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The details of the musical choices for this Sunday's Mass are…
Processional 503O COME O COME EMANNUEL
Kyrie - Sung Words and Music on Sunday
Gloria - Peruvian
Gradual 118 All I Hold Dear
Offertory 644 Tell Out My Soul
Recessional 346 Our God Reigns
Compline
There will be a service of Compline on Wednesday 14th December at 9.30pm via Zoom, the link for which is
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83428629232?pwd=WEU4dGZHNUdDSDRtWDlHeEZ0N2NDQT09
Meeting ID: 834 2862 9232 Passcode: 485589
From Fr.Alex
Notices
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Christmas Services 2022 at SMAAA
18th December at 16.00, Christmas Carols and Readings
24th December 14.30 Christingle
24th December 21.30 First Mass of Christmas
25th December 10.00 Short Joint Mass with St.Cyprians
Christmas flowers
If you would like to make a donation towards the cost of the Christmas flowers please either hand your donation to Lesley or leave it in an enveloped marked ‘flowers’ in the collection basket.
Curate
It is joyful news to share with you, that subject to the necessary Diocesan checks, Wayne Simmonds will be serving his curacy with us and Saint Cyprian’s church from June 2023. Wayne has extensive lay experience within the church and across the diocese and will be a wonderful addition to the body of Christ in Hay Mill and South Yardley. Further details of the ordination service will be circulated in due course but in the meantime please keep Wayne in your prayers as he finishes his final year of theological training. Wayne has written a short introduction to himself which will be published in the Christmas edition of The Messenger.
Acorns collection point
There is now a wheelie bin collection point in the Narthex for Acorns. Any donations that you might make to the shop can be left in the wheelie bin instead. It is hoped that we will be able to fill the bin approximately every two months. If you have any questions concerning what might be acceptable as a donation please speak to Father Alex.
Old laptop
Do you have an old laptop with the ability to connect through Wi-Fi that you could donate to the Debt Advice Centre?
Joint Service sheet
During Advent we will be trialing having one Mass/Pew sheet for both ourselves and Saint Cyprian’s. This is to protect the environment by reducing the amount of photocopying needed each week.
Food Bank collection
There will be a box left permanently in the Narthex to collect any food that you may be able to offer to support the work of the Food Bank at Birmingham City Mission.
Thank you for all the donations that you have made to our Harvest Festival collection to support the work of Birmingham City Mission food bank.
Christmas Tree display
Are you able to contribute a Christmas tree towards our display in church? Trees need to be in place by Friday 16th December. Any questions just ask a member of the Social Committee. Thank you for your support.
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Used postage stamps
Please bring in any used postage stamps for our collection in the Narthex. They will be used to support the work of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
Prayers for this week
Saint Michael and All Angels
Lord of light and life, may the radiance of your splendour shine brightly across South Yardley drawing all who live, work and move through this place into your powerful embrace.
Saint Cyprian’s
Sustain the witness of Birmingham City Mission gracious Lord, particularly the success of their Christmas toy appeal. Thank you for all who donate so generously towards it.
St Mary’s
The coming weeks are full of special events, and we ask that all who come, feel the love that exists here. Lets us be focused on the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Lord.
With prayers and best wishes
Alex
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Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
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Our Safeguarding Officer is Jane Clarke, telephone 0121 743 4089
The Birmingham Diocese Bishops Safeguarding Advisor is Steph Hayes, telephone 07342 993 844
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We are a church with a big heart that worships in a big building, that heart is to see God's kingdom
break through into the lives of our families, friends and neighbours.
‘Let no one be a stranger in our midst!’
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Hearing loop information
Please note we have a Loop System installed in the church. To use it simply switch your hearing aid to the 'T' position.
SMAAA Policy on Cookies
As many other sites have published their policy on cookies, we need to advise of our policy.
We don't have cookies.
We have biscuits.
And what's more, we serve them with tea and coffee after the main Sunday morning service so, now we're getting back to more normal times, why not pop in and see which crunchy favourites are on offer?