Epiphany News
A warm welcome to any new readers, and to visitors and newcomers to St Michael's, as we keep this Feast of the Epiphany, when we remember the visit of the wise men to the Holy Child, and thank God for revealing His glory not only to the Jewish people but to all nations. A special welcome to our celebrant Fr Paul, who will also kindly celebrate Mass for us on Thursday at 10.30 am. If you are new to St Michael's, please join us for tea or coffee in the Vestry Hall after Mass, so that we can welcome you properly.
The Parochial Church Council meets on Thursday, January 12th, at 7.30 pm in the Vestry Hall.
The Garden Working Party meets – weather permitting – on Saturday, 14th January, 9.30 am to 12 noon. All helpers welcome; further information from Martyn.
Many thanks to those who have so kindly given their time to dismantle the church Christmas decorations!
The new Bishop of Oswestry (Fr Paul Thomas SSC) will be consecrated in Canterbury Cathedral at Candlemas – Thursday, February 2nd. Time still to be confirmed, but Bishop Norman particularly asks the Resolution parishes in our diocese to support this occasion. Bishop-elect Paul (who will be ministering to parishes like our own in the south-west of England, in the same way that Bishop Norman ministers to us) asks for our prayers. If you would like to be part of this very special service, Eleanor will have space in her car, or perhaps you could offer a lift? – but please note that, unfortunately, no parking will be available at the Cathedral except for blue badge holders.
We look forward to welcoming pupils, staff and parents of West Borough Primary School on the afternoon of 12th January, when they will be holding their Christmas Concert. This had to be postponed at the end of term because of the snowy conditions, and we are so glad that those involved will, after all, be able to have their hard work enjoyed and appreciated.
Readers' List for January: (A Happy new year, readers! Please, if unable to read on the day listed, try to make an arrangement with another reader).
8 January OT Paul Jones, NT Alison Heywood
15 January OT Eta/Zangi, NT Ralph Baldock
22 January OT Catherine Garland, NT Margaret Gatehouse
29 January OT Eleanor Relle, NT Katja Svarts
From Our Tower:
Kent County Association
St Michael and All Angels
Saturday, 31 December 2022 in 2h 50 (6–1–24 in C)
5152 Lincolnshire Surprise Major
Simon Humphrey
1 Josephine D Horton
2 Paul A Cammiade
3 Fiona M Wheeler
4 Mark T Elvers
5 Mark Chittenden-Pile
6 Richard A Pearce
7 Stephen A Wheeler (C)
8 Neil W Jones
Rung half-muffled for the repose of the souls of The Faithful Departed over the past 3 years.
500th together: 2 & 7
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