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Diocese of York Newsletter People on the Move News from the Church of The Reverend Jonathan Mark Eric The Reverend Canon David William ork England Cooper, Rector of the Benefice of Hoskin, Vicar of the Benefice of Diocese of Y Kirby Misperton with Normanby, Beverley, St Mary, is retiring with between the Edstone and Salton, has been effect from 5th November 2010. Humber and appointed Vicar of the Benefice of the Tees Brompton with Deighton and Rector The Reverend John Allen Bagshawe, Newsletter of the Benefice of Rounton (West Vicar of the Benefice of Hull, St June 2010 and East) with Welbury. Matthew with St Barnabas, is retiring with effect from 31st August 2010. The Revd John Conway Cowan, Vicar Mr Bagshawe will also step down as of Hull, St Cuthbert, has additionally Area Dean of Hull West from 31st Ordinations 2010 been appointed Anglican Chaplain to July 2010. the University of Hull. 15 people will be ordained to the 15 people will be ordained Deacon in The Reverend David James William priesthood in York Minster on 30th York Minster on 27th June at The Reverend Trevor Lewis, (NSM) Bath, Priest in Charge of the Benefice May at 10am. Those to be ordained 10.00am. Assistant Curate of the Benefice of of Anlaby St Mark, is retiring with to the Priesthood are: Those to be ordained Deacon are: Middlesbrough, St Martin of Tours, effect from 31st October 2010. • Graham Bowkett, Thirsk Team • Hilary Boon, Hutton Cranswick has been appointed House for Duty Ministry • Annie Borthwick, Dunnington Assistant Curate of the Benefice of The Archbishop has granted • Marie Edwards, Middlesbrough St • Letitia Chester, Clifton Cowesby, the Benefice of Felixkirk Permission to Officiate to the Agnes • David Efird, York Minster with Boltby, the Benefice of Kirkby following: The Revd Donald Tordoff, • Margaret Ellison, York St Hilda & • Paul Harford, Driffield Knowle, the Benefice of Leake with Northallerton; The Revd Margaret York St Lawrence w St Nicholas • Fiona Mayer-Jones, Beverley Over and Nether Silton and Kepwick Grace Tordoff, Northallerton; The • Mike Fairey, York St Hilda Minster and the Benefice of Osmotherley Revd Linda Munt, Hornsea; • Michael Grandey, Haxby with • Ruth Newton, Skidby & Rowley with Harsley and Ingleby Arncliffe. The Revd Paul Kitching, Yarm. Wigginton • Anne Richards, Orchard Park • Elizabeth Hassall, Bempton w • Ian Robinson, Malton Flamborough, Reighton w Speeton • Daniel Roe, Clifton Rest In Peace • Paul Johnson, Whorlton with • James Rosie, Hull St Alban Carlton and Faceby • Mike Rutter, York St Paul It is with regret that we inform you that the Reverend Canon Christopher • Daphne Kitching, Swanland • Luke Tillett, Guisborough Tubbs, who had the Archbishop’s Permission to Officiate, died on Monday • Trevor Lewis, St Martin of Tours w • Danny Walker, Northallerton 19th April 2010. Canon Tubbs is survived by his wife Anne. St Cuthbert, Middlesbrough • Barry Worsdale, Elloughton & • Anna Lindley, York St Michael-le- Brough Diocese of York News June2010 Belfrey Editor: Eleanor Course, Diocesan Communications Officer, Diocesan House, • Matthew Martinson, Beverley St Please remember all these people in Aviator Court, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4WJ. Tel 01904 699530, Email [email protected] Nicholas your prayers. • Alistair Rycroft, York St Michael-le- Deadline to include items in July issue is Mon 31 May 2010. Belfrey The Diocese of York News may be copied for use in Parish Magazines etc, and • Andrew Simpson, Hessle may be downloaded as a ‘pdf’ file from www.dioceseofyork.org.uk. Contact Eleanor Course as above to receive an e-mailed download link for each • Carol Tetley, Anlaby new issue. • Rachel Young, Beverley Minster 12 1 Stepping aside Tues 15 June - York Readers AGM. Thurs 24 June - Worship and Church Annual general meeting for York Buildings Conference, York. Archdeaconry Readers. Contact Lynn Extending the use of church I'm writing this a few days before we Comer for more details on 01904 buildings through creative worship. go to the polls to elect a new 656295 or www.transformingworship.org.uk government. By the time it's printed [email protected] we will know the outcome - but Fri 25 - Sun 27 June - St Peter's, whoever is elected, we are told that Weds 16 June - Spiritual Direction Anlaby 125 Years. See page 9. we face difficult times ahead. This Resource Day at Wydale Hall. was in my mind as I returned from a 'Exploring Male Spirituality –'The Sat 26 June - XLchildren at parish weekend at Wydale. Forty six Male Journey in the 21st Century' Bishopthorpe Palace. See page 4. people of all ages gathered to spend This resource day is open to men the weekend together. It was a fun only, and will be led by Adrian Scott Sat 26 June - Organ Recital at weekend with lots of social activity as (a member of the Richard Rohr Bridlington Priory. By the popular well as worship. I was struck by how network on male spirituality) and concert organist D'Arcy Trinkwon. many people said they had not only chaired by Martin Wallace, the Tickets £7/ £6 at the door or from enjoyed it but also felt better as they Bishop of Selby. Tel: 01723 859270 01262 670153. returned to home and work, Email: [email protected] refreshed by even 2 days away. Later Sun 27 June - Petertide Ordination in the month we plan to have a Fri 18 June - Drop in Day at Wydale of Deacons. See page 1 'Pentecost picnic' in the church Hall. A day combining worship, grounds, open to everyone, and a reflection and quiet time. Details Sun 27 June - Riccall Carnival local music group have agreed to play perspective on life. In Ecclesiastes (3: from: www.wydale.org Service, 11am. A service as part of as people enjoy their lunch – just 2 1-11) we are told that there is a time Riccall Carnival Weekend on the or 3 hours stepping aside from the for everything – a time to break Fri 18 - Sun 20 June - Flower Festival, Millennium Green followed by a routine to be with friends. down and a time to build up, a time St Mary's Hemingbrough. picnic on the village green to weep and a time to laugh, a time If, as is predicted, we are facing a to mourn and a time to dance, ... Sat 19 June - York Musical Society Sun 27 June - Welton and Melton more challenging period, these times and so on. Building up fellowship bid farewell to Philip Moore. See Gardens Festival. See page 9. will become even more important. and friendship is an important page 8 Stepping aside for an afternoon or aspect of church life, but its also a Sun 27 June - Choral Evensong to enjoying social time together doesn't time when we can invite members of Tues 22 - Sat 26 June - Feed the give thanks for Ian Robinson's have to be expensive - far from it. the wider community, who might Minds Book Sale, St Helen’s, York. calling and ordination, Old Malton, When the pressure is on, it is hesitate to come into a service. As a 6.30pm tempting to work that bit harder and church, we show the love of God in Thurs 24 June - Are you ready for take less time out but sometimes we many and various ways. I believe the Godly Play? An evening for people Wed 30th June - Diocesan Education need to do the opposite. One of the ability to smile and to laugh is a gift who want to be involved in Godly Conference, York Racecourse. With moments that I found really from God – and the ability to help Play but in a supportive role, e.g. speakers the Rt Revd Dr John Saxbee, encouraging during the general others do the same is a very special doorkeeper, making resources. It Bishop of Lincoln and Chairman, election campaign was when I heard gift. Thanks be to God. would also be an ideal evening for Church of England Board of that the leader of one of the parties, anyone new to Godly Play. At the Education and National Society despite all the pressures and The Revd Canon Elaine Bielby, Godly Play Room, Holy Trinity, Council; Janet Huscroft, demands, had taken a day off to be Dean of Women’s Ministry. North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 Headteacher, Hook CE (VC) Primary, with his family. Time spent with 6lD For more details please contact Goole; and Dr Elaine Storkey, writer family and friends is important. Mrs Heather Black 01642 271814 and broadcaster. Contact Anita Being able to step aside, to smile or [email protected] Ranyell on 01904 699511 or email laugh together, can give us another [email protected] 2 11 What’s On General Synod Elections 2010 - Be Part of the Big Picture Tues 1 - Weds 2 June - Course for Sat 12 June - Discussion with York Volunteer Organists, York St John Carmelite Spirituality Group. Work has begun in every diocese of prayers on the Liturgical University. For further information, www.carmelite.org/yorkcsg the Church of England to elect Commission. go to www.churchmusictraining.com members to General Synod for the Sat 12 June - All Saints’ Church, Sat 5 June - The FEAST - Exploring Long Marston Open Day. new quinquennium - 195 to the There are insightful contributions Mission-Shaped Eucharist. An www.longmarstonhistory.org.uk House of Laity and 183 to the House from the Archbishops of Canterbury afternoon at Holy Trinity Ripon for of Clergy. and York, and interesting reflections all those interested in using Sat 12 June - Prayer day for Inner from BBC Religious Affairs sacramental worship as a mission City Hull. See page 8. Between now and the closing date Correspondent Robert Pigott and tool. Contact 0113 20005647.
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