The
Parish Church of
HOLY TRINITY, TARLETON
Parish
"Webzine" September 2004
Dear
Friends,
This
is the last “Rector’s Letter” that I
shall write to you, for the October Magazine will contain
vital information from the Churchwardens and others who
have the responsibility for guiding this Parish in the
months ahead, coping with what is known as an “Interregnum”,
which means “between reigns” - I don’t
know if I have reigned at Tarleton - its been a hard,
and at times a very rewarding sphere of ministry which
Irene and I have enjoyed immensely.
The
decision to move on and take on what is probably my most
adventurous ministerial role so far was not taken lightly,
as I had fully expected to be here until my retirement
age at 65. However, the opportunity has arisen, and I
think, under the guiding of the Holy Spirit, that I have
made the right decision, both for the Parish, which after
eight years could do with a younger hand at the tiller
with all the opportunities that are here as Tarleton expands,
and new ideas and ways of working to promote the Kingdom
of God and explore new ways of ministry, and for me to
go and work in a place, and in a Church which is more
suited to my ecclesiastical outlook than the Church of
England is at the present time, and minister in my beloved
Cyprus, and maybe help in a small way to bring some hope
of reconciliation in that tragically divided country.
It
is very much “goodbye” because when we leave
in October we will not be returning to the U.K. except
for occasional holiday and special events, I am saying
“goodbye” to the Church of England to join
another Anglican Church, but one with a slightly different
ethos, and to work in an area which is 98% Muslim, so
it is a mammoth change.
So now I commend you all to the saving grace of the Lord
Jesus Christ, please pray for me, as I shall pray for
you each day, and may you grow in the grace and love of
God, revealed in the Scriptures that I have tried to open
to you, and maintaining the “faith once delivered
to the saints” in all its Catholic fullness, using
the sacramental means of grace to save your souls, which
faith needs guarding and preserving - there are enemies
to it everywhere, even in Tarleton.
Thank
you for the privilege of ministering amongst you, and
for the beauty of your Parish Church, which I have tried
to cherish and enhance and in which I have delighted in
leading your worship.
By
the way, contrary to a lot of speculation I am not retiring!
May
God richly bless you in all your endeavours for Him.
With
love in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Anthony
Jeynes.
PRAY CONSTANTLY,
AND FOR ALL THINGS,
GIVING
THANKS TO GOD.
1
Thessalonians 5.16-18
ROUND AND ABOUT – FROM THE RECTOR’S
DESK
FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS 2004
Holy Baptism “INHERITORS with us OF THE KINGDOM
OF GOD”
August
1st James Harold Carey
Samantha Louise Prince
August
15th William Alex Silence Benson
Andre-Jacobus Francios Swanpoel
Funerals
“REST ETERNAL GRANT UNTO THEM, O LORD”
August
3rd James Ernest Cooper
August
12th Derek Dawson
GOD
SPEED
To Pat and Lew Stott, who have now moved “East”
- we wish them well In their new home in Earby, and thank
them for so much work in many areas of the life of Holy
Trinity. The holes they filled need to be plugged - choir,
cleaning, Old Church, Churchyard to name but a few. They
will be back for “Old Church Sunday” and we
can then express our thanks in a tangible way.
THANK
YOU
To June Taylor for making, while on holiday, a kneeler
to fill the gap along the Communion Rail which matches
the rest of the kneelers.
Well done June, another excellent job.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Wednesday
September 8th - Birthday of Our Lady
Holy Eucharist 10 am
Monday
September 13th - Eve of Holy Cross Day
Holy Eucharist 7.30 pm followed by Parochial Church Council
HARVEST
THANKSGIVING
Friday
September 17th
Harvest Decoration all day
Holy Trinity School Harvest Service 2 pm
Sunday
September 19th
Holy Eucharist 8 am
Church Family Harvest Eucharist 10.30 am
Solemn Evensong 6.30 pm
Wednesday
September 22nd – St Matthew
Holy Eucharist 10 am
Wednesday
September 29th - St Michael and All Angels
8 pm Sung Eucharist
for our “Cluster Group” of Holy Trinity; All
Saints, Hesketh Bank ;and St. Mary, Rufford Followed by
refreshments
Sunday
October 3rd
Holy Eucharist 8 am
Sung Eucharist 10.30 am
The final services of the
Reverend Anthony Jeynes at Tarleton
HERITAGE WEEKEND
The “Old Church” of St. Mary will be open
on Saturday and Sunday, September 11th and 12th, from
10 am – 5 pm.
There
are a lot of things to do to make this happen: -
1. Church Sitters - a rota of people who can be at the
church for an hour or so through the two days. Please
add your name to the list which will be at the back of
the Church from the last weekend in August.
2. Help with the floral decorations, and gifts of English
country flowers - please see Irene Jeynes and Eva Eccleston.
The decoration of the church will be on Friday, September
10th
3. The loan of local pictures and memorabilia to mount
a small exhibition – offers to the Rector, please.
On
Sunday 12th at 4.30 pm there will be “Your Favourite
Hymns.”
A
prayer suitable for parish farewells
May
the Lord bless your ears,
that you may hear his Word.
May the Lord bless your eyes.
that you may see his light.
May the Lord bless your lips,
that you may respond to his love.
May the Lord bless your heart,
that he may dwell there for ever.
May the Lord bless your shoulders,
that you may carry his cross
and live always by its saving power.
Amen
Guardian
Cryptic crossword clue by Gordius:
“Christ rose transfigured”, they sing (10)
Answer later
MOTHERS’ UNION: September
We
look forward to meeting all our members after the Summer
break, and our Autumn programme begins on Monday, September
6th at 2.00 pm with a Prayer Group meeting in the Parish
Room.
Our evening meeting is on Wednesday September 8th at 7.30
pm in the Parish Room, when our speaker will be Anne Major,
Neo-Natal Sister at Sharoe Green Hospital, and to which
the Wednesday Group is invited.
Saturday 18th September is the Diocesan Fun day to celebrate
the International Year of the Family at Camelot Theme
Park – tickets bought through the Mothers’
Union for this day are half the normal admission price!
Our meeting on Wednesday September 22nd will begin with
lunch at 1.00 pm followed by a display of MU literature,
cards etc from Della Knowles our Deanery Literature Representative.
We extend a warm invitation to anyone who would like to
join us at any of our meetings.
Pat Heap.
A WIZARD DAY OUT
MU DIOCESAN FUN DAY
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
TO CELEBRATE THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE FAMILY AT CAMELOT
THEME PARK
TICKETS £7.00 FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 1 METRE
TALL, UNDER 1 METRE FREE
FOR TICKETS RING
Ian on 813267
Wednesday group: see above
Vacancies, vacancies ….
1.
Rector. Please pray for those who have the responsibility
for choosing a new priest – and that it will be
the right person to take the Parish forward. Locally,
pray for the Wardens and the PCC; in the diocese for Archdeacon
John, Bishop John and Bishop Nicolas; for the Master of
St Peter’s college, our patron.
2. Church cleaning. Several volunteers already, but the
more, the easier.
3. Help/ co-ordinator for church flowers: talk to Irene
Jeynes this month.
4. Parish Magazine advertising. Talk to Irene Baybutt
or Ian Wells
5. The Choir. All voices welcome, but we especially need
adult males and young people. Contact Fr Tom. Did you
see the research that showed that children who sing in
choirs do better across their schoolwork in general? Or
that singers and musicians live longer and are happier?
6. Prayer again. Please talk to Rod Bretherton about praying
in a group, or at a special time, or in pairs or triplets.
All our activities need prayer support, but especially
our outreach and mission work.
If
you can’t contact any of the above, ring Ian on
813267
Looking
forward.
Thursdays in November – Knowing the Father –
a short course for those who are thinking about their
belief. Fuller details next month, but pencil in every
Thursday in November (4th to 25th) NOW.
Social
events
There will be a Harvest Supper – but the date is
uncertain as this goes to press!
Sunday
Afternoon Treasure Hunt on Sunday 26th September 2004.
Tickets available in September and are priced to include
refreshments. Family ticket (up to 5) £5, each extra
person £1/ head. Children must be accompanied by
an adult. The walk will start from Holy Trinity at 1.30
p.m.
News
from Sunday School
Our
last Sunday School before the long summer holiday was
a ‘Thank You’ occasion when I was able to
say a special public thank you to all the people who make
our children welcome each week. We were lucky in that
Father Tony was able to spend some time with us, along
with many parents and children.
We
were treated to the final performances of the season of
the Maypole and Morris Dancing routines and Retiring Queen
Rebecca helped with the presentation of Certificates.
A
special thank you must be said to everyone at Holy Trinity
who sponsored us in May for the Deanery Sponsored Sing
in aid of Derian House. We were able to send £310
from Tarleton and the Deanery Sunday School Teachers presented
Derian House with the grand total of £1,157 at the
beginning of July.
We
shall be holding Sunday School as normal from 10.15 a.m.
on Sunday 12th September and look forward to seeing both
old and new faces!
Jean
‘Don’t be chatty’ was the Church Times
headline over the report of a sermon by the Archbishop
of York.
Dr Hope said that churches should be witnesses by “being”
rather than “doing”. There was a danger that
“we are becoming too much a busy Church and a chatty
church at the expense of being an effective church …
More than ever, people are looking for both for space
and silence.”
Member listing from an introductions agency: -
Job Title: IT Consultant Age: 40s
Qualifications: Navel Architect B Sc
Exactly
what it said on the label…
COD FILLET BONED
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS SKIN
CAUGHT IN THE NORTH EAST ATLANTIC
Crossword
answer from above: CHORISTERS
PARISH DIARY for September
NORMAL SUNDAY SERVICES
8.00 am Holy Communion, 10.15 am Sunday School and Crèche
10.30 am SUNG EUCHARIST
(3rd Sunday, FAMILY PARISH COMMUNION)
DAILY OFFICE Monday to Friday, Daily Offices in Church.
Morning Prayer 8.30 am (Wednesday 9.30 am)
Evening Prayer - see notice on board at rear of church
Please feel free to join the Rector at any of these services
August
Sunday 29th Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.30 am PARISH EUCHARIST
Monday 30th Bank Holiday Monday
10.30 am Informal Walking Group
meet at Rufford– see August magazine
Tuesday 31st 6.30 pm Choir Practice (adults 6.50)
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday 1st 10.00 am Holy Communion: (BCP)
Sunday 5th Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.30 am PARISH EUCHARIST
Monday 6th 2.00 pm MU Prayer Group: Parish Room
Tuesday 7th 6.30 pm Choir Practice (adults 6.50)
Wednesday 8th Birthday of Our Lady
10.00 am Holy Communion: (BCP)
7.30 pm MU: Parish Room:
Speaker Anne Major, Neo-natal Sister, Sharoe Green see
above
Friday 10th Decoration of St Mary’s for Heritage
Weekend
Saturday 11th/ Sunday 12th HERITAGE WEEKEND
10 am to 5 pm St Mary’s open
Sunday 12th Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.15 am Sunday School
10.30 am PARISH EUCHARIST
4.30 pm Your favourite hymns at St Mary’s
Monday 13th Eve of Holy Cross Day
7.30 pm Eucharist
8.00 pm PCC: Parish Room
Tuesday 14th 6.30 pm Choir Practice (adults 6.50)
Friday 17th Harvest Decoration through the day
2.00 pm Holy Trinity School Harvest Service
Saturday 18th MU Diocesan Fun Day at Camelot Theme Park
to Celebrate the International Year of the Family see
above 6
Sunday 19th HARVEST THANKSGIVING
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.30 am CHURCH FAMILY HARVEST EUCHARIST
6.30 pm Solemn Evensong
Tuesday 21st 6.30 pm Choir Practice (adults 6.50)
Wednesday 22nd St Matthew
10.00 am Holy Communion: (BCP)
1.00 pm MU Lunch, Parish Room
followed by a display of MU literature from Della Knowles
Sunday 26th Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.15 am Sunday School
10.30 am PARISH EUCHARIST
1.30 pm Family Treasure Hunt see above
Tuesday 28th 6.30 pm Choir Practice (adults 6.50)
Wednesday 29th St Michael and All Angels
10.00 am Holy Communion: (BCP)
8.00 pm Sung Eucharist for the Cluster Parishes
OCTOBER
Sunday 3rd Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.15 am Sunday School
10.30 am PARISH EUCHARIST
The Rector’s final services here at Tarleton see
above
Monday 4th 2.00 pm MU Prayer Group: Parish Room
Tuesday 5th 6.30 pm Choir Practice (adults 6.50)
Wednesday 6th 10.00 am Holy Communion: (BCP)
