From the registers Funerals: 9 March, Kevin Walker (at the crematorium) The Everdon : 14 March, Mary Rose Ashley Volume 8 Issue 9 Services at Everdon Light April 2011 3 April 11 am Mothering Sunday Family Service Revd Helen 10 April 11 am Holy Communion Canon John Knight wishes to pass on her grateful thanks to everyone for their good wishes, cards and gifts; she was overwhelmed by the events that took 17 April 11 am Holy Communion Revd Lynda Randall place during her last week in the Benefice. She would love to hear from anyone who wishes to make contact. 24 April 10.30 am Benefice service Canon John Knight The Rectory, 4 Edmonds Drive, Ketton, Rutland, PE93TH [email protected] 01780 729052 APCM: The Annual Parochial Church Meeting is on Wednesday 13 April, anyone is welcome, not just PCC members. Next Bishop of Brixworth announced The next of Brixworth is to be Canon , Bishops of who is currently the Rector of Wimborne Minster, Dorset, in Salisbury Dio- Brixworth, old cese, where he has been since 2002. The news was announced by the Prime and new: Minister’s office on Friday 4 March. The Rt Revd and In addition to caring for Wimborne Minster the main parish church Can- The Rt Revd on Holbrook (48) also has responsibility for several rural communities and John Holbrook is Rural Dean. While in Wimborne he has developed new congregations and patterns of ministry, and helped to promote fair trade principles. Cleaning He has also served in Barnes, Bletchley, and Adderbury near Banbury. He Stop press says that his faith came alive through the ministry of a former curate in Cor- by who was leading a summer youth camp. 3 April C Coaker, C Morgan It is looking more likely that In welcoming Canon Holbrook to the diocese, the Bishop of Peterbor- Weedon, Everdon and Dodford 10 April K Barwell, J Tucker ough, the Rt Revd , said “I met John for the first time when will remain as one benefice, his name was put forward as a possible successor to Bishop Frank White. although no official decision has 17 April S Critchlow Having met and talked with him at length since I cannot think of anyone yet been announced. better suited for Peterborough Diocese at this time. 24 April C Bevan, A Ford 4 1 Next Bishop of Brixworth announced (contd) Dates for the Diary

“John brings to us key skills and a rich experience as a parish priest. His Saturday 9th April 11 am - 2 pm Spring Fair in the Chapter House. warm manner, pastoral sensitivity and inclusive concerns will contribute Tombola, Home produce, Craft Stall and Children's Bran Tub, Soup greatly to the care of our clergy and lay leaders across all traditions of the and filled rolls available during lunch church as they too face the challenges of Christian mission in today’s world.

“He also brings to us a proven track record of strategic thinking and plan- Thursday 14th April 7.30 pm Like Minded Ladies Evening meal out. ning, and will be a huge asset as we seek to identify priorities and develop and implement strategies to achieve them.” Monday 18th April 7.00 pm Monday Music, Meditation and Prayer Canon Holbrook said today, “I will try to be a Bishop for everyone, church- goers, those of other faiths and those of no faith at all. Many who don’t Tuesday 19th April 2.30 pm Mothers Union service at Weedon themselves pray are deeply committed to those values of a just society, a followed by tea. peaceful world and a healthy environment that are in my mind when pray- ing: ‘Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.’ I look forward to serving the whole community. Flowers forEaster Day R Hopcraft, K Barwell “One of the things that really impressed me about Peterborough Diocese is a sense of ambition. We want to grow, to see people grow and to make a Services around the benefice difference to the world. I love Bishop Donald’s aim ‘to help formulate the next chapter of the story of the in Northants, Rutland Weedon Dodford and Peterborough ’ and I count myself amazingly privileged to be asked to 3 April 9.30 am Mothering Sunday share in that work.”

Role of the Suffragan Bishop of Brixworth The Suffragan Bishop of Brix- 10 April 9.30 am Holy Communion worth is in effect the full time in the Church of England’s Diocese of Peterborough, which oversees some 360 churches across North- 9.30 am Holy Communion 9 am Holy Communion amptonshire, Rutland , and the city of Peterborough north of the river. 17 April Revd Lynda Randall Rev Ann Slater He will work closely with the , the Rt Revd Donald Allister, across the whole diocese, sharing in the day to day pastoral work 21 April 7.30 pm Agape Communion with clergy and parishes, and taking confirmation and licensing services. In due time he will also take responsibility for specific projects in the diocese, 2.00 pm Good Friday especially the development and implementation of a strategic mission plan. 22 April Revd Peter Allen He replaces the Rt Revd Frank White who moved to become Assistant Bishop of Newcastle in November last year. Currently a suitable house is 24 April 10.30 am Benefice service at Everdon being sought for him, probably in the Kettering area.

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