May 2016
Cathedral News
2 FROM THE DEAN Tuesday 12th April was not the best on the new path and the paved area day of the week, month or year! It from the State Gate to the North Door rained non stop until just before 6pm will be re-laid. We are already in when Bishop Toby and Dr Ingrid Roscoe discussion about further applications to (The Lord Lieutenant) officially re- the new tranche of Government money opened the State Gate after nearly ten that has just been announced for months closure. Cathedral repairs and our long-term vision to re-open the south side and upgrade other parts of the Precinct and Cathedral will be getting our attention later this year. It does matter how a place feels. It affects our engagement with it and the way stories are told about it. Our strategy is to make the Precinct and the Cathedral a great place to visit. What people experience in the building and immediate environment is part of our witness in this city. Despite the weather it was a great event From 21st April to 12th June we shall for the Cathedral as we celebrated the have a Birthday Book for the Queen completion of the five projects in the in all the Cathedrals of this diocese. The Precinct. The grounds looked great with Queen is an inspiration to this nation the new trees coming into bud and the and the Commonwealth but also across daffodils and other flowers in bloom. A the globe. Please do come and write spirit of thanksgiving pervaded the your appreciation in the Birthday Book. whole afternoon as we reflected on the contrast of the before and after pictures of the Cathedral cross, Clergy House, the State Gate and the new path. Guests from the City region and further afield (over one hundred) enjoyed the During May we shall be welcoming photographs, the presentations, the Bishop Nick on Pentecost Sunday, interviews, the music and the cake! We 15th May. He holds the national were at our best with staff and episcopal brief for Europe and the volunteers joining together in welcoming Church of England has a special blog on our guests. Of course, nobody expected the topic at Reimagining Europe. It has Clergy House and the State Gate to be two complementary streams of brought back from the dead. That is the reflection and deliberation. First, an in- almost miraculous part of this story. A focus conversation on current themes truly amazing gift for us to receive with involving experts from a range of gratitude. theological and political backgrounds This is though, the beginning. In the next from around the UK and Europe. few weeks we shall see a handrail appear
3 FROM THE DEAN Second, a more popular Postcard from … Canon Precentor series involving shorter one-off As the process for appointing a new contributions and reflections from Canon Precentor continues, we ask for around Europe. Why not drop in and your prayers for guidance and have a look at it? discernment. http://www.reimaginingeurope.co.uk/blog/ Father, you have promised to guide us when we are truly humble and dependent upon you. You have promised to give wisdom generously to those who feel their lack of it. We come to you as your children asking for a Father’s wise prompting as we discern the person to appoint as Residentiary Canon. Lead us in the right path, so that the life of the Cathedral may bring glory and honour to you. Through Jesus Christ our Lord: Amen In addition on Tuesday 17th May at 7.00pm Lord Wallace of Saltaire will be speaking on the topic in the Cathedral and entering into an audience If you are new to the Cathedral discussion. … Welcome Please make yourself known to one of the Churchwardens, Alex McLelland and Maggie Peel, who would love to meet you. If you would like to join a Fellowship Group, find out more about the congregational life of the Cathedral, including social events, or if we can help This is, arguably, one of the most in any way, please ask one of the important political decisions that this stewards at the door, who will find us country has taken in many years. We for you. need great wisdom. We look forward to meeting you. The Dean
Our Purpose To serve Jesus Christ as a vibrant community of worship and mission enriching the City, the Diocese and further afield.
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4 MISSION Diocesan Dash 1988 In April’s Cathedral News, we read of the Lampedusa Cross – made from a As part of the Cathedral Congregation's boat which capsized off this Sicilian regular mission giving, this year we have island and given to all migrants landing given £600 to Open Doors. there as a symbol of their rescue and Many of you will be familiar with this hope for new life. This month we read organisation, first set up by Brother of the crosses made from a pew taken Andrew in 1955 when he began to from Bradford Cathedral during its smuggle Bibles into Eastern Europe, reordering and distributed in 24 hours which was then Communist dominated to every parish church in the Diocese of and officially closed to Christianity. Bradford – as a symbol of the diversity Brother Andrew's work spread, to and interconnectedness of the Diocese include China, the Middle East, and many and, for all, of hope. other places where Christianity is officially banned, and Christians persecuted. Now a worldwide organisation, Open Doors continues to campaign for and support persecuted Christians worldwide. Each year they publish a World Watch List, which details the 50 countries where it is most dangerous to be a Christian. You can pick up a copy of this list, which also gives information about how you might pray and support our brothers and sisters, at the back of the Cathedral. Today, Open Doors continues to distribute Bibles and other Christian resources; trains Christian leaders; supports victims of violence and disaster; mobilises the Church across the world to remember and pray for victims of persecution; and speaks out in advocacy, so that the voice of the The photo shows members of CYFA persecuted Church can be heard. (the Cathedral Youth Fellowship, led by the Revd Roger Scoones) plus Terry, the Please do continue to pray for the work Verger, presenting a cross at one of the of Open Doors. You can read more churches. about what they do and how to support them on their website here http:// The following report was written at the www.opendoorsuk.org/. time by Helen de Villiers, daughter of Mike & Elaine … …
5 MISSION The tyres squealed as Terry slammed on wrong way up a very steep hill. We had the brakes of the minibus. “What have been travelling upwards for two miles we stopped for?” The sleepy voice came before realising our mistake! from one rudely awakened Chaplain at ‘Dash’ was the right word - we ran into the back of the bus. “There’s a hedgehog the churches to leave a cross and take a crossing. Quick, somebody get out and photo. However, we ate well! Fish and rescue it!” chips at Keighley - burgers for breakfast Well, the route planners hadn’t allowed at Dent (cooked on a camping stove), a time for hedgehog-stops but, as it picnic in Burnsall - four packets of fun- happened, CYFA’s Diocesan Dash went size chocolate bars plus numerous other remarkably smoothly. sweets and biscuits. This was due to the careful and lengthy The Dash is over, but through it we have planning by our leaders, although learnt how big and varied the Diocese everyone did their bit collecting is. Through the crosses (made at the sponsors, making the banners to fit on Cathedral Centre from one of the pews) the roof the bus (five hours’ work) and our links with the Diocese have been planning the route (four nights’ work). strengthened and we hope that many of The Dash started an hour late - there the churches may see their cross as a was an interview with Pennine Radio, the reminder of this link. Yorkshire Post photographer took a long It certainly has been the most enjoyable time getting us to pose with the crosses fund raising event I’ve ever done! which we were to distribute to each Helen de Villiers and church and what with one thing and the exhausted CYFA group! another our time schedule went awry. For half an hour during the night we had Does anybody know the story of the a police escort. The patrol car stopped cross in the Dean’s office, which has and asked us what were about - they “Bradford Cathedral Old Chancel Beams then led us on to the next church. As 1959” inscribed on the base? we parked they gave us directions to the If you do, let me know and we will next village. Unfortunately we went the publish it next month!
Extended Membership Please remember in your prayers the following members of the Cathedral fellowship who, through illness or incapacity, cannot attend in person: Pat Baly Margaret & David Barker Hazel Naylor Bill Pirie Joan Simpson Dorothy Walsh Heather Wright If anyone you know would appreciate being added to this list, please speak to one of the clergy or churchwardens, Alex McLelland or Maggie Peel.
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The Friends held their Annual General spontaneously decided to get this Meeting on Sunday 10th April at which project going. There are now regular Dean Jerry talked about the many sessions held every second Tuesday, as developments in and around the described elsewhere in Cathedral News. Cathedral during the past year, not least She encouraged members present, to the five building projects which had all invite any of their congregation in their been completed on schedule. He churches to join the Friends as our thanked the Friends for their generous numbers and income are slowly donations including one towards the depleting. The committee members cost of the State Gate which was due to elected at the AGM were Jill Wright, be opened the following Tuesday. The David Markham and Christine Smith. World War 1 altar frontal which had This leaves another two vacancies been stitched by injured soldiers during outstanding for anyone who might be the Great War as part of their interested in joining the committee. rehabilitation, is now on display in the If you have ideas and talents to share and Chapter house, thanks to the funding of its’ would like to know more about the restoration by the Friends. Friends either as a committee member Jill Wright , Chairman described the new or just simply becoming a member stitching project for the Cathedral altar please talk to either Monica Slocombe, rail kneelers and how the Friends Nora Whitham, Sandra Howard or Christine Smith who are all on the committee, after the Sunday morning service or contact the Cathedral office Re-imagining Europe on 01274 777720. What has Europe done for us? Are you unsure about how you’re going to vote in the EU referendum? Toddler Group The Communityworks Toddler group Would you like to know more to help meets every Friday in the Parish Room. you decide? Starting at 9.30am and running through On Tuesday 17th May we are hosting a until 11.00am it is full of fantastic toys, presentation and conversation about the games and crafts whilst at the same referendum with Lord Wallace of Saltaire time always ensuring that parents and as our keynote speaker. There will be carers get a break with a hot drink and opportunity to hear about the issues, to biscuits. It is open to everyone from the discuss what’s important, and to local community, so please do encourage consider how faith shapes our views. anyone to come along for whom it Entry is free but please book your place would be a blessing. with the Cathedral Office on 01274 For more details please speak to Gill Davis. 77720 or [email protected].
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The Friends of Bradford Cathedral Day Trip to York The Bar Convent and Bishopthorpe Palace Wednesday 15th June 2016 Would you like to join the Friends in their annual trip to York this summer? There are places available and the cost for the day is £28 (£29 for under 60’s!) members, or £32 for non-members. This includes the coach trip, entry to both Bar Convent and Bishopthorpe Palace with afternoon cream tea.
THE BAR CONVENT
The Bar Convent, England's oldest living convent, was founded in 1686 as a school for girls and is still home to members of the Congregation of Jesus today. The Grade 1 Listed eighteenth-century buildings house a state-of-the-art exhibition, an award- winning Cafe and highly-rated Guest House, plus newly refurbished conference facilities. The Bar Convent welcomes those of all faiths and none.
BISHOPTHORPE PALACE Bishopthorpe Palace has been the home of the Archbishops of York for over 750 years. Today Bishopthorpe Palace operates as a multi- functional premises, as the Archbishop's home and office of the Northern Province, the palace and its grounds are also used for charity open days, retreats, evening receptions, village fetes, and dinners.
The draft programme and application slip is available from Monica Slocombe Treasurer of the Friends, or you will find the programme on the Friends noticeboard near the South Porch. Please apply before 10th May 2016.
8 MISSION Prayer for Persecuted Christians in Afghanistan There is no visible church in Afghanistan, and Christians there are thought to number only a few thousand, in a majority population of Muslims. Converts from Islam are thought to bring shame on their family, and are likely Birthday Collection to be arrested - many choose to A huge thank you to everyone who continue to keep up appearances of donated to the Trust’s 22nd birthday maintaining the Islamic faith. Even collection in gratitude for those who expatriate Christians are not safe: taught us the Christian story. The sum recently, three South African Christians of £102.74 was donated by Bradford were killed when their guest house in Cathedral (this does not include gift aid Kabul was attacked. Christians are which adds more to the amount). This under particular threat from Islamic is a fantastic response - Thank you very Extremism - allegiance to Da'esh is on much indeed. the rise in Afghanistan. Please also see the thank you card from Zephaniah Trust on the noticeboard Please pray: near the font. • For protection for believers as Islamic extremism increases - some militants Sunday Lunches have declared allegiance to Da'esh and We have been so busy during Lent with announced a 'caliphate of Khorasan' in the Big Breakfast, Mothering Sunday and the northwest of the country. the Dean’s Lent Talks that there has hardly been time for Sunday lunch! • For wisdom for Christian parents, In April we hope to reinstate the who do not wish to send their practise of a few of us going to a local children to a madrassah (Islamic café for lunch after the Sunday morning school) for fear of being revealed if they service. Just look out for hungry looking share their faith with their children. churchgoers, or follow Canon Mandy! • For comfort and strength for isolated believers. Could you become a The Revd Cat Thatcher Cathedral Welcomer? We invite you to come and share in the valuable ministry of Welcome, by joining our rota for just a couple of hours each month. You don’t need to be a tour guide, or have a theological degree – just a friendly and caring manner, and a willingness to help. For further details contact the Cathedral Office.
9 NEWS News from Rev Jenny Green, our early Christmas present for Joe who, on CMS Mission Partner seeing her, exclaimed ‘My treasure, my In her latest newsletter, Jenny writes love’. So she is named Rukundo (love) that she is thrilled with what God is and known as Ru. doing in St Matthew’s Church. Her Jenny had a left knee joint replacement Tuesday group has grown over the last operation on 13 April – do pray for year to 11 people, with some healing and good recovery. Whilst developing confidence in sharing and recovering from the right knee replacement praying out loud. The Jesus Shaped operation late last November, Jenny valued People programme has come to an end the longer times in which she was able and Jenny describes the church as more to deepen friendships with folk who open to God as a result of the course. visited her, and hosting the home group They are now prayerfully exploring who did lots of thinking and planning. what God might be asking of them next. The outcome: a plan for a Children’s Work with the school is growing as is Street Mission and we are invited to the help sought from the Christians take part! Against Poverty worker. Please pray that funding will be found to continue We, and Jenny’s other supporting this work. Thursday Family Church has churches, are invited to work alongside developed into a significant expression her to run this venture: of work and mission, with parents and When? 26 August 26 to 3 September children maturing in their friendships Where? In Faxfleet (the area around and openness to the Gospel. St Matthews Church and where There is less happening at All Saints’ - there are hundreds of children!) the congregation has dwindled and the Who? All who long to see deprived Thursday café suspended for winter. children find everything they Jenny asks us to pray that the Lord ever longed for in Jesus. shows his way forward for All Saints’. And lots of prayer and maybe a little News of the family: Hannah is preparing donation? for her GCSEs next year and Jenny asks Perhaps we can all prayerfully consider for prayers that she might find a suitable in whatever way we can play a part? local school for Hannah to do her A levels. Jenny describes Joe as delightful, very popular among his friends, excels in sport and on the whole is happy. Joe needs our prayers as he continues to struggle with his learning, forgetting as much as he learns and still unable to read and write. Jenny fights on to obtain the right support for him. In November a new family member arrived – a bundle of black feline fur. An
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“A course for the twenty-first century, Pilgrim offers an approach of participation, not persuasion. Enquirers are encouraged to practise the ancient disciplines of biblical reflection and Stitching the Cathedral prayer, exploring key texts that have Stitching the new kneelers for the high helped people learn and grow in faith altar is going well, with a growing band of since the early Church. stitchers working on the specially made Assuming little or no knowledge of the frames. Stitching sessions are on Christian faith, Pilgrim can be used at any Tuesdays from 1.00pm until 3.00,pm and point on the journey of discipleship and they are now every fortnight on these by every tradition in the Church of 10 May, 24 May, 7 June and 21 June. England.” Do feel able to join in whenever you like Good news, the pilgrim group has and for as long as you like. There will be starting again for the summer term but tea and cake and people to chat to, and you are still able to join us. For more the joy of seeing the work grow, with its details please speak to Canon Mandy. beautiful colours and patterns. Just turn up, or for further details please ADVANCE contact Gill Davis (01274 777720 or DATE FOR [email protected]). YOUR DIARY
Join us for coffee between 1.30pm and 3.00pm on Monday 6 June to learn more about volunteering opportunities at the Cathedral. Look out for details in the weekly pew sheet. All welcome!
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11 NEWS Celebrating the Queen’s 90th birthday
On Saturday 11th June, from 3.00pm until 5.00pm we are hosting a Street Party at the Cathedral. All great parties require good planning, Monarch and mother, grandmother and good food and good company so we most photographed person on the need you to make it happen. planet, senior citizen who works over 40 Please consider helping with one of the hours a week, Supreme Governor of the following activities Church of England, who fees her own dogs, the Queen’s remarkable life of Making bunting for the day service to nation and Commonwealth Planning team has made her one of the most admired Setting up team on the day people in the world. But what is the Providing food source of her inspiration and strength in Welcome team good times and tough times? Games for children team This beautifully illustrated tribute If you would like to be involved in any focuses on the Queen’s own words to of these teams then please speak to draw out the central role of her trust in Canon Mandy as soon as possible. Even Jesus Christ in shaping her life and work, if you've never done anything before at offering us an inspiration, multi-faceted the Cathedral this would be a great and insight into a life well lived for others. fun way to get to know people and to This beautiful book is offered as a help make the day special. complementary gift to everyone with The first planning meeting is on donations welcome … £2 or more for Saturday 30th April 10am Cathedral funds … and is a wonderful at the Cathedral. opportunity to share the Queen’s Everyone is invited and it is a wonderful inspiring story of faith with family, opportunity to bring friends, friends, neighbours and work colleagues. neighbours, family and work colleagues Please look out for further details in the to the Cathedral, so don't forget to put weekly pew sheet. the date in your diary.
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Sunday 19 June at 7.00pm This dance group of Palestinian Christian young people are touring the UK from 16 to 27 June. They will be visiting West Yorkshire and the Dales, at the invitation of Canon Gordon Dey and the diocese, and performing in the Cathedral on Sunday 19 June. This evening is part of a series of cultural events taking place in venues throughout the diocese, comprising a vibrant and enriching taste of life, faith, fun and food in Palestine, full of energetic Palestinian folk dance and storytelling. Visa applications are still going through, so more information will be available in Note change of dates below! due course via the weekly notices in May. In the meantime, please put this date in your diary and visit the website www.baqoun.org where you will find up to date news, information about ticket sales, and details of how to support this venture financially should you wish to; or contact Sue McWhinney, member of the steering group planning this visit. Anyone who has visited Palestine in recent years with Gordon Dey (including Canon Mandy) will be able to give you a first-hand account of these lively and engaging young people, and their dance.
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16 WHAT’S ON Children’s Sunday Space Monday Fellowship This month will feature the usual stories, Monday Fellowship meet in the Parish craft and fun as we learn about what Room at 2.00pm on the second Monday happened after Christ’s resurrection and of each month. The afternoon begins how the Christian Church began. with a bidding prayer, ends with a cup of Please note that there are no tea, and all are warmly invited to attend. sessions on 29 May and 5 June. The programme for year includes: Children of all ages are welcome, as are 9 May parents. We meet in the crèche area and A Sponsored Walk in Galilee leave the service during the first hymn The Revd Canon Bruce Grainger for drama, games and craft, before returning to church for Communion. 13 June A snack is provided, so please inform us Celebrating the Queen’s Birthday of any dietary requirements or allergies. Came along and share with us any stories you have about seeing the Queen For more details speak to Emma Towers. This year God has brought several new 11 July families to the church and as a result our Travels with a Tenor with Children Space Ministry has grown Donald Stephenson rapidly. We are looking to develop the 8 August great work that has been done this year Afternoon Strawberry Tea and build up the team. 12 September If you would like to be part of this vital The Footsteps of St Aidan with and fun ministry then please contact Paula Thompson-Fearnley Canon Mandy for an application form. Training will be provided. All welcome - do join us!
Messy Cathedral We are excited to announce the dates for Messy Cathedral 2016.
Saturday 7 May 1.00pm - 2.30pm Pentecost Saturday 11 June 10.30am - 12.00pm The Queen’s birthday Saturday 24 Sept 10.30am - 12.00pm Harvest Saturday 19 Nov time to be confirmed Christ the King / Advent is coming Saturday 24 Dec 4.00pm - 5.00pm Christmas Eve
We are looking for enthusiastic teams of people to be involved in these events. • Planning team • Volunteer on the day team • Refreshments team • Sidespeople
Please prayerfully consider whether God is calling you to join the fun and exciting ministry and contact Canon Mandy.
17 WHAT’S ON … until 7 May Jane Fielder: Petals and Pods Jane has a love for the wild flowers of her youth and returns, through her paintings to capture their beauty and fragility. Wednesday 4 1.00pm Wednesday @ One Organ Recital … with David Humphreys from Peterborough. Recitals are free with a retiring collection, preceded by a light buffet lunch at 12.30pm (£3 minimum donation). Monday 11 2.00pm Monday Fellowship Canon Bruce Grainger talks about his recent trip to Galilee See page 16 for more details. Tuesday 10 11.00am Coffee Concert This month’s concert features Una Barry (Soprano) and John Gough (Piano). Concerts are preceded by Coffee & Cake from 10.30am and are free with a retiring collection. Wednesday 11 1.00pm Wednesday @ One Organ Recital … with our Director of Music ,Alex Woodrow. Friday 13 Unobtania an exhibition by Bradford-based artist Peter Robson who uses his surrealistic style to convey and critique and inhumanity of war. Preview Thursday 12 May 7.00pm when Peter will talk about his work. Friday 13 7.00pm Silent Movie: Sunrise One of the foremost concert organists of his generation, David Briggs comes to Bradford to perform for this 1927 silent classic. Doors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm performance; tickets £8 from the Cathedral Office or on the door. Saturday 14 7.30pm David Briggs in Concert A second opportunity to hear this internationally renowned organist, perform works by Bach, Haydn, Franck and Dukas. Tickets £10 from the Cathedral Office on 01274 777720 or on the door if not sold out! Wednesday 18 1.00pm Wednesday @ One Organ Recital … with Dr Tim Williams from Grantham. Wednesday 25 1.00pm Wednesday @ One Organ Recital … with Michael Wynne from Warrington. Sunday 29 6.30pm Bradford Literature Festival: Sacred Poetry … this year featuring our own Cathedral Choir. Tickets £10 Please pick up a Festival brochure for full details (page 111). All welcome. Events are free - with donations appreciated - unless otherwise stated. For full service details please see pages 19 - 23.
18 MUSIC NEWS The summer term started exceptionally Bradford Literature Festival event held for us with the Boys and Consort taking here in the evening on Sunday 29th. place in a very special performance of However, perhaps the most exciting Vivaldi's 'Gloria' with the European event in May musically is the long Union Chamber Orchestra, the first time weekend over which we are hosting that the Cathedral Choir has either David Briggs, international concert collaborated with a fully professional organist and musician of high renown. orchestra, or featured in the He will be improvising to a silent movie International Chamber Recital Series on Friday 13th May (one of his held here every month. We sang to a full specialities), then playing a full-length house, it was a great experience for our recital on Saturday 14th with an eclectic young people to see professional and inspiring programme, before instrumentalists at work, and the accompanying the Choral Eucharist here applause was warm and affirmative. on Sunday 15th May, when our Consort I am grateful to Sean Montgomery, will sing David Briggs' own 'Truro David Houlder and Christopher Newton Eucharist'. Our week by week who are providing invaluable cover at Wednesday organ recitals attract players the organ during these few months of of such a high standard, but David's visit interregnum until a new Assistant this month is a particular coup for us Director of Music is appointed. We are and we look forward to some greatly lucky to have such accommodating and inspiring music making. experienced musicians willing to help us Finally, I am grateful to Ann Foster and out. As I write we are in the midst of a the Choral Scholars for their support of busy week of interviews, both for choral my work this term as we continue scholars and for Jonathan Eyre's without a Canon Precentor and now successor, and I hope to report on the without a Sub Organist. appointments that we make in next David Lewis, this year's Countertenor month's edition. Choral Scholar, has accepted his place to May sees a number of special services read for a Master's Degree in Choral and events for the Cathedral Choir. The Studies at Cambridge University, and we Ascension Day Eucharist will be sung by are delighted for him. the Consort at 7.30pm on Thursday 5th Alex Woodrow, Director of Music May and the music is quite glorious: William Byrd's Mass for Four Voices and Peter Philips' 'Ascendit Deus'. The Girls and Men are leading the Readers' Triennial Service on Monday 9th May at 7.00pm, and the following Saturday sees our annual Civic Service at 11.30am, which is always a special occasion in the life of the Cathedral, City and District. At the end of May, our lay clerks are contributing some plainsong to the
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Sunday 1 Easter 6 0800 Holy Communion The Revd Cat Thatcher 1015 Cathedral Eucharist Girls and Adults Canon Mandy Coutts Sermon: Canon Prof Myra Shackley Darke in E • A Gaelic Blessing (Rutter)
1600 Choral Evensong Boys and Adults Dr Sue McWhinney Homily: Canon Mandy Coutts Through the day (Moore) Rose Responses • Psalm 126, 127 Sumsion in A • Listen Sweet Dove (Ives)
Monday 2 Philip and James 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer
Tuesday 3 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Choral Evensong Rose Responses • Psalm 10 Brewer in D • Through the day (Moore)
Wednesday 4 0730 Holy Communion The Revd Paul Booth 0830 Morning Prayer 1015 Holy Communion The Revd Suzanne Vernon-Yorke 1300 Organ Recital David Humphries (Peterborough Cathedral) 1730 Evening Prayer
Thursday 5 Ascension 0730 Holy Communion 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Choral Evensong Plainsong Responses • Psalm 8 Plainsong Canticles • Christ above all glory seated (Whinfield) 1930 Cathedral Eucharist Cathedral Consort The Dean Sermon: The Revd Canon Steve Davie Mass for Four Voices (Byrd) • Ascendit Deus (Philips)
Friday 6 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer
Saturday 7 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer
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Sunday 8 Easter 7 0800 Holy Communion The Dean 1015 Cathedral Eucharist Boys and Adults The Revd Cat Thatcher Sermon: The Dean Haydn in F • Ubi Caritas (Duruflé)
1600 Choral Evensong Girls and Adults Canon Mandy Coutts Homily: The Revd Cat Thatcher Purest and Highest (Stanford) Clucas Responses • Psalm 68 Brewer in F • God is gone up (Finzi)
Monday 9 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer 1930 Diocesan Readers’ Triennial Service Girls and Adults The Dean See special order of service Sermon: The Bishop of Leeds
Tuesday 10 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Choral Evensong Ashfield Responses • Psalm 32 Lewis Fauxbourdons • In God’s Word will I rejoice (Purcell)
Wednesday 11 0730 Holy Communion The Dean 0830 Morning Prayer 1015 Holy Communion Canon Mandy Coutts 1300 Organ Recital Alexander Woodrow (Cathedral Organist) 1730 Evening Prayer
Thursday 12 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Choral Evensong Plainsong Responses • Psalm 36 Plainsong Canticles • Lead me, Lord (Wesley)
Friday 13 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer
Saturday 14 0830 Morning Prayer 1130 Civic Service Girls and Adults The Bishop of Bradford See special order of service Sermon: The Dean 1730 Evening Prayer
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Sunday 15 Pentecost 0800 Holy Communion The Revd Cat Thatcher 1015 Cathedral Eucharist Cathedral Consort The Bishop of Leeds Sermon: The Bishop of Leeds Truro Eucharist (Briggs) • Here, O my Lord (Whitlock)
1600 Choral Evensong Boys and Adults Canon Mandy Coutts Homily: Dr Sue McWhinney Lead me, Lord (Wesley) Plainsong Responses • Psalm 33.7-20 Brewer in D • The Lord is my Shepherd (Goodall)
Monday 16 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Choral Evensong Clucas Responses • Psalm 45 Murrill in E • Geistliches Lied (Brahms)
Tuesday 17 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Choral Evensong Rose Responses • Psalm 48 Second Service (Byrd) • If ye love Me (Tallis)
Wednesday 18 0730 Holy Communion The Revd Cat Thatcher 0830 Morning Prayer 1015 Holy Communion The Dean 1300 Organ Recital Dr Tim Williams (Grantham) 1730 Evening Prayer
Thursday 19 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Choral Evensong Plainsong Responses • Psalm 52, 53, 54 Second Service (Byrd) • O come ye servants of the Lord (Tye)
Friday 20 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer
Saturday 21 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer
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Sunday 22 Trinity Sunday 0800 Holy Communion Canon Mandy Coutts 1015 Cathedral Eucharist Girls and Adults The Dean Sermon: Canon Mandy Coutts Schubert in G • I saw the Lord (Stainer)
1600 Choral Evensong Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars The Revd Cat Thatcher Homily: The Dean If ye love Me (Tallis) Tallis Responses • Psalm 73.1-3, .16-end Morley Fauxbourdons • Let us now laud (Mundy)
Monday 23 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Choral Evensong Clucas Responses • Psalm 65 Gloucester Service (Howells) • My eyes for beauty pine (Howells)
Tuesday 24 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Choral Evensong Rose Responses • Psalm 68 Fourth Service (Batten) • Teach me, O Lord (Byrd)
Wednesday 25 0730 Holy Communion The Revd Paul Booth 0830 Morning Prayer 1015 Holy Communion Canon Bruce Grainger 1300 Organ Recital Michael Wynne (Warrington) 1730 Evening Prayer
Thursday 26 Corpus Christi 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Choral Evensong Plainsong Responses • Psalm 73 Plainsong Canticles • O Trinity, O Unity (Stainer)
Friday 27 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer
Saturday 28 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer
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Sunday 29 Trinity I 0800 Holy Communion The Dean 1015 Cathedral Eucharist Choral Scholars Canon Prof Myra Shackley Sermon: The Right Revd Colin Buchanan Missa Orbis Factor • In the beginning (Locke)
1600 Choral Evensong Cathedral Consort Sopranos The Dean Homily: The Dean Lift thine eyes (Mendelssohn) Aston Responses • Psalm 39 Salisbury Service (Archer) I will sing of Thy great mercies (Mendelssohn)
Monday 30 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer
Tuesday 31 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer
Wednesday 1 0730 Holy Communion The Dean 0830 Morning Prayer 1015 Holy Communion The Revd Cat Thatcher 1300 Organ Recital Stephen Power (Brecon Cathedral) 1730 Evening Prayer
Thursday 2 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer
Friday 3 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer
Saturday 4 0830 Morning Prayer 1730 Evening Prayer
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CATHEDRAL CLERGY Dean The Very Revd Jerry Lepine Canon Precentor Vacant Canon for Mission and Pastoral Development The Revd Canon Mandy Coutts Curate The Revd Cat Thatcher
OPERATIONS Director of Strategic Development and Operations Amanda Anderson Safeguarding Officer The Revd Canon Mandy Coutts
MUSIC DEPARTMENT Organist & Director of Music Alexander Woodrow Sub Organist & Assistant Director of Music Vacant Music Administrator Ann Foster Chorister Tutor Joseph Judge Choral Scholars David Lewis Patrick Dylak Thomas Greig Organ Scholar Caius Lee
VERGERS Head Verger and Reader Jon Howard Assistant Verger John Paley Assistant Verger David Robinson
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Director of Finance Simon Dennis PA to the Dean & the Cathedral Communications Officer Sandra Howard Cathedral Secretary Julie Bowyer Administrative Clerk Sandra Heaton
EDUCATION Education and Visitor Officer Gillian Davis Youth Worker Wayne Cadman HONORARY CHAPLAINS The Revd Paul Booth The Revd Dr Barbara Glasson The Revd Canon Bruce Grainger The Revd Suzanne Vernon-Yorke