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29th January 2012 Epiphany 4 OUR SERVICES TODAY 8.00 am: Holy Communion [BCP] - Celebrant The Vicar 9.45 am: Parish Communion - Celebrant Rev Canon Malcolm Emmel, Preacher The Vicar Hymns: 756, 382, 552, 411, 97. Anthem: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J.S. Bach 6.30pm: Shalom Healing Service 6.00pm: REV– Movie night– Bring Popcorn and pop. READINGS Collect of the Day
God our creator, who in the beginning commanded the light to shine out of darkness: we pray that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ may dispel the darkness of ignorance and unbelief, shine into the hearts of all your people, and reveal the knowledge of your glory in the face of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Deuteronomy 18.15-20
Moses spoke to the people; he said: 15The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. 16This is what you requested of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: ‘If I hear the voice of the LORD my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.’ 17Then the LORD replied to me: ‘They are right in what they have said. 18I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. 19Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. 20But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak - that prophet shall die.’
Revelation 12.1-5a
1A great portent appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. 2She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pangs, in the agony of giving birth. 3Then another portent appeared in heaven: a great red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadems on his heads. 4His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth. Then the dragon stood before the woman who was about to bear a child, so that he might devour her child as soon as it was born. 5And she gave birth to a son, a male child, who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron.
Mark 1.21-28
21The disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. 22They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, 24and he cried out, ‘What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.’ 25But Jesus rebuked him, saying, ‘Be silent, and come out of him!’ 26And the unclean spirit, throwing him into convulsions and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. 27They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, ‘What is this? A new teaching – with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.’ 28At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.
Post Communion Prayer
Generous Lord, in word and eucharist we have proclaimed the mystery of your love: help us so to live out our days that we may be signs of your wonders in the world; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen THIS WEEK AT ST MARY'S Tuesday 31st January 12 noon Funeral in Church Jean Eggleshaw
Wednesday 1st February 9.00am Ecumenical prayers at ss John Fisher and Thomas More RC Church Bradford Road. 12.15pm Tiny Tots, Church Lounge 2.30 - 4.00pm Serving the Community Group Afternoon Teas, Parish Centre
Thursday 2nd February 10.00am The Eucharist (said) 8.00pm LG/MU meet, Parish Centre Candlemas‘ - Michael Burley
Sunday 5th February - Candlemas 8.00am Holy Communion (1662) 9.45am All Age Communion 6.00pm Night Prayer 6.00 - 7.30pm REV .Jesus and his dirty dozen. 7.30 - 8.30pm Ignite Youth worship night FOR YOUR PRAYERS Sick - Jonathan Isherwood, Dale Jackson, Duncan Allister, Ella Hawksby, and Philip and Maili Gurung in Pokhara, Nepal. RIP - Jean Eggleshaw Within Church - Ladies Group and Mother’s Union In the Local Community - Greenfields Way Prayer Chain A small group of people from our Church commit themselves to offering daily prayers, when there is an emergency, for people who are sick and for those needing long term prayer support. If you or someone you know would appreciate our collective prayers then please contact Glynis Mowat [863073] or Michael. NOTICES Bishop Nick has invited Paul Wheelhouse to serve his curacy in Burley - in- Wharfedale. We look forward to them joining us in Burley. Paul, his wife Karen and children Bethany (14) and Lewis (11) will probably move here at the start of June and Paul will be ordained in Bradford Cathedral on 1st July. In a former life Paul was a teacher in Bradford and more recently the Diocesan youth officer for Carlisle Diocese. He is currently studying for ordination at Durham. You can read further details in this months magazine. Please do pray for them as they prepare for this momentous change. Message from Pat & Malcolm many thanks to all of you who remembered our anniversary day with cards and messages. Do please join us after the 9.45am service for cakes and drinks in Church. BRADFORD SOUP RUN The Autys thank everyone for the wonderful generous response to the Christmas appeal. Along with Menston and Steeton churches the collection far exceeded previous years. Lent Lunches. It may seem too near the food excesses of Christmas, to be thinking of Lent, but Ash Wednesday is earlier this year, and I am starting to plan for Lent Lunches. Once again I am looking for 2 co-ordinators to take on responsibility for a Friday in Lent, and for other volunteers to make soup and to help on the day. St Mary‘s is responsible for 3 of the 6 weeks, March 2nd, March, 23rd and March 30th. If anyone can offer help with any of these roles on these days, please have a word with me. Many thanks, Janet Squire 862582. Dick Whittington - Fun for all the family. Burley Theatre Group‘s annual pantomime is Dick Whittington. Performances, at the Queens Hall, start on Wednesday 1st February at 7:30 pm and continue on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd. On Saturday 4th there are two afternoon performances starting at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Tickets (£8 adults, £7 concessions, £6 juniors) are available from Sue Whelan, Telephone 863478, email
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or leave a request at the Parish Centre Office. Christians Against Poverty -"Money", a three session course to get you back in control of your money On Tuesdays 31st January & 7th February at the Methodist Church from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The course is free but you need to book a place. Call Ted on 864445. More information on www.capmoney.org Citizens Advice Bureau representatives are offering advice sessions at St Mary‘s Parish Centre alternate Thursdays between 9.30am and 12.30pm It is not possible to be seen without an appointment, so advance booking is essential. To make an appointment ring 01274 758030. Next sessions are on 2nd & 16th February and 1st & 15th March. Women's World Day of Prayer Coffee Morning many thanks to all those who supported the recent event. The sum of £178.00 was raised and will go towards funding Education and Literature Projects.
Message from Prem and Jane - Thank you for your prayers for Philip and Maili Gurung, and that Prem could have some 'bonus time' with them. We are thankful that their health has improved since the crisis situation on Jan 9th, and we appreciate the support and concern that you have given. Thank you. Jane, Prem, Christine and Sophie.
Burley-Tereli Calendars. Thank you so much for supporting our link with Tereli. The calendars are our main fundraiser and the total raised this year from sales is £1,6897. We have also recently sent £3,000 to the area around Tereli where erratic rainfall has resulted in a poor harvest and where famine is expected. Janet Squire
Some of you will remember Mary Brooks. She has just moved back into the village. I am sure she will be pleased to see welcoming faces, but not all at once!
Mothers' Union Wave of Prayer The Wave of Prayer this year is on Friday 17th February 3.00 - 4.00 pm The act of worship will be followed by tea and cake. Members please make a note in your diaries and come along if you can.
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