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3 May 2026
BRIGHTON FRINGE FESTIVAL CONCERTS AT ST PAUL’S
As part of the Brighton Fringe Festival, we have some classical concerts taking place here at St Paul’s during the first half of May by Matthew Shiel who is a pianist and conductor for the Scottish Meditation Orchestra and artistic director of Fringe Classics. Please refer to the Brighton Fringe website for more information, including about tickets.
ORGAN RECITALS
Also, as part of this year’s Brighton Fringe Festival, organ recitals will be taking place every Tuesday of May at St Bart’s between 1.10pm and 2pm, starting this week on 5 May.
Entrance is free.
RAFFLE & SHERRY
Next Sunday after Mass, we hold the raffle for the month of May.
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SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
We gather on Thursday 14 May at 7pm for Solemn Mass at St Michael’s, Victoria Road.
Mass will be celebrated at St Bart’s as normal on this day at 12 noon.
VOLUNTEERS FOR CHURCH WATCHING AND CLEANING
Volunteers are needed for Church Watching on the days that the Church is open to the public.
Please talk to the Churchwardens – Victor and Michael if you are willing to help.
Volunteers are also needed to help clean the church on a Wednesday. Please talk to Victor and Michael if you can help.
FR THOMAS’ DEPARTURE
As Fr Thomas prepares to begin his ministry at St Andrew’s and St John’s in Worthing, do continue to pray for him and for those who will be put into his care when he is licensed this Tuesday by Bishop Will at 7.30pm at St John’s, West Worthing. All are welcome to his licensing. There is some on-street parking around the church, but not too much, so do consider getting the train to West Worthing Station, which is a ten-minute walk from the church.
If you wish to be in touch with Fr Thomas in the future, please use this email address: frthomascotterill@gmail.com.
Fr Thomas also wishes to offer a heartfelt word of thanks to everyone who has so kindly and generously offered him their appreciation, prayers and support.
CHURCH WATCHING
We are incredibly blessed here at St Paul’s to be able to have our church building open for several hours each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. This is only possible thanks to the selflessness of our team of church watchers, two of whom are always on duty when the building is open to the public. It would be good to expand this team, and so if you might be able to give some of your time to the very worthwhile cause of enabling more people to experience the beauty of holiness here, please have a word with Fr Thomas. Even if you feel you can only give time on an irregular basis, perhaps to cover one of our existing team being on holiday, your contribution would be much appreciated.
FUNERAL PLANS
Fr Thomas has lately met with several parishioners to discuss their funeral plans and to be given a record for safe keeping for when the time comes. Having something in writing not only gives us peace of mind but can also help those who will make such arrangements happen, especially if they are not familiar with what a Christian funeral comprises. If, then, you would appreciate the chance to meet with him, please do be in touch.
APPEAL FROM OUR FOOD BANK
Our city’s food bank is in considerable need of more donations. We have been asked to flag the particular need for tinned meat, fish, tomato and vegetables as well as pasta, rice, tinned fruit, tinned desserts and instant coffee. Supporting the needy is an integral part of our Christian discipleship, so if you can offer some help, please take your donations to the food bank, which is located at the Calvary Church, BN1 4NJ. Alternatively, if you wish to donate a sum of money for the food bank to then spend on what they need, you can do so using the link: http://www.brightonfoodbank.org.uk/how-can-you-help/.
