Free of charge ISSUE 50 Parish news from Petersfield to the Isle of Wight JULY/AUGUST 2006 Quick! Hide behind the sofa as Dr Who materialises in Biblical times Holiday clubs around the diocese: pages 8-9 School link Archbishop helps us to consider big question: strengthens ties with Catholics HOW CAN OUR diocese’s links with our Roman Catholic counterparts have been strengthened by pro- posals to link two Isle of Wight schools. Plans have been drawn up WE MAKE for Pat Goodhead, headteacher at Trinity C of E Middle School in Newport, to also become acting head at the neighbouring Archbishop King RC Middle School from September. PEOPLE’S The proposal was made to solve the problem of the vacant post of headteacher at the RC school after the death of the former head, Alan Johns, last year. Parents at both schools are now being asked for their views. LIVES If this goes ahead, it will be the first time that our diocese and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth have worked together in this way. The governors of both schools, The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Rowan both dioceses and the Isle of BETTER? Williams, who will join us on November 17 Wight Council are all con- vinced it could work. IT will be a chance to will be invited overall. give two keynote addresses, ministry - with meeting the phys- Canon David Isaac, our discuss how we create Representatives from other receive feedback and answer ical, social and spiritual needs of diocesan director of education, denominations, other faiths, the questions. our local communities the top communities with the police, legal system, education, There will also be time for priority. said: “Our Board of Education Church of England’s is committed to collaboration health service, politics, business, community leaders to talk in Bishop Kenneth said: “The between Roman Catholics and spiritual leader. the military, the media and the groups, and a final panel discus- event will appeal to all who are Anglicans, and the schools’ The Archbishop of voluntary sector from across our sion that will feature the arch- concerned about the wellbeing of proposal was a welcome mani- Canterbury, the Most Rev Rowan diocese will also be invited, as bishop alongside local communi- our local society. festation of several years’ Williams, will visit our diocese in well as the headteachers of all our ty leaders. “I believe the archbishop’s diocese’s 49 church schools. It is hoped that the group dis- visit provides us with an excel- working with Roman Catholic November for a day-long confer- It will be the archbishop’s cussion and the reflections of the lent and much-needed opportuni- colleagues. ence on ‘Seeking the Soul of first formal visit to our diocese specially-invited panel will result ty to reflect on the life of our “They are both strong Community’. schools, and having two schools since he was enthroned in 2003. in practical steps that can be local community.” The day was originally His predecessor, Lord Carey, taken to create or encourage more The day is free, though partic- working together, sharing designed to be for clergy, but resources, expertise and the made a three-day visit to our dio- effective community living in ipants are encouraged to bring Bishop Kenneth has invited them vision of the staff has to be cese during its 75th anniversary south-east Hampshire and the Isle their own packed lunches. Clergy to bring community leaders from good because it enhances the year in 2002. of Wight. and their guests are invited to their own parishes to hear what resources available to pupils.” The day of reflection is on The day echoes the thinking contact Alex Hughes at The proposal is for the the archbishop has to say, ask November 17 and takes place at behind the bishop’s Kairos initia- Bishopsgrove on 01329-280247 arrangement to last for one or questions and make their own our cathedral between 9.45am tive, which aimed to help us re- or [email protected] two years initially. contributions. Around 400 people and 4.15pm. The archbishop will think the Church’s mission and n.org to confirm their attendance. 2 news Goodbye after 15 years working for bishops THE bishop has appointed a The Avenue in Fareham that staff meant Jean could work been a joy to have felt like a new secretary to replace Jean also doubled as his office. full-time, and Kenneth also small cog in a big organisation Maslin, who has retired after “I’d worked as a secretary recruited Julie Anderson as a like the Church. There’s been 15 years in the job. Judy before having children, but second secretary. Kenneth, his lots of highlights and some sad- Couzens started work at working for the Church was family and his staff all moved nesses, such as the bishop’s Bishopsgrove last month. completely different,” she said. to the smaller Bishopsgrove, in recent illness. Jean retired after serving “People have a totally different Osborn Road, in 1996. “I’ll miss the bishop, his two separate Bishops of attitude, which isn’t so busi- “Both Timothy and family and colleagues, although Portsmouth and four bishop’s ness-like, but more caring. I Kenneth have been a delight to I’ll still see them. But I’ll be chaplains in two different loca- remember thinking I wanted to work for,” said Jean. “The able to spend more time with tions. She started working help make the bishop’s office as interesting thing about the job my grandchildren and in my part-time for Bishop Timothy approachable as I could.” is that every day is different – garden in my retirement, and Bavin in Bishopswood, the 10- Bishop Kenneth took over you don’t know what’s going to catch up on things I haven’t Jean Maslin bedroomed thatched home off in 1995, and a re-jigging of his happen day-by-day. But it’s been able to do previously.” Deacons and priests to be ordained at Closure as staff cathedral EIGHT people will be ordained as deacons and seven as priests at our cathedral this month. Bishop Kenneth will ordain move to new base Philip Amey to serve as curate at the Church of the Holy Spirit, OUR diocesan offices HOW TO FIND OUR NEW OFFICES contact the Archdeacon of Southsea, at 6pm on July 1, will be closed for two Portsdown, the Ven Trevor along with Thelma Barber (St WHALE Reader, on 023-9243 2693. And weeks this summer as Port Solent John’s, Purbrook), Judith Bee ISLAND Twyford London Road Isle of Wight parishes should con- (Hambledon), Joanna Farrell staff move to a new Avenue tact the Archdeacon of the Isle of (Froxfield), Vivienne Heenan location. Stamshaw Wight’s office on 01983-884432. (Whitwell and Niton), Ian Hill Central diocesan staff will Road Deputy diocesan secretary M275 (St John’s, Fareham) Meg Kirby move to their new home at Visitor Andrew Robinson, who is over- (St Cuthbert’s, Copnor) and Peninsular House, off the M275, parking NORTH END seeing the move, said: “We obvi- Simon Lewis (Ventnor and between July 24 and August 4. spaces ously want to keep disruption to a During that time, our archdeacons Bonchurch). Kingston Crescent minimum during our move, but it The following morning at will be fielding enquiries from will take us a fortnight to pack, 10.30pm, he will ordain the Rev parishes. First Floor move and unpack. I hope parishes Margaret Hay as a priest to serve Our diocese bought the five- Peninsular House, will bear with us during the move. storey former P&O headquarters at St Thomas’s, Elson, as well as Wharf Road, Normal service will be resumed the Rev Valerie Howes (Drox- in partnership with Portsmouth on August 7. ford, Meonstoke, Corhampton Housing Association. Our diocese Wharf Road Portsmouth, “I hope we can also hold a and Exton), the Rev Tom Kennar owns two of the floors, one of PO2 8TA series of open days some time in (Warblington with Emsworth), which will be rented out to help September so clergy and parish- pay for the maintenance of the CROSS CHANNEL the Rev Mark Rodel (St Jude’s, ioners can see for themselves how building. FERRY PORT Central Portsmouth Southsea), the Rev Gary Snape It means all our diocesan staff much better our new offices are. (Holy Trinity with St Columba, will be together in the same build- cation staff have been at Cathedral While the offices are closed, “Ultimately, we believe that Fareham), the Rev Susan ing for the first time, which will House and board of mission staff parishes in Gosport, Fareham, having all staff in one open plan, Whitelock (St Mary’s, Fratton) improve co-ordination. Until now, at All Saints’ Church. The new Bishop’s Waltham and Petersfield modern office will make it easier and the Rev Ronnie Williams (St board of finance and board of edu- offices will also provide a more should contact the Archdeacon of for us to offer advice, support and Wilfrid’s, Cowplain). modern, open-plan environment the Meon, the Ven Peter Hancock, service to parishes, and improve for staff and visitors. on 01329-280101. 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