The Feast of the Epiphany saw the visit of the wise men to see the infant Jesus but this year three adults from the congregation played the part of the Magi. Michael Ashcroft, Giles Dee-Shapland and Jeremy Shaw presented the traditional gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh at the crib. After the service, the congregation enjoyed the French speciality Galettes des Riis over coffee made by Stephanie Veilas.
In the evening, Holy Trinity Choir led our first Epiphany Carol Service. The choir sang music old and new including a new composition by our Organist Edward Dean.
Churchwarden off to pastures new
Caroline Watts, one of our two Churchwardens, is stepping down this month to move with her husband Nick to a new home in Hampton.
Fr. Nicholas says: “Both Caroline and Nick have contributed significantly to the life of our Parish over many years and will be hugely missed by all of us at Holy Trinity and St Saviour. Caroline took on the role of Churchwarden in April 2016 and is an even longer standing member of the congregation. We wish Caroline and Nick every blessing with their move.”
There will be a presentation to Caroline and Nick at the Sung Eucharist on Sunday 20 January.
Next year in Jerusalem!
There’s just over 18 months to go until our Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and this week Fr. Nicholas and Fr. Grant flew to Jerusalem to get preparations under way.
You can follow their eight-day trip on our social media and see the sights they are enjoying day by day.
Servers are served up a Sunday Lunch
The serving team were treated to a lunch at the Rectory on Epiphany Sunday to thank them for their devotion to duty throughout the Christmas season.
The clergy cooked roast chicken which was served with vegetables and followed by apple strudel.
Sunday Lunch at the Saatchi Gallery
Join us for Sunday Lunch on Sunday 3 February at 1pm at the Saatchi Gallery. It's £25 per person for a two-course meal (vegetarian options available). There's room for 30 people, so book and pay for your place early through our Parish Administrator - parishoffice@sloanechurch.org
The speaker at the lunch will be Victoria Gillies, Executive Director of the charity Fine Cell Work which makes beautiful handmade products in British prisons.
Afterwards, you can always drop in to the gallery to see its latest exhibition.
DIARY DATES
Sunday 20 January Farewell to Caroline and Nick Watts at our Sung Eucharist
11am
Tuesday 22 January Bible Study
7pm
PARISH DIARY
All events at Holy Trinity Sloane Square unless otherwise stated
SUNDAY 13 JANUARY The Baptism of Christ
Intention: Parish and People
8.30am Holy Communion
11.00am Sung Eucharist
and Junior Church Holy Trinity Choir
The Carol of King Canute Arthur Wills
Harold Darke Communion Service in E minor
O magnum mysterium Francis Poulenc Preacher: The Rt Rev’d Dr Michael Marshall
6.00pm Choral Evensong and Benediction
Monday 14 January Intention: For all volunteers 1.00pm Intercessory Prayer 7.00pm Sloane Square Choral Society
Tuesday 15 January Intention: For church leaders 6.30am Eucharist
Wednesday 16 January Intention: For the London Diocese 1.00pm Holy Communion
6.30pm Eucharist Thursday 17 January Anthony of Egypt, Hermit, Abbot, 356 Intention: For Christian Unity 6.30pm Eucharist and Deanery Synod
at St Saviour's Friday 18 January Prisca, Roman Virgin and Martyr (White) Intention: Bexley Seabury Seminary 6.30pm Visit from Bexley Seabury Seminary
Saturday 19 January Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, 1095 Intention: For our Serving Team
SUNDAY 20 JANUARY The Third Sunday of Epiphany
Intention: Parish and People
8.30am Holy Communion
11.00am Sung Eucharist
with Junior Church Preacher: The Rev'd A Jason Fout, PhD 6.00pm Choral Evensong and Benediction
WHO'S WHO and CONTACTS
RECTOR The Revd. Canon Nicholas Wheeler E-mail: rector@sloanechurch.org
ASSISTANT PRIEST The Revd. Grant Bolton-Debbage E-mail: priest@sloanechurch.org
ASSISTANT CURATE The Revd. Paul Gismondi E-mail: curate@sloanechurch.org
HONORARY ASSISTANT The Rt. Revd. Dr. Michael Marshall
CHURCHWARDENS Jeffrey Kabel and Caroline Watts
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Sophie Wilson E-mail: parishoffice@sloanechurch.org
Telephone: 020 7730 7270
FACILITIES AND EVENTS MANAGER Clinton McMaster E-mail: manager@sloanechurch.org
Telephone: 020 7730 7270
