The Parish of St Margaret, Holyrood, Prestwich St. Margaret’s, Prestwich & St. George’s, Simister

Sunday 1st March – The First Sunday of Lent

Collect Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin: give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save; through 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.

A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans. K Gale/ J Knott

Just as sin came into the world through one man, and death came through sin, and so death spread to all because all have sinned –  sin was indeed in the world before the law, but sin is not reckoned when there is no law.  Yet death exercised dominion from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sins were not like the transgression of Adam, who is a type of the one who was to come. But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died through the one man’s trespass, much more surely have the grace of God and the free gift in the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abounded for the many.  And the free gift is not like the effect of the one man’s sin. For the judgement following one trespass brought condemnation but the free gift following many trespasses brings justification. If, because of the one man’s trespass, death exercised dominion through that one, much more surely will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness exercise dominion in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. Therefore just as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all, so the act of righteousness of one leads to justification and life for all. For just as by the one person’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous. 5.12–19

Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, “One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”’ Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, “He will command his angels concerning you,” and “On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.”’ Jesus said to him, ‘Again it is written, “Do not put the Lord your God to the test.”’ Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour; and he said to him, ‘All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Away with you, Satan! for it is written, “Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.”’ Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him. 4.1–11

Intercessions Mark Gale

Please join us in Church House Following the 9.45am Service for tea/coffee and biscuits in a friendly atmosphere. All are welcome.

All notices for next week’s Service Sheet to be sent to David McConville no later than Tuesday please send to mcconvillefamily@uwclub.net

Notices:

Signing Sheets: Can you help with the Sides Person Rota, or be a member of the PCC, or Deanery Synod, or even be a Deputy Church Warden. There are lists at the back of Church for all these posts, please sign up if you can help in any way. Many Thanks Joan.

Espresso Church - Monday 2nd March - 6:45pm Costa Longfield Suite: Hello everyone, First of all a massive thank you to everyone who came to our February meeting. Over 40 people attended on a cold winters night and that gives me much encouragement for the coming year. We are delighted to have Whitefield Methodist Church Minister, Rev. Sally Thornton speaking this month. I hear Sally is a very entertaining speaker so do come along for another great Espresso evening and join us in celebrating all that unites our churches together. God Bless, Mark Gale

SOCIAL CIRCLE; There will be no meeting this month. How ever we will be doing our bit for the planet in March when we are going to hold an exchange swoop. We will charge £5.00 entry fee which will included a glass of wine and nibbles. Further details in March Magazine. Thanks Joan.

LENTEN LUNCHES: Our Lenten Lunches will be held on Saturdays 14th, 21st and 28th March at 12.00 – 1.30pm in the Church House. Cost will be £5.00 each which includes soup, roll and butter, apple pie, custard or cream, and tea or coffee. Proceeds from the lunches will be shared between Christian Aid and our Churches.   CHILDREN’S SOCIETY BOXES: May I please remind those of you with these boxes that it is now the time to return them to me for emptying. If you need your box collecting, or if you would like to receive a box to start collecting, please give ring me or see me in Church. Gail Prosser (773 3715)

"Foxhill Retreat 3rd-5th June:  The cost of accommodation (all ensuite) this year is £157 which includes a light lunch on the Wednesday we arrive.  I have not organised the transport yet as I am in the process of getting quotes.  This could be between £14.50 and £17.50. Please let me know if you would like to go as soon as possible (sheet is at the back of church) and should there be any difficulties please speak to me.  I will ask for dietary requirements nearer the time and any special requests.  Thank you Christine."

Hymns Int 190— 40 Days & 40 Nights Grad 295- How Lovely on the Mountains Off 195- From Heaven You Came Comm 544- Our Father Rec 305 - I Danced in the Morning

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Please Pray For:

The Sick Nicola Aylett, Barbara Chafer, Joyce Danso, Marion Jones, David Latham, Robert Lyne, Sylvia Plenderleith, Musa Rashid, Leslie Sharpe, Maude Warren, Yvette Wilton, Carol Williams, Don Young.

Ongoing Prayers for Healing & Wholeness Elizabeth Ann Beck, Dorothy Birtwistle, Mark Davies, Laraine Darlington, Philip Dawson, Becky Ginn, Audrey Handley, Peter Henry, Marion Dixon, Eddie Gallagher, The Gittins Family, Sheila Harrison, Rev Paul Joyce, The Kelly Family, Matilda, Lauren Pott, Bethany Prosser, Martine Rammell, Bill Potts, Susan Rowan, Julie Webster, Alice White, Rev Pauline Whitmarsh, Rev Deborah.

Recently Departed

Anniversaries of Death

Pater Edwards, Carole Hilton,Gladys Moffatt, Majorie Tinker.

Columbarium Flowers:

Peter Edwards March 6th

Services: Mon 2nd Mar 6.45pm Espresso Church (Costa, Longfield) 7.00pm Lent Course (Les Mis)[St M’s] Weds 4th Mar 10.00am Holy Communion followed by coffee Thurs 5th Mar 6.00pm Stations of the Cross Fri 6th Mar 1.30pm World Day of Prayer (St M’s) ————————————————————————————————————————— Sunday 8th March The Second Sunday of Lent (Laying on of Hands) 8.00am Holy Communion (St. M’s) 9.45am Family Service (St. M’s) 11.15am Holy Communion (St. G’s)

FUTURE DATES;

Fri 6th Mar 1.30pm World day of Prayer (St M’s)

Lent Course 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23ed & 30th Mar at 7pm in Church, theme ‘Les Miserables’

Stations of The Cross: Thurs 5th Mar 6.00pm Sat 14th Mar 11.00am Thurs 19th Mar 6.00pm Sat 28th Mar 11.00am Thurs 2nd Apr 6.00pm

Lentern Lunches 12-1.30pm Sat 14th Mar, 21st Mar, 28th Mar