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09 June 2013
This morning we met for our Parish Eucharist, and to hear Hans Florin preach for the last 'official' time. Hans is a Lutheran Pastor who has lived in Sidlesham for many years and preached many times. His reflections on the Stations of the Cross in Holy Week have become part of out Easter preparations. He is going to live in America and rejoin a Lutheran Church there. He will of course always be welcome to join us at St Mary's as Preacher or as member of the congregation.
The Eucharist was very well attended as many people came to say goodbye to Hans. The Choir sang the Mozart 'Ave Verum' as the Anthem, and to mark Hans' German origins the final hymn was 'Glorious things of the are spoken'.
Just before the Blessing Father Stephen presented Hans with a gift from all his friends at St Marys, a Silver model of the Church made by Timothy Roe of Chichester. The Choir sang the Clare Benediction by John Rutter. Hans then gave us the Lutheran Blessing in German.
After the service there was a social time for chatting, and a glass of wine. The Sunday School children arrived to say good bye, and although he is not going quite yet, it is true to say that we reached the end of an era at St Marys. Good luck in the future to Hans and Eve from every one at St Marys.
The Eucharist was very well attended as many people came to say goodbye to Hans. The Choir sang the Mozart 'Ave Verum' as the Anthem, and to mark Hans' German origins the final hymn was 'Glorious things of the are spoken'.
Just before the Blessing Father Stephen presented Hans with a gift from all his friends at St Marys, a Silver model of the Church made by Timothy Roe of Chichester. The Choir sang the Clare Benediction by John Rutter. Hans then gave us the Lutheran Blessing in German.
After the service there was a social time for chatting, and a glass of wine. The Sunday School children arrived to say good bye, and although he is not going quite yet, it is true to say that we reached the end of an era at St Marys. Good luck in the future to Hans and Eve from every one at St Marys.
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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