Second Before Advent News
A very warm welcome to any new readers, and to visitors and newcomers to St Michael's. A special welcome and thanks to Fr Paul Matthias, our celebrant this morning, who will also kindly be saying Mass for us on Thursday at 10.30 am. If you are new to St Michael's, do join us in the Vestry Hall after the service, so that we can welcome you properly.
Our pre-Christmas Fair is nearer than we think! Please look out for things that would make good Tombola prizes, and think about home-made items such as cakes and jams (please attach a list of ingredients). Or provide something crafty, or Christmassy, or nice for the garden! There are boxes at the back of church for such items as prizes – please bring along what you can!
If you are willing to run a stall or come and help, don't leave Sara to wonder – please let her know! If she has to miss Mass for work reasons, Sara can be reached, with any offers or questions, on 07837 919761.
Interview Day for the priest(s) who wish to be considered for St Michael's will be on December 6th. There will be a lunch in church before the formal interview session in the afternoon. If you can offer to help with this in any way, please speak to Sue, who will be delighted to hear from you. And please, everyone, continue to pray for all concerned in the appointment process.
Everyone is welcome to join in the patronal festival celebrations of St Andrew's, Deal, on Thursday, November 30th. Mass at 7 pm will be followed by a fish-and-chip supper.
This weekend Canterbury Cathedral Shop offers a 20% discount on orders over £50 (no code required, offer closes November 20th). Visit canterbury-cathedral.org/shop/ and let your Christmas shopping benefit the Cathedral….
Also at the Cathedral - A chance to visit its stained glass studio workshop, which is celebrating 50 years of protecting, conserving and maintaining the Cathedral's magnificent windows, some of which date back to the 12th century. A special studio visit is offered on 1st December at 11 am, cost £25. Book online via canterbury-cathedral.org.
King's Reach Education, a Christian educational charity seeking to help disadvantaged young people and their families, and now registered as an independent special school, is looking for a “bespoke” SEN teacher and other team members. Contact recruitment@kingsreach.org.uk.
From our Tower:
Kent County Association Maidstone, Kent, St Michael and All Angels
Friday, 3 November 2023 in 40m (6–1–24 in C)
1271 High Halden Surprise Minor
- Janice Byrne
- Jacqueline Barlow
- Philip Jarvis
- Mark Elvers
- Pam Thomas
- Neil Jones (C)
An 80th birthday compliment to Margaret Funnell (2/11/23).
Rung on the Saint's Day of Richard Hooker, Priest, Anglican Apologist, Teacher of the Faith (1600) snd Martin of Porres, Friar (1639).
Sunday, 5 November 2023 in 39m (6–1–24 in C)
1271 Ipswich Surprise Minor
- Philip Jarvis
- Jacqueline Barlow
- Paul Barton
- Mark Elvers
- Pam Thomas
- Neil Jones (C)
In memory of Shiela Ann Barton, who passed to her final rest on 4th November 2022.
Rung on the Saint's Day of Frances D'Amboise, 1485.
For your prayers: Among the sick we pray for Margaret, Ellie, Pauline, Rue, Fr Leon, Antony, Fran, Ellie, Tom, Joseph, Valerie, Peter, Joan, Margaret, Lindsay, Glynis, Ethan, Sarah, Yvonne and Paul.
Please pray for all who have died, and are dying, as a result of war, and for members and friends of the St Michael's family whose year's mind falls at this time: Duncan Sherman, Irene Place, Connie Bridge, Tony Read, Monica Wakelin.
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