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St Benedict’s Centre ochesterLink July/August 2016 see page 6 New Dean Welcomed he erratic June weather abated The Rev Canon Paul Francis welcomed of Stepney, the Very Rev Adrian Newman Canterbury Cathedral gave the sermon, and Sunday 19 June dawned the congregation to the service and said, also attended. which caused some polite laughter T “Today’s liturgy is, above all else, a time at appropriate moments! He said, dry and sunny for the installation of prayer for the new Dean. Very near The service opened with the Introit “Rochester Cathedral is a most beautiful of the Rev Canon Dr Philip Hesketh the beginning of the new service, when sung beautifully in German by the place and it is to be shared in the glory as the new Dean of Rochester. he first enters the Cathedral, there is a Cathedral choir, in maroon robes and of God.” Resplendent in the sunshine, the time of silent prayer for him by the whole white surplices. Throughout, an air of congregation, and, near the end, when anticipation prevailed, accompanied by Rich, melodic music populated the packed Cathedral, decorated with all else has been done, there is a second the gentle rustle of pages turning as the service, and the congregation swelled floral displays of orange gerbera time of prayer before the Bishop gives congregation respectfully followed the the sound to include the opening hymns, and red carnations, came alive his final blessing. In celebrating Philip’s proceedings including a welcome from the “All people that in on Earth do dwell” and new ministry, the service also reminds Archdeacon of Rochester, the Ven Simon the closing hymn “How shall I sing that to the sound of the chattering, all those who share in the Cathedral’s life Burton-Jones, who said, “We are gathered majesty which angels do admire?” expectant congregation and the and ministry what their shared vocation together with joy and anticipation to final practise session for the choir. is, and, in pledging himself to his new welcome Philip as our Dean. We greet During the service, gifts were bestowed work, the Dean recommits the Cathedral Sugina, Emma, Luke, Jenny and Laura on the new Dean, including a cross, a The Bishop of Rochester said, “I am Foundation and congregation, as far as he who already share in the life of this stole, a cope, an academic hood, a paten delighted that Phil Hesketh has now been is able, to work with him in the service Cathedral and who for many years have and chalice, a copy of the Rule of St installed as the new Dean of Rochester. of the wider Church and community… been part of our Christian family here in Benedict and a copy of the Statutes of the There is a strong sense that Phil is the right Today our prayer is for Philip, Sugina and Rochester. We welcome their family and Cathedral and the keys to the Cathedral. person for this moment, as the Cathedral their family - that God’s Holy Spirit may friends. Most of all, we are here to ask Chapter and community respond to a strengthen them and that we may all find God’s blessing on Philip‘s new ministry Philip was welcomed into his new role by number of opportunities. Congregational peace and joy and blessing in this new among us. Let us therefore be silent and thunderous applause. He said, life at the Cathedral is flourishing, as are chapter of Christ’s Cathedral Church in remember God’s presence with us now.” many other aspects of the Cathedral’s Rochester.” “I must confess to being life. I look forward to continuing to work The first reading was from the book of completely overwhelmed by with Phil and his colleagues as they seek Dignitaries attending the service included: Genesis, chapter 24, verses 1 to 27 and faithfully to respond to God’s calling for The Lord Lieutenant of Kent and Lady De was read by Professor Vaughn Grylls. the reception and kindness the life of our Cathedral.” L’Isle, the Deputy Mayor of Maidstone and Dr Sugina Hesketh looked relaxed and of people; it was quite Mrs Greer, the Mayor of Tunbridge Wells happy in her cream and peach outfit with extraordinary. I wasn’t sure if Mrs Bridget Langstaff attended, elegant and Mrs Stanyer, the Mayor of Medway matching hat. Appropriately, she read the applause was ever going and understated in muted shades of and Mrs Tranter and the Lord High Sheriff from the book of Mark, Verses 5:21 about grey set off by black and lime green and Mr Smallwood. The penultimate Dean a woman who was healed. The choir sang to stop. I hope I can meet the accessories. of Rochester Cathedral and now Bishop gently about salvation, and the Dean of expectation!” Copy deadline for the September issue of Rochester Link is 4pm on 19 August 2016. Copy to: [email protected] 2 ochester Link JULY LONDON 6 Hannah Miller – Soprano, Deborah Gjeloshaj – Piano 25-29 July Springs Dance Company Summer Course 13 Madelaine Jones – Piano, Sophie Belinfante – Violin, at St Michaels and All Angels, and adjoining building What’s on Benedict Preece - Horn of ARK All Saints Academy, Wyndham Road, London What’s On July 2016 20 David Oldfield – Organ SE5 0UB. The one-week course is an exploration and LUDDESDOWNE 27 Jackie Sanjana’s “Oddsox” Wind Quartet expression of faith through movement and perform- Luddesdowne Church DA13 0XE will be open on Saturdays from For future organ recitals, see: www.organrecitals.com ance. The course is suitable for adults (minimum age 2:00pm to 4:30pm in July, August & September. A wonderful oppor- BURRSWOOD 14). The week costs £165 or £135 for concessions tunity to come and see the unique wall paintings in this rural church! 10-17 July Burrswood Boot Camp. The programme will (Full-time Students, OAPs, Jobseekers and Friends of www.cobham-luddesdowne.org include 6 full days of exercise for the body and mind. Springs Dance Company). For more information or to GRAVESEND Clients will stay on a full board basis where a nutritious book, please visit www.springsdancecompany.org.uk or 2 July Gravesham Choral Society Faute, Franck & Dvorak at 7:30pm and balanced diet will be provided. Alternative therapies email [email protected] or call 07775 at St George’s Church Gravesend, Church Street, DA11 ODJ. Tickets such as massage will be included and there is use of the 628 442. at £12 (£5 full-time students) are available in advance from 01474 hydrotherapy pool. Accommodation is in Burrswood’s 816684, from members of Gravesham Choral Society or on the door. comfortable guest rooms which are single or twin with What’s On August 2016 LAMBERHURST en-suite bathrooms. Call 01892 865988 to find out more. NETTLESTEAD 2 July ‘Wrap-Around St Mary’s Church’ 11:00am - 4:00pm. This year WEST MALLING 27-29 August St Marytide Flower and Kneeler festival the church began an ambitious fund-raising project in order to provide 10 July Make your mark, Children’s and Young People’s at Nettlestead Church – on the B2015 - Saturday the money to do the much needed, and in some places, urgent work Festival at King’s Hill Primary School, Crispin Way, Kings 10:00am-6:00pm, August 1:00pm-6:00pm & Bank to the stone fabric of our Grade I listed church. Our Patronal Festival Hill, West Malling, ME19 4LS from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. A Holiday Monday 10:00am-6:00pm. Parking signposted. in July church will be ‘Wrap-Around St Mary’s Church’ with a swathe of fun filled afternoon for children and young people (accom- Refreshments available each day. Contact Yvonne – material that will completely surround the whole of the church building. panied by adults - FREE). Activities for ages 0-17. £2.00 01622 812016 or Marguerite 01622 871272 for more Financial donations to the project can be made to ‘LAMBERHURST PCC’ per child. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more details. and sent to The Parish Office, High Street, Lamberhurst TN3 8EB children. Site open from 12:00pm (bring your own picnic), SOUTHBOROUGH 1:00pm Opening worship, 1:30pm-4:15pm Activities. What’s On September 2016 2 July “Pot-Pourri for a Patronal Festival”, an evening of music 4:30pm Closing worship. For more information or to book NETTLESTEAD and readings with the Broadwater Singers, at St Thomas’ Church, contact Sarah Cabella on 01634 560024 or 1-2 September Celebration of 60 years of weddings Pennington Road, Southborough at 7:00pm. Conductor - David Gurney [email protected] at St. Mary the Virgin. 30 plus wedding & bridesmaids and Organist - Paul Jeffery. Tickets £10 (to include light refreshments) BEXLEY dresses, 60 years of photographs. Refreshments both available on the door on the night. All proceeds will go towards the St 16 July St Mary’s Church in Manor Road, Bexley is hold- days. Open Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday Thomas’ organ restoration project. ing its Festival and Summer Fair between 11:30am and 12:30pm -6:00pm. Thanksgiving service with wedding SEVENOAKS 3:00pm. There will be a variety of stalls and children’s couples 6pm. Contact 01622 871272 for more details. Eardley Road, Sevenoaks, Lunchtime Recitals, Lasting 30 minutes. activities including a bouncy castle and a stay and play GILLINGHAM Every Wednesday at 12:30pm. Please join us – admission free. zone. There will also be a refreshment tent, barbecue and 4 September Pam Rhodes is to perform a concert Refreshments available from 12 noon homemade cakes and preservatives, as well as a raffle, in aid of the St Mary Magdalene Church Appeal at bell ringing demonstration and archive exhibition, and 2.30pm.