WHAT’S ON?
Evensong 20 March at 6.30pm followed by a reception with
cheese, wine and other refreshments. Please come out to
experience the power of the words we pray through music as well
as to support children who are learning Christianity through this art
form.
Volunteers Needed: Avril has resigned as Office Administrator to
spend more time with her granddaughter. We could use a few
volunteers to help do some items from home and a person to come
in on Fridays to be at the office. Please speak with the Rector if you
would be willing to help out. Thank you!
Sing on Tuesdays at 7pm. Learn hymns and service music. No
experience or musical ability necessary
Lenten Study at 7.30pm on Wednesday evenings.
Church Open for Prayer: Through Lent, the church will be open
on Wednesdays from 11 – Noon and Fridays, Noon – 2pm
Brahms Requiem: performed by Con Anima Chamber Choir, 8pm,
19 March at St Machar’s Cathedral. Sign up at back of porch
Easter Services: Maunday Thursday at 6pm. Good Friday at
Queen’s Cross, 12-3pm; Holy Saturday Litany at 8pm and Vigil at
11pm; Easter Sunday joint service at 10.15am.
Smartie Tubes: through Lent, we are filling Smartie tubes with 20
pence pieces. Please write your name on and turn them in when
they are filled.
10er Challenge Starting on Easter, we are challenging the
congregation to save £10/week for one year, to help with the cost of
replacing our failing heating system.
Aberdeen Passion: A powerful play, perfect for reflecting on the
meaning of Easter will occur on the 26th of March at the Aberdeen
Exhibition and Conference Centre. Times: 2.30 & 7.30. Tickets are
£10. Please sign-up on sheet or speak with Gillian Rose for more.
Lent 4/Mothering Sunday, 6th March 2016
WELCOME TO SAINT MARY’S
Relax and rest in God from the past week.
Rejoice with friends and family.
Be renewed by shared prayer, adoration and thanksgiving.
Children of all ages are welcome. Our children’s programme
occurs during the 10.15am service.
Communion is open to all who love Jesus Christ. You may drink
from the chalice or dip the bread into it. If you prefer not to receive
communion, you are welcome to come to the altar for a blessing;
indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest.
Coffee, tea and biscuits are enjoyed after the 10.15am service.
Connect via our website (stmaryscardenplace.org.uk) or like us on
Facebook (facebook.com/stmaryscardenplace).
RECTOR’S REFLECTION: ENVY AND LUST
Last week, we said pride is the source of the seven deadly sins. Pride
reduces all things to their utility to the self. Envy and lust are pride
turned toward other human beings. Envy is a mentality in which an
individual’s sense of value and identity is based upon how well they
compare to others, particularly rivals. An envious person feels slighted
by others’ achievements. An envious person does not wish to
celebrate or facilitate another’s success, but to stymie it, subvert it or
degrade it. Envious people are deeply insecure and fearful of others
because they cannot value themselves unless others are devalued.
Lust is similarly based on a need to feel superior to others. A lustful
person understands his or her worthiness by his or her sexual exploits.
Lust is the enjoyment of being desired by another person and the
power such brings. Lust depersonalises others, treating them as
objects, conquests, trophies, experiences, mere means to one’s
satisfaction. Envy and lust often seem like loving obsession with
others, but they are merely forms of self-obsession, of self-love.
SUNG EUCHARIST (1970 LITURGY) AT 8 & 10.15AM
Gradual Hymn
LITURGY OF THE WORD
The Gospel
Opening Hymn
46, At the Name of Jesus
Call to Worship
Orange Booklet p3
Confession & Absolution
Booklet pp3, 5
Request for God’s Presence, for Purity & for Christ’s Mercy Booklet p5
Prayer for the Week: Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus
Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life
to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us,
and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen
First Lesson
Joshua 5.9-12, OT p181
Psalm 32
Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered.
Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity,
and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
I acknowledge my sin to you,
and I do not hide my iniquity;
I will say, “I confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
and you will forgive the guilt of my sin.
Therefore let all who are faithful offer this prayer to you;
You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from
trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.
Do not be like a horse or a mule, without understanding,
whose temper must be curbed with bit and bridle,
else it will not stay near you.
Many are the torments of the wicked,
but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord.
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous,
and shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
Second Lesson
2 Corinthians 5.16-21, NT p160
212, Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord God Almighty
Luke 15.1-3, 11-32, NT pp66-7
The Sermon
The Rector
The Nicene Creed
Booklet p11
Prayers of Intercession
A member of the congregation
LITURGY OF THANKSGIVING
Offertory Hymn
106, Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Preface to Communion
Booklet p15
The Great Thanksgiving
Booklet pp17, 19, 21
The Lord’s Prayer
Booklet p21
Prayer of Humble Access & Agnus Dei
Booklet p23
Invitation to Communion
Booklet p25
Post Communion Prayer: Giver of life, help us to offer our prayer
to you, confess our sins and be covered by Christ. Amen
Thanksgiving for Mothers
Concluding Hymn
82, Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies
The Blessing and Dismissal
WHO’S WHO?
Rector: The Revd Dr James Merrick
[email protected], 01224 397 414
Curate: The Revd Jason Hobbs
Organist: Mr Christopher Black
Booklet p27