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01 November 2020
This morning we had our Family Communion at 10 am and as it was All Saints Day we had an excellent presentaton from Mrs Field about one of the lesser known saints Saint Fiacre. He is the patron saint of gardeners, florists and taxi drivers! Originally from 7th century Ireland, where he was brought up in a monastery where he later became a monk, he planted and tended a beautiful garden, He moved to France and again planted a herb and vegetable garden  he gave away the produce, and founded a hospice for travellers. he was also a famous healer. He is associated with taxi drivers and in the 17th century they drove special carriages called fiacre after the saint. Our music reflected the day, we sang 2 hymns, 'Oh happy band of pilgrims' and 'For all thy Saints' In addition we used the setting for the service by Darke, and sang a motet 'Let us now Praise Famous Men' setting by Ralph Vaughn Williams, and during Communion Ave Verum setting by William Byrd. 

At 6pm we had a requiem service, a said communion service for All Souls Day. A list of the names of the departed was placed on the altar during this service. It is at this service that we would normally sing the Faure Requiem, but this was not possible under current  covid restrictions. This was our final service for the immediate future.


   
The  Sunday School have been working at home here is their work on saints







 Matthew 5:1-12

Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; 
and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.

Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, 
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

"Blessed are those who mourn, 
for they will be comforted. 

"Blessed are the meek, 
for they will inherit the earth.

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 
for they will be filled. 

"Blessed are the merciful, 
for they will receive mercy. 

"Blessed are the pure in heart, 
for they will see God. 

"Blessed are the peacemakers, 
for they will be called children of God. 

"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, 
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

"Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you 
and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 

Rejoice and be glad, 
for your reward is great in heaven, 
for in the same way they persecuted the prophets 
who were before you. 


Collect

Almighty God,
you have knit together your elect
in one communion and fellowship
    in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord:
grant us grace so as to follow tour blessed saints
in all virtuous and godly living
that we may coe to those inexpresible joys
that you have prepared for those who truely love you;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.



Unfortunately this will be the last communion service until December as the advice currently stands. The church will be open from 9am to 5pm approximately to allow personal prayer, but there will be no more formal services after the Requiem this evening.

God bless you all and keep you safe in our time of trouble.

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.

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