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We had a lovely sunny morning to greet us today. Crafty church was held in the Church Hall whilst in church we had sung Matins. Fr Roger who...
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Thankfully Storm Bert hasn't damaged the church, although the strong wind kept opening the south door during the service. The Sunday Sch...
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1 Corinthians 11.23-26 A reading from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians, Beloved: I received from the Lord what I also hand...
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***Tickets for the Selsey performances are sold out **** David Flint – Actor David toured with The National Youth Theatre in Coriolanus an...
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Another busy weekend at St Mary our Lady. On Saturday night we had a Eucharist for All Souls Day with the Faure Requiem sung liturgically in...
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For Remembrance Sunday we had a 10 am Eucharist celebrated by Father Chris and observed the 2 minutes silence at 11 in Church, and read the ...
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The first Sunday in the month our 10 am service was a family eucharist. The weather has returned to the glorious sunshine so the church was ...
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Father Chris is back, and we had a parish Eucharist today at 10 am The choir sang 'Tantum Ergo' in the setting by Deodat de Severac ...
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A reminder to come and join us in the Parish Rooms for a festive play. Gillian Plowman is an English playwright. She is the author of...
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The third Sunday in March, so our double offering this morning. Mattins in the Church with Father Roger, and aservice with crafty activities...
25 November 2013
The Feast of Christ the King marks the last Sunday of the church's year with a joyful festival. We celebrated our Eucharist with a festal frontal on the alter and with Father Stephen in festal vestments. The theme of the service was Christ as King in glory, and Father Stephen told us in his sermon about the process of anointing as a mark of dedication to Christ, used at Baptism, Confirmation and on becoming a Priest, this tradition goes back to the anointing of Aaron in the Old Testament and is also mentioned in Genesis. it marks out Christians as priests and witnesses to Christ's glory, and unites us all.
The Choir sang Ave Verum in the setting by Edward Elgar as the anthem, and our closing Hymn was 'Christ Tiumphant'
Next week on Advent Sunday we will have our Family Service which will incorporate the Christingle service. Please bring back any Children's Society boxes you may have at home.
On Sunday Afternoon the Advent Wreath making and Tea is from 2:30 to 5:30 in the Church Hall. Sign the list in Church if you would like to join us!
The Choir sang Ave Verum in the setting by Edward Elgar as the anthem, and our closing Hymn was 'Christ Tiumphant'
Next week on Advent Sunday we will have our Family Service which will incorporate the Christingle service. Please bring back any Children's Society boxes you may have at home.
On Sunday Afternoon the Advent Wreath making and Tea is from 2:30 to 5:30 in the Church Hall. Sign the list in Church if you would like to join us!
The last of the Autumn Leaves |
19 November 2013
On Saturday morning we had a visit from Bishop Martin, who is undertaking a visit of the Chichester Deanery. He joined us to celebrate a said Eucharist at Midday. He spoke to us of the priorities of the diocese particularly safeguarding and growth in faith. In his inspiring short talk he emphasised that growth in numbers and growth in depth of faith were both important. After the service Bishop Martin joined the congregation in a Ploughman's lunch, where he took the opportunity to talk to members of the PCC and the congregation. He then spent some time in discussion with Father Stephen before leaving for his next visit. We were delighted to have this opportunity to meet our new Bishop.
Sunday bought us Matins once again, with readings from the King James version of the Bible, Psalm 98, the Canticles, and an anthem from the choir 'Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring'. A damp and grey day did not put off some 30 people who joined us. Father Stephen spoke of the resonance of the words from Job 'I know that my redeemer liveth'.
The Church's year is drawing to an end, Advent Sunday is in 2 weeks time, marking the beginning of another year. We will be having our traditional afternoon of making Advent wreaths or rings in the Church Hall on the afternoon of Sunday 1st December 2:30 to 5:30, to include Tea. Please sign the list at the back of the church if you would like to come along, £12.50 per ring made to cover materials and a contribution to the New Parish Rooms project.
Very advanced notice!! Do you have Scottish genes? do you like neeps and tatties and haggis, or even know what they are? Would you like to see a man in a kilt recite poetry to a sausage? If so why not come to our Burns Night supper in the Church Hall Saturday 25th of January 2014. Tickets will be available in December, but put the date in your diary now!!
Father Stephen and Bishop Martin at the visit on Saturday |
The Church's year is drawing to an end, Advent Sunday is in 2 weeks time, marking the beginning of another year. We will be having our traditional afternoon of making Advent wreaths or rings in the Church Hall on the afternoon of Sunday 1st December 2:30 to 5:30, to include Tea. Please sign the list at the back of the church if you would like to come along, £12.50 per ring made to cover materials and a contribution to the New Parish Rooms project.
Very advanced notice!! Do you have Scottish genes? do you like neeps and tatties and haggis, or even know what they are? Would you like to see a man in a kilt recite poetry to a sausage? If so why not come to our Burns Night supper in the Church Hall Saturday 25th of January 2014. Tickets will be available in December, but put the date in your diary now!!
Autumn Colours |
10 November 2013
This Sunday was Remembrance Sunday. Our service of Remembrance started at 10:45 to include the 2 minutes silence at 11:0'clock. The service included readings from the Prophet Malachi and St Luke's Gospel. Prayers were said and after the silence the Roll of Honour of the names of those from Sidlesham who died in the 2 world wars was read. The Choir sang 'And I saw a new heaven' words from Revelations music by E L Bainton. The Congregation sang 'Jerusalem'and the National Anthem, among other Hymns. The wreaths of poppies were
blessed by Father Stephen and representatives of various organisations
in the Village collected their wreaths and were led to the War Memorial
by the Church Wardens. We were blessed with a fine sunny day. The
congregation followed by Father Stephen and the altar party moved to the
War Memorial and the wreaths were laid. This moving act of Remembrance, was choreographed by Dan Bailey with Father Stephen and the Church Wardens. Today's collection will go to the British Legion who are aiming to raise 37 million pounds this year for the care an support of the wounded military personnel of all conflicts.
Poppies in our church flowers |
The wreath laying party leads the congregation to the War Memorial |
The Wreath Layers await the arrival of the altar Party |
Children from Sidlesham County Primary School and St Mary's Sunday School laid posies of poppies |
06 November 2013
All Saints day was celebrated this Sunday, and as it was the first Sunday in November it was also our Family Eucharist. The Sunday School told us about St Jude, which was very topical as his day is 28th of October, the day of the recent storm. They told us that it is uncertain who he was, perhaps an apostle Thadeus, or a farmer who always carried a picture of Christ. He was Martyred in Ad65 with a club and an axe, and he is often depicted carrying these implements. He is the patron saint of lost causes and people with depression, there is a shrine to him in a church in Faversham Kent.
The Choir sang 'Give us the wings of faith' by Bulloch as the anthem.
In the afternoon we enjoyed an excellent concert from Frescala, a group of saxophone players, followed by tea, and we await the total raised. Many thanks to the performers and the tea makers!!
Next Sunday will be the Act of Remembrance please note the service time is different
The Choir sang 'Give us the wings of faith' by Bulloch as the anthem.
In the afternoon we enjoyed an excellent concert from Frescala, a group of saxophone players, followed by tea, and we await the total raised. Many thanks to the performers and the tea makers!!
Next Sunday will be the Act of Remembrance please note the service time is different
St Jude's Storm has blown down the leaves leaving us looking very wintry |
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