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Archdeacon Tom's visit yesterday We are grateful to the Archdeacon of Chichester for celebrating Mass and attending the PCC meeting yesterday. Fr Tom reiterated Bishop Martin's good news and the Diocese's commitment to interviewing in the foreseeable future. Updates will be shared with you all in due course. Please keep in your prayers all those involved in recruiting and interviewing at this time.Benefits of being on the Electoral RollWith the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) fast approaching on Sunday 19th April, you may like to join St Andrew's Electoral Roll.Please bear in mind that being on the Electoral Roll does not make you a 'member' of the Church. Simply regarding St Andrew's as your spiritual home does that.However, joining the Roll is compulsory if you wish to:stand for election to the Parish Church Council (PCC) or other synodical council (such as the Deanery, Diocesan or General Synod);attend the APCM and participate in votes.If you are thinking of taking a more active role in the life of our church, please take an Electoral Roll form from the back of the church.Lent Appeal 2026The PCC are happy to support St Andrew School's Ecuador Campaign this year as well. A group of students will travel this year to Ecuador to gain important skills while working with disadvantaged communities. Thank you for your generosity of spirit.Lent Course 2026 with Fr Peter Kane starts Friday 27th February after Said MassFor our Lent Course this year we will be using the material provided by the diocese and which links into the diocesan Year of Matthew. Sessions will focus on particular aspects of Matthew's Gospel: the infancy narratives of Jesus, Jesus' calling of disciples, his authority as a teacher, his miracles and his Passion. We meet after Friday Mass on 27th Feb, and 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th March. Please bring a Bible. Course booklets will be provided for which we ask a suggested donation of 50p towards church funds.For further information please speak to Fr Peter or contact him at peterkane@cantab.net. Nicholas Ryder's funeral will take place on Monday 23rd February at 11am, followed by refreshments in the Hall. The family hope you can attend. May he rest in peace!Have you got your tickets?'Jane Eyre' at St Andrew's on Tuesday 10th March 7pm-9pm“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.”After the success of 'A Christmas Carol' in November last year, the professional theatre company 'This is My Theatre' are bringing the play 'Jane Eyre' to St Andrew's. Please book your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cuemarketing/1923273 or please take a leaflet from the back of the church for easy pay by scanning the QR code. Please share with family and friends.
Dear Friends<br>We lit the fourth Advent candle during Holy Mass yesterday, getting closer to celebrating the Nativity of Our Lord on Thursday.<br>We hope you can join us during this week.<br>O, Emmanuel! Tuesday, 23rd December 10:30 - 11:00 am Said Mass, followed by decorating the window sills<br>Christmas Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord Wednesday, 24th December 8:00 pm Sung Mass<br>Christmas Day - Nativity of Our Lord 25th December 10:30 am Sung Mass<br>St Stephen Friday 26th December 10:30 am Said Mass<br>The Holy Family Sunday 28th December 10:30 am Sung Mass<br>Pewsheet Notices:<br>Thank you to Fr Peter for running St Andrew's Advent Course Travelling Light which concluded on Friday. <br>In the new year, Fr Peter is looking at organising a short course of preparation for Confirmation. If you are interested in being confirmed or know of anyone who might be, please contact him to register your interest at peterkane@cantab.net.<br>Bishops' visits in January 2026<br>Bishop Martin of Chichester would like to visit St Andrew's in the new year. He will celebrate Mass and preach on Sunday, 25th January 2026.<br>Bishop Will of Lewes, who is responsible for our parish, is visiting us on Sunday, 4th January 2026.<br>These two visits will give us the opportunity to discuss the future of our parish. We hope you can attend. <br>Living the Mystery of Faith 2026-2030 across the Diocese of Chichester Over the next four years we commit as a Diocese to Living the Mystery of Faith. Each year the Diocese will explore one of the four portraits of Jesus provided by the Gospel writers beginning in 2026 with the Gospel of Matthew. The Diocese's commitment to growth is rooted in prayer for the ongoing renewal of ministry for mission. There is something for everyone who wants to grow. See poster attached.<br>Let's make our church sparkle and shine!Holy Dusters meet again on 3rd and 24th January 2026 10am-12pm, followed by tea and cake.Please join John Renz and his team on one or both of the two Saturdays: light clean on 3rd and deep clean on 24th. <br>Thinking of becoming a member of our church? Please ask a Welcomer for a form. Once filled in, please hand in to Sylvia Pepperell, our Electoral Roll Officer, or the Churchwarden. <br>A very happy Christmas and a blessed New Year to you all!🎄
St Andrew's NoticesBishops' visits in January 2026Bishop Martin of Chichester would like to visit St Andrew's in the new year. He will celebrate Mass and preach on Sunday, 25th January.Bishop Will of Lewes, who is responsible for our parish, is visiting us on Sunday, 4th January 2026These two visits will give us the opportunity to discuss the future of our parish. We hope you can attend.Welcome to Adonis, Ava, Kyle and Nicholas, our young Altar Servers!Congratulations to them all on a sterling job last Sunday! Today! The Commissioning of Lay Ministers of Communion Corinne Churcher and Estera Emmerson have completed the course for Authorised Lay Ministers. They are being commissioned in church today as Lay Ministers of Communion. On 9th May 2026, they will be commissioned at the Chichester Cathedral, alongside Lay Ministers from across the Diocese.Our Lady of Sion School's Christmas Carol Service at St Andrew’s on Tuesday, 9th December 2025 Thank you to Father Tony and Carole for preparing the church for our guests for rehearsals on Monday and for the service itself on Tuesday. The school hope to be back next year.Thinking of becoming a member of our church? Please ask a Welcomer for a form. Once filled in, please hand in to Sylvia Pepperell, our Electoral Roll Officer, or the Churchwarden. FOR YOUR DIARIES!St Andrew's Advent Course - Travelling Light, a four-session journey through the season of Advent. We meet on the following Fridays after Mass: 28th Nov, 5th, 12th & 19th Dec. Please bring a Bible. All Welcome. Further details from Fr Peter at peterkane@cantab.net. Are you interested in being confirmed or know of anyone who might be? If so, Fr Peter is looking at organising a short course of preparation for Confirmation in the new year. Please contact him to register your interest at peterkane@cantab.net'.
