January 16th 2022 The Second Sunday of Epiphany
A loop system is fitted in St. Mary’s Barnard Castle: please switch to ‘T’ At communion we can provide a gluten free wafer if you prefer: please inform one of the sidespeople Large Print pew sheets, service orders and hymns are available from the sidesmen/women Wheelchairs, scooters and buggies can easily be brought into Barnard Castle church Refreshments are free and are served after most services At Barnard Castle there is an accessible toilet/baby change facility in the porch You and your children are welcome here: should you need them there are children’s ‘action packs’ available in church. St. Margaret’s chapel on the left of the church in Barnard Castle is a useful ‘bolt hole’ if your baby wants to shout! We do not take a collection during services: plates for your gifts are at the back of church Today we use communion prayer H on page 38
The Collect Almighty God, in Christ you make all things new: transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your heavenly glory; 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.
First Reading
1 Corinthians 12.1-11
Concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 3Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says ‘Let Jesus be cursed!’ and no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except by the Holy Spirit. 1 2
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 7To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. 4
This is the word of the Lord: Thanks be to God
Gospel acclamation Alleluia, alleluia. Christ was revealed in flesh, proclaimed among the nations and believed in throughout the world. (said) Alleluia.
Gospel Reading John 2.1-11 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John All: Glory to you O Lordor at 8.30am Glory be to thee O Lord On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ 4And Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.’ 5His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ 6Now standing there were six stone water-jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim. 8 He said to them, ‘Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.’ So they took it. 9 When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, 10‘Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.’ 11Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. 1
After the Gospel All
This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Or Praise be to thee O Christ.
We remember in our prayers
Those preparing for Baptism: George & Seth Bainbridge, Isla, Mason and Jenson Parry, Chester Humble, Max & Willow Lyle, Jodi & Maddie Balmer, Aiden Bannister Those who are unwell: Pat Wise, Margaret Miles, Margaret Sparrow Those who have died: David Walker, Joe Tallentire, Jean Wilkinson, Pat Long, Amy Purvis, Eileen Dougill Those whose year’s mind falls at this time: Barbara (Jen) Whittaker
Post communion God of glory, you nourish us with your Word who is the bread of life: fill us with your Holy Spirit that through us the light of your glory may shine in all the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Notices Sunday 16th
Monday 17th Tuesday 18
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Wednesday 19th
Thursday 20th Friday 21st
8.30am 10.30am 12 noon 3.00pm 1.00pm 7.00pm 9.00am 10.00am 3.30pm 7.00-8.00pm 11.00am 3.00pm 9.00am 12 noon 5.00pm 10.00am
Sunday 23rd 8.30am 10.30am 4.00pm
The Second Sunday of Epiphany Holy Communion at Barnard Castle Holy Communion with baptism of George & Seth Bainbridge Funeral of Mrs Jean Wilkinson at Darlington Crematorium (private ceremony) Wardens’ meeting Smuffies (Under 5s) in the Parish Hall ‘Euphoria’ choir rehearsal in church Morning prayer on Zoom Midweek worship at Barnard Castle Buildings Team meeting Study Group on Zoom Funeral of Mr David Walker at Barnard Castle Social and Fundraising Team meeting Receiving of coffin into church before a funeral Funeral of Mrs Amy Purvis at Barnard Castle Community Choir rehearsal Community Orchestra rehearsal The Third Sunday of Epiphany Holy Communion at Barnard Castle Holy Communion at Barnard Castle Holy Communion at Whorlton
Wednesday evenings (7.00pm) from January 19th Living Stones, Living Hope - a 5 week study course prepared by USPG Contact the clergy for the Zoom code Request for help: The Local Barnardo’s shop is seeking volunteers: if you can offer some time to help in the shop please call in and ask for Jane Turley
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