St Michael & All Angels, Bude Haven
St Winwaloe, Poundstock Our Lady & St Anne, Widemouth Bay
St Mary the Virgin, Week St Mary
St Marwenne, Marhamchurch
St Anne, Whitstone September Free 2019
MAIN CONTACTS FOR OUR CLUSTER: Please contact any of the following for information or enquiries about Anglican Church life in the Cluster: Our Parish Priest & Rural Dean: Father David Barnes,The Rectory, The Glebe, Week St Mary,
EX22 6UY Tel: 01288 341670 [email protected]
Our Churchwardens: St Anne’s, Whitstone: Mervyn Collins: 01288 341598 Phyllis Walter: 01288 341699 St Marwenne’s, Marhamchurch:
Rob Corney: 01288 359754 Angela Grills: 01288 361247 St Mary the Virgin, Week St Mary: Lesley Booker: 01288 341221 Dick Sowerby: 01288 341348 St Michael’s, Bude Haven: David Williams: 01288 353932 Our Lady & St Anne’s, Widemouth Bay: Judy MacDonald: 01288 362254 St Winwaloe’s, Poundstock: Hilary Kenny: 01288 361504 Barry Smith: 01288 361716
Stratton Deanery website: www.strattondeanery.co.uk/
Editor of Voices Together: Clare Hicks, Trelowen, Lynstone, Bude EX23 0LR. 01288 352726; [email protected] Copy deadline for October 2019 issue— by Friday 20th September please
ELECTRONIC COPIES OF VOICES TOGETHER If you would like to receive a copy of this magazine please email Lesley Booker: [email protected]
2 PARISH NEWSLETTER
Dear Friends, Over the past twelve months or so the Deanery of Stratton has been discovering how to grow the Church. One of the things that struck me was that we are not the ones who grow the Church. God is. However, we do need to play our part in spreading the Good News in what ever way we can. There is a true story and it is all about spreading the Good News and scattering seeds on the land; it’s about a famous 19th century Scottish missionary called Rob- ert Moffet, who spent most of his service in South Afri- ca. The story goes that Moffet returned to Scotland with the specific challenge of recruiting more men for the missionary service in Africa. When he arrived at the church one cold wintry night, he was dismayed that only a small group had come out to hear him. What bothered him even more was that the only people in attendance were ladies. Although he was grateful for their interest, he had hoped to challenge men. He had chosen as his text Proverbs 8:4, "Unto you, O men I call." In his discouragement he almost failed to notice one small boy in the organ loft pumping the bellows of the organ. Moffat felt frustrated as he gave the message, for he thought that very few women could be expected to undergo the rigorous life in undeveloped jungles. But God works in mysterious ways. Although no one volunteered that evening, the young fellow assisting the organist was deeply moved by the challenge. As a result, he promised God he would follow in the footsteps of this pioneer missionary. And he 3 remained true to his vow. When he grew up, he went and ministered to the unreached tribes of Africa. His name was David Livingstone! Moffat never ceased to wonder that his appeal which he had intended for men had stirred a young boy, who eventually became a mighty power for God. As with the story of David Livingstone we should not be too surprised when we see the good seeds that are sown later bearing good fruit. With God nothing is im- possible! The Church both nationally and locally has the respon- sibility of sowing the seeds of God’s good news. For one thing is certain, unless the seeds are sown and nurtured nothing will grow. Yours in Christ’s service
David Baptism at Week St Mary: On September 15th, at 3 pm, Week St Mary will be delighted to welcome Annabel Lapham, on the occasion of her Baptism into the family of the Church.
THIS MONTH’S VOICES TOGETHER HAS BEEN KINDLY SPONSORED BY MARGARET BYRNE IN CELEBRATION OF HER BROTHER DAVID WILLIAMS’ RECENT
80TH BIRTHDAY AND IN THANKSGIVING FOR ALL THE KIND FRIENDS IN BUDE WHO HAVE HELPED HIM OVER THE YEARS
4 Dates for your AUGUST Diary: Sunday 25th: RNLI Songs of Praise, Bark Green 3 pm (see p 20)
Dates for your SEPTEMBER Diary: Sunday 1st: Marhamchurch Revel Dog Show, Hele Valley Trail 1 pm Monday 2nd: Mothers’ Union Branch meeting: Members Own Session, Bude TIC 2.30 pm (see p 20 for details) Friday 6th: Harvest Thanksgiving Songs of Praise, Our Lady & St Anne’s, Widemouth Bay, 3 pm (see p 10 for details) Saturday 7th: Grand Auction, St Michael’s 2 pm (details p 10) Tuesday 10th: CBS Vespers & Benediction, St Michael’s 4 pm (NB Change of day) Thursday 12th: Alpha Course Taster Session, St Michael’s 7.15 pm (see p 21 for details) Saturday 14th: Week St Mary Heritage Trail Day 11—4 (see p 10 for details) Farewell Service for Bishop Chris, Truro Cathedral 1.30 pm Mothers’ Union ‘Fun & Games’ Afternoon for all the family—drop in from 2 pm (see p 20 for details) Saturday 21st: Week St Mary Revel (see p 9 for details) Sunday 22nd: Bishop of Truro’s visit to Bude (see p11 for details) Harvest Festival, St Winwaloe, Poundstock 9.30 am Monday 23rd: Community Harvest Festival, St Mary the Virgin, Week St Mary 6.30 pm (see p 10 for details) Weds 25th: Mothers’ Union Wave of Prayer Service, Bring & Share Tea, Bude TIC 2.30 pm Monday 30th: Old Cornwall Society Exhibition: War in Our Area WWII Memorabilia, Parkhouse Centre 2—9 pm (details p 24)
For groups that meet regularly please see pages 6, 7 and 25
5 MOTHER* & CAMEO TODDLER COFFEE POT CLUB Come And Meet Each Meets every Tuesday 10am— Other 12pm in Next meeting Week St Mary Parish Hall. Friday September 27th Contact Emma Woolfe or Kathy Jeffrey (Search for at 11 Ashbury Grove WSM Coffee Pots in Facebook (Sue & Rob Isherwood’s Groups) home) (*Grannies, Grandads, Carers etc) Contact: All Welcome Sue Dickenson 01288 341016
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6 Widemouth Bay STRATTON Study Group DEANERY meet on BOOK CLUB Wednesdays at 2.15pm St Hilary, Madeira Drive We are reading: The Group is reading The Universal Christ 'WHY' written by By Richard Rohr Russell Stannard. Fresh brains First Monday of each month welcome!! 14 Monterey Close, Bude, Ring Hilda on EX23 8DX at 7.30pm 01288 361323 Gail Brace: 01288 352412
New members always for more de- tails welcome
Meet ’n’ Eat Widemouth Bay Next Soup and Summerhouse Sweet Lunch Activities Sept Meetings at 2 pm Friday 13th: Songs of Praise Tea Friday 27th: Christmas Monday 2nd Sept Gifts & Chat Held in WSM Parish Hall at Ring Hilda on 12.30pm on the first Monday 01288 361323 of each month (not August) for more details Everyone is very Welcome
7 Travelling Musicians at St Michael’s
The resident choir and congregation at St Michael’s Church, Bude, were delighted to host yet another return visit, on Sunday 28th July, from the members of Schola Aquae Sulis (known as the SAS!) They are a touring choir that has been singing in British cathedrals every year since the group was founded in 1980. Under the direction of Dr Benedict Cliffe, the choir consists of voluntary musicians, with ages ranging from 18 to 80+; David Williams from the Bude church choir is one of them. Members come together from every corner of the country, and indeed from much further afield in some cases. They meet for a week in the summer every year to sing cathedral services. They have sung in most of England's finest cathedrals, including St Paul's London, Salisbury, York Minster, Here- ford, Lincoln, Durham and Norwich. This year they are venturing into the west of the country to sing the services at Exeter Cathedral from 29th July – 4th August.
The talent and versatility of this ensemble, many of whom are professional musicians, is truly exceptional. It was strikingly displayed when they filled the chancel at St Michael’s to sing at the Choral Eucharist on the fourth Sunday in July. From the very start of the ser- vice, when the choir gathered at the west end of the nave to sing John Rutter’s popular composition ‘The Gaelic Blessing’, it was clear that the quality of the music that morning was going to be quite remarkable. The SAS more than trebled the usual number of choristers as they combined with the ‘home’ choir in leading the singing. The resulting collective sound was very special, adding a singular lustre to the worship that day.
The repertoire of the SAS choir encompasses music from the renaissance period through to the 20th century. For this occasion, they sang the Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei from the Missa in Honorem Sancti Josephi by Flor Peeters, plus the very lovely Ave Ma- ria by Kverno.
The very talented Mervyn Williams was the organ- ist throughout, who clearly relished harnessing the power and scope of St Michael’s fine instrument. He concluded the service in impressive style, choosing the Toccata, by the Russian composer Georgi Mushel, as the voluntary.
With the family members and friends of the SAS choir augmenting the normal congregation, almost a hundred people were present in the church that morning to share this truly memorable celebration of the Eucharist, at which the president was Fr David Barnes. David Williams was the organiser who enabled the whole occasion to take place. He was also celebrating his 80th birthday at the time, a notable event that his Schola ‘family’ were clearly eager to share. David is to be warmly congratulated and due our warmest thanks for being the initiator of so much uplifting harmony, happy fellow- ship and spiritually energising music. Susan Cotton
8 Notes from St Marwenne’s August was a fairly uneventful month with many people away, apart from the Revel on the 19th and the superb concert for Flute and Guitar on 21st. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped with those events. September is the forerunner of autumn and thoughts of Christmas will soon begin to take a hold. There is the Annual Revel Dog show on 1st Sept at 1pm at Pinch Bridge field. We have Bishop Chris's farewell service on the 14th at Truro Cathedral, and Churches Together Bude host Bishop Phillip’s visit on the 22nd. St Marwenne’s harvest service will be on Tue 15th October at 6.30, followed by supper in the Bray at 7pm. Janet Ward
Week St Mary Safari Supper
Many thanks to all who took part in any way at the Safari Supper on 10th August. Our most successful event ever should leave £1400 profit for the church once expenses are settled. With about 135 people on safari around five homes in the village in the teeth of the gale, an enormously entertaining evening was had by all. This event relies upon a great deal of effort and experience from all those who are con- cerned with organising and hosting the courses as well as upon the generosity of those who contribute towards the food dishes, the raffle etc. It also depends upon those who regularly turn up to the best community meal of the year! Thanks again
Lesley Booker
Week St Mary Revel Saturday 21st September from 2 pm with Lodestone Border Morris, Harvest Queen Procession, Revel Fair, bouncy castle and Revel Tea at 4pm
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Week St Mary Heritage Trail Day Saturday 14th September 11 am—4 pm Free opportunities to visit our Castle ~ our historic church ~ our Chapel -the origin of the Bible Christian movement ~ Poor Mans Piece ~ our historic College building owned by the Landmark Trust - open for this event only ~ and to explore the story of our famous benefac- tress Thomasine Bonaventure.
10 Farewell service of thanksgiving for Bishop Chris on Saturday 14th September at Truro Cathedral at 1.30 pm followed by tea and cake All welcome
Marhamchurch Revel Dog Show Sunday September 1st at Hele Valley Trail starting at 1 pm Hot Dogs and Drinks available
VISIT TO BUDE OF BISHOP PHILIP MOUNSTEPHEN, GUARDIAN OF THE BISHOP OF TRURO CORNISH HERITAGE Monday 30th September 2019 SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER At The Parkhouse Centre, Bude AT BUDE METHODIST CHURCH 2pm – 9pm 10 am—12 noon Service of “THE WAR IN OUR AREA” Worship in church and AN EXHIBITION FROM OUR Children’s Messy Church in the ARCHIVES OF MEMORABILIA hall FROM WWII 12—2 pm Lunch and time to chat EVERYONE WELCOME Also 2—4 pm Talk by the Bishop followed by discussion From 7.30pm OCS Annual Subscription Renewal Organised by Churches Together Programme for 2019-2020 in Bude & Stratton Raffle & Refreshments Further details from St Michael’s rep Jane McClure 01288 362262
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13 SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER
DATE READINGS TIME SERVICE CHURCH LEADER
Sun 1st Ecclesiasticus 8.00 am Quiet Mass WB RD 10:12-18 OR Trinity 11 9.30 am Holy Communion P RD Proverbs 25: 6-7 Colour: Green 9.30 am Family Service WSM LWL Psalm 112 9.30 am Holy Communion M DB Hebrews 13:1-8. 15 -16 11.15 am Parish Mass BH DB Luke 14:1. 7-14 6.00 pm Evensong W DB
Weds 4th 8.30 am Quiet Mass WB DB
Thurs 5th 8.45 am Morning Prayer BH DB 9.30 am Quiet Mass Fri 6th 3 pm Harvest Thanks- WB LWL giving Songs of
Sun 8th Deuteronomy 30: 8.00 am Quiet Mass WB DB Trinity 12 15-20 9.30 am: Parish Mass BH JC Psalm 1 Colour: Green 9.30 am Morning Prayer P DB Philemon 1 –21 11.15 am Holy Communion W DB Luke 14: 25-33 6.00 pm Evensong M DB/LWL 6.00 pm Evening Prayer WSM LWL
Tues 10th NB 4.00 pm CBS Vespers BH DB & Benediction Weds 11th 8.00 am Quiet Mass WB RD
Thurs 12th 8.45 am Morning Prayer BH JC 9.30 am Quiet Mass
Sun 15th Exodus 32: 7-14 9.30 am: Parish Mass BH JC Trinity 13 Psalm 51: 1-10 10.30 am Collective W DB Colour: Green 1 Timothy 1: 12-17 Eucharist Luke 15: 1-10 11.15 am Morning Prayer M LWL
14 SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER continued DATE READINGS TIME SERVICE CHURCH LEADER
Weds 18th 8.30 am Quiet Mass WB DB
Thurs 19th 8.45 am Morning Prayer BH DB 9.30 am Quiet Mass Sun 22nd Amos 8: 4-7 8.00 am Quiet Mass WB RD Trinity 14 Psalm 113 9.30 am Holy Communion M DB Colour: Green 1 Timothy 2: 1-7 9.30 am Harvest Festival P LWL Luke 16: 1-13 11.15 am Parish Mass TBC BH DB 11.15 am Morning Prayer W LWL 6.30 pm Revel Service WSM DB Mon 23rd 6.30 pm Harvest Festival WSM LWL Weds 25th 8.30 am Quiet Mass WB RD Thurs 26th 8.45 am Morning Prayer BH JC 9.30 am Quiet Mass Sun 29th Genesis 28: 10-17 10.30 am Cluster Eucharist BH DB OR Revelation 12: Trinity 15 7-12 St Michael & All 6.30 pm Harvest Festival W DB Angels Psalm 103: 19-22 Hebrews 1: 5 –14 Colour: White OR Revelation 12: 7-12 John 1: 47-51 KEY: CHURCHES: BH = Bude Haven M = Marhamchurch P = Poundstock WSM = Week St Mary W = Whitstone WB = Widemouth Bay LEADERS: DB = Rev David Barnes JC = Rev John Cotton RD = Rev Rob Dickenson LWL = Local Worship Leader Service times subject to change ~ check pew sheets if possible
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17 GREENFINGERS— in the garden in September With autumn fast approaching it is time to plan for Spring-flowering bulbs. If you haven't planted Daffodils yet, make it an urgent job. Tulips must wait for late October/November. It is useful to remember that all the Narcissus family and Tulips do very well in pots and can be moved around as necessary. This avoids the inconvenience of having to wait for six weeks after flowering for the leaves to die down. If you choose to grow Hyacinths, remember to buy the forced variety for indoor bowls and the bedding variety for the borders or outside containers. Now is the time to order your organic Kale, winter Lettuce, and purple sprouting Broccoli. If you have tried any of these but fell victim to slugs and snails, the answer is raised beds. Greenfingers plants the above in two waist-high raised beds, and carrots also are very happy there. There has never been any damage from slugs and snails and none of these creatures has ever been seen in the vicinity. No pesticides are used, but fine grit is a must-have. Discontinue feeding container-grown shrubs now as new growth would be vulnerable in very cold weather. Leave the Hydrangea flowers where they are, as they protect the new shoots when they appear later. Wait for early Spring before removing them. Several people have reported seeing hedgehogs in the garden, which is wonderful news because their numbers are declining. They feast on slugs so are a great benefit for the garden. Leave a saucer of pet food (not the fish variety, and no milk either). They are building up their reserves now before hibernation. Finally, the curse of honey fungus has been brought to Greenfingers' attention, and having had this bad experience two years ago, the follow- ing tips may be useful. This fungus (armillaria) invades the roots, result- ing in what is known as "bootlace" in the soil. My landscape gardener helper removed the whole shrub with great care. Fortunately it seems that there was no apparent spread into surrounding soil but when plant- ing in this area, do not allow the soil to build up at the base of the plant. Expert advice is given by the R.H.S. (rhs.org.uk/advice). There is much more to do in September but space precludes listing all the jobs! If not done already, lightly prune rambling Roses. If you do a drastic pruning you will have fewef blooms next year as ramblers flower on the previous year's growth. There is still time to take cuttings of Lav- ender, Penstemon etc. Keep them in a cool place with no direct sun and don't over-water. There is not a sprig of grass that shoots uninteresting to me Thomas Jefferson (1743—1826)
Take advantage of the good weather which we hope will be frequent this
18 September 2019 We have two Red Letter days this month. St Matthew the Apostle on the 21st and St Michael and all the Angels on the 29th ‘Matthew was sitting at the receipt of Custom’ when Jesus asked him to ’follow me’. He ‘arose and followed Him’. What have we had to leave in order to follow Jesus? St Michael fought against evil and we should be aware of the ‘evil in our midst’. The guns and knives, the slavery and abuse. It is easy to think that there is noth- ing that we can do but as I see it we need to understand that even a tiny seed can grow. Every time we behave in a good way we are allowing good to come into the world. And every time that we allow ourselves to judge others, get angry (which is the seed that grows into murder), put our comfort before the comfort of others, then we are adding to the evil that exists. Perhaps on St Michaels day we could re-dedicate our selves to fight the slackness we have in us. This month we hope that the speed of life on our streets will settle down. When my children were at school they loved to be met from school and go down to the empty beach. The pool all to themselves. My sister used to say that living in Bude we were always on holiday. In order to be down on the beach you worked when the children were in bed. I remember washing sheets (not easy care but cotton that had to be ironed) late in the evening so that if the sun shone the next day we could go to the beach. It was there that you built dams and rivers and explored rock pools. My sons remember when we were on holiday with my parents, we would go by boat to Atlantic Bay and be the only ones on the beach. In fact if there was some one there my Dad would find another beach. Here at Widemouth we see the constant erosion of the cliffs. My husband was always quoting John Betjeman, ‘One day the wave will break...... and leave the Isles of Roughtor and Brown Willy’. Before that happens the sea will come up Madeira Drive. Everything changes. A Prayer: Dear God we thank you for the beautiful area that we live in. Forgive us if we have been angry with the extra traffic and people. We pray for the children as they go back to school. Help the ones with difficul- ties. We pray for those who are coming to the end of their life span. Help us all to learn to live with our aches and pains. Thank you for the sea, sky, birds and flowers, help us to find Heaven here on earth. Hilda Walter
19 BUDE, STRATTON & DISTRICT BRANCH MOTHERS’ UNION
Our branch members enjoyed a most relaxing celebration of Mary Sumner (our founder) on her commemoration day, Friday 9th August. This took the form of afternoon tea at 14 West Park Road, kindly hosted by Ann Farbrother. Although the weather prevented us from ex- ploring the garden, we had no difficulty in finding plenty to discuss and occupy us! As a result of the special raffle and donations, we have been able to send £120 to headquarters for the ‘Summer of Hope Appeal’, which supports Mothers’ Union projects worldwide.
September Events all most welcome
2:30 pm Monday 2nd September MEMBERS’ OWN SESSION “This reminds me of my travel adventure when …” please bring an ‘item’ and your story at Bude Tourist Information Centre
Saturday 14th September ‘FUN AND GAMES’ AFTERNOON FOR ALL THE FAMILY drop in from 2:00 pm at 14 West Park Road (by kind invitation of Ann Farbrother) proceeds for CORNWALL ‘SPACE’ extending the scope of activities for disabled children and young people aged 5 to 25 (via Truro Diocesan Mothers’ Union)
2:30 pm Wednesday 25th September ‘WAVE OF PRAYER’ SERVICE with bring-and-share tea at Bude Tourist Information Centre
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Children’s Society Boxes
It is time once again to muster the Chil- dren’s Society boxes for emptying and sending funds off to the Society. Please would all box holders return their box to church or to Susan Cotton by the end of the month. Many thanks.
22 SAS at Exeter Cathedral Following several days of birthday celebrations and a special Choral Eucharist at St Michael’s (see page 8), Schola Aquae Sulis travelled to Exeter Cathedral to sing a week of services, from July 29th to August 4th. The cathedral was packed for the services on Sunday and Even- song services during the week were well attended also. It was pleas- ing to see many worshippers who had been at Bude on the previous Sunday. This year there were about thirty-five choristers including three new members— two from Germany and one from Bude. Welcome to Carole Wakefield! As usual, it was a very demanding, extremely uplifting week with several hours of practice each day in the Song School and in the cathedral choir stalls, culminating in the services. The music tends to become more challenging and ambitious as the week progresses. Sun- day’s Eucharist was followed by more practice, leading to Evensong, when we sang Howells’ glorious Gloucester Service with Naylor’s mag- nificent Vox Dicentis as the anthem. There were the usual inspiring psalms too. It was a splendid way to round off another most enjoyable week. Next year will be my twenty-seventh consecutive tour. We shall be return- ing to Salisbury Cathedral. I can’t wait! David T Williams
Harvest Festival at Poundstock will be celebrated on Sunday 22nd September at 9.30 am All welcome
Why not lend your copy of this magazine to a neighbour or friend when you have finished with it?
23 Cathedrals Quiz Which cathedral is/was: 1. Bullish 2. Saucy 3. Impish 4. Looped by Wear 5. Consecrated in 1961 on Stag Hill 6. A famous yachtsman 7. Near Beacons 8. Nearest to Bude 9. Mother of the Midlands 10. Chaucer’s pilgrims’ destination 11. Separated by Hope Street from a Catholic “wigwam” cathedral 12. Linked with canaries and mustard 13. A ‘hit’ by the New Vaudeville Band 14. Like the sound of fifth letter meadow 15. England’s most inspire-ing 16. Home of the Grand Old Duke 17. Dr Foster’s destination 18. The Welsh patron saint’s 19. Shafts sunk for water or oil 20. The number of miles from London equal to its spire’s height in feet ANSWERS to David Williams, Rock Haven, Upton, Bude EX23 0LY by 13th October 2019 please with £1 or 2 second class stamps, and an sae if a copy of the answers is required. Money raised will be for St Michael’s church funds. A small prize will be awarded for the winner.
24 DEANERY BOOK CLUB The DEANERY BOOK CLUB (open to all churches in the Deanery and anyone else interested) meets on the first Monday of the month at Gail Brace’s house - 14 Monterey Close Bude. Tel: 01288 352412
St Marwenne’s House Group
The aim of the group is about growing in discipleship. It meets eve- ry Wednesday evening at Liz & Malcolm Wright’s home, from 7.30—9 pm. Contact them on 01288 361639, or Janet Ward on 01409 255759 for more details and directions.
Week St Mary HUBS House Group This house group meets fortnightly at Clifton, Week St Mary at 9.30 am on Thursdays. The August gatherings are on the 1st, 15th and 29th. For more details contact Lesley Booker on 01288 341221.
JULIAN GROUP MEETINGS
This ecumenical group in Bude usually meets on the third Thursday of each month for silent and contemplative prayer.
Please contact Christine Willey on 01288 354959 for more details
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THE PARISH CHURCH of SAINT ANDREW, Stratton SERVICES for September 2019 Churchwardens: Diana Ohlson 01288 354441 Simon Waring 01288 321813
Sunday 1st: 8.00 am SAID MASS (BCP) 9.30 am MORNING WORSHIP
Sunday 8th: 9.30 am PARISH MASS (CW)
Sunday 15th: 9.30 am PARISH MASS (CW) 6.00 pm EVENSONG (BCP)
Sunday 22nd: No service
Sunday 29th: 9.30 am PARISH MASS (CW) HARVEST FESTIVAL
Wednesdays: 8.45 am Morning Prayer (BCP) 9.30 am Said Mass (CW), 10.00 am Christian Meditation.
BCP-Book of Common Prayer CW-Common Worship
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27 OUR DEANERY PRAYER
O generous God, You invite your people to discover the Kingdom And grow the church; Give us, then, the courage, the strength and the vision To share in the mission and ministry Of your Son That with the Lord of the Church We may be, truly, the Church of the Lord. Amen
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