STOP PRESS - The Parish of Greenford Magna

The Parish of Greenford Magna
Sunday, 5th May, 2013
Stop Press
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Yes, today’s Gospel reading (John 5: 1-9) is a strange little story, but one that
may be heard at various different human levels of understanding and poses a
few questions.
1. Why has the man got nobody to get him to the water?
2. Lying there for 38 years seems a little far-fetched?
3. Why can’t the man get to the water on his own?
4. Is there something we are missing?
5. How come that when he is prompted by Jesus, his ailment seems to have
gone away?
6. What is the point of mentioning that it was a Sabbath Day?
Perhaps we can suss out some answers to these questions during the sermon
today? Let’s try!
This Sunday Easter Six RCL p.876-880
Acts 16: 9-15 Paul gets a good welcome in Philippi Oliver Barwick
Revelation 21:10, 22—22.5 More visions of Jerusalem Lily Flewitt and Molly Law
John 5: 1-9
A strange healing story
Intercessions
Ruby Arnold, Sophia Pascal, Miles Bernadine, Emily Law
Offertory Prayers
Lily Dixon, Olivia Baldry, Elizabeth Allende
Servers: MC – Jacky Mitchell; Crucifer – Aaliyah Barker; Thurifer – Annabel Radville; Boat – Olivia Baldry;
Acolytes - Sophia Pascal and Lily Flewitt
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Hymns 779, psalm, 786, 794, 809, 812
Psalm
CRY OUT WITH JOY TO GOD ALL THE EARTH.
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After Holy Communion, The Holy Cross Choir will sing the anthem Allunde, a song from
the Churches of East Africa arranged by Geoff Weaver and Michael O’Connor.
Pictured – a Zanzibar Anglican Church
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YOU ARE WELCOME AT HOLY CROSS CHURCH
Under 6’s welcome in the Crèche which is in the Parish Room
5-12’s are welcome in Chris…Cross except on Youth Sundays when we are all in Church.

NOTICES for Sunday, 5th May, 2013
Mid week:
Thursday
Ascension Day
9.30am Said Mass in the Edward Betham School (Juniors)
8.00pm Sung Mass in the Old Church
Next Sunday
12th May, 2013
Easter Seven
8.00am
9.30am
Said Mass in the Old Church
The Parish Mass
Next Sunday Easter Seven RCL p. 880-884
Acts 16: 16-34 Strange incidents lead to prison for Paul Susan Wyatt
Revelation 22: selection John hears a voice crying to him Susan Hardman
John 17: 20-26
Jesus prays that his followers will be united
Intercessions
Rachael Bernadine
Servers: MC – Peter Fuller; Crucifer – Martin Dawe, Thurifer – Peter Abernathy; Boat – Madeline Armstrong;
Acolytes – Daisy Newell and Poppy Newell
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HOLY CROSS DINNER DANCE
SATURDAY 18 MAY, 2013
Ticket price held at £16. Bookings now open and
limited to 100 places.
Full Buffet Supper, Licensed Bar, Dance
demonstration and Lesson.
Please see Brian, Annabel, Peter or Rosemary for
a booking form or more information.

HOT OFF
THE
PRESS!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AND
ADVANCE NEWS
1. CHRIS…CROSS
As today is a Youth Sunday, there is no Chris...Cross. Back next Sunday .
2. CRECHE
On duty today- Rachael Bernadine, David or Deborah Murray, Jacky Mitchell
Next Sunday – Erica Hudson, Michelle Sam-Kubam, Toni Kronemberg
3. MOTHERS’ UNION
Perivale Woods on Tuesday 7th May. Meet at Perivale Station 7pm.
4. MAGNA FOR 2013
We welcome all contributions on any subject so please have a go and write something
5. BETHAM BADMINTON CLUB
Play Badminton at Betham Infant Hall on Sundays 8pm – 10pm. Details from Alan
Kingsbury
6. WEDNESDAY LUNCHES
Starting to serve at 12.00. All are invited to enjoy good food at reasonable prices during
school term time .Tell others and share this excellent
facility for our community.
7. CHRISTIAN AID PLEASE 12-18 MAY
Details are on the notice board. Please sign up for
collecting in a street near you. Speak to Jill Marsh or
Malcolm Ede to offer any help or if you require any
information on what is involved. It will not be a burden if we all share the work and the Charity will benefit from
our efforts. Please sign up and take responsibility TODAY.
8. MOON WALK FOR THE BREAST CANCER CAMPIAGN
On Saturday 11th May we shall be taking part in the Moonwalk.
We are taking on the challenge of walking either a full (26.2miles) or half
marathon (13.1miles) in order to 'Walk the Walk' to unite against Breast
Cancer. We would really appreciate any and all donations. This is such a
worthy cause and we have been training hard. Our team fundraising page
is:- http://www.walkthewalkfundraising.org/24h_ramblettes_
Thanks from Andrea, Kerry, Zena & Leah
9. FUND RAISING –GOOD NEWS
Our recent Quiz Night raised an amazing £365. Well done everyone who contributed to the success!
10. HOLY CROSS CHOIR
We seek new singers. Speak to Krystyna today for encouragement and information. In person or phone You
will be very welcome.
11. SPRING WATCH AT THE LITTEN NATURE RESERVE.
On Saturday 11 th May from 3pm to 5pm we will be looking at the flora, fauna, birds and insects in the Litten
Nature Reserve. You are very welcome to join us. The event is suitable for young children and is FREE. The
Reserve is in Oldfield Lane South, opposite Ravenor Park Road and next to the Neem Tree Care Home. We
look forward to seeing you. For more info, ask Malcolm Ede

12. PILATES AT GREENFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE
A 10-week course of Pilates is starting on Friday, 10th May, 2013, from
10.00am to 11.30am. The sessions will be at the Community Centre,
170 Oldfield Lane South, Greenford, UB6 9JS.. For further info and to
enrol, contact Adult Education at Ealing Council
13. JUNE IS A BIG MONTH!
Sunday 2 June The Big Lunch (1953 Coronation theme) in the New Church
Saturday 8 June Brambles Gala in the rectory garden
Saturday 15 June Under 5's Fun Day in the rectory garden
Saturday 22 June St. Albans Pilgrimage
Saturday 29 June Edward Betham School Fair at school
I hope that everyone enjoys at least some of these special events! We hope that the Big Lunch will attract the
same attention as the Royal Wedding party of 2011 and 2012’s Diamond Jubilee party.
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