All Saints Stretford 11Th March 2007- the Third Sunday of Lent

Parish of All Saints Stretford

Sunday 1st January 2017 The Naming of Jesus

Today’s Hymns are from New Hymns and Worship Songs Introit: God rest you merry gentlemen 86 Gradual: At this time of giving 20 Offertory: See him lying on a bed of straw 231 Communion: Little Jesus, sweetly sleep 23 Recessional: Go tell it on the mountain 78 Today’s Readings p1059

Numbers 6.22-27 Valerie Smith Psalm 8 Stuart Gilbertson Galatians 4.4-7 Dorinda Blackley Gospel: Luke 2.15-21 Intercessions: Revd. Luke Maguire Lay Assistants: Margaret Dawson Billy Tomkinson Sides People: Carl Horne Teslyn Braithwaite

TO REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK We give thanks for those who have had prayers answered and pray especially for the sick and distressed including: Andrea O’Brien, Phil Wall, Lillian Doyle, Chris Cook, Ann Clancy, Rita Southern, Alma Pratt, Rose Partington, David, Christine Parkes, Mercedes Braithwaite, Joan Welch, Tracey Cook, Karen, Allan Roberts, Chris Allen, Joan Hornby, Simon Pitt and Stephen Tomkinson. We remember all the faithful departed and all who mourn at this time. We remember those whose names appear in our Book of Remembrance, including: Dennis Humphries. May they each rest in peace and rise again in glory. Amen PSALM 8

[R] Your name O Lord, is exalted in all the world

O Lord our governor, how glorious is your name in all the world! Your majesty above the heavens is praised out of the mouths of babes at the breast. You have founded a stronghold against your foes, that you might still the enemy and the avenger. [R]

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have ordained. What is man, that you should be mindful of him; the son of man, that you should seek him out? You have made him little lower than the angels and crown him with glory and honour. [R]

You have given him dominion over the works of your hands and put all things under his feet. All sheep and oxen, even the wild beasts of the field. The birds of the air, the fish of the sea and whatsoever moves in the paths of the sea. O Lord our governor, how glorious is your name in all the world! [R]

Next Sunday 8 th January p42 Isaiah 42.1-9 David Starmer Psalm 29 Billy Tomkinson Acts 10.34-43 Mandy Tomkinson Gospel: Matthew 3.13-17 Intercessions: Steve Worsley Lay Assistants: Valerie Smith Beryl Davies Sides People: Margaret Bishop June Kettle

CHURCH NOTICES

Moving On! Course Exploring major themes in Christian living and discipleship. An excellent 7 part course that is suitable for people of all stages of their faith, and an opportunity to share fellowship together. Every Tuesday 7:30pm, All Saints Church beginning Tuesday 17th January

Ecumenical Prayers Commencing Tuesday 10th January 9.45am. PCC Meeting Tuesday January 10th 7pm Eucharist, 7.30pm Meeting Prayer for Christian Unity Service - All Saints Sun 22nd January 6pm Taize Lutheran Church Sat 28th January 6pm Songs of Praise Homeless Sunday - All Saints Sun 29th January 6.30pm (Collection for Booth Centre) World Day of Prayer is Fri 3rd March 2017, more details will follow

Parish Christmas Meal Everyone welcome, The Melville Pub Sunday January 15th straight after the morning service (Cost approx. £12.50 plus drinks) There is a sign up list at the back of church or see Beryl. CHURCH CONTACTS

Priest in Charge: Revd. Luke Maguire0161 865 1350 Churchwarden: Beryl Davies 0161 865 9380 PCC Secretary: Steve Worsley 0161 864 2069 e-mail [email protected] PCC Treasurer: David Morris email: [email protected]

Weddings, Reading of Banns, Baptisms and other matters may be arranged by contacting the Churchwarden or Secretary above. The church hall can be used as a meeting place or as a venue for your party? The hall is available for single events or regular meetings. Enquiries about booking the church-hall can be made by ringing the

Sharing the love of Christ, the Light of the World, with the people of Stretford.

The Booth Centre would like your support for their Christmas Appeal by donating; Men’s toiletries Hats, gloves and socks Wrapped Cakes, biscuits and chocolates - Please put your donations in the green tray at the back of church – thanks.