The Parish Church Of

The Parish Church of

St Mary the Virgin, Great Shelford

SERVICES Charity No: 245456

Sunday 16th August, 2015 – Eleventh Sunday after Trinity

08:00 Holy Communion (BCP 1662)
10:00 Parish Communion / 18:30 Evensong
Wednesday 19th August, 2015 / 09:30 Holy Communion

INTERCESSIONS:

Please pray for the sick, frail, housebound and those in care. Please let the priest in charge know about all cases of sickness and others for whom we should pray. Intentions left in the loose leaf book at the back of the North Aisle will be offered each week at the Parish Communion.

Priest in charge:
The Rev’d Simon Talbott
Assistant Curate:
The Rev’d Monica Cameron /
01223 847068

07985 488642
Churchwardens:
Mrs. Dianne Fraser /
01223 562731
Mrs. Stella Nettleton /
01223 832290

Readers/Licensed Lay Ministers:

Mrs. Maureen Dobson
Mr. Nigel Pett /
01223 840076

01223 843278
Parish Administrator:
Mrs. Katharin Page /
07710518220

Applications for baptisms, marriages and the calling of Banns of marriage should be made please to the Parish Administrator

Opening Hymn: 232

Gloria:

Glory be to God in heaven,

Songs of joy and thanks we bring,

Thankful hearts and voices raising,

To creation's Lord we sing:

Praise him. Praise him, Alleluia,

Glory be to God our King.

Lamb of God, who on your shoulders

Bore the weight of this world's sin,

Only Son of God the Father,

You have brought us peace within:

Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy,

Now your glorious reign begin.

You, O Son of God, are holy,

You we praise with one accord;

None in heaven or earth is like you,

Only you are Christ the Lord -

With the Father, and the Spirit,

Ever worshipped and adored.

Words, Edwin Le Grice

Tune: Praise, my Soul

Collect:

O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity: mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace, that we, running the way of your commandments, may receive your gracious promises, and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

First Reading: Proverbs 9. 1 – 6

Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn her seven pillars. She has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine, she has also set her table. She has sent out her servant-girls, she calls from the highest places

in the town, 'You that are simple, turn in here!' To those without sense she

says, 'Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. Lay aside immaturity, and live and walk in the way of insight.'

Second Reading: Ephesians 5. 15 – 20

Brothers and sisters, be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Gradual Hymn: 480

Gospel: John 6. 51 – 58

Jesus said to the crowd: 'I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.' The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, 'How can this man give us his flesh to eat?' So Jesus said to them, 'Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live for ever.'

Offertory Hymn: 271

Sanctus/Benedictus:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

Heav'n and earth are full, full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!

Schubert

Agnus Dei:

Jesus, Lamb of God: have mercy on us.

Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy on us.

Jesus, redeemer of the world: give us your peace.

Shepherd

Communion Hymn: 268

Post Communion Prayer

Lord of all mercy, we your faithful people have celebrated that one true sacrifice which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace: by our communion keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel and preserve us from all sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Final Hymn: 394

Cloakroom facilities are available in the Community Room during church services.

Gift Aid Donations We welcome all donations from visitors and there are Gift Aid envelopes at the back of church. If you pay tax we can reclaim 25p for every pound you donate to the Church at no cost to yourself, if you have completed the declaration on the envelope. For further information, or to join the planned giving scheme, please contact Mrs. Ann Smith, mobile no. 07710 452647; email,