Dear all
It was an absolute joy to celebrate our ministry to children at the Parish Eucharist last Sunday. I would like to thank Martina, our Children’s Worker, who has put so much into all our different activities for children, and she, Fr Evan, Fr Tim and I want to express again our gratitude to all those who offer themselves as Sunday School volunteers, to share in the very important task of developing our children’s Christian faith. Thank you to all those who were commissioned for this work for the year ahead. If anyone else is considering whether this might be God’s calling for you, please do contact Martina HERE. We have now developed a detailed booklet which lays out exactly what the role involves, and the training and resources which we provide, so that you could see this and think about whether it would be right for you. Thank you, too, to our children, who, as ever, contributed so beautifully to our final Family Eucharist of this academic year, and who bring so much to the life of St Mary Abbots. Finally, many thanks to all who support our children’s ministry through financial contributions or by regular prayer. Over the next couple of months, we hope to work on clarifying and celebrating each of the lay ministries through which members of our congregations can share in the liturgy (literally translated as the “work of the people”), as we worship God together. If you think you might be being called to serve at the altar, read, welcome, arrange flowers or contribute in other ways to our community outreach, please do contact the clergy in the first instance, and we will put you in touch with the right person. This Sunday, we welcome Margot and her family, as she comes for baptism at the 9.30 Parish Eucharist, and then at Choral Matins at 11.15, we shall be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Ordination to the Priesthood of Canon Peter Galloway, who is our Honorary Assistant Priest and preaches for us each month at Matins. We do hope that members of our Matins congregation will be able to join us for this anniversary service and celebration afterwards, and our prayers are with Fr Peter over this special weekend. Please continue to hold the clergy and staff team in your prayers at this busy time, as we pray and give thanks for each and every one of you. Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen [Common Worship: Collect for Embertide] With my love and prayers Mother Emma 11th July 2024 |
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