No. 386 July & August 2011 PARISH NEWS From the Cathedral and Parish Church of St. German, Peel Worship, teaching and service The Editor is happy to publish articles from contributors but they do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or the Church _______________ __________________________________ ( Suggested Donation – £1.00 ) Ordination of Di Marchment and James McGowan on Sunday 3 July 2011 L to R: Gill Poole, Bishop’s Chaplain, Canon Nigel Godfrey, Vice-Dean, Revd John Coldwell Vicar of St Ninian’s, Revd James and Mrs Caroline McGowan with son George, Bishop Robert, Revd Di Marchment with her son, Andrew and husband John, Canon Norman Boakes from Winchester, and Ven Brian Smith, Archdeacon. The cake was made for the occasion by Dianne Horne & Joyce Condra. The Curate Writes… Firstly thank you to all those who have offered such a warm welcome to Caroline, George and Me. And a special thank you to those of you who knew we were here, but allowed us to remain anonymous for a few weeks in order to settle into our new home and to life in Peel. I’m approaching the end of my first post ordination week, and ordination does already feel like a long time ago. The rhythm of meetings, services, daily life, home visits and morning and evening prayer is slowly becoming fixed in my life here. The lectionary readings for Morning Prayer at the moment have taken us almost right back to the beginning of the bible; we are currently working through the final dozen or so chapters of Genesis – the Story of Joseph. Thanks to Andrew Lloyd Webber this has become such a well known story of a young lad who was set apart, who became the object of envy, who was sold into slavery, and then through a series of dreams and chance encounters became second only to Pharaoh. Despite being an all time favourite for many, I’m not always sure that the glamour of Lloyd - Webber’s production does justice the many messages contained within the wider story. I do not believe that this story is intended to show us how to climb the ladder of fame and fortune. Rather, the message is perhaps this; be like Joseph, who despite the rough times that life threw at him, found great gifts and who sought to embrace the opportunities God gave him. This seems a fitting lesson for me as I embark on new journey in a new place. As Christians, God calls us constantly to be in a process of often difficult self examination and growth, even in times of abandonment or loneliness, when we feel imprisoned by life events or when we are free to do as we please. In this Trinity season of growth, I wonder which gifts and opportunities God might be about to awaken in your life and in this community? James Walking Treasure Hunt and BBQ. Held on Friday, 1st July Everyone brought their brains to the Corrin Hall to set off with question papers and pencils for a very enjoyable evening discovering architectural features and unconsidered curios on a walking tour of the centre of Peel. John Tarrant set the treasure hunt questions and his sister Tricia Craig counted everyone out and counted everyone back before marking the papers (very strictly!) In the race against the clock most teams struggled to crack all the clues and find the answers. However team “Born & Bred”, Leonard and Davina Campbell, Val Garrett and Canon Nigel Godfrey only missed a couple of answers to emerge the Victors. The table general Knowledge quiz was won by Gill Poole, Chris Hutt, Shelagh Parry and John Botting. Charles Miller was the master barbecue chef and many thanks to Anne Miller, Helen Parry, Jackie Allen and Dianne Horne for all their help. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Age Keeills Pilgrimage Walk Rushen Abbey to St German Old Cathedral Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th July 2011 Day One 9.00am Set off from Rushen Abbey. Lunch at Cringle Reservoir at approximately 1pm. On to dinner at Eary Cushlin where the youth will spend the night Day Two 09.30am start walking from Eary Cushlin to lunch at Glen Maye beach at approximately 1pm. 3pm Compline at the Old Cathedral, Peel You are welcome to join as much of the pilgrimage for as you wish Equipment: Walking boots or sturdy shoes and a packed lunch Mosaic 2011 Billed as an “Inspirational Women’s Weekend Away” to be held at the Villa Marina on: Friday 30th September and Saturday 1st October More information from Val Garrett Acorn Listening Course A Christian Listening Course will be held in the Corrin Hall on the evening of Friday 4th November between 7pm and 9.30pm and on Saturday 5th November between 9.30am and 4pm. The cost for the course will be £15.00 per person. Christian Listeners provide a period of reflective listening without interruotion so that the speaker is given space to explore matters hat concern them. Summaries are offered as part of the reflective process.In conclusion three carefully worded questions are asked to help the speaker clarify their thoughts and identify appropriate action. Maximum of ten people on any one course. Ten names have already been received. If you would like to attend or require more information please speak to Val Garrett as soon as possible. End of Life Project The Cathedral is encouraging every member of the congreagation to take part and give their views. Questionnaire available from Val Garrett o go to the website http://www.eol.im The Crosses of Mann Exhibition This has been gradually gaining in interest and we are fortunate in being able to keep most of the exhibits until the end of July. Do encourage family, friends and visitors to come and leave their pictorial contributions in the interactive corner. Fishermen’s Mission Exhibition This is housed in the Bishop Wilson Chapel – on the right at the front of the church. Do look at the work from Peel Clothworkers School. Garden Party at the Cockroost Main Road, Glen Vine Saturday 23rd July between 2pm & 4pm. Strawberries & Cream. Fruit Punch Raffle. Cake stall. Try your hand at Boules and Croquet. Follow a nature trail through the woods. Catch a Duck (plastic!) Or just sit on the patio and watch the fun. On the bus route and plenty of parking. If wet to be held indoors. Adults £ 5.00: Children £ 2.50: Family ticket £12.50 Available from Val Garrett or Nigel Godfrey The Manx Deaf Society participated in the Sunday service led by the Bishop in St German’s on 19th June. The preacher was Dr Paul Whittaker who has been deaf all his life. Paul, a Reader, is the founder of Music and the Deaf and the Deaf Youth Orchestra, and was awarded an OBE for Services to Music. His Vicar, Mary Railton-Crowder, who did her curacy at All Saints Douglas, also took part in the service along with her husband, Reader Graham. After the service the Bishop, Paul, Mary and Graham were joined by members of the Manx Deaf Society to do some signing in the sunshine. CALENDAR FOR JULY Regular events each week - venue Cathedral or as shown: 9.30am Mon to Fri Morning Office 5.30pm Mon to Sat Evening Office 9.30am Wed BCP Communion 6.00pm Wed The Voice Youth Group Corrin Hall 7.30pm Wed Choir Practice The Chantry 7.30pm Fri Bellringers Tower 1st Wed 10.30am Caterpillar Club 12.15pm MU Lunch Corrin Hall 3rd Sun Second Sunday after Trinity 8.30am BCP Eucharist 10.30am Ordination Eucharist -James McGowan & Di Marchment 3.30pm Evening Prayer 4th Mon 4.00pm Wedding: Sian Lewis with Kurt Dimelow 5th Tue 7.45pm Concert - Clive Davenport and Friends 8th Fri 6.30pm Pastoral Group Meeting Net Loft 9th Sat 2.00pm Wedding: Lauren Gallagher with Kenny McLaren 10th Sun Third Sunday after Trinity 8.30am BCP Eucharist 10.30am Eucharist 3.30pm Evening Prayer 11th Mon 7.30pm PCC Corrin Hall 12th Tue 7.45pm Concert - IOM Wind Orchestra 13th Wed 7.45pm Cathedral Quarter Project Net Loft 16th Sat 9.00am Pilgrimage Day1: Rushen Abbey to Eary Cushlin 17th Sun 9.30am Pilgrimage Day2: Eary Cushlin to Old Cathedral 17th Sun Fourth Sunday after Trinity 8.30am BCP Eucharist 10.30am Eucharist 3.00pm Compline in Old Cathedral 3.30pm Evening Prayer 19th Tue 7.45pm Concert - Manx Saxophone Ensemble 23rd Sat 2.00pm-4.00pm Strawberry Tea, Cockroost, Glen Vine In aid of the Cathedral Gardens project and the DEC Appeal for E. Africa 24th Sun Fifth Sunday after Trinity 8.30am BCP Eucharist 10.30am All Age Eucharist-Celebration of young people 3.30pm Evening Prayer 26th Tue 7.45pm Concert – Crosby and District Silver Band 30th Sat 1.00pm Wedding: Amanda Preston with Mark Reynolds Arrival of Peel Beach Mission 31st Sun Sixth Sunday after Trinity 8.30am BCP Eucharist 10.30am Eucharist 3.30pm Evening Prayer CALENDAR FOR AUGUST Regular events each week - venue Cathedral or as shown: 9.30am Mon to Fri Morning Office 5.30pm Mon to Sat Evening Office 9.30am Wed BCP Communion 6.00pm Wed The Voice Youth Group Corrin Hall 7.30pm Wed Choir Practice The Chantry 7.30pm Fri Bellringers Tower 2nd Tue 7.45pm Concert – Glenfaba Chorale 7th Sun Seventh Sunday after Trinity 8.30am BCP Eucharist 10.30am All-Age Eucharist with Peel Beach Mission 3.30pm Evening Prayer 8th – 31st Mothers’ Union Exhibition 8th Mon 7.30pm MU Founders’ Day Service 9th Tue 7.45pm Concert – The Wren Ensemble and Hand-Bells 14th Sun Eighth Sunday after Trinity 8.30am BCP Eucharist 10.30am Eucharist 3.00pm Peel Lifeboat Service – no evening service at Cathedral 16th Tue 7.45pm Concert – Castletown Metropolitan Band 13th Wed 7.45pm Cathedral Quarter Project Net Loft 20th Sat Afternoon/Evening BBQ – James gets to know us!!!! 21st Sun Ninth Sunday after Trinity 8.30am BCP Eucharist 10.30am Eucharist 3.30pm Evening Prayer 23rd Tue