GENERAL NOTICES HEALTH, HEALING & SUPPORT GROUP Please let us know if you would like to be put on the Church prayer list, otherwise all prayer requests will be treated confidentially within the Prayer Group. Ron Dear, 01580 891 407 SUNDAY SCHOOL every Sunday 10.00am meeting in Church. The Rector, 01580 891 258

NEXT SUNDAY 5 APRIL 2020 PALM SUNDAY

Time Service Reader Intercessor 9.30 Sunday Worship

streamed live via Zoom App

EASTER DAY

DAILY OFFICE All are welcome to join in spirit and with their private prayers

Tue to Fri

Morning Prayer Evening Prayer

9.30am 5.00pm

Streamed live via Zoom We are using the daily

Prayer booklet

PRACTICE Bellringing Practice: Every Tue 7.00pm to 9.15pm ~ Church Tower Choir Practice: Every Fri 6.30 for7.00pm during term time ~ Church Children choir practice Every Fri 6.00pm ~Church

DONATING TO ALL SAINTS CHURCH

Our Church costs £2400 per week to run www.allsaintsstaplehurst.co.uk

If you wish to make a donation to All Saints Church, you can do so by Standing Order, All cheques are payable to ‘All Saints Church PCC’. You can also now register with the following link (See info earlier in notices): https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/allsaintschurchstaplehurst/

CONTACT DETAILS

Rector: Revd. Silke Tetzlaff 01580 891 258 (Day off ~ Monday) Church Warden: Mary Henley 01580891225

Shirley Skinner 01580893358 Choir Director: Ian Turner 07739314756

Children’s Choir Leader: Jacqui Veitch 07796 487538 Meeting on Fridays at 6.00pm in Church

Administrator: Julia Page 01580 891 258 Office Opening Times: Tuesday 11.00-13.00 + Wednesday 11.00-13.00. Please put correspondence into the Green Office Post box. For our notices to be announced please email the Parish Office allsaintsstaplehurst@enterprise.net

by 10.00am Thursday

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH STAPLEHURST SUNDAY 29 MARCH 2020 Year A

PALM SUNDAY

WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR SERVICES TODAY Time Service Reader Intercessor

9.30am

Sunday Worship streamed live via Zoom App Time: Mar 29, 2020 09:30 AM London

Join Zoom Worship here https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8365783814

Meeting ID: 836 578 3814

Liturgy of the Passion

President

WE PRAY FOR

Those who are Sick:

Heather Reynolds , Anne Brenchley, Penny Pelz, Edeltraut Marks, Marion Christie, James Parris, , Abigail Sharpe, David Gascoyne, Arthur Black, Sarah Courthope, Jeremy Rutaraka, Gary Jackson, Ken Jackson, Mark McCarthey, Pearl Mann, Ellen Brean, Michael House, Tony Poupard,Tony Emery, Marie (nee Green), Norman Wallis, Adrienne Russell, Robert Blondizik, Colin Whatmore, Peter Richmond, Des Liddicoat Lift these and all in need into the healing light of Christ

Home Communion: Ron Dear, Dorothy Hegarty , Valerie Simpson AB/ST Abbotsleigh: HC 1 Wed/month 11.00am for inform. speak to ST/MT

Staplehurst Manor: HC 2/4 Wed/month 11.30am for inform. speak to MH/ST Iden Manor: HC 2 Tue/month 3.45pm for inform. speak to MT/ST

Weekly Bible Study

~Iden Manor

Bib.Stu. Mo/weekly 11.00am for inform. speak to MT/CH

Sobell Lodge: Cof.Mo 1 Fri/month 10.30am speak to SK/ST

Larchmere HC Delphine Wass , Edeltraut Marks speak to ST/MT/MH/LF

Those who have died:

Betty Wright (Julia’s mum)

Funerals:

Baptisms: Frankie Dorkings Sun tbc. 12.00pm (ST) Charles Nolan Sun Tbc. 12.00pm (ST) Jacques Nolan Sun Tbc. 12.00pm (ST)

Danny Harris Sun Tbc. 12.00pm (MT) Esther Harris Sun Tbc. 12.00pm (MT)

Weddings: Sat 19 Sep 1.00pm

Sat 25 Sep tbc. Matthew ANDERSON & Abbie DENNING (ST) Simon COLE &Fenella WOOD (ST)

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY MARCH to join via your app the Meeting ID is : 836 578 3814

MORNING PRAYER ~ZOOM

EVENING PRAYER ~ZOOM

APRIL

PALM SUNDAY https://youtu.be/SoujG6h7UGI

Sun 5 9.30am Palm Sunday worship ~zoom Join here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8365783814

Meeting ID: 836 578 3814

HOLY WEEK Tue 7 9.30am STATION 1 OF THE CROSS ~ZOOM Meeting ID: 836 578 3814 3.00-4.00pm

TEA WITH THE VICAR ~ ZOOM into the Kings Head Pub for a chat and your own cup of coffee and cakes. Join here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8365783814 Meeting ID: 836 578 3814

We are going to have a Tea Party with the wackiest Mug. Get your mugs out and join for a cup of tea and a chat.

5.00pm

STATION 2 OF THE CROSS ~ZOOM Meeting ID: 836 578 3814

Wed 8 9.30am STATION 3 OF THE CROSS ~ZOOM Meeting ID: 836 578 3814

5.00pm STATION 4 OF THE CROSS ~ZOOM Meeting ID: 836 578 3814

Thu 9 9.30am STATION 5 OF THE CROSS ~ZOOM Meeting ID: 836 578 3814

5.00pm STATION 6 OF THE CROSS ~ZOOM Meeting ID: 836 578 3814

FRI 10 9.30am STATION 7 OF THE CROSS ~ZOOM Meeting ID: 836 578 3814

5.00pm STATION 8 OF THE CROSS ~ZOOM Meeting ID: 836 578 3814

ATTENTION

MINISAINTS

TERM TIME THURSDAYS 1PM - 3PM IN THE PARISH ROOM

Whether it be tea making, running an activity, tidying up, singing or general support please do email me: potierach@hotmail.com

I will also be starting a WhatsApp group to coordinate and support the group - message me on 07769698630 to be added to the group. Rachel Antikatzidis

PLEASE HELP TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ALL SAINTS

https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/allsaintschurchstaplehurst/

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£959.25 £1000 Please support All Saints Church Staplehurst . You can raise FREE donations when you use #easyfundraising to shop with 4,000 shops and sites, including eBay, Argos, John Lewis & Partners, Boots, M&S, Disney and many more. It only takes a moment to get started. https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/allsaintschurchstaplehurst/?invite=XNV97C&referral-campaign=c2s Sign-up using our unique link: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/allsaintschurchstaplehurst

STANDING COMMITTEE & PCC MEETING DATES 2020

Standing Committee @Silke’s PCC Meeting @parish room

2020 2020

Adopting the Accounts Meeting tbc.

Next APCM tbc.

USING ZOOM If you would like to join live worship using the computer software Zoom, but need

help to get this up and running, I am happy to help with some over the phone guidance.

Tony Henley 01580 891225

Tue 31 9.30am MORNING PRAYER ~ZOOM 5.00pm EVENING PRAYER ~ZOOM

MINISAINTS

TERM TIME THURSDAYS 1PM - 3PM IN THE PARISH ROOM

Whether it be tea making, running an activity, tidying up, singing or general support please do email me: potierach@hotmail.com

I will also be starting a WhatsApp group to coordinate and support the group - message me on 07769698630 to be added to the group. Rachel Antikatzidis

ATTENTION

STAPLEHURST OPEN GARDENS

PLANNING FOR OPEN GARDENS 2020 CONTINUES!

Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 July 2020

Gardens of all kinds are welcome: tiny or vast, tidy or natural, flowers or veg, expert or novice, exotic or just what likes growing! If you would like to open your garden or could encourage a neighbour or friend to do so, please take a form from the back of church. This event will raise money for All Saints Church. It is also an enjoyable way to serve the village community.

WE HAVE ALSO SET A RESERVE WEEKEND OF

12-13 SEPTEMBER

Should neither be possible due to Covid 19 restrictions, we hope gardeners

will be able to provide some wonderful photographs to be enjoyed.

We are happy to have some late entries: if you now have more time to

spend in the garden and would like to share the fruits of your labours with

others, do let us know by Easter Sunday.

Anne Brenchley 01580 891873 Mary Henley 01580 891225

ATTENTION

LATEST SCUM

The attached photograph of a mobile phone

is not easy (impossible?) to read .

Basically it is a warning about a fake message

from the government stating that a fine of

£35 is being imposed on the recipient for

leaving home 3 times in 1 day.

Fake fake!!

Dear Friends As you know, now that services in church are suspended and the church is locked it is no longer practical for you to donate to the upkeep of the church using the weekly envelopes. Given that our finances were not in good shape anyway this is adding to our difficulties. Bishop Rose has written to parishes reminding us that: Passiontide is an opportunity for us all to reflect on God's generosity as we prepare ourselves to receive the gift of reconciliation through his son Jesus Christ. Many will find themselves financially struggling during these times - and they may find that they are able to give in other ways, through giving their time, talents or prayers. Others will be in a better financial position, and may find themselves able to give more towards the church's mission - we are grateful for all gifts, no matter how big or small, and rejoice in the generosity of God's people. If you have access to the church website you will find a DONATE tab on the top blue line above the Welcome. There you can download forms to pay direct to bank, you can also pay money using mobile phone Texts or via the internet. If are do not have access to the web and you would like help, please phone me on 01580 891225. Many thanks for reading this, Tony Henley

ATTENTION

CHURCH ISN’T CLOSING - IT’S CHANGING WORSHIP WITH ALL SAINTS CHURCH

Dear All,

I invite you to Morning (9.30am) and Evening (5.00pm) Prayer from Tuesday –Friday and Sunday Worship at 9.30am.

Here is the link for every prayer time

http://us04web.zoom.us/j/8365783814

Meeting ID: 8365783814

A Daily Prayer booklet is downloadable from the All Saints website.

During the uncertain weeks ahead, please remember that you can ring or email:

Revd Silke Tetzlaff/Parish Office: 01580 891258

allsaintsstaplehurst@enterprise.net

Mary Henley (Churchwarden) 01580 891225 07967975464

maryhenley@zulogic.co.uk

for support, help with essential shopping or for – most importantly – for a chat!

Watch the church website or for posters displayed on the Churchyard noticeboard

and church door and at the entrance to the New Rectory, High Street for updates.

Messaging Board

VIC’S 90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY (adjusted to the Corona situation)

Dear Vic, It’s your Birthday all year. We will celebrate together.

With Love from All Saints Church

ATTENTION

MAKE A FRESH START DURING LENT

This Lent we are encouraged to follow the Church of England resources #Live Lent ‘Care for God’s Creation’ and to read the book ‘Saying Yes to Life’. Lent gives us an opportunity to review our contribution as Christians to the care of the planet. This slot offers everyone an idea or challenge for the week to adapt your life in a small way to live with more environmental consideration

Tip 5:

Hang your washing out to dry rather than tumble

drying

Watch this space for the eco tip next Week! Many suggestions you may be doing already – if so, that’s great.

You may have ideas to contribute, please let us know. Mary 891225 Petra 07460 386087 maryhenley@zulogic.co.uk ashdown.petra@gmail.com

ATTENTION

MEMORIES OF BRIAN BARNES

Memories of Brian Barnes

Do you have memories or an appreciation of Revd Brian Barnes to include in a

Parish Magazine article? Thank you for those already received.

Please email your contribution or arrange for me to collect, if it is handwritten, by

April 12th. I am sure you will understand that due to space not everybody's

personal tribute can be printed but a representation of all expressions will be

chosen. Mary Henley maryhenley@zulogic.co.uk 01580 891225

SOMETHING FOR THE PARISH MAGAZINE?

The Parish Magazine is always a great source of information about local events and activities. Not for the next month or two though, as most will be cancelled! So instead, do you have something which you could write about? This could be about an interest, an experience, your views on a subject: anything at all. Poetry, artwork, a photo, a craft activity also welcome. Many of us will find ourselves with extra time on our hands – why not use the opportunity to share something of interest with others. Send items to admin@paxmanprinting.co.uk or ring Mary to arrange for collection.

SUNDAY HYMN

Ride on, ride on in Majesty. 583

1 Ride on, ride on in majesty! Hark! all the tribes hosanna cry; thy humble beast pursue his road with palms and scattered garments strowed.

2 Ride on, ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die: O Christ, your triumphs now begin o'er captive death and conquered sin.

3 Ride on, ride on in majesty! The winged squadrons of the sky look down with sad and wond'ring eyes to see th'approaching sacrifice.

4 Ride on, ride on in majesty! Your last and fiercest strife is nigh; the Father on his sapphire throne awaits his own anointed Son.

5 Ride on, ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die; bow your meek head to mortal pain, then take, O God, your pow'r and reign.

All Glory Laud and Honour 14

R All glory, laud, and honour to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.

1Thou art the King of Israel thou David's royal Son, who in the Lord's name comest, the King and Blessed One.

2 The company of angels are praising thee on high; and mortals, joined with all things created, make reply.

3The people of the Hebrews with palms before thee went; our praise and prayer and anthems before thee we present.

4To thee before thy passion they sang their hymns of praise; to thee now high exalted, our melody we raise.

5 Thou didist accept their praises, accept the prayers we bring, who in all good delightest thou good and gracious King.

SUNDAY

Children’s Worship Bulletin

Matthew 21:1-11

CORONA UPDATES

PALM SUNDAY

MAKE YOUR OWN PAPER PALM CROSS

Or follow the online instructions:

https://youtu.be/Wds_CXYYyL4

Why not check out the content from the various

Christian broadcasting channels available?

Roger has suggested that tuning into these different mediums is another way to receive spiritual food during this time of social

distancing.

Did you know Channel 725 on Freeview is

Premier Christian Radio?

If you have Sky there is more choice starting from channel 580 which is the

God Channel.

Christian Broadcaster TBN is available on Sky

Channel 582

Hillsong have their own channel at 595.

HAVE FREEVIEW? HAVE SKY?

Please send in your

messages

for others to enjoy.

CORONA VIRUS &THE

VULNERABLE

The government have set up

an online registration service

for very vulnerable people.

Even if you have received a

text/letter already from the

NHS already, it might be wise

to register anyway, since it is

possible that the government

intends to use this

mechanism to prioritise help

to those who need it most. It

is also possible to use this

link to register someone else

but obviously only after

consultation with them.

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable

SUNDAY THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Good morning everybody, This is a meditation by Richard Rohr

THE PATH OF DESCENT

Crisis Contemplation

The curtailing of individual freedom to live, move, and work may be a new

experience for some of us—but is familiar to communities who have suffered from

oppression for centuries. By necessity, they have developed ways of coping with

fear and uncertainty on an individual and communal level. During the CONSPIRE

2018 conference, Living School faculty member Dr. Barbara Holmes shared some of

her experience working with the path of descent.

During crisis, individuals put to sleep the light of rationality, and descend during

dark nights of the soul. As William Shannon puts it, "We darken and blind the

exterior self and awaken to the inner self as we grow closer to God." [1]

But crisis doesn't just happen to individuals. . . . It also happens to communities,

particularly when a community shatters on the anvil of injustice. Crisis

contemplation . . . is [the] point of spiritual and psychic dissolution. Shattering

events that create the crisis displace the ordinary until the suffering reaches the

point of no return. We are bereft. We are unable to articulate the extent of our

suffering or even to reintegrate our fractured meaning structures. And so, the

descent begins, and we are in free fall toward the center of our being. . . .

In my book Joy Unspeakable, I use the black community's experience of slavery as

an extreme example of crisis contemplation, a breaking of extraordinary

magnitude. When the crisis is communal, communities may be victimized by

systems because of immutable traits like race, gender, ethnicity, sexual identity or

fluidity, class, political or social differences, real or imagined, and more. When

communities are in crisis, first comes the fear. Perhaps you're Harriet Tubman

hiding and trying to make it to Canada with your community, or you're a person of

color today, wondering when the powers that be will decide to put you in the same

foil blankets and cages that they're currently using for Mexican babies.

SUNDAY THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

After the fear comes the cruelty and the oppression along with the wondering,

“Where is God?” Here's the rub: even as a member of an oppressed community,

you're always an individual, but during a crisis of this magnitude, you do not have

the luxury of responding as an individual. Suffering [of community in crisis] cannot

be absorbed by individuals, no matter how tenuous and invisible the bonds of

community are. Individuals cannot respond. You must do it as community, for

safety, for comfort, and for survival.

I want to echo her final point here: We cannot face large-scale crises as individuals;

we cannot carry the pain of this reality on our own, nor can we only look out for

ourselves. The pain is communal and so too must be the response.

Stay safe, Yours Silke

9.30am On Zoom

Join here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8365783814

Meeting ID: 836 578 3814

ATTENTION

CHURCH INCOME

We are extremely grateful for all the gifts to church funds and

your generosity in giving.

Many of you give by standing order direct into the church bank

account. Obviously while the church is shut the opportunity to

pass the offering bags around in services is lost. If you would like

to make one off or regular gifts to all Saints Church, please do get

in touch with Caroline our treasurer who would be only too

happy to arrange to receive your gifts to enable the Lord’s work

to continue to thrive!

It is appreciated that there may be financial hardship for those

who may be without income during this crisis which may affect

your giving – please do get in touch with Tony if this presents a

problem for you.

THANK YOU!

2 Corinthians 9 v 7 – “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful

giver.”

ATTENTION

More important than ever. If you shop online, please raise funds for All Saints Church

at the same time without any extra cost to you.

Just follow the link below. It is really easy! https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/allsaintschurchstaplehurst/

Please support All Saints Church Staplehurst. You can raise FREE donations when you use ‘easyfundraising’ to shop with 4,000 shops and sites, including Amazon, eBay, Argos, John Lewis & Partners, Boots, M&S, Disney and many

more. It only takes a moment to get started.

Sign-up using our unique link: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/allsaintschurchstaplehurst

Click on ‘Support this cause’ and follow the instructions

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