SUNDAY READING SHEET 19th January 2025 2nd Sunday of EpiphanyCollectEternal Lord,our beginning and our end:bring us with the whole creationto your glory, hidden through past agesand made knownin Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen. A Reading from Paul’s first letter to the CorinthiansNow concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says ‘Let Jesus be cursed!’ and no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except by the Holy Spirit.Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.1 Corinthians 12: 1 - 11For the word of the LordAll: Thanks be to GodGOSPELHear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John All: Glory to you, O Lord.On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ And Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.’ His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ Now standing there were six stone water-jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, ‘Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.’ So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, ‘Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.’ Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.John 2: 1 - 11 This is the Gospel of the Lord.All: Praise to you, O Christ.Post Communion Prayer:God of glory,you nourish us with your Wordwho is the bread of life:fill us with your Holy Spiritthat through us the light of your glorymay shine in all the world.We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Join us this Lent for a 6-week course on Carbon Literacy®: learning about climate change, carbon footprints and how we can all do our bit to reduce them. The course will take place in church on 6 Fridays from 1.30-3.30pm, on Friday March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th,, April 4th & 11th. At the end of the course, it is hoped that all participants will make two pledges for relevant actions they will take to help make the world a better place.The course will cost £15 to cover refreshments, all course materials and the cost of applying to receive a certificate. To book your place, go to https://bit.ly/4hcKbRF
You can download the paper copy of our news sheet from the link at the side of this page. The diocese’s Living God’s Love Prayer:Living God, draw us deeper into your love; Jesus our Lord, send us to care and serve;Holy Spirit, make us heralds of good news.Stir us, strengthen us, teach and inspire usTo live your love with generosity and joy,Imagination and courage; for the sake of your world and in the name of Jesus, Amen. Please note: The Parish Office email is admin@roystonparishchurch.org.uk. If you would like regular copies of the Notice Sheet emailed to you please email this account. Saturday 18th10 – 11.30 am Church CaféSunday 19th Week of Christian Unity9 am Said Communion Service10.30 am Sung Communion Service with Church Choir, Children’s Church, followed by refreshments and The Treble Makers 12.15 pm Bring and Share lunch followed by a short service with activities for the childrenTuesday 21st 9 am Morning PrayerWednesday 22nd 11 am Eucharist followed by refreshments1 pm Knit and Natter meeting7 pm Choir Practice in ChurchThursday 23rd 9 - 11 am Tots in ChurchFriday 24th 3 pm The funeral of the late Ron Monksfield followed by4 pm Cremation at Cam ValleySaturday 25th 10 – 11.30 am Church CaféSunday 26th 9 am Said Communion Service 10.30 am Sung Communion Service with Church Choir, Children’s Church, followed by refreshments and The Treble Makers DATES FOR THE DIARYWednesday 5th February 9.30 am Celtic Prayer Service resumes We pray for all Christians worldwide:For all Christians in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, YemenFor all who are worship at Royston Catholic Church: Fr. Philip KnightsFor the work of our mission partners: BRAVE TrustWe pray for the community of Royston:For our local health centres For our local Road Sweepers and Bin peopleWe pray for our world and ECO projects: For those who will engage with the RSPB’s Big Garden Birwatch taking place 24 – 26 January.We pray for the sick and suffering: EdenPaul & Pat TideyForest PikePhoebe StromPeter CoatesNealRichard MossJan McElneyJamie CovingtonLee CockerillBetty GladstoneJohn HutchinsJackson HerbertHelen YerrillVal BrownMargaret & John CoatesAngi and Ken RushallKathy GeorgeJean CoslettLynn FrickerMikeCyrine and familyRowena GodfreyJean CoslettCarol EmmsPeter RiceWe pray for those who have died in the faith of Christ:Ron Monksfield Carol, family and friends We pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time22nd January Evelyn Bland23rd January Vera Hall24 January Ann SmithNOTICESANNOUNCEMENT: Having been the Bishop of St Albans for sixteen years and turning sixty-eight next month, the Rt Revd Alan Smith is retiring as our Diocesan Bishop on 31st May. There will be opportunities to show our appreciation of Bishop Alan in due course, but let us include him and our diocese in our prayers as he and we enter this period of change.MARKING THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY TOGETHERChurches from across Royston and surrounding villages are invited to come together at the parish church of St John the Baptist. Simply come along from 12.15pm on Sunday 19th January with some food. There will be a short act of worship at 12.30 followed by a bring and share lunch during which there will also be some children's activities available.EGG BOXES: Brenda Watkins is collecting the 6 size egg boxes for the Food Bank. Brenda Watknis will collect from the kitchen on a regular basis. Please do not leave them on Brenda’s doorstep. Thank youCHURCH QUIZ SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2025. 7PM FOR 7:30 START. Teams of up to 8 people, £8 per person. To register a team or interest in joining a team please speak to Duncan Rodgers or email duncanrodgers66@gmail.comCHURCH QUIZ RAFFLE We would like to run a raffle at the Church Quiz and would really welcome items to go into hamper type prizes. If you can help in this way, please leave in the vestry. Thank you from the Events Team. CHRISTMAS CARD RECYCLE: We will be looking to add to our labels ready for 2025 Christmas Tree. Please consider letting us have your Christmas Cards. Just cut a suitable size from the card picture, and if you have a hole punch add a hole. Joanne will be glad to receive them in Church. Thank you. SUNDAY READING SHEET 19th January 2025 2nd Sunday of EpiphanyA Reading from Paul’s first letter to the CorinthiansNow concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says ‘Let Jesus be cursed!’ and no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except by the Holy Spirit.Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. 1 Corinthians 12: 1 - 11GOSPELOn the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ And Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.’ His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ Now standing there were six stone water-jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, ‘Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.’ So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, ‘Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.’ Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. John 2: 1 - 11STAFF TEAMVicar: Revd Steven Sivyer (rest day MONDAY)Telephone no. 01763 243145Email: vicar@roystonparishchurch.org.ukAssistant Priest: The Reverend John FidlerTelephone no. 01763 241886Email: johnhfidler@aol.com Reader: Emma SivyerTelephone no. 07851 688610Email: emma@sivyer.org.ukReader: Canon Reg BaileyTelephone no. 01763 250637Email: regbailey@aol.com Parish Administrator: Joanne WallisWorking hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 1 pm email: admin@roystonparishchurch.org.ukMobile: 07935 774633www.roystonparishchurch.org.ukemail: admin@roystonparishchurch.org.ukwww.facebook.com/roystonparishchurch.herts
