HEREFORD CATHEDRAL PERPETUAL TRUST
Patron: HRH The Prince of Wales
Chairman: Christopher James OBE 5 College Cloisters Chief executive: Glyn Morgan Cathedral Close HEREFORD HR1 2NG Tel 01432 374261 Fax 01432 374242 PARISH NEWSLETTER DATES February - April 2013
FEBRUARY Saturday 2 February La nativité du Seigneur Olivier Messiaen: Peter Dyke performs this innovative organ masterpiece and offers a conclusion to the Christmas season. The performance will be enhanced and supported by the projection of thought-provoking visual images on the large screen. Tickets £5 available from the Cathedral Shop and at the door of the concert. 7.30 pm
Sunday 10 February The Evening Hour A service of prayer for healing and wholeness, with words and music from Iona and Taizé and time for quiet reflection; all are welcome. The service is held on the second Sunday of each month. 5.30 pm
Wednesday 13 February Ash Wednesday Choral Eucharist: the service will include the imposition of Ashes. With music including Allegri’s Miserere. All welcome. 5.30 pm
Sunday 24 February, Sunday 10 March and Sunday 24 March Living Prayer: a series of hour long films looking at the living prayer in the Christian and Buddhist communities and the Carthusian community at La Grande Chartreuse. College Hall. Free entry, though donations invited. 5 pm
MARCH Saturday 9 March Chorister open morning An opportunity for any boy (aged 6-8 years of age) and their families who have considered the possibility of joining the choir to attend a morning rehearsal. For further information on the open morning and the opportunities for choristerships, please contact the director of music, Geraint Bowen [email protected] 01432 374238. 10 am
Cathedral Choir Do you know of a boy, aged 6–8 years of age, who might be interested in joining the internationally-renowned Hereford Cathedral Choir? As well as singing in the cathedral, the choir regularly tours (South Africa last October), broadcasts on TV & radio (BBC Radio 3 in November), performs in London (Guards’ Chapel in November) and takes part in the world-famous Three Choirs Festival.
It may be your son, or equally it may be a grandson, nephew or the son of friends – sometimes a gentle nudge of the parents might be needed! If a parent or guardian would like an informal discussion about the opportunities, Geraint Bowen, the director of music, would be delighted to hear from you (01432 374238, [email protected] or visit www.herefordcathedral.org). All choristers receive generous scholarships to the cathedral school and, in some cases, fully-funded places can be made available.
Sunday 10 March The Evening Hour A service of prayer for healing and wholeness, with words and music from Iona and Taizé and time for quiet reflection; all are welcome. The service is held on the second Sunday of each month. 5.30 pm
Tuesday 12 March Same Sex marriage: a seminar led by Very Revd Dr Jeffrey John, Dean of St Alban’s. College Hall. Booking required (01432 374225). Free entry, though donations invited. 7 pm
Saturday 16 March Hereford Choral Society’s performance of Mozart’s Solemn Vespers and Mass in C minor Ticket information 0845 46 33 124 [email protected] 7.30 pm
Tuesday 19 March Choral Scholar Eucharist sung by the music scholars of Hereford Cathedral. Followed by a Lent lunch for those interested in financially supporting the choral and organ scholarships. To reserve a space please contact the Trust office (01432 374261). 12 noon
Saturday 23 March – Sunday 21 April Risen! Art of the Crucifixion and Eastertide An exhibition of works from the Methodist Church Collection of Modern Christian Art complemented by the work of Contemporary Artists. In partnership with Monnow Valley Arts and a number of venues including the cathedral. www.monnowvalleyarts.org
Sunday 24 March Palm Sunday service Gathering in the forecourt of the Bishop’s Palace, along with the congregation from St Francis Xavier. 10 am
Tuesday 26 March Bach’s St Matthew Passion Sung by the cathedral choir, with Marches Baroque and international soloists. Tickets available from the Perpetual Trust Office (01432 374261) and cathedral shop. Supported by the Alan Cadbury Charitable Trust. 7 pm
Thursday 28 March Maundy Thursday Chrism Eucharist 10.30 am Eucharist of the Last Supper, with washing of feet and Watch at the Altar of Repose. 7.30 pm
Friday 29 March Good Friday Service for children and families. 10 am Preaching of the Passion. 12 noon – 1.30 pm Liturgy of the Passion. 1.30–3 pm
Saturday 30 March Easter Eve Evensong and blessing of the Easter garden. 5.30 pm Paschal Vigil and first Eucharist of Easter. 8 pm
Sunday 31 March Easter Day Cathedral Eucharist 10 am Matins 11.30 am Evensong and procession including the blessing of the lilies 3.30 pm
APRIL Monday 1 April Easter Monday lunchtime organ concert A special lunchtime organ concert by Peter Dyke, including large screen projection. Free admission, retiring collection. 1.15 pm
Monday 8 April The Mappa Mundi The start of a series of four weekly lectures on the Mappa given by Sarah Arrowsmith, the cathedral’s Education Officer. College Hall. Free entry, donations invited. 7 pm
Thursday 11 April Israel and Palestine: the Holy(?) Land Canon John Armson, former Precentor of Rochester Cathedral and Vice-Principal of Westcott House Theological College talks about his first-hand experience of the Israel / Palestine situation having returned from being a volunteer at the Tantur study centre. Library Reading Room. Booking essential (01432 374225). £5 (including a glass of wine). 7 pm
Sunday 14 April The Evening Hour A service of prayer for healing and wholeness, with words and music from Iona and Taizé and time for quiet reflection; all are welcome. The service is held on the second Sunday of each month. 5.30 pm
Wednesday 17 April Westminster Quiz Join our annual quiz in the hall at Westminster Cathedral. Teams of eight facing a challenging evening of questions from current affairs to the identification of English cathedrals. Reception on arrival with a picnic interval. Tickets £30 each. 7 pm
Sunday 28 April Foundation visit to Bishop’s Castle The cathedral choir, along with other members of the cathedral foundation, sings Choral Evensong. 5 pm