www.stpaulbeckenham.org.uk
Vicar Revd V.C. Short, St Paul’s Vicarage, Brackley Road 0208 650 3400
Church Office Hours: 10 am - 1.00 pm Monday  - Wednesday,
9.30 am  - 12.30 pm Thursday Tel 020 8650 0501.
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

What’s On at St Paul’s?

Something for everyone! Come and join us at one of these special services. We look forward to welcoming you.
More details inside.

Sunday 30 October – 6.30pm  
Service of Thanksgiving and Memorial

Sunday 13 November – 10.30am - Remembrance Day service
Morning Worship including the national two minutes silence


What’s on in the Hall at St Paul’s
Monday 2.00 – 3.30 pm              Exercise Group*
Tuesday 2.00 pm               Townswomen’s Guild*
Wednesday 2.45 pm               Wednesday Fellowship*
Thursday 10.00 – 11.30 am      Babies and Toddlers Group**
Thursday 7.30pm                    Male Voice Choir*
Mon-Wed am/Fri all day          St Paul’s Pre-School**
*please check dates/times     **Term-time onl

Dear Friends,

Take Time to Remember

I was about to compose a message when I became distracted by other work.  Afterwards, I could remember the intended recipient of my message but I could not remember the subject matter of the message itself.  If only I had written it down!  This frustrating and slightly amusing experience points to the value of having ways of remembering things that are important.

Not so long ago there was a significant example of taking time to remember something important in appropriate ways, with the marking of the 10th Anniversary of 9/11.  The Telegraph spoke of “events taking place across the globe to remember the worst attack on US soil in history” and of “remembrances for the 2,977 people who died”.

Some of our forthcoming services at St Paul’s Church also involve Remembrance.  On 30th October at 6.30p.m. (All Saints’ Sunday) we are holding our Annual Thanksgiving and Memorial Service to remember our departed loved ones.  On Sunday 13th November at 10.30a.m., our Remembrance Day service will take place to remember those who gave their lives in two World Wars and subsequent conflicts.  

Every Sunday presents an opportunity to remind ourselves of God’s love for all people and His desire to be involved in our lives as we gather in His name at Church.  We need this reminding and encouraging afresh, if we are to remember that God is with us through all the ups and downs of the week ahead.   The burning coal has been used as an illustration of this.   A Christian who does not meet with other Christians is like a coal taken out of the fire.  Quickly the glow fades.  But when we return to regular fellowship, we are like a coal back in the fire, which soon lights up again.

I warmly invite you to join us for forthcoming services and events.

Revd. Vince Short
Vicar, St Paul’s, Beckenham

Sunday 30 October – 6.30pm
Service of Thanksgiving and Memorial
for those we love but see no longer.

Refreshments available after the service. If you would like the name of a loved one read out at the service please call Anne Howick, Pastoral Assistant, to give details – 8658 0808


Saturday 26 November – Quiz Night with Fish and Chip Supper
Doors open 6.30pm     Quiz starts 7.00pm
In aid of St Paul’s Lighting Project

Further details from the church office 8650 0501

The 4 O’clock at St Paul’s
A gentle introduction to church with contemporary music in a relaxed and informal setting. 4.00pm every 3rd Sunday of the month
18 November, 16 December.
Live music – Refreshments – Crèche


St Paul’s Pre-School
The Pre-School currently has vacancies for 2-4 year olds
Please contact the Leader – Sharon Gray
020 8650 4281(term time)
07878744472(all other times)

If you would like someone to pray with or for you, please contact
Juliet Bull – 020 8658 6710 or Anne Howick – 020 8658 0808

Services at St Paul’s

Every Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion, Book of Common Prayer

Sunday 16 October
 10.30am  Holy Communion
   4.00pm The 4 o’clock – an informal service with contemporary music,
                 crèche and refreshments.
  6.30pm   Evening Prayer (in the Church Hall)
Sunday 23 October
 10.30am  Family Service with Baptism
   6.30pm  Holy Communion (in the Church Hall)
Sunday 30 October
 10.30am  Holy Communion
   6.30pm  Memorial Service (in Church) – refreshments after service.
Sunday 6 November
 10.30am  Holy Communion
   6.30pm  Evening Prayer reflective (in the Church Hall)
 Sunday 13 November
 10.30am  Morning Worship
   6.30pm  Holy Communion (in the Church Hall)
                                            
EVERY SUNDAY during the 10.30 am service there is a crèche for babies and toddlers and “Sunday Squad” for school age children, with crafts and activities

Who to contact at St Paul’s

Vicar  Revd Vince Short 020 8650 3400
Churchwardens:         Keith Howick 020 8658 0808, Ann Birkett 020 8663 3131
Hall Bookings:         Juliet Bull 020 8658 6710

General enquiries (e.g. baptisms, weddings, funerals), please contact the
Administrator in the Church Office, 10.00am – 1.00pm, Monday – Wednesday, 9.30am – 12.30pm Thursday.  Tel. 020 8650 0501