This weekend’s Bible readings:
Romans 8:18-25 (p 1135) Matthew 6:25-end (p 971)
Soup and Snowdrops 21st February at Sacombe:
You are warmly invited to Soup & Snowdrops at St Catherine’s Church on Saturday 21st February between 12.00 and 2.00 pm. Come and enjoy some homemade soup, bread and cheese. Proceeds will be for the work of the church.
Catering for Julie’s funeral:
As you know, our dear friend Julie’s funeral is on Friday 20th February at 1pm, and refreshments are being served in St Mary’s afterwards. Sandwiches and savoury finger food are being organised by the family but if anyone would like to bake cakes, please let Marion or Jacqui P know. Please remember no nuts or nut products and if you could pre-cut larger cakes that would be very helpful. Many thanks.
Knit & Natter group:
If you like knitting or crocheting, come and join us in the Sargant room (at the back of Standon village hall) any time between 1pm and 3.30pm, usually on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Tea & cakes will be available. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 12th February. For more information please contact Marion on 01920 745683.
Lent devotionals:
Lizzy is planning to put in an order for some Easter books for the bookstall, including some Lent devotionals. The four which she has been recommended are Everyday Gospel Easter Devotional - Paul David Tripp , The Risen King - Charles H. Spurgeon, ed J.A. Medders , An Ocean of Grace - Tim Chester and Our Radiant Redeemer - Tim Chester. There will be a discount on the prices publicised online. If you would like her to order one for you, please let her know ([email protected]) by Wednesday 11th February (orders after that are also fine, but won't be here in time for the start of Lent).
Help needed:
In the last few weeks, we’ve been appealing for more help in our churches. The need is becoming even more acute as we go on in 2026; please consider what you might be able to offer to help with the running of our churches. All Saints is in need of volunteers to help with cleaning; the café really needs more volunteers; we would welcome more people willing to take part in our services and many of our teams are short on personnel. All Saints has no church warden. There is much to celebrate in our benefice, but much still to do. Please pray that God will show you where he is calling you to use your gifts and abilities, and then speak to a church warden, a PCC member or to Caroline.
Services for the next few weeks:
Midweek services each week:
Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’s
Wednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’s
Please note there will be no midweek service on Tuesday 17th February
Sunday services:
8th February 10.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
15th February 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30 am Holy Communion, All Saints
22nd February 10.30 am All age worship, St Mary’s
6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s
1st March 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints
8th March 10.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
Dates & meetings coming up:
11th February, 5.00 pm Benefice finance committee meeting, The Old Top Shop
17th February, 12.00 Funeral of Jim King, St Mary’s
18th February, 7.30 pm Ash Wednesday service, St Catherine’s
20th February, 1.00 pm Funeral of Julie Williams, St Mary’s
21st February, 12.00 noon Soup and Snowdrops, St Catherine’s
25th February, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s
4th March, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall
5th March, 7.30 pm PCC meetings, St Mary’s