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)
Men’s group – the next pub meeting for putting the world to rights will be on Saturday 18th October 8pm at the Inglenook.
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.
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Weekly Pews News
No.693 28th September 2014
Colour of the season: Green
Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
Collect for the day: God, who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit upon your Church in the burning fire of your love: grant that your people may be fervent in the fellowship of the gospel that, always abiding in you, they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service; 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.
Response to psalm 25:1-8 Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love.
0ur Opportunities for Worship today
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8.00am
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Holy Communion Readings: Galatians 6: 11-end, Matthew 6: 24-end |
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9.45am
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Parish Eucharist with Bishop MartinReadings: Ezekiel 18: 1-4, 25-end, Psalm 25:1-8, Philippians 2: 1-13, Matthew 21: 23-32Hymns: see sheet Communion: see sheet |
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3.30pm |
Evening Worship – Deanery Choral Evensong at St Mary’s, Littlehampton (no evening prayer at Pagham) |
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 28th September
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.
8.00 am Holy Communion
9.45 am Parish Eucharist with Bishop Martin
3.30 pm Deanery Choral Evensong at St Mary’s, Littlehampton (no evening prayer at Pagham)
Monday 29th September Michael and All Angels
Intention: Pray for our mission to our own parish; for the outreach of our parish newsletter; for all newcomers to Pagham and to our church family.
Anniversaries: Ernest Halling (1988), Michael Bridge (2004)
7.30pm Bell Ringers
Tuesday 30th September Jerome
Intention: Pray for our neighbouring churches, and for the work of Churches Together in Bognor Regis & District.
Anniversary: Shepherd King (1987)
10.00 am Coffee and Scripture at Glenda`s (263537)
6.00pm Wedding rehearsal in church
7.00pm The Eucharist
Wednesday 1st October Anthony Ashley Cooper (Earl of Shaftsbury)
Intention: Pray for our Parish Team – Clergy: Mark Eminson, Jo King, Colin Wood, Bill Meyer. Reader Roland Ell; Churchwardens: David Smith and Mike Wake.
Anniversaries: Albert Piper (1992)
10.00am Holy Communion
12noon Luncheon Club – St Ninian’s Hall (Jean Hunt tel 268818)
2-4 pm Knit and natter at Glenda`s (263537)
Thursday 2nd October
Intention: Pray for our hospitals, doctors, district nurses, home care assistants, pharmacists, therapists, opticians, dentists; all who provide health care.
Anniversary: James Sage (1996)
2.30pm Wedding of Stephen Elsom & Jemeela Mustchin
Friday 3rd October George Bell
Intention: Pray for the Pilgrim Course – Leaders and participants. Pray for those baptised and confirmed here during the year, for their parents, godparents or sponsors. For our own godchildren.
Anniversary: Charles Major (1990)
Saturday 4th October Francis of Assisi
Intention: Pray for all imprisoned in any way; and for the prisoners, staff, chaplains & visitors at HMP Ford.
Anniversary: Daisy Major (1995)
10.00am Communion before Confirmation preparation in church
3.00pm Pet Blessing
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:
Robin & Anthea Potter, Dawn Spurway, Ian Turner, Bebe, Velda, Karen & Neil Percival, Dan, Bruce Allinson, Janet Brookes, Julie King
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: Ken Rhodes, Audrey Jackson, Florence Lemmer, Evelyn Sherman, Bernard Tebbits 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 our parish today.
We pray for Stephen Elsom & Jemeela Mustchin to be married on Thursday.
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
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Next Sunday |
Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity (G) |
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8.00am
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Holy Communion Readings: Ephesians 3: 13-end, Luke 7: 11-17 |
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9.45am
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Parish Eucharist Readings: Isaiah 5: 1-7, Psalm 80: 9-17, Philippians 3: 4b-14, Matthew 21: 33-endHymns: 98, 17, 172, 438 Communion: 723, 18 |
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12noon |
Baptism of Edie-Rose Kelly |
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5pm |
Informal Worship |