The Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Reculver; St Bartholomew, Herne Bay; Holy Cross, Hoath
October 2024 - Events Diary
Wednesday 2nd – Saturday 5th October
10 am – 2 pm
St Barts Hub Sale
“Fill our bag for a fiver”
Sunday 6th October 2024
12.30 pm
Harvest Lunch @ Hoath Village Hall
Saturday 12th October 2024
7 pm
Holy Cross
QUIZ NIGHT @ Hoath Village Hall
Saturday 19th October
10 am – 12 noon
COFFEE MORNING @ Holy Cross, Hoath
October - Services Diary
Sunday 6th - 8.00 am Holy Communion @ St. Mary’s
9.30am All Age Worship @ St. Mary’s
9.30am Holy Communion @
St. Bartholomew’s
11am Morning Worship @ Holy Cross
Friday 11th - Parish Prayers @ Holy Cross
9.15am to 10am
Sunday13th – 9.30am Holy Communion @ St. Mary’s
9.30am All Age Worship @
St. Bartholomew’s
11am Holy Communion @ Holy Cross
12.30 pm Baptism of William Pettipher
Friday 18th - Parish Prayers @ Holy Cross
9.15am to 10am
Saturday 19th 8 am Prayer Breakfast @ The Vicaraage
Sunday 20th - 8am Holy Communion @ St. Mary’s
9.30am Morning Worship @ St. Mary’s
9.30am Holy Communion @
St. Bartholomew’s
11am All Age Worship @ Holy Cross
Friday 25th - Parish Prayers @ Holy Cross
9.15am to 10am
Sunday 27th - 9.30am Holy Communion @ St. Mary’s
9.30am Morning Worship @ St. Bartholomew’s
11am Holy Communion @ Holy Cross
WEEKLY ON FRIDAYS
Every Friday Savoury and Sweet in
St. Bart’s Hall 12 noon to 1.30p.m.
Come along for savoury and company each Friday – donations if you can but not to worry.
If you are able to volunteer to help, on the day or by just donating a cake, please let
Janet Hosking know on 01227 362982.
CANTERBURY FOOD BANK
Caring for local people in crisis
Please remember to pop your contributions in the collection bins inside St Bartholomew’s Church, St Mary’s Church and Holy Cross Church, Hoath. Volunteers empty the bins regularly and deliver the donations to the Food Bank. Alternatively you can place donations in many collection points around the town. You will find a list on the foodbank website (see below).
For further information please log on to canterburyfoodbank.org where you will find instructions to download the Food Bank app which provides a weekly update on the most needed items. The website also provides information about how to make cash donations in a variety of ways.
PLEASE KEEP GIVING!
Thank you for your generosity – the foodbank is always very grateful when we drop off donation
UKRAINE URGENTLY MOST NEEDED NOW
Mens shirts, buttoned (warm if possible) for the hospital.
Insect Repellent: Burn Cream:
Antiseptic Cream: Sanitary Wear
Christmas gifts for Ukrainian Children
We would like to send small bags of wrapped sweets (not chocolates) , as well as colouring books and pencils to the Children of Ukraine. If you can help please leave your donations at any of the Churches or at the Hub.
Ukraine Update News
63 Van loads have w been sent to Ukraine, which is amazing and we continue to send out two loads a month. Please keep the donations coming in. Thank you to everyone who has helped with this worthy project. Bless you all.
A Prayer for Ukraine
God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the
laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of Comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment, and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your preciouss children, at risk and in fear, that you hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen.
Mother & Toddler Group
We meet every Wednesday in term time from 1.30pm to 3pm at St.Mary’s Church, Reculver.
Cost £1 per family per week.
Refreshments, chat and Play
For more information please contact
Janet Newman: 01227 368275
MESSY CHURCH AT ST MARY’S
Tuesday 8th October 3.30 pm – 5 pm
@ School Hall, Reculvery Primary School
Hannah prays for a Baby
MESSY CHURCH AT HOLY CROSS, HOATH
Saturday 5th October 11/30 am to 1.00 pm
Harvest
FIRST AID COURSE
Tuesday 5th and 19th November
At King Edward Court – 7 pm – 9.30 pm
For those who did the course three years ago the certificates will run out by the end of November 2024. If anyone would like to be First Aiders for Church Activities please let Rev Sue Martin know so that she can let Chris know how many he is teaching.
It will be at King Edward Court Lounge which is nice and warm and comfortable.
It would be appreceiated if you would let Rev Sue know by Sunday 20th October
Advance Notice of the Parish Christmas Dinner
The Parish Christmas Dinner has been arranged for
Tuesday 17th December at
The Punch Tavern, Calcutt Hill Sturry at 6.30 pm
The booking slip and menu are available in the three Churches and should be returned to Rev Sue by Sunday 20th October with a deposit of £5.
HARVEST SUNDAY
Sunday 6th October 2024
To all Morning Services please bring food gifts for the Food Bank
GAMES SESSION
St Bartholomew’s Church Hall
The very popular Games Sessions will take place in
St Bart’s Church Hall at 10.30 on the following Thursdays:
10th October and 14th November.
Do come and join us and play your favourite game of:
Chicken Foot; Scrabble; Rummikub; Dominoes or Yahtzee.
£8.00 per person which includes a two course lunch with tea, coffee or hot chocolate.
Contacts: June on 01227 740109 or Pam on 01227 36852
From Priest in Charge
Thank you to all those who look after the Churches in our Parish, all help is greatly appreciated.
Rev’s Sue, Lawrence and Jenny are out and about in the Parish undertaking Home Communions; Schools Work; Community Meetings; Chaplaincy; Pastoral Care and Baptisms; Weddings; and Funerals.
Please pray for us as we go around the Parish. If anyone is ill or requires a visit please do contact us so we can come out to you.
Congratulations to the Ukraine Project team in reaching 63 Van Loads, amazing, and to everyone who volunteers in the Community Hub.
Autumn is here and we can enjoy the changing of the season with the clocks ‘falling back’ at the end of October.
Please do keep watch for various events that are coming up in the diary, which will be advertised.
Every Blessing
Rev Sue Martin
CONTACTS
Staff
Rev. Sue Martin : 01227 360948 email: revsuemartin@btinternet.com
Rev Dr. Lawrence Tuck (Curate): 07949583917
revltuck@gmail.com NEW EMAIL
Rev Jenny Hadlow (retired PTO)
01227 711516 email: jennyhadlow1@btinternet.com
Churchwardens
St. Mary's - Catherine Hampton 07989680583
churchwardenstmarysreculver@gmail.com NEW EMAIL
St. Bartholomew's - John Bailey 01227 361125 /07850735202johnbaileyuk@hotmail.com
Holy Cross - Clare Hopper 01227 860579 all@hoppers.myzen.co.uk
Parish Office: NEW PHONE NUMBER
01227 360948 (Rev’s Sue Number)
E-Mail: mbhcbeneficeoffice@gmail.com
From Priest in Charge
Thank you to all those who look after the Churches in our Parish, all help is greatly appreciated.
Rev’s Sue, Lawrence and Jenny are out and about in the Parish undertaking Home Communions; Schools Work; Community Meetings; Chaplaincy; Pastoral Care and Baptisms; Weddings; and Funerals.
Please pray for us as we go around the Parish. If anyone is ill or requires a visit please do contact us so we can come out to you.
Congratulations to the Ukraine Project team in reaching 61 Van Loads amazing and to everyone who volunteers in the Community Hub.
Enjoy the summer weather which has arrived as I write.
Please do keep watch for various events that are coming up in the diary, which will be advertised.
Every Blessing
Rev Sue Martin
CONTACTS
Staff
Rev. Sue Martin : 01227 360948 email: revsuemartin@btinternet.com
Rev Dr. Lawrence Tuck (Curate): 07949583917
revltuck@gmail.com NEW EMAIL
Rev Jenny Hadlow (retired PTO)
01227 711516 email: jennyhadlow1@btinternet.com
Churchwardens
St. Mary's - Catherine Hampton 07989680583
churchwardenstmarysreculver@gmail.com NEW EMAIL
St. Bartholomew's - John Bailey 01227 361125 /07850735202johnbaileyuk@hotmail.com
Holy Cross - Clare Hopper 01227 860579 all@hoppers.myzen.co.uk
Parish Office: NEW PHONE NUMBER
01227 360948 (Rev’s Sue Number)
E-Mail: mbhcbeneficeoffice@gmail.com
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Saturday 7th September 2024.
St Bartholomew's Quiz Night
7pm for a 7-30 start. Tables of 8.
£5 per head. Bring your own food and drinks for a great evening.
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Saturday 14th September 2024
Ride and Stride across the diocese.
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Saturday 21st September 2024
Coffee morning at Holly Cross
10am -12 noon
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Sunday 22nd September 2024
St Mary's Reculver
Camerata Choir Concert
3pm
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