Weekly Notes 17th September th Sunday after Trinity

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1 Weekly Notes 17th tember th Sunday after Trinity Welcome to St Faith s. If you are a visitor, we hope you enjoy your time with us. If you would like to know more about St Faith s, please fill in a Welcome Card, found on the desk near the entrance to the church. Services this week Sunday 17th tember 8.00am Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion 9.30am Parish Eucharist with Prayer Ministry 11.00am Sundays@ pm Christening of Oliver Gell 6.00pm Evening Prayer Thursday 21st tember 11.30am Eucharist Weekdays Morning and Evening Prayers are said in the church each day at 8.30am and 5.00pm. St Faith s Vision: Our vision is to be a welcoming progressive Christian community of all ages and all stages of faith, nurturing spiritual growth, and representing God s living presence in our town.

2 8.00am Sunday 17th tember Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion A traditional communion service using the 1662 order of service President: Paul Chamberlain Assistant: Alison King Readings: Page am A formal choral service of Holy Communion Parish Eucharist with Prayer Ministry President: Paul Chamberlain Deacon: Steve Dent Preacher: Jan Beer Epistle: Genesis 50:15-21 Jo Drew Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 Avril Turner Intercessions: Angela Torroni Chalice Assistants: Sue Townsend, Frankie Gunns, Tony Hemsley and Annabel Brammall Hymns Processional: 436 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Offertory: 14* God forgave my sin Anthem: Lord, for thy tender mercy s sake R Farrant Communion: 3* A new commandment Closing Hymn: 461 There s a wideness in God s mercy 11.00am Sundays@11 An all-age service, with a music group, various media, and activities for adults and children. 2.30pm Christening of Oliver Gell 6.00pm Evening Prayer Officiant: Steve Dent Hymn: 433 O worship the King (Omit * verses) Psalm: 72 First reading: Ezekiel 20:1-8, Mike James Second reading: Acts 20:17- end Mike James Homily: Steve Dent Hymn: 445 Rock of ages, cleft for me Intercessions: Frank Cochrane Hymn: 437 Praise the Lord! ye heavens, adore him 2

3 For your prayers this week Collect for the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Almighty God, whose only Son has opened for us a new and living way into your presence: give us pure hearts and steadfast wills to worship you in spirit and in truth; 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 for ever. Amen Those to be christened Oliver Gell and Riley Popplewell Those to be married: Lord Jesus Christ, bless those engaged to be married. May their hopes be realised and their love for each other deepen and grow, that through them your name may be glorified Those who are unwell: Martin Over, Sheila Hester, Pete Robinson and McCorley Duncan (Michael & Pam Over s Great Grandson). Those who have died: Into your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil and bid them eternal rest. Anniversaries of death: Reginald Ashley, Jean Fisher and Vera Slough (18th); Francis Arthur Bennett (21st); Harry Stacey (23rd). A prayer for those caught up in tragedy and disaster: O Lord our God, source of all goodness and love, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies look with compassion upon all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen New Shed The new shed has now been erected and very smart it looks indeed. How long will it be before there s a cry of, The shed s full, we need another one! It was only bought, and erected, due to the generosity of some members of the congregation and to them we owe our thanks. 3

4 Harvest Festival Weekend Next weekend our church Harvest Festival celebrations will be taking place. There will be a Harvest Barn Dance on Saturday 23 rd tember (See below) and special Harvest Festival services on Sunday 24 th tember. On that day we will be thinking not only about the harvest, but about the work of the Fareham and Gosport Food Bank, which we support as a church. Please bring dried or tinned food, or toiletries, to give as a gift that day. All gifts will be given to the Food Bank. Message from the St Faith s Flower Team:- The Flower Team work hard to make the church look attractive for special occasions and any financial contributions towards flowers for Harvest displays would be greatly appreciated. There is a donations box on the table at the back of the church. Thank you. 4

5 Barn Dance News There are now enough raffle prizes for the Barn Dance and so a very big THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed. You have been very kind indeed. Barn Dance tickets are still available. Please buy them after today s services because it helps with the catering arrangements. However, if you decide later on to come to the Barn Dance then tickets will still be available from the Parish Office. If you have already bought tickets please consider inviting friends and family - the more, the merrier! Brown Gift Aid Weekly Envelopes It would be a great help, when completing the brown Gift Aid envelopes for weekly giving if your address has the minimum of the house number/name and full post code. If you live in a block of flats, please write the flat number, building name and also the post code. Also you need to include the minimum of one initial and Mr/Mrs/etc. Please write clearly, otherwise a Gift Aid claim may not be able to be made. Thank you. For more information please contact Ray Bennett on Thank you from Ian Hamilton A big Thank You to everyone who sponsored me for last weekend s Ride & Stride. Apart from Portchester, I managed to cycle to all participating churches in the Fareham & Gosport Deanery. Once all sponsorship is paid, I will have collected just over 300 and there will be Gift Aid to add to this. Thank you again for your support. AND A BIG WELL DONE TO YOU IAN. Thank you to all those who supported us at last Sunday s Cake Stall where we raised for Mothers Union projects. Thursday 12th October:- Coffee morning at 17 Solent Heights, 23 Marine Parade East, in aid of new altar covers. Tuesday 14th November:- Drinks and Nibbles and meet members of the Mothers' Union. Details to Follow. For further information about Mothers Union please ring Liz Emery on

6 Sun 17th Mon 18th Tue 19th Wed 20th Thu 21st Fri 22nd Sat 23rd In the Church and Parish Centre this week Church Bulson Hall Lowry Room 8.00 Holy Communion Refreshments 9.00 Choir 9.30 Parish Eucharist with Prayer Ministry Christening of Oliver Gell 6.00 Evening Prayer Lee Choral Society Eucharist Junior, Senior Choir and Worship Group Practices During the day the church is always open for Private Prayer Lunch Club Zumba Gold Yoga Christmas Fayre Planning meeting Rainbow Toddlers Pilates Pilates Finance Meeting Yoga Laura s For enquiries about hiring the Parish Centre please ring Yoga Cuppa & Company Yoga Pilates Laura s Zumba Gold Shall we dance ballroom dance evening Sally s Zumba Preparation for Barn Dance Barn Dance Pilates Sally s Zumba Keep Fit Claire s Zumba Moo Music Starz Ballet Brownies Solent Writers Circle Lee Bridge Group Weight Watchers Meditation Sally s Zumba Lowry Art Group Private Yoga Group Jiggy Wrigglers Knit and Natter

7 Sun 24th 8.00 Holy Communion 9.30 Parish Eucharist Christening of Riley Popplewell 6.00 Evening Prayer Refreshments Traidcraft Stall 9.00 Choir

8 Church & Parish Centre Contact Details Vicar Revd Dr Paul Chamberlain Churchwarden Cliff Rook Director of Music Richard Dewland Curate Revd Steve Dent Churchwarden Rita Morgan Pastoral Care Team Co-ordinator Joyce Dawson Church Administrator Andrew Munro Telephone will be answered from 9.00am. The Parish Office is open for enquiries 10.30am-12.30pm each weekday For Church enquiries: For Parish Centre enquiries: St Faith s Church & Parish Centre Victoria Square, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9NF 8