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APRIL 2017

The Parish Magazine for the parishes of

St Catherine and Holy Trinity Ventnor and St Boniface Bonchurch

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Sunday Services Please see inside Link for details of Sunday Services

Midweek Services St Catherine’s - Wednesday - 10.30am Holy Communion

Holy Trinity - Thursday - 10.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

The Ministry Team

Rev’d Hugh Wright 01983 853729

Email: [email protected]

Morning Prayer Tuesday - Bonchurch Old Church - 8am

Wednesday - St Catherine's Church and Thursday Holy Trinity Church - 9am

Friday - Bonchurch Parish Church - 8.30am

All Welcome

Ventnor & Bonchurch Parish website address

www.ventnorcofe2.btck.co.uk Email: [email protected]

Churchwardens

St Catherine’s John Holder 8525755852575

Steve Northern 856953

Holy Trinity Jo Nicholson

Tony Morrish 840570

St Boniface Jonny Fitzgerald Bond 854824

Lyn Ridler-Lee 404508

Readers

Gill Chaloner Reader 854659

Hilary Davis Reader 855797

Jenny Hopkins Holder Reader 852575

Gill Smith ` Reader 856134 David Tamcken Reader 506693

Lay Pastoral Assistants

Mary Bell

Jo Nicholson

Student Youth Worker

Hannah Fenton

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Dear Friends,

What is it to follow in the steps of Jesus?

Last month, Mick and Nava Young and I joined a pilgrimage to the Holy Land

led by the Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight. (You can read their account

elsewhere in ‘The Link’). It was a wonderful experience to walk the way

Jesus had trod in the last week of his life in Jerusalem from the Mount of

Olives through to the site of his death and resurrection inside the Church of

the Holy Sepulchre. We also visited the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus

prayed to his Father to ‘take this cup (of suffering) away from me’ under an

olive tree that was 2000 years old. WE also visited the High Priest’s house

where Peter denied Jesus and saw the dungeon where Jesus himself was

imprisoned prior to his trial.

This was moving but it didn’t bring me close to the suffering and risen Lord

as much as other things we saw. We spent one morning at Yad Vashem

Holocaust Memorial museum where the story of the massacre of 6 million Jews at the hands of the Nazis was graphically told and where the names of

all the dead children are recited in a continuous loop. (It takes 3 years to get

through them). Later that afternoon we gathered to pray at the Western

Wall with Jews who may not have been born if Hitler had completed his task.

On the same day we also visited the Arab West Bank and the town of

Bethany, where Jesus often stayed with Mary and Martha, and where he

raised their brother Lazarus from the dead. We combined this with a visit to

a school for orphaned and abandoned boys, bringing new life to them

through the inspirational leadership of their Head teacher and love of the

staff.

Both these experiences spoke to me of the real meaning of Easter which is

about new emerging from the tragedy of suffering. That is what we will

celebrate this month as we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Yet

it is something we can also experience every day in our own lives.

In the Jerusalem Garden Tomb, an alternative and simpler site of the

Resurrection to that found in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, there is a

sign that ready that reads ‘He is not here; for he is risen.’ As Christians, it’s

good to visit Israel/Palestine to see the sites but we do not need to. For

every day Jesus suffers in this terrible world in which we live; sometimes we

also witness a resurrection. Let us not just come to church this Easter, but

also keep our eyes open for Easter in the world,

A Happy Easter to you all.

Your good friend and Vicar.

HW

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There will be an illustrated talk on Friday 7th April at

7.30pm at St Catherine’s Church on my, Mick and

Nava’s trip to the Holy Land? It will be illustrated by

pictures, some sound and a few artefacts.

All are welcome, some refreshments will be provided.

Entrance is free, but retiring collection will be taken

for the Jeel-Al Amal home in Bethany.

Hugh

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HOLY LAND MARCH 2017

38 of us, led by our Archdeacon, Peter Sutton, ably assisted by Veronica

Brown and Jane Isaac, travelled from the island for a seven day pilgrimage

to the Holy Land. The assembled company ranged in age from 31 to 91 and included several from the North island and also our very own vicar,

Hugh.

It was a pilgrimage, not a holiday. We had a very full programme every day

starting at 8.00 am(!).We covered many sites significant to our Lord Jesus'

birth, ministry, death and resurrection; many churches and associated

ruins. Amongst the biblical site visits was also a visit to Yad Vashem, the

holocaust remembrance centre, and a boys' orphanage supported by

McCabe, the tour organisers.

We were based in Jerusalem for four nights, facing the city walls, and for

three nights on the shore of Lake Galilee at Tiberias.

So much for the bare facts. What was it like? What did we learn? How do

we feel now on return? I can only speak for myself, but it was truly a

fantastic experience. Seeing for myself the places and environment where

Jesus lived and walked helps make faith come alive. A group baptism we

witnessed in the Jordan was particularly moving and uplifting for me: such a

joyous occasion. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and provided a

lot of background information I hadn't hitherto known. Added to all this

were the perfectly positioned hotels and superb food throughout the

week, adding to our waistlines.

Now we're back home and life goes on as normal, but the memories re-

main and the Holy Land experience lives on in my heart.....

Mick and Nava Young

McCabe Pilgrims’ Progress

Tune: Summer Holiday (Cliff Richard)

We’re all going on a trip to the Holy Land,

from the Isle of Wight and mainland too,

on a pilgrimage that’s crawling with reverends,

Peter, Jane and Veronica too,

with Amanda and Hugh.

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Women’s world day of prayer

We’re going to a land that’s sacred

for Christian, Muslim, and for Jew;

we’re read about it in the Bible,

now let’s see if it’s true!

We’ve now had the joy of seeing the Holy Land,

not for superstition, or a spree,

but to walk the paths that Jesus had travelled on,

and pray the nations will soon be free,

as God meant them to be.

Alison Blenkinsop 14 March 2017

The Women's world day of prayer was held at St Boniface Church,

Bonchurch on the 3rd March. It was well attended by representatives

from all the churches in Ventnor.

The service was part of a world wide wave of prayer written by the

women of the Philippines. The service booklet had a thought provoking

cover illustrating the theme ‘Am I being unfair to you?’ and was full of

interesting information about the Philippines.

The theme was based on the Gospel reading Matthew 20:1-16.

On the altar we had a Philippine flag, some examples of Philippine

handicraft work, scales of justice, alongside the cross, candle and open

bible.

During the service symbols representing the three groups of Islands and a

platter of Philippine produce, dry fish, rice and fruits were brought

forward. Small bags of rice were distributed during the service.

We heard about the difficulties faced by women living and working on this group of islands.

We also heard about natural disasters that have occurred there, as this

service was being prepared Typhoon Haiyan struck and caused much

destruction.

The service ended with all present joining hands in a circle, and was

followed by refreshments.

Many thanks to all who helped to make it a successful event.

Gill Smith

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St Catherine’S ChurCh

Annual Parochial Church Meeting 2017

It will April when you read this, and Lent and Easter will have come and

gone. LyCIG may have helped as many as went to the groups to

rediscover their Christian faith and their place before God, and in their

church fellowships. One hopes. In that, we, at St Catherine’s will have our

APCM at the end of April, a time and opportunity for the church

fellowship to appraise the temporal and, hopefully, spiritual temperature of

the fellowship and ourselves. St. Boniface and Holy Trinity will have theirs

before we have ours, and the outcomes will be as particular to them as

ours will be to us. But only if people determine to attend. I realise the

time of year, and actual time of the meeting, may dissuade many to come,

but it is important for as many as possible to attend because you have a

say in how the church is run, and who will represent you on the PCC and

as Churchwardens, via a vote. If you miss out, then, frankly, you will have

to put up, and persevere, with what and whomever is voted in. All of this

may, or not, be God’s will for us, corporately, but, as the Apostles sought

His will through prayer and lottery in Acts, so must we. Your votes count,

but only if you are in attendance. If you feel that you cannot go because of

transport issues, then maybe someone could help with the offer of a lift,

there and back.

That also goes for Bible Study groups. If you enjoyed the LyCIG groups,

why not continue in such a group, to expand your knowledge and

continue growing in your faith, all of which will benefit the fellowship? Because while church attendance is good, and to listen to a sermon in the

service is also good, it is in the groups where you have the opportunity to

explore further and grow, no matter what you know of the Bible, or not,

and your faith, whatever the level of your Christian growth - none of us

know it all, and the Bible is a Living Document, so we need one another to

help us understand better, allowing the Holy Spirit to affect growth – and

change – in us. Don’t miss out, all the details of Bible Study groups are in

the Sunday Notes, or even start a new one!

Chris Maguire

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St Catherine's Church. Dates for your diary.

APRIL

Wednesday 5th - 2pm: Afternoon concert by Fran

Friday 7th - 7.30pm: Holy Land Slide Show by Hugh

Sunday 23rd: 3pmCommemorative Ceremony.

Thursday 27th - 7.30pm:

Annual Parochial Church Meeting

MAY

Wednesday 3rd - 2pm: Afternoon concert by Fran

Thursday 4th - Council Elections

Saturday 6th - 7pm: Orpheus Singers Choral Concert

Sunday 7th - 3pm:

The Halsey Family and Friends Concert

Sunday 14th - 2.30pm: Isle of Wight Youth Concert Band

Wednesday 17th - 1pm: Christian Aid Soup Lunch

Monday 29th @ 6.30pm:

Chiltern Music Academy Concert

Messy Church

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HOLY TRINITY NEWS

At the end of February Holy Trinity hosted a successful concert by the Isle of

Wight Concert Band which was entitled ‘An English Programme’.

Unfortunately I could not attend and I hope that they will be able to make a

return visit sometime.

By the time you read this, we will have held our next event - the famous ‘Beetle

Drive’. For some reason this is eagerly anticipated by other members of the

congregation as it apparently brings out the worst in me, to everyone’s

amusement! I hope to be there this year (I had to miss last year’s event, much

to everybody’s disappointment) so no doubt I will have disgraced myself yet

again. But what is the point of a competition without competitive spirit I ask

myself? Anyway, there will have been no fighting over the refreshments I’m

sure, which will have been distributed in a suitably respectable fashion and

enjoyed by all.

Our Ash Wednesday service gave us plenty to think about in terms of our

behaviour, whether we decided to give something up for Lent, or alternatively

to take something on. I must say that I was more attracted to undertaking a

self-improving activity, especially having been on the recent course at Holy

Trinity on developing our spirituality (‘The Way’). I realised that I needed to

become more familiar with the Bible and so I have made a commitment to read

a Psalm every day during Lent. I hope this will help me to establish a continuing

reading habit, and also focus my prayers. There is plenty to pray about at the

moment; one only has to watch the news every day. Sometimes it can fill you

with despair, and a feeling of complete helplessness. It may seem that there is

nothing that you can do to help improve the situations so many people find

themselves in, perhaps through no fault of their own, apart from being in the

wrong place at the wrong time.

But praying, both individually and collectively, can help to spread a message of

hope, and hymns can play a part in lifting spirits too. One hymn that we have

already sung twice during this Lenten period is ‘O Jesus I have promised’, and it

makes a good re-affirmation prayer too. It is also one of those hymns which

can be sung to a variety of different tunes which means that it bears repetition

without losing its impact.

The words were written by John Ernest Bode, an Anglican priest, in the 1860s.

He wrote them for the occasion of the confirmation of his three children and it

is still commonly sung at confirmation services. Although the original hymn

apparently had six verses, in the New English Hymnal there are only four

verses, and in my copy of Hymns Ancient and Modern there are five. Quite

what tune was used originally I do not know, but nowadays there are at least

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Christian Aid Week 14‑20 May

St Catherine's Church will be hosting a SUPER SOUP LUNCH

on Wednesday 17th MAY at 1pm in the HUB. Please come along

and please give generously to the work of

Christian Aid this year.

Thank you. Roger Glover.

four tunes which are used regularly, demonstrating its popularity and continuing

inspiration.

In 1881 a tune was written by Arthur H Mann, called Angel’s Story, but this is a

completely unfamiliar tune to me. One popular tune is called Day of Rest,

composed by James William Elliott and originally written to accompany a hymn

of the same name written by Christopher Wordsworth in 1862. Two other

tunes commonly set for these words are Thornbury (written by Basil Harwood

in 1898) and Wolvercote ( written in 1910 by William H Ferguson) but I have

also sung this hymn to a far jazzier tune called Hatherop Castle, written in the

1960s. I can’t say I found this particularly suitable for such profound words, and

in researching this month’s piece I found a suggestion for a very different tune

(Erfreut Euch) written in the 1600s and which the writer considered to be much

more fitting for these words. I have unfortunately not been able to trace this

German tune so I can’t comment. I think my preferred tune is Day of Rest,

which is not in the New English Hymnal, but it is in my old favourite, Hymns

Ancient and Modern.

But whichever tune is used, each verse makes a prayer in itself. Since Hugh

encouraged us in a recent sermon to find our own wilderness and to take time

to listen to God, I particularly like the verse reproduced below. I hope it

inspires you to take another look at this well known hymn and perhaps view it

afresh.

O let me hear Thee speaking in accents clear and still,

Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will;

O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control;

O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul.

Helen

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VERY USEFUL INFORMATION.

Many years ago, Sister Kathleen SSM taught me a great deal about religious

services including valuable tips on nativity plays and tableau. To start, she

reminded me that the greatest miracle is the birth of a new Baby, therefore when

arranging a nativity tableau it is important to show the characters in the most

natural way: That is to say that baby Jesus should be a real, live baby, it was

difficult and considered unwise to expect a newborn to fill the role of Jesus, and so

a slightly older baby was chosen, his natural parents were offered the part of Mary

and Joseph.

If the child cried or became distressed, then so be it. The parents could deal with

the situation immediately at their discretion. Perhaps he would require a feed or

even changing. However, babies are babies and on some occasions he would vent

his disapproval, any delays could be filled by the singing of a suitable hymn.

Wardrobe was another important factor: suitable clothing throughout the play

was important to give the correct atmosphere of the time. The story should be

told in an authentic and sympathetic manner. Music was chosen in a very sensitive

way to complement the aura of this extremely beautiful occasion. We should all

live our role and play our part with great reverence. When the three kings or

wise men entered it was quite spectacular, they were dressed in all their finery in

their flowing, colourful robes, each with A long train held by their pages. They

processed slowly, one by one, the full length of the aisle to the music of: "We

three kings," to kneel before Jesus to present Him with Gold, Frankincense and

Myrrh.

I often wondered what that dear child thought of it all. His expression spoke

Volumes, not being able to understand what was really going on, or perhaps He

understood more than we anticipated.

Our nativity plays usually took about an hour to perform, they always took Place

in a church, St Alban's was a great favourite, we did perform at Holy Trinity and

at St Catherine's very successfully. The staff and children loved the

plays; there was always a waiting list to take Part. We also required a new baby

accompanied by his parents every year. The cast was considerable consisting of

shepherds, Angels, Wise men along with their pages and other servants, the Inn

keeper, Narrator and the Choir and then there were a wonderful team constantly

working in the background.

Animals were included when possible. Sister Kathleen would be there to supervise

and criticise when necessary.

One very important hymn which I always recall at nativity was: "Jesus good Above

all other, gentle child of gentle mother." ........A favourite indeed.

Ted.

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St Boniface and Bonchurch

Tuesday April 4th Coffee Morning 10am – noon

Saturday April 8th Easter Fair 10am-noon

Tuesday April 18th Sewing Bee 2-4pm

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Tuesday May 2nd Coffee Morning 10am – noon.

Tuesday May 16th Sewing Bee 2-4pm

If you were looking for the wow factor last month you only needed to go

as far as the Daffodil Festival held in Bonchurch Parish Church. Every nook

and cranny was filled with daffs and it looked stunning.

One of the perks of organising events is that you arrive first and have a few

moments on your own. As I opened the doors, first of the porch and then

of the main church, I was assailed by a heady perfume of spring flowers in

“The Bonchurch Garden” and then of daffodils in the main church. This of

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course was before the aroma of coffee and the hot cross buns that

Sandra Gonzalez served in the morning, wafted round the church!

The inspiration of the titles came from the fertile imagination of Wendy

Penney, an erstwhile doyenne of Ventnor Flower Club, as did the idea of

a Daffodil quiz. Even those adept at cryptic cross words found this

taxing!

We are indebted to the Ventnor Flower Club for their support and for

the members who did the arrangements. (They always welcome new

members.) Eileen Kay appropriated the right to arrange on the font

some time ago and who are we to argue and why would we? The results

are amazing. We are also grateful to Michael Matthews whose

professional expertise and support is invaluable to us. His arrangement

in the porch really set the mood for the festival. Once again Sandra

Gonzales and her helpers were a great help in the catering department. Last, but not least thank you all for coming. We hope we will see you at

our Easter Fair on Saturday April 8th from 10 – 12noon.

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Messy Church

April 29th 3pm - 5pm

St Francis School - 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 event.

Next meetings

May 27th

Open Door Speakers for April 2017

– Open Door Meeting every Thursday at 12 Noon

6th April Bishop Christopher (Communion)

13th April Charles J Andrew

20th April Alistair Wells

27th April Dennis Lloyd

A light lunch is served after the service

Activities @ The Priory

Poetry, Past & Present with Anne Linington – Friday 7th April 10.30 – 11.45 a.m.

Creative Writing with Lynn New – Wednesday 12th April (TBC) 10.00 – 1.00 p.m.

Knit & Natter, Crochet & Sewing Group with Clare Goddard

– Monday 24th April - 12 Noon – 3.00 p.m.

Music and Melodies with June Cox – Monday 24th April 2.00pm – 3.30 p.m.

All enquiries to Carisbrooke Priory Trust Phone: 01983 523354

Prayer Ministry available by arrangement –

Please ring 01983 523354 for appointment

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.carisbrookepriory.org.uk

Carisbrooke Priory

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THE CHERUB.

Come sing with joy today my friends, sing in great accord,

It is April, spring is here, sing and praise our gracious Lord.

All things bright and beautiful, A very happy hymn,

Explaining all God's gifts to us, yes, let God hear us sing.

Sing in congregation, sing out from the choir,

Sing at Holy Trinity, I sing atop the spire.

Sing out all St Boniface, your voices are so great,

I love your organ music to add that extra weight

Whilst sitting on the weather vane at the top of trinity's spire,

I could hear the mighty organ and the singing of the choir.

High up, and oh so peaceful in that lovely atmosphere

It made me feel that heaven was so very , very near.

Suddenly all was shattered as the vane gave quite a lurch,

A crow had landed clumsily and used it as a perch,

He looked at me quite cheekily with large , black beady eyes

and then he said quite clearly " What a nice surprise"!

When you are a cherub you just accept these things,

The fear of falling off a spire means nothing.....I have wings.

Clumsy crows are natural as they flap across the sky,

Unlike swifts and swallows who are neater as they fly.

I like to soar gently to enjoy the countryside,

All this beauty is of God, there is no need to hide.

Even clumsy, talking crows are all God's gifts. You see,

I love my God with all my heart, He is so good to me.

With love from Cherub Billy.

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Thanks to Mike Wood for our weather information.

VENTNOR WEATHER

The HUB Coffee Shop

10.30am - 12.30pm Monday - Saturday

St Catherine’s Church

Easter cards and eggs available now

Weather for February

Rain fall of 68.1mm (2.68ins) was 118% of the average of 57.60mm

(2.27ins). Rain fell on 13 days. The wettest day was the 26th with 23.7mm

(0.93ins).

The mean temperature of 7.2C was much warmer than the average of

6.0C. The warmest day was the 20th with 12.4C, coldest night the 11th

0.3C.

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Restarting after Easter

Monday Evening 7.45pm - Jenny Holder 852575

Wednesday Evening 8.00pm - At Mick and Nava

Young’s St Andrews, Belgrave Road. 852680

Thursday Afternoon 4.pm 28 North Street.

Hilary Davis 855797

Don’t forget to pick up your free

copy of The Pompey Chimes

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St Catherine’s Church 1st Wednesday of the month

Piano/Organ - Afternoon Recital 2pm

(Fran and Richard)

Tickets available on the door

PASSIONTIDE & EASTER

SUNDAY 2nd APRIL. 9.30am Solemn Sung Mass for PASSION SUNDAY

Choral Music includes AVE VERUM by W.A. Mozart.

WEDNESDAY 5th, APRIL. 9.30am. Stations of the Cross & HOLY COM-

MUNION (said). Traditional Rite.

PALM SUNDAY 9th April 9.30am. Solemn Sung Mass preceeded by the

Procession.

MAUNDY THURSDAY.13th April. 6pm. Holy EUCHARIST & Ceremonies

GOOD FRIDAY, 14th April. 9.30am STATIONS of the CROSS

12 noon at ALL SAINTS, GODSHILL. The Good Friday Liturgy.

HOLY SATURDAY. EASTER EVE. 15th April 6pm Easter Vigil with

Exsultet. A non-Eucharistic Solemnity.

EASTER DAY, 16th April. 9.30am

Solemn Sung Mass of the Day with Procession & concluding with the

REGINA COELI.

WEDNESDAY of EASTER WEEK April 19th 9.30am.

HOLY COMMUNION (said) & Regina Coeli. Traditional Rite.

St Albans the Martyr Church

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Ventnor Townswomen's Guild

19th April at 2pm

Meetings held on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month

2.15pm - In the Common Room at Knights Court, Ventnor

VENTNOR WI meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the

month at St Margaret's Hall, Lowtherville Road.

All welcome. Phone Gill on 854470.

Ventnor Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild

Social Studies Group

Held in the Resident’s lounge at Byrnhill Grove, Park Avenue

2.15pm - 3rd April

“THE MISSING LINK”

Speaker - Ann Evans

For more information contact Mrs Barbara Joyner - 651577

£1 per meeting including refreshments

The Julian Group

Next meeting 2pm Friday 8th April Contact Hilary Davis - 855797.

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Maundy Thursday - 8.00pm St Catherine’s Church

Holy Communion with Tenebrae

Good Friday - Walk of Witness Starting at St Wilfred’s at 11.00am,

finishing at St Catherine’s Church

2.00 p.m. Liturgy of the Cross.

Holy Trinity Church.

2.00p.m. Good Friday Service.

St Catherine’s Church

Holy Saturday - 8.00pm St Boniface Church - Easter Liturgy

April 11th 7.00pm Holy Trinity Church

Stations of the Cross

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Bible Readings for APRIL

April 2nd The Fifth Sunday of Lent. Passion Sunday

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Romans 8:6-11

St John 11:1-45

April 9th Palm Sunday Liturgy of the Palms

St Matthew 21:1-11

Liturgy of the Passion

Isaiah 50:4-9a

Philippians 2:5-11

St Matthew 26:14-end of 27 or

St Matthew27:11-54

April 16th EASTER DAY

Acts 10:34-43

Colossians 3:1-4

St John 20:1-18

April 23rd The Second Sunday of Easter

Acts 2:14a, 22-32

1 Peter 1:3-9

St John 20:19-end

April 30th The Third Sunday of Easter

Acts 2:14a, 36-41

1 Peter 1:17-23

St Luke 24:13-35

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Worship for APRIL

April 2nd The Fifth Sunday of Lent, Passion Sunday

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, followed by A.P.C.M.

April 9th PALM SUNDAY

9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church

10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Catherine’s Church

10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Boniface Church

6.30p.m. Devotional Service, Holy Trinity Church

April 16th EASTER DAY

9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church

10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Catherine’s Church

10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Boniface Church

6.30p.m. Easter Praise, St Catherine’s Church

April 23rd The Second Sunday of Easter

JOINT SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION,

Holy Trinity Church 10.00a.m.

3.00p.m. British Legion World War 1 Service,

St Catherine’s Church

April 30th The Third Sunday of Easter

9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church, followed by A.P.C.M.

10.45 All Age Worship, St Catherine’s Church

10.45a.m. Morning Worship, St Boniface Church

Please note changes to usual pattern of services.

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