Dorchester & The Winterbournes Team Ministry The Team Sunday Services Team Rector St George, Fordington, Dorchester, DT1 1LB Revd Canon Thomas Woodhouse 01305 267 944 Every Sun 8:00am Holy Communion with responsibility for St Mary the Virgin 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and St Simon & St Jude 10:15am Parish Communion 5th Sun Team Vicars 4th Sun 10:15am Come and Worship Revd Fiona Hall 01305 262 394 2nd, 4th Sun 4:30pm Evensong (December-February) 2nd, 4th Sun 6:30pm Evensong (March-November) with responsibility for St George Revd Jean Saddington 01305 889 992 St Mary the Virgin, Dorchester, DT1 2HL with responsibility for The Winterbournes & Compton Valence Every Sun 8:00am Holy Eucharist (said) St Peter’s contact Team rector during vacancy Every Sun 9:45am Holy Eucharist (sung) 1st Sun 6:00pm Taize Service Associate Clergy 5th Sun 6:00pm Eucharist for Healing Revd Jane Culliford 01305 264 360 with responsibility for St Andrew St Peter, Dorchester, DT1 1XA Revd Joanna Lacy-Smith 01305 889 476 Every Sun 9:00am Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Teresa Stewart-Sykes 01305 319 662 Every Sun 10:30am Sung Eucharist Assistant Curate St Andrew, West Stafford, DT2 8AB Revd Alison Whiting 4th Sun 9:00am Holy Communion Licensed Lay Ministers 1st, 3rd, 5th Sun 10:00am Parish Communion David Bowen 01305 263 584 2nd Sun 10:00am Morning Prayer 4th Sun 10:00am Come and Worship Jenny Dennis 01305 251 338 Allen Knott 01305 267 217 St Simon & St Jude, Winterborne Monkton, DT2 9PT Katherine Marr 01305 263 358 1st Sun 11:15am Holy Communion Robert Potter 01305 262 041 3rd Sun 11:15am Matins Churchwardens St Martin, Winterborne St Martin, DT2 9JR St George Paul Briggs 01285 480 410 2nd Sun 8:00am Parish Eucharist (Order 2) St George Yvonne Lee 01305 268 179 1st, 3rd, 4th Sun 11:00am Parish Eucharist St Mary the Virgin Adrian Downton 01305 264 663 Every Sun 6:00pm Evensong St Mary the Virgin Ellie Stephens 01305 263 391 St Peter Brian Hellin 01305 268 844 St Mary, Winterbourne Abbas, DT2 9L St Peter Marj Snape 01305 259 261 1st, 3rd Sun 9:30am Parish Eucharist St Andrew Esther Brown 01305 757 377 St Andrew Tim Dennis 01305 251 338 St Michael, Winterbourne Steepleton, DT2 9LG St Simon & St Jude Charles Norman 01305 262 719 2nd Sun 11:00am Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist (Order 2) at St Simon & St Jude Ursula Norman 01305 264 117 4th Sun 11:00am STEEPLETON MANOR St Martin Dick Corbett-Winder 01305 889 410 St Martin Alison Crawford 01305 889 377 St Thomas a Beckett, Compton Valence, DT2 9ER St Mary Joy Parsons 01305 889 611 2nd Sun 9:30am Parish Eucharist (Order 2) St Michael John Crawford 01305 889 377 St Thomas Peter Steel 01308 482 782 For mid-week services and more information St Thomas Jeremy Russell 01308 482 227 about worship see church pages. Vergers Hall Bookings St George Tony Archer 01305 269 948 St George Merial Dunham 01305 268 551 St Mary the Virgin Cynthia Fry 01305 260 062 St Mary the Virgin John Williams [email protected] St Peter David Guy 01305 261 663 St Peter David Guy 01305 261 663 Rev Fiona Hall MAGNA CARTA Blessed are those who are persecuted for On June 15th 800 years ago King John and a group of righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of barons signed the Magna Carta, which is seen as a heaven. pivotal turning point in the struggle to establish free- dom for the Church and for individuals. It is believed Blessed are you when people revile you and perse- to be one of the most important documents ever writ- cute you and utter all kinds of evil against you ten as it has influenced societies who enshrine human falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for rights and liberty right across the world. It was written your reward is great in heaven, for in the same by the Archbishop of Canterbury. way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. So how does it fair 800 years on? The Beatitudes, or the Magna Carta of Christiani- Britain today is the world's sixth largest economy, yet ty as they’re also known, point to a radical way of 13 million people do not have enough to live on, life that is transformational and begins with the discrimination and prejudice is increasing, 8.6% (half poor. They are the Christian principles of human a million) older people living in communities are sub- conduct, challenge the norms of our society and ject to elder abuse and school girls are being groomed promise joy on earth, and joy in Heaven to those and abused on ‘a massive scale.’ Britain's richest 1% who dare to live by them. own as much as poorest 55% of population and 1 in 5 people live below the official poverty line.The statistics But just as there was struggle and opposition to could go on, for some life has never been so good, but change in Jesus’ day and 800 years ago, so there is for many, life is full of anxiety and struggle. today. So be praying for our present Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Archbishop So although much has changed in Britain over those of York, Dr John Sentamu as they and many 800 years, one thing has not, the poor and the vulnera- others try to intervene on behalf of the poor and ble continue to struggle to find justice. vulnerable to bring justice and liberty for all. In Jesus’ day things were the same, and many longed for a Messiah to bring them hope and freedom. So when Jesus sat down and preached one day, a large crowd gathered and Jesus said; “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the king- dom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and Cover picture courtesy of Richard Budd thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed Stained glass window in Piddletrenthide are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. church. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Please submit copy for July issue by 20th June to the Editor. Editor Advertising Manager Margaret Morrissey OBE Liz Green 9 Hessary Street, Poundbury 7 Sydenham Way, Dorchester DT1 3SF Dorchester DT1 1DN 01305 250366 01305 269610 [email protected] [email protected] Dorchester Noticeboard? Mothers’ Union Remembrance Visitors and newcomers welcome St. Mary’s Church, Edward Road, Dorchester DT1 at all of our meetings. 2HL Sunday 14th June 2015 Tuesday 2 June To remember children who have died before, St. Peter’s MU meet at 2.15pm in the hall. during and after birth. Rev Betty Port talking about Children’s 2.00 and 4.00 Bereavement Support. Details 267724. you will be very welcome. This will be an informal occasion with music Wednesday 10 June candles to light, time for quiet reflection and Dorcas MU Bible Study group meet at 10am at refreshments. 2 Colliton Walk. Walking with Gospel Women If you have special music on CD, or a poem, or a – Jesus and the Prostitute. Luke 5: 27-32, Luke 7: piece of writing 36-50. Details 260259. that you would like us to use, please bring these with you. Wednesday 24 June For any more information please contact: Dorcas MU Bible Study group meet at 10am at Judith (01305 260592), Lauretta (01305 268641) 28 Maiden Castle Road. Praying the Psalms – A Prayer of Dependence. Psalm 86. Details Open Meeting on Debt 260259. Monday June 8th at 7pm Tuesday 7 July St. Peter’s MU cake stall and bring & buy in aid Dorford Centre. of MU Wheels Appeal at 2.15pm at 72 Mellstock Avenue. Details 267724. Dorchester Poverty Action Group's annual open Wednesday 8 July meeting Dorcas MU Bible Study group meet at 10am at 28 Victoria Road. Praying the Psalms – A Prayer It lasts only about an hour, with refreshments on of Longing for God. Psalm 63. Details 260259. arrival. The speaker is Keith Greening, debt adviser from The Briantspuddle Singers - England & CAB, and there will be plenty of opportunity to France learn about debt and to ask questions. Everyone is welcome and we do hope you will come. Music for Celebration St Mary's Dorchester Saturday June 27th at 7- 30pm Charpentier – Dixit Dominus (Psalm 109) Handel – Coronation Anthems The King Shall Rejoice, Let Thy Hand be Strengthened & Zadok the Priest Widor – Mass Opus 36 and Organ Toccata Philip Stopford – For The Beauty of The Earth Organist - Alex Davies Conductor – Rob Dishington Tickets £10 available on the door or from 01929 554055 4 Dorchester Noticeboard? Parish of the Winterbournes Dorchester Poverty Action Group Coffee Morning in aid of Coffee morning in aid of funds The Alzheimer’s Society (Dorset) Saturday July 11th 10.30am to 1pm - Saturday, 20 June 2015 10—12 noon The Quiet Space, Poundbury United church We would be delighted to receive donations, Entry charge £1 – includes cup of coffee/tea hardback books, cakes and raffle prizes. Please contact Ann 01305 889189 or Sally 01305 889097 Author Minette Walters Poundbury Quiet days throws open barn At The Quiet Space in Poundbury Home-Start West Dorset’s Barn Dance July 4th 'The Good Shepherd' - led by Revd. Jean Thorn Saturday 6th June, 10.30am – 3.30pm Hog roast and a licensed bar. Places can be booked by email at: [email protected] Or by telephoning Sue on: 01305 261673 Tickets are £15 per person to include Bring a packed lunch, tea, coffee and biscuits provided the hog roast from the Home-Start of- Suggested donation to cover expenses: £5 - £10 fice, Paceycombe House Paceycombe Way 265072.