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01 February 2015
This morning we came to our Family Service at 10;00 am on a bright cold winters morning, cheered by the sight of daffodils and snowdrops already flowering in the church yard. We had two causes of celebration this morning, Candlemas, with the blessing of the church candles to be used this year, and the lighting of candles in the service to commemorate our purification by the light Our Lord brings to the world, as his presentation in the Temple was a symbol of purification. Secondly we welcomed our newest member to the choir, we welcomed Emily Bell to be a full member of the choir. The service started with the lighting of Candles and the readings from Malacci and St Luke, the latter describing the presentation itself. The Sunday School then gave us a presentation on the idea of light with in the world, and how the light of Christ informs our whole lives. After the intercessions, also read by a Sunday School member, and the peace, we had the formal induction of Emily who was presented to Father Stephen by Mrs Chivers-Gibb and Miss Rod, who train the Junior Choristers.The junior choristers then sang the solo in 'Lead me Lord' words from psalm 5 setting by Samuel Sebastian Wesley, joined by the whole choir for the harmony sections.
The Eucharist was then celebrated, and the Candles to be used this year were blessed. After the service there was coffee in the North transept, and a Choir Photograph was taken as seen below. A splendid Sunday morning celebration alive with the hope of Christs love and anticipation of the year to come.
Don't forget that in two weeks time on February 14th we are having a Casserole Supper in the Church Hall. Once again Hilary Platts is preparing a heart warming meal to follow last year's successful Pie and Mash event. It will be Valentines day so come along and celebrate! Tickets from the church wardens.On Sunday 15th also to mark St Valentine we are having a special service to celebrate with those who have been married at St Mary's recently and those who will be married during this year, all are welcome of course!!
The Eucharist was then celebrated, and the Candles to be used this year were blessed. After the service there was coffee in the North transept, and a Choir Photograph was taken as seen below. A splendid Sunday morning celebration alive with the hope of Christs love and anticipation of the year to come.
Candlemas |
Emily joins the Choir |
St Mary Our Lady Choir February 2015 |
Don't forget that in two weeks time on February 14th we are having a Casserole Supper in the Church Hall. Once again Hilary Platts is preparing a heart warming meal to follow last year's successful Pie and Mash event. It will be Valentines day so come along and celebrate! Tickets from the church wardens.On Sunday 15th also to mark St Valentine we are having a special service to celebrate with those who have been married at St Mary's recently and those who will be married during this year, all are welcome of course!!
Service Times
First Sunday in the Month:
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Family Service
Second Sunday in the Month
Third Sunday in the Month
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Family Service
Second Sunday in the Month
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Parish Eucharist
10:00am Parish Eucharist
Third Sunday in the Month
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Sung Matins in the Church or Crafty Communion in Church Hall
Fourth Sunday in the Month
08:00am Holy Communion
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Parish Eucharist
Variations can be found in the Parish Magazine or the Calendar at the bottom of this page.
Useful links
Here are some links to resources you may find helpful:
- Chichester Cathedral will be live streaming services. For the Eucharist and order of service Click here before 10:00am Sunday and follow the instructions.
- The BBC Daily Service is available here.
- Prayer for today.
- The C of E youtube channel.
- Hearing You is a new phone help line launched by the Diocese of Chichester in partnership with Together in Sussex in response to the impact that Covid 19 has had on Just about the whole community. It aims to provide pastoral support and a listening ear to the recently bereaved and people directly affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
- COVID-19 advice from the Diocese of Chichester here.
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