Contacting us: Vicar: The Revd Felix Mascarenhas The Vicarage, 272 Dyke Road Brighton BN1 5AE Tel: 01273 882987 vicar@goodshepherdbrighton.org.uk Curate: The Revd Helen Rawlings Tel. 07967695753; hrawlings@sky.com Reader: Michael Miller Tel: 01273 240287; michael.miller@tiscali.co.uk Churchwardens: David Stevens Tel .01273 555197
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OUR SUNDAY SERVICES Said Eucharist at 8:00am Main Parish Eucharist in Church at 10.15am Every 3rd Sunday in the month we have a Family Service in the church at 10.15 “Time for God” Service in the Church Hall (an informal service ideal for young people and their families) at 10.15am Weekday Services Thursday Eucharist at 10.30am Saturday Eucharist at 9:00am www.goodshepherdbrighton.org.uk
The Parish Office: Open Wednesday & Friday 9.30-10.30 Tel: 882987 Hall Booking: Tel: Sheena on 07932591172 or sheenarichardson@btinternet.com Bell ringers: Why not join our enthusiastic band of ringers? More details from Pat Hunter on 555954 / email: pandrhunter@gmail.com Brownies: Meet on Tue. Evenings. Contact Tessa Pacey on 551298 Grub Club: We meet out each month for a meal and friendship. Come and join us! More details: Daisy on 508600, Tea Club: Over 50 and want to make friends? Join us on the first Monday of each month for tea, cakes and entertainment. Contact Tel. Sheena on 07932591172 or sheenarichardson@btinternet.com
The Good Shepherd The Newsletter of your Parish Church, Autumn2014 Visit us on the web: www.goodshepherdbrighton.org.uk Any plans for Autumn ? The grey and golden colours around, now paint nature with a spiritual beauty; thus a banquet to eyes in search of autumn glory. It means summer has ended and the harvest feasts begin. As workers and children return from their rest, nature begins its rest. And most of us now begin our plans for autumn and beyond, even leading up to Christmas. Hopefully you too will have your diary full by now. There will be personal, family as well as community commitments. Planning ahead and keeping up with them gives meaning to our own lives and to that of the community. You know that there is greater joy when we celebrate our journey together, in the company of others. We thus share in one another’s joys and sorrows. Here at the Good Shepherd, we have called the forthcoming season "A season of Invitations". We shall be having a variety of events some of which will be to help various charities. Who knows, your friends might give you some of these invitations. I hope you will come and join us to enhance your joy and ours. Rev. Felix
The Vixen and the Lioness A Vixen who was taking her babies out for an airing one balmy morning, came across a Lioness, with her cub in arms. "Why such airs, haughty dame, over one solitary cub?" sneered the Vixen. "Look at my healthy and numerous litter here, and imagine, if you are able, how a proud mother should feel." The Lioness gave her a squelching look, and lifting up her nose, walked away, saying calmly, "Yes, just look at that beautiful collection. What are they? Foxes! I've only one, but remember, that one is a Lion." "Quality is better than quantity."
Our Charities for 2014: International: The Shalom Children’s Home, Karunalaya, Bangalore. Building a life, creating a future—every child needs a happy childhood. National: Fishermen’s Mission. Providing emergency assistance to our fishermen and their families. Local: Carousel; supporting people with learning disabilities Clock Tower Sanctuary; crisis assistance for young people.