PEWSHEET 11 October
19 th Sunday after Trinity
A very warm welcome to visitors today.
10.30 am Holy Communion and Sunday Club at St Saviour’s
10.30 am Holy Communion at St Leonard’s
7.30 pm Acoustic Worship at St Saviour’s
This week, please pray for:
- those nations torn apart by war and violence – especially children facing unspeakable loss and profound emotional and physical challenges. Unite us in pursuing a world where all can thrive in your peace, mercy, and abundance.
- World Homeless Day on 10 October, when people around the world raise awareness about the needs of people who currently experience homelessness and promotes work in local communities to alleviate suffering and prevent death.
- pray for chaplains supporting workers in the supply chain industries transporting our food by road and rail. Pray for meaningful contacts in a mobile environment.
- Sophie who is to be baptised next Sunday, her parents and godparents.
- all those who are currently unwell in body, mind or spirit, that they may know God's healing touch and be surrounded by his love. We give thanks for those who care for them: Harry Grove.
- those who have recently died and their families: Gill Cook
- those who live in Winchester Close, Hagley, and Highfield Lane, Clent.
Next week: 18 October- Twentieth Sunday after Trinity/Harvest
10.30 am Harvest Holy Communion at St John’s
10.30 am Family Service at St Leonard’s
12.30 pm Baptism at St John’s
Benefice Contacts:
Parish Office: admin@hagleycofe.co.uk 01562 886363. See ‘Diary’ for opening hours
Fr Tom – Rector. Email: vicar@hagleycofe.co.uk 07383 920702
Rev Kim – Associate Priest, Minister in Secular Employment. Email: kimbotopham@outlook.com 07952162373
Bella–Children, youth and family worker: families@hagleycofe.co.uk 07398665239
Jenny Moulder - Safeguarding Officer: safeguarding@hagleycofe.co.uk 01562883666
Natalie Baker - Safeguarding Officer: safeguarding@hagleycofe.co.uk 07983400811
This week’s Diary
The Parish Office is open Monday 12, 9 am – 1 pm and then closed until 29 October
Tue 13 10 am -12 noon Hagley Hub at St Saviour’s Church Hall
Tue 13 2 pm Interment of ashes at St John’s
Wed 14 8.00 pm ‘Quiet Revival’ group meet at the Rectory.
A Bible Study group for those aged 20’s – 40’s
Thur 15 10.30 am Holy Communion at St Saviour’s
Fri 16 7.00 pm ‘The Chosen’ group meet at the Rectory
Fr Tom will be away at the Walsingham Pilgrimage from Monday 19 – Friday 23 October.
This week’s focus is: ‘hot chocolate drink’. Donations can be left at the back of all 3 churches and at Clent Connect Shop.
The Teddy Bears' Picnic was a huge success. A thank you for all the support I received from the Social Committee, without their help the event would not have been possible. Gill
All Souls Service for the Benefice: Service on Monday 2 November 7 pm at St John’s, Hagley. Everyone is welcome to attend the service followed by refreshments. If you would like a name added to the list of those to be remembered please email Sue at the Parish Office (hours and contact details above) or to the lists at the back of each church.
The Bible Course: Bible Course sessions will be held on Mondays starting 30 November - 29 January. There will be Monday afternoon sessions (1 pm-3 pm) and Monday evening sessions (7.30 pm – 9 pm) at St Saviour’s Church Hall. Fr Tom is looking for more volunteers to help serve tea and coffee. Thank you to those who have already agreed to help.
Children, Youth and Family Workers in the Diocese: Do come and support Bella!
A special service, led by Bishop Hugh, will be held in Worcester Cathedral on Sunday 18 October at 3 pm to celebrate all those who work with children, young people and families in our churches, and everyone is warmly invited! As part of the celebration, we will commission and pray for our employed Children, Youth and Families team, recognising the vital ministry they offer within their churches and communities and our shared commitment to supporting and encouraging them in their work.
18 October- Twentieth Sunday after Trinity/Harvest
10.30 am Harvest Holy Communion at St John’s
10.30 am Family Service at St Leonard’s
12.30 pm Baptism at St John’s
25 October- Last Sunday of Trinity
10.30 am Holy Communion and Sunday Club at St Saviour’s
10.30 am Holy Communion at St Leonard’s
1 November- All Saints
10.30 am Morning Praise at St John’s
10.30 am Worship 4 All at St Leonard’s
Monday 2 November- All Souls
7.00 pm All Souls service at St John’s
Hagley Poppy Stall
Can you help with this year’s poppy stall in Hagley. Help is needed between Monday 26 October through to Friday 6 November. Places available range from 9am to 11 am, 11am to 12.30pm, 12.30 to 2pm and 2pm to 4pm. If you can help please contact Rebecca Core on 07971 821698 or email
rebecca.core@btinternet.com and she will provide full details.
Trombone Concert: 7 November at St John’s Church - the English Trombone Consort. Great music, tea, coffee and lots of cake! Free entry.
Midnight Holy Communion at St John’s and at St Leonard’s
Thursday 24 December 2026
Just an early reminder that the service is at 11 pm.
Come join our Christingle celebrations!
Sunday 6 Dec 10.30am at St Leonard's Church, Clent.
A lovely family service with lots of singing and a Christingle orange for every child.
Donations will support the work of the Barnardo's charity.
Sunday Collections: If you wish to start regular giving or to make a one-off donation: Hagley Parochial Church Council: Sort code: 40-43-17 Account no: 11153048 and please contact Graham Perkins (grahamlperkins@gmail.com).
For donations to Clent PCC, please contact Nick Maybee (07970 632781) for further information.
St Saviour’s Church Hall: Volunteers are needed to join the team of ‘Housekeepers’ for St Saviour’s Hall. We check on supplies (handwash, loo rolls etc) for a week at a time. There is no cleaning involved, but we collect and wash the used tea towels. If you would like to help or for more information contact Margaret Rankin 884816 or Sue at the Parish Office.
Don’t forget the clocks go back I hour on the evening of Saturday 24th October