A warm welcome to you on this The Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. Please do join us after the service to share in a cup of tea or coffee. All ages are welcome at St. Mary’s, children included. There is also a crèche in the Octagon for the very young if you need it. If this is your first time with us, please do fill in the slip at the end of the newsletter, so that we can keep in touch with you. St Mary’s is fitted with a hearing loop system. Members of the congregation who have a hearing aid with a ‘T’ switch will find that they can hear better when it is switched to ‘T’.

Audrey Curtis has made a donation to the Roof Fund in memory of her husband Michael.

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Stole Found
Last week I mentioned that one or two items seemed to have gone missing. The stole was found after Sunday’s morning service having fallen into a hidey hole but the burse is still missing. If anyone has any ideas where it may have gone, please speak to either Malcolm or the wardens.

Ash Wednesday and Lent
It seems that immediately we leave the Christmas season we must start to think about Lent! Ash Wednesday is on 17th February this year and starts the season of Lent. Please look out your Palm crosses over the next few weeks so that they may be brought into church for burning (to provide the Ash for the Ash Wednesday service). We are planning Lent courses again and it is likely that these will again be held on Wednesday (both after the 10am service and in the evening.)

In Depth Bible Study
Please note that the In Depth Bible Study is taking a short break, so not to clash with Ash Wednesday and Lent Groups. It will return on Wednesday 21st April when we’ll be looking at The Resurrection.
Any queries please see Lorraine or Stella.

Coffee Club
The Coffee Club meets next on Wednesday 3rd and 17th February at 10.45 am. Cost £1. All welcome.

Latest newsletter from Yeldall
Please see the Mission notice board and read about the good news from Yeldall Manor. Increasing numbers of people struggle with serious drug and drink addictions. Yeldall is a Christian response to addiction which is a beacon of light and hope to those who need it. Its residential rehabilitation programme is intensive and demanding for residents and staff. It's good to hear that the National Treatment Agency has recognised Yeldall's good work and provided significant grant aid. Thanks be to God.
Sue Morton, for Mission Group

Scripture Union
Walsgrave Baptist Church are hosting two training mornings run by Scripture Union for anyone who works with children, not just junior church leaders. These will be held on Sat 6th Feb and Sat 24th April from 9.15 - 12.45pm. The cost is £5 and should be paid by 21st January. See flier for more details.

St Mary’s Charitable Giving 2009
Please see the Mission notice board for thank you letters from:
• Coventry Myton Hospice
• USPG Anglicans in World Mission and Nicholas Wheeler’s newsletter from Brazil
• The Gurkha Welfare Trust
• Yeldall - a Christian response to addiction
• The Church Army
Sue Morton, for Mission Group

Presentation of Christ in the Temple

Collect: Lord Jesus Christ, light of the nations and glory of Israel: make your home among us, and present us pure and holy to your heavenly Father, your God, and our God.

First Reading: Malachi 3. 1-5 John Aspden

Second Reading: Hebrews 2. 14-18

Gospel Reading: Luke 2. 22-40 Glynis Wood

Intercessor: Karen French

Hymns: 321 82 158 4 142

Post Communion Prayer: Lord, you fulfilled the hope of Simeon and Anna,
who lived to welcome the Messiah: may we, who have received these gifts beyond words, prepare to meet Christ Jesus when he comes to bring us to eternal life; for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever.

This week beginning 31st January 2010

This Sunday

8 am Holy Communion
10 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Evening Prayer
Monday 7 pm Parish Office
Tuesday 9 am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 10 am Holy Communion
Thursday 9 am Morning Prayer
Saturday 9.30 am Morning Prayer

Sunday 7th February

8 am Holy Communion
10 am Worship for All
6.30 pm Evening Prayer