St Cuthbert’s Notes – Second Sunday Before Advent – 16 November 2025
Music:
Introit Hymn 407 -Jesus, where’er thy people meet
Gradual Hymn 105 – Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Offertory Hymn 350 -Immortal love, for ever full
Communion Hymn 198 – For the healing of the nations
Post-Communion Hymn 779 – To the name of our salvation
Collect:
Almighty God, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to be the light of the world. Free us from all that darkens and ensnares us, and bring us to eternal light and joy; through the power of him who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Reading: Malachi 4.1-2a
The LORD Almighty says, “The day is coming when all proud and evil people will burn like straw. On that day they will burn up, and there will be nothing left of them. But for you who obey me, my saving power will rise on you like the sun and bring healing like the sun’s rays.
Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3.6-13
Our brothers and sisters, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to keep away from all believers who are living a lazy life and who do not follow the instructions that we gave them. You yourselves know very well that you should do just what we did. We were not lazy when we were with you. We did not accept anyone’s support without paying for it. Instead, we worked and toiled; we kept working day and night so as not to be an expense to any of you. We did this, not because we have no right to demand our support; we did it to be an example for you to follow. While we were with you, we used to say to you, “Whoever refuses to work is not allowed to eat.” We say this because we hear that there are some people among you who live lazy lives and who do nothing except meddle in other people’s business. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we command these people and warn them to lead orderly lives and work to earn their own living. But you, brothers and sisters, must not get tired of doing good.
Gospel: Luke 21.5-19
Some of the disciples were talking about the Temple, how beautiful it looked with its fine stones and the gifts offered to God. Jesus said, “All this you see — the time will come when not a single stone here will be left in its place; every one will be thrown down.” “Teacher,” they asked, “when will this be? And what will happen in order to show that the time has come for it to take place?” Jesus said, “Be on guard; don’t be deceived. Many men, claiming to speak for me, will come and say, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time has come!’ But don’t follow them. Don’t be afraid when you hear of wars and revolutions; such things must happen first, but they do not mean that the end is near.” He went on to say, “Countries will fight each other; kingdoms will attack one another. There will be terrible earthquakes, famines, and plagues everywhere; there will be strange and terrifying things coming from the sky. Before all these things take place, however, you will be arrested and persecuted; you will be handed over to be tried in synagogues and be put in prison; you will be brought before kings and rulers for my sake. This will be your chance to tell the Good News. Make up your minds beforehand not to worry about how you will defend yourselves, because I will give you such words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to refute or contradict what you say. You will be handed over by your parents, your brothers, your relatives, and your friends; and some of you will be put to death. Everyone will hate you because of me. But not a single hair from your heads will be lost. Stand firm, and you will save yourselves.
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Today, Nicki is leading worship at Falkirk.
Thank you to Margaret and Cletus for their help.
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St Cuthbert’s, Colinton AGM:
Sunday 23rd November in church, following the 10.30am service
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St Cuthbert’s Invites You:
During Advent, we are inviting people to join us for a cup of coffee/tea on a Saturday morning to find out how to come to church. 29th November – 20th December – 10.30am for refreshments and chat.
St Cuthbert’s, Colinton –
Christmas Fayre
Saturday 29 November 2pm to 5pm
All welcome – admission free!
Christmas Tea*
Saturday 13 December 3pm to 5pm
*Tickets still available – £10 from the
Events & Fundraising Team
Christmas Fayre Church Tombola Stall:
Any contributions for this stall will be most welcome. Please put your contributions into the red box at the back of church. Thank you! The Events & Fundraising Team
THE PHOENIX GROUP CHRISTMAS LUNCH: The ROYAL SCOTS CLUB, Abercromby Place on WEDNESDAY 10 December at 1pm for 1.30 pm. There may still be places left for our 3 course Christmas Lunch. It costs £36.50 for 3 courses plus coffee for what promises to be a delicious lunch in a very delightful setting. If you would like to join us, please let one of us know as soon as possible and we will let you have the RSC Brochure. We would need to have your menu choices by 23rd November and full payment plus a small tip is required by 30th November. The RSC’s cancellation policy is in its Brochure. Margaret Kieran, Jean Myers and Margaret Temple
December Events:
In addition to our usual weekday and Sunday services, there are a number of events/services taking place in December:-
Wednesday 10th December at 11.30am – Royal Regiment of Scotland Clarinet Quartet fun Christmas Concert
Saturday 13th December at 2.15pm – Schools Choir Concert (followed by our Afternoon Tea in the hall – Tea tickets still available)
Wednesday 17th December at 7pm – Carols at the Colinton Inn (with Philip on Keyboard)
Sunday 21st December at 5pm – Nine Lessons and Carols
Wednesday 24th December at 3pm – Crib Service
Wednesday 24th December at 11.30pm – Midnight Mass
Thursday 25th December at 10.30am – Family Eucharist
Weekly Prayer:
Dear Father, as we approach Advent, we pray for patience as we await Christ’s coming:
Lord, we are few, but thou art near
Nor short thine arm, nor deaf thine ear
O rend the heavens,, come quickly down
And make a thousand hearts thine own (from Hymn 407)
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