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Sunday 5 April 2020 Palm Sunday
We are entering Holy Week in the most extraordinary and testing circumstances.
Many Christians feel compounded isolation and anxiety because church buildings –
those familiar and loved places in which we gather to pray, lament, celebrate and
encourage one another – are forbidden for us to enter. The enforced ‘lockdown’ has
been described by our bishops as a ‘prolonged Holy Saturday’: a time of emptiness,
fear, loneliness and uncertainty. And yet, in unexpected ways, we are discovering we
have remarkable creativity and determination to carry on worshipping God in our
homes. Thank you for your messages of appreciation for the online worship and other
resources for prayer and music. The circles of prayer and pastoral support in the
Minster community are inspirational. Many of you are involved in giving support to
neighbours and helping in numerous ways to support local initiatives, including the
foodbank. May we stay close to Jesus in this coming week as we recall his suffering,
death and resurrection, and so retell the glorious story of our salvation, leading to
Easter joy and renewed hope, faith and love.
Online Worship: 10.30am Liturgy of Palm Sunday
via the Cathedral website
This service, led by the Dean, marks Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem as we begin
Holy Week. The sermon is given by the Canon Precentor. There is an order of service
that is available to download, as well as other resources for Palm Sunday (including
for children), all of which will continue to be available throughout the coming week.
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CONTENTS
Musical Resources at Home p. 2
Virtual Evensong p. 3
Intercessions p. 9
Thought for the Week p. 10
Noticeboard p. 11
Online Worship for Holy Week and Easter p. 13
MUSICAL RESOURCES AT HOME
You may like to listen to this music alongside the broadcast worship to simulate being in
church. Further musical resources for Holy Week are available here.
HYMNS
All glory, laud and honour Listen
Ride on, ride on in majesty! Listen
Praise to the Holiest in the height Listen
MOTETS
Malcolm Ingrediente Domino Listen
Palestrina Improperium exspectavit cor meum Listen
Byrd Ne irascaris Domine Listen
ORGAN MUSIC
Bach Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 736 Listen
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VIRTUAL EVENSONG
Attend Evensong from the safety of your own home. All you need is a copy of the Book of
Common Prayer (or use this one online) and to follow the links below to the music we would
have heard sung today.
ORGAN PRELUDE Bach O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV 656 Listen
INTROIT Mode i Vexilla regis prodeunt Listen
The royal banners forward go,
The Cross shines forth in mystic glow;
Where he in flesh, our flesh who made,
Our sentence bore, our ransom paid.
O Tree of beauty, Tree of light,
O Tree with royal purple dight,
Elect on whose triumphal breast
Those holy limbs should find their rest!
To thee, eternal Three in One,
Let homage meet by all be done:
Whom by thy Cross thou dost restore,
Preserve and govern evermore. Amen.
Words: Venantius Fortunatus (530-609)
trans. John Mason Neale (1818-66)
PRECES Tomkins Listen
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PSALM 80 Listen
Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep:
shew thyself also, thou that sittest upon the cherubims.
Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasses:
stir up thy strength, and come, and help us.
Turn us again, O God:
shew the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole.
O Lord God of hosts:
how long wilt thou be angry with thy people that prayeth?
Thou feedest them with the bread of tears:
and givest them plenteousness of tears to drink.
Thou hast made us a very strife unto our neighbours:
and our enemies laugh us to scorn.
Turn us again, thou God of hosts:
shew the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole.
Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt:
thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it.
Thou madest room for it:
and when it had taken root it filled the land.
The hills were covered with the shadow of it:
and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedar-trees.
She stretched out her branches unto the sea:
and her boughs unto the river.
Why hast thou then broken down her hedge:
that all they that go by pluck off her grapes?
The wild boar out of the wood doth root it up:
and the wild beasts of the field devour it.
Turn thee again, thou God of hosts, look down from heaven:
behold, and visit this vine;
And the place of the vineyard that thy right hand hath planted:
and the branch that thou madest so strong for thyself.
It is burnt with fire, and cut down:
and they shall perish at the rebuke of thy countenance.
Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand:
and upon the son of man, whom thou madest so strong for thine own self.
And so will not we go back from thee:
O let us live, and we shall call upon thy Name.
Turn us again, O Lord God of hosts:
shew the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole.
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FIRST LESSON Isaiah 5: 1-7
Let me sing for my beloved
my love-song concerning his vineyard:
My beloved had a vineyard
on a very fertile hill.
He dug it and cleared it of stones,
and planted it with choice vines;
he built a watch-tower in the midst of it,
and hewed out a wine vat in it;
he expected it to yield grapes,
but it yielded wild grapes.
And now, inhabitants of Jerusalem
and people of Judah,
judge between me
and my vineyard.
What more was there to do for my vineyard
that I have not done in it?
When I expected it to yield grapes,
why did it yield wild grapes?
And now I will tell you
what I will do to my vineyard.
I will remove its hedge,
and it shall be devoured;
I will break down its wall,
and it shall be trampled down.
I will make it a waste;
it shall not be pruned or hoed,
and it shall be overgrown with briers and thorns;
I will also command the clouds
that they rain no rain upon it.
For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts
is the house of Israel,
and the people of Judah
are his pleasant planting;
he expected justice, but saw bloodshed;
righteousness, but heard a cry!
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MAGNIFICAT Byrd Faburden Service Listen
SECOND LESSON Matthew 21: 33-end
Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: ‘Listen to another
parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it,
dug a wine press in it, and built a watch-tower. Then he leased it to tenants and
went to another country. When the harvest time had come, he sent his slaves to
the tenants to collect his produce. But the tenants seized his slaves and beat one,
killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other slaves, more than the
first; and they treated them in the same way. Finally he sent his son to them,
saying, “They will respect my son.” But when the tenants saw the son, they said
to themselves, “This is the heir; come, let us kill him and get his inheritance.” So
they seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. Now when the
owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?’ They said to him,
‘He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and lease the vineyard to other
tenants who will give him the produce at the harvest time.’
Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the scriptures:
‘“The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
this was the Lord’s doing,
and it is amazing in our eyes”?
‘Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given
to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom. The one who falls on this
stone will be broken to pieces; and it will crush anyone on whom it falls.’
When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they realised that he
was speaking about them. They wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowds,
because they regarded him as a prophet.
NUNC DIMITTIS Byrd Faburden Service Listen
RESPONSES Tomkins Listen
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COLLECT
Almighty and everlasting God,
who, of thy tender love towards mankind,
hast sent thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ,
to take upon him our flesh,
and to suffer death upon the cross,
that all mankind should follow the example of his great humility:
Mercifully grant,
that we may both follow the example of his patience,
and also be made partakers of his resurrection;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
ANTHEM Tallis The Lamentations of Jeremiah Listen
Incipit lamentatio
Jeremiae prophetae:
Aleph:
Quomodo sedet sola civitas
plena populo! Facta est quasi
vidua domina gentium;
princeps provinciarum facta
est sub tributo.
Beth:
Plorans ploravit in nocte, et
lacrimae eius in maxillis eius:
non est qui consoletur eam, ex
omnibus caris eius; omnes amici
eius spreverunt eam, et facti sunt
ei inimici.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, convertere
ad Dominum Deum tuum.
Here beginneth the lamentation of
Jeremiah the prophet:
A:
How doth the city sit solitary, that was
full of people: how is she become as a
widow. She that was great among the
nations, and princess among the
provinces: how is she become tributary!
B:
She weepeth sore in the night, and
her tears are on her cheeks: among
all her lovers she hath none to comfort
her. All her friends have dealt
treacherously with her, they have
become her enemies.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, return unto the
Lord thy God.
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De lamentatione
Jeremiae prophetae:
Ghimel:
Migravit Judas propter
afflictionem, et multitudinem
servitutis; habitavit inter gentes,
nec invenit requiem:
Daleth:
Omnes persecutores eius
apprehenderunt eam inter
angustias: lugent, eo quod non
sint qui veniant ad solemnitatem.
Omnes portae eius destructae,
sacerdotes eius gementes;
virgines eius squalidae, et ipsa
oppressa amaritudine.
Heth:
Facti sunt hostes eius in capite;
inimici eius locupletati sunt:
quia Dominus locutus est super
eam propter multitudinem
iniquitatum eius. Parvuli eius
ducti sunt in captivitatem ante
faciem tribulantis.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, convertere
ad Dominum Deum tuum.
From the lamentation of Jeremiah
the prophet:
C:
Judah has gone into captivity because
of affliction, and because of great
servitude: she dwelleth among the
heathen, she findeth no rest.
D:
All her persecutors overtook her
between the straits. The ways of Zion
do mourn, because none come to the
solemn feasts.
All her gates are desolate, her priests
sigh; her virgins are afflicted, and she
herself is in bitterness.
E:
Her adversaries are the chief, her
enemies prosper, for the Lord hath
afflicted her for the multitude of her
transgressions; her children are gone
into captivity before the enemy.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, return unto
the Lord thy God.
Words: Lamentations 1: 1-5
VOLUNTARY Tournemire Pater, dimitte illis nasciunt enim Listen
quid faciunt (from Sept paroles du Christ)
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INTERCESSIONS
We pray for all those affected by the coronavirus:
• for those who are sick, and their families;
• for those who are self-isolating, and finding it difficult to access the neces-
sities of life;
• for those who are anxious or frightened;
• for our Government and all the governments of the world, and for health
authorities;
• for health workers on the front line of treating the sick.
A number of prayer resources responding to the coronavirus outbreak are available
here.
We continue to hold before God all those who have asked for our prayers:
The Minster Family
Margaret Berry, Helen Fitches, Brian Fletcher, Harry Frost, Jill Frost, Alan Holmes,
Nora Kirk, Colin McKenzie, Les Meats, Joyce Mullis, Rachel Rimmer, David Ross,
Peter Sharp, David Stone, Katie Thomas, Robin Turner (priest), Joyce Wagstaff,
Sheila Wilkes
The Housebound and Those in Residential Care
Christine Gardner (priest), Margaret Henson, Doris Jagger, Barbara Senior,
Mary Wilson
The Family of the Church in the Diocese and Beyond
Sheila Allton, Janet Cousins, Nanette Devonport, Caroline Jordan, Christina Lepine,
Ross Oliver
The Recently Departed
David Laurence Harper (priest), Alan Musson, Jack Ross, Olivia Wood
We Remember on the Anniversary of Their Death
5 Irene Pallister
7 Hilary Margot Briggs
9 Clyde Scothern
11 Leonard Ivan Pentecost, Margaret Ashworth, Michael Brown
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
‘Courteous’ is one of Julian of Norwich’s favourite words to describe God, and it is
closely allied in her mind to humility. The God who emptied himself (Philippians 2:
5-11) and took on our human nature comes to each of us humbly, as he arrived in
Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. He is infinitely patient, always inviting us to a closer
relationship, always waiting for us to respond. His love is greater than our sin: ‘His
love excuses us. In his great courtesy he overlooks the blame, and regards us with
sympathy and pity, children both innocent and loved.’ We, for our part, should return
this courteous, sensitive love.
Helen Julian CSF, The Road to Emmaus (BRF, 2006), p. 153
Acknowledgements
Text from The Book of Common Prayer, the rights in which are vested in the Crown, is reproduced by
permission of the Crown’s Patentee, Cambridge University Press. Scriptural quotations are from New
Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995, National Council of the
Churches of Christ in the United States of America (used by permission; all rights reserved). The Thought for
the Week is reproduced under CLA 2384558. This compilation is copyright © The Chapter of Southwell Cathedral.
Southwell Minster is committed to ensuring children and young people as well as
adults are kept safe. If you have a concern about safeguarding, please contact:
- At the Minster:
- Vicky Thorpe at [email protected], or
- One of the clergy.
- In the Diocese: 01636 817200 or [email protected].
If you have an out-of-hours emergency safeguarding concern, please contact:
- The police on 999, or
- Children and Adults in Nottinghamshire on 0300 500 8080.
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NOTICEBOARD
Please email notices to Erik Sharman ([email protected]) by the Tuesday
before publication. Notices submitted after this time may not be accepted.
Southwell Minster Meditation Group – This prayer and support group is now
operating online. If you want to add any names to our regularly updated prayer list,
please email me. If the name is already on the Pew News list we have it anyway.
Olga Hudson ([email protected])
Community Support for Those Who Are Self-Isolating – The Town Council is acting
as a ‘hub’ for community groups wishing to provide practical support to those who
are self-isolating – in ways such as picking up shopping or medication, posting mail,
or simply a friendly phone call. The Minster will be contributing to this project. If
you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Canon Richard Frith on 07516
909456 or [email protected]. When considering whether to volun-
teer, please do consider your own wellbeing as well; those in ‘at-risk’ groups (the over-
70s and those with other health conditions) are advised to stay at home and minimise
social contact.
Daily Intercessions Booklet – A digital version of this monthly booklet is available
from our Prayer Resources page on the website.
Stilling Prayer – This group has moved online so as to continue to ‘meet’ on Monday
evenings. Members are able to observe the silence collectively in their homes from
7.30pm to 8.00pm; the leader for each evening supplies participants with a short
thought or quote to help lead them into silence, in much the same way as at a normal
meeting. If you would like to join this online group, please contact Stephen Ibbotson
Message from the Pastoral Care Team – In view of the unusual circumstances in
which we find ourselves, could we please ask that all groups within the Minster make
it a priority to keep in touch with their members. We suggest that you phone each
other on a regular basis; for together, we can ensure we take care of everyone.
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Supporting Newark Foodbank – The Archbishops, in their announcement of the
suspension of public worship, specifically mentioned foodbanks as the kinds of
institution that the Church should commit to continuing to support during the cur-
rent crisis – during which time many more people may find themselves in need of
these facilities. While the Minster and the Minster Centre are closed you can still
donate to the Foodbank at the Co-op, One Stop and Lloyds Chemist. At this difficult
time you may prefer to make a monetary donation instead by sending a one-off
cheque to Newark Foodbank, c/o Barnbygate Methodist Church, 15a Barnbygate,
Newark, NG24 1PX; or online.
Destitute Asylum Seekers – In line with Government guidance, the Refugee Forum
will be closed until further notice. Support will still be available over the phone,
on 0115 960 1230 (Monday-Thursday, 10.00am-3.00pm). This means that I am no
longer able to deliver any items that you have kindly left in the collection boxes in
Southwell Post Office or at Our Lady of Victories Church. It is my intention to pass
on any donations already made to the Foodbank, as the group which destitute asylum
seekers will now need to use. If you wish to donate money, instead of goods, this can
be done online. I thank you for your generosity. Pati Colman (01636 813260)
Supporting Local Businesses – Southwell Town Council has created a list of shops
and takeaways that remain open. Many of these organisations can take orders over
the phone and/or deliver provisions to your home.
The Children’s Society Appeal – In the current situation, giving help to vulnerable
children is more vital than ever. Being able to talk with someone they trust can save
children’s lives, which is why The Children’s Society’s practitioners are making sure
they are still there for young people. They are speaking with children on the phone,
delivering vital care packages, and calling emergency services when the child is at
high risk or too scared to do it themselves. The charity has launched an emergency
appeal, asking Anglicans across the Church of England to give their support by
sharing the emergency appeal with others, praying for this important work, and
using The Children’s Society’s mental health information and resources. Click here
for more information.
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ONLINE WORSHIP FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
All online services can be accessed via the Cathedral website, where you will also find plenty
of written resources for adults and children to guide you through Holy Week.
Daily: Morning and Evening Prayer
The Minster’s life of daily prayer goes on at home. You can join with us in
prayer by praying these services daily via https://www.churchofengland.org/
prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer.
Monday 6 April Monday of Holy Week
7.30pm Compline
Officiant and Preacher: The Dean
Tuesday 7 April Tuesday of Holy Week
7.30pm Compline
Officiant and Preacher: The Canon Precentor
Wednesday 8 April Wednesday of Holy Week
7.30pm A Service for the Renewal of Commitment to Ministry
President and Preacher: The Bishop
Thursday 9 April MAUNDY THURSDAY
7.30pm Liturgy of Maundy Thursday
President: The Canon Precentor
Preacher: The Canon Theologian
Following this service, the congregation is invited to light and
candle and keep vigil at home, like we would normally at the
Altar of Repose.
The Minster Centre, Church Street, Southwell, NG25 0HD
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Join our mailing list by emailing [email protected].
Friday 10 April GOOD FRIDAY
10.30am Liturgy of Good Friday
President: The Dean
Preacher: The Canon Precentor
We would also encourage you to keep a time of devotion on Good Friday
with a cross at home. The Revd Preb. Dr Catherine Wright, who would have
been leading our Three Hours’ Devotion this year, has prepared readings,
reflections and prayers to help us to enter into the solemnity of this holiest
of days.
Saturday 11 April Easter Eve
5.30pm Evening Prayer
Officiant: The Canon Precentor
8.00pm Rumours of Hope: A Vigil for our Times
A virtual vigil for Easter Eve, with reflections from around the
UK through the night until dawn.
Sunday 12 April EASTER DAY
5.30am Christ is Risen! Proclaiming Easter
Streamed live from Vicars’ Court, next to the Minster.
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
President and Preacher: The Dean
10.30am Eucharist for Easter Day (CW)
President and Preacher: The Bishop
3.30pm Evensong
Archive recording of the service broadcast from the Minster
on BBC Radio 3 on Easter Day 2019.