Parish Magazine Jan 2020LR

The Parish magazine of January 2020
Volume LI No.1

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Contents Page Church Services

The Baptism of the Lord 3 Sundays
Pope Francis Angelus Address 4 8.00 Low Mass
10.30 Solemn Mass and Sermon
2020 – Don’t Panic 5 followed by refreshments
Chichester Society Priests’ visit to Rome in the Church Hall.

The Beatitudes 7 Weekdays
Mon, Wed, Thurs 10.30am
Bishop Martin’s Christmas Message 9 Tues 11.00am Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament followed by Mass at 12noon
The Curate’s Egg 10 Fri 12noon, Sat 9.00am

Walsingham Cell 11 Major Weekday Festivals
100s club Said Mass as above, Sung Mass: 7.30pm
unless otherwise indicated on notice boards.
Lunch for One 12
Chat Stop The Clergy are happy to bring the Sacrament to
the housebound or sick at any hour of the day
Lent Pilgrim ‘Beatitudes’ Course 13 or night. The Holy Oil is available for those who
wish to be anointed.
Thank You Mary and Isobel! 15
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Chichester Cathedral Corporate Friends 16 Confessions by appointment.

Blast from the Console 17 Hospital visits
Our Parish Contact for local hospitals,
Kitty 18 Mr Richard Elliott (872168), will visit and give
communion to those in hospital.
Dates for your Diary 19

Directory 20

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The Baptism of the Lord

“This is my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on who we are and whose we are. By baptism we
him.” (Mt. 3:17) become the adoptive sons and daughters of
God, brothers and sisters of Jesus, members of
On Sunday 12th January, we celebrate the his Church, heirs of Heaven and temples of the
Feast of The Baptism of the Lord and the end Holy Spirit. Baptism is the basis of the whole
of the liturgical season of Christmas. This Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit
is a key event both in our salvation history, and the door which gives access to the other
but also in God’s gracious revelation of Sacraments. When we dip our fingers into
himself to us; it is the occasion of the first the holy water font and make the sign of the
public revelation of all the Three Persons cross when we enter church we are reminding
of the Holy Trinity, and at the same time ourselves of our baptism: that we are children
the official revelation of Jesus as the Son of of God; members of God’s family; redeemed by
God. It also marks the beginning of Jesus’ the Cross of Christ washed, forgiven, cleansed
public ministry. It is the last ‘epiphany’ (or and purified by the Blood of the Lamb. This is
‘manifestation’) – Christmas is the feast of our essential and fundamental dignity and it
God’s self-revelation to the Jews, Epiphany cannot be taken away from us.
celebrates God’s self-revelation to the
Gentiles, and at his Baptism in the Jordan, Jesus’ baptism also reminds us of our mission:
Christ reveals himself to repentant sinners. having experienced the presence of God within
us, and acknowledging our own dignity as God’s
Jesus’ baptism was a moment of decision. It children, we must appreciate God in others
marked the end of Jesus’ private life, which had by honouring, loving and serving them. We
prepared him for his public ministry. Secondly, must also strive to live as the children of God in
it was a moment of identification with his thought, word and action so that our Heavenly
people in their God-ward movement initiated Father may say to each one of us what he said
by John the Baptist. Thirdly, it was a moment of to Jesus: ‘You are my beloved son/daughter with
approval of Jesus and his role and mission from whom I am well pleased.’ We are to be no less
the Father… than co-creators with the Father in the building
up of his Kingdom on earth, a Kingdom of
“This is my Son, compassion, justice and love, and to be the salt
of the earth and the light of the world. In other
the Beloved; my favour words, he has called us to help others to see,
through the love that we show and the help that
rests on him” we give, that God loves them, that he invites
Mt. 3:17 them to be his sons and daughters, and that he
Fourthly, and linked with this, it was also a wants to be their helper and strength through
moment of conviction, as at his baptism, Jesus all the troubles that life in this world can bring
received assurances from the Father about his (cf. Psalm 46:1).
identity and the nature of his mission. Lastly, it
was a moment of empowerment; the Holy Spirit As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, let us
equipped Jesus with the power of healing, and ask him to make us faithful to our baptismal
that of preaching the ‘Good News’ – that God is promises, and to help us to live these promises
a loving Father, who wants to save all human as a daily reality in our lives. Let us thank him
beings from their sins through his Son Jesus, in for the privilege of being joined to his mission
marked contrast to the ‘axe’ and ‘fire’ preaching of preaching the Good News of the Gospel
of John the Baptist focussed as it was on an by Christian lives of love, mercy, service and
angry God’s judgment on sinners. forgiveness.

The baptism of Jesus should serve to remind With my love and prayers as ever, and blessings
us of our identity and mission. It reminds us of
for this new year, Fr. Mark

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H.H. Pope Francis’ Angelus
Address for The Feast of
The Baptism of The Lord

Sunday 13th January 2019

Today, at the conclusion of the Liturgical

Season of Christmas, we celebrate the Feast

of the Baptism of the Lord. The liturgy calls

us to more fully get to know Jesus, whose

birth we have just celebrated; and for this The second element emphasized by Luke the

reason the Gospel (cf. Lk 3:15-16, 21-22) Evangelist is that, after his immersion in the

illustrates two important elements: Jesus’ people and in the waters of the Jordan, Jesus

relationship with the people and Jesus’ ‘immerses’ himself in prayer, that is, in communion

relationship with the Father. with the Father. Baptism is the beginning of

Jesus’ public ministry, of his mission in the world

In the narrative of the Baptism, administered as the envoy of the Father in order to manifest

to Jesus by John the Baptist in the waters of his goodness and his love for mankind. This

the Jordan, we see first and foremost the mission is fulfilled in constant and perfect

role of the people. Jesus is in the midst of the union with the Father and with the Holy Spirit.

people. This is not just background scenery, The Church’s mission too, and that of each

but is an essential component of the event. of us, in order to be faithful and fruitful, is

Before immersing himself in the water, Jesus called to ‘graft’ ourselves onto that of Jesus.

‘immerses’ himself in the crowd; he joins it, It means regenerating continually in prayer,

fully taking on the human condition, sharing evangelization and the apostolate, in order to

everything, except sin. In his divine holiness, bear a clear Christian witness not according to

full of grace and mercy, the Son of God became human designs, but according to the plan and

flesh precisely to take upon himself and style of God.

take away the sin of the world: taking on our

miseries, our human condition. Thus today’s Dear brothers and sisters, the Feast of the

event is also an epiphany, because by going to Baptism of the Lord is a propitious opportunity

have himself baptized by John, in the midst of to renew with gratitude and conviction the

the repentant people, Jesus manifests the logic promises made at our Baptism, by committing

and meaning of his mission. ourselves to live in harmony with it daily. It is

also very important, as I have said to you many

By joining the people who ask John for the times, to know the date of our Baptism. I could

Baptism of conversion, Jesus shares with them ask: ‘Who among you knows the date of his or

the deep desire for inner renewal. And the her Baptism?’ Not everyone, to be sure. If some

Holy Spirit, who descends upon him ‘in bodily of you do not know it, when you get home, ask

form, as a dove’ (v. 22), is a sign that with Jesus your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles,

a new world is being initiated, a ‘new creation’ godparents, family friends... Ask: ‘On what date

in which all those who welcome Jesus into their was I baptized?’. And then, do not forget it: let

life participate. The words of the Father are it be a date kept in your heart to be celebrated

also addressed to each of us, that we may be every year.

reborn with Christ in Baptism: “Thou art my

beloved son; with thee I am well pleased” (v. 22). May Jesus, who saved us not for our own merits

This Fatherly love, which all of us received on but in order to realize the immense goodness

the day of our Baptism, is a flame that was lit in of the Father, make us merciful toward all. May

our heart, and needs to be kindled by means of the Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, be our guide

prayer and charity. and our model.

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2020 – Don’t Panic!

When I wrote this in time for January The gift of the present moment, trusting that
publication, the General Election campaign I am where God has called me to be now, and
was in full swing. Whatever the predictions I that He loves me in this place at this time, and
might have had about the vote in December. that He is in all time and eternity, redeeming
I’m pretty sure that they will, no doubt, now that which has been and going before us -Alpha
proved to be wrong! and Omega- the beginning and the end; this is
the gift of peace.
Whenever we look forward into the unknown
that is the future we have a potent sense of At the beginning of this New Year may we
uncertainty, hope and aspiration. know that peace of God which passes all
understanding; the peace that is the gift of the
At the beginning of a New Year we might look Risen Lord who has gone before us. He tells us
back and reflect on what has been. 2019, not to be anxious or afraid.
without doubt, has given us all plenty to look
back on! We also look forward and usually The worse that can happen has happened; we
resolve that whatever the future holds we have killed the Son of God. But, God raised him
somehow want to be better. from the dead and gave him glory, that our faith
and hope might be in Him. The perfect love of
It’s not only the start of a new year that the Risen and Ascended Lord drives out fear.
provokes us to reflect and review our lives
in this way. So many of us spend time in our Whilst I can’t predict the events of recent weeks,
professional lives reflecting and reviewing, I do know that amidst whatever confusion and
setting aspirational targets for a better and uncertainty the ongoing drama of our national
more successful future. life throws at us, the drama of our salvation
revealed in the Birth, Death, Resurrection and
Even if we don’t have to do that, we all live with Ascension of Jesus continues as He works the
the tyranny of the diary, constantly looking good purposes of his perfect will. His grace is
ahead, planning and preparing for the future. sufficient and His power is made perfect in our
weakness.
The unexpected joy of being asked to write this
article at a time when I can’t look back on an The invitation is to grow in our love for Him,
event that hasn’t yet happened, or predict with and to joyfully trust in his promises, for He is
any confidence where we might be now or what faithful. Or, in other words, “thy kingdom come
future is unfolding, is that I am compelled to on earth, as it is in heaven.” Happy New Year!
simply be where I am.
Ven Luke Irvine-Capel Archdeacon of Chichester

Chichester Society Priests’ visit Rome with Bishop Martin

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The Beatitudes

(Mt. 5 :3-12)

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall possess the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The Beatitudes are short and simply stated, but are profound in meaning. They guide. They point.
They teach. In short, they show us the values that Christ cares about. These values, if followed, not
only bring a believer into a state of peace and happiness in this life, but also right into the Kingdom
of God after our journey on this earth is over.

What might they mean to us today in the living of our daily lives? What might God, through Christ,
be trying to teach us through them? How might we be able to make them the manifesto for our
own lives and for the life and mission of the Church?

We are delighted to be offering the tried and tested Pilgrim course on the The Beatitudes here at
St Saviour’s through the Wednesdays of Lent from 4th March at 2pm-4pm in the Hall.

Each of the six sessions includes, besides opening and closing prayer, reflection on a passage of
scripture and discussion of a number of points arising in the context of the particular beatitude that
the session focuses on. And the whole approach of the course is designed to reflect the overall
theme of a journey, with the travellers mutually drawing strength, insight and inspiration from their
shared experience.

Detailed course booklets will be available for all participants for only £5.

Who is it designed for? The simple answer is anybody.

Interested? Then do please have a word with me or Father Thomas. Fr. Mark
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Bishop Martin’s Christmas Message 2019

Bishop Martin Warner highlights the significance of the Crib

The Bishop of Chichester, The song announces not just glory in
Dr Martin Warner, highlights heaven but the gift of the
the sheer simplicity of the Christ child. This is the
significance of the symbol of gift of peace on earth,
the crib in his 2019 Christmas the gift of goodwill for all
video message to his Diocese. people (and between all
  people) . This is what is at
The Bishop is seen assembling the heart of our Christmas
his own crib set at his home in
Chichester: “Every year as we celebrations.”
prepare for Christmas here  
in Chichester, like any home The Bishop adds: “As we
and family, we also prepare build the crib I’m minded
the Christmas crib. that we are also doing is
  seeking to build our home
“We assemble the players and family, our society and
and the actors, including community as well as to build
Mary and Joseph, and at the centre of it all our church and congregations.
is the manger,  the crib, where the Christ child  
will be laid and adored and worshipped.” “My hope and prayer is that our
  Christmas celebrations will also bring us the gift
The tradition for many Christians is that a of peace and goodwill for all people. These are
crib is assembled in time for the Christmas the gifts Jesus bequeaths to us and asks us to
celebrations but that the baby is only added share in the world today.
at midnight services on Christmas Eve or on  
Christmas Day itself when the final candle of “May God bless you as you celebrate your
Advent is also lit. Christmas and may peace and goodwill be the
  gifts that you receive.”
Dr Warner explains: “And as we build the  
crib, as we create the focus here, so we Watch the video here:
also prepare to hear the song of the angels. https://youtu.be/z5GP_TepP2c

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sermon, the Incarnation of Jesus Christ was the
event that split all history in two and changed
everything, forever. When the Word was made
flesh, it opened to way to heaven for all of us, it
fixed and redeemed our human nature and all
of creation and allowed us all to take our places
as children of God. Because of this marvellous
event, we are now able to be open to God and
the gift of His Grace.

By the time you are reading this, Christmas These are certainly things which we should be
will be – at least in the eyes of the secular taking more than a day to celebrate; but once
world – well and truly over: especially if you Christmas is over - whenever you think that is
are reading at the end of January, but even exactly – we should also still be ensuring that
by New Year the world has moved on. After we are living in way which is worthy of this gift.
a long, and ever-increasing, period of build- In particular, now that we can, we must try to
up and excitement, Christmas Day is now continue to live lives which are open: open to
often seen as the pinnacle, the culmination God, to His grace, to His love – and to each
of the festive season which then promptly other, the people who are made in His image.
ends and gives way to the New Year.
Openness and welcome in this way are
Yet whilst of course Christmas Day is hallmarks of the Christian life, and they are
the culmination of our period of Advent qualities which we continue to try to reflect in
preparation, it only marks the beginning of the our life as a church too: much is already done
season of Christmas. (A period of time which, to make St Saviour’s an open and welcoming
it seems some need reminding, begins with
Midnight Mass not Nine Lessons and Carols!
– a service which was truly beautiful and
moving, but attendance at which does not
fulfil the Christian’s duty to worship and take
communion at Christmas!)

Now as I’m sure many of you know there is,
and has long been, great discussion and debate
– and no small amount of one-upmanship…
– about exactly when Christmastide is over:
are there Twelve Days, as in the famous song?
Or does it ‘properly’ extend to Candlemas in
February? What about Epiphany? How does
that fit in – is it more correct to say that the
season ends on the Baptism of the Lord? At
St. Saviour’s, I’m told, we take the latter view:
Christmas ends on the Baptism of the Lord.
But although much ink could be, and has
been, spilled on the matter, the exact length
of Christmastide is not especially important
here. What is important, is the point that our
celebrations should last more than a single
day, because what is being celebrated is so
momentous. As those at the 10.30 Mass on
Christmas Day will have heard me say in my

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place, and much more too is planned for 2020. a mailing list (to which you can be added by
Now that the PCC have adopted our Mission emailing [email protected]) which
Action Plan – which itself was the fruit of much will go out each week with a summary of what
discussion and input from various meetings, is happening at St Saviour’s – our service times,
and a large number people – we have a our special events, concerts and other things of
clear plan to continue our work of ensuring interest.
that openness and welcome truly are at the
heart of our life as the Body of Christ here in It was a great joy to see so many people in
Eastbourne. The two broad ‘headlines’ which the church over Advent and at our Christmas
characterise this plan are Building Up and services, and now we hope to engage with
Going Out: we want to continue to build up the them and with others to bring them more into
worship, social, spiritual and prayer life of our our life as a Christian community. The raison
church community, and at the same time to go d’être of clergy – but also the responsibility of
out more into the local area and engage those all Christians – is to remove barriers to people’s
who live in our parish and town in that life. I will encounter with, and worship of, the living God.
be writing in greater detail next month about To instead facilitate it as much as possible.
how we will fulfil these aims over the coming Much is already done at St Saviour’s in service
year, but amongst the concrete steps which will of this goal, through the hard work of so many,
be taken in the New Year are the introduction of and our aim for 2020 is to build on this and do
a Vigil Mass on Saturday evenings, publication of more. These steps outlined here will be part of
a programme of teaching which will supplement that, but they will only succeed with the ongoing
the Lent and Advent courses with more regular support and engagement of all of us; with time,
events and a drive to encourage people to with money and most importantly with prayer.
join the clergy in daily morning and evening
prayer which will be more explicitly open to all With my love and prayers,
each day. Alongside this, we are introducing
Fr Thomas

A lamp burns for The winners of the
this church in the December draw were:
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2nd 79 - Tony Sharley
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please contact Mary Delves The cost remains £2 per
on 735410 month (£24 for the year)
and prizes remain at £40,
£20 and £10 respectively.

All profit goes to the Church
and Church Room.

To sign up, please see Steve
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Lunch for One

This new outreach initiative,
designed for those who would like some company over lunch,
starts Saturday 18th January from 12noon - 2pm and monthly thereafter.
If you’d like to know more, or would like to help, please speak to Yvonne Dyer.

CHAT-STOP

Join us for Free Tea, Coffee, Cake
and Conversation in the Hall

Every 2nd Saturday 10.00-11.30am

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We will be running the Pilgrim ‘Beatitudes’
course as our Lent course from 4th March
for six weeks in the hall from 2pm-4pm.
There is a course booklet – cost £5.

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THANK YOU!!

Today we said thank you to Mary and Isobel for many years
of dedicated work in the kitchen providing refreshments after
the 10.30 Mass. They have decided the time has come to
hang up their tea towels. Fr Mark presented them each with
a card and bouquet of flowers.

Can you help?

We need Volunteers
for a Tea and Coffee rota for Sunday Mornings.

If you can help, please speak to Pauline.

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The Corporate Friends Membership of the Corporate Friends
provides businesses and enterprises with the
The Friends of Chichester Cathedral have opportunity to support the Cathedral and to
marked the start of their 9th decade by ensure that it continues to thrive and serve the
launching The Corporate Friends – a new local community.
membership category especially for the local
business and commercial community. Corporate Friends membership subscription
costs £100 per year and, in addition to
During the eighty years of its existence the contributing to the funding of the Cathedral,
Friends have played a major role in supporting Corporate Friends will enjoy full Friends
the Cathedral. Over the last three years alone membership benefits as well as an annual
the Friends have contributed over £375,000 invitation to a Corporate Friends Reception.
towards such diverse projects as a new
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first verse of ‘Once in Royal, David’s city’ so
beautifully.

The other event of course, was the Gala Concert.
This was such fun and as usual very well
received. The weather was absolutely vile that
evening and it was so gratifying that so many
came. Thanks to all who made is such a special
event for us, especially to Colin and Becky who
were an enormous help to me in organizing it
and also for their role in conducting and playing.
Also to Gail for her readings which were both,
in their own way, very thought-provoking! If I’m
honest I have a few quiet moments, while I’m
putting the concert together, when I think , ‘do I
really want to do this?’ But I am always glad that
I did and it sets me up for the season.

Well, we made it. As always, Christmas came
and went in a flurry of Gloria in Excelsis
and crêpe paper! I hope that you all had a
wonderful celebration with friends ad family;
I certainly did, as far as I can remember.
But why do we always behave as though
the festivities were suddenly announced
in The Press on the 18th December? Never
mind here we are now in 2020 and relatively
unscathed.

For an organist and anyone involved with choirs,
December is such a busy month with numerous
carol services, rehearsals, concerts and other
Christmas musical events that just come out of
the blue. This year was no exception.

For us at St Saviour’s the climax of all this was But, that’s it for another year. I am now putting
the carol service on Christmas Eve. This was the final touches to the concert series for 2020.
such a great service and huge thanks have to As usual we have a super line up of singers and
go to Alex Eadon who played the organ for players. Do look out for the information at the
us. He was magnificent and, I know I have said back of the church and on the website. Thanks,
this several times before, we are so lucky to as ever, to Paul for doing all this. Always a
have him on hand to help with the music here. polished and professional look.
That toccata at the end was just stunning. My
thanks also have to go to the choir who put in Happy New Year, everyone. I truly hope that it
so much hard work in the rehearsals. It was a will be drier for all of us!
demanding order of service, which required 17
a lot of careful preparation. Well done all of
you! Thank you too for those visiting singers
who did so much to support the singing. A
special thanks also to Jess Frisby who sang the

I’m now going to use the ‘V’ word. VOLUNTEERS…
…a word generally avoided in St Saviours.

Hello Darlings We need Volunteers for the Tea and Coffee rota.
A very Happy New Year to all of you. I raised More urgently needed are volunteers for the
a glass or three to you on New Years Eve. Offertory Procession at Mass. It only entails
picking either the Bread or the Wine and taking
WOW!… It’s magnificent… What a beauty… It’s so it in procession up to the Altar. There is a list at
big…etc. the back of the church. Let’s see it filled.
Just some of the comments I have heard
regarding this year’s Christmas Tree. It’s The Vicar is away until 25th January. The day
certainly bigger. Last year 8ft. this year 17ft. after his return Bishop Peter Wheatley is coming
Perfectly proportioned for the space it’s in. to conduct an Adult Confirmation. Please pray
for our candidate – Ross.
Christmas done and dusted. Family feuds
renewed. All over eaten and vast quantities The days are now growing longer again – slowly
of drink consumed. – about a minute a day. It’s a step towards
Spring and Easter. You could buy Easter Eggs
Diets and New Year resolution time. I’m going in some shops in November. Christmas is in
to attend week day mass more frequently. the Hotels – Turkey and Tinsel – in late October.
Why don’t you? We are so lucky with our team The two will meet one year.!
of Priests to have this opportunity. So many
churches are dead places Monday to Saturday. A shame that the Hotel on the sea front was
Our Hall has never been more in demand. Well destroyed by fire. I bet the council are itching
done Heather. to erect a North Tower of flats or a rival to
Brighton’s i360.

They will have a fight on their hands with English
Heritage and the Devonshire Estate if they do.
Let’s get some progress SOON.

Another New priest on our team – Fr Richard. Enough for now. Let’s all come together and
You can recognise him with his wonderful work for another busy and successful year at
Red Pom Pom adorned Biretta. The awesome St Saviours. I raise my glass to you all.
Fr David Weaver is also back with us. Look out
for the new look shop which has been taken My Pussy is pleased to see the back of the
over by Fr Nick and Dominique. festive season. Turkey, turkey, turkey and
mummy out at the church for hours on end.
Little Chelsea attracted new people in to the
church. The weather was foul, but didn’t seem
to deter people.

The General Election has gone – Praise be!
The Gala Concert was a great success once
again. My only gripe was that the two readings
were a bit too long. Paul played his party piece
Winter Wonderland – managing to get the notes
in the right order. He repeated by request after
the Christmas Day mass to much applause.

Mary Delves and Isobel Nugent have retired
from making the tea and coffee after mass since Not even a Mouse Pie.
Chin Chin
the far distant past. A presentation was made
Kitty. xx
after Mass on 29th December by Fr Mark.

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Dates for your Diary January 2020

Wed 1 10.30am Mass Mary, Mother of God (CBS Cell)
Thur 2 10.30am Mass Ss. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bps. Drs.
Fri 3 12 noon Mass The Most Holy Name of Jesus
Sat 4 09.00am Mass
Sun 5 The Epiphany of the Lord 08.00am Mass TFG/TFG 10.30am Solemn Mass
Mon 6 10.30am Mass Monday after Epiphany Sunday
Tues 7 11.00am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
12 noon Mass Tuesday after Epiphany Sunday
Wed 8 10.30am Mass Wednesday after Epiphany Sunday
Thur 9 10.30am Mass Thursday after Epiphany Sunday
Fri 10 12 noon Mass Friday after Epiphany Sunday
Sat 11 09.00am Mass Saturday after Epiphany Sunday
Sun 12 The Baptism of the Lord 08.00am Mass 10.30am Solemn Mass
Mon 13 10.30am S Hilary Bp. Dr.
Tues 14 11.00am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 12 noon Mass Feria
Wed 15 10.30am Mass Feria (Guild of All Souls)
Thur 16 10.30am Mass Feria
Fri 17 12 noon Mass S Antony Ab.
Sat 18 09.00am Mass Feria
Sun 19 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 08.00am Mass 10.30am Solemn Mass
(N.b. Ministry of Healing offered at this Mass)
Mon 20 10.30am Mass S Sebastian M.
Tues 21 11.00am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 12 noon Mass S Agnes M.
Wed 22 10.30am Mass S Vincent Dn. M.
Thur 23 10.30am Mass Feria
Fri 24 12 noon Mass S Francis de Sales Bp. Dr.
Sat 25 09.00am Mass The Conversion of S Paul Ap.
Sun 26 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 08.00am Mass 10.30am Solemn Mass
Mon 27 10.30am Mass Feria
Tues 28 11.00am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
12 noon Mass S Thomas Aquinas Pr. Dr. (Walsingham Cell)
Wed 29 10.30am Mass Feria
Thur 30 10.30am Mass S Charles K. M.
Fri 31 12 noon Mass S John Bosco Pr.

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THE DIRECTORY

Church Officers Telephone
01323 722317
Vicar Fr Mark McAulay SSC
The Vicarage Spencer Road Eastbourne BN21 4PA 749630

Curate Fr Thomas Crowley 460905
07706 067496
Flat 4 Courland 19 Grange Road Eastbourne BN21 4HA
381796
[email protected] 485399
422050
Hon Associate Clergy Fr Paul Christian SSC 07811 145656
Canon Robert Fayers SSC 733927
Fr Anthony Fiddian-Green MA, Cert Ed
Fr Nick MacNeill, BTh 656346
Rev Christopher Hadfield BA 412061
Fr David Weaver SSC 431283
Canon Richard Harper SSC 720577
735410
Churchwardens Mrs Pauline Fella
Mr John Vernon 647969
Deputy Churchwarden Mrs Rosemarie Emery 872168
Secretary PCC Mrs Judy Grundy 469078
Treasurer Miss Mary Delves 07876 288794
07702 199844
Other Officers Mr Paul Collins 645145
Director of Music Mr Richard Elliott
Mr Steve Gilbert 486214
Parish Hospital Contact Mrs Heather Neilsen-Bonini 649896
Mrs Yvonne Dyer 723375
Car Park Manager / 100 Club Mrs Susan Metcalfe 724317
Miss Mary Delves, Mrs Isobel Nugent
Church Hall Manager Mr David Thorpe 645682
Mr Roger Ellis 656346
Safeguarding Officer Mrs Rita Orchard 729702
Mr John Burford
Electoral Roll Officer Mrs Diana Dean, Mrs Lynette Newman, Ross Piper 525058
485399
Deanery Synod 351014
381796
Librarian 07759 940832
735410
Open Church 725796
431283
Flower Arranging

Church Grounds


Church Cleaning Mr Tony and Mrs Pam Sharley

Webmaster / Magazine / Publicity Mr Paul Fella

Church Office Answerphone

Church Organisations Miss Lis Trustam
Bible Reading Fellowship Rev Nick MacNeill
Book Group Miss Jennifer Hodgkinson and Mr Robert Ascott
Family Support Work Rev Anthony Fiddian-Green
Chat-Stop Neil Clarke
Guild of All Souls Miss Mary Delves
Our Lady of Walsingham / CBS Mrs Isobel Nugent
Mission to Seafarers Mr Roger Emery
Additional Curates Society

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