16th April 2025
SERVICES
Holy Week and Easter Services
Maundy Thursday 17th April – Evening services at Cheriton
18:00 Holy Communion (said), followed by Stripping of the Altar
19:00 Keeping Watch at the Altar of Repose
21:00 Compline
Good Friday 18th April
09:30 Passion Drama – Cheriton
15:00 The Passion of our Lord according to Luke – Tichborne
Saturday 19th April Easter Eve
20:00 Easter Vigil – Bramdean
Services on Sunday – Easter Day Sunday 20th April
06:00 Dawn Vigil – Beauworth
08:00 Holy Communion (BCP) – Tichborne
09:30 Holy Communion (BCP) – Bramdean
09:30 Communion by Extension – Cheriton
11:00 Holy Communion (CW) – Kilmeston
11:00 Communion by Extension – Hinton Ampner
Services next week – Sunday 27th April
11:00 Bramdean – Benefice Holy Communion, led by Revd. Peter Haughton
NOTICES
Music @ Bramdean – Saturday 26 April at 1830hrs,
Ss Simon and Jude are hosting a concert “Music@Bramdean” by the Korros Ensemble. This will include music sung by the Bass-Baritone Simon Gallear whose rarely performed songs were composed by Peter Warlock in the 1920s, inspired by his stay in Bramdean and his drinking sessions at the Fox Inn.
Tickets can be purchased on the website Eventbrite under “Music@Bramdean”.
FRESH EXPRESSION – next service ‘Resurrection’ on Sunday 18th May, 4pm, Cheriton
CHERITON CHURCHWARDENS
Cheriton PCC is looking for volunteers to fulfil the role of churchwarden/s. Please contact the Rector if you are interested. You do not have to live in Cheriton. Thank you.
SAVE THE DATE – Rectory open garden this year will be on Saturday 26th July
VILLAGE FETES
Cheriton – Monday 5th May at 1:30pm on the Village Green
Bramdean – Saturday 10th May 2pm-4:30pm at Bramdean House Gardens, SO24 0JU
Summer 2024: +Rest in Peace Gary. Amen.
War in Ukraine
As the heart-breaking news of war in Ukraine becomes more horrific every day, we rightly ask ourselves “what can I do to help”? In a seemingly hardened world, thank you for your sensitivity towards the hurt and harm of others; for laying oneself open to love another person is the first victory.
Read Scripture
Jesus said “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” John 14.27
For in [Jesus] all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. Colossians 1.19-20
Jesus said “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you.” John 14.16-17
Pray to God
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
O ALMIGHTY God, King of all kings, and Governor of all things, whose power no creature is able to resist, to whom it belongeth justly to punish sinners, and to be merciful to them that truly repent: Save and deliver us, we humbly beseech thee, from the hands of our enemies; abate their pride, asswage their malice, and confound their devices; that we, being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore from all perils, to glorify thee, who art the only giver of all victory; through the merits of thy only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Act in Power
- Examine your own intentions. Repent of any prejudice or selfishness that distorts your relationships with others, especially those in peril or debt. And receive God’s liberating forgiveness.
- Intercede for the voiceless by lobbying our government. Consider writing to your MP (https://www.flickdrummond.com/).
- Use your resources ethically. Ensure your own personal investments and business partnerships do not support warmongering nations.
- Reach out to Eastern European citizens who may be friends, colleagues, or staff. Listen to what they want to say. Celebrate their cultures, and make them welcome.
- Donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee Appeal for Ukraine (https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal)
