Parable of the workers in the vineyard by Andrew Mironov
Bible readings: Philippians 1:21-end and Matthew 20: 1–16
Gospel Reading [NRSVA]
‘For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the labourers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the market-place; and he said to them, “You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.” So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same. And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, “Why are you standing here idle all day?” They said to him, “Because no one has hired us.” He said to them, “You also go into the vineyard.” When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, “Call the labourers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.” When those hired about five o’clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, “These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.” But he replied to one of them, “Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?” So the last will be first, and the first will be last.’
CLUSTER INFORMATION & EVENTS
Celtic Morning Prayer – Each weekday morning on zoom 8:00am – 8:30am. Please email Keno for zoom details.
Breakfast and Breathe – This group for parents and carers meets every Monday at St Mary’s at 9:30am. We share breakfast, friendship and fellowship. We have craft activities and also have an optional gentle faithrelated activity. Please let Hilary know if you are coming to this so we know numbers.
Fellowship Lunch at St Mary’s – Every Monday midday.
Lunch Club at Paul Hall – The next Lunch Club on Monday 21st September will be in the Hall. Mary
Emmaus Group – is a diverse, friendly group reflecting on a Bible reading every Tuesday, 5-6pm, at Paul Church Hall. All are very welcome. Kevin
Night Church at St Mary’s – 6pm to 9pm every Wednesday, join us for dinner, reflection and singing. A warm welcome awaits. This is a place for everyone. Victoria
Psalm Prayer Group – Every Thursday at 11:15am we read, pray and meditate on a Psalm. Come and join us at St Mary’s. Josie
Meditation Group – Every Friday a Meditation group meets at St Mary’s church at 10:30am. This is a welcoming and supportive space for everyone in the community. Vicky
Christian Meditation and Contemplative Prayer – Last Monday of the month at St Mary’s at 6pm. We look forward to being together in silent worship. Vicky
Julian Prayer Group – The Julian Group meets at 6pm at St. Pol de Leon church on the first Sunday of the month, and online via zoom all other Sundays. If you would like to attend, please email Mel at mlevesconte@hotmail.co.uk for zoom details. Mel
St Mary’s Act on Poverty Group – St John’s Clothes Rack
We are pleased to announce the St John’s Clothes Rack starting on Wednesday 14th October 2pm – 4pm.
This is a reworking of the successful Sustainable Sunday events we held previously. We are pleased to be back at St John’s and will be holding this event in the Community room. We are aiming for the clothes rack to be open every 2nd Wednesday of each month.
At the clothes rack you take what you need and donate if you can. We are not expecting money but clothes to sustain the project. We have children’s clothes and shoes from 0 -14 years and adult clothes and shoes. Over the next two weeks if you are having an Autumn clear out, please bring clean and washed clothes to your church and label the bags ‘Clothes Rack’ and I will collect these on Friday 9th October. Alternatively you could gift new children clothes. The Clothes Rack is for all and is prompting us to live more sustainably. Please support the launch of this new initiative during Church Action on Poverty Week and Cornwall’s Challenge Poverty week. For more information please contact Hilary.
Concert at St Mary’s
Mousehole Male Voice Choir in concert with Mevagissey Male Choir, Sunday 27th September at 7pm. Tickets £10 on the door.
Prayer Requests
If you are concerned about someone and would like their name included in the Prayer Request Group’s weekly prayer list, please do email Mel by 7pm on Tuesday evenings.
If you would like to join the group and could spend a little time each week praying the list in your personal prayer time, please do contact Mel at mlevesconte@hotmail.co.uk who will add you to the circulation list. Information is not shared and members’ names are not circulated within or outside the group. Mel
