Melody Magpies
A return visit by this popular group for a lunchtime concert in the church on Saturday 2nd December at 1300. 3 singers and a pianist. Beautiful songs, arias and ensembles by Purcell, Gluck, Mozart, Schubert, Lehar and others. Tickets at the door £5 in support of Church Funds. Refreshments will be available before the concert.

Advent Carol Service at Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Sunday 3rd December at 1700, with Advent readings and carols. Guest speaker Fr Anthony! Followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the church hall. N.B no Healing Service at St Margaret’s.

Parish Christmas Lunch…
… at Ye Olde Black Horse on the High Street on Tuesday 5th December at 1230. Three courses for £25 per person, plus drinks. Please sign up on the list at the back of church and let Heather Butler have payment in cash in advance.

Fundraising Open Morning
Christopher Stringer’s are holding an Open Morning on Saturday 9th December from 1000 to 1200 at their funeral home on the High Street. There will be mulled wine, coffee and mince pies. All welcome. There will be a raffle with all proceeds going to the Development Project Fund for St Margaret’s Church. There will also be an opportunity to write a remembrance tag to be placed on their Memorial Christmas tree. (Thank you, Christopher, for your support!)

Christmas Music & Readings by ‘Resonance’
Lunchtime concert sung by a newly formed choir directed by Greg Moore on Saturday 9th December at 1300. Works by Tallis, Byrd, Vaughan Williams and others, and carols. Tickets £5 on the door.

Shepherds Arise!
Another return visit on Saturday 16th December at 1430. Old Sussex Carols from Sussex Church Manuscript Books and Oral Tradition with voices, flute, fiddle, bassoon, serpent, clarinet and concertina. Dance Tunes and Readings from Sussex sources. Sussex Mummers Play. Free admission with collection for Church Funds.

Church Flowers 2023 – Christmas
Our flower arrangements, for sometime now, have been floral foam-free, and use traditional methods of chicken wire/pin-holders, with the flowers being in water. This creates a more free flowing arrangement with a less formal shape.

Our next workshop is on Saturday 23rd December (the day before Christmas Eve) 1000 to 1200, to prepare flowers for Christmas. The aim of the workshop is to assist those who would like to arrange flowers and who may want some tuition, guidance or support. If you would like to bring some foliage along with your scissors, and have a go, you will be most welcome. We will be using white flowers (supplied) and gold accessories to incorporate into your design. Please email Duncan with any queries and confirm attendance, email: info@boxworthflowers.com

If you would like to sponsor the Christmas flowers in memory of a late loved one please enclose your donation in an envelope marked ‘for the Christmas flowers’ with your name and the name of the person/s you wish to be remembered and hand in at the church office or to the Churchwardens by Sunday 17 December 2023. Thank you for your continued support. Duncan Ward

Knit & Natter
The group meets on Wednesdays at 1900 in church. New members always welcome. Some of us knit, and we all natter. Just come along!

Bible Study
The group meets in church on Tuesday mornings at 1000 for an hour or so of discussion, reflection and fellowship, currently working through the Gospel of John. Do feel free to dip in and out.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
3RD DECEMBER 2023 – ADVENT SUNDAY
Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:24-end
Related readings: Psalm 80:1-8; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

READINGS FOR THURSDAY WEEK – 7TH DECEMBER
Isaiah 26:1-6; Psalm 118:18-27a; Matthew 7:21, 24-27

‘All shall be well…’
St Wulfran’s Church, Ovingdean is putting on a service to celebrate the 650th anniversary of Mother Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love this evening, Sunday 19th November at 1800. All are welcome.

Christmas Shoebox Appeal
What a result! £572 in donations and 145 filled boxes which are now in the warehouse ready to be loaded onto an articulated lorry. I’ve tried to thank people individually but please excuse me if you’ve been missed. David Hunt

Melody Magpies
A return visit by this popular group for a lunchtime concert in the church on Saturday 2nd December at 1300. 3 singers and a pianist. Beautiful songs, arias and ensembles by Purcell, Gluck, Mozart, Schubert, Lehar and others. Tickets at the door £5 in support of Church Funds. Refreshments will be available before the concert.

Advent Carol Service at Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Sunday 3rd December at 1700, with Advent readings and carols. Guest speaker Fr Anthony! Followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the church hall.

Parish Christmas Lunch…
… at Ye Olde Black Horse on the High Street on Tuesday 5th December at 1230. Three courses for £25 per person, plus drinks. Please sign up on the list at the back of church and let Heather Butler have payment in cash in advance.

Fundraising Open Morning
Christopher Stringer’s are holding an Open Morning on Saturday 9th December from 1000 to 1200 at their funeral home on the High Street. There will be mulled wine, coffee and mince pies. All welcome. There will be a raffle with all proceeds going to the Development Project Fund for St Margaret’s Church. There will also be an opportunity to write a remembrance tag to be placed on their Memorial Christmas tree. (Thank you, Christopher, for your support!)

Christmas Music & Readings by ‘Resonance’
Lunchtime concert sung by a newly formed choir directed by Greg Moore on Saturday 9th December at 1300. Works by Tallis, Byrd, Vaughan Williams and others, and carols. Tickets £5 on the door.

Shepherds Arise!
Another return visit on Saturday 16th December at 1430. Old Sussex Carols from Sussex Church Manuscript Books and Oral Tradition with voices, flute, fiddle, bassoon, serpent, clarinet and concertina. Dance Tunes and Readings from Sussex sources. Sussex Mummers Play. Free admission with collection for Church Funds.

Church Flowers 2023 – Christmas
Our flower arrangements, for sometime now, have been floral foam-free, and use traditional methods of chicken wire/pin-holders, with the flowers being in water. This creates a more free flowing arrangement with a less formal shape.

Our next workshop is on Saturday 23rd December (the day before Christmas Eve) 1000 to 1200, to prepare flowers for Christmas. The aim of the workshop is to assist those who would like to arrange flowers and who may want some tuition, guidance or support. If you would like to bring some foliage along with your scissors, and have a go, you will be most welcome. We will be using white flowers (supplied) and gold accessories to incorporate into your design. Please email Duncan with any queries and confirm attendance, email: info@boxworthflowers.com

If you would like to sponsor the Christmas flowers in memory of a late loved one please enclose your donation in an envelope marked ‘for the Christmas flowers’ with your name and the name of the person/s you wish to be remembered and hand in at the church office or to the Churchwardens by Sunday 17 December 2023. Thank you for your continued support. Duncan Ward

Knit & Natter
The group meets on Wednesdays at 1900 in church. New members always welcome. Some of us knit, and we all natter. Just come along!

Bible Study
The group meets in church on Tuesday mornings at 1000 for an hour or so of discussion, reflection and fellowship, currently working through the Gospel of John. Do feel free to dip in and out.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
26TH NOVEMBER – CHRIST THE KING
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Matthew 25:31-end
Related readings: Psalm 95:1-7; Ephesians 1:15-end

READINGS FOR THURSDAY WEEK – 30TH NOVEMBER
ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE
Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 10:12-18; Matthew 4:19-22

Church Flowers 2023 – Remembrance Sunday
Many thanks to Duncan and the group for arranging the beautiful flowers for today. There are two themes: red for remembrance and white for peace, for which we fervently pray at this time.

Congratulations…
to Diane Kirkup who was baptised and confirmed, and to Mark Arkwright who was confirmed by the Bishop of Lewes at a service at Brighton, St Matthias on Tuesday. Wonderful to see the Church grow!

‘All shall be well…’
St Wulfran’s Church, Ovingdean is putting on a service to celebrate the 650th anniversary of Mother Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love next Sunday 19th November at 1800. All are welcome.

Christmas Shoebox Appeal
What a result! £572 in donations and 145 filled boxes which are now in the warehouse ready to be loaded onto an articulated lorry. I’ve tried to thank people individually but please excuse me if you’ve been missed. David Hunt

Melody Magpies
A return visit by this popular group for a lunchtime concert in the church on Saturday 2nd December at 1300. 3 singers and a pianist. Beautiful songs, arias and ensembles by Purcell, Gluck, Mozart, Schubert, Lehar and others. Tickets at the door £5 in support of Church Funds. Refreshments will be available before the concert.

Parish Christmas Lunch…
… at Ye Olde Black Horse on the High Street on Tuesday 5th December at 1230. Three courses for £25 per person, plus drinks. Please sign up on the list at the back of church and let Heather Butler have payment in cash in advance.

Fundraising Open Morning
Christopher Stringer’s are holding an Open Morning on Saturday 9th December from 1000 to 1200 at their funeral home on the High Street. There will be mulled wine, coffee and mince pies. All welcome. There will be a raffle with all proceeds going to the Development Project Fund for St Margaret’s Church. There will also be an opportunity to write a remembrance tag to be placed on their Memorial Christmas tree. (Thank you, Christopher, for your support!)

Christmas Music & Readings by ‘Resonance’
Lunchtime concert sung by a newly formed choir directed by Greg Moore on Saturday 9th December at 1300. Works by Tallis, Byrd, Vaughan Williams and others, and carols. Tickets £5 on the door.

Shepherds Arise!
Another return visit on Saturday 16th December at 1430. Old Sussex Carols from Sussex Church Manuscript Books and Oral Tradition with voices, flute, fiddle, bassoon, serpent, clarinet and concertina. Dance Tunes and Readings from Sussex sources. Sussex Mummers Play. Free admission with collection for Church Funds.

Knit & Natter
The group meets on Wednesdays at 1900 in church. New members always welcome. Some of us knit, and we all natter. Just come along!

Bible Study
The group meets in church on Tuesday mornings at 1000 for an hour or so of discussion, reflection and fellowship, currently working through the Gospel of John. Do feel free to dip in and out.

The Deans Senior Tea Club
Coffee morning at The Plough Inn on 7th December from 1000-1200.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
19TH NOVEMBER – SECOND BEFORE ADVENT
Zephaniah 1:7, 12-end; Matthew 25:14-30
Related readings: Psalm 90:1-8; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

READINGS FOR THURSDAY WEEK – 23RD NOVEMBER
ST CLEMENT, BISHOP, MARTYR, DIED C.100
1 Maccabees 2:15-29; Psalm 129; Luke 19:41-44

‘All shall be well…’
St Wulfran’s Church, Ovingdean is putting on a service to celebrate the 650th anniversary of Mother Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love on Sunday 19th November at 1800. All are welcome.

Church Flowers 2023 – Remembrance Sunday
Our next workshop is on Saturday 11th November 1000 – 1200 to prepare flowers for Remembrance Sunday. The aim of the workshop is to assist those who would like to arrange flowers for the Sunday service; who may want some tuition, guidance or support.
If you would like to bring some red flowers and foliage along with your scissors, and have a go, you will be most welcome. Please email Duncan with any queries at info@boxworthflowers.com Duncan Ward

Two funerals
The funeral of Mary Venturi RIP will be held in church on Wednesday 8th November at 1130.
The funeral of Jenny Edwards RIP will be held in church on Friday 10th November at 1500. The family would be especially pleased to see members of the congregation who knew Jenny in attendance.

Quiz Night…
… in the Village Hall, Park Road on Saturday 11th November at 1800 for 1830. Fish & Chip supper included! £10 each. Bar and raffle. There is a sign-up sheet in the porch. Please see Elaine Eardley for tickets.

Parish Christmas Lunch…
… at Ye Olde Black Horse on the High Street on Tuesday 5th December at 1230. Three courses for £25 per person, plus drinks. Please sign up on the list at the back of church and let Heather Butler have payment in cash in advance.

Melody Magpies
A return visit by this popular group on Saturday 2nd December at 1300. Details to follow.

Christmas Music & Readings
Afternoon concert sung by a newly formed choir directed by Greg Moore on Saturday 9th December (probably at 1500 – TBC).

Shepherds Arise!
Another return visit on Saturday 16th December at 1430. Details to follow.

Knit & Natter
The group meets on Wednesdays at 1900 in church. New members always welcome. Some of us knit, and we all natter. Just come along!

Bible Study
The group meets in church on Tuesday mornings at 1000 for an hour or so of discussion, reflection and fellowship, currently working through the Gospel of John. Do feel free to dip in and out.

The Deans Senior Tea Club
Coffee morning at The Plough Inn on 7th December from 1000-1200.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
12TH NOVEMBER – REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Wisdom 6:12-16; Matthew 25:1-13
Related readings: Psalm 70; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-end

READINGS FOR THURSDAY WEEK – 16TH NOVEMBER
Widsom 7:22-8:1; Psalm 119:89-96; Luke 17:20-25

Link to Hope Shoebox Appeal 2023
Today is the closing date for donating shoeboxes for this year’s appeal. Many thanks to all who have contributed. The boxes will be blessed in church next Sunday and then taken on the first leg of their journey to Eastern Europe. David Hunt 01273 303 236

Two funerals
The funeral of Mary Venturi RIP will be held in church on Wednesday 8th November at 1130.
The funeral of Jenny Edwards RIP will be held in church on Friday 10th November at 1500. The family would be especially pleased to see members of the congregation who knew Jenny in attendance.

Church Flowers 2023
Remembrance workshop on Saturday 11th November at 1000.
Christmas workshop on Saturday 23rd December at 1000.

Quiz Night…
… in the Village Hall, Park Road on Saturday 11th November at 1800 for 1830. Fish & Chip supper included! £10 each. Bar and raffle. There is a sign-up sheet in the porch. Please see Elaine Eardley for tickets.

Parish Christmas Lunch…
… at Ye Olde Black Horse on the High Street on Tuesday 5th December at 1230. Three courses for £25 per person, plus drinks. Please sign up on the list at the back of church.

Melody Magpies
A return visit by this popular group on Saturday 2nd December at 1300. Details to follow.

Christmas Music & Readings
Afternoon concert sung by a newly formed choir directed by Greg Moore on Saturday 9th December (probably at 1500 – TBC).

Shepherds Arise!
Another return visit on Saturday 16th December at 1430. Details to follow.

Knit & Natter
The group meets on Wednesdays at 1900 in church. New members always welcome. Some of us knit, and we all natter. Just come along!

Bible Study
The group meets in church on Tuesday mornings at 1000 for an hour or so of discussion, reflection and fellowship, currently working through the Gospel of John. Do feel free to dip in and out.

The Deans Senior Tea Club
Coffee mornings at The Plough Inn on 2nd November and 7th December from 1000-1200.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
5TH NOVEMBER – ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY
Revelation 7:9-end; Matthew 5:1-12
Related readings: Psalm 34:1-10; 1 John 3:1-3

READINGS FOR THURSDAY WEEK – 9TH NOVEMBER
Romans 14:7-12; Psalm 27:14-end; Luke 15:1-10