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The Parish Magazine for the parishes of
St Catherine and Holy Trinity Ventnor and St Boniface Bonchurch
February 2020
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Ventnor & Bonchurch Parish website address
www.ventnorcofe2.btck.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Churchwardens
St Catherine’s John Bagshawe and Adrian Pinnock
Holy Trinity Mark Bell and Jo Nicholson
St Boniface Philip Kennerly and George Westcott
Morning Prayer
Tuesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 9.15am at Holy Trinity
Wednesday at 9.30am at St Catherine’s
Friday at 9.00am St Boniface Parish Church
Midweek Services St Catherine’s - Wednesday - 10.30am Holy Communion
Holy Trinity - Thursday - 10.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
Sunday Services Please see inside Link for details of Sunday Services
The Ministry Team
Rev’d Canon Hugh Wright 01983 853729
Email: [email protected]
Gill Chaloner Reader 854659
Jenny Hopkins-Holder Reader 852575
Gill Smith Reader 856134
Nicola Pinnock Reader
Lay Pastoral Assistants
Mary Bell - Jo Nicholson
Sally Fitzgerald - Janet Kay
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Jenny Hopkins-Holder
It is said, ‘Love isn’t love till you give it away’.
When I was expecting my 2nd baby, my elder
son, then 3, asked me if I would love him less
when the baby came. I replied that as we give
our love away when we love someone, God
refills us. This is because he is the God of love and shows us just
how full of love he is Jesus. Jesus is God’s love in action.
Christians believe that God came to us in the person of Jesus to
show us how to live with love and compassion for others.
We learn about love first in our families and then our circle
widens with our friends. As we mature, we become ready for
romantic love. But do we move on to that love that is service to
others, or with hands to reach out to those in need?
In the month of February one date stands out with most of the
population – St Valentine’s Day – the 14th February. Valentine
was priest in 4th century Rome. The Roman emperor issued an
edict forbidding young men to marry because he wanted
committed, unmarried soldiers for his armies. Though marriage
was illegal, Valentine continued to wed young couples. He was
denounced and executed, but his sacrifice was not forgotten
and a later pope canonized him.
But was in the Middle Ages that his special day ‘took off’ in
secular culture. It was said that on this date birds sought their
mate and began to build their nests. Chaucer wrote about this.
In Wales beautiful wooden spoons were carved to give to a
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Articles for the March Magazine should be handed in by
February 11th please. You can hand it in at the Hub or
email it to Joan Garlick at [email protected]
Hand written reports/articles are accepted if you do not
have access to a computer.
special girl. Hearts were given by young men to their
sweet- hearts and to remember the saint who died to
protect the right of people to marry. It became the day to
think about love.
But perhaps this February 14th we could think of acting on
‘love’ in its wider sense in our community. Perhaps we could
we give to the Food Bank collection point at the Hub
(St Catherine’s), visit someone who is lonely, offer to help
someone who struggles with their shopping. This would be
‘love in action’.
‘A bell is not a bell until you ring it,
A song is not a song till you sing it.
Love in your heart isn’t put there to stay
Love isn’t love till you give it away.’
May we find in all our relationship this February
that Love has nothing to do with what we are expecting to
get – only with what we are expecting to give.
And as we give out love in this way, may we feel God pouring
his love into our hearts.
Jenny Hopkins-Holder (Lay Minister / Reader)
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
(Service prepared by the
Christian women of Zimbabwe)
FRIDAY 6th MARCH
VENTNOR BAPTIST CHURCH
Pier Street at 3pm
All are welcome.
February 26th Ash Wednesday
HOLY COMMUNION AND
IMPOSITION OF ASHES,
at Holy Trinity
Church, 7.30p.m.
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Worship and praise group.
Send us out for his praise and glory is a popular end to a Sunday service
so I have done just that and set up a worship and praise group in
Carnaby cafe in the town. A leap of faith from Lisa, opened the business
last Father’s Day and now employs 4 local people. Outreach is a natural
use for this welcoming place.
6 pm every Tuesday.
10 brave souls attended the first evening with Satan’s storm Brendan
trying his best to stop us! We prayed and sang and read scripture
together. Some ate and drank and others sat and reflected. The spirit
was with us and all retired refreshed. What a difference a week makes
this Tuesday was sunny and calm. Prayers of thanks went up for this
glorious day and all the little things that make our lives blest. Bible
readings and discussion radiated God’s love Live music again from Phil
and his guitar and worship songs a plenty, 14 people left recharged.
Only one thing was missing, YOU! God bless you all.
Steve Northern
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Into the Silent Land
Contemplative Prayer Group
If you enjoyed attending the Julian Group you may wish to join
us in silent contemplative prayer at Trinity Church Hall on the
2nd Friday at 2.30 pm.
We meet in the afternoons once a month.
For further information contact Tim Slade 853504 or 07976
604163 or [email protected]. Or just turn up!
Christmas at Holy Trinity Church
The Hub Coffee Shop at St Catherine’s Church Monday to Saturday
10:30-12:30 (except Wednesday 11-12:30).
Coffee, Cake, Chat, Companionship .......
Don’t forget TEACAKE TUESDAY
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Ventnor FoodBank: Ventnor Baptist Church, Pier Street,
Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am - 12:00 noon.
www.isleofwight.foodbank.org.uk
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Chill and Chat 11- 1pm Ventnor Baptist Church Every Wednesday - All welcome
Tea, coffee and cake
From 12pm soup and roll.
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Community Cafe Wroxall Methodist Hall
Thursday 2-4pm
All in the month of FEBRUARY 150 years ago, on 17th Feb 1870 that the Elementary Education Act
(commonly known as Forster’s Education Act) was introduced in England and
Wales. It provided a framework for the education of all children aged
between five and 12. Many people objected to it, including the upper classes
who wanted to keep educational privileges for themselves, and employers
who feared losing cheap labour.
75 years ago, in Feb/Mar 1945 that Anne Frank, Dutch Jewish diarist and
Holocaust victim died in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, at the age of 15,
probably from typhus. Known for The Diary of a Young Girl.
60 years ago, on 8th Feb 1960 that Queen Elizabeth II issued an Order-in-
Council stating that she and her family would be known as the House of
Windsor, and that her descendants would use the surname Mountbatten-
Windsor.
Also 60 years ago, on 19th Feb 1960 that Prince Andrew, Duke of York, was
born. He is the second son of Queen Elizabeth II.
Also 30 years ago, on 7th Feb 1990 that the Communist Party of the Soviet
Union agreed to give up its 70-year monopoly on political power.
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Thanks to Mike Wood for
our weather information for
Ventnor.
Ventnor November Weather 2019
Rainfall of 101.9mm was 115 % of the average of 88.4mm, Rain fell on 21 days.
Wettest days were the 3rd and 4th both with 10.2mm. The mean temperature was
only 8,7c below the average of 9.1c warmest days were the 1st and 3rd both with
14.7c. The coldest night was the 14th with 2.1c.
Ventnor December Weather 2019
This was the wettest month of the year. Rainfall of 128.9mm was 144% of the
average of 89.31mm. Rain fell on 24 days wettest day was the 26th with 16.0mm.
The mean temperature was 8.3c (warmer tam than average of 7.3c). The warmest
day warmest day was the 3rd with 11.8c. The coldest night the 2nd with 0.4c
Ventnor 2019 Weather
The years rainfall was 750.9mm. Only just above the average of 745.4mm but the
last 4 month had 419.3mm. The first 8 months had only 731.6mm. Wettest day was
July 19th with 28.1mm. Hostess day August 27th with 28.3c coldest night was
February 3rd with 1.2c. This is my last report after over 30 years. In this time, the
hottest day was August 4th 1990 with 32.9c. Wettest day was 27th May 2007 with
57mm. The wettest year was 2012 with 1031.3mm, coldest night was 7th February
1991 with - 8-1c. 2019 RAINFALL TEMPERATURE- C
mm % Av Max Min Mean
Jan 35.1 45 12.3 -0.6 5.7
Feb 55.4 96 15.4 -1.2 8.3
Mar 47.5 90 16.1 2.9 9.5
Apr 26.8 58 23.7 1.6 11.4
May 14.4 31 22.6 3.8 12.7
Jun 57.2 140 24.6 9.3 15.7
Jul 40.9 94 27.2 12.5 18.7
Aug 54.3 112 28.8 12.1 18.5
Sep 72.2 124 22.4 8.8 16.3
Oct 116.4 129 19.1 5.9 13.0
Nov 101.9 115 14.7 2.1 8.7
Dec 128.8 144 11.8 0.4 8.3
YEAR 750.9 101 28.8 -1.2 12.2
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Ventnor Park Weather Station
After over 30 years of observing the weather at this Met Office
climatological site, Mike Wood has decided to retire and hand over the
rains(!) to Chris Watts. Chris has also recorded the weather for many
years but at a variety of sites, more recently at the Botanic Garden since
2006. For the time being, Chris will now manage both weather stations.
Chris says ‘I should like to pay tribute to Mike for his dedication to what
is essentially a voluntary task, and to recognize the commitment required
to sustain such a role over all those years. Mike has visited the weather
station every morning to record temperatures, rainfall, wind, clouds and
visibility, a total of about 11000 visits! Did the pressure get a little bit too
much for you, Mike? Anyway, a big thank you for looking after Ventnor’s
weather for so long’.
Mike is now taking advantage of well deserved morning lie-ins, although
his services will still be required as a deputy when Chris is away from
Ventnor. So it’s not quite the end yet!
Everyday Faith’
A new mid-week daytime group Our churches currently have several evening groups.
If you find that evenings are impractical for you and a daytime group
would suit you better, then this is an opportunity to explore growing in
your faith, through Bible study and discussion.
We shall be meeting in the Crab and Lobster Tap, (Grove Rd, Ventnor)
Every other Tuesday morning - from
28th January.
Start 10.30am and finish by 12noon.
For more information,
speak to Nicola 852412
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The Hub Coffee Shop
at St Catherine’s Church
Monday to Saturday 10:30-12:30
(except Wednesday 11-12:30).
Coffee, Cake, Chat, Companionship .......
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Carisbrooke Priory
Open Door Worship Meeting every Thursday at 12 Noon
Speakers for February 2020:
6th February Brian Harley (Communion)
13th February Karen Crowhurst
20th February TBC
27th February Dennis Lloyd
A light lunch is available after the service
Activities @ The Priory
Poetry Past & Present with Anne Linington
14th February 10.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.
Open Art Group – Every Tuesday, Beginners Welcome
10.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
We are currently in need of more volunteers as follows:
Reception duties – to welcome visitors and take phone calls
Tea Room duties – to serve drinks and cakes, and take lunch
orders etc
Gardening – keeping the grounds looking tidy and cared for!
Cleaning – general housekeeping duties (two floors)
Please contact Maxine or Louise for more information
Prayer Ministry available by arrangement –
Please contact the Priory for an appointment Phone: 01983 523354
Email:[email protected]
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Ventnor Townswomen's Guild 19th February - 2.15pm
‘The New Good Neighbour Scheme’ Speaker Mark O’Sullivan - Age UK Manager
March 18th - GUILD AGM
Resident’s Lounge. Knights Court,
High Street, Ventnor.
Secretary - Mrs J Walters - 855892
Social Studies Group
3rd February 2.15pm Tour of the Isle of Wight in Sand Pictures
Rosemary Cooper
2nd March Life as a Beefeater - Mitch Jones
Held in the Resident’s lounge at Byrnhill Grove, Park Avenue.
For more information contact Mrs Barbara Joyner - 651577
£1 per meeting including refreshments.
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BONCHURCH EVENTS
Well Christmas seems rather a long time ago now but before we let
it go completely, I would like to comment on our Christmas Services.
On Christmas Eve we held our annual Crib Service. Several local
families came to this including one little girl who had been baptised in
Bonchurch a couple of years ago. She came dressed as Mary which
was lovely. We did something a bit different and played pass the
parcel. As each layer was opened another figure/character was
revealed until we had a complete stable scene. All the figures had
been knitted by ladies from our congregation.
Midnight Mass was well attended, and we welcomed many visitors.
On Christmas Morning we also welcomed a great number of visitors,
many of whom had a connection to Bonchurch which was most
interesting. One family came, whose great Grandparents were buried
in the churchyard. They (the great grandparents) had met at a ball at
the Twining’s house in St Lawrence. Our final service of the season was held at the Old Church at 3 pm
on Sunday December 29th. It was a simple service of carols and
readings of poetry and prose and was much enjoyed by all who
attended. The church was nearly full and everyone was sang their
hearts out which was such a joy to hear.
As ever the standard of music which enhanced our worship at all the
services was very high and we thank George our organist and our
choir for their wonderful efforts.
The Coffee Mornings will continue on the first Tuesday of every
month from 10am – 12 noon, indeed at the time of writing we have
already had our first one of the year.
Forward date for your diary:
BUMPER EASTER COFFEE MORNING
SATURDAY APRIL 4th 10am – 12 noon.
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The Bonchurch Monthly Coffee Morning TUESDAY 4th February from 10 am to Noon
All the usual: Bric-a-Brac, Cake and savoury stall
(calorie free for January!) Raffle, Tombola, Books and Handicraft.
Coffee/Tea obviously and as ever lots of chat.
We look forward to seeing you all there
“Trinity Folk”
21st February
Holy Trinity
Church Hall
7.30pm - 10pm
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6th February at 9am - 10.30 St Catherine's Church - side hall
Men .. Come along and have a delicious full English breakfast.
A warm welcome and a friendly chat.
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Monday Evening 7.45pm
Contact Jenny Holder 852575
Tuesday Evening - 8.00pm
At Mick and Nava Young’s St Andrews, Belgrave
Road. 852680
15th February 3pm - 5pm
St Francis Academy - Upper Ventnor
“Come and share a meal with us”
Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or carer.
Do please tell any families you know about this
Free event
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WORSHIP FOR FEBRUARY 2020
February 2nd The Presentation of Christ in the Temple.
9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church
10.45a.m.” Come and See” Café Church, St Catherine’s Church
10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Boniface Church
February 9th The Third Sunday before Lent
9.30a.m. Morning Worship, Holy Trinity Church
10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Catherine’s Church
10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Boniface Church
6.30p.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church
February 16th The Second Sunday before Lent
9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church
10.45a.m. Morning Worship, St Catherine’s Church
10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Boniface Church
February 23rd The Sunday next before Lent
UNITED SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
at St Catherine’s Church 11.00a.m.
February 26th Ash Wednesday
HOLY COMMUNION AND IMPOSITION OF ASHES,
at Holy Trinity Church, 7.30p.m.
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READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 2020
February 2nd
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Malachi 3:1-5
Hebrews 2:14-end
St Luke 2:22-40
February 9th The Third Sunday before Lent
Isaiah 58:1-9a ,(9b-12)
1 Corinthians 2:1-12, (13-end)
St Matthew 5:13-20
February 16th The Second Sunday before Lent
Genesis 1:1-2:3
Romans 8:18-25
St Matthew 6:25-end
February 23rd The Sunday next before Lent
Exodus 24:12-end
2 Peter 1:16-end
St Matthew 17:1-9
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BEREAVEMENT GROUP….Can we help you?
We are aware that there are a number of
people who have been bereaved and might
like someone to talk to.
If this is YOU or someone you know, please contact any of the
Bereavement Group from St Catherine’s, Holy Trinity and
St Boniface, by telephoning 01983 853729 or visit the Hub at
St Catherine’s any morning between 10.30 am and 12.30pm.
Anything you wish to discuss will be treated with absolute
confidentiality.
PRAYER TIME Each SATURDAY afternoon between 1pm and 2pm
in, St Catherine’s Church.
For more information contact Ann Allen
PRAYER CHAIN Many of you especially newcomers to the Church may not
know about THE PRAYER CHAIN which has been going
for a very long time.
It is made up with a prayerful group of people who pass on
confidential prayers one to another.
If anyone has a confidential or urgent prayer for themselves
or other people, whether members of the Church or not,
then they can ring me on 01983 731142 or email me on
Ann Radcliffe
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