Harvest Festival

took place on Sunday 29th September when Fishbourne joined with Apuldram for a joint parish Eucharist. The church was filled with colourful seasonal displays and produce.  We gave thanks for God’s creation and shared the donations of fruit and vegetables with St Joseph’s Night Shelter while tins and packets went to the food bank. A most enjoyable joint parishes lunch at Fishbourne followed when both congregations were able to take time to get to know each other better.

The popular Pet Thanksgiving service

will take place on Sunday 20^th October at 14.30.  John Sheppard will again lead this service when there will be hymns, a short reading and a blessing for each pet. All pets and their owners are invited to this friendly service to say thank you for all the joy and companionship our pets bring us.  Come along with your dogs, cats, guinea pigs, chickens, hamsters, whoever is your much-loved pet –  although John bans snakes! A donation will be made to a local animal charity.

Looking ahead to November…..
There will be a Laying up of Boats service on Sunday 3^rd November at 11.00 in conjunction with DQSC.  Traditionally the Laying Up service celebrated the end of the sailing season when boats are ‘laid up’ ashore due to cold weather, dark nights and winter storms. With the advent of lighter, stronger boats and much improved sports clothing sailing in some clubs now continues through the winter months. However, in line with tradition the service will be held in November and will be followed by a Sunday lunch at the club at 1pm to which all Apuldram church goers are welcome. For tickets please email [email protected]

Remembering…….

Pat Clarke whose funeral was held on 10^th September. She was laid to rest in the churchyard close by her son Duncan.  In our thoughts and prayers are her husband Stewart, son Jamie and daughter Ann, together with their families.

And

Philip (Pip) Caine, retired anaesthetist, who died peacefully at home on 13^th September. He and Hilary came to Apuldram with their young family in 1978. He will be laid to rest in St Mary’s churchyard on 2^nd October, following a service of Prayer and Thanksgiving, to which all are welcome.  Please keep Hilary, his children, step-children and grandchildren, together with his  many friends, in your prayers.