STAYING IN TOUCH DURING LOCK DOWN

Foodbank: They are under even more pressure now than ever, please be generous.       Thank you.                                                                  

Money!  Donations by cheque payable to Braintree Area Foodbank Ltd. Food (the box is outside Judy’s house, “Winnipeg”, Church Road):

Packet custard – Tinned custard - cereal bars – Kit Kat – Penguin – Club – Tinned cold meats –  Non food items – nappies sizes 4, 5 and 6.

Donations : Please continue make your donation to the work of the Church here through Standing Order or Direct Debit, by cheque to David Bedwell or by filling your envelope (each week, please!).  Church expenses such as insurance and the Parish Share continue, whether the building is open or not.  If you would like to pay by card, we can arrange that too.  Thank you.

The village shop currently has fruit, vegetables, eggs, bread and mince meat  open from 8am, contactless payments preferred.  Please do support the volunteers working for Gosfield.

Please keep in touch! 

If we as a Church can help in any way, please contact:

Priest Rev'd Rose Braisby   01245 361927  revrosebraisby@btinternet.com

PCC Secretary and leading on our Pastoral Work:  Judy Paterson,

Church Warden and organist Bob Waters   01787 473863   rhwaters7@gmail.com

Church Warden and Wedding  Co-ordinator   Dave Patmore 01787 474047  dave.3nuns@gmail.com    

     St  Catherine's Church, Gosfield  -     www.gosfieldchurch.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                Do see the Church web site for daily readings

In Church this week:   

All services are on hold and St Catherine’s is closed because of the Covid19 epidemic, but normal service will return as soon as possible.

Rev’d Mark of St Andrews, Earl’s Colne will be streaming the Sunday Team Service – you can find their YouTube Channel on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tGvTuAyyWN-M-i7bncElg?view_as=subscriber                                                                                    

RevRose will be streaming services on Facebook (St Catherine’s Church, Gosfield) and YouTube - our channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_0EAwFYHS01YUlfGwepO8Q/?guided_help_flow=5

So far there is a Morning Prayer and a traditional BCP Communion.

If you would like a DVD of one of our services sent to you by post please contact RevRose (01245 361927 or revrosebraisby@btinternet.com)

There are lots of online services ­– at 9a.m. today, the Archbishop of York will lead a virtual service you can join on https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/church-online

Radio 4 are transmitting a Church service each Sunday at 08.10, and BBC1 have Songs of Praise at 1.15 p.m. do tune in, no tea or cakes though.

BBC Essex are broadcasting a religious programme on Sundays at 08.00, again, no tea or cakes.

We pray: -

For all those affected by the Covid19 virus: praying especially for the sick and for those who care for them, for the NHS and all key workers, and all who are afraid for themselves and those they love.

For those who have lost jobs or security in the drive to keep us safe.

For peace and unity, for our nation and every nation,                

For persecuted Christians and all who suffer for their faith;  

For all those in need, in this community and everywhere, thanking God for all who seek to alleviate their need.                                  

Those who are on our hearts this morning and always;  especially remembering those among us who are unwell, among them: Pat Archer, Glen Chapman, Rev’d Katie de Bourcier, Greg Degnan, Janet Harrington, Fred Hasleden,  Rev’d Hugh Mothersole, Rev’d Jo Parrott, Alma Pasfield, Phillip Quinn.

A special prayer -                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        For those who are guiding our nation at this time,
 and shaping national policies, that they may make wise decisions:
 Lord, hear us, Lord, graciously hear us.

The Collect (Prayer of the day)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Gracious Father,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          You gave up your Son

out of love for the world,   

lead us to ponder the mysteries of his passion,

that we may know eternal peace  through the shedding of our Saviour’s blood,

Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Old Testament reading is Ezekiel 37:1-14 (the vision of the dry bones)

The Epistle reading Romans, 8:6-11 (Christ gives life through the Spirit)

The Gospel reading is John 11:1-45 (the story of Lazarus)

Psalm 130: 

1. Out of the depths have I cried to you, O Lord;

Lord, hear my voice;  

let your ears consider well the voice of my supplication.

2          If you, O Lord, were to mark what is done amiss,

            O Lord, who could stand?

3          But there is forgiveness with you, so that you shall be feared.

4          I wait for the Lord; my soul waits for him; in his word is my hope.

5          My soul waits for the Lord, more than the night watch for the morning, more than the night watch for the morning.

6          O Israel, wait for the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy;

7          With him is plenteous redemption

            and he shall redeem Israel from their sins.

A prayer for the world                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   God of love and hope,
you made the world and care for all creation,
but the world feels strange right now.
The news is full of stories about Covid 19.
Some people are worried that they might get ill.
Others are anxious for their family and friends.
Be with them and help them to find peace.
We pray for the doctors and nurses and scientists,
and all who are working to discover the right medicines
to help those who are ill.
Thank you that even in these anxious times,
you are with us.
Help us to put our trust in you and keep us safe.
Amen.