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Easter Experience 

Jesus had a team of twelve around him. Those disciples gave up their day jobs and spent time together with him. We have a team of eleven coming to spend time with us. No fishermen or tax collectors, but several youth workers, an engineer, teacher, musicians, cycling enthusiasts, rugby fans, and even a speech writer for a former prime minister.

These men and women are at Trinity College, Bristol preparing for ordained ministry in the Church of England. But already they have considerable experience of ministry. They are going to share their skills, gifts and faith with us from Palm Sunday to Easter Day. Together we will explore the Easter Experience.

Jesus' last week had life-changing importance for his disciples, right from the entry into Jerusalem on a donkey to Jesus' cruel death and astonishing resurrection. A large proportion of the Gospel writing is devoted to that week. We, with the team from Trinity, will look at what the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus mean for our lives now. Sometimes this will be in the setting of worship, at other times at social gatherings and meals, or in schools and pubs.
To that end we have planned a different shape to our celebration of Holy Week. Some extra events will give more opportunities to meet the team and reflect on the Easter Experience together. This also gives us a chance to invite along other people to introduce them to the life of our churches. But first and foremost Easter Experience is for you. So do plan to come!
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A morning of Quiet Reflection
Inspired by Joseph of Nazareth

Friday 19th March from 10.30 – 12.30
At the home of Jenny and David Frith
Marlpool Farm, Breadstone.

An opportunity during this Lenten season to listen for 'that still, small voice'.
Spend time apart in God's healing presence, time with the Creator and Sustainer of all things, so we can be refreshed and enabled for what lies ahead in our spiritual journey.

For further information
 please contact Christine Birkett

New PCC members

The APCM is being held on 18th April.  One of the functions of the APCM is to elect members to the PCC.  The PCC is made up of clergy, church wardens and members of the laity of the church.  Formally the PCC is responsible for the financial affairs of the Church and the care and maintenance of the church fabric and contents.  It also has a voice in the forms of service used by the church.  At St Mary's the PCC meets 6 times a year and PCC members serve a 3-year term.  If you are interested in becoming a PCC member then please talk to one of the churchwardens or myself (photos on the display board).

Pam Curtis PCC Secretary

Five Marks of Mission
A Lent Course from CMS
Wednesdays 8.00 - 9.30pm

at The Vicarage, Church Lane, Berkeley
24th February—24th March

What does it mean to follow Jesus in the 21st century?
One useful way of understanding the wholeness of God's mission is through the Five Marks of Mission


17th March  - challenging injustice
24th March  - caring for life on earth

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Soup Lunches in Lent

Come and support a worthy cause and enjoy Lent Lunches of soup and bread at St Mary's on the last Wednesday in February and every Wednesday in March 12.30 to 1.30pm.

NO charge but donations will be taken for SPAD, the Bishop's chosen charity in India.  The EU will match any funds raised 3 for 1! 

Any questions: contact Jean (511081) or Sue (810273).

Coffee

During Lent there will be a bowl on the refreshments table for the Lent Lunches Charity - this year it is SPAD.

Parish Holiday 2010

The 2010 St Mary's PH will be during the week of 9-17 July. We are looking for help with accommodation, meals, and transport as well as members for the group doing the planning. If you feel you can help in any way at this stage or if you would like more information, please contact Jean Stanton (511081).

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Annual Parochial Church Meeting Reports
 
The APCM is to be held on Sunday 18th April between the two morning services.  Reports will be distributed on the Sunday before the meeting.  To enable me to photocopy and collate the reports in readiness, can report authors please send them to me by 28th March.
 Pam Curtis

Rota for Intercessions, Bible Reading
 and Lay Administrants
 
Please could you let me know your availability for the rota for the next quarter (April to June.)
 Many thanks, Pam Curtis

During the Week

Wednesday NO Bell Ringing Practice
(It is hoped ringing may recommence before Easter Day.)
Friday 10.00am Little Fishes Music Group at  Berkeley Evangelical Church
Friday 7.00pm Choir Practice (to be confirmed)

Dates for your Diary

Wednesdays in March, 12.30-1.30
Lent Lunches at St Mary's

Wednesdays in March, 8.00pm
Lent Course at The Vicarage

Tuesday 16th March, Magazine deadline

Friday 19th March 10.30–12.30, Marlpool Farm
A morning of Quiet Reflection inspired by Joseph of Nazareth

Sunday 21st March Hill Fun Run, start at Village Hall

Saturday 27th March - Sunday 4th April
Easter Experience

Sunday 28th March APCM Reports deadline

Hill Cream Teas will start again this year on  Sunday 11th April in the Village Hall

Sunday 18th April, Annual Parochial Church Meeting

Friday 30th April to Sunday 2nd May
'Berkeley goes Wild' at Viney Hill

Readings for this Sunday

9.30 am Choral Communion
2 Corinthians 1:3-7
John 19:25-27

11.00am Eleven - Informal Worship

6.00pm  Evening Prayer
Joshua 5:9-12
Luke 15:1-3,11b-32

 

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