Dear Worshippers and Friends of St. Clement’s
Our Archdeacon Ven. Dr. Leslie Nathaniel will be visiting our chaplaincy for the first time to hold the extension of my ecclesiastical service which will extend my license for another 3.5 years. Make every effort to be a part of this important service…
Sunday 9th February at 11.00hrs. – Sung Eucharist for the Third Sunday before Lent with the Licensing of the Rev’d Nathanial Nathanial as Chaplain of St Clement, Prague
Matthew 5. 13-20 is our Gospel Reading which is taken from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount where Jesus calls on his hearers to be‘the salt of the earth’ and ‘the light of the world’. The supporting readings are Isaiah 58. 1-9 where the prophet speaks powerfully of our duty to care for those who are hungry or oppressed and 1 Corinthians 2. 1-12 where Paul draws his readers’ attention to the type of ministry that accurately embodies the cross of Christ. We will also say Psalm 112. 1-9 together.
Hymns are :- Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty Nicaea; Thou, whose almighty word Moscow; ; Love divine all loves excelling Blaenwern;Just as I am, without one plea Misericordia; Great is thy faithfulness Faithfulness (Runyan)
There will be parallel Children’s Ministry and following worship, Refreshments will be served at the back of the Church.
Tuesday 11th February from 18.00 to 20.00 – Pre-Lent Bible Study
Join us for Bible Study on Tuesday from 18.00 to 20.00 hrs in the hall on the first floor of Klimentska 18 based on Lord’s Prayer. It will be led by David Hellam. New faces are always welcome, as well as the regulars! If the outside door of Klimentská 18 is locked, please press the bell marked Sborový Kancelář & we’ll buzz you in!
Other important things..
My sermon from last Sunday is available to read on the church website. To access follow the link http://susanaj10.sg-host.com//2nd-february-2020-the-presentation-of-christ-in-the-temple-revd-nathanial/.
More volunteers are needed to help us with organizing Coffee Hour; an important part of our ministry in Prague. Some of our people on the Rota have moved out of Prague and we really need more people to join, making it easier to run this smoothly. If you would like to learn more about this responsibility or think you can help, please get in touch with Rota Officer Barbara Payne barapayne(at)gmail(dot)com.
A GRAND AUCTION…
To raise money for St Clement’s we are holding an Auction on Sunday February 23rd at Klimentska 18, opposite the church after our regular worship service. Sally Whetstone-MCSweeny has kindly agreed to coordinate the auction. Bring anything you’d like to donate to the auction – maybe you had too many Christmas gifts, or you could make or bake something special for us. Or you could donate your time or your services. Stephen Weeks has offered an evening of reading extracts from his Countess of Prague novels – ideal if you’re having a party! Bring your auction items on the day, and put a note in with your reserve price, if you have one! But do let Sally know that you will be bringing something, and what it is. And please, bring some cash to buy something for yourself!
Ash Wednesday Eucharist. 26th February Ash Wednesday evening at 18.00, there will be a Eucharist with the imposition of ashes. It would be good to see many of you there to mark the beginning of this important penitential season of the Christian Year.If you would like to donate Palm Crosses from last year(s) for making ‘ash’ for this service, please bring it to the church with you.
Copies of the ICS News & Prayer Diary, for the month of February 2020will be available free at the back of Church.
On the Diocesan Website you will also find Introduction of Diocesan Rule of Life which can be a valuable aid to shaping and structuring the life of Christians, enabling us to walk more closely with Christ. Here is the link to this important news https://europe.anglican.org/main/latest-news/post/1531-introducing-a-diocesan-rule-of-life.
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 replying to this email.
Yours in His Service,
Nathanial
