aware that discussion is not everybody's cup of tea, and Lent is a time when we should all, with our varied natures, have the opportunity to deepen our spiritual life.

Still on the subject of Lent, I hope to have some books in church at Hartlip which are suitable for Lenten reading, and I hope that people will buy them and take the opportunity that Lent provides for learning more about our faith. And, talking of reading, the recently published GOOD NEWS BIBLE is a 'good read' - and it has some marvellous line-drawing illustrations! Have you gat a copy ?

God bless your keeping of Lent.

Yours sincerely,

Neville Brook.

HARTLIP DIARY AND CALENDAR

February

2 PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE; Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Holy Communion 10 a.m.
5 Ploughman's Lunch in the Village Hall: 12 noon - 2 p.m. In aid of Village Hall repairs. Tickets 40p (drinks extra).
6 SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY: Queen's Accession 1952.
9 Church Whist Drive.
10 Christian Fellowship: 7.30 p.m. A KENYAN EVENING with Miss P. A. Morse, C.M.S.
16 P.C.C. Meeting - 7.45 p.m. at the Vicarage.
22 Pancake Race - 10 a.m.
23 ASH WEDNESDAY: Holy Communion 7 a.m.; School Eucharist 9.30 a.m.; Gompline and Address 7.30 p.m.
Hall Whist Drive.
24 ST. MATTHIAS, Apostle. Christian Fellowship 7.30 p.m. Speaker
Mr. Billy Buck - 'Local Bird Life'. Meeting at the Parsonage.

FROM THE HARTLIP REGISTERS

HOLY MATRIMONY : CONGRATULATIONS!
January 15th. Martyn Lawrence and Susan Lansdowne.

FUNERALS - MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
January 19th. Wilfred Charles Sheaff. Aged 61.