Golf Day last Saturday: Results: Winner Gerald Ursell, Runner up Mike Ford, Best Lady Wendy Ursell, Best Junior Kayleigh Cooper. We managed to raise £144.66. We would like to thank Church Farm for letting us use their golf course and the The Lamb Inn for sponsoring the winners cup. A successful and fun day for all involved. (Michael Biggs)
Parish Book Group – To mark the First World War Centenary, over the summer we will be reading “Regeneration” by Pat Barker. Further information and sign-up sheets on Book Group notice board. Discussion groups: Monday 15th September at 8pm & Thursday 18th Sept at 10am.
Last Night of the Proms – Sat 20th Sept in church at 7.30pm. WW1 & WW2 songs plus all the traditional favourites. Bring your flags and voices. Tickets £5 available in church from Ann, Mo, Trudi or tel 901243) 826071
Visit by Bishop – We will be hosting Bishop Martin on Sunday 28th September at the Parish Eucharist. This is part of his visitation of every benefice in the diocese and we are privileged to welcome him on a Sunday morning.
Pet Blessing – Saturday 4th October 3pm in church – bring your animal(s) along for a service of thanksgiving and blessing for God’s creatures, followed by refreshments.
Harvest Supper – Sat 11th Oct 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 (01243) 826071 (Ann)
Julian Group – at the Studio, Cypress Way. We always welcome new members. If interested please phone Julia (266866)
Luncheon Club meets on alternate Wednesdays at St. Ninian`s hall.
They need more people to join them to help keep costs down. They are a lively bunch who enjoy a good meal and happy company. The next lunch is Wednesday 17th September. Free transport is available. Please contact Jean on 268818.
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
Pilgrim Course – do see the notice board for information about signing-up to do the Pilgrim Course from October. It is open to church regulars and enquirers alike and do think if there is someone you could invite. Invitation cards to follow shortly. See Mark or Jo for more information. Email: pilgrim@paghamchurch.org
Registered Charity No 1134842
The Church of St Thomas a’Becket, Pagham
Weekly Pews News
No.691 14th September 2014
Colour of the season: Red
Holy Cross Day
Collect for the day: Almighty God, who in the passion of your blessed Son made an instrument of painful death to be for us the means of life and peace: grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ that we may gladly suffer for his sake;
who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Response to psalm 22: 23-28 You are the Holy One, O God
0ur Opportunities for Worship today
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8.00am
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Holy Communion Readings: 1 Corinthians 1: 17-25, John 12: 27-33 |
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9.45am
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Parish Eucharist Readings: Numbers 21: 4-9, Psalm 22: 23-28, Philippians 2: 6-11, John 3: 13-17Hymns: 572, 738, 332, 353 Communion: 626, 620 |
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5.00pm |
Evening Worship – Taize |
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 14th September
Intention: Pray for our Parochial Church Council, its officers & committees.
8.00 am Holy Communion
9.45 am Parish Eucharist
5.00 pm Evening Worship – Taize
Monday 15th September Cyprian
Intention: Pray for our local community; Parish pastoral Care Team, for the County, District & Parish Councils, for our Residents’ Associations.
7.30pm Bell Ringers
Tuesday 16th September Ninian
Intention: Pray for those married here & preparing for marriage this year; for family life and especially for any families facing adversity.
Anniversaries: Arthur Riddle (1989), Peter Whittall (1990)
10.00 am Coffee and Scripture at Glenda`s (263537)
7.00pm The Eucharist
7.45pm Ladies Club at Church Centre – Joan Wells – A Big Adventure – open evening
Wednesday 17th September Hildegard
Intention: Pray for the press, radio & televisions and for all who influence public opinion. For Christian publishing & broadcasting.
10.00am Holy Communion
12noon Luncheon Club – St Ninian’s Hall (Jean Hunt tel 268818)
2-4 pm Knit and natter at Glenda`s (263537)
Thursday 18th September
Intention: Pray for all seafarers, fishermen & lifeboatmen. For the work of the Mission to Seafarers.
Anniversaries: Alfred Pickett (1987), Joyce Potter (1997)
8.00pm PCC meeting in St. Andrew’s Chapel
Friday 19th September Theodore of Tarsus
Intention: Pray for Church finances, National & international finance; for what the words poverty & wealth mean to us.
Anniversary: Frank Goldsmith (1994)
Saturday 20th September John Coleridge Patterson
Intention: Pray for all victims of violence, crime & oppression; for all those who seek to support them.
Anniversary: Doris Howell (1994)
11.00am Cursillo Small Group Reunion – Gillian Purvis, 18 Old Place, Aldwick (Tel: 262713)
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:
Val James, Robin & Anthea Potter, Dawn Spurway, Ian Turner, Bebe, Gay, Grace Smith, Tom, Karen Smith, Velda, Karen & Neil Percival
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: John James 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 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
Jo King – Curate can be contacted on 01243 276949
Pews News: Nikki can be contacted via Email: dentalstaffdirect@btinternet.com
(tel: 828445) or tel. Mark Eminson 262713
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Next Sunday |
Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist (R) |
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8.00am
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Holy Communion Readings: 2 Corinthians4: 1-6, Matthew 9: 9-13 |
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9.45am
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Parish Eucharist Readings: proverbs 3: 13-18, Psalm 119: 65-72, 2 Corinthians 4: 1-6, Matthew 9: 9-13Hymns: 572, 738, 332, 353 Communion: 626, 620 |
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5.00pm |
Evening Prayer – Book of Common PrayerReadings: Ecclesiastes 5: 4-12, Matthew 19: 16-end |