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St. Mary's Church decorated for Easter
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Week beginning Sunday 28th February 2010
Collect for the week
Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth,
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
grant to all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's religion,
that they may reject those things that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
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Services at St. Mary the Virgin, Gillingham (unless shown otherwise)
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| Sunday |
2nd Sunday of Lent8.00am: Holy Eucharist 10.00am: Parish Eucharist 6.00pm: United Lent gathering in St. Mary's |
| Monday |
DavidBishop of Menevia, Patron of Wales, c.601 7.30pm: bell ringing practice |
| Tuesday |
ChadBishop of Lichfield, Missionary, 672 7.30am: Holy Eucharist 
2.30pm: MU Prayer and Friendship - in the Vicarage Schoolroom |
| Wednesday |
10.30am: Holy Eucharist 11.15am: Benefice Churchwardens' Meeting - the Rectory |
| Thursday |
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| Friday |
12.30pm - 1.30pm: Lent lunch for Christian Aid in the Vicarage Schoolroom Women's World Day of Prayer
2.30pm in St Mary’s Church Speaker: the Revd Colin Marsh (URC Minister) This year the service has been prepared by Christian women in Cameroon. Today over 3 million people world wide will be praying and worshipping together during this annual day of prayer. Although organised and led by women, this is essentially a day of prayer for everybody as we demonstrate our solidarity with our sisters and brothers in other countries and all are welcome to attend. This same service will begin in Tonga; travel the world in 170 countries and islands until reaching Western Samoa at sunset, which is a fact worth thinking about. The members from the local churches on the committee look forward to seeing you. Refreshments will follow in the church. (Joyce Puzey, Hon. Secretary) CameroonCameroon faces many challenges as its people seek to move forward into a modern age without losing their distinctive characteristics. But at all times, in all circumstances, Cameroonians are able to praise God with joy and exuberance and the service reflects this. The Republic of Cameroon is said to be 'Africa in miniature'. It is a country of great cultural diversity with more than 240 ethnic groups and languages. The constitution promotes equality between men and women but traditional rights and attitudes discriminate against women in many areas of life. However giant steps have been taken towards assuring women's rights and women are involved in the struggle for peace, justice and integrity. All (including men) are very welcome. |
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Please contact the Parish Office (01747 821598) for any other details you may require (open Tues-Fri, 9am-1pm). |
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Week beginning Sunday 7th March 2010
Collect for the week
Almighty God,
whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain,
and entered not into glory before he was crucified:
mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross,
may find it none other than the way of life and peace;
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.
Amen.
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Services at St. Mary the Virgin, Gillingham (unless shown otherwise)
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| Sunday |
3rd Sunday of Lent8.00am: Holy Eucharist 10.00am: Parish Eucharist 6.00pm: United Lent gathering in St. Benedict's |
| Monday |
Edward KingBishop of Lincoln, 1910 FelixBishop, Apostle to the East Angles, 647 Geoffrey Studdert KennedyPriest, Poet, 1929 7.30pm: bell ringing practice |
| Tuesday |
7.30am: Holy Eucharist |
| Wednesday |
10.30am: Holy Eucharist "Impact" copy date - copy to the Parish Office by 1pm please |
| Thursday |
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| Friday |
12.30pm - 1.30pm: Lent lunch for Christian Aid in the Vicarage Schoolroom |
| Saturday |
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Please contact the Parish Office (01747 821598) for any other details you may require (open Tues-Fri, 9am-1pm). |
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Week beginning Sunday 14th March 2010
Collect for the week
Merciful Lord,
absolve your people from their offences,
that through your bountiful goodness
we may all be delivered from the chains of those sins
which by our frailty we have committed;
grant this, heavenly Father,
for Jesus Christ's sake, our blessed Lord and Saviour,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
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Services at St. Mary the Virgin, Gillingham (unless shown otherwise)
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| Sunday |
Mothering Sunday
Collect for the day
God of compassion, 
CC-Art.com 8.00am: Holy Eucharist 10.00am: Parish Eucharist 6.00pm: United Lent gathering in the Methodist Church |
| Monday |
7.30pm: bell ringing practice |
| Tuesday |
7.30am: Holy Eucharist |
| Wednesday |
10.30am: Holy Eucharist |
Thursday |
CyrilBishop of Jerusalem, Teacher of the Faith, 386 |
Friday |
12.30pm - 1.30pm: Lent lunch for Christian Aid in the Methodist Church Hall |
Saturday |
CuthbertBishop of Lindisfarne, Missionary, 687 |
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Please contact the Parish Office (01747 821598) for any other details you may require (open Tues-Fri, 9am-1pm). |
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Week beginning Sunday 21st March 2010
Collect for the week
Most merciful God,
who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ
delivered and saved the world:
grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross
we may triumph in the power of his victory;
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.
Amen.
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Services at St. Mary the Virgin, Gillingham (unless shown otherwise)
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| Sunday |
8.00am: Holy Eucharist 10.00am: Parish Eucharist 6.00pm: United Lent gathering in St. Simon and St. Jude's |
| Monday |
7.30pm: bell ringing practice (tbc) |
| Tuesday |
7.30am: Holy Eucharist |
| Wednesday |
Walter Hiltonof Thurgarton, Augustinian Canon, Mystic, 1396 Óscar RomeroArchbishop of San Salvador, Martyr, 1980 10.30am: Holy Eucharist "Impact" publication date |
| Thursday |
Collect for the dayWe beseech you, O Lord, 7.30pm: Parish Eucharist |
| Friday |
Harriet MonsellFounder of the
Community of St John the Baptist, Clewer, 1883
12.30pm - 1.30pm: Lent lunch for Christian Aid in the Vicarage Schoolroom |
| Saturday |
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Please contact the Parish Office (01747 821598) for any other details you may require (open Tues-Fri, 9am-1pm). |
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Week beginning Sunday 28th March 2010
Collect for the week
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.
Amen.
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Services at St. Mary the Virgin, Gillingham (unless shown otherwise)
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Holy WeekShow / hide Holy Week introduction For Christians, Holy Week is the most important week of the year as we set out to walk with Jesus following the way of His Suffering and Death, leading us to experience anew the joy of His Resurrection. Lent has given us the opportunity to face afresh the challenges of the Kingdom of God. As we travel to the cross, laying aside our burdens and cares, may we be reconciled to God through our daily prayer and worship together, especially on the Great Days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. In this way we will come to a new experience of God's life enlarging and enriching our lives in love, in joy and in peace. May God who has travelled with us this far give us the grace to finish well. |
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| Sunday |
 British Summer Time begins: remember to move your clock forward Palm SundayReadings for the liturgy of the Palms; readings for the "Liturgy of the Passion"; Wikipedia entry 8.00am: Holy Eucharist 10.00am: Procession and Parish Eucharist The Procession is preceeded by the introductory part of the service including the Gospel reading about Jesus entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, so if you can't manage the procession you might like to come to this and then go directly to the church. The procession route is down Queen Street and along the High Street towards the Square, then up the path to the South door, so no steps are involved. 6.30pm: Evening Worship |
| Monday |
Monday in Holy Week10.30am - 12noon: KIDZ Club 10.30am: Holy Eucharist 7.30pm: Compline No bell ringing practice in Holy Week |
| Tuesday |
Tuesday in Holy Week10.30am - 12noon: KIDZ Club 10.30am: Holy Eucharist 7.30pm: Compline |
| Wednesday Wednesday in Holy Week10.30am - 12noon: KIDZ Club 10.30am: Holy Eucharist 7.30pm: Compline |
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| Thursday 11.00am: Chrism Mass and Renewal of Vows at Salisbury Cathedral The Bishop of Salisbury invites everyone to join him at this service. After the Eucharist everyone is welcome to the west end of the nave to eat a picnic lunch; a cup of tea or coffee will be provided by the Cathedral. Renewal of Vows: the service at which clergy reaffirm their ordination vows and also an opportunity for lay people licensed to various roles to reaffirm their committment. Chrism Mass: the service at which the oils (chrism) are consecrated for use throughout the following year The Triduum begins ...
Collect for today:
God our Father, 
CC-Art.com 6.00pm: Passover Meal Based on the Jewish Passover Sedar, the meal at which the "Last Supper" is believed to have taken place. Please put your name on the list in church or let the Parish Office know you are coming to the Passover Meal. Cost: £5 If you would like to offer help in any way please contact Mary Sargent, 01747 821962 or sign the list in the South porch. 8.00pm: Eucharist of the Last Supper with foot washing 
P&P Gallery followed by (from c.9.30pm to midnight): Watch of the Passion Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, ‘Sit here while I go over there and pray.’ (Matthew 26.36) |
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| Friday |
Collect for today:Almighty Father, 
CC-Art.com 10.45am - c.11.45am Churches Together Walk of Witness Procession starts at library car park See slideshow of a past Procession 
CC-Art.com 12noon: The Good Friday Liturgy 1.00pm-3.00pm: "Two Hours at the Cross" Devotional talks, hymns and short times of quiet led by the Very Revd David Frayne and the Revd Jeffrey Hall - followed by Hot Cross Buns in the Vicarage Schoolroom 3.00pm: An Easter Story for children - Vicarage Schoolroom 
P&P Gallery 7.30pm: Compline |
| Saturday |
Holy Saturday
Collect for today:Grant, Lord, a day of emptiness as we remember Jesus in the tomb and preparation for the joy of Easter 10.30am: KIDZ Club help make the Easter garden 8.15pm: Easter Vigil with renewal of baptism vows and preparation for Easter Communion |
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