Weekly Update – 12th October

Update for Sunday 12^th October 2025

See full update HERE

Sunday 12^th October – Trinity 17  

This week the readings are 2 Timothy 2: 8-15 and Luke 17: 11-19 

At 8am we gather for a traditional BCP Holy Communion Service Canon David Lindsay will preside and preach.   

At 10am we gather for our Together service. This service is for all ages as we worship, learn, and grow together. The service will be led by Revd. Buffy, Amanda and team. Please stay after the service for refreshments served in the church hall.    

At 6pm we gather for Evensong which Revd. Buffy will lead and preach. All are very welcome.     

Sunday 19^th October – Stewardship Sunday

At 8am we gather for a traditional BCP Holy Communion Service Canon David Power will preside and Revd. Emma will preach. 

At 10am we gather for a Holy Communion with groups for Kids and Youth at Ten. Canon David Power will lead and preside, and Revd. Emma will preach. This service will be live streamed. All are welcome to stay for refreshments served in our church hall after the service.  

Walk 100 Miles in October 2025 Challenge  

This October, I will be walking 100 miles to help raise money for Breast Cancer Now, for their life-changing breast cancer research and vital support for patients and their families. www.breastcancernow.org

If you wish to donate I have a sponsor form or you can donate on the link www.justgiving.com/page/elizabeth-venn-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL 

Every contribution will make an impact. Thank you. Liz Venn

Harvest Collection for Waterlooville Food Bank

A huge thank you to everyone who donated food, toiletries and gifts of money at the Harvest Services last week. All the gifts were delivered to the Waterlooville Food Bank on Monday. 

Please remember that there is always a box in the welcome area of church where you can donate items and we regularly take them to the food bank. 

Items that they are always in need of are: -

• Tinned meat – corned beef, stewed beef, chicken in white wine sauce, tinned pies.  
• Tinned meals – ravioli, macaroni, hot dogs, mince and onions, spaghetti bolognaise, veggie meals.  
• Dried pasta including spaghetti, macaroni, lasagne, rigatoni etc.  
• Rice, couscous, lentils.  
• Baked beans, spaghetti and soups.  
• Cereals and biscuits  
• Tea and coffee and hot chocolate  
• Desserts – custard, rice pudding and tinned fruit.  
• Toilet rolls, household and laundry cleaners, toothpaste and brushes, soap, sanitary items, shampoo and conditioner, and other essential toiletries.   

Please remember that items need to be in date and complete, unopened packs. Items for babies such as baby wipes and whole packs of nappies are always welcome too.

Lewis Jones – Sick Leave

Lewis remains on sick leave at the moment. Please be praying for Lewis, Sophie and family.

Placement

Revd. Buffy will be away 13^th October – 9^th November on placement at The Rowans Hospice.

Honorary Canon

On Tuesday 14^th October Revd. Emma is being installed as an Honorary Canon at Portsmouth Cathedral during Evensong at 17.45. All are very welcome to attend.

Monday 20^th October – Friday 24^th October Parish Office Closed

The office will be closed at this time due to Karen Rose being on annual leave. Any urgent matters please contact Revd. Emma or one of the church wardens.

 Wednesday 22^nd October 2pm - Encompass

This month we will welcome Revd. Anne Lindsay, who will be talking about Listening Skills and how to be a good listener. More details to follow.

Friday 31^st October – Blood Transfusion Service

Please note that the Blood transfusion service will be using the hall and Heath room from 11am so the car park will be busy today.

Saturday 1^st November 7pm - All Souls – a Service of Reflection, Remembrance and Thanksgiving  

Each year we have a special All Souls Service of Reflection, Remembrance and Thanksgiving, to remember all those who have died, particularly those who have died in recent years. 

This is a lovely, quiet, and contemplative service and you are warmly invited to attend, along with any relatives and friends who would like to join us. There will be an opportunity to light a candle in remembrance of the person who died.  

A list will be left at the back of the church, and you are welcome to add the names of relatives/friends who have died, and these will be read out at the All-Souls Service.   

Eco  Church

Are you aware that as a church we are taking part in this project? 

We have already attained the Bronze Award by making changes in the things we buy, the way we use our buildings and source energy supplies and resources, our care for our land and wildlife, and our engagement with local community groups.  

To highlight some of the work we’ve completed – and work we are still undertaking we have created an Eco noticeboard in church.  We’re hoping to complete our silver level award this Autumn. 

  The noticeboard also gives information allowing you to complete a household audit and consider changes that you could make at home to reduce your carbon footprint. 

So do take a look! 

Contacts

Karen Rose Parish Administrator. 023 9226 8757 parish.admin@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk

Revd. Emma Racklyeft Vicar. 023 9226 2647 vicar@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk 

Revd. Buffy Langdown Curate. 07747 819918 curate@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk

Lewis Jones Youth & Families Community Leader. 07780 981235 youth@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk 

Peter Mitchell Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) peter.mitchell@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk

Amanda Hillyard Churchwarden. 07808 198827  

Mike Gaskin Churchwarden. 07734 325284