Parish News

Each month the members of Parish Council look back on the month that has passed. The highlight of April was the very moving Easter services guided by Father Paul.  The services: the meal and Eucharist on Maundy Thursday, the solemn liturgy on Good Friday followed by the ecumenical Stations of the Cross and finally the […]

As we approach the Easter ceremonies Parish Councillors spent time with Father Paul Dalzell discussing the meaning and structure of the days ahead.  Father Paul introduces the ceremonies with the following:  The three days from Maundy Thursday to Easter day are known as the ‘Great Three Days”.  From Palm Sunday on, we have been doing […]

Now that the major work on the Rectory is complete, Parish Council members are looking more broadly at the requirements of the Parish.  A master plan for the property including an examination of the fabric of its buildings is needed.  Much has been already done including rewiring of the Church, a watering system around the […]

At the moment we are in such a busy time in our Church’s calendar.  Foremost in our mind is preparing for Easter and at the same time the Parish has been engaged in very important events. The planning of services at Easter is underway.  Lenten devotions began with the Ash Wednesday service.  There will be […]

Best wishes and blessings from the Parish Council for 2019.  The new year offers many challenges for the Parish Council, but we feel very positive about the prospects of the Parish.  The leaders of each of the Strategic Review groups reported to the Annual General Meeting of their pleasing progress over last year.  At the […]

Recognition of the wonderful work of the Ladies’ Guild was foremost on the minds of all after the last meeting of the Guild had occurred two days previously.  At this meeting Nell Bradbury presented a selection from Guild material over the years which all enjoyed. The Parish owes a great debt to the Guild for […]