Newsletter Autumn 2016

Christmas Fayre & Tree Festival Saturday 3rd December 11.00am—2.00pm & the Tree Festival continues on Sunday 4th December 2.00pm—6.00pm with a service of Carols amongst the Trees at 5.00pm.

Free entry and refreshments Once again we will be raising funds for our charities (see page 1) at our Christmas Fayre whilst at the same time the church will be filled with the spectacle and scent of about 30 Christmas Trees decorated by different groups in the community. Would you like to add to that number by decorating a tree? Do let us know as soon as possible.

The Tree Festival will continue on Sunday afternoon with musical entertainment culminating in a service of ‘Carols amongst the Trees’ at 5 pm . There will be an opportunity to vote for your favourite decorated tree.

For more information contact Deacon Helen, details beContact us: Vicar: The Revd Felix Mascarenhas The Vicarage, 272 Dyke Road Brighton BN1 5AE. Tel. 01273 882987 vicar@goodshepherdbrighton.org.uk Deacon: The Revd Helen Rawlings Tel. 07967 695753 or email; hrawlings@sky.com

OUR REGULAR SERVICES

Said Eucharist at 8:00am Main Parish Eucharist at 10.15am See website for news on All Age services and occasional evening worship with music and reflection .

The Good Shepherd The Newsletter of your Parish Church, Autumn2016 Visit us on the web: www.goodshepherdbrighton.org.uk You are Invited in this Autumn season of mellow fruitfulness to join us at the Good Shepherd as we celebrate with a number of special events as well as our usual services. For me it is a season of hope and rest, notwithstanding the lengthening shadows. It is a reminder that our lives need time to slow down and reflect , especially after the hustle and bustle of summer. A quiet, serene moment spent in silent meditation can bring about fresh energy.

This can be a time to build our community and thus create a better world. Aren't we all called for this?

In this leaflet you will find details of our community and social events. We do hope you will find something of interest; enough to persuade you to come along and help us to build a better community together.

You are assured of a warm and friendly welcome .

Fr. Felix

Weekday Services Reader: Michael Miller: Tel. 01273 240287 Thursday Eucharist at 10.30am in the Or email; michael.miller@tiscali.co.uk vicarage.

Churchwardens: Saturday Eucharist at 9:00am David Stevens: Tel.01273 555197, or email; desandpms@yahoo.com www.goodshepherdbrighton.org.uk Christine James: Tel. 01273 724802, or email; cpjh22@googlemail.com The Parish Office: Open Wednesday & Friday 9.30-10.30 Tel. 01273 882987

Our Charities for 2016 Local: Seaford Downs Syndrome & Special Needs Support Group. http://www.seaford-dssnsg.co.uk/

Hall Booking: Tel. Sheena on 07932 591172 or email; sheenarichardson7@icloud.com

International: Hellen’s Shelter, Uganda: http://www.hellens-shelter.org.uk/ for victims of domestic and cultural violence .

Bell ringers: Why not join our enthusiastic band of ringers?

More details from Pat Hunter on 01273 555954 email: pandrhunter@gmail.com Brownies: Meet on Tuesday Evenings. Contact Tessa Pacey on 01273 551298 Tea Club: Over 50? want to make friends? Join us on the first Monday of the month for tea, cakes and good company. Call Sheena 07932 591172 or email; sheenarichardson7@icloud.com

National: Alzheimer’s Society. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ We are now a dementia friendly church.

More details of all our events can be found on our website: www.goodshepherdbrighton.org.uk Find out about The Good Shepherd online where you can also access our weekly service sheet and magazine.

During the Summer it was good to see so many of you coming and celebrating our festival in June; a wonderful community event. The teddy bear zip wire from the church tower was great fun for children and adults alike and the neighbouring Schools’ concert demonstrated how artistically gifted the young children are. Then in August we ate and sang together at our annual ‘Hymns and Pimms’

Harvest Supper & Barn Dance Saturday 8th October. 7.00 pm: (plus prize quiz) Tickets in advance from Fr. Felix. £10 adults, £5 children, £25 Family ticket (max of 2 adults and 3 children) Includes Live Band with Caller, Buffet supper & soft drinks (bring own bottle). Strictly star or two left feet it matters not, come and take part in this great opportunity for all the family to enjoy and at the same time pit your wits against our quiz-master.

Harvest Eucharist Sunday 9th October. 10.15am : Harvest is one of our oldest festivals, reminding us of nature, thanksgiving, food and sharing.

Our service will be family friendly and a good opportunity to sing some of your favourite Harvest hymns.

The church will be decorated with flowers, fruit and vegetables and we invite everyone to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the local food bank.

A Service for the Commemoration of All Souls Sunday 30th October 6.30pm A simple service giving an opportunity for everyone to remember their loved ones, to light a candle in remembrance and to share a glass of wine afterwards.

Bonfire Party: Saturday 5th November 5.00 pm Tickets £5 (£4 children) in advance only from Fr. Felix Bonfire and Fireworks in the vicarage garden. Children love this celebration but people of all ages can join in the fun.

The evening ends with Jacket Potatoes and Baked Beans in the hall. Bring own drink.

Remembrance Sunday: 13th November. 10.00am Remembrance Sunday, for many, is an opportunity to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. You are most welcome to come and join with us to remember the fallen.

Pictures & Words 6.30 pm Saturday 19th November.

Art Exhibition: a display and sale of work by talented local artists working in a variety of media including paintings prints pottery and sculpture. and ……. ……...Graham Bartlett, best selling author and retired Commander of Brighton & Hove Police will talk about his book ‘Death comes Knocking’ co-written with Peter James.

Graham’s real life stories have been the inspiration behind many of Peter’s Roy Grace police novels.

Graham will sign books after the talk.

Free admittance with complementary wine and nibbles.

Autumn, study groups: Thursdays at 7.30 starting 20th October The Green Room (rear of Church hall) This Autumn we are looking forward to Christmas following a Journey to the Nativity through art and prayer .

Each week we will start by looking at one or two paintings to aid our discussion and consider how the 2000 year old Nativity story can be relevant to us today.

We will also consider how having a visual focus, such as an icon, can be used as a means to prayer. We will finish each session by prayerfully creating an icon together (using a pre- prepared outline) in the form of a montage.

There are six sessions, each of which will stand alone , so you can come to any number or all. You may also take part without being involved in creating the icon if you so wish.