Midweek Bulletin
MID-WEEK BULLETIN – Wednesday 25th March 2026
“Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey’.” (Zechariah 9:9)
DIARY
Sunday 29th March (Palm Sunday) – British Summertime begins: clocks forward
9.45am Zoom
11.00am: Matins, Blackham
6.30pm: Evensong
Monday 30th March
5.30-6.30pm: Final Lent Group on Zoom
Tuesday 31st March
3.00pm: Funeral of Tim Boyle, Holy Trinity Church, Markbeech
Maundy Thursday 2nd April
7.00pm: The Passover Meal, the Rectory
Good Friday 3rd April
2.00-3.00pm: Service of Reflection
Easter Day 5th April
8.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am: Easter Communion
From Tuesday 7th April
Building work on the beam etc; resumes + scaffolding in the Sanctuary at East End.
The Church will have to be closed during the on-going work, apart from services.
Sunday 12th April (1st after Easter)
11.00am: Matins
The Kings Hall, Withyham
Next Café: Friday 10th April 10.30am-12noon
Next Lunch: Thursday 16th April 12.15 for 12.30pm
Blackham Village Market: Saturday 4th April 10.00am-12.15pm
For your PRAYERS
The Persecuted Church: Christians in AFGHANISTAN. The country is a place of extreme persecution for any Christian under the oppressive rule of the Taliban. Many believers have either fled the country or have hidden even further out of sight.
Those in need of our prayers: Valerie COGAN.
Bereaved: The family and friends of Tim BOYLE (Fisher’s Gate).
James
Notices
WITHYHAM CHURCH ESSENTIAL BUILDING WORK
BUILDING WORK UPDATE: A corner tower scaffolding supporting the rotten beam above the E. window is place. The additional building work will start on Tuesday 7th April 2026.
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PASSOVER MEAL
Maundy Thursday 2nd April 2026 - The Rectory, Withyham 7.00pm
A chance to share a meal with Church friends and family, to reflect on the events of the Last Supper & to think more about the first Easter.
The Christian Faith has its roots in the events of The Passover. All Jewish families have celebrated it since the time Moses led them out of Egypt and still celebrate it every year.
All offers of help welcome. To book a place or for more information: withyhamrector@gmail.com 01892 770069
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PARISH REGISTERS – March 2026
FUNERAL
On 4th March a Service of Thanksgiving for Anne Moira KNOX who died on 21st January 2026 aged 88 took place at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Withyham.
On 6th March, the interment of the ashes took place in Withyham Churchyard of Elspeth (‘Timmy’) Helen BAKER who died on 13th April 2019 aged 86 and Peter Tustin BAKER who died on 17th February 2023 aged 91.
On 17th March the funeral for Robin Theodore FARNES who died on 2nd March 2026 aged 92 took place at All Saints Church, Blackham.
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CHURCHWARDEN'S NOTES
February was a quiet, wet month. However, the snowdrops are wonderful and the daffodils are appearing, giving us hope that spring is just around the corner.
Countess De La Warr celebrated her 80th Birthday with a service in the Church, with her favourite hymns and the readings read by family members – it was a very happy occasion.
Holy Communion took place on Ash Wednesday followed by lunch at the Rectory for those that attended. As always, a convivial occasion hosted by James and Mary Campbell.
We are busy preparing for the South Aisle Roof to be repaired this year. The horsehair insulation is breaking down and will be replaced with a modern version. The dormer windows redecorated and the PVC guttering and downpipes replaced by more traditional cast iron. The rotten beam repair and final redecoration over the altar will happen at the same time. Services will continue as normal.
Diary Date: We are thrilled that Bertie Pearce has agreed to give one of his wonderful talks, with a bit of magic, on Friday 22nd May, early evening… details to follow.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH, BLACKHAM
All Saints Church, Blackham is open at weekends between Easter and Harvest, and for services.