19th April – Second Sunday of Easter THE GROUP OF PARISHES The Church of in Collect for the day: Almighty Father, Psalm 16 Banham, Eccles, New , , Quidenham & Wilby you have given your only Son to die for our sins www.quidenhamgroup.co.uk and to rise again for our justification: Readings: grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and th Acts 2:14a, 22-32 12 April 2020 wickedness that we may always serve you in pureness of living 1 Peter 1:3-9 and truth; John 20:19-31 through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever Amen

26 th April – Third Sunday of Easter

Collect for the day: Almighty Father, Psalm 116: 1-3, 10-17 who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples with the sight of the risen Lord: Readings: give us such knowledge of his presence with us, Acts 2:14a, 36-41 that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life 1 Peter 1:17-23 and serve you continually in righteousness and truth; Luke 24:13-35 through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, Although services are suspe nded and the church buildings are now closed; who is alive and reigns with you, Canon Steve and the other Clergy will continue to pray for the Benefice and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, their phone numbers are on the back page if the situation is getting too one God , now and for ever. Amen much and you would like to talk.

Contact Numbers Collect for the day : Psalm 118: 1 -2, 14 -24 Priest in Charge Rev. Canon Stephen Wright 01953 887183 Lord of life and power, who through the mighty resurrection of your Son overcame the Email: [email protected] Readings: old order of sin and death Acts 10:34-43** or Old Buckenham Rev. Alistair Monkhouse 01953 860845 to make all things new in him: Jeremiah 31:1-6 Banham Rev. Canon Stephen Wright 01953 887183 grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, Colossians 3:1-4 or Quidenham/Wilby/Eccles Rev. Alan Smith 01953 860550 Acts 10:34-43** Mrs Helen Pearson 01953 860251 may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Sprit John 20:1-18 or Benefice Administrator Mrs Jill Moses 01953 887413 be praise and honour , glory and might Matthew 28:1-10 now and in all eternity. Amen If you want the Pew Leaflet by email or wish to include notices in the Pew Leaflet , (by Wednesday 12.00 Please pass this leaflet on to anyone who has no copy . noon the week prior to insertion) contact Valerie Plummer at [email protected] or phone 01953 887024 For personal or pastoral matters please contact the Priest in Charge or Benefice Administrator [email protected] for general enquiries and bookings

As we go through the season of Lent please help those less fortunate who have no option but to rely on the Food Bank – Banham & New Buckenham churches are Readings for This Week: collecting tinned or dried food (non-perishable) for the Food Bank. Please Monday 13 th April : continue to help if you can spare something., Many thanks to all who have contributed in Psalms: 111; 117; 146 the past. Exodus 12: 1-14 1Corrinthians 15: 1-11 Whilst churches are closed please leave donations in the porch at St Mary’s Banham or at Kings Stores for St Martins New Buckenham, for collection on Fridays . Tuesday 14 th April

Psalms 112; 147:1-12 Exodus 12: 14-36 1Corrinthians 15:12-19 In our Special Prayers this Week : Wednesday 15 th April : We pray for : Psalms 113; 147:13-end Gwen Rix, Irene Humphrey, Heidi Barker, Les Large, Rev Alan Wright, Dorothy Exodus 12;37-end 1Corrinthians 15:20-28 Cutting, Joan Whitwam, Alice Riches, Elleanor, Shirley, Anne, their families and all who have care of them. Thursday 16th April Psalms 114; 148 Exodus13: 1-16 1Corrinthians 15: 29-34 Be with us, Lord, in all our prayers, and direct our way toward the attainment of salvation, Friday 17th April that among the changes and chances of this mortal life, Psalms 115; 149 Exodus 13.17 – 14.14 1Corrinthians 15: 35-50 we may always be defended by your gracious help, through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen Saturday 18th April Psalms 116; 150 Day by day, dear Lord: Exodus 14: 15-end 1Corrinthians 15: 51-end Teach me from your Word and your world Lead me on my pilgrimage of life Free me to live in your rhythms Spur me to overcoming prayer All Saints - Old Buckenham Following the restrictions regarding the Coronavirus, the change in services and fewer Strip from me all that clutters members of the congregation attending church services; the display of Lilies remembering Cherish through me your creation past relatives and friends has been postponed on Easter Day. This event will now take Heal through me what is broken place on Sunday 1 st November – All Saints Day. Blow me to places on the edge If you would like to contribute to this event please let me have your donation together with the name of the person to be remembered. In the event you have not subscribed before please also Inspire me to foster unity advise year of birth and date of death. Reach out through me with your justice, truth and love. Amen It is estimated that each lily will cost in the region of £5.00 any additional monies received will go towards the Restoration Fund. If you wish to contribute please send a cheque made out to ‘Old Buckenham PCC’ with details of the deceased to: Revd. Alistair Monkhouse, Wildwood', Mill Road, Old Buckenham, . NRI7 ISG There are more suggested prayers and other resources at This change is regrettable but thought most preferable in existing circumstances. https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid- 19-liturgy-and-prayer-resources and [email protected] (to Lent Course at Banham Rectory – Suspended, but email notes will continue register for podcast) and the news paper at Biblical Riches in Communion - a look at biblical allusions in our order of service for Holy https://www.churchnewspaper.com or the Facebook page Communion. If you can't come, but would like a copy of the notes, let Steve know by email or written note.