The Rector writes: ‘Today is Rogation Sunday, traditionally celebrated on the 6th Sunday of Easter which is also the Sunday before Ascension. The word “Rogation” comes from the Latin verb rogare, meaning “to ask”, which reflects the ancient belief in agricultural communities that God needed to be asked for protection from calamities during this vital […]
May 26, 2014 in Parish Notices by simon
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The Rector writes: ‘ I attended the General Synod of the Church of Ireland which took place in Dublin from 8th to 10th May. As our Bishop ‘tweeted’ it is ‘the annual 3-day ‘parliament’ of the Church of Ireland; bishops, clergy and laity together’ Much business was discussed but perhaps the most important and historic […]
May 19, 2014 in Parish Notices by simon
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The Rector writes: ‘ Today, both in our prayers and in what we will hear from our guest speaker Susan Helen, we celebrate the work of Christian Aid. The theme for this year’s Christian Aid Week is all about giving people a future without fear, focusing on how War tears lives apart and how we […]
May 12, 2014 in Parish Notices by simon
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The Rector writes: ‘ Tomorrow is a Bank Holiday and on Tuesday evening at 7.30pm we have our Annual Vestry meeting (which we always call the ‘Easter Vestry’ as it must occur within 20 days on either side of Easter Sunday.) This is the meeting to which EVERYBODY is invited although you only have a […]
May 7, 2014 in Parish Notices by simon
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