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
PEWSHEET 19 October 2025
Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
A very warm welcome to visitors today.
TODAY
10.30 am Holy Communion at St John’s
10.30 am Family Service – Café Church 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 ongoing process of the appointment of our children and youth worker. The advert is on the Diocese of Worcester website as well as several employment websites. Please pray for the shortlisting meeting coming up on the 13 November and the interview day on the 28 November and all involved in the process.
- Church Action on Poverty supporting those struggling against poverty in the UK. This year, under the theme “Dreams and Realities”, we reflect on the hopes people hold for a better life—and the harsh realities that too often hold them back.
- all those who are affected by modern slavery and those who are in prison.
- all who work in the health sector in our community, remembering the many support staff such as technicians, pharmacy and laboratory staff, administrators, receptionists and cleaners as well as G.P. surgeries.
- Greater Dudley Deanery - Area Dean: Andrew Sillis Lay Chair: John Nicholson
- those who are unwell: Anthony Bradbury, Tim Ellsmore.
- those who have recently died and their families: Rachel Dakin, Baby Tommy Innes, Pauline Nock, Michael Hingley, Norma Kirke, Christine Brettle, Anne Harvey.
- those who live in Brookland Road, Hagley, and Violet Lane, Clent.
Next Week: 26 October – Last Sunday after Trinity
10.30 am Holy Communion at St Saviour’s
10.30 am Holy Communion at St Leonard’s
Readings: Ecclesiasticus 35.12-17; Psalm 84.1-7; 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 16-18; Luke 18.9-14.
The Parish Office is open: Monday, Thursday and 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
Tue 21 10 am -12 noon Hagley Hub at St Saviour’s Church Hall
Tue 21 11.15 am Funeral of Rachel Dakin at St Leonard’s
Thu 23 10.30 am Holy Communion at St Saviour’s
Fri 24 11.30 am Funeral of baby Tommy Innes at St John’s
Fri 24 7.00 pm ‘The Chosen’ Discipleship group meets at the Rectory
Sun 26 12.30 pm Interment of Philip Stanton’ ashes at St John’s
This week’s focus: ‘Cordial and squash’. Donations can be left at the back of all 3 churches and at Clent Connect Shop.
The Friends of St. John's Coffee Morning on 8 Oct was an especially successful event. Over 35 visitors heard beautiful organ music by Michael Jones, were captivated by Joe Hawkins informative presentation on Trees, and enjoyed the Social Team's welcoming tables of tea, coffee and biscuits. Joe's presentation raised £152 for the British Heart Foundation that saved his life. Warm thanks to all. Eva
Does anyone have any spare blankets or sleeping bags that they would be prepared to donate for the clergy of St Martin’s in the Bull Ring, Birmingham, to distribute to
the homeless who come to the church for help? Such items are only given to those in serious need.
If you can help, please contact Linda Eggins 07850853868 to arrange collection or for you to deliver to 14, Lodge Crescent. I will take any donations to St Martin’s. Thank you, Linda
We will be running another Big Church / Church Hall Tidy Up on the afternoon of November 15th and we need YOU to help! Please do put this in your diaries, and to guide us in our planning please email Sharon Bryant (sharonrachelbryant@gmail.com) if you are able to attend.
Christmas in Hagley 2025: This year’s event will be held in the village on 29 November 4pm–7pm. ‘Churches Together’ have a stall and are looking for volunteers to help. If you are interested in helping on the stall, contact the Parish Office or Fr Tom.
Ex Cathedra at St John’s Tuesday 2 December 7.00 to 9.30 pm. Tickets now on sale. https://bit.ly/ExCathedra-Hagley-2025.
ChurchSuite: If you are not set up on the virtual church directory and would like to be, please get in touch with the Parish Office or Fr Tom.