Parish Activities


Priest in charge: Fr. Felix Mascarenhas
Curate: Revd. Stephen Date
Churchwardens: Martin Cruttenden
John James
Readers: Michael Miller

Bell Ringing

The bells are ringing!! New members always welcome.
Contact: Pat Hunter or David French.

Crèche

A crèche for children aged 3 and under is available every Sunday in the church hall.
Contact: Sarah Thomas (01273-327558)

Junior Church

Junior Church meets at 10.15am in the Church Hall every Sunday except 3rd Sunday in the month.
Groups for children age 4 -14 plus.

On 3rd Sunday in the month at 10.15am there is a 40 minute Family Service in the church for everyone (0 - 90plus)

COGS Travelling Youth Club for children age 8 upwards meets 2nd Sunday of the month 6.30-8.00pm for games and food.

Term ends 29 July and restarts 2 September 2007

For more information about all these activities, please contact Meriel Vincent 558714

Church Choir

Choir practice on Friday evening in church; and before services. New singers are always welcome.
Contact Malcolm D Kemp 01273 681334.

Servers

Servers help the services to run smoothly. New servers are welcome (training will be provided).
Contact Michael Miller (01273-240287).

Flower Arranging

Flowers are arranged each week by a small group with help for special occasions such as Easter, Christmas, Harvest and weddings. Instruction in arranging can be given. More helpers welcome.
Contact: Gloria Cruttenden.

Little Lambs (Parents and Toddlers)

Meet on Monday and Wednesday afternoons in the church hall.
Contact: Christine James.

Prayer Group

The Parish Prayer Group meets on Mondays from 10.30am until 11.15am in the home of one of the members.
Contact: Doreen Titmus (01273-552865).

Bible Study Group

The group meets on Wednesday mornings in the home of one of the members.
Contact: Daisy Walpole (01273-508600).

Emmaus Groups

A number of groups meet in the parish to discuss and discover more about the Christian Faith.
Contact: Revd. Stephen Date (01273-565927).

Mothers’ Union

There are regular branch meetings. New members are welcome.
Contact: Veronica Holden.

Women's Fellowship

This group is small and informal and open to women of any age. Regular Monday meetings take the form of a social get-together with a demonstration or speaker.
Contact: Sheila Swift (01273-506564).

Tea Club

The Senior Citizens’ Tea Club meets in the Hall on the first Monday of each month for a talk or other entertainment and tea. Volunteer helpers provide transport to and from the Hall and cakes for tea. New members are always welcome.
Contact: Elizabeth Alcock.

Exercise Class

Tuesdays, 10-11am, in the church hall. £3 for the class, including a cup of coffee.
Contact: Daisy Walpole (01273-508600).

Slimming world

Every Wednesday at 6.30pm
Contact Susan Haffner 01273 722092

UNIFORMED YOUTH ORGANISATIONS

Brownies (Tuesday) 7-10 years

Contact: Tessa Pacey (01273-623986)

PARISH OFFICE

The office, situated in the church tower, is open for general enquiries on Wednesday and Friday from 9.30-10.30am. Contact Gerry Hemmings (01273-882987 - parish office). An answering machine is available on the office number outside opening hours.

CHURCH HALL - Is available for hire when not in use.
Contact: Evelyn Maclean (01273-553566).

OTHER ACTIVITIES HERE AT THE GOOD SHEPHERD

BRIGHTON CHAMBER CHOIR - rehearse in the church on Wednesday evenings.
Contact: Rachael Chatterton  (01273-380652).

www.brightonchamberchoir.org.uk

WEIGHT WATCHERS - Meet in the church hall on Monday evenings at 7pm.
Contact: Lynne Skinner (01737 842775)

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB - Every afternoon in the hall, 3-6pm.
Contact: Fun Care (01273-739728).

STAMP FAIR - One Saturday each month in the hall.
Contact: Mr. Kennet (01634 244247).

FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS, PLEASE CONSULT THE MONTHLY CALENDAR IN THE PARISH MAGAZINE.