Weekly Update – 14th December
Update for Sunday 14th December 2025
Sunday 14th December – 3rd Sunday of Advent
This week the readings are Isaiah 35: 10-10, James 5: 7-10 and Matthew 11: 2-11
At 8am we gather for a traditional BCP Holy Communion Service Canon David Lindsay will preside and preach.
At 10am we will hold our annual Gift Service in aid of the Stop Domestic Abuse, which works with families affected by domestic abuse. This year Stop Domestic Abuse would particularly like help with gifts for mums, e.g. perfume, toiletries, pyjamas, slippers, scarf – anything that will be a real indulgence for a mum to receive just for herself. Please wrap these gifts, and label for a Mum.
Alternatively, Gift Cards can be given, allowing families to buy exactly what they need. Ideally, they would like gifts cards for Tesco, Asda, Boots, or Superdrug, to the value of £5 - £10. They will also happily receive the gifts cards for ONE4ALL.
Please remember, gifts must be brand new, unopened and in pristine condition – nothing second-hand: we want to treat the families as though they were our own – and give them the very best.
Gifts and cards can be dropped off to the Parish Office (open Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 9am - 1pm) prior to the service, or you can bring them to church on the day at 10am. With thanks. Revd. Emma
At 6pm we gather for Evensong which Revd. Emma will lead and Revd. Buffy preach. All are very welcome.
Monday 15th December – Year 2 Denmead Infants
We will be joined by Year 2 children from Denmead Infants School, who will be singing their Christmas songs. Please do pop along to listen to them at 9.15am.
Friday 19th December 7pm – Carol Service
At 7pm we gather for our annual Carol Service. Join with us for a traditional mix of Carols and Readings followed by refreshments and mince-pies in our church hall. Do bring a friend, family member or neighbour as we reflect together on God’s salvation story. At this service we will be taking up a collection for the Rowans Hospice.
Sunday 21st December – 4th Sunday of Advent
This week the readings are Isaiah 7: 10-16, Romans 1: 1-7 and Luke 1: 26-38
At 8am we gather for a traditional BCP Holy Communion Service Revd. Emma will preside and Karen Gaskin will preach.
At 10am we gather for a Holy Communion and groups for Kids and Youth at Ten. Revd. Emma will lead and preside, and Karen Gaskin 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 present. Please be praying for Lewis, Sophie and family.
Liz Crane
There is a book of memories of Liz being put together for Penny, Daniel and Della.
They would love as many of the church family as possible who knew Liz to write a memory two. This can be sent via Revd Buffy's email or by popping it in an envelope and dropping it into the curate’s pigeonhole in church or to the office.
Help Needed
1 - Friday 19th December 7pm - Carol Service Refreshments.
We need 2-3 people to help the refreshments team with washing up after the Carol service. Please let Karen Rose know if you can help.
2 – Mince Pies
We need donations of mince pies or Christmas Chocolate log rolls to service at various Christmas events. If you can donate a box or two (or more!) please bring to the office or leave in the servery.
3 - Mini Choir for Christmas singing at Copper Beeches
We are looking for two or three extra tuneful voices to help sing Christmas Carols at Copper Beeches, PO7 6YQ, on Monday 22nd December at 11am.
If you can help, please let Karen Rose know.
Wednesday 24th December – Crib Services 3pm and 5pm
🎄 Be a Shepherd, King or Angel! 🎄
Our Nativity is coming soon, and the cast list isn’t complete without YOU!
If you’ve ever wanted to wear a crown, carry a shepherd’s staff, or don some sparkly angel wings, (full costume provided) now’s your moment.
Join the fun and help us share the Christmas story.
Volunteers, please contact Revd Buffy Revd. Buffy, Mags, and Tina
Saturday 28th February – Quiet Day
Quiet Days are a wonderful time to reflect, pray and just be. All are welcome to come to All Saints Quiet Day at Wisdom House, Romsey. The day will start at 10.00am and run until 16.30pm. The cost this year is £25.00 this includes a simple lunch, with tea, coffee and biscuits available throughout the day and tea and cake will be served before we leave.
If you would like to attend, please contact Karen in the Parish Office to be added to the list, Karen will also be collecting the money, but payment by bank transfer is available. Parking is limited at Wisdom House, so we will car share.
If anyone would like to know more, maybe you are not sure what a Quiet Day entails, please contact Kim Markham 9224 0150 or email kim@markhams.me.uk
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