SWINE FLU AND HOLY COMMUNION
Advice received from the Archbishops and the Bishop of Derby is that in view of the threat of the spread of Swine Flu, the sharing of the Cup at Holy Communion should be suspended. Holy Communion will be administered either in one Kind or  by “intinction” (the priest dips the Bread in the wine). Anti-bacterial gel will be used by the priest before handling the Elements. Copies of the Archbishops’ & Bishop’s letter read as follows:-
Dear Colleague,
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have sent the following statement regarding the current Swine Flu situation.
I think it would be sensible to follow these procedures until further notice.
+Alastair
To: Diocesan Bishops
The Feast of St Mary Magdalene
22nd July 2009
Dear Colleague,
It now seems right to offer guidance at a national level about how the Church of England’s worship might best take into account the interests of public health during the current phase of the swine flu pandemic.
The Department of Health have recently advised us that “in a pandemic it makes good sense to take precautions to limit the spread of disease by not sharing common vessels for food and drink”. In the light of this advice, we recommend those presiding at Holy Communion suspend the administration of the chalice during this wave of pandemic flu_1_ . For those who still wish to offer in both kinds, we recommend the practice whereby the presiding minister, whose hands should have been washed with the appropriate alcohol-based rub before handling the elements and the vessels, personally intincts all wafers before placing them in the hands of communicants. This is a practice widely observed in Anglican churches throughout Africa. Communicants receiving in this way need to be confident that the clergy and all assistant ministers follow the relevant guidance on hygiene.
The Bishop of Ripon & Leeds circulated substantial guidance, including a summary of the government’s advice_2_ , with his letter of 23 June_3_ . Many of you have already issued local guidance based upon its content. We regard it as important that those presiding at Holy Communion are aware of this advice_4_ and of that contained in this letter. They should offer guidance to the congregation about appropriate precautions in receiving communion and exchanging the peace.
We shall keep this advice under review and will ensure that the detailed guidance provided on the Church of England website_5_ is kept up-to-date. In the meantime, we wish to express our gratitude to you and those who share your ministry for the pastoral care and service offered at this time of national concern.
+Rowan Cantuar: +Sentamu Ebor:
Readings 2 Samuel 11.26-12.13a; Ephesians 4.1-16; John 6.24-35
We remember in our prayers
Phylllis Hill who died on 1st August
Today Rochester USA: Bishop Prince Singh
Kolkotta: Bishop P S P RajuMonday Rockhampton (Australia) BishopGodfrey Fryar
Fairfield: Carl Edwards
Tuesday Rokon (Sudan) Bishop Francis LayaBuxton, Trinity: Bob Marsden
Wednesday Ruaha (Tanzania) Bishop Donald Mtetemela
MMA 14: Hartington, Biggin, Earl Sterndale, Ttaddington, Chelmorton, Monyash
Thursday Rumbek (Sudan) Bishop Alapaya Kuctiel
Assistant Bishops: Isaac Ater; Micah Dawidi
Clergy: John Goldsmith, Mary Goldsmith, John Fountain
Friday Ruperts Land (Canada) Bishop Donald Phillips
MMA 15: Wormhill, Peak Forest, Peak Dale, Dove Holes: Frank Yates
Saturday Ruvuma (Tanzania) BishopMaternus Kapinga
Chapel-en-le-Frith: Nick Bralesford
Notices for the week
Today - Trinity 8
8.00a.m. Holy Communion - Church Broughton
9.30a.m. Mattins - Boylestone
10.00a.m. Family Service - Church Broughton
11.00a.m. Holy Communion - Sutton
11.00a.m. Mattins - Trusley
11.15a.m. Holy Communion - Longford
3.00p.m. Evensong - Dalbury
7.00p.m. Evensong - Long Lane
Wednesday
11am Funeral of Dick Woolley
Next Sunday - Trinity 9
8.30a.m. Holy Communion - Long Lane
9.30a.m. Holy Communion - Church Broughton
11.00a.m. Mattins - Sutton
11.00a.m. Holy Communion - Trusley
11.00a.m. Holy Communion - Radbourne
5.00p.m. Holy Communion - Boylestone
6.30p.m. Evensong - Longford
Advance Notice
Please note that as from August there will be a change in service arrangements in Church Broughton & Sutton. On the THIRD Sunday of the month there will be NO 11a.m. service in Sutton.8.00a.m. Holy Communion  will continue as before.On the FOURTH Sunday of month the service in Church Broughton will be 8.00a.m. Holy Communion  (NO 9.30a.m. Service)
Sunday Groaner
Assistance?
In the examination paper, the professor wanted us to sign a form stating that we had not received any outside assistance. Unsure of whether he should sign the form, a  student stated that he had prayed for the assistance of God.   The professor carefully studied the answer script and then said, "You can sign it with a clear conscience. God did not assist you."
Parish Pump & the Benefice entry in the South Derbyshire Churchman can be found on the internet at:-        http://churchbroughtonchurch.blog.co.uk