05 March 2017

Celebrant & Preacher:

The Ven. Rev. Palo Thabane

PARISH VISION STATEMENT

To be anchored in the love of God the Father,

to be committed to the mission of God the Son,

to be transformed by God the Holy Spirit.

Anglican Church of

Southern Africa (ACSA) DIOCESE OF PRETORIA

PEOPLE NEEDING YOUR PRAYER SUPPORT

Peter Beyer, Maxwell Heugh, Gaye & Bob Hickman,

Valentine Montoeli, Elisa Nethononda, Qhubekani

Nolundi, Jenny & Martin Partridge and Archbishop

Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Mrs. Leah Tutu and as well as

those known by you.

Lord, look upon those who are sick and those who are in need

with eyes of mercy. May your healing hand rest upon them,

may your life-giving power flow into every cell of their bodies

and into the depths of their souls, cleansing, purifying, restor-

ing them to wholeness and strength for service in your King-

dom. Amen.

THOSE CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Tues. 07: Ikem Chukwu, Cyril Gumede, Kgothatso Sekabe.

Thurs. 09: Khutso Ledwaba, Mpoi Chathrine Mopeli.

Fri. 10: Nabo Dangwana.

Sat. 11: Kamogelo Kgadimo.

Anniversaries:

Mon. 06 Mar.: Martin & Jenny Partridge.

Sat. 11 Mar.: Motlatsi & Mmatefo Mofokeng.

God grants all the purest intentions and prayers - Pray for these and all will be

granted in His Time.

A ray of Sun, a touch of Hope, glints of Joy and lots of Love.

Happy Birthday &

Happy Anniversary

ST. STEPHEN’S DETAILS:

Rector: Revd. Jonathan Robert Londt Mobile: 079 - 240 3596 Email: rector@ststephens.co.za

Pastoral consultations: (A meeting with the Priest)

Appointments should be made through the Parish Office.

Church Wardens: Graham Engel 082 - 495 9601 David Luke 074 - 174 0073 Kaybee Motlhoioa 082 - 801 5108

E-mail: wardens@ststephens.co.za

Parish Administrator: Helen Edinberry : Office: 012 - 664 4983 Church Office Hours: Monday—Friday 08h30 to 13h00 E-mail: office@ststephens.co.za www.ststephens.co.za

206 Cradock Avenue P.O. Box 14338 Lyttelton, 0140 Lyttelton, 0140

KNOWING AND PRAYING FOR OUR PARISHIONERS

We pray for God’s blessing and protection

on ALL the families of our Parish. AMEN

COLLECT:

God of mercy, Jesus found a sure defence in your word: strengthen us to persevere faithfully as we confront the temptations of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

INTRODUCTION:

THE LORD BE WITH YOU AND ALSO WITH YOU

MORENA A NNE LE LONA MME A NNE LE WENA

MAG DIE HERE MET U WEES EN OOK MET U

INKOSI MAYIBE NANI IBE NAWE FUTHI

DIOCESAN THEME: (Luke 5: 4)

ENCOUNTER AND CONVERSATION WITH JESUS CHRIST:

“PUT OUT INTO DEEP WATER, AND LET DOWN THE NETS FOR A CATCH.”

Please inform the Parish office if you are ill, going into hospital, or if you are aware of

someone who is in need of special prayers, a visit or to receive Communion at home.

God Bless - Thanks

A Warm Welcome to the Ven. Rev. Palo Thabane

May you be blessed as you worship with us at St. Stephen’s.

Members of St. Stephen’s are encouraged to pay their tithes directly into the St Stephen’s banking account, either by debit order or internet banking, the details of which are:

BANK: STANDARD BANK

ACC. NAME: St. Stephen’s Parish Lyttelton

BRANCH CODE NO: 012645 ACC. NUMBER: 032526296

KINDLY NOTE: WHEN PAYING ELECTRONICALLY, PLEASE USE YOUR DG NUMBER AS A REFERENCE—THANKS

.

. . DUTIES NEXT WEEK: 12 March 2017

EUCHARIST SERVICE - 09H00

“SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT” THEME: “THE DISCERNING HEART”

READINGS:

Genesis 12: 1 - 4a Reader: Lebogang Selepe

Psalm 121 Lay minister

Romans 4: 1 - 5, 13 - 17 Reader: Kgabi Pholoba

John 3: 1 - 17 Priest

On Duty:

Warden: Kaybee Motlhoioa Sides-person Tshele & Lillian Sekoere Sound: David Luke Projector: Louise Mokonyane

Tea duty Men’s Group

Lay ministers: Richard Flame & Eleanor Jappie Praise & Worship: TBC Celebrant & Preacher: Rev. Jonathan Robert Londt

PARISH DIARY

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

EVERY SUN.

@ 08H00

YOUTH & SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

EVERY SUNDAY

DURING SERVICE

LYTTELTON FEEDING OUTREACH

EVERY WEDS.

@ 18h45

CHOIR PRACTICE EVERY THURS.

@ 18H30

ANNUAL VESTRY MTG

SUN. 12 Mar. During the service

FAMILY SERVICE SUN. 19 MAR SUGGESTED READINGS FOR THE WEEK

(06 - 11 Mar. 2017) Monday: Ps. 19: 7 - 14 Leviticus 19: 1 - 4, 9 - 18 Matthew 25: 31 - 46

Tuesday: Perpetua and her Companions, Martyrs, 202 Ps. 34: 1 - 8 Isaiah 55: 10 - 11 Matthew 6: 7 - 15

Wednesday: Ember Day Ps. 51: 1 - 2, 10 - 12 Jonah 3: 1 - 10 Luke 11: 29 - 32

Thursday Maqhamusela Khanyile of Zululand, Martyr, 1877 Ps. 138 2 Kings 20: 1 - 6 Matthew 7: 7 - 12

Friday: Ember Day Ps. 130 Ezekiel 18: 21 - 28 Matthew 5: 20 - 26

Saturday: Ps. 119: 1 - 8 Deuteronomy 26: 16 - 19 Matthew 5: 43 - 48 Try to take time each day to read the assigned Bible passage;

meditate on the Holy scriptures daily.

GOSPEL REFLECTION: Dearly Beloved people of God, ‘Jesus was led by the Spirit out into the wilderness…’ (Matt.4:1) Lord, it is risky to let ourselves be led by the Spirit. So often he leads us into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. We make an act trust with you today, letting ourselves be guided by you, confident that the devil will eventually leave us and angels will appear to look after us. Lord, sometimes we go into the wilderness because we are hurt or angry or resentful of others. Teach us that we are only safe in the wilderness if the Spirit leads us there. “Walk the dark ways of faith and you will attain the vision of God.” St. Augustine Lord, we think of all of all those who are in the wilderness at this moment, those who have been there forty days and forty nights without eating, and are very hungry – hungry for love, for security, for recognition, for ordinary food. Lord, we think of all those who have been displaced at this moment, those who have been affected by xenophobic attacks, remind us that we are ‘all African sister’s and brother’s. Lord, forgive us that we have sinned and erred as a nation. “In prison you learn the value of self-discipline; you stand outside of yourself and see your weaknesses.” Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

Jesus has already shown how we must overcome our root temptations: through doing penance, engaging in prayer, and giving extra attention to the word of God. We have an opportunity for all this, in addition to giving more attention to the commitment to our baptism, especially during Lent.

“The Lord, your God, shall you worship, and him alone shall you serve”. (v.10)

Blessings and Peace.

Fr. Jonathan Robert Londt

MARRIAGE PREPARATION: COUPLES WHO INTEND GETTING MARRIED KINDLY CONTACT THE OFFICE TO ARRANGE FOR AN

APPOINTMENT WITH FR. JONATHAN. THANK YOU

ASH WEDNESDAY COLLECT:

Almighty and holy God, your Son, in obedience to the Spirit, fasted forty days in the desert: give us grace so to discipline ourselves that we may press on towards Easter with eager faith and love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen

FR. JONATHAN WILL BE “OUT OF OFFICE” THIS WEEK [7 - 10 MARCH] ATTENDING THE DIOCESAN CLERGY RETREAT IN HARTBEESPOORT DAM. FOR ANY EMERGENCIES - KINDLY CONTACT THE WARDENS OR THE OFFICE - THANKS

READINGS: First Sunday in Lent

Deuteronomy 31: 1 - 8 Reader: David Luke

Psalm: 27: 1 - 10 Lay minister

Acts 27: 21– 25 Reader: Kagiso Motseto

Luke 12: 22 - 34 Priest