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Bolingbroke Deanery MAY 2020 ISSUE 527 Faithful, Confident, Joyful Our calling from God is to work together across the Bolingbroke Team to reconnect dispersed communities with the transforming love of Jesus through our FELLOWSHIP, INCLUSIVENESS & SERVICE Our Vision We aim to have more visible links between people of faith and our local communities by working together in a ministry of encouragement across boundaries 50p 1 READINGS AT THE EUCHARIST Principal Service Sunday 3rd May 4th Sunday of Easter (White) First Reading [Genesis 7] Acts 2.42-end Psalm/Canticle Psalm 23 Second Reading 1 Peter 2.19-end Gospel John 10.1-10 The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading Sunday 10th May 5th Sunday of Easter (White) First Reading [Genesis 8.1-19] Acts 7.55-end Psalm/Canticle Psalm 31.1-5, 15-16 [or 31.1-5] Second Reading 1 Peter 2.2-10 Gospel John 14.1-14 The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading Sunday 17th May 6th Sunday of Easter (White) First Reading [Genesis 8.20-9.17] Acts 17.22-31 Psalm/Canticle Psalm 66.7-end Second Reading 1 Peter 3.13-end Gospel John 14.15-21 The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading Thursday 21st May Ascension Day (Gold or White) First Reading Acts 1.1-11 or Daniel 7.9-14 Psalm/Canticle Psalm 47 or Psalm 93 Second Reading Ephesians 1.15-end or Acts 1.1-11 Gospel Luke 24.44-end The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading 2 Sunday 24th May 7th Sunday of Easter (White) First Reading [Ezekiel 36.24-28] Acts 1.6-14 Psalm/Canticle Psalm 68.1-10, 32-end [or 68.1-10] Second Reading 1 Peter 4.12-14; 5.6-11 Gospel John 17.1-11 The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading Sunday 31st May Pentecost (Whit Sunday) (Red) First Reading Acts 2.1-21 or Numbers 11.24-30 Psalm/Canticle Psalm 104.26-36, 37b [or 104.26-end] Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12.3b-13 or Acts 2.1-21 Gospel John 20.19-23 or John 7.37-36 The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading Bolingbroke Grape Vine Please can all articles be with the Editor by the 14th of the month. Anything received after this date cannot be guaranteed space. They can be emailed to [email protected] or posted to The Grape Vine, The Vicarage, Church Street, Spilsby, Lincs PE23 5EF Group Registers: Funerals: Spilsby Cluster Isabella Eaton 100 years Spilsby died 12.03.2020 Anthony Brian Chamberlain 81 years Spilsby died 05.04.2020 Partney Cluster Michael Dobson 80 years Candlesby died 25.03.2020 Stickney Cluster Dorothy May Haseldon 89 years Stickney died 01.04.2020 3 PALM CROSSES GALLERY A big thank you to everyone who sent photos in. 4 5 Three Score Years and Ten Psalm 90.10 The days of our life are three score years and ten, or if our strength endures, even four score; yet the sum of them is but labour and sorrow, It is fascinating that as I reach (D.V.) the first of these milestones this month that my life it is not as I expected it to be, nor yours either. I had looked forward to celebrating my birthday in conjunction with forty years of ordained ministry the following month with many of you and the people who have blessed my life in so many ways. However, in this period of pandemic, lockdown and shielding, all our plans are put into question. “In these strange times” - It is interesting that so many people when they have started a conversation have used similar phrases to express a feeling of discombobulation, unease and uncertainty. Yet don’t we kid ourselves that life unfolds in an ordered way. We feel cheated if life does not match our expectations? The reality is that life long or short is a gift and we need to value every second of it. Just a few moments reviewing the events of our life or of history on the grander scale reveals the many “changes and chances of this fleeting world”. Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the silent hours of this night, so that we, who are wearied by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, may repose upon thy eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Collect from the office of Compline) Easter should teach us not to expect the expected but to live fully with the dynamic. The disciples had not expected to be disciples but they were called. The disciples had not expected be witnesses to healings, miracles and teaching with authority from a fellow Galilean but they were. The disciples were not expecting to be part of God’s Kingdom through the death of Jesus but they were. Most certainly the disciples did not expect to be Apostles (meaning those sent) of the Resurrection in a completely changed and uncertain world but they were. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. 6 And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Maybe our temptation is to think that we are still in control, we can get back to normal after we have sorted Covid 19. We have discovered just how thin our grasp on security is, in a matter of weeks our settled world has been turned upside down. Then so had the life of the early Church and their deliverance was to know that whatever life had to throw at them God’s peace could never be taken from them. The Peace of the risen Christ be with you. Blessings Fr Peter I have always felt it is a pity that the old respects of stopping when a funeral goes by, bowing one’s head, saying a prayer and/or making the sign of the cross has faded . It would be really good if we could revive it here. The following from the Yorkshire Post shows that the idea is growing. “Among the most heartbreaking restrictions imposed during lockdown are the ones made on the way funerals are conducted, including limiting the number of people able who can attend services. So Margo Gasston, Funeral Director at Central England Co-op Funeralcare, has issued a plea for people to come together and help those who have lost someone close to them by stopping and bowing their heads as a mark of respect if they see a hearse in the street. “This is why we are asking people while they are in their front room, front garden or out on their daily exercise to, if they see a funeral hearse, to please stop and bow their head in a show of respect for the loved one who has passed away and in support of their family during this difficult time.” 7 Bolingbroke Churches on line: I have managed to publish a short video on YouTube and linked it to our website from our prayers The Rev’d Fran produced. It will win no prizes and makes me wince not a little but it is our there as an offering. Your honest criticism would be helpful. I have created a YouTube Account Bolingbroke Team Churches http://lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/spilsby/index.php I will try to make it a weekly offering and let you know but it will be on the above web site. So watch this space - if you can. PC A prayer for all those affected by coronavirus Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy. Sustain and support the anxious, be with those who care for the sick, and lift up all who are brought low; that we may find comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. 8 Prayer: Life-giving rays I bind unto myself today The virtues of the starlit heaven, The glorious sun’s life-giving ray, The whiteness of the moon at even, The flashing of the lightning free, The whirling wind’s tempestuous shocks, The stable earth, the deep salt sea, Around the old eternal rocks. I bind unto myself today The power of God to hold and lead, His eye to watch, his might to stay, His ear to hearken to my need. The wisdom of my God to teach, His hand to guide, his shield to ward; The word of God to give me speech, His heavenly host to be my guard. Amen St Patrick’s Breastplate (ascribed to St Patrick, 372–466, translated by Mrs C. F. Alexander) Dealing with loneliness and isolation: five top tips Find simple ways to deal with loneliness and isolation. • Pray. Light a candle, if safe, and pray for hope, faith and strength to keep loving and caring for each other during this time of struggle. • Talk about how you feel. This may be difficult if you are self- isolating, but do use the telephone, internet, and social media. If you need to contact a counsellor this can be arranged by your GP, or via local agencies, or privately.