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A Prayer by The Very Rev. Andrew Nunn,
Dean of Southwark Cathedral, London.
Holy God,
as we open our doors
and welcome in those who will come
may we recognise you among them.
As we make our churches safe to enter
and care for those who come
may we recognise you
as our strong defence.
As we say our prayers and light our candles
may we recognise you in the midst.
As we resume our life and live our life
may we recognise you as our life
today, tomorrow, and always. Amen.
PRAYERS FOR OUR PEOPLE
St. Francis of Assisi Simon's Town, with St. Andrew, Glencairn
Having observed our Patron Saint, the noble St. Francis of Assisi recently, we pray for the congregation and friends of St. Francis of Assisi, Simon's Town; near and far. We pray for the community of St. Andrew, Glencairn. We give thanks to God for all who continue to be Christ's light in our present situation, particularly the worldwide situation of pandemic. We thank God that we are open for in-person worship and thank God for all who make the church a safe space to worship, particularly our Covid Compliance Officers and Team. We remember before God all who long to attend worship services, but find this difficult due to many challenges. We pray for the sick, the lonely and the vulnerable. We thank God for all the front-liners in the fight against the pandemic and pray that a vaccine may be developed soon. We are in awe of the beauty that our town offers.
We offer prayers for Outreach programs, our children's homes, for all who work at the Naval Base, and for the broader community of Simon's Town and surrounding areas. We give thanks to God for our newly licenced Wardens and Parish Councillors. Revd Derek Pratt showed tremendous commitment towards our Parish and for that we are ever so grateful. We pray for abundant blessings on Revd Derek Pratt and his wife Karen and wish them well. We also appreciate the commitment of Revd Andrew Holmes in sharing, with Revd Derek, voice notes and encouragement during the lock-down period. We pray for Archbishop-Emeritus Ndungane and all retired clergy in our parish. We pray for our Rector, Revd Rodney Uren and his family.
Pour into our hearts, Lord, the Spirit of your abundant generosity and make us ready and eager to share with others what we ourselves have so richly and freely received; our gifts and talents, for the honour of Thy name, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen
St. Francis of Assisi Simon's Town, with St. Andrew, Glencairn
Having observed our Patron Saint, the noble St. Francis of Assisi recently, we pray for the congregation and friends of St. Francis of Assisi, Simon's Town; near and far. We pray for the community of St. Andrew, Glencairn. We give thanks to God for all who continue to be Christ's light in our present situation, particularly the worldwide situation of pandemic. We thank God that we are open for in-person worship and thank God for all who make the church a safe space to worship, particularly our Covid Compliance Officers and Team. We remember before God all who long to attend worship services, but find this difficult due to many challenges. We pray for the sick, the lonely and the vulnerable. We thank God for all the front-liners in the fight against the pandemic and pray that a vaccine may be developed soon. We are in awe of the beauty that our town offers.
We offer prayers for Outreach programs, our children's homes, for all who work at the Naval Base, and for the broader community of Simon's Town and surrounding areas. We give thanks to God for our newly licenced Wardens and Parish Councillors. Revd Derek Pratt showed tremendous commitment towards our Parish and for that we are ever so grateful. We pray for abundant blessings on Revd Derek Pratt and his wife Karen and wish them well. We also appreciate the commitment of Revd Andrew Holmes in sharing, with Revd Derek, voice notes and encouragement during the lock-down period. We pray for Archbishop-Emeritus Ndungane and all retired clergy in our parish. We pray for our Rector, Revd Rodney Uren and his family.
Pour into our hearts, Lord, the Spirit of your abundant generosity and make us ready and eager to share with others what we ourselves have so richly and freely received; our gifts and talents, for the honour of Thy name, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen
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TRINITY SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2020
Virtual Service - taking the form of Morning Prayer from APB1989 page 42
youtu.be/09ed4y2jTKM
Feast of Pentecost
https://youtu.be/DTkTITxZUr8
Seventh Sunday of Easter
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpeSn5vLHXk
Fourth Sunday of Easter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAXp1Ftve7c
Third Sunday of Easter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTapijo2YZo&t=85s
Second Sunday of Easter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ojeRfvuFHA&t=44s
Easter Day Eucharist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVkqr3OkCng
Good Friday Meditation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYY5ibN4zJo
Palm Sunday Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usOn1Uw-U3g&t=69s
Service the Fifth Sunday in Lent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA9IFYTeHiM
Blessing of the windows Service 16 March 2019
We have placed a large number of photographs taken at the Service for the Blessing the Stained Glass Windows held on 16 March 2019.
Please go to Gallery from the Menu above to see them
We have placed a large number of photographs taken at the Service for the Blessing the Stained Glass Windows held on 16 March 2019.
Please go to Gallery from the Menu above to see them
St Francis of Assisi Parish Church, Simon's Town
St Francis of Assisi Parish Church in Court Road, Simon's Town
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St Andrews Church, Glencairn
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In the year 2014, St Francis of Assisi Parish Church celebrated its bicentenary.
The history of the first Anglican Church in Southern Africa is beautifully documented in a book published in March 2014 called 'The Six Saints of Simon's Town 1814-2014. Written by Prof Boet Dommisse, who sadly passed away on 12 July 2014, it records the history of St Francis of Assisi Parish Church from as early as 1810 to the present day!
The first built Anglican church in Simon's Town, St George's Church, was inaugurated on 24th April 1814.
An excerpt from Boet Dommisse's introduction to the book 'The Six Saints of Simon's Town 1814-2014 reads as follows:
"There have been 21 Rectors, with varied personalities, approaches and interests, in the 200 years. They provide the thread which runs through the story, and in some cases insights into the changing pattern of worship and service. They also contributed some interesting anecdotes, not without humour.
The Church suffered two major setbacks: firstly when the building collapsed in 1821 due to severe floods, and a new church was built in 1837, and secondly when 70% of the congregation of Simon's Town due to the Government's Forced Removal policy. The decimated Church not only survived, but was able to contribute significantly to the building of a Church in Ocean View to serve the displace parishioners.
Footnote: The Six Simon's Town Saints are: St George, St Francis, St Andrew, St Clare and the Catholic Church of St Simon and St Jude"
The history of the first Anglican Church in Southern Africa is beautifully documented in a book published in March 2014 called 'The Six Saints of Simon's Town 1814-2014. Written by Prof Boet Dommisse, who sadly passed away on 12 July 2014, it records the history of St Francis of Assisi Parish Church from as early as 1810 to the present day!
The first built Anglican church in Simon's Town, St George's Church, was inaugurated on 24th April 1814.
An excerpt from Boet Dommisse's introduction to the book 'The Six Saints of Simon's Town 1814-2014 reads as follows:
"There have been 21 Rectors, with varied personalities, approaches and interests, in the 200 years. They provide the thread which runs through the story, and in some cases insights into the changing pattern of worship and service. They also contributed some interesting anecdotes, not without humour.
The Church suffered two major setbacks: firstly when the building collapsed in 1821 due to severe floods, and a new church was built in 1837, and secondly when 70% of the congregation of Simon's Town due to the Government's Forced Removal policy. The decimated Church not only survived, but was able to contribute significantly to the building of a Church in Ocean View to serve the displace parishioners.
Footnote: The Six Simon's Town Saints are: St George, St Francis, St Andrew, St Clare and the Catholic Church of St Simon and St Jude"
