Sunday 29th May 2016 First Sunday after Trinity 8 am Eucharist (BCP) 10 am Sung Eucharist (There is no Sunday School today because of half-term) Opening Hymn 27 Amazing Grace OT Reading 1 Kings 8.22-23,41-43 Psalm 96.1-9 NT Reading Galatians 1.1-12 Gradual Hymn 442 Seek ye first the kingdom Gospel Luke 7.1-10 Offertory Hymn 83 Christ’s is the world Communion 222 I am the bread of life Hymn Final Hymn 532 We have a gospel to proclaim Collect O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in you, mercifully accept our prayers and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace, that in the keeping of your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.
Contacts: Priest in charge: The Revd Jutta Brueck. Mobile: 07958 360564 or Tel. 743 341 Email:
[email protected] Jutta’s days in the parish are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Assistant Priest: Revd Lis Arnold mob 07788 855968 St Thomas Website is mob available view Reader: Terry Mackley, 07764to 904982 Website: www.stthomasipswich.org.uk Church email:
[email protected] Services and meetings 29th May –June 4th 2016 Daily
10 am
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Morning Prayer
10:00 am Eucharist
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK Collection
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the collection for Christian Aid. We have raised £371 – a very good achievement.
Post Communion Prayer Eternal Father, we thank you for nourishing us with these heavenly gifts: may our communion strengthen us in faith, build us up in hope, and make us grow in love; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Please pray for -those who are sick Ken, Peter Sparkes, Laura Baker Nellie Meadows, Eric Dickerson, Peggy (Val’s Sister) Jean W, Adam, Rebecca. Those who have died: In recent worldwide conflicts, those on the year’s mind list this week. Those who recently died: Doris Bailey Please join us for refreshments after the 10 am service in the Community Room.
Next Sunday, 5th June 2016 8 am Eucharist (BCP) 10 All Age Eucharist
+++ THE PEW SHEET IS NOW ON THE WEBSITE ++++ Birthdays Rt Rev Martin Seeley (29 th)
A big Thank You to Mary and all who supported the Fundraising Concert with the Co-op Choir on May 15th. It was a lovely event, which raised £200 for the work of the Church. Well Done! Eric Baker is hoping to arranging a ‘Supper Cruise’ on the ‘Victor’– list with possible dates and sign-up sheet on the welcome table. The cost £35. See Eric re questions. If you would like to donate flowers in Church in memory of a loved one, the flower team are happy to make the arrangement. Please see Alison Gibbs or Carole Groom. Ladies Group. 7 June 2016 at 7:15 pm. 60% Quiz incl. bring and buy sale. Contact Carole Groom Tel 464218. St. Thomas Vicarage Christian Community – dates of prayer meetings: 8 & 23 June, 6 & 19 July, 3 & 18 August, 7 September @ 7-9pm (bring some food to share). All are welcome. EU Referendum Debate/Hustings: 1st June, 7.30pm at Christ Church, Tacket St, IP4 1AU – more info on posters in the porch & community room. Future Dates for your Diary: - St. Thomas Patronal Festival: Sunday 3 July, 10 am followed by a BBQ - Summer fete: Saturday, 9th July , 2-4 pm