PILRIG St PAUL’S CHURCH JUNE 2011
SUNDAY SERVICES AT 11AM Holy Communion is celebrated on the last Sunday of January, April, June and October at the 11am Service, and informally as announced. To contact the minister, please ring 554 1842. The “OPEN DOORWAY” is open each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am - 1.00pm. Pop in or arrange to meet a friend there over a cup of coffee. Enter by the main door. Wheelchair users - Our street level entrances are in Pilrig Street. ORGANISATIONS WITHIN THE CHURCH BUILDINGS: Sundays - Sunday Club, 10:45 am for ages P1-S4 all welcome (Mark Wexelstein 665 6881) Tuesdays - The Guild 2.00pm (Jeanette Sime 552 9652) SUMMER MEETINGS SEE PAGE 8 Wednesdays - Lunch club 12 noon (Marjory McArthur 553 2323) vocal vibes 1 (p3-4) 3.45-4.45pm vocal vibes 2 (p5 upwards) 5-6pm Choir Rehearsal 7.30pm (All choir enquiries Martin Ritchie 07984 466 855) Mondays - Rainbows 5.45pm (Christine Buchanan 554 2941) Brownies 6.45pm (Christine Buchanan) * Thursdays - all Sections Boys’ Brigade * (Mark Wexelstein 665 6881) In Pilrig Park School: * Brownies (Ann Urquhart ) 6.15-7.30 Guides (Dorothy Walker 556 9493) 7.30 - 9.00 In Broughton Primary School: * Tuesdays The 5th Leith Scouts Beavers 53/4 to 8 years (6.00 to 7.00 p.m.) Cubs 8 to 10 1/2 years (6.30 to 8.00 p.m.) Scouts 10 1/2 to 14 years (7.30 to 9.00 ) *YOUTH ORGANISATIONS TAKE SUMMER HOLIDAYS - PLEASE CONTACT THE LEADERS FOR DETAILS
PLEASE NOTE - on 12th June there will be a forum service in South Leith Church. There will not be a service in Pilrig St Paul’s that day. We hope to see as many of our members as possible in South Leith at 11 am.
INSIDE Page 2 - Minister’s letter Page 3 - Open Doorway news Page 4 - Community Outreach and Magazine details Page 5 - Summer Services, flower diary Pages 6 & 7- Leith Festival and Pilrig Parlour Page 8 - Summer Guild, Thanks Pages - 9 Join a Quilting Group, Help the Hospice Page 10 - Celebrate Stained Glass Pages 11 & 12 - Music News Page 13 - Fringe Page 14 - Prayer Corner Page 15 -Funerals
PILRIG St PAUL’S CHURCH
JUNE 2011
Dear Fellow-members, As summer approaches thoughts turn to holidays and to the Leith Festival and also the Edinburgh Festival. The Leith Festival includes our annual United Service - much appreciated by many and pointing up the long term links between Church and community in Leith - links we need to be continually developing and celebrating. The service this year is in South Leith Parish Church on Pentecost Sunday June 12th. It would be great to see you all there on that special day for the Church down all the ages - the Day when great things began to happen as the Holy Spirit was experienced by lots of people Leith Festival also involves Pilrig St Paul’s in the Concert featuring Vocal Vibes and Singchronicity on Sunday June 19th and also the Forum Outreach Committee’s “Question Time” on Tuesday June 14th. Elsewhere in this magazine you will find information about events in the Pilrig St Paul’s buildings during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In 2011 and beyond we are seeking God’s inspiration to make great things happen in the life of our community of Leith and in the life of the Church across all its groupings. Come along and support events in your church. Plans are moving ahead well for our Stewardship Project at the start of next session. Look out for more information as we encourage and invite you to more active participation in the life of your congregation. We need one another and God needs each one of us!
The faithful few who undertake all the essential jobs in the life of our congregation are having to bear too much of the burden! As the years pass so we are faced with needing others to help share the load! Without a fresh rejuvenation of what it means to be the Church here, the future will be very bleak. Called to be mission congregations in their parish, each church in Edinburgh Presbytery is being encouraged and required to focus their efforts more effectively in touching the lives of people in their area. We all want the Church here to continue. But it doesn’t just happen. God has given us faith and gifts to use in his service and to his glory! May the summer months be a time of re-creation for you and your family. May God bless you all!
John Open Doorway Thank you to everyone who staffs the Open Doorway on Tuesday and Thursdays from 11.00am -1.00pm. As always we could do with some more volunteers to help with this venture. If you could help once a month, please give me a call on 554 1842 . The Open Doorway will close during the 3 weeks of the Pilrig Parlour and will re-open on Tuesday 30th August. Marlyn
A POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY TO REACH OUT TO OUR COMMUNITY? Many people pass by our church doors at around tea time 5.00pm /6.00pm. The Youth Choir “Singchronicity” rehearses in the Church on a Tuesday during this time period and volunteers staff a small café for choir members while also keeping the Church doors open. In recent weeks several interested people have come in and some have appreciated a time of prayer. It looks as if this time is a good time for the Church to be open. Would you be up for helping us be open to give opportunity for people passing by to find a moment of peace and support in the midst of busy and stressful lives? If so contact the minister Rev John Tait 554 1842.
THE MAGAZINE Thank you to the minister, and all those who have contributed to the magazine this year. Particular thanks to John Innes who prints it, Margaret and the team who make it up and distribute it, to Stuart Sime who acts as stand - in printer and general advisor, and to my husband Bill Blackwood who proof reads it..........and guess what??? Please may I have material for the September magazine by Sunday 21st August! Catriona Blackwood
SUMMER EVENTS Summer Services at Pilrig St Paul’s Taking account of various considerations the Summer Services this year will commence on Sunday 31st July and run until 21st August. I am inviting volunteers who are interested in working with me in leading those services. We are also looking to have a Songs of Praise service to launch the new session. This will be on Sunday 4th September John Tait
Flower Diary 5th June 12th June 19th June 26th June 3rd July 10th July 17th July 24th July 31st July 7th August 14th August 21st August 28th August
June – August 2011 Flower Fund Forum United Service Marlyn & John Tait Jeanette & Stuart Sime Flower Fund Margaret Cameron & Frances McPherson Flower Fund Irene Wexelstein Flower Fund John Brown Flower Fund Flower Fund Moira Loman & Frances McPherson
Leith Festival (i) Leith Gala
Saturday 11th June
As I think everyone knows, it is Pilrig St Paul’s turn this year to head up the organisation of the Tea Tent run by Leith Churches Forum at the Leith Gala on Leith Links. We are still looking for more volunteers to serve tea/coffee; clear tables etc in two hour slots during the period 10.00am- 4.00pm. Please let me know ASAP if you can help. In addition we will require a large supply of home baking to sell. Tray Bakes, scones, tea loaves etc, indeed any help you can give will all be most appreciated. Many thanks Marlyn Tait Tel 554 1842 (ii) “ Question Time”
Tuesday 14th June
Leith Churches Forum Outreach Committee have organised a “Question Time” event as part of the Leith Festival. This will take place in Pilrig St Paul’s Church on Tuesday 14th June from 7.30pm - 9.00pm. An invited panel of special guests will address the question -“ How do we make Leith a Paradise for Children?” The discussion will be chaired by Rev John M. Tait and the panel includes Mrs Margo McDonald (MSP), Mr Bill Stevenson, Director of BB in Scotland, and Mr Stephen Gilhooley, Headteacher of St Mary’s Primary School in Leith. Come and hear from our guest panel members and also have the opportunity to ask your question or make a comment on this important matter for our community!
(iii) Leith Festival United Service
Sunday 12th June 11.00am
The Leith Festival United Service this year is in South Leith Parish Church. Showing the rich creative spirit which flows through Leith, worship will include representatives from all 4 Forum congregations. Come along and make this a lively and strong witness to our life together as a Forum and as a community in Leith.! PILRIG PARLOUR 8th-27th AUGUST We need helpers from 11am - 3pm with a break for lunch. If you can possibly help even for one day, please contact Irene Wexelstein on 476 1385 or Jean Ramage on 554 4091 or speak to us on a Sunday morning. If you cannot help in the parlour, please try to come in and have a light lunch or a coffee and a chat with your friends. Support us by coming in for coffee or a light lunch. All the proceeds of the parlour go to Church funds. Irene Wexelstein and the Parlour committee.
LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR SUPPORT Bernhard Scroggie Matthew Green Mary and Jimmy Rennie Jeanette and Stuart Sime Peter Sinclair Murdo and Joy McLeod Linda Connolly Jack McArthur Mairi and Robin Leach
Jean Stark Cathie Galbraith Ian H. Scott Frances Chambers Elsie Lister
THE GUILD SUMMER MEETINGS Tuesday 14th June - Victoria Park Hotel 1pm (cost £11 please contact Irene Wexelstein 476 1385) Tuesday 12th July - 2pm, Session House Tuesday 13th September - 2pm, Session House Tuesday 11th October Guild restarts 2pm, Session House THANKS Mr Alex Allan writes thanking “everyone who said a prayer or sent a card during my operation. Thank you also for the flowers. You have no idea how much I needed everyone behind me at this time.” Georgina Bell sends her thanks for the flowers she received recently. Jean Stark also gave her thanks for flowers and support she receives. Dear John and All at Pilrig St Paul’s, Thank you very much for the lovely flowers delivered to us by Jean after Andy’s operation. They certainly cheered me up while he was in hospital. Andy is improving daily and we hope will be back to normal soon. Marjory and Andy McMahon Grateful thanks for the flowers which I received during my recent spell of ill health. They were much appreciated together with the good wishes of the congregation. Jeanette Sime Margaret Cameron thanks all the team who put the magazine together and distribute it. Without their assistance on the last Thursday of the month the magazine could not happen. Enjoy a summer break - see you again on 25th August.
Would you like to join a Quilting Group? Interested? Read on! One of our church members is a member of the Warm Hearts Quilting Group and she has passed this information on for others who may be interested. Warm Hearts Quilting Group is a group of volunteers who meet in Holy Cross Church Hall 11 Bangholm Loan on Mondays from 12 noon to 3pm making patchwork quilts using good quality recycled material. Our quilts are then donated to Charity. If you would like to join us you will be made most welcome. You don’t have to be able to sew. There are lots of different tasks involved in the process. Offers of materials, cotton, poly cotton or any lightweight materials or threads suitable are always appreciated. Contact Angela Mitchell Tel 478 0648. OPPORTUNITY TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR ST COLUMBA’S HOSPICE As you may already know St Columba’s Hospice is undergoing a period of rebuild and development to increase the number of beds and to build a world class teaching facility. The hospice shops are expanding to try and raise as much money as possible to support these projects. To this end they are looking for new volunteers.
“We are looking for people who could offer about 3 hours a week, or a fortnight at a time that suits them. They could even do a volunteer “share” with a friend! We would be delighted to have them. We may also be a useful contact for anybody connected with the church who are doing Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards who need volunteering experience. The only qualifications we need are a willingness to help and a determination to have fun! “ If you are interested pop in for a form in the hospice shop at 352 Leith Walk or phone Sarah Munro on 555 0625 or at <stcolumbas_sm@btconnect.com>
SCOTTISH STAINED GLASS SYMPOSIUM AT PILRIG ST PAUL’S
The Scottish Stained Glass symposium have booked our hall to hold their autumn meeting on Friday 7th October at 1030am. They decided to come to Pilrig St Paul’s following my presentation to them about our Daniel Cottier stained glass at their regular meeting earlier this year – mainly because it was felt that it would be great to give members the chance to see the glass in situ. This is a great opportunity for us to promote our first rate artistic heritage at Pilrig St Paul’s. We hope that we can provide a mini talk and tour of the glass so that anyone interested can learn more about the artist, the design ideas and how the glass was made. Further details in the September magazine. Martin
MUSIC at PILRIG St PAUL’S
PILRIG CHORUS NEWS
MOZART AND VIVALDI CONCERT Thanks to everyone who came along to support the Pilrig Chorus debut concert on Sunday 15th May – and a big thank you to the volunteer stewards and folks who provided sandwiches and cakes for the “do” afterwards. We’ve have had a really good first season, thanks to the hard work of the choir, and it has been great to see that the membership of the Chorus is starting to reflect our aim of building links with people living close to Pilrig St Paul’s, but not associated with our congregation.
Plans are now afoot for the autumn and Christmas season:
COME AND SING EVENT The Chorus will be hosting a Come and Sing event on Saturday 1st October from 2-6pm at Pilrig St Paul’s. This is a chance for anyone to come and have a go at singing Part 1 of HANDEL’S MESSIAH and HAYDN’S vibrant “The Heavens are Telling” from The Creation. It is a fundraiser for both the Chorus and the charity Waverley Care. More details in the September magazine! AUTUMN SEASON Chorus rehearsals begin on Tuesday 4th October at 7.30pm. Christmas concert, with carols for everyone to join in, is on Sunday 11th December at 4pm
VOCAL VIBES 2 and SINGCHRONICITY Some of you may be aware that we have two primary school choirs (Vocal Vibes 1 and Vocal Vibes 2). The older group, Vocal Vibes 2, will be presenting a joint concert along with our new youth choir, Singchronicity, on Sunday 19th June at 4pm in Pilrig St Paul’s. Please do come and support our young singers in action! Admission is free, with an opportunity to make donations to support our mission of outreach through music-making amongst young people. VOCAL VIBES 1 Our primary 3 and 4 children (assisted by some older singers!) are currently working on a wee show called “The First Kids in Space” and hope to present it to family, friends and members of the congregation at our final Wednesday rehearsal session on 29th June at 4pm in the Church Hall. Stay tuned to the weekly intimations for confirmation of this! MUSIC BUGS The Music Bugs business (who hire our halls for regular toddlers and pre-schoolers music classes on Tuesday mornings) will be holding events in the Festival Fringe. There are two workshops of singing, dancing and instrument making on August 16th and 23rd at 10.30am in the hall. Tickets are £2 available from 0131 226 0000. Guaranteed fun for all the family!
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE “TOCCATATASTIC” ORGAN CONCERTS AT PILRIG ST PAUL’S! Our organist, Martin Ritchie, will be giving two lunchtime organ concerts during the Festival Fringe this year as fundraisers for Pilrig St Paul’s. They are on Saturday 20th and Saturday 27th August, each concert at 12 noon for around 1 hour. The programme title says it all – lively and spectacular organ music by JS Bach, Boellmann and Dubois showcasing the fine qualities of our organ. The concerts are in the Fringe Programme this year, so we hope to attract visitors at the modest ticket price of £5 per head for an hour of live organ thrills! We’d be delighted to see any members of the congregation there too – you will be most welcome, and of course there’s the added bonus of being able to enjoy coffee or lunch in the Pilrig Parlour before or after the concert. AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE FESTIVAL It’s great to have this Festival back at Pilrig St Paul’s again this year with performances morning, noon and night from Monday 8th until Sunday 13th August. A detailed performance schedule will be available in church nearer the time, so hopefully you might be able to come along and enjoy a show? There are a few shows especially suitable for children this year, so maybe that would be a chance to bring grandchildren or great nieces and nephews? MOZART’S MARRIAGE OF FIGARO There will be a concert performance of highlights from Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro in the Sanctuary on Friday 26th August at 5pm for 1 hour, by an Italian chorus, Associazione Corale Mutinae Cantores Paolo Baraldi. The choir comes from Modena and is well connected to the family of the late opera superstar Luciano Pavarotti! Tickets available from the Fringe box office on tel: 0131 226 0000 (£9/£7)
PRAYER CORNER
Lord of all hopefulness May the nations of the world find peace; May the leaders of the nations seek your way of peace; May people live in harmony together. May the wise men and women of today Follow the star of hope And put their trust in the Prince of Peace Jesus, the Saviour of the world.
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MINISTER Rev John Tait B.Sc. B.D. - 78 Pilrig Street (554 1842) j.m.tait@blueyonder.co.uk SESSION CLERK John Innes - 33 Monktonhall Place, Musselburgh (665 9125) pilrig@btinternet.com CLERK TO CONGREGATIONAL BOARD Dr Stuart W. Sime -1 South Trinity Road (552 9652) stuart.w.sime@btinternet.com TREASURER Mark Wexelstein (665 6881) mark.wexelstein@googlemail.com ROLL KEEPER Mrs Jeanette E. Sime - 1 South Trinity Road (552 9652) SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR Mrs Catriona E.W. Blackwood - 4 Cambridge Gardens (554 6183) bill.blackwood@tesco.net PROPERTY CONVENER Dr Stuart W. Sime -1 South Trinity Road (552 9652) stuart.w.sime@btinternet.com HALL LET GROUP psp.halluse@gmail.com 07842047093 (Answer phone) ORGANIST and CHOIRMASTER Martin Ritchie - 18, Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wynd, Woodhead, Culross, Fife KY12 8EU (07984 466 855) martinsritchie@aol.com SUNDAY CLUB LEADER Mark Wexelstein (665 6881) mark.wexelstein@googlemail.com CHRISTIAN GIVINGS CONVENERS Mrs Ella Gilfillan - 8 Paisley Terrace (661 2281) Mrs Irene Wexelstein - 15 Upper Hermitage (476 1385) MAGAZINE Editor - Mrs Catriona E.W. Blackwood - 4 Cambridge Gardens (554 6183) bill.blackwood@tesco.net Distribution Mrs Margaret Cameron - 35 Lorne Street (554 2139) OUR CHURCH WEB SITE www.pilrigstpauls.org.uk LEITH CHURCHES FORUM WEB www.leithchurchesforum.org.uk
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