Notices for week beginning 13th February 2018
Headlines
Sunday 18th February
St Mary’s Third Sunday at Three Concert Series
The Lomond Duo
Lee Holland (flute) and Sasha Savaloni (Guitar)
An exciting and varied recital inspired by dance and song from across the centuries
Election of New Bishop
Following the failure of the first mandate to achieve a shortlist of candidates for the election of a new Bishop, a second mandate for an election has now been issued. The Electoral Synod reconvenes in Perth on the 24th February
The Lent Group: ‘A long road to a foretaste of Heaven’
This illustrated talk (in two sessions, Aberfoyle 4th and 11th March) and in one session, Callander 21st March) traces the influence of art and decoration in church buildings. The Reformation discouraged artists until the rise of the Oxford Movement in the 19th century which coincided with the formation of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
The focus then moves to a remote country church that unaccountably became the object of attention of a Bishop in conjunction with an unorthodox family who wished to transform the building. These plans were regarded by many as an abomination, but eventually they reached fruition before narrowly escaping destruction. Who was the family and what else was happening in its members’ lives at the time? What remains of their vision today?
Lenten Ecumenical Retreat
A Lenten Retreat is now available online from the Ignatian Spirituality Centre in Glasgow. It can be accessed through the website : www.lentretreat.uk It provides daily readings from scripture and other materials to help deepen prayer life, by spending time with the readings each day during Lent. There will also be a weekly Lent Retreat Group meeting in Callander throughout Lent. The group will give space to introduce some of the themes of the retreat and time for quiet reflection and contemplative music, and for sharing of our experience of the material provided. Paper copies of the material can also be made available for those who prefer or who do not have access to a computer. For further information contact: Jane Vale on 01877 331726 or by email janevale22@btinternet.com The weekly group will take place at St Joseph’s Church Hall on Tuesday afternoons at 2.15pm and will start on Tuesday 13th February and finish on Tuesday 27th March.
Ruth and Eric Dyer
We have enjoyed Ruth and Eric’s fellowship for some four years and so it is with regret we learn that they will shortly return to their roots in Somerset and a new home in Wells. They leave with our love and prayers for their future happiness.
Canon 50: Notice of Diocesan Synod
The Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Synod will be held at St Ninian’s Cathedral Perth on Saturday 10th March. The proceedings are open to all communicant members of this Diocese and commence at 10.15.
Tales from the Hills
14.00 Friday 16th March
Callander Fire Station Community Room
Callander and West Perthshire U3A invite you to hear Elizabeth Brightwell speak about her experiences in Israel /Palestine as a volunteer based in the South Hebron Hills.
Admission free and refreshments.
For your prayers
Evelyn Nicolson
Mary Bates
All housebound
Our Diocese and the quest for a new Bishop.
Ruth and Eric Dyer
St Andrew’s Rota
Flowers: n/a
Sides persons: Sandra, Hilary
St Mary’s Rota
Flowers n/a
Sides persons: Jamie Parker and David Miller
This week
Tuesday 13th February
17.00 Fellowship Group-Croftamie is postponed for this month
Wednesday 14th February
Ash Wednesday
Almighty and everlasting God,
you hate nothing that you have made
and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent:
create and make in us new and contrite hearts
that we, worthily lamenting our sins
and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may receive from you, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;
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.
Services
10.00 Callander Holy Communion
19.30 Aberfoyle Taize Service with Holy Communion.
Sunday 18th February
The first Sunday of Lent
Collect
Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness,
and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness,
so may we know your power to save;
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.
Services & Readings
08.00 Balfron
Mark 1.9-15
10.00 Callander
Gen. 9.8-17
1.Peter 3.18-22
Mark 1.9-15
11.15 Aberfoyle
Gen. 9.8-17
1.Peter 3.18-22
Mark 1.9-15
15.00 Concert: see above
Wednesday 21st February
10.00 Callander
Luke 11.29-32
Future Dates
Saturday 24th February
10.00 Episcopal Synod reconvenes at Perth
Sunday 25th February
2nd Sunday of Lent
Friday 2nd March
World Day of Prayer
For St Mary’s congregation 14.00 Aberfoyle Kirk Preacher: The Rector
For St Andrews congregation 14.00 St Joseph’s Callander
Sunday 4th March
Third Sunday of Lent
Aberfoyle Lent Group 1
The illustrated talk given over two sessions starting today is entitled ‘A long road to a foretaste of Heaven’ (see above) Each session will be held after the morning service after a short refreshment break and will finish promptly
Sunday 11th March
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Mothering Sunday
Second and concluding Lent Group
Tuesday 13th March
Callander Vestry meets
Sunday 18th March
Passion Sunday
St Mary’s
Third Sunday at Three Concert Series
The Opus Duo May Halyburton (double bass) and Jane Colvin (cello)
Something for everyone in this selection of light and classical pieces from these highly accomplished musicians.
Wednesday 21st March
Lent Group for St Andrews at Orchardlea Main Street Callander by courtesy of Hilary and Rod Gunkel An illustrated talk entitled ‘A long road to a foretaste of Heaven’ (see above)
Sunday 25th March
Palm Sunday
Holy Week begins
Monday 26th March
19.30 Joint devotion Callander Kirk Hall
Tuesday 27th March
19.30 Joint devotion Callander Kirk Hall
Wednesday 28th March
19.30 Joint devotion Callander Kirk Hall
Thursday 29th March
Maundy Thursday
19.30 St Andrew’s ‘In Memorium’
A dramatic re-enactment of the Last Supper
Friday 30th March
Good Friday
10.30 St Mary’s Devotion
12.00 St Andrew’s Devotion
19.30 Joint devotion Callander Kirk Hall
Sunday 1st April
Easter Day
Clocks go forward one hour
8.00 St Anthony Balfron Holy Communion BCP
10.00 St Andrews
11.15 St Mary’s
Our campaign to assist Start Up Stirling is ongoing to allow contributions of the following items to be delivered to the tray in church on any Sunday. Thank you to all who contribute.
Tinned meat/fish/veg/beans, soup/fruit
Dried foods
Ready meals
Cooking sauces
Breakfast cereals
UHT milk
Tea/coffee/sugar
Snacks
Toiletries
Cleaning products
Household goods – good quality crockery, cutlery, towels, pots and pans.
No fresh fruit nor vegetables please.
