.

Popular Posts

28 January 2018
The 10 am Eucharist was celebrated by Father Stephen. The Gospel reading was from St Mark, and told the story of Jesus teaching for the first time in the Synagogue in Nazareth. St Mark tells us that the people were amazed, because he taught with such authority. In his sermon Father Stephen discussed the season of  Epiphany, and how the readings, starting with the Three Wise Men and progressing through the baptismal story and the Wedding at Cana to this story of teaching with authority and expelling evil spirits all show us how Jesus coming was truly the coming of the Light, and the world was utterly changed by His presence.
During Communion the Choir sang 'The Lamb' by John Tavener, and choir and congregation sang a communion hymn.

There was coffee in the rooms after the service.
Next week will be Candlemas, and our service will start with a procession, with candles, from the New Rooms. Please enter the church first, and then assemble in the New Rooms, as directed by the sidespersons. (Weather allowing)

Tickets for the Moroccan Supper are available form the Church Wardens, and if you have any items for the silent auction on the 3rd of March, please also let the Church Wardens know.

The winter is in retreat, there are snow drops out in the Church Yard!



Service Times

First 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

Third Sunday in the Month
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Sung Matins

Fourth Sunday in the Month
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:


  1. St Mary's Facebook page
  2. Chichester Cathedral will be live streaming services. For the Eucharist and order of service Click here before 10:00am Sunday and follow the instructions.
  3. The BBC Daily Service is available here.
  4. Prayer for today.
  5. The C of E youtube channel.
  6. 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.
  7. COVID-19 advice from the Diocese of Chichester here.

Please note that St Mary's are not responsible for the contents of external links

Blog Archive

Archived posts by year: