FR JIM MEETS HM THE LATE QUEEN AT A GARDEN PARTY FOR THE LAMBETH CONFERENCE WITH LORD AND LADY CAREY
Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes, shine through the gloom and point me to the skies; heaven's morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee, in life, in death
O LORD ABIDE WITH ME
THE QUEEN IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE KING
SEPTEMBER 11 HOMILY SALFORDS CHURCH 2022
Where do we begin on this history-making Sunday morning. What does the pastor say to his people. Is this an end or a beginning. There is sadness and yes there is also a sense of joy. Will we get the words of the National Anthem correct. In our life-times we will no longer sing God save the Queen, it is now a turning point to allow the royal offspring to follow in the now late Queen’s footsteps, as he, like her desires now to serve and to be dedicated to church, state, commonwealth and the tradition that brings pilgrims and tourists to our country in succession of millions that we see on the streets of the capital and scattered around our green and pleasant land. Friday night I felt the personal need to do something so I went to London and joined in the 1000 or so standing next to the strength and power that emanates from Christopher Wren’s where I was ordained deacon in 2005. (I was most appreciative for having 9 of us gathered together of our faithful present on Friday for our immediate response to the sadness of the fleeting moment. The simple Requiem helped me to see God’s role in it all.
Our shrine is now in place, please light a candle, shed a tear, pray for the King and the Queen Consort, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and all who will be the fresh leaders in new ways, for the advancement of the faithful and hope of us all, as the challenges of a new order break upon us all. As I personally recall I have had the personal triumph of that milestone so many crave as I can boast I have met the Queen and as a royal name dropper, more than once. I have to tell someone, can I tell you all. Please. How can one human gifted with majesty and grace touch the heart of the nation, commonwealth and so much more.
As Supreme Governor f our beloved C of E, she was like a true evangelist, when we seek to get our own local mission and outreach, we need to be simply attentive to the consistent Christian testimony the late Queen especially at those precious moments at 3 p.m. when there was a sacred halt of activities, no gifts opened, no food, no crackers Christmas Day. At Old Palace where I lived in Canterbury seeing the Queen and hearing her words paved the way for the delights of a truly English Christmas, and there is no such feast better than this, Christmas with the Sovereign, millions say yes. Millions heard her proclaim each Christmas:
At Christmas, I am always struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies also at the heart of the Christmas story. A young mother and a dutiful father with their baby were joined by poor shepherds and visitors from afar. They came with their gifts to worship the Christ child.
Queen Elizabeth II
In his first speech the new King spoke to his Anglican Christian faith. The role and the duties of Monarchy also remain, as does the Sovereign’s particular relationship and responsibility toward the Church of England — the Church in which my own faith is so deeply rooted. In that faith, and the values it inspires, I have been brought up to cherish a sense of duty to others, and to hold in the greatest respect the precious traditions, freedoms and responsibilities of our unique history and our system of parliamentary government.
Today’s gospel reflects the nature of a God who cares for a lost sheep, a prodigal son, and a women’s treasure. He cares, and from him and the gospel itself - come the compassion and dedication of a woman not born to be queen but who will surpass all understanding of what it means to be royal in the history books being written this very day.
St Peter reminds us in his first epistle 2: 9, you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God, special possession. That proclamation brings with it a determination to be as Christ-like as we can muster.
Canon Jim
Prayers.....FOR THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE AND ALL INNOCENT VICTIMS OF THIS WAR; MYANMAR, HOLY LAND, AFGHANISTAN, SYRIA, USA, SRI LANKA, JAPAN
God of Peace and Justice,
we pray for those caught up
in the current violence in Ukraine.
We implore you for peace.
Holy Spirit, Our Consolation,
comfort all those who fear.
Grant wisdom and discernment
to those in power.
Holy Family, who fled to Egypt,
guard all those who have sought refuge
away from the land they love,
and bring them safely home again.
Mary, Mother of us all,
cast your protecting care
around all suffering lands and peoples.
Turn all hearts back to your Son,
our only Saviour and the Prince of Peace.
Amen.
PRAY FOR POPE FRANCIS, ARCHBISHOP JUSTIN, BISHOP ROSEMARIE, BISHOP CHRISTOPHER .
From the old Christ Church Salfords, now above the Lady Chapel
REMEMBER bring items for the St Matthew Foodbank. See Sian and John for details Welcome to the Revd Anna the new Vicar
A warm welcome to Christ The King Anglican Church Salfords Diocese of Southwark CHRIST THE KING parish invites all to join us for services. Sunday and Wed at 10 a.m.
Please come and be with us, we need you as a fellow pilgrim sharing the Good News of the Gospel CHRIST HAS DIED CHRIST IS RISEN CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN
All Wednesdays 10 a.m. Chapel Mass with Healing Prayers
A PLACE TO BELONG A PLACE TO BELIEVE A PLACE TO BECOME
CHURCH WARDENS Dr Sian Doyle and Mary Newstead MBE
GINA EASON - Organist
Fr Jim Rosenthal, Priest in Charge Revd Frances Plummer, Assistant - Fr Doug Ross, Assistant
WALSINGHAM PRAYER CELL will start soon. Interested see Fr Jim
JOIN US IN WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP
Whether you've moved to the area, are thinking about Christianity for the first time (or the first time in a long time), come and join us at one of our services. You will be made very welcome.
ALL ARE ALWAYS WELCOME - THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND WELCOMES ALL AGES - A PLACE TO BELONG, BELIEVE, BECOME
ALL SUNDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 10 a.m. Mass followed by Coffee and Chat
THANKS TO OXFORD FOR THE ABOVE
O Father, please let us love one another, let us work together to build Your Kingdom, let us build a new hope that will forge relationships that cut across denominations and heal the pain of our division. Let us be one in You as You are One in us. Jesus, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, we praise Your Mighty Name and embrace one another in Your Love. Amen!
The Revd Canon Dr Jim Rosenthal:
PRAYER REQUESTS WELCOME
christusrex9@gmail.com
Fr Jim: Priest's House - 01737 913 833
NB: CHURCH LOCATION A23 Brighton Rd at Honeycrock Lane, Limited Parking Salfords RH1 5DF
Her Majesty The Queen Loving God, we thank you that you have given Elizabeth our Queen a heart to serve her people, and have kept her devoted in this service beyond all who were before her: encourage us by her example to serve one another, and to seek the common good, until you call us all to reign with Christ in your eternal kingdom. Amen.
ALERT and CARE
***‘The parish of Christ The King takes the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously. Parish Team: Hazel and Sian.
Gina the Organist welcomes us to her cottage in Surrey on 10th July. A great day indeed.
A prayer for Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second.
O Lord our Heavenly Father, Almighty and Everlasting God, by whom kings reign and princes decree justice: We remember before thee our late Sovereign Lady QUEEN ELIZABETH, in thankfulness for the blessings which thou hast bestowed upon us by her reign; for the example she set of unwearied devotion to duty; for her steadfast courage; and for the love and loyalty borne to her by a great family of peoples in all parts of the world. And we beseech thee to give us grace that, having these thy mercies in remembrance, we may with one heart and one mind set forward the welfare of this land, and hasten the coming of thy kingdom of peace and goodwill among men; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
+ Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord. And let light perpetual shine upon her. May she rest in peace and rise in eternal glory. Amen.
Our Lady of Walsingham, Queen of Heaven, pray for her.
A prayer for those that mourn.
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of all comfort: deal graciously, we pray thee, with all l those who mourn, the members of the Royal Family, this Nation and all Nations of the Commonwealth, that casting every care on thee, we may know the consolation of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A prayer for His Majesty, King Charles the Third.
Almighty God, who rulest over all the kingdoms of the world, and disposest of them according to thy good pleasure, and who hast now called thy Servant our Sovereign Lord the King to the Throne of this Realm: let thy wisdom be his guide, and let thine arm strengthen him; let justice, truth, and holiness, let peace and love, and all those virtues that adorn the Christian Profession, flourish in his
days. Direct all his counsels and endeavours to thy glory, and the welfare of his people; and give us grace to obey him cheerfully and willingly for conscience sake; that neither our sinful passions, nor our private interests, may disappoint his cares for the public good; let him always possess the hearts of his people, that they may never be wanting in honour to his Person, and dutiful submission to his Authority; let his Reign be long and prosperous, and crown him with immortality in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our
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September 18th 6 p.m. Vespers and Benediction
HARVET COMMUNION DETAILS; 25th SEPTEMBER BRING AND SHARE LUNCH SIGN UP AT CHURCH
MASS AT 10 AS USUAL
Angelus is now said or sung 1st Sundays and Marian Feasts. Fr Jim
Saint Francis Pet Blessings 2nd Oct 11 a.m. 07742856149 for details. ALL PETS welcome
CHRIST THE KING!