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29 September 2024
FR BEN’S FAREWELL
We bid farewell to Fr Ben today here at St Paul’s. A glass of fizz will be served after Mass as we thank our Vicar for his ministry amongst us. Please do hold both him in your prayers and the life of our parish. Thank you to everyone who signed his card and contributed so generously to his leaving gifts.
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
This has been published, with hard copies available from the table in the narthex.
ST MICHAEL’S PATRONAL FESTIVAL: 7pm, Wednesday 2 October
We’re invited to join St Michael’s for the Patronal Festival, held this year on the feast of the Holy Guardian Angels. Please do be there to support them, if you can.
PET SERVICE AT ST BART’S: SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER, 3PM
On Saturday 5 October at 3pm, we are hosting a Pet Service at St Bart’s around the time when we celebrate the feast day of St Francis of Assisi, who famously had a great love for animals. Whether a pet-lover, pet-owner or both, you and your companion(s) are most welcome.
RAFFLE AND SHERRY SUNDAY
Next Sunday, we hold our monthly raffle. Do give any raffle prizes for this to John.
MONASTIC TASTER DAY
On Saturday 12 October, our two churches are hosting a day for those exploring the Religious Life. Bishop Will and a number of Religious will be with us for Mass at St Paul’s in the morning. If people are able to help serve refreshments in St Paul’s after the Mass, please have a word with Fr Thomas. Later in the day, they will gather in St Bart’s to pray Vespers and end their time together.
HARVEST THANKSGIVING AND SHERRY & RAFFLE SUNDAY: Sunday 13 October
After Mass this day we’ll have a retiring collection to support the vital work of the food bank in our city. Please do contribute as generously as you can. If you know you will be away on this Sunday, do give your monetary donation to Fr Thomas sometime beforehand. Mass will also be followed by our monthly sherry and raffle.
ST PAUL’S PARISH LUNCH: Sunday 20 October
Later in October, we keep the Feast of Dedication at St Paul’s. Following the Mass, we will be having a Bring and Share lunch. Please speak to Fr Thomas or Susan if you have not yet let them know that you are happy to help.
CHURCH WATCHING
We are very blessed to have St Paul’s open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, enabling many people to visit our beautiful church who would not do so otherwise. It would be really good if we could extend this to Fridays. Do let Fr Thomas know if you might be able to offer some of your time, even if it is just once a month for a few hours. Also, if you could support the existing team by covering a Wednesday or a Saturday now and then, do also let him know. This is a rewarding ministry and one that is much appreciated.
APPEAL FROM OUR FOOD BANK
Our city’s food bank is in considerable need of more donations. We have been asked to flag the particular need for tinned meat, fish, tomato and vegetables as well as pasta, rice, tinned fruit, tinned desserts and instant coffee. Supporting the needy is an integral part of our Christian discipleship, so if you can offer some help, please take your donations to the food bank, which is located at the Calvary Church, BN1 4NJ. Alternatively, if you wish to donate a sum of money for the food bank to then spend on what they need, you can do so using the link: http://www.brightonfoodbank.org.uk/how-can-you-help/.
