Weekly Pews News
no 20-43 Last Sunday after Trinity
25th October 2020
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Sunday 25th October
08:00 Holy Communion Leviticus 19: 1-2, 15-18; Matthew 22: 34–end
09:30 Parish Eucharist Leviticus 19: 1-2, 15-18; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8; Matthew 22: 34–end
Collect Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: help us so to hear them, to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word, we may embrace and for ever hold fast the hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Psalm response Happy are they who trust in the Lord!
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Worship online
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Chichester Cathedral:
https://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/worship/live-service
Radio & TV broadcasts: Sunday Worship on Radio 4; Songs of Praise on BBC1; Choral Evensong on Radio 3; Sunday services on Premier Christian Radio and Angel Radio.
Smartphone free apps: C of E Time to Pray, Daily Prayer, Pray As You Go, Lectio365, Taketime Spiritual Meditations.
24-hour freephone: Daily Hope (for Christian worship): 0800 804 8044.
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Sunday 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.
Anniversary: Harold Mortimer (1972); John Pett (2004)
Monday 26th October – Alfred, king, scholar, 899
Intention: the elderly, lonely and bereaved; all those in residential care and those who care for them.
09:00 Morning prayer
Anniversary: Harold Sadler (1989); Kenneth Fuller (2008)
Tuesday 27th October
Intention: all who work for peace and justice; the maintenance of good relationships with the United Nations and all other countries.
17:30 Evening prayer
Anniversary: Joyce Allam (1976); Edith Daniell (1998)
Wednesday 28th October – Simon and Jude, apostles
Intention: vocations to the ordained ministry, especially in our own parish; theological colleges and ordinands in training, especially The College of the Resurrection, Mirfield, whose anniversary of foundation is celebrated today; our own Parish ordinand Gemma Fleury; vocations to the religious life.
17:30 Evening prayer
Thursday 29th October – James Hannington, bishop, martyr, 1885
Intention: our mission to our own parish; the outreach of our parish newsletter; all newcomers to Pagham, and to our Church family.
09:00 Morning prayer
10:00 Holy Communion
Anniversary: Roy Marley (1990); Fintan Kennedy (1995)
Friday 30th October
Intention: our neighbouring Churches, and the work of Churches Together in Bognor Regis and District.
Anniversary: Emily Evans (1993); Frank Lawton (2018)
Saturday 31st October
Intention: our family and friends.
Anniversary: Alfred Thorell (1964); Jean McDermott (2000 ); Eric Towler (2004)
Sunday 1st November All Saints’ Day 08:00 Holy Communion, 09:30 Parish Eucharist
Readings: Revelation 7: 9–end; Psalm 34: 1-10; 1 John 3: 1-3; Matthew 5: 1-12
PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS
We pray for all in need of healing in body, mind or spirit: Lynette, Rosie Sims, Terry Haskell, Jean Martin, Lila Cowee, Barbara Crew, June Evans, Bea Tucker, Karen Cox, Jim Fowler, Sheila King.
For urgent prayer, contact Gillian Purvis (267597) or Colin Wood (264192) to start the Prayer Chain.
The recently departed: Laurie Tucker, Tim Grant.
We remember Church family who live in residential care or usually receive communion at home: Jane Upton, Maureen Yates.
We pray for God’s blessing on all who live in our parish: The Fairway, The Glade.
We pray for all affected directly by Covid-19; for the many people who are at risk of losing their jobs, income, and homes.
NOTICES
APCM: following the APCM on 14th October, I am pleased to announce that for the 2020/21 term our Churchwardens are Mike Wake and Stephen Cox-Rusbridge. Our newly elected PCC members are Chris Buckenham, Mo Hatzfeld, Trudi Kearsley, Margaret Sherwood and David Smith. Our elected PCC officers are: Lay Chair – Mike Wake, Secretary – Mo Hatzfeld, Treasurer – Trudi Kearsley. Safeguarding Officer – Jan Brockhurst, Health and Safety Officer – Alex Brockhurst. To Deanery Synod – Mo Hatzfeld, Trudi Kearsley and Linda Tempest have been elected. Many thanks to all those who have stepped down this year, at the end of their term of office. Mthr Lucy
Remembering and Remembrance 2020
This season starts on Sunday 1st November with All Saints’ Day, which we will celebrate at the 09:30 service with the sending out of the Link to Hope Shoeboxes. Please bring your shoeboxes and offerings to the service.
Sunday 1st November at 16:00: Memorial Service – Commemoration of the Faithful Departed.
The season of remembering and remembrance continues at this quiet and reflective evening service. All are welcome to attend when we remember by name those we love but see no longer. If you would like the names of your loved ones to be read out, please send Mthr Lucy or Mo Hatzfeld an email, or a clearly written note. If you would like to attend please let Trudi know, as below.
Sunday 8th November, Remembrance Sunday: This year the Parish Act of Remembrance will take place during the 09:30 Parish Eucharist which will include a 2 minute silence, as well as the reading of the names of the fallen from the Pagham and Aldwick war memorial. At the end of the service the parish wreath will be laid at the war memorial, and individuals are invited to pay their own respects as they leave the church, should they wish to. Public gatherings are being discouraged this year to avoid large gatherings of people. It is intended that the arrangements at the church will allow us as a congregation to mark Remembrance Sunday, but also to allow individuals to observe the national silence at 11:00 at home and join in the ‘Doorstep’ commemorations with neighbours in the parish, as encouraged by the Royal British Legion.
Tuesday@7: from 3rd November, the Tuesday evening Eucharist is making a comeback and will be particularly aimed at young people and families (although all are welcome!). A familiar service, shorter length, new music and particularly family friendly input. Please spread the word!
Keeping safe at church: numbers for all main events have to be limited, so please inform Trudi by 20:00 on Saturday and Wednesday for Sunday and Thursday services respectively. To book your place, contact trudikearsley@hotmail.co.uk or 01243 263597//07703 597353.
Pagham Church on social media: find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – @StThomasPagham.
Church family prayers: We are reviewing the prayer list for members of the Church community and so for the next few weeks we won’t be listing names on Pews News. If you would like to be prayed for by name on the Pew News in the future please give your name and those in your household (under 16) to Trudi, who will be compiling a new list. If you have young people over the age of 16 in your household, who would like to be included, please encourage them to make contact separately, we can only add them if they give their own permission. I’m afraid we are not able to publish your name unless we hear from you. The best way to make contact is by emailing trudikearsley@hotmail.co.uk, or calling 01243 263597//07703 597353. Mthr Lucy
CONTACT DETAILS
The Rev’d Lucy Sullivan: mthrlucy.pagham@gmail.com
, 01243 941551. Rest day Friday.
Churchwardens: Mike Wake and Stephen Cox-Rusbridge: churchwarden@paghamchurch.org,
07899 705632//07974 177905.
Church website update: email editor@paghamchurch.org to add content.
Safeguarding Officer: Jan Brockhurst: safeguarding@paghamchurch.org.
Pews News: Alison Blenkinsop: pewsnews@paghamchurch.org, 01243 261131, 07784 544981.