This morning we welcome back Bishop Michael Langrish and his wife Esther. Please stay and chat with them both after Mass. Bishop Michael was Bishop of Exeter 2000 - 2013
Fr Robert's appointments this week:
Monday: Housing Trust Meeting lunchtime
Tuesday Meeting at Ashburnham Place
Tea and Testament Monday 18th October 3.30pm at the vicarage
Saturday 23rd October 2pm
Lesley and her family are having a memorial service for Joy Fryers, and refreshments afterwards in the church hall..
The chairs in the north aisle are reserved for people who still want to shield. Holy Communion will be administered in both kinds, please do not intinct the Host into the chalice. Face coverings are now optional and The Peace is to be exchanged in a more restrained way. Coffee etc will be available after Mass, as before. Singing of hymns is allowed
“Prayer Matters”
Our prayer group will next meet at 2pm on Monday 8th November at 20, Terminus Avenue, Bexhill. Prayer will be followed by tea, cake and fellowship. If you would like to join this informal prayer group or would like more information, please contact Fiona Bower on 01424 84567.
Advent '21 “The Harvest is Rich” [Luke 10:1]
During Advent this year, our Thursday Mass will be dedicated to looking at the Ministry of the Church in a secular environment. With visits from various chaplains working for local industry and within the support sector.
Our annual Pilgrimage to Walsingham next year is from 9th - 13th May. Theme “Last Orders” - looking at the background to Holy Orders within the Church.
SOCIAL AND FUNDRAISING
Mothers' Union will meet on Monday 18th at 2pm
for an easy quiz and cup of tea. Note change of time please.
Willing Fingers – our next meeting is Friday 22nd October 2pm in the DR Room. We shall be preparing for our stall at the Christmas Fair on 13th November. Please join us and bring any crafts to sell or crafty ideas.
Thanks to all who helped with the Parish Quiz last evening.
Our Organist and choirmaster Andrew Wilson is giving a series of Saturday lunchtime 45 minute recitals, each one with a theme. The next one will be on Saturday 30th October at 1pm. Influence: Dupre. Including Bach, Franck, Debussy, Langlais and Messiaen.
Please see the leaflets in church.
The next cake stall will be on Sunday 7th November, by
New Beginnings
13th November Bazaar 10.30 – 12.30
We are now collecting items for this. Please look out your jewellery, bottles, gifts, plants. Any help welcome – please sign up on the sign up tale
Date for your diary – Christmas Lunch
12th December. Please sign up on the sign up table.
As I am sure you are aware, we have been without the use and income of both the Hall and the DR Room owing to the pandemic. Therefore, our monthly income has dropped considerably. I am aware that you have been very generous in the past, and I am most grateful. However, if you feel you could make a donation towards our running expenditure, our bank details are:
PCC of St Augustine's Church, 40-10-14 a/c 2144 5774
Thanks, if you can help.
Please remember in your prayers this week:
THE SICK: Kathy H, Ged H, Fr Robert F, Eve, Chris R,Steven S, Ellie, Trevor F, Geoff, Jim H, John C, Bryan, Ruth, Shirley R, Ian L, Pat P, Megan, Mary B, Beryl M, Brian M, Pearl S, Jim D, Lee and Howard, Jean B, Rosemary, Mel, Margaret, Luigi L, Stella M, John C, Geoffrey F (Priest), Geoff St
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