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OUTLOOK November 2020 www.holycrossandstcuthberts.church During this period of vacancy, All Enquires with regards to Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals to be made to: Area Dean: Reverend Jeremy Thompson Tel: 01434 600268 Holy Cross Church, Haltwhistle Answerphone: Articles, acknowledgments, notices and 01434 320215 event information from local “not-for- Contact via Email: profit” organisations are very welcome. [email protected] Please contact the Editor with enquires via email: Both are monitored regularly. [email protected] Churchwardens or via churchwardens at Holy Cross Sheila Williams 01434 320964 Church Stephanie Wigham 01434 320256 & St Cuthbert’s Church Nellie Alderson 01434 320246 Pat Ridley 01434 320346 Submissions before the 21st of the Organist previous month will be included Anthony Wood 01434 322472 if space permits. The views expressed by contributors St Cuthbert’s Church, Greenhead may not necessarily reflect those of the Churchwardens Church of England or the Outlook Editor Elsie Dixon 016977 47473 & Team. Jude Clark 016977 47402 Other Local Clergy and Church Services Haltwhistle Methodist Church Westgate, Haltwhistle. Reverend Alex Dunstan Tel: 01434 603761 Sunday Service 10:30am. St.Wilfrid’s Catholic Church Westgate, Haltwhistle. Father Christopher Warren (Partnership Dean) Tel: 01434 603119 URGENT HELP REQUIRED We are searching for a new editor for the Outlook Magazine. If you are interested please contact: [email protected] FRONT COVER: Visit of Rt. Revd. Christine Hardman Bishop of Newcastle. Happenings It is a wet windy dark morning as ‘Happenings’ is being written, and it is easy to be downhearted especially as we are constantly being threatened with ever stricter measures. Fortunately we are still allowed in church to worship and pray, and this helps us to feel that we have something good left in our lives. As we reported in last month’s Outlook we requested a meeting with Archdeacon Mark Wroe (now about to become Bishop of Berwick). Well, the good news is that a meeting has now been arranged for November 12th. The Archdeacon will be accompanied by Revd Jeremy Thompson and Revd Doctor Benjamin Carter. Please pray for your wardens as we intend to make very clear our tiredness, our anger, our feelings of the neglect for this benefice by the Diocese of Newcastle. It is amazing that so many priests can be appointed to other parishes in a comparatively short time, Bishops, Archdeacons and other posts in the hierarchy even more speedily! On a more optimistic note, by the time Outlook is published, both parishes will have had their Annual Meeting. It seems that people are coming forward prepared to play their part in ensuring our two churches move forward. There will be new faces on our PCCs and we look forward to working with them. The 100 Club year begins in December. Please let Pat Ridley know that you intend to support us again. There are one or two numbers available so if you know of anyone who might be interested please put them in touch with Pat. The October winners were; Inge Burdis, Ina Weeks, and Clare Hind. Remembrance Sunday is being kept this year in a very subdued way. There will be an ecumenical service in Holy Cross for the people of Haltwhistle, limited to 30 in total, and as our War Memorial is on county council land, we are not allowed to attend as usual. So we are afraid that only invited guests can gather in church. It is a little different for St. Cuthbert’s. They too are limited to 30 in church but we are not sure about gathering at the village memorial. Watch out for news of the exhibition featuring work by the Craft, Chat and Pray Group. It promises to be quite exciting. It is a long time since we had a Craft exhibition in Holy Cross. It’s good that new/old initiatives are happening still. Please keep each other in your prayers. Some will feel very isolated as the days grow darker, but Christmas is coming and we hope to be a little more normal. God Bless. A leading global supply, design and engineering company for value-added packaging and protective solutions. Plenmeller Works, Haltwhistle Northumberland. www.berryglobal.com Prayer for Mission and Growth God of mission, who alone brings growth to your Church: send your Holy Spirit to give vision to our planning, wisdom to our actions and power to our witness. Help our Church to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to you, and in service to our local community. through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Dementia Support at Haltwhistle Dear friends we hope you are all keeping safe & well during the lockdown Here are a few numbers which might be helpful Alzheimers Soc Dementia Connect 0333 150 3456 Church Coffee Carers Northumberland Mornings 01670 320025 Age UK Northumberland Unfortunately due to 01670 784800 the current If during this difficult time Coronavirus anyone needs support, advice or information pandemic all future Please contact : church coffee mornings are Chris 07816 532 269 www.dementiasupportathaltwhistle.co.uk cancelled until further notice. Haltwhistle & District Joint Burial Committee Visit of Rt. Revd. Christine Hardman Bishop of Newcastle. Haltwhistle Cemetery Monday 5th October 2020 It was decided some time ago to seek advice on the consecration of a parcel of land located at Haltwhistle cemetery. I became Chair in May 2019 and discovered the consecration of ground was an outstanding piece of business which needed to be addressed. The consecration of the land was revisited and It was decided I as Chair with the assistance of Vice Chair Ellen Walton would hold discussions with some residents who had expressed a view relating to the availability of consecrated land within the cemetery. From these discussions it was clear the new parcel of land provided an additional consecrated area within Haltwhistle cemetery. The required paperwork was progressed by the acting clerk Susan Saunders. Haltwhistle cemetery is a multi faith location and this unused parcel is now consecrated. The plan of the new area will be available to view online or at the town council office and notice board. The consecrated area is marked at its four corners with bounder stones. The weather remained kind and the rain held off for the duration of the service. Towards the closing of the service we were rewarded with a wonderful rainbow which sadly I was unable to fully capture. The Bishop welcomed the congregation and explained the nature of the service. A major part was walking the boundary of the land and at several points the Bishop would bless the boundary and land. This part of the service includes the following script. “Right Reverend Mother, we ask that you consecrate this ground for the people of this area.” The Bishop signifies her consent and reads the sentence of consecration: “By virtue of our authority in the Church of God, we do now consecrate and set apart from all profane and common use this ground to be a resting place for the remains of those who have departed in the Lord. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen” It was wonderful to meet with Bishop Christine and the cemetery was in excellent order and a cred- it to the staff of Michael Glenwright and Sean Glinton. Attending the service: Rt. Revd. Christine Hardman Bishop of Newcastle Ellen Walton Vice Chair H&DJBC Sheila Williams Church warden Holy Cross church Susan Saunders acting clerk H&DJBC Laura Peace Partner Sintons LLP John Elliott Chair H&DJBC Signed John Elliott Chair H&DJBC REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Despite the complications this year, The British Legion are encouraging people across the nations to ensure Remembrance Sunday is marked by observing social distancing whether watching on television or pausing for the two minute silence in our homes or on doorsteps. This year we remember then and reflect on now. We remember the service and sacrifice made by so many people, communities and nations 75 years ago. O God of truth and justice, we hold before you those men and women who have died in active service in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. As we honour their courage and cherish their memory, may we put our faith in your future; for you are the source of life and hope now and forever Amen Sunday 8th November 10am to 2pm Hadrian’s Wall Farmers Market Greenhead Village Hall Monthly chance to buy local and get the best. Great selection of meats, bread and flour, cakes, crafts and plants. Co-operative Funeralcare 24-hour Service Funeral Pre-payment Plans Memorials Available Park View, Westgate Haltwhistle Tel 01434 321755 www.co-operative- funeralcare.co.uk Part of the Co-operative group Offering a caring and sympathetic service at all times Some contact numbers readers might find useful: Northumberland County Council Customer services—0345 600 6400 Northumberland Social Services (Adult Social Care) - 01670 536400 Gas Emergency—0800 111 999 (This is a 24 hour emergency line). Electric Emergency(Northern Powergrid )- 0800 668 877 Police emergency—999 (non-emergency 101) Haltwhistle Health Contre—01434 320077 Haltwhistle Dental Health—01434 322300 Haltwhistle Tourist Information Centre—01434 322002 NHS Direct—111 Parish Safeguarding Officers If at any time you have concerns they can be discussed in the strictest confidence: Haltwhistle– Stephanie Wigham Tel: 01434 320256 Greenhead- Awaiting volunteer Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser -Mrs Ruth Rogan Tel: 07825 167016 [email protected]. Childline-0800 1111 or www.childline.org.uk Family Lives (Formerly Parentline Plus)-0808 800 2222 [email protected] (for advice and support) St. Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Glendale Westgate, Haltwhistle Pool and Parties! North Road, Haltwhistle, NE49 9ND Hall for Hire Swim in the private, indoor, heated Seats 50 (theatre style), pool..