From the Chaplain
Refreshment Sunday - a.k.a. Mothering Sunday - is passed and once more we set our faces to the cross: passiontide begins today. In German Catholic churches, traditionally, it is known as Black Sunday, from the practice of covering all joyful statues with black cloths before mass. Our gospel reminds us of the death of a seed in order to bring life. What in us needs to die, that we might better live?
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Prayer
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O Christ our Saviour! who lightened this dark world by ascending the holy cross:recharge and lighten both our souls and bodies with your light. Teach us that which we should know.
(Evelyn Underhill´s Book of Prayers)
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Sunday 17th March, Fifth Sunday in Lent
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Eucharist with Livestream* through Zoom (please see below) and Sunday Club
To view the Service Sheet, please
To view the Readings, please
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St George's Eucharist
*Live stream. When you log in, you will automatically be admitted to the Zoom room with your video off and your sound muted
To log in please
Meeting ID: 848 6070 2758
Passcode: 992642
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Do use the Church of England Facebook post as an alternative if need be.
To view please
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Find out what's on in the Chaplaincy in a glance.
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Church Spirit Meeting - Wednesday 20th March, 6.30pm
The next Church Spirit meeting will be held on Wednesday 20th March at 6.30 pm. The guest speaker will be Charles Lindley, speaking about 'Sailing for the Disabled at the Clube Naval de Cascais".
If you would like to attend, and are not already on the permanent list, please email Bruce at bruce.dawson@garland.pt and let him know before 8.00pm on 19th March. Thank you.
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Lent Groups: 'Saying Yes to Life' by Ruth Valerio
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Lent Groups continue this week:
Tuesday 19th April at 7.00pm (with supper) at St George´s Church Hall and available online
Thursday 21st April at 4.00pm at St Paul´s, Estoril
Thursday 21st April, 7.00pm
There will also be a stand-alone evening book club, at Chaplaincy house, for the Lent book we are using ´Saying Yes to Life´. If you would like to join in, please let Beth know by Tuesday morning padre@lisbonanglicans.org
for the PDF poster.
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Palm Sunday 24th March - Readers Required
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Next Sunday is Palm Sunday and there will be a reading of the Passion Gospel with several readers taking part. If you are willing to be part of this please be in touch with Beth padre@lisbonanglicans.org over the next couple of days.
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Women´s Wellbeing Group - this Wednesday 20th March - 10.30am
Women´s Wellbeing group will meet this Wednesday 20th at 10.30am at St George´s. Join us in the beautiful cemetery garden as we make palm crosses, share and pray.
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Chaplaincy Council Meeting
The Chaplaincy Council meets next Tuesday 19th April . If there are any matters you would like us to discuss, do get in touch with one of the representatives or the chaplain.
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Easter Lilies
If you would like to sponsor Easter flowers for the churches and remember a departed loved one, we would be grateful for donations. These can either be in cash in a marked envelope or online/bank transfer with an email to our treasurer Asha ashamartins@gmail.com marking the use for the donation. If there are names to be remembered alongside an Easter lily, please give that to the Chaplain.
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Coming soon :
Holy and Easter Week Services
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To find out about services at St George's please
To find out about services at St Paul's please
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Easter Sunday Lunch
For those without plans to spend Easter Sunday lunch with family, why not join us at St George´s for a bring-and-share celebration? It will be from 1.00pm on Sunday 31st March, following the morning service. Whether you´re a visitor or a church member you would be very welcome and there will be an Easter Egg hunt for young in body or heart! If you want to let us know you´re coming or ask about what to bring, email events@lisbonanglicans.org, or speak to Ava at St George´s or our representative at St Paul´s.
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Organ Recital St George´s 7th April 4.00pm
David Cranmer is giving the inaugural organ recital for our restored organ at St George´s on the afternoon of Sunday 7th April.
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Wine Tasting Event - Celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, Saturday 27th April
Please join us on Saturday 27th April from 5.00 - 7.00pm in St George's Hall, for a delightful evening of wine appreciation, where we’ll explore the rich flavours of Portuguese wines and raise funds for ministry and mission. To find out more please
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Coffee in the Library at St Paul's, Estoril
Coffee in the library at St Paul's Church continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The new times are 10.30-12.30.
Volunteers for one morning a month would be very welcome.
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Readings
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Sunday 17th March,
Lent 5
Jeremiah 31 : 31 - 34
Psalm 51 : 1 - 13
Hebrews 5 : 5 - 10
John 12 : 20 - 33
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Sunday 24th March, Palm Sunday
Isaiah 50 : 4 - 9a
Psalm 31 : 9 - 16
Philippians 2 : 5 - 11
Palm Gospel Mark 11: 1 - 11
Passion Gospel Mark 14: 1 - 15, 47
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For this week's Readings
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