NOTICES AND WHAT’S ON Sunday 14 April 2019 Palm Sunday Hospitality Faithfulness
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THIS COMING WEEK: Today is PALM SUNDAY when we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, and the start of Holy Week. As in previous years, the Choir and Clergy and anyone who wishes to join them, will be leaving from the main Cathedral gate on Stott Hill at 10am and processing into Little Germany and back into the Cathedral precinct via the State Gate for the 10.15am Choral Eucharist. At 6pm we are hosting a Musalaha Women’s Programme event entitled ‘Jesus weeps for peace in Palestine and Israel’, where two women will talk honestly about their differences whilst showing what is achievable through faith in Christ. Refreshments will be served from 5.00pm and there will be readings and prayers and a Q&A time. This week is Holy Week, the most special and holiest week of the year in the Christian Calendar and we look forward to welcoming all who are able to come to any of our services. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: at 7pm the Dean will be leading us through the Stations of the Cross and into Night Prayer. Maundy Thursday is the day when we remember Jesus’ arrest following his triumphal entry into Jerusalem and there will be a Choral Eucharist with the washing of feet, at 7pm, followed by the stripping of the altar and other embellishments, to symbolise the humiliation Christ suffered on his betrayal. For this service, we will welcome The Rt Revd Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Ripon, who will be preaching. Good Friday is the day we remember Jesus being crucified and Bishop Helen-Ann will lead us in the three hours of music and hymns from 12 noon – 3pm ……… and for children, there will also be Messy Easter at from 10am – 12 noon with lots of Easter activities for families. Easter Eve on Saturday. At 7pm will will hold an Easter Vigil at which we will welcome 21 people and their families and friends, from the Cathedral and around the Diocese, who wish to be either baptised or confirmed at a special service led by Bishop Nick Easter Day when we will celebrate the resurrection of Christ and welcome the Rt Revd Chris Edmondson who will preach at the 10.15am Choral Eucharist. Do bring a copy of Handel’s Messiah if you have one! At 4pm there will be Choral Evensong. BRING & SHARE EASTER DAY LUNCH is next Sunday at Canon Paul and Sarah’s home, No 3 Cathedral Close. Everyone is welcome to come along and to share in good food and conversation. If you can bring some food this will be put on the tables to share, but don’t worry if you can’t – you will still be most welcome to join in. Please note that there is no Carers, Organ Recital or Toddler Group during Holy Week.
EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Calling all children - time to bring your families to Messy Easter this Good Friday 10.30 am till midday. A fun way to explore the Easter story with craft, song, story and food. For further details contact Canon Mandy As well at Messy Easter our family activities are back for the holidays on 23 and 25 April from 10am – 2pm. Come along for crafts, challenges, trails and much more, including some fantastic Easter-themed activities. For more information visit https://www.bradfordcathedral.org/whats-on/family-activities/ APPOINTMENTS At the APCM last Sunday the following appointments were made: Peter Jackson: Congregational Representative on Cathedral Council, Isla Skinner: Disability Representative, Jenny Price onto the Community Committee and Alex McLelland and Monica Slocombe: Churchwardens. Alex and Monica will be put in by the Archdeacon, the Ven Dr Andy Jolley at 7pm on 15 May at St Paul’s Shipley. The Dean is to hold LENT BOOK DISCUSSIONS on Tuesday 23 April at 3.30pm and 7.30pm. If you would like to join in would you please let Sandra Heaton on patodean@bradfordcathedral.org or the Cathedral Office know. The Dean will send out further details later. The CHILDREN’S SOCIETY BOXES are due for emptying. If you have one, could you please either bring it in to the Cathedral Office or hand it to Jane Thompson so that it can be counted and the money collected can then be sent to the Children’s Society. GARDEN PROJECT The Community Committee have been exploring new ways of working in the local community and one of the projects that has been identified with Horton Housing, who have several bare flower beds but no-one to garden them, is a community gardening project. We are looking for a team of enthusiastic gardeners who would be interested. For further information please speak to Canon Mandy or one of the Community Committee. SPECIAL EVENTS - DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Monday 20 May: At 3pm - Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and now Master of Magdalene College Cambridge, will present his public square lecture addressing the contemporary and crucial question of ‘What does national identity mean these days?’ with an opportunity for the audience to delve further into this vital subject ……… and at 7pm - we will host the de Lacy Arts & Theology Lecture entitled ‘Poetry in the Making’, when Dr Williams, will look at what goes on in the writing of poetry, in various contexts across the centuries Refreshments are from 6:30pm and the Lecture will starts at 7pm. Both events are free, but if you can express your interest on bradfordcathedral.eventbrite.com that would help us to know how many people to expect. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear Archbishop Rowan – do come if you can.
May the Fourth Be With You Where we’re going we don’t need roads. Who you gonna call? Alex Berry! Play it again, Ed! We’re going movie mad this May at the Cathedral with some of the best movie themes played on the organ. Don’t miss out – book your tickets at bradfordcathedral.eventbrite.com Volunteers are wanted for the Cathedral Festival! On Saturday 15th June we are opening our doors to showcase everything the Cathedral does for the local community. To make sure the event goes smoothly we need help throughout the day in the following slots to welcome people into the Cathedral and give general support: 10:30am - 1:30pm; 1:30pm - 4:30pm; 4:30pm to 7:30pm. We are also looking for one person in each slot to help with announcements. If you can help please contact Charlie on heritageoutreach@bradfordcathedral.org We are also looking for people to help move chairs and furniture as part of this event to help support the street party and evening prayer. The slots are 6.00-7.30pm, 8.159.15pm and 10.00-11.00pm. If you are able to help, please email events@bradfordcathedral.org Saturday 14th September at 7.30pm: The Sixteen: An Immortal Legacy. We are thrilled and privileged to be welcoming the world acclaimed music group, The Sixteen, who are delighted to perform at Bradford Cathedral with a distinctly British programme spanning over 500 years of choral music. This is a ticket only event and tickets are now available on https://bradford-cathedral.ticketlight.co.uk/ The Sixteen have a huge following and are extremely popular and we are expecting ticket sales to go fast, so book early to avoid disappointment. Faith Stories Wanted: The Diocese of Leeds website runs pieces on Facebook and Instagram called #myleedscofe and are looking for people to contribute. The basic idea is to share people’s stories of faith in 150 words, accompanied with a selfie style image, and they have enjoyed big success with them so far. If you have a story to tell then please contact Phil on commsandevents@bradfordcathedral.org Tourism Project: Stitchers needed! As part of a National Churches Trust project to attract more visitors to the Cathedral and other northern churches, we are intending to have a “Living Windows” event later in the year and other such events in the future. Saints from the windows and other names associated with the Cathedral, such as William Morris, will be played by actors and interact with visitors, telling their stories and we need people to help us recreate some of the costumes worn by saints such as Hilda, Elizabeth of Hungary and Ethelburga in our beautiful windows. If you can help us we would be most grateful. Please contact Maggie Myers, the Cathedral’s Director of Education and Visitors, for more information or to offer help: educationandvisitors@bradfordcathedral.org or on 01274 777720.
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK Today Palm Sunday
8.00am 10.00am 11.45am 2.00pm 4.00pm 6.00pm
Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel– Canon Paul Procession followed by Choral Eucharist with Passion Reading and Prayer Ministr Just a Minute Reflection Group Sandy Dee’s Vintage Tea Party in the Parish Room Choral Evensong – with Bishop Toby and the Licensing of the Prayer and Spirituality Team Musalaha ‘Jesus weeps for Peace’
This week at the Cathedral for information and prayer – Canon Paul is in residence Monday 8.30am Morning Prayer 5.30pm Evening Prayer 7.00pm Stations of the Cross and Night Prayer Tuesday 8.30am Morning Prayer 5.30pm Evening Prayer 7.00pm Stations of the Cross and Night Prayer Wednesday 7.30am Holy Communion – Canon Paul 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.15am Holy Communion – Canon Myra Shackley 1.00pm There is NO ORGAN RECITAL THIS WEEK 3.00pm Places of Welcome 5.30pm Evening Prayer 7.00pm Stations of the Cross and Night Prayer MaundyThursday 8.30am Morning Prayer 7.00pm Choral Eucharist with the washing of feet – with Bishop Helen-Ann Good Friday 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.00am Messy Easter for families 12.00pm Meditation with hymns and prayers with Bishop Helen-Ann 5.30pm Evening Prayer Easter Eve Saturday 8.30am Morning Prayer 5.30pm Evening Prayer 7.00pm Easter Vigil with Baptism and Confirmation – with Bishop Nick Easter Day 8.00am Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel– Canon Mandy 21 April 10.15am Choral Eucharist – The Dean/Bishop Chris Edmondson 11.45am Just A Minute Reflection 12.00pm Bring & Share Lunch at No 3 4.00pm Choral Evensong – Canon Mandy Please note that the Cathedral will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 22 April apart from Morning Prayer at 8.30am and Evening Prayer at 5.30pm. In cases of emergency only please contact The Dean on 01274 777727
01274 777720
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