Macmillan Coffee Morning…
raised £417.45 with an additional £341 from the raffle. Many thanks to all who helped to organise and set up, those who provided cakes and prizes, and all who came along to support a very happy event.

Deanery Confirmation Service…
… in the evening of Tuesday 7th November at St Matthias’ Church, Brighton. If any older children or adults would like to be prepared for Baptism and/or Confirmation, please be in touch with Fr Anthony. We have one candidate so far, which is great news.

Did you know…
it costs nearly £300 every day to keep the church doors open, the churchyard maintained and the parish running? Our income comes only from the congregation, church fees, donations and legacies. We do have other funds which are legally restricted to our Development Project. It is not an easy time for anyone just now, but if you are able to increase your giving to St Margaret’s, please consider doing so to help secure our future.

Link to Hope Shoebox Appeal 2023
Once again, I hope to be busy receiving ‘shoeboxes’ (or goods/donations) and that we can exceed last years’ total of 130 boxes: already I have got 27. Leaflets are at the back of the church and 31st October is the closing date. Also on display on the kitchenette door is a poster showing ‘all year round projects’ supported by ‘Link to Hope.’ Thanks! David Hunt

Thelma Cooper RIP
Thelma’s funeral will be held in church on Monday 2nd October at 1500.

Important Special Event at the Whiteway Centre
‘Understanding Climate Change and What to Expect in the Future’ by
Dr Melissa Lazenby. Friday 6th October at 1930-2130. Tickets £12 available at https://www.rwc.org.uk/special_events

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

Brighton Guitar Quartet…
… will give a concert in church on Saturday 7th October at 1300. Works by Ravel, Andrew York, Boccherini and others.

Our Lady of Walsingham Festival
Please see the poster in the porch for details of the Festival to be held on Saturday 14th October at St Bartholomew’s, Brighton. Registration is at: www.olwfestival.uk

Quiz Night…
… in the Village Hall on Saturday 11th November at 1800 for 1830. Fish & Chips too! Details to follow.

Parish Christmas Lunch…
… at Ye Olde Black Horse on the High Street on Tuesday 5th December. Details to follow. Three courses for £25 per person, plus drinks.

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

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.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
8TH OCTOBER – TRINITY 18
Isaiah 5:1-7; Matthew 21:33-end
Related readings: Psalm 80:9-17; Philippians 3:4b-14

READINGS FOR THURSDAY WEEK – 12TH OCTOBER
Malachi 3:13-4:2a; Psalm 1; Luke 11:5-13