Dear Worshippers and Friends of St. Clement’s,
Do join us this coming Sunday…
Sunday 3rd February at 11.00 – Sung Eucharist for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Our Gospel reading, Luke 2. 22-40, tells of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, which is officially celebrated on 2nd February, forty days after Christmas Day. But the Church of England slightly adapts the Revised Common Lectionary & also sets it as the Gospel reading for this coming Sunday!
We shall also hear the famous passage by St. Paul on the theme of ‘Love’ –1 Corinthians 13. 1-13. But as with any Biblical passage, it is important to look at it’s context. These last two Sundays, we’ve had the whole of the previous chapter read – 1 Corinthians 12 – all about spiritual gifts and each Christian being part of the Body of Christ. It is in that context that we need to seek to understand what Paul is saying as he describes the ‘more excellent way’. We will also say Psalm 48 responsively. Licensed Reader John Noonan will be our preacher. There will be parallel Children’s Ministry, and following worship, Coffee Hour in the hall on the third floor of Klimentská 18.
It being the first Sunday of the month, I will be off to Brno for our regular monthly service..
Sunday 3rd February at 17.00 in Brno– Holy Communion with Hymns for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Thank you for your prayers for our congregation in Brno. I am happy to share that a number of new people have joined us over the past few months. And if you have family or friends in Brno do tell them about our services there.
Other important things..
My sermon from last Sunday is now available to read on the church website. The link is http://susanaj10.sg-host.com//27th-january-2019-sung-eucharist-for-third-sunday-after-epiphany-revd-nathanial/.
As I informed in my last weekly messages the chaplaincy’s electoral roll is due to be completely revised, this year. This would mean every member already on the electoral roll and those willing to join new should fill the membership form which are available in church with the Chaplaincy’s Electoral Roll Officer Sue Entzinger and also available for download on the church website by following the link http://susanaj10.sg-host.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ER-New.pdf and either hand it over to Sue or to me on Sunday or send it via post to my address. Please also note that the we may have to hold ACM earlier than Church Council initially decided. I will update you about the date changes after the Church Council meeting which is scheduled to be held on 10th February.
The Diocesan Annual Review 2017-18 and ICS News and Prayer Update for February 2019 will be available at the back of the church on Sunday.
Like last year, the Chaplaincy would be organizing the Annual Retreat. The two possibilities are to hold it from 7th May(afternoon) to 9th May(afternoon) or 4th July(afternoon) to 6th July (afternoon). Those of you interested in joining please let me know which dates would suit you best so that we can arrange things accordingly.
People for whom English is not their first language, like me, would find the EasyEnglish New Testament app very helpful. It is available free of charge and has already been downloaded in more than 150 countries around the world. The EasyEnglish Bible is a new version of the scripture using a limited vocabulary and simple syntax which was devised by MissionAssist volunteers. It is ideal for people who are learning English, or speak English as a foreign language. Here is the link https://www.easyenglish.bible/.
If it was/is your birthday or wedding anniversary or any other special occasion last week or the coming week, we would be happy to share your joy and pray for you. You are invited to send to me the details by email to this address.
Yours in His Service,
Nathanial