Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
18th September 2022
'I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings should be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions.' 1 Timothy 2.1-2
This Sunday is our second week in which we have Holy Communion services during the period of national mourning for our Queen. The worship uses elements of special liturgy that has been prepared by the Church of England. We have changed the liturgical colours to purple to mark the solemnity of the occasion.
You are additionally invited to a town civic memorial service at St Mary de Haura on Saturday 17th September at 11am.
We return to the normal services provided for Ordinary Time after the Queen’s funeral. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
Collect
Merciful Father and Lord of all life, we praise you that we are made in your image and reflect your truth and light. We thank you for the life of our late Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth, for the love she received from you and showed among us. Above all, we rejoice at your gracious promise to all your servants, living and departed, that we shall rise again at the coming of Christ. And we ask that in due time we may share with your servant Elizabeth that clearer vision promised to us in the same Christ our Lord; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.
Readings
Amos 8.4-7, Psalm 113, 1 Timothy 2.1-7
Luke 16.1-13
Sealights meets in the hall this Sunday at 10am. New children are always welcome.
The Pollinator Exhibition Much of this has been taken down whilst we are in a period of mourning. It will be displayed again after the Queen’s funeral.
An Invitation to Revd Andrew’s licensing The churchwardens of the benefice invite you to the licensing of Revd Andrew Bennison as Vicar of New Shoreham and Shoreham Beach by Rt Revd Dr Martin Warner 3rd October 7.30pm, at St Mary de Haura, New Shoreham. There will be refreshments afterwards. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of church after the Sunday services. This will help us with numbers for catering.
Harvest Flowers During September there will be a collection at the back of church at the Sunday morning services for harvest fresh flowers. Donations appreciated.
Harvest Lunch We are having a community lunch after the harvest festival service on 2nd October. The food is being prepared by Lesley - leek and potato soup, baguette, and butter, followed by apple crumble with custard or cream. Gluten free available. The price is £4.50 per person and children £3.00, with any left-over money going to the church. If you would like to attend, please either telephone or ring Lesley Ward to reserve a place. She will collect payment on the day. Tel: 07525 622662 or email lesleyskitchenltd@gmail.com. Please bring your own crockery and cutlery, to save us washing up!
New Salts Farm Tour Sunday 18th September, 4pm-5.30pm If you have signed up for this tour, please meet at the church at 4pm. Wear walking boots and suitable clothing for the weather.
Quiz Night The fundraising team are running a quiz night on Saturday 15th October. Save the date. More details to come soon.
Saturday morning meditation on a break Saturday morning meditation is taking an annual break 27th August until 17th September (back in church 24th September).
Celtic Evening Prayer
Apologies but there is no service on 21st September.
Singing Workshop, 24th September
Harvest Festival Giving
We will be collecting food donations (dried and tinned) over the harvest weekend for the Shoreham & Adur Foodbank, in partnership with the Shoreham Beach Residents. The food bank has especially asked for long life fruit juice, fruit squash, tinned vegetables, pasta sauce, tinned meat, dog food, washing powder and liquid at this time.
There is also a collection of money for the local homelessness charity Turning Tides after the harvest services. Please give as you are able.
Generosity Week
We shall be joining in with the Church of England’s Generosity Week this year with a special Sunday service on 9th October. This is a time when we reflect on the generous God we believe in and how generosity is at the heart of our faith. We welcome Revd Andrew Smith, the Generous Giving Adviser from the Diocese of Chichester, who will preach for us.
And finally…
A book of condolence for her Majesty has been provided in church for all who would like to sign.
Blessings and prayers for you all this week. I work half-time and the days I am usually available are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (morning).
Revd Jane
Contacts
Revd Jane Bartlett Email: bartlett.jane@ntlworld.com Tel: 079355 38085.
Church wardens Kay Haffenden, Angela Tritton and deputy warden Penny Humphrey email: office@cogschurchwardens.co.uk
Safeguarding Officer Emma Purser 07786651886
Children’s Ministry Daisy Durrant email: cogssundayschool10@gmail.com
Parish centre and hall bookings Tel: 01273 440202
Prayer chain (for emergency prayer) Liz Beeston 01273 454685
Services this Week
Sunday 18th September
8am – Holy Communion with Revd Peter and Revd Jane
10am – Parish Communion with Revd Peter and Revd Jane
This service will be live streamed onto our Facebook and You Tube channel.
You Tube page CLICK HERE
Church Facebook page CLICK HERE
Tuesday 20th September
9.30am – Holy Communion with Revd Jane
Friday 23rd September
8am – Meditation with Morning Prayer at St Mary de Haura.
Evening Prayer This is said at 5.30pm at St Marys and via Zoom on Monday and Wednesday, at 5.30pm. If you want to attend online contact Revd Steve for the link. Email: shorehamcurate@gmail.com
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Notices for next week should be sent to Revd Jane by Wednesday 12noon.
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Notices for next week should be sent to Revd Jane by Wednesday 12noon.
Church website: www.goodshepherdshorehambeach.org.uk
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