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March 2017

The Parish Magazine

for

St George and All Saints, Douglas FREE LARGE PRINT COPIES AVAILABLE

The Parish of St George and All Saints, Douglas

Part of the Douglas Group Ministry

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Parish Directory

Churchwardens All Saints’ Cath Cringle 626097; Phil Watterson 673648 St. George’s Margaret Rattigan 626860; Scott Leonard-Morgan 491849

Hon. Secretary Sam Derbyshire samderbyshire@hotmail.com

Hon. Treasurer Andy Baxendale andrew.baxendale@manx.net

Electoral Roll Secretary All Saints—Judy Cross 626093 St George—Margaret Rattigan 626860

Safeguarding Officer Sue Kewley Sue.kewley@manx.net Health & Safety Officer Ernie de Legh-Runciman ernie@manxcat.org.uk

Verger (St George’s) Meg Irving 672658

The Vicar The Venerable Andrew Brown 16 Devonshire Rd Douglas IM2 3RB 01624 675430 archdeacon@sodorandman.im

Associate Vicar The Revd Alessandra Di Chaira 62 Ballabrooie Way Douglas 01624 679274 alessandra.stgeorge.allsaints@gmail.com

Assistant Minister (SSM) The Revd John Guilford 672001 or 353475

Readers Heather Paisley 467158 (Data Protection Officer) Eric Quirk 840421 or 489818

Parish Office archdeaconpa@sodorandman.im St George’s Church

The Parish office is usually open Tues -Thurs & Sat 11.30am —2.30pm Tel: 679189

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Heavenly Recipes

(From the All Saints Church Recipe Book)

Sweet & Sour Red Pepper Pasta

(This is quite hot & spicy so be warned)

Serves 2 generously

2 large red peppers

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 tbsp. white wine vinaegar

1 level tsp brown sugar

Jar of tomato & chilli sauce (Lloyd Grossman’s is my favourite)

7 oz dried penne pasta

De seed peppers and cut into large chunks. Heat oil in a large frying pan and

cook peppers over a high heat for 7-10 minutes or until blackened on both

sides. Add vinegar and sugar and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add sauce,

bring to the boil and simmer for 7-10 minutes. Season with black pepper

and stir into cooked pasta.

Serve with grated parmesan chesse.

From Cath Cringle

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Dear Friends

It is with deep sadness that we draw near to the clo-sure of the All Saints church building. However, the PCC felt that it was important that the life and achievements of this church community should be properly marked and celebrated. As a result it has been agreed that a number of services will be held as well as a concert. There will also be , during this period an exhibition. The first of these services will be a Renewal of Marriage Vows on Saturday 18th March at 3pm to be followed by prosecco and cake. This service is for anyone who has been married at All Saints but also for anyone who has a connection with the church and would like to take this opportunity to renew their vows. The following weekend in our Sunday service on 26th March at 10.30am coinciding with Mother’s Day there will be an All Age Worship Service which will include a renewal of baptism vows again for anyone who has been baptized at All Saints, families whose children have been baptized there or anyone who has a connection with the church and wishes to renew their vows. On the 23rd April at 3pm there will be a formal service of celebration of the 50th Anniversary of All Saints church. All are invited to this service and will be most welcome. There will also be a farewell concert to be held at the church on the 30th March at 7.30pm. The final service will be a parish communion on Sunday 30th April. Despite all this, it is without doubt that this is a difficult and sad time for the congregation of All Saints and we hold them all in our prayers. In terms of the future

Letter from the Vicar

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In terms of the future both Messy Church and Celtic Communion will be held in the church hall. Both services will continue to take place on the 1st Sunday of the month (11.15am for Messy Church and a new earlier time of 4.00pm for Celtic Communion). The Church Hall will undergo an extensive refurbishment over the summer and it will also retain the ‘All Saints’ name. There will be a new kitchen, new storage areas and proper disabled access. It is important to remember that although this much loved building is clos-ing the church is not. It is our prayerful hope that as we join together as united congregation with services both at St George and All Saints church hall that the church community will thrive and grow as we work together in mission and ministry for Jesus Christ.

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Prayers for our Parish The week beginning ... 5th March Residents of Devonshire Crescent & Devonshire Road

All involved in the appointment of our new bishop

The work of hte foodbanks on the island The refugees in Calais

12th March Residents of Mount Havelock & Myrtle St Church leaders across the island For the elderly in residential and nursing Homes across the island The ongoing conflict in Syria 19th March Residents of Nelson St & St Barnabus Hill The staff in Nobles Hospital Super Saints The long term unemployed 26th March Residents of Westbourne Drive & Western Ave Messy Church The Christianity Explored Groups The victims of sex trafficking 2nd April Residents of Westminster Drive & Terrace The Lenten Group The homeless and the work of Graiyh The people of Mosul

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March

12th Ann & Peter Marven

19th Ros Wilson & Sheila Crowe

26th Jean Last & Margaret Morrison.

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The Place of Music and Singing in Church (adapted from Vaughan Roberts’s article of the same title)

- A personal perspective from our organist at St George Throughout the Bible, there are references to music and song. Jubal (Genesis 4) is the earliest and was the ancestor of all who played lyre and pipe (or kinnor and uggab in Hebrew). Moses was also a singer and David played the harp as well as writing many of the psalms we use in our ser-vices. Even our Lord sang (Matthew 26.30) at the Last Supper. The book of Revelation mentions singing many times but we are told not to wait until heaven before we sing. St Paul states that we should “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.” (Ephesians 5.9)

There are few of us that cannot respond to music in some way. We are all different however. Some of us find the serenity of Taize worship or the dim-ly lit medieval building resounding to plainsong does it for them. Others are left cold by that! Some are moved by the guitar, drum and keyboard based ‘All age praise’ style worship. Others are moved by Choral evensong accom-panied by the organ including all of its traditions and beautiful words.

The Bible however, never teaches that a feeling can take us into the pres-ence of God. If that had been possible, God would have sent us a musician rather than a saviour. Only Christ can take us into the Most Holy Place in Heaven, where we have direct access to the Father through faith in him. In some churches, the time given to Bible teaching is becoming less and less and the reliance on feeling is becoming more and more prevalent. Paul writes: “Faith comes through hearing the message and the message is heard through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17). When choosing which service to attend what comes first? Music or the Bible? Yes, music is im-portant but it is possible to survive in our faith without it. We could not sur-vive without God’s word.

The best Christian musicians will not be primarily seeking to produce an ex-perience. They will be pointing to Christ and focussing attention on the truth about him.

Why Should We Sing? Peter tells us: “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who

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Messy Church

Everyone welcome, please come and join us!

Our theme for February was based on the parables of The Hidden Treasure and The Pearl of Great Price. Before we got started on the crafts, Eric ex-plained how the parables mean that the Kingdom of Heaven is as precious as the treasure and the pearl.

A wide variety of crafts reflected the theme and we were kept busy making both edible and card treasure chests, oysters with pearls made from pegs and paper plates, a treasure map and a very wet and squidgy 'Seaweed Challenge' game where you had to find the pearls (marbles) hidden in the seaweed (tagliatelle). There are some great photos of everyone concen-trating hard on our Facebook page. Why not take a look?

During celebration time we sang a worship song 'Seek ye first the Kingdom of God' as a round, and it sounded so lovely, we think we should start a Messy Church choir!

Lunch was pasta with sausages followed by delicious cakes, which was quickly demolished after our busy morning.

Our next Messy Church will be

5th March at 11.15 am—

In All Saints’ Church Hall'

Theme: Listening to God'.

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The place of Music & Singing in Church (continued)

The song below is full of personal elements yet the first line sums up the point above in such a simple direct way. “After the word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world” (Martin Luther)

A song suitable for Holy Week

How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure, That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss - The Father turns His face away, As wounds which mar the Chosen One Bring many sons to glory.

Behold the man upon a cross, My sin upon His shoulders; Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice Call out among the scoffers. It was my sin that held Him there Until it was accomplished; His dying breath has brought me life - I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything, No gifts, no power, no wisdom; But I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection. Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer; But this I know with all my heart - His wounds have paid my ransom.

Stuart Townend Copyright © 1995 Thankyou Music (Adm. by CapitolCMGPublishing.com excl. UK & Europe, adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family, songs@integritymusic.com)

NIcholas J Roberts

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Please telephone 6 2 4 4 1 9 or 4 9 2 2 3 9

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Open from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm (9.30 am to 2.00 pm on Saturdays)

Happiness is warm feet in bed

If you have never discovered the cosy bliss of wearing socks in bed, you are in for a real treat. According to experts from the Global Council on Brain Health, wearing socks in bed helps ensure uninterrupted slumber. In a recent report, the Global Council was stressing the importance of getting sound sleep in order to stay sharp in later life. And so it offers various tips to the over-50s. They include: keep pets out of your bedroom, avoid late-night rows with your family; allow 15 minutes of ‘settle time’ before you switch off the light; avoid food, alcohol and drink for three hours before bed; keep your smartphone and tablet in another room; have a warm bath; and swap white or blue lights for warmer, restful colours. Sleep well!

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The place of music and singing in church (continued)

called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2.9). We are here as Christians to belong to God for the purpose of declaring his praises.

Emotions and Singing How many of us feel moved when we see the words “ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven” on the written page. Yes, out of context they may seem a little random. Put them into context within the wonderful hymn “Praise my soul the King of Heaven” and who can fail to be moved by the emotion.

The Power of Music Chocolate is dear to my heart. Why? Because I loved the Dance of the Mirli-tons by Tchaikovsky (aka Everyone’s a fruit and nut case…). Tunes are of course an integral part of the hymns we use every week but what of the words? A fantastic tune can enhance a set of verses. What is your favourite hymn? Is it the words or is it the music or is it the whole package? Often the words are the things that sticks more, especially if the tune is difficult to play!

A good song for worship……. Question – is the song faithful to scripture?

Question – is the song God-focussed? Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-hey (x7) – great line in a recent worship song. Fun to sing yes but empty of meaning?

Question – is the song clear? How many of our songs and hymns use meta-phor and imagery? Yes, most of them! But is there so much that it is impos-sible to get the meaning clear in your mind?

On the wings of eagles, we ride upon the breeze of your Spirit’s lifting, our minds being freed from the things that have torn us and taken life away, once more soaring higher, freedom breaking in again…..

I don’t know what this means! Answers on a postcard please! [Editor— I It seems to me it’s a poetic description of the effects on someone’s life who has experienced the deep healing work of the Holy Spirit which brings real freedom to many people who have been in bondage.]

Question – is the song selfish? Do our songs promote the thought of me and God? Songs should be di-rected to those around us and encourage the fact that God’s love is for all God’s people (continued on page 13)

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Dates at a Glance

Sun 5th March

10.30 am 11.15 6.00pm

Parish Communion at St George’s Messy Church at All Saints Celtic Communion at All Saints

Mon 6th 12,00pm 2.00pm 7.30pm

Lent Lunch in All Saints Hall Tea & Chat in All Saints Church Lounge Snooker Club at St George’s all welcome

Tues 7th 10.00am 10.00am 7.30pm 7.30pm

Prayer Meeting - Venue to be confirmed Super Saints for toddlers & their carers AS Hall Bell ringing at St George’s Christianity Explored Group

Wed 8th 1-2.00pm 7.30pm

Govt choir rehearse in St George’s church Lent Group

Thurs 9th 12.00pm Christianity Explored Group

Sun 12th March

10.30am 6.00pm

Holy Communion at St George’s & All Saints Evening Prayer at St George

Mon 13th 12.00pm 2.00pm 7.30pm

Lent Lunch in All Saints Hall Tea & Chat in All Saints Church Lounge Snooker Club at St George’s all welcome

Tues 14th 10.00am 10.00am 7.30pm

Prayer Meeting - Venue to be confirmed Super Saints for toddlers & their carers AS Hall Bell ringing at St George’s

Weds 15th 1-2.00pm 7.30pm

Govt choir rehearse in St George’s church Lent Group

Sat 18th 3.00pm Renewal of Marriage Vows at All Saints Church

Sun 19th March

10.30 am 6.00pm

Holy Communion at St George & All Saints Taize at St George

Mon 20th 12.00pm 2.00pm 7.30pm

Lent Lunch at All Saints Hall Tea & Chat Christmas Party in All Saints Church Snooker Club at St George’s all welcome

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Dates at a Glance

Tues 21st 10.00am 10.00am

Prayer Meeting—Venue to be confirmed Super Saints for toddlers & their carers AS Hall

Wed 22nd 1-2.00pm 7.30pm

Govt choir rehearse in St George’s church Lent Group

Thurs 23rd 12.00pm ChristianityExplored Group

Sun 26th 10.30 am 6.00pm

All Age Praise St George & All Age Renewal of Bap-tism Vows at All Saints Holy Communion at St George

Mon 27th 12.00pm 2.00pm 7.30pm

Lent Lunch at All Saints Hall Tea & Chat in All Saints Church Lounge Snooker Club at St George’s all welcome

Tues 28th 10.00am 10.00am 7.30pm 7.30pm

Prayer Meeting - Venue to be confirmed Super Saints for toddlers & their carers AS Hall Bell ringing at St George’s PCC Meeting at All Saints Church

Weds 29th 1-2.00pm 7.30pm

Govt choir rehearse in St George’s church Lent Group

Thurs 30th 7.30pm A Musical Farewell at All Saints Church

Sun 2nd April

10.30 am 11.15am 6.00pm

Holy Communion at St George’s Messy Church at All Saints Hall Celtic Communion at All Saints Church