The Second Sunday after Trinity (26th June 2022)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and 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.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Judy Cubison 457194; Ian Gallagher 07967437417
Judy Rogers 07507860034 Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars
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: Harri Boorman, Terry Hinton, Carol Newnham, Sandra Kingston, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Keith Pound, Bee Coglan, Lynn Arnold and family.
The Years’ Mind: Violet Walker, Margorie Wing, Jenny Connor, Arthur Bexhell, Tony Jenkins.
Funeral: Greta Woods funeral will be on the 28th June 10:00 at St May Star of the Sea church, 1 High Street Hastings.
Praying around the parish:
All Saints Street
Pews News Copy for the 3rd July should be e-mailed/sent to Marjo in the Parish Office no later than the Wednesday morning. Please keep copy concise and ‘ready to go’ without editing.
The Parish breakfast takes place today in St Clement’s after the 8 a.m. service.
Hymns: 386, 254, 601, During Holy Communion: Anthem: Come Holy Ghost – Thomas Atwood & 487, 413
Attendance: 5th June: 68, 12th and 19th June: Tba
Sunday collections: 5th June £128.32, 12th June £96.95,
19th June £99.91.
Hall booking receipts: for May came to £590.
Flower Festival catering raised £759.28 – we owe a big debt of gratitude to those whose hard work made this possible.
Cream Teas: St. Clement’s Church open Saturdays 14:00 to 16:00 for private prayer and for cream teas from £1.50 and cakes £1, great value and a chance to meet friends in a wonderful historic building, while supporting our fundraising.
Three Grapes, Two Ways – An opportunity to explore Terroir and Climate) with Nick Perry (St. Clement’s, 5.30 p.m., Saturday, 20th August.). Tickets will be £15 each. Please e-mail or telephone the parish office to reserve your place. This event is sponsored by The Wine Room in Norman Road, Penbuckles and wineclub.cafe. Wineclub.cafe is at 31, George Street (Thai and European menus) and ticket holders will receive a 15% discount on meals and drink on August 20th and 24th-27th. Proceeds will help to pay for the additional work on the South Porch.
Insomniacs may wish to know that there is now a copy of the updated Church Representation Rules in the Parish office. This contains all that you might wish to know – and probably even more of what you don’t wish to know – about PCC elections etc etc. Please feel free to enjoy yourself.
All Saints’ Organ Concerts: Details of the exciting 2022 season are available on the website and in the brochures now available in Church. Posters are also available. Please do your best to promote the 2022 series.
Two compost bins have now been installed near the south porch at All Saints. The scheme will be formally launched at the end of the month and there is an article about the scheme in the June Parish News.
Communion in both kinds: We had hoped to administer communion in both kinds from Whitsun (the original date having been Easter Day). However, given that we have visiting clergy today and next Sunday (who need to consume the remaining wine), we will wait until 3rd July by which time we will know whether covid rates have increased after this week’s Jubilee celebrations. We understand that some members of the congregation will wish to remain cautious and continue to receive in one kind for the time being.
The First Sunday after Trinity (19th June 2022)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and preacher: The Reverend David Sherwood
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.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Judy Cubison 457194; Ian Gallagher 07967437417
Judy Rogers 07507860034 Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars
Tel: 07942347137
Website:
Hastings Old Town Parish – One parish, two churches (oldtownparishhastings.org.uk)
Facebook: Old Town Parish Hastings
Visitors: We would like to welcome a group of Dutch school
children and their teachers who will be attending our service.
We are pleased to have them back with us again after
Covid made it difficult to travel.
Please remember in your prayers those ill at home or in Hospital, especially: Harri Boorman, Terry Hinton, Carol Newnham, Sandra Kingston, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Keith Pound, Bee Coglan, Lynn Arnold and family.
The Years’ Mind: Ellen Howe, Hilda Downing, Siohan Sykes, Thomas Shaw, Katusha Purdy
The Recently departed: We are sorry to report the death of Greta Woods, a former member of our congregation. Please remember her husband John in your prayers.
Praying around the parish:
All Saints Crescent
Paul is away until 22nd June and the usual e-mail and telephonic restraint would be appreciated. Thank you.
Pews News Copy for the 26th June should be e-mailed/sent to Marjo in the Parish Office no later than the Wednesday morning. Please keep copy concise and ‘ready to go’ without editing.
Hymns: 208 vv.5-end, 379, 411, 252, Give thanks with a grateful heart (on sheet), 418
Attendance: 5th June: 68, 12th June:
Breakfast: will be served in St. Clement’s Church, 08:35 to 09:45 Juices, cereals, hot rolls and croissants, tea and coffee. £2.50 (50p age 16 and under). All welcome.
Cream Teas: St. Clement’s Church open Saturdays 14:00 to 16:00 for private prayer and for cream teas from £1.50 and cakes £1, great value and a chance to meet friends in a wonderful historic building, while supporting our fundraising.
Three Grapes, Two Ways – An opportunity to explore Terroir and Climate) with Nick Perry (St. Clement’s, 5.30 p.m., Saturday, 20th August.). Tickets will be £15 each. Please e-mail or telephone the parish office to reserve your place. This event is sponsored by The Wine Room in Norman Road, Penbuckles and wineclub.cafe. Wineclub.cafe is at 31, George Street (Thai and European menus) and ticket holders will receive a 15% discount on meals and drink on August 20th and 24th-27th. Proceeds will help to pay for the additional work on the South Porch.
Insomniacs may wish to know that there is now a copy of the updated Church Representation Rules in the Parish office. This contains all that you might wish to know – and probably even more of what you don’t wish to know – about PCC elections etc etc. Please feel free to enjoy yourself.
All Saints’ Organ Concerts: Details of the exciting 2022 season are available on the website and in the brochures now available in Church. Posters are also available. Please do your best to promote the 2022 series.
Two compost bins have now been installed near the south porch at All Saints. The scheme will be formally launched at the end of the month and there is an article about the scheme in the June Parish News.
Communion in both kinds: We had hoped to administer communion in both kinds from Whitsun (the original date having been Easter Day). However, given that we have visiting clergy today and next Sunday (who need to consume the remaining wine), we will wait until 3rd July by which time we will know whether covid rates have increased after this week’s Jubilee celebrations. We understand that some members of the congregation will wish to remain cautious and continue to receive in one kind for the time being.
Website Statistics: 409 different people have viewed the website in the past 90 days (up 23% from the previous three months). 9% of views were from overseas including the United States and 55% of people accessed the website from their portable telephone. The most popular pages are the calendar viewed by 320 different people and the Pews News viewed by 70. The Parish News was viewed by 63 different people. The page devoted to All Saints received twice as many views as the St Clement’s page although that may reflect that All Saints was our liturgical base in that period.
Whit Sunday/Pentecost (5th June 2022)
The Platinum Jubilee of HM the Queen
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.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Judy Cubison 457194; Ian Gallagher 07967437417
Judy Rogers 07507860034 Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars
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: Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, Carol Newnham, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Keith Pound, Bee Coglan, Lynn Arnold and family.
The Years’ Mind: Joan Day, Joan Bentall, Gladys Gibbs, Spencer White
The Recently departed: We are sorry to report the death of Greta Woods, a former member of our congregation. Please remember her husband John in your prayers.
Praying around the parish: Wellesley Court
St. Clement’s Church Flower Festival: Congratulations to Evelyn Harding and the other volunteers for mounting such a wonderful floral celebration for the Platinum Jubilee.
Faith in Sussex: There are a few paper copies of the Summer Issue available (including large print). This edition contains a feature about our Junior Choir.
Paul will be away from 10th to 22nd June and the usual e-mail and telephonic restraint would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hymns: 369,191,175, Anthem: Holy Spirit, Gift Divine (Tchaikovsky), The National Anthem (354), 455
Attendance: 1st May: 182 (Collection: £318.49), 8th May: 46 (Collection: £69.26), 15th May: 52 (Collection: £137.86), 22nd May: 52 (Collection: £95.85), 29th May: 50 (Collection: tba)
Three Grapes, Two Ways – An opportunity to explore Terroir and Climate) with Nick Perry (St. Clement’s, 5.30 p.m., Saturday, 20th August.). Tickets will be £15 each. Please e-mail or telephone the parish office to reserve your place. This event is sponsored by The Wine Room in Norman Road, Penbuckles and wineclub.cafe. Wineclub.cafe is at 31, George Street (Thai and European menus) and ticket holders will receive a 15% discount on meals and drink on August 20th and 24th-27th. Proceeds will help to pay for the additional work on the South Porch.
On-line Calendar: We are now co-ordinating the hard copy of the parish diary kept by Marjo in the office with the calendar on the website. Church members with internet access can now check availability without needing to enquire with the Office. The on-line calendar provides information about services and events and is well worth checking. If you are organising an event, please check that it has been entered correctly.
Insomniacs may wish to know that there is now a copy of the updated Church Representation Rules in the Parish office. This contains all that you might wish to know – and probably even more of what you don’t wish to know – about PCC elections etc etc. Please feel free to enjoy yourself.
The Holy Trinity Church lunchtime concerts begin this month and run until 31st August. Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m. and refreshments are available. Admission is free with a retiring collection in support of the Friends of Holy Trinity. Full details may be found on the Holy Trinity website (which is almost as good as ours!).
All Saints’ Organ Concerts: Details of the exciting 2022 season are available on the website and in the brochures now available in Church. Posters are also available. Please do your best to promote the 2022 series.
Two compost bins have now been installed near the south porch at All Saints. The scheme will be formally launched at the end of the month and there is an article about the scheme in the June Parish News.
PCC Members are asked to meet briefly in the Morris Room after the 10 a.m. service this morning.
Communion in both kinds: We had hoped to administer communion in both kinds from today (the original date having been Easter Day). However, given that we will have visiting clergy for the next two Sundays (who need to consume the remaining wine), we will wait until 3rd July by which time we will know whether covid rates have increased after this week’s Jubilee celebrations. We understand that some members of the congregation will wish to remain cautious and continue to receive in one kind for the time being.
The Sunday after the Ascension (29th May 2022)
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.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Judy Cubison 457194; Ian Gallagher 07967437417
Judy Rogers 07507860034 Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars
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: Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, Carol Newnham, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Keith Pound, Bee Coglan, Lynn Arnold and family.
The Years’ Mind:
Mandy Palmer, Joyce Whilshurst, Iain Cottington, Joan Baker, Susan Turk, Elizabeth Blount, Mary Wallen, Joyce White, John Manwaring Baines, Joyce White
The Recently departed: Gordon Ripley. Please remember Pam and the family in your prayers.
Praying around the parish:
Waterloo Passage.
St. Clement’s Church Flower Festival in honour of HM the Queen: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 2nd, 3rd and 4th June.
Lunches, coffee and cream teas available.
Our friends from St Mary Star of the Sea will be serving Afternoon Tea from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, 5th June which will enable an “unofficial viewing” of the Floral displays!
Hymns:
163, 401, 398, 318,172
Attendance: 1st May: 182 (Collection: £318.49), 8th May: 46 (Collection: £69.26), 15th May: 52 (Collection: £137.86), 22nd May: 52 (Collection: £95.85). Hall lettings in April raised £775.
The Parish Breakfast is on offer today from 8.30 a.m. in All Saints Hall. This is an excellent means of getting to know different members of our Church.
Three Grapes, Two Ways – An opportunity to explore Terroir and Climate) with Nick Perry (St. Clement’s, 5.30 p.m., Saturday, 20th August.). Tickets will be £15 each. Please e-mail or telephone the parish office to reserve your place. This event is sponsored by The Wine Room in Norman Road, Penbuckles and wineclub.cafe. Wineclub.cafe is at 31, George Street (Thai and European menus) and ticket holders will receive a 15% discount on meals and drink on August 20th and 24th-27th. Proceeds will help to pay for the additional work on the South Porch.
Night Church: The first Night church since before the pandemic attracted some fifty visitors last Saturday. This is an important part of our mission and more information is available on our website. New helpers are always needed! Please contact Ian Gallagher or Malcolm Lock.
Will we have a Summer Fayre? Evelyn Harding has now retired from this role and we need someone to co-ordinate the stalls and the advertising. Evelyn will be on hand to advise and guide. COULD THIS ROLE BE FOR YOU? It would not mean that you would also be responsible for organising other fund raising events.
On-line Calendar: We are now co-ordinating the hard copy of the parish diary kept by Marjo in the office with the calendar on the website. Church members with internet access can now check availability without needing to enquire with the Office. The on-line calendar provides information about services and events and is well worth checking. If you are organising an event, please check that it has been entered correctly.
NEXT SUNDAY is Whit Sunday: Don’t forget that we shall move to St Clement’s next Sunday and that our services will be held there until the end of September.
Insomniacs may wish to know that there is now a copy of the updated Church Representation Rules in the Parish office. This contains all that you might wish to know – and probably even more of what you don’t wish to know – about PCC elections etc etc. Please feel free to enjoy yourself.
The Holy Trinity Church lunchtime concerts begin this week and run until 31st August. Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m. and refreshments are available. Admission is free with a retiring collection in support of the Friends of Holy Trinity. Full details may be found on the Holy Trinity website (which is almost as good as ours!).
The Fifth Sunday of Easter (15th May 2022)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant: Brother Aelred OC
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.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Judy Cubison 457194; Ian Gallagher 07967437417
Judy Rogers 07507860034 Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars
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: Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, David Knight, Carol Newnham, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Keith Pound, Bee Coglan, Lynn Arnold and family.
The Years’ Mind: Jeremy Phipps, John Wing.
Praying around the parish: For all who live in Torfield Close.
Flower Festival for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee – This is being planned for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th June in St. Clement’s. It is being organised by Evelyn Harding who will be delighted to hear from anyone who would like to offer a display. The Jubilee will soon be upon us and so please speak to her as a matter of urgency if you would like to be involved.
Safeguarding: Please have a look at our new Safeguarding Board produced by Heather Summers. Although safeguarding is the legal responsibility of the PCC, we are all responsible for looking out for one another whether child or adult.
Valerie Turner’s Memorial Service is in All Saints on Thursday at 12 noon.
Hymns: 152, 321, 250 (omit vv. 5 & 6), 284, 157, 311
Attendance: 1st May: 182 (Collection: £318.49), 8th May: 46 (Collection: £69.26)
Annual Parish Meetings: Gareth Bendon and Pat Lock stood down as churchwardens after completing their six year terms. We are deeply grateful for their faithful oversight of the parish during two interregna and the pandemic. Judy Cubison and Ann Wing were re-elected as churchwardens and Ian Gallagher and Judy Rogers are the new wardens. Ken Bentall is the new Electoral Roll Officer. Gavin Douglas–Kellie was awarded the title of Churchwarden Emeritus in recognition of his past service as churchwarden (some twenty years) and his continued contribution to our Church life.
Paul is on his post-Easter leave until the 21st May. Please refrain from telephoning or e-mailing him during this period. Thank you!
Pew News for 22nd May: Copy needs to be sent to Marjo at the office e-mail address no later than Wednesday morning. Please keep your copy succinct and without the need for editing. Thank you.
Three Grapes, Two Ways – An opportunity to explore Terroir and Climate) with Nick Perry (St. Clement’s, 5.30 p.m., Saturday, 20th August.). Tickets will be £15 each. Please e-mail or telephone the parish office to reserve your place. This event is sponsored by The Wine Room in Norman Road, Penbuckles and wineclub.cafe. Wineclub.cafe is at 31, George Street (Thai and European menus) and ticket holders will receive a 15% discount on meals and drink on August 20th and 24th-27th. Proceeds will help to pay for the additional work on the South Porch.
Night Church: This returns this coming Saturday in St Clements from 9 p.m. to midnight and on the third Saturday of each month. Night Church is an opportunity to engage with folk who might not otherwise think of coming to church and who might want some company or to pray or to chat about a problem. St. Clement’s will be lit beautifully and refreshments (including bacon rolls) will be available. New helpers are always needed!
Will we have a Summer Fayre? Evelyn Harding has now retired from this role and we need someone to co-ordinate the stalls and the advertising. Evelyn will be on hand to advise and guide. COULD THIS ROLE BE FOR YOU? It would not mean that you would also be responsible for organising other fund raising events.
On-line Calendar: We are now co-ordinating the hard copy of the parish diary kept by Marjo in the office with the calendar on the website. Church members with internet access can now check availability without needing to enquire with the Office. The on-line calendar provides information about services and events and is well worth checking.
Media: The Parish has featured twice on Radio Sussex this month with interviews about our Morris Festival Service and our Junior Choir.
The Fourth Sunday of Easter (8th May 2022)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant: The Revd. 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.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Judy Cubison 457194; Ian Gallagher 07967437417
Judy Rogers 07507860034 Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Heather Summers 07548 360428
Parish Administrator: Marjo Baars
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: Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, David Knight, Carol Newnham, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Keith Pound, Bee Coglan, Lynn Arnold and family.
The Years’ Mind: Hugh Farlie and Nicky Harris
Praying around the parish: For all who live in Tillington Terrace.
Flower Festival for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee – This is being planned for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th June in St. Clement’s. It is being organised by Evelyn Harding who will be delighted to hear from anyone who would like to offer a display. The Jubilee will soon be upon us and so please speak to her as a matter of urgency if you would like to be involved.
Safeguarding: Please have a look at our new Safeguarding Board produced by Heather Summers. Although safeguarding is the legal responsibility of the PCC, we are all responsible for looking out for one another whether child or adult.
Hymns: 492, 467, I will sing the wondrous glory, Restore O Lord, 456, 563
Attendance: 1st May: 182 (Collection: tba).
Annual Parish Meetings: Gareth Bendon and Pat Lock stood down as churchwardens after completing their six year terms. We are deeply grateful for their faithful oversight of the parish during two interregna and the pandemic. Judy Cubison and Ann Wing were re-elected as churchwardens and Ian Gallagher and Judy Rogers are the new wardens. Ken Bentall is the new Electoral Roll Officer. Gavin Douglas–Kellie was awarded the title of Churchwarden Emeritus in recognition of his past service as churchwarden (some twenty years) and his continued contribution to our Church life.
Paul will be taking his post-Easter leave from 12th May until the 21st May. Please refrain from telephoning or e-mailing him during this period. Thank you!
Three Grapes, Two Ways – An opportunity to explore Terroir and Climate) with Nick Perry (St. Clement’s, 5.30 p.m., Saturday, 20th August.). Tickets will be £15 each. Please e-mail or telephone the parish office to reserve your place. This event is sponsored by The Wine Room in Norman Road, Penbuckles and wineclub.cafe. Wineclub.cafe is at 31, George Street (Thai and European menus) and ticket holders will receive a 15% discount on meals and drink on August 20th and 24th-27th. Proceeds will help to pay for the additional work on the South Porch.
Saturday Lunches are back! Don’t forget that light lunches are being served in St. Clement’s on Saturdays when the Church is open from 11. a.m. to 2 p.m. And the Parish Breakfast has also returned in All Saints Hall on the last Sunday in each month. Breakfast is served from 8.30 a.m.
Night Church: This returns on Saturday, 21st May in St Clements from 9 p.m. to midnight and on the third Saturday of each month. Night Church is an opportunity to engage with folk who might not otherwise think of coming to church and who might want some company or to pray or to chat about a problem. St. Clement’s will be lit beautifully and refreshments (including bacon rolls) will be available. New helpers are always needed!
USPG: We have received a letter from USPG (United Society Partners in the Gospel) thanking the parish for its donation of £81.71 in 2021. Please ask Eve Douglas-Kellie if you would like a USPG box for your odd bits of change – it all mounts up.
Will we have a Summer Fayre? Evelyn Harding has now retired from this role and we need someone to co-ordinate the stalls and the advertising. Evelyn will be on hand to advise and guide. COULD THIS ROLE BE FOR YOU? It would not mean that you would also be responsible for organising other fund raising events.
On-line Calendar: We are now co-ordinating the hard copy of the parish diary kept by Marjo in the office with the calendar on the website. Church members with internet access can now check availability without needing to enquire with the Office. The on-line calendar provides information about services and events and is well worth checking.
The Third Sunday of Easter (1st May 2022)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Morris Festival Eucharist
Celebrant and preacher: The Revd. 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.
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: Marjo Baars
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: Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, David Knight, Carol Newnham, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Keith Pound, Bee Coglan
Rest in Peace: Kathleen Hathaway
The Years’ Mind: Ben Richardson, Reginald Franklyn,
Queenie Black, Tommy Knight, Julie Roberts, Maisie Bates, Norman Mason, Queenie Braisier, Doreen Hayler, Alice King, Ken Wilson, Ken Buddle
Praying around the parish: For all who live in The Croft
Holy Baptism: Please pray for Esme Davies who will be baptised at St. Clement’s later this morning and for her parents and godparents.
The popular Morris Dancers’ Breakfast is tomorrow, Monday 2nd May in St Clement’s church from 7.30 -9.30 a.m. and will be a ’lite’ breakfast consisting of fruit juice, cereal, bacon roll and toast (including jam or marmalade) and bottomless hot drinks for £3. Organised by The Two Towers Trust, the profits go towards restoring and maintaining St Clement’s and All Saints.
Hymns: As printed in the service booklet.
Attendance: 3rd April: 59 (cash collection: £104.50), 10th April: 69 (cash collection: £74.32), 17th April: 133 (cash collection: £299.51), 24th April: 126 (cash collection: £211.02).
Fundraising and Social Events: Saturday 7th May – Easter Tea and Quiz (St Clement’s, 3 p.m.). Cake, raffle and General Knowledge Quiz! Tickets are £5 and are on sale TODAY. 20th August – Wine Tasting (Three Grapes, Two Ways – An opportunity to explore Terroir and Climate) with Nick Perry (St. Clement’s, 5.30 p.m., tickets at £15).
Car Treasure Hunt: Congratulations to the winners, Acorn, Clement and Penelope Clayton. And thank you to Evelyn Harding and Heather Summers for organising it.
Our new part-time parish administrator is Marjo Baars. Marjo has a strong background in administration and we look forward to her help in the smooth running of the parish. Please note that Marjo is only employed for five hours each week. The normal office times are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Saturday Lunches are back! Don’t forget that light lunches are being served in St. Clement’s on Saturdays when the Church is open from 11. a.m. to 2 p.m. And the Parish Breakfast has also returned in All Saints Hall on the last Sunday in each month. Breakfast is served from 8.30 a.m.
Night Church: This returns on Saturday, 21st May in St Clements from 9 p.m. to midnight and on the third Saturday of each month. Night Church is an opportunity to engage with folk who might not otherwise think of coming to church and who might want some company or to pray or to chat about a problem. St. Clement’s will be lit beautifully and refreshments (including bacon rolls) will be available. New helpers are always needed!
Hastings Borough elections: As befits the Borough Parish, we have three church members standing for election on Thursday: James Bacon, Nick Perry and Judy Rogers. It is unlikely that any other church in the deanery is able to equal that.
USPG: We have received a letter from USPG (United Society Partners in the Gospel) thanking the parish for its donation of £81.71 in 2021. Please ask Eve Douglas-Kellie if you would like a USPG box for your odd bits of change – it all mounts up.
Will we have a Summer Fayre? Evelyn Harding has now retired from this role and we need someone to co-ordinate the stalls and the advertising. Evelyn will be on hand to advise and guide. COULD THIS ROLE BE FOR YOU? It would not mean that you would also be responsible for organising other fund raising events.
Confirmation: The intention is to combine with St. John’s Pevensey Road later in the year for a confirmation service. Please let Paul know if you are thinking of being confirmed or would simply like to know more.
The Second Sunday of Easter (24th April 2022)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and preacher: The Revd. 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.
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: Marjo Baars
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: Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, David Knight, Carol Newnham, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Keith Pound.
The Years’ Mind: Bessie Pocock, Rose McAlister, Mike Greenhalgh, Roy Davenport
Praying around the parish: For all who live in the Bourne
The popular Morris Dancers’ Breakfast returns on Monday 2nd May in St Clement’s church from 7.30 -9.30 a.m. and will be a ’lite’ breakfast consisting of fruit juice, cereal, bacon roll and toast (including jam or marmalade) and bottomless hot drinks for £3. Organised by The Two Towers Trust, the profits go towards restoring and maintaining St Clement’s and All Saints.
Confirmation: The intention is to combine with St. John’s Pevensey Road later in the year for a confirmation service. Please let Paul know if you are thinking of being confirmed or would simply like to know more.
Hymns: 141 (omit v.4), 162, 137, 161, 135, The National Anthem (354), 621
Scout Parade: We welcome representatives of scout troops across the borough today at our Parish Eucharist when we also remember St. George, the patron saint of scouting as well as of England and Portugal.
Attendance: 3rd April: 59 (cash collection: £104.50), 10th April: 69 (cash collection: £74.32), 17th April: 133 (cash collection: tba). The average attendance in February and March was 53.
The Annual Parish Meetings take place this Wednesday, 27th April at 7 p.m. in St. Clement’s. There will be a glass of wine or a soft drink to welcome you on arrival! Nomination Forms for the post of churchwarden or for Church Council membership are now available in Church. Nominations will close twenty-four hours ahead of the meeting and should be notified to the Sue Phillips our PCC Secretary. The Trustees’ Report may be found on the parish website under News/Special Notices.
Fundraising and Social Events: 7th May – Easter Tea and Quiz (St Clement’s, 3 p.m.). Cake, raffle and General Knowledge Quiz! Tickets are £5 and are on sale TODAY. 20th August – Wine Tasting with Nick Perry (St. Clement’s, 5.30 p.m., tickets at £15).
Our new part-time parish administrator is Marjo Baars. Marjo has a strong background in administration and we look forward to her help in the smooth running of the parish. Please note that Marjo is only employed for five hours each week. The normal office times are 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Saturday Lunches are back! Don’t forget that light lunches are being served in St. Clement’s on Saturdays when the Church is open from 11. a.m. to 2 p.m. And the Parish Breakfast has also returned in All Saints Hall on the last Sunday in each month. Breakfast is served from 8.30 a.m.
Night Church: This returns for the first time since the pandemic began on Saturday, 21st May in St Clements from 9 p.m. to midnight and on the third Saturday of each month. Night Church is an opportunity to engage with folk who might not otherwise think of coming to church and who might want some company or to pray or to chat about a problem. St. Clement’s will be lit beautifully and refreshments (including bacon rolls) will be available. New helpers are always needed!
The Procession of Witness made an impressive and moving return in its first Good Friday enactment since 2019. We think that next year may be its fiftieth anniversary. Is anyone able to confirm this? We owe a big ‘thank you’ to Heather Leech who produced and directed the Procession and to everyone who took part.
Hastings Borough elections: As befits the Borough Parish, we have three church members standing for election on 5th May: James Bacon, Nick Perry and Judy Rogers. It is unlikely that any other church in the deanery is able to equal that.
Easter Day (17th April 2022)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and preacher: The Revd. 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.
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: Marjo Baars
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: Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, David Knight, Carol Newnham, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Keith Pound.
Rest in Peace: Enid Knight, Valerie Turner
The Years’ Mind: Betty Judge, David Branson, Betty Broadbent, George and Mary Baker
Praying around the parish: Tackleway, Tamirisk Steps and Salters Lane
The popular Morris Dancers’ Breakfast returns on Monday 2nd May in St Clement’s church from 7.30 -9.30 a.m. and will be a ’lite’ breakfast consisting of fruit juice, cereal, bacon roll and toast (including jam or marmalade) and bottomless hot drinks for £3. Organised by The Two Towers Trust, the profits go towards restoring and maintaining St Clement’s and All Saints.
Confirmation: The intention is to combine with St. John’s Pevensey Road later in the year for a confirmation service. Please let Paul know if you are thinking of being confirmed or would simply like to know more.
Hymns: 147, 150, 138, 157, 160. The Communion anthem is Come ye faithful, raise the strain (R. Thatcher)
Attendance: 3rd April: 59 (cash collection: £104.50), 10th April: 69 (cash collection: £74.32). The average attendance in February and March was 53.
The Annual Parish Meetings will be on Wednesday, 27th April at 7 p.m. Please note this in your diaries and make an effort to attend. There will be a glass of wine or a soft drink to welcome you on arrival! Nomination Forms for the post of churchwarden or for Church Council membership are now available in Church. Nominations will close twenty-four hours ahead of the meeting and should be notified to the Sue Phillips our PCC Secretary.
Fundraising and Social Events: 23rd April- Mystery Car Treasure Hunt (2 p.m., starting venue – St Mary Star of the Sea Car Park in the Bourne), 7th May – Easter Tea and Quiz (details tbc), 20th August – Wine Tasting with Nick Perry (St. Clement’s, 5.30 p.m., tickets at £15).
Easter Day Flowers: We are very grateful to Eve Douglas-Kellie and everyone who has decorated the Church so beautifully for Easter.
On this Easter Day we shall return to having the Gospel procession as we did before Covid. This represents the taking of the Gospel to the people. We shall also return to the presentation of the Oblations – the bread and wine and collection – during the Offertory. This represents the gifts of the people for God’s use. This means that the collection bag will also make its return for folk who wish to make their financial offering in cash. If you make your offering via the Parish Giving Scheme, standing order or by contactless/on-line, your offering is still represented symbolically in the cash! We had hoped to restore communion in both kinds but the high covid numbers has meant a new provisional date of Whitsunday (5th June). Don’t forget that the priest must consume any remaining wine.
Choir Awards: Penelope, Sholto, and Willemina will be presented with their surplices and medallions and Beau and Shea with their surplices at the beginning of the 10 a.m. service. We also welcome Twinkle and Lily, our most recent recruits.
Low Sunday: We expect to have a Scout Parade next Sunday and we shall also be celebrating St. George’s Day.
Our new part-time parish administrator is Marjo Baars. Marjo has a strong background in administration and we look forward to her help in the smooth running of the parish. Please note that Marjo is only employed for five hours each week. The normal office times are 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Saturday Lunches are back! Don’t forget that light lunches are being served in St. Clement’s on Saturdays when the Church is open from 11. a.m. to 2 p.m. And the Parish Breakfast has also returned in All Saints Hall on the last Sunday in each month. Breakfast is served from 8.30 a.m. Why not come along next Sunday, 24th April?
Palm Sunday (10th April 2022)
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and preacher: The Revd. 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.
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: Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, David Knight, Carol Newnham, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Keith Pound.
Rest in Peace: Enid Knight
The Years’ Mind:
Jack Theobald, Dorothy Payne,
Praying around the parish:
Swan Avenue and Swan Terrace
Diary Date: Wine Tasting with Nick Perry – Saturday, 20th August in St Clements, 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets will be £15. Participants will be able to taste six wines – white, rose and red – and it is very much an “entry level” event. This event is kindly sponsored by The Wine Room in Norman Road. All proceeds go to church funds.
Confirmation: The intention is to combine with St. John’s Pevensey Road later in the year for a confirmation service. Please let Paul know if you are thinking of being confirmed or would simply like to know more.
The Palm Sunday acclamation at the beginning of today’s 10 a.m. service is
Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Hymns: 128, 118, 112, 106, 129. The Communion anthem is Turn thy face from my sins (Attwood)
Attendance: 3rd April: 59 (collection: tba). The average attendance in March was 53.
The Annual Parish Meetings will be on Wednesday, 27th April at 7 p.m. Please note this in your diaries and make an effort to attend. There will be a glass of wine or a soft drink to welcome you on arrival! Nomination Forms for the post of churchwarden or for Church Council membership are now available in Church and nominations will close twenty-four hours ahead of the meeting.
Electoral Roll: You need to be on the church electoral roll to vote and/or stand for office at the AGM. We are now at 101 which is a real achievement given the sad deaths of several church members over the past couple of years. Forms are available in church for eligible folk not currently on the roll.
Fundraising and Social Events: 23rd April- Mystery Car Treasure Hunt (2 p.m., starting venue – St Mary Star of the Sea Car Park in the Bourne), 7th May – Easter Tea and Quiz (details tbc).
Maundy Thursday: Jesus came to serve, not to be served and this was expressed at the Last Supper when he washed the disciples’ feet – the action of a servant. We remember this at our Maundy Thursday Eucharist. We need twelve volunteers for a symbolic foot washing by our Priest-in-Charge. Names, please to the Wardens or a member of the Ministry Team.
Good Friday Procession of Witness: The Old Town’s answer to Oberammergau returns for the first time since 2019. Please let Heather Leech know after church today if you would like to be involved either this year or in the future.
Easter Day Flowers
Please speak to Eve Douglas-Kellie if you would like to make a donation towards the cost of the Easter flowers. Thank you!
Also on Easter Day: We shall return to having the Gospel procession as we did before Covid. This represents the taking of the Gospel to the people. We shall also return to the presentation of the Oblations – the bread and wine and collection – during the Offertory. This represents the gifts of the people for God’s use. This means that the collection bag will also make its return for folk who wish to make their financial offering in cash. If you make your offering via the Parish Giving Scheme, standing order or by contactless/on-line, your offering is still represented symbolically in the cash! We had hoped to restore communion in both kinds but the high covid numbers has meant a new provisional date of Whitsunday (5th June). Don’t forget that the priest must consume any remaining wine.
Passion Sunday (3rd April 2022)
8.00 a. m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant: The Revd. Paul Hunt
Preacher at 10 a.m. 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.
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: Harri Boorman, Sandra Kingston, Enid and David Knight, Carol Newnham, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith, Keith Pound.
THE YEARS’ MIND:
Peg Ramsey, Catherine Hibbert, Sheena Douglas-Kellie,
John Dukelow, Brian Williams, Colin Smith, Muriel Coleman,
Barbara Jordan, Edward Barham, Roy Coglan
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH:
Swaines Passage and Strongs Passage.
Rossettis in Love: The opening last Saturday attracted a lot of
visitors and there was a real “buzz” around the exhibition aided
by the very busy café, the handbell group and the making of
Mothering Sunday posies. The exhibition is semi-permanent and
will be on show most Saturdays and throughout Old Town
Week.
Today: We are holding a Passiontide Taize Service
in St Clement’s at 6 p.m. Taize worship is contemplative
and includes some lovely chants.
Hymns: 421, 108 . 376
During Communion: 485 Anthem: O Saviour of the world –
J Goss 598.
Attendance: 6th March: 54 (collection: £74.50), 13th March: 56 (collection: £147.60), 20th March: 55 (Collection: £64.01), 27th March: 46 (collection: tba). On-line donations for the first three weeks of March amounted to £117.
Jean Donaldson is leaving the parish office as our part-time administrator on the 7th April. Jean has served the parish since 2001 and has known five Rectors/Priests-in-Charge and worked through four interregna. We shall miss Jean’s valuable institutional memory, thank her for her commitment and wish her well for the future.
The Annual Parish Meetings will be on Wednesday, 27th April at 7 p.m. Please note this in your diaries and make an effort to attend. There will be a glass of wine or a soft drink to welcome you on arrival!
Electoral Roll: You need to be on the church electoral roll to vote and/or stand for office at the AGM. We are now at 101 which is a real achievement given the sad deaths of several church members over the past couple of years. Forms are available in church for eligible folk not currently on the roll.
Fundraising and Social Events: 23rd April- Mystery Car Treasure Hunt (2 p.m., starting venue tbc), 7th May – Easter Tea and Quiz (details tbc).
Diary Date: Wine Tasting with Nick Perry – Saturday, 20th August in St Clements, 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets will be £15. Participants will be able to taste six wines – white, rose and red – and it is very much an “entry level” event. This event is kindly sponsored by The Wine Room in Norman Road. All proceeds go to church funds.
We have not brought round the collection plate during services for two years because of covid and we are grateful for offerings made via standing orders, the Parish Giving Scheme and on-line/contactless methods. The collection plate remains at the back of the church for cash offerings and envelopes. Thank you.
Judith Scott’s illustrated talk about marine life on the 18th March was much enjoyed by some seventy people and raised £305 for church funds. Thank you, Judith!
Maundy Thursday: Jesus came to serve not to be served and this was expressed at the Last Supper when he washed the disciples’ feet – the action of a servant. We remember shall remember this at our Maundy Thursday Eucharist. We need twelve volunteers for a symbolic foot washing by our Priest-in-Charge. Names, please to the Wardens or a member of the Ministry Team.
Confirmation: The intention is to combine with St. John’s Pevensey Road later in the year for a confirmation service. Please let Paul know if you are thinking of being confirmed or would simply like to know more.
Easter Flowers
Please speak to Eve if you would like to make a donation towards the cost of the Easter flowers. Many Thanks.
The Third Sunday in Lent (20th March 2022)
8.00 a. m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and preacher: The Revd. 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.
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, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith.
Marina’s Froggatt’s funeral will be held in St Clement’s on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Christine Sargeaunt’s funeral will be held at Hastings Crematorium on Monday 28th March at 1.15 p.m.
THE YEARS’ MIND:
Rose Adie, Joe Jones, James Read, Irene Mead,
Hilda Akerstedt, Brian Moore, Stephen Weatherall,
Richard White, Frank Hayward, Stanley Bentall,
Eileen Featherstone, Ellen Marshall, John Burton,
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH:
Sinnock Square and Starrs Cottages.
Rossettis in Love: Our semi-permanent exhibition
opens on Saturday, 26th March, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in St Clement’s.
Light lunches and refreshments will be available. A lot of work has gone into making this exhibition possible – please support it and spread the word.
Passion Sunday Taize Service: We are holding a Passiontide
Taize Service in St Clement’s at 6 p.m. on 3rd April. Taize worship is contemplative and includes some lovely chants.
Hymns:
469 ,383, 435, During Communion: 252 , 284
605 .
Attendance: 6th March: 54 (collection: tba), 13th March: 56 (collection: tba). Not counting the very large attendance at the Accession Service on 6th February (116), the average in February was 53.
Jean Donaldson is leaving the parish office as our part-time administrator on the 7th April. Jean has served the parish since 2001 and has known five Rectors/Priests-in-Charge and worked through four interregna. We shall miss Jean’s valuable institutional memory, thank her for her commitment and wish her well for the future.
The Annual Parish Meetings will be on Wednesday, 27th April at 7 p.m. Please note this in your diaries and make an effort to attend. There will be a glass of wine or a soft drink to welcome you on arrival!
Electoral Roll: You need to be on the church electoral roll to vote and/or stand for office at the AGM. We are now back at 100 which is a real achievement given the sad deaths of several church members over the past couple of years. Forms are available in church for eligible folk not currently on the roll.
Mothering Sunday: There is a special service next Sunday at 10 a.m. which is not a Eucharist. The Eucharist will be celebrated at 8 a.m. and again at 11.45 a.m.
Fundraising and Social Events: 23rd April- Mystery Car Treasure Hunt (2 p.m., starting venue tbc), 7th May – Easter Tea and Quiz (details tbc). Nick Perry has kindly agreed to hold a wine-tasting event – details to follow!
New Gift Aid envelopes are now available. Please note that these are for gift-aided donations made possible by the completion of the contact details on the envelope. Please do not use them for donations that are not gift-aided.
We have not brought round the collection plate during services for two years because of covid and we are grateful for offerings made via standing orders, the Parish Giving Scheme and on-line/contactless methods. The collection plate remains at the back of the church for cash offerings and envelopes. Thank you.
High Altar: We shall be using the High Altar at 10 a.m. today. This is more because of practicality than a question of transcendence versus immanence (God is both). We now have more choristers and servers than we have had for some years and movement in the chancel and nave altar platform is congested. Communication between priest and the servers/organist/choir will also be easier.
Easter Flowers in Loving Memory
Eve Douglas-Kellie would welcome donations towards the cost of the Easter flowers
Hastings Half-Marathon: This is being held TODAY.
The fastest runners should reach All Saints Street at
about 11.15 a.m. So you can take your cup of tea or coffee and get a great view from the church grounds!
The Second Sunday in Lent (13th March 2022)
8.00 a. m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and preacher: The Revd. 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.
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, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith.
Marina Frogett RIP. Marina’s funeral will be held in St Clement’s on Wednesday, 23rd March at 2 p.m. We have also been informed of the death of Christine Sargeaunt RIP who used to attend St Clement’s many years ago.
THE YEARS’ MIND:
Alice Betts, Irene Stanford, Sylvia Smith, John Corney,
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH:
Rocklands Lane and Roebuck Street.
Rossettis in Love: Our semi-permanent exhibition
opens on Saturday, 26th March, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in St Clement’s.
Light lunches and refreshments will be available.
Passion Sunday Taize Service: We are holding a Passiontide
Taize Service in St Clement’s at 6 p.m. on 3rd April. Taize
worship is contemplative and includes some lovely chants.
Hastings Half-Marathon: This is being held next Sunday, 20th
March. The fastest runners should reach All Saints Street at
about 11.15 a.m. So you can take your cup of tea or coffee and
get a great view from the church grounds!
Hymns:
396 , 101, 586 (Omit v 2)
During Communion: 100 , 544, 118.
Attendance: 6th March: 54 (collection: tba). Not counting the very large attendance at the Accession Service on 6th February (116), the average in February was 53.
Lent Home Groups meet: Monday 7.30pm Ashburnham Rd., Wednesday 11.15am St. Helens Down, Wednesday 7.30pm, Old Town, Friday 8.00pm, Old Town.
We will be using the York Lent course, “On the Third Day”. This looks at the evidence and transforming implications of the Resurrection and how we can develop our personal discipleship as Easter people within a “risen Church”. This uses a course booklet and lively audio discussion. You may not always agree with what is said and in the friendly, informal atmosphere of the group, it is fine to say things that you are not sure about, to discuss half formed ideas. If individuals choose to say nothing, that is all right too. Full details and venues from Sue Phillips, Tel: 01424 882342
The Annual Parish Meetings will be on Wednesday, 27th April at 7 p.m. Please note this in your diaries and make an effort to attend.
Electoral Roll: You need to be on the church electoral roll to vote and/or stand for office at the AGM. There are currently 96 names on the roll and forms are available in church for newcomers. Let’s get back to 100 for the AGM!
Fundraising and Social Events: 18th March – Local naturalist and marine expert Judith Scott gives an illustrated talk about whales and dolphins at All Saints (7.30 p.m.) Admission £5 for adults, free for children and students. 23rd April- Mystery Car Treasure Hunt (2 p.m., starting venue tbc), 7th May – Easter Tea and Quiz (details tbc).
Evelyn Harding is stepping down as our lead fundraiser and we can all say “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Is there a volunteer to take the lead? Evelyn will be available to offer advice and guidance.
New Gift Aid envelopes are now available. Please note that these are for gift-aided donations made possible by the completion of the contact details on the envelope. Please do not use them for donations that are not gift-aided.
We have not brought round the collection plate during services for two years because of covid and we are grateful for offerings made via standing orders, the Parish Giving Scheme and on-line/contactless methods. The collection plate remains at the back of the church for cash offerings and envelopes. Thank you.
High Altar: We shall be using the High Altar at 10 a.m. today. This is more because of practicality than a question of transcendence versus immanence (God is both). We now have more choristers and servers than we have had for some years and movement in the chancel and nave altar platform is congested. Communication between priest and the servers/organist/choir will also be easier.
The First Sunday in Lent (6th March 2022)
8.00 a. m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
Celebrant at 10 a.m.: Brother Aelred
Preacher: Mrs Sandra Bentall, 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.
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, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith.
Marina Frogett RIP. We are sorry to report the death of another Church member. Marina has not been able to attend in recent times but was a faithful and active member in past years. Marina’s funeral details were unknown at the time of going to press.
THE YEARS’ MIND:
Ethel Gale, Alfred Wingfield, Morag Reeves,
Josefa Alvanez-Sanchez (Mama) Alice Betts,
Irene Stanford, Sylvia Smith
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH:
Rock-a-Nore Road, Post Office Passage.
Please pray for Coco-Bebe and Bunny-Silver
Quarendon-Tutt who are due to be baptised at the
Fishermen’s Museum at 12.30 p.m. today
Hymns: 533, 496, 991 SOF (Safe in the shadow of the Lord) During Communion: 324 ,485 (1st Version) 444
Attendance in February: 6th February: 116 (collection: £152.39), 13th February: 56 (collection: £113.50), 20th February: 52 (collection: £116.50), 27th February: 54 (collection: £94). On-line giving in February was £345.
Lent Reading: We have a very fine parish library but to say that it is underused is an understatement. Why not have a look and choose a book for Lent reading?
Lent Home Groups begin in the week this week. Groups meet: Monday 7.30pm Ashburnham Rd., Wednesday 11.15am St. Helens Down, Wednesday 7.30pm, Old Town, Friday 8.00pm, Old Town.
We will be using the York Lent course, “On the Third Day”. This looks at the evidence and transforming implications of the Resurrection and how we can develop our personal discipleship as Easter people within a “risen Church”. This uses a course booklet and lively audio discussion. You may not always agree with what is said and in the friendly, informal atmosphere of the group, it is fine to say things that you are not sure about, to discuss half formed ideas. If individuals choose to say nothing, that is all right too. Full details and venues from Sue Phillips, Tel: 01424 882342
The Annual Parish Meetings will be on Wednesday, 27th April at 7 p.m. Please note this in your diaries and make an effort to attend.
Electoral Roll: You need to be on the church electoral roll to vote and/or stand for office at the AGM. There are currently 96 names on the roll and forms are available in church for newcomers. Let’s get back to 100 for the AGM!
Refreshments Team: We are in need of new helpers for the rota. Please speak to Eve Douglas-Kellie if you would like to help in this unglamorous but very important task.
The Parish Breakfast in All Saints Hall will resume for the first time in two years on Sunday, 27th March. Details to follow!
Fundraising and Social Events: 18th March – Local naturalist and marine expert Judith Scott gives an illustrated talk about whales and dolphins at All Saints (7.30 p.m.) Admission £5 for adults, free for children and students. 23rd April- Mystery Car Treasure Hunt (2 p.m., starting venue tbc), 7th May – Easter Tea and Quiz (details tbc).
Evelyn Harding is stepping down as our lead fundraiser and we can all say “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Is there a volunteer to take the lead? Evelyn will be available to offer advice and guidance.
New Gift Aid envelopes are now available. Please note that these are for gift-aided donations made possible by the completion of the contact details on the envelope. Please do not use them for donations that are not gift-aided.
Parish Charities: There has been little response to the PCC plan to focus on three Christian charities, each with a local, national or international focus. This is the last call for suggestions!
The Sunday Next before Lent (Quinquagesima)
(27h February 2022)
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.
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, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith.
June Smith’s funeral is this Tuesday, 1st March, in St. Clement’s at 2 p.m. Please do attend if you can.
THE YEARS’ MIND:
Bob Lane,
Jean Bigg, Doris Howe, Frank Edmunds,
Mary Clover.
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH:
Pleasant Row, Post Office Passage.
Hymns: 554 , 248 ,392,During Communion: 491 (1st Version), 164 SOF (He is exalted) 555
Simon Scott is playing the organ today in Malcolm’s absence – thank you, Simon!
Attendance in February: 6th February: 116 (collection: £152.39), 13th February: 56 (collection: £113.50), 20th February: 52 (collection: tba).
Ash Wednesday: The Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes will be celebrated at 7 p.m. This is a very important day in the Christian calendar; please do your best to be present in church to mark the beginning of Lent.
Lent Reading: We have a very fine parish library but to say that it is underused is an understatement. Why not have a look and choose a book for Lent reading?
Lent Home Groups begin in the week commencing 7th March. Groups meet: Monday 7.30pm Ashburnham Rd., Wednesday 11.15am St. Helens Down, Wednesday 7.30pm, Old Town, Friday 8.00pm, Old Town.
We will be using the York Lent course, “On the Third Day”. This looks at the evidence and transforming implications of the Resurrection and how we can develop our personal discipleship as Easter people within a “risen Church”. This uses a course booklet and lively audio discussion. You may not always agree with what is said and in the friendly, informal atmosphere of the group, it is fine to say things that you are not sure about, to discuss half formed ideas. If individuals choose to say nothing, that is all right too. Full details and venues from Sue Phillips, Tel: 01424 882342
Bayeux Tapestry FINAL CALL: Please have a look at the panel on display at the back of the Church. We are investigating the possibility of displaying all 38 panels of this replica in All Saints. There are a number of practical issues for the PCC to consider but we need to know what the congregation thinks before we take this further. It would certainly be an attraction and of value to local schools and Hastings tourism.
The Annual Parish Meetings will be on Wednesday, 27th April at 7 p.m. We need to produce the Annual Report before then. If you are responsible for any church activity, please get writing now so that Sue Phillips, our PCC Secretary, can collate the report.
Electoral Roll: You need to be on the church electoral roll to vote and/or stand for office at the AGM. There are currently 97 names on the roll – up two from last Sunday – forms are available in church for newcomers. Let’s get back to 100 for the AGM!
Refreshments Team: We are in need of new helpers for the rota. Please speak to Eve Douglas-Kellie if you would like to help in this unglamorous but very important task.
The Parish Breakfast in All Saints Hall will resume for the first time in two years on Sunday, 27th March. Details to follow!
Fundraising and Social Events: 18th March – Local naturalist and marine expert Judith Scott gives an illustrated talk about whales and dolphins at All Saints (7.30 p.m.) Admission £5 for adults, free for children and students. 23rd April- Mystery Car Treasure Hunt (2 p.m., starting venue tbc), 7th May – Easter Tea and Quiz (details tbc).
The Second Sunday before Lent (Sexagesima)
(20th February 2022)
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.
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, Canon Keith Pound, Abigail Smith, Rosemary Smith.
June Smith RIP.
Please remember Jim and their family in your prayers.
June’s funeral will be on Shrove Tuesday, 1st March at 2 p.m. in St. Clement’s.
The Revd. David Wotton RIP. We are sorry to report that David died from a brain tumour on 1st February. He covered services in the Old Town when Fr. Robert was our Rector and during interregna. His funeral will take place at the Surrey church where he had been incumbent.
THE YEARS’ MIND:
Stanley Hall, Rita Roberts, Elsie Ball, Albert Inwood, Paul Wilson,
Jonathon Knowles, Ann Price, Gertrude Robins, Earl Dickens,
Bill Carter, Ann Wilson, Stanley Hall, Ronald Chiverell
Gladys Platter, Betty Britten,
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH:
Oxford Terrace, Phillip Cole Close.
Hymns:
267, 386 ,202 During Communion: 553 CP, 324, 516
Attendance in February: 6th February: 116 (collection: £152.39), 13th February:56 (collection: £113.50). A further £35 was donated on-line.
Hall bookings in January raised £386.
Bayeux Tapestry: Please have a look at the panel on display at the back of the Church. We are investigating the possibility of displaying all 38 panels of this replica in All Saints. There are a number of practical issues for the PCC to consider but we need to know what the congregation thinks before we take this further. It would certainly be an attraction and of value to local schools and Hastings tourism.
Closure of the South Porch at St Clement’s: The area in front of the porch will be cordoned off during the renovation works and this will last until the middle of March. Access for Saturday opening (and any other reason) is via the Croft Road entrance.
Judy Cubison writes: In 2021 I was able to donate £716 to the parish from the marmalade sales. £611 of that amount was raised in the last six months of the year, £100 per month. My thanks to everyone who helped in any way to achieve this, whether you buy the marmalade or provide me with a constant supply of jars, and of course my special thanks goes to all the lovely people who remove the labels from the empty jars, before leaving them for me! Thank you all.
Malcolm and Pat Lock are away until Sunday, 20th March. We are most grateful to Nigel Howard, Simon Scott and Heather Summers who will either be playing the organ, leading choir rehearsals (or both) in Malcolm’s absence.
The Annual Parish Meetings will be on Wednesday, 27th April at 7 p.m. We need to produce the Annual Report before then. If you are responsible for any church activity, please get writing now so that Sue Phillips, our PCC Secretary, can collate the report.
Electoral Roll: You need to be on the church electoral roll to vote and/or stand for office at the AGM. There are currently 95 names on the roll – forms are available in church for newcomers. Let’s get back to 100 for the AGM!
National Churches Trust: One of the conditions of the recent grant from the NCT is that three members of the congregation need to become a Friend (£30 per annum). Information is available at the back of the Church.
New Gift Aid envelopes have arrived. Please note that these are for gift-aided donations made possible by the completion of the contact details on the envelope. Please do not use them for donations that are not gift-aided.
Refreshments Team: We are in need of new helpers for the rota. Please speak to Eve Douglas-Kellie if you would like to help in this unglamorous but very important task. The Parish Breakfast in All Saints Hall will resume for the first time in two years on Sunday, 27th March. Details to follow!
The Third Sunday before Lent (Septuagesima)
(13h February 2022)
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.
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, Brother, Canon Keith Pound, Rosemary Smith.
June Smith RIP. We are deeply sorry to report that June died unexpectedly in hospital on Monday morning.
Please remember Jim and their family in your prayers.
Funeral details were not known as we went to press.
THE YEARS’ MIND.
Joyce Dickson, Michael Reeve, Bill Carter, Joan Edmunds, Margaret Benge, James Samson, Kenneth White, Eileen Blick, Stanley Hall, Rita Roberts
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH.
Old Humphrey Avenue, Old London Road.
Refreshments Team: We are in need of new helpers for the rota. Please speak to Eve Douglas-Kellie if you would like to help in this unglamorous but very important task.
Children’s Society: The Christingle boxes raised £183.55. Thank you! (Last week’s figure included cash only.)
Hymns:
445, 391, 368 , During Communion: 285 , 505, 604
Natalie Broomfield-Hill has decided to step down as one of our Authorised Lay Ministers in order to devote more time to her family. We shall miss Natalie’s enthusiasm and creative thinking and thank her for her contribution. Natalie remains a member of our church family.
Attendance in February: 6th February: 116 (collection: tba). The average attendance in January was 63. Since we returned to Church after the lockdowns, our Sunday congregation in 2021 averaged 50-55 which is higher than before the pandemic.
Junior Choir: We have achieved our initial target of six choristers and would now like to add two more. One potential chorister has passed his audition and will join the choir at the end of March. 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.
Bayeux Tapestry: Please have a look at the panel on display at the back of the Church. We are investigating the possibility of displaying all 38 panels of this replica in All Saints. There are a number of practical issues for the PCC to consider but we need to know what the congregation thinks before we take this further. It would certainly be an attraction and of value to local schools and Hastings tourism.
Closure of the South Porch at St Clement’s: The area in front of the porch will be cordoned off during the renovation works and this will last until the middle of March. Access for Saturday opening (and any other reason) is via the Croft Road entrance.
Judy Cubison writes: In 2021 I was able to donate £716 to the parish from the marmalade sales. £611 of that amount was raised in the last six months of the year, £100 per month. My thanks to everyone who helped in any way to achieve this, whether you buy the marmalade or provide me with a constant supply of jars, and of course my special thanks goes to all the lovely people who remove the labels from the empty jars, before leaving them for me! Thank you all.
Malcolm and Pat Lock are away until Sunday, 20th March. We are most grateful to Nigel Howard, Simon Scott and Heather Summers who will either be playing the organ, leading choir rehearsals (or both) in Malcolm’s absence.
The Annual Parish Meetings will be on Wednesday, 27th April at 7 p.m. We need to produce the Annual Report before then. If you are responsible for any church activity, please get writing now so that Sue Phillips, our PCC Secretary, can collate the report.
National Churches Trust: One of the conditions of the recent grant from the NCT is that three members of the congregation need to become a Friend (£30 per annum). Information is available at the back of the Church.
Dorothy Morris would like to thank everyone who made a donation to Church funds in loving memory of Clive.
The Accession of Her Majesty the Queen
(6th February 2022)
8.00 a. m. Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 a.m. Borough 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.
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.
THE YEARS’ MIND.
Molly Kemp, Aileen Blick, Bill Veness, Robert Dew,
Frank Molyneux, Peggy Brown.
PRAYING AROUND THE PARISH.
Marine Parade and Mount Road.
USPG: We are very grateful to Eve Douglas-Kellie for arranging the annual collection. We have raised £105 .40 this year
Children’s Society: The Christingle boxes raised £133.55. Thank you!
Natalie Broomfield-Hill has decided to step down as one of our Authorised Lay Ministers in order to devote more time to her family. We shall miss Natalie’s enthusiasm and creative thinking and thank her for her contribution. Natalie remains a member of our church family.
Welcome to our Borough Parish Eucharist! ‘Eucharist’ comes from the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and is especially appropriate today. We are pleased to welcome all our visitors this morning, not least the Vice Lord- Lieutenant of East Sussex who is representing Her Majesty the Queen, Sally-Ann Hart M.P., James Bacon, Nigel Sinden, Judy Rogers, the Veterans Association and representatives of the RNLI, the Coastguards, the Fire Service, the Sussex Armed Forces Charity, the Winkle Club, the Rotary Club, the MacBean and Bishop Trust, the Old Town Carnival Committee, Jack-in-the Green, the Old Hastings Preservation Society, the Old Town Residents Association and the Stables theatre.
HYMNS: 538, 583, 581, 315, 492, 354 (The National Anthem), 81.
Everyone is invited to come up to the altar at Communion, either to receive communion (if you would normally do so) or to receive a blessing. If you would like to receive a blessing, please bring your service book with you for ease of identification. After receiving either communion or a blessing, please return to your seats via the lady chapel.
Attendance in January: 2nd January: 62 (collection: £136.61), 9th January: 70 (collection: £328), 16th January: 80 (collection: £207), 23rd January: 59 (collection: £138), 30th January: 63 (collection: £132.50). Since we returned to Church after the lockdowns, our Sunday congregation in 2021 averaged 50-55 which is higher than before the pandemic. We have made a very encouraging start to 2022!
Well done, Willemina! Our Junior Chorister has completed a virtual 700 mile series of challenges in the steps of Henry VIII’s wives. This has involved walking, running, cycling and kayaking but not beheading The Mayor, Cllr James Bacon, will present Willemina with her final medal before today’s Borough Eucharist.
Junior Choir: We have achieved our initial target of six choristers and would now like to add two more. One potential chorister is now awaiting audition. 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.
Bayeux Tapestry: Please have a look at the panel on display at the back of the Church. We are investigating the possibility of displaying all 38 panels of this replica in All Saints. There are a number of practical issues for the PCC to consider but we need to know what the congregation thinks before we take this further. It would certainly be an attraction and of value to local schools and Hastings tourism.
