NOTICES Finance We are very grateful to all those who continue to support our churches financially. As you will be aware, some people will not be able to contribute to the work of the church financially through the usual weekly collection as they cannot attend church. Some people have asked it they can pay directly through the bank so that they can continue to support their church. This is of course possible and would be greatly appreciated. For further details please contact the following: St. Barnabas Church - PCC Treasurer: Peter French - 0778770874 or email peterjohnfrench@btinternet.com St. Philips Church - PCC Treasurer: Veronica Cronin - email: office@brightonaccommodation.net Email Address Please note Fr John’s email address is frjohn@live.co.uk please ignore any emails for other sources as these are a scam and may affect your computer. Contact: Parish Office: stbarnabas2018@gmail.com or 01273 881761 Clergy: Fr John - frjohn@live.co.uk or 01273 881761 Pastoral Assistant: Ben Scott - benscott.chichester@gmail.com At St Barnabas Churchwarden: Christopher Bould 07730381934 Churchwarden: Jane Blair 07510665861 Safeguarding: Carol & David Tildesley 07749182018/07710 030179 Website: www.stbarnabashove.co.uk Twitter: @StBarnabasHove Facebook: @StbarnabasHove Instagram: stbarnabaschurchhove At St Philip’s Churchwarden: Alex Hoare alexjhoare@googlemail.com Parish Contact Alethea Samrah 01273 771882 If you would like to receive this booklet by email, which would help us a great deal and sa
St Barnabas Hove - Statement on the CoronavirusSuspension of Public Worship“The Church is changing”Dear Friends, It is with much sadness, and following the latest advice from the Archbishops and the Government that the parish will be suspending all public acts of public worship from today 18/03/2020.What does this mean for our parish? 1. Morning, evening prayer and Mass will still be celebrated daily. Unfortunately this will be done in private for the time being. We encourage people to join us in prayer from their homes and to make an act of spiritual communion using material provided. 2. The church will be open daily To everyone for private prayer and the lighting of candles between 12noon – 2pm daily, with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament between 12.30-1.30pm. If you are willing to church sit during these times please be in touch. 3. The parish will maintain regular contact with parishioners via a weekly bulletin. Please contact us if you wish to receive this on the email address below. 4. Anyone requiring pastoral or practical support or knowing of someone in need should contact us.5. If you are able to volunteer to help someone who is self isolating by collecting shopping or prescriptions please let us know. 6. The parish are currently exploring how we might live stream some services; please check social media for updates.It is important not to panic, to still support local businesses, and to place our trust in Jesus Christ, the eternal healer. We commend to your prayers all those suffering from the virus and those who are working to combat it. Love God, love your neighbours, and help those most needy around you.With our prayers and best wishes,Fr John Eldridge Contact: Parish Office stbarnabas2018@gmail.com or 01273 881761Clergy Fr John - frjohn@live.co.uk or 01273 881761Pastoral Assistant Ben Scott – benscott.chichester@gmail.com
