Parish Book Group – Our current parish book is ‘Surprised by Joy’, C.S. Lewis’s account of his conversion from atheism to Christianity. Further info and sign up sheets on Book Group notice board. Discussion groups: Tuesday 22nd July at 8pm & Wednesday 23rd July at 10am.
World War 1 – service of commemoration Sunday 3 August 4pm, followed by refreshments.
Pilgrim – Further to Mark’s sermon the other Sunday do please see him if you would like to be involved in leading or helping with the Pilgrim Course and please everyone prayerfully consider if there is someone you might be able to invite to try the course, which will start in October. Literature to follow soon.
The Friends of St Thomas a’ Becket Church are holding their annual golf day at the Church Farm mini golf course on Saturday 6th September 2014. The cost will be £7.00 per entrant and the start (tee off) times will be from 11.00 a.m. Please put your name on the list at the back of the church. The prize giving will be at The Lamb Inn afterwards. Tickets can be purchased from Michael Biggs in church.
Walsingham 2015 – A provisional booking has been made for a parish pilgrimage to Walsingham from 24th to 27th August next year.
If you would like to be part of the group, please sign up on or before July 20th on the list situated on the notice board located in the south aisle.
Wednesday Club – As a matter of urgency we need a new leader for Wednesday Club (parent and toddler group), Please see Mark for details.
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Weekly Pews News
No.683 20th July 2014
Colour of the season: Green
Fifth Sunday after Trinity
Collect for the day: Almighty and everlasting God, by whose spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified; hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Response to psalm 65: You, Lord, are gracious and full of compassion.
0ur Opportunities for Worship today
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Next Sunday |
Fifth Sunday after Trinity (G) |
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8.00am
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Holy Communion
Readings: 1 Peter 3: 8-15, Luke 5: 1-11 |
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9.45am
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Parish Eucharist
Readings: Wisdom of Solomon 12: 13, 16-19, Psalm 86: 11-17, Romans 8: 12-25, Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 Hymns: 573, 45, 74, 231 Communion: 327, 262, 159 |
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12 noon |
Baptisms of Lenny Bowman & Molly Greenwood |
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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 20th July
Intention: Pray for all victims of violence, crime & oppression; for all those who seek to support them.
8.00 am Holy Communion
9.45 am Parish Eucharist
12 noon Baptisms of Lenny Bowman & Molly Greenwood
5.00 pm Evening Worship – Taize
Monday 21st July
Intention: Pray for the sick in body, mind or spirit; for the addicted, handicapped or incurable; for the work of St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
11.30am Burial of ashes of Steven Prince
1.00pm Funeral of John Rogers
7.30pm Bell Ringers
Tuesday 22nd July Mary Magdalene
Intention: Pray for our Deanery of Arundel & Bognor, for our parishes, clergy & people; for our Rural Dean Mark Standen, and for the work of the Deanery Synod.
10.00am Coffee & Scripture at Glenda’s – 31 Sea Lane, Pagham
7.00pm The Eucharist
Wednesday 23rd July
Intention: Pray for all those who do difficult work on our behalf, especially in the armed services & the emergency services.
Anniversary: Donald Baxenda (2007)
10.00am Holy Communion
12noon Luncheon Club – St Ninian’s Hall
2-4pm Knit and Natter – at Kim’s, 17 Silverdale Close (Tel:07770870534)
7.30pm The Julian Group – at Julia’s, The Studio, Cypress Way – We welcome new members (Tel: 266866)
Thursday 24th July
Intention: Pray for the Church’s worldwide mission; for all the missionary societies and for The Bible Society.
Friday 25th July James the Apostle
Anniversaries: Walter Mitson (1967), Donald Hurst (1997)
Intention: Pray for our Diocese of Chichester, our Bishops, Martin, Mark and Richard; the archdeacons, clergy & people; for the work of Diocesan Synod & Church House; for the witness of Chichester Cathedral.
Saturday 26th July Anne & Joachim
Anniversary: Bernard Aldridge (2012)
Intention: Pray for the elderly, lonely & bereaved; for all those in residential care and those who care for them.
Weekday Morning and Evening Prayer
Morning prayer: Monday to Thursday and Saturday 9.20am. Friday 8.30am
Evening Prayer: Monday 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, Jessy, Jack Pickering, Brian Williams, Gerry Mitchell, Tommy, Howard, Ron, Sue, Paul & Stephen Fisher.
To add someone to the prayer list either write their name on the board near the church door or let Mark or the editors 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.
For urgent prayer
contact Angela Halfacree to activate the Prayer Chain (Tel: 864353).
For longer-term prayer needs contact Gillian Purvis (Te:l 267597).
We pray for those who have died recently: John Rogers, Margaret Coughlan,
Roy Hart, John Lowe, 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 Jo as she begins her ministry among us and also Mike, Lucy and Amy
We pray for Lenny Bowman & Molly Greenwood being baptized today
We Pray for Richard who is on a six-month 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
Pews News: Nikki can be contacted via Email: dentalstaffdirect@btinternet.com (tel: 828445) or tel. Mark Eminson 262713
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Next Sunday |
Sixth Sunday after Trinity (G) |
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8.00am
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Holy Communion
Readings: Romans 6: 3-11, Matthew 5: 20-26 |
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9.45am
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Parish Eucharist
Readings: 1 Kings 3: 5-12, Psalm 119: 129-136, Romans 8: 26-end, Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 Hymns: 70, 590, 222, 511 Communion: 484, 162 |
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12 noon |
Baptism of Evie Delury |
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5.00pm |
Evening Prayer – Common Worship
1 Kings 6: 11-14, 23-end, Acts 12: 1-17 |