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18 August 2013
Matins this morning was attended by some 30 people. The morning was grey and overcast with some sharp rain showers, which are welcome after such a long dry spell. We are celebrating the feast of our patron saint, our Lady Mary, and her re-birth into heaven. Our readings, as always at matins from the King James version, included a passage from Luke's Gospel. This somewhat difficult passage in which Jesus tells of the fire and division he will bring to the earth, was set in context by Father Stephen's sermon. These words immediately precede the journey up to Jerusalem and indicate some of the anxiety Jesus feels as he anticipates the events of holy week, showing his human nature. Father Stephen emphasised that out places in heaven have been purchased by Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection, our place here on earth is to be better human beings especially within our relationships with other people.
No anthem today, an additional hymn was sung and the psalm set for the day was psalm 82.
Joanna played the Bach Toccata and Fugue in D at the end of the service.
We dashed home through more welcome rain.
No anthem today, an additional hymn was sung and the psalm set for the day was psalm 82.
Joanna played the Bach Toccata and Fugue in D at the end of the service.
God is Love |
Joanna and Beryl playing duets for the Bishop Janet turnng pages |
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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