CASTLE BROMWICH PARISH CHURCH

WEEKLY NOTES
SUNDAY, 10th December: SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT COLLECT Page 737 POST COMMUNION O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power Father in heaven, and come among us, who sent your Son to redeem the world and with great might succour us; and will send him again to be our judge: that whereas, through our sins and wickedness give us grace so to imitate him we are grievously hindered in the humility and purity of his first coming in running the race that is set before us, that, when he comes again, your bountiful grace and mercy we may be ready to greet him may speedily help and deliver us; with joyful love and firm faith; through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord, through Jesus Christ our Lord. to whom with you and the Holy Spirit, be honour and glory, now and for ever. 8.00 a.m. HOLY EUCHARIST

10.00 a.m. THE PARISH EUCHARIST with CONFIRMATION (Wayfarers as usual) Today we warmly welcome the Rt Revd Peter Hall as our Presiding Bishop Service according to the special booklet Hymn numbers printed on the special sheet Hymns will not be announced Candidates: Ronald Francis Jones, Dennis Edward Jorden, Christine Joan Wright Edward Stanley Wright Creche in the Foden Room Refreshments after the Service 6.30 p.m. Psalm Readings EVENING PRAYER with Devotions 75 Old Testament from Isaiah 40.1-11 New Testament from Luke 1.1-25

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL Rejoice in the Lord

My soul doth magnify the Lord Monday 11th December 7.30 p.m. TUESDAY, 12th December: 7.30 p.m. HOLY EUCHARIST Responsorial Psalm R. Here is our God coming with power. WEDNESDAY, 13th December: 9.30 a.m. HOLY EUCHARIST Responsorial Psalm R. My soul, give thanks to the Lord.

WEDNESDAY, 13th December: 7.30 p.m. MU Celebration of Christmas at 16 Southfield Avenue SATURDAY, 16th December: 9.00 a.m. HOLY EUCHARIST Responsorial Psalm R. God of hosts bring us back; let your face shine on us and we shall be saved. SUNDAY, 17th December: THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8.00 a.m. HOLY EUCHARIST 10.00 a.m. THE PARISH EUCHARIST with Sermon Wayfarers (Rehearsal)

Sunday 17th December 6.30 p.m. Parish Carol Service

The Nine Lessons & Carols The well known series of readings with music and Christmas carols Prepare for Christmas by reflecting on the meaning of Christmas listening to Christmas music and joining in the carol singing. Please dont forget to return your stewardship card An important message to all from the Churchwardens You will have noticed that all areas of the church have been tidied and non-essential items removed. We have also invested in new tables and display panels so that we can assist in improving communication across all the various groups that contribute to everyday life of the church here in Castle Bromwich. As we are very short of space we need to ensure that any area that is used must be left as tidy as possible and free from any potential hazards. With regard to the new display boards will everyone ensure that no pins or blue tack is used to put up notices? We have ample Velcro available for this purpose. Blue tack damages the fabric of the church and therefore we would like to discourage people putting up notices on any wooden services in church and there should be no need to use blue tack again. Please try to put up positive messages and well prepared notices. This will send a clear communication to the congregation as well as to visitors to the church.

Malawi Calendars are here! Please collect your calendars from Sue Mitchell. Cheques should be made payable to Malawi Fund and marked Calendar on the reverse. I have ordered a few spare calendars in case you forgot to sign the list and would like one. The cost is 5 per calendar.
Please collect from the back of church (1) your Stewardship Envelopes for 2007 (2) Advent Collection boxes (to be returned after Christmas) (3) Christmas Leaflets for distribution around the parish If you are in need of a 2007 DIARY please see the Wayfarers today. They have diaries at 1 each a real bargain! MANY MANY THANKS to the organisers and all who supported the Christmas Fair both before the day and on the day itself. It was a pleasant social and profitable occasion much enjoyed by young and old.