Third Sunday of Epiphany.
(23rd January 2022)
8.00 a. m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and Preacher The Archdeacon of Hastings
The Venerable Dr Edward Dowler.
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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: Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, Enid and David Knight, Carol Newnham, June Smith, Brother Aelred Partridge, Canon Keith Pound, Rosemary Smith. Please also remember Christopher Jackson as he mourns the loss of Sandra.
The Departed
Margaret (Micky) Liquorish and Jacqueline Taylor.
May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
THE YEARS’ MIND.
Rita Roberts, Kenneth White, Earl Dickens,
John Greenhalgh, Betty Britton,
Richard Walden, Leonard Philpott.
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH.
Harold Road and The High Street.
Food Bank. Tinned meat, vegetables, tea and coffee, long life milk, hygiene items warmly welcomed There is enough pasta and baked beans at the moment. There is a basket by the door in St Clements Many thanks.
HYMNS
2 CP 490 CP 371 CP During Communion: 523 CP
534 – (see sheet)
Attendance: 16th January 80. It is pleasing that our congregation is growing at a time when, alas, many churches are reporting steep declines in attendance. Since we returned to Church after the lockdowns, our Sunday congregation has averaged 50-55 which is higher than before the pandemic. Your attendance literally counts!
Paul will be on leave until Sunday, 30th January, Today we warmly welcome The Archdeacon of Hastings, The Venerable Dr. Edward Dowler.
Church Charities: The PCC has agreed that we ought to have more emphasis on our “official” charities and that one should be local, one national and one international. It was agreed to set up a Charities sub-group to oversee and promote this aspect of our communal life. It would be really pleasing if there was involvement from non-PCC members of the congregation. Please let one of the wardens or a member of the PCC know if you might be interested in furthering our charitable work. And please don’t be shy!
JENGA is one of these charities. JENGA in Swahili means “to build” The charity works in Mbale Uganda where they do amazing work in the community providing employment, supporting schools healthcare, and much more. Our Sunday School supports the education of Grace, a girl living in Mbale and this costs £15 a month. Please collect your small change as our friendly Snake Sid will be back shortly to help the Sunday School in their support for her.
Junior Choir: We have achieved our initial target of six choristers and would now like to add two more. Please encourage any young person you know and who enjoys singing to ask one of their parents to contact our Director of Music, Malcolm Lock. (Telephone contact details are opposite.) An audition can then be arranged.
The Electoral Roll
It is important to keep our Electoral Roll under review and up to date. Please could you check the details on the roll are correct. A copy can be found at the table near the South door of the church. It would be very helpful if you could add your phone number plus your e mail address if you have one.
We will not pass on your information; it will just be used for communication by Paul and the wardens if they need to get in touch with you. We welcome new members. Forms are on the table. If you have any questions please talk to one of the wardens. Thank You.
Thank You. Andy Featherstone would like to thank the congregation for the donations to the National Brain Research Appeal, in memory of Father Robert. It will help with research into this devastating condition.
Return to All Saints
We will return to All Saints on the 6th February for our worship. On that day there will be a special eucharist to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Baptism of Christ (9th January 2022)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant The Reverend Paul Hunt
Preacher: Mrs Sandra Bentall, Authorised Lay Minister
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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: Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, Enid and David Knight, Carol Newnham, June Smith, Brother Aelred Partridge, Canon Keith Pound, Rosemary Smith. Please also remember Christopher Jackson as he mourns the loss of Sandra.
The Departed
Margaret (Micky) Liquorish
May she rest in peace and rise in glory
THE YEARS’ MIND.
Eileen Jackson, Victoria Packer, Royston Saunders, Alice Levett, Frank Sarson, Joyce Leech.
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH.
George Street, Githa Road.
Hymns: 87, 93, Christingle Song, 564, 92, 90.
The words of the Christingle song are printed on a separate sheet.
Today’s Parish Eucharist will include the distribution and lighting of Christingles in aid of the Children’s Society, a voluntary society of the Church of England and the Church in Wales.
Attendance: 2nd January: 62 (collection: tba). It is pleasing that our congregation is growing at a time when, alas, many churches are reporting steep declines in attendance. Since we returned to Church after the lockdowns, our Sunday congregation has averaged 50-55 which is higher than before the pandemic. Your attendance literally counts!
Paul will be on leave until Sunday, 30th January, hopefully in Egypt. We are delighted to welcome Bishop Laurie Green (former Bishop of Bradwell) next week and the Archdeacon of Hastings, the Venerable Edward Dowler on the 23rd. This is known as “upmarket cover”!
Church Charities: The PCC has agreed that we ought to have more emphasis on our “official” charities and that one should be local, one national and one international. It was agreed to set up a Charities sub-group to oversee and promote this aspect of our communal life. It would be really pleasing if there was involvement from non-PCC members of the congregation. Please let one of the wardens or a member of the PCC know if you might be interested in furthering our charitable work. And please don’t be shy!
Bayeux Tapestry: It is extraordinary that 1066 country does not have a copy of the world-famous tapestry on display. There appears to be two replicas and the PCC is at an early stage of consideration about housing one of them in All Saints. It would certainly be a tourist attraction and of educational value for our local schools. However, this project will not go ahead without the support of church members. One of the panels will be on display in All Saints when we return to worship there in February so that members can make a judgement for themselves. There are several practical issues for consideration such as insurance and finding enough people to “church watch” at All Saints on a Saturday morning in addition to St. Clement’s but let’s see what the congregation thinks first.
Would you be interested in reading a lesson or leading the intercessions at the 10 a.m. service? The rota for February to May will soon be drawn up by Catherine Bendon. Please speak to her if you would like to consider this.
Junior Choir: We have achieved our initial target of six choristers and would now like to add two more. Please encourage any young person you know and who enjoys singing to ask one of their parents to contact our Director of Music, Malcolm Lock. (Telephone contact details are opposite.) An audition can then be arranged.
The Epiphany (2nd January 2022)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant The Reverend Paul Hunt
Preacher: Dr. Pat Lock (Reader)
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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: Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, Enid and David Knight, Carol Newnham, June Smith, Brother Aelred Partridge, Canon Keith Pound, Rosemary Smith. Please also remember Christopher Jackson as he mourns the loss of Sandra.
THE YEARS’ MIND.
Pearl Smith, George Rich, Donald Cornish,
Henry Wood, Dulcie Anderson.
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH.
Edwin Road, Exmouth Place.
Would you be interested in reading a lesson or leading the intercessions at the 10 a.m. service? The rota for February to May will soon be drawn up by Catherine Bendon. Please speak to her or Paul if you would like to consider this.
HYMNS
83 , 84 (1st Tune) 91 During Communion: 85, 86 (1st Tune – Omit vv 4&5) 89
Attendances:
5th December: 57 (collection: £217.32) with a further attendance of 41 at the Two Towers Trust Advent Carol Service. 12th December: 59 (collection: £184.35).
19th December: 51 with a further attendance of 64 at the Parish Carol Service (collection: £260.91). Christmas Eve: Nativity Service 91 and Midnight Eucharist 61 (collection: £188.35). Christmas Day: 52 (collection: £135). St Stephen’s Day: 14 (collection: £84).
The attendance at the Carol Service and Midnight Eucharist was about half what it was in 2019, presumably due to bad weather and caution about the omicron variant.
Hall lettings in December raised £286.50 and the sale of marmalade (how very C of E!) raised a further £101.
Sandra Bentall and Keith Leech will receive their ALM module awards at a special service in Chichester Cathedral next Saturday. Numbers are restricted because of Covid-19 protocols but please remember them in your prayers. Patterns of ministry are changing very quickly in the Church of England and the former pattern of one full-time priest for each parish is rapidly disappearing at a time when many parishes are growing larger because of amalgamations. Authorised Lay Ministers are an important part of the new way of doing things and we are fortunate to have such committed lay ministry (which goes beyond our ALMs and our Reader).
Paul would like to thank the many folk who sent him a Christmas card. The messages were particularly appreciated.
And thank you too to everyone involved in polishing, cleaning and decorating the church for Christmas. The Christmas Trees have been a feature of interest to visitors; these need to be taken down before next Sunday.
Next Sunday’s service at 10 a.m. will include Christingles – and if you don’t know what they are, fear not. All will be explained! Please take your Christingle envelope home and bring it with you next Sunday. Donations made will go to the Children’s Society which is a voluntary society of the Church of England and the Church in Wales.
Bayeux Tapestry: It is extraordinary that 1066 country does not have a copy of the world-famous tapestry on display. There appears to be two replicas and the PCC is at an early stage of consideration about housing one of them in All Saints. It would certainly be a tourist attraction and of educational value for our local schools. However, this will not go ahead without the support of church members. One of the panels will be on display in All Saints when we return to worship there in February so that members can make a judgement for themselves.
The Fourth Sunday in Advent (19th December 2021)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant The Reverend Paul Hunt
Preacher: Mr Keith Leech, ALM
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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: Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, Carol Newnham, June Smith, Brother Aelred Partridge, Canon Keith Pound, Rosemary Smith.
Graham Lavender R.I.P.
Please remember Graham’s family in your prayers at this sad time.
THE YEARS’ MIND.
John Martin, William Markwick, Rosemary Searle,
Gertrude Jasper, Ella Powell, Patricia Ansty, Doris Wood,
Joan Banfield, Winifred Cronk, Trevor Gaiger,
John Strugnell, Vera Cooper, Eileen Smith, Ray Crane,
Pearl Smith, Elsie Thorpe. Doris Cutting, Ina Bryant.
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH.
Ebeneezer Road, Edgar Road,
This is the last issue of the Pews News in 2021. The next issue will be available on Sunday, 2nd January.
We wish all our readers a blessed Christmas and a fulfilled AD 2022.
HYMNS
238 , 49 (Omit v.4) 38 CP During Communion: 505
362 CP
Attendances: 5th December: 57 (Collection: £217.32) with a further attendance of 41 at the Two Towers Trust Advent Carol Service. 12th December: 59 (Collection: tba)
Grant Success! We are very pleased to report that we have been awarded £30,000 by the Cornerstone Fund of the National Churches Trust and £5,000 by the Woolfson Foundation for the next phases of the works in St. Clement’s. However, we are still about £30,000 short (probably less) of the sum required for work on the north and east sides of the church and on the south porch which is crumbling before our eyes. This will be discussed by the PCC at its meeting on Tuesday this week. The current work on the tower and west end is already fully funded.
The Two Towers Trust Christmas Tree Festival proved to be an enjoyable means of community engagement and £790.48 was raised for Trust Funds to support the fabric of our two churches. A lot of hard work was involved in making the festival happen and those concerned should take a bow!
The Old Town Carol Service is TODAY at 6 p.m. This is an ideal opportunity for all of us to engage in some gentle mission by inviting a friend or neighbour. Please bring a guest!
Christmas Services:
Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. Crib Service
11 p.m. Midnight Eucharist with incense
Christmas Day: 8 a.m. Holy Communion
10 a.m. Parish Eucharist
St. Stephen’s Day (Boxing Day): 10 a.m. Parish Eucharist.
(Nb. There is no 8 a.m. service on this day.)
We shall celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany on Sunday, 2nd January.
Christmas Post Box: The Christmas card box is now available in the Morris Rooms for you to deposit and collect cards.
Church Christmas Flowers: If you would like to make a donation in memory of a loved one, please speak to Eve Douglas-Kellie.
Thank you to everyone who has sent cards, helped with lifts to visit Clive in hospital during his illness, and for all the phone calls. It was all very much appreciated by Dorothy, and her daughters. The collection in Clive’s honour has so far raised £632.21 with possibly more to come via the undertakers.
Media News: The Parish Facebook Page, maintained by Keith Leech, is going strong. In the seven days up to 3rd December, it reached 1,477 people of whom 68 read it and eleven made a comment. Our Website was viewed 59 times by 43 different people in a similar period from Belgium, the United States and Australia in addition to the UK! Sadly, the editor of Hastings in Focus (for which Paul has been writing a monthly column) is retiring and closing down the site. We do, however, feature in the Old Town Supplement in the current issue of the Hastings Independent Press.
The Third Sunday in Advent (12th December 2021)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and Preacher: The Reverend Paul Hunt
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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: Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, Carol Newnham, June Smith, Brother Aelred Partridge, Canon Keith Pound, Rosemary Smith.
Ann Bates R.I.P. Ann was a very faithful 8 o’ clock regular. Please give thanks for her witness and remember her son, Ian, in your prayers. Ian is another member of our early morning congregation. Ann’s funeral will be held in All Saints on Friday, 17th December at 1 p.m.
Father Robert Featherstone’s funeral mass was held on Friday, 10th December at St. Mary’s, Haverhill. Please remember Andy and the family in your prayers and give thanks for Fr. Robert’s ministry.
Graham Lavender R.I.P.
Please remember Graham’s family in your prayers at this sad time.
THE YEARS’ MIND.
Martha Molyneux, George Harding, Ethel Godwin,
Simon Olivant
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH.
Dudley Road and East Beach Terrace.
HYMNS 27, 235 , 34 During Communion: Wait for the Lord (Taize), In the Lord (Taize) 37.
Wait for the Lord, his day is near.
Wait for the Lord, be strong, take heart!
In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful,
In the Lord I will rejoice!
Look to God, do not be afraid.
Lift up your voices, The Lord is near,
Lift up your voices, The Lord is near!
Attendances: Last Sunday’s attendance was 57 (Collection: £217.32) with a further attendance of 41 at the Two Towers Trust Advent Carol Service. The collection on 28th November was £133.87.
Grant Success! We are very pleased to report that we have been awarded £30,000 by the Cornerstone Fund of the National Churches Trust and £5,000 by the Woolfson Foundation for the next phases of the works in St. Clement’s. However, we are still about £30,000 short (probably less) of the sum required for work on the north and east sides of the church and on the south porch which is crumbling before our eyes. This will be discussed by the PCC at its meeting on Tuesday this week. The current work on the tower and west end is already fully funded.
Eve Douglas-Kellie would be grateful if you could return your full USPG boxes to her for emptying.
The Two Towers Trust Christmas Tree Festival proved to be an enjoyable means of community engagement and £759.48 was raised for Trust Funds to support the fabric of our two churches. A lot of hard work was involved in making the festival happen and those concerned should take a bow!
The Old Town Carol Service is on Sunday, 19th December at 6 p.m. in the presence of the Mayor and Mrs Bacon. This is an ideal opportunity for all of us to engage in some mission by inviting a friend or neighbour. Please give this some prayerful consideration.
Thank you to everyone who has sent cards, helped with lifts to visit Clive in hospital during his illness, and for all the phone calls. It was all very much appreciated by Dorothy, and her daughters. The collection in Clive’s honour has so far raised £632.21 with possibly more to come via the undertakers.
Media News: The Parish Facebook Page, maintained by Keith Leech, is going strong. In the seven days up to 3rd December, it reached 1,477 people of whom 68 read it and eleven made a comment. Our Website was viewed 59 times by 43 different people in a similar period from Belgium, the United States and Australia in addition to the UK! Sadly, the editor of Hastings in Focus (for which Paul has been writing a monthly column) is retiring and closing down the site. We will, however, feature in the Old Town Supplement of the Hastings Independent Press.
Christmas Post Box: The Christmas card box is now available in the Morris Rooms for you to deposit and collect cards.
Calendars for 2022: Attractive ‘marine conservation’ calendars are now available at £10 each (with £3 going to Church funds). They make ideal Christmas presents.
The Second Sunday in Advent (5th December 2021)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and Preacher: The Reverend Paul Hunt
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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: Liz and Family,, Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, Carol Newnham, June Smith, Brother Aelred Partridge, Canon Keith Pound, Rosemary Smith.
Ann Bates R.I.P. : Ann died last weekend and was an 8 o’ clock regular. Please give thanks for her faithful witness and remember her son, Ian, in your prayers. Ian is another member of our early morning congregation.
Father Robert Featherstone R.I.P:
We have heard with sadness of the death of Father Robert. Please remember Andy and all the family in your prayers at this very sad time.
THE YEARS’ MIND.
Harry Breeds, Bea Robbins, Bill Edmunds, Joan Gale,
Betty Newman, Gill Kemp, Harold Pepper,
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH.
Croft Road, Croft Terrace.
Calendars for 2022: Attractive ‘marine conservation’ calendars are now available at £10 each (with £3 going to Church funds). They make ideal Christmas presents.
HYMNS 29, 36 39 During Communion: 28 , 58.
Attendances: Last Sunday’s attendance was 87 (Collection: tba). The average attendance in November (not counting the Borough Service or Taize service) was 53 (October 56). The collection on the 14th November was £165.10 and on the 21st it was £253.93.
Tea and Coffee is available after the 10 a.m. service. Mindful that Covid is still very much with us, please sit at one of the tables where you will be served.
The Christmas Fayre raised £1870.00 for parish funds (up from the total published last week). Evelyn would like to thank everyone who helped in any way and all who came and supported it.
Advent House Groups on “Caring for Creation” have started on Monday evenings, Wednesday evenings, and Friday evenings. This is a five-session course full of questions to stimulate thought and lively debate, looking at climate change and the threat to the environment. God created a wonderful world and gave an even greater gift in the person of His Son Jesus. What have we done with those precious gifts? What will we do in the face of the forecast catastrophic changes to our world? The Wednesday morning Advent house group started on the 24th November with a different course. All are welcome – come and join a group for one session or more! It’s not too late. Full details and venues from Sue Phillips.01424 882342
Eve Douglas-Kellie would be grateful if you could return your full USPG boxes to her for emptying.
The Two Towers Trust Christmas Tree Festival Continues after the Eucharist until 3 p.m. with a craft Fair, refreshments and entertainment. The Two Towers Trust Carol Service for Advent and Christmas is at 3.30 p.m. this afternoon.
Holy Baptism. The baptism of Aneurin Young will take place after the 10 a.m. service at 11.15 a.m. Aneurin’s mother is Megan, the daughter of Church members Kevin and Vanessa Boorman.
The Old Town Carol Service is on Sunday, 19th December at 6 p.m. in the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress of Hastings. This is an ideal opportunity for all of us to engage in some mission by inviting a friend or neighbour. Please give this some prayerful consideration.
Junior Choir: We welcome Beau and Shay who join Sholto, Penelope, Manni and Willemina. There are also two more boys who are awaiting an audition. It looks as though our team of servers is also experiencing growth!
Thank you to everyone who has sent cards, helped with lifts to visit Clive in hospital during his illness, and for all the phone calls. It was all very much appreciated by Dorothy, and her three daughters.
Remembrance Sunday (14th November 2021)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and Preacher: The Reverend Paul Hunt
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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: Liz and Family, Ann Bates, Harri Boorman, Antony Clayton, Fr. Robert Featherstone, Sandra Kingston, Carol Newnham, June Smith, Canon Keith Pound, Rosemary Smith.
Clive Morris RIP: We are extremely sorry to announce the death of Clive Morris after a long illness. Clive was a churchwarden for very many years and a real leader in the parish. Please give thanks to God for Clive’s life and service and keep Dorothy and the family in your prayers. Clive’s funeral will take place in All Saints Church on Tuesday 30th November at 11.00am.
THE YEARS’ MIND.
Bill Spurling, Victor Vale, David Bain, Elsie Ryder, Dennis Coxell,
Helen Corney, Louisa Holland, Audrey Haste, Brian Redward,
Agnes Millerick. Thomas Rogers.
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH.
Belmont Road, Boyne Road.
Holy Baptism: Please pray for Archie Salmon who is to be baptised at the Fishermen’s Museum later this morning and for his parents Holly and Ben.
HYMNS: 427, 429 , 384, During Communion: 553, 613 (Omit v 5) 494.
Attendances: The average attendance in May was 52, June 49, July 48, August 56, September 48, October 56. The collection on the 31st October was £59.90. The attendance last Sunday, 7th November, was 190 and collections amounted to £365.
We are grateful for a donation of £28, 339.41 from the Two Towers Trust towards the building works.
The Borough Service: Thank you to everyone who supported last Sunday’s Borough Service. It was lovely to see the Church so full and the “post-match commentary” has been extremely positive.
Tea and Coffee after the 10 a.m. service is now available. Mindful that Covid is still very much with us, please sit at one of the tables where you will be served. Please do not queue at the hatch. Saturday lunches are also back: Light lunches of soup and a roll will be available between 12 noon and 1 p.m.
Communion in both kinds: This has been raised at both PCC and Wardens’ meetings. Paul has spoken directly to Bishop Will whose strong advice is to wait until next Spring. This would mean that Communion had been administered in one kind for two years. Intinction is not allowed for fear of covid transmission (quite apart from the theology of the Common Cup) and whoever consumes any remaining wine might be at increased risk. Please speak to Paul directly if you have any questions or comments. Perhaps we should aim for Easter Day 2022 which falls on 17th April.
Paul will be on leave after today’s services until Advent Sunday, 28th November. Please refrain from sending e-mails or leaving telephone messages during this time. Thank You. Copy for the Pews News should be sent to Jean Donaldson – contact details are on this page.
Advent Sunday, 28th November: There will be a special service of prayer and Taize music at 5 p.m. in St. Clement’s.
Advent House Groups on “Caring for Creation” start Monday evening 15th November, Wednesday evening 17th November and Friday evening 19th November. This is a five session course, full of questions to stimulate thought and lively debate, looking at climate change and the threat to the environment. God created a wonderful world and gave an even greater gift in the person of His Son Jesus. What have we done with those precious gifts? What will we do in the face of the forecast catastrophic changes to our world? The Wednesday morning Advent house group will start on the 24th November with a different course. All are welcome – come and join a group for one session or more! Full details and venues from Sue Phillips.01424 882342
The Christmas Fayre: This is being held next Saturday, 20th November in St. Clement’s, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The boxes for goods are now at the back of the Church – please, please bring as many suitable items for sale as you can! Posters are available.
The Third Sunday before Advent (7th November 2021)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and Preacher: The Reverend Paul Hunt
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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: Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Antony Clayton, Fr. Robert Featherstone, Sandra Kingston, Clive Morris, June Smith, Canon Keith Pound, Rosemary Smith, Carol Newnham.
THE YEARS MIND.
Leonard Warrington, Brian Reade, May Blackwell,
David Blackman, Jean Alexander, Clara Pollard John Downing,
Bill Prescott.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in Ashburnham Road
and Barley Avenue.
The Christmas Fayre: This is only two weeks away – Saturday, 20th November in St. Clement’s, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The boxes for goods are now at the back of the Church – please, please bring as many suitable items for sale as you can!
Thank you very much in advance!
Parish News: Copies of the November issue are available if you haven’t had one delivered to your home. Why not take one for a friend or neighbour and “spread the word” in a gentle way?
HYMNS: 34, 191, In Christ alone
During Communion: 261 SOF, 537.
Attendances: The average attendance in May was 52, June 49, July 48, August 56, September 48, October 56. 3rd October: 75 (collection: £230.35). 10th October: 59 (collection: £167), 17th October: 48 (collection; £103), 24th October: 53 (collection: £213.26), 31st October: 43 (collect: tba)
TODAY: Twenty months after our first lockdown in March 2020, St Clement’s (as the Borough Church) will be holding A Service of Reflection, Thanksgiving and Hope at 4 p.m. Please make every effort to attend this service.
Also today! Tea and Coffee after the 10 a.m. service will return! Mindful that Covid is still very much with us, please sit at one of the tables where you will be served. Please do not queue at the hatch.
And Saturday lunches are also back: Light lunches of soup and a roll will be available between 12 noon and 1 p.m. We have missed our Saturday lunches and so please support the re-launch!
Charitable Giving was discussed by the PCC at its last meeting. It was recognised that this is a spiritual and not just a financial issue. It was agreed that we ought to support three Christian based charities, one local, one national, one international. The Mission to Seafarers, USPG and Jenga were suggested and, of course, the Magdalen Lasher Charity has a very close connection with our parish. It was recognised that any chosen charity needs a “champion” to raise its profile in parish life. We are not in a position to donate directly from PCC funds at present but we hope to have special one-off events/collections to support our chosen charities. Do you have any suggestions for suitable charities? Please contact the administrator who will compile a list for PCC consideration.
Communion in both kinds: This has been raised at both PCC and Wardens’ meetings. Paul has spoken directly to Bishop Will whose strong advice is to wait until next Spring. This would mean that Communion had been administered in one kind for two years. Intinction is not allowed for fear of covid transmission (quite apart from the theology of the Common Cup) and whoever consumes any remaining wine might be at increased risk. Please speak to Paul directly if you have any questions or comments. Perhaps we should aim for Easter Day 2022 which falls on 17th April.
Church Bookings: Please ensure that bookings for the use of St Clement’s or All Saints are made through the Parish Administrator. Please note the contact details listed opposite. Thank you.
Advent Sunday, 28th November: There will be a special service of prayer and Taize music at 5 p.m. in St. Clement’s.
Heating: We are awaiting a new fan for one of the two boilers but the real problem is an issue with the over-sophisticated control panel which looks as though it was designed for a mission to Mars!
All Saints Sunday (31st October 2021)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and Preacher: The Reverend Paul Hunt
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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: Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Antony Clayton, Fr. Robert Featherstone, Sandra Kingston, Clive Morris, June Smith, Canon Keith Pound, Rosemary Smith, Carol Newnham.
THE YEARS MIND.
Adam, Dorothy Dawe, Joy Adamson, Keith Challis,
Father Seamus, Audrey Hayward, May Bexhell, Ralph Wood.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in All Saints Street and All Saints Crescent.
The Christmas Fayre: This is now appearing on the horizon! – Saturday, 20th November in St. Clement’s, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Our All Souls’ Day Service is on Tuesday, 2nd November at 7 p.m. You can add the names of those you wish to be remembered to the list by the marmalade/contactless payment facility.
HYMNS:
230,217,232, During Communion 281, 391.229.
Attendances: The average attendance in May was 52, June 49, July 48, August 56 and September 48. 3rd October: 75 (collection: £230.35). 10th October: 59 (collection: £167), 17th October: 48 (collection; £103), 24th October: 53 (collection: £213.26)
NEXT SUNDAY: Twenty months after our first lockdown in March 2020, St Clement’s (as the Borough Church) will be holding A Service of Reflection, Thanksgiving and Hope on Sunday, 7th November at 4 p.m. This will be attended by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Mayor and many of our councillors. The preacher will be the Bishop of Lewes. Please make every effort to attend this service and please advertise it to your friends and neighbours.
Also next Sunday: Tea and Coffee after the 10 a.m. service will return! Mindful that Covid is still very much with us, please sit at one of the tables where you will be served. Please do not queue at the hatch.
Saturday lunches: Light lunches of soup and a roll will be available between 12 noon and 1 p.m. starting on 6th November. We have missed our Saturday lunches and so please support the re-launch!
Charitable Giving was discussed by the PCC at its last meeting. It was recognised that this is a spiritual and not just a financial issue. It was agreed that we ought to support three Christian based charities, one local, one national, one international. The Mission to Seafarers, USPG and Jenga were suggested and, of course, the Magdalen Lasher Charity has a very close connection with our parish. It was recognised that any chosen charity needs a “champion” to raise its profile in parish life. We are not in a position to donate directly from PCC funds at present but we hope to have special one-off events/collections to support our chosen charities. Do you have any suggestions for suitable charities? Please contact the administrator who will compile a list for PCC consideration.
The Annual Ride and Stride in aid of the Sussex Historic Churches Trust raised £276, half of which comes to our parish. Many thanks are due to the volunteers, not least John Barker who did much of the striding, who made this possible for such a good cause.
Remembering Old Humphrey: Paul’s October column is now available in Hastings in Focus. Hastings In Focus – Better news for Hastings.
Church Bookings: Please ensure that bookings for the use of St Clement’s or All Saints are made through the Parish Administrator. Please note the contact details listed opposite. Thank you.
St Clement Dedication Festival (24th October 2021)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and Preacher: The Reverend Paul Hunt
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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: Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Antony Clayton, Fr. Robert Featherstone, Sandra Kingston, Clive Morris, June Smith, Canon Keith Pound, Rosemary Smith, Carol Newnham.
THE YEARS MIND.
Douglas Curry, Richard Salmon, Audrey Noakes, Linda Archer, Dick Guy, Bárbara Ward, Audrey Hayward.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in Wellesley Court.
The Christmas Fayre: This is now appearing on the horizon! It’s on Saturday, 20th November in St. Clement’s.
Next Sunday is All Saints Sunday and our All Souls’ Service is on Tuesday, 2nd November at 7 p.m. You can add the names of those you wish to be remembered to the list by the marmalade/contactless payment facility.
HYMNS:
475 , 211 ,351 , During Communion: 308 , 599 , 605 .
Attendances: The average attendance in May was 52, June 49, July 48, August 56 and September 48. 3rd October: 75 (collection: £230.35). 10th October: 59 (collection: £167), 17th October: 48 (collection; tba)
Twenty months after our first lockdown in March 2020, St Clement’s (as the Borough Church) will be holding A Service of Reflection, Thanksgiving and Hope on Sunday, 7th November at 4 p.m. This will be attended by the Vice Lord Lieutenant, Mayor and many of our councillors. The preacher will be the Bishop of Lewes.
Bank Charges: Banks are doing their best to deter cash deposits. Malcolm Lock, who currently banks our money, has to travel to Bexhill in order to do so! And we are being charged for the cash and cheques we pay in. (Yes, that’s correct!) All donations are needed and are welcome – in whatever form – but we would ask regular members of the congregation to consider ensuring that all of their donation goes to the Church by setting up a standing order or using the Parish Giving Scheme. On-line giving is also very helpful: There is a small charge but gift-aid is registered automatically and, like the PGS and Standing Orders, the money just appears in the church account without the need for it to be counted and taken to Bexhill! Several people have already taken action over this – thank you.
The bank charge for paying in cash and cheques was £30.51 on our most recent monthly statement. This equates to over £360 per year for paying in our own money.
What is a deacon? The Greek word deacon means “servant” and priests are made a deacon before being ordained a priest. A bishop or priest always remains a deacon. A deacon has a distinctive liturgical role – such as preparing and clearing the altar just as a servant would prepare and clear away a secular meal – and so don’t be surprised to see Paul or Aelred or Pat (as a Reader, another ancient church office) act as a liturgical deacon during the Parish Eucharist.
The Annual Ride and Stride in aid of the Sussex Historic Churches Trust raised £276, half of which comes to our parish. Many thanks are due to the volunteers, not least John Barker who did much of the striding, who made this possible for such a good cause.
Remembering Old Humphrey: Paul’s October column is now available in Hastings in Focus. Hastings In Focus – Better news for Hastings.
Church Bookings: Please ensure that bookings for the use of St Clement’s or All Saints are made through the Parish Administrator. Thank you.
Twentieth Sunday after Trinity (17th October 2021)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant: The Reverend Paul Hunt
Preacher: Mrs Sandra Bentall, Authorised Lay Minister
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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: Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Antony Clayton, Fr. Robert Featherstone, Sandra Kingston, Clive Morris, June Smith, Canon Keith Pound, Rosemary Smith, Carol Newnham.
THE YEARS MIND.
Dorothy Baker, Lilian Bain, Vic Pain.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in Trafalgar Cottages and Waterloo Place.
First Aiders: Would you be interested in becoming a First-Aider in Church? We are so fortunate in having a nurse and a paramedic in our congregation but parishes are being encouraged to have a team of first-aiders. Please speak to Keith Leech, Heather Summers or one of the wardens if you might be interested in training as a first-aider or updating existing knowledge.
HYMNS:
621 , 421, 393,
During Communion: 258 , 463 573 .
Attendances: The average attendance in May was 52, June 49, July 48, August 56 and September 48. 3rd October: 75 (collection: £230.35). 10th October: 55 (collection: £167)
Next Sunday is the St Clement’s Dedication Festival and Paul will preach a “state of the union” sermon to mark his first year of ministry. The following Sunday is All Saints Sunday and our All Souls’ Service is on Tuesday, 2nd November at 7 p.m.
Twenty months after our first lockdown in March 2020, St Clement’s (as the Borough Church) will be holding A Service of Reflection, Thanksgiving and Hope on Sunday, 7th November at 4 p.m. This will be attended by the Vice Lord Lieutenant, Mayor and many of our councillors. The preacher will be the Bishop of Lewes.
Bank Charges: Banks are doing their best to deter cash deposits. Malcolm Lock, who currently banks our money, has to travel to Bexhill in order to do so! And we are being charged for the cash and cheques we pay in. (Yes, that’s correct!) All donations are needed and are welcome – in whatever form – but we would ask regular members of the congregation to consider ensuring that all of their donation goes to the Church by setting up a standing order or using the Parish Giving Scheme. On-line giving is also very helpful: There is a small charge but gift-aid is collected automatically and, like the PGS and Standing Orders, the money just appears in the church account without the need for it to be counted and taken to Bexhill! Thank You.
Electoral Roll on the up! Our Electoral Roll (basically our church membership list) slipped to 88 last autumn but we shall shortly reach our target of 100 set for the end of 2021 when two current applications are processed. It is lovely see the new faces (masked or unmasked!) in church.
What is a deacon? The Greek word deacon means “servant” and priests are made a deacon before being ordained a priest. A bishop or priest always remains a deacon. A deacon has a distinctive liturgical role – such as preparing and clearing the altar just as a servant would prepare and clear away a secular meal – and so don’t be surprised to see Paul or Aelred or Pat (as a Reader, another ancient church office) act as a liturgical deacon during the Parish Eucharist.
Hastings Week Event: The Annual Hastings Week Reflections take place in St. Clement’s at 4 p.m. today. If you’ve never heard the Lord’s Prayer in Saxon, this is your chance!
The Mystery Treasure Hunt: Evelyn Harding is sorry that this had to be postponed because of the fuel situation. Evelyn intends that it will be held in the Spring.
The Wealden Consort is giving a concert on Saturday, 30th October at Christ Church St Leonards. (7.30 p.m) From Darkness to Light. celebrates the easing of Covid restrictions.
Tickets £10. There are leaflets at the back of the church.
Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity (10th October2021)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant: The Reverend Paul Hunt
Preacher: Mr Keith Leech, Authorised Lay Minister
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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: Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Antony Clayton, Fr. Robert Featherstone, Sandra Kingston, Clive Morris, June Smith, Canon Keith Pound. Rosemary- Smith.
THE YEARS MIND.
Judith Briggs, Cecilia Legg, Kathleen Harvey-Morris,
Dee Nye, Kathleen Reeves, Martin Holloway,
Ron Cubison, Marianne de Courtney.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in Tillington Terrace and
Torfield Close.
First Aiders: Would you be interested in becoming a First-Aider in Church? We are so fortunate in having a nurse and a paramedic in our congregation but parishes are being encouraged to have a team of first-aiders. Please speak to Keith Leech, Heather Summers or one of the wardens if you might be interested in training as a first-aider or updating existing knowledge.
HYMNS: 449,581, Hymn for the Prison Service (Tune 466) words on sheet. During Communion: 323, 646 SOF
words also on separate sheet, 538.
Attendances: 19th September: 47 (collection: £99), 26th September: 47 (collection: £188.20). The average attendance in May was 52, June 49, July 48, August 56 and September 48.
3rd October: 75 (collection; tba).
Harvest Goods: Many thanks for the generous donations which have all been donated to the Seaview Project in St. Leonards. And ‘thank you’ also to everyone who helped to decorate the Church.
Junior Choir: Wasn’t it lovely to see and hear our new choristers last Sunday? A fifth chorister, Tom, passed his audition on Monday and will be joining Sholto, Wilhelmina, Manni and Penny. We remain immensely grateful to the Batley-Hibbert Music Fund which has given full financial support to this project.
Congratulations are due to Paul Dine who has been studying for his advanced medical qualifications over the past few months. Paul has now passed his examinations and is qualified to issue prescriptions. Please form an orderly queue!
Twenty months after our first lockdown in March 2020, St Clement’s (as the Borough Church) will be holding A Service of Reflection, Thanksgiving and Hope on Sunday, 7th November at 4 p.m. This will be attended by the Lord Lieutenant, Mayor and many of our councillors. The preacher will be the Bishop of Lewes.
Bank Charges: Banks are doing their best to deter cash deposits. Malcolm Lock, who currently banks, our money, has to travel to Bexhill in order to do so! And we are being charged for the cash and cheques we pay in. (Yes, that’s correct!) All donations are needed and are welcome – in whatever form – but we would ask regular members of the congregation to consider ensuring that all of their donation goes to the Church by setting up a standing order or using the Parish Giving Scheme. On-line giving is also very helpful: There is a small charge but gift-aid is collected automatically and, like the PGS and Standing Orders, the money just appears in the church account without the need for it to be counted and taken to Bexhill! Thank You.
Electoral Roll on the up! Our Electoral Roll (basically our church membership list) slipped to 88 last autumn but we shall shortly reach our target of 100 set for the end of 2021 when two current applications are processed. It is lovely see the new faces (masked or unmasked!) in church.
What is a deacon? The Greek word deacon means “servant” and priests are made a deacon before being ordained a priest. A bishop or priest always remains a deacon. A deacon has a distinctive liturgical role – such as preparing and clearing the altar just as a servant would prepare and clear away a secular meal – and so don’t be surprised to see Paul or Aelred or Pat (as a Reader, another ancient church office) act as a liturgical deacon during the Parish Eucharist.
Third Sunday of Epiphany.
(23rd January 2022)
8.00 a. m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and Preacher The Archdeacon of Hastings
The Venerable Dr Edward Dowler.
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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: Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, Enid and David Knight, Carol Newnham, June Smith, Brother Aelred Partridge, Canon Keith Pound, Rosemary Smith. Please also remember Christopher Jackson as he mourns the loss of Sandra.
The Departed
Margaret (Micky) Liquorish and Jacqueline Taylor.
May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
THE YEARS’ MIND.
Rita Roberts, Kenneth White, Earl Dickens,
John Greenhalgh, Betty Britton,
Richard Walden, Leonard Philpott.
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH.
Harold Road and The High Street.
Food Bank. Tinned meat, vegetables, tea and coffee, long life milk, hygiene items warmly welcomed There is enough pasta and baked beans at the moment. There is a basket by the door in St Clements Many thanks.
HYMNS
2 CP 490 CP 371 CP During Communion: 523 CP
534 – (see sheet)
Attendance: 16th January 80. It is pleasing that our congregation is growing at a time when, alas, many churches are reporting steep declines in attendance. Since we returned to Church after the lockdowns, our Sunday congregation has averaged 50-55 which is higher than before the pandemic. Your attendance literally counts!
Paul will be on leave until Sunday, 30th January, Today we warmly welcome The Archdeacon of Hastings, The Venerable Dr. Edward Dowler.
Church Charities: The PCC has agreed that we ought to have more emphasis on our “official” charities and that one should be local, one national and one international. It was agreed to set up a Charities sub-group to oversee and promote this aspect of our communal life. It would be really pleasing if there was involvement from non-PCC members of the congregation. Please let one of the wardens or a member of the PCC know if you might be interested in furthering our charitable work. And please don’t be shy!
JENGA is one of these charities. JENGA in Swahili means “to build” The charity works in Mbale Uganda where they do amazing work in the community providing employment, supporting schools healthcare, and much more. Our Sunday School supports the education of Grace, a girl living in Mbale and this costs £15 a month. Please collect your small change as our friendly Snake Sid will be back shortly to help the Sunday School in their support for her.
Junior Choir: We have achieved our initial target of six choristers and would now like to add two more. Please encourage any young person you know and who enjoys singing to ask one of their parents to contact our Director of Music, Malcolm Lock. (Telephone contact details are opposite.) An audition can then be arranged.
The Electoral Roll
It is important to keep our Electoral Roll under review and up to date. Please could you check the details on the roll are correct. A copy can be found at the table near the South door of the church. It would be very helpful if you could add your phone number plus your e mail address if you have one.
We will not pass on your information; it will just be used for communication by Paul and the wardens if they need to get in touch with you. We welcome new members. Forms are on the table. If you have any questions please talk to one of the wardens. Thank You.
Thank You. Andy Featherstone would like to thank the congregation for the donations to the National Brain Research Appeal, in memory of Father Robert. It will help with research into this devastating condition.
Return to All Saints
We will return to All Saints on the 6th February for our worship. On that day there will be a special eucharist to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II.
