Fr Richard thanks everyone who turned out on Sunday last
for the quaint ceremony in the Cathedral, and/or to the gathering
afterwards: it was a great encouragement to see so many there.
Thank you too for all the cards and good wishes. He is also enormously grateful
to the team who worked with Jo to lay on the splendid refreshments in the
Parish Centre, and to all who came to greet visitors and friends from his past:
thank you all very much indeed.
Archive for September, 2010
We hope to have a brief meeting immediately after the
Parish Eucharist on Sunday October 10th, simply to arrange suitable times to
arrange preparation for Confirmation or First Communion; so speak to one of the
clergy now if you are thinking about it, and book that time. Coming to a
preparation course does not commit you to being confirmed at the end of it!
If you expect to make an application for a foundation
place for your child at any time in the future, please make sure that you have
written a note to Fr Richard at the Parish Office stating your intention. If you
expect to apply within the coming three years, make sure you are using the
Bishop Luffa register. And if you are applying this year, take a photocopy of
your completed application form, and give it to Fr Richard, or the Parish Office
Manager, to assist him in preparing the Church Support Form. The Admissions
Policy is on the school website, and the register is to operate the policy fairly
and accurately in the parish. Many (including Fr Richard, who is a Bishop
Luffa School Governor) find this method distasteful, but it’s the best way we
know; so if you can suggest an improvement …please do! Fr Richard is
glad to try to answer your questions and discuss any matters.
Applications are invited for an Organ Scholarship – involving lessons with Barry Newton and hopefully some ‘top up’ lessons at the Cathedral.
Open to anyone who has achieved Grade 5+.
For more details contact Chris Larley (Tel 528318)
Beef Casserole? Fish Pie, Moussaka? Would you be willing to cook
your favourite dish and share it with 26 appreciative people? This would be on
any 3rd Wednesday in the month of your choosing. The lunch is run by a
team of waiters, waitresses, chauffeurs, cooks and washers-up. They would
welcome an extra cook or two. For further information please phone Felicity
(Tel 789214).
St Mary’s Hospital – Vacancies are available at St Mary’s Hospital, for
elderly persons in need of residential accommodation. Closing for applications
is 31st October. For further details see notice at the back of the church.
St Paul’s Harvest Feast will be on Saturday October 2nd at 6.00pm.
Tickets for the 3 course meal will be available from Valerie Sargeant priced at
£8 for adults, concessions £6.
St Peter’s Harvest Lunch will be on a bring and share basis, after the morning
service on Sunday October 3rd: the time will be notified soon.
PCC – Members are reminded that the October 5th Meeting is at Christ
Church at 7.30 pm and the first hour will be joint with Christ Church Elders to
brainstorm ways of strengthening our co-operation. In the second half our
two councils will meet separately. If members or anyone else has
suggestions for Agenda items in the second half, please send them to
Margaret Heald.
An essential seminar on Thursday 7th October at 7.30 pm at
Chichester Baptist Church, for all parents, church leaders, youth leaders and
anyone who cares about young people and the technology revolution. If you are
interested see Jon after the service.
On Saturday 9th October at 4.00pm there will be a United Benefice Pet
Service at St Peter’s, Westhampnett. This is an opportunity to thank God for
our animals and the joy they bring us. Followed by tea and (animal) treats.
Come and bring your pets with you – we are even expecting a horse this year! All
welcome, with or without pets!