Welcome to The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul Rustington 26th October 2014 Last Sunday after Trinity Bible Sunday 08.00 Holy Communion – The Vicar Deuteronomy 34.1-12 (p199) (James Stilwell); Matthew 22.34 - 46 (p24) 09.45 The Parish Eucharist + Junior Church President – Rev Mark Geldard; Preacher – The Vicar Deuteronomy 34.1-12 (p199) (Liz Henderson); Psalm 90.1- 6, 13-17 (omit response) (p559) (Keith Henderson); Matthew 22.34 - 46 (p24) Hymns: NHWS 204, 309, SPR 187, NHWS 214 Organist: Michael Wooldridge 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. Post God of all grace, Communion your Son Jesus Christ fed the hungry with the bread of his life and the word of his kingdom: renew our people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your true and living bread; who is alive and reigns, now and forever. 18.30 Evening Prayer – Miss Sue Lynn-Allen Psalm119.89 -104: Ecclesiastes 11.12 (p632); 2 Timothy 2.1-7 (p209) (Brian Garrett) This Week Morning Prayer 08.15 Mon - Wed, Fri - Sat: Evening Prayer 17.15 Mon - Tue, Thu - Fri Monday 27 October 09.00 Parish Prayer Time (David Poley) Tuesday 28 October Simon and Jude, Apostles 09.00 Holy Communion – Rev Marjorie Warnes Isaiah 28.14 -16; Psalm 119.89 -96; Ephesians 2.19 – end; John 15.17 – end R: Bless the Lord, you servants of the Lord. 10.00 Vicar and Churchwardens meeting – Upper Room, Church Hall 10.15 Home Group – Rossida Wednesday 29 October James Hannington, bishop, martyr 1885 10.00 Coffee break in Church Hall 11.00 Holy Communion – Rev Canon Tony Chanter Ephesians 6.1-9; Psalm 145.10-20; Luke 13.22-30 R: The Lord is righteous in all his ways and loving in all his works. Thursday DEL pp 737-738 30 October 14.30 Home Group – 128a Sea Lane – Luke 8.1-21 ‘Hearing God: First steps of Faith’ 19.30 Home Group – Rossida 19.30 Home Group – 83 Broadmark Lane Friday 31 October 10.00 Holy Communion at Rustington Convalescent Home (PB) 11.00 Ready, Willing & Able – Group planning time & talents event – U/R, Ch Hall 14.00 Meeting about AAE, Upper Room – Church Hall 16.00 Holy Communion at Darlington Court (AR) 19.30 Choir practice Saturday 1 November All Saints Day * 09.00 Holy Communion – The Vicar Hebrews 12.18 -24; Matthew 5.1-12 10.30 Footsteps set off from St. Mary’s Church Clapham, to walk Long Furlong. Sunday 2 November All Saints Day * 08.00 Holy Communion 09.45 The Parish Eucharist ®... 10.00 Jubilate – an additional service for children and families in the Church Hall 15.00 Memorial Service ® Revelation 7.9-17; 1 John 3.1-3; Matthew 5.1-12 Preparation for Holy Communion Lord Jesus, help us to draw near to your table with obedient hearts, in response to your own invitation; with penitent hearts, acknowledging our need of forgiveness; with expectant hearts, knowing that you are present to meet with us; with grateful hearts, as those for whom your body was broken, your blood shed. Make us ready to receive all that you have for us, and to give all of ourselves to you; for your great love’s sake. NEW PARISH PRAYERS EDITED BY FRANK COLQUHOUN Please pray for Cynthia Pollard, Maggie Leigh-Jones, Sheila Allen (Eastbourne DGH), Mary Cunningham (Worthing Hospital), patients & staff at Zachary Merton Hospital and at other hospitals serving our area: those recovering at home including John Thomas & Addie Diwell; those receiving Holy Communion at home; residents and staff at residential care homes especially this week those in Littlehampton – Sybil Frostick at Brockenhurst, Sally Sartain at Lobbswood and Ian Ennis at Oaklands. Year’s Mind: Harold Broadhead (26.10); Molly Snow (27.10.09) There will be a service today at Rustington Convalescent Home at 5.00pm. ‘Extras’ are always welcome. Pat Brooks Shoe Boxes for Romania – Our shoe boxes will be taken to Link to Hope in Worthing tomorrow, to begin their journey to Eastern Europe. Pam Brooks Churchyard - We will be gathering for gardening duty on Friday 31st October from 10am to 12noon, weather permitting. Chris Palmer Footsteps, Saturday 1st Nov - Long Furlong Walk. For further details please contact Keith and Maggie Worrall. Email, [email protected], tel 778883. * According to the Lectionary, where All Saints Day is celebrated on Sunday 2 November, ‘there may be a supplementary celebration on 1 November.’ All Saints Day being a Principal Holy Day in the Calendar, Holy Communion will be celebrated at 09.00 on Saturday 1 Nov. This is to give anyone prevented from attending 08.00 or 09.45 on Sunday 2 November opportunity to receive Holy Communion at All Saints tide, although – as always – everyone is welcome. ZA. All Souls Memorial Service, 2 Nov 15.00 Once again, we have invited the families and friends whose loved ones’ funerals have been taken by one of our clergy team in recent years to this service. You are all welcome to come and ‘remember with thanksgiving those whom we love but see no longer; refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards. ZA The next meeting of the Men’s Fellowship will be on Wednesday 5th November at 7.30 pm in the church hall when Bishop David Farrer (Vicar of St Nicholas, Arundel) will give a talk entitled "The Wotsit wot done it – a reflection on the lighter side of ministry". The meeting will conclude with a cup of tea or coffee. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible, just turn up on the night. Further information can be obtained from the secretary, Phil Jagger 07541 992853. Parish Outing on Saturday 6th December will be to Winchester where the Christmas Market will be held. On the return journey we shall stop at Chichester for Evensong at 5.30. The cost will be between £11.00 and £14.00 depending on our numbers and the size of coach needed. If you are interested, please let me know as soon as possible to enable me to confirm the booking. Many thanks, John Hawkins Tel 859556 The loop system - We are aware that this is not working at present and be assured that everything possible is being done to hopefully have it working again soon. Carrie and Dot, Churchwardens Calendars 2015 – a big thank you to all the people who bought calendars. All one hundred have now been sold with a profit of £171 for Church Funds. Connie Thank you to those who have volunteered to help at the Christmas Day Lunch. We now have our two teams. Pam Brooks CHOIR - We need more men in the choir, please. Initially, to augment the choir for the carol service so, if you can sing, please consider joining us. Reading music is helpful but not essential. We will make you very welcome. Please contact me. Thank you. Carrie McLeod 368452 We are still looking for the Christmas Card Tree. If you see it, please let Pam Brooks know. Thank you, The Mission Group Thank you to all those who supported the Beetle Drive and Pudding Evening. £286 was raised to be given to Alison Gill in Burundi, Friends of Mombasa Children in Kenya and Family Support Work in Sussex. Family Support Work Log Basket Appeal - The Log Basket will not be in Church during November but will reappear in early December for unwrapped Christmas gifts for parents, teenagers and younger children. Many thanks for your help. Julie Webb This week’s Noticesheet is sponsored by the Vicar: In thanksgiving to God for the gift and safe delivery of a grandson, Francis James Buchanan (b. Tue 7 October 2014), as well as for the good wishes and prayers of the People of God @ SSP&P, Rustington Material for the News Sheet for Sunday 2nd November 2014 should reach the church office no later than 10am on Wednesday 29th October 2014 Vicar: The Revd Zachary Allen Church Office (Mr Bob Bulley & Mrs Trish Holden) Rustington Church Hall, 77 The Street, Rustington, BN16 3NL Open: Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon. email: [email protected] Website: www.sspeterandpaul-rustington.org.uk Tel: 01903 850509 Registered Charity Number 1133812