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July and August 2016 Church outlook Summer (The Trinity) Edition East Ardsley St. Michael’s & St. Gabriel’s Churches 2 31 St. Michael’s Church Directory Who, What & When at St. Michael’s (with St.Gabriel’s, Fall Lane) Vicar - Revd Glenn Coggins Please take into consideration Children and Young People The Vicarage, 1 Church Lane, the Vicar’s Rest Day is Friday, East Ardsley, Wakefield. so please contact him only in Smarties 9:15-11am during term time. Wednesday in the Church Hall, ages 0 - 3yrs Tel: 01924 822184 Contact: Barbara Vaughan 01924 823357 an emergency on this day. E-mail: [email protected] Sunday School 10 - 11 am during term time in the Church Hall, ages 3 upwards Assistant Curate (Non Stipendary) - Revd Graham Green Contact: Glennis Haigh 01924 822029 Pastoral Carers - (Under Training) Seekers 7:30 - 9:00 pm Alternate Sundays in the Church hall, ages 11 - 18 Contact: Craig Bardy 01924 458583 Church Wardens - Mave Roberts Tel: 01924 823952 - Kath Barker Tel: 01924 823164 All Age Groups Warden Emeritus - Irene Broadhead Choir 10:00 am service at St. Michael’s plus weddings, Deputy Wardens - John Brayshaw. Doug Brown Thursday choir practice 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Ages from 10 upwards, Contact: Mavis Roberts 01924 823952 Treasurer - John Brayshaw Tel: 0113 2532796 Gift Aid Recorder - Malcolm Rennison Bell Ringers 9:30am Sundays. 5:30pm first Sunday, Monday practice 7:15 - 8:45pm Contact: Gordon Haigh 01924 822029 P.C.C. Secretary - Glennis Haigh Tel: 01924 822029 Church Hall Bookings - Val Hargreaves Tel: 0113 2535892 Ladies Group ‘Girls Night Out’ meet second Fri. in month 7:30 pm in Church Hall. Contact: Chris Swift 01924 821039 Organist - Ken Sharp E-mail: [email protected] ‘Church Outlook’ Editor - Malcolm Rennison. E-mail: [email protected] East Ardsley Art Club 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesdays during term time Contact: Val Hargreaves 0113 2535892 Advertisements - Richard & Kath Barker Tel: 01924 823164 Email: [email protected] East Ardsley Flower Club 7:15pm on third Monday in month (except January) in the Church Hall. Floral Art by Area, National and International demonstrators. Distribution Co-ordinator - Mavis Roberts Tel: 01924 823952 Contact: Marion Waldock 01924 828760 ‘Web Master’ - Graham Green. E-mail: [email protected] Kntting for the Needy 2:00 - 4:00 pm 2nd Tuesday in the Church Hall. St. Michael’s Church WEB site : www.stmichaelspc.co.uk A group who knit, sew, & crochet blankets & clothes for African Orphanages. Contact: Hazel Rennison 0113 2535107 St. Michael’s Parochial Church Council 2016/2017 Prayer and Praise From 7:30pm onwards. Thursdays - Rotating House Group. Chairman - Vicar - Revd. Glenn Coggins. An inter-denominational group which includes study courses, informal worship and music. A chance to learn new songs. Assistant Curate - Revd. Graham Green Contact: John Brayshaw 0113 2532796 Church Wardens - Mavis Roberts. Kath Barker ` Bible Study Group 7:45 pm Tuesdays. An informal ecumenical House Group. Deputy Wardens - John Brayshaw. Doug Brown Contact: Val Hargreaves 0113 2535892 Treasurer - John Brayshaw. P.C.C. Secretary - Glennis Haigh. Items, articles and reports for inclusion in the next edition of ‘Church Outlook’ Deanory Representatives - John Theaker. Val Hargreaves. should reach the Editor by the 14th August at the very latest, preferably by email: Elected Members - Janet Sampson (re-elected), Eric Wright, [email protected] (otherwise clearly written) Alison Cassidy, Trish Kinnear, Adele Waugh Church Outlook printed by John Ord Print Service, Belle View, Wakefield 30 3 In this Edition: St. Michael’s Church Directory. St. Michael’s PCC. 2 The day we went to Deene Park. 4 July and August Church Services. 5 Pets Service. ‘Faithful Pet.’ 6 Re-Cycling Tin Foil. Five Anti-Ageing tactics. 7 News from St. Michael’s Seekers. Christian Aid Matters. 9 From the Parish Registers. Muriel Boothroyd. R.I.P. 11 Rag Mountain. ‘Upon the Sagging Mattress.’ 13 Treasurer’s Report and Comments. Adopted Charity. 15 East Ardsley Community Association Mini Gala. 16 St. Michael’s Summer Fayre. 17 Getting to Know You. 19 Another St. Michael’s. 21 Saturday: Yorkshire Day. The White Rose. 23 Saint of the Month. 25 2nd July The Parish Magazine. In the next Issue. 27 Note: Notable Dates. God said “No.” 29 No Coffee Morning Who, What & When at St. Michael’s Church. 31 on 6th Aug., due to the Church Fayre Front Cover: An interpretation of ‘The Holy Trinity’ ‘Girls night out’ Meetings usually held in St. Michael’s Church Hall Cherry Tree Walk 7:30 pm . to which all ladies are invited for a ‘girls night out’. Fri. July 8th Guided Talk within St. Oswald’s Church, Methley. Men invited! (car share) Fri. Aug 12th ‘Sentimental Journey’ For further information - contact: Chris Swift. Email: [email protected] Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important. Anon 4 29 “Didn’t we have a lovely time the day we went to Deene Park, Northamptonshire?” NOTABLE DATES . party of 36 from St Michael’s and St Mary’s, Woodkirk went to visit the stately A home of our joint patron, Robert Brudenell. After a refreshing stop on the way at July 2nd Coffee Morning in the Church a farmer’s market services we were greeted with the sight of a huge obelisk which had 8th Guided Talk at St. Oswald’s Church, Methley a teapot on the top facing the stately home. This emblem was repeated throughout the 12th Community Mini Gala grounds in topiary as it was the late Mr Edmund Brudenell’s favourite tipple. A man 17th Pets Service after our vicar’s heart! The country house was in beautiful mellow stone and built in Tudor times with various alterations up to Georgian times. Aug. 6th St. Michael’s Summer Fayre We had a lovely light lunch, tea and huge slices of home-made cake on offer to help 20th Rag Mountain and Coffee Morning in Church Hall fuel us around the estate and house tour. We had two marvellous guides who provided a very entertaining and informative commentary about the collections of paintings, artefacts and the lives of the previous owners, including the Earl who led the Charge of God Said “No” the Light Brigade and Countess Adeline’s exploits (who is commemorated with the I asked God to take away my habit . named stone near the vestry in St Michael’s). We even saw the huge estate map of East God said “No; it is not for me to take away but for you to give up.” and West Ardsley of 1735. The formal gardens were stocked with beautiful flowers and statuary and the grounds and lake were a delight, especially the standing deer! I asked God to make a disabled person whole . What marked this out as a special visit was how homely and friendly people were, God said “No; his spirit is whole, his body only temporary.” reflecting the almost unique status as it is one of the few truly private stately homes I asked God to grant me patience . open to the public. God said “No; patience is a by product of tribulations, it is granted, it is Well done Mavis for organising such a great trip! learned.” Angela I asked God to give me happiness . God said “No; I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.” I asked God to spare my pain . God said “No, suffering draws you apart from wordly cares and brings you closer to me.” I asked God to make my spirit grow . He said ”No, you must grow your own but I will prune you to make you fruitful.” I asked God for all things that I might enjoy in life . God said “No, I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.” I asked God to help me love others as much as He loves me . God said “Ah, finally you have an idea.” Received from Adele Waugh Every day may not be Good, But there is Good In every day. Seen at a Garden centre. Author unknown 28 CHURCH SERVICES 5 8.30 am Every Tuesday - Morning Prayer (said) 9.30 am Every Thursday - Holy Communion DAY & DATE TIME SERVICE JULY 10:00am Trinity 6. All Age Worship (Led by Seekers Group, theme ‘Olympics’) 3rd SUNDAY * 4:00pm Holy Communion - at St. Gabriel’s (Note Earlier Time) 10th SUNDAY 10:00am Trinity 7. Holy Communion 17th SUNDAY 10:00am Trinity 8. Holy Communion 3:00pm Pets Service - In the Churchyard 24th SUNDAY 10:00am Trinity 9. Holy Communion 31st SUNDAY 10:00am Trinity 10. Holy Communion AUGUST 10:00am Trinity 11. All Age Worship 7th SUNDAY * 4:00pm Holy Communion - at St. Gabriel’s (Note Earlier Time) 14th SUNDAY 10:00am Trinity 12. Holy Communion is of excellent workmanship. 21st SUNDAY 10:00am Trinity 13. Holy Communion 28th SUNDAY 10:00am Trinity 14. Holy Communion * The Service at St. Gabriel’s on the 1st Sunday in the Month will now be at 4:00pm throughout the year in future. I came across the following, which I thought was rather amusing . Whilst walking along the street in front of the church, the Vicar heard the intoning of a prayer that made him stop in his tracks. Apparently his five-year-old son and his playmates had found a dead Robin. Feeling that a proper funeral should be performed, they had found a small box and lined it with cotton wool, carefully placed the bird in it, dug a hole, and made ready for the burial of the deceased. The Vicar’s son was chosen to say the appropriate prayers and, with dignity said his version of what he thought his father always said: “Glory be to the Faaaather, and to the Sonnn .