The Scottish Episcopal Church St John’s, Arpafeelie: St Andrew’s , Fortrose: St Regulus, Cromarty

The Black Isle Family of Congregations

The Rev'd Canon (Father) Mel Langille Tha Eaglais Easbuigeach na h-Alba / The Scottish Episcopal Church 1 Dean's Road Fortrose, Ross-shire, Scotland IV10 8TJ Phone: 01381 622241 Email: mel@sagart.me.uk

THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

+ First Reading : Acts 16:9-15

+ Psalm 67

Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.

Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.

May God be merciful to us and bless us, show us the light of his countenance and come to us. Let your ways be known upon earth, your saving health among all nations.

Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations upon earth. The earth has brought forth her increase; may God, our own God, give us his blessing.

Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.

May God give us his blessing, and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe of him.

Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.

+ Second Reading : Revelation 21:10,22-22:5

Gradual Hymn / Alleluia

+ The Holy Gospel : John 14:23-29

SUNDAY

26th May 2019

Easter 6

Charity Number

SC010781

Vestry Secretary: Ramsay McGhee, Tigh Ur, Deans Road, Fortrose. Tel No: 01381 620110: E w.r.mcghee@btinternet.com:

EVERYONE WHO IS BAPTISED is welcome to share with us in Commun-

ion this morning. There is no need to be a member of the

Episcopal Church. Please feel free to celebrate with us.

If you are not baptised or would prefer, you are welcome

to come forward and receive a blessing (simply come for-

ward with hands together and head bowed as a sign to the

priest).

PRAYER REQUESTS

We pray...as Easter people, for grace to be Jesus’ hands, feet, voice, eyes & heart in the world...that we all may LIVE and BE the GOOD NEWS.

OUR WORLD

For the people of Burkina Faso...for our martyred brothers & sisters, for the survivors and all who mourn. For the peace and stability of the UK & for the guidance of the Spirit for our leaders. For justice and peace in Yemen, the Holy Land and, indeed, the world over. For an end to terrorism and hatred in all its forms. For our fellow Christians and all who are persecuted for their faith.

OUR COMMUNION

Pray for the peace and unity of the Church. Pray for our brothers & sisters of the Church in Mela-nesia : Archbishop George Takeli

OUR DIOCESE

For all our brothers & sisters in the Porvoo Communion of Churches. For Sandra, Michael, Jen-nifer, Rebekah, Roxanne, Joshua, Lisa and all who are studying for Ordination or Readership...for their instructors & all who support them. For Mark, our Bishop. For our brothers & sisters of Gordonstoun School. For Inverness Street Pastors. For our brothers & sisters of throughout the Diocese. For our sister Dioceses (Quebec, Canada & Tuam, Killala and Achonry, Ireland).

OUR CHURCH & COMMUNITY FAMILY & FRIENDS

For our Farmers & Fishers on the Black Isle & throughout the Highlands & for abundance har-vests for all to share. For Kathleen McC. For Nancy. For June. For Roberta. For Ania & Krystian. For Helen. For Loretta & loved ones. For Cameron M. For Diana S. For Tom McC. For Louise & Hayden J. For Mark W & loved ones. For Janet S as she studies for ordination. For those whose relationships / marriages are struggling. Pray for our Sunday Club in St Regu-lus’. For our Teen Gatherings. For Karen & her family in Guatemala. For James and his work in Biblical translation in Nigeria. For all we know to be in need of our prayers.

A DAILY PRAYER for the WEEK

Let us pray to God the Father, who raised Jesus to life and exalted him at his own right hand.

– Lord, protect your people through the glory of Christ.

Father, through the victory of the cross you have lifted up Jesus from the earth; may he draw all men to himself. – Lord, protect your people through the glory of Christ.

Through the exaltation of Christ send your Spirit into the Church; make her the sign of unity for the whole human family. – Lord, protect your people through the glory of Christ.

You have become the Father of men through water and the Spirit; keep them faithful to their bap-tism until they enter eternal life. – Lord, protect your people through the glory of Christ.

Through the exaltation of your Son raise up the sorrowful, set prisoners free, heal the sick; may the whole world rejoice in your wonderful gifts.

– Lord, protect your people through the glory of Christ.

You nourished the faithful departed with Christ’s body and blood; let them and all the depated share in his glory on the day of resurrection.

– Lord, protect your people through the glory of Christ.

In a moment of silence, call to mind the concerns of your own heart with those listed above and lift them up to God.

Conclude with the Lord’s Prayer.

Black Isle Charge Diary

MONDAY

12:15pm – Eucharist in Inverness Cathedral

TUESDAY

AM : Fr Mel at Cromarty School

3:30-6 : Fr Mel with Cromarty Children

7:00pm Eucharist in St Regulus’, Cromarty

WEDNESDAY

10:00am – 1:00pm : Charity Shop

NO STUDY GROUP until 12 June

3:30 – 6 : Fr Mel with Fortrose/Munlochy/ Avoch Children

THURSDAY - ASCENSION DAY

10:00am : Eucharist in St Andrew’s, Fortrose

3:30 – 4:30 : Fr Mel with Fortrose Children

FRIDAY

9:30am : Assembly at Cromarty School

8:30am : Celtic Morning Prayer in St Regulus’

SATURDAY

10:00am – 1:00pm : Charity Shop

10:30am – 12 noon : COFFEE MORNING in Fortrose Town Hall.

NEXT SUNDAY : 2 June 2019

SUNDAY after ASCENSION DAY & SEVENTH SUNDAY of EASTER

Eucharist

8am & 11:30am in St Andrew’s (Fr Mel)

9:45am in St John’s (Fr Mel)

9:45am in St Regulus’ (Rev Moira)

Readers & Intercessors

(Acts 16:16-43 / Ps 97 / Rev 22:12-14,16-17,20-21 /Jn 17:20-26)

St J : Gail S / Diana M / Ann D / Mairi M

St A : Michael H / Anna G / Angus F / Ramsay M

Classic Film Club 2 till 4pm - First MONDAY of the month

At The Old Mill, 1, Marine Terrace, Rosemarkie, IV10 8UL

Details from Helen Robinson 01381620243 07889181529

Monday Jun 3rd “You Were Never Lovelier”

Monday July 1st “ The Magnet”

Come and enjoy a cuppa and the film in pleasant company!

Hymns for Sunday at St Andrew’s

Intro:

Gradual:

Offertory:

Communion:

Recessional:

OUR CHARITY SHOP in Saint Andrew's Hall :

Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10am -1pm.

FOOD BANK APPEAL

All contributions gratefully received - please

leave tins in the basket provided at the back of

the Church. Things we need:

NEW REQUIREMENTS for the NEXT 2

MONTHS

long grain rice,

tined tomatoes,

corn beef, and

cat and dog food

Thought for today

Blessed are you,

Creator of the universe.

May the pastures be rich for grazing, and the hills be clothed with joy;

may the fields be covered with grain; and may we, with all creation,

shout for joy and sing your praise through Jesus Christ our Lord,

in the power of the Holy Spirit.

BOOKS

by Elizabeth Sutherland

A wide selection of books written by our own

Betty Marshall are available at the back of the

Church.

- donations should be placed in the box on the

back pew.

CARDS -

by Hayden Jeffery

Hayden Jeffery has designed and produced a se-

lection of multifunctional cards - they can be

found at the back of the Church and cost £1 each

- donations should be placed in the box on the

back pew.

St John’s Arpafeelie

Sunday 26th May 2019 -

Acts 16:9-15

Mairi MacLean

Psalm 67

Jackie MacNicol

Revelation 21:10,22-22:5

Ann Danson

John 14:23-29

Prayers - Isla Cruden

HYMNS

Opening: 29 – A man there lived in Galilee

Gradual: 240 – Guide me O thou great Redeemer

Offertory: 337– Jesus calls us

Communion: 466– Now the green blade riseth

Recessional: 386 – Let us with a gladsome mind

For Intercessor Porvoo Communion 26/5

Church of England: Diocese of Exeter, Bishop Robert Atwell, Bishop Nicholas McKinnel, Bishop Jackie Searle Church of Norway: Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland, Bishop Olav Øygard

Diocesan Cycle

For the congregation of Gordonstoun School: Chaplain – Philip Schonken

Church Rotas

St Andrew’s

Readers & Intercessors

A Brough / J Deakin / A Garraway /

Sides-men

Ann McGhee

Servers

Tomas / Matthew / Elin Heather and Joan

Sacristan

Anne Balfour

Flowers

Helen Graham

Teas

Lois MacDonell

Cleaning

Alison Garraway

St John’s

Sacristan Jackie

Server Gill

Teas Diana

Cleaner lan

I wonder if you might be able to circulate this to other churches in our diocese. We held a similar event in 2016 with was very well attended and enjoyed by all who came.

Many thanks

Kath Davies

Secretary to the Vestry, St Margaret’s Church, Aberlour