Services Today

9.00 am Holy Communion . reader— Alan Houston

11.00 am Holy Communion . Collect Father in heaven, who sent your Son to redeem the world and will send him again to be our judge: Give us grace so to imitate him in the humility and purity of his first coming that when he comes again, we may be ready to greet him with joyful love and firm faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Lesson– Isaiah 11: 1-10 p.697 The Psalm –Psalm 72: 1-7, 18-19 BCP

p. 743

The Epistle-Romans 15: 4-13 p.1141 The Gospel -Matthew 3: 1-12 p.967

Post Communion Prayer

Lord, here you have nourished us with the food of life. Through our sharing in this holy sacrament teach us to judge wisely earthly things and to yearn for things heavenly. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Sunday 4th December

2016

The Second SUNDAY

Of ADVENT

11.00am - Holy Communion

Opening Hymn Crown him with many crowns,

263 vs 1,2,5 &6 the Lamb upon his throne,

p.201 Opening Greeting

p.201 Collect for Purity

p.202 Penitence

Collect of the day

The Advent Candles will be lit by

The Clarke family

Proclaiming and Receiving the Word

The Lesson, read by: Albert Nixon

Psalm 72: 1-7, 18-19 BCP p. 743

The Epistle, read by : Tara Kingston

Gradual Hymn Sprit of God, unseen as the wind ,

386

The Gospel, read by: Dorothy W ilson

Sermon

p.205 The Nicene Creed Hymn 136 On Jordan’ bank the Baptist’s cry announces that the Lord is nigh:

The Prayers of the People

Intercessions

p.207 Prayer of Humble Access

The Peace

Offertory The Lord is here—he finds us as we seek

Hymn to learn his will and follow in his way.

447

Celebrating at the Lord’s Table

p.208 The Communion

P. 209 Eucharistic Prayer 1

Going out as God’s People

p. 220 Post-Communion Prayers

p. 221 The Blessing

Recessional Hark ! A thrilling voice is sounding, Hymn 126 ‘Christ is nigh’, it seems to say;

Dismissal

READINGS for —SUNDAY 4th December 2016 The Lesson—Isaiah 11: 1-10

The Old Testament reading is from the book of the Isaiah, chapter 11, beginning to read at verse 1. A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him – the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord – 3 and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; 4 but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. 5 Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash round his waist. 6 The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. 7 The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. 8 The infant will play near the cobra’s den, and the young child will put its hand into the viper’s nest. 9 They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. 10 In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting-place will be glorious.

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

The Epistle Reading — Romans 15: 4-13

The New Testament Reading is from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans, chapter 13, beginning to read at verse 11.

4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. 5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind to-ward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. 8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God’s truth, so that the prom-ises made to the patriarchs might be confirmed 9 and, moreover, that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written: ‘Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles; I will sing the praises of your name.’ 10 Again, it says, ‘Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people.’ 11 And again, ‘Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; let all the peoples extol him.’ 12 And again, Isaiah says, ‘The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; in him the Gentiles will hope.’ 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may over-

flow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

Please wait for Acclamation –sung

The Gospel–Matthew 3: 1-12 Hear the Gospel of our Saviour Christ, according to Saint Matthew, chapter 3, beginning to read at verse 1. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ.

In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: ‘A voice of one calling in the wilderness, “Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.”’ 4 John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt round his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. 5 People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. 6 Confessing their sins, they were baptised by him in the River Jor-dan. 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptising, he said to them: ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? 8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. 9 And do not think you can say to yourselves, “We have Abra-ham as our father.” I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. 10 The axe has been laid to the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. 11 ‘I baptise you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 12 His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing-floor, gathering his wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with unquenchable fire.’

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Please wait for Acclamation –sung

ROSSORRY PRAYER GROUP Meets in the Parish Office on Wednesdays (7.30pm) (2nd and 4th Wednesday each month) Closed now for the summer. Date of next meeting— Wed 14th December

We meet in Fellowship with a heart for prayer. We pray for personal, Parish and wider issues. Prayer request sheets at back of the Church.

‘Thought for the day’

Denzil Mc Daniel is doing ‘Thought for the day’ on

Radio Ulster on Mondays—14th, 21st & 28th November and 5th December at

6.55am—repeated at 7.55am.

FERMANAGH MENCAP

with Magheracross Parish

Invite you to a non– Denominational Christmas Carol

Service for adults and children with Learning Disabilities and their families

and friends in Magheracross Parish Church,

Ballinamallard On Sunday 4th December 2016

At 3.00pm Refreshments in Archdale Hall

Afterwards.

DIOCESAN MAGAZINES If you are receiving the magazine—please

ensure you have paid Jean Bleakley for this year—£10 or

Let her know if you want to be included.

FERMANAGH ORPHANS and WIDOWS

Annual Carol Service

In Fermanagh District Hall, Tempo Road on Sunday 4th December at 8 p.m.

Everyone welcome

FERMANAGH CHORAL SOCIETY presents

“A FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS”

In Enniskillen Methodist Church , Darling Street

On Friday 16th December at 7.30 pm (Conductor—Donald Swain)

Adm: £5 (children free)

SERVICES FOR DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2017

Sunday 4th December (The 2nd Sunday of Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am 7.00 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion ‘ A Quiet Christmas’

Isaiah 11: 1-10 Psalm 72: 1-7, 18-19 Romans 15: 4-13 Matthew 3: 1-12

Sunday 11th December (The Third Sunday of Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am 3.00pm

Holy Communion Morning Prayer Christmas Communion in the Hall

Isaiah 35: 1-10 Psalm 146: 4-10 James 5: 7-10 Matthew 11: 2-11

Sunday 18th December The 4th Sunday of Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am 7.00 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (with Sunday School Nativity.) Christmas Carol Service

Isaiah 7: 10-16 Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19 Romans 1: 1-7 Matthew 1: 18-25

Saturday 24th December (Christmas Eve)

10.00pm

Holy Communion

2 Samuel 7: 1-5, 8-11,16 Psalm 89: 2, 19-27 Acts 13: 16-26 John 1:1-14

Sunday 25th December (Christmas Day)

10.00am

Holy Communion

Isaiah 9: 2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2: 11-14 Luke 2: 1-20

Sunday 1st January 2017 (New Year’s Day)

9.00am 11.00 am

Holy Communion Holy Communion No Evening Service.

Isaiah 63: 7-9 Psalm 148 Hebrews2: 10-18 Matthew 2: 13-23

Junior Church Wardens

Today Rebecca Irwin and Richard Armstrong

Next Sunday

Rebecca Irwin and Richard Armstrong

ROSSORRY COMMUNITY PARENT & TODDLER

(10am—11.30am) Open Wednesdays 10am to 11.30am

in The Parish Hall

Now open every Wednesday For details—contact Avril on

02866 329589

Thought for the week ………….

CRECHE

Available at 11am in the Stables

This Week: : Ciara Hambly and Shirley Elliott Next Week : Martha Lucy and Diane Armstrong

Rossorry

Wednesday Club

Meets again in

The Parish Hall

on Wed. 7th December.

This week—

‘Communion Service’

MORE NEWS ITEMS

A BIG Thank you for 49 boxes donated this

year

‘The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Matthew 25: 40

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Rainbows and Brownies will hold a

COFFEE Morning after the 11am Ser-vice on Sunday 4th December 2016.

In Parish Hall

(proceeds to Rainbows and Brownie Troop)

175 Christmas Tree Festival - THANK YOU

Our Christmas Tree Festival was such a wonderful success and far exceeded all our expectations. We have been greatly blessed by God in running this event -

such a stunning display of trees, amazing creativity, unbelievable numbers of visitors from across the community

who spoke so highly of our hospitality and the warmth of the welcome received.

A most sincere thank you to the Steering group and the teams of volunteers who

helped us to stage this event. Thank you for offering so much of your time and

talents and especially last week when we needed so much help on site - it was just amazing seeing everyone working well

together. I hope you agree it was worth every

minute of that time together and it will be a week that will stay long in our

memories.

Rector

ROSSORRY PARISH

CHURCH

175th Anniversary 1841— 2016

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Sat. 28th January 2017 Rossorry Arts and Crafts Class Display. January 2017 Table Quiz. Date to be confirmed Parish Auction February 2017 Our Favourite Hymns night. March 2017 “Hooley in the Hall “ .

CONTACT US. The Parish recently launched our new Website at

rossorryparish.com The site was built largely by Michael Skuce of Inishmacsaint and Garry Clarke of Rossorry. Feel

free to go online and see our colourful and informative site which chronicles the everyday life of our Parish.

We are also on Facebook as Rossorry Parish Church and we update, regularly, on events in the church as well as weddings and christenings.

You can contact us by these means or by e-mail at rossorryoffice@btinternet.com or indeed by

Telephone at 02866 329889.

April 3rd 2016 marks the 175th Anniversary of the opening of the ‘new’ Church of Rossorry at Mullinacaw.

A group, made up of Vestry Members and Parishioners, with the Rector are currently planning a year of “Celebration”. This page will be used to update the Parish on Events and Services to mark this momentous occasion.

If you would like to get involved, let the Rector or the Office know.

PARISH CONTACT DETAILS

Rector:

Rev. Canon Ian Ellis, B.Sc.,P.G.C.E., B.Th., Ed.D.

Tel: 028 66320239 Email: rossorry@clogher.anglican.org

BAPTISMS:- Please contact the Rector well in advance so that arrangements can be made. THE SICK:- If you are aware of anyone who is ill, unwell or for any reason would like a visit - please contact the Rector or the Parish Office. HOSPITAL:- If you have a member of your family circle or a friend in hospital , please let the Rector or the Parish Office know if a visit or follow-up is required. VISITING:- Two Diocesan Pastoral Assistants , Mrs Sue Hogg and Mrs Joan Nelson are assisting with the Pastoral Visits . Rev. Canon D. Kingston is also kindly assisting our Pastoral Care Team.

PARISH OFFICE

Parish Administrator: Gerry O’ Callaghan

20 Drummee Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 5JX

Tel: 028 66329889 Email: rossorryoffice@btinternet.com Open: Mon - Friday - 9.00am - 12noon

PARISH CONTACTS Retired resident clergy: Rev. Canon Desmond Kingston

Organist: Catherine Irwin

6634 1550

Assistant Organist Emily Donaldson 6634 1640

Praise Band Catherine Irwin 6634 1550

Sexton: Leslie Thompson 6632 5190 or 07791174 757

Churchwardens: David Purdy Brian Donaldson

Hon Treasurer George Elliott

Hon Secretary Dorothy Wilson 66346805

CD’s for the Yvonne Elliott Housebound 6634 2514

Booking of Halls: Ring Parish Office

6632 9889

Sunday School Carol Livingstone 6632 3041

Envelope Secretary: Ernie Long 6632 4456

Crèche: Diane Armstrong ( Each Sunday 10.45am-12noon) 6632 8286

Wednesday Club: Ethel Oldcroft (Wednesday 10.30am - 12noon) 6632 6339

Beavers Ruth Beaumont

(Tues. 6.30-7.30pm) 07761 471 227

Cubs Keith Rutledge (Wed 6:45 - 7:45pm) 07812214176

Scouts: Roger Clarke (Tues 7:30-9:00pm) 07714 232 645

Explorer Scouts Garry Clarke Each 2nd Tuesday 07808 585 657

Rainbows Joy Coalter (Mon. 6.15-7.30pm) 07879 999 536

Brownies Claire Fleming (Mon. 6.15-7.30pm) 6632 2870

Guides: Avril Armstrong (Wed 8-9.15pm) 6632 9589

Mothers Union Lorraine Simpson 6632 9469

(3rd Thurs. in the month)

Bowling Club William Stevenson (Mon. evening) 07719662473

Parent & Toddler Group Avril Armstrong (Wed. 10-11.30am) 6632 9589

Arts & Crafts Classes Yvonne Elliott (Wed. pm. or as announced) 6634 2514

Prayer Group Neville Gamble (2nd & 4th Wed. 7.30pm) 07771 701280

Check us out at Website: www.rossorryparish.com

Rossorry Parish Church

ROSSORRY PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

As a family, Rossorry Parish seeks to

ENRICH and deepen our faith in Jesus Christ;

ENLIVEN our fellowship and care for each other;

ENGAGE with everyone, of every age and background, in ways that are meaningful and relevant.