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The Church of England - Diocese of Chichester

St Nicholas' Church, Arundel - 'What's On'



This Sunday - 5 February 2012 - The Presentation of Christ in the Temple - Candlemass

Readings: Malachi 3: 1-5; Psalm 24: 7-end; Hebrews 2: 14-end; Luke 2: 22-40

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00 am Parish Eucharist

6.00pm Service of Light and Evensong for Candlemass



Weekdays

Tuesdays - 7.30 pm - Eucharist (Common Worship)

Wednesdays - 10.00 am - Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer)

Fridays - 12.00 pm - Eucharist (Common Worship)

Morning Prayer is said daily at 9.30 am apart from on Fridays when it is at 11.30 am.

Evening Prayer is said from Tuesday to Friday at 4.30 pm .

 The Ministry of Healing is available following the 10.00 am Eucharist every Sunday and after the Eucharist on the first Tuesday and Friday of each month.


Next Sunday -12 February 2012
- The Second Sunday before Lent

Readings: Proverbs 8: 1; 22-31, Psalm 104: 26-end, Colossians 1: 15-20, John 1: 1-14

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)

9.00 am South Stoke Eucharist

10.00 am Parish Eucharist


DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

11 February - Saturday - 7.30 pm Arundel Olympics Party to raise funds for the German Exchange visit - Arundel Scout Hall - details here

2 March - Friday Women's World Day of Prayer Service at St Nicholas

15-20 August Visitors from our link parish in Stegaurach, Germany


NOTICES

The Alpha Course
St Nicholas Church and our school is running an Alpha Course on Thursdays at 7pm until 29 March, at the school on Jarvis Road. Supper is included - there is no charge. The Alpha Course offers a balanced and informed view of Christianity and the Church in the modern world. If you would like to attend please sign the list at the back of the church.

Next Sunday
During next Sunday's Family Eucharist (Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 'Candlemas'), members of the parish visiting team will be commissioned at the 10am Family Eucharist. This will be a first commissioning for some and a recommissioning for others.

Jack's Persian Feast
An evening of traditional hospitality and delicious Persian food in aid of the Jack Edmonds Memorial Fund is being held on Friday 9 March in the Norfolk Centre. Tickets are £25, from Chris Hine: 01903 889743.

The Arundel Olympics Party
Chase away the February chills at the Arundel Olympics Party on Saturday 11 February, 7.30pm, at Arundel Scout Hall. There will be music by The Alternatives, fun games for the whole family, hot food and a bar. Olympic fancy dress is encouraged! Tickets are priced at: adults: £10; children: £5; family: £25, and are available from St Nicholas Parish Office or Sherian Morgan, tel: 01903 882010

Design help needed
A group of volunteers is producing a leaflet about FEAST, the charity in India that St Nicholas supports. If you have design experience or are a dab hand on an Apple mac and would like to help, please contact Jayne Scrimgeour: 01903 882553, or jayne.scrimgeour@ajslabels.com

Hosts for our visitors from Stegaurach
From Wednesday 15 until Monday 20 August, our German parish partners will be visiting Arundel, and we are looking for families, couples and individuals to accommodate them. No knowledge of German necessary! You don't need to live in Arundel, and it is great fun. Please contact Sherian Morgan on 882010 or email her at sherian@totalise.co.uk if you would like to know more

Bell Tower Captains
Fr David has appointed Mrs Teresa Kendall as our new Tower Captain. Teresa, who lives in Arundel and was baptised and confirmed at St Nicholas, has been a member of the Lyminster team since she learnt to ring there as a teenager. She will be assisted in her new post by David Hall, Tower Captain at Lyminster. The Vicar and Churchwardens, and the bell ringers, are very grateful to Nicholas Plumley for his work as Acting Tower Captain for over twelve months from the time when Geoff Lee's final illness prevented Geoff from continuing in that role which he had filled so well for so many years.

Storm Damage
During a storm on 3 January, St Nicholas church suffered some damage. Part of the West window was blown inwards, and the weather vane and its spur came down. The window is now boarded. There is significant damage to the tower and stone parapet. The 14ft spur is perched on the tower. IT has been strapped in place until such time as it can be removed. As a precautionary measure, there wil be no bell ringing for the time being, and access to the North side of the church is restricted. There are photographs of the damage at the back of the church.

Women's World Day of Prayer 2012
..is Friday 2 March and has the theme 'Let Justice Prevail'. If you would like to be involved please speak to Victoria Skillicorn, tel: 882262.

A Prayer
This prayer is for the appointment of a new Bishop for the Diocese of Chichester, and may be used daily:
Eternal God, shepherd and guide, in your mercy give your Church in this diocese a shepherd after your own heart who will walk in your ways, and with loving care watch over your people. Give us a leader of vision and a teacher of your truth. So may your Church be built up and your name glorified; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Wholeness Ministry
A meeting of the healing group has resulted in some changes to the way our regular healing and wholeness ministry is conducted. The regular Sunday time will still apply each week but will be simplified and will involve silent laying on of hands and, if requested of a priest, anointing followed by a prayer. Should anyone wish for further prayer or scripture reading one or two of the Wholeness Team will be happy to spend time with you after the service. There will be specific services of healing and wholeness at advertised times next year, and preaching and teaching about this ministry during Lent 2012.

The Alternatives' CD
Our band The Alternatives has produced a CD entitled 'With Best Intentions'. It's available FREE for just a £10 donation to well-deserving charities. Please ask a member of the band for more details

Parish Office Hours
Please note that the Parish Office is now open Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 2pm.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Please do not forget that the Service Sheet, Sanctuary Candle and Flower Fund are available for sponsorship on a weekly basis. It's a great way to mark a special event or occasion. Please ask in the office for more details.

'After Eight' Coffee
A cup of Coffee (or Tea) is now available after the Sunday 8.00 am Service

Toddler and Baby Group
The group meets on Friday mornings during term- time, 9.15-10.45. More helpers would be welcome: if you or anyone you know is able to give one Friday morning a month please speak to Mary Butler.

Recycled Cards
Please give cards for recycling to the office or to Gretchen Lloyd-Davies, who will be using them to make new greetings cards to be sold to benefit St Nicholas' Church.




Charity Commission No: 1134404