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.

 

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.

 

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 Festival: We will be decorating the Church on Friday 10th October (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 (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


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.  Registered Charity No 1134842

 

The Church of St Thomas a’Becket, Pagham

Weekly Pews News

No.692                                                                21st September 2014

Colour of the season: Red

 

Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist

 

Collect for the day: O Almighty God, whose blessed Son called Matthew the tax-collector to be an apostle and evangelist: give us grace to forsake the selfish pursuit of gain and the possessive love of riches that we may follow in the way of your Son 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 119:   Happy are those who find holy wisdom

 

0ur Opportunities for Worship today

 

Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist                                             (R)                                                                   

8.00am

 

Holy Communion Readings: 2 Corinthians 4: 1-6, Matthew 9: 9-13

9.45am

 

Parish Eucharist Readings: Proverbs 3: 13-18,  Psalm 119: 65-72,               2 Corinthians 4: 1-6,  Matthew 9: 9-13

Hymns: 100, 625, 752, 716 Communion: 69, 732

  

Evening Prayer – Book of Common PrayerReadings: Ecclesiastes 5: 4-12, Matthew 19: 16-end

 

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 21st September

Intention:  Pray for the sick in body, mind or spirit; for the addicted, handicapped or incurable; for the work of St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

8.00 am Holy Communion  

9.45 am Parish Eucharist 

5.00 pm Evening Prayer – Book of Common Prayer

 

Monday 22nd September   

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.

Anniversaries: Thelma Hughes (2005), Dorothy Denyer (2012)

7.30pm Bell Ringers

 

Tuesday 23rd September

Intention:  Pray for all those who do difficult work on our behalf, especially in the armed services & the emergency services.

Anniversaries: Ethel Baldwin (1975), Evelyn Jenner (1993), George Harrison (2003)

10.00 am Coffee and Scripture at Glenda`s (263537)

7.00pm The Eucharist

8.00pm Sunday School meeting – St Andrew’s Chapel

 

Wednesday 24th September Ember Day

Intention:  Pray for the Church’s worldwide mission; for all the missionary societies and for The Bible Society.

Anniversaries: Alice Julius (1983), Elsie Billing (1999)

10.00am Holy Communion

2-4 pm Knit and natter at Glenda`s (263537)

 

Thursday 25th September Lancelot Andrewes

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.

Anniversaries: George Summerside (1992), Leonard Vallerine (2001)

7.30pm Deanery Synod at Felpham with Bishop Martin – open to all

 

Friday 26th September Wilson Carlile

Intention:  Pray for the elderly, lonely & bereaved; for all those in residential care and those who care for them.

Anniversary: Beryl Hurst (2002)

 

Saturday 27th September Vincent de Paul

Intention: Pray for Peace. For the European Union & The United nations Organisation.

Anniversary: Winifred Williams (1988)

10am-3pm PCC Away Day at The Bishop’s Palace

 

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, Velda, Karen & Neil Percival, Dan, Bruce Allinson

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, Ken Rhodes, Audrey Jackson 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 Bishop Martin as he visits all the parishes of this deanery this week.

 

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

 

Next Sunday

Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity                                             (R)                                                                   

8.00am

 

Holy Communion Readings: Galatians 6: 11-end, Matthew 6: 24-end

9.45am

 

Parish Eucharist Readings: Ezekiel 18: 1-4, 25-end, Psalm 25: 1-8,                Matthew 21: 23-32

Hymns: 580, 658, 429, 503 Communion: 82, 509, 202

3.30pm

Evening Worship – Deanery Choral Evensong at St Mary’s, Littlehampton (no evening prayer at Pagham)