Church of the Annunciation, Marble Arch, London

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2024-09-01 - 2024-10-01


• Thursday 5th September 2024

  Weekly Newsletter

  Sunday 8th September …

  is the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We rejoice that the grace of God extends to the beginning and end of her life – and beyond. Hail Mary, full of grace!

  The opening prayer on Sunday is worth pondering and praying in advance.

  Almighty God,
  who looked upon the lowliness of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  and chose her to be the mother of your only Son:
  grant that we who are redeemed by his blood
  may share with her in the glory of your eternal kingdom;
  through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
  who is alive and reigns with you,
  in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
  one God, now and for ever. Amen.

  May it be so, good Lord!

  Sung Mass, with Sunday School, starts at 10.30am.

  Fr Lincoln

  SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER: BAPTISM OF RAFAEL

  Rafael will be baptised this coming Sunday! The service will take place at 2pm, outside of Mass. It promises to be a very special occasion for Rafael’s family and friends, so do please pray for Rafael, his mum and dad, Cristina and Laurence, as well as Rafael’s godparents Rachel and Nik over the coming days – and beyond. And maybe you’re considering baptism for yourself or your child? Do contact Fr Lincoln if you are. The more the merrier!

  TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER: A NEW EXHIBITION AT THE ANNUNCIATION

  We will be hosting a photography exhibition, ‘You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup’. The exhibition is sponsored by Theos Think Tank and facilitated by Art + Christianity. Its purpose is to challenge attitudes towards the caring profession. Care work is chronically underpaid and undervalued in our society. It is often spoken of as an ‘unskilled’ or ‘low–skilled’ endeavour. However, this series of portraits of carers by Ruth Samuels tells another story; that care work can be considered beautiful and also deeply human. The exhibition sits alongside Theos’ report Love’s Labours: Good work, care work and a mutual economy by Hannah Rich.

  From September 10 until November 4th the exhibition will be open to the public 12pm-3pm Monday – Friday and 10:30am-12pm on Sundays.

  You can read the report on Love’s Labours here: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/research/2024/04/15/loves-labours-good-work-care-work-and-a-mutual-economy

  TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER: PCC MEETING

  The PCC meets on Tuesday 10 September at 7pm at the vicarage.

  SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER: OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL

  We’re delighted to be part of this year’s Open House Festival, with many visitors booked up to come to the church and be given a guided tour. The event runs from 12noon-3pm om Saturday 14 September. If you’re able to volunteer to help out on the day (for all or part of the time), please let Fr Lincoln know as soon as possible. Details of the event can be found here: https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/12393

  SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER – CLASSICAL CONCERT

  Our Season Opening Concert by London Town Chamber Fest is on Sunday 22nd September at 6pm. Two Ukrainian brothers, pianists Alexei and Sasha Grynyuk, will take the stage with a 4-hands programme of magnificent masterpieces of Schubert and Brahms. Alexia Mankovskaya will also return to sing rarely performed gems by Lyatoshinsky, one of Ukraine's greatest composers.

  Brahms – Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann Schubert – Lebensstürme, Allegro in A Minor Lyatoshinsky – Lullaby and The Seagull

  Drinks and nibbles with the artists to follow. Kindly purchase tickets early to enable us to plan the food and drinks reception. 50% of proceeds from this event will go to the work of the Church of the Annunciation. Tickets can be purchased following this link, with various discounts available.
  
  

  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/season-opening-concert-with-piano-duets-tickets-997208687027
  
  

  SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER - PEGASUS CHOIR WORLD PREMIERE!

  Pegasus Choir will be performing at the Annunciation on Sunday 6 October. A world premiere of Colin Riley's It Speaks without Answers. A wonderful evening is in store.

  Free entry. Programme and booking details can be found here.

  https://pegasuschoir.org.uk/world-premiere-of-colin-rileys-it-speaks-without-answer/

  FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER - BSL HERITAGE WORKSHOP

  We are running a special heritage workshop to explore the poetry of the First World War with Ismael Mansoor, the British Deaf Association's Poet Laureate for 2024. Participants will get to work with Ismael in the translation of famous WW1 poems into BSL. Ismael will also present his own poem, inspired by the stories of the deaf community during the conflict and the war's iconic symbols. This will be an event conducted fully in BSL.

  The workshop starts at 6:00 pm and will last approximately 1.5 hours. Attendance is free, but booking in advance is required as spaces are limited. Book a ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bsl-poetry-workshop-with-ismael-mansoor-tickets-1000054067637

  HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS

  Are you interested in becoming a Heritage Volunteer to help run tours of the church? Are you interested in helping us research the history of the building, including discovering more about the war memorial? If so, contact Yulia on yulia.annunciationmarblearch@gmail.com

  RENEWAL OF PRAYER LIST IN SEPTEMBER

  We are renewing our prayer list this month. If you would like someone to be added to the new list (or carried over from the old list), please send their name to Fr Lincoln by Monday 9th September. Thank you.

  MIDWEEK MASS IN COMING WEEKS AND CHURCH OPENING TIMES

  Mass will be said Monday-Friday next week. The church will also be open for private prayer and visitors each day from 12-3pm.

  GENEROUS GIVING

  The Annunciation is a self-standing charity, with no historic trusts or legacies, and we receive no external funding beyond that which we can raise for ourselves. If you can commit to regular giving, please make use of the “Parish Giving Scheme” to support the work of our church, as this scheme enables us to receive Gift Aid payments straight away.

  https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/marble-arch-the-annunciation-marble-arch/

  APOSTOLATE OF PRAYER

  Please pray for:

  Those living with cancer - Clara, Norman, Chrisanthy, Angelos, Catherine,

  Janet, Margaret, Nicola, Gary, Suzy, King Charles, Catherine Princess of Wales.

  Those with other needs or medical issues - Winston, Michael, Helena (and

  Katherine & Anna), Rodney, Marielle, Natalie, Joyce, Antonis, Nirusha, Rowan, Larissa, Lincoln, Vee, Eve, Rhiannon, Olivia, Evi, Diane and Leah, Marianna.

  Those in older age - Nita, Goli, Eleni, Jeff.

  Year’s mind: Edward Matty, Archie Joel, Geoffrey Pollard, Francis Fox, Sidney Cook, Francis Debenham, HM Queen Elizabeth II, Frederick Peasley, Athenagoras, Kay Osburn

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• Saturday 14th September 2024   12:00pm-3:00pm

  Open House Festival

  We are delighted to be part of this year's Open House Festival. The church will be open to visitors on Saturday 14th September from 12-3pm, with guided tours available. Booking a place on the tour is via the Open House website. https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/12393

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• Sunday 22nd September 2024   6:00pm-8:30pm

  Classical Concert - London Town Chamber Fest

  Join us at 6pm on Sunday 22nd September for our Season Opening Concert by London Town Chamber Fest. Two Ukrainian brothers, pianists Alexei and Sasha Grynyuk, will take the stage for a four-handed programme of magnificent masterpieces by Schubert and Brahms. Alexia Mankovskava will also return to sing rarely performed gems by Lyatoshinsky, one of Ukraine's greatest composers. Brahms - Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann Schubert - Lebenssturme Allegro in A Minor Layatoshinsky - Lullaby and the Seagull A drinks reception with the artists follows. Purchase tickets in advance, with 50% of proceeds going to the work of the Church of the Annunciation. http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/season-opening-concert-with-piano-duets-tickets-997208687027

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• Sunday 6th October 2024   5:00pm-6:00pm

  Pegasus Choir - Free Concert

  Pegasus Choir will be performing at the Annunciation on Sunday 6 October. A world premiere of Colin Riley's It Speaks without Answers. A wonderful evening is in store. Programme and booking details can be found here. pegasuschoir.org.uk/world-premiere-of-colin-rileys-it-speaks-without-answer

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• Friday 11th October 2024   6:00pm-7:30pm

  BSL Poetry Workshop with Ismael Mansoor

  Join us for a special heritage workshop to explore the poetry of the First World War with Ismael Mansoor, the British Deaf Association's Poet Laureate for 2024. For details about the event and how to book a ticket, please see the Sharing Our Future section of this website.

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• Monday 4th November 2024   12:00pm-3:00pm

  Exhibition: You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup (10th September - 4th November)

  An exhibition of portraits by Ruth Samuels which aim to highlight the beauty and humnaity of care work. Exhibited here at the Annunciation in partnership with Theos Think Tank. 12-3pm Monday to Friday 10.30am-12pm Sundays Free admission.

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