Lent at St Michael & All Angels 2010
(16 February - 27 March)
At St Michael & All Angels, we mark Lent in a variety of ways - in services and outside (scroll down for more details of each activity):
- Lent Lunches: Lunch in homes or the Parish Hall to raise money for our Lent Appeal.
- Delighting in God: During Lent we focus on the theme of prayer and creativity, and will be making use of all that is on offer to us in London through the Arts to inspire and guide us on our Lenten journey (see below for details).
- Lent Sermons: A Sunday morning sermon series focusing on how we pray the Eucharist (see below for details)
- On My Desert Island: at Evensong, 6.30pm Sundays, members of the congregation give personal reflections on faith and the arts (see below for details)
- Courses, Reflection and Prayer (see below for details)
- Meditations on the Stations of the Cross:
6.30pm Fridays throughout Lent
Delighting In God
During Lent we focus on the theme of prayer and creativity and make use of all that is on offer to us in London through the Arts, to inspire and guide us on our Lenten journey.
LITERATURE: British Library: Monday 22nd February
A tour of the historic manuscripts at the Ritblat, with manuscript expert and ordinand, Dr Alun Ford.
Cost:free. Meet at Turnham Green tube station at 10am
MUSIC: Handel House Museum: Friday March 5th
A tour of Handel's London home (25 Brook Street) where he composed Messiah and Zadok the Priest, with a recital featuring a period harpsichord and singer. We will also visit the neighbouring St George's Church, Hanover Square, where Handel was the organist
Cost:£12.50 (inc tour of house and recital). Meet at St Michael's church at 10am
THEATRE: The Globe Theatre and Southwark Cathedral: Thursday March 11th
A tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the Exhibition and a walk along the Embankment to Southwark Cathedral
Cost: £9.50 (£8 concessions). Meet at Turnham Green tube at 10am
ARCHITECTURE: Sir John Soane's Museum: Thursday 18th March
A visit to the home and museum of the 18th century architect Sir John Soane followed by a tour of the historic buildings and legal centre of Lincoln's Inn. After lunch we will visit the famous church of St Alban, Holborn.
Cost: £5. Meet at Turnham Green tube at 10.30am
PAINTING: The Courtauld Institute: Thursday 25th March
A tour of The Courtauld Institute's collection, led by Fr Kevin and Sarah Lenton.
Cost: £5 (£4 concessions). Meet at Turnham Green tube at 10.30am
Lent Sermons
A Sunday morning sermon series focusing on how we pray the Eucharist.
The Eucharist is at the centre of the worshipping life of the Church. This series will seek to address questions such as: What does the Eucharist mean for my daily life? How can I enter into worship more deeply? How can I better understand what it is we are doing on Sunday morning?
Sunday 21st February at 10am:
Father Stephen Stavrou, Assistant Curate - "Praying as we gather"
Sunday 28th February at 10am:
Rt Revd Paul Williams, Bishop of Kensington - "Praying the Liturgy of the Word"
Sunday 7th March at 10am:
Sarah Lenton, Subdeacon - "Praying the Eucharistic Prayer"
Sunday 14th March at 10am - Mothering Sunday
Family Service with distribution of flowers - Preacher: Sarah Lenton, subdeacon
Sunday 21st March at 10am:
Father Graham Morgan Kt., Honorary Curate - "Praying after Communion"
Lent Charity Appeal
Throughout 2010, St Michael & All Angels will be supporting three charities: the Upper Room; the Lamb Project in Bangladesh; and USPG, Anglicans in World Mission. The income from the Lent Appeal will be divided equally between them.
Lent Lunches
During Lent, we traditionally hold a series of Sunday lunches in the homes of parishioners or the Parish Hall to raise money for our Lent charity appeal. The lunches are simple, but highly enjoyable, and people of all ages are welcome, from 12.45pm.
Those attending make a donation to the project.
Sunday 21st February - Carol and Torin Douglas
Sunday 28th February - Mary and Andrew Pears
Sunday 7th March - The Women's Group - Parish Hall
Sunday 14th March - NO LUNCH (Mothering Sunday)
Sunday 21st March - Ken and Phoebe Woollam
Sunday 28th March - Children's Church - Parish Hall
For information on venues other than the Parish Hall please see Charities Board at the back of the church or contact the Parish Office
On my Desert Island
At the 6.30pm Evensong members of the congregation give a personal reflection on faith and the Arts
Sunday 21st February - Helen Wareham
Sunday 28th February - Andrew Bickley
Sunday 7th March - Jane Thomson
Sunday 14th March - Kelvin Murray
Sunday 21st March - Michael Robinson
Courses, Reflection and Prayer
Seeing Jesus - led by Father Neil Evans, Honorary Curate
This four session Lent course will offer an oportunity to explore how we see Jesus today: in community and relationships; in Church; in work, leisure and retirement; and in suffering
Wednesdays: 24 February, 3,17,24 March
Venue: Gabriel Room, Parish Hall at 8pm
The Eucharist - led by Sarah Lenton, subdeacon
"The Eucharistic Prayer is the holiest part of the Mass." But what are we doing in this most holy part of the service? Or, more to the point, what do we think God is doing? The answer will take us back to the house churches in Palestine, some villas in Rome, the Byzantine court, the great medieval cathedrals, the Reformation, the Council of Trent, Vatican II, and return to current belief and practice in W4.
Thursdays: 25 February, 11,18 March (NOTE: No session on March 4)
Venue: Gabriel Room, Parish Hall at 8pm
Stations of the Cross - led by Fr. Kevin and Sister Elizabeth SSM
Meditations on the last moments of the life of Christ
Fridays throughout Lent
Venue: St Michael & All Angels Church at 6.30pm
Daily Office
Come and join the Church's regular daily cycle of prayer, which takes place before Mass. 9am Sundays, 5.30pm Mondays, 12 noon Wednesdays, 9.30am Thursdays and 9.30am Saturdays.
Websites: to help you in your daily prayer:
www.sacredspace.ie
An invitation to make a 'Sacred Space' for prayer in your daily life led by the Jesuit community
www.pray-as-you-go.com
Downloadable podcasts to play on your way to work. Lasting between ten and thirteen minutes , they combine music,scripture and questions for reflection.
Study Book
Our recommended study book for Lent is: 'Flame in the Mind' by Bishop Michael Marshall on the life and prayers of St Augustine of Hippo. Copies (price £7.99) will be available at the back of the church following Sunday morning services or from the Parish Office.