HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

Palm Sunday

Sunday 13 April 2025

8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(page 236 from Prayer Book)

                                                Fr Mat

10am                                   Eucharist

                                                Distribution of Palm Crosses

President                            Fr Mat

& Preacher

Hymns

Starting outside

CP 128, CP 129, CP 109, CP 127

During Communion

CP 97, Choir Anthem

Holy Week.

Wednesday 16 April Tenebrae 7pm

Moundy Thursday 7pm

Parish Eucharist with feet washing and stripping of the Altar

Reflection at Altar of Repose in the Lady Chapel until 10pm

Good Friday 10.30am Procession of Witness

Good Friday Liturgy 2.30pm in St Clements

Holy Saturday Vigil 8.30pm

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings: 

Liturgy of the Palms

Luke 19. 28-40.

After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, “Why are you untying it?” just say this: “The Lord needs it.”’ So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, ‘Why are you untying the colt?’ They said, ‘The Lord needs it.’ Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!

Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!’ Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, order your disciples to stop.’ He answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.’

Liturgy of the Passion

Isaiah 50. 4-9a.

The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens— wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backwards. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; did not hide my face from insult and spitting. The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; here fore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord God who helps me;

who will declare me guilty? All of them will wear out like a garment; the moth will eat them up. 

Philippians 2. 5-11.

Let the same mind be in you that was[a] in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Luke 23. 1-49.

Then the assembly rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate. They began to accuse him, saying, ‘We found this man perverting our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to the emperor, and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a king.’ Then Pilate asked him, ‘Are you the king of the Jews?’ He answered, ‘You say so.’ Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, ‘I find no basis for an accusation against this man.’ But they were insistent and said, ‘He stirs up the people by teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where he began even to this place. ’When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. And when he learned that he was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him off to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some sign. He questioned him at some length, but Jesus gave him no answer. The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. Even Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him; then he put an elegant robe on him, and sent him back to Pilate. That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies. Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people,  and said to them, ‘You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death. 16 I will therefore have him flogged and release him. Then they all shouted out together, ‘Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!’ (This was a man who had been put in prison for an insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder.) Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again; but they kept shouting, ‘Crucify, crucify him!’ A third time he said to them, ‘Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no ground for the sentence of death; I will therefore have him flogged and then release him.’ But they kept urgently demanding with loud shouts that he should be crucified; and their voices prevailed. So Pilate gave his verdict that their demand should be granted. He released the man they asked for, the one who had been put in prison for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over as they wished. As they led him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus. A great number of the people followed him, and among them were women who were beating their breasts and wailing for him. But Jesus turned to them and said, ‘Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. For the days are surely coming when they will say, “Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed.” Then they will begin to say to the mountains, “Fall on us”; and to the hills, “Cover us.” For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?’ Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, ‘He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!’ The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, ‘If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!’ There was also an inscription over him, ‘This is the King of the Jews.’ One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, ‘Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!’ But the other rebuked him, saying, ‘Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.’ Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ He replied, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise. It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.’ Having said this, he breathed his last. When the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God and said, ‘Certainly this man was innocent.’ And when all the crowds who had gathered there for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they returned home, beating their breasts. But all his acquaintances, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

4^th Sunday of Lent

Mothering Sunday

 Sunday 30 March 2025

8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(page 236 from Prayer Book)

                                                Fr Mat

10am                                   Eucharist

                                                (See service booklets)

President & Preacher   Fr Mat

Entrance Hymn:                        163            All hail the power of Jesus’ name

                                                           413             Eternal Father, strong to save

During Communion       CP    284            Bread of heaven, on Thee we feed

Choir Anthem:                  SoF   197            I am a new creation

Recessional Hymn:                  369           All people that on Earth do dwell

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings: 

1 Samuel 1. 20-28. In due time Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, ‘I have asked him of the Lord.’ The man Elkanah and all his household went up to offer to the Lord the yearly sacrifice, and to pay his vow. But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, ‘As soon as the child is weaned, I will bring him, that he may appear in the presence of the Lord, and remain there for ever; I will offer him as a Nazirite for all time.’ 23 Her husband Elkanah said to her, ‘Do what seems best to you, wait until you have weaned him; only—may the Lord establish his word.’ So the woman remained and nursed her son, until she weaned him. When she had weaned him, she took him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. She brought him to the house of the Lord at Shiloh; and the child was young. Then they slaughtered the bull, and they brought the child to Eli. And she said, ‘Oh, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who was standing here in your presence, praying to the Lord. For this child I prayed; and the Lord has granted me the petition that I made to him. Therefore I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives, he is given to the Lord.’ She left him there for the Lord.

Colossians 3. 12-17. As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.  Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord[a] has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

John 19. 25-27. And that is what the soldiers did. Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, here is your son.’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home.

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

 1^st Sunday of Lent

 Sunday 9 March 2025

 8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(See service sheet)

                                                Br Aelred

10am                                   Eucharist

                                                (See service sheet)

President& Preacher    Fr Mat

Entrance Hymn:                          90             Songs of thankfulness and praise

Gospel Hymn                                  97             Lord Jesus, think on me

                                                          282              Be known to us in breaking bread

During Communion         CP 324             Sweet sacrament divine

Choir Anthem                     CP 294             Dearest Jesu

Recessional Hymn:                533             O for a heart to praise my God

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings: 

Deuteronomy 26. 1-11. When you have come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, and you possess it, and settle in it, you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from the land that the Lord your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket and go to the place that the Lord your God will choose as a dwelling for his name. You shall go to the priest who is in office at that time, and say to him, ‘Today I declare to the Lord your God that I have come into the land that the Lord swore to our ancestors to give us.’ When the priest takes the basket from your hand and sets it down before the altar of the Lord your God, you shall make this response before the Lord your God: ‘A wandering Aramean was my ancestor; he went down into Egypt and lived there as an alien, few in number, and there he became a great nation, mighty and populous. When the Egyptians treated us harshly and afflicted us, by imposing hard labour on us, we cried to the Lord, the God of our ancestors; the Lord heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. The Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with a terrifying display of power, and with signs and wonders; and he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. So now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground that you, O Lord, have given me.’ You shall set it down before the Lord your God and bow down before the Lord your God. Then you, together with the Levites and the aliens who reside among you, shall celebrate with all the bounty that the Lord your God has given to you and to your house.

Romans 10. 8b-13. But what does it say? ‘The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart’ (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, ‘No one who believes in him will be put to shame.’ For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’

 Luke 4. 1-13. Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The devil said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread.’ Jesus answered him, ‘It is written, “One does not live by bread alone.” ‘Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said to him, ‘To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.’ Jesus answered him, ‘It is written, “Worship the Lord your God and serve only him. Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written, “He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you”, and “On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.” Jesus answered him, ‘It is said, “Do not put the Lord your God to the test.”’ When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

Sunday next before Lent

 Sunday 2 March 2025

8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(page 236 from Prayer Book)

                                                Fr Mat

10am                                   Eucharist

                                                (See service booklets)

President& Preacher    Fr Mat

Entrance Hymn:                        278            Alleluia, sing to Jesus

Gospel Hymn                               563              Rejoice the Lord is King

                                                          138              At the Lamb’s high feast we sing

During Communion                      Organ music

           Choir Anthem:                      Glorious and Powerful God

Recessional Hymn:                414             Eternal light, eternal light!

6pm                                      Lent Taize

                                                Sandra Bentall

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings:

 Exodus 34. 29-35. Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterwards all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the Lord had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him.

2 Corinthians 3. 12-4.2.

Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness, not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set aside. But their minds were hardened. Indeed, to this very day, when they hear the reading of the old covenant, that same veil is still there, since only in Christ is it set aside. Indeed, to this very day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their minds; but when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit. Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse to practise cunning or to falsify God’s word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God.

Luke 9. 28-36. Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, ‘Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah’—not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, ‘This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!’ When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches 

5^th Sunday after Epiphany 

Sunday 9 February 2025 

8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(page 236 from Prayer Book)

                                                Fr Mat

10am                                   Eucharist

                                                (See service sheet)

President                            Fr Mat

Preacher                             Keith Leech

Entrance Hymn:                        159            The strife is over

Gospel Hymn                               411              Dear Lord and Father of mankind

                                                          470              I, the Lord of sea and sky

Communion Hymns:     CP   315              Now let us from the table rise

                            CP   297              Father, we adore you

Recessional Hymn:                622              Will you come and follow me

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings:

Isaiah 6. 1-8 (9-13). In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. And one called to another and said: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.’ The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke. And I said: ‘Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!’ Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: ‘Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out.’ Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I; send me!’

And he said, ‘Go and say to this people: “Keep listening, but do not comprehend; keep looking, but do not understand.” Make the mind of this people dull, and stop their ears, and shut their eyes, so that they may not look with their eyes and listen with their ears and comprehend with their minds and turn and be healed.’ Then I said, ‘How long, O Lord?’ And he said: ‘Until cities lie waste without inhabitant and houses without people and the land is utterly desolate; until the Lord sends everyone far away and vast is the emptiness in the midst of the land Even if a tenth part remains in it, it will be burned again, like a terebinth or an oak whose stump remains standing when it is felled. The holy seed is its stump.

1 Corinthians 15. 1-11. Now I should remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you—unless you have come to believe in vain. For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to someone untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace towards me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them—though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we proclaim and so you have come to believe.

Luke 5. 1-11. Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little way from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, ‘Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.’ Simon answered, ‘Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.’ When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to break. So they signalled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, ‘Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!’ For he and all who were with him were amazed at the catch of fish that they had taken; 10 and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Then Jesus said to Simon, ‘Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.’ When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

3^rd  Sunday after Epiphany

Sunday 26 January 2025

 8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(page 236 from Prayer Book)

                                                Fr Mat

10am                                   Eucharist

                                                (See service sheet)

President                            Fr Mat

Preacher                             Dr Pat Lock

Entrance Hymn:                           2               Christ, whose glory fills the skies

Gospel Hymn                              534              O for a thousand tongues to sing

                                                         426              Firmly I believe and truly

Communion Hymns:     CP   330              We come to this your table Lord

                          SoF 303              Jesus, stand among us

Recessional Hymn:                494               King of glory, King of peace

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings:

 Nehemiah 8. 1-3, 5-6, 8-10. All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. Then Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, ‘Amen, Amen’, lifting up their hands. Then they bowed their heads and worshipped the Lord with their faces to the ground. So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, ‘This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.’ For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, ‘Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.’

1 Corinthians 12. 12-31a For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot were to say, ‘Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body’, that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear were to say, ‘Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body’, that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I have no need of you’, nor again the head to the feet, ‘I have no need of you.’ On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honourable we clothe with greater honour, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect, whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honour to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.

Luke 4. 14-21. Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. The Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour. ‘And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

2^nd Sunday after Epiphany

Sunday 19 January 2025

8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(page 236 from Prayer Book)

                                                Fr Mat

10am                                   Eucharist with Christingles

                                                (See service sheet)

President&Preacher      Fr Mat

Entrance Hymn:                             497       Let all the world in every corner sing

Offertory Hymn: (See sheet)                        The Christingle begins with an orange

Communion Hymns:          CP     383       Be still for the presence of the Lord

                     SoF    124       Give thanks with a grateful heart Recessional Hymn:                   474                Immortal, invisible

6pm –                                   Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service

at St Mary Star of the Sea Church

 Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings:

Isaiah 62. 1-5. For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married. For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.

Corinthians 12. 1-11 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says ‘Let Jesus be cursed!’ and no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.

John 2. 1-11. On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ And Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.’ His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ Now standing there were six stone water-jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, ‘Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.’ So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, ‘Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.’ Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

4^th Sunday of Advent

Sunday 22 December 2024

8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(page 236 from Prayer Book)

                                                Fr Mat

10am                                   Parish Eucharist

(see service sheet)

President&Preacher      Fr Mat

Entrance Hymn:                         26              Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding

Gospel Hymn:                             41              A great and mighty wonder

                                                   240              Praise we the Lord this day

Communion Hymns:     SoF 481              Rejoice, my soul rejoices

                                         CP  505               Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us

Recessional Hymn:               362                Tell out, my soul

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings: 

Micah 5. 2-5a. But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore he shall give them up until the time     when she who is in labour has brought forth; then the rest of his kindred shall return to the people of Israel. And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth; and he shall be the one of peace. If the Assyrians come into our land and tread upon our soil, we will raise against them seven shepherds and eight installed as rulers.

Hebrews 10. 5-10. Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, ‘Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body you have prepared for me; in burnt-offerings and sin-offerings you have taken no pleasure. Then I said, “See, God, I have come to do your will, O God” (in the scroll of the book it is written of me).’ When he said above, ‘You have neither desired nor taken pleasure in sacrifices and offerings and burnt-offerings and sin-offerings’ (these are offered according to the law), then he added, ‘See, I have come to do your will.’ He abolishes the first in order to establish the second. And it is by God’s will that we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

Luke 1. 39-55. ‘In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leapt for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.’ And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants for ever.’

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

2^nd Sunday of Advent

 Sunday 8 December 2024

 8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(page 236 from Prayer Book)

                                                Fr Mat

10am                                   Parish Eucharist

(see service sheet)

President&Preacher      Fr Mat

Entrance Hymn:                 64       Of the Father’s love begotten

Gospel Hymn:                     58       Long ago, prophets knew

234       Sing we the praises of the great forerunner

Communion Hymns:    CP   393               Brother, Sister let me serve you

                                                SoF 475              Purify my heart

Recessional Hymn:          34        On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings:

 Malachi 3. 1-4. See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap; he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the Lord in righteousness. Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years.

Philippians 1. 3-11. I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because you hold me in your heart, for all of you share in God’s grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you to determine what is best, so that on the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.

Luke 3. 1-6. ‘In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, ‘The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low and the crooked shall be made straight and the rough ways made smooth and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.”

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

The Last Sunday after Trinity

Sunday 27 October 2024

8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(See service sheet)

                                                Br Aelred

10am                                   Parish Eucharist

(see service booklet)

President&Preacher:    Fr Paul Hunt

Entrance Hymn:                              618       When, in our music, God is glorified

Gospel Hymn:                                  321       Rise and hear! The Lord is speakig

Offertory Hymn:                             626       Ye holy angels bright

Communion Hymns:     CP          286       Break thou the bread of life

                                                CP          278       Alleluia, Sing to Jesus

Recessional Hymn:                        470       I, the Lord of sea and sky

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings: 

Jeremiah 31. 7-9. For thus says the Lord: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, ‘Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel.’ See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labour, together; a great company, they shall return here. and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel and Ephraim is my firstborn.

Hebrews 7. 23-28. Furthermore, the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues for ever. Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect for ever.

Mark 10. 46-52. They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus stood still and said, ‘Call him here.’ And they called the blind man, saying to him, ‘Take heart; get up, he is calling you.’ So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ The blind man said to him, ‘My teacher, let me see again.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has made you well.’ Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

21^th Sunday after Trinity 

Sunday 20 October 2024  

8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(See Service book)                                                Pat Lock

10am                                   Parish Eucharist

(see service booklet)

President&Preacher:    Fr Mat

Entrance Hymn:                              369       All people that on earth do dwell

Gospel Hymn:                                  530       Now thank we all our God

Offertory Hymn:                             621       Who would true valour see’

Communion Hymns:     CP          184       Holy Spirit, truth divine

                                                CP            54        I cannot tell

Recessional Hymn:                        398       Christ triumphant ever reigning

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings:

Isaiah 53. 4-12. Surely he has borne our infirmities and carried our diseases; yet we accounted him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole and by his bruises we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have all turned to our own way and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. By a perversion of justice he was taken away. Who could have imagined his future? For he was cut off from the land of the living, stricken for the transgression of my people. They made his grave with the wicked and his tomb with the rich, although he had done no violence and there was no deceit in his mouth. Yet it was the will of the Lord to crush him with pain. When you make his life an offering for sin, he shall see his offspring, and shall prolong his days; through him the will of the Lord shall prosper. Out of his anguish he shall see light; he shall find satisfaction through his knowledge. The righteous one, my servant, shall make many righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities. Therefore I will allot him a portion with the great and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out himself to death, and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

Hebrews 5. 1-10. Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not presume to take this honour, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, ‘You are my Son, today I have begotten you’; as he says also in another place, ‘You are a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchizedek.’ In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

Mark 10. 35-45. James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, ‘Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.’ And he said to them, ‘What is it you want me to do for you?’ And they said to him, ‘Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.’ But Jesus said to them, ‘You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?’ They replied, ‘We are able.’ Then Jesus said to them, ‘The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.’ When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, ‘You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.’

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

20^th Sundy after Trinity

 Sunday 13 October 2024 

8am                              Holy Communion (BCP)

(See Service book)

                                                Br Aelred

10am                                   Parish Eucharist

(see service booklet)

President:           Fr Mat

 Preacher:          Pat Lock

Entrance Hymn:                              619       When morning gilds the sky

Gospel Hymn:                                  209       Lord, be the world my rule

Offertory Hymn:                             338       My God accept my heart this day

Communion Hymns:     SoF        10         All heaven declares

                                              CP          538       O Jesus I have promised

Recessional Hymn:                        622       Will you come and follow me

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings:

 Amos 5. 6-7, 10-15. Seek the Lord and live, or he will break out against the house of Joseph like fire and it will devour Bethel, with no one to quench it. Ah, you that turn justice to wormwood and bring righteousness to the ground! They hate the one who reproves in the gate and they abhor the one who speaks the truth. Therefore, because you trample on the poor and take from them levies of grain, you have built houses of hewn stone, but you shall not live in them; you have planted pleasant vineyards, but you shall not drink their wine. For I know how many are your transgressions and how great are your sins you who afflict the righteous, who take a bribe and push aside the needy in the gate. Therefore the prudent will keep silent in such a time; for it is an evil time. Seek good and not evil, that you may live; and so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you, just as you have said. Hate evil and love good and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.

Hebrews 4. 12-16. Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account. Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. 

Mark 10. 17-3. As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, ‘Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: “You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud; Honour your father and mother.”’ He said to him, ‘Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.’ Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, ‘You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.’ When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions. Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, ‘How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!’ And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, ‘Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.’ They were greatly astounded and said to one another, ‘Then who can be saved?’ Jesus looked at them and said, ‘For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible. ‘Peter began to say to him, ‘Look, we have left everything and followed you.’ Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.’

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

17^th Sunday after Trinity

 Sunday 22 September 2024

 8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(Prayer Book, p.236)

                                                Fr Mat

10am                                   Parish Eucharist

with the Baptism of Lauren and Winter

(see service booklet)

President:& Preacher:  Fr Mat

Entrance Hymn:                              474       Immortal invisible, God only wise

Gospel Hymn:                                  343       O perfect love, all human thought

Offertory Hymn:                             535       O God in heaven, whose loving plan

Communion Hymns:     SoF        120       From heaven you came                                                              

  CP          393                Brother, Sister let me serve you

Recessional Hymn:                        301       God is here! As we His people

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings:

 Jeremiah 11. 18-20.  It was the Lord who made it known to me, and I knew; then you showed me their evil deeds. But I was like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter. And I did not know it was against me that they devised schemes, saying, let us destroy the tree with its fruit, let us cut him off from the land of the living, so that his name will no longer be remembered!’ But you, O Lord of hosts, who judge righteously, who try the heart and the mind, let me see your retribution upon them, for to you I have committed my cause. 

James 3. 13-4.3, 7-8a. Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet[b] something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures.

Mark 9. 30-37. They went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, ‘The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again.’ But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him. Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, ‘What were you arguing about on the way?’ But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, ‘Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.’ Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.’

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

14^th Sunday after Trinity

 Sunday 1 September 2024

8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

                                                Br Aelred

10am                                   Parish Eucharist

                                                Celebrant & preacher Fr Mat Phipps

                                       Deacon Dr Pat Lock

 6pm                                      Creationtide Taize Service

                                       Sandra Bentall

Entrance Hymn:              87         Hail to the Lord’s anointed

Gospel Hymn:                  500       Lift up your hearts! We lift them

Offertory Hymn:             538       O Jesus I have promised

Communion Hymns:     CP   97       Lord Jesus think on me  

                                CP 460      Help us, O Lord, to learn

Recessional Hymn:        368       All my hope on God is founded

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings:

 Deuteronomy 4. 1-2,6- So now, Israel, give heed to the statutes and ordinances that I am teaching you to observe, so that you may live to enter and occupy the land that the Lord, the God of your ancestors, is giving you. You must neither add anything to what I command you nor take away anything from it but keep the commandments of the Lord your God with which I am charging you. You must observe them diligently, for this will show your wisdom and discernment to the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and discerning people!’ For what other great nation has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is whenever we call to him? And what other great nation has statutes and ordinances as just as this entire law that I am setting before you today? But take care and watch yourselves closely, so as neither to forget the things that your eyes have seen nor to let them slip from your mind all the days of your life; make them known to your children and your children’s children

James 1. 17-2. Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. In fulfilment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures. Hearing and Doing the Word You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness. Therefore rid yourselves of all sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and on going away, immediately forget what they were like.But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act—they will be blessed in their doing. If any think they are religious, and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

Mark 7. 1-8,14-15,21-23. Now when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around him, they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled hands, that is, without washing them. (For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eat unless they thoroughly wash their hands, thus observing the tradition of the elders; and they do not eat anything from the market unless they wash it; and there are also many other traditions that they observe, the washing of cups, pots, and bronze kettles. So the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, ‘Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?’ He said to them, ‘Isaiah prophesied rightly about you hypocrites, as it is written, “This people honours me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching human precepts as doctrines.” You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition. Then he called the crowd again and said to them, ‘Listen to me, all of you, and understand: there is nothing outside a person that by going in can defile, but the things that come out are what defile. For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder, adultery, avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, folly. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.’

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

12^th Sunday after Trinity

 Sunday 18 August 2024

8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

                                                (Br Aelred)

10am                                   Common Worship)

                                                (See service booklet) 

President:      Br Aelred

Preacher:      Bishop Laurie Green

Entrance Hymn:                   2        Christ whose glory fills the skies

Gospel Hymn:                  434       Give to our God immortal praise

Offertory Hymn:             574       Songs of praise the Angels sang

Communion Hymns:     CP 285       Bread of the world in mercy broken

                                CP 294       Dearest Jesu, we are here

Recessional Hymn:           81       Lord for the years

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings:

Proverbs 9.1-6. Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn her seven pillars. She has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine, she has also set her table. She has sent out her servant-girls, she calls from the highest places in the town, ‘You that are simple, turn in here!’ To those without sense she says, ‘Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. Lay aside immaturity, and live and walk in the way of insight.’

Ephesians 5. 15-20. Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

John 6. 51-58. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh. ‘The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?’ So Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live for ever.’

HASTINGS OLD TOWN PARISH

One Modern Parish, Two Medieval Churches

11^th Sunday after Trini 

Sunday 11 August 2024

8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

                                                (Prayer Book, p.236) 

Fr Mat

10am                                   Common Worship)

                                                (See service booklet) 

President:      Fr Mat

Preacher:     Dr Pat Lock

4pm                                      Blessing of the Sea                    (at  the harbour arm)

Entrance Hymn:              278       Alleluia sing to Jesus

Gospel Hymn:                  467       How sweet the name of Jesus sounds

Offertory Hymn:             216       Give us the wings of faith

Communion Hymns:     SoF 324       Sweet Sacrament Divine

                                SoF 322       Soul of my Saviour

Recessional Hymn:        514       Lord, thy church on earth is seeking

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings: 

1 Kings 19. 4-8. But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a solitary broom tree. He asked that he might die: ‘It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my ancestors.’ Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said to him, ‘Get up and eat.’ He looked, and there at his head was a cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and lay down again. The angel of the Lord came a second time, touched him, and said, ‘Get up and eat, otherwise the journey will be too much for you.’ He got up, and ate and drank; then he went in the strength of that food for forty days and forty nights to Horeb the mount of God.

 Ephesians 4. 25-5.2. So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbours, for we are members of one another. Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil. Thieves must give up stealing; rather let them labour and work honestly with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption. Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice and be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us[c] and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

 John 6. 35, 41-51. Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. Then the Jews began to complain about him because he said, ‘I am the bread that came down from heaven.’ 42 They were saying, ‘Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, “I have come down from heaven”?’ 43 Jesus answered them, ‘Do not complain among yourselves. 44 No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me; and I will raise that person up on the last day. 45 It is written in the prophets, “And they shall all be taught by God.” Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me. 46 Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father. 47 Very truly, I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life. 48 I am the bread of life. 49 Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. 50 This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.’

10^th Sunday after Trinity

 Sunday 4 August 2024

 8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(Prayer Book, p.236)

Fr Mat

10am                                   Community Service (Common Worship)

President & Preacher: Fr Mat

Entrance Hymn:              435       Glorious things of Thee are spoken

Gospel Hymn:                  444       God is working His purpose out

Offertory Hymn:             308       Just as I am without one plea

Communion Hymns:     CP 318       O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray

                                    Handbell music

Recessional Hymn:        311       Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings:

 Exodus 16. 2-4, 9-15. The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The Israelites said to them, ‘If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of bread; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger’. Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, and each day the people shall go out and gather enough for that day. In that way I will test them, whether they will follow my instruction or not. Then Moses said to Aaron, ‘Say to the whole congregation of the Israelites, “Draw near to the Lord, for he has heard your complaining.” And as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the Israelites, they looked towards the wilderness, and the glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud. The Lord spoke to Moses and said, ‘I have heard the complaining of the Israelites; say to them, “At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall have your fill of bread; then you shall know that I am the Lord your God.” In the evening quails came up and covered the camp; and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp.  When the layer of dew lifted, there on the surface of the wilderness was a fine flaky substance, as fine as frost on the ground. When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, ‘What is it?’ For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, ‘It is the bread that the Lord has given you to eat.

 Ephesians 4. 1-16. I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it is said, ‘When he ascended on high he made captivity itself a captive; he gave gifts to his people.’ (When it says, ‘He ascended’, what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is the same one who ascended far above all the heavens, so that he might fill all things.) The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ. We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knitted together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love.

John 6. 24-35. So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus. When they found him on the other side of the lake, they said to him, ‘Rabbi, when did you come here?’ Jesus answered them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father has set his seal.’ Then they said to him, ‘What must we do to perform the works of God?’ Jesus answered them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.’ So they said to him, ‘What sign are you going to give us then, so that we may see it and believe you? What work are you performing? Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, “He gave them bread from heaven to eat.” Then Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is that which[a] comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.’ They said to him, ‘Sir, give us this bread always.’ Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

9^th Sunday after Trinity

Sunday 28 July 2024

 8am                                      Holy Communion (BCP)

(see service booklet)

Fr Mat

10am                                   Parish Eucharist (Common Worship)

(see service booklet)

President:           Fr Mat

& Preacher

Entrance Hymn:              202       Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty

Gospel Hymn:                  175       Come down, O live divine

Offertory Hymn:             308       Just as I am

Communion Hymns:     SoF 50     Break down the bread of life

                                SoF 194  How sweet the name of Jesus sounds

Recessional Hymn:        455       Guide me, O thou great redeemer

Welcome to the Old Town Parish.  If you are visiting, you can find a full calendar of services and events on our website: www.oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Readings:

2 Kings 4. 42-44

A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing food from the first fruits to the man of God: twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. Elisha said, ‘Give it to the people and let them eat.’ But his servant said, ‘How can I set this before a hundred people?’ So he repeated, ‘Give it to the people and let them eat, for thus says the Lord, “They shall eat and have some left.”’ He set it before them, they ate, and had some left, according to the word of the Lord.”

Ephesians 3. 14-21 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family[b] in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen. 

 John 6. 1-21

After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming towards him, Jesus said to Philip, ‘Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?’ He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. Philip answered him, ‘Six months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.’ One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him, ‘There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?’ Jesus said, ‘Make the people sit down.’ Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, ‘Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.’ So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, ‘This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world.’ When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself. When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, got into a boat, and started across the lake to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The lake became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, were terrified. But he said to them, ‘It is I; do not be afraid.’ Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land towards which they were going.

7^th Sunday after Trinity

Sunday 14 July 2024

 8am        Holy Communion (BCP)

            (see service booklet)

            Fr Mat

10am       Parish Eucharist (Common Worship)

President & Preacher: Fr Mat

Entrance Hymn:              496       Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us

Gospel Hymn:                  507       Lord of hopefulness

Offertory Hymn:             406       Come, thou font of every blessing

Communion Hymns:     SoF   32               Jesus shall reign

SoF 120              From heaven you came

Recessional Hymn:        380       At the name of Jesus

 Readings: 

Amos 7. 7-15

This is what he showed me: the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand. And the Lord said to me, ‘Amos, what do you see?’ And I said, ‘A plumbline.’ Then the Lord said, ‘See, I am setting a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel; I will never again pass them by; the high places of Isaac shall be made desolate, and the sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste, and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword. Then Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, sent to King Jeroboam of Israel, saying, ‘Amos has conspired against you in the very centre of the house of Israel; the land is not able to bear all his words. For thus Amos has aid “Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel must go into exile away from his land. ”And Amaziah said to Amos, ‘O seer, go, flee away to the land of Judah, earn your bread there, and prophesy there; but never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is a temple of the kingdom.’ Then Amos answered Amaziah, ‘I am no prophet, nor a prophet’s son; but I am a herdsman, and a dresser of sycamore trees, and the Lord took me from following the flock, and the Lord said to me, “Go, prophesy to my people Israel.”

 Ephesians 1. 3-14

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; this is the pledge of our inheritance towards redemption as God’s own people, to the praise of his glory.

 Mark 6. 14-29

King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying, ‘John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are at work in him.’ But others said, ‘It is Elijah.’ And others said, ‘It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.’ But when Herod heard of it, he said, ‘John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.’ For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because Herod had married her. For John had been telling Herod, ‘It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.’ And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not, for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him. But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, ‘Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it.’ And he solemnly swore to her, ‘Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom.’ She went out and said to her mother, ‘What should I ask for?’ She replied, ‘The head of John the baptizer.’ Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, ‘I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.’ The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her. Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison, brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb.

Sunday 5 May 2024

6th Sunday of Easter

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist

Priest in Charge Fr Mat Phipps

Reader Dr Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens

Ian Gallagher. Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers. Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Sandra Kingston, 

Lyn Arnold, Nicholas Rowden

Year’s Mind

Ken Buddle, Julie Roberts, Hugh Farlie

Praying Around the Parish

Post Office Passage, Rock a Nore Road, Rocklands Lane, Roebuck Street

All Saints School

Mr Schembri and form 6S

Hymns: CP 468, 621, 622

During communion: CP 153 Now the Green Blade Riseth

CP 353

Attendance: April 7^th 66, 14^th 55, 21^st 56, 28^th 69

Today Sunday 5 May we welcome all the Morris Dancers and Musicians.

Ascension Day, Parish Eucharist 9th May 19:30

Mother Julian of Norwich

A talk will be given in All Saints Church on 7th May at 7pm by Dr Claire Gilbert, director of Westminster Abbey Institute and is an expert on Julian of Norwich.

Julian was born 8-11-1342 and was a Theologian, Anchoress & Mystic. Her writings The Revelations of Divine Love are the earliest surviving English language works by a woman. In 1373, so seriously ill she thought she was on her deathbed, Julian received a series of visions of the passion of Christ. She recovered and many years later wrote ‘Long Text’ about her illness.

Her writings emerged from obscurity in 1901 when a manuscript located in the British Museum was transcribed.

Julian lived in permanent seclusion as an anchoress in her cell which was attached to St Julian’s Church Norwich. Today she is considered an important Christian theologian & mystic.

APCM

This year will be held in All Saints Church after the service at 12:00 on Sunday 12 May.

Beating the Bounds of All Saint’s Parish will take place on Saturday 11 May at 10:30.

Souper Saturdays

St Clements every Saturday 11:30-14:30

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups. Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11:30 – 13:30

so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Needing these items more at the moment. Tins & boxes of custard, tins rice pudding, etc

Many thanks.

Sunday 21st January 2024  

3rd Sunday of Epiphany & Christingle 

8am BCP Holy Communion 

10am Parish Eucharists with Christingle 

8am BCP Holy Communion 

10am Parish Eucharist 

Priest in Charge Fr Mat Phipps 

Reader Dr Pat Lock. Tel: 754264 

Honorary Assistant Priests: 

Brother Aelred Partridge OC. 

Authorised Lay Ministers: 

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,  

Keith Leech  

Tel. 07947 439595 

Churchwardens 

Ian Gallagher. Tel. 07967 437417 

Pat Lock. Tel: 754264 

Judy Rogers. Tel. 07507 860034 

Ann Wing  

Tel. 420499 

Safeguarding Officer:  

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428 

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars 

Tel: 07942 347137 

Email:  

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk 

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings 

Please remember in your prayers those ill at  

home or in Hospital, especially 

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Sandra Kingston,   

Lyn Arnold 

Year’s Mind  

Praying Around the Parish 

High Wickham, Hill Street 

Lodge Road 

All Saints School 

Mrs Bolt and form 4B 

Hymns: CP 170, 513 

During Communion:  

 SoF  There is a Redeemer and CP626                                                     

CP 305 64 Colours of Day 

The Christingle begins with an orange  

(Tune CP 433 Sing Hosanna) 

Attendance:  JANUARY: 7th 56, 4th, 46 

Special Services in January 

21st 18:00 Ecumenical Taize – Week of Prayer for 

             Christian Unity 

28th 10:00 Candlemas / The Presentation of Christ  

in The Temple 

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18-25th January 

This is an opportunity for us to pray with Christians of 

all denominations for the unity of our witness. Daily 

readings and reflections are available from the websites of The World Council of Churches, or Churches Together in Britian and Ireland. 

We will have a special service of prayer with Taize worship at 6pm on Sunday 21st January in St Clements. Fr Eamonn Monson SAC, Parish Priest of St Mary Star of the Sea, giving a Homily. 

Lunches 

A huge Thank You to the amazing team who 

prepare and serve lunches and other refreshments at  

St Clements. 

The total amount they have raised in 2023 is a little over £2,500. 

We are looking forward to their victuals restarting in February. 

Many thanks 

Simon 

Jam jars. The Marmalade season is upon us and I am rapidly running out of jam jars.  Please search your cupboards for any jars you don’t need. They can be left in St Clement’s or in my porch at 7 Laton Road.  Many thanks.  Judith 

Food Crate 

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful. 

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups. Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding. 

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11:30 – 13:30 

so if you can please drop any items into the food crate. 

Many thanks.  

Christingle envelopes will be given out with the hymn books. 

Please return hopefully as full as you can on 21st January. 

We Return to All Saints on 4th February 

Sunday 14th January 2024  

2nd Sunday of Epiphany 

8am BCP Holy Communion 

10am Parish Eucharist 

Priest in Charge Fr Mat Phipps 

Reader Dr Pat Lock. Tel: 754264 

Honorary Assistant Priests: 

Brother Aelred Partridge OC. 

Authorised Lay Ministers: 

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,  

Keith Leech  

Tel. 07947 439595 

Churchwardens 

Ian Gallagher. Tel. 07967 437417 

Pat Lock. Tel: 754264 

Judy Rogers. Tel. 07507 860034 

Ann Wing  

Tel. 420499 

Safeguarding Officer:  

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428 

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars 

Tel: 07942 347137 

Email:  

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk 

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings 

Please remember in your prayers those ill at  

home or in Hospital, especially 

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Sandra Kingston,   

Lyn Arnold 

Year’s Mind  

Jack & Gwen Griffiths, Joyce Leech 

Richard Walden 

Praying Around the Parish 

Harold Rd, Hastings Rd, Hastings Wall, 

Henry Terrace, High St 

All Saints School 

Mrs Giles and form 3G 

Hymns: CP 84, 85, 278 

During Communion:  

 SoF  There is a Redeemer and CP626                                                     

CP90  

Attendance:  JANUARY 7th, 56, 

Special Services in January 

21st 10:00 Christingle Service 

18:00 Ecumenical Taize – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 

28th 10:00 Candlemas / The Presentation of Christ  

in The Temple 

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18-25th January 

This is an opportunity for us to pray with Christians of 

all denominations for the unity of our witness. Daily 

readings and reflections are available from the websites of The World Council of Churches, or Churches Together in Britian and Ireland. 

We will have a special service of prayer with Taize worship at 6pm on Sunday 21st January in St Clements. Fr Eamonn Monson SAC, Parish Priest of St Mary Star of the Sea, giving a Homily. 

St Clements will be closed during January, giving everyone a chance to rewind. Lunches will restart on 3rd February. 

Please note: Deadline for copy for Parish News February issue is Friday 19th January 

Marmalade Sales 2023: This year we have been able to donate £1,123.50 from the marmalade sales to Parish funds.  I am very grateful to all who contributed to this total, by buying the marmalade or providing me with lovely clean jars and now, rubber bands.  The total this year is the highest so far.  My thanks go to everyone who helped achieve this total.  It can’t be done without you!  Happy New Year to all.  Judith. 

Food Crate 

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful. 

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups. Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding. 

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11:30 – 13:30 

so if you can please drop any items into the food crate. 

Many thanks.  

Christingle envelopes will be given out with the hymn books. 

Please return hopefully as full as you can on 21st January. 

We Return to All Saints on 4th February 

Sunday 7^th January 2024 Epiphany

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist

Priest in Charge Fr Mat Phipps

Reader Dr Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens

Ian Gallagher. Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers. Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at home or in Hospital, especially

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Sandra Kingston, Lyn Arnold

 Year’s Mind

Martin Savage, David Fentiman

Praying Around the Parish

George Street, Githa Road, Glenview Close,

Gloucester Cottages, Godwin Road, Gurth Road

All Saints School

Mrs Martin and form 3M

Hymns: CP 83, 89, 86 omit *verses, 87 omit verse 4

During Communion: 91, 44

Attendance: December: 3^rd 86, 10^th 53, 24th, 299,

25th 35, 31st 44

 Happy New Year to Everyone.

Sparkling Wine

Susan & Tim Collis have kindly given us some Sparkling Wine as a celebration of their wedding last October. The feast of Epiphany is a good time to share this with everyone. So please join us after the 10am service on Sunday to drink a “toast’ to them for a happy married life together.

Thank you to all who made the church look so beautifully decorated over Christmas.

Special Services in January

21st      10:00 Christingle Service

18:00 Ecumenical Taize – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

28^th             10:00 Candlemas / The Presentation of Christ

in The Temple

Return to All Saints Sunday 4th February

St Clements will be closed during January, giving everyone a chance to rewind. Lunches will restart on 3rd February.

Please note: Deadline for copy for Parish News February issue is Friday 19^th January

Marmalade Sales 2023: This year we have been able to donate £1,123.50 from the marmalade sales to Parish funds.  I am very grateful to all who contributed to this total, by buying the marmalade or providing me with lovely clean jars and now, rubber bands.  The total this year is the highest so far.  My thanks go to everyone who helped achieve this total.  It can’t be done without you!  Happy New Year to all.  Judith.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups. Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11:30 – 13:30

so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

31st December 1st Sunday after Christmas

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist

Priest in Charge Fr Mat Phipps

Reader Dr Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens

Ian Gallagher. Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers. Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Sandra Kingston, 

Lyn Arnold

Year’s Mind

Doris Wood, Pearl Smith

Praying Around the Parish

George Street, Githa Road, Glew View Close,

Gloucester Cottages, Godwin Road, Gurth Road

All Saints School

Ms Hurd headteacher, Mr Schembri deputy, Mrs Pomeroy inclusion lead and the site and support staff

 Hymns: from Bethlehem Carol Sheet

Attendance: December: 3^rd 86, 10^th 53, 17^th 140

The office will be closed on Wednesday 27^th December.

Midnight Mass: As is our custom, we shall be having

Incense at Midnight Mass.

Fr Mat and the Church Wardens wish everyone a very Happy and Blessed Christmas.

Thank you to all who have decorated the church so beautifully.

St Clements Church will be closed throughout January.

Many thanks to all who regularly steward on Saturdays. The Church will reopen Saturday 3rd February and lunches will then also restart.

Christmas Card Box: the box is in the Morris Room for any card you wish to send to church family.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups. Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11:30 – 13:30

so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

Christmas Flowers

If you would like to give any money for the Christmas flowers, in remembrance of a loved one.

Please give your donation to Eve Douglas-Kelly

 Sunday 24th December 4th after Advent

& Christmas Eve 8am.

BCP Holy Communion 10am

Parish Eucharist 4pm Crib Service

11pm Midnight Mass

Christmas Day

10am Parish Eucharist.

31st December 1st Sunday after Christmas

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist

Priest in Charge Fr Mat Phipps

Reader Dr Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens

Ian Gallagher. Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers. Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Sandra Kingston, 

Lyn Arnold

Year’s Mind

Doris Wood, Pearl Smith

Praying Around the Parish

George Street, Githa Road, Glew View Close,

Gloucester Cottages, Godwin Road, Gurth Road

All Saints School

Ms Hurd headteacher, Mr Schembri deputy, Mrs Pomeroy inclusion lead and the site and support staff

 Hymns: from Bethlehem Carol Sheet

Attendance: December: 3^rd 86, 10^th 53, 17^th 140

The office will be closed on Wednesday 27^th December.

Midnight Mass: As is our custom, we shall be having

Incense at Midnight Mass.

Fr Mat and the Church Wardens wish everyone a very Happy and Blessed Christmas.

Thank you to all who have decorated the church so beautifully.

St Clements Church will be closed throughout January.

Many thanks to all who regularly steward on Saturdays. The Church will reopen Saturday 3rd February and lunches will then also restart.

Christmas Card Box: the box is in the Morris Room for any card you wish to send to church family.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups. Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11:30 – 13:30

so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

Christmas Flowers

If you would like to give any money for the Christmas flowers, in remembrance of a loved one.

Please give your donation to Eve Douglas-Kelly

Sunday 17^rd December 2023

Third Sunday in Advent

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist

6pm Nine Lessons and Carols

Priest in Charge Fr Mat Phipps

Reader Dr Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens

Ian Gallagher. Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers. Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Sandra Kingston, 

Lyn Arnold

Year’s Mind

Praying Around the Parish

Ebenezer Road, Edgar Road, Edwin Road,

Exmouth Place

All Saints School

Ms Summers, parish-school link worker and teaching and special needs assistant

Hymns: CP 608, 34, 93, 29

During Communion: Taize. the words are:

O Lord hear my prayer, O Lord hear my prayer,

When I call answer me.

O Lord hear my prayer,  O Lord hear my prayer;

Come and listen to me.

CP 32: O come, O come Emmanuel

Attendance: December: 3^rd 86, 10^th 53

The office will be closed on Wednesday 27^th December.

Midnight Mass: As is our custom, we shall be having

Incense at Midnight Mass.

Christmas Card Box: the box is in the Morris Room for any card you wish to send to church family.

Invitation to join an Advent House Group

Have you ever been part of a church house group? Thought about joining one and said to yourself, not for me, not my kind of thing? If you like chatting with friends, you will enjoy a house group. We meet informally, usually in someone’s home, sharing faith and friendship over a cuppa.

This Advent we will be using the Diocese of Sheffield’s “Travelling Light” 4-part course as a basis for our meetings. Groups will start Wednesday 29^th November, with a morning group in St. Helen’s Down area and an evening group in the Old Town, Friday 1^st December, an evening group in the Old Town and Monday 4^th December an evening group in Ashburnham Road area.

Please see Sue Philips for full details. Tel. 01424 882342 (best after 7pm!)

There will be No Saturday lunches during January. These will restart on Saturday 3rd February.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups. Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11:30 – 13:30

so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

Christmas Flowers

If you would like to give any money for the Christmas flowers, in remembrance of a loved one.

Please give your donation to Eve Douglas-Kelly

 Sunday 15th October. 19th Sunday After Trinity

 8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist

4.30pm Reflection for end of Hastings Week

Priest in Charge Fr Mat Phipps

Reader Dr Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher. Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers. Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially

Ann Novotney, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith,

Lyn Arnold, Sandra Kingston, Jacqui Robertson

Please pray for Susan & Tim who are getting married

on 21st October In St Clements at 14:00

The Years’ Mind

Vic Payne

Praying Around the Parish

Salters Lane, Sinnock Square, Starrs Cottage

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the

Works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

Hymns: CP 563, 592, 301, 497

During Communion: SOF 233 Immanuel,

SOF 278 I will sing the wondrous story

Attendance: October 1^st 67, 8^th 65

Sunday 15th October The Reflection Service

St Clement’s Church 16:30

The Reflection is a short and varied event with its own special purpose and journey. It marks as the closing ceremony of Hastings Week. It also celebrates the talents of our own.

This year Tom Kelly with his powerful voice will lead the first half with a personal selection of songs for the occasion. The Old Town Parish bellringers are an integral part of the parish and this year marks the 60th anniversary for the bells of St Clements. The Reflection is also the time to consider why Hastings Week takes place in October, a dreadful battle in 10660, but the Reflection also looks forward to peace for all. Finally, the mayor receives the gonfalon and Hastings Week is officially closed for 2023. All welcome.

Sunday 22nd October we shall be celebrating the Dedication Festival of St Clement Church.

“Souper” Saturdays at St. Clement.

The autumn menu will be served on Saturdays in St. Clement, from 12:00-14.30 beginning 14th October. There will be a choice of soups with bread, plus cakes, tea and coffee. There is no charge although donations are certainly welcome.

Any money raised is used for the work of the church in the Old Town Parish. Come and join us.

Please note, the first Saturday of the month is usually in aid of the Two Towers Trust, raising money towards the restoration of both of our parish’s medieval churches.

Christmas Fair.

This will be held in St. Clement on 18th November, 10.00-14:00 and the 2023 Christmas Tree Festival weekends 25th November and 2nd December, also in St. Clement. Refreshments will be available at these events.

Please see Sue Phillips (Tel: 882342) if you can help at the Christmas Fair. Helpers are needed the day before and stall holders on the day. Stalls will be Cakes, Christmas Decorations, Cards and Wrapping, Books, Handicrafts, Jewellery, Christmas tombola, Christmas “present every time” and Toys.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11:30 – 13:30

so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

Sunday 8 October 18th Sunday after Trinity

 8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist

 Priest in Charge Fr Mat Phipps

 Reader Dr Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

 Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher. Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers. Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

 Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially

Ann Novotney, Gwen Carter, Abigail Smith,

Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold, Sandra Kingston,

Jacqui Robertson

The Years’ Mind

Praying Around the Parish

Rock s Nore Road, Rocklands Lane, Roebuck Street

Wedding

Please pray for Dorothy Morris’s granddaughter Samantha as

Sam & Alex celebrate their marriage on Saturday.

Harvest Festival

Many thanks for all who kindly brought gifts for the Harvest Festival. Hastings Food Bank wish to say a Huge Thank You

and are very grateful for everyone’s generosity.

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the

Works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

 Hymns: CP 386, 449, Christ The Prisoner (tune hymn CP 278) During Communion CP 315, 318,

CP 311

Attendance: October 1^st 67

Prisons Week. 8th to 14th October 2023

Leaflets will soon be available, or go to www.prisonsweek.org for information and resources to help us pray for the needs of all those affected by prisons: prisoners and their families, victims of crime and their communities, those working in the criminal justice system and the many people who are involved in caring for those affected by crime on the inside and outside of our prisons

 14th October Hastings Bonfire

Some roads will be closed for this event from 17:30.

The junior procession starts at 17:30.

The main procession starts at 19:15.

Sunday 15th October The Reflection Service

St Clement’s Church 16:30

The Reflection is a short and varied event with its own special purpose and journey. It marks as the closing ceremony of Hastings Week. It also celebrates the talents of our own.

This year Tom Kelly with his powerful voice will lead the first half with a personal selection of songs for the occasion. The Old Town Parish bellringers are an integral part of the parish and this year marks the 60th anniversary for the bells of St Clements. The Reflection is also the time to consider why Hastings Week takes place in October, a dreadful battle in 10660, but the Reflection also looks forward to peace for all. Finally, the mayor receives the gonfalon and Hastings Week is officially closed for 2023. All welcome.

“Souper” Saturdays at St. Clement.

The autumn menu will be served on Saturdays in St. Clement, from 12:00-14.30 beginning 14th October. There will be a choice of soups with bread, plus cakes, tea and coffee. There is no charge although donations are welcome, any money raised is used for the work of the church in the Old Town Parish. Come and join us.

Please note, the first Saturday of the month is usually in aid of the Two Towers Trust, raising money towards the restoration of both of our parish’s medieval churches.

 Christmas Fair.

This will be held in St. Clement on 18th November, 10.00-14:00 and the 2023 Christmas Tree Festival weekends 25th November and 2nd December, also in St. Clement. Refreshments will be available at these events.

Please see Sue Phillips (Tel: 882342) if you can help at the Christmas Fair. Helpers are needed the day before and stall holders on the day. Stalls will be Cakes, Christmas Decorations, Cards and Wrapping, Books, Handicrafts, Jewellery, Christmas tombola, Christmas “present every time” and Toys.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11:30 – 13:30

so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

 Sunday 1 October 17th Sunday after Trinity

 8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Harvest Festival

6pm Evening Prayer

Priest in Charge Fr Mat Phipps

Reader Dr Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher. Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers. Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially

Ann Novotney, Gwen Carter, Abigail Smith,

Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold, Sandra Kingston,

Jacqui Robertson

The Years’ Mind

Irene Slack, Alan Williscroft, Betty Houghton,

Joan Wilson, Barbara Hobbs, Ron Cubison,

Judith Briggs

Praying Around the Parish

Philip Cole Close, Pleasant Row,

Post Office Passage

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the

Works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

GIFT DAY

We are very pleased to announce that the final total for this year’s Gift Day is £3.133.25p. This is an excellent result.

Thank you very much to all who contributed.

Hymns: CP 274, 254, 275, 270

Attendance: September 3^rd 87, 10^th 47. 17^th 5, 24^th 43

Prisons Week. 8th to 14th October 2023

Leaflets will soon be available, or go to www.prisonsweek.org for information and resources to help us pray for the needs of all those affected by prisons: prisoners and their families, victims of crime and their communities, those working in the criminal justice system and the many people who are involved in caring for those affected by crime on the inside and outside of our prisons

14th October Hastings Bonfire

Some roads will be closed for this event.

The parade starts at 17:30

Sunday 15th October The Reflection Service

St Clement’s Church 16:30

The Reflection is a short and varied event with its own special purpose and journey. It marks as the closing ceremony of Hastings Week. It also celebrates the talents of our own.

This year Tom Kelly with his powerful voice will lead the first half with a personal selection of songs for the occasion. The Old Town Parish bellringers are an integral part of the parish and this year marks the 60th anniversary for the bells of St Clements. The Reflection is also the time to consider why Hastings Week takes place in October, a dreadful battle in 10660, but the Reflection also looks forward to peace for all. Finally, the mayor receives the gonfalon and Hastings Week is officially closed for 2023. All welcome.

Harvest Festival

Many thanks to all who kindly brought gifts for Harvest.

During the week they will be taken to the Hastings Food Bank

Marmalade

My thanks to everyone who continued to buy the marmalade when access has been limited during September.  My jam jar stock is somewhat depleted now, so am ready to accept more.  It has also occurred to me that rubber bands are often used in packaging and then discarded when they have served their function. They are quite expensive to buy in the quantities I use, so I wondered if you would save your rubber bands for me, if they would otherwise be thrown away. They can be re-used, like the jars, over and over again – proper recycling! 

I will leave a small container for them and see if you can fill it.

Many thanks, Judith

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11:30 – 13:30

so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

Sunday 24 September 16th Sunday after Trinity

 8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist

Priest in Charge Fr Mat Phipps

Reader Dr Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher. Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers. Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially

Ann Novotney, Gwen Carter, Abigail Smith,

Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold, Sandra Kingston,

Jacqui Robertson

The Years’ Mind

Mary Newington, Ronald Leech, Matthew Lock,

Marianne De Courtenay, Ted Reeves

Praying Around the Parish

Old Humphrey Avenue, Old London Road,

Oxford Terrace

Hymns: 626, 437, 138, 376

During Communion CP: 277, 532

Attendance: September 3^rd 87, 10^th 47. 17^th 51

PLEASE REMEMBER

From next Sunday we shall move to St Clements Church

for all services

You are invited to an Ecumenical Prayer Vigil

on Saturday September 30th at 16:.30 in St Mary Star of the Sea. This informal service, which coincides with the one taking place in St Peter’s Square, marks a pause for prayer and reflection for all Christians as the Roman Catholic Church prepares for its forthcoming meeting of the Synod of Bishops.

Harvest Festival

On the 1st October we shall celebrate Harvest Festival.

If you would like to donate any non perishable foods please bring to St Clements on Saturday 30th Sept, between 11:30 – 13.30 or bring them along on the Sunday morning.

Many Thanks

GIFT DAY

We are very pleased to announce that the final total for this year’s Gift Day is £3.133.25p. This is an excellent result.

Thank you very much to all who contributed.

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the

Works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11:30 – 13:30

so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

Sunday 17 September 15th Sunday after Trinity

 8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist

Priest in Charge Fr Mat Phipps

Reader Dr Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher. Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers. Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially

Ann Novotney, Gwen Carter, Abigail Smith,

Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold, Sandra Kingston,

Jacqui Robertson

The Years’ Mind

Pat Coleman, Max Judge, Jack Geering

Praying Around the Parish

Lavender House, Lodge Road, Marine Parade,

Mount Road

 Hymns: 590, 496, 470, 311

During Communion:

SOF: 124 Give Thanks,

SOF:  633 You laid aside Your Majesty

Attendance: September 3^rd 87, 10^th 47

St Clements will be closed on the 23^rd of September for a wedding.

Other Saturdays the church will be open from 11:30 – 13:30 No refreshments will be served during September.

Licensing of Fr Mathew Phipps

This was a joyful, happy occasion last Monday. The Bishop of Chichester made it a very meaningful and reflective service.

He also commented that the refreshments were amazing.

Thank you to all who were involved in making the service and refreshments afterwards an occasion to remember.

GIFT DAY

We are very pleased to announce that the final total for this year’s Gift Day is £3.133.25p. This is an excellent result.

Thank you very much to all who contributed.

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the

Works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11:30 – 13:30

(not open on the 23^rd September) so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

Sunday 10 September 14th Sunday after Trinity

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Celebrant & Preacher Fr Barry Carter

Priest in Charge Fr Mat Phipps

Reader Dr Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher. Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock. Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers. Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially

Ann Novotney, Gwen Carter, Abigail Smith,

Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold, Sandra Kingston

Recently departed.

Michael Plumbe

The Years’ Mind

Frank Molyneux, Bill Carter

Praying Around the Parish

Harold Road, Hastings Wall, Henry Terrace,

High Street

Hymns: 334, 174, 505, 81  

During Communion CP: 284, 312

Attendance: September 3^rd 87

St Clements will be closed on the 23^rd of September for a wedding.

Other Saturdays the church will be open from 11:30 – 13:30 No refreshments will be served during September.

Eucharist and Licensing of Fr Mathew Phipps

This is tomorrow 11th September at 7-30pm in All Saints Church by the Bishop of Chichester

The Rt Reverend Dr Martin Warner.

Please all come to join us as we welcome Fr Mat as our

Priest in Charge.

Refreshments will be available after the service.

Please remember to sign the list of food items you are able to donate (list at back of church) and bring them to church on the day.

GIFT DAY

We are very pleased to announce that the final total for this year’s Gift Day is £2. 863. 25p. This is an excellent result. Thank you very much to all who contributed.

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the

Works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11:30 – 13:30

(not open on the 23^rd September) so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

 Sunday 3 September 13th Sunday after Trinity

 8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist Celebrant & Preacher

Bishop Laurie

6pm Taize service in St Clements Church

Reader: Dr Pat Lock, tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially

Ann Novotney, Gwen Carter, Abigail Smith,

Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

Please remember in your prayers

Nick & Shelley who are getting married in St Clements

on the 9th September

Recently Departed

Michael Plumbe

The Years’ Mind

Penny Harrison, Arthur Pomphrey

Praying Around the Parish

Gloucester Cottages, Godwin Road, Gurth Road

 Hymns: 301, 582, 583, 525  

During Communion:

CP 383  Be still for the spirit of the Lord

SOF 27  As the deer pants

Attendance: August. 6th 40, 13th 42, 20th 31, 27^th 46

Priest in Charge

The Bishop of Chichester is pleased to announce the

appointment of The Revd Mathew Phipps as Priest in Charge of Hastings St Clement & All Saints.

He will be working 3 days a week.

Licensing will be on 11th September at 7.30pm in

All Saints Church

Taize Service – Care of Creation

Sunday 3rd September 6pm St Clement’s Church.

‘Care of Creation’ is the theme of our next service in the series ‘Sundays at Six’, a Taize style contemplative service around candlelight – a time of reflection, prayers, songs, and quietness. Everyone is welcome to this ecumenical service for all denominations. If you would like to help with any of the readings or short prayers, please let Sandra know 07484 720936.

St Clements will be closed on the 9^th and the 23^rd of September for weddings.

Other Saturdays the church will be open from 11-30 – 1-30pm. No refreshments will be served.

Refreshments for Priest’s Licensing

There is a list at the back of the church for you to sign your names against these food & drink items.

If you are unable to provide any food, there will be a bowl where you can leave some money, that will be put towards the refreshments.

Spam Alert

Please be aware that there are 2 different spams doing the rounds involving the telephone. One saying “You called me earlier” etc. when you haven’t. The other is about lending money to a relative or close friend. If you have a phone that displays caller’s numbers and you don’t recognise the number, then please do not answer it. Please be aware.

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the

Works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

Food Crate 

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful. Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups. Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

 Sunday 27^th August 2023 12^th Sunday after Trinity

 8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist Celebrant Fr Robin Tree. Preacher Pat Lock

 Reader: Dr Pat Lock, tel: 754264

 Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

 Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

 Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

 Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

 Website: oldtownparishhastings.org.uk

 Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

 Please remember in your prayers those ill at home or in Hospital, especially:

Ann Novotney, Gwen Carter, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

It is with great sadness we heard that Michael Plumbe passed away on Friday 18^th August aged 91.

A real stalwart of Hastings Old Town and a fount of quirky information he shared along with his photos in the Parish News magazine.

The Years’ Mind

Praying Around the Parish

George Street, Githa Road, Glenview Close 

  Hymns: 543, 581, 427, 499

During August there will not be any Communion Hymns.

Organ music will be played.

Attendance: August. 6th 40, 13th 42, 20th 31.

Organ Concerts

Monday 28th August is the final concert of this year’s series.

Back by popular demand as usual is Gordon Stewart.

Start 7.30pm. Tickets £12 on the door.

Priest in Charge

The Bishop of Chichester is pleased to announce the

appointment of The Revd Mathew Phipps as Priest in Charge of Hastings St Clement & All Saints.

He will be working 3 days a week.

Licensing will be on 11th September at 7.30pm in

All Saints Church

Taize Service – Care of  Creation.

Sunday 3rd September 6pm St Clement’s Church.

‘Care of Creation’ is the theme of our next service in the series ‘Sundays at Six’, a Taize style contemplative service around candlelight – a time of reflection, prayers, songs, and quietness. Everyone is welcome to this ecumenical service for all denominations. If you would like to help with any of the readings or short prayers, please let Sandra know 07484 720936.

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the

Works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

Sea Front Closure

From Rock n Nore to The Pier the seafront will be closed today Sunday 27^th from 10am -12midday for the Pride event.

Holy Trinity lunchtime concerts in August.

Last concert on Wednesday 30^th Peter Grevatt & Kenneth Roberts. Baritone (Voice) and Piano.

Starts at 1.10 p.m. Free entry and retiring collection. Refreshments are for sale. All welcome!

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

 Sunday 20^th August 2023 11^th Sunday after Trinity

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist

Celebrant & Preacher Bishop Peter.

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Reader: Dr Pat Lock, tel: 754264

.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially:

Gwen Carter, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

The Years’ Mind

Marjorie Burton, John Hayward

Praying Around the Parish

Ebeneezer Road, Edgar Road, Edwin Road, Exmouth Place

Hymns: 163, 411, 557, 262

During August there will not be any Communion Hymns.

Organ music will be played.

Attendance: August. 6th 40, 13th 42.

Organ Concerts

The ever popular organ concerts begin in All Saints on Monday continue until 28th August.

Every Monday from 7.30pm. Tickets £12 on the door.

Priest in Charge

The Bishop of Chichester is pleased to announce the

appointment of The Revd Matthew Phipps as Priest in Charge of Hastings St Clement & All Saints.

He will be working 3 days a week.

Licensing will be on 11th September at 7.30pm in

All Saints Church

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the

Works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

Holy Trinity lunchtime concerts in August.

Wednesday 23^rd Nigel Howard at the organ.

Starts at 1.10 p.m. Free entry and retiring collection. Refreshments are for sale. All welcome!

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

Sunday 6^th August 2023 The Transfiguration of our Lord

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist Celebrant & Preacher Fr Kevin Mepham

4pm Blessing of the Sea  at the Harbour Arm.  [if wet in St Clements]

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Reader: Dr Pat Lock, tel: 754264

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock

Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers

Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially:

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

The Years’ Mind

Stephen Lushington

Praying Around the Parish

East Hill Passage, Cobourg Place, Court House

Hymns: 546, 392, 586 (omit all starred versions), 513

During August there will not be any Communions.

Organ music will be played.

Attendance:  July 2^nd 67, 9^th 45, 16^th 54, 23^rd 45, 30^th 73

Gift Day

Many thanks to all who contributed to Gift Day.

The total taken on the day was £1,989.60p

Monies are continuing to be given.

Pet Service

This was a great success, mainly dogs, who joined in with the organ and singing before settling down. 

Attendance 83 and 6 children.

Organ Concerts

The ever popular organ concerts begin in All Saints on Monday 10th July until 28th August.

Every Monday from 7.30pm. Tickets £12 on the door.

Priest in Charge

The Bishop of Chichester is pleased to announce the

appointment of The Revd Matthew Phipps as Priest in Charge of Hastings St Clement & All Saints.

He will be working 3 days a week.

Licensing will be on 11th September at 7.30pm in

All Saints Church

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the

Works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

30th July 2023 Eight Sunday after Trinity

 8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Non Eucharistic Service for

Celebrating Old Town Week

11-30am Holy Communion

Tuesday 1st August

Pet Service 6pm All Saints Church

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Reader: Dr Pat Lock, tel: 754264

.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock

Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers

Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially:

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

The Years’ Mind

Elizabeth Brown

Praying Around the Parish

Dudley Road, East Beach Street, East Hill House

Priest in Charge

The Bishop of Chichester is pleased to announce the

appointment of The Revd Matthew Phipps as Priest in Charge of Hastings St Clement & All Saints.

He will be working 3 days a week.

Licensing will be on 11th September at 7.30pm in

All Saints Church

Attendance:  July 2^nd 67, 9^th 45, 16^th 54, 23^rd 45

Old Town Week 30^th July 06 August

 Sunday 30 July

2-4.30pm Rossetti’s in Love Exhibition in St Clements

2.30-4.30pm Cream Teas in St Clements

Monday 31 July

11-3pm Rossetti Exhibition

7.30pm Organ Concert in All Saints, Daniel Cook from Durham Cathedral

Tuesday 01 August

11-3pm Rossetti Exhibition

11-1pm Tours of ChurchTower in All Saints Church

6pm Pet Service All Saints

Wednesday 02 August.  St Clements

11-3pm Rossetti Exhibition

11-3pm Children’s Craft Activities

11-3pm Light Lunches teas & cakes

Thursday 03 August. St Clements

11-3pm Rossetti Exhibition

11-3pm Teas & Cakes

Friday 04 August

11-3pm Rossetti Exhibition St Clements

11-3pm Ploughman Lunches, teas & cakes. St Clements

7pm Two Towers Trust Quiz Night, All Saint Hall

Saturday 05 August. St Clements

11-3pm Rossetti Exhibition

11-3pm Light Lunches

7.30-11pm Night Church

Sunday 06 August

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist

4pm Blessing of the Sea at the Harbour Arm. (in St Clements if wet)

Organ Concerts

The ever popular organ concerts begin in All Saints on Monday 10th July until 28th August.

Every Monday from 7.30pm.. Tickets £12 on the door.

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the

Works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate. 

Many thanks.

23 July 2023 7th Sunday after Trinity

 8am BCP Holy Communion

10am  Parish Eucharist Celebrant & Preacher Paul Hunt

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Reader: Dr Pat Lock, tel: 754264

.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock

Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers

Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at home or in Hospital, especially:

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

The Years’ Mind

Elizabeth Stevens, Jean Thompsett

Praying Around the Parish

Croft Road, Croft Terrace, Crown Lane

Please pray for Corron & Joshua as they prepare for their Wedding in All Saints on 28th July.

 Hymns: 1, 591, 396, 137

During Communion: 290, 427

Attendance:  July 2^nd 67, 9^th 45, 16th July 54

Gift Day

This year’s Gift Day will be on Saturday 29th July.

Please give generously. The Wardens will be

sitting at the bottom of St Clements steps from

11am – 3pm

Organ Concerts

The ever popular organ concerts begin in All Saints on Monday 10^th July until 28^th August.

Every Monday from 7-30pm.. Tickets £12 on the door.

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

Priest in Charge

The Bishop of Chichester is pleased to announce the

appointment of The Revd Matthew Phipps as Priest in Charge of Hastings St Clement & All Saints.

He will be working 3 days a week.

Licensing will be on 11th September at 7.30pm in

All Saints Church

Old Town Week

There is a Rota at the back of the Church for people to sign please, to enable us to keep St Clements open during Old Town Week.

Stewards needed from Monday 30th July through to Saturday 5th August.

Parish Magazine Deliveries

We need someone to deliver magazines to lower end of Ashburnham Road and Marianna Park for the next 2 issues (July, August). If you can help please contact Joy Meech on 01424 4265662. You can leave a message with your contact details on the answering machine.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

16 July 2023 6th Sunday after Trinity

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist Celebrant & Preacher Fr Kevin Mepham

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Reader: Dr Pat Lock, tel: 754264

.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock

Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers

Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially:

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

The Years’ Mind

Bill Carter, Jonathan Knowles

Praying Around the Parish

Church Passage, Cobourg Place, Court House

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the

Works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

Parish Magazine Deliveries

We need someone to deliver magazines to lower end of Ashburnham Road and Marianna Park for the next 2 issues (July, August). If you can help please contact Joy Meech on 01424 4265662. You can leave a message with your contact details on the answering machine.

Hymns: 590, 321, 534, 398

During Communion: 351, 54

Attendance:  July 2^nd 67, 9^th 45

OHH

On 19th July it will be Joan Willet’s 107th

Birthday and this will be celebrated during

OHH Summer Fare being held on 22nd July from 2-4pm.

Gift Day

This year’s Gift Day will be on Saturday 29th July.

Please give generously. The Wardens will be

sitting at the bottom of St Clements steps from

11am – 3pm

Organ Concerts

The ever popular organ concerts begin in All Saints on Monday 10^th July until 28^th August.

Every Monday from 7-30pm.. Tickets £12 on the door.

Priest in Charge

The Bishop of Chichester is pleased to announce the

appointment of The Revd Matthew Phipps as Priest in Charge of Hastings St Clement & All Saints.

He will be working 3 days a week.

Licensing will be on 11th September at 7.30pm in

All Saints Church

Old Town Week

There is a Rota at the back of the Church for

People to sign please, to enable us to keep St Clements

Open during Old Town Week.

Stewards needed from Monday 30th July through to

Saturday 5th July.

Jam jars I offer my thanks to everyone who has kept me supplied with jam jars, most of which have been clean and free of labels. I am very grateful to you. I have been reluctant to ask you to stop, but I am now inundated and have no space for more. Marmalade sales have been very good this year, and I am sure I will get through them given time, but could I please ask you not to leave me any more for the time being. I will let you know when I need more. If there is anyone out there who would like me to pass on some of the surplus, please let me know and I will gladly deliver them. They will all be clean and label-free.

Many thanks

Judith (01424 457194)

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

 9th July 2023 5th Sunday after Trinity

8am Morning Prayer

10am Celebrant & Preacher Bishop Laurie

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Reader: Dr Pat Lock, tel: 754264

.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock

Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers

Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially:

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

The Years’ Mind

Cecil Champney-Burnham, Geoff Payne, Gail Povey,

Bill Jordan

Praying Around the Parish

Belmont Road, Boyne Road, Bourne Court

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the

Works that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

Hymns: 557, 467, 585, 54

During Communion: 582, 469

Attendance:  July 2^nd 67

Organ Concerts

The ever popular organ concerts begin in All Saints on Monday 10^th  July until 28^th  August.

Every Monday from 7-30pm.. Tickets £12 on the door.

All Saints

There will be scaffolding up within the back pews until Monday 10^th July. The hole in the ceiling will be re plastered & painted when dry. That section of pews will still be cordoned off until the work is completed.

Priest in Charge

The Bishop of Chichester is pleased to announce the

appointment of The Revd Matthew Phipps as Priest in Charge of Hasting St Clement & All Saints.

He will be working 3 days a week.

Date of Licensing to be confirmed later.

Parish Magazine Deliveries

We need someone to deliver magazines to lower end of Ashburnham Road and Marianna Park for the next 2 issues (July, August). If you can help please contact Joy Meech on 01424 4265662. You can leave a message with your contact details on the answering machine.

Jam jars I offer my thanks to everyone who has kept me supplied with jam jars, most of which have been clean and free of labels. I am very grateful to you. I have been reluctant to ask you to stop, but I am now inundated and have no space for more. Marmalade sales have been very good this year, and I am sure I will get through them given time, but could I please ask you not to leave me any more for the time being. I will let you know when I need more. If there is anyone out there who would like me to pass on some of the surplus, please let me know and I will gladly deliver them. They will all be clean and label-free.

Many thanks

Judith (01424 457194)

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

2 July 2023 4th Sunday after Trinity

 8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist & Celebrant, Fr Robin Tree

6pm Wesley Worship

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Reader: Dr Pat Lock, tel: 754264

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock

Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers

Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially:

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

The Years’ Mind

Cecil Champney-Burnham, Geoff Payne, Gail Povey,

Bill Jordan

Praying Around the Parish

Ashburnham Road, Barley Avenue, Barley Lane

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to the works

that are very urgently needed.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Please see the article in the Parish Magazine for July.

Hymns: 4, 533, 262, 507

During Communion: 633 You laid asideYour majesty

302 O Lord my God

Attendance:  June 4th 65, 11^th 49, 18th, 79, 25^th 42

Wesley Worship – Hymns of Praise

Sunday 2nd July 6pm in All Saints Church.

Come and sing, listen to backgrounds about the hymns,

and hear about the families of Wesleys.

This is another in our church’s series of an evening service

on the first Sunday of the month.

Priest in Charge

The Bishop of Chichester is pleased to announce the

appointment of The Revd Matthew Phipps as Priest in Charge of Hasting St Clement & All Saints.

He will be working 3 days a week.

Date of Licensing to be confirmed later.

Parish Magazine Deliveries

We need someone to deliver magazines to lower end of Ashburnham Road and Marianna Park for the next 2 issues (July, August). If you can help please contact Joy Meech on 01424 4265662. You can leave a message with your contact details on the answering machine.

Jam jars I offer my thanks to everyone who has kept me supplied with jam jars, most of which have been clean and free of labels. I am very grateful to you. I have been reluctant to ask you to stop, but I am now inundated and have no space for more. Marmalade sales have been very good this year, and I am sure I will get through them given time, but could I please ask you not to leave me any more for the time being. I will let you know when I need more. If there is anyone out there who would like me to pass on some of the surplus, please let me know and I will gladly deliver them. They will all be clean and label-free.

Many thanks

Judith (01424 457194)

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

 25 June 2023 3^rd Sunday after Trinity

8am Morning Prayer

10am Parish Eucharist. Celebrant & Preacher Bishop Peter Wheatley

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Reader: Dr Pat Lock, tel: 754264

.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock

Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers

Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially:

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

The Years’ Mind

Andrew Bennett, Jenny Connor, Arthur Bexhell,

Tony Jenkins

Praying Around the Parish

Albion Lane, All Saints Crescent, All Saints Street

All Saints South Porch

We are setting up an appeal to raise donations to these very urgent works.

Whatever you can afford, please give generously.

Hymns: 368, 533, 278, 311

During Communion: 315, 285

Attendance:  June 4th 65, 11^th 49, 18th, 79

Wesley Worship – Hymns of Praise

Sunday 2nd July 6pm in All Saints Church.

Come and sing, listen to backgrounds about the hymns,

and hear about the families of Wesleys.

This is another in our church’s series of an evening service

on the first Sunday of the month.

Confirmation

What a glorious service on Tuesday with the Bishop of Lewes taking The Eucharist with Baptism and Confirmation. Alongside our candidates, there were 3 others from Christ Church Ore & St Helens. There were 81 people in the congregation.

A huge thanks to everyone who helped to make the service such a happy occasion. The refreshments went down a treat!!

Visit Dutch Students

It was lovely to have so many Dutch students with us last week. They certainly enjoyed their visit.

Jam jars I offer my thanks to everyone who has kept me supplied with jam jars, most of which have been clean and free of labels. I am very grateful to you. I have been reluctant to ask you to stop, but I am now inundated and have no space for more. Marmalade sales have been very good this year, and I am sure I will get through them given time, but could I please ask you not to leave me any more for the time being. I will let you know when I need more. If there is anyone out there who would like me to pass on some of the surplus, please let me know and I will gladly deliver them. They will all be clean and label-free.

Many thanks

Judith (01424 457194)

PCC Secretary

Sue Phillips is stepping down as PCC Secretary after many years, at the APCM. If you feel you could

Step into her shoes, or know anyone who might be willing & able to do so, then please speak to Pat Lock or The Wardens

We thank Sue very much for her many years of service.

Parish Magazine Deliveries

We need someone to deliver magazines to lower end of Ashburnham Road and Marianna Park for the next 2 issues (July, August). If you can help please contact Joy Meech on 01424 4265662. You can leave a message with your contact details on the answering machine.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

18 June 2023 2^nd Sunday after Trinity

8am BCP Holy Communion

12am Parish Eucharist. Celebrant & Preacher Fr Kevin Mepham

20th June 7-30pm. Baptism, Confirmation within the Eucharist. Celebrant & Preacher The Rt Revd William Hazelwood.

Bishop of Lewes

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Reader: Dr Pat Lock, tel: 754264

.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock

Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers

Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially:

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

The Years’ Mind

Hilda Downing

Praying Around the Parish

Waterloo Passage, Wellesley Court

Hymns: 30, 477, 622, 395

During Communion: 629 You are the vine

122 From the sun’s rising

Attendance:  June 4th 65, 11^th 49

Confirmation

On Tuesday 20th June at 7-30pm The Bishop of Lewis will

conduct a Baptism and Confirmation within the Eucharistic

service.  Corron will be Baptised and Poppy, Corron, Beverly, Jackie, Willemina, Clem and Simon from our congregation will be confirmed.

This will be the first time for 18 years that this service has been held in The Old Town Parish. It is an important service in the life of the Parish.

There will be refreshments after the service and a chance to meet The Bishop. Please put this date in your diaries and join us in All Saints Church.

Please pray for all the candidates as they take this important step on their Christian journey.

Dutch Visitors

We warmly welcome Bernice & the Dutch students. It is lovely having you all with us again following the Pandemic.

Please join us after the service  for refreshments

All Saints South Porch

Gareth and Ian met with the inspecting Architect and David Cheal (Builder) last Friday.

The damage in the south porch is much more serious than

initially thought. The works required are more complicated and need specialist builders to carry out the repairs.

We do not have any idea of costings at present, but it will cost a lot more than originally expected.

PCC Secretary

Sue Phillips is stepping down as PCC Secretary after many years, at the APCM. If you feel you could

Step into her shoes, or know anyone who might be willing & able to do so, then please speak to Pat Lock or The Wardens

We thank Sue very much for her many years of service.

Parish Magazine Deliveries

We need someone to deliver magazines to lower end of Ashburnham Road and Marianna Park for the next 2 issues (July, August). If you can help please contact Joy Meech on 01424 4265662. You can leave a message with your contact details on the answering machine.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

11 June 2023 St Barnabas The Apostle

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Celebrant & Preacher Bishop Laurie

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Reader: Dr Pat Lock, tel: 754264

.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock

Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers

Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially:

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

The Years’ Mind

Frank Harrison                                                                  

Praying Around the Parish

Tillinton Terrace, Torfield Close, Trafalgar Cottages

Hymns: 396, 474, 229, 409

During Communion: CP 287, 519

Attendance:  June 4^th 65

Confirmation

On Tuesday 20th June at 7-30pm The Bishop of Lewis will

conduct a Baptism and Confirmation within the Eucharistic

service.  Corron will be Baptised and Poppy, Corron, Beverly, Jackie, Willemina, Clem and Simon from our congregation will be confirmed.

This will be the first time for 18 years that this service has been held in The Old Town Parish. It is an important service in the life of the Parish.

There will be refreshments after the service and a chance to meet The Bishop. Please put this date in your diaries and join us in All Saints Church.

Please pray for all the candidates as they take this important step on their Christian journey.

All Saints South Porch

Gareth and Ian met with the inspecting Architect and David Cheal (Builder) last Friday.

The damage in the south porch is much more serious than

initially thought. The works required are more complicated and need specialist builders to carry out the repairs.

We do not have any idea of costings at present, but it will cost a lot more than originally expected.

PCC Secretary

Sue Phillips is stepping down as PCC Secretary after many years, at the APCM. If you feel you could

Step into her shoes, or know anyone who might be willing & able to do so, then please speak to Pat Lock or The Wardens

We thank Sue very much for her many years of service.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

 04 June 2023 Trinity Sunday

 8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Celebrant & Preacher Fr Paul Messenger

6pm Evening Prayer

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

Reader: Dr Pat Lock, tel: 754264

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock

Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers

Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

 Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

 Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially:

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

The Years’ Mind

Dennis Coleman, Joan Bentall, Spencer White                        

Praying Around the Parish

Tackleway, Tamarisk Steps, The Bourne, The Croft

Hymns: 202, 379, 409, 377

During Communion: SOF 182 Holy, Holy is the Lord

SOF 302 Jesus shall take the highest honour

 Attendance:  May 7^h 72, 14^th 53, 21^st 47, 28th 59.

Confirmation

On Tuesday 20th June at 7-30pm The Bishop of Lewis will conduct a Baptism and Confirmation within the Eucharistic service.  Corron will be Baptised and Poppy, Corron, Beverly, Jackie, Willemina, Clem and Simon from our congregation will be confirmed.

This will be the first time for 18 years that this service has been held in The Old Town Parish. It is an important service in the life of the Parish.

There will be refreshments after the service and a chance to meet The Bishop. Please put this date in your diaries and join us in All Saints Church.

Please pray for all the candidates as they take this important step on their Christian journey.

All Saints South Porch

Gareth and Ian met with the inspecting Architect and David Cheal (Builder) last Friday.

The damage in the south porch is much more serious than

initially thought. The works required are more complicated and need specialist builders to carry out the repairs.

We do not have any idea of costings at present, but it will cost a lot more than originally expected.

 PCC Secretary

Sue Phillips is stepping down as PCC Secretary after many years, at the APCM. If you feel you could

Step into her shoes, or know anyone who might be willing & able to do so, then please speak to Pat Lock or The Wardens

We thank Sue very much for her many years of service.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful. Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups. Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

 28^th May 2023 Pentecost [Whitsunday]

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist. Celebrant &

Preacher Fr Barry Carter

Reader Dr Pat Lock tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874,

Keith Leech

Tel. 07947 439595

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock

Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers

Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially:

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

The Years’ Mind

Joyce Wilmshurst, Sharon Kitson, Greta Woods,

Dorothy Devenish, John Manwaring Baines,

Elizabeth Blount                                                                

Praying Around the Parish

Swaines Passage, Swan Avenue, Swan Terrace

Hymns: 175,174, 179, 198

During Communion: 188 Holy Spirit we welcome You,

124 Give Thanks

Attendance:  May 7^h 72, 14^th 53, 21^st 47

Next week. As from next Sunday we shall be moving

to All Saints Church for all Services.

A big thank you to Barbara Ashby for carrying out the

regilding work to the Mayors Mace holder in St Clements. It is now back in its place (thank you, Ken) in the front row of the South Aisle, looking resplendent.

PCC Secretary

Sue Phillips is stepping down as PCC Secretary after many years, at the APCM. If you feel you could

Step into her shoes, or know anyone who might be willing & able to do so, then please speak to Pat Lock or The Wardens

We thank Sue very much for her many years of service.

All Saints Church

When the inspecting Architect carried out the Quinquennial

inspection in 2022, amongst other issues he reported that the heavy roof over the south porch (it’s covered with Horsham Stone) was gradually slipping down. In the long run it would fall off, but as it moves it is damaging the purpose-built guttering. Last year the Parish spent £5.000 on repairing the most serious shortcomings revealed by the Architect. These mostly related to damage to the roof. Anything involving dampness and water penetration needs to be dealt with as a matter of urgency. So the work we did last year was our first priority. The state of the south porch roof has now deteriorated to a point when it has become our number one priority for works in 2023. The cost estimated is £5.000, but possibly more, as dismantling the structure could reveal problems which at this point aren’t

visible. The Parish’s finances are stretched, to put it mildly. An anonymous parishioner has offered to donate £2.000 towards the cost of repairing he south porch. With Gift Aid will amount to half the cost. It would be a great help if other parishioners felt minded to help by making a donation towards the costs. Please speak to one of the Wardens if you wish to help in this way.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

21^st May 2023 Sunday after The Ascension

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist. Celebrant and Preacher

Fr Robin Tree

Reader Dr Pat Lock tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874, Keith Leech Tel. 716576.

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock

Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers

Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially:

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

Recently Departed

Lenie (Magdalena) Hinton

Please pray for Albert, Becky and family

The Years’ Mind

Philip Davenport, Winifred Hudd,

Doreen Williscroft                                                             

Praying Around the Parish

Sinnock Square, Starrs Cottage, Strongs Passage

Hymns: 152, 627, 311, 525

During Communion: 514 Such Love,

303 Jesus stand among us

Attendance:  April: 2023. 2^nd, 82, 9^th106, 16^th 75, 23^rd 102.

30th 137, 7^th 79, 14^th

Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Bombing of Swan Hotel 23^rd May 2023:

There will be a short service of Remembrance from 11-15am, outside Swan Gardens.

From 4th June we shall move to All Saints Church for all

Services.

A big thank you to Barbara Ashby for carrying out the

regilding work to the Mayors Mace holder in St Clements. It is now back in its place (thank you, Ken) in the front row of the South Aisle, looking resplendent.

PCC Secretary

Sue Phillips is stepping down as PCC Secretary after many years, at the APCM. If you feel you could

Step into her shoes, or know anyone who might be willing & able to do so, then please speak to Pat Lock or The Wardens

We thank Sue very much for her many years of service.

All Saints Church

When the inspecting Architect carried out the Quinquennial

inspection in 2022, amongst other issues he reported that the heavy roof over the south porch (it’s covered with Horsham Stone) was gradually slipping down. In the long run it would fall off, but as it moves it is damaging the purpose-built guttering. Last year the Parish spent £5.000 on repairing the most serious shortcomings revealed by the Architect. These mostly related to damage to the roof. Anything involving dampness and water penetration needs to be dealt with as a matter of urgency. So the work we did last year was our first priority. The state of the south porch roof has now deteriorated to a point when it has become our number one priority for works in 2023. The cost estimated is £5.000, but possibly more, as dismantling the structure could reveal problems which at this point aren’t

visible. The Parish’s finances are stretched, to put it mildly. An anonymous parishioner has offered to donate £2.000 towards the cost of repairing he south porch. With Gift Aid will amount to half the cost. It would be a great help if other parishioners felt minded to help by making a donation towards the costs. Please speak to one of the Wardens if you wish to help in this way.

Food Crate

The Food Banks are low on the following items. If anyone can contribute any items, they will be very grateful.

Pasta, large disposable nappies, Pull Ups.

Tins of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, rice pudding.

St. Clement’s Church is open Saturdays from 11-30 – 3pm so if you can please drop any items into the food crate.

Many thanks.

21^st May Seventh Sunday after Easter

Collect. O God the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to  our kingdom in heaven: we beseech you, leave us not comfortless, but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us  and exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before, who is alive and  reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

First Reading. Acts 1. 6-14. When the apostles had come together, they asked Jesus, ‘Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He replied, ‘It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’ When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up towards heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, ‘Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up towards heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.’ Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day’s journey away. When they had entered the city, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying, Peter, and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers.

Second Reading. 1. Peter 4. 12-14, 5. 6-11. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice in so far as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Reading from the Gospel of John. 17. 1-11. Jesus looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed. ‘I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.’

Post Communion. Eternal God, giver of love and power, your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world to preach the gospel of his kingdom: confirm us in this mission and help us to live the good news we proclaim; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

7^th May 2023 Fifth Sunday after Easter,

8am BCP Holy Communion

10am Parish Eucharist Celebrant & Preacher Bishop Peter Wheatley

6pm Coronation PraiseSome Sundays at 8am where there is no Holy

Communion service Morning Prayer will be said instead.

Reader Dr Pat Lock tel: 754264

Honorary Assistant Priests:

Brother Aelred Partridge OC.

.

Authorised Lay Ministers:

Sandra Bentall Tel. 721874, Keith Leech Tel. 716576.

Churchwardens:

Ian Gallagher

Tel. 07967 437417

Pat Lock

Tel: 754264

Judy Rogers

Tel. 07507 860034

Ann Wing

Tel. 420499

Safeguarding Officer:

Heather Summers Tel. 07548 360428

Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars

Tel: 07942 347137

Email:

Website:

Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)

Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings

Please remember in your prayers those ill at

home or in Hospital, especially:

Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Lyn Arnold

Recently Departed