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Date: 1st May 2016
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Collect for the day:
God our redeemer, you have delivered us from the power of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of your Son: grant, that as by his death he has recalled us to life, so by his continual presence in us he may raise us to eternal joy; 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: Let the peoples praise you, O God, let all the peoples praise you.
Our Opportunities for Worship today
| Sixth Sunday of Easter (W) | |
| 8.00am | Holy Communion (Easter 5)
Readings: James 1: 22-end, John 16: 23b-33 |
| 9.45am | Parish Eucharist
Readings: Acts 16: 9-15, Psalm 67, Revelation 21: 10, 22-22: 5, John 14: 23-29 Hymns: 450, 475, 398, 485 Communion: 99, 555, 201 |
| 5.00pm | Evening Prayer – Nones |
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 1st May
Intention: Pray for our Parish Team – Clergy: Mark Eminson, Jo King, Colin Wood, Bill Meyer. Reader Roland Ell; Churchwardens: Mike Wake and Stephen Cox Rusbridge. Anniversary: Gordon Eddy (2001)
Monday 2nd May – Philip and James
Intention: Pray for our hospitals, doctors, district nurses, home care assistants, pharmacists, therapists, opticians, dentists; all who provide health care.
Tuesday 3rd May – Rogation Day
Intention: Pray for the Pilgrim Course – Leaders and participants. Pray for those baptised and confirmed here during the year, for their parents, godparents or sponsors; for our own godchildren. Anniversary: George Harrington (1976), George Jones (2015)
7.45pm Ladies Club at the Church Centre – ‘Life on a Submarine’
Wednesday 4th May – English saints & martyrs of the Reformation Era
Intention: Pray for all imprisoned in any way; and for the prisoners, staff, chaplains and visitors at HMP Ford.
1.30pm Wednesday Tots at the Church Centre (opp Pagham FC)
2.00pm Funeral in church of Derek Bech
2-4pm Knit and Natter at Joan’s – 3 Church Way’s (267678)
7.30pm Julian Group at The Studio, Cypress Way (266866)
Thursday 5th May – Ascension Day
Intention: Pray for our children and young people, and their leaders; for our Children’s Groups, Wednesday Club and Youth Group. Anniversary: Marcus Rutterford (1974), Sidney Wood (1993), Hannah Goodley (2000)
10.00am Holy Communion
4.00pm The Eucharist
8.00pm Sung Eucharist
Friday 6th May
Intention: Pray for our Archbishops, Justin Welby of Canterbury and John Sentamu of York; for the work of the Archbishops’ Council and General Synod; for the worldwide Anglican Communion. Anniversary: Doris Pay (1997), Katherine Marydathe (2000)
Saturday 7th May
Intention: Pray for our schools, colleges and universities; for all teachers, learners, governors and administrators.
The nine days after Ascension Day until the eve of Pentecost are observed as days of prayer and preparation for the celebration of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS
We pray for all in need and especially those in need of healing in mind, body or spirit: Anthea Potter, Frank Lawton, Elizabeth Dove, David Nash, Jean Marchant, Ann Harney, David and Rita Thompson, Ellen, Jill Burgess, Jean McDonald, Gary Jenkins, Chris, Sue 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: Charles Marchant, Gladys Dell, Derek Bech, Munro Edwards, Sheila Hart, Shirley Bass, Joyce Rosevear.
We pray for those recorded in our Memorial Book whose anniversaries occur at this time. We pray for all those who mourn their passing.
We pray for God’s blessing upon all who live in Heston Grove and Honeysuckle Drive.
We pray for of Christian Aid, whose work we support financially as a parish.
CONTACT DETAILS
Church Website update: To add content to the website email editor@paghamchurch.org
Revd. Mark Eminson can be contacted at 16 Havelock Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2EZ. 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 | Seventh Sunday of Easter (W) |
| 8.00am | Holy Communion (Sunday after Ascension Day)
Readings: 1 Peter 4: 7-11, John 15: 26-end; 16: 1-4 |
| 9.45am | Parish Eucharist
Readings: Acts 16: 16-34, Psalm 97, Revelation 22: 12-14, 16-17, 20-end, John 17: 20-end Hymns: 137, 359, 255, 54 Communion: 264, 484,72 |
| 5.00pm | Evening Prayer – Book of Common Prayer
Isaiah 44: 1-8, Ephesians 4: 7-16 |
NOTICES
Annual Meetings: Do please take a copy of the Annual Report, which gives a lot of information about parish life. We were pleased to elect Stephen Cox-Rusbridge and Mike Wake as churchwardens and Jim Copeland, Shane Crow, Jenny Ellis and Dave Smith as PCC members. The remaining PCC members are: Trudi Kearsley (Treasurer), Mo Hatzfeld (PCC Secretary), Jo King, Roland Ell, Beth Huxley (Electoral Roll Officer), Jan Brockhurst (Safeguarding Officer), Alex Brockhurst, Kate Congdon, Louise Gibbs, Julie Green, John Kitchener, Robert May, Sue O’Neill, Linda Tempest, Stephen Tribe. God bless them all!
Church Roof: At the Annual Meeting Mike Wake informed us that serious repair work needs to be done on the roof of the nave and aisles with an estimated cost of £275,000. We will need to plan a fundraising campaign. Please see the vicar or wardens if you can help, especially with filling out grant applications.
Chichester Festival Theatre: The Ladies Club invites you to join them on a behind the scenes tour on Monday 9th May 10.30-11.30am. Tickets are £5 per person. Please contact Barbara Crew 264071 if you are interested in attending.
Children’s Society boxes: Are due to be opened in May. Please bring them to church or Ladies Club or ask Barbara Crew to collect (264071).
St Andrews Chapel: We need volunteer painters for this on Saturday 7th May starting at 9.00am. We hope to have enough brushes, rollers etc. but it might be helpful to bring your own just in case. Find out more from Mike (264254) or Stephen (266800) or just turn up on the day.
EU Referendum Discussion Evening: All are welcome to descend upon The Lamb on Wednesday 11th May 7 for 7.30pm for a free-flowing evening of putting the world to rights on Britain and the EU!
Chelsea Pensioners: Will be visiting Priory Park to play Chichester Bowls Club for a match on Wednesday 11th May from 1pm this an ideal chance to come along and see them in their red coats and talk to them
Parish Book Group: Our current book is “God before Breakfast – Thoughts for the Day” by Angela Tilby. See the Book Group notice board for further information and sign-up sheets. Join a discussion group on Monday 16th May at 8pm or Thursday 19th May at 10am.
Door of Mercy: Our parish’s visit to the Door of Mercy is on Saturday 28th May at 11.15am. It would be great if as many of us as possible can go to the cathedral for this, so do please sign up on the sheet to indicate your intention to attend.