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This Week Sunday 5 February - Fourth Sunday Before Lent 8.00am HOLY COMMUNION, page no 76 President: The Dean 8.30am Breakfast with the Bible, led by Tim Leeson 9.30am PARISH EUCHARIST
President: The Canon Theologian Preacher: The Dean
11.15am CHORAL EUCHARIST President: The Dean Preacher: The Canon Theologian
1.30pm Baptism of Elspeth Tamuno-Ibuomie Belema Alalibo 3.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG Address: The Vice Dean
Next Week Sunday 12 February - Third Sunday Before Lent 8.00 am HOLY COMMUNION, page no 78
President: The Vice Dean 9.30 am PARISH EUCHARIST
President: Revd Kate Moore Preacher: The Vice Dean
11.15 am CHORAL MATTINS Preacher: Revd Kate Moore
3.30 pm CHORAL EVENSONG Address: The Canon Theologian
Daily Prayer through the Week (Mon to Sat):
Morning Prayer: 7.45 am Holy Communion: 8.15 am (also Wed at 12.35 pm & Thurs at 10.00 am) Midday Prayer in St Cedd’s Chapel Evensong/Evening Prayer: 5.15 pm (sung on Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri, said on Wednesday & Saturday)
On certain Saturdays Evensong is sung by a choir – please check the Music & Services list for dates
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Cathedral Life Weekly 4th Sunday Before Lent, 5 February 2017
DID YOU KNOW that Chelmsford Cathedral has a ‘Marriage Group’? It is composed of one of our Pastoral Assistants and members of the congregation, including some recently married here at the Cathedral.
The group helps the Canon Pastor, Ivor Moody, to coordinate and organise pastoral support and outreach to any and all in the Cathedral, not only those in relationships but any who, for one reason or another, find themselves on their own. (Which is why we must change the name of the group: suggestions welcome!). One great thing about this support group (though) is that it’s a great way to interest and engage couples whose first encounter with the Cathedral is so often their own wedding! It gives them a chance to help with the development of the Cathedral’s ministry to other couples who are in a similar situation as well as
introducing them to the wider aspect of pastoral care and support for the congregation and the community.
The Group hatched a plot recently to organise a Cathedral wedding display and we are inviting people to bring to the Cathedral any memorabilia from their wedding day - something old, something blue - photos, service booklets, wedding dresses - our record so far is someone who is bring along a dress she wore 46 years ago - can you beat that?!
A team will be available to receive your offerings between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 11 February where a display will be on view over the weekend until Wednesday 15 February. To add to the fun, Brian Greatrex has made the Cathedral a wedding cake for us all to enjoy at coffee in the Cathedral between the morning services on the 12th!
Marriage Week: 12 - 18 February
Contact us at: Cathedral Office, New Street, Chelmsford CM1 1TY
01245 294 492 (Emergency out of hours contact: 07518 124858) and visit our website: chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk
Facebook: /chelmsfordcathedral Twitter: @CCathedral Safeguarding Officer: Elizabeth Marshall 07717043202
Diocese of Chelmsford
Next Sunday’s Readings - 12/2/17 : 3rd before Lent 9.30 am & 11.15 am: Deuteronomy 30: 15-end Psalm 119 vs 1-8 1 Corinthians 3: 1-9 Matthew 5: 21-37
3.30 pm: Psalm 30 2 Kings 5: 1-14 Mark 1: 40-45
Study Notes on the Sunday Gospel Matthew 5: 13-20 Introduction & Context Here in the “sermon on the mount” Jesus teaches essential lessons about being disciples. “Salt” does not really lose its taste, but in Judaism it can become ritually unclean and need to be “thrown out”. (It was used to season incense and offerings to God.) Jesus calls disciples to be examples of God’s ability to change lives (vv. 14-16). They will make known God’s power (“glory”). Disciples must be visible and attractive: as a “city” is. Vv. 17-20: the “scribes and the Pharisees” were “righteous” for they kept the Law scrupulously, but Jesus says that such conduct is inadequate for admission to the Kingdom. Vv. 21-48 Jesus preaches a faith that goes beyond the Law: one of the heart, of love and compassion. The gospel fulfills the Law, and exceeds it through grace. Once you are settled and are ready to go: Read the passage slowly and reflectively Note anything that particularly strikes you and refer to the
notes if they are helpful Spend a few moments in quiet reflection If you are a group, share your reflections in pairs or as a whole
group (remembering that each person will have different perspectives and views on the passage)
Read the passage for a final time and give thanks to God for the gift of his holy word.
The Week Ahead Monday 6 February 6.00 - 8.00pm Youth Group (YMCA) Wednesday 8 February 9.30am Parent and Toddler Group (Chapter House) 11 - 3.00pm 24/7 Prayer Space (St Peter’s Chapel) 12.35pm Eucharist 1.00 - 3.00pm Welcome on Wednesday: coffee and cake in the North Transept Thursday 9 February 10.00am Eucharist 10.45am Faith and Fitness (North Transept) 2.00pm Mothers’ Union (Chapter House) Friday 10 February 12.30pm Lunchtime Concert - Forest School Chamber Orchestra Saturday 11 February 7.30pm Rotary Young Musician Concert (tickets £5)
including a visit to St Mary’s Church. The walk is approximately four miles, please contact Brian tel: 01245 258833 for more details. Sunday 19 February 1.00pm Meeting Point Lunch at the Green Man, Howe Green. If you would like to join others for Sunday lunch, please book with Maureen tel: 07872 942625. Wednesday 22 February 8.00pm A Theological Society talk given by Matthew Simpkins being held in Chapter House. ‘Is ‘equality’ a red herring? A reflection on Christian social ethics’. Thursday 23 February New Interests trip to the Geffrye Museum, Hoxton. Meeting at
Chelmsford railway station at 9.30am, this museum specializes in the Urban Middle Classes with displays of period living rooms and gardens. For full details contact Ann Freese email: [email protected] Sunday 26 February 12.30pm Shrove lunch in St Cedd’s Hall with pancake tossing. Tickets £8, family £20, available from Yvonne Spence, tel: 01245 465108. Saturday 4 March 12.30pm onwards Come and Sing: explore music by Duke Ellington with a live big band and Cathedral choirs. Singing begins at 12.30pm with a performance at 6pm. Places cost £20; concert tickets will be available on the door at £10.
Notices & Dates for the Diary
A very warm welcome to Chelmsford Cathedral especially if you are a visitor or here for the first time. Everything you need for the celebration is contained in the service booklet. Please ask one of the welcome stewards on duty at the doors if you have any questions. Junior Church meets today, starting at 9.30am in Chapter House. This week’s theme is Salt and Light. Yellow Envelopes If you are a UK tax payer, please use a yellow Gift Aid envelope (available at the doors) to increase the value of your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you. Remember to fill in your name, house number and postcode and the date. Cathedral Art Group If you like painting or drawing, or would like to learn, you are welcome to come along to the Art Group. They meet during term-time on Thursdays, 1.30 - 3.30pm in the Learning Centre and pay £1 a head towards expenses. If you are interested, p lease ca l l Tony Harrington on 01245 265052 or email: [email protected] Confirmations: if you would like to explore being confirmed here at the Cathedral on Easter Eve, please contact Canon Edward Carter on 01245 294486 or edward.carter @chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk for information about preparation sessions this Spring.
The funeral of Mary Barton is being held at the Cathedral on Tuesday 21st February at 11.30am. All are welcome. Ivor Moody is having a book published in February. It is called ‘Songs for the Soul’ and is a book of t h e o l o g i c a l r e f l e c t i o n s a n d meditations on six iconic pop songs spanning the last 50 years. More d e t a i l s c a n b e f o u n d a t ma t thew j amespub l i s h i n g . com/product/songs-soul-ivor-moody/ Ivor is holding a launch and book signing at the Cathedral on Sunday 26 February from 5pm to which everyone is cordially invited! With immediate effect, the Cathedral Office will be open from 10am to 4pm, Monday - Thursday and 10am to 2pm on Friday. Tony Allen and family wish to thank Canon Ivor and all their Cathedral friends for the love and prayers during Judith’s two year trial of bone cancer. The funeral Thanksgiving went so well last Saturday and we are truly grateful to you all. May she rest in the Peace of our Lord. Sunday 12 February 11am- 4pm Mosque Open Day An opportunity to meet, share, discuss and experience the principles and culture of Chelmsford Muslims. All are welcome. Wednesday 15 February 10.30am Maldon Heritage Walk led by Brian Greatrex around Maldon,
Please pray for: Sue Cockett, Rosemary Duffin, Julie Liney; all those receiving home
communion and all in need of our prayers
All those preparing to be married, who are already married and for those who find marriage difficult
Pray for the Diocese of Lomega (Loryko, Sudan)
The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Thought for the day
The Sermon on the Mount seems dangerous. It challenges the whole underlying conception on which modern society is built.
Daily Gospel Readings for this week, to use in your daily prayer: Sunday: Matthew 5: 13-20 Thursday: Mark 7: 24-30 Monday: Mark 6.53-end Friday: Mark 7: 31-end Tuesday: Mark 7.1-13 Saturday: Mark 8: 1-10 Wednesday: Mark 7: 14-23 Sunday: Matthew 5: 21-37
You can find a simple 10 minute reflection at: pray-as-you-go.org
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Youth Group Swedish fundraising meal
Hej Hej! Saturday night saw the Youth Group’s first big fundraiser for the Sweden Trip. We hosted a Swedish - themed meal in the Cathedral, complete with meatballs and a traditional frog dance! We had a three course meal and musical interludes from members of the youth group. It was even more special as we were joined for the weekend by our Swedish friends who will be hosting us during the summer.
The evening was a great success and enjoyed by everyone. A huge thank you to all who came along and those who helped us raise over £600. Our next fundraiser is a Curry Night at Taj Mahal 2 on 27 February. Speak to Steve or Tim for details or email steven.conroy@chelmsford cathedral.org.uk We look forward to seeing you there.