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.
Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (26th September 2021)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant: The Reverend Paul Hunt
Preacher: Dr. Pat Lock
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, Clive Morris, June Smith, Rosemary Smith. Friends and family of John White.
THE DEPARTED.
John Henry White.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
THE YEARS MIND.
Ted Reeves, Douglas Wilson. Irene Slack,
Derek Howell, Alan Williscroft, Alf Harrison,
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in The Bourne and The Croft.
MICHAELMAS DAY: Holy Communion (BCP) will be celebrated at All Saints at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, 29th.
The October issue of the Parish News should be available during the coming week.
HYMNS: 604 CP, 515 CP,610 CP During Communion: 416 CP, 129 SOF 598 CP .
God forgave my sin in Jesus’ name
I’ve been born again in Jesus’ name
And in Jesus’ name I come to you
To share His love as He told me to
Chorus He said freely freely
You have received
Freely freely give
Go in My name
And because you believe
Others will know that I live
All pow’r is giv’n in Jesus’ name
In earth and heav’n in Jesus’ name
And in Jesus’ name I come to you
To share His pow’r as He told me to
Chorus
Carol Owens © 1972 Bud John Songs, Inc.
Attendances: 5th September: 53 (collection: £311.02) 12th September: 48 (collection: £157.80), 19th September: 47 (collection: tba). The average attendance in May was 52, June 49, July 48 and August 56.
Thank You! The Late Summer Fayre raised £1,300 including a donation of £300. We are most grateful to Evelyn Harding and her team and, of course, to everyone who donated items and bought goods.
Building Work at St Clement’s: The scaffolding will go up at the west end on 4th October and is likely to be in place until the end of January. “Our” end of Croft Road is likely to be closed during this period.
Mystery Treasure Hunt: Saturday, 9th October starting at 2 p.m. in the Old Town. £5 per car. Further details are available from Evelyn Harding tel. 01424 428939.
Don’t forget that we move to St Clement’s next Sunday, 3rd October. There will be a special Harvest Service at 10 a.m. This will not be a eucharist but Holy Communion will be celebrated at 11.30 a.m. and, as usual, at 8 a.m.
Harvest Goods; These will be donated to the Seaview Project which does so much to support rough sleepers and other folk who find themselves on society’s margins. Non-perishable items and toiletries are especially valued. Harvest offerings will be brought up to the altar at the beginning of the Harvest Service – let’s put on a generous Old Town show!
Paul’s September column about the importance of the human face in Hastings in Focus in now available. Hastings In Focus – Better news for Hastings
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 Mayor, our Member of Parliament and councillors. The preacher will be the Bishop of Lewes.
Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity (19th September 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, Clive Morris, June Smith, Rosemary Smith. Friends and family of John White.
THE DEPARTED.
John Henry White.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
THE YEARS MIND.
Dan Fisher, Edward Booth, Muriel Bayliss, Dee Nye,
Olive Ward, Chris Wainwright, Penney Whibbley,
Ronald Mann, John Geering, Bridget Booth, Max Judge,
Alexandra Reeves, Michael Savage, John Mayo,
Mary Newington, Jean Plouviez, Ronald Leech,
Matthew Lock
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in Tackleway and Tamarisk Steps.
‘Unlocking’: The PCC meets on Wednesday and will discuss the scope of further unlocking, if any. Please let PCC members know if you have any particularly strong opinions on this topic. We are attempting to return to normality in a responsible and considered fashion.
HYMNS:
474, 285 , 301, During Communion: 390 SOF on sheet, Anthem: Teach me, O Lord – Thomas Attwood
627 (T 227 ).
Attendances: 5th September: 53 (collection: £311.02) 12th September: 48 (collection: £157.80). The average attendance in May was 52, June 49, July 48 and August 56.
Loxie Scogings will be baptized in St Clement’s today at 12 noon. Loxie has been well represented at Church for the past three Sundays. Please hold Loxie and her family in your prayers today.
Going for gold: Safeguarding: This Diocese has a very poor reputation when it comes to safeguarding. We must remember that safeguarding is not only about protecting children but about ensuring all church members are treated with the respect due to fellow members of the Body of Christ. (For example, bullying by clergy and bullying of the clergy has been a shocking feature in a tiny number of parishes.) We are in the process of “going for gold” by obtaining the Chichester “Simple Quality Protects” certificate to demonstrate that the Old Town Parish has the highest possible standard.
Parishes are now obliged to produce risk assessments for events whether on-site or off-site. Please let me know if you are planning an event in church (preferably one month in advance) or off-site (ideally six weeks in advance) so that I can ensure that any possible safeguarding concerns are addressed.
Heather Summers (Safeguarding Officer).
Wanted: More jam jars please! My thanks to all the lovely people who buy the marmalade and to everyone who keeps me supplied with jars (with or without labels). You have enabled me to donate £100 to church funds in each of the last 3 months. I think that is a record, please keep it up! Judy Cubison.
Our Website in August: The website was viewed by 162 different people, 73 of whom used their portable telephone to do so. The most popular page (other than our Home Page) was that for the organ concerts, followed by the history of All Saints.
Building Work at St Clement’s: The scaffolding will go up at the west end on 4th October and is likely to be in place until the end of January. “Our” end of Croft Road is likely to be closed during this period.
Mystery Treasure Hunt: Saturday, 9th October starting at 2 p.m. in the Old Town. £5 per car. Further details are available from Evelyn Harding tel. 01424 428939.
Don’t forget that we move to St Clement’s on 3rd October. There will be a special Harvest Service at 10 a.m. This will not be a eucharist but Holy Communion will be celebrated at 11.30 a.m. and, as usual, at 8 a.m.
Paul’s September column for Hastings in Focus in now available. Hastings In Focus – Better news for Hastings
Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity (12th September 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, Clive Morris, June Smith, Rosemary Smith.
THE YEARS MIND.
Jean Morrison, Joan Castle, Constance Judge,
The Reverend Geoffrey Hyder.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in Swaines Passage and
Swan Terrace.
‘Unlocking’: The choir is now singing all the hymns and, subject to a PCC discussion on 22nd September, we hope to return to full congregational singing from 3rd October. At present the congregation is invited to sing the processional and recessional hymns. Mask wearing is no longer mandatory but the PCC encourages its continued use.
HYMNS: 2 CP, 582 CP, 170 CP, During Communion: 622 CP, 439 CP, 558 CP.
Attendances: 5th September: 53 (collection: tba). The average attendance in May was 52, June 49, July 48 and August 56.
Our Choir: There have been six applications for the Junior Choir thus far and three choristers have been awarded places. We want three more! Please encourage the parents of any potential choristers to contact Malcolm Lock. Junior choristers will be paid £10 per week thanks to a grant from the Batley Hibbert Fund for musical education in Hastings.
Going for gold: Safeguarding: This Diocese has a very poor reputation when it comes to safeguarding. We must remember that safeguarding is not only about protecting children but about ensuring all church members are treated with the respect due to fellow members of the Body of Christ. (For example, bullying by clergy and bullying of the clergy has been a shocking feature in a tiny number of parishes.) We are in the process of “going for gold” by obtaining the Chichester “Simple Quality Protects” certificate to demonstrate that the Old Town Parish has the highest possible standard.
Parishes are now obliged to produce risk assessments for events whether on-site or off-site. Please let me know if you are planning an event in church (preferably one month in advance) or off-site (ideally six weeks in advance) so that I can ensure that any possible safeguarding concerns are addressed.
Heather Summers (Safeguarding Officer)
Wanted: More jam jars please! My thanks to all the lovely people who buy the marmalade and to everyone who keeps me supplied with jars (with or without labels). You have enabled me to donate £100 to church funds in each of the last 3 months. I think that is a record, please keep it up! Judy Cubison.
Our Website in August: The website was viewed by 162 different people, 73 of whom used their portable telephone to do so. The most popular page (other than our Home Page) was that for the organ concerts, followed by the history of All Saints.
Building Work at St Clement’s: The scaffolding will go up at the west end on 4th October and is likely to be in place until the end of January. “Our” end of Croft Road is likely to be closed during this period.
The Late Summer Fair will take place next Saturday,18th September in St Clements (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) If you are able to help in any way please contact Evelyn Harding, who will be delighted to hear from you. There is a box at the back of the Church for the donation of items for sale.
Mystery Treasure Hunt: Saturday, 9th October starting at 2 p.m. in the Old Town. £5 per car. Further details are available from Evelyn Harding tel. 01424 428939.
Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity (5th September 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, Clive Morris, June Smith, Rosemary Smith.
THE YEARS MIND.
Renee Palmer, Penny Harrison, Arthur Pomprey.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in
Stars Cottages, Strongs Passage.
‘Unlocking’: As from today the choir be singing all the hymns and, subject to a PCC discussion on 22nd September, we hope to return to full congregational singing from 3rd October. At present the congregation is invited to sing the processional and recessional hymns. Mask wearing is no longer mandatory but the PCC encourages its continued use.
HYMNS: 369 CP, 254 CP, 442 CP,, During Communion: 383 CP, 124 SOF, 469 CP.
Attendances: 1st August: 79 ( collection: £289.56), 8th August: 47 (collection: £123), 15th August: 49 (collection: £150), 22nd August 51 (collection: £210.45), 29th August: 53 (collection: £165.50). The average attendance in May was 52, June 49, July 48 and August 56.
Ride and Stride Our parish is taking part in the Sussex Historic Churches Ride and Stride this year on 11th September 9 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Both of our churches will be open to welcome visitors. Please talk to Sue Phillips (telephone 882342) if you can help with Church sitting or would like to take part. There are sponsor forms at the back of the church.
“Friend, come up higher”: Brother Aelred has been invited to a reception tomorrow to meet the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Claudio Gugerott. The Nuncio is the Vatican’s ambassador in the UK.
Our Choir: There have been five applications for the Junior Choir thus far and two choristers have been awarded places. Sholto Steel was previously awarded a chorister’s place at St. Paul’s Cathedral and Penelope Clayton is one of our own young people. Please encourage the parents of any potential choristers to contact Malcolm Lock. Junior choristers will be paid £10 per week thanks to a grant from the Batley Hibbert Fund for musical education in Hastings.
Wanted! The Old Town Parish, purveyors of high-quality marmalade, is in urgent need of empty jam/marmalade jars. These may be left on the marmalade stall at the back of the church – please ensure that labels have been washed off.
Organ Concerts: This year’s series was clearly a wonderful success. We should be most grateful to Malcolm Lock and his team for raising our parish profile in this excellent way.
Building Work at St Clement’s: The scaffolding will go up at the west end on 4th October and is likely to be in place until the end of January. “Our” end of Croft Road is likely to be closed during this period.
The Late Summer Fair will take place on Saturday18th September in St Clements (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) If you are able to help in any way please contact Evelyn Harding, who will be delighted to hear from you. There is a box at the back of the Church for the donation of items for sale.
Mystery Treasure Hunt: Saturday, 9th October starting at 2 p.m. in the Old Town. £5 per car. Further details are available from Evelyn Harding tel. 01424 428939.
Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (29th August 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, Clive Morris, June Smith, Rosemary Smith.
THE YEARS MIND.
John Carter, Trevor Perring, Norah Treacher,
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in
Roebuck Street, Sinnock Square.
‘Unlocking’: The PCC has decided to adopt a gradual approach based on the Hastings data for Covid and official guidance. Services: The immediate change is that we are invited to sing the Processional and Recessional hymns. We are fortunate in having large, well-ventilated churches and a congregation in which most people will be fully vaccinated. Mask wearing is no longer mandatory but the PCC encourages its continued use.
HYMNS.
368 CP, 391 CP, 289 CP, During Communion: 174 CP (T. 248), 533 CP. 500 CP.
Attendances: 1st August: 79 ( Collection: £289.56), 8th August: 47 (collection: £ £123), 15th August: 49 (Collection: £150), 22nd August 51 (collection: £ tbc). The average attendance in May was 52, June 49 and July 48.
Ride and Stride Our parish is taking part in the Sussex Historic Churches Ride and Stride this year on 11th September 9 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Both of our churches will be open to welcome visitors. Please talk to Sue Phillips (telephone 882342) if you can help with Church sitting or would like to take part. There are sponsor forms at the back of the church.
Paul’s August column in Hastings in Focus about the sea is now online at Those in Peril on the Sea – Hastings In Focus
Gift Day raised £1,741. Thank you to everyone who made a donation.
Our Choir: Isn’t it lovely to hear our choir during Communion? There have been five applications for the Junior Choir thus far and two choristers have been awarded places. Sholto Steel was previously awarded a chorister’s place at St. Paul’s Cathedral and Penelope Clayton is one of our own young people. Please encourage the parents of any potential choristers to contact Malcolm Lock. Junior choristers will be paid £10 per week thanks to a grant from the Batley Hibbert Fund for musical education in Hastings.
The Churchwardens received the Archdeacon’s Charge on Monday at St John’s, Pevensey Road and were formally admitted to their ancient office. Please remember Gareth, Pat, Ann and Judy in your prayers.
Wanted! The Old Town Parish, purveyors of high quality marmalade, is in urgent need of empty jam/marmalade jars. These may be left on the marmalade stall at the back of the church – please ensure that labels have been washed off.
Gordon Stewart returns TOMORROW in a grand finale of the All Saints 2021 Organ Concert season.
The Late Summer Fair will take place on Saturday18th September in St Clements (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) If you are able to help in any way please contact Evelyn Harding, who will be delighted to hear from you. There is a box at the back of the Church for the donation of items for sale.
Mystery Treasure Hunt: Saturday, 9th October starting at 2 p.m. in the Old Town. £5 per car. Further details are available from Evelyn Harding tel. 01424 428939.
12th Sunday after Trinity 22nd August 2021
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP).
10.00am Parish Eucharist
Celebrant: The Reverend Paul Hunt
Preacher : 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: Pat Lock (as above).
Parish Administrator Jean Donaldson.
Tel: 07942347137
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, Clive Morris, June Smith, Rosemary Smith.
THE DEPARTED
Gary Cornelius. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Gary’s funeral will take place in All Saints Church on the 27th August at 10.30 .am.
Please remember all of Gary’s family and friends in your prayers as they prepare for his funeral.
THE YEARS MIND.
Isabel Grant, Bill Palmer, John Hayward.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in
Roebuck Street, Rocklands Lane.
HYMNS
377 CP 386 CP 208 CP
During Communion: 211 CP, 465 CP 549 CP
Attendance: on the 15th August was 46.
Ride and Stride Our parish is taking part in the Historic Churches Ride and Stride this year on 11th September 9am-5.00pm. Both of our churches will be open to welcome visitors. Please talk to Sue Philips Telephone 882342 if you can help with Church sitting or would like to take part. There are sponsor forms at the back of the church.
Two Towers Trust. Thank you to members of the trust for all the hard work in Old Town Week.
Parish Facebook Page: We are pleased to report that this is attracting increasing engagement. It currently has 273 “followers”, an increase of about fifty since the turn of the year. We are grateful to Keith Leech who keeps this running and adds lots of content. Please contact Keith if you would like to assist; it’s important that we reduce the number of “teams of one” that keep the parish going and increase the “teams of at least two”!
The Loop systems in both churches are now fully repaired. Thank you all for your patience.
‘Unlocking’: The PCC has decided to adopt a gradual approach based on the Hastings data for Covid and official guidance. Services: The immediate change is that we are invited to sing the Processional and Recessional hymns! Hooray! We are fortunate in having large, well-ventilated churches and a congregation in which most people will be fully vaccinated. Mask wearing is no longer mandatory but the PCC encourages its continued use.
Gift Day Total raised so far is £1,731 Thank you to everyone who made a donation.
Events to Look Forward To. Gordon Stewart Concert Organist returns on Monday 30 August in a grand finale of the All Saints 2021 Organ Concert season.
Late Summer Fair will take place on Saturday18th September in St Clements. If you are able to help in any way please talk to Evelyn, who will be delighted to hear from you.
Gary Blakeley Concert. Friday 24th September in St Clements. Celtic, Paganini, Bach, Vivaldi and lots more. Tickets £15 on the door or £10 in advance. Call 07368435115 Doors open at 7.15pm.
The Transfiguration (8th August 2021)
8 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP).
10 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and preacher: The Reverend Paul Hunt
Eleventh Sunday after Trinity (15th August)
8 a.m. Holy Communion
10 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and preacher: Canon Keith Pound
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
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, Clive Morris, June Smith, Rosemary Smith.
THE DEPARTED
Gary Cornelius
Please remember Gary’s family at this sad time.
THE YEAR’S MIND.
Elizabeth Brown, Elizabeth Stevens,
Margaret Cranham, Nathaniel Bartlett, Sonia Goodsell,
Nellie Adams, Pam, Ivy Bullock, Isabel Grant,
Bill Palmer.
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in
Oxford Terrace, Phillip Cole Close, Pleasant Row,
Post Office Passage.
Hymns for the 8th August: 248, 299,
368, 285, 216 (2nd Tune) 380 (omit verse2).
Hymns for the 15th August: 557, 49, 231, 241, 294, 362
The congregation is invited to sing the first and last hymn and to follow the words of the other hymns in the hymnbook.
Attendance: 4th July: 43 (collection: £200), 11th July: 50 (collection: £196.52), 18th July: 50 (collection: £164), 25th July: 124 (collection: £349.02), 1st August: 79 (collection: £289.56) The average attendance in May was 52, June 49 and July 48 (not counting the Annual Magdalen and Lasher Service).
We welcome the Mayor of Hastings (and our ward councillor), Cllr James Bacon to our 10 a.m. service on the 8th August. James is a strong supporter of our work in the Old Town and he will also be attending our first Aprayeratif at 12.30 p.m. on the Stade, also on the 8th.
Aprayeratif on 8th August: Join us for Christian fellowship and pre-lunch drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) on the Stade as we make ourselves visible outside of our church buildings (hopefully with our new parish banner!).
Junior Choir: We are now recruiting for the Junior Choir. If you know any youngster who enjoys singing and would like to earn some pocket money, please ask one of their parents to contact Malcolm Lock Tel. 07801068156.
‘Unlocking’: The PCC has decided to adopt a gradual approach based on the Hastings data for Covid and official guidance. The immediate change is that we will sing the Processional and Recessional hymns. We are fortunate in having large, well-ventilated churches and a congregation in which most people will be fully vaccinated. Mask wearing is no longer mandatory but the PCC encourages its continued use. The rear seating beyond the crossing is designated for worshippers who wish to remain social distanced.
Heather Summers has now replaced Pat Lock as our safeguarding officer. Heather’s contact details are listed opposite.
Paul will be on leave after the services on the 8th August until Sunday, 22nd when he will be back in harness. Please avoid sending him e-mails or leaving telephone messages during this time.
Gift Day: The total received was £1,035 (2020: £1,274). Thank you to everyone who supported this annual event.
Contactless Payment: Paul’s latest toy is now up and running in All Saints. Since the donate button went ‘live’ on the website in late March, we have received £679 (plus gift aid) from our three on-line payment facilities.
