Sunday 20th February 2022

Dear Friends,

SPIRITUAL CINEMA
Please do join us for our showing of "The Father" this Sunday at 6pm in the Canterbury Rooms. Please see film trailer below.

MARTY'S FRIENDS PLAYGROUP & SMARTIES CHILDREN'S CHURCH
Just a reminder Marty's playgroup returns this week on Wednesday 23rd February. There will be no Smarties this Sunday - we will be back on the 27th of February.

BUNTING FOR THE QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE
We are expecting many people to visit our churchyard on Sunday 5th June as the church is going to be the main entry point for visitors to Horsley Towers for the East and West Horsley Parish Councils Community Picnic (which includes tours of Horsley Towers and our own Mausoleum). We would like to line our pathways with Jubilee-themed bunting. If you are interested in making some bunting please contact Jean Leas: jeanlees116@gmail.com or 0772 757 286. Jean will also be available after the 10.30am service this Sunday.

LENT COURSE: FINAL CALL
This year's Lent Course is called 'Living in Love and Faith' and will begin during the week of 7th March. 'Living in Love and Faith' explores Christian teaching and learning about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage. There are three courses to choose from. Two will be in person (Thursdays at 8.00 pm and Fridays at 2.00 pm) and the third will be on Zoom (Wednesdays at 7.00 pm). There are sign-up sheets in the church or you can email the parish office with your preference. Please note that venues for the in-person courses will be decided when numbers are known. parishoffice@easthorsleychurch.org.uk This weekend is the final opportunity to sign up.

GARETH AND FIONA: A WEDDING INVITATION
The wedding of Gareth Pont and Fiona Lascelles takes place on Saturday 26th February at 3.30 pm. All are welcome to attend the service which is followed by drinks and nibbles in the church afterward. The PCC will arrange a wedding gift from the parish and If you would like to make a contribution please click HERE.

DEANERY SYNOD OPEN ZOOM MEETING 23^rd February 2022 at 7.30 pm
As the Area Dean for the Leatherhead Deanery, I co-chair the Deanery Synod and would like to extend an open invitation to our next meeting. The main focus of the meeting will be to hear about how our local borough councils are responding to the plight of refugees. The meeting is on Zoom and you can email the Parish Office for the Zoom details. Robert Barnard, Kate Ryder and Paul Whaley are St Martin's Deanery Synod Representatives. Do join us if you are able.

CHURCH FLOWERS
Many people find that having a floral tribute in the church is a nice way of commemorating a loved one, perhaps on the anniversary of a death or birthday. The person is also remembered in our weekly mailing (see below for an example).
Please contact Noreene Weir on 01483 282518 or email norry.weir@virgin.net.

FOODBANK
Please remember that the Foodbank is relying on our generosity to continue providing food to those in our village in need. Please do not donate out-of-date items as they cannot be used.
The Foodbank is in need of tinned meat, tinned vegetables, tinned spaghetti hoops, sponge puddings, tinned custard, UHT fruit juice, fruit squash, sugar 500g, savoury snacks, pasta sauce in jar and laundry powder. Thank you so much for your continued support.

MORNING PRAYER WITH THE DEAN OF CANTERBURY
Thousands of people all over the world join The Dean of Canterbury, The Very Revd Dr Robert Willis, for Morning Prayer from Canterbury Cathedral. With his cat and other animals alongside him, The Dean has become an internet sensation! St Martin's has a close link with Canterbury Cathedral who are our patrons. Dean Robert retires in May. Do join him online by clicking HERE.

Every blessing.

Renos

The Revd Renos Pittarides
Rector of East Horsley
t: 01483 283713
rector@easthorsleychurch.org.uk
@renosp
www.easthorsleychurch.org.uk

THE SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things,
now and for ever.

READINGS
Genesis 2.4-9, 15 – end
Revelation 4
Luke 8. 22-25

PRAYER POINTS

Pray for Your Sanctuary and its support for men and women in Surrey who are experiencing domestic abuse, through safe houses
and emotional and practical support.
yoursanctuary.org.uk

Gareth and Fiona as they prepare for their forthcoming wedding.

Pray for the bereaved relatives and friends of Stuart Godwin,
Chris Davey and Jim Lickley.

From our Parish Calendar, we pray for the residents of Surrey Gardens.

The Father (PG)
Spiritual Cinema is back on Sunday Sunday 20^th February at 6.00 pm.
Stars Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman.

Compline: Thursdays at 9.00pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89692153220?pwd=VGZCTGFxODJnekZYT0FXQnNITE5adz09

Meeting ID: 896 9215 3220
Passcode: 804832

WORDS & MUSIC
A reflective evening with Terry Waite and Matthew Rickard
Friday, March 25th at 7.00 pm.
Click on the image above to purchase tickets.

To make a donation to St Martin's Church please click on the image above. If you would like details about tax-efficient ways of making regular contributions please click HERE.

01483 654263

parishoffice@easthorsleychurch.org.uk

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