Sunday 27 July - Sixth Sunday after TrinityToday we host the Goa Anglican Centre regional conference11.00am Sung Mass1.30pm Lunch2.30pm Talk on the work of the Goa Anglican Centre3.15pm Rosary with intercessions4.00pm Evening Prayer 6.00pm MassMonday 28 July9.00am Morning PrayerWednesday 30 July12.00noon Rosary12.30pm Liturgy of the Word and Holy CommunionFriday 1 August9.00am Morning PrayerSaturday 2 August10.00am - 12.00noon Church and café open.No Mass todaySunday 3 August - Seventh Sunday after Trinity11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESGenesis 18:20-32Part of Psalm 138 R/ On the day I called, you answered me, O Lord.Colossians 2:12-14 Alleluia, alleluia.You have received the Spirit of adoption as sons,by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ Alleluia.Luke 11:1-13 (pages 1029-1032 of the Sunday Missal)GOA ANGLICAN CENTRE FESTIVALToday we host the regional festival of the Goa Anglican Centre. As part of that, lunch is available for a donation. This afternoon there will be a presentation on the work of the charity and opportunities to pray for its work. THIS WEEKFr Dexter is on leave this week. Please note the slightly revised pattern of weekday services. RECTORY GARDEN PARTYFr Dexter and Amy invite parishioners to join them for a garden party at the Rectory, 9 Davenport Road, on Saturday 9 August from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. FOODBANKThank you to everyone who contributes to our collection of food for the Foodbank. Fr Dexter delivered 40kg of food to the warehouse this past week. The bin remains at the back of church for donations. At present, there is a particular need for Instant Mashed Potato, Tinned Vegetables, Cooking Sauce, Dry Noodles, Jam, UHT Long Life Milk,Tinned Meat, and Tinned Fruit. READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESEcclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23, Part of Psalm 90, Colossians 3:1-5,9-11, Luke 12:13-21 (pages 1034-1035 of the Sunday Missal)
Sunday 20 July - Fifth Sunday after Trinity11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassMonday 21 July9.00am Morning Prayer6.00pm PCC meetingWednesday 23 July12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassFriday 25 July9.00am Morning Prayer12.00noon Service of Reflection with healing ministries, followed by lunchSaturday 26 July10.00am - 12.00noon Church and café open.12.30pm MassSunday 27 July - Sixth Sunday after TrinityToday we host the Goa Anglican Centre regional conference11.00am Sung Mass1.30pm Lunch2.30pm Talk on the work of the Goa Anglican Centre3.15pm Rosary with intercessions4.00pm Evening Prayer and Benediction6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESGenesis 18:1-10aPart of Psalm 15 R/ O Lord, who shall dwell on your holy mountain?Colossians 1:24-28 Alleluia, alleluia.Blessed are those who hold fast to the word of Godin an honest and good heart,and bear fruit with patience.Alleluia.Luke 10:38-42 (pages 1026-1027 of the Sunday Missal)THE COLLECTION AT MASSAt the Sunday morning Mass a collection is taken during the offertory hymn. The purpose of this collection is to enable members of the congregation to support the work of the parish. It costs nearly £1,000 a week to run St John’s, so we are grateful for your contribution. If it is easier for you to make your contribution by card, there is a card reader at the back of church. At the evening Mass no collection is taken, but donation plates and the card reader are available to enable you to give to the parish. GOA ANGLICAN CENTRE FESTIVALNext Sunday we will host the regional festival of the Goa Anglican Centre. Lunch will be provided as part of the festival—do let Fr Dexter know if you would like to join that. In the afternoon there will be a presentation on the work of the charity. RECTORY GARDEN PARTYFr Dexter and Amy invite parishioners to join them for a garden party at the Rectory on Saturday 9 August from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESGenesis 18:20-32Part of Psalm 138Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13 (pages 1029-1032 of the Sunday Missal)
Sunday 13 July - Fourth Sunday after Trinity11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassMonday 14 July9.00am Morning PrayerWednesday 16 July12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassFriday 18 July9.00am Morning Prayer2.30pm Mass at Earlsdon Park VillageSaturday 19 July10.00am - 12.00noon Church and café open.12.30pm MassSunday 203 July - Fifth Sunday after Trinity11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESDeuteronomy 30: 10-14Part of Psalm 69 R/ Seek God, you who are poor, and your hearts will revive.Colossians 1:15-20 Alleluia, alleluia.Your words, O Lord, are Spirit and life;you have the words of eternal life.Alleluia.Luke 10:25-37 (pages 1021-1024 of the Sunday Missal)CHURCH OPENING HOURSAs part of our plan to have the church open more often, we recruiting volunteers to be on duty to help keep the church open and to welcome visitors. No-one will be asked to work alone, and we are only asking people to commit to short shifts on duty. Do please see the sign up sheet at the back of church. FORTHCOMING EVENTSGoa Anglican Centre FestivalOn Sunday 27 July we will host the regional festival of the Goa Anglican Centre. Lunch will be provided as part of the festival—do let Fr Dexter know if you would like to join that. In the afternoon there will be a presentation on the work of the charity. Rectory Garden PartySaturday 9 August—more details soon!READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESGenesis 18:1-10a Part of Psalm 15 Colossians 1:24-28 Luke 10:38-42 (pages 1026-1027 of the Sunday Missal)
Sunday 6 July - Third Sunday after Trinity11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassMonday 7 July9.00am Morning PrayerWednesday 9 July12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassFriday 11 July9.00am Morning PrayerSaturday 12 July10.00am - 12.00noon Church and café open.12.30pm MassSunday 13 July - Fourth Sunday after Trinity11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESIsaiah 66:10-14cPart of Psalm 66 R/ Cry out with joy to God, all the earth.Galatians 6:14-18 Alleluia, alleluia.Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts;let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.Alleluia.Luke 10:1-12,17-20 (pages 1017-1019 of the Sunday Missal)FOODBANKWe continue to collect for them throughout the year, and the bin is always at the back of church to receive donations. At present, there is a particular need for Tinned Vegetables, Cooking Sauce, UHT Long Life Milk, Instant Mash Potato, Jam, Fruit Juice or Squash, Dry Noodles, Male Toiletries, and Female ToiletriesOUR LADY OF HOLBROOKSAs part of their Festival Weekend St Luke’s, Holbrooks, will celebrate Our Lady of Holbrooks with Solemn Mass at 2.00 p.m. on Saturday. The Mass will be followed by afternoon tea and Benediction. All are welcome, but do please let Fr Dexter know so that he can advise St Luke’s of likely numbers. FORTHCOMING EVENTSGoa Anglican Centre FestivalOn Sunday 27 July we will host the regional festival of the Goa Anglican Centre. Lunch will be provided as part of the festival—do let Fr Dexter know if you would like to join that. In the afternoon there will be a presentation on the work of the charity. Rectory Garden PartySaturday 9 August—more details soon!READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESDeuteronomy 30: 10-14Part of Psalm 69 Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37 (pages 1021-1024 of the Sunday Missal)