ST. MARY’S PRO CATHEDRAL
31st August 2008
THEME: CALLED BY NAME
SENTENCE: Then Jesus told his disciples, “
If any want to become my followers, let them deny them
selves 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 will find it. Matt. 16:24-25
COLLECT: Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love towards us you sent your Son to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross; grant that we may follow the example of his great humility and share in his glorious resurrection; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.
LESSON: Exodus 3:1-15 (p. 61)
EPISTLE: Romans 12:9-21 (p. 201)
GOSPEL: Matthew 16:21-28 (p. 24)
8.00 A.M. HOLY COMMUNION
10.00 A.M. PARISH COMMUNION KIDS 4 CHRIST YOUTH CHURCH
4.30 P.M. EVENING PRAYER WITH HYMNS Preacher: Ian Snell
Psalm: 105: 1-6, 23-26
Readings: Romans 12:9-21 Exodus 3:5-15, 4:1-15
Hymns: 311 250 27
In the Anglican Communion we give thanks for the bonds of fellowship strengthened through the Lambeth Conference. We pray for our Anglican Communion and for those whose decisions and prayers continue to shape our future as a church.
In New Zealand we pray for those who have been greatly affected by recent bad weather. We uphold the farmer whose stock was washed away, and those who have had property damaged. We especially pray for the people who are feeling ‘down’ after a long period of poor weather – asking for sunshine for them to lift their spirits and restore to them the joy of living.
In our Diocese we pray for St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral today as we celebrate the Confirmation of Tina-Marie Valentine and also as we meet afterwards to endorse the decision of General Synod making St. Mary’s a full cathedral.
We pray for God’s continued blessing and provision as we seek to serve Christ in this place and maintain the rich heritage we have been entrusted with in this corner of the Lord’s vineyard.
SIDESPERSONS’ ROSTER REMINDER
Next Sunday our helpers are: D. Frank, G. Ormrod, P. Jefferies, J. Clark
CALLED BY NAME
God knew the oppression and misery of the Hebrews. God acted, securing Moses’ survival, safety, and education. As an adult, Moses killed an Egyptian while defending the life of a Hebrew slave, then fled to Midian. It is here that we pick up the story.
God’s call changed Moses’ life completely, and his response shaped the Israelite community. Moses became the model prophet – his call the model call for all prophets. God continues to call us to faithful action. What “burning bushes” have you experienced – places and times when God’s call has come clearly? In what ways have other people’s stories of both the suffering and joy of following God’s way encouraged and strengthened you?
ST. MARY’S PARISH FAIR - 18 October 2008 - It's going to be a good one!
SPECIAL PARISH MEETING TODAY WITH ++David and +Philip following our 10 am Confirmation Service.
TARANAKI ARCHDEACONRY PRE-SYNOD MEETING - Wed, 10th September 2008 – Holy Trinity, Stratford.
SUPPORT WORLD VISION’S CAMBODIAN CYCLING CHALLENGE with a night out on 4th September, at the Little Theatre’s production of ‘Joyful & Triumphant’ – a play about a NZ family’s Christmas celebrations between 1948-1988. Tickets cost $25 and include a light supper. Book & pay in advance to Marion Beamish on 757 5023.
FAREWELL TO JESSICA
There will be a farewell meal for Jessica on Friday 5th September at Sunworld. If you would like to join us please phone the Parish Office before Thursday noon so we can arrange the seating and book the numbers in. The smorgasbord costs $7.90 for senior citizens, and $8.90 for adults.
MOTHERS’ UNION
St. Mary’s Mothers’ Union next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 3rd at 1.30pm in the Upstairs Lounge. Margaret Lovell will lead our MU Service and Virginia Wells, our Overseas and Outreach Leader, will be our speaker. New members are always very welcome. Leaflets can be found at the rear of the Church with information on Mothers’ Union and our Fellowship A.A. W. group. God bless. Pamela Ferry.
Birthday Greetings for this week to: Paik Shearstone, Joan Trevis, Steve Hart, Judith Lamb, Linda Gardiner & Carolyn Murphy.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS
Mon Ps 27, 30 1 Kings 8:31-62 Acts 16:6-24
Tues Ps 32, 36 1 Kings 8:63-9:9 Acts 16:25-end
Wed Ps 34 1 Kings 10:1-25 Acts 17:1-15
Thurs Ps 37 1 Kings 11:1-13 Acts 17:16-end
Fri Ps 31 1 Kings 11:26-end Acts 18:1-21
Sat Ps 41, 42, 43 1 Kings 12:1-24 Acts 18:22-19:7
This Week in the Parish
Monday
3.30pm Hand Bell ringers
Tuesday
7am Bishop’s Eucharist
9am Gardening Group
Wednesday
10am Holy Communion
1.30pm M/U & AAW
7.30pm Choir practise
Thursday
10am Food 4 Thought
7.00pm AAW
7pm Youth Group
Friday
7pm Youth Group
Saturday
12pm Saturday Luncheon
6.30pm NZ Youth Choir
Sunday
8am Holy Communion
10am Parish Communion
4.30pm CEW-St Mary’s Pro Cath. Choir with Taranaki Youth Orchestra
