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Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter July 2012 The Chaplaincy of Aquitaine is part of the Church of England Diocese in Europe, working in partnership with The Intercontinental Church Society, in ministry to people who speak English. It covers Gironde, and Lot-et-Garonne.

CHURCH SERVICES, JULY 2012 (see Around the Chaplaincy for location details)

SUNDAY 01 JULY 10:30 Service of the Word Bertric Burée 10:30 Holy Communion Bordeaux 10:30 Prayer & Praise 10:30 Morning Worship Monteton 11:00 Holy Communion Doudrac 11:00 Holy Communion Sainte Nathalène 18:00 Evensong Bertric Burée

SUNDAY 08 JULY 10:30 Holy Communion Bertric Burée 10:30 Morning Prayer Bordeaux 10:30 Holy Communion Limeuil 10:30 Morning Prayer Monteton Limeuil 11:00 Family Service Negrondes

WEDNESDAY 11 JULY 11:00 Holy Communion Bertric Burée THURSDAY 19 JULY 10:30 Holy Communion Limeuil

SUNDAY 15 JULY 10:30 All Age Worship Bertric Burée SUNDAY 22 JULY 10:30 Holy Communion Bordeaux 10:30 Holy Communion Bertric Burée 10:30 Holy Communion 10:30 Holy Communion Bordeaux 10:30 Morning Worship Limeuil 10:30 Holy Communion Limeuil 10:30 Prayer and Praise Monteton 10:30 Holy Communion Monteton 11:00 Holy Communion Sainte Nathalène 11:00 Service of the Word Sainte Nathalène 17:00 Evensong Limeuil

TUESDAY 24 JULY 11:00 Holy Communion Negrondes

SUNDAY 29 JULY 10:30 Special Service Bertric Burée 10:30 Holy Communion Bordeaux 10:30 Holy Communion Limeuil 10:30 Evening Prayer Monteton 11:00 Prayer & Praise Sainte Nathalène

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Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter July 2012 2 Clerical Cheap grace is that which we bestow on ourselves. Corner What sort of “grace”? Cheap grace is preaching forgiveness without repentance; it is baptism without the discipline of community; it is the Lord’s Supper without confession of sin; it is absolution Cast week, a full church at Limeuil gathered to thank without personal confession. Cheap grace is grace without God for the life of Colin Scott....and to pray for L discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without the God’s comfort for Christine, the Scott family, and for living, incarnate Jesus Christ.” one another. There was so much to be thankful for. The grace of God was abundantly evident in Colin’s life. His Indeed, words to ponder...and ‘inwardly digest’! No grace warm invitation and welcome. His gentle pastoral gift without changed lives, which is of course only possible and encouragement. His lovely sense of humor. That with God’s help. This is not a self-improvement program warm smile...and radiant twinkle in his eyes. Spirit fruit but requires our willing involvement. A realization that in spades. Long-term grace! should lead us into prayer....much prayer. This has been an exciting couple of weeks with several I wish all of you a great summer, whether it will involve wedding services, Belloc and so much more. I am travelling or staying here. May the Lord bless you....and certainly not complaining!! However, it has been very grant you plenty of His peace and grace.....the real stuff! busy and at times exhausting. God’s gracious and empowering presence has been essential and receiving Paul that grace has been wonderful. God’s grace is a rich gift indeed. However, ‘grace’ can be easily mis-understood. VVVVVVV Read enclosed quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer and ponder (I thank my colleague Paul Kenchington, formerly in Versailles for this): Ministry Swap at

“Cheap grace is the mortal enemy of our church. Our Limeuil struggle today is for costly grace. 18th - 30th July 2012 Cheap grace means grace as bargain-basement goods, cut- For two weeks or so in the rate forgive­ness, cut-rate comfort, cut-rate sacraments; latter part of July, Revd grace as the church’s inexhaustible pantry, from which it is Andy Horlock and his wife, doled out by careless hands without hesitation or limit. It Annie, will be staying at is grace without a price, without cost... our home in , while we go off to Lugano, where Cheap grace means grace as a doctrine, as principle, as Andy is Priest-in-charge of the church of St Edward system. It means forgiveness of sins as a general truth; it the Confessor. Andy will lead worship at Limeuil on means God’s love as merely a Christian idea of God. Those Sundays 22nd and 29th July, while I take over in Lugano. who affirm it have already had their sins forgiven. The This ministry swap has been in the planning for a couple church that teaches this doctrine of grace thereby conveys of years, and I am sure that the congregation at Limeuil such grace upon itself. The world finds in this church a will welcome Andy and Annie most warmly! cheap cover-up for its sins, for which it shows no remorse Gill Strachan and from which it has even less desire to be free. Cheap grace is, thus, denial of God’s living Word, denial of the incarnation of the word of God.

Cheap grace means justification of sin but not of the sinner. Because grace alone does everything, everything can stay in its old ways. “Our action is in vain.” The world remains world and we remain sinners “even in the best of lives.” Thus, the Christian should live the same way the world does. In all things the Christian should go along with the world and not venture...to live a different life under grace from that under sin... “Wireless communication is nothing new, I’ve been praying for 75 years!”

July 2012 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter 3 Dont forget!! The Chaplaincy of Aquitaine has a monthly prayer diary. If you would like to receive this via email each month please add your name and email address on the front page of the website oving parent of all humankind, make the roof of my www.churchinaquitaine.org or contact Charlotte Lhouse wide enough for all opinions; oil the door of Sullivan [email protected]. You should also my house so that it opens easily to friend and stranger; find a printed copy available at your church. and set such a table in my house that my whole family may speak kindly and freely around it. Amen. Prayer from Hawaii, source unknown

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Caption Competition! elcome to another edition Wof ‘Spreading the Word’ and I’m glad to hear from so Well, it had to be done, didn’t it! Having seen many of you how much you like this great photo Lindsay took of Pam Duncan the various items we cover. and Ian Strachan while we were at Belloc, I thought it would be fun to have another caption Bob and I very much enjoyed our competition. So do please send in your ideas! A visit to Belloc and would thoroughly recommend it to small prize will again be awarded to the winner. anyone who hasn’t yet been. The ambiance is amazing and it was great to have time to spend chatting with people we see only infrequently, to make new friends and, of course, to listen to Paul’s excellent talks. Despite mixed weather, we did get to see some of the beautiful countryside too.

Now, all we’re thinking about is the summer fete at Limeuil and just hoping the sun keeps shining for that. If Ian Strachan hasn’t sold you a raffle ticket yet, I’m sure he can find one for you!!

Enjoy the sunshine, which we hope has finally arrived to stay!

Gill VVVVVVV VVVVVVV

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Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter July 2012 4 This month we continue our series of articles about the history of each sector in our Chaplaincy with the first part of the story of Bertic Burée.

St. Meard and Tocane n the early seventies, a retired vicar put an Iadvertisement in the local Ribérac newspaper saying that he was prepared to take English church services for anyone who was interested. Rhona and John Mote and Graeme Holmwood contacted him and the first church service took place in the old railway station of St Méard, which was derelict at that time. There were three in the congregation and it was the only service held in the to end what was perhaps a near unique ecumenical station. occasion.

Immediately at the end of the service the curé of the On June 21st 2000 Rev David Gerish took the first church of St Méard saw them and asked if they would service at Ribérac, just before he left Aquitaine. The like to have services in the church. They said they second service was introduced on the 24th March 2002 would and he went to see the Bishop of Perigueux to – every third Sunday at 4.00 pm. get his permission. The Bishop agreed, on condition Janis Adams that services were held during the week and never on a Sunday. So they opted for a Wednesday service. The first VVVVVVV service was probably in 1973. Holy Communion was celebrated by the Bishop of Fulham and Gibraltar together with the Rev Lawrence Mathews and local Roman Catholic clergy on 13th September 1974 when Père Bertrand, from the Belloc community, shared the congregation had grown to about 12; an important this text: ecumenical event. ove bade me welcome, yet my soul drew back. The Chaplain between 1981-1986, during which the LGuiltie of dust and sin. move to Tocane occurred, was the Rev Arthur Harvey, But quick-ey’d Love, observing me grow slack a gentleman of great energy as his parish included From my first entrance in, Bordeaux, Toulouse, , Tocane and Monteton! In Drew nearer to me, sweetly questioning the meantime Abbé Tourcel retired and was succeeded If I lack’d anything; by Abbé Aubry who became very much loved by the English congregation. The church organist at that time A guest, I answer’d, worthy to be here. – Miss Margaret Pryor –provided the music for the Love said, You shall be he. Catholics as well as ourselves, was bilingual in French I, the unkind ungrateful? Ah my deare. and English and an ex-headmistress. She became quite I cannot look at Thee. a force in Tocane and was only too willing to teach the daughters of the leading French families the proper Love took my hand and smiling did reply: way to speak English. Her popularity in Tocane was, Who made the eyes but I? of course, of immense help to our church. In 1994 communion was still celebrated by the Chaplain (Rev Truth Lord, but I have marr’d them; let me shame David Wardrop) once a month in Tocane St Apre. Go where it doth deserve. And know you not, says Love, who bore the blame? In 1996 by far the biggest and most important event in My deare, then I will serve. the history of Tocane centre was the induction of the You must sit down, says Love and taste my meat. Chaplain David Gerish. Here the Bishop in Europe, the So I did sit and eat. Rt Rev John Hind, together with the Roman Catholic Bishop of Périgueux, Monseigner Poulan, celebrated (George Herbert, Love) the Eucharist together. Afterwards the congregation and clergy moved to the old Railway Station in St Méard where the Bishops enjoyed a magnificent buffet lunch

July 2012 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter 5 Sunday, July 1st sees the final of the 2012 European one should have a part in it? Football Championships and so this seems a good time Did I battle to the end in spite of set-backs, blows and to share the following meditation by Michel Quoist. bruises? Was I troubled by the demonstrations of the crowd and his evening at the stadium the night was stirring, of the team, discouraged by their lack of understanding Tpeopled with ten thousand shadows. And when the and their criticisms? flood-lights had painted green the velvet of the great Made proud by their applause? field, I come in now to rest in the pavilion, Lord. The night intoned a chorale, filled by ten thousand Tomorrow, if you kick off I’ll play a new position. And voices. so each day…. The master of ceremonies had given the signal to begin the service. Grant that this game, played with all my brothers, may The impressive liturgy moved forward smoothly. be the imposing liturgy that you expect of us. The ball flew from celebrant to celebrant, So that when your last whistle interrupts our lives, we As if everything had been minutely planned in advance. shall be chosen for the championship of heaven. It passed from foot to foot, slipped along the field, and flew away overhead. VVVVVVV Each was at his post, taking the ball in turn, passing it to the next one who was there to receive and pass again. And because each one did his part in the right place, Because he put forth the effort required, Come and join in!! Because he knew he needed all the others, 3rd SCRATCH MESSIAH Slowly but surely the ball gained ground Weekend 27 et 28 October 2012 And made the final goal! Abbey of Chancelade.

While, at the end, the immense crowd flowed laboriously The concert will be given at 17.00 on Sun 28th Oct. into the narrow streets. Choir rehearsals Sat 27 Oct 10.00a.m. for 3 hours I reflected, Lord, that human history, for us a long game, approx., and Sun 28 Oct 13.00 - 15.30. is for you this great liturgy. Partitions/Scores: Handel’s Messiah, Watkins Shaw A prodigious ceremony initiated at the dawn of edition, published by Novello time, which will end only when the last celebrant has Practise at home: completed his final rite. www.cyberbass.com/major-works/Handel-Messiah.htm

In this world, Lord, we each have our place. The Scratch Messiah is organised by The Chaplaincy of You, the far-sighted coach, have planned it for us. Aquitaine and the profits will be donated to Les Amis You need us here, our brothers need us, and we need de L’Abbaye de Chancelade, Emmaüs and Paralysés de (Dordogne) everyone.

If you’d like to participate please confirm your It isn’t the position I hold that is important, Lord, ‘voice’ by e.mail to [email protected] But the reality and strength of my presence. What difference if I am forward or back, as long as I am fully what I should be?

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Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter July 2012 6 Colin Mountford Scott. By the 1990’s Colin was to take his well-earned retirement from one service sector only to take up ‘If the halls of heaven duties as an homme de ménage, firstly in Belgium and have not yet been then in Hong Kong, where Christine worked for NATO carpeted then they and the British Drawdown Team respectively. “And I soon will be – no doubt am thoroughly enjoying being a ‘kept man’’,’ says Colin with the deepest pile, during the six years abroad. probably in heavenly blue.’ Full-time retirement for Family Scott to the Dordogne ith ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’ and ‘Abide came in 1996, by which time the Anglican Church at Wwith me’, a full Limeuil Church celebrated the Limeuil was approaching its 10th anniversary, and long and full life of our dear friend Colin Scott in a so began many years of devoted service for both service of Thanksgiving on Tuesday 13 June. Colin and Christine – local warden, member of local committee, care co-ordinator, electoral roll officer, Son of a Vicar Choral at St.Paul’s Cathedral, Colin was assistant to Christine, the Newsletter Editor, and in born on 20th November 1929, in Crouch End, two addition, as a born entertainer – none more so than years after his sister Carol. ‘He cannot die, he is my little the impersonation of Leonard Sachs at the Olde Tyme brother,’ she said when Colin was first so ill. Music Soiree in 2004 or dressed – so memorably - as Andy Pandy at the Bayac ‘Nursery Rhymes & Times’ in Family support was strong, firm and fair, and once he the following year. was at school, Colin’s musical gifts shone brightly. At the tender age of 10 years, he was offered a scholarship as a The Thanksgiving Service was full of happy memories chorister at the Savoy Chapel Royal. Wartime evacuation and overflowing with love for a dear, dear friend, who to Wisbech – ‘one of the worst times of my life,’ he said had shown to all a level of Christian fellowship, warmth, - nonetheless did not dent his singing or scholastic care and affection, rarely seen. It has been a joy and achievements, and Colin continued as a boarder at the privilege to have known and served with Colin. London Choir School, Sevenoaks. In 1945 he joined May God bless you and keep you, dear Colin. Henry Willis, Organ Manufacturers, (“he was an organ grinder!” says Chris), until National Service with the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers took him to VVVVVVV Singapore and Malaya for two years.

Acting Sergeant Scott left the army to join the prestigious Thank you! Pearl Button Makers of London until 1955 when he went into partnership with his cousin to start manufacturing We wish to thank you all for your prayers, best wishes and selling carpets. From being No.1 Salesman, within and support, not only in recent months but during the two or three years he became Director of Sales, with length of Colin’s illness. It has been and remains truly his main clients reading like a Who’s Who? of retailing uplifting and was reflected in the warmth and love we – Harrods, Selfridges, Maples, Heals and all the John felt at his thanksgiving service. Lewis Partnership Stores such as George Henry Lee of Chris and family Scott. Liverpool, Jessops of Nottingham and the Oxford Street Store. Substantial contracts were won no doubt by his VVVVVVV gentle and persuasive style, a subtle level of wit and humour, and his generous outgoing personality.

To help reduce the cross-country travel required of Do you have a story to tell? the job, the family moved north to Ribchester, shortly before a new branch was set up in London resulting in We all come from such varied backgrounds, Colin’s separation from the family for nearly two years. let’s share some of our experiences. However he successfully balanced family life with the many pressures of business. Of course by the 1980’s the Please send your stories to the Editor children had graduated from their different universities (see back page for contact details) and were pursuing their own career paths – away from carpet making and retailing.

July 2012 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter 7 Cooking in July Frances Pengelly be very careful and watch our sugar consumption more regularly Yes, I love cake, I don’t make one every week, ‘The roote of garden Angelica is a singular remedie we eat it in moderation and avoid sweet biscuits. When against poison, and against the plague, and all infections you are getting older it is so important to keep an eye on taken by evil and corrupt aire.’ Gerard’s Herbal 1579. your diet. It worries me that this bonanza of sugar hides a deeper despair over our tendency to put on weight. glance out of my window I at the summer herb 2 recipes for summer eating: garden bathed in golden Portuguese Cold Trout. 1 trout per person; 2tbs olive evening light and admire oil; 2tbs water; 1tbs white wine or white wine vinegar yet again the tall, green, per trout; 2 chopped garlic cloves; 1 bay leaf; 3 sprigs bamboo like stems and chopped parsley; ¼ coffee spoon nutmeg; seasoning. greenish white umbels of my Bring liquid ingredients to boil, cook cleaned fish angelica plants. Angelica covered for 8 minutes. Remove fish to serving dish, archangelica, regarded as pour over cooking liquor. Leave for at least a day and a charm against evil spirits serve with new potatoes and salad. are spectacular, standing like great, strong green knights Smoked Haddock Tart. 22cm pastry case, baked in the topsy-turvy part of the herb garden allocated to blind; 325g smoked haddock cooked for 8 minutes in them. At 2.5 meters high they rise out of the clumps 300ml milk; 30g butter; l small onion; 1 stick celery of tansy and lemon balm with a determination that chopped; 30g plain flour; they mean business, and indeed they do, for they are seasoning and nutmeg; a medicine chest used by country folk for hundreds of 2 beaten eggs; 2tbs years. They contain treatment for addiction to alcohol grated parmesan cheese. and smoking, as an anti-inflammatory, an expectorant, Remove fish when relax spasms, lower fever, help digestive problems and cooked and flake, reserve improve circulation. (Its cousin Chinese Angelica is cooking liquor for sauce used for ‘womens’ problems, menstrual and menopausal made with the onion and complaints and after childbirth.) Angelica archangelica celery sweated in the butter before adding flour and was originally Scandinavian and was introduced to reserved milk. Add fish, when cooled add beaten eggs Europe in the sixteenth century where it has flourished. and pour into pastry case adding the parmesan cheese. The story goes that the Archangel Michael appeared in Cook in a moderate oven for 25/30 minutes. Serve at a vision to a monk and described to him the extensive room temperature or slightly warmed with a crisp green healing properties of the plant. Indeed during the salad. frightful epidemics of the plague in Europe people were advised to chew pieces of the stems. The seeds were burned over hot coals to fumigate and disinfect rooms. VVVVVVV

In the kitchen the smaller, tender angelica stems can be candied for cakes and also stewed with rhubarb or gooseberries to give extra fragrant flavour and reduce acidity. The young flower heads may be stir fried or eaten raw in salads. Eat the ribs of the young leaves like asparagus with plenty of butter. The shredded roots (the root of the Holy Ghost as it was called,) can be added to spring salads. Finally Angelica was used as a flavouring ingredient in Benedictine, Vermouth and Chartreuse. If you are a diabetic beware, as it has high sugar content and it will increase blood sugar levels.

Since when have cakes and biscuits become everyday must haves? For the past few months, even before the Jubilee recipes were printed, the increase in recipes for sweet foods seems to have more than doubled in the food magazines. Obesity and diabetes are mostly caused by increased sugar intake. Surely we ought to

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A MEDITATION THE WISDOM OF LIGHT New Road July 2012.

On Saturday afternoon, 23rd June, there was a We have all either seen or followed the path of the gathering for those who have suffered the loss of Olympic flame this year. Its significance is multi-faceted, a loved one. Invitations were sent to people who and many have their own interpretation in their minds have been bereaved in recent years and who might and heart when they watch it pass by. welcome the opportunity to talk in an informal Is there a Wisdom of Light? setting over tea and cakes, and to share experiences if they so wished. No agenda, no pressure! Yes, said the Wise Men We plan to continue with ‘New Road’ if it seems We followed a light to meet a need. With faith that it might lead us on Directly, Please get in touch if you know of someone Towards divine simplicity. who might benefit from such a gathering in the future. Yes, said the Mystic, Sue Blomley: 05 53 22 57 37 or I meditate Revd Gill Strachan: 05 53 58 12 58 and reach the heart of the flame Where all truth lies. Yes, said the Pedagogue, Of course the stars are bright. Stellar luminosity equals 3.827x10 26 watts. Interesting and !! IMPORTANT !! Sublimely impressive. But God? Never! information...…

Yes, said the Olympian, UK Gift Aid scheme amendments I follow the light and I run with it Knowing that it has always represented “Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs” have recently The absolute best in our announced changes to their guidance on the UK Gift Aid scheme. Here are some of the relevant points:- Physical and mental human achievements. Yes, said the Philosopher, 1. The main change is that Gift Aid declarations must stress that donors must pay enough tax to cover all of Perhaps, but if we receive light, that reclaimable on all their charitable donations and Acknowledge it, measure it, contemplate it, not just the donations made to a particular charity at a Do we reflect it? particular time. Yes, said the Child, 2. This will mean having a new declaration for Gift Aid I look at the starry sky, envelopes, other one-off declarations and also enduring And I speak to God who made these lights. declarations accompanying regular giving. 3. Enduring declarations already held do not need to I know he loves me. be changed, but the requirement that donors must have Yes, said Jesus, paid sufficient tax to cover all their charitable donations, Not hidden under a bushel, still applies. But from the mountain top More detailed guidance is available on the following Shine your light brightly, website:- To reveal the Truth. • C of E specific guidance at www.parishresources.org.uk/ giftaid/GAB4decsandEnvs.pdf ©Jennifer Gray 2012 VVVVVVV VVVVVVV

July 2012 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter 9 News from ICS Thoughts after a Visit to Aubeterre-sur Dronne Dear Supporters, his cliff-side village is situated in Charente, First of all, may I introduce myself Timmediately opposite the north-west corner of as the Chairman of the ICS Council. I am grateful to the Dordogne, the river Dronne itself being the boundary. Council for their vote of confidence last November in In the cliff, a electing me to this position of responsibility and want to monolithic type assure you that I will do whatever I can to further and of church has progress the work of ICS. been carved out to a very great Secondly, may I thank you for your ongoing support for volume and it the work of ICS and assure you how much your giving is a memorable and praying is appreciated. Without the kind of support attraction to this provides we would be in a very different place. visitors, as it has been Thirdly, I am sorry if apart from the regular News and for towards a Prayer update there has been a lack of information thousand years. This incredible feat was carried out in about the future direction of the Council and its work. the 12th century to celebrate the reopening of Jerusalem As many of you will know, the last 18 months or so have to Christian pilgrims by the first Crusade. Carved been particularly demanding for the Council. This has elements inside are intended to reflect what had been required a considerable amount of time for reflection seen in Jerusalem and thus make the space a pilgrimage and reassessment and we are grateful to Canon Ambrose centre for those who did not have the means to travel to Mason as Chairman during that period. A key moment Jerusalem. in this process was a 24 hour retreat in January this year, when the Council met to pray rather than to do business. This is a reminder that all churches in Britain and in A number of us sensed that this was a turning point and Europe generally, have been constructed so that the that proved to be the case as we met for business at the worshippers face Jerusalem, the altar-end being the end of March. East wall with a beautiful huge window, sometimes even of a rose-shape. Furthermore, for many centuries The ICS Council want you to know that we are Jerusalem was considered to be the centre of the world advertising for a full-time Mission Director for ICS in and its very name means the city of peace. However, the very near future. This role is a crucial appointment to Jews and to Moslems alike, this city is a holy place and we ask for your prayers as we seek the Lord’s too and a pilgrimage centre. My suggestion is that all guidance and direction as we head towards interviews three of these religious bodies should plan together to in July. If you know somebody you think might be a make it an international protected city and once again a suitable candidate, please do not hesitate to point them symbolic centre of the world. We do not need to make in the direction of the job description and information a pilgrimage there, but when we worship turned to the pack which can be found on the society’s website at www. East, we are acknowledging Jerusalem as the city of ics-uk.org/MissionDirector.pdf . peace and in our hearts we can make it that.

Lastly, we continue to be so grateful to our staff in the We read of the dreadful situation of Christians in many new offices in Coventry and encourage you to continue countries, of their persecution and even assassination. praying for them. It is time to make an end of religious warfare and to look towards Jerusalem together, for the sake of the humanity With all best wishes, that Jesus died to save. As ever, Julian R.E. The Ven Julian Henderson VVVVVVV Chairman of ICS Council An exasperated mother, whose son was always getting into mischief, finally asked him, ‘How do you expect to get into Heaven?’ The boy thought it VVVVVVV over and said, ‘Well, I’ll run in and out and in and out and keep slamming the door until St. Peter says, ‘For Heaven’s sake, Jimmy, come in or stay out!’

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter July 2012 10 round the Though we are many, we are one body AChaplaincy

(24) Chapelle de Saint Jean, opp. The Abbey Chancelade CW Liz Oaten 05 53 05 42 76 NE of Périgueux Elizabeth Brook 05 53 52 50 91 Negrondes Church (until May 2012 as and Sorges NL Elizabeth Brook 05 53 52 50 91 Sorges Church closed for repairs) PC Alexandra Billing 05 53 62 86 11

July Services Sunday 8th Negrondes 11am Morning worship followed by a B&S picnic Sunday 15th Chancelade 10.30 am Holy Communion Tuesday 24th Negrondes 11am Holy Communion Well what a month, no two days the same! Are we not down hearted however. On the 9th of June our Strawberry Tea went with great Jubilation for Her Majesty the Queen. Liz’s garden was a picture, a real delight, an English country garden in rural France. Over 50 people gathered to see the garden and enjoy a generous afternoon tea. All had just sorted their places and sat down, tea pots were being filled when the heavens opened. We were, however, not fazed by changeable weather and tables inside the house were quickly prepared as everyone rushed in out of the torrential rain. Tea was served ! There were 4 stalwarts that remained under their parasol the entire time, well done Michael and co ! Patrick Sturges raised a champagne toast to Her Majesty the Queen, reminding us of her dedication to her country and its people, he then led the singing of the national anthem. Brocante books and plants were on sale also and the grand total of a little over 600euros was raised for the Chaplaincy. A huge thank you to all who came and all the willing helpers.

Bring and Share Picnic July 8th It is with great pleasure Elizabeth and Philip Brook invite everyone to a bring and share picnic at their home near Corgnac sur L’Isle after the Sunday morning services on July 8th All are welcome, the pool will be open, boule and if I can unearth the table tennis table that too will be there for your amusement. There is plenty of shade if too hot and room inside if rain decides to come. We hope you will use this as an opportunity to get to know one another a bit better. We hope that the churches of Sorges and Chancelade will cross pollenate and enjoy one anothers company.

House Group This has been following Paul’s lead and centering on prayer, although we are often side tracked by the prayer subjects that come up in our discourse. There is so much that needs God’s hand and intervention sometimes it all seems too much. To be steady and faithful in prayer is not as easy as it sounds, meeting together helps to strengthen each one of us in our prayer life so I do encourage each one of you to join with others to pray. Try meeting with a close friend or in triplets if house group is not for you. However ALL are welcome, we have no better way of doing things and continue to learn from each other and God’s word.

Summer visitors will be on the way so put out your church posters and leaflets, spread the word, tourist offices and the mairies will take them and of course a poster in the local boulangerie is always seen.

Have a great summer, may we all be blessed by His grace. Elizabeth VVVVVVV

July 2012 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter 11 CW Janis Adams 05 53 91 32 89 Dronne Valley Church, Steve Long 05 53 91 96 48 Bertric Burée (24): Parish Church, (D708 between NL Di Harris-Evans 05 45 98 05 31 Ribérac and ) PC Sheila Marshall 05 53 90 95 69

July Services Sunday 01 July 10:30 Service of the Word Revds Ann and Mike Wooderson Sunday 01 July 18:00 Evensong Sheila Marshall Sunday 08 July 10:30 Holy Communion Revd John Morgan Wednesday, 11 July 11:00 BCP Holy Communion Service Revd Brian Davies Sunday 15 July 10:30 All Age Worship Janis Adams Sunday 22 July 10:30 Holy Communion Revd Brian Davies Sunday 29 July 10:30 Songs of Praise Revd Brian Davies, Sheila Marshall and Richard Shreeve

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations - A GREAT PARTY ! Many thanks to Howard and Kate Day for hosting the Jubilee Celebrations on 10 June. Unfortunately, it was wall to wall rain but Howard and Kate foresaw this and entertained us all indoors. The house was bedecked in Red, White and Blue with lots of bunting and flags. There was a good turnout and, as usual with a Bring and Share lunch, the food was outstanding. Not least the fantastic cake made by Shirley Cook shaped like a CROWN.

Prayer - the church prayer meetings have started again and will be held as usual on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 5.00 p.m. We meet for just one hour and it is turning out to be a very special time for those of us who are there. We would love to see as many of you there as possible; this month on 6th and 20th July.

Stewardship Over the last couple of months I have been encouraging you to consider regular ’giving’ as a means to donate money to our church in France. The Annual General Meeting was at the end of April at which the accounts for 2011 were explained Chaplain and accepted. I thought it was a good time to let those of you Other clergy who were not there know how the money that we give is used. Admin In 2011 this is how most of the money was spent, of the total Sector costs expenditure of 136,000 euros the greatest amount, 48%, was Diocese spent on our Chaplain’s stipend, travel, pension and housing, Other a further 13% goes on expenses for other clergy and Assistant Chaplains, with 7% on Administration costs, 8% on Sector expenses and a further 9% going to the Diocese and Archdeaconry, plus other expenses such as training events and car depreciation. The charity part of the Chaplaincy, ChapAid, is a separate but important part of our giving. For those of you who have been attending the Church in Aquitaine for a number of years you will appreciate how the Chaplaincy has grown and along with that comes an increase in expenditure. As we grow, we need to put more future certainty to Chaplaincy income to at least match 75% of annual costs. (At present planned giving covers about 45% of annual costs). Giving on a regular basis, either by Direct Debit, our envelope scheme or through ICS and Gift Aid in UK, encourages us to live a life of Christian Stewardship. As stewards, we are charged with managing our gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure. As Christian stewards we recognize that all we have is a gift from God. If you would like to know more please take a look at the Church in Aquitaine website www.churchinaquitaine.org Sue Gamon, Stewardship Officer 05 53 91 68 03

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter July 2012 12 Future Events - in order to meet the deficit in our budget for meeting the day to day running costs of our church the following events will be arranged and the money raised shared equally with one of our chosen charities (Fields of Life, Cancer Support France, Emmaus and Shelter Box). July – a lunchtime BBQ at the home of David and Julie-Anne Jackson End of August - an Evening with Dan Jones End of September - Harvest Supper with Barn Dancing November - Curry Evening with talk We need to raise 5,000€ so look forward to your support at these events with the opportunity to invite our friends from outside church too. Also over the months there will be ‘’Diminishing Coffee Mornings’ so wait for your invitation and hear more about them!!

Randonnée –This month Wednesday 25 July at 10.00am (note new summer meeting time!). For more details contact Fred Sapsford (05 53 91 52 19).

Home Groups: There are a number of existing Groups meeting in the Dronne Valley: Fortnightly on a Tuesday morning near Verteillac, contact Mike Duncan 05 53 91 30 64. On the other Tuesday at Susanna Isaac’s home, near Ribérac, contact Brian Cook on 05 45 98 43 00. Tuesday evenings near Ribérac contact Gwyneth Marison 05 45 24 06 89. Ann Knight will be starting another group at Brie sous Chalais – please contact her for details on 05 45 98 22 17 or [email protected]

Reminder Secours Catholique – this is a charity we support annually with our Harvest Gifts. They are based in Riberac and run by the Catholic Church to help those in need. The committee agreed that it would be a good idea if we could make a regular donation to them. This is an excellent way to support the local people. Jill Stephens has volunteered to be responsible for ‘the box’ and delivery to the Secours Catholique and is providing a collecting box at the back of church for your donations of tinned, dried goods, toiletries etc. Please remember to bring a packet or tin – in date please – to fill the box! Try leaving something in your car – somewhere obvious - after the weekly shop as an ‘aide memoire’!

Cancer Support France Riberac, Drop-In Centre - has two main aims: to reassure English-speaking people affected by cancer that there is help available and also to publicise opportunities for involvement as a volunteer. The Drop-in centre is open on the fourth Friday of each month from 0930 to midday in the Palais de Justice, Room No.1 in the market square in Ribérac. Entry is through the door to the right of the building. We offer a friendly smile with a cup of tea or coffee to anyone who wants to come along to talk about cancer or find out more about the services we offer. A trained ‘Active Listener’ will be available to talk with cancer patients and their carers confidentially. We also sell hand-made cards and second hand English books and CSF bookmarks for a donation. CSF Ribérac supports English speaking people with cancer and their carers living in the South Charente and North Dordogne and is run by English speaking volunteers. Our Helpline is 06 43 67 86 11 or for further information please email [email protected] or view our website www.cancersupportfrance.org

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Is drinking costing more than money? Alcoholics Anonymous If you or someone you know has a drinking problem, there are now a number of English-speaking meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous in the South West of France. Contact – Ewen 05 53 05 76 62 or Roger 05 55 76 22 65

July 2012 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter 13 CW Pamela Prior 05 56 59 67 34 (33) Chapelle de l’Assomption, Bordeaux Christine Rychlewski 05 56 48 18 77 370 bd Président Wilson, (opposite Lindsay Megraud 05 56 96 44 17 the British Consulate). NL Lindsay Megraud 05 56 96 44 17 PC Rhian Foreau 05 56 36 99 63

JULY SERVICES Sunday July 1st 10.30 Holy Communion Revd Bramwell Bearcroft Sunday July 8th 10.30 Morning Worship Christine Rychlewski Sunday July 15th 10.30 Holy Communion Revd Bramwell Bearcroft Sunday July 22th 10.30 Family Communion Revd Bramwell Bearcroft Sunday July 29th 10.30 Holy Communion Revd Liz Morris

Sunday School and Teen Discussion Group Sunday July 1st 10.30 Sunday School Anne Sharp & Rhian Foreau Sunday July 1st 10.30 Teen Discussion Group Kit Seguin & Jennifer Bearcroft Sunday July 15th 10.30 Sunday School Anne Sharp & Rhian Foreau Sunday July 15th 10.30 Teen Discussion Group Kit Seguin & Jennifer Bearcroft

*Sunday School and Teen Discussion Group. For more information, feel free to contact Kit Seguin (05 57 64 82 41) or Jennifer Bearcroft (05 56 40 05 12).

ou can chat and keep up with what’s happening in our Bordeaux Church by visiting our Yfacebook page EnglishAnglicanChurchBordeaux Sharing the wealth The Chaplaincy of Aquitaine is very blessed with a large number of clergy and worship leaders who are willing to donate their time, travel around the region and minister to our different congregations. Special thanks go to Ann and Michael Wooderson for leading a beautiful service at the beginning of June. In July, in addition to great services led by our Assistant Chaplain Bramwell, we will be blessed with a lay-led Morning Worship service with Christine Rychlewski with a focus on the Lord’s Word and singing (“praying twice”, as St Augustine said), and a Holy Communion Service on the 5th Sunday led by Assistant Chaplain Liz Morris from the Lot & Garonne. Every Sunday will be a special Sunday in July!

Wine and Words Here’s something new for the younger crowd – University students, language students, young people working in the area! (and if you don’t quite fit into this category any more you are also very welcome!) Wine and Words is an opportunity for discussion on life, faith and the world around us on Friday evenings from time to time, after work in a bar/café/pub. When we meet we have a general theme or question to start off the conversations, but after that we shall see where our thoughts take us! Sign up on our mailing list by writing to Jenny at [email protected] or check out our facebook page ‘Wine and Words Bordeaux’

Play Reading On a regular basis after Sunday morning worship a group of our congregation adjourn to the lovely gardens of the L’Assomption where we picnic in the sun followed by a very entertaining afternoon of play reading all very well organised by Pamela Prior. The first play was ‘The Importance of being Earnest’ by Oscar Wilde. In June we are now reading Shakespeare. We have an excellent enthusiastic mixed group with ages ranging from teens to, well let us just say the ‘not so teens’! Our nice challenge is now finding plays with enough roles for the number of eager talented participants but there are plenty to be found. If you would like to participate please speak to Pamela to confirm the next date and then just arrive with your picnic. As Shakespeare would say “Me thinks we have a spirit of community at our fair church in Bordeaux” … others just say ROCK ON!!

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter July 2012 14 Summer Collection for the Foyer Fraternel Gouffrand Each month think about offering something to help the needy. The school holiday is just beginning but back-to-school preparations will be well on its way in August. Therefore, we encourage you to purchase copy books, pencils, rubbers or anything which a child will need for school. Please bring your donations to church and we’ll make sure that they are taken to the Foyer Fraternel and distributed in good time. With thanks in advance.

News of Past Events

Sounding the trumpet! Jazz for a Summer Afternoon on May 26th Anything that takes place in Chris and Deirdre’s garden is sure to be a success and this was no exception. By 11.30 the stall holders were busy putting the finishing touches to their stands and at 12 noon on the dot the musicians took up their places and the jazz began and continued all afternoon. The band, which comprised Kevin Sullivan Sax, Ed Rowson Bass, Roger Doidge banjo, Anthony Sycamore piano, Phil Clements trombone and Bramwell Bearcroft Trumpet and Flugel Horn, came together five years ago and has been going strong every since. They appeared to be absolutely tireless and it was obvious they enjoyed playing as much as we the public enjoyed their music. Beautiful stands with everything from paintings to jewelry to sculpted wood to wine, cards and bags were found throughout the garden. Demonstrations of wool spinning, flowerpot painting, and especially paper making by Chris Bingham with the help of Emma Sharp were instructive. The weather cooperated beautifully – fundraiser coordinator Pamela Prior thinks of everything! All in all a wonderful afternoon and 750 euros for Chaplaincy funds. Many thanks to all who participated.

Ecumenical corner Célébration de la Création – an ecumenical get-together on June 8th On Friday 8th June a group of people from the Médoc met for an ecumenical service in the beautiful little church of St Raphael. We were a mixed bunch in terms of age, denomination and nationality but there was a strong sense of ‘togetherness’ as we worshipped alongside each other with the words, music and prayer as well as some lively discussion on the very topical theme of “water”!

Ensemble Pour l’Europe A Gospel Praise Concert was held in Caudéran on June 9th – with all of the music in English. Did you know that Negro spirituals refer to the Old Testament stories whereas Gospel music refers to the New Testament? June was indeed a musical month all around.

This is the last call to anyone who would like to make a donation to cover the cost of the satellite transmission from Brussels. Cheques can be made out to “Fondacio Activités” and sent c/o François Laulan, 35 rue Huguerie, 33000 Bordeaux. A fiscal receipt will be issued for a tax deduction.

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July 2012 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter 15 Limeuil (24) near , Eglise de CW David Albrecht 05 53 36 55 97 Sainte Catherine in Limeuil Haut Gill Sweetman 05 53 73 13 59 NL Barry Borsberry 05 53 74 95 67 PC Charlotte Sullivan 05 53 61 81 61 July Services Sunday 1st July 10.30 Prayer and Praise David Albrecht Sunday 8th July 10.30 Holy Communion Rev. Gill Strachan Sunday 15th July 10.30 Morning Worship Roger Cheale 17.00 Evensong Rev. Gill Strachan Thursday 19th 10.30 Holy Communion Rev. Caroline Gordon-Walker Sunday 22nd 10.30 Holy Communion Rev. Andy Horlock Sunday 29th 10.30 Holy Communion BCP Rev. Andy Horlock

Our service on the 22nd will be followed by our monthly “Bring and Share” lunch in Limeuil Port. All are invited to come along and join in. It’s always good fun in a beautiful setting. Don’t forget your couverts.

n Tuesday the 12th of June a service of Thanksgiving was held to commemorate the life of Colin Scott who Opassed away recently at his home in Berbiguieres. Colin will be remembered by those whose lives he touched as a kind, charming and unbelievably witty member of our community. A brilliant after dinner speaker, he was always ready with a kind word or gesture to those in need and our thoughts and prayers are with Chris and her family at this very sad time. Une belle lumière a disparu de ce monde

Promenade, Picnic & Pentecost Praise! On 28th May a group of Anglicans from St. Catherine’s Limeuil, led by Revd Gill Strachan, joined a group of Catholics from St Avit Senieur, led by Abbe Chapuzet for a 7km walk through the Dordogne countryside. Arriving at St Avit we all enjoyed a Bring & Share lunch together before gathering in the church for a short bi- lingual service. It was a wonderful ecumenical event and one we all hope will be repeated.

Forthcoming Event There are still some seats left for the Dan Jones classical guitar recital being held at St. Catherine’s on Wednesday 11th of July starting at 3.00pm. Refreshments in the form of tea and cakes etc. will be available. Dan is an extremely accomplished professional guitarist who has recently set up home in the Dordogne with his wife and two young children. This will be Dan’s second recital to be held in Limeuil and those lucky enough to have been present on his previous visit will certainly not wish to miss this repeated opportunity. Seats at €5.00 can be reserved by contacting Jennifer Lord on 05 53 31 18 04 with all proceeds going to Chaplaincy funds.

And, of course, if you’re reading this before 30th June, you’ve still got the opportunity to come to our SUMMER FETE at Limeuil Port! Look forward to seeing you there!!

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A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows St Francis

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter July 2012 16 Lot et Garonne: (47) Allez West of Villeneuve-sur-Lot WE Paddy Atkinson 05 53 94 76 37 CW Doris Hogarth 05 53 20 21 76 Dondas just off the D215, north east of Agen Roger Verrall 05 53 64 08 14 NL Vanda Walton 05 53 89 63 03 on D50 between Castillonès and Villeréal. Doudrac PC Chris Train 05 53 64 31 76 Envals to the north of Montflanquin. Monteton east of Duras, (notre Dame Parish Church) St Médard (on D245 north-east of Agen)

July Services Sunday 1st 11.00 Holy Communion Doudrac The Chaplain 10.30 Morning Worship Monteton TBA Sunday 8th 10.30 Morning Prayer Monteton TBA Sunday 15th 10.30 Holy Communion St. Medard Revd Gill Strachan 10.30 Prayer and Praise Monteton TBA Sunday 22nd 10.30 Holy Communion Monteton Revd. David Jones Sunday 29th 10.30 Evening Prayer Monteton TBA

Monteton Sidesmen/Sideswomen, Lesson Readers and Intercessionary Prayer Readers ake an active and very rewarding part in the life of our church at Monteton! TSome key members of our congregation have moved from the area and we need replacements to fill these duties. Sidesperson duties are not onerous and involve helping the Wardens to set out the church for the service, welcoming people to the service and handing out service books. All duties are allocated on a rota basis, so that your turn would not occur very often. If you feel you could take on one of these roles, please contact Sally Davies on 05 53 88 01 81 or [email protected]

Flowers in church The church in Monteton is a listed building and is regarded as the finest Romanesque church in the area. It is a great privilege for us to be able to use such a beautiful building, indeed we are warmly welcomed to do so by the local Roman Catholic clergy, the Maire and the Commune. Please help us to make it look even more beautiful for our services by providing flowers for a particular Sunday, perhaps in memory of a loved one or for a celebration. A rota for this can be found on the church Notice Board at the end of every service.

Jazz in the Garden Tickets for this event on Friday 20 July are now sold out. Our Social Group are planning several events for the Autumn to include a Musical Cabaret led by our very talented Choir and the ever-popular Quiz Night, so watch this space!

Allez The quarterly service of Holy Communion was held on June 5th. This service was supported once again by ‘Chant- Allez’ who act as the choir for our services. The new and now fixed start time of 11.00 am appears to be popular with an increasing number of the congregation staying for coffee after the service. The fellowship continued over a meal in a local restaurant. The next service planned for Allez will be Holy Communion for the Harvest Celebration on Tuesday September 4th at 11.00 am.

Dondas On Sunday 17th June Revd Liz Morris celebrated our service of Holy Communion, assisted by Roger Verrall. We were delighted to welcome Roger back; he very kindly took our Carol Service last December after Colin Pratt’s sudden death, so it was good to see him on a happier occasion and in a warmer church! Our next service of Holy Communion will be on Sunday 19 August at 10.30 am, when our Celebrant will be the Chaplain.

July 2012 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter 17 Doudrac The next service at Doudrac will be Holy Communion on Sunday 1st July at 11.00 am, celebrated by the Chaplain.

Lilies and Lunch at Latour-Marliac On 24th May, the first sunny day of the month it seemed, a group of worshippers from Doudrac made a visit to Latour- Marliac, Le Jardin des Nenuphars, at Le Temple-sur-Lot. For some, the day started with a car rally organised by Evan Mackenzie from Cancon to Le Temple, through the glorious countryside of the area. Having thwarted a flock of sheep by walking round them to find the answer to one of the challenging questions, which some of the runners-up thought to be cheating, John Wilson beat Marion Evans to the finishing line by a minute, cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd who had resisted the challenge. Having assembled in the magnificent gardens, we were shown around by the proprietor, Mr Sheldon, an American in France, so to speak. Did you know that Latour-Marliac developed the water lily from a wild, white sterile plant to the magnificent array which now exists, and that any water lily you might buy today has its roots, so to speak, in Latour-Marliac’s garden? The tour was followed by a gorgeous lunch served in the Bambousserie, and as much time as we wanted afterwards to look at, photograph or paint the beautiful flowers and frogs (green ones).

We would recommend that you visit the gardens between late May and mid-September, (we were a bit early because of the bad weather this spring). If you want to see lotus flowers as well, make it July. There is a pleasant restaurant and cafe as well.

Envals The next service at Envals, in the Old School House, will be Holy Communion on Tuesday 21 August at 11.30am, celebrated by Revd Liz Morris and followed as usual by lunch. If you wish to attend, please contact Liz or David Rolfe on 05 53 01 78 76. Everyone welcome, but the Rolfe’s do need to know!

St. Médard St. Médard Church in the Commune of Clermont Dessous (47130) is a new church in the Chaplaincy.

Services are planned for: Sunday 15th July at 10.30 Holy Communion, Sunday 17th September at 10.30 Harvest Holy Communion, followed by lunch (details later), Sunday 16th December Holy Communion and/or Carol Service.

We are very grateful to Pére Taillade for allowing the Anglican Chaplaincy in Aquitaine to conduct services in the church; we are lucky to have the use of such a lovely building. Our thanks go also to the Maire and people of St. Médard for their support, and especially to Carol Spires who prepares the church so beautifully for our services.

If you would like to receive details of services and other events at St. Médard, please contact Alexandra Oriac, Le Colombier, St. Médard, 47130 Clermont Dessous tel: 0610845011 or [email protected]

A little human kindness, Some tolerance and trust, A wish to help another, A love of all things just! A certain sense of humour, A very open mind, That’s a recipe for Life, That anyone can find!

Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter July 2012 18 Ste. Nathalène (24) East of Sarlat, Parish Church, on D27 CW Kevin Sullivan 05 53 61 81 61 NL Charlotte Sullivan 05 53 61 81 61 PC Charlotte Sullivan 05 53 61 81 61 July Services

Sunday 1st July 11am Holy Communion Rev’d Liz Morris Sunday 8th July 11am House Group ( Chez Colin and Sheila Campbell) Sunday 15th July 11am Holy Communion Rev’d Gill Strachan Sunday 22nd July 11am Service of the Word TBA Sunday 29th July 11am Visiting speaker: Rev’d Derek Cook from Cafe Church Bergerac

Natters News June has been a very eventful month for us so far! On Sunday, 3rd June Madeleine led us in a wonderful service of praise and worship to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. We had many visitors and there was a true feeling of togetherness in Christ.

On 17th June we had to thread our way through the annual brocante and ask for stalls to be moved before we could even enter the church! However once inside, led by Paul we celebrated with Keith and Elizabeth Spencer as they renewed their marriage vows after 26 happy years together. Many of Keith and Elisabeth’s friends joined us for the service and we all enjoyed fellowship together afterwards with a picnic under the trees outside the church.

From 15th July there will be services every week at St Nathalène until the end of August. We look forward to welcoming many summer visitors and hope that this time of weekly worship will greatly bless our regular congregation.

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AND finally......

Ten Prayers for Summer By Rick Hamlin, July 21, 2011 As the weather heats up, remember to give thanks for all the good times (and good weather) God grants us. 1. God, make it warm enough so my tomatoes will grow but not so hot that I can’t sleep with the window open. 2. I will not hyperventilate at the prospect of a summer spot where there are no bars on my phone. 3. Lord, I know you “send rain on the just and unjust,” but please not for the whole week I’m off. 4. May the hammock be soft and the book absorbing. 5. Please don’t let anybody take seriously the out-of-office email that says, “Feel free to call me anytime.” 6. Nobody really cares what I look like in my bathing suit…right, God? 7. Make me tolerant of others on the road and use quotable language behind the wheel of the car. 8. No mosquitoes, no poison ivy, no airport delays, no deer ticks. 9. Now’s the time to remember when I said, “If I just had the time…” 10. A sudden thundershower, fresh peaches, a mouthful of watermelon seeds, crushed mint, a Frisbee on the beach: For these I give you thanks, O God.

July 2012 Chaplaincy of Aquitaine Newsletter 19 Useful Numbers Chaplain: Revd. Dr Paul Vrolijk 05 53 23 40 73 8 Chemin de Garonna, 24240 Sigoules. [email protected]

Assistant Chaplains: Revd. Caroline Gordon-Walker, 05 53 29 36 03 La Veille Ferme, 24170 St Germain de Belvès [email protected] Revd. Gillian Strachan 05 53 58 12 58 La Gravette, 24150 Bayac [email protected] Revd. Elizabeth Morris 05 53 58 71 90 Maison Neuve, Plaisance, 24560 [email protected] Revd. Bramwell Bearcroft 05 56 40 05 12 1 Lotissement de la Caussade, 33270 Floirac [email protected] Revd. Brian Davies 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] mg.wooderson@gmail. com 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: David Tervet 05 53 20 86 69 [email protected] Jennifer Lord 05 53 31 18 04 [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]

Newsletter 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

Contributions to the Newsletter are always very welcome and should be received no later than the 20th of the month. Please send to: Gill Sweetman, Champ de Riviere, 24480, Bouillac. e-mail: [email protected]

If you wish to subscribe to the Newsletter, you may do it in two ways: Either: send your name and address, with a cheque for 24 Euros made payable to: ‘The Chaplaincy of Aquitaine’ to the above address, OR: send me your e-mail address and you can receive it without charge though donations to the Chaplaincy would be most welcome.

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