1 February 2026
Candlemas
TODAY
10.30 am Holy Communion at St John’s
10.30 am Worship 4 All at St Leonard’s
12.30 pm Baptism at St John’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.
- our farming community who have had a challenging two years of much reduced harvest. That community support and our love and prayers would sustain farms and farmers who are struggling.
- the families who bring their children for baptism. Help them to know that you are their heavenly father, and you love them with an everlasting love.
- Emilia Gould who is to be baptised today at St John’s and her parents and godparents.
- those who are unwell: Anthony Bradbury, Rachel Quinlan.
- those who have recently died and their families: Keith Marsh, Christopher Eades, Brian Jordan.
- those who live in The Coppice, Hagley, and Walton Rise, Clent.
- Next Week: 8 February – Second Sunday before Lent
10.30 am Holy Communion and Sunday Club in St Saviour’s Hall
10.30 am Holy Communion at St Leonard’s
7.30 pm Acoustic Worship in St Saviour’s Hall
The Parish Office is open Monday, Thursday, Friday 9 am – 1 pm
Fr Tom email: vicar@hagleycofe.co.uk 07383 920702.
Rev Kim email: kimbotopham@outlook.com 07952 162373
This week’s Diary
Mon 2 7.30 pm Alpha Course at St Saviour’s Church Hall
Tue 3 10 am -12 noon Hagley Hub at St Saviour’s Church Hall
Wed 4 10.30 am Holy Communion at St Leonard’s
Fri 6 11.00 am Interment of Gary Jones’ ashes at St John’s
Fri 6 12 noon Interment of Keith Marsh’s ashes at St John’s
There will be no Holy Communion at St Saviour’s on Thursday 5 February
Fr Tom will be away next week at his annual retreat to Walsingham. During this
time he will visit the candle that is always lit for our benefice in the shrine and offer
prayers for our communities and churches.
This week’s focus is: ‘packet savoury rice’. Donations can be left at the back of all 3 churches and at Clent Connect Shop.
The Foodbank have also put out a request for help with toiletries so they can put together toiletry bags for those living rough. To include toothpaste, toothbrushes, flannel, soap, shower gel, roll on deodorant, wipes, wash bag etc. Any help would be most gratefully received.
Clent Community Choir .
All are welcome to come along and join in. We practice every Wednesday evening 7.30pm at St Leonard's Church. No need to be able to read music, just love to sing! For more information contact Rev Kim or the Parish Office.
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. For donations to Clent PCC, please contact Nick Maybee (07970 632781) for further information.