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April 2022
1st May 2022
The Parish Churches of
St Michael & St Wulfad, Stone, with
St Saviour Aston by Stone
OPEN DOOR PROJECT:We have been asked by St Michaels First School to run this project again this year on Friday 20th May between 9.30am and 3.30pm. We are appealing for helpers on this day as several regular helpers are not available on this day. The children will be going on a Pilgrimage, making replica seals, learning the ropes of bellringing,writing prayers and making stained glass windows If there is a particular activity that you fancy helping with, please have a word with Margaret Moss, Dennis Abbott or Edith Leason. You do not have to commit to the whole day, any help you can give on the day will be appreciated.
LADIES GROUP:A date for at 12.30pm our diary – our next outing will be lunch on Weds 24th August. Further details to follow.
In todays Gospel the disciples are back in Galilee, returning to fishing. When Simon Peter, still in the role of leader, announces he is going fishing, the other Disciples follow. They spent an unsuccesful night fishing. Jesus called to the disciples from the shore but they did not recognise him immediately.Still, they followed the strangers instructions and brought in a large haul of fish. At this point, one of the disciples (the disciple who Jesus loved) realised that Jesus was appearing to them. Simon Peter, leading the way, jumped from the boatand swam to shore; the other disciples following in the boat dragging the fish. On the shore, they saw that Jesus had already prepared bread and fish on a charcoal fire. He instructed the disciples to bring their catch of fish as well. Jesus was the host at the meal that followed, feeding the disciples the bread and fish.We see allusions to the miracle of the five loaves and fishes as told in John 6.
In the Eucharist, we too are fed by Jesus in the Bread and Wine that have become his body and blood. The gifts we bring to the altar are made from gifts that God gave first to us – grain and grape, the fruits of the earth. He has no need for anything else, He accepts the gifts we bring and transforms them into the gift of his very presence.
After the meal, Jesus directed himself to Simon Peter.This dialogue with Simon Peter is a reversal of Peters 3 denials. Petwer was forgiven. Simon Peter was then sent on a mission – Feed my Lambs, Tend my Sheep, Feed my Sheep. These commands indicate Peter is to be as Jesus, even unto sacrificing for the flock. As Jesus fed Peter at this meal and feeds us at the Eucharist, so he also sends us out to followhim, asking that we offer our lives in service and sacrifice. Nichola.
24th April 2022
The Parish Churches of
St Michael & St Wulfad, Stone, with
St Saviour Aston by Stone
OPEN DOOR PROJECT:We have been asked by St Michaels First School to run this project again this year on Friday 20th May between 9.30am and 3.30pm. We are appealing for helpers on this day as several regular helpers are not available on this day. The children will be going on a Pilgrimage, making replica seals, learning the ropes of bellringing,writing prayers and making stained glass windows If there is a particular activity that you fancy helping with, please have a word with Margaret Moss, Dennis Abbott or Edith Leason. You do not have to commit to the whole day, any help you can give on the day will be appreciated.
The Second Sunday of Easter is the eighth day after Easter using the mode of inclusive counting, according to which, Easter itself is the first day of the eight. Christian traditions which commemorate this day recall the Biblical account recorded to have happened on the same eighth day after the original Resurrection. “Eight days later, his disciples were again in the house and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them and said “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas “Put your finger here and see my hands, put out your hand and place it in my side, do not be faithless but believing.” Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe." It is because of this scriptural episode that this day is called Thomas Sunday in the Eastern Tradition.
Western Christianity – In early Roman Rite Liturgical books, Easter Week used to be known as “White Week” because of the white robes that were worn that week by those who were baptised at the Easter Vigil.
Another name traditionally given to this Sunday in the English Language is “Low Sunday”.The word "low" may serve to contrast it with the "high" festival of Easter on the preceding Sunday.
In the Roman Catholic Church, this Sunday was designated by Pope John Paul II on 30th April 2008 as Divine Mercy Sunday.
Nichola Abbott
17th April 2022
The Parish Churches of
St Michael & St Wulfad, Stone, with
St Saviour Aston by Stone
Alleluia, Alleluia
A Very Happy Eastertide to you all.
Our Grateful thanks go to all who have taken services, cleaned, decorated and prepared both our churches and contributed in any way to enable us to celebrate this Easter.
10th April 2022
Hymns for today
Aston Stone
11 11
359 492
287 322
386/342 276/386
435 435
Please pray for the sick in the benefice:
Elsie Richardson, Vera Tomkinson, Gary Kelsall, John Richardson, Peter Bowler, Catherine Ritchie, Miles Brain, John & Ann Shuttleworth, Margaret Wright, Molly Wright, Norman Latham, Gillian Wright, John Hargreaves, June Stringer, Pam Miles, Jean Gulliver, Margaret Tomlinson, Dave McGlynn, Sue Kenchington, Carl Hartley, Mike Thompson, Helen Tallent, Gillian Robins
For the recently departed, remembering their families and friends:
Terry Thorley, Diane Bradbury, Judith Harris & Kathleen Whittle
Remembering their families and friends at this time
This week:
Monday 11th 7.30pm Holy Communion St M&W
Tuesday 12th 10.00am Holy Communion St M&W
Wednesday 13th 7pm “Pathways of prayer” via Zoom
Thursday 14th 10.30am Holy Communion – St M&W
EASTER LILIESIf you wish to purchase a Lily in remembrance, there is a list at the rear of St M&W. At Aston, please see the Wardens
LADIES GROUP. Wednesday 20th April Afternoon Tea at the Vintage tea Emporium in Uttoxeter. This has now been booked for 1pm. The cost is £15. Please pay your money to Steph or Nichola.
DROP INN The Drop Inn Café will be closed on 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th April. It will re-open on Tuesday 2nd May.
PATHWAYS OF PRAYER this Wednesday at 7pm via Zoom. This week – Ignation Prayer. To join:
• Phone this numbers: 0131 460 1196 or 0203 481 5237
• enter the meeting ID on your telephone keypad 871 1835 9468
• you will be asked for a participant number - just enter #
• enter the password which is 784381
or join online via ‘Zoom’ link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87118359468?pwd=QjRlY2VhTWlVNWxucUxmZGNlL0IwZz09