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'.
<b>St Andrew's Notices</b><br><b>Friday night - what a Night!</b>We are very happy the theatre company 'This is My Theatre' chose St Andrew's to spread its Christmas cheer in Worthing with their production of '<b>A Christmas Carol'. </b>On Friday evening, over one hundred guests enjoyed an imaginative rendition of the Dickensian story. The actors brought the classic story of redemption to life through superb acting, audience participation and live music.The sound of carols throughout the performance made the evening so much more special. Photographs will be shared soon.Thank you to Fr Tony, Carole and Veronica who prepared the church for this event, served hot refreshments before the show and during the interval, and tidied up ar the end of the performance. A bit of time to rest before we do it all again on Tuesday, 10th March 2026 when the same company are bringing '<b>Jane Eyre</b>' to St Andrew's. Tickets are already on sale at <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cuemarketing/1923273">https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cuemarketing/1923273</a><b>Interment of ashes on Tuesday 25th November after Holy Mass at 10:30</b>Michael Harris's ashes will be interred in the Remembrance Garden at St Andrew's, a church where he worshipped for many years. Deacon Rachel Bennett will officiate the interment. Please join us if you can.<br><b>St Andrew's Advent Course</b> - <b>Travelling Light</b>,<b> </b>a four-session journey through the season of Advent. We meet on the following <b>Fridays after Mass: 28th Nov, 5th, 12th & 19th Dec.</b> Please bring a Bible. All Welcome. Further details from Fr Peter at <a href="mailto:peterkane@cantab.net">peterkane@cantab.net</a>. <br><b>Important information regarding the Sick List!</b> This month, we're compiling a new up-to-date sick list. Please add your names to the list at the back of the church. Thank you.<br><br><b>FOR YOUR DIARIES!</b><br><b>Patronal Festival on Saturday, 29th November, 2025 11:30am</b>Please join us for a <b>light celebratory lunch after Holy Mass.</b><b>Christingle Service at St John the Divine West Worthing on Sunday 30th November 4pm</b>Please take a leaflet from the back of the church.<br><b>Gospel of Non-Violence</b>, a talk by Aisling Griffin from Pax Christi and Rev. David Mumford<b>Thursday 4th December 7.30pm</b>Friends Meeting House, 34, Mill Road, Worthing BN11 5D. All are welcome. Further details from David Mumford <<a href="mailto:dmumford@phonecoop.coop">dmumford@phonecoop.coop</a>> <br><b>St John the Divine's Christmas Fair on Saturday 6th December from 10.30am to 1.30pm</b><br><b>Turning Tides' Carol Service on Monday 8th December at St Symphorian’s Church, Durrington</b>Turning Tides is inviting us to their carol service. Doors open at 7:00pm for tombola and information stand, with the service beginning at 7:30pm. Please book your free ticket at <a href="https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/turning-tides/t-njkevxj">https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/turning-tides/t-njkevxj</a> or email <a href="mailto:sarah.clark@turning-tides.org.uk">sarah.clark@turning-tides.org.uk</a> by Monday 1 December 2025.For more information, please see the invitation and poster on the table at the back of the church.<br><b>Christmas Carol Service at St Andrew’s on Tuesday, 9th December 2025 at 7pm</b>St Andrew's congregation are invited to join Our Lady of Sion School's evening carol service.
