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For names and telephone numbers of other church contacts please see page 20 CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION NOW ON Simon Copeland 07789244649 Tel: 01833 631413 Mob: 07796 603056 3 YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY IS ASSURED May 2016 St. Mary’s Whorlton Flower Festival Dear All th th When Pope Francis visited the Greek island of Lesbos he left with twelve June 10 – 12 2016 additional members as part of his entourage. The visit had been arranged as an ecumenical visit by faith leaders to the refugee camps that have been Her Majesty the Queen’s official 90th birthday will be marked by a flower created on the island (most particularly the Moria camp that holds 3,000 festival in St. Mary’s Church, Whorlton. people who have fled Syria). The Pope was accompanied by Patriarch Bartholomew (head of the Orthodox church) along with the Archbishop of If you would like to sponsor the purchase of flowers, sponsorship forms Athens. The Pope then announced that he was going to offer a home to twelve will soon be made available at the back of Whorlton and Barnard Castle of the Syrian refugees and just a few hours later three families stepped off a churches and around Whorlton Village. Donations will cover the cost of plane in Rome to begin a new life. the flowers with any excess going to support the care of Whorlton Church I was in the car as this news story broke and the radio interviewer asked a and churchyard. spokesman for the Catholic church ‘Isn’t this just a PR stunt for the Pope and Your support is much appreciated. the Vatican?’ There is no doubt that the Pope has a way of drawing attention to issues that goes well beyond his spoken or written word. For example, who The Vicar and churchwardens can forget his arrival at the White House when he visited the USA when an endless cavalcade of huge black security vehicles swept up to the White House door only for the Pope to climb out of what seemed, in comparison, to be a miniscule black Fiat Panda? His words about climate change and the Our meeting in April took the form of our Lady Day Service. need to restrain human use of fossil fuels carried greater weight because of Lady Day, as all farmers know, is the 25th March. However, this his own actions. year 25th March was Good Friday, not an appropriate day on A PR stunt? I think this is a somewhat harsh assessment. More, I think, a which to celebrate the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary. question of the Pope realising that words can only go so far in communicating Thus we celebrated it on the day prescribed by the church as an matters of faith: actions can speak so much more powerfully. Also, it is one alternative (April 4th) which happened to be our usual meeting day. This thing to talk about what living as a Christian might look like but, in the end, was a Deanery Service at which the branches from Staindrop and Christianity is more a verb than a noun: something that is done rather than Lynesack joined us for our Eucharist. The service was led by the vicar simply analysed. who gave a very inspiring address on Mary and the place of mothers in In this, as we might expect, the Pope is in the company of Jesus. We have our society. The service was followed by tea; the nature of which ruled Jesus’ teaching – at least as much of it as we need. But we are also given out any need for further refreshment that day. It proved to be a very snapshots of his life – the things he did and the way that he did them for our pleasing afternoon, a good and thoughtful sermon, and an excellent instruction. Rather helpfully John’s Gospel actually names some of these collection which was sent to Mothers’ Union charities. actions to be ‘signs’: pointers to a deeper reality, a deeper truth about God, Our next meeting will be on Monday 9th May at 1.30 p.m. and will mainly about ourselves and the nature of faith – the greatest sign, in his view, being be concerned with planning our future topics. There is also the Children’s the pouring out of Jesus’ life on the cross, an image that shows us the Festival Service in Durham Cathedral on 31st May at 2.00 pm at which a extravagant, outpouring of God’s love to us. banner decorated by our children and young people will be carried. Maybe we are not in the same league as Jesus ... or for that matter the Pope, but I wonder in what ways our lives and our actions might speak of God. We Doreen Moore can’t save the world but we can do something. What might that something be for you and whose life will you transform as you show them God’s goodness? 5 Alec 6 Our spring term ended with a special Easter service at St Mary’s Church led by Revd Harding when all the children received a Palm Cross. We also put together a display in our school hall of all the amazing work which the children created for our Life on Earth project.
During the Easter holidays Mrs Tweedy (our Family Health and Emotional well-being worker) organised an exciting Mystery Day with Iris Hillery and Allan Jones (from the Parish Church) in our school hall for families. During the day they ran a variety of activities including walking a labyrinth, painting stones, creating their own labyrinth, puzzles and lots more. All the families who participated had a great day. Mrs Tweedy is now looking forward to supporting the Labyrinth Family Activity Day at St Mary’s church on the 4th June. Many exciting events are planned for the summer term, including class Collective Worships, trips and sports days. We launched our term topic ‘Best of British’ this week. The whole school will be learning about our Kings and Queens and about St George. In addition Foundation Stage have their own British seaside, Key Stage 1 are finding out about castles and Key Stage 2 learning about invaders and settlers. We are continuing our ‘Run to Rio’ with Alverton School in Northallerton and keeping our fingers crossed that we will be there first! We will let you know who wins later in the term.
Mrs Linsley and Mrs Hartley
If you still have any Sainsbury’s active kids vouchers that you would like to give to school please give them to Frances Stenlake or put in the “S” pigeonhole. 7 8 9 10 Calendar May 2016 SUNDAY 1st 8.00 am Holy Communion at Barnard Castle Sixth Sunday of 10.30 am Joint service with Barnard Castle Easter Methodist Church at Barnard Castle. Visiting speaker from Christian Aid and Christian Aid stall 12.00 pm – Bank Holiday refreshments and Book 4.30 pm Sale in the Parish Hall 4.00 pm Evening Prayer at Barnard Castle Monday 2nd 11.00 am – Bank Holiday refreshments and Book 4.30 pm Sale in the Parish Hall Wednesday 4th 10.00 am Weekday Communion at Barnard Castle 7.00 pm Confirmation service rehearsal at Barnard Castle 7.15 pm CTIBC meets at the United Reformed Church Thursday 5th Archbishop’s Your Kingdom Come prayer initiative Ascension Day begins (till Pentecost) 2.00 pm Service at Charles Dickens Lodge 3 - 4.30 pm Pilgrim Course at the Vicarage 7.00 pm Confirmation service at Barnard Castle Saturday 7th 10.00 am St Mary’s Community Music Group meets at Barnard Castle SUNDAY 8th 8.00 am Holy Communion at Barnard Castle Seventh Sunday 9.00 am NB No service at Whorlton of Easter 10.30 am Holy Communion and Junior Church at Barnard Castle Monday 9th 1.30 pm Mothers’ Union service and meeting 6.30 pm FOSMs AGM at Barnard Castle Tuesday 10th 7.15 pm Deanery Synod Standing committee meets at the Vicarage Wednesday 11th 10.00 am Weekday Communion at Barnard Castle 2.00 pm Service at Beaconsfield Care Home th If you can help with baking or serving, please see the sign up sheets in Thursday 12 3 - 4.30pm Pilgrim Course at the Vicarage th church. Otherwise, why not come and browse the large selection of books Saturday 14 10.00 am St Mary’s Community Music Group meets at Barnard Castle and enjoy some excellent home baking too!
11 12 th SUNDAY 15th Start of Christian Aid week SUNDAY 29 8.00 am Holy Communion at Barnard Castle Pentecost First Sunday 10.30 am Service of the Word and Junior Church 8.00 am Holy Communion at Barnard Castle after Trinity at Barnard Castle 9.00 am Holy Communion at Whorlton 12.00 – 4.30 Bank Holiday refreshments and Book 10.30 am Holy Communion and Junior Church at pm Sale in the Parish Hall Barnard Castle 12.30 pm Baptism of Nathan Naylor and Louie 12.30 pm Baptism of Riley-James Race Fell 4.00 pm The Four O’clock service Monday 30th 10.00 am – Bank Holiday refreshments and Book Monday 16th 4.00 pm Green Lane CE School Full Governors 4.30 pm Sale in the Parish Hall meeting Tuesday 31st 10.00 am Service at Kings Court Care Home Wednesday 18th 10.00 am Weekday Communion at Barnard Castle 2.00 pm Mother’s Union Children’s Festival Thursday 19th 3 - 4.30pm Pilgrim Course at the Vicarage Service in Durham Cathedral st Saturday 21 10.00 am St Mary’s Community Music Group Wednesday Coffee Morning meets at Barnard Castle Diocesan Synod meets in Durham 9.30 - 12.00 upstairs in the Parish Hall SUNDAY 22nd 8.00 am Holy Communion at Barnard Castle Come for coffee, a scone and a chat! Trinity Sunday 9.00 am Holy Communion at Whorlton 10.30 am Holy Communion and Junior Church at Barnard Castle followed by Dementia Friends session in church SMUFFIES (St Mary’s Under-5s group) rd Monday 23 9.45am ‘Pilgrim’ editorial meeting Meets on Tuesdays in termtime 10.00 am Service at Abbeyfield, Galgate 7.30 pm PCC meeting in the Vestry 1pm - 3pm in the Parish Hall Tuesday 24th 7.15 pm Deanery Synod meets at Eggleston All welcome Village Hall Wednesday 25th 10.00 am Weekday Communion at Barnard Castle eve Archdeacon’s Visitation at St James the Great, Darlington St Mary’s Junior Choir Friday 27th 2.00 pm Service at The Manor House Care Home 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm on Fridays in term-time. Saturday 28th 10.00 am St Mary’s Community Music Group meets at Barnard Castle Come along for 45 minutes of fun with a snack tea and 10.00 am – Book Sale in the Parish Hall 3.00 pm 45 minutes of singing. For more information contact Annette Butters on 07411 825230.
13 14 From the registers A note of thanks from the Prison Fellowship Baptisms: Easter Greetings to you all. March 27th Ezra Constantine John Harding, 31 Market Place As we celebrate the joy of the risen Lord, I would just like to take Ava Olivia Rose Benson, 60 Churchill Road the opportunity to share with you some of the joy felt by 44 of the lads at Deerbolt and the 44 mothers who were recipients of the Zach Bennett Larkin, 10 Conyers, Nettlesworth, Chester le Street Mothers Day cards and gift tokens. We would just like to thank you all for supporting the Angel Tree April 3rd Caoimhe Darcy Byers, 48 Hilton Road Isla Willow Hinchcliffe & Benjamin Moss Hinchcliffe Mothers Day project again this year. Your contributions enabled us Spring Grove Cottage, Newgate to send these cards and gift vouchers, an act of generosity greatly th appreciated by all concerned. Without exception, the messages 17 Olivia Joseph Petch & Candy Hayley Petch written in the cards by the lads were of love for their mums and South View Farm, Broomielaw Lane many included thanks for the support given in spite of difficult cir- Jayden John Hardy, Roxanne Chantelle Hayhow cumstances. The feedback from the mothers was equally uplifting, & Lewis Hardy, 25 Green Lane expressing their joy and surprise at receiving the card and how much it meant to them. All who are led by the spirit of God are children of God This feedback from one of the lads is what it is all about..... "It meant a lot to my mum because she has been through hell and back. Funerals: She was in tears saying "I love you." She was more than grateful. Oh my gosh, for me it meant that through this gift I can show my mum I have Service in church followed by burial not forgotten about her. If it wasn't for your brilliant services she would- April 12th Mark Allan Atkins (56) 45 Harmire Road n't have got any card or gift, so thank you. I'm just so grateful for helping Service and committal at Darlington Crematorium us out and leaving big smiles on our mothers' faces. Happy Mother's Day to the women in your family. Thank you !" April 15th Katrine (Kathy) Meadowsweet Storey (73) The Manor House Care Home I can add nothing to this! Memorial service in church Please convey the thanks of all the lads involved, to all those in April 22nd Ailsa Pease, Sledwych Hall your churches. Service and committal in church followed by cremation Many blessings to you all. April 23rd Caroline Mary Thornton (61) Clove Lodge, Baldersdale Andrew Heron Jesus said ‘I am the way, the truth and the life’ Group Leader Prison Fellowship Teesdale
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17 18 CHURCH CONTACTS Bellringers: Helen Scott (690169) Electoral Roll Officer: Doreen Moore (690947) First Friday Group: Lesley Taylor (631716) or Theresa Atkinson (638213) Flower Guild: Joan Kemp-Ambler (638908) Friends of St Mary's: Pauline Hanby (630102) Junior Church: Kim Harding (637018) Lifts to church: Keith Miles (637512) Magazine Production: Frances Stenlake (637334) Magazine Distribution Jane Goldberg (630896) Magazine Advertising: Frances Stenlake (637334) Mothers’ Union: Doreen Moore (690947) Parish Hall Association Secretary: Peter Wise (637904) Smuffies (St Mary’s Under 5’s group): Kim Harding (637018) Charity Book Sale Wednesday Morning Coffee: Frances Stenlake (637334) Saturday 28th May The views expressed in this magazine are those of the individual contributors
10.00 am - 3.00 pm PLEASE NOTE: The June issue of the Pilgrim will be available on In aid of St Mary’s Parish Church and Friends 27th May. The last date for copy is of Barnard Castle Library Sunday 22nd May. Items please to Frances Stenlake, 37 The Bank; All books 50p Wiebke Mackay-Engel, 6 Richardson Fields or [email protected] St Mary’s Dinner Group: Our speaker on 26th May is John Little, Chaplain HMYOI, Deerbolt. In June our guest speaker is Karenza Passmore, Director NE Religious Resource Centre who will discuss with us the subject of Film and The Parochial Church Council of the Religion. Ecclesiastical Parish of Barnard Castle with Whorlton: registered charity number Hopefully you can join us at one of these events where you will 1130279 experience excellent company, good food and great conversations. There is no commitment to attend all talks. Come along to one and give it a try – you may well want to come to more! Enquiries to Colin at © These items are [email protected] or phone 01833 690471. produced courtesy of www.parishpump.co.uk 19 20 The Friends of Richardson Hospital
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