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Date: 11th October 2015
Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
Collect for the day:
O God, forasmuch as without you we are not able to please you; mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Response to Psalm: We shall rejoice and be glad all the days of our life.
Our Opportunities for Worship today
| Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity (G) | |
| 8.00am | Holy Communion
Readings: Ephesians 4: 17-end, Matthew 9: 1-8 |
| 9.45am | Parish Eucharist
Readings: Amos 5: 6-7, 10-15, Psalm 90: 12-end, Hebrews 4: 12-end, Mark 10: 17-31 Hymns: 756, 625, 29, 332 Communion: 347, 455, 18 |
| 5.00pm | Evening Prayer – Book of Common Prayer
Joshua 5: 13-6: 20, Matthew 11: 20-end |
After the Parish Eucharist you are welcome to gather for refreshments in St. Andrew’s chapel, where we can get to know each other better
Sunday 11th October
Intention: Pray for our scouts, guides, cadets and other local youth organisations.
Monday 12th October – Wilfrid
Intention: Pray for our local industry and commerce, our farmers and growers and the holiday industry.
12.15pm Funeral of Kathleen Gray
Tuesday 13th October – Edward the Confessor
Intention: Pray for Ann Gristwood our Organist and Director of Music, our choir and musicians, our Lay Ministers of Communion, altar servers and bell ringers.
4.00pm Communion Club in St Andrew’s Chapel
7.00pm Healing Eucharist
Wednesday 14th October
Intention: Pray for our Parochial Church Council, its officers and committees.
10.00am Holy Communion
12 noon Luncheon Club – St Ninian’s Hall (Jean Hunt 268818)
1.30pm Wednesday Club at the Church Centre
2-4pm Knit & Natter at Judith‘s (267678)
8.00pm Standing Committee at the vicarage
Thursday 15th October – Teresa of Avila
Intention: Pray for our local community; Parish pastoral Care Team, for the County, District and Parish Councils, for our Residents’ Associations.
10.30am Burial of ashes of Eric Atkins
Friday 16th October – Nicholas Ridley & Hugh Latimer
Intention: Pray for those married here and preparing for marriage this year; for family life and especially for any families facing adversity.
Anniversary: Roger Gilbert (1993)
Saturday 17th October – Ignatius of Antioch
Intention: Pray for the press, radio and televisions and for all who influence public opinion. For Christian publishing and broadcasting.
PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS
We pray for all in need and especially those in need of healing in mind, body or spirit: Sue, Anthea Potter, Frank Lawton, Jim Druce, Jean Andrews, Shirley Avery, Russell, Christine Smith.
For urgent prayer please contact Gillian Purvis (Tel: 267597) or Colin Wood (Tel: 264192) to activate the Prayer Chain.
We pray for those who have died recently: Audrey Cooper, Kathleen Gray and Jean Reynolds.
We pray also for those recorded in our Memorial Book whose anniversaries occur at this time and all those who mourn their passing.
CONTACT DETAILS
Church Website update: To add content to the website email editor@paghamchurch.org
Revd. Mark Eminson can be contacted at the vicarage, 38 Kings Drive, PO21 4PZ. Tel: 262713. Email: vicar@paghamchurch.org (day off Friday)
Revd. Jo King can be contacted on curate@paghamchurch.org (day off Friday) or 01243 276949.
Pews News: Louise Gibbs (Editor) can be contacted by email: louise.gibbs1109@rocketmail.com (Tel: 07773 135005) or telephone Mark Eminson 01243 262713
| Next Sunday | Luke the Evangelist (R) |
| 8.00am | Holy Communion
Readings: 2 Timothy 4: 5-15, Luke 10: 1-7 |
| 9.45am | Parish Eucharist
Readings: Isaiah 35: 3-6, Psalm 147: 1-7, 2 Timothy 4: 5-17, Luke 10: 1-9 Hymns: 684, 3, 671, 32 Communion: 188,123,202 |
| 3.30pm | Evening Worship – Youth Songs of Praise |
NOTICES
Bishop Luffa: Parents of Year 6 children who are considering applying to Bishop Luffa should arrange to meet with Mark to fill out the Church Support form.
Good News: We are looking for a new editor. Please see Mark if you think you can help.
PCC Away Day: This year is on Saturday 17th October at the Bishop’s Palace. As we are discerning our implementation of the Diocesan Strategy for next year and any church members are welcome to attend. Please sign the list on the board to indicate you are coming.
Pagham Concert Series: Inaugural Concert by Mark Wardell (organ) on Saturday 17th October 2015 – Tickets available from Andrew or Box Office on 07506 789219.
Youth Songs of Praise: Sunday 18th October 2015 at 3.30pm – our theme this time is “The Heavens Above”. The event will involve Junior Choir and other young performers – if your child would like to be involved and you haven’t already spoken to Elise Eminson or Ann Gristwood please do so.
Quiz Night: ‘Friends of Pagham Parish Church’ are organising a Quiz Night on Saturday 24th October 2015 at the Church Centre, starting at 6.30 pm. Tickets priced at £10.00, to include Fish and Chips supper. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you wish to attend. Details: Richard Druce 821254.
Chichester Cathedral –Family Activities Monday 26 October 2015 from 10am – 3pm. It’s incredible just how many amazing animals of every shape and size lurk in the Cathedral. See how many you can track down with the aid of a colourful trail before collecting a prize on completion from the shop. Find the Cathedral’s hidden mini mice and meet some of their animal friends. Design and make your very own “character” mini creature in collage or clay. The cost is £2 per child.
Grave Talk – This is a new Church of England initiative to help people talk about death, dying and funerals and so we are going to put it on in church on Saturday 7th November with a view to offering it to the wider parish next year.
Parish Book Group: Our current book is “Call the Midwife” by Jennifer Worth. See the Book Group notice board for further information and sign-up sheets. Join a discussion group on Tuesday 10th November at 8pm or Thursday 12th November at 10am.