Weekly Update – 16th November
Update for Sunday 16th November 2025
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. Buffy 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. Canon John Byrne will lead and preach. This service will be live streamed. All are welcome to stay for refreshments served in our church hall after the service.
Sunday 23rd November - Christ the King
This week the readings are Colossians 1: 11-20 and Luke 23: 33-43
At 8am we gather for a traditional BCP Communion Service Revd. Buffy will preside and Revd. Emma will preach.
At 10 am we gather for Morning Worship Revd. Buffy will lead and Revd. Emma will preach. There are no groups for our young people and children. After the service all are welcome to come through to the church hall for refreshments.
Liz Crane
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Liz Crane. Please pray for her son, Daniel, and her partner Penny. There will be a funeral service at All Saints Denmead on Monday 8th December at 1pm, followed by a private cremation.
Lewis Jones – Sick Leave
Lewis remains on sick leave at the moment. Please be praying for Lewis, Sophie and family.
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. inspire@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Katherine, Buffy, Sophie and Karen
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
Please note that the carpark will be closed on this day to allow for preparations to be made.
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 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
Distributor needed for the Parish Chronicle
Following confirmation that the chronicle will continue into 2026 new distributors are required commencing 1 January 2026. A volunteer is required to distribute to Hambledon Rd (10 properties). The properties involved are between the Forest Of Bere Public House and Mead End Rd. If you are able to assist, please let me 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
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).
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 any alcohol or products containing alcohol. Many thanks, Karen, Fiona and Peter
All Saints Garden Update and a request for help
All Saints Denmead garden, which is open to the whole village, has seen great progress this year. The wildlife garden is thriving after new planting, and the compost area has been much improved thanks to our dedicated volunteers.
We are also pleased to have received funding for the new small growing area in the north-east corner. Work is also moving ahead on installing a biodigester — a small system that turns organic waste into fertiliser helping us make the garden even more sustainable.
We have a fantastic team of volunteers, made up of church members and Greening Denmead members, who meet twice a month to keep the project moving forward.
We are currently looking for free or low-cost paving slabs for the biodigester to sit on. If you know of any, please get in touch with Greening Denmead or the church office.
Many thanks Mike Gaskin
Save the date - Youth @7, Friday December 5th 7pm-9pm at All Saints Denmead Time to find that Christmas jumper!!!
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