NEWS and Diary
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The Village Parish Magazine, can be purchased at the Church, Village shop or Balcombe Club for just 75p, and contains lots of village news and information, including Fr. David's monthly letter. Worth every penny!
Contact us if you would like copy delivered monthly (a year subscription is £9 with free delivery if you live in the village)
POSADA
POSADA (Spanish for 'Inn') is a chance for you to host Mary and Joseph, to make room for Jesus at Christmas time!
'Posada' originated in Mexico and lasts throughout Advent, when small figures of Mary and Joseph and their donkey travel around different homes in the community to stay for the night.
On Christmas Eve, the figures are brought back to St Mary's at our Crib service, as everyone gets ready to welcome the baby Jesus.
If you would like to have Mary and Joseph to stay, please sign up on the list which will be at the back of the church from November Family Service.
Or you can contact one of our churchwardens to help arrange a date for you.
Autumn Church and Churchyard clean
21st November - 9.00am to Midday.
All volunteers welcome even if you can only spare a short time.
Please bring your own tools and equipment, and cleaning things.
We would welcome any equipment for reaching high places!
Refreshments are inevitable .... and delicious!
Harvest Celebrations
We have had some lovely services in and around the village.
The harvest loaf was wonderful addition to our celebrations. Thank you to Fellows Bakery for providing it.
The harvest gifts go to FSW (Family Support Work) and a local foodbank.
The barn dance was happy occasion and a big thank you to all who made it possible.
Teddy Bears Picnic
Thursday 16th July
A lovely sunny day with lots of furry friends and their famlies.
We enjoyed blowing bubbles, singing, playing in the Parish Room garden and teddy cakes.
Celebrating 25years since Fr David's Ordination
On this special anniversary, we thank God for David's (and Hilary's) unwavering commitment to his calling and to the grace and love they share with us.
A prayer for David
"May God continue to grant him wisdom, patience, and joy as he serves our parish with love and devotion"
David lead a special Mass (Communion service) at St Richards, Haywards Heath to celebrate.
Prayer and Discernment for Our Next Bishop of Chichester
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: We thank you for the faithful ministry of Bishop Martin.
As we seek a new bishop to serve our household of faith,
send your Holy Spirit to deepen our trust in you and to guide all who will discern the person you are calling;
that we may know, love, and follow Jesus, today and always. Amen.
Message from Bishops Will and Ruth:
Thank you for encouraging responses to the consultation which fed into the healthy conversations at Diocesan Synod last weekend. Please continue to hold the whole process publicly in prayer within your church communities and encourage your congregations to join our diocesan prayer meeting on the first Monday of each month at 12 noon.