Alan Swan – we are sorry to hear that former churchwarden Alan Swan hs died. We pray with thanksgiving for him and his service to this church as we also send our condolences and prayers to Hazel and their family. Alan`s funeral is in church on Thursday 16th October at 2.30 p.m.
Bishop Luffa – any parents of Year 6 children who are applying for Bishop Luffa next academic year need to arrange to meet with Mark to fill out the Church Support Form.
Harvest Festival: We will be decorating the Church on Friday 10th (there is a wedding on Saturday 11th). Donations of greenery, foliage etc and produce would be very welcome.
If anyone would like to sponsor one of the arrangements in memory of a loved one, an event or to give thanks then please speak to Trudi – 263597
Harvest Supper – Sat 11th Oct at 6.30pm – As usual I am eager to hear from anyone who would like to take part in our ‘homespun’ entertainment. A song, a monologue, a joke, or join in the impromptu choir for the evening!
See me in church or tel Ann (01243) 826071
Skittles and Fun Night at the Four Chesnuts, Chichester. Friday 17th October at 6.30 for 7.00 pm. See notice board for good pub grub menu choice, £13 per adult, £8 for young people (they’ll love it!). See Rich or Carole Druce for further info. Do come and join us. In aid of St Thomas A’ Becket’s Friends
Men’s group – the next pub meeting for putting the world to rights will be on Saturday 18th October 8pm at the Inglenook.
2014 Link to Hope Shoebox Appeal This year`s leaflets are now available at the back of the church. One leaflet to be used either for a Family Box or a box for the Elderly. Boxes to be returned to church by Sunday 9th November.
Please pick up a leaflet and fill a box – or if you feel that you can not fill a whole box perhaps you could supply some items or money towards the transport costs. Every little helps. Details – Trudi Kearsley 263597
Parish Book Group – Our current book is “In the Footsteps of Jesus – One Man’s Journey Through the Life of Christ”, by American actor Bruce Marchiano. See the Book Group notice board for further information and sign-up sheets. Discussion groups: Monday 10th November at 8pm & Thursday 13th November at 10am.
Junior Choir and Young Readers – This autumn we are launching a junior choir for all children of school age. We will also be working with children in Year 5 and above who would like to read lessons and prayers. All parents of school age children should have received an email containing information about these opportunities. Info can also be found on the noticeboard and on the Youth page of the website. To find out more, or to sign up, please speak to Ann Gristwood (826071) for Junior Choir, or Elise Eminson (262713) for Young Readers.
Pilgrim Course – Thank you for showing interest in the course, we are now ready to go. Please look at the Pilgrim noticeboard and sign up to join a particular group. In addition to the open groups we are running a focused `newcomers` group. If you or someone you know are interested in this group then please speak to Jo or Mark. Pilgrim Postcards – There are now some invitation cards available if you have people you would like to share about the course with. There will be a second round starting in Jan/Feb for you to invite enquirers to if October is too soon.
Email: pilgrim@paghamchurch.org
Registered Charity No 1134842
The Church of St Thomas a’Becket, Pagham
Weekly Pews News
No.694 5th October 2014
Colour of the season: Green
Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
Collect for the day: O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to hear the prayers of your people who call upon you; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil them; 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.
Response to psalm 80: 9-17 For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel
0ur Opportunities for Worship today
| Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity (G) | |
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8.00am
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Holy Communion
Readings: Ephesians 3: 13-end, Luke 7: 11-17 |
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9.45am
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Parish Eucharist
Readings: Isaiah 5: 1-7, Psalm 80: 9-17, Philippians 3: 4b-14, Matthew 21: 33-end Hymns: 98, 17, 172, 438 Communion: 723, 18 |
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12noon |
Baptism of Edie-Rose Kelly |
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5.00pm |
Informal Worship |
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 5th October
Intention: Pray for our children and young people, and their leaders; for our Children’s Groups, Wednesday Club & Youth Group.
8.00 am Holy Communion
9.45 am Parish Eucharist
12noon Baptism of Edie-Rose Kelly
5.00pm Informal Worship
Monday 6th October William Tyndale
Intention: Pray for our Archbishops, Justin Welby of Canterbury & John Sentamu of York; for the work of the Archbishops’ Council and General Synod; for the worldwide Anglican Communion.
12noon Burial of ashes of Hazel Burgoyne-Johnson
7.30pm Bell Ringers
8.00pm Pilgrim meeting in St Andrew’s Chapel
Tuesday 7th October
Intention: Pray for our schools, colleges & universities; for all teachers & learners, governors & administrators.
Anniversaries: Ashley Courtenay (1986), Nancy Courtenay (1986)
10.00 am Coffee and Scripture at Glenda`s (263537)
7.00pm The Eucharist
7.45pm Ladies Club – at Church Centre (Wiltshire Farm Foods – Mark & Jenny Swan) – OPEN EVENING
Wednesday 8th October
Intention: Pray for the hungry, homeless, refugees & asylum seekers; for the work of The Church Army, Christian Aid & all relief agencies.
10.00am Holy Communion
12noon Memorial Service for Evelyn Sherman
2-4 pm Knit and natter at Glenda`s (263537)
8.00pm Events for 2015 meeting at Vicarage
Thursday 9th October
Pray for the Queen & Royal Family, our Nation & Government, our local MP & MEP.
Anniversaries: Arthur Bell (1965), Richard Trevithick (1991), Percy Coleman (1993)
10.00 am Funeral of Keith Blackley
7.00pm Wedding rehearsal in church
7.30pm Julian Group at The Studio, Cypress way (Tel: 266866)
Friday 10th October Paulinus
Intention: Pray for our local clubs & organisations, especially our Ladies Club, The Luncheon Club and The Men’s Club.
Anniversary: Bessie Morrison (2012)
Saturday 11th October
Intention: Pray for our scouts, guides, cadets & other local youth organisations.
10.00am Communion before Confirmation preparation in church
2.00pm Wedding of Peter Ell & Rachel heath
4.30pm Thanksgiving for Marriage of Paul & Samantha Barnett
6.30pm Harvest Supper
Weekday Morning and Evening Prayer
Morning prayer: Monday to Thursday and Saturday 9.20am. Friday 8.30am
Evening Prayer: Tuesday to Thursday 5.20 pm. Friday 4.30pm
No evening prayer on Saturday
Prayers and Intentions
We pray for all in need and especially those in need of healing in mind, body or spirit:
Robin & Anthea Potter, Dawn Spurway, Ian Turner, Bebe, Velda, Karen & Neil Percival, Dan, Bruce Allinson, Janet Brookes, Julie King
To add someone to the prayer list either write their name on the board near the church door or let Mark or the editor of Pews News know. We will pray for that person for about a month. After a month the name can be added again, but it is the responsibility of the one who made the initial request. Also please include start date on your request.
For urgent prayer contact Gillian Purvis to activate the Prayer Chain (Tel: 267597)
We pray for those who have died recently: Keith Blackley, Alan Swan, Ken Rhodes, Florence Lemmer, Evelyn Sherman, Bernard Tebbits, Michael Scott-Joynt and 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 Edie-Rose Kelly being baptized today.
We pray for Peter Ell and Rachel Heath on their wedding on Saturday.
We pray for Paul and Samantha Barnett thanking God for their marriage on Saturday.
We Pray for Luke who is on tour in Afghanistan.
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)
Jo King – Curate can be contacted on 01243 276949 (Day off Friday)
Pews News: Nikki can be contacted via Email: dentalstaffdirect@btinternet.com
(tel: 828445) or tel. Mark Eminson 262713
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Next Sunday |
Harvest Thanksgiving (G) |
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8.00am
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Holy Communion
Readings: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-end, Luke 17: 11-19 |
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9.45am
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Family Eucharist
Readings: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-end, Luke 17: 11-19 Hymns: 133, 804, 719, 766 Communion: 184, 559, 915 |
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5.00pm |
Evening Prayer – Book of Common Prayer
Readings: Deuteronomy 28: 1-14, Luke 12: 16-30 |