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Safeguarding SundayWelcome to St Peter's Berkhamsted |
Today's services: |
8:00am Eucharist
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Music this week
Hymns: |
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Anthem: | There shall a star from Jacob - Felix Mendelssohn- Bartholdy | ||||||
Voluntary: | Concerto in Bb - J.G. Walther |
At Compline:
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First reading: Jeremiah 17.5-10
Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals
and make mere flesh their strength,
whose hearts turn away from the Lord.
They shall be like a shrub in the desert,
and shall not see when relief comes.
They shall live in the parched places of the wilderness,
in an uninhabited salt land.
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord,
whose trust is the Lord.
They shall be like a tree planted by water,
sending out its roots by the stream.
It shall not fear when heat comes,
and its leaves shall stay green;
in the year of drought it is not anxious,
and it does not cease to bear fruit.
The heart is devious above all else;
it is perverse—
who can understand it?
I the Lord test the mind
and search the heart,
to give to all according to their ways,
according to the fruit of their doings.
This is the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Psalm 1 (vv1-6) |
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1 Blessed are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the assembly of the scornful. 2 Their delight is in the law of the Lord and they meditate on his law day and night. 3 Like a tree planted by streams of water bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither, whatever they do, it shall prosper. 4 As for the wicked, it is not so with them; they are like chaff which the wind blows away. 5 Therefore the wicked shall not be able to stand in the judgement, nor the sinner in the congregation of the righteous. 6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish. |
1 Blessed are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the assembly of the scornful. 2 Their delight is in the law of the Lord and they meditate on his law day and night. 3 Like a tree planted by streams of water bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither, whatever they do, it shall prosper. 4 As for the wicked, it is not so with them; they are like chaff which the wind blows away. 5 Therefore the wicked shall not be able to stand in the judgement, nor the sinner in the congregation of the righteous. 6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish. |
The Gospel: Luke 6.17-26
The lord be with you And also with you |
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory to you, O Lord |
Then he looked up at his disciples and said:
‘Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.
‘Blessed are you who are hungry now,
for you will be filled.
‘Blessed are you who weep now,
for you will laugh.
‘Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice on that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets.
‘But woe to you who are rich,
for you have received your consolation.
‘Woe to you who are full now,
for you will be hungry.
‘Woe to you who are laughing now,
for you will mourn and weep.
‘Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets.
This is the Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ
Intercessions
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church of Bangladesh
Diocese | ✚Alan, Bishop of St Albans, ✚ Jane, Bishop of Hertford, and Charles, Archdeacon of St Albans |
In our continuing prayers |
Christina Billington, Judith Hill, Douglas Hill, John Malcolm, Denis Beard, Mary Beard, Patricia Cody, Ghullam Mutaheri, Nola Frost, Betty Beggs, Audrey Higginbotham, Teddy Higginbotham, Barbara Conway, Yvonne Hart, Clare Wallington, Barbara Fisher, John King |
In our immediate prayers |
Frozan Mutaheri, Peter Kirk, Rosie Gagnon, Charlotte Szypryt, Hilary McVitty, Lynne Niven, Richard Hinsley |
Weddings (next four weeks) |
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Wedding banns called this Sunday |
Charlotte Booth & Rupert Barrett |
Baptisms (next four weeks) |
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RIP | Jimmy Horrobin, Wyn Kay, Jimmie Honour, Charlotte de Raucour |
Memorial (year's mind) | Claude Honey, David Watson |
☩ Funeral notices
Thursday 27 February 2025
12:00 pm Funeral of James (Jimmie) Honour
Monday 10 March 2025
1:00pm Funeral of Nora Kennedy
Next week: Sunday 23 February — 2nd Sunday before Lent
9:30am: | Sung Eucharist |
Church notices
Sunday 16 February at 9:30 am: Safeguarding Sunday
This Sunday is designated as our Safeguarding Sunday. At our 9:30am Eucharist we will be reflecting prayerfully on our safeguarding journey, and on our shared responsibilities to protect vulnerable people. We will also celebrate and give thanks for the good work that is being done by so many behind the scenes to make our churches safer for all. Please note: Safeguarding Sunday was incorrectly advertised in last week's notices as 16 March - apologies for this error.
This is also an opportunity to remind everyone of our commitment to the safety and welfare of children and adults at here St Peter’s. There is information about our safeguarding policies on our website, along with confidential contact details if anyone has any worries or concerns:
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www.stpetersberkhamsted.org.uk/about |
Sunday 16 February at 10:30 am: Penelope Abbott book signing
Berkhamsted author Penelope Abbott will hold a book signing during our Sunday morning coffee after the 9:30 Eucharist. She has recently published three titles in the Browne Family Saga, following the fortunes of a young governess Sophie and her family at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Her books weave a compelling tale of family secrets and forbidden romance in Victorian and Edwardian Devon. The books will be on sale in the Court House and £1 for every copy sold will go to the St Peter's Renovation Appeal.
Friday 21 February: Salisbury Cathedral choral evensong
Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Garden - John Constable (oil on canvas, 1825)
Hot on the heels of their visit to Southwark, St Peter's Church Choir will be singing a service of choral evensong at Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire next Friday. This will be another wonderful experience for our young choristers, participating in the great Anglican choral tradition in one of England's greatest cathedrals. The service begins at 5:30pm.
Rose Responses
Psalm 106: 1–12
Canticle: Noble in B minor
Anthem: O God, thou art my God - Purcell
Fr Stuart’s Sabbatical
Fr Stuart is on Sabbatical until Sunday 30 March. Please keep Stuart in your prayers. During this time, in the event of bereavement or a pastoral emergency, here are the clergy contacts:
Fr John Russell

Fr Ben Brady


A Pilgrim’s Cairn
This week in Fr Stuart's pilgrimage: after negotiating collapsed roads on the Antrim coast and totally failing to find the Giant's Causeway, Fr Stuart reached Belfast to make the sea crossing to Scotland. Not a stickler for authenticity, Stuart did not travel by coracle, but instead took the Stena Line ferry to Cairnryan. Now on Scottish soil, his route is taking him north along the Galloway coast. Soon, he will join the West Highland Way, to tak the high road along the shores of Loch Lomond.
Fr Stuart is posting daily reflections on his Pilgrim's Cairn blog as he follows in the steps of St Columba - the weather, the landscape, Celtic spirituality, Irish Scottish pubs, sore feet, and a daily thanksgiving. You can read it all at:
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pilgrimscairn.blogspot.com/ |
Church of England Synod
The Church's General Synod has been meeting in London this week. High on the agenda has been the Makin Report and the debate about creating a new independent safeguarding body, along with other hot topics such as same-sex blessings and the closure of redundant church buildings. You can download the agenda and Synod papers and watch videos of Synod proceedings on the Church of England website:
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www.churchofengland.org/synod |
Dates for your diaries
We have a late Easter this year, and as we approach Lent in a few weeks, here are some dates to be aware of:
Wednesday 5 March |
8pm |
Ash Wednesday service - Lent begins |
Sunday 30 March |
9:30am |
Mothering Sunday |
Sunday 13 April |
9:30am |
Palm Sunday Eucharist - Holy Week begins |
Sunday 20 April |
9:30am |
Easter Day |
The next Archbishop of Canterbury: have your say
Have your say in shaping the future leadership of the Church of England. The Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) has opened a public consultation to guide the process of appointing the next Archbishop of Canterbury. This is your chance to share your thoughts on the gifts, qualities, and skills needed for the role, and you can even suggest a particular person for the role. You can send your thoughts to the CNC either online via the web link below, or by writing to:
Canon Stephen Knott
The Archbishops’ Secretary for Appointments
Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission (CNC)
Lambeth Palace
London SE1 7JU
Closing date: Friday 28 March
Why has the Church decided to hold a public consultation? Episcopal recommendations are traditionally made by the Prime Minister to the Sovereign, but making the right choice has proved a thorny issue for Prime Ministers in the past.....
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cofe.io/PublicConsultation |
PCC minutes
Minutes for past meetings of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) are all now available on the St Peter's website:
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www.stpetersberkhamsted.org.uk/pcc |
Southwark Cathedral evensong
Last Saturday, St Peter's Church Choir sang a service of choral evensong at Southwark Cathedral in London. It's such a wonderful privilege for parish choirs to visit cathedrals and join in worship, and it provides our young choristers with a fantastic experience. Well done to all who took part - the Succentor was most appreciative of our choir's contribution to worship. It was also a joy to be joined by Fr Steve Jullien, who is serving his curacy in the Diocese of Southwark, to lead the prayers. Thank you to all who came down into London to join us in the service. We have a lovely set of photos of the day (special thanks to our resident photojournalist Maria) which you can see on Facebook and on the St Peter's website. Next week: Salisbury Cathedral!
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www.stpetersberkhamsted.org.uk/about |
Diocesan news |
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Berkhamsted community news & events
Sunday 23 February at 5:00 pm: Piano Magic at St Mary’s NorthchurchUkrainian pianist Yaroslav Oliinyk, who entertained us recently at St Peter's, is playing at St Mary’s Church, Northchurch. Enjoy Yaroslav's unique neoclassical improvisation at this relaxed tea-time event in the historic surroundings of St Mary's. There will also be a display of Ukrainian children's artwork as part of the project "From Ukraine to a New Beginning: Art of Resilience", an inspiring collection showcasing the creativity and strength of young artists, sharing their stories of hope and resilience. Free entry, donations welcome.
Friday 7 March at 1:30 pm: World Day of Prayer service
World Day of Prayer is an international, ecumenical event when people unite in prayer. This year, the focus is on the Cook Islands, a group of 15 islands in the South Pacific with a rich and colourful Māori heritage. A special service written by women of the Cook Islands will be held at Berkhamsted Baptist Church on the corner of the High Street and Ravens Lane. Light refreshments will be served after the service. All are very welcome.
Saturday 8 March at 7:30 pm: Bridgewater Sinfonia concert: Elgar’s Cello Concerto
Bridgewater Sinfonia are playing a wonderful concert at Berkhamsted School's Deans’ Hall on Castle Street, when they welcome renowned cellist Guy Johnston (a Harpenden native!) to play Elgar's deeply moving Cello Concerto. The programme will also feature Tchaikovsky's glorious Symphony No 5. Advance/online tickets: £20, on the door: £22, under-18s: free.
Way Inn: part- time shop manager vacancy
The Way Inn is the bookshop and Christian resource centre in the back of the Post Office on Berkhamsted High Street. It offers a range of books, greetings cards, stationery and local gifts. The Trustees are now seeking an experienced retail manager to join their happy team. This role requires a dynamic individual with excellent financial, leadership, organisational and communication skills. You can download a job description below. If you are interested in this position and want to find out more, please call in at the bookshop, or send an email with "ref:manager" in the subject line:
The Way Inn
