Notices
Holy Week sign-up sheets are on the notice board for assistance in doing readings, having feet-washed and to indicate attendance for services which involve catering
Pilgrim Groups – Monday 23rd March 10am and Tuesday 24th March 8pm in St Andrew’s Chapel
Lucy King is to have an operation on her spine on Wednesday (25th), so we assure her of our love and prayers for that and for her recovery. Jo has been given permission by the Bishop for light duties, which will mean she will be off to a large extent from this week until around 18th April. Any communications and queries to Mark please.
Super Soup lunch – in aid of Christian Aid on Thursday 26th March from 12 – 2pm at the vicarage – Please put your name on the list on the notice board so that we have an idea of numbers.
Parish Pilgrimage – Saturday 11th April. if you would like to join us on our pilgrimage to Winchester Cathedral, please sign up on the ‘Pilgrimage’ sheet which is on the white notice board situated in the South Aisle.
Confirmation – there will be a confirmation in June and the first part of preparation will comprise the Pilgrim Course through Lent. Please see Mark or Jo if you are interested in exploring this further.
Sunday School Parents are reminded that the helpers at Sunday School are more than happy to look after your children whilst you enjoy the service. If after you have settled your children you are still worried that they might need you, let the helpers know and they will be happy to come and find you if needed.
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No.718 22nd March 2015 Colour of the season: Purple
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Collect for the day: Most merciful God, who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ delivered and saved the world: grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross we may triumph in the power of his victory; through Jesus Chris 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: A clean heart create in me, O God
Our Opportunities for Worship today
| Fifth Sunday of Lent (P) | |
| 8.00am | Holy Communion
Readings: Hebrews 9: 11-15, John 8: 46-end |
| 9.45am | Parish Eucharist
Readings: Jeremiah 31: 31-34, Psalm 51: 1-13, Hebrews 5: 5-10, John 12: 20-33 Hymns: 379, 738, 333, 503 Communion: 482, 620, 195 |
| 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 22nd March
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.
Monday 23rd March
Intention: Pray for all those who do difficult work on our behalf, especially in the armed services & the emergency services.
Anniversaries: Norman Teulon (1988), John Pegnall (2007)
10.00am Pilgrim Group – St Andrew’s Chapel, church
Tuesday 24th March
Intention: Pray for the Church’s worldwide mission; for all the missionary societies and for The Bible Society.
9.45am Passion reading rehearsal in church
7.00pm The Eucharist
8.00pm Pilgrim Group – St Andrew’s Chapel, church
Wednesday 25th March The Annuciation of our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
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.
Anniversary: David Horlock (1990)
10.00am Holy Communion
12 noon Luncheon Club – St Ninian’s Hall (Jean Hunt 268818)
1.30pm-2.45pm Wednesday Club – Church Centre opposite Pagham Football Club
2-4pm Knit & Natter at Glenda’s (Tel:263537)
7.30pm Stations of the Cross
Thursday 26th March
Intention: Pray for the elderly, lonely & bereaved; for all those in residential care and those who care for them.
Friday 27th March
Intention Pray for Peace. For the European Union & The United nations Organisation.
Anniversary: Kenneth Winfield M.B.E. (2002)
Saturday 28th March
Intention: Pray for vocations to the ordained ministry, especially any within our own parish; for the theological colleges and for all ordinands in training and for vocations to the religious life.
Anniversary: Frank Myatt (1981)
Prayers and Intentions
We pray for all in need and especially those in need of healing in mind, body or spirit: Lucy King, Anthea Potter, Esther Chesterton, Hazel Swan, David Morrison, Grace Smith, Carol Liddle, Mason, Stella Clarke, June, Bill Howard, Peter Willson, Joan Stringer, Alex and Roxy. For urgent prayer please contact Gillian Purvis (Tel: 267597) or Colin Wood (Tel: 264192) to activate the Prayer Chain.
We pray for those who have died recently: Chris Phillis, Chris Loveland, Rose Rogers, Jill Stringer and for those recorded in our Memorial Book whose anniversaries occur at this time. We pray for all those who mourn their passing.
We thank God for the ministry, time and talents of our Health and Safety Officer, Cathedral link person, those who assist in writing anniversary cards and in the registers, Church diary compiler, Charity coordinator and representatives, School Governors, Arun Angels, Pastoral Care team coordinator and members, officers and members of The Friends.
Contact Details
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. Email: curate@paghamchurch.org (day off Friday)
Pews News: Editor Nikki can be contacted by email: dentalstaffdirect@btinternet.com
(Tel: 01243 828445) or tel Mark Eminson 01243 262713
| Next Sunday | Palm Sunday (R) |
| 8.00am | Holy Communion
Readings: Philippians 2: 5-11, Matthew 27: 1-54 |
| 9.45am | Parish Eucharist with blessing of palms, procession & dramatic reading of the Passion
Readings: Isaiah 50: 4-9a, Psalm 31: 9-16, Philippians 2: 5-11, Mark 14: 1-end of 15 Hymns: 583, 663, 448 Communion: 535, 463, 201 |
| 5.00pm | Evening Worship – Taize |