Honley with Brockholes Parish Magazine November 2015
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Honley with Brockholes Parish Magazine November 2015 www.honleystmary.btck.co.uk/ St. Mary the Virgin St. George’s Honley Brockholes Suggested donation 50p THE PARISH OF HONLEY WITH BROCKHOLES VICAR Revd Liam Beadle 661178 The Vicarage, 2 St Mary’s Road,Honley HONORARY ASSISTANT PRIEST The Very Revd Henry Stapleton MBE 666629 20 Marsh Gardens, Honley PCC SECRETARY Jane Wardman 661599 5 River Park, Honley PCC TREASURER Clive Green 662607 7 Peregrine Court, Netherton DCC TREASURERS Pauline Adams 663510 6 Spring Dale, Honley (St Mary’s) Roger Kenworthy 687169 8 Crodingley, Thongsbridge (St George’s) CHURCHWARDENS St Mary’s Carol Hirst, 8 Town Head, Honley 664616 St George’s Stuart Coldwell, 18 South St, Netherton 662041 Joan Oldfield , 46 Riverholme View, Brockholes 665310 VERGER St Mary’s John Adams, 6 Spring Dale, Honley 663510 CHOIR SECRETARY St Mary’s Shirley Turner, 3 The Terrace, Honley 661481 St Mary’s CHURCH / ROOM HIRE Carol Hirst, 8 Town Head, Honley 664616 WEB SITE www.honleystmary.btck.co.uk POSTCODE ST MARY’S HD9 6AH ST GEORGE’S HD9 7EB 1 A note from the Vicar - November 2015 November rhymes with ‘remember’. It’s a coincidence, of course, but in this case a rather good one, because in November we do a lot of remembering. Perhaps the most obvious occasion is bonfire night – ‘Remember, remember, 5th November’. The reason we remember the date is to remember God’s faithfulness to our country and its established Church in the defeat of conspiracy. And of course it can be lots of fun. But Gunpowder Treason is not the only thing we remember in November. The month kicks off with the festival of All Saints, when we remember the faithful people of God of past generations. Our focus tends to be on the heroes of the faith, people like Mary the virgin God-Bearer and George the Martyr, but we also remember the saints who have touched our lives and give thanks for them. There is an opportunity to remember those who have died at a service at St George’s on 31st October at 6 p.m. 8th November is Remembrance Sunday, when we remember the horrors of war and pray for the peace of the world. The observance of Remembrance Sunday seems to be becoming increasingly popular. It is an important opportunity to share the gospel with people who rarely, if ever, come to church on other occasions. Ours is a gospel of peace – peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ alone, and peace for the world when Jesus returns as judge and the kingdoms of this world become the kingdom of our God and of his Christ. At the heart of Christian worship – of Christian life – is an act of remembrance: at the Lord’s Supper we share bread and wine to proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. Fed by faith with the Lord’s body and blood, we are equipped for service in the world, to be outposts of the reign of God in our workplaces, families and communities. May God’s kingdom come. Liam Beadle Material for Publication All contributions to future editions of the Magazine welcome. Ideally by email: [email protected]; 01484 320918 Deadline for the December issue: 20 November 2015 2 ST. MARY'S CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2015 Sun 1 8.00 am Holy Communion (1662) 9.30 am All Age Morning Prayer 6.30 pm Holy Communion (sung) Wed 4 9.30 am Holy Communion followed by Pastoral Care Group 7.30 pm Mother’s Union Meeting (Church) Thurs 5 9.00 am ‘Let’s Play’ Baby & Toddler group in Parish Room 10.00 am Coffee Morning in church Sun 8 8.00 am Holy Communion (1662) 9.30 am Remembrance Day Service followed by procession to the war memorial 6.30 pm Holy Communion Wed 11 9.30 am Holy Communion Thurs 12 9.00 am ‘Let’s Play’ Baby & Toddler group in Parish Room 10.00 am Coffee Morning in church Sun 15 8.00 am Holy Communion (1662) 9.30 am Holy Communion (sung) 6.30 pm Evening Prayer Wed 18 9.30 am Holy Communion Thurs 19 9.00 am ‘Let’s Play’ Baby & Toddler group in Parish Room 10.00 am Coffee Morning in church Sun 22 8.00 am Holy Communion (1662) 9.30 am Holy Communion (sung) 6.30 pm Evening Prayer Wed 25 9.30 am Holy Communion Thurs 26 9.00 am ‘Let’s Play’ Baby & Toddler group 10.00 am Coffee Morning in church Sun 29 8.00 am Holy Communion (1662) 9.30 am Holy Communion (sung) 6.30 pm Advent Carol Service DECEMBER Wed 2 9.30 am Holy Communion Thurs 3 9.00 am ‘Let’s Play’ Baby & Toddler group in Parish Room 10.00 am Coffee Morning in church Sat 5 10.00 am - 3.30 pm Honley Christmas Street Market Sun 6 8.00 am Holy Communion (1662) 9.30 am All Age Morning Prayer 6.30 pm Holy Communion (sung) 3 ST. GEORGE'S CALENDAR DECEMBER 2015 SUN 1 11.00 am All Age Holy Communion 6.00 pm Compline SUN 8 11.00 am Remembrance Service 10.50am at the War Memorial led by Dean Henry Stapleton. Afterwards at St. George’s. 6.00 pm Compline Thurs 12 6.30 pm AD in Church - ‘Stars’ theme SUN 15 11.00 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Evensong SUN 22 11.00 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Compline SUN 29 11.00 am Holy Communion Followed by St Andrew’s Day Lunch in Village Hall Names to Kate please - donations on the day 6.00 pm Compline EVENTS AT BROCKHOLES VILLAGE HALL *Tickets can be obtained from Brockholes Post Office, Honley DIY & Pet Supplies or by telephone 01484 662079/662870 Thursday 12 November 7.30pm A Search for the Past in the Sahara – Deep into the Desert from Tunisia to Algeria. Peter Drake MBE makes a welcome return to outline a further adventure to discover the vast desert region of the northern Sahara, meeting the nomadic tribes and exploring little known archaeological sites. Tickets £4. Saturday 21 November 11.00am to 5.00pm. Christmas Fayre and Craft Sale. Oliver and Katie Schofield will again be hosting this popular seasonal event featuring over 14 stalls including Oliver’s own fabulous cakes, locally produced bread and cider as well as a range of high quality craft and gift stalls. Free Entry. Friday 27 November at 7.30pm. ‘One Voice’ Male Voice Choir. We are delighted to welcome local choir, One Voice, who with 12 -16 singers will ensure an enjoyable and uplifting evening for all. The evening includes a finger buffet and One Voice will be giving their time free to support Brockholes Village Trust following recent improvements 4 Advanced Date for the Diary - Friday 18h December 7pm Brockholes Community Carol Singing outside the Methodist Church with Vintage Brass. ST GEORGE’S AD REPORT With a small number of young people, due to Honley High School’s Open Evening, there was a lot of adult help for a ‘hands on’ craft activity. Dorothy and Stuart had saved a collection of large pine cones and these were the fo- cal point of some delightful Harvest decorations. After this period of careful concentration the freedom of Val’s games was much enjoyed. Next AD November 12th when ‘Stars’ will be the ‘bright’ feature. St Mary’s Christmas Street Market Saturday 5th December 10.00am - 4.00 pm Church Street Honley This hugely popular Street Market is now in its twelfth year. Church Street will once again be filled with over forty stalls including a number of newcomers. There will be a large range of seasonal goods for sale including cards, gifts, hand- made toiletries, confectionary, wine, homemade preserves, books and jigsaws. You will be able to eat the length of Church Street enjoying bacon butties, soup, burgers and pie and peas. Glasses of mulled wine will be available to celebrate the festive season and tea, coffee and soft drinks will be available in the Church and Parish rooms. Throughout the day there will be free entertainment in St. Mary’s Church. The day’s programme in the Church has something for everyone and includes: 11.00am-12.00pm Holme Valley Singers -Known as ‘The Friendly Choir’ they have enjoyed considerable success in the UK and abroad as well being very popular locally. 12.15pm-1.15pm Honley Male Voice Choir - will be singing some of your Christmas favourites and will fill the Church with their beautiful voices. 1.30pm-2.30pm Yorkshire Traction Honley Band - Our very own local band, always entertaining! 2.45pm-3.15pm Huddersfield Community Gospel Choir - Listen to amazing melodies and be inspired by their singing. 3.30pm-4.00pm Honley Samba Band - Bringing a sunny Carnival atmosphere as they enter St Mary’s Church! Make sure you don’t miss this fabulous event, it’s a Honley tradition- Christmas starts with St Mary’s Street Market! See you there! 5 There was a good attendance at the October meeting which opened with a tribute and reflection on the life of our friend Pat Green who had sadly passed away since our last meeting. Pat was a stalwart of the Mothers’ Union at local Branch, Deanery and Diocesan level and she will be sorely missed for her unswerving passion, dedication and loyal work for MU. Our speaker, Elizabeth Jones then gave an insight into the horrendous work and life pressures which resulted in a personal breakdown and how her faith had helped and is helping her through her recovery.