The Parish of Great Berkhamsted

St Peter’s Church

The Second Sunday of Lent

8^th March 2009

Welcome to St Peter’s Berkhamsted. If you are new to the parish or this service please introduce yourself to a “welcomer” or one of the Clergy or sidesmen.

Communicant members of all Churches are invited to receive Holy Communion. If you are not receiving Communion, please come to the Altar rail for a blessing but carry a book so the minister knows.

The Sunday School, Pathfinders and Crèche run in the Court House from 9:30am. Children are welcome to stay in the service. There are children’s games at the back of the church.

Coffee and biscuits are served in the Court House after the 9:30am service. All are invited. Please do come if you have time.

9:30am service details Hymns, Psalm, Collect, Readings,
Post Communion Prayer will be found on the Insert.
Choir Anthem: O Mysterium Ineffabile JF Lallouette, Deliver us O Lord A Batten

Voluntary: Chorale Prelude Wir glauben all’ an einem Gott BWV 680 JS Bach

6:00pm Choral Evensong service details Responses: Plainsong; Psalm: 135
Hymns: NEH 60, 445 Canticles: Plainsong Anthem: Deliver us O Lord Batten
Voluntary: Master Tallis’ Testament Herbert Howells

Please support ST PETER’S CHOIR Music for Venice
NEXT Sunday 15^th March at 6:30pm in Berkhamsted School Chapel.
Come and hear what the choir will be singing during Easter Week in Venice

FREE ENTRY RETIRING COLLECTION

Website: http://stpetersberkhamsted.org.uk

Notices

DURING LENT

Three remain of a Series of Talks Pillars of the Church - What is Anglicanism?
8:00pm Wednesdays given by the Rector in the Lady Chapel
11^th March Scripture and Creeds 18^th March Sacraments & 1^st April Episcopacy.
Each talk is preceded by 7:30pm Eucharist.
There are also Town-wide Lent Courses detailed on the notice board at the back of the church. Of particular interest to St Peter's is the York Course on Tuesdays at 8pm in St Peter’s Lady Chapel, led by John Malcolm.

§ FR MICHAEL WRITES: There are still a few copies of this year’s Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent Book, Why go to Church? by Timothy Radcliffe (price £10).
Sign the list at the back of church this morning to reserve a copy. I’ve read it and found it very thought-provoking – try it as part of your Lenten preparation for Easter.

ELECTORAL ROLL Annual Revision: If you are not already included, are over 16 (or about to be), baptised and a regular worshipper here, you are eligible. Where possible those on the Roll should be in Stewardship. Stewardship forms, Electoral Roll forms and the 2008 Roll are in church. Check now. The roll closes at the end of this week.

§ ANNUAL ROTA REVISIONS If you would like to be a sidesman or know that you cannot continue as sidesman until April 2010 please tell the Churchwardens before the APCM, 29^th March. Cleaning rota: It would be greatly appreciated if you would call the office (details at foot of the opposite page) to add your name to one of our six teams.

§ CHRISTIAN AID LENT LUNCHES. Come for lunch next Tuesday 10^th March and Tuesday 31^st March in The Court House from 12:00 – 1:30pm and support the work of Christian Aid. "We believe in life before death". Margaret Burbidge 862139

§ All Saints’ APRIL/MAY NEWSLETTER copydate tomorrow Monday 9th March Please continue to send details of family news or matters concerning All Saints typed or on disc to Christina Billington, 13 Ashridge Rise, HP4 3JT or email chrissybill@ntlworld, for processing. A reduced version is being produced with the help of Audrey Hope & Ruth T-B.

§ GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP MONTHLY LUNCH 12:30pm Wednesday 18 March at The White Horse, Bourne End. 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 Sylvia Banks 871195

§ MOTHERS' UNION. Choose a gift with a difference for Mothering Sunday and help mums facing tough circumstances improve their lives. Leaflets for the Make a Mother's Day project are available after church, or gifts can be bought on-line at www.makeamothersday.org For more details contact Margaret Burbidge, 862139

The Cowper Society presents:
TALK: VENICE IN PICTURES Patrick Lepper 8pm Monday 16^th March, Lady Chapel

Lunchtime Recital Ridgeway Ensemble Friday 20^th March at 1:00pm, Lady Chapel
Judith Sheridan voice, Val Ashworth-Pirello piano, Margaret Richards ’cello

THE GAUDEAMUS SINGERS 7:30pm Saturday 21^st March with pianist Fei Ren, conductor Graham Wili Tickets £10/£9

Prayer Diary

A daily reminder to pray for the Church, Country, Parish & community in Berkhamsted.

Sunday 8^th Lent 2 Sick & Bereaved Memorial	Rowan Williams, Christopher Bp of Hertford & Alan Bp designate. Montreal - (Canada) The Rt Revd Barry B Clarke Judith Hill, Frances Pope, Chris Billington, Zoe Doyle, Christopher Morris, Debra Young Derek Hughes, William Baily
Monday 9^th Luke 6.36-38 Sick & Bereaved	Moosonee - (Ontario, Canada) The Most Revd Caleb James Lawrence Banking and financial institutions in Berkhamsted YMCA, Youth Hostels, The Swan Christopher Morris
Tuesday 10^th Matthew 23.1-12 Sick & Bereaved	Moray, Ross & Caithness - (Scotland) The Rt Revd Mark Strange Those who are being made redundant or becoming unemployed Ringers in the bell tower and all bellringers Judith Hill
Wednesday 11^th Matthew 20.17-28 Sick & Bereaved	Morogoro - (Tanzania) The Rt Revd Dudley Mageni Preparations for the Petertide Fair Gardeners and allotment holders Chris Billington
Thursday 12^th Luke 16.19-end Sick & Bereaved	Mount Kenya Central - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Isaac Nganga Ashlyns School, Mr James Shapland (Headmaster designate) Lent Courses running in Berkhamsted & Potten End, preparation for Easter Zoe Doyle
Friday 13^th Matt21.33-43, 45-46 Sick & Bereaved	Mount Kenya South - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Timothy Ranje Ashlyns Residential Home, Dunsland House Pet owners Debra Young
Saturday 14^th Luke 15.1-3, 11-end Sick & Bereaved	Mount Kenya West - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Joseph M Kagunda Charity shops in Berkhamsted Berkhamsted shops and businesses Frances Pope
Sunday Lent 3	Readings: Exodus 20: 1-17 1 Corinthians 1: 18-25 John 2:13-22

For all pastoral matters please contact Fr Michael Bowie 01442 864194 or Fr John Pritchard 01442 870016. Fr Michael takes Thursday off and Fr John takes Tuesday off.

ST PETER’S	Today Sunday 8^th March	Next week Sunday 15^th March
SIDESMEN	8:00am Frank Allum 9:30am Ian Imber, Patricia Hunt Kate & Tim Hennessey 6:00pm Choral: Christopher Green	8:00am Stephen Wade 9:30am Sheila Hartley, Christopher Green Kathie & Stephen Lallie 6:00pm Barbara Conway
INTERCESSOR	9:30am None - Lent	9:30am None - Lent
CHALICE	9:30am Nicky Evans, Tony Byrne, Carole Dell	9:30am June Haile, Carolina Bowie, Kate H.
SERVERS	8:00am David Northcott 9:30am Chris Clegg (MC), Ron Fisher (Cr) Simon Good, Ted Lewis	8:00am Rachel Hill 9:30am Alan Conway (MC), Alex Evans (Cr) Ted Lewis, Sam Limbert
READINGS	8:00am Anthea Lepper 9:30am Joan Tierney, Jane Bartholomew	8:00am Mike Eller 9:30am Penny & John Abbott
CRÈCHE	9:30am J Jenkins, R Dell, R Everett	9:30am K Walker, Luisa & Matthew Size
CHURCH CLEANING 9-14 Mar:Priscilla Watt, Simon Good, Mary Swallow, Rachel & Michael Below, Penny Abbott

PEW LEAFLET notices, in writing: The Parish Office, The Court House, Berkhamsted HP4 2AX
email ChurchOffice@greatberkhamsted.org.uk tel.878227 & rota swaps by 2pm Wednesday please
PARISH OFFICE hours this week: 9:30am-5:00pm Tue & Wed; 9:30am-12noon Thu & Fri.

This Week’s Diary

In Church O= services where the PA Loop system is in use

SUNDAY 8^th March THE SECOND OF LENT	8:00am EUCHARIST O(The Revd Luke Geoghegan) 9:30am SUNG EUCHARIST O (Fr Michael Bowie) Preacher: The Revd Luke Geoghegan, Crèche, Sunday School & Pathfinders 3:00pm Confirmation class for young people (4pm), Fr John Pritchard, Jimmy Young 4:30pm Choir rehearsal before .... 6:00pm CHORAL EVENSONG & Sermon O (John Malcolm)
Monday 9^th	7:30am Morning Prayer 5:00pm Evening Prayer	6:00pm EUCHARIST 7:45pm Visiting Bellringers Quarter Peal
Tuesday 10^th	7:30am Morning Prayer 9:30am EUCHARIST, All Saints’, Shrublands Rd.	5:00pm Evening Prayer 5:15pm Choir Practice (6:15pm) 8:00pm York Course in Lady Chapel
Wednesday 11^th	7:30am Morning Prayer 8:00am EUCHARIST 5:00pm Evening Prayer	7:30pm EUCHARIST 8:00pm Lent Talk 2: Pillars of the Church – What is Anglicanism - Fr Michael Bowie
Thursday 12^th	7:30am Morning Prayer 11:00am EUCHARIST 1:30pm Greenway School visit (3:30pm)	5:00pm Evening Prayer 7:45pm Bellringing (9:15pm) south door
Friday 13^th	7:30am Morning Prayer 9:15am EUCHARIST	5:00pm Evening Prayer 7:00pm Choir Practice (8:30pm)
Saturday 14^th	9:30am Morning Prayer 10:00am EUCHARIST	3:00pm Organ/piano: Jon Lee (5:00pm) 5:00pm Evening Prayer
SUNDAY 15^th March THE THIRD OF LENT	8:00am EUCHARIST O(Fr John Russell) 9:30am SUNG EUCHARIST O (Fr Michael Bowie) Pr Fr John Russell Crèche, Sunday School & Pathfinders 3:00pm Confirmation class for young people (4pm), Fr John Pritchard, Jimmy Young 6:00pm EVENSONG & Sermon O (Fr Michael Bowie)

Other Church Activities Today Sunday Sunday@5 5:00pm Sunnyside Church

Sunday 8^th	Pastoral Network Training 1:30-5pm, Court House. Philippa Seldon
Tuesday	Chuckles Toddlers 10-11:30am All Saints’ with 10:15am Service Jesus Calms the Storm Jenny Wells 870981
Wednesday	Julian Meeting 11:30am 57 Meadow Rd. Half hour of quiet prayer. Jenny Wells 870981 Pathfinder Games Club (yrs 5-8) 7–8:30pm Court House. Jimmy Young 384929
Thursday	Home Group 8:00pm. Linda Bisset 862115
Friday	Little Fishes Toddlers 9:30-11:30am Court House. Carrie Wegener 865015

Future Dates at St Peter’s unless otherwise stated

F. 20 Mar 11:00am	Victoria School Mothering Service
F. 20 Mar 1:00pm	Cowper Society presents: Lunchtime Recital Ridgeway Ensemble
St. 21 Mar 7:30pm	The Gaudeamus Singers with Fei Ren pianist, directed by Graham Wili
W. 25 Mar 8:00pm	Solemn Eucharist of the Annunciation
Sn.29 Mar 11:15am	Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Court House
Th. 2 Apr 9:30am	Victoria School Palm Sunday Service
Fri 3 Apr 12noon	Thomas Coram School End of Term Service
Sn 5 Apr 6:30pm	The Cowper Society presents: Chiltern Chamber Choir St John Passion JS Bach
6/7/8Apr 7:30&8pm	Eucharist & Services for Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday in Holy Week
Th 9 Apr 8:00pm	Maundy Thursday Eucharist of the Last Supper
F. 10 Apr 12nn-3pm	Three hours Liturgy of Good Friday
St. 11 Apr 9:00pm	Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil with Holy Baptism
Sn. 12 Apr 9:30pm	Easter Day – Sung Eucharist 6:00pm Choral Evensong
Th 16 - Sn 19 April	Parish Outing for St Peter’s Choir Easter Week in Venice.
Sn. 26 Apr 3:00pm	Mayoral Service – Choral Evensong
T.28 Apr 8:00pm	Parochial Church Council, Court House
F. 1 May 6:15am	Cowper Society presents Madrigals from the tower followed by Court House breakfast
Sn. 17 May 7:30pm	The Cowper Society presents: Berkhamsted Choral Society
Th. 21 May 8:00pm	Sung Eucharist for the Ascension of the Lord
St. 6 Jun 8:00pm	The Cowper Society presents: Bridgewater Sinfonia with Chiltern Chamber Choir
Th. 11 Jun 8:00pm	Corpus Christi Sung Eucharist, Procession & Benediction
St.13 Jun 10am-3pm	Petertide Fair

SUNDAY The Second of Lent 8^th March 2009

Hymns NEH

Introit Litany on separate card

Gradual Psalm 22.23-28 see below

Offertory 353

Recessional 76

Collect

Almighty God, you show to those who are in error the light of your truth, that they may return to the way of righteousness: grant to all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s religion, that they may reject those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN

First Reading Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16

A reading from the book of Genesis.

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said to him, ‘I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous.’ Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to him, ‘As for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be the ancestor of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the ancestor of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you. I will establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you.’

God said to Abraham, ‘As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.’

This is the word of the Lord

(Reply Thanks be to God)

Psalm 22.23-28

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R My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

Praise the Lord, you that fear him; O seed of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, O seed of Israel.
For he has not despised nor abhorred the suffering of the poor; neither has he hidden his face from them; but when they cried to him he heard them. R

From you, comes my praise in the great congregation; I will perform my vows in the presence of those that fear you.
The poor shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek the Lord shall praise him; their hearts shall live for ever. R

All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations shall bow before him.
For the kingdom is the Lord’s and he rules over the nations. R

Psalm 22.23-28 ¯

Second Reading Romans 4:13–25

A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans.

The promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation.

For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, ‘I have made you the father of many nations’) – Abraham believed in the presence of the God who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become ‘the father of many nations,’ according to what was said, ‘So numerous shall your descendants be.’ He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was already as good as dead (for he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb. No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.

Therefore his faith ‘was reckoned to him as righteousness.’ Now the words, ‘it was reckoned to him,’ were written not for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification.

This is the word of the Lord

(Reply Thanks be to God)

Gospel Mark 8:31– end

The Lord be with you

(Reply And also with you)

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

(Reply Glory to you, O Lord)

Jesus began to teach his disciples that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, ‘Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.’

He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.’

This is the Gospel of the Lord

(Reply Praise to you, O Christ)

Post Communion Prayer

Almighty God, you see that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN