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Dear All

I hope this finds you keeping well- and dry in this wet and blustery weather!

This Sunday we celebrate All Saints- remembering all those who have gone before us in the Christian faith, whose example in human history has inspired us in our walk with Christ.In more recent years, I have greatly appreciated the diversity of these saints-most of whom would not have regarded themselves as special or holy- and their timeless insights in to the ways of God.

This Sunday, as we celebrate the ‘saints’, we also remember the ‘souls’, all those whom we love, but see no longer. We remember those who are now with God and in God’s love forever, just as their memories remain with us who continue to love them.

We may be separated from them by death, but we are confident that nothing-including death- will separate us and them from the love of God in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:38-39)

As we light a candle in their memory on Sunday evening, we prayerfully remember our loved ones within the eternal love of God, which gives us hope, faith and love as we continue on our earthly journey with Christ.

A blessing for All Saints’ Day

May you shine like bright lights with the love of God,

May you twinkle like stars with the joy of God,

May you always bring light to dark places with the peace of God,

Now and for ever.

Amen.

THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS

Daniel 7:1-3,15-18

Ephesians 1:11-end

Gospel Luke 6:20-31

THIS WEEK

Sun 2nd November All Saints

8am Holy Communion

10am Parish Communion- followed by coffee

3pm Concert 8: Stephen Binnington (organ) playing compositions by Ian Jordinson- also played by Ian, Olivia and Gaenor. Donations welcome. Refreshments afterwards

7pm All Souls’ Service- ‘for all those whom we love, but see no longer’ -remembering anyone who has died. Please sign the sheet in church or contact Revd Gaenor if you would like a loved one remembered by name by Friday 31st October. All welcome.

Weds 5th

9am Parish Prayer

11am Monthly Holy Communion

Friday 7th

10am School Remembrance Service

NEXT WEEK

Sun 9th Nov Remembrance Sunday

8am Holy Communion

10am Parish Communion- with 2 minute silence

3pm Royal British Legion Village Remembrance Service with Gillingham Silver Band- followed by refreshments at the Legion Hall, Sodom Lane.

Tues 11th Nov

11am Village Armistice Service at the War Memorial

Weds 12th

9am Parish Prayer

10.30am School Worship

Fri 14th Nov

12pm Churches Together Village Prayer at Our Lady’s RC Church.

LOOKING AHEAD

Sun 16th Nov

10am All Age Worship-a more informal service and celebrating birthdays

Saturday 22nd Nov Gift Day

9am-4.30pm Church open to receive gifts from the village

10am-12.30pm Christmas Floral Workshop with Sandy Milne, Chair of Sturminster Newton Floral Group. For beginners and learners. Only £5pp.For more details/to book contact Revd Gaenor

Sun 30th Advent Sunday

10am Service of the Word with Baptism

4pm Churches Together Advent Service

Weds 3rd December

11am Monthly Holy Communion

OTHER NEWS

Some sad news: Michael Espley died this week. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held here on Thursday 20th November at 2.30pm. Please pray for Gill and all the family at this very sad time. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Little flat glass ‘Gu’ jars are still needed for school. Please give to me to Sharon by end of next week.
St Gregory’s School volunteers needed! Monday 15th Dec Carol Service in church serving refreshments at 5.30pm for 6pm and Thursday 18th Dec Christmas Experience Day in school 9am-3pm. Please contact Sharon Martin 821009 if you can help.
Christmas Parcels 2025 There will be a box in church for your donations of small festive gifts for the elderly and isolated in our community which will be gathered and distributed locally w/b 20th December. Thank you in advance!

PRAYERS

We rejoice in the faith of all the saints- that we may follow their example with courage and joy
Pray for the Anglican Communion worldwide- for steadfast witness to Christ and Holy Spirit unity
Please pray for all the families who will be remembering loved ones this Sunday- for peace and faith in grief
Please pray for all in or from our parish who are currently ill in body, mind or spirit- for healing and wholeness

Every blessing

Gaenor

CONTACT US

Rector Revd Gaenor Hockey

01258 821605 [email protected]

Licensed Lay Minister Judith Male

07852 780517 [email protected]

Churchwarden Barrie Jenks

01258 821604 [email protected]

Organist & Music Season Gordon Amery

07817 379006 [email protected]

Singing Group Louise Cousins