NOTICES AND WHAT’S ON Sunday 31 March 2019 Mothering Sunday Hospitality
Faithfulness
Wholeness
EASTER LILIES if you would like to give a lily in memory of a someone, please put £4 in the blue safe marked flowers, and write their name(s) on the list on the sound desk. We will soon be ordering the lilies so do remember to put the names down of anyone you wish to especially remember as soon as you can. Today is Mothering Sunday when we especially remember and acknowledge all our mothers and those who care for us. At the 10.15am Eucharist, we welcome the Venerable Anne Dawtry, the Archdeacon of Halifax, who will be sharing our worship and preaching. At CHORAL EVENSONG ON SUNDAYS we are now welcoming curates from around the Diocese to preach at 4pm. Today we welcome the Revd Steve Nuttall from Greengates and Thorpe Edge. Do come if you can and enjoy this special service, whilst supporting those during the initial stages of their ministry. WEDNESDAY @1 ORGAN RECITAL This week we welcome Marc Murray, the Director of Music at Bury Parish Church and also of Southport Bach Choir and Chester St Cecilia Singers. Come along and share in the buffet lunch (£4) and then enjoy the recital which starts at 1pm. There is a retiring collection in aid of the organ fund. FAITH TRAIL next Saturday 6 April The monthly Faith Trail has restarted and takes place on the first Saturday of each month. Starting at St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church on Leeds Road at 10am and finishing at the Cathedral around 3.30pm, the Trail visits Muslim, Hindu and Sikh places of worship along the way. A vegetarian lunch is provided at the Sikh Gurdwara and the Trail, which is around a mile long, is becoming increasingly popular. Places are limited and so booking is essential. To to know more or to book a place/places, please contact Maggie Myers, the Cathedral’s Director of Visitors and Education on 01274 777720. MINDFULNESS for STRESS MANAGEMENT and RESILIENCE WORKSHOP next Saturday 6 April from 2.00pm – 4pm. Gain awareness and practical skills to
manage stress and increase resilience. Evidence shows mindfulness can increase resilience, improve sleep and help us manage stress, depression and anxiety and this workshop teaches short practices and strategies to help us respond, rather than react, when stressed. Proceeds are for the Choir Tour to Germany and more details are on www.bradfordcathedral.eventbrite.com
MURDER, MYSTERY DINNER PARTY This Saturday 6 April at 7pm in aid of the Choir Tour. The cost is £20 per person, which includes welcome drinks, a meal and a murder mystery event. Bring your own drinks for the dinner and special diets can be catered for, but please specify when booking, which is essential. Tickets are available through https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/murder-mystery-dinner-tickets-58073054068
ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING AND APCM (Annual Parochial Church Meeting) The Annual Vestry Meeting and the APCM for this year will be held in the Cathedral next Sunday 7 April following the morning service. The Vestry meeting will be at 11.45am and the APCM will follow immediately after. Nomination Forms for the elections to Churchwarden, Community Committee member, Deanery Synod member, Cathedral Council member and Parish Disability Representative are available in the Cathedral. Also, the Deputy Wardens and Sidesmen will be formally elected at the APCM. It is important that these positions are filled so please prayerfully consider if you would serve in one of these roles and play a part in the life and work of the Cathedral. We are particularly short of Sidesmen so please give this your serious consideration. BELL RINGING TASTER SESSION: Have you ever wanted to have a go at bell ringing? If so, why not come and ring our recently refurbished Bells and learn or improve your ringing technique with our bell captain Ron Crabtree. To find out more or to book a place contact the Cathedral Office on 01274 777720. Please note that the session planned for Sunday 7th April will not now take place due to the APCM and the next one will be on Sunday 5 May at 11.30am LAMPS THEATRE PASSION PLAY on Monday 8 April at 7pm. Told from the perspectives of Peter, Mary Magdalene and a Roman centurion named Marcus, this Passion play leads us up to and through the events of Holy Week, the cross and beyond. Tickets at £8 (£5 for under 25s) are available at www.bradfordcathedral.eventbrite.com PALM SUNDAY 14 April 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 down into the City and back into the Cathedral precinct via the State Gate. 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 5.30pm and as well as readings and prayers there will also be a Q&A time. The event is free, but you can reserve a place on bradfordcathedral.eventbrite.com or let the Cathedral Office know or just turn up. BAPTISMS and CONFIRMATIONS Easter Eve This Diocesan service, led by Bishop Nick will take place at 7pm on Saturday 20 April, when as well as members of our own congregation, we will welcome others from around the Diocese.
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. FAIRTRADE Thank you to everyone who has supported and continues to support our Fairtrade Stall. Last year we made £307.17, which has been sent to Traidcraft Exchange to help with its ongoing work. We are also desperate for more help with our Stall in order to keep it running and if you might consider helping or would like to know more, do speak to one of the team members on the Stall or call the Cathedral Office. DATES TO BOOK 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 – the place of rhyme and metre, the way images can be used, and the relation between poetry and other kinds of seeing or thinking, including religious faith. Refreshments are from 6:30pm and the Lecture will starts at 7pm. Both events are free, but you can express your interest on bradfordcathedral.eventbrite.com 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. A Fashion Show, by Isaro Collections in aid of the Bradford Court Chaplaincy Service, will take place on Saturday 27 April at 5.30pm in the Atrium in the University of Bradford Richmond Building. To find out more go to www.isarocollections.com/fashionshow or email: events @isarocollections.com Do support this very worthwhile service if you can, whilst enjoying a night out.
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK Today
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Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel – Canon Paul Mothering Sunday Choral Eucharist – Canon Mandy/Ven Anne Dawtry - with Children’s Space 11.45am Just a Minute Reflection Group 4.00pm Choral Evensong – Canon Mandy/Revd Steve Nuttall This week at the Cathedral for information and prayer – Canon Mandy is in residence Monday 8.30am Morning Prayer 12.00pm Volunteer Training Day in Parish Room 2.00pm Finance Committee 5.45pm Choral Evensong Tuesday 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.00am Carers 1.00pm Stitching Group 5.45pm Choral Evensong Wednesday 7.30am Holy Communion – Canon Paul 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.15am Holy Communion – Canon Paul 1.00pm Wednesday @ 1Organ Recital 3.00pm Places of Welcome 3.00pm U3A Group Visit 5.30pm Evening Prayer 6.00pm Beaver Group Visit Thursday 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.00am Community Heritage Volunteer Visit 10.00am Volunteer Training Day in Parish Room 3.30pm HLF Working Group 1.00pm Funeral 5.45pm Choral Evensong Friday 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.00am Toddler Group 5.30pm Evening Prayer Saturday 8.30am Morning Prayer 9.30am Stitching Group 5.30pm Evening Prayer 12.15pm Baptism/Confirmation Class 2.00pm Mindfulness event in Parish Room 2.00pm Memorial Service in St Aidan’s Chapel 2.30pm Faith Trail 7.00pm Murder, Mystery Evening Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel – Canon Mandy 7 April 10.15am Choral Eucharist – Canon Paul/ Canon Mandy with Children’s Space 11.45am Annual Vestry Meeting and APCM 4.00pm Choral Evensong – Canon Paul/Revd Natasha Thomas 01274 777720
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