: Acts 1:6-14 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5 6-11 John 17:1-11

Post Communion: Eternal God, giver of love and power, your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world to preach the gospel of his kingdom: confirm us in this mission, and help us to live the good news we proclaim; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

We pray this week

for Christopher our Bishop and for Christopher and Richard his suffragans

for ourselves as we are led by the Churchwardens and the PCC to appoint a Rector who will be able to guide us as we seek to play our part in God’s plans for the future.

for Geoffrey Tristram of the Society of St John the Evangelist and for all those who are living in a Religious Community

for the work of the Church Army

for the lonely, the anxious, the bereaved; and amongst the sick for Douglas Hartley, May Kempster, Michael Taylor, Christine Tucker, Pamela Christmas, James Woodstock, Edna Campkin

for those who have died recently:

and at their anniversaries pray for: Grace Bisset, Margaret Naisbett, Jean Meyer, Margaret Barnard

We give thanks for our communion with all the Saints, especially the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Peter our patron.

At All Saints’ the weekly prayers are for everyone who lives in Cross Oak Road (up to Charles Street) + Middle Road

PLEASE TAKE THIS PEW LEAFLET AWAY WITH YOU as a reminder of dates, subjects for prayer etc. Do take copies for anyone not here today.

Music at St Peter’s am Anthem: Lift up your heads William Mathias
Voluntary: Toccata Giocoso William Mathias
pm Responses: Smith Canticles: Walmisley in D
Anthem: And I saw a new Heaven Edgar Bainton
Voluntary: Toccatina for flutes P Yon

Notes & Notices

NEXT SERVICE OF WHOLENESS AND HEALING 8.00pm tomorrow Monday 9 May in the Lady Chapel at St Peter’s. All are welcome to join us for this simple service. More details from Jenny Wells 870981 or Tracy Robinson 863559

THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY SPONSORED WALK TODAY SUNDAY 8 MAY
Registration in the Court House from 10.00 to 11.30am, for 12 or 18 miles through the countryside. OR STROLL 2 or 5 miles round the grounds of Ashridge Management College, starting from the college between 1.00 and 3.00pm.
Please support us by walking or find someone to sponsor NOW.
Sponsor forms in church

NEW RECTOR for Northchurch/Wigginton: The Revd Jonathan Gordon has been working as Chaplain to Southampton Institute since 1998, is married to Rachel and has three daughters

All Saints’ JUNE/JULY NEWSLETTER copydate Monday 9 May Details of family news or matters concerning Anglicans at All Saints typed or on disc to Christina Billington, 13 Ashridge Rise, HP4 3JT or email chrissybill@ntlworld.com

BERKHAMSTED QUIET PLACES Wednesday 11 May 9.30am – 12.30pm at 9 Hall Park Eyes to See led by Ann Persson, Spiritual Director. Contact to reserve a place: Frances Norrington 871855 but you are also welcome just to arrive on the day.

TUESDAY CLUB invite members of the congregation to join them on a trip to Ely for a guided tour of the Cathedral on Tuesday 14 June, leaving WH Smith at 9.30am. Please give your name and £15 to Cherry Smith by 15 May. Cheques payable to Tuesday Club please.

GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER – Pentecost – 15 May 6.30-8.30pm in The Civic Centre
Join hands to pray for the world together with 200 million Christians all over the world.
Ron White 863250, ron.white@evergreenhouse.co.uk - website www.globaldayofprayer.com

GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP MONTHLY LUNCH 12.30pm Wednesday 18 May at The Old Mill, Bank Mill Lane. Whether bereaved recently or a few years ago you will be very welcome to join us. If you would like to attend, need help with transport or would like further details, please contact Thelma Harris

CHURCH TIMES Complete a reply paid postcard (available from the display racks in church) to obtain a free copy of the biggest selling independent Christian weekly in the UK

ALL SAINTS' NEWSLETTER you can now read the April/May issue in colour on the All Saints' website! http://allsaintsberkhamsted.org.uk/ or via http://www.stpetersberkhamsted.org.uk/

ST PETER’S BELLS contractors will be working in the bellchamber this week to install sound baffles. Listen for the difference at Bellringing time this coming Thursday.

CAN YOU HELP with accommodation for a medical student from Canada who will be on placement at the hospice of St Francis 4-29 July. He needs a room and some meals and needs to be able to walk to Shrublands Road. Terms of payment to be negotiated.
Please contact Tracy Robinson 863559

THE BRIDGEWATER BAND 7.30pm Saturday 21 May at St Peter’s
Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks; Philip Sawyers Symphonic Music for Strings and Brass; Mozart Requiem in D Minor with CHILTERN CHAMBER CHOIR
directed by Adrian Davis, leader: Julian Cummings, Elizabeth Roberts soprano,
Jeanette Ager alto, Matthew Vine tenor, Christopher Foster bass
Presented by The Cowper Society Tickets £12/10 (under 18 free) from Ottakar’s & Bookthrift

PETERTIDE FAIR 10am – 3pm Saturday 25 June
DO YOU HAVE THE ABOVE DATE IN YOUR DIARY?

WINTERSHALL Life of Christ - 2 July, Shirley Wilyman 862328 (Adults £13 , children £6.50).
Or book 28 June – 3 July www.wintershall-estate.com or phone Jane Porter 874605

PARKING REMINDER Please remember that at St Peter’s we do not have a car park before 6.30pm on weekdays so please do not park in what is otherwise the NCH car park.

DIARY: Thu 26 May: Corpus Christi Solemn Eucharist – 8.00pm at St Peter’s
Wed 29 Jun: Patronal Festival Eucharist 8pm at St Peter’s followed by refreshments in the Court House

at ST PETER’S	Today Sunday 8 May	next week Sunday 15 May
SIDESMEN	8.00am Geoff Dell 9.30am Rosemary & Tony Byrne Graham Bashford, Edmund Clarke 6.00pm Christopher Green	8.00am Elizabeth Jackson 9.30am Dorothea Chambers, Pearl Wiggins Cecily Coales, John Cook 6.00pm Christopher Hunt
INTERCESSOR	9.30am Judith Limbert	9.30am Marjorie Bowden
CHALICE	9.30am Graham Tolley, Rachael A., Mike E.	9.30am Nicky Evans, Libby G, June H
SERVERS	8.00am Rachel Hill 9.30am David Northcott (MC) Ron Fisher (Crucifer) Ted Lewis, Simon Good	8.00am Michael Hart 9.30am Marc Coleman (MC) Alex Evans (Crucifer) Sam Limbert, Natalie Ruffell
READINGS	8.00am Geoff Dell 9.30am Stuart and Jean Wild	8.00am Anthea Lepper 9.30am Libby Grundy , Kathie Lally
CRÈCHE ROTA	9.30am Hilary Ozcan, Rachel Dell	9.30am Nicola Beadle, Sarah Dawson
CHURCH CLEANING 9-14 May Marion Crawley, Ted L, Elizabeth J, Liz B, Graham Bashford, Edmund Clarke
at ALL SAINTS’	Today 10.00am Sunday 8 May	next week 10.00am Sunday 15 May
AT THE DOOR	Bernard Grigg, Rob & Julie Wakely	Sue Sismey, Frank Abrahams
INTERCESSOR	Viv Dottridge
CHALICE	Isobel Saffrey, David Pain	Philip Wilton, Steve & Kate Spall
SERVERS	Penny O’Neill
READINGS	Gill Malcolm, David Williamson	Simon Black, Helen Temple

PEW LEAFLET notices, in writing: The Parish Office, The Court House, Berkhamsted HP4 2AX
email j.green@c-of-e.freeserve.co.uk tel.878227 & rota swap names all by 2pm Wednesday please
PARISH OFFICE hours this week: 9.30am-5.30pm Tuesday & Wednesday & 9.30-12noon Friday
Websites: http://stpetersberkhamsted.org.uk and http://allsaintsberkhamsted.org.uk

This Week’s Diary

	ST PETER’S	ALL SAINTS’
Today 8 May The Seventh of Easter Sunday after Ascension Day	8.00am EUCHARIST O 9.30am SUNG EUCHARIST O, Crèche, Sunday School & Pathfinders 6.00pm CHORAL EVENSONG & SERMON O	10.00am SUNG EUCHARIST O Anglican led Crèche & Sunday Explorers (including Pathfinders)
Groups The Children’s Society Sponsored Walk Registration 10-11.30am in the Court House
Monday 9	8.00pm A Service of Wholeness & Healing O
Tuesday 10	1-3pm Organ – Jane Watts 5.15pm Choir Practice until 6.15pm	9.30am EUCHARIST 10.15am Chuckles Service
Groups Prayers for our Schools 9.00am (coffee) for 9.15am at Eva Wallace-Hadrill, 16 Greystoke Close (off X Oak) 879216. Details: Marjorie Davies 01494 783034 Chuckles Toddlers 10-11.30am in All Saints’ Hall. This week 10.15am SERVICE Secret Power followed by plenty of activities & refreshments. Jenny Wells 870981/Kate Spall 873470 Hillside Group 8.00pm at 22 Upper Hall Park – Rob & Julie Wakely 875504
Wednesday 11	2-3pm Organ – Jane Watts
Groups Berkhamsted Quiet Places 9.30am-12.30pm at 9 Hall Park Eyes to see led by Ann Persson, Spiritual Director. Frances Norrington 871855 can reserve a place or just arrive. Pathfinder Games Club (yrs 5-8) 7 – 8.30pm in All Saints’ Hall. Jimmy Young 384929 All Saints’ Area Committee 8.00pm at 36 North Road St Peter’s Area Committee 8.00pm in the Court House
Thursday 12	11.00am EUCHARIST O 8.00pm Bellringing (access -south door) until 9.15pm
Groups T.E.s (youth club for yr 9+) 7 – 9pm in the Court House. Jimmy Young 384929 Home Group 8.00pm at 8 Plover Close. Linda Bisset 862115
Friday 13	9.15am EUCHARIST 7.00pm Choir Practice until 8.30pm
Groups Little Fishes Toddlers 9.30-11.30am in the Court House with plenty of activities and refreshments. This week’s theme A meal for five thousand Nicole Addy-Varndell 864094
Saturday 14	Matthias the Apostle 3.30-4.15pm Bellringing
Sunday 15 May Pentecost	8.00am EUCHARIST O 9.30am SUNG EUCHARIST O, Crèche, Sunday School & Pathfinders Preacher: John Malcolm 6.00pm EVENSONG & SERMON	10.00am HOLY COMMUNIONO Methodist led Crèche & Sunday Explorers (including Pathfinders)

O= services where the PA Loop system is in use
Next Sunday’s Readings: Acts 2:1-21 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 20:19-23

MORNING PRAYER 8.45am at All Saints’ on Saturday only
EVENING PRAYER 5.00pm Wed & Thu at St Peter’s & 5.00pm Fri at All Saints’

During the vacancy the Rural Dean, The Revd David Abbott (865100) can be contacted
Fr Basil Jones 864485 is always available for the sacrament of confession by arrangement
St Peter’s & All Saints’ Pastoral Support Group If you would like to talk to someone about a personal or pastoral matter contact either Judith Limbert (873626) or Joan Cook (866278)
and they will arrange for a member of the support group to get in touch.