St Michael & All Angels

Family Services

www.stmichaelsbeaconsfield.org.uk/families

BulrushesChristmas Party 9:30am-11:00am14th December

Carol Service16th December 4:00pmMulled wine & Mince Pies – Draw of the Christmas Hampers Raffle

Crib Service24th December 4:00pm

Come and join us …

24th 11:00pm Midnight Mass with Cathy

CHRISTMAS DAY 10:00am with Bishop Alan

There will be no 8:00am service on Sunday

30th December.

THE READINGS FOR THE DAY

PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR …

NOTICES

Those ill in hospital or at home, and for those who suffer in mind, body and spirit. Prayers are particularly asked for: Joe Hawkes, Helen Baker, Mike Reed, Andrew Ditty, Anna Gray, Katie Gray, Joan Orlik, Charlotte Moore, Jeremy Brooks and Ulrike Heyworth.

We give God thanks for the lives of those who have died, Ian Dickson, Charles ‘Chic’ Lawson, Tom Chisholm, Margherita Simpson, Alan Mellor, Tish Bradley and Janet Chambers. We pray for their families and friends.

We remember those whose anniversaries fall in December. Richard Fruin, Una Aspland, Elizabeth Meredith, Hilda Hobbs, Ernest Baker, Gwyn Morgan and Olive Ogborn, Edith Scott, Mary Claire Michaud, Doris Fairall, Stefan Korte and Lena King.“May the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ bless and console you, this day and for evermore.” Amen

Sunday 16th December3rd Sunday of Advent

St Michael & All Angels Church

Beaconsfield

DONATION REQUESTED FORCHRISTMAS CHURCH FLOWERS

There is a basket for your donations at the back of the church. Thank you so much for your

generous contributions.

Lorraine J.

Jane James has very kindly offered the

beautiful Christmas Tree you can all

admire inside the Church. During Messy

Church last Sunday the children decorated

the Christmas Tree. Thank you Jane and

thank you to all the families who joined us at

Messy Church.

Next Messy Church Sunday 13th January at

4:00pm in the hall. Bring a game to share

and enjoy. Please bring a plate of food to

share too. Thank you !

LONDON RUN - On Monday 17th December we will be going up to London with presents, food, clothing and carol singers. If you are able we would be grateful for the following:2 rounds of sandwiches (meat, cheese, peanut butter, marmite, jam), a chocolate bar, crisps, small soft drink, mince pie, cake, fruit & a small present (socks, scarf, gloves, long johns, tights) marked women or men & a card signed "someone who cares“ in a carrier bag. I would be grateful if you would deliver these either on Sunday 16th or Monday 17th in the morning.Many thanks - our homeless friends really appreciate your kindness. PLEASE DROP AT ST MARY’S CHURCH by the back door opposite the Fitzwilliam Centre”, where there are white plastic boxes for donations. Thank you ! Sylvia Jones.

8:00 am BCP Holy Communion said10:30 Sung Holy Communion 4:00pm CAROL SERVICE – draw of Christmas Hampers Raffle. Mulled wine & mince pies.

First Reading Zephaniah 3:14-endA powerful and apocalyptic vision of the approaching day of the Lord.

Second Reading Philippians 4:4-7Paul encourages the Philippians to rejoice, not to worry and to have faith in the peace of God, which passes all understanding.

Gospel Luke 3:7-18John the Baptist preaches to the crowds and baptises them with water. He prophesies that Jesus will baptise them with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Blue Christmas - a quiet service of carols &readings for memory & reflection. Christmas can be a difficult time for many people & our three church communities have particular sadnesses at the moment. If Christmas jollity seems distant to you, for whatever reason, this short service offers space to reflect quietly, light candles, & hang stars of remembrance on the Christmas tree. Thursday 20th December, 7.30 pm, St Mary's

WHAT’S ON NEXT WEEK

DECEMBER 2018

24th 4:00pm CRIB SERVICE

24th 11:00pm Midnight Mass with Cathy

CHRISTMAS DAY 10am with Bishop Alan

There will be no 8:00am service on

Sunday 30th December.

30th 10:30am Sung Holy Communion

JANUARY 2019

6th 9:15am Early Birds in the Hall

13th 4:00pm Messy Church in the Hall,

bring a game and a plate of food.

THE COLLECT

Sunday 23rd DECEMBER SERVICE

O Lord Jesus Christ,

who at your first coming sent your

messenger to prepare your way before

you:

grant that the ministers and stewards of

your mysteries may likewise so prepare

and make ready your way

by turning the hearts of the disobedient to

the wisdom of the just;

that at your second coming to judge the

world we may be found and acceptable

people in your sight;

for you are alive and reign with the Father

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

One God, now and for ever.

Amen

-------------------------------------------------------“Contemplation, Compassion and Courage

A Christ like church at St Michael’s and All Angels”

Heavenly Father,We pray that you will guide our church community with wisdom, hope and love as we seek your will for the future of St Michael’s. May we discern your vision and call to serve the people of this town through our mission and ministry. Bless the Church Council as they work together to shape that vision into a profile and plan for St Michael’s.Encourage and give the St Michael’s family the strength to think about how they can contribute towards this opportunity and work together to become more Christ like and share in what we do. Amen

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MONDAY 17th December

Pop Up Cinema in the Church

TUESDAY 18th December

12:30pm Men’s and Ladies Lunches

Pop Up Cinema in the Church

7:30 pm Choir Practice in the Hall

WEDNESDAY 19th December

9:00 am Holy Communion in the

Meeting Rooms

9:45 am Drop-in Coffee, meeting

rooms

Pop Up Cinema in the Church

THURSDAY 20th December

Pop Up Cinema in Church

FRIDAY 21st December

9:30am NO BulrushesPop Up Cinema in the Church

SATURDAY 22nd DecemberPop Up Cinema in the Church

FUTURE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY …

- Advent 3 Prayer -Compassionate God, John told the people to prepare for your Son’s coming and baptized them in the Jordan to wash away their sins. Help us, who have been baptized into Christ, to welcome him into our hearts and to grow strong in the Spirit. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the light who has come into the world. Amen.

8:00 am Order 1 Holy Communion

said

10:30 Sung Holy Communion

Our stocks are very low of:

Tinned vegetables: carrots, mushrooms, green beans etc. Tinned ham and tinned corned beef, tinned potatoes

please could you help us by donating these items?

Many thanks.Lorraine J.

Short-term, emergency support for those in real need in our community

onecantrust.org.uk_________________________________________________

2019 EARLY BIRD SERVICESSt Michael and All Angels Church,

Beaconsfield

These simple and fun services for children aged 0-7 and their

accompanying parent(s) or guardian(s), are held on the first Sunday

of each month in St Michael’s Church Hall. The services include

easy to learn prayers and songs, plus bible stories for both pre- &

school ages. They begin at 9.15am and will last for about 30 minutes

with refreshments afterwards.

The entrance to St Michael’s Hall can be found in Grenfell Road, i.e.

past the entrance to St Michael’s Church.

Future services:

6th Jan - The 3-Wise Men

3rd Feb - The Storm on the Lake

3rd Mar - Jesus is Baptised

7th Apr - The Good Samaritan

Please note: 21st APRIL IS EASTER DAY.

Look forward to seeing you

www.stmichaelsbeaconsfield.org.uk

01494 676931