WEEKLY NOTICES FOR SATURDAY 13 JUNE

Upcoming Services

Sunday, 14 June: The Second Sunday after Trinity
8am Holy Communion 9:30am Sung Eucharist 6pm Fire Pit Service 6pm Evening Prayer	Fr Mark Fr Peter / Canon Nigel Gary & Team Fr Mark
Wednesday, 17 June
11:30am Said Eucharist	Fr Mark
Next Sunday, 21 June: The Third Sunday after Trinity
8am Holy Communion 9:30am Simple Eucharist (see below) 6pm Choral Evensong	Fr  Peter Fr Mark Fr Mark

See ‘Online Worship Resources’ below for the usual links to Sunday’s Bible readings.

The reader at tomorrow’s 9:30am Eucharist will be Elizabeth Brown and the intercessions will be led by Vivien Coates.

Fancy a Marshmallow?

Why not join us for tomorrow’s fire-pit service to be held outside (weather permitting) around a real fire followed by toasted marshmallows. This informal service is growing in popularity and provides a friendly, joyful and inclusive space for worship. If the weather is inclement the service will take place in the church porch.

Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong next Sunday evening will be sung to the setting by John Sanders (1933-2003), with the canticles set in A Minor by Thomas Tertius Noble (1867-1953). The anthem, by John Rutter (born 1945), is ‘I will sing with the Spirit’ (1 Corinthians 14:15b).

Why not join us? – and perhaps bring a friend who might enjoy this beautiful choral service (which lasts for around 50 minutes).

Family Camp Next Weekend

Because the Music Group will be accompanying the services at Family Camp, our third-Sunday Eucharist will use a similar format, and forward altar as usual, accompanied by Brian on the piano. The camp itself will make full use of Gary’s organisational skills and takes place once again in Stedham in the South Downs National Park over next weekend, 19 to 21 June. The programme is primarily designed with primary-school age children and their families in mind. Click here for more information and to book – or speak to Gary as soon as possible.

New Staff Members

Following a recent recruitment exercise we are pleased to announce the following staff appointments:

• Beth O’Connor will be our new Office Manager working over three mornings each week. Beth, who lives in Steyning has a son at our Little Stars, will initially work from the office two days a week. Beth’s first official day in the office will be next Wednesday, 17 June.
• Mary Sawyer has started work in a new role as the Keyholder/Caretaker for the Penfold Hall. Mary is the daughter of Peter Sawyer who many will remember, not least as a one-time Churchwarden at St Andrew’s & St Cuthman’s.

In a change to current arrangements Hall Bookings will now be organised through the Parish Office but the communication process remains the same. Bookings enquiries can be made either through the dedicated Booking page on the Penfold Hall website, or by email at info@penfoldchurchhall.org.uk

We are most grateful to Neil for his time as Hall Caretaker and to Nina for her time in the Parish Office.

Dame Julia Donaldson DBE

We congratulate Dame Julia on the award of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Lunchtime Concerts

Our series of lunchtime concerts begins this Tuesday. These concerts are free but with a retiring collection to towards the church building fund. They begin at 12:30pm and run for around 30 minutes. Please pick up a programme from church to pass onto friends and contacts and perhaps display in a suitable window:

16 June 23 June 30 June 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 July 4 August

Kadenza Brian Sawyer: Organ Recital Steyning Primary School Choir Strummers and Singers Michael Brierley, Baritone Cantatrice Sing Out Sister Tredici Wind Ensemble

Other Concerts in Church

Saturday, 4 July (at 6pm): Jazz Vespers by Riverboat Shuffle in aid of Family Support Work. Tickets £15 to include a welcome drink on arrival, available from Steyning Bookshop or from Penny Warner or other members of the FSW team after services.

Saturday, 11 July (at 5pm): the Kaleidoscope Singers, supported by a string quartet sing Pergolesi’s Magnificat, and works by Rutter, Holst and Vivaldi. Tickets £15 (under-18s free) from the Steyning Bookshop, on the door – also available online here.

Saturday, 5 September (at 1pm): John Twitchen, tenor; Helen Rideout, piano; and the Florentine String Quartet. Tickets £15 from the Steyning Bookshop. Pick up a flyer from church for more details, including a companion concert in Henfield St Peter on 29 August, with a programme of flute and piano music.

Visit from the Rector of Ramallah

The impossible situation for those living in the West Bank and Gaza is never far from our minds. Next month Steyning will be hosting a visit from the Rector of St Andrew’s in Ramallah on the West Bank, the historic home for many Palestinian Christians. A respected international voice, Fr Fadi has preached at Southwark Cathedral and will be attending next month’s General Synod in York as an ecumenical guest. He will also be welcomed as a special guest at the Methodist Conference. Over the first weekend in July there will be two opportunities to hear from him here:

• On Saturday, 4 July from 8:15pm to 10pm, will be speaking at a public meeting in the Steyning Centre on the theme: ‘Peace in the Middle East: an impossible dream?’
• On Sunday 5 July 9:30am at our Sung Eucharist, instead of a sermon, Fr Fadi will be interviewed about what it means to be a Christian today in the land of Christ’s birth, what the Christian community is doing to survive and work for peace in the Holy Land. The service will be followed by a Q&A session in church.

A collection will be taken for Friends of the Holy Land on both occasions (and there is no need to book in advance).

In our July magazine you can read more about Fr Fadi in the context of the current situation in the Holy Land. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear an inspiring Christian voice from a context of war and great tension. At home and abroad, Fr Fadi is increasingly seen as a figure who speaks for peace and justice for all in the land of our Saviour’s birth.

Forthcoming Funerals & Memorial/Thanksgiving Services

This coming week:

• Memorial for Mary Laver: Memorial, Steyning, Tuesday, 16 June at 2pm
• Funeral of Ronald Wells: Funeral, Ashurst, Thursday, 18 June at 11am

Next week:

• Funeral of Tony Smith: Steyning, Thursday, 25 June at 2pm
• Memorial for Jane Marshall:, Steyning, Friday, 26 June at 12:30pm:.

Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord:
And let light perpetual shine upon them.

In Memory of David Boyle and Martin Toomey

Members of our congregation will remember David and Martin and will be interested to know of a current crowd-funding campaign to increase access to the land managed by the Steyning Downland Scheme through the purchase of an all-terrain accessibility vehicle to enable those who can no longer walk up to the Downs to continue to access this beautiful landscape. To find out more and make a financial contribution please visit Access For All to the beautiful Steyning Downland Scheme (SDS).

Good Grief Café

The sessions take place every second Friday afternoon from 2pm until 4pm in the Penfold Hall, with the next session scheduled for Friday, 10 July. Those who have experienced any sort of loss are welcome to join us for tea or coffee, biscuits and a listening ear. Come to talk and share, or just listen. For more information, please ring 01903 813276 or, if you prefer, you can email care@steyningparishchurch.org

Primary School Colour Run

Thanks for all who have volunteered to steward at Primary School gate for annual Colour Run fundraiser. The team is now complete.

June Magazine

This month’s magazine can be read online here. Printed copies are available from the back of church from tomorrow and from the other usual distribution points, including the Post Office.

Children’s Church

Meetings of Children’s Church continue on first and fourth Sundays. Children should join the congregation at the beginning of the service at 9:30am, then head over to the Penfold Hall for crafts, games, stories and worship before coming back into church for the final part of the Eucharist.

Little Stars!

Meetings continue in the Penfold Hall over the usual two sessions each week:

• Monday afternoons from 1pm to 2:45pm
• Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30am.

There is no need to apply or book. Just turn up at the Penfold Hall with your children. Any enquiries can be directed to Gary on 07396 963996 or at families@steyningparishchurch.org.

Midweek Eucharist

All are welcome to our peaceful midweek service which takes place in the chancel of St Andrew’s & St Cuthman’s at 11:30am every Wednesday. The next midweek service with prayers for healing will take place in July because 24 June (the final Wednesday of the month) is a Festival.

Wednesday Coffee

Join us at the Penfold Hall on any Wednesday morning between 10am and 11:30am for real coffee or tea, conversation and big smiles. If you are willing to help, please speak to a member of the team.

Board Games Fun

There are now two board games Café events each month at the Penfold Hall. The afternoon session takes place every second Tuesday from 3:15pm until 5:15pm. The evening session takes place from 6pm to 9pm on the fourth Monday of each month. For more information speak to Gary or send him an email – or just turn up on the day. Come by yourself or invite a friend.

Free Food – Three Times a Week!

Steyning Community Fridge now holds three sessions each week, including Sunday mornings so feel free to pop down to the Cottage after the 9:30am service to pick up some fresh food that is close to or has just passed its best‑before date but is still good to eat. Opening times are as follows:

• Monday evenings from 6pm to 7pm
• Thursday mornings from 10am to 11am
• Sunday mornings from 10:45 to 11:45am.

Click here to send an email to the organisers. Donations to help with transport costs are always welcome.

Intercessions for Healing

Please contact the Parish Office (or on 01903 813276) if anyone you know should be added (with their consent) to our public intercessions. To contact or update our Prayer Group, please write to prayer@steyningparishchurch.org

ONLINE WORSHIP RESOURCES

The readings for the Principal Service for the Second Sunday after Trinity (in Year A, Proper 6) are as follows: Exodus 19:2-8a; Psalm 100; Romans 5:1-8; and Matthew 9:35 to 10:8 [9-23]

The Church of England continues to provide a videoed, pre‑recorded service, available every Sunday at 9am. These services tend to last between 30 and 50 minutes.

Services continue to be streamed live from our Cathedral. The text of each service, including hymns and readings, is usually available as a PDF on the same page.

FOR YOUR PRAYERS

Recently Departed

Esther Easley Thames, Regina Vine, April Henebury, Ronald David Wells, Jane Helen Marshall, Mary Elizabeth Cromwell Laver, Anthony John (‘Tony’) Smith, David Webber (priest), Lee Scerri.

Year’s Mind

John Joanides, David Beale, Rose May Flynn, Richard Neve Grantham (‘Rick’) Knowles, Brian Turrell, Alastair Graham McKechnie, Kathleen Sybil Page, Jean Salmon, Mushti Faiers, Betty Jean Lee, Doreen Rogers, Elizabeth Verrall, Stella Bland, June Anne Pengelly, David Courtney Boyle, Alastair Ian (‘Al’) Turner, Marion Joycelyn (‘Nan’) Wills.