| Weekly Pews News
No. 797 Colour of the season: G |
Date: 2nd October 2016
Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity – SEA SUNDAY
Collect for the day:
Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings, with thy most gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Psalm response: The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
Our Opportunities for Worship today
| Next Sunday | SEA SUNDAY (G) |
| 8.00am | Holy Communion
Readings: Ephesians 4: 17-end, Matthew 9: 1-8 |
| 9.45am | Parish Eucharist
Readings: Exodus 14: 19-31, Psalm 46, Acts 27: 33-44, Matthew 8: 23-27 Hymns: 617, 417, 573, 695 Communion 315, 658, 28 |
| 5.00pm | Evening Worship – Informal |
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 2nd October
Intention: Pray for our hospitals, doctors, district nurses, home care assistants, pharmacists, therapists, opticians, dentists; all who provide health care.
Anniversary: James Sage (1996)
Monday 3rd October – George Bell
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: Charles Major (1990)
12noon Burial of ashes of Derek Bech
Tuesday 4th October – Francis of Assisi
Intention: Pray for all imprisoned in any way; and for the prisoners, staff, chaplains and visitors at HMP Ford.
Anniversary: Daisy Major (1995)
4.00pm Communion Club in St Andrew’s Chapel
7.00pm The Eucharist
Wednesday 5th October – Wilfrid
Intention: Pray for our children and young people, and their leaders; for our Children’s Groups, Wednesday Club and Youth Group.
10.00am Holy Communion
1.30pm Wednesday Tots at the Church Centre (opp Pagham FC)
2.30pm Funeral of Olive Bliss
2-4pm Knit and Natter at Sue Davis – 1 Church Way (262915)
Thursday 6th October – William Tyndale
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.
7.30pm Pilgrim Group – Leonora Drive
Friday 7th October
Intention: Pray for our schools, colleges and universities; for all teachers and learners, governors and administrators.
Anniversary: Ashley Courtenay (1986), Nancy Courtenay (1986)
12.45pm Funeral of Sheila Dobson
Saturday 8th October
Intention: Pray for the hungry, homeless, refugees and asylum seekers; for the work of The Church Army, Christian Aid and all relief agencies.
Anniversary: Albert Piper (1992)
3.00pm Wedding of Adam Sear and Carly O’Brien
PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS
We pray for all in need and especially those in need of healing in mind, body or spirit: Anthea Potter, Sue Smith, David Atkins, Simon Peters, Jeanne Dalton, Graham, Mia, Kevin, Gladys Quin, Shirley Armstrong, Sue Downey, Jan Munn, Anne, Matthew, Bill Titchnor, Scott Baker, Sylvia, Elizabeth Dove, Wendy Parvin, Gerald Hume, Lynda Hacker, Chrissie, the Hughes family, Annabelle Peters, Avril Railton
We pray for those who have died: David Nash, Ron Trew, Sheila Dobson, Peggy Bradley, Olive Bliss
For urgent prayer please contact Gillian Purvis (Tel: 267597) or Colin Wood (Tel: 264192) to activate the Prayer Chain.
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 remember in our prayers: church members who live in residential care or receive communion at home. This week we pray for: Isobel Aldred, Beatrice Armstrong, Anne Atkins, Madge Breakspear, Audrey Bridge, Brenda Dobson
We pray for God’s blessing upon all who live in Swandene, Sylvia Close and Tabbard Gate.
We pray for Adam Sear and Carly O’Brien on their wedding day on Saturday.
We pray for Mary Coneeley who moves to be near her daughter in Evesham.
We pray for Tearfund 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 930247.
| Next Sunday | Twentieth Sunday after Trinity (G) |
| 8.00am | Holy Communion
Readings: Ephesians 5: 15-21, Matthew 22: 1-14 |
| 9.45am | Parish Eucharist
Readings: 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 7-15c, Psalm 111, 2 Timothy 2: 8-15, Luke 17: 11-19 Hymns: 719, 558, 25, 887 Communion 904, 559, 915, sheet |
| 12noon | Baptism of Madeleine Ayling |
| 3.30pm | Pet Blessing |
NOTICES
Welcome to everyone as we keep Sea Sunday. Among our intentions are the ongoing beach and the work of Mission to Seafarers, to whom you can make a donation today.
Pet Blessing is next Sunday at 3.30pm followed by refreshments: all creatures great and small are most welcome!
David Nash – David’s funeral is to take place here on Monday 10th October at 2.30pm. Do try and attend to pray for David and his widow Barbara and son Mike and all who mourn his passing.
Stonepillow Sponsored Sleepout – this is on Saturday 15th October and various Eminsons, Perrins and Munns are taking part. Do sponsor us and so support the excellent work of Stonepillow (form on noticeboard).
Bishop Luffa applications for September 2017 – any parent who wishes to apply for their child to attend Bishop Luffa School next year needs to make an appointment with mark please.
Luncheon Club: Please vote for Pagham Luncheon Club through GrassRoots Giving at Skipton Building Society via this website: www.skiptongrg.co.uk. There is a chance for Luncheon Club to win £500.
Church Diaries 2017: These are now available at the back of church. There is no charge, though you are welcome to make a donation.
Parish Pilgrimage 2017: We are proposing to go to Launde Abbey in Leicestershire for a few nights at the end of May next year. Do sign up on the sheet on the noticeboard if you might be interested. It should be a blessed time of prayer, worship, food and drink, friendship and days out.
2016 Link to Hope Shoebox Appeal: This year’s leaflets are available at the back of church – boxes for family of elderly. Filled boxes need to be returned to church by Sunday 6th November. If you feel that you are unable to fill a whole box, but would like to help, perhaps you could supply some of the items or money towards the transport costs. For further details contact Trudi – 263597/07703597353.
Parish Book Group: Our current book is ’The Kite Runner’ by Khaled Hosseini. Join a discussion group on Monday 14th November at 8pm, or Thursday 17th November at 10am. See the Book Group notice board for further information and sign-up sheets.
Pie and Mash Evening: Hosted by the Friends of Pagham Church, 7.30pm at the Church Centre, Nyetimber Lane, on Saturday, 22nd October. Tickets: £12 and £6 for Adults and Children, £10 and £5 for Friends and Children of Friends from Trudi or Richard. Please join us for another great social evening, all proceeds to the Raise the Roof Appeal