The Church Wardens and the congregation of St Martin's congratulate Father Trevor on reaching his 40th Year as ordained priest. After Mass on Sunday 30th June there was a gathering of parishoners, fellow clergy and our friends from St Martin's school to celebrate Father Trevors achievement and to present a token of thanks for his years of work and ministry within the parish. Father Trevor was Ordained Priest on July 1st 1984 by The Bishop of Chichester Eric Kemp.
St. Martin’s Vicarage Upper Wellington Road Brighton BN2 3AN July 2024 My dear friends, At its recent meeting the Standing Committee asked Brenda to write in this issue to update you more about our financial situation. To that end I just wish to highlight three school events in Church: The Key Stage 2 shows on July 15th (2pm) and 17th (6.30pm): also the Leavers Mass on the 23rd (9.15am) - you are warmly encouraged to support these. I am very aware that we are all going through a hard time financially. However, I think it is only right that I make you aware that our church is also going through a very difficult time. For instance the money given by the congregation each month is approximately £650.00 to £700.00. The insurance we have to pay for the church alone is £928.00 . I only give this as an example but am willing to answer any questions. If you are able to spare even a small amount this would be most welcome. The parish giving scheme is the easiest way to give. The direct debit goes out of your account on the first day of the month and we receive the money a few days later. It is very easy to sign up for this and you can amend or cancel at any time. Please ask Angela or me if you would like to give this way. My thanks for all that you give to support our church. Thank you for this Brenda. With my love and prayers,Fr. Trevor
My dear friends,<br>There is a lot of <b>bold</b> <b>typeface</b> in this months Kalendar! <br>The first, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, always falls on the Friday after Corpus Christi: there will be two Masses on that day to enable as many as possible to celebrate the Feast. Later comes the Feast of one of the Parish patrons, S Alban followed two days later with that of the English martyrs John Fisher and Thomas Moore. The Nativity of S John the Baptist opens the last week before the final Sunday is the transferred Solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul: Holy Days of Obligation falling on a Saturday or Monday in Ordinary Time being kept on the Sunday. In the middle of the month we have this year the opportunity of celebrating our Diocesan Patron, S Richard, whose relics were transferred to the Shrine in 1276.<br>June also sees S Barnabas’ Day . There will be the usual 12.30 celebration here, however we are all invited to join Fr. John and his friends at Hove that evening at 7pm and I hope as many of you who can will support this part of the Wagner Community.<br>While the Parish Office will be as busy as usual, space will be becoming limited as we prepare for the Summer Fayre, one of our major Fund raising events. If you are able to help in any way Friday afternoon or on Saturday (June 21st and 22nd ) please speak to a member of the Fund Raising Committee and everyone make an effort to come and support us.<br>With my love and prayers,<br>Fr, Trevor
St. Martin’s Vicarage Upper Wellington Road Brighton BN2 3AN May 2024 My dear friends, Signs of growth are always encouraging and thus it is I open this by drawing your attention to the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord when, along with others from the Wagner Group, seven of our family will make their adult affirmation of faith and be confirmed into the Church by the Bishop of Lewes. There is the traditional Ascension Day Mass in the School Playground (weather permitting) earlier in the day but as I have said this should only be used if it is critical. A further sign of growth will be when on Pentecost we admit five new communicant members into the Church on the great feast of Pentecost, the concluding celebration of the Easter Festival sometimes referred to as the Church’s Birthday. This neatly leads into the Celebration of our Dedication Festival on May 1st when there will be two Masses at Midday and in the evening. This year our Church is 149 years old and plans are well underway for next years celebration of the 150th. Going back to the signs of growth to which I have already referred, this brings me hope for our future development project as it is a tangible sign of the need of a new and manageable building to maintain the work of the old that will still remain a far larger and more noticeable witness to our presence next door. On domestic matters, I am sorry that we cannot offer celebrations around the first bank-holiday of the month: if you are able to come into the town on the 4th the Children’s Parade is a memorable experience and you will be able to cheer the school. The week of the second bank-holiday we hope to be able to offer the usual timetable but please do look at the website and Sunday Bulletin that may note changes necessary as it is Half-Term week. With my love and prayers,Fr. Trevor
