Knitted Angels
In the last few months a group of knitters have been busy creating angels in all shapes and sizes.
During the week the angels were left around the town for people to find and take home. With so much commercialism around the Christmas period, it is sometimes difficult to remember the reason we are celebrating.
These angels are a gift to the people of Littlehampton and a reminder that the gift of love is free. Regardless of the colour of your skin, your religious beliefs, the language you speak, your financial status or your age, they are for everyone.
Weather proof angels
Colombian Parish Supper
On Saturday we had the last of our charity events to raise money for Let the Children Live
We raised over £200 for the charity from this event but over the next few weeks we will be counting up all the fund-raising from the last year and will post the amount soon.
Thank you to everyone involved.
Red for Remembrance
Remembrance Day displays in St Mary’s.
Every year in November we remember all those that fought for their country. This year marks the centenary of the end of the first world war. To mark this occasion a number of people in Littlehampton have worked hard to create a display of knitted poppies.
During the last week a number of ghostly soldiers have appeared in church.
Every evening this week you will also notice St Mary’s glowing red in respect for those that lost their lives.
More displays will appear during this week and the church will be open until 15:00 on Saturday for you to view these displays first hand.
On Sunday 11th November the Parish Mass will start at 09:30 (not 10:00) and will be followed by the Act of Remembrance at 10:55 at the War Memorial. The Civic Service then follows when everyone has assembled in St Marys.
Scaffolding around the tower
Some of you may have noticed the church tower is surrounded by scaffolding at the moment.
Those of you that are observant may also have noticed that the clock faces have disappeared, well the clock faces were in bad condition and have now been fully restored making it easier to read the time from the town centre.
Also behind the scenes (or inside the tower) some other changes have been made. Since the clock was built in 1827, every week someone has climbed the long ladder into the tower to wind the clock, however with changes in health and safety and advances in technology this is no longer going to happen as the clock is being fitted with an electronic winding mechanism.
St Mary’s would like to thank John Coles and most recently Mark Hollebone, for keeping things ticking for many years.
Strawberry Tea
Everyone enjoyed a get together for a chat and to share a selection of different strawberry themed foods.
Thank you to all the people that prepared food, it was throughly enjoyed.
Watch out for more events coming soon at St Mary’s stmaryslittlehampton.co.uk/events/
Fr Roger Caswell
Today Sunday 1st July is the first time in 28 years that St Mary’s, the parish church of Littlehampton, is going to be without a full time priest. On Monday 25th June we celebrated Fr Roger’s 40th anniversary of priesthood and farewell Mass. Over 200 people turned up to show their appreciation for the work that Fr Roger has done within the parish and to wish him the best in his well deserved retirement.
Colombian Dinner
Thank you to everyone that attended the Colombian dinner on Saturday evening. We raised £150 for this years charity “Let the Children Live”.
Getting Ready for Easter
Building the Easter garden and arranging flower in time for celebration this evening.
Service starts at 20:30 outside in the dark and the new light is spread into the church by candle light. Nibbles and drinks in the hall afterwards, everyone welcome.
Keep watch with the Lord
Geoffrey Scrivens
In loving memory
Geoff served as a church warden at St Mary’s for a number of years, where he loved to join in with the gardening and breakfast. Whenever there was a church procession Geoff could be found in his hi-vis jacket making sure everyone was safe. The family have shared with us some words and some photos of his artwork that became an important part of his life in the last few years.
Our Dad Geoffrey Scrivens was a great craftsman, he always loved building and woodwork, and in later years he began painting and making pottery. In just a few years he produced an incredible range of work, and last September one of his paintings called ‘Moonlight’ was chosen to be displayed at the Littlehampton Museum for their ‘Light Exhibition’. Dad’s paintings were based on memories from his travels and a beautiful oasis he visited called Ein Gedi located along the western shore of the Dead Sea in Israel. We are very proud to share Dad’s art with you all.
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