Third Sunday after Trinity
25th June 2023
This Sunday we celebrate the Third Sunday after Trinity in the green days of Ordinary Time. We hope you can join us.
Collect
God our saviour,
look on this wounded world
in pity and in power;
hold us fast to your promises of peace
won for us by your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Readings
Genesis 21.8-21, Psalm 86.1-10,16-17,
Romans 6.1b-11, Matthew 10.24-39
Origami Action this Sunday The charity Green Christian is encouraging people to get involved with the Great Big Green Week (10th – 18th June) by making origami animals to send to MPs. Paper artist, Tina Luo, has created three, origami designs of species that are at risk of extinction: the Common Nightingale, the Red Helleborine orchid, and the Northern Pool Frog. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted places in the world. The paper creations are sent to MPs urging them to reverse nature loss by backing the proposed Climate & Ecology Bill. If you’d like to take part, Glen Edey is offering an origami making session over coffee after the 10am service on 25th June. More information here: Origami Action (zerohour.uk) And here is information about the Climate and Ecology Bill https://www.zerohour.uk/bill/ The bill has a long list of supporters, including Adur District Council and major environmental charities.
Taizé for Healing, 2nd July 6pm
Healing Prayer is offered most Sundays after the 10am in the side chapel.
There is no Saturday meditation this week (1st July). It returns 8th July.
Sea Lights meets this Sunday, 10am
Retreat Mornings
We are offering two summer retreat mornings here at the Good Shepherd, based in the church, vicarage garden and on Shoreham beach. Each morning begins with some group time, and seeds sown for contemplation. There will then be space for individual quiet on the beach or in church/garden. Art materials are provided, plus other resources for those who wish to make use of them. We finish with lunch (simple vegetarian food provided). Book for one morning or both. The first morning is led by Revd Jane Bartlett, the Associate Vicar of the Good Shepherd. The second morning is led by Canon Tim Higgins TSSF, who for many years has been a Tertiary in the Franciscan religious community. He recently moved to Shoreham following time spent on the Celtic pilgrimage coast of the Llyn Peninsula coast of North Wales. His prior work as an Anglican Priest was as City Canon for Bristol Cathedral. If you would like to book email: bartlett.jane@ntlworld.com or text 07935 538085. There is a suggested donation of £5 each morning. Booking is essential as numbers are limited.
Church Fundraising
We look forward to our summer fayre which takes place on Saturday 1st July. We would appreciate help in any form from our kind and supportive fellowship. Listen out for the call for raffle prizes, cakes, bric-a-brac , nearly new clothes for second hand rose stall and more! Let us know if you would like to help run a stall, help set up on Friday 30th June or help at the end of the event. Just contact Jill or any member of the ‘funraising’ team.
Clothes Donations We are now accepting donations of good quality clean 2nd hand clothes, shoes, accessories for our Second Hand Rose Stall at the Summer Fayre on Sat 1st July. Joy’s Garage at 3, Kings Walk will be open 9am- 9.50 am on Sunday to accept clothes donations. For access after the 10am service please listen for a notice in church.
Items can also be brought Friday 30th June from 1.30 to 6pm in church. The stall will be set up on Friday afternoon in the church.
Beach Social Café takes place in church, Tuesdays 10.30am-12noon. All welcome.
Borrow a piano Tony Purkiss has the opportunity to offer a free loan of a Bechstein Upright Piano for three years. Anyone interested can contact him on 01273 774730.
Shoreline The May/June issue is out this week. Thanks to Adam and all contributors.
And finally…
Thanks to our flower team for the stunning fresh flowers recently on display in the church.
I work half-time and the days I am usually available are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (morning). I wish you all a blessed week, Revd Jane
Services this Week Sunday 25th June
8am – Holy Communion with Revd Andrew
10am – Parish Communion with Revd Andrew.
This service will be live streamed onto our Facebook and You Tube channel.
You Tube page CLICK HERE
Church Facebook page CLICK HERE
Tuesday 27th June
9.30am – Holy Communion with Revd Jane
Wednesday 28th June
6pm – Celtic Evening Prayer on Zoom CLICK HERE Meeting ID: 868 1252 3106 Passcode: 960274
Friday 30th June
8am - Meditation with Morning Prayer a benefice service at St Mary de Haura
Evening Prayer is said Tuesday to Saturday, 5.30pm at St Mary de Haura. On Monday it is 5.30pm on Zoom. If you want to attend the Zoom service on Monday contact Revd Steve for the link. Email:
shorehamcurate@gmail.com
Morning Prayer is said Monday to Wednesday, 8.30am at St Mary de Haura.
Notices for next week should be sent to Revd Jane by Wednesday 12noon. bartlett.jane@ntlworld.com
Church website:
www.goodshepherdshorehambeach.org.uk
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Contacts
Revd Jane Bartlett Email: bartlett.jane@ntlworld.com Tel: 079355 38085.
Revd Andrew Bennison Email: revandrewbennison@gmail.com Tel: 01273 454914
Church wardens Kay Haffenden, Angela Tritton email: office@cogschurchwardens.co.uk
Safeguarding Officer David Edey Tel: 07590764900 Email: davidedey17@gmail.com
Children’s Ministry Fiona Hendry fionahendry321@gmail.com
Parish centre and hall bookings Tel: 01273 440202
Prayer chain (for emergency prayer) Liz Beeston 01273 454685