Weekly Update – 9th November
Update for Sunday 9th November 2025
Sunday 9th November – Remembrance Sunday
The reading this week is Matthew 5: 1-12
To mark and commemorate this significant day we will be having a Remembrance Service at 8.30am at All Saints. This service will be based on the BCP Holy Communion Service but shall also include hymns, the National Anthem, reading the names of those who gave their lives and the laying of wreaths.
Village Act of Remembrance
The village Act of Remembrance will start promptly at 10.55am on the Village Green so please gather at 10.45am or earlier. The Parade (for Uniformed Groups and Schools etc) will start at the Heath Field (next to the Memorial Hall) and travel up Hambledon Rd to the village green. There will be no 10am service in church. After this Act of Remembrance, we will be serving refreshments in our church hall.
At 6pm we gather for Evensong which Canon David Lindsay will lead and preach. All are very welcome.
Sunday 16th November – Second Sunday Before Advent
This week the readings are 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13 and Luke 21: 5-19
At 8am we gather for a traditional BCP Holy Communion Service Revd. Emma will preside and Canon John Byrne will preach.
At 10am we gather for a Holy Communion with Prayer Ministry and groups for Kids and Youth at Ten. Revd. Emma will lead and preside, and Canon John Byrne will preach. This service will be live streamed. All are welcome to stay for refreshments served in our church hall after the service.
Lewis Jones – Sick Leave
Lewis remains on sick leave at the moment. Please be praying for Lewis, Sophie and family.
Tuesday 11th November 7pm - Catholic Mass
We welcome our friends from Sacred Heart Catholic church as they celebrate Mass here at All Saints. All are welcome to attend this service.
Saturday 15th November 8.30am – Men’s Group Breakfast
Our next Breakfast is in the church hall when we get together over bacon butties, croissants and more. All men are welcome.
For catering purposes please let John know, 07906 370
369 byrne.jv@gmail.com by Tues 11th November if you would like to come. John Byrne
Tuesday 18th November 2pm – Mothers' Union
Mothers Union meet in the Heath room starting at 2pm. Anyone and everyone is welcome!
Monday 24th November 6.30pm – Inspire
INSPIRE are prepping for Christmas! Join us for a Christmas Cake Topper Tutorial on Monday 24th November at 6.45pm in the Church. (Christmas snacks too)
The session is £10 as all materials will be provided but please bring a Tupperware to take your topper home with you and a rolling pin if you have one.
Please use the INSPIRE WhatsApp group or speak to Katherine, Buffy, Sophie or Karen to let us know if you’d like to come along.
Katherine, Buffy, Sophie and Karen
TRAIDCRAFT Christmas cards are here!
Now on sale after every 10am morning service until mid-December. There are also some for sale at the back of church. If you would like to order any more, please contact Angela Herring (07890 995327).
Christmas Carol Service Choir 2025
This year's carol service will be on Friday 19th December starting at 7pm.
As in previous years, we would very much like to form a choir to support the singing at the service and deliver the important Christmas message. If you enjoy singing and can commit to most of the rehearsal dates then you would be very welcome to join us at All Saints. An ability to read music is useful but not essential.
The rehearsal dates are:
- Thursday 13th, 20th, 27th November
- and Tuesday 2nd, 9th, 16th December
- and an afternoon rehearsal before the service at 2pm.
Rehearsals last just over an hour and will begin at 6:45pm. We hope to be able to welcome some new faces this year.
For more information about the choir contact Tricia Gilbert via email: patriciacgilbert66@gmail.com
Distributors needed for the Parish Chronicle
Following confirmation that the chronicle will continue into 2026 new distributors are required commencing 1 January 2026. Thanks to those who have come forward to cover Anmore Rd, Bere Rd and Green Lane. A volunteer is still required to distribute to Hambledon Rd (10 properties). If you are able to assist, please let Paul Over know on 07775706082 or paulover@btinternet.com. In addition, if you wish to receive a copy of the chronicle delivered to your door each month also contact me.
Many thanks, Paul
Coffee and Chat
Coffee and Chat, held every Tuesday morning in the Heath Room, continues to be very popular. It provides an opportunity for people from the village to enjoy a good natter over a nice cup of tea or coffee with a biscuit or two. We have a fabulous team of hosts who, once every six weeks or so, set up the Heath Room and prepare/serve the tea and coffee to the guests. It would be great to welcome one or two new hosts onto the team. If you would be interested in joining the team please speak to me Alistair Johnston, or let Revd. Emma, the Church Wardens or the Church Office know and they will pass the message on. Alistair Johnston
Royal Marines Concert 26th November
Not long till we welcome back His Majesty’s Band of Royal Marines for their annual concert. As in the past we hope to provide light refreshments during the interval, and this is only possible with the generous support of our supporters. If you are available to provide a platter of light bites and nibbles for this event, please pop your name on the list at the back of church. If anyone is also available to help with preparing for the concert or clearing up afterwards, please get in touch. We will need to add additional seating into the church and then replace it after the concert as well as clear up from the interval refreshments. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Tina Cottam 07749 990797
Waterlooville Food Bank
As we all start collecting our own Christmas goodies please could we also be mindful that the Waterlooville Food Bank would welcome any Christmassy treats to put alongside the usual store cupboard staples when the Christmas hampers are being filled.
As well as usual daily items, such as tinned meats, pasta etc, items like Mince Pies, Christmas puddings, Christmas cakes, sweets, crisps, nuts and any 'luxury' items will be gratefully received.
Please put any items in the plastic box in the welcome area of church by the 14th December. Please remember that the food bank does not accept alcohol. Many thanks, Karen, Fiona and Peter
Contacts
Karen Rose Parish Administrator. 023 9226 8757 parish.admin@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Revd. Canon 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