St. James the Apostle (25th July 2021)
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP).
10.00am Parish Eucharist
Celebrant: The Reverend Paul Hunt
Preacher: 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: 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
George Koester.
Please remember Liz and the whole family at this sad time.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
THE YEARS MIND.
Arthur Bexhell, Dorothy Palmer, Tom Wade.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in Old Humphry Avenue, Old London Road.
We give a special welcome today to Rory Holmes and his family and godparents. Rory will be baptised during our 10 a.m. service today. We hope that this will be a very special day for all of them.
Hymns 621 CP 215 CP 393 CP. During Communion: 493 SOF, 432 CP 627 CP (T.227)
Attendance: 4th July: 43 (collection: £200 ) 11th July: 50 (collection: £196.52), 18th July: 50 (collection: £164). The average attendance in May was 52 and in June 49.
Old Town Week: Services on Sunday, 1st August will be in St. Clement’s. The 10 a.m. service will be a special non-eucharistic service for Old Town Week. Please see the on-line calendar or parish magazine for a full list of church events, including the Pet Service at All Saints on Tuesday, 3rd (6 p.m.), during that week. In order to keep St Clement’s open during Old Town Week, please put you names under the time slots on the sheet at the back of the Church. Thank you.
This afternoon: The Annual Magdalen and Lasher Charity Annual Thanksgiving Service will be held in All Saints this afternoon at 3 p.m. The preacher will be our priest-in-charge but – even better – there will be a brass band! All are welcome.
Hastings in Focus: Paul’s July column may be read at Congratulations to the Old Town and its people! – Hastings In Focus
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”!
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.
The Loop systems from both churches have been taken away for repair. It’s unclear as to how long this will take. Please be patient.
‘Unlocking’: The PCC has decided to adopt a gradual approach based on the Hastings data for Covid and official guidance. Paul will say a few words about this before today’s 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.
The Seventh Sunday after Trinity (18th July 2021)
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP).
10.00am Parish Eucharist
Celebrant: The Reverend Paul Hunt.
Preacher: Dr Pat Lock (reader)
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: 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
George Koester.
Please remember Liz and the whole family at this sad time.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
THE YEARS MIND.
David Cowan, Colin Holden, Ruby Webster,
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in
Marine Parade, and Mount Road.
Bargain Book Sale! A pay what you want system is now in operation – please have a look at the titles on offer on the table by the library.
Note these dates: The provisional dates for the Late Summer Fayre and Christmas Fayre are 18th September and 20th November
Hymns 368 CP, 475 CP, 208 CP,
During Communion: 589 CP + Organ Music
163 CP.
You will be able to follow the words of hymns from the hymn books provided. Singing is not permitted yet due to the current Covid 19 restrictions.
Attendance: 4th July: 43 (collection: £200 ) 11th July: 50 (collection: tba) The average attendance in May was 52 and in June 49.
Old Town Week: Services on Sunday, 1st August will be in St. Clement’s. The 10 a.m. service will be a special non-eucharistic service for Old Town Week. Please see the on-line calendar or parish magazine for a full list of church events, including the Pet Service at All Saints on Tuesday, 3rd (6 p.m.), during that week. In order to keep St Clement’s open during Old Town Week, please put you names under the time slots on the sheet at the back of the Church. Thank you.
The PCC meets on Tuesday. The agenda and minutes of the May meeting may be read in the members’ section of the website or in the PCC folder kept in church.
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”!
Safeguarding News: We are very grateful to Heather Summers who becomes our parish Safeguarding Officer at the end of July in succession to Pat Lock. Heather brings a wealth of relevant experience to this important role. Safeguarding is about protecting all church members, not only children. Although beyond the strictly parochial brief, Heather reports that an e-mail scam requesting our NI numbers is ‘doing the rounds’. Beware!
Quick Quiz: How much did the Diocese spend on safeguarding in 2020: (a) £31,634, (b) £88,678, (c) £155,421 or (d) £310,644? And the answer is (d) and equates to four full-time parish clergy with money in hand.
And thinking about safety… Keith Leech is our Health and Safety Officer. Please let him know of anything relevant to this brief.
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.
The Sixth Sunday after Trinity (11th July 2021)
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP).
10.00am 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: 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, David and Denise Wotton
THE DEPARTED
George Koestel
Please remember Liz and the whole family at this sad time.
Ruth Hart: We are sorry to learn of Ruth’s death at the
Age of eighty-eight. A former resident of Bourne Court, Ruth
and her sister Dee Nye were regulars at the 8 a.m. service.
May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
THE YEARS MIND.
Cecil Champney Burnham, Patricia Szentesi,
George Cochrane, Arthur Clover, Joseph Adams.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in
Hastings Wall and Henry Terrace.
497 CP, 267 CP, 435 CP, During Communion: 285 CP, 324 CP 455 CP.
You will be able to follow the words of hymns from the hymn books provided. Singing is not permitted yet due to the current Covid 19 restrictions.
Attendance: 4th July: 43 (collection: £200 )T The collection on 27th June was £202.48. The average attendance in May was 52 and in June 49.
Wine and Word Evening: This takes place on Thursday at All Saints starting at 7 p.m. A short session about reading in public and leading prayers will be followed by refreshments. Please let Catherine Bendon know whether you will be attending if you have not already done so. Thank you.
Nora Winchester will be baptised at 12 noon today in St. Clement’s. Please remember Norah and her parents Chelsea and Peter in your prayers.
Safeguarding News: We are very grateful to Heather Summers who becomes our parish Safeguarding Officer at the end of July in succession to Pat Lock. Heather brings a wealth of relevant experience to this important role. Safeguarding is about protecting all church members, not only children. Although beyond the strictly parochial brief, Heather reports that an e-mail scam requesting our NI numbers is ‘doing the rounds’. Beware!
Quick Quiz: How much did the Diocese spend on safeguarding in 2020: (a) £31,634, (b) £88,678, (c) £155,421 or (d) £310,644? The answer will be in next week’s edition!
And thinking about safety… Keith Leech is our Health and Safety Officer. Please let him know of anything relevant to this brief.
JENGA: Our charity in Uganda has asked for our prayers. Schools were closed on the 7th June – the Delta variant is running amok – and some pupils have been without education for almost eighteen months. Our Sunday School supports one student, Grace Babirye, and so let us remember Grace in particular. More information about JENGA may be found at JENGA | Community Development Outreach (jengauganda.org)
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.
Bargain Book Sale! A pay what you want system is now in operation – please have a look at the titles on offer on the table by the library.
Note these dates: The provisional dates for the Late Summer Fayre and Christmas Fayre are 18th September and 20th November.
The Fifth Sunday after Trinity (4th July 2021)
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP).
10.00am 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: Pat Lock (as above).
Parish Administrator Jean Donaldson.
Tel: (431635 in the Corona Virus outbreak).
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, David and Denise Wotton.
THE DEPARTED
George Koestel
Please remember Liz and the whole family at this sad time.
Ruth Hart: We are sorry to learn of Ruth’s death at the
Age of eighty-eight. A former resident of Bourne Court, Ruth
and her sister Dee Nye were regulars at the 8 a.m. service.
May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
THE YEARS MIND.
Cecil Champney Burnham, Patricia Szentesi,
George Cochrane, Arthur Clover, Joseph Adams.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in
Hastings Wall and Henry Terrace.
497 CP, 267 CP, 435 CP, During Communion: 285 CP, 324 CP 455 CP.
You will be able to follow the words of hymns from the hymn books provided. Singing is not permitted yet due to the current Covid 19 restrictions.
Attendance: 6th June: 53 (collection: £245), 13th June: 56 (collection: £290.50), 20th June: 43 (collection: £134), 27th June: 43 (collection: tba) The average attendance in May was 52 and in June 49.
Organ Concerts: The Grand Opening Concert featuring Gordon Stewart is tomorrow. Programmes for the 32nd Concert Series are available by the font.
And don’t forget the Holy Trinity Wednesday lunchtime concerts at 1.10 p.m. each week until the end of August. lunchtimeconcerts (hthchurch.org)
Parish News: It is the intention to return to delivering paper copies of the magazine beginning with the August issue. We are in need of additional deliverers! Please contact Joy Meech (tel. 426462) if you are able to take on a delivery round, small or large. The July issue is available on the website (as are back issues).
Wine and Word: Everyone who has expressed an interest in reading a lesson or leading intercessions should have received an invitation to a special evening at All Saints on Thursday, 15th July 7 to 9 p.m. Please let Catherine Bendon know whether you will be attending if you have not already done so. Thank you.
Ann Novotny has written a beautifully illustrated booklet entitled Discovering the World of the Iris. These are free of charge but Ann suggests that a minimum donation of £3 be made to church funds.
JENGA: Our charity in Uganda has asked for our prayers. Schools were closed on the 7th June – the Delta variant is running amok – and some pupils have been without education for almost eighteen months. Our Sunday School supports one student, Grace Babirye, and so let us remember Grace in particular. More information about JENGA may be found at JENGA | Community Development Outreach (jengauganda.org)
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.
Book Sale: The book sale in St Clement’s raised £71- thank you to Carol and Lawrence Homewood for overseeing this. Provisional dates for a Late Summer Fayre and Christmas Fayre are 18th September and 20th November.
The Fourth Sunday after Trinity (27th June 2021)
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP).
10.00am 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: Pat Lock (as above).
Parish Administrator Jean Donaldson.
Tel: (431635 in the Corona Virus outbreak).
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: George, Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Antony Clayton, Fr. Robert Featherstone, Clive Morris, June Smith, Rosemary Smith, David and Denise Wotton
THE YEARS MIND.
Marjorie Wing, Jenny Connor, Arthur Bexhell,Tony Jenkins.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in
Gurth Road and Harold Road.
RIP Ruth Hart: We are sorry to learn of Ruth’s death at the
Age of eighty-eight. A former resident of Bourne Court, Ruth
and her sister Dee Nye were regulars at the 8 a.m. service.
Yvonne Hardman would like to thank everyone for
all the messages of love and support she received following Alan’s death.
Book Sale: The book sale in St Clement’s raised £71- thank you to Carol and Lawrence Homewood for overseeing this. Provisional dates for a Late Summer Fayre and Christmas Fayre are 18th September and 20th November.
HYMNS:
475 CP, 411 CP, 604 CP,
During Communion:
384CP, 308CP.
You will be able to follow the words of hymns from the hymn books provided. Singing is not permitted yet due to the current Covid 19 restrictions.
Attendance: 6th June: 53 (collection: £245), 13th June: 56 (collection: £290.50), 20th June: 43 (collection: £134). The average attendance in May was 52.
Organ Concerts: The Grand Opening Concert of this year’s concert series is on Monday, 5th July. Programmes for the 32nd Concert Series are available by the font. Details may also be found on the website calendar. We are fortunate to possess such a wonderful – and newly refurbished – organ in All Saints and so why not come and hear music from Bach to Lennon/McCartney?
And don’t forget the Holy Trinity Wednesday lunchtime concerts at 1.10 p.m. each week until the end of August. lunchtimeconcerts (hthchurch.org)
Parish News: It is the intention to return to delivering paper copies of the magazine beginning with the August issue. We are in need of additional deliverers! Please contact Joy Meech (tel. 426462) if you are able to take on a delivery round, small or large. The July issue is available on the website (as are back issues).
Wine and Word: Subject to any restrictions, everyone who has notified Catherine Bendon of a wish to read or lead prayers during services is invited to an evening at which to socialise with other “ministers of the word” and to learn about best practice. This will be at All Saints on Thursday, 15th July 7 to 9 p.m. Please note this date.
From Swan Gardens to the Sea: Paul’s June column is now live on Hastings in Focus. Hastings In Focus – Better news for Hastings
Ann Novotny has written a beautifully illustrated booklet entitled Discovering the World of the Iris. These are free of charge but Ann suggests that a minimum donation 0f £3 be made to church funds.
Please pray for our Mayor (and Old Hastings councillor) James Bacon who will be married to Sarah Piper in St. Clement’s on 3rd July. Please note that the church will be closed for private prayer on that day.
The Third Sunday after Trinity (20th June 2021)
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP).
10.00am Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and preacher: The Reverend David Hill, Rural Dean
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: (431635 in the Corona Virus outbreak).
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: George, Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Antony Clayton, Fr. Robert Featherstone, Clive Morris, June Smith, Rosemary Smith, David and Denise Wotton
THE YEARS MIND.
Violet Walker
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in
Glen view Close and Gloucester Cottages.
We welcome our good friend, Fr. David, at 10 a.m. Paul
is on leave until the 24th.
Yvonne Hardman would like to thank everyone for
all the messages of love and support she received following Alan’s death.
Book Sale: The book sale in St Clement’s raised £71- thank you to Carol and Lawrence Homewood for overseeing this. Provisional dates for a Late Summer Fayre and Christmas Fayre are 18th September and 20th November.
HYMNS: 369 CP 233 CP 413 CP
During Communion: 524 CP, 188 CP
You will be able to follow the words of hymns from the hymn books provided. Singing is not permitted yet due to the current Covid 19 restrictions.
Attendance: 6th June: 53 (collection: £245), 13th June: 56 (collection: tba). The average attendance in May was 52.
We are sorry to bid farewell to Sue and Ken Parsons who are moving to Dudley. We hope to see them from time to time when they visit Hastings for family commitments. Moving is one of life’s transitional moments; please remember Ken and Sue in your prayers.
Organ Concerts: The Grand Opening Concert of this year’s concert series is on Monday, 5th July. Programmes for the 32nd Concert Series are available by the font. Details may also be found on the website calendar. We are fortunate to possess such a wonderful – and newly refurbished – organ in All Saints and so why not come and hear music from Bach to Lennon/McCartney?
And don’t forget the Holy Trinity Wednesday lunchtime concerts at 1.10 p.m. each week until the end of August. lunchtimeconcerts (hthchurch.org)
Parish News: It is the intention to return to delivering paper copies of the magazine beginning with the August issue. We are in need of additional deliverers! Please contact Joy Meech (tel. 426462) if you are able to take on a delivery round, small or large. The June issue is available on the website (as are back issues).
Website News: 105 people used the website in May, including folk from Guernsey, Ireland, South Korea and Spain! There were 321 “views” and 40% of these were accessed via a mobile telephone. Apart from the Home/Welcome Page, the two most popular pages were Parish News and the Calendar.
Wine and Word: Subject to any restrictions, everyone who has notified Catherine Bendon of a wish to read or lead prayers during services is invited to an evening at which to socialise with other “ministers of the word” and to learn about best practice. This will be at All Saints on Thursday, 15th July 7 to 9 p.m. Please note this date.
From Swan Gardens to the Sea: Paul’s June column is now live on Hastings in Focus. Hastings In Focus – Better news for Hastings
Ann Novotny has written a beautifully illustrated booklet entitled Discovering the World of the Iris. These are free of charge but Ann suggests that a minimum donation 0f £3 be made to church funds.
The Second Sunday after Trinity (13th June 2021)
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP).
10.00am Parish Eucharist
Celebrant: The Reverend Paul Hunt
Preacher: Natalie Broomfield-Hill (ALM)
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Pat Lock (as above).
Parish Administrator Jean Donaldson.
Tel: (431635 in the Corona Virus outbreak).
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: George, Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Antony Clayton, Fr. Robert Featherstone, Clive Morris, June Smith, Rosemary Smith, David and Denise Wotton and the residents and staff of the Laurels nursing home,
THE YEARS MIND.
Spencer White, Joan Bentall, Steve Hankinson,
Gary Nuckley, Denis Coleman, Frank Harrison, Douglas Barham.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in
George Street and Githa Road.
Yvonne Hardman would like to thank everyone for
all the messages of love and support she received following Alan’s death.
Book Sale: The book sale in St Clement’s raised £71- thank you to Carol and Lawrence Homewood for overseeing this. Provisional dates for a Late Summer Fayre and Christmas Fayre are 18th September and 20th November.
The new PCC meets on Tuesday. The agenda and minutes of the previous meeting are available in the members’ area of the website.
HYMNS:
6 CP, 254 CP, 618 CP, during Communion: 444 CP, 197 SOF.
You will be able to follow the words of hymns from the hymn books provided. Singing is not permitted yet due to the current Covid 19 restrictions.
SOF 197
I am a new creation
No more in condemnation
Here in the grace of God I stand
My heart is overflowing
My love just keeps on growing
Here in the grace of God I stand
And I will praise You Lord
Yes I will praise You Lord
And I will sing of all that You have done
A joy that knows no limit
A lightness in my spirit
Here in the grace of God I stand
© 1983 Thankyou Music Dave Bilbrough. CCLI Licence No. 47574
Attendance: 6th June: 53 (collection: £245). The average attendance in May was 52. The collection on 30th May amounted to £228.
Organ Concerts: The Grand Opening Concert of this year’s concert series is on Monday, 5th July. Programmes for the 32nd Concert Series are available at the back of the Church. Details may also be found on the website calendar. We are fortunate to possess such a wonderful – and newly refurbished – organ in All Saints and so why not come and hear music from Bach to Lennon/McCartney?
Parish News: It is the intention to return to delivering paper copies of the magazine beginning with the August issue. We are in need of additional deliverers! Please contact Joy Meech (tel. 426462) if you are able to take on a delivery round, small or large. The June issue is available on the website (as are back issues).
Website News: 105 people used the website in May, including folk from Guernsey, Ireland, South Korea and Spain! There were 321 “views” and 40% of these were accessed via a mobile telephone. Apart from the Home/Welcome Page, the two most popular pages were Parish News and the Calendar.
Wine and Word: Subject to any restrictions, everyone who has notified Catherine Bendon of a wish to read or lead prayers during services is invited to an evening at which to socialise with other “ministers of the word” and to learn about best practice. This will be at All Saints on Thursday, 15th July 7 to 9 p.m.
Next Sunday: The celebrant and preacher will be our Rural Dean, the Reverend David Hill. Please note that Paul will be on leave from 16th June (lunch-time) and will be back in harness on the 24th.
The First Sunday after Trinity (6th June 2021)
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP).
10.00am Parish Eucharist
Celebrant: The Reverend Paul Hunt.
Preacher: Dr. Pat Lock, Reader
Priest–in-Charge (part time)
The Reverend Paul Hunt BA, MA, MTh.
07818273282.
Reader: Dr Pat Lock Tel 754264.
Honorary Assistant Priests:
Brother Aelred Partridge OC.
The Reverend Canon Keith Pound 428330.
Authorised Lay Ministers:
Sandra Bentall 721874.
Natalie Broomfield-Hill 715693.
Keith Leech 716576.
Director of Music. Malcolm Lock 07801068156.
Churchwardens:
Gareth Bendon 436934; Judy Cubison 457194;
Pat Lock 754264; Ann Wing 420499.
Safeguarding Officer: Pat Lock (as above).
Parish Administrator Jean Donaldson.
Tel: (431635 in the Corona Virus outbreak).
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: George, Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Antony Clayton, Fr. Robert Featherstone, Clive Morris, June Smith, Rosemary Smith, David and Denise Wotton, and the residents and staff of the Laurels nursing home.
THE YEARS MIND.
Joyce White, Joan Day, Gladys Gibbs,
Spencer White, Joan Bentall, Steve Hankinson.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in
George Street, Githa Road.
GRANT AWARD: We are pleased to announce that the parish has been awarded a grant of £6,700 from the Allchurches Trust towards the maintenance works in St. Clement’s.
HYMNS:
2 CP 281 CP 163 CP (T. 364) 442?
During Communion: 477 CP, 598 CP
You will be able to follow the words of hymns from the hymn books provided. Singing is not permitted yet due to the current Covid 19 restrictions.
Attendance: 2nd May: 52 (collection: £209.90), 9th May: 49 (collection: £228), 16th May: 50 (collection: £297.10), 23rd May: 61 including a baptism (collection: £224.10) 30th May: 49 (collection tba.) £110 was raised from the sale of marmalade – how very C of E!
Organ Concerts: The Grand Opening Concert of this year’s concert series is on Monday, 5th July. Programmes for the 32nd Concert Series are available at the back of the Church. Details may also be found on the website calendar. We are fortunate to possess such a wonderful – and newly refurbished – organ in All Saints and so why not come and hear music from Bach to Lennon/McCartney?
And More Music: Holy Trinity in the town centre is hosting a series of lunch time concerts. Full details may be found in the brochure available at the back of the church.
The Parish has received a most generous anonymous gift of £5,000 (gift-aided) for “repairs and maintenance”. This is incredibly thoughtful and means that, together with other gifts and a grant, the crypt project will not impose an additional strain on our deficit budget.
Parish News: It is the intention to return to delivering paper copies of the magazine beginning with the August issue. We are in need of additional deliverers! Please contact Joy Meech (tel. 426462) if you are able to take on a delivery round, small or large. The June issue is available on the website (as are back issues) and a few paper copies should be available in church next week.
Ann Novotony has written a beautifully illustrated booklet entitled Discovering the World of the Iris. Ann is offering these booklets free of charge but suggests that a minimum donation of £3 be made to church funds. Thank you, Ann!
Website News: 105 people used the website in May, including folk from Guernsey, Ireland, South Korea and Spain! There were 321 “views” and 40% of these were accessed via a mobile telephone. Apart from the Home/Welcome Page, the two most popular pages were Parish News and the Calendar.
Trinity Sunday (30th May 2021)
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP).
10.00am 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: Pat Lock (as above).
Parish Administrator Jean Donaldson.
Tel: (431635 in the Corona Virus outbreak).
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: George, Liz and Family, Harri Boorman, Antony Clayton, Fr. Robert Featherstone, Clive Morris, June Smith, Rosemary Smith, David and Denise Wotton and the residents and staff of the Laurels nursing home,
THE YEARS MIND.
Sharon Kitson, Mandy Palmer. Joyce Wilmsmurst,
Iain Cottingham, Joan Baker, John Baines, Elizabeth Blout,
Susan Turk, Mary Wallen.
PRAYING ROUND THE PARISH.
All who live, work and worship in
Edwin Road, and Exmouth Place
Grant Award: We are pleased to announce that the parish has been awarded a grant of £6,700 from the Allchurches Trust towards the maintenance works in St. Clement’s.
HYMNS:
202 CP 421 CP 466 CP
During Communion: 203 CP, 523 CP
You will be able to follow the words of hymns from the hymn books provided. Singing is not permitted yet due to the current Covid 19 restrictions.
Attendance: 2nd May: 52 (collection: £209.90), 9th May: 49 (collection: £228), 16th May: 50 (collection: £297.10), 23rd May: 61 including a baptism (collection: £224.10). £110 was raised from the sale of marmalade – how very C of E!
Next Sunday: We return to All Saints next week until the end of September with the exception of the special Old Town Week Services on 1st August.
Organ Concerts: The Grand Opening Concert of this year’s concert series is on Monday, 5th July. Programmes for the 32nd Concert Series are available at the back of the Church. Details may also be found on the website calendar. We are fortunate to possess such a wonderful – and newly refurbished – organ in All Saints and so why not come and hear music from Bach to Lennon/McCartney?
Eid on Ascension Day: Paul’s thoughts on Christian-Muslim relations are outlined in his May column for Hastings in Focus. ( Hastings In Focus – Better news for Hastings )
APCM: Our four churchwardens were re-elected for a further year and we welcome Rosemary Pronger and Evelyn Harding as new members of the PCC.
Bishop Martin has written to thank the parish for its ‘parish share’ contribution of £30,000 in 2020. We are committed to paying £28,650 in 2021 which is the “cost” of having a part-time House for Duty priest. This includes the £7,000 which is paid to Paul and the rest goes towards Diocesan costs such as schools, safeguarding and property maintenance. The cost of having a full-time priest is £74,300.
Swan Inn Service: Last Sunday’s Act of Remembrance has been well received and generated significant media coverage for the parish. It was a very public witness to our mission and role in our community.
Contactless Payment: This facility is now up and running! Many people, not least casual visitors to St. Clement’s, carry little or no cash these days. It was used very generously by members of last Sunday’s baptismal party.
Parish News: It is the intention to return to delivering paper copies of the magazine beginning with the August issue. We are in need of additional deliverers! Please contact Joy Meech (tel. 426462) if you are able to take on a delivery round, small or large. The June issue is available on the website (as are back issues) and a few paper copies should be available in church next week.
