St. Peter’s Parish Church,
Kirk Onchan
20 December 2020 – Advent 4
Eternal God, as Mary waited for the birth of your Son, so we wait for his coming in glory; bring us through the birth pangs of this present age to see, with her, our great salvation in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer Diary
The sidesmen, bellringers, readers and those Members of the Church who live outside the Parish.
Eastern Mission Partnership Team Leader Andie Brown
The Commissioners of Garff, Onchan, Braddan and councillors of Douglas.
Those who are struggling in mind, body & spirit that they may know God’s comfort & healing: Sheila Pyatt-Coppell, Sheila Cowley, Olivia Pettigrew, Sandra Caley, Christopher Browne, Mildred Cooper, George Sinclair, Christine Roberts, Liz Pickering, Roberto Di Chiara & Tara Mackenzie.
In addition there are a number of people at home preparing for tests and procedures who don’t wish to be named, however, I would ask you to please keep in your prayers all those we know of who are struggling in mind, body and spirit at this time.
Those who have lost loved ones & in particular the family & friends of: Ray Kneen, David Robbins, Hector Duff, Frederick Courtie & Ros Richmond.
And those we name in the quiet of our hearts. Amen
Please remember that we need permission to put names on this list. Please help us to keep this list up to date by keeping us informed of changes.
Readings
Roman 16 v25 – end
Luke 1 26 to 38
Daily Prayers in the Advent Season for those at home
https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer
https://www.northumbriacommunity.org/offices/how-to-use-daily-office/
Watchful at all times,
let us pray for strength to stand with confidence
before our Maker and Redeemer.
That God may bring in his kingdom with justice and mercy,
let us pray to the Lord:
– for the hungry …
– for the homeless …
– for refugees and the victims of war …
Come Lord Jesus
That God may establish among the nations
his sceptre of righteousness,
let us pray to the Lord:
– for the IOM government …
– for the leaders of the nations …
– for all who hold public office …
that they may be filled with the integrity, justice, mercy and humility of Jesus Christ
Come Lord Jesus
That we may seek Christ in the scriptures
and recognize him in the breaking of the bread,
let us pray to the Lord:
– for the good news of the gospel to reach all…
– for courage to proclaim Jesus with our lives and with our lips…
Come Lord Jesus
That God may bind up the brokenhearted,
restore the sick
and raise up all who have fallen,
let us pray to the Lord:
– for all suffering the effects of Covid19…
– for those whose diagnosis and treatment have been adversely affected by the epidemic…
– for those struggling with increased loss of mobility and independence…
– for those experiencing mental health issues, loneliness and isolation…
Come Lord Jesus
That the light of God’s coming may dawn
on all who live in darkness and the shadow of death,
let us pray to the Lord:
– for those who are terminally ill and drawing near to the end f their earthly life…
– for those who have lost loved ones…
Come Lord Jesus
That, with all the saints in light,
we may shine forth as lights for the world,
let us pray to the Lord:
– that being salt and light we will season our conversations and relationships with grace and hope…
Come Lord Jesus
Let us commend the world, which Christ will judge,
to the mercy and protection of God.
Mothers’ Union Members
Our first meeting in the New Year
Tuesday 5th January 2:00pm in the Parish Hall
A Pilgrim’s Tale with Howard & Sandra Parkin
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year to all our members
Call In 4 Coffee
A Big Thank You
To all who supported Call in 4 Coffee 2020. Despite being closed during lock-down we still managed to raise £1,000 towards the Inspire Appeal.
Thank you for all the cake contributions, to the ladies and gentlemen who gave up their Wednesday mornings to help and to our loyal regulars.
Total contributions from the start of 2013 have gone towards the repair of the spire and total over £11,500. Well done everyone.
The fellowship has been marvellous.
Marcia Clague
Ladies’ Fellowship
First & Third Wednesday of each month Onchan Parish Hall
8:00pm October – May
Suitable for all ages, new members welcome
Contact Sheila Kelly 836014 Dot Winrow 620560
The Interim Minister, Wardens & Parish Clerk
Wish Everyone
A Very Happy & Peaceful Christmas and New Year
Live Streaming and Safeguarding
Most of our services are being live streamed. If you do not wish for you and/or your children to appear on camera, please let the person operating the computer know at the beginning of the service. We will then be able to make sure that your faces are not shown.
If you have any safeguarding issues that you wish to raise please speak to Valerie Coole, our Parish Safeguarding Officer. She can be contacted on 333309 or [email protected]
| Date | Time | Event | Location/Notes |
| 20/12/20 | 11:00am
6:30pm |
CW Holy Communion
Nine Lessons & Carols |
Church
Church |
| 22/12/20 | 10:00am | Burial | Churchyard |
| 23/12/20 | 10:30am
1:30pm |
BCP Holy Communion
No Call in 4 Coffee
Funeral Service Ros Richmond |
Church
Church |
| 24/12/20 | 5:00pm
11:30pm |
Crib Service
Midnight Communion |
Church
Church |
| 25/12/20 | 10:30am | Family Holy Communion | Church |
| 27/12/20 | 11:00am
6:30pm |
CW Holy Communion
No Service |
Church
Church |
Onchan, Lonan & Laxey Team Ministry Information
Interim Minister Onchan Alessandra Di Chiara
The Rectory, 18 Windermere Avenue, Onchan Isle of Man, IM3 2DT
Phone 679274 or 210208
or email [email protected]
Team Vicar Lonan & Laxey Jo Dudley Phone 861989
or email [email protected]
Parish Clerk [email protected] Phone 675797
Website www.stpeterschurch.org.im
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