Sunday 13th March 2022

Second Sunday of Lent

Parish Clergy

Revd Vicky Fleming 01543 502857 (Not Fridays)

Revd Gill Joynson 01543 502131
Revd George Fleming 01543 502857 (Not Fridays)
Revd. Marie Meredith 01543 741588 (Not Monday’s)
Parish Office 01543 502131—Mon to Wed 9.30 –3 pm
leave messages on machine we will call you back
Email: stlukesparish@btconnect.com
http://www.stlukescannock.org.uk

The Church takes the safety of everyone within the

church very seriously and expects that everyone will work
within the church safeguarding policy. In particular, the
Church expects anyone who becomes aware of a safe-
guarding risk or of actual abuse, to report it immediately
to our Safeguarding Coordinator.
Collect
Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth,
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
grant to all those who are admitted
into the fellowship of Christ’s religion,
that they may reject those things
that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

First Reading - Philippians 3.17-4.1

Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those
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who live according to the example you have in us. For many live
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as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them,

and now I tell you even with tears. Their end is destruction;
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their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their
minds are set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven,
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and it is from there that we are expecting a Saviour, the Lord

Jesus Christ. He will transform the body of our humiliation that
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it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that

also enables him to make all things subject to himself. Therefore,
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my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and
crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
Second Reading Luke 13.31-35
At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, ‘Get
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away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.’ He said to them,
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‘Go and tell that fox for me, “Listen, I am casting out demons and
performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I
finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be
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on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed

away from Jerusalem.” Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the
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prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I
desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her
brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your
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house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the
time comes when you say, “Blessed is the one who comes in the
name of the Lord.”’

Post Communion Prayer

Almighty God,
you see that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves:
keep us both outwardly in our bodies,
and inwardly in our souls;
that we may be defended from all adversities
which may happen to the body,
and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
 Everyone is important and everyone has a part to play

Let’s give thanks for our musicians and choir.

We pray for them: Heavenly Father thank you for all those who
use their musical gifts to help us to worship you. We pray that
you will bless them. Fill them with your Holy Spirit, as they
practice and serve you by leading our worship. Amen

ST LUKE’S FUND-RAISING EVENTS

These are events planned to help raise funds for the church.
Sunday 26th June 4:00pm
Please come along and enjoy a concert being given by Lichfield Sinfonia,
performing items from Films and Shows, and music for the Jubilee.
Further details to follow.
Saturday 9th July
We are holding a Summer Fete and need your help!
An open meeting has been arranged for
Thursday March 17th at 7:30pm in the church. All ideas are welcome
– please support us.
Please see Linda Hopley or Jane Coxon for more information .
 Parish Magazine 2022
If you have not subscribed before and wish to do so please
contact Janet Bailey (01543 574624)

Every family celebrates birthdays and

Wedding Anniversaries—the Church family
should be no different.
We want to thank God for you, and ask
him to bless you as you celebrate the milestones
of life. Why not give permission to the Parish Office
to publicize your special days? Just send a note or
an email.
The Lent Study based on
The Prodigal Son
The Session 2— The Older Brother is on
Wednesday in the Centre at 7.30pm.
It will be recorded and notes available on the website.

Refreshments on Sunday after the

service at St. Luke’s
We would love to start this again—if you
could volunteer to help please contact
Janice Middleton.
The more people on the rota the better!
 Opportunities for Prayer
Every Tuesday & Thursday Morning Prayer at 9am
in St. Luke’s unless otherwise announced
A Prayer Group Meeting takes place on the 2nd and 4th
Thursdays of the month at 3pm at 13 Park Road. Join us as we
pray together for God’s blessing and empowerment
for the ministry and witness in our communities.

Jubilee Events
Some dates for your diaries!
St. Luke’s Jubilee Picnic Friday 3rd June (12-2pm)

St. Thomas—a special service on Sunday 5th June.

**Please let the Parish Office know if you wish to

advertise your group meeting**

Prayer for Ukraine

Wednesday 16th March
St. Luke’s11am—1pm
Please join us in prayer for this
beleaguered country
 Intense conflict in Ukraine is
threatening the lives and
livelihoods of civilians across the
country.

For three Sundays starting on 13th March

we will have special collections in Church
for Christian Aid’s Ukraine Appeal

We know from the news the terrible devastation being wrought

in Ukraine and the millions of people seeking to flee to safety.
The refugees need supplies and places to live—we can help
by giving and praying.

DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal - Christian Aid

Christian Aid write:

We’ll be working with partner organizations in

the ACT Alliance (a global faith-based
coalition), to offer assistance to Ukraine refugees fleeing
deadly violence. So far, one of our ACT partners have
distributed 28 tonnes of food supplies and other lifesaving
essentials to people on the Ukrainian borders.

Christian Aid was founded in 1945 by British and Irish

churches to help refugees after the Second World War. Back
then, we worked with partner churches to alleviate suffering by
raising the equivalent of £3 million plus in today’s money.

We supported, equipped and enabled partner churches in

mainland Europe to provide what people needed. Nearly 80
years later, we are doing the same.
 PLEASE NOTE
remember HANDS, FACE AND SPACE
If you take risks you are not caring for others!

St Luke’s
Tuesday 15th 9am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 16th10.00am Holy Communion followed by
Prayer for Ukraine
Thursday 17th 9am Morning Prayer
Sunday 20th 9.30am Holy Communion
St Thomas’
Sunday 20th 11.00am Holy Communion
Sunday Services will continue to be on our website,
Facebook page and on our You Tube Channel.