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Week starting 26th November
Following several requests, we have produced a page to show all the news and notices from the parish churches. These are from the weekly notices from each of the four churches. Please let the parish office have any items for the notices.
Please be aware that we will NOT be publishing any personal information (addresses or telephone numbers etc.). Not all of the notices each week will be published here. For dates of meetings and groups, please see our calendar page for information. Items which have a highlighted title shows that there is further information available on this site.
Click on your church: All Saints’ St. Antony’s St. Edmund’s St. Mary’s
For all the Parish:
MORNING WEEKDAY SERVICES in the TEAM
A new pattern of morning weekday services has begun. The time of all of them is now 9.15am and the pattern is as follows.
Monday Morning - Prayer at All Saints’
Tuesday - Bible Study at St Edmund’s (William Goddard Room)
Wednesday Morning - Prayer at All Saints’ followed by Eucharist at 10
Thursday Morning - Prayer at St Mary’s followed by Eucharist at 10
Friday Morning - Prayer at All Saints’
Additionally, for a trial period, Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8am at St Antony’s on a fortnightly basis. This is for anyone in the parish to attend. Dates will be advertised in the weekly diary.
Secret Ways
Article from article appeared on Friday November 10th in the Church of England Newspaper. In South London recently, a prominent Evangelical minister asked that the microphones and recording equipment in his church be switched off. Article from a newspaper by Revd Simon Butler More
The Installation of Revd. Simon Butler as Honorary Canon of Southwark Cathedral
Everyone is warmly invited to this service at Southwark Cathedral on Sunday 10th December at 3.00pm.
The Challenge and Hope of Being an Anglican Today:
The following article by the Archbishop of Canterbury sets out his thinking about the future of the Anglican Communion after recent events in the United States and responses to it. Entitled The Challenge and Hope of Being an Anglican Today: A Reflection for the Bishops, Clergy and Faithful of the Anglican Communion. Click here to download. (pdf)
A Vision for the Parish 2007-12
Today we publish the work of the PCC Vision Group for your study, reflection and comment. Please download a copy of the report. The report is also available in hard copy from each of the four churches with a covering letter. Please take these away with you, noting especially the dates and times of the consultation meetings we are holding in November. We genuinely want to hear your views. To download a copy of the report (pdf file) click here
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING ALL SAINTS’ LOWER GRAVEYARD
The regular rows of graves in All Saints’ Lower Graveyard are almost full. When originally purchased and laid out, space was left in the ‘pathways’ for additional graves when these were required. The Graveyard Committee has decided that the time has come to begin using these new rows. The first row of graves will be laid out in the ‘pathway’ adjacent to the steps down to the graveyard at the bottom end in Church Way (i.e. in the ‘oldest’ part). Graves will be laid in the same direction as existing graves. Using the graveyard in this way will provide grave space for a number of decades to come, enabling Sanderstead residents to be buried in their own neighbourhood (and at a cost significantly lower than the Local Authority). Further details can be obtained from Piers Hubbard.
Communities love their churches
Communities love their churches - now it’s time to listen to their needs, says Church researcher - An article from Church of England Website. Well worth a read. To read full article, click here
Parish Pilgrimage to the Lands of the Bible 2008
Details of our parish Pilgrimage in February 2008 are available. You will find a colourful pilgrimage brochure, a letter giving more details and a booking form in the pack provided.
It’s A Wrap
The gift-wrapping service in aid of The Lisa Thaxter Trust will again be operating in Croydon’s Whitgift Centre each day from November 20th until December 23rd. Do take advantage of this worthwhile service while you are doing your Christmas shopping.
Positive Parenting - at St Antony’s, Thursday 30th November (8 – 9:30 pm)
We will be holding a “taster” session for parents of young children. Parenting may be the hardest job you’ll ever have to do! Come and enjoy uninterrupted coffee and a guided evening of shared chat.
Pantomime Time!!
Sanderstead Dramatic Club has very generously donated to The Children’s Society vouchers for tickets for the 7.30pm performances of The Sleeping Beauty on Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th or Thursday 18th January 2007. The money raised through the sale of these vouchers (£7 adults, £6 concessions and £4 for children 14 and under) will go to the Society. Please ring Jo Todd or Jean Kelly if you would like to have a very enjoyable evening out at a truly traditional pantomime.
CORIN’S INDUCTION TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Corin will be Collated & Inducted as Vicar of St John’s, King’s Lynn on Saturday 3rd February 2007 at 2.30pm. There are up to 24 seats available on a coach available at a cost of £20 a head. If you would like to have a seat on this coach, please book your place via Gerie in the Parish Office. First-come, first-served basis. Payment can be made later.
Corin’s last Sunday in Sanderstead will be Sunday 7th January 2007. He will preach and preside at All Saints’ at 8.30am and 10am. In the evening there will be a Team Farewell Party for Corin & Nichola which will be a mixture of informality, music and a little bit of worship. This will be held at St Antony’s at 7.00pm. If you would like to contribute towards a collection for Corin please put your donation in an envelope marked 'Corin's Collecton' and either place in the collection plate, pass to the Parish office, by 31st December.
STOP THE TRAFFIK
will raise awareness of the problem of human trafficking and call for change through the education of people in source and receiving countries as well as by equipping them to be advocates for change. The Parish of Sanderstead is in full support of this project. The initiative will also encourage and help to finance grass roots anti-trafficking projects around the world. To read more, click here
For All Saints’ Church
Sunday 26th November: Friends and Family Sunday
The final Sunday of our Alpha Course-themed sermon will be a Guest Service. This will be a chance for you to bring along your non-churchgoing friends and family to an informal Family Service. The service will be tailored to introducing them to some of Jesus’ claims together with an invitation to join the Alpha Course that will begin in January. We would like to encourage you to bring along folk who you think might value that chance, or perhaps used to come to church but do so no longer.
ADVANCE NOTICE: CHURCH OUT OF USE
Do you use All Saints’ at any time from Monday – Friday? If so, you will need to make arrangements to find an alternative venue for your events from January 15th – end of March, while the church is being rewired and relit. Contact the Parish Office for relocations into the halls.
Christmas Cards
Joan Hamlin will be selling Christmas cards on behalf of St Raphael’s Hospice today and on future Sundays before Christmas, in the Small Hall after the 10 am services.
Enid Clarke RIP & Betty Mason RIP
Church members will be sorry to hear of the deaths of these two long-term church members. Betty’s funeral is this coming Thursday at 2.30pm at Croydon Crematorium.
Enid’s funeral service will be held in All Saints Church on Tuesday 5th December at 12:30 pm. Burial will follow in All Saints’ Lower Graveyard.
Croydon Symphonic Band invite you
on Saturday 9th December at 5:30 in All Saints’ Halls.
to a Christmas concert. Everyone welcome (including families) to join in the festive fun. Children will have to opportunity to join in with the band and try their hand at conducting! There is no admission fee, but there will be a retiring collection towards church funds. Mince pies and drinks will be served after the concert.
ALL SAINTS CHRISTMAS CARD
Greet all your All Saints family this Christmas. Buy and sign a star to be stuck on the large Christmas cards, made by the youth groups, displayed under the tower.
We aim to raise £1,000 for Christian Aid. STARS WILL BE ON SALE FROM ADVENT SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER.
Sanderstead Light
Planning for the new, last-Sunday service, in the Hall, is well underway. The first service will be on 28th January 2007. We are looking for people who would be willing to help, on an occasional basis (we will try to avoid another rota), in the following ways; help with children’s activities, (to last about 15 minutes); Welcoming people; involvement in drama. If you would like to be involved please sign one of the lists at the back of church. if you would like more details please contact Simon 86571366 or Judith 86574679.
EVENING PRAYER
Simon would be interested to know if there are any people interested in joining him in the saying of Evening Prayer at 5.00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Apart from keeping the cycle of daily prayer going at All Saints’, this may provide another opportunity for folk to join in corporate prayer
Christmas Lunch 2007
It has been the custom of our church to offer a Christmas Lunch for those who are on their own and who would like to come together with others on Christmas Day. Every year we look for someone new to arrange it, with the firm promise that you only ever do it once. Can you arrange the Christmas Lunch? There is a ‘how to do it’ pack available and there are already some who will volunteer to turn up to help on the day. But, as usual, we need an overall organiser. Speak to Simon, Indrani or Judith if you can help.
CONFIRMATION & CHRISTIAN BASICS COURSE
On Wednesday evenings from January 31st, we shall be running an Alpha Course for any who would like to come along. If you would like to be baptised and/or confirmed as an adult next year, this is the course you need to come along to. More details soon. Also, if you can help in any way with this course, e.g. by leading a small group discussion, please have a word with Simon soon.
SEARCH FOR A STAR
It is vital that we recruit someone to act as the Church Treasurer in the next few months. If you could be persuaded to consider this key role, please speak to Dave Courtney or Simon as soon as possible. Details of the tasks can be got from Alan Bailey.
PRAYER MEETINGS
During our Worship Review in the early part of the year, we agreed to begin a regular Saturday morning Prayer Meeting, focusing on praying for the life of our church and its members. The first of these meetings will be held on Saturday 7th October from 9.45am – 10.30am in St Catherine’s Aisle. Come along to pray. No frills. Just a prayer time. But essential for a healthy church life.
For St. Antony’s Church:
Preparing to Worship
Try to get to church by 10.30am, until recently you always did! After the meeting and greeting that we share, spend time getting ready to listen to God, praying or worshipping together. When I am there I will lead some hymns and songs, because I find that helps me to focus on God, join in if it helps you. Words are always available from the stewards. Praying the hymn words silently is another good way to open your heart to God's presence. This is NOT just for choiry people, whatever they are!! You could follow Penny's advice and share with someone your experiences of times of prayer during the week. We need to encourage each and make God the focus of all we do at St Antony’s. Jan P
Quiz Night
We are holding another Quiz Night at St Antony's on Saturday 9th Dec at 8pm. Amazingly it will be as much fun as ever, and you will be able to pit your wits against the finest in Surrey. Fish and Chips ( or usual alternatives ) and a good night's entertainment for the measley sum of £7.50 per head ....although you could pay more if you'd like to. Teams may include 6 people or less if you are really clever. If you covet our infamous booby prizes, you will have to play hard to win them....take nothing for granted. More info from janjo100@hotmail.
For St. Edmund’s Church:
Sorry, no information has been submitted from this church
For St. Mary’s Church:
Christmas Candles
Over the last few years it has become traditional for us to celebrate the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on the fourth Sunday of Advent and Midnight Mass on the night of 24th December by candlelight. We would like to do this again this year. In the past this has only been possible because of the generous financial help given by individual members of the congregation; candles are expensive and unfortunately short-lived. In order to put the 348 candles in the Nave chandeliers, we need to raise £400.00. If you enjoy the candlelit services at Christmas time, please would you consider giving something towards providing the candles. Please would you see Clive Christensen, the Treasurer or either of the Churchwardens to let them know if you would be willing to contribute.
Should we receive sufficient promises of support, we would collect the money towards the end of November in time for delivery at the beginning of December.
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