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Chaplaincy of Aquitaine November 2014 The Chaplaincy of Aquitaine is part of the Church of England Diocese in Europe, ‘The earth’s ecological problems can working in partnership with The Intercontinental Church Society, in ministry to people who speak English. Clerical feel paralysing. But living in a way It covers Gironde, and Lot-et-Garonne. that respects what God has made is Prayer Ministry Training Corner part of our joyful discipleship and, by near CHURCH SERVICES, NOVEMBER 2014 inspiring others to join us, can begin Saturday 8 November (see Around the Chaplaincy for location details) C to change the world’. 2014. Dear Friends, Some of their ideas include very Start: 10.00h coffee for a 10.30h s I write this we are just coming simple things which we have start to the end of that period of time A probably thought of ourselves, but Lunch: bring your own; drinks that has recently become known in SUNDAY 02 NOVEMBER are we doing them? Things like provided. the Church as a ‘Time for Creation’ 10:30 Service of the Word – Bertric Burée attaching water butts to down pipes Finish by 15.30h or ‘Creationtide’ which encompasses 10:30 Family Communion – Bordeaux and fixing dripping taps; not leaving the season of harvest festivals in our 10:30 Prayer and Praise – our electrical appliances on stand- Location: at the home of Sue churches. As well as encouraging us 10:30 All Saint’s Sung Eucharist - Monteton by; buying locally produced food and Dave Blomley in Fonroque, to give thanks for God’s good gifts 11:00 Holy Communion - Doudrac when possible and buying Fair Trade just North of Eymet. to us at harvest it also gives us space 11:00 Holy Communion – Ste Nathalène produce from further afield. to reflect on the job we humans are 16:00 Evensong – Bertric Burée If you want to come, PLEASE doing as stewards of God’s creation. For lots more suggestions and confirm with Sue Blomley information on living more ‘gently’ directly. TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER SUNDAY 09 NOVEMBER on earth, here are three websites to [email protected] 11:00 Holy Communion - Allez 10:30 Holy Communion – Bertric Burée visit: She can also give you directions 10:30 Holy Communion – Limeuil www.greenchristian.org if need be. 10:30 Remembrance Communion – Négrondes www.operationnoah.org 10:30 Morning Worship- Bordeaux THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER www.eco-congregation.org 10:30 Remembrance Service at the Allied Forces 10:30 Holy Communion – Limeuil Cemetery, Talence We live in an increasingly global From your Editor 16:00 Remembrance Service - Monteton society. The way we choose to live SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER can have an impact for good or ill I hope you’ve been For that is where we have to start, 10:30 Holy Communion – Bertric Burée on people in developing nations and able to take advantage accepting that it is God’s world; that WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 10:30 Morning Worship - Bordeaux the environment around the world, of our wonderful he is the creator of it and of us; and 11:00 BCP Holy Communion – Bertric Burée 10:30 Holy Communion – Limeuil today and for future generation. October weather! Just that it is our role to help care for 11:30 Holy Communion – Envals 10:30 Holy Communion – Monteton As we move into the season of amazing temperatures the planet following the Maker’s 10:30 Family Communion - Négrondes remembrance, that is something we and a really good chance to get down instructions. must never forget. to all that work needed in the garden. SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER God asked Job “were you there when Oh, how things have grown this year! I laid the earth’s foundation?... Have 10:30 Family Service – Bertric Burée THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER With blessings from We’ve had one large bonfire already 10:30 Family Communion – Bordeaux 11:00 Morning Worship – Condom, Gers you comprehended the vast expanses and no doubt there will be several of the earth? Tell me if you know all 10:30 Holy Communion – Chancelade Liz more before we are finished. Monty 10:30 Morning Worship - Limeuil this.” and Smudge, our cats, were very SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER As God makes clear to Job, humans 10:30 Prayer & Praise – Monteton VVVVVVV intrigued by the smoke neither having 11:00 Service of the Word – Sainte Nathalène 10:30 Special Service – Bertric Burée were not present at creation and can seen a bonfire before. Luckily, they 10:30 Advent Holy Communion - Chancelade never understand all its workings. decided very quickly it was something 10:30 BCP Holy Communion – Limeuil they shouldn’t get too close to! 10:30 Advent Service – Monteton So what must we do to better care for 18:00 Advent Service - Bordeaux God’s world as God would wish? This Another very eclectic mix for you this is something I have been exploring in month and I hope there’s plenty there the various harvest festivals in which to interest you. I certainly enjoyed I have been involved this year. putting it all together for you - but as ever I’d love to receive some more At Nerac church I was introduced articles. Please don’t be shy - just to an organisation called The Green email or post them to the address on Christian which produces two page 24. Look forward to hearing magazines a year and a website Limeuil from you! with lots of ideas for being better Love Gill stewards of creation. As they say

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 2 November 2014 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 3 November 2014 Calling all online shoppers! CHANCELADE/SORGES BECOMES WORSHIP FEST 2014 Raise money for the CHANCELADE/NEGRONDES! Rain Chaplaincy One rainy afternoon I was If you shop online then there is a de fete in the village, one of which driving along one of the main great opportunity to raise funds for was used a few years ago for the streets of town, taking those the Chaplaincy without spending an AGM. There is a smaller one near extra precautions necessary extra penny yourself! the church, which is ideal for bring when the roads are wet and Sounds too good to be true? It and share lunches. slick. Suddenly, my daughter, isn’t if you shop online through easyfundraising. Aspen, spoke up from her So today, October the 12th, I went There are no catches and it’s relaxed position in her to join them for their service of re- completely free to use. seat. “Dad, I’m thinking of dedication. A team of volunteers had something.” t is not often that one of our swept, scrubbed and polished the It’s really simple – just shop online This announcement usually congregations changes the church interior of the church to a gleaming via easyfundraising.org.uk who have I meant she had been pondering where it worships. Chancelade state. Madeleine and Patrick led over 2,700 well known UK retailers and Sorges is a sector with two the worship, and we started with an some fact for a while, and was like Amazon, Argos, M&S, eBay (and centres. During a couple of years, outside trip to each of the doors, now ready to expound all that many more!) in their portfolio and until December 2013, the church at praying that everyone who entered her six-year-old mind had whenever you buy something online, Sorges was being completely updated would always feel welcome, and discovered. I was eager to the retailer makes a donation to your and renovated by the commune. giving thanks that the congregation hear. chosen good cause. The 3rd annual WorshipFest Congregation members were looking now had a permanent home. The “What are you thinking?” I Dear brother, sister ,were you there, forward with interest to seeing how heating was on, (overhead), and was very well attended with people The Chaplaincy of Aquitaine asked. On a hillside that is Berbiguieres. the building had been improved I can vouch for its effectiveness. drawn from all corners of the has already been registered as a “The rain;” she began, “is like A place of milk and honey sweet. when they were allowed to return. Sunday School took place at the back Chaplaincy. We came together for beneficiary. All you have to do sin, and the windshield wipers Where our saviour deigned with us of the church, and coffee and cakes an uplifting day of praise, worship, is select the Chaplaincy as your are like God wiping our sins to meet? There were some interesting features, were offered afterwards. Those who teaching, prayer, testimony and nominated charity when you shop. away.” not least the dramatic lighting wished were also invited to join the fellowship. He drew us with his cords of love. behind the altar, where the area was group at the local restaurant for After the chill bumps raced Our Chaplain Paul spoke on the Get started now by following this link Our souls were free to soar above, highlighted in a shade of midnight lunch. up my arms I was able to harvest of people for the Kingdom of http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ Above this sad and strife torn world. blue. But it was still very cold, when respond. “That’s really good, God. He spoke on Matthew 9:35-38: invite/1TNEVR/ His love, his joy to us unfurled. I was there for the carol service in So the sector is now Chancelade/ Aspen.” “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The If you follow this link once you have December! However, the Roman Negrondes, and the members of the Then my curiosity broke in. harvest is plentiful but the workers raised £10 yourself for the Chaplaincy His word to us was opened there, Catholics are now interested in congregation are embracing this are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, a further £5 will be added to the How far would this little girl Our songs to him our love declare, holding more services in their newly move with enthusiasm. We pray for therefore, to send out workers into overall fund. take this revelation? So I A fresh we saw our sweet Calvary, renovated church, and a meeting was the growth and enrichment of the his harvest field.’” We who have asked... “Do you notice how Our saviour dies for you and me. sought with the local priest. whole sector, but at this moment, accepted Jesus as our Saviour are the When you register have a look at the the rain keeps on coming? particularly for Negrondes and those workers - let us pray that the Spirit easybuying toolbar option. Using What does that tell you?” Death could not hold our saviour The team explored the possibility of who worship there. within us stirs up our compassion for the toolbar you will never miss the Aspen didn’t hesitate one long moving from Sorges to Negrondes, Jennifer Lord the lost, to motivate us to go into the chance of making a donation. And so we sang a victory song, on a permanent basis. Pere Justin moment with her answer: harvest fields. Oh how we sang our songs that day, was extremely helpful and supportive, “We keep on sinning, and God ​Our thanks go to Sue Torne of Christ tore the bars of death away. and the move was agreed. There are just keeps on forgiving us.” Paul also taught on the Samaritan Condom & Nerac for bringing this several advantages in settling into I will always remember this woman at Jacob’s well: John 1 - scheme to everyone’s attention.​ O, why weren’t you there this new church. The heating is whenever I turn my wipers on. 42. Many believed because of her That wondrous day at Berbiguieres, effective (!), and the congregation testimony after encountering Jesus. Happy fundraising! In order to see the rainbow, All who went were truly blessed, has been given permission to make God has called us to tell others the you must first endure some At that glorious Worship Fest. it their “home”. This means that they good news. Jesus went on to tell his rain. can have permanent storage for most disciples that “My food is to do with -Unknown Author The day has passed, the moments things, which removes the need to the will of him who sent me and to gone, transport books, communion plate, finish his work. I tell you, open your Silent falls our holy song, etc on every occasion. Information eyes and look at the fields! They are But in our hearts remains the joy, can be displayed, which is a new ripe for harvest.” People need an This world nor time shall ever cloy. permission, and is a welcome encounter with Jesus, God sends us improvement. There are two salles out to reap it. Brian Jelliman

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 4 November 2014 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 5 November 2014 KEVIN ANDREW SULLIVAN 1941 - 2014. Cooking in November with We made a visit to San Sebastian, figs. 225g self raising flour; l level tsp ets Corner in south London, during the late 1960s and 1970s, knew of only one Frances Pengelly and were surprised at how elegant it baking powder; 225g caster sugar; Pflamboyant and charismatic vet, highly talented, entrepreneurial and full of fun, even was, especially the powerfully built 2 eggs; 150g butter (melted); ½tsp with young crocodiles, tarantulas or parrots on the operating table. Local celebrities – e have just returned from a bridges which spanned an empty, but almond extract; 350g sliced ripe figs/ Dawn French, Lenny Henry, Valerie Singleton to name a few – found a thriving practice. Wshort break in St Jean de Luz. beautifully walled River Urumea. or 350g cooking apples/pears, peeled The Queen Mother had no hesitation in having one of her dachshunds treated at the St John of Light, the name given to St We followed this tranquil river from and cored; 25g flaked almonds. practice – but then it escaped and used its own A to Z to find its way back to Kensington John the Baptist. The small town with the north coast down to the train Preheat oven 160C/fan, 140C/gas 3. Palace; an early morning call confirmed its safe arrival ! From an early age young Kevin, its immaculately shaped magnolia station, along arboreal pathways, Grease a deep 20cm loose bottomed born 1st December 1941, was fascinated with small animals and insects; zoology or grandifloras, soaking in the Basque planted with stunning trees, stopping cake tin. Mix all ingredients together marine biology seemed the path ahead after a full scholarship at grammar school and sun, has a rather special feel about off for lunch at a rather nice tapas bar. until well blended and beat for a it. A brightness, an atmosphere of minute. Spread half the mixture into then university. The extended family were encouraging and supportive, even with father hospitalized for long periods and The food was mouth watering to say happiness and safety. Of course, its cake tin and then add your chosen mother reliant on cleaning jobs. Holidays meant camping in the country away from Southall for Kevin and his brother, the least. Different sorts of bruschetta but then came the five undergraduate years at Liverpool University reading Veterinary Science. This was the 1960s in past has been one of great difficulty, fruit filling well sliced and keeping Liverpool with a young and talented student rising to be the compère, booking agent and pianist for the university jazz so close to ’s enemy, mighty fruit towards the middle of the cake, band, welcoming people like Cilla Black and Jerry and the Pacemakers, and from the Cavern, Beatlemania was filling the Spain. However, in 1660, the 15th then spoon over the remaining batter, airwaves. The birth of a young musical talent was now well advanced. Camping holidays along the Jurassic coast sparked a century church was used for the keeping it even. Sprinkle with flaked lifelong fascination with fossils, and later archaeological digs, Palaeolithic artefacts and flint tools. Piano lessons, started at wedding of Louis XIV, the Sun King, almonds and bake for 1¼-1½ hours. to Marie Thèrése of Austria, daughter the age of five, continued, with pottery, woodcarving and much later abstract oil-painting adding more strings to the bow. The richness of Moussaka blends of king Philip of Spain. This all The collection of vintage cars, including a Morgan three wheeler, became his pride and joy, and triggered a mastery of the well with cold autumn days. I used internal combustion engine. Perhaps this was the beginning of Kevin the hoarder ! happened after the signing of the The world of work soon saw Kevin the entrepreneur rising from partner to owner of the Chelsea Practice before adding Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659. As soon as the wedding was over, the Fulham and Hammersmith to his portfolio, now with 4 qualified vets and 7 or 8 nurses, one new recruit being Charlotte topped with peppers, anchovies and door of the church was blocked up, in 1984. Team building skills shone and social life revolved around the team. Whilst the practices specialized in parrots, sliced onions, lobster mayonnaise, so it could never be walked through Kevin’s first love was in surgery and this continued across to the Belves Practice in France. New ventures were added such as crispy bacon with immaculately again. the Heathrow quarantine function; a commitment to work, with night duties adding to the workload of a smaller staff team, fried egg, chorizo presented in many meant home-life in Wimbledon for the family of wife and two daughters, Lisa and Polly, was increasingly under pressure. After all this excitement, the Basque ways, and the great hit for me was In the late 1980s Kevin had lessons on the saxophone and joined the Fulham Big Band playing the baritone sax; at the coast and inland villages started a brochette of anchovies, olives and same time he bought the house at Le Rouquet, a shell with no facilities, yet a retreat. Life was taking a new direction, a to lead good and productive lives, jalapenos, The tortilla was soft and new relationship with Charlotte, the twins Harry and Luke born in 1993, the move to France in 1997 and Adam born the farming and fishing, and indeed this rich, the cold meats succulent. The following year. Part-time work with Carine’s Vet Practice, in Belves, ensured the delicate surgical skills were maintained, part of the coast is known for its tuna, Spanish really do make an extra effort to make it for my parties, it’s such a as bricolage was transforming the house into a family home. Kevin the family man, patient, supportive, and always anchovies and shell fish. over presentation. Always chopped good filler, and well behaved in the anxious to be involved, shines brightly, especially with Charlotte. They see the potential in the boys, now fully settled into Eating out is marvellous, the nights parsley and chives are added to oven, the longer you keep it waiting schooling in France. Le Rouquet became the family home and a regular meeting centre for Church fellowship and Alpha balmy, and there is plenty of choice, dishes, nothing looked as if it had in a low oven, the better. There are group meetings, especially when Charlotte, some good, some very indifferent. been hanging around for days! many recipes for this dish, a little trouble, but well worth it. So eat well and then Kevin came to faith, with total We found a simple fish restaurant, The autumnal crusade is on, to get in these last golden autumn days! involvement in the life and work of Ste. nothing flashy, owned by an everything gathered up either for the Nathalene Church, initially with the music ‘interested in his customers, man.’ freezer or for jars of chutney and jam. and later as church warden. Whilst the faith I had wonderful hake, as fresh as it Figs come into their own and can be of his teenage years had temporarily faded, incorporated into fogaccia or cakes, Kevin’s subsequent return to meditation, prayer and the Christian way of life, strengthened him for the rest of his journey. their sweet cloying taste reminds us VVVVVVV His prayerful and private side was more noticeable to close friends and family, and his reading gathered pace, historical that the end of the year is round the novels, biographies and more recently Charlotte’s library of theological works. corner. Finding happiness for the family occupied his mind and time, encouraging and facilitating, entertaining and always with a I have a Mary Berry apple cake could be, line-caught, unfortunately gentle, caring, patient and sensitive manner. When Luke gained his certificate as a mason, and Harry won countless prizes recipe which could easily be used for Ordinary riches can as a chocolatier, Kevin’s words, ‘They are my boys, isn’t that great,’ and later, after Charlotte’s first service as officiant at still with its head on, it seemed to be be stolen, real riches Limeuil,‘That was my wife out there, didn’t she do well!’ smiling at me! We had little starters made from anchovies and black cannot. In your soul Meanwhile the hoarding gathered pace, made easier by ebay, and so musical instruments appeared, invariably stirred on olives, to die for. We had tapas, small are infinitely precious with the music of Scott Joplin, Charlie Parker, Acker Bilk, and Miles Davies. First the Vingtquats, then the Jazz Quartet and fish fried in batter. I had deliciously things that cannot be finally the Little Big Band, each widely known across the Chaplaincy. Keyboard Kevin, saxophonist, clarinetist, or bagpiper simple sardines covered in salt and taken from you. - a musician for all seasons. Two months before he died, he was teaching himself the rigours of the trumpet. The music for parsley. The fish restaurant also had the funeral was talked through with care and compassion. He would have been proud of the Band’s performance. meat dishes, and my husband had A man of great humility, who will be long remembered for his many talents, his love of life and music. Rest in peace dear suckling pig, and another night slow friend. cooked lamb with peppers.

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 6 November 2014 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 7 November 2014 Taking a Stand We Shall Keep the Faith SOME MUSIC REFERENCES FROM THE Slow Dance BIBLE Have you ever watched kids I ask you to stand with me TAKEN FROM THE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE On a merry-go-round, (NIV) PAGE 697 For both the injured and the lost Oh! you who sleep in Flanders Fields, Or listened to rain Kingsway Publications 1991 I ask you to keep count with me Sleep sweet - to rise anew! Slapping the ground? Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic Of all the wars and what they cost We caught the torch you threw Music has always generally, to have flight, I ask you to be silent with me And holding high, we keep the Faith been understood to be necessary as Or gazed at the sun fading into the Quietly grateful for our lot With All who died. part of our worship to God (with the exception of course night? As I expect you’re as thankful as me of some specific Christian groups). For the health and life we’ve got We cherish, too, the poppy red You better slow down, I ask that you wish them well with me That grows on fields where valor led; Perhaps this list might be an interesting one to pursue as a Don’t dance so fast, All those still risking their all It seems to signal to the skies bible study project? Time is short, And I ask that you remember with me That blood of heroes never dies, The music won’t last. Jubal was the father of all musicians Genesis 4:21 The names of those that fall But lends a lustre to the red Do you run through each day I expect that you are proud like me Of the flower that blooms above the dead Miriam and other women danced to praise God Exodus 15: 1-21 On the fly, Of this great nation of ours too In Flanders Fields. The priest was to have bells on his robes Exodus 28: 34, 35 When you ask, “How are you?”, So enjoying all its freedoms like me Do you hear the reply? Jerico fell to the sound of trumpets Joshua 6: 4-20 Support those upholding them for you And now the Torch and Poppy Red When the day is done I hope that you are hopeful like me We wear in honour of our dead. Saul experienced the soothing effect of music 1. Samuel 16: 14-23 Do you lie in your bed, That we’ll soon bring an end to wars Fear not that ye have died for naught; The king’s coronation was accompanied by music 1. Kings 1: 39,40 With the next hundred chores So you’ll have to stand no more with me We’ll teach the lesson that ye wrought Running through your head? The ark was accompanied by trumpeters 1. Chronicles 16:6 And mourning families no different from yours In Flanders Fields. You better slow down, ‘Til then be thankful you can stand with me Moira Michael, November 1918 There were musicians for the king’s court Ecclesiastes 2: 8 Don’t dance so fast, Thinking of those who now cannot From David’s time on the use of music in worshi 1 Chronicles 15: 16-24 Time is short, For standing here today with me was much more organised. Music for the temple 1 Chronicles 16: 4-7 The music won’t last. At least we show they’re not forgot became refined 2 Chronicles 5: 11-14 Ever told your child, Everything was to be used by everyone to praise We’ll do it tomorrow, John Bailey the Lord Psalm 150. And in your haste, © Copyright May 2011 Not see his sorrow? Note: John Bailey is a former regular and now serving There are fewer references to music in the New Testament, possibly because by Ever lost touch, Territorial Army soldier who served in Afghanistan in 2008. then it had become standard practice to use it frequently in services and other Let a friendship die, worship. But there are some: ‘Cause you never had time To call and say hi? Jesus and the disciples sang a hymn Matthew 26:30 You better slow down, Paul and Silas sang in jail Acts 16:25 don’t dance so fast, Why the poppy became the symbol of remembrance We are to sing to the Lord Ephesians 5:19, 20 time is short, the music won’t last. Flanders is the name of the whole western part of Belgium. It saw some of the most concentrated and bloodiest fighting of Colossians 3:16 the First World War. There was complete devastation. Buildings, roads, trees and natural life simply disappeared. Where James 5 : 6, 13 When you run so fast to get once there were homes and farms there was now a sea of mud - a grave for the dead where men still lived and fought. ©jennifer gray 2014 somewhere Only one other living thing survived. The poppy flowering each year with the coming of the warm weather, brought life, You miss half the fun of getting hope, colour and reassurance to those still fighting. there. Poppies only flower in rooted up soil. Their seeds can lay in the ground for years without germinating, and only grow after When you worry and hurry through the ground has been disturbed. your day, John McCrae, a doctor serving with the Canadian Armed Forces, was so deeply moved by what he saw in northern France It’s like an unopened gift thrown that, in 1915 in his pocket book, he scribbled down the poem “In Flanders Fields” . away. The poppy became a popular symbol for soldiers who died in battle. Life isn’t a race, In 1918, Moira Michael, an American, wrote a poem in reply, ‘We shall keep the faith’, in which she promised to wear a So take it slower, poppy ‘in honour of our dead’. This began the tradition of wearing a poppy in remembrance. Hear the music Before your song is over David L. Weatherford

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 8 November 2014 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 9 November 2014 mother was concerned about La Route des Grandes so making it possible for an isolated it comes alive with cow bells, flocks of A her kindergarten son walking Alps, France. and poor region to benefit from its sheep moving from the high summer to school. He didn’t want his mother cultural history and potential for pastures in the ritual transhumance to walk with him. She wanted to give ome have motor-biked across the tourism, winter and summer. In 1963 under the guidance of a lonely him the feeling that he had some Himalayas, some have trained the first National Park in France was shepherd or shepherdess……We independence but yet know that he am pleased to report a recent environmental victory... Over one million S with the Rocky Mountaineer and established at Vanoise, now flanked enjoyed a brief encounter with one was safe. So she asked a neighbor members of Greenpeace sent a clear message to LEGO about its dealings with I some have cycled for ‘softees’ across by the greatest concentration of gentle shepherdess: ‘And how many if she would please follow him to Shell...and on October 9th, LEGO announced it will not renew its contract with France, but the 684 kms of La Route world-class ski resorts in the world, sheep do you have today?’ ‘Just a school in the mornings, staying at Shell! It’s a bad look for a toy company to work with a company that doesn’t care des Grandes Alpes from Thonon Les namely Val d’Isere and its environs. thousand. And twenty goats.’ (Just a a distance, so he probably wouldn’t about protecting our children’s future. Bains on Lac Leman to Menton on the Driving up the Col du Telegraph, one thousand…?!) notice her. She said that since she was It’s a huge blow to Shell’s strategy of partnering with beloved brands to mask is reminded that Henri Desgrange Cote d’Azur surely takes the biscuit. ‘….And how up early with her toddler anyway, it its plans to drill in the Arctic, and it’s the perfect start to the next phase of the established the first Tour de France It’s the greatest five- star adventure of long do you would be a good way for them to get Greenpeace campaign to keep Shell from plundering the Arctic’s pristine waters. in 1903, subsequently invariably spectacular high mountain scenery keep them some exercise as well, so she agreed. LEGO’s recent announcement shows we really can make a difference. Can you putting one or two stages along La that one could ever wish for. A up here in The next school day, the neighbor and spread the word that together we can change things? Think how much we could Route as seen above Guillestre in the breath-taking alpine experience for the high her little girl set out following behind do if all of our friends joined in too: https://secure.greenpeace.org.uk/lego-win southern Alps. either autumn or late spring. pastures?’ Timmy as he walked to school with Shell is still racing full speed ahead to get permission to drill in the fragile Arctic One click of another neighbor girl he knew. She waters of Alaska in 2015. Meanwhile just days ago, the Arctic sea ice cover her fingers did this for the whole week. reached one of its lowest points on record. As the two kids walked and chatted, We know this is a battle we can win. kicking stones and twigs, Timmy‘s The Greenpeace movement to Save the little friend noticed the same lady was Arctic is now more than six million- (or was it following them as she seemed to do strong and just days ago they took their her teeth) every day all week. Finally she said to proposal for an Arctic sanctuary all the and then Timmy, ‘Have you noticed that lady way to Ban Ki-moon, the UN Secretary two dogs following us to school all week? Do General. were beside her, awaiting the next you know her?’ Bends above Guillestre in southern Alps Today’s news is the next step. It sends a instruction. ‘Until late October when Timmy nonchalantly replied, ‘Yeah, I strong message to other brands that companies that support Arctic drilling are The skyline of La Chaine des Aravis the first snows can arrive.’ know who she is.’ simply too toxic to work with. And that the public will no longer accept silence (2100-2400m) and the Massif du Hikers and walkers were following The little girl said, ‘Well, who is she?’ when the stakes are this high. Mount Cenis (2400-3900m) in the the nature trails, and even two At this time of Harvest, may we rejoice in this piece of good news in the northern Alps, and then Mount members of the German Lotus ‘That’s just Shirley Goodnest,’ Timmy Pelvoux (3914m) and Mount Mounier Club were testing their hill-climb replied, ‘and her daughter Marcy.’ challenging task of protecting the environment, God’s blessed creation. - Amy Owensmith, Environmental Officer (2917m) in the Parc National skills. Cars apart, the Route brings a ‘Shirley Goodnest? Who is she and Les Gorges du Pont du Diable Mercantour of the southern Alps, peaceful and pastoral tranquility, all why is she following us? give the visitor the most spectacular too rarely found outside the world For us in late September, Autumn and picturesque alpine scenery of the mountains, a top of the world ‘Well,’ Timmy explained, ‘every HOME WANTED ! colours were enhanced by fine, one could wish to see; sharp snow- remoteness. Whether it is for alpine night my Mum makes me say the warm weather and blue skies, and Jennifer and I will be leaving Bordeaux in December and we need a capped peaks and ridges, high cols flora, watching Griffin vultures or 23rd Psalm with my prayers, ‘cos she the varied panoramic views of good home for our daughters’ two cats ! They have always lived (slept) and deep glaciated valleys marked examining the calcareous limestones, worries about me so much. And in snow-capped peaks, forested slopes outdoors as we lived on a farm before moving to Bordeaux. Unfortunately with winding roads and scattered there is something for everybody. the Psalm, it says, ‘ Shirley Goodnest and deep valleys of Les Gorges du we have no garden at our new house in Villereal so ‘Twigs’ and ‘Louis’ chalets, attract climbers and cyclists, And for you too. and Marcy shall follow me all the Pont du Diable were all made more needsomeone to take them in. photographers and artists. At times it days of my life’, so I guess I’ll just have pleasurable with fewer visitors on the The four day journey will give you Both cats are very docile (our is a wild untamed landscape, but then to get used to it!’ roads and mountain trails. Ardent the tour of a lifetime, one you will daughters dress them up from never forget. Countless auberge and The Lord bless you and keep you; the cyclists with visions of Tour de France time to time !) and have had all Logis hotels can be found along the Lord make His face shine upon you, glory tackled the high cols with a the necessary jabs etc. route each offering a gastronomic and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift determination difficult to appreciate If you think you can help then experience to match the scenery. His countenance upon you, and give from the comfort of the Little Red contact us on jenniferbearcroft@ The autumn reds and yellows bring you peace. Clio (with sporty aspirations). hotmail.com or call 0673 773148. added fire to the occasion – an May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be It was the French Touring Club who unforgettable journey thanks to the with you today and always and go Bramwell Bearcroft initiated the building of the route in recommendation of two friends with everyone you love!!! 1909 (completion in 1937) with the sharing their love of La Route des opening of the Col de l’Iseran, one Grandes Alpes. of the highest in Europe at 2764m, Vallee de la Guisane above Briancon. ims

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 10 November 2014 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 11 November 2014 round the Though we are many, we are one body AChaplaincy Date Location Limeuil 10-12 noon Thursday 30th October Chancelade (24) Chapelle de Saint Jean, opp. The CW Elizabeth Brook 05 53 52 50 91 10-12noon Wednesday 26th November Eymet Abbey NE of Périgueux Chris Billing 05 53 62 86 11 and Négrondes Négrondes Church Joining us? Please email: [email protected] ML Liz Oaten 05 53 05 42 76 PC Lin Tarrant 05 53 91 26 38 November Services Sunday 9th 10.30am Remembrance Communion Négrondes Paul Vrolijk Do you know who your Sunday 16th 10.30am Holy Communion Chancelade Brian Davies Ancestors were? Sunday 23rd 10.30am Holy Communion Négrondes Stephen Traves For just 50€, all of which goes to Sunday 30th 10.30am Advent Communion Chancelade Brian Davies Chaplaincy Funds, Gill will research your ancestors and then provide you Please note the extra Service on the first Sunday of Advent. with a report and a family tree. Or why not make it a special gift for Carol Services in December. a relative? Chancelade Sunday 14th December 4pm For more information speak to Négrondes Friday 19th December 6pm Gill Sweetman on 05 53 73 13 59 [email protected] n the first Monday of October a cleaning party set off for Négrondes Church to prepare it Ofor our first Service there, since it has become our home church. Not our first ever service there though as we went there when Sorges church was being renovated. The church was full of dead flies, dust and cobwebs, but by the time we left it was clean and smelt of furniture polish! Support for English speaking We were rewarded with tea, coffee and 2 yummy cakes. dementia sufferers in the Dordogne L’Association France Alzheimer Our Service on the 2nd Sunday was lead by Madeleine Dordogne Holmes, who took us outside to pray by the two doors 2 rue Emille Counord 24100 Bergerac of the church before starting the Family Service. The 2 Tel: 05 53 27 30 34 Richardson boys came so Alexandra Billing took them for Sunday School. It Mail: [email protected] was lovely to have Jennifer Lord, one of the Chaplaincy Wardens with us for Website: www.francealzheimer-dordogne.org this first service. After the Service about 16 of us went to lunch in the new Hotel Restaurant in Négrondes. This is run by a young couple who took it on only 3 months ago. Is drinking costing more than money? The meal was excellent, there was a choice of 2 dishes for each course, but we Alcoholics Anonymous had been able to order in advance, thank to Elizabeth Brook’s co-ordination If you or someone you know has a drinking problem, with the couple. there are now a number of English-speaking meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous in the South West By the time the magazine is printed we will have had the Quiz and Curry evening on Wednesday 22nd October in the of France. village hall in Saint Vincent sur l’Isle. Profits will go to Cancer Support France and Christian Aid to help Christian Contact – Ewen 05 53 05 76 62 or refugees in Iraq and Syria. Roger 05 55 76 22 65 Housegoup is continuing to meet on Thursdayschez Brook at 12.30 for a light lunch, followed by Bible study. Advertising rates per edition But on Thursday 30th October it will be something more special. Paul Vrolijk will Full page 60€ coming to lead a workshop on the Saint Ignatius “Rule of Life”. Half page 40€ Quarter page 20€ Thursday 30th October, chez Brook, Coulonges, Corgnac sur L’isle 24800 (near 7cm x 5cm 15€ Long-term booking discounts available ), from 10am until 16:00pm. For more details, please contact Elizabeth Brook Camera-ready artwork should be sent to the Editor together with the appropriate on: [email protected] or 05 53 52 50 91 amount made payable to ‘The Chaplaincy of Aquitaine’. VVVVVVV

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 12 November 2014 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 13 November 2014 WE Paddy Atkinson 05 53 94 76 37 CW Michael Torne 05 62 08 17 78 CW Doris Hogarth 05 53 20 21 76 Condom/Nerac (32) Chapel Notre Dame de Piétat, Monteton Norma Eckett 05 53 93 53 86 ML Neil Wright 05 62 29 12 28 (47) east of Duras, (notre Dame Parish Church) 54 Av. Aquitaine, Condom ML Vanda Walton 05 53 89 63 03 PC Liz Evans 05 62 06 59 75 PC Helen Raphael 05 53 47 78 93 November Service November Services Thursday 25 November 11am Morning Worship Condom Sunday 2 November 10.30 All Saints Sung Eucharist Revd Liz Morris Sunday 9 November 16.00 RBL Service of Remembrance Roger Verrall t 11am Thursday 25th September, the little church of Notre Dame de Sunday 16 November 10.30 Prayer and Praise The Chaplain APiéta was close to being filled as the Anglican Church in Condom Sunday 23 November 10.30 Holy Communion Revd Liz Morris celebrated their Harvest Service. Sunday 30 November 10.30 Advent Service of Readings and Hymns Sue Blomley The altar had been decorated by gifts from the congregation. Ron Benner, an ex-Master Baker had made a Harvest Loaf which made a fitting centre Please note the change of schedule for Sunday 9 November, when the annual Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance piece for the gifts and there was a celebratory buzz coming from the awaiting will take place in the afternoon at Monteton, at 16.00. This is because a Roman Catholic Mass will take place in the morning congregation in anticipation of the service. We were extremely pleased to in the church at Monteton, followed by a Ceremony of Remembrance at the War Memorial, to which all are warmly have the Revd. Dr.Paul Vrolijk to take the service and to give the sermon, welcomed by Pere Thibaud and by the Maire. and we sang the well known Harvest Festival hymns. It is interesting to note that despite the advances in farming methods, with ur service of Holy Communion for Harvest on Sunday 28 September was large tractors pulling gangs of ploughs and enormous combine harvesters, Oled by our Chaplain, Paul. The congregation included two very welcome somehow within us lies the memory of older and more romantic methods surprise participants, the Rt Revd Bishop Rupert Hoare and his wife, Gesine, who of farming which we treasure. Doubtless the modern farmer would not were visiting the area. Bishop Hoare was Anglican Bishop of Dudley, then Dean want to go back to those harder times, but the bible reminds us of our relationship with the soil with the parable of “The of Liverpool until his retirement in 2007, when he became an Assistant Bishop in sower” as an example. Manchester. We believe that this is the first time an Anglican Bishop has visited Being uplifted by the service, we all went to the home of Ian and Mary Roberts where tables us at Monteton. During our first hymn, members of the congregation brought had ben laid and food prepared by Liz Evans and her assistants from the congregation, in our Harvest gifts to the altar, to be donated to the Miramont branch of Secours the lovely old barn. The three course lunch was greatly Populaire Francais. These gifts were most gratefully received later by the French enjoyed. The lunch was arranged to raise money for the charity. Alzheimer’s Association of France and it was announced Following the service the congregation, (including the Bishop and his wife and later that the collection for this had raised a total of 800 our Chaplain and family), repaired to the nearby home of Norma and Leslie euros, far exceeding the original target. Eckett for a Bring and Share lunch. We were blessed with a beautiful, warm We give thanks to the Lord for the fellowship and good sunny day enabling some to enjoy their weather, with special thanks to our hosts and all those meal alfresco, ( see photos). Our thanks who participated in making it a very successful occasion. to both Norma and Leslie for their hospitality, for allowing us to enjoy their Creation Tide Service beautifully restored chai and garden, For the first time the members of the congregations of Condom & Nérac met to celebrate God’s creation in the context of and to Leslie especially, for so efficiently a CreationTide Eucharist. A service booklet was compiled by Michael Torne containing a liturgy & prayers of thanksgiving organising all the parking in their field! for the abundance & diversity of creation and prayers of confession of how often we fail in the role the Lord has given us as stewards of the earth. This helped everyone to focus on this important aspect of our Christian commitment. The Banner We enjoyed the surroundings chez Eckett yet again on Saturday 11 October, for a Group, formed in June to create a banner on the theme of creation, had completed their work morning of Coffee, Tea, Cakes and Chat. People dropped in from 10.00 to midday, & the banner was blessed by our celebrant, Rev. Liz Morris, during (some staying the full course, such was the lure of all the goodies on offer!), raising the service. She then went on to speak on the role each individual can a very pleasing amount for church fund-raising projects. The success of the venture means that Norma plans to continue play in the important work of creation care and, as a token of how we with another on Saturday 8 November, again from 10.00 to 12.00 noon with an entrance fee of 5 euros. should turn our words into actions, each member of the congregation was given a packet of wild flower seeds to sow this autumn along with VVVVVVV a leaflet “9 Ways To Live Lightly On The Earth”. At the end of the service everyone was able to enjoy coffee & home- made biscuits & cakes whilst chatting & looking at the various After the christening of his baby brother in church, displays on Creation Care, Endangered species, Climate Change & Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. Water Issues which had been put in place at the rear of the church. His father asked him three times what was wrong. This was a new venture which was much appreciated & will be an important part of our yearly cycle of celebration in the Finally, the boy replied, years to come. ‘That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, And I wanted to stay with you guys.’ VVVVVVV

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 14 November 2014 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 15 November 2014 CW CW Yasmin Berrou 09 82 32 64 62 Lot et Garonne: (33) Chapelle de l’Assomption, Ian Couper 05 33 05 52 35 ML Eve Warner-Howard 05 53 41 36 49 Allez West of Villeneuve-sur-Lot. Bordeaux 370 bd Président Wilson, (opposite Stephen Razafindratsima 05 56 84 21 93 PC Helen Raphael 05 53 47 78 93 the British Consulate). ML Lindsay Megraud 05 56 96 44 17 Dondas just off the D215, north east of Agen. PC Rhian Foreau 05 56 36 99 63 Doudrac on D50 between Castillonès and Villeréal. November Services St Médard (on D245 north-east of Agen) Envals to the north of Montflanquin. Sunday November 2nd 10.30 Family Communion, Revd Bramwell Bearcroft Sunday November 9th 10.30 Morning Worship, Christine Rychlewski 10.30 Remembrance Service at the Allied Forces November Services Cemetery, Talence Sunday 02 November 11:00 Holy Communion Doudrac Sunday November 16th 10.30 Family Communion, Revd Bramwell Bearcroft Wed 12 November 11:30 Holy Communion Envals Sunday November 23rd 10.30 Morning Worship, Paul Dixon Tuesday 18 November 11:00 Holy Communion Allez Sunday November 30th 18.00 Advent Carol Service, Revd Bramwell Bearcroft Please note: no morning service Dondas ome of our regulars were, for one reason or another, unable to join us for our service of Harvest Thanksgiving on 19th Sunday School and Youth Group SOctober, celebrated by Revd Liz Morris. However, on a gloriously sunny day there were still quite a few of us to raise Sunday November 2nd 10.30 Sunday School and Youth Group the song of harvest home and people generously brought gifts of non-perishable food which will be donated to Restos Sunday November 9th 10.30 Sunday School du Cœur. Coffee, accompanied by the usual feast of homemade gingerbread and Sunday November 16th 10.30 Sunday School and Youth Group flapjack kindly provided by Angela and Maggie, was followed for some of us by a Sunday November 23rd 10.30 Sunday School very pleasant lunch at Le Roquentin in Laroque-Timbaut.  Practices for the Children’s Presentation at the Christmas Carol Service will be starting in November! On Wednesday, 10th December at 6.30pm Chant’Allez will again lead the singing at our annual bi-lingual Carol Service, ending as usual with a procession from the Sunday School and Youth Group For more information, feel free to contact Rhian Foreau (05 56 96 63 69), Anne Sharp (05 church to the Salle des Fêtes for mulled wine and mince pies. This will be followed 57 88 46 24), Kit Seguin (05 57 64 82 41) or Jennifer Bearcroft (05 56 40 05 12). on Sunday, 21st December by Holy Communion at 10.30 am when we are looking forward to welcoming back Revd Liz Morris.

Doudrac Our well attended October service was our Harvest Festival led by the Rev. Liz Morris, followed by a popular bring and In addition to checking out the Chaplaincy website www.churchinaquitaine.org/bordeaux share lunch. please visit and “like” our facebook pages: EnglishAnglicanChurchBordeaux A retiring collection was held for the Iraq crisis. Wine and Words – Bordeaux There was also also a food collection for Restos du Coeur. Join our Anglican Church Choir – Bordeaux facebook group twitter: @anglicanbdx Our main fund raising event for this year was a 1940’s Music evening, most people dressed the part and sang and danced the night away,led of course by Eve and David Warner Howard and and their amazing team. Remembrance Service on November 9th in Talence. 10:15 a.m. for a 10.30 start (there will be poppies for sale) at the Allied Forces Cemetery in Talence, rue Bahus (drive to the end of the Our next service will be on November 2 and will led by the Chaplain Rev.Paul Vrolijk. street). This beautiful short service involves the Anglican Church, the Royal British Legion, the French Veterans Association, the British and American consular authorities and the Bordeaux-British Club. VVVVVVV

Advent Carol Service on Sunday, November 30th at 6 p.m. There will be no Sunday morning service on the 30th, as we will be celebrating the start of the Advent Season with carols and praise at 6 p.m. Your favourite traditional Advent hymns will be sung in the candle-lit chapel and the choir is preparing something special. We hope to see you there!

Activities & Opportunities Save this date! The annual Bordeaux Church Christmas Bazaar will be taking place on Saturday, December 6th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Assomption. For those of you who are new, we are preparing NOW for our church’s biggest fundraiser which will take place in a month’s time. Jams & chutneys, cakes and scones, handicrafts, English books, videos & CDs in good condition and interesting white elephant items (anything that might make an attractive Christmas present) are all needed. Plus gifts for the raffle! Please bring your offerings to church services throughout November. And more importantly, please contact Pamela Prior if you would like to help out at a stand. Many hands will lighten the load.

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 16 November 2014 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 17 November 2014 The Christmas Carol Service will take place on Sunday, December Chaplaincy Confirmation Service. The Bordeaux Church was delighted to host the 14th in the evening. More news in next month’s Magazine. Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Confirmation Service on Sunday, 5th October. The Service was led by The Suffragan Bishop of Europe and was exciting for Bordeaux for a number of Wine and Words Group meets for discussions on life, faith, and the reasons. Firstly, we haven’t hosted a Confirmation Service since 2005 and secondly because world around us after work in a bar/cafe/pub in Bordeaux (see more five of the candidates were from Bordeaux! We were all very moved by Bishop David’s under News from Last Month). On Friday, November 14th at 7 p.m. we approach to the service and his spiritual interaction with the candidates and congregation. shall be talking about faith, and bringing with us anecdotes of when we The Service was followed by a copious ‘bring and have needed, or wanted faith. All are warmly welcome. For venue info share’ lunch for over 140 from Bordeaux and our contact [email protected] fellow churches in the Chaplaincy of Aquitaine all Picnic Play Reading Group. The Picnic Play-Reading Group meets once a month after the service for a picnic and to ‘bringing’ and ‘sharing’. The Service marked an read a play. The gathering will take place on Sunday, November 16th following the service. All those interested should important milestone in the journey of faith for some contact Pamela Prior ([email protected], Tel: 05 56 59 67 34 or 06 75 80 03 86). members of our congregation so congratulations The Foyer Fraternel Gouffrand, a Bordeaux Church charity outreach, is in greater need than ever of anything to our new confirmads from Bordeaux - Nyere, that can bring some relief to those in difficulty: clothes in good condition, non-perishable food or financial donations. Yasmin, Rhian, Siu-Kuen and Nicholas! Chocolates and sweets for the Christmas parcels would be very welcome. Please bring your gifts to church on any Sunday morning. For more information, please contact Jennifer Bearcroft (05 56 40 05 12) or Freda Perris (05 56 36 07 27). Rhian writes: It was no doubt a memorable celebration for us all especially Chap-Aid, our Charity association, working in aid of others. A Chap-Aid Fund Collection Bottle for small (or big!) change when Bishop David gave a very personal few words to each candidate at is filling up quickly. Remember to add a few coins – a little goes a long way. Nellie Salvi will be happy to provide people the time of the confirmation. Thank you for the very special Bible (Gospel with further information on this important part of our city ministry (Tel. 06 11 37 46 78). Thank you for your continued Transformation Bible) which will be the perfect companion along our road, support. and thank you for the singing which drew many tears to a Welsh girl’s eyes. The Bordeaux Anglican Church Choir. The Choir is in full swing and anxious to have you be part of it. Your voice (SATB all wanted), a smile, and a bit of time are all that are needed. Choir practice every Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Assomption. For more information or to be included on the Choir mailing list, Wine and Words Group. Last month the theme was ‘show and tell’ - the idea being that see Richard Hunt or write to [email protected]. each bring an object that holds value for them, and explain why this is. We had a diverse range From the Chaplaincy Soul Survivor Team: Soul Survivor 2015 of objects - a rucsac, an antique tea spoon, a diary, a picture of a place once lived, a book read Calling all youth aged 13-18! Join us at the Soul Survivor Festival (near Bath, England) on 21-25th August 2015 for 5 days as a child, an iPod, a medal, a tablet computer, and an Egyptian necklace. As we talked about of camping, music, sports, worship, inspiring talks and a chance to explore faith. Interested? Got questions? Check out our these items, a common theme became apparent - in their different ways they all contained an Facebook group (Chapaq Youth SS15), or email us at [email protected]. For more details on the festival itself, go to idea of home. I guess we shouldn’t be too surprised from a group of people of whom none were www.soulsurvivor.co.uk. in the country of their birth. Time and Talents. There are many ways that you can be an active part When Irish eyes are smiling ... Well, not quite Irish – but headed that way! Marie-Pia, of God’s Church. All it takes is time and energy! Thanks to so many behind- Bolaji and Leon Kuti have left Bordeaux for Cork, Ireland. They have been an important part the-scenes people for making our services and outreach so meaningful. of the Bordeaux family and we shall miss them. Prayers abound for a quick acclimation as they Think about where your time and talents could be useful. Visiting the sick settle into their new home. Thankfully, with family in Talence, we can count on seeing them and homebound? Music? Prayer? Fellowship? Teaching the children? The from time to time. wardens are awaiting your ideas!

What a month October was! Take a look: Harvest Holy Communion Service on October 5th. Many thanks to all who were involved in VVVVVVV preparing for Harvest Festival, including the Choir, with a huge thank-you to the Sunday School and Youth Group who gave a presentation on needing good soil to grow. They also offered beautiful sunflowers to special people. Harvest gifts were brought forward by the children and taken afterwards to the needy at the Foyer Fraternel. Six-year-old Angie and her four-year-old brother Joel were sitting together during church services. Joel giggled, sang, and talked out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. ‘You’re not supposed to talk out loud in church.’ ‘Why? Who’s going to stop me?’ Joel asked. Angie pointed to the back of the church and said, ‘See those two men standing by the door? They’re hushers.’

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 18 November 2014 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 19 November 2014 Ste. Nathalène CW Sheila Campbell 05 53 59 68 78 CW David Albrecht 05 53 36 55 97 Alexandra Billing 05 53 62 86 11 Limeuil (24) near , Eglise de Christine Scott 05 53 29 39 40 (24) East of Sarlat, Parish Church, on D27 ML Alexandra Billing 05 53 62 86 11 Sainte Catherine in Limeuil Haut ML Barry Borsberry 05 53 74 95 67 PC Victoria Jones 05 55 91 14 19 PC Jeff Bottger 05 53 31 84 08

Future Services November Services 2nd November 11.00 Holy Communion Revd. Gill Strachan Sunday 2nd November 10.30am Prayer and Praise Chris Scott 9th November 11.00 Worship & Healing Revd. Bob Payne (this service to be held at the Wilton’s home) Sunday 9th November 10.30am Holy Communion The Rev. Liz Morris 16th November 11.00 Prayer and Praise Sunday 16th November 10.30am Morning Worship Charlotte Sullivan Thursday 20th November 10.30am Holy communion The Rev. Gill Strachan 7th December 11.00 Holy Communion Revd. Paul Vrolijk Sunday 23rd November 10.30am Holy Communion The Rev. Dr Paul Vrolijk 19th December 17.00 Friday Bilingual Carol Service. Sunday 30th November 10.30am Holy communion The Rev. Gill Strachan No service 21st December nor 4th January.

ur monthly “Bring and Share” lunch will take place after the service on the 23rd of the month. The venue has still to Worship on Wednesdays. be confirmed and will be notified via our service pew sheet. All are welcome to participate in this fun occasion even 14.30 meeting for praise, prayer and encouragement at Dave and Jan Wilton’s home Lou Cayrou, Arlie, 24370 . O if unable to bring along some simple dish to share, as there is always more than sufficient food and wine to go round. Just Next meetings: 29th October, 12th November, 26th November, 10th December. No meetings in January. try to remember to bring a plate plus knife and fork.

0000000000000 Quiz Night On the 18th October, we had a very nice meal at the Auberge de Roustigou in . There were seven Messy Church 31st October teams of six, trying to retrieve those elusive answers to the obscure From 3-5pm at Ste Catherine’s Limeuil questions and debating which joker to play! The theme of our October Messy Church is “Jesus’ Friends” and we are going to be focusing on The We were in the very entertaining Story of Lazarus (John 11 1 - 46) and capable hands of Roger and We have many fun activities planned for the families including the construction of the Giant dark tomb, making Martha Norman. and Mary cupcakes and the ever popular music corner with Tony. There will be a short time of worship including an There was a bountiful array of bottles for the well supported raffle. interactive story at which time “Lazarus” will make an appearance ! This will be followed by tea, cake and sandwiches. Thanks to the generosity of those who attended, we raised 207€ for Cancer Support Please spread the word about Messy Church among your friends and neighbours, all are welcome ! If you would like to help France, Restro du Coeur and Emmaus. on the day please contact Charlotte [email protected] or Tel. 06 83 08 59 67 Our Christmas Messy Church is planned for for Saturday 13th December .. same time same place .. Harvest We celebrated Harvest on 19th October. Thank you to everyone who donated Past Events long life groceries which will be given to Restro du Coeur. Sheila Campbell’s talk The Harvest Festival service this year was again well attended by a large and dedicated was on sowing seeds for the harvest of souls for the Kingdom of God. Photo. congregation filling our beautifully decorated church with songs of thanks and praise. As in recent years, the opportunity was taken to bring along gifts of thanks in the form of Treasure Hunt household goods suitable for donation to the local branch of Resto du Coeur, for distribution To date the sale of the booklets has raised 320€ for Cancer Support France. among needy members of the commune. Resto Du Coeur is a charity that does excellent Prayer and Praise Service work in the local community and one which we On 16th November you have the opportunity to participate in the service by support on an on-going basis. Donations which choosing a hymn/song/bible reading and saying why it is special to you. Please are welcomed throughout the year may be made submit your choices to either Sheila or Alexandra before the 11th November. in the form of non perishable or long life food products, baby care products or other household Bananagram necessities. These can be brought to the church on Another afternoon of fun with words is planned on Monday 24th November 14.30 at Colin and Sheila’s home Pechaude, any service day. Donations may also be made in 24590 Archingnac. Entry 5€ for charity, tea and cake at half time. Please book your place with Sheila by 21st November. monetary form. For more information contact Jean Dix on 05 53 54 54 48. After the Harvest service many of us enjoyed an excellent Bring and Share lunch Traditional Blessing in the grounds of the chateau at Limeuil. The weather was wonderful and there was an excellent spread of food on all the May your purse always hold a coin or two. tables. It was a great way to enjoy food and fellowship. May the sun always shine upon your window pane. May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. The Limeuil/Ste Nathalene Pastoral Care team of 12 met at Cales in late September focusing on a wide range of Good May the hand of a friend always be near to you. Neighbour schemes, families in need and the local Prayer Chain. The card scheme was proving a great help to many in our May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. prayers. The next meeting is scheduled for 13th of January at Chez famille Albrecht.

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 20 November 2014 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 21 November 2014 Dates for your diary. On Wednesday November the 19th commencing at 7.00pm there is to be another of our popular Puzzles and Pasta nights Jaki Moorhouse writes..... at the Salle de Fete in Berbiguieres. This is possibly our last fundraising event of this year so it would be wonderful to see “TheOctober Randonée was blessed with the most perfect weather and ten a really good turnout for this fun evening with prizes for “Brains of the Dordogne” and a delicious pasta meal. Tickets at walkers and four 4-legged friends met together at the Cistercian Abbey at €18.00 per adult and €10.00 for under 16’s are available from Gill Sweetman or any Committee member. Echourgnac, where we were treated to a film about life for the nuns within its walls and, of course, the obligatory visit to the shop. We then set off on Amy Owensmith writes: Our informal “Carol singing choir” will meet again this year, to sing carols and share the joy of our walk – which was slightly shorter than usual but the Christmas spirit with residents of local retirement homes in December. nonetheless enjoyable. As I will be away from mid-Nov to early Dec, there will be only one rehearsal to prepare, and the events are scheduled for the 2nd and 3rd weeks of December.. The repertoire will be similar to last year’s, with one new bilingual carol, and new We ambled and the dogs careered along the quiet paths and lanes near the abbey, after which we English carols. Our musicians are returning this year: Belinda will play piano, and Harry is looking forward to playing the were joined at ‘La Eclairiere’ in by those unable to do the walk this time. So, a total of flute again. Other musicians are also welcome!! 17 of us sat down to enjoy one of those wonderful long French lunches. The menu de jour was to Please join us for a rehearsal on Thursday October 30th, at the church at 16:15. All are welcome to participate: English, everyone’s taste, with bream for the main course. This made a delightful change and at 13€ was very French, any nationality, adults, children. Singing will be in unison, so all can join in. Please encourage anyone you know good value.” who might be interested. Thanks to Elaine Savage for the pictorial record. Look forward to seeing you on October 30th! [email protected], 06 07 04 07 77

And finally... but very importantly! We are raising funds for a new keyboard as the present one is being returned to its owner. Music is such an important part of our worship so we hope many of you A note for everyone’s diary:The New year ‘Frostbite Walk’ will be Thursday 22nd January 2015. Details of venue and will feel able to make a donation - large or small - all will be gratefully received. Please pass them to restaurant nearer the time.We’ll be looking for log fires!... If anyone knows the restaurants / walks around the area of our treasurer, Gill Sweetman. could you e-mail me with suggestions, please? Watch this space,there are lots of plans afoot for 2015!

VVVVVVV Help with the Bible Sorry to remind you how quickly the year’s passing, but this is a good time to be thinking about ordering Bible reading notes for the New Year, if you prefer them in a printed format. You may already have your own preferred Bible reading notes, but if you would like some suggestions, here are guides from Dronne Valley Church, CW Mike Duncan 05 53 91 30 64 two of the most popular UK-based Bible reading organisations...... Bible Reading Fellowship has a variety of very good booklets. Bertric Burée (24): Parish Church, (D708 between ML Keith Gunn 05 53 90 85 92 A popular one is New Daylight http://www.biblereadingnotes.org.uk/new-daylight/ Ribérac and ) PC Sheila Marshall 05 53 90 95 69 New Daylight can also be sent as a daily email or as an app. “Each issue of New Daylight provides four months of daily Bible readings and comment, with a regular team of contributors November Services drawn from a range of church backgrounds. New Daylight covers a varied selection of Old and New Testament, biblical themes, characters and seasonal readings. Sunday 2 November All Saints’ Day 10:30 Service of the Word Madeleine Holmes Each day offers a short Bible passage (text included), thought-provoking comment and a prayer or point for reflection, and 16:00 Evensong Sheila Marshall aims to give a fresh, devotional approach to Bible reading. please note earlier, winter time for Evensong It is ideal for anyone wanting an accessible yet stimulating aid to spending time with God each day, deepening their faith and Sunday 9 November 10:30 Holy Communion Revd Brian Davies their knowledge of scripture.” Children’s Sunday school Wednesday 12 November 11:00 BCP Holy Communion Revd Brian Davies Comprehensive and contemporary on-line study guides are available from WordLive - a Scripture Union initiative. Here’s Sunday 16 November 10:30 Family Service Janis Adams what SU say – Sunday 23 November* Christ-the-King 10:30 Holy Communion Revd Brian Davies “Scripture Union is a mission movement that aims to equip Christians and bring the Bible to life. We believe every single Children’s Sunday school person’s relationship with God is of utmost importance. Sunday 30 November Advent Sunday 10:30 Special Service Revd Dr Paul Vrolijk Our free online Bible guide, WordLive, can help you open yourself to God’s transforming Word daily” https://www.wordlive. org * After this service everyone is welcome to a bring-and-share lunch Please bring your own plate, cutlery and glass, together with a dish to share. We also invite a donation of 1€50 towards Both BRF and SU sites are well worth a visit. the cost of bread and wine which will be supplied.

Please join us for tea and coffee after each of the Sunday services Please join us at the church Prayer Meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month for just one hour in Bertric Burée church. Some dates for your diary: This month – 5th and 19th November at 5pm • Remembrance Day service – 9th November • November’s bring-and-share – 23rd November • Carol Service – Riberac 12th December VVVVVVV

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 22 November 2014 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 23 November 2014 Useful Numbers Chaplain of Aquitaine: Revd. Dr Paul Vrolijk 05 53 23 40 73 8 Chemin de Garonna, 24240 Sigoules. [email protected]

Priests-in-Charge: Revd. Gillian Strachan responsible for the Limeuil and Ste Nathalene sectors 05 53 58 12 58 La Gravette, 24150 [email protected] Revd. Elizabeth Morris responsible for the Monteton and Lot et Garonne sectors 05 53 58 71 90 Maison Neuve, Plaisance, 24560 [email protected] Revd. Bramwell Bearcroft responsible for Bordeaux 05 56 40 05 12 1 Lotissement de la Caussade, 33270 Floirac [email protected] Revd. Brian Davies responsible for the Bertric Buree and Sorges/Chancelade sectors 05 53 91 19 90 La Petite Maison, Le Bourg Fontaines, 24320 Champagne et Fontaines [email protected]

Clergy with permission to officiate: Revd. David Jones 05 53 94 71 81 Le Bourg, 47120 Loubès-Bernac [email protected] Revd. Ann & Revd. Michael Wooderson 05 53 06 39 76 15 rue des Ecoles, 24750 Trélissac [email protected] Revd. Canon Tim Thompson UK: 01526 320 171 FR: 05 53 91 47 21 [email protected] Revd. Stephen Traves [email protected] Revd. John Morgan 05 53 54 18 90 [email protected]

Chaplaincy Wardens: Jennifer Lord 05 53 31 18 04 [email protected] Paul Mazzotti 05 53 88 77 74 [email protected]

Chaplaincy Administration: Amy Owensmith 06 07 04 07 77 [email protected]

Prayer Chain Co-ordinator Madeleine Holmes 05 53 04 85 44 [email protected]

Chaplaincy Magazine Editor: Gill Sweetman 05 53 73 13 59 [email protected]

Neighbouring Chaplaincies: Poitou-Charentes: Revd. Hazel Door [email protected] Midi-Pyrenées & Aude: Revd Canon Andrew Hawken 05 63 81 87 44 [email protected]

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine: [email protected] Chaplaincy website: www.churchinaquitaine.org Chap-Aid Website: www.chap-aid.com

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Chaplaincy of Aquitaine 24 November 2014