This Sunday we hear the story of Jesus’ Resurrection appearances to the apostles in John’s gospel. John’s gospel is often very specific about timings: the appearance to the apostles minus Thomas is described as happening on the evening of the first day of the week, in other words the evening of Easter Sunday. The appearance to the apostles with Thomas is described as happening a week later, in other words on this very Sunday. Some scholars see this as early evidence for the Christian practice of meeting for worship on Sundays, rather than on Saturdays as was (and is) Jewish practice. Although St Thomas is remembered chiefly, at least in western Christian tradition, for his doubts, it is Thomas who exclaims to Jesus “My Lord and my God!”, providing the climactic recognition of Jesus’ divinity that was very likely the original ending of the gospel.
This Sunday services continue at the usual times, but at St Mary’s the choir are taking a well-earned Sunday off:
8am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.30am Sung Eucharist
11.15am Sung Matins (at St Nicholas, Remenham)
4pm Evening Prayer (BCP)
This week:
Tues 18 Holy Eucharist 7.30pm
Wed 19 BATS 10am (Chantry House), Holy Eucharist 12noon
Thurs 20 Holy Eucharist 10am, Melody Makers 6pm, Choir Practice 7.15pm
Fri 21 Holy Eucharist 12noon, Memorial Service for Roger Free 4pm
Sat 22 Piano Tuner 9.30am, Piano Recital 1pm
Morning Prayer will be said at 9am Tuesday to Friday at St Mary’s
Next Sunday – The Third Sunday of Easter:
8am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.30am Sung Eucharist with Junior Church
11.15am Sung Holy Communion (BCP) (at St Nicholas, Remenham)
4pm Evening Prayer (BCP)