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Church of the Epiphany, Tockwith Parish & Village News December 2015 www.tockwithchurch.co.uk Price 60p Church Services December 2015 Church of the Epiphany Tockwith A member Church of the Parish of Marston Moor Reading Reader United Parish Service of Holy Communion with Advent Carols 6th at Bilbrough Preacher Rev Roy Shaw Sides person: n/a 4.00pm Messy Church 13th 12.45am As arranged by Yorkshire Cyclists Cyclists Carol Service Sides person: Barbara & Peter Harris 13th 6.00pm Readings as notified tbc Village Carol Service Sides person: Jenn & Norman Waller 20th 6.00pm Micah 5.2-5a Imogen Woods Holy Communion Hebrews 10.5-10 Deryck Wilson 1662 Luke 1 39-44, 46-55 Rev Roy Shaw Sides person Deryck Wilson 24th 4.00pm - Christingle Service Sides person as listed below 24th 6.00pm - Christingle Service Sides person as listed below 24th 11.30pm 2 Samuel 7: 1-5 8:11-16 Susannah Worth Midnight Communion Acts 13 16-26 Zara Worth Luke 1: 67-79 Deryck Wilson Sides person Susan & John McKernan 27th 10.00am United Parish Service of Holy Communion and Carols at Rufforth Preacher Rev Roy Shaw Sides person n/a TOCKWITH ROTA - December 2015 th th th th th th th th 6 13 13 20 24 24 24 27 10.00am 12.45pm 6pm 6pm 4pm 6pm 11.30pm 11am Bilbrough Rufforth Sides person Sarah Joanna Mcbride. Worth. Susan n/a Barbara Jenn & Deryck Janet Zara Worth. & n/a & Norman Wilson. Marriner. Susannah John Peter Waller Bev Worth. Mckernan. Harris. Greaves. Jo Coggrave. Deryck Susan Wilson. McKernan. Karen Stobert. Coffee Diane n/a n/a Wakelin. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Pam Williams. Ruby Morris. Chalice n/a n/a n/a Janet n/a n/a Janet Marriner Marriner Church Jenn Waller Rachel n/a Angela n/a n/a n/a Susan Opening Porch only Kelly. Jenkins. McKernan. Intercessions n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Mary Shaw n/a The Revd. Roy Shaw writes......................... ‘Peace on earth, goodwill to all’- you may wonder what the angels were on, given the state of the world two thousand years down the line, and our own personal frazzled-ness (is there such a word?) by the time Christmas Day finally arrives. Was it all a mirage, unattainable and unrealistic, the hope of peace, personal and universal, that was invested in the baby Jesus? I think of the boy walking along the beach with his father, confronted by thousands of starfish washed ashore in a storm. The boy starts to throw them back into the sea. ‘What difference will it make?’ asks his father. ‘Well, it’ll make a difference to this one (throw) ….and this one (throw)…. and this one (throw)….. as the boy goes along the beach throwing as many as he could back into the ocean. The point is this; it’s one action at a time, one brick at a time, that good, peace, justice is built. No, the angels were not deluded, but they saw the beginning of a new world where out of love for a good God, something better, something built on eternal values such as we all say we aspire to- good, peace, justice, love-could thrive in human hearts and communities. Beyond the frenetic anxiety which our consumer society tries to force on us (you NEED at least six mega-turkeys for a really happy Christmas, so BUY NOW!!!) deep in our hearts we find the call of the true values of good, justice, peace, love so authentic we gladly sing the angels’ songs- Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled….. So I look forward to welcoming you to one of our Carol services, Christingles, or Christmas services in the parish later in the month. For our part, the Christians of this parish will be praying (one prayer at a time) and living (one deed at a time) so that the new era Jesus inaugurated still has meaning and substance here. Have a very happy Christmas- may it resound with peace, justice, good and love; for you, your family and friends, for our communities, and for our world. Your vicar, Roy 01423 359003/ [email protected]. NEWS FROM THE CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY TOCKWITH We begin with some very exciting news. In October next year the Church of the Epiphany celebrates its 150th Anniversary. There will be a number of events, taking place but the most eagerly anticipated is the visit of Archbishop Sentamu on Sunday 9th October when he will lead a special service. A great deal of planning has yet to take place but all sorts of ideas are coming from church members on how they would like to celebrate. If you have any ideas what sort of special things you would like to see or do then give one of the church wardens a call. As you might imagine December is another action packed month. Kicking off with Messy Church when early Christmas celebrations begin. On 12th December we welcome back Classic Reflection Naomi and Hannah twins who first found fame on BBC’s The Voice. For anyone who didn’t see them the last time they came to Tockwith then don’t miss out this time. Their melodic, mellifluous and mesmerizing charm, singing a selection of seasonal songs is sure to enchant you. This time they will also be bringing along some special guest performers. This is part of a nationwide tour and we are privileged that Tockwith Church has been chosen as one of their venues. The following day on 13th December at 12.45pm the church is sure to be filled with brightly clothed people as we welcome Yorkshire cyclists for their annual Carol Service. This is always a joyful occasion and the cyclists form their own choir especially for the service. This is the 28th year they have converged on Tockwith from all around North, East, West and South Yorkshire. They extend an open invitation to everyone not just members of their group. What makes Tockwith the ideal place is its accessibility from all areas of the county. That same evening commencing at 6.00pm it is the turn of our village community to join in the Village Carol Service. Tockwith Singers, pupils from Tockwith School and Cowthorpe Hand Bell ringers will raise the roof. Traditional carols with readings will we hope set the scene for the festive season ahead. Besides the usual refreshments after the service, for those who want something a little stronger there will be mulled wine. Last year the church ran a ‘one day’ holiday club which probably enabled parents and guardians to do some last minute Christmas shopping. This proved very popular and we will be running one again on 21st December. We have not needed to advertise this as places were quickly booked up as soon as the date became known to parents. Christingle services are so popular that it has become necessary to hold two. When you consider the church can comfortably hold around 120 people this is no mean feat. The services will be held at 4pm and 6pm on Christmas Eve. Thank you to all those who have agreed to help out at these services as they are always very busy. We will be holding a Midnight Holy Communion Service on Christmas Eve starting at 11.30pm. It has been a few years since we have had such a service. We know for many this marks the real beginning of Christmas and it is very important to them. There will be NO Christmas Day service at Tockwith instead there will be services at 9.00am at All Saints Long Marston or at 10.30am at St Mary’s Askham Richard. Our final fund raiser for the year will be on Thursday 3rd December at Wetherby Town Hall. Anyone who is able to do some baking or help on the day is asked to contact Angela. If you are unable to help we would still like to see you. It seems to have been an action packed year and it is difficult to get an angle on where all the time has gone. It might be something to do with age! Thank you to all those who have supported this magazine. Please encourage people to subscribe to it as it is the only publication that publishes in detail events that are happening in your community, from Church Events, Parish Council and village groups. If you don’t buy it you may miss out on something you wish you hadn’t. For just £8 a year it’s a bargain. All that remains is to say may this Christmas bring you closer to all those that you treasure in your heart. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please note during the winter months unless otherwise stated evening services will commence at 4pm. READINGS and PSALMS DECEMBER 2015 Sunday 6th Second Sunday of Advent Barauch 5.1-9 Benedictus Philippians 1.3-11 Gospel: Luke 3.1-6 Sunday 13th Third Sunday of Advent Zephaniah 3.14–20 Canticle Isaiah 12.2-6 Philippians 4.4–7 Gospel: Luke 3.7-18 CHRISTMAS DAY Isaiah 52. 7-10 Psalm 98 Hebrews 1. 1-12 John 1.1-14 Sunday 20th Fourth Sunday of Advent Micah 5.2–5a Magnificat Hebrews 10.5–10 Gospel: Luke 1.39–44,46-55 Sunday 27th First Sunday of Christmas Samuel 2.18–20, 26 Psalm: 148 Colossians 3.12–17 Gospel: Luke 2.41–52 http://www.bungomacalling.co.uk/ You might be interested to see the new website that has just been launched for Bungoma Calling.