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NOVEMBER 2017
The Parish Magazine for the parishes of
St Catherine and Holy Trinity Ventnor and St Boniface Bonchurch
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The Ministry Team
Rev’d Hugh Wright 01983 853729
Email: [email protected]
Gill Chaloner Reader 854659
Hilary Davis Reader 855797
Jenny Hopkins Holder Reader 852575
Gill Smith Reader 856134
David Tamcken Reader
Lay Pastoral Assistants
Mary Bell and Jo Nicholson
Ventnor & Bonchurch Parish website address
www.ventnorcofe2.btck.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Churchwardens
St Catherine’s Steve Northern and Adrian Pinnock
Holy Trinity Jo Nicholson and Mark Bell
St Boniface Jonny Fitzgerald Bond and Lyn Ridler-Lee
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
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November is an in-between time. The toil and purpose of Harvest have
passed; the preparation and judgment of Advent is yet to come. This is a time
of contemplation.
This is a time of remembrance. We remember those who have gone before us; our own, the saints, those lost in conflict, and to remember our own life.
It is also a time to let go of what has been and is being, taken from us.
It is a Sabbath time, when nature rests. On the Sabbath the Lord rested and
looked at what he had done. The Genesis story tells us that God created not
just the world and everything in it, but also rest: and he commanded us to
take rest.
In our busy lives it is easy to lose, or devalue those times of recollection.
We can misunderstand the healing of recollection; how memories shape
our present, bring comfort or become symbols of hope, identified with
joy. Memories are tools of growth and wisdom. By making Sabbath time
and keeping it, we restore our openness to grace and are more alive to the
miracles around us.
The Sabbath, the Old Testament teaches makes the rich and the poor equals,
as for that one day the rich and the poor were both free from the constraints
of work. The Sabbath also provides time to evaluate work, as the Lord
evaluated the work of creation, to establish whether our work, like God's, is
good. Lastly, the Sabbath is to give us some time to contemplate the meaning
of life.
With memory there are no real losses in life. We can collect everything away
in our memory bank, there we can carry everyone and everything we ever
encountered, and we can visit them again, and again. We can all be children,
adolescents, young people again. With our memories we need never be
lonely. We can look back at times of pleasure and pain, and learn from both.
We can be free of present burdens of emotion and responsibilities and recall
simplicity.
We are "in between " people, who exist in the now of time, and at the same
time in the not yet of the final coming. We are always in the now and on the
way, and we know somewhere in us that we are an Easter people, a people
with hope even in darkness and suffering. We know instinctively that death
and life are one, and that death does not mean separation of the spirit.
Rather it is a unity of the spirits in some mysterious way. The dead are closer
to us in spirit than they were when they were alive.
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The readings for this time are not easy, and require us to take time and look
closely at our lives. To recall and evaluate whether our work, our Christian
life is good. In the spirit of the Sabbath to look at ourselves, are we prepared
for the Kingdom? Are we living with wisdom and grace? Are we using our talents to invest in the Lord's work?
Remember, remember thoughtful November, time to examine our lot, are we
prepared, as sheep to be spared, a Kingdom place to be got?
Jo Nicholson
THE CHERUB
I love my Cherub Billy, his friendship so sincere,
He often comes to visit me and always brings good cheer.
He flies in through my window (I leave the top one wide.)
and sits upon my pouffe when he is safe inside.
He tells me of his escapades, of the places he has been,
Of his trip to London and when he met the Queen.
I never cease to wonder where he will venture next,
He even flew to Jersey, that long journey was a test.
Farmer Bell's great flock of geese taught him how to fly,
"They are such lovely birds," he said, and gave a little sigh.
How I wish I was a Cherub, and fly along with him,
The trouble is my hips are bad and my eyes are getting dim.
Billy is an Angel boy you see, so special here to stay,
at least I hope that he will never, ever, go away.
I know he's only four years old and I am eighty nine,
our friendship will not waver as through the years I climb.
Cherub Billy is so wonderful in so many ways,
Not only in his manner but in everything he says.
I really hope that you will find a friend as good as he
To live and trust in harmony as happy as can be.
We talk of almost anything, we laugh and have a drink,
He washes up the cups and things in the kitchen sink.
It is so nice to sit and talk, his company is a pleasure,
His friendship means so much to me, something that I treasure.
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GOOD READ FOR ADVENT?- Hugh’s recommendations
Advent is much more than counting down to Christmas. It’s a good time to
reflect on the meaning of the faith we celebrate. Three newly published
books can help us to do this.
IN TOUCH WITH GOD
This book by Dr Michael Green, renowned evangelist and Vicar
of St Aldates Oxford when I was there (40 years ago!) and his
wife Rosemary, focuses on 25 prayers from the Old Testament
from the likes of Abraham, Moses and David. They show how
our forebears in faith turned to God in times of trouble and
celebration.
It is the Archbishop of York’s Advent book for 2017. £7.99
ADVENT FOR EVERYONE- JOURNEYS WITH THE APOSTLES.
The latest ‘For Everyone’ book from the prolific, internationally
renowned author Tom Wright (who taught me Greek!). In it, he
goes on a journey with the Apostles, such as Peter and Paul,
exploring New Testament themes of thankfulness, patience,
humility and joy. £8.99
UNEARTHLY BEAUTY:
THROUGH ADVENT WITH THE SAINTS.
‘Saints are people of unearthly beauty who show us a deep
understanding of the fluid nature of divine grace’. So writes
Magdalen Smith in her Advent book. This Advent book id for
those who enter Advent longing for spiritual sustenance to
balance the worldly charms of the Christmas season. She is a
priest in the Chester diocese. £6.99
I will have copies of all 3 books with me on Sundays in from October 29th
and could take orders. Thanks. Hugh
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‘TRY PRAYING’
Every TUESDAY afternoon at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
in St Catherine’s Church. We will be praying
for our community, businesses, people, churches
and all that is going on.
Do drop in for a short time
and add your concerns or needs to our prayers.
Come when you can.
Baptist Church Barn Dance On arrival, a very warm welcome greeted everyone, a smile and the offer of a
refreshing drink. With the Band in full swing playing Irish music, and people clapping
to the music, the atmosphere encouraged people to get up and dance. There was a
lot of freestyle dancing, then, when the Band leader read out instructions i.e four
steps right, clap, four steps left etc, of course I had to heckle him asking, how am I
supposed to remember all that - I am over 21!
Needless to say I had a jolly good try, didn’t step on any toes, then collapsed into a
chair, shattered.
Linda Maguire was in good form, swinging around the floor, linking arms and
swinging along to the next dancer. Didn’t know she had that much energy!
A welcome break for a tasty burger followed by dessert, served by cheerful ladies
from the Baptist Church congregation added to a fun evening, also a good
opportunity to chat with the Band and fellow dancers. Some, who attended the
previous Barn Dance, were disappointed at the poor attendance, though that did not
dampen the happy atmosphere.
The music was foot tapping, hand clapping stuff, with a band singing a couple of Irish
Ballads, and everyone showing their appreciation with enthusiastic applause.
A prize was given for the best dancer to Mike Grimaldi, he was brilliant! Such a great
evening, some people were reluctant to leave and were nearly put out with the milk
bottles!
Well done to all at the Baptist Church who worked so hard to host a fun, enjoyable
evening.
Chris Crawford.
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At St Catherine's Church on 5th November we
will be welcoming a speaker from Tearfund. Her
name is Sue Parsons, and she will be speaking to us
about Tearfunds latest project. This is about the help needed in Malawi, where
drought is gripping the country, and the people are unable to grow the food that
their families require.
We will hear about 2 families in particular, and the effect that drought has had on
them. Then we will find out how the Church has been able to help them out of
poverty, and into health and able to work to provide for their children. This has
also strengthened the faith of the people, and they thank God for the help of the
church.
We are part of that Church - Come and hear what we can do to help Tearfund
continue God's work. Please make every effort to come on 5th November, to
support our speaker and to support the work of Tearfund.
Envelopes will be available on the day for your gift.
Please return it to St. Catherine's Church the following week or two.
Many thanks, in His service. Barbara Glover.
November at Carisbrooke Priory
Open Door Speakers for November 2017
Open Door Meeting every Thursday at 12 Noon
2nd November Amanda Bloor (Communion)
9th November Bob White
16th November Ian & Pat Attrill
23rd November Peter Sutton
30th November Worship in the style of Taizé
A light lunch is served after the service
Activities @ The Priory
Poetry Past & Present with Anne Linington – Friday 10th November 10.30 a.m.
Music and Melodies with June Cox – Monday 20th November 2.00 – 3.30 p.m.
It is hoped that the Creative Writing Group will recommence in the New Year.
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
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THE CHURCH. This is God's house. A Holy place to be, a place where I can talk with my dear
saviour in confidence and to receive his Holy guidance, a place where I can
receive his blessing and to realise when and where my ultimate decisions must
be made. I speak with Jesus with great confidence and faith, telling him about my
worries, my confusions and complications that envelope my mind.
He answers me in many ways, He guides me, shows me what to do. My faith in
my Lord is something that I cannot compare with anything else in this
wonderful world. The power of prayer is a power indeed.
I often find that the Holy Bible can be very confusing, after all it was written by
prophets of long ago who looked at things in different ways that we look at
things today.
The Holy Bible is a necessity, a book that we should read often It offers a great
selection of lessons in moral guidance based upon the life of Jesus himself. Some
would criticise and say it's scripts are contradictory, that may appear to be so in
certain paragraphs but we must not be too hasty to accept those thoughts. We
must Analyse before we criticise.
Nevertheless those prophets certainly spoke truthfully with great authority.
They have kept us well informed of the times When Jesus walked among us,
healing the sick and showing us how we should walk with God in love and
peace. He knew all about terrible pain and unbearable suffering....yet he forgave
those responsible. Rejoice with him.
His example is so valuable, Well worth bearing in our minds.
God IS love, trust in him, have faith in him always.
And don't forget to say thank you for all that God has given us.
Ted.
THE ISLAND FREE SCHOOL
THIS IS A SPECIAL REPORT.
The Free School motto : NULLI SECUNDUS.' ( Second to none.)
On Thursday the 28th September I was invited to a meeting of oral histories
entitled : STEP BACK IN TIME. It was held at our brand new free school in upper
Ventnor.
I was very impressed with the style and layout of the new building but what
impressed me most was the excellent
reception I and other visitors received upon our arrival.
First we were greeted by the staff, and then the children appeared, some of whom
I recognised from my previous talks and encounters. There was much shaking of
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ADVENT COURSE
As one of the outcomes of “Leading Your Church into
Growth” (LYCIG) there was a request for an Advent Course,
similar to a Lent Course.
This will be held at Gill Chaloner’s flat, 11, Bay Court, Wheeler’s
Bay Road, on Wednesdays 29th November and 6th, 13th and 20th
December at 2.30p.m, lasting until 4.00p.m.
It will be based on “Lifelines”, by Ruth Tuschling, the Diocesan
Spirituality Adviser, plus some extra material, and is a chance for
Christians to look at their lives and see where they want to
focus their attention next.
hands with cheery talk giving us time to look around before being ushered into
our seats in one of the huge lecture halls where the school orchestra was playing
a rousing reception.
And then after an official welcome we settled down to watch a film show of the
various lectures that we had taken part in during the summer. The children had
prepared a complete story book outlining the events that we had discussed with
them at our meetings, all this was really wonderful proving to be the very essence
of a successful educational achievement.
We then retired to the dining area where we were offered coffee, tea and cakes,
still surrounded by children just as we liked to be. Our hosts: Lisa and Estelle,
were excellent, organising and co-ordinating such a wonderful event. I was also
introduced to the Headmaster, Mr Boyd, He sat at our table and we talked for
quite a long time, surrounded by children of course.
To socialise in this way plays a very important part in a teenagers life. We, as
members of the older generation also benefit from these wonderful events.
Another member of the team was Daniel, the school camera man who was
responsible for all the video's and stills taken during the various events involving
the entire project. His expertise was invaluable.
Children are my hearts desire and that is how I want my life to be....thanks be to
God.... NULLI SECUNDUS indeed. Ted.
See Ted in the November edition of the Pompey Chimes
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St Boniface and Bonchurch
Bonchurch Sewing Bee. Erika, from P.A.T.C.H. to whom we donate our tea money, will be giving a
workshop on patchwork quilting on Tuesday November 21st from
2pm - 4pm in Bonchurch Parish Church. Do come along and give it a try.
We seem to have had a busy Autumn so far with two lovely weddings,
one with a Baptism and the prospect of two more baptisms to come.
On September 29th we joined in the Macmillan "Biggest Coffee Morning
in the World". A joint effort consisting of St Boniface, the BCA and Inner
Wheel made for a very Happy Morning enjoyed by all. We raised a
magnificent £800 and would therefore like to extend a huge thank you to
all who contributed in so many ways, baking, providing prizes (in one case
hand made for the occasion) making bunting and manning stalls and of
course washing up!
On Sunday October 1st we held our Harvest Festival which was a really
lovely service. The choir excelled themselves and our thanks go to
George and them for all their hard work and commitment. Thanks go to
Christine, Eileen, Mair, Michael and Maureen for making the church looks
so beautiful. Last but not least thank you to all who brought provisions for
the Food Bank and copious amounts of fruit to decorate the church and
to sell afterwards.
On Tuesday we had our regular monthly coffee morning which was well
attended. We can now give our mixers and ovens a welcome break until
the next Coffee Morning on Tuesday November 7th!
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Bonchurch Dates for your diary.
Tuesday November 7th Coffee Morning 10am-noon
SATURDAY DECEMBER 2nd 10am - 12 noon
BONCHURCH BUMPER
CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING
To be held in Bonchurch Parish Church, Bonchurch Shute
(between the Bonchurch Inn and the Pond)
Tuesday December 5th Coffee Morning 10am – noon
Sunday December 10th - A service of Nine lessons and Carols will
be held in the Parish Church at 3.00pm followed by refreshments.
Carols by the Pond with the Shanklin Brass Band will be on Saturday
December 16th at 6.30pm.
With mince pies, mulled wine and hot chocolate.
Tuesday December 19th Sewing Bee 2-4pm
Christmas Eve - 4 pm Crib Service.
Children welcome to dress as Angels and Shepherds.
Volunteers needed for the Coffee Shop over the
Christmas period. 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. December. If
you have a couple of hours to spare, 10.30am - 12.30pm
please contact Margaret Walker 852068
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Don’t forget to pick up your free copy of
The Pompey Chimes
September Rainfall of 99.0mm (3.90ins) was 170% of the average of 58.18mm (2.30ins). This was
the wettest September since 2000 and the 4th wettest in the last 36 years. The
wettest day was the 3rd with 23.5mm (0.93in). Rain fell on 21 days. The mean
temperature of 15.1C was below the average of 15.7C and 5 days had more than
20C The hottest day was the 2nd with 23.3C.
The coldest night was the 15th with 8.2.
SUMMER WEATHER VENTNOR
JUNE
Rainfall of 57mm (2.24ins) was 139% of average. Rain fell on10 days. The wettest day
was the 5th with 22.8mm (0.90ins). The mean temperature was 16.5C (62F). This,
with 2014 was the highest on record! The average maximum 19.5C (67F) was
second on record. The average minimum was of 13.6C (56F) the highest on record!
The hottest day was the 20th with 25.9C (79F). 12 days had more than 20C (68F)
The coldest night was the 4th with only 9.9C (50F) and the hottest night was the
22nd with 21.1C (70F)!
JULY
Rainfall of 72.8mm (2.87ins) was 168% of average. The wettest day was the 11th
with 26.8mm (1.06ins). Rain fell on only 13 days. The mean temperature of 17.7C
(64F) was warmer than the average of 16.8C (62F). The hottest day was the 17th
with 24.0C (75F). 18days had more than 20C (68F). The coldest night was the 23C
(54F) and the hottest night was the 6th with 18.0C (64F).
AUGUST
Rainfall of 63.4mm (2.50ins) was 130% of the average. The wettest day was the 2nd
with 24mm (0.95ins). Rain fell on only 9 days. The mean temperature of 17.1C (63F)
was just below the average of 17.4C (63F). The hottest day of the year was the 27th
with 26.2C (79F). 14 days had more than 20C (68F). The coldest nights were the
10th and 31st with 11C (52F).
Thanks to Mike Wood for our weather information.
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Town Remembrance Service
Sunday 12th November
3pm
St Catherine’s Church
Followed by a parade to
Town Cenotaph at the Park
HOME GROUPS
Monday Evening 7.45pm Contact Jenny Holder 852575
Wednesday Evening - 8.00pm At Mick and Nava Young’s
St Andrews, Belgrave Road. 852680
Thanksgiving Service
Holy Trinity Church
Saturday 4th November at 3pm
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St Catherine’s Church
CHRISTMAS
FAYRE
FRIDAY DECEMBER 1st 10am - 4pm
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
AUTUMN FAIR SATURDAY November 18th - 10.00am -2.00pm
Soup & bread lunch - tea, coffee & cake,
Stalls - Christmas goods - gifts
Tombola and raffle - bargains galore.
Entrance FREE
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"Men’s Breakfast"
At St Catherine's Church.
A warm welcome to breakfast and a friendly
chat. First Thursday of the month, at 9am.
For further information
Dave 856925 or Steve 856953
Messy Church 25th November 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 Free event.
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5th NOVEMBER
While you wait for the firework display to start,
why not drop into St Catherine’s Church
for
Burgers.
Cheeseburgers,
Hotdogs,
Coffee, Tea
and
Hot Chocolate
See posters for time.
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FRIENDS OF ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH
Autumn Film Musical Season.
Friday night.
“South Pacific” 24th November @ 7:00pm
Ticket £5 at the door. Refreshments
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HOLY TRINITY NEWS Two hymns that we sang recently caused me to head for the magic
Google button on my computer: one on account of the author of the
hymn, and one because of the composer of the tune.
The author was Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918) and who, it was
postulated at choir practice, was known as Woodbine Willie. Not being
familiar with Woodbine Willie I checked him out, and found that it was
actually someone else entirely (Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy 1883-1929)
although both he and Henry Scott Holland were priests and outspoken
socialists. Kennedy volunteered to be a chaplain at the outbreak of
World War 1 and gained a Military Cross for saving a wounded soldier
under fire on the Messines Ridge. But having enthusiastically supported
the British military effort he was converted to pacifism and became an
advocate for the working classes. But as far as I can find out he did not
write any hymns. Henry Scott Holland on the other hand did write at
least one hymn (Judge Eternal throned in splendour) and also wrote a sermon delivered in St Paul’s Cathedral on the death of King Edward VII.
Not something you might think you have ever read or seen, but you
might be surprised, because part of it is now a frequent reading at
funerals and may in fact be very familiar to some of you. It starts thus:
“Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the
next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I,
and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched,
unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the
old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no
difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as
we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think
of me, pray for me.”
The tune that got me turning to Google was a tune to the hymn Rejoice
the Lord is King. It was written by GF Handel (he of Messiah fame) and
is called ‘Gopsal’. I thought it must be the name of a place in Germany
or somewhere, since it is a rather odd word and looks as though it has
been mis-spelt. But I was given to understand it was a place name
somewhere in the midlands. However, on checking the oracle, I found
that it was the name of a large house, near Ashby de la Zouch, which was
the home of Handel’s great friend, the librettist, Charles Jennens. It was
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Articles for the DECEMBER / JANUARY Magazine should be handed in by
NOVEMBER 10th 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.
called Gopsall Hall (with two ‘l’s’) and is now unfortunately demolished. It
must have been some house though as it cost the equivalent of over £8
million to build in 1750. There is a public footpath, apparently, which will
take you to what is left of the buildings, so as I pass Ashby de la Zouch
regularly I might just go and have a look.
There should be plenty of good tunes to sing at the new folk club being
organised by Alan Dyson at Holy Trinity. The first night is 17 November (a
Friday) and all will be welcome, with or without instruments. There will be
refreshments and I am sure that a certain vicar might be turning up! Do come
and have a bit of fun and enjoyment at Trinity Church Hall with Trinity Folk.
The club is going to be held once a month so get it in your diary.
The following day is Trinity’s Autumn Fair, so do come and support us. The
famous (or infamous) Christmas stall will be there, with a good selection of
all your Christmas essentials from Gift tags to Christmas cards and every-
thing in between. There will be a soup lunch available, in addition to the usual yummy cakes. The Fair is at Trinity between 10.00 and 2.00.
More seriously, and looking forward to the end of the month, we shall be
preparing for Advent. Gill Chaloner and Tim Slade are delivering an Advent
Course called ‘Lifelines’. The course will run on Wednesday afternoons
starting on November 29th, and will provide an opportunity for people to
take a look at their lives and their commitment to being a disciple.
Participants will be encouraged to stretch themselves in ten areas of their life
and to try to live their lives in Christ more positively. The course will at-
tempt to help people find ways of making their faith an integral part of their
everyday life, and not something you keep in a box to be brought out on
Sundays! It is very much an exploratory course, giving people an opportunity
to try different techniques for prayer, and enabling them to examine their
lives to find out how best to take their faith forward more pro-actively. The
meetings are likely to be at Gill’s house, starting at 2.30 pm. Sounds very
interesting.
Helen Slade
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Ventnor Townswomen's Guild
November 15th - 2.15pm
“The Isle of Wight RSPCA”
David Poulton
Common Room at Knights Court, High Street, Ventnor.
Secretary - Mrs J Walters - 855892
Ventnor Townswomen’s Guild Social Studies Group
6th November - 2.15pm Speaker: Ann Evans
Held in the Resident’s lounge at Byrnhill Grove, Park Avenue
For more information contact Mrs Barbara Joyner - 651577
The Hub Shop
Christmas Cards and Advent Calendars.
Books and small gifts. Come and have a coffee and a browse.
Julian Group Meeting 10th November - 2pm
“Come and be refreshed by the Joy of silence”.
Listening for God’s word,
feeling his presence beside you.
Helping us to let go of our fears and anxieties.
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Catherine of Alexandria Patron saint of young girls and nurses.
Catherine is thought to have been a noble girl who lived in the 4th
century. She was persecuted for her Christianity, and despised marriage
with the Emperor because she was a ‘bride of Christ’. According to the
legend, Catherine was no push-over intellectually, either: she disputed
successfully with 50 philosophers who were called in to convince her of
the errors of Christianity.
Catherine protested against the persecution of Christians by Maxentius,
and then she herself was tortured: broken on a wheel (later called
Catherine wheel), but the machine then broke down itself, injuring
bystanders. Catherine was then beheaded.
This legend strongly appealed to the Middle Age imagination. Catherine
became the patron of young girls, students, philosophers, nurses and
craftsmen such as wheelwrights, spinners and millers.
In England 62 churches were dedicated to her, and 170 medieval bells
still bear her name. ‘Lives’, poems, miracle plays, stained-glass windows,
panels and paintings have all been done in Catherine’s honour.
Hymns for people over 60…
Immortal, invisible…. I know my glasses are here somewhere.
And did those feet . . . ever manage to walk more than a mile?
I danced in the morning . . . but I couldn’t do it now.
Morning has broken, … but it wasn’t me who dropped it this
time.
One more step along the world I go... actually, that’s probably
all I can manage.
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Total Rain
mm % average
Number of
dry days
June 59.3 162 21
July 78.0 137 18
August 71.5 124 22
Summer 208.8 138 61
A Summery Summary
Was it wet or was it a dry summer? Take a look at the table below.
If you consider the percentage averages alone, they give the impression that the
summer was very wet. However, this view is modified somewhat by the last
column which says that dry days outnumbered wet ones by 2:1. This view is
further modified if you also consider that 90% of June’s rainfall fell on just three
days, 5th, 27th and 28th. August mirrored this, with 85% of the rain falling on the
2nd, 9th and 20th. Remember carnival day on the 9th?!
As for temperatures, the three hottest days fell in June, the 18th, 19th and 20th,
all recording over 25°C. Neither July nor August could match this, so there were
no real heat waves to speak of during the height of the summer season.
Chris Watts. Ventnor Botanic Garden Weather Station
St Albans the Martyr Church
www.stalbans.org.uk www.facebook.com/stalbansventnor
WEDNESDAYS: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th HOLY COMMUNION (Said) is
celebrated at 9.30am using Traditional Rite.
On 1st - All Saints Feast Day; 8th - All Souls Feast (transferred from 2nd)
and 22nd Feast of St Cecilia.
SUNDAYS: SOLEMN SUNG MASS is celebrated at 9.30am.
On 12th the Mass is preceded by an Act of Remembrance and on 5th regrettably
there will be NO SERVICE at St Albans as Godshill Church marks their Feast of
Title (All Saints) at 10.30am.
TUESDAYS: 7th and 21st of November there is an additional Service of HOLY
COMMUNION in St Margaret’s Hall, Lowtherville at 11.00am. This is on the
initiative of Godshill Parochial Church Council.
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PRAYER CHAIN
All requests for the Prayer Chain
should be first directed to Kizzie Baker on 853779
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 857795 (outside Hub hours you can leave a message) or
visit the Hub at St Catherine’s any morning between 10.30 and 12.30.
If you’d rather leave a note, there’s a box in the Coffee Shop. Anything
you wish to discuss will be treated with absolute confidentiality.
Is something worrying you?
Want someone to listen to you?
Come in on Mondays - 11am - 2pm. at
The Living Room - 82-83 High Street, Newport
We have trained Acorn Christian Listeners you can talk to.
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We pray for those
recently married.
We remember with love and affection
those who have died recently,
especially we pray for their families.
And we pray for those newly baptised.
We pray for those who live on their own in
our community here in Ventnor.
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Bible Readings for NOVEMBER
November 5th All Saints’ Sunday
Revelation 7:9-end
1 John 3:1-3
St Matthew 5:1-12
November 12th Remembrance Sunday
Amos 5:18-24
1 Thessalonians 4:13-end
St Matthew 25:1-13
November 19th The Second Sunday before Advent
Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
St Matthew 25:14-30
November 26th
Christ the King and St Catherine’s Patronal
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Ephesians 1:15-end
St Matthew 25:31-end
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Worship for NOVEMBER
November 5th All Saints’ Sunday
9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church
10.45a.m. Morning Worship, St Catherine’s Church
10.45a.m. Holy Communion with Baptism, St Boniface Church
November 12th Remembrance Sunday
9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church
(please note changes from usual services)
10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Catherine’s Church
10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Boniface Church
3.00p.m. Remembrance Service with Royal British Legion,
St Catherine’s Church, followed by service at Ventnor War
Memorial - No Evening Service
November 19th The Second Sunday before Advent
9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church
10.45a.m.”Come and See”, St Catherine’s Church
10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Boniface Church
6.00p.m. Portsmouth Cathedral, Hugh to be made Honorary Canon.
November 26th
Christ the King and St Catherine’s Patronal
10.45 - JOINT SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
and BAPTISM at St Catherine’s Church
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