Weekly Pews News
no 22–43
23.10.22
DEDICATION FESTIVAL
LAST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
(08:00 Holy Communion at St Richard’s, Gossamer Lane)
09:30 Parish Eucharist
15:30 Holy Baptism of Imogen and Darcey Dennis
Collect Almighty God, to whose glory we celebrate the dedication of this house of prayer:
we praise you for the many blessings you have given to those who worship you here: and we pray that all who seek you in this place may find you, and, being filled with the Holy Spirit, may become a living temple acceptable to you; 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. Amen.
Readings 1 Chronicles 29: 6–19; Psalm 122; Ephesians 2: 19–22; John 2: 13–22
Psalm response Let us go to the house of the Lord.
Sunday 23rd October
Intention: all those who do difficult work on our behalf, especially in the armed services and the emergency services.
Monday 24th October
Intention: the Church’s worldwide mission; all missionary societies and the Bible Society.
09:00 Morning prayer (in church)
14:00 Introduction to contemplative prayer (see below)
19:30 Adult confirmation class (see below)
Tuesday 25th October
Intention: our Diocese of Chichester, Bishops Martin, Ruth and Will, and Archdeacon Luke; the work of Diocesan Synod and Church House; the witness of Chichester Cathedral.
18:00 Evening prayer (in church)
Wednesday 26th October – Alfred, king, scholar, 899
Intention: the elderly, lonely and bereaved; all those in residential care and those who care for them.
18:00 Evening prayer (in church)
Thursday 27th October
Intention: all who work for peace and justice; the maintenance of good relationships with the United Nations and all other countries.
09:00 Morning prayer (in church)
10:00 Holy Communion
Friday 28th October – SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES
Intention: vocations to the ordained ministry, especially in our own parish; theological colleges and ordinands in training; vocations to the religious life.
Saturday 29th October – James Hannington, bishop, martyr, 1885
Intention: our mission to our own parish; the outreach of our parish communications; all newcomers to Pagham, and to our Church family.
Sunday 30th October – Parish Eucharist with admission to Holy Communion, All Saints’ Sunday and All Souls’ Memorial Service (see below) Clocks go back
Eucharist readings: Daniel 7: 1–3, 15–18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1: 11–end; Luke 6: 20–31
PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS We pray for all in need of healing in body, mind or spirit Rosie Sims, Terry Haskell, Barbara Crew, Karen Cox, Jim Fowler, Sheila King, Dawn Spurway Pearson, Nicola Simpson, Betty Smith, Mike Hatzfeld, Andrew Naylor, Colin May, Tyler Rankin, Max Davey, Leslie Francis, Dickie Roots.
For urgent prayer, contact Gillian Purvis (267597) or Pat Rush (262561) to start the Prayer Chain.
Recently departed Freddy Slade.
Anniversary of death Peter Wice, Peter Kenward, Frank Williams, Elsie Gulliver (24th); Harold Mortimer, John Pett (25th); Harold Sadler, Kenneth Fuller (26th); Joyce Allam, Edith Daniell (27th); Roy Marley, Fintan Kennedy (29th).
We remember Pagham Church family who live in residential care or usually receive communion at home: Jane Upton.
We pray for all to be baptized, among them Imogen and Darcey, and for their parents and godparents.
We pray for peace especially for and with the people of Ukraine. We pray for all those caught up in conflict, and for those seeking safety and refuge on these shores.
NOTICES
Admission to Holy Communion Children who have been to the preparation sessions are to be admitted to Holy Communion today, All Saints’ Sunday, at the 09:30 service. Please pray for Abigail, Phoebe, Harry, Lara, Layla, Savannah, Effie, Imogen, and Eve.
Confirmation We are hosting this on Tuesday 15th November with Bishop Ruth. If you are in school Year 9 and above (including adults) and would like to know more about confirmation, please speak to Mthr Lucy. There will be an adult confirmation course running on Thursday mornings at 11:00 in church, continuing on 27th October and 3rd & 10th November. AND Monday evenings at 19:30, location TBC, continuing 24th & 31st October and 7th & 14th November.
Introduction to Contemplative Prayer Following the success and interest in contemplative prayer Mthr Lucy will lead a repeat introduction to contemplative prayer using the meditation technique of World Community for Christian Meditation (www.wccm.org). “Meditation is a universal spiritual wisdom and a practice found at the core of all the great religious traditions. It is not a complicated or essentially difficult practice. It is a way of simplicity, silence and stillness.” Those who participated in the first introduction are welcome to repeat the course, and it is open to beginners too. The introduction will continue on the following dates: Monday 24th & 31st October and 7th, 14th & 28th November, all at 14:00 in St Andrew’s Chapel, St Thomas à Becket’s, Pagham.
All Souls’ Memorial Service, Sunday 30th October at 16:00: please join us to remember those we love but see no longer in this time of reflection and thanksgiving. This service will be preceded (from 15:00) and followed by refreshments and company. If you have someone to be remembered or prayed for, please PRINT the name on the sheet at the back of church, or email details to Mo Hatzfeld on admin@paghamchurch.org.
Bishop Luffa Church Support Forms for Admission in 2023 Would those families seeking a Church support form to be completed by Mthr Lucy for the school admissions process this year please contact her directly via email (see below), to arrange a meeting between Mthr Lucy, the child seeking admission and parent/s. These forms must be submitted by Friday 25th November.
2022 Link to Hope Shoebox Appeal Leaflets are now available at the back of the church. Please bring boxes to church by Sunday 6th November. Details from Trudi Kearsley, trudikearsley@hotmail.co.uk, 263597/07703 597353.
Early Christmas Market and Craft Fair, Saturday 19th November 11:00–14:00 at the Village Hall. Donations (in good condition please) are needed for all the stalls: raffle prizes, chocolates, tombola items, unwanted gifts, puzzles, soft toys, jewellery, knitted goods, toys, bottles of wine and spirit, Christmas decorations. NB: no bric-a-brac. Please hold on to books for donation until nearer the day. Leave other donations at the back of church, or contact Trudi as above to arrange collection. Sign up on the noticeboard if you are able to help, or speak to Trudi.
CONTACT DETAILS – find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @StThomasPagham
Priest-in-Charge: The Reverend Lucy Sullivan
19 Willowhale Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO21 4AU mthrlucy.pagham@gmail.com, 01243 941551.
Churchwardens: Alex Brockhurst & Mike Wake: churchwarden@paghamchurch.org,07792 544259//07899 705632.
Safeguarding Officer: Jan Brockhurst, safeguarding@paghamchurch.org.
Pews News: Alison Blenkinsop, pewsnews@paghamchurch.org, 261131, 07784 544981.