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Revision of the Electoral Roll and Annual Meetings. These have been postponed until later on in the year. Those standing for reelection are: Beatrice Babalola and Lewis Evans (churchwardens), Margaret Oyemade, Eric Oglesby, Sharon Dunbar (Deanery Synod.)
Michael Kiwumulo, Clare Thomson, Jane Oluba, Gillian Nickie are standing down from the PCC but have not as yet indicated whether or not they wish to stand again. There are 4 vacant places on the PCC if you would like to stand.
If you would like Fr Michael to keep you in touch by email please make sure he has your address. The Church now has its own email address: allsoulsharlesden@gmail.com. Fr Michael's address remains: frmichaelmoorhead@gmail.com.
YOU MAY WISH TO PRAY FOR:
Sarah, our Bishop, Pete our Area Bishop, Fr Michael and Fr Valmor and all with ministerial responsibilities in our Church.
The NHS and all those working on the front line of caring for others. Those providing essential services especially those working on public transport and in care homes.
All those on our church membership roll, especially Carina Nicol, Emelia and Dan Nortey, Keith Nugent, Mary Odoom, Celestin Obieze.
Our Church School: John Keble Primary School; staff and children, and St Michael’s Nursery.
Local Hospitals: Central Middlesex and Willesden Centre for Health and Care; and Rosemary House.
Those in need: especially the lonely, the isolated and those anxious for their own health and the health of loved ones. We pray for the recently bereaved, especially Beatrice and her family. We pray for the Revd Mina Smallman whose daughters were found murdered in Fryent Park, and for the Metropolitan Police whose subsequent behaviour was unbelievably racist and inhumane.
We pray for all children and for a safe return to schooling.
We give thanks: for all those who resist the temptations out there and follow advice on social distancing and staying at home and alert.
The sick: those on our Prayer Tree and specially Kimberley Anthony, Theresa Carew, Michael Romeo, Merle Parris, Fr Michael Moorhead, Eddie Brave, Chris Wilson, Eustace Ifill, Owen Duggan, Sylvia Roye, Beverley Smart, Carlton Cuff, and Leane St Louis Wilson.
In memory: Christiana Aloba recently departed and Wilma Aulicino Carmen Jones, David Murray, Beresford Nelson and all whose anniversaries fall this week.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: William Harley, Chenay Dunbar (Wednesday), Conrad Simbwa (Friday), Ron Bruno-Snelling, Ranell Kyamagwa (Saturday).
FOR ENQUIRIES: concerning the Sacraments (baptism, marriage, communion, confirmation and confession) or pastoral matters talk to Fr Michael. We are not taking hall bookings at this time.
HEALING MINISTRY: We offer a confidential prayer line or contact Fr Michael by phone or email.
YOUNG PEOPLE: Our children’s activities have been suspended for now but Sandra and Fr Michael are working at maintaining contact with Youth in Action through our new webpage on this site and by other means.
TODAY'S READINGS
THE FEAST OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL
INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE: You are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. Ephesians 2.20
OPENING PRAYER:
Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified you in their death as in their life:
grant that your Church,
inspired by their teaching and example,
and made one by your Spirit,
may ever stand firm upon the one foundation,
Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
FIRST READING Acts 12:1-11
The tyrant Herod launches a persecution of the church. James is martyred and Peter arrested. We note in this reading that the response of the church is a powerful one- prayer! And the response to this fervent prayer is immediate and miraculous – Peter’s escape from prison.
We are invited to join with the writer of the psalm in praising the God who rescues and saves us when we are in the depths of despair and distress.
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
About that time King Herod laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. He had James, the brother of John, killed with the sword. After he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also.(This was during the festival of Unleavened Bread.) When he had seized him, he put him in prison and handed him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending to bring him out to the people after the Passover.
While Peter was kept in prison, the church prayed fervently to God for him. The very night before Herod was going to bring him out, Peter, bound with two chains, was sleeping between two soldiers, while guards in front of the door were keeping watch over the prison. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him, saying, ‘Get up quickly.’ And the chains fell off his wrists.The angel said to him, ‘Fasten your belt and put on your sandals.’ He did so. Then he said to him,‘Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.’ Peter went out and followed him; he did not realize that what was happening with the angel’s help was real; he thought he was seeing a vision. After they had passed the first and the second guard, they came before the iron gate leading into the city. It opened for them of its own accord, and they went outside and walked along a lane, when suddenly the angel left him. Then Peter came to himself and said, ‘Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hands of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.’
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
RESPONSORIAL PSALM from Psalm 34
R. The angel of the Lord rescues those who revere him.
1. I will bless the Lord at all times,
his praise always on my lips;
in the Lord my soul shall make its boast.
The humble shall hear and be glad.(R.)
2. Glorify the Lord with me.
Together let us praise his name.
I sought the Lord and he answered me;
from all my terrors he set me free.(R.)
3. Look towards him and be radiant;
let your faces not be abashed.
This poor man called; the Lord heard him
and rescued him from all his distress.(R.)
4. The angel of the Lord is encamped
around those who revere him, to rescue them.
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
He is happy who seeks refuge in him.(R.)
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 4.6-8,17-18
In this his last letter, Paul uses a variety of lively images to describe the end of his life. It has been like a libation, poured away; like a fight; like the end of a race. Now he awaits his reward.
A reading from the second letter of Paul to Timothy
As for me,I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing. But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL Matthew 16:13-19
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord.
In a moment of great insight, Peter speaks up for the apostles and for the whole church, both then and now, in declaring that Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ. His reward is the promise of Jesus that he, and his declaration, will be the rock on which the church is built.
When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’
And Jesus answered him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.’
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
- Welcome. Today we are celebrating the Feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul. Peter the first of the apostles and the leader of the church; Paul the missionary to the gentiles, the writer of the epistles and the founder of many churches. Both were martyred in Rome.
- Opening the Church for Public Worship. We are now allowed to open again for public worship in accordance with certain safety guidelines. Over the next few weeks we will be preparing for this. We will have a cautious and careful approach, but nevertheless understand that many may not feel it is right for them to attend at this time. We will be looking for volunteers to help get the church ready for opening.
- No Hub Drop In or Prayer Group in the immediate future. See Services and Events this week.
- Our condolences. Beatrice older sister, Christiana Aloba, passed away this week in Nigeria. Please keep the family in prayer. May she rest in peace. Please also keep Romero's mother Kimberley in prayer. She is very seriously ill in hospital.
- Please look out for each other. Keep in touch by email or telephone. And pray.
- Live streaming of church services. It is good to worship, even at home and I am sure most of you know good (God) channels which encourage you in this. Fr Valmor is live streaming Mass on our behalf. You are welcome to join our 4pm Sunday telephone conference call worship. The telephone number is 0203 994 5124 followed by 4724457#. Very simple to connect and no internet or smart phone requirements! Contact Nicole or Fr Michael for any further information.
- Congratulations to Nicole Sutherland. Diocesan Virtual News features an article by her on the the variety of ways in which All Souls has been attempting to reach out to all its members at this time.
- Tithing and Stewardship. Many thanks to all of you still giving your tithe in these difficult times. Although most church members give through the stewardship envelope scheme (which is very difficult while the church is closed and we are all encouraged to stay in our homes) it is still possible to give through the bank and we are being sustained by this at this time. If you would like to consider this as a possible the Parish Giving Scheme have launched a telephone service. The details of this are on the Tithing page of our website.
Revision of the Electoral Roll and Annual Meetings. These have been postponed until later on in the year. Those standing for reelection are: Beatrice Babalola and Lewis Evans (churchwardens), Margaret Oyemade, Eric Oglesby, Sharon Dunbar (Deanery Synod.)
Michael Kiwumulo, Clare Thomson, Jane Oluba, Gillian Nickie are standing down from the PCC but have not as yet indicated whether or not they wish to stand again. There are 4 vacant places on the PCC if you would like to stand.
If you would like Fr Michael to keep you in touch by email please make sure he has your address. The Church now has its own email address: allsoulsharlesden@gmail.com. Fr Michael's address remains: frmichaelmoorhead@gmail.com.
YOU MAY WISH TO PRAY FOR:
Sarah, our Bishop, Pete our Area Bishop, Fr Michael and Fr Valmor and all with ministerial responsibilities in our Church.
The NHS and all those working on the front line of caring for others. Those providing essential services especially those working on public transport and in care homes.
All those on our church membership roll, especially Carina Nicol, Emelia and Dan Nortey, Keith Nugent, Mary Odoom, Celestin Obieze.
Our Church School: John Keble Primary School; staff and children, and St Michael’s Nursery.
Local Hospitals: Central Middlesex and Willesden Centre for Health and Care; and Rosemary House.
Those in need: especially the lonely, the isolated and those anxious for their own health and the health of loved ones. We pray for the recently bereaved, especially Beatrice and her family. We pray for the Revd Mina Smallman whose daughters were found murdered in Fryent Park, and for the Metropolitan Police whose subsequent behaviour was unbelievably racist and inhumane.
We pray for all children and for a safe return to schooling.
We give thanks: for all those who resist the temptations out there and follow advice on social distancing and staying at home and alert.
The sick: those on our Prayer Tree and specially Kimberley Anthony, Theresa Carew, Michael Romeo, Merle Parris, Fr Michael Moorhead, Eddie Brave, Chris Wilson, Eustace Ifill, Owen Duggan, Sylvia Roye, Beverley Smart, Carlton Cuff, and Leane St Louis Wilson.
In memory: Christiana Aloba recently departed and Wilma Aulicino Carmen Jones, David Murray, Beresford Nelson and all whose anniversaries fall this week.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: William Harley, Chenay Dunbar (Wednesday), Conrad Simbwa (Friday), Ron Bruno-Snelling, Ranell Kyamagwa (Saturday).
FOR ENQUIRIES: concerning the Sacraments (baptism, marriage, communion, confirmation and confession) or pastoral matters talk to Fr Michael. We are not taking hall bookings at this time.
HEALING MINISTRY: We offer a confidential prayer line or contact Fr Michael by phone or email.
YOUNG PEOPLE: Our children’s activities have been suspended for now but Sandra and Fr Michael are working at maintaining contact with Youth in Action through our new webpage on this site and by other means.
TODAY'S READINGS
THE FEAST OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL
INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE: You are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. Ephesians 2.20
OPENING PRAYER:
Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified you in their death as in their life:
grant that your Church,
inspired by their teaching and example,
and made one by your Spirit,
may ever stand firm upon the one foundation,
Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
FIRST READING Acts 12:1-11
The tyrant Herod launches a persecution of the church. James is martyred and Peter arrested. We note in this reading that the response of the church is a powerful one- prayer! And the response to this fervent prayer is immediate and miraculous – Peter’s escape from prison.
We are invited to join with the writer of the psalm in praising the God who rescues and saves us when we are in the depths of despair and distress.
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
About that time King Herod laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. He had James, the brother of John, killed with the sword. After he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also.(This was during the festival of Unleavened Bread.) When he had seized him, he put him in prison and handed him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending to bring him out to the people after the Passover.
While Peter was kept in prison, the church prayed fervently to God for him. The very night before Herod was going to bring him out, Peter, bound with two chains, was sleeping between two soldiers, while guards in front of the door were keeping watch over the prison. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him, saying, ‘Get up quickly.’ And the chains fell off his wrists.The angel said to him, ‘Fasten your belt and put on your sandals.’ He did so. Then he said to him,‘Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.’ Peter went out and followed him; he did not realize that what was happening with the angel’s help was real; he thought he was seeing a vision. After they had passed the first and the second guard, they came before the iron gate leading into the city. It opened for them of its own accord, and they went outside and walked along a lane, when suddenly the angel left him. Then Peter came to himself and said, ‘Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hands of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.’
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
RESPONSORIAL PSALM from Psalm 34
R. The angel of the Lord rescues those who revere him.
1. I will bless the Lord at all times,
his praise always on my lips;
in the Lord my soul shall make its boast.
The humble shall hear and be glad.(R.)
2. Glorify the Lord with me.
Together let us praise his name.
I sought the Lord and he answered me;
from all my terrors he set me free.(R.)
3. Look towards him and be radiant;
let your faces not be abashed.
This poor man called; the Lord heard him
and rescued him from all his distress.(R.)
4. The angel of the Lord is encamped
around those who revere him, to rescue them.
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
He is happy who seeks refuge in him.(R.)
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 4.6-8,17-18
In this his last letter, Paul uses a variety of lively images to describe the end of his life. It has been like a libation, poured away; like a fight; like the end of a race. Now he awaits his reward.
A reading from the second letter of Paul to Timothy
As for me,I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing. But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL Matthew 16:13-19
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord.
In a moment of great insight, Peter speaks up for the apostles and for the whole church, both then and now, in declaring that Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ. His reward is the promise of Jesus that he, and his declaration, will be the rock on which the church is built.
When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’
And Jesus answered him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.’
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
