HUNDRED RIVER & WAINFORD BENEFICE Brampton, , , , , , , , Weston Sunday 28th March 2021 — Palm Sunday COLLECT FOR PALM SUNDAY Almighty and everlasting God, who in Your tender love towards the human race sent Your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take upon Him our flesh and to suffer death upon the Cross: grant that we may follow the example of His patience and humility, and also be made partakers of His resurrection; through Jesus Christ Your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

WORSHIP THIS WEEK SUNDAY READINGS Sunday 28th March 2021 Morning 10:30am Palm Sunday Procession St Margaret, Sotterley Liturgy of the Palms: Mark 11.1-11 4:00pm Evening Worship St Peter, Redisham Liturgy of the Passion: Isaiah 50.4-9a; Psalm 31.9-16* Philippians 2.5-11; Mark 14.1 - end of 15 Evening Psalm 69.1-20; Isaiah 5.1-7; Mark 12.1-12

REFLECTION FOR PALM SUNDAY Palm Sunday is odd. On the cusp between the season of Lent and Holy Week. Between a season of penitence and fasting, and a week of focusing on the passion of Christ. With its palm waving and cries of ‘Hosanna’, Palm Sunday feels out of place. But Palm Sunday gives us a vantage point from which to look back over Lent and forward to the events of Holy Week, Easter and beyond. Palm Sunday helps us to put things in perspective– to see that Holy Week is part of the whole, not a ‘dead-end’. Holy Week culminates not with Good Friday but with Easter, with resurrection, with new life. Through Holy Week we walk with Jesus in sorrow and anguish; through betrayal, Gethsemane, the trial. We stand and weep at the foot of the Cross. But from the vantage point of Palm Sunday we can see the joy of Easter. And we can glimpse Ascension and Pentecost in the distance. Palm Sunday this year feels odd. We’re going to meet together for the first time since Christmas. How are we going to feel? Anxious, cautious, joyful. There will be some who feel it is still not the right time. We’ve had the Day of Reflection to think about the past year, to remember those whose lives have been affected by COVID, to give thanks for all who have been on the front line. Perhaps, in the same way as it gives a vantage point to view Holy Week and Easter in perspective, this Palm Sunday gives us the opportunity to look forward in hope; maybe it will give us the energy for the ‘final push’ towards Step 4 and beyond. May the God of all hope give us the strength for the coming days. Rev Phil PALM SUNDAY This morning, we will meet in Sotterley Park at the bridge part way along the drive. From there we will process to St Margaret’s with readings en route. The suggestion is to bring a flask of tea or coffee (or your favourite Sunday morning tipple!) to have at the end for socially distanced chatting. As we will be outside, the wearing of masks is optional but recommended. HOLY WEEK During Holy Week we are invited to join with Parish, either in-person or via Zoom. Monday: 7:00pm St Michael, Beccles Reflection ] Tuesday: 7:00pm St Michael, Beccles Reflection ] In-person and on Zoom: Wednesday 7:00pm St Michael, Beccles Reflection ] Meeting no 839 0933 9325 Thursday 10:00am St Michael, Beccles Holy Communion ] Password 769278 Good Friday 10:30am St Michael, Beccles All-age Worship ] 11:00am All Saints, Ringsfield Good Friday reflections EASTER WORSHIP There will be the following services across the Benefice on Easter Day, 4th April: 6:00am Welcome the Dawn All Saints, 7:00am Bringing the New Fire Sotterley Chapel 9:30am Easter Communion St Margaret, Stoven 10:00am Easter Communion All Saints, Ringsfield 11:00am Easter Communion St John Baptist, Shadingfield Blossoming of the Cross St Andrew, Ilketshall Easter Worship St Peter, Brampton ANNUAL LEAVE Rev Phil will be on annual leave from Monday 19th April until Wednesday 28th April. BENEFICE SERVICE On next full Benefice service will be on Sunday 30th May, which is Trinity Sunday. We will be gathering at St Andrew, Westhall with it’s new chancel roof and car parking facilities.

Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2: 9-11

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: • God’s vision for us as a Benefice • Post of Rector for Benefice • Plans to mark the end of lockdown restrictions in June • Our own response to the 4 Step plan • Wedding Couples: James Hamilton & Rosie Yates, Ian Cutts & Catherine Youngs • Tess Blower, Gloria Kidner, Ann Boulton, Christine Knights, Tracey Burrows, Ann Hastings-Payne, Marion Lloyd • Those recently bereaved: Carol Bromley, Pat Fearn, the families of Bob Peck, Iris Ball, William Knox, Penny Ling, Penny Mills, Hazel Marshall

CLERGY CONTACTS Revd Philip Miller Rector (Day off: Monday) 01502 714786 [email protected] Website: www.hundredriverandwainfordbenefice.org.uk