THE PARISH MAGAZINE OF ST PETER’S, EDGMOND WITH ST CHAD’S, KYNNERSLEY AND ST LAWRENCE PRESTON WEALD MOORS including VILLAGE NEWS JULY 2016 Visit us at www.stpeterschurchedgmond.org and www.edgmondparishcouncil.co.uk 1 RECTOR (usual day off: Monday) The Revd Prebendary Edward Ward, Edgmond Rectory 820217 RESIDENT MINISTER (part time; usual day off: Saturday) The Revd David Stokes-Harrison, Tibberton Rectory 551117 LICENSED READER Paul Benton 603071 CHURCHWARDENS John Ingram, Lovatt Cottage, 5 Turners Lane, Edgmond 810337 Chris Taylor, Provost’s House, High Street, Edgmond 810880 PCC SECRETARY Jane Gill 811201 TREASURER AND STEWARDSHIP RECORDER Rodney Bunyan 810957 ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER Dr Colin Brown 550164 TOWER CAPTAIN and RINGING MASTER Edric Broom 825851 TOWER SECRETARY Paul Lewis 820135 PUBLICITY c/o Penny Westgate 812920 MOTHERS’ UNION Margaret Matthews 825976 MAGAZINE EDITOR Sara Taylor, Provost’s House, Edgmond, TF10 8JY 810880 Email: [email protected] MAGAZINE ADVERTISING Chris Taylor, Provost’s House, Edgmond, TF10 8JY 810880 Email: [email protected] MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION Penny Hughes 07964 030621 2 Dear Friends, The way words develop or change their meaning over time is very interesting. For instance, the Roman Empire was divided into areas to be administered by a Governor (appointed by the Emperor), and the word used to describe this area was diocese. These areas were subdivided into smaller districts which were called parishes. And when Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire these words were also used to describe the areas looked after by bishops and priests. The parochial system was introduced into England quite early on by the Church, though some scholars argue that its roots go back even earlier, to pagan times when the landlord was required to provide a priest for his people. Whatever the origins of the system it has meant that everyone lives in one parish or another, and that the church is responsible for every person living in that parish, regardless of what their faith may be or even if they have none. This is why the church is described as the parish church. The church cares for all in the parish, for it serves all the community. Anyone living in a parish can bring their child for baptism in the church, or be baptised in it themselves. Baptism or Christening can only be delayed for instruction. As long as certain legal conditions are fulfilled, anyone living in the parish may be married in their parish church. And anyone dying in the parish, irrespective of whether or not they were parishioners, has a right to be buried in the local churchyard. This was of course a move by the Victorians to dispose of the bodies of vagrants who died in the parish. The old sense of community is being lost, including the sense that the parish church is just that - it is the church for the parish. These days it is often seen in the same light as any other club in the community. People think it only exists for those who attend or who believe the same things. It has no relevance for anyone outside the club. You’ve got to be a member in order to use it. No you haven’t. It is the parish church. It serves everyone in the parish. Any and everyone is welcome inside its doors, and to use its services. How much longer the parish system will continue is anyone’s guess. How much longer there will be a church available for every community, large or small, is again anyone’s guess. Sooner or later, if things carry on as they are, major decisions will have to made about the future of the parish and its churches. Will they be sold? Will they be demolished? Allowed to fall into ruin? We do not know, and unfortunately the parish will not know how much their church means to the community until it has gone. The future of every parish church is something we should all be thinking and praying about because it affects us all. After all, it is the parish church. May God bless you. Your Priest and Friend, Edward Ward 3 SERVICES IN THE JULY DATE EDGMOND KYNNERSLEY PRESTON SUNDAY 3rd 7.45 am 9.00 am St Thomas Holy Communion Holy Communion (Trinity 6) 10.30 am Family Communion Thursday 7th 9.30 am Holy Communion SUNDAY 10th 7.45 am 10.30 am 10.15 am Trinity 7 Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service 10.30 am Sung Eucharist 6.30 pm Healing Service Thursday 14th 9.30 am Holy Communion SUNDAY 17th 7.45 am 9.00 am Trinity 8 Holy Communion Holy Communion 10.30 am Family Communion 3.30 pm Holy Communion Thursday 21st 9.30 am Holy Communion 8.30 pm Compline Friday 22nd 9.30 am St Mary Magdalene Holy Communion SUNDAY 24th 7.45 am 10.30 am 9.00 am Trinity 9 Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion 10.30 am Sung Eucharist Monday 25th 9.30 am St James Holy Communion Thursday 28th 9.30 am Holy Communion SUNDAY 31st 10.30 am Trinity 10 Holy Communion for the six parishes at All Saints, Tibberton 4 SIX PARISHES 2016 DATE TIBBERTON GREAT BOLAS WATERS UPTON SUNDAY 3rd 10 . 30 am 10.30 am 9.15 am St Thomas Family Service Morning Prayer Holy Communion (Trinity 6) 10.30 am Family Communion Thursday 7th SUNDAY 10th 9.00 am 10.30 am 9.15 am Trinity 7 Holy Communion Holy Communion Said Communion Thursday 14th SUNDAY 17th 6.30 pm 10.30 am 9.15 am Trinity 8 Evening Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion Thursday 21st Friday 22nd St Mary Magdalene SUNDAY 24th 9.00 am 10.30 am 9.15 am Trinity 9 Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Monday 25th St James Thursday 28th SUNDAY 31st 10.30 am Trinity 10 Holy Communion for the six parishes at All Saints, Tibberton 5 FROM THE REGISTERS HOLY BAPTISM 15th May at St Lawrence’s, Preston – Faith Eve, daughter of Clive and Samantha Duckett. 21st May at St Lawrence’s, Preston – Kezi Ezra, son of Anthony and Robin Myers. 5th June at St Michael’s, Waters Upton – Jasper Seth, son of David and Anna Goode. HOLY MATRIMONY 3rd June at St Peter’s, Edgmond – James Haselwood and Emma Belcher. FUNERALS 6th May at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Ruby Wright. The service was followed by interment in the churchyard. 9th May at St Michael’s, Waters Upton – Reginald Brittain. The service was followed by interment in the churchyard. 8th June at St Peter’s, Edgmond – William (Billy) Neate. The service was followed by interment in the churchyard. CREMATION 10th May at Telford Crematorium – Patricia Davies. MEMORIAL SERVICE 10th May at St Peter’s, Edgmond – Patricia Davies. PRESTON TRUST HOMES Preston Trust Homes has a rare vacancy for a retired person or couple seeking an apartment providing a quiet, safe and comfortable environment. Preston Trust Homes, located in Newport, Shropshire, is a charity run organisation and a member of the Almshouse Association providing independent living for the elderly. The apartment is one of 14 one-bedroomed apartments in a modern complex over 2 floors. Apartments are unfurnished and briefly comprise of an entrance hall, lounge, bedroom, kitchen with cooker and bathroom with walk-in shower. Other facilities include a door entry system, lifeline, fire detection equipment, telephone, television points and car parking space. The complex also includes a lift, communal lounge, kitchen, laundry, landscaped gardens, visitors’ parking and is managed by a part-time Manager. Enquiries and applications can be made to the Manager, John Roberts on 01952 282050, Mobile: 07903 652416, Email: [email protected] 6 FROM THE EDITOR I was a bit short of current photos for our July front cover, so I’ve opted for some pictures of our three churches – St Peter’s, Edgmond (top left), St Lawrence’s, Preston Wealdmoors in the middle and St Chad’s, Kynnersley below. Read how important these churches are in the Rector’s letter on page 1. On the right is a beautiful photo sent to me by Diana Corlett of her wonderful roses – I wish they could be reproduced in their natural pastel creamy pink shades, and Diana wishes you could smell them! This particular variety is Madame Alfred Carrière. The next edition of the Parish Magazine and Village News will cover the two months of August and September 2016 and the deadline for contributions is Sunday, 3rd July. I would be very grateful if you can deliver your contributions in good time to me at the address on the inside front cover – or you can email them to me at [email protected]. And I’m always delighted to receive your photos (preferably by email) not just for the front cover, but also to illustrate your articles and contributions inside. Don’t forget that you can also read this magazine online on both the village and church websites (addresses on the front cover). CHRISTIAN AID I would like to thank all who provided cakes and plants, and those who delivered and collected envelopes during the recent Christian Aid Week. Between Edgmond, Kynnersley and Preston you raised an impressive £1,631 which is marvellous. I do not have the final total for the whole area yet, but will publish it as soon as possible. Please be assured that the money will be spent to help those most in need around the world. Chris Supple COFFEE AND CHAT The next Thursday Coffee Morning at St Peter’s Church, Edgmond will be on Thursday, July 21st following the 9.30 am Holy Communion Service.