Welcome to the Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul
St Osyth Church, Church Square, St Osyth, Clacton on Sea, Essex, Co16 8NU Charity No. X96628 (St Osyth PCC)
St Osyth Parish Church is a beautiful building which lies in the centre of the village. Whether you are a member of a congregation or a visitor, or just passing and drawn by spiritual need we hope you will find our Church a welcoming and uplifting place to be. You will not be visiting a museum but a lively centre of worship and music. It is a happy, special place and we hope you will join us both in worship and in the many activities that are organised here at St Peter and St Paul. You are very welcome at any of our services and we trust you will find peace, joy and friendship within our inclusive and enthusiastic Church family.
2024 Services
Thursday 25th July
10am Holy Communion Service led by Rev’d Brian Kyriacou
Sunday 28th July Eighth Sunday after Trinity
11am Holy Communion Service led by Rev’d Brian Kyriacou
Sunday Club
Refreshments will be served in the Church Room after the 11am Service
Church Address:
St Osyth Parish Church, Church Square, St Osyth, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO16 8NU
Reg Charity No: 249505
Vicar:
We are currently in Interregnum so are without a Vicar for the present
Churchwarden:
Tony Page
07730956414
Email:churchwarden@stosythparishchurch.co.uk
PCC Secretary
Belinda Liddle
Email: pccsecretary@stosythparishchurch.co.uk
Administrator
Emma Charnock
Email: info@stosythparishchurch.co.uk
Children’s Ministry
Dianne Pile
01255 820843
Church Music and Choir
Fiona Bodmer
Bell Ringing
Helen Bridgman
07966 014511
helen.bridgman@bridgman-consulting.co.uk
Baptism and Wedding Bookings
Baptisms – contact Dianne Pile 01255 820843
For weddings contact Rachel Killington 07728 828976 weddingcoordinator@stosythparishchurch.co.uk
Parish Magazine
Michelle Morris
editor@stosythparishchurch.co.uk
Flowers
Brenda Lord 01255 820458
Church Notices
Summer Fayre
We were blessed with sunshine and lots of people strolled through and investigated the many stalls full of cakes, games and Bric-a-brac to name a few.
A lovely community event.
Thank you to all who helped set up and help with stalls, who attended and lastly a big thank you to Sunny.
Sonia Grantham – Churchwarden 2002 to 2024
A very special and huge thank you to Sonia for all her hard work, commitment and effort (seen and unseen) as Churchwarden over the past twenty-two years. Sonia has kept us all organised and going as a parish in a calm and professional way, for which we are eternally grateful. Tony Page (new Churchwarden) says “Sonia is going to be a very hard act to follow”.
Summer Recitals 2024
This summer we are holding five Recitals to raise money for the Organ Fund. Dates & performers can be found at the back & in the notice board as well as in the April copy of St Osyth Life & also on the St Osyth Church website.
Remember – no ticket is required – just a donation if you are able.
We are looking for volunteers to bake tray bakes, scones, biscuits or savoury items for one of the five Recitals; also for people willing to help with the serving & clearing up. There is a list on the table at the back of the Church to sign if you are willing to help.
Many thanks in anticipation of your kind response.
Sunny Bissenden
Our next recital will be by Emma Nash & Phil Toms, Piano Duet on 19th July at 12.30pm.
A Great Result!
Very many thanks to Anne Witten, the team of ladies and Danny Wright who with the many people who attended raised £402.00 for the Salvation Army Food Bank.
As many of you know village residents support the Food Bank on a weekly basis, but it was brought to our notice that demand is such that the Salvation Army are having to buy food. A request was made, would we consider raising much needed funds and this we did on the 9th March. It was a really enjoyable morning for us all and so good that we were supporting the Salvation Army.
MONICA HARVEY – A THANK YOU
As you may be aware, Monica has decided to call it a day as our Office Administrator so this is her last pew sheet. On behalf of the church family and ourselves we want to take this opportunity to THANK YOU MONICA for all your hard work and dedication to the church over the last six years.
Sonia & Chris
OUR NEW OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
We are very fortunate to welcome Emma Charnock as our new Administrator. Emma should be in the Vestry Office one day each week and the Admin contact email address for her remains the same – info@stosythparishchurch.co.uk
THE SALVATION ARMY FOOD BANK
Please do keep donating items in 2024 for the Clacton Food Bank. You can leave them just inside the Church, by the right hand pillar, during the times when it is open. All donations are always gratefully received, but please make a note of their specific requests below.
The Salvation Army says that they are still seeing increasing numbers at the food bank. From the Trussell Trust website, items most needed in Clacton now are:
Tinned fruit; Tinned & pkt Custard; Long Life Milk; UHT Fruit Juice; Instant Mash; Tinned Sponge Puddings; Small Jar/Packet Instant Coffee; Hot Chocolate Powder
LOCKING OF THE CHURCH
Please note that from 29th October 2023 the church will be locked at 1.30pm on Sundays and 3.30pm Monday – Saturday.
PASTORAL CARE
If you are interested in developing your pastoral care skills you may be attracted to the Part 1 Pastoral Care Course, which could lead you to becoming an Authorised Pastoral Assistant in the Diocese. More details, a contact and how to apply can be found on the information sheet at the back of the church.
Pastoral Team – looking after – the needs of our church family
Please talk to Dianne Pile (or phone 820843) about anyone who is sick, would like communion in their own home or just a visit which she will organise. Dianne is also sending cards to church members on behalf of the church.
THE PARISH GIVING SCHEME
We signed up to the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) a good few years ago and many of our congregation give through this scheme. It is free for the church as the diocese covers the admin costs. It is a simple and secure way for our church to receive gifts and donations at services, by monthly, quarterly or annually by Direct Debit. You can give anonymously if you prefer.
If you are a UK tax payer, gift aid of 25% will be added to your giving. Win-win!
It is simple to change the amount you give too. We have PGS packs available.
Just ask Tony, Sonia or Chris!
Pew Sheet Diary and Notices
Please contact Chris Pile regarding the Diary & Notices. Please email: pile.chris@gmail.com as required, also copying in Sonia, email: sonia.grantham@me.com by latest Wednesday 5pm.
Pew Sheet prayers: Please also let Chris and Sonia know of anyone who can be taken off or be added to the list.
POP IN
Do Pop In to Church on a Saturday morning between 10-11.30am.
for refreshments and good company in the warm Church Room .
If you would like to help with the refreshments that would be wonderful.
Just come along and tell us or phone Anne 01255 821661
All enquiries at the present time please contact the Church Warden, Mr Tony Page. Tel: 07730956414, email: churchwarden@stosythparishchurch.co.uk
For Pew Sheet Notices and Diary entries please contact Chris Pile by Wednesday 5pm – email: pile.chris@gmail.com
For Admin please contact Mrs Emma Charnock – email: info@stosythparishchurch.co.uk
For Weddings please contact – Rachel Killington 07728 828976 weddingcoordinator@stosythparishchurch.co.uk
PCC Secretary – pccsecretary@stosythparishchurch.co.uk
Safeguarding – contact Tony Page – churchwarden@stosythparishchurch.co.uk
Church Outreach – Parish Welcome Pack Anyone moved in near you?
Has anyone moved in near you? If so, there is a supply of the packs available at the back of the church for you to deliver. Please add the date, your name and the address of the recipient in the book provided so we have a record. You might like to also pop a Toosey News through their letter box too if there are spares on the table. Or better still why not knock on the door and take the opportunity to introduce yourself to your new neighbours.
