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Refocused December 2017 REFOCUSED St Etheldreda’s Church with St Luke’s Church December 2017 letter to the Parish from our Editor, Mary Rathbone…. Dear readers, as many of you are aware we have This issue includes a supplement been producing this magazine, Refocused, for providing formation on all our Christmas services. over four years now. It is our way of reaching out Pages six and seven contain a spread on our in our community and letting you know what is medieval history. We hope that it might bring to happening in your local churches, St Eth’s and St life the unique (and rather unsung) history of St Luke’s. Etheldreda’s Church and Hatfield. We are very grateful for all the support Did you know that a church has stood at that we receive in this work. Many people are the top of the hill in Old Hatfield since the 7th involved, from both church and wider community, Century—and our own St Eth’s since 1240? Isn’t and as the Editor I would like to take this oppor- it amazing to think there has been a continuous tunity to thank all those who help to make it hap- Christian community over all those years here? pen. This includes: our amazing printers, STEPS; Perhaps you might like to find out more about the the small army of people who deliver to over historical treasure in our midst? You would 1,000 local homes and in particular those who discover that although it is historical, St Eth’s is manage the distribution, also the management of certainly not a mausoleum. It is a living church delivery by email; the local businesses who adver- steeped in centuries of worship, prayer, celebra- tise with us and whose payments cover the costs; tion and loss in the lives of so many gone before. all the many contributors, in particular the front At this time of year our two churches, St page leaders; those people who work closely with Luke’s and St Eth’s, pull closer together with a full me in the editorial team, proof-reading and keep- diary of events. Our supplement provides details ing me on track; and finally, thanks goes to Father of all the services we are holding to bring our faith Darren who leads us ever onwards and upwards in Christ alive at Hatfield this Christmas. So, if you in development and growth. are churchgoers or not, why not come along and We are always looking out for more see what’s going on? All are most welcome. support however, so if you would like to advertise, deliver, or contribute articles then please do contact us. This is a special issue of the magazine because, as a one off, we are printing an extra 500 copies for distribution in the wider parish. We would love to be able to distribute to the whole parish every month, but this is not practically possible. If this is the first time you have received the magazine and would like to have a regular copy, then you could always pick one up from the back of either church. Alternatively, you could have your name added to our mailing list: e:[email protected]. Parish of Bishop’s Hatfield St Etheldreda with St Luke—Regular Services St Etheldreda’s Church St Luke’s Church Sunday: 8am Holy Communion Sunday: 11.30am 9.30am Holy Communion with Sunday School Holy Communion with hymns 3rd Sunday of month: 9.30am All age Eucharist Tuesday: 9am Morning Prayers Sunday School December 10th Wednesday: 10am Holy Communion Meeting at 9.20am in St Eth’s Church Hall Thursday: 7pm Holy Communion or Compline Weddings in December 2017 December 9th Antony Tindale and Penny Stokes December 16th Matthew Simson and Hannerie Hay Please contact Fr. Darren —t: 01707 256638 —e: [email protected] to book your wedding or baptism What else is on in December at St Eth’s unless stated otherwise To Hatfield with Love 2nd 8.00am Men’s Breakfast Group at Hatfield Community Christmas Meal St Michael & All Angels Church 3rd 6.00pm Advent Carol Service Sunday December 17th from 4.00-6.30 pm 7th 8pm Carol singing at the Eight Bells pub Food, Fun, Carol singing, Music—and more 17th 4.00pm Nativity on the Farm Hosted by De Havilland Community Project 23rd 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols Howe Dell Community Hall (next to Primary School) 24th 5.00pm Crib Service The Runway, Salisbury Village, Hatfield AL10 9AH 24th 11.30pm Midnight Service Great value Christmas Meal—only 50 tickets 25th 9.30am Christmas Day Family Eucharist Rev’d Sue Stilwell e: [email protected] p: 01438 716338 Team Rector of Bishops Hatfield: Bell Steeple Keeper: Rob Goss—01438-718038 Fr Darren Collins—01707 256638 Choir Director & Organist: Jill Knight—01707 894949 [email protected] [email protected] Assistant Priest: Church Hall Bookings: Church Hall is closed for renova- Fr William Clocksin tion work and not currently available for hire. [email protected] Creative Corner: [email protected] Journey Light Church: Communications Officer:Linda Barnard The Rev’d Sue Stilwell [email protected] [email protected] Flower Team: Curate: The Rev’d Dr Penny Thomson—07846 429737 Carrie Shannon—[email protected] [email protected] Parish Team Office: Open Saturday 9am—10am Reader: John Barnard—01707 335074 12 Fore Street—01707 260800 [email protected] [email protected] Refocused Editor: [email protected] St Eth’s Churchwardens: Refocused Advertising: Malcolm Caie 01707 586438 [email protected] / 01707 270252 [email protected] Refocused by email: [email protected] Richard Morton 07979 906330 Safeguarding Officer: Steve Brayshaw—07799 586335 [email protected] Sunday school/children's leader: St Luke’s Deputy Churchwardens: Nicky Jackson—07745 630176 Michelle Jervis—07584 897872 St Etheldreda’s Printing Service (STEPS): Alison Churchouse—01707 801567 [email protected]— 07973 469849 Deputy Church Wardens: Treasurer: Mark Knight—01707 894949 Mark Jackson—07708 199591 [email protected] Nicky Jackson—07745 630176 www.stetheldreda.org Refocused, December 2017—Page 2 What’s On at Hatfield House What’s on in the Bishops Hatfield Team 2 DECEMBER @ 7:00 PM - 23 DECEMBER @ 12:30 AM CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES Christmas Tree Festival St Mary’s Church at North Mymms Friday 1 December Preview Evening 7pm Mulled wine, light refreshments. 8pm Concert by Buck Brass Trio Tickets £10—contact: e: Jill Pratt [email protected] p: Brenda Harris 01707 655355 Saturday 2rd—Sunday 3rd December Festival open from 10.30m-4pm with childrens workshop, refreshments, cakes, craft & book stalls. Saturday 2 December 10am Ramble leaving St Michael and All Angels Church Saturday 2 December 12.30pm Our “Christmas at the Movies” shared party nights take Ladies Pot Luck Lunch at St Michael & All Angels Church. place in the magnificent 15th century Old Palace. On All welcome, bring a small plate of finger food to share. arrival at 7.00pm, you will be greeted with a Christmas cocktail and then seated at long banqueting tables where Christmas Wreath Making Workshop you will be served a 3 course Christmas dinner and half Saturday 2nd December 2.00-5.00pm bottle of house wine. Following dinner, you can dance the St Michael & All Angels Church night away until 12.30am with our DJ playing some of your favourite songs from the movies. Tickets £10 each, to include afternoon tea. Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd, Friday 15th, Saturday 16th A further £5 will be payable to the workshop leader & Thursday 21st December. on the day for materials. Contact Frances Hartley on 01707 260137 10 DECEMBER @ 7:00 PM MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS Join us for another memorable evening as once again the Sunday 10 December 5.30pm-7pm Old Palace will be filled with the joyful and uplifting sound Journey Light—informal gathering to worship and explore of the Hertfordshire Chorus Choir. Get the Festive season the Christian Faith at Howe Dell School Community Hall going with a wonderful mix of Christmas carols and songs Saturday 16 December old and new, including a chance to join the choir in singing Team outing to Cadogan Hall some familiar pieces. And don’t forget to enjoy seasonal Sunday December 17 6.30pm refreshments before the start of the concert Service of Nine Lessons and Carols followed by mulled wine and Mince Pies St Michael & All Angels Church 16 DECEMBER @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday December 17 6.30pm STABLE YARD ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES MARKET Service of Nine Lessons and Carols followed by mulled wine and Mince Pies St Mary’s Church, North Mymms 17 DECEMBER @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wednesday 20 December 7pm STABLE YARD FARMERS’ MARKET Community singing followed by mulled wine and mince More Info: www.hatfield-house.co.uk/events/ pies at St Michael & All Angels Church 01707 287010 e: [email protected] www.stetheldreda.org Refocused, December 2017—Page 3 Introducing Natasha Quinn-Thomas who has A message from Neighbourhood Watch about an kindly answered a few questions put to her by the increase in Purse Dipping/Pickpocketing in Herts editorial team So, tell us what brings you to Hatfield Natasha? Purse dipping/ pickpocketing offences are possibly the I am working at St Etheldreda’s and St Luke’s as part of a highest ever in Hertfordshire, if a few more reports come Church of England scheme to see what it is like working in in today we will possibly be well over 80 Crimes for a church setting.
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