St Mary's and St Laurence's Churches, Parish of Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex

Celebrate Christmas - Saturday 15th December from 3.00pm until 5.00 pm St Mary’s Church Hall. An afternoon of festive songs and music from our own Music Group, our Singing for Fun group-and U3A inspired Instrumentalists. There will be mulled wine and mince pies available. Entrance is free and there will be a retiring collection for Care for Veterans.

A date for your diary
We are delighted to announce the date for Fr. Keith's Collation and Induction.
This will take place on Tuesday, 12th February at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church.
Further details will be given in due course. Ian and Gill

For Sale - Church Pews.
We are at last in the position to sell the pews that were removed from the church. These are smaller than the main pews (approx. 1.5 mts.) and we are taking offers in the region of £150. Please see or contact Ian Hill if you are interested. (07711696641).

Help needed - Flyers for our Christmas services and activities.
Flyers are available for our Christmas services and activities. Please could you help by taking some to deliver in your street.
Please collect from the back of the church and indicate which streets you can cover.

St. Laurence's Fellowship Friday, 14th December at 2.30pm. Meet at Marine Gardens for tea. Please note earlier date.

St Mary’s Social Circle Christmas meeting will be held on Thursday 13th December, 7.30 p.m. in the Church Hall. Join us for seasonal entertainment and refreshments.
This is an “Open” meeting, and all are welcome – members £1, non-members £2.

We’re creating Christmas flowers from 10am Sat.22nd December. If you’d like to join us you will be welcomed with open arms. That morning we will need lots of greenery please.

Tickets are available from this Sunday for our Burns Night Dinner on Saturday 26th January. Doors open 6:45 for 7.00pm start.
Tickets £12.50, to include a three course meal, and entertainment and dancing from Musical Express. Tickets available from members of the Social Activities team or by phoning Raye on 01903 200143.

Traidcraft Stall will be opening today 9th December and 16th December.

Would you be able to help by volunteering to man the Parish Office for a couple of hours on a Friday morning (answer the phone and forward messages). A knowledge of a computer helpful. Please contact Gill Keevill (07711 696641) or Moya Hills (01903-242525)