This was the fifth Sunday of the month, so the main service was a Parish Eucharist. Once again Father Roger was the celebrant while Father Stephen is away.  The Gospel from St Luke told the story of the poor man Lazarus and the rich man who did not help him. Father Roger enlarged on this story in his sermon.
The Choir sang 'Never Weather beaten Sail' words by Thomas Campion (1567-1620) music by Charles Wood (1866-1926) as the anthem.

In the afternoon St Mary our Lady was host to an afternoon concert in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. This concert featured Jacquelyn Fugelle, Soprano, and Hilary Platts Contralto, accompanied by Rex Latter. Emma Alexandra played the clarinet, accompanied by Mark Dancer at the piano. Our own Joanna Chivers and Beryl Rodd played a duet. The performances were fantastic and the audience most appreciative. This was followed in the Sidlesham tradition by tea. We wait to hear the amount raised.

Jacquelyn and Hilary

Rex Latter, Hilary Platts, Jacquelyn Fugelle, Mark Dancer, Emma Alexandra, Joanna Chivers & Beryl Rodd. STOP PRESS!!! A fantastic £500 was raised from the concert for Macmillan Cancer Care. An enormous thank you to those who performed and those who so generously donated!! DONT FORGET Our next event is a concert by our friends from 'Off Centre' this time in aid of the Parish Rooms Project. Sunday 20th of October at 7:00 pm A mixture of secular and sacred music from this excellent choir. More events in November and December so keep watching this site!