Pewsheet

Parishes of Hagley and Clent

St John the Baptist, St Saviour’s, and St Leonard’s

Parish Office: Tel: 01562 886363. Email: admin@hagleycofe.co.uk

  Websites:  www.hagleycofe.co.uk  www.clent- worcs.co.uk 

TODAY

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.
• the appointment of our children and youth worker
• the Acoustic Worship, as it starts today at St Saviour’s
• Arthur Treacy who is to be baptised next Sunday, and his parents and godparents.
• Stuart and Sarah who are to be married on Friday at St John’s
• the mission and ministry of our churches; for our worship, outreach to the local community, and pastoral care. For our links with our local schools, the local community through Clent Connect and Hagley Hub, and our work with families. Our ALMs and churchwardens. Clergy: Tom Owen, Kim Topham; Reader: Alison Lewis.
• help to steward well the gifts you give us. Help us to take care of the creation around us. We are incredibly blessed, thank you Lord for the goodness you provide.
• those who are unwell: Anthony Bradbury, Tim Ellsmore.
• those who have recently died and their families.
• those who live in Milestone Drive, Hagley, and Odnall Lane, Clent.

             Next Week:   21 September  – Trinity 14, Matthew the Apostle

10.30 am          Family Communion at St John’s

12.30 pm           Baptism at St John’s

The Parish Office is open: Thursday and Friday 9am -1 pm. Closed Monday 15.

Fr Tom email: vicar@hagleycofe.co.uk  07383 920702.

Rev Kim email: kimbotopham@outlook.com  07952 162373

This week’s Diary

Hagley Hub cancelled this week  

Tue 16    10.30 am            Funeral of Mel Nixon at St Saviour’s –

                                                        wear bright colours please.

Wed 17   11 am – 1 pm    Trombone rehearsal at St John’s

Thu 18     2.30 pm           Mothers’ Union at St Saviour’s

Thu 18      4.30 pm           Wedding rehearsal at St John’s

Fri 19       4.00 pm            Wedding at St John’s

Fri 19       7.00 pm            ‘The Chosen’ Discipleship group meets at the Rectory

No Holy Communion on Thursday 18 September.

Acoustic Worship starts tonight! 7.30 pm at St Saviour’s. Held on the second Sunday of the month.

Hagley Mothers Union, 2.30 pm at St Saviour’s on 18 September. Linda Eggins will be giving a talk ‘Stories from God’s Garden’ -all welcome to come.

This week’s focus is ‘toothpaste and toothbrushes.’ Donations can be left at the back of all 3 churches and at Clent Connect Shop.

Friends

of St John Coffee Morning: 8 October 10.30 am to 12 noon in St John’s Church. Joe Hawkins, Head of Landscape at Hagley Hall, will be giving a talk. Renowned organist and pianist Michael Jones will be playing during the refreshments. All welcome with donations to British Heart Foundation.

Ex Cathedra at St John’s Tuesday 2 December 7.00 to 9.30 pm. Take an evening to escape the Christmas rush and immerse yourself in a concert of spellbinding music, performed by candlelight. Tickets now on sale. https://bit.ly/ExCathedra-Hagley-2025. This event is sponsored by The Friends of St John’s.

Clent Connect are organising a trip to the National Memorial Arboretum, Lichfield on the 22 September. £10 to include coach and train tour with commentary. For more details, please contact Kim or Bonnie Harvey, or the Parish office.

Thank you Kim and Alison for a wonderful Pet Blessing Service at St Leonard’s last week. The star of the show was Monty, the budgie who sang and talked through the service, much to everyone’s delight. ‘Woof’ from all the well behaved dogs who enjoyed their doggy treats. Derek and Kate Aldridge and Poppy the dog.