Parish of St. John the Baptist, Wadworth with St. Katherine, Loversall
Parish Magazine Parish Magazine March
2017
50p
Church Activities Fellowship Groups
All Welcome
Last Saturday in Month Coffee & Chat Come along meet some old friends, make some new friends, have a drink and a biscuit, short topical talk at 11ish 10.00 am – 12.00 noon in the Parish Room, St John the Baptist, Wadworth
Mid-week Groups Every week in St. John the Baptist, Wadworth a group meets to have a chat, a drink, some homemade cake, read and discuss the Bible. Come and join us as we explore God’s word. Contact the Vicar for further details. Every Tuesday from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon at St. John the Evangelist, Balby (on Greenfield Lane) “Cups and Cake Coffee Shop” - SERVING FREE CAKES, SCONES, COFFEE, TEA - call in for a chat , a rest. Beautiful place for a drink!
First Sunday in the month 6.30 pm at St. John the Baptist, Wadworth
Something Different
For those who are seeking something different from a church service. We start with homemade cakes and drinks and then move into a period of praising God. The theme is linked into a secular song. We finish with some more praise and some prayers. Individual prayers for healing are available at the end of the service.
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The Vicar Writes . . . . . In deepest darkest November Jane and I attended a conference on specific problems of being Church in areas of poverty. The key note speaker was a bishop called Philip North. As he started to speak I thought he's going to make a good new Bishop of Sheffield. I thought to myself that's an interesting thought - is this a word of knowledge from the Lord.
Some of Paul's letters are written to churches in clear disagreement amongst themselves. We think largely that the reading in 1 Corinthians 13 about love is for weddings. This is because this reading over the years has been hijacked as meaning the love that is reflected between a man and a woman. However it was originally written by Paul to a divided church in Corinth.
The thought did not go away and as time went on he was appointed as the new Bishop of Sheffield He is theologically opposed to the ordination of women and women bishops. However I feel God has prepared me for this appointment and having had a word of knowledge I feel that this appointment is of God. It is, I believe God saying to the church get on with unity.
In order to agree to the consecration of female bishops the church came up with the concept of “mutual flourishing”. In essence this means that we respect each others views and that we do not let theological differences prevent unity and mission. A prerequisite to mutual flourishing is mutual respect. We very much need a fresh start in this area in this Diocese and with the appointment of bishop Philip North this is the ideal opportunity for us to do this. In doing this we need to heed the words of Saint Paul in 1 Corinthians 13.
The lack of unity in church, I have come to realise is such an obstacle to mission. The early church had differences of opinion on matters theological. In fact the first Council of churches that took place in Jerusalem was about whether men should be circumcised before becoming Christians - a Jewish tradition that some believed necessary to be also Christian. There was a point where the early church also believed that only Jews could become Christians, the message was not for the Gentiles - us!
To remind everyone what Paul wrote: “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am Continued over . . . . . . . . .
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nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
We need to reclaim this passage in its original intention for church unity, it is also a passage that draws us together as Christians as it teaches us to forget each other's faults, not to keep a record of each others wrongs. Therefore this coming Lent I wanted us to think carefully about the words of 1 Corinthians afresh and to heed the parting words of our Lord Jesus Christ "to love one another as I have loved you.�
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. “
Alun
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Our next
Coffee & Chat to include the
EASTER MARKET will be held in the Parish Room at
St. John the Baptist, Wadworth from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon on
Saturday 25th March (see also page 8)
Everyone welcome Do come and join us Meet old friends and make new ones!
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Lent Project 2017 I am hoping to have a jewellery stall at the Easter Market. Can you help by looking through your jewellery box to see if there is anything you can spare towards it? Hope to see you at the many events throughout Lent.
Brenda Sharpe
Diary of Lent Project Events in March Sunday 5th March Give out Jars of Grace Join us at our Sunday service at 9.00 am to collect your jar. The idea of Jars of Grace is to place some coins in the jar throughout Lent and think of the Lent Project and all those less fortunate than ourselves. Brenda Sharpe Monday 6th March Morning Wadworth Vicarage
Coffee 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Jane Price
Monday 13th March Lunch Saturday 25th March
Wadworth Village Hall Jane Lord
12.30 pm - 2.30 pm
Easter Market St. John’s, Wadworth 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Brenda / Michael Sharpe Pat Walker
Thursday 30th March Wadworth Village Hall Pat Walker / Maureen Fromont
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Games Night 7.30 pm
Soup
Parish Magazine This year a different computer publishing programme is being used to aid production the magazine.
This is your opportunity to have a say in what the future of this magazine will be. All contributions are always gratefully accepted - including articles on your holiday and/or faith experiences.
At the same time we would like input into what items of interest could be included ie: puzzles, recipes etc.
Martin & Jane Lord
Annual Parochial Church Meeting This very important meeting is what most call the Annual General Meeting. Perhaps you may think it is nothing to do with you as a regular church attender, or maybe you think it is all too boring to go and listen to!
all the annual reports.
However, it is at this meeting that the elections take place for churchwardens and representatives to serve on the Parochial Church Council and the Deanery Synod as well as hearing
You are cordially invited to attend this year’s meeting and take part (as much or as little as you want). The meeting will begin with Cheese and Wine. We look forward to seeing you all there!
This year’s meeting will take place on Friday 17th March at St. John the Baptist, Wadworth, commencing at 7.00 pm.
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From the Registers Holy Baptism:
At St. John the Baptist, Wadworth on 21st January
Weddings:
Funerals:
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Ronnie Neil Gilbert
None to report in January At St. Katherine, Loversall on 6th January
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Patience Mary Wilson
At Rose Hill Crematorium on 20th January
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Andrew Nigel Quinn
Whoever believes in eternal life PARISH OF WADWORTH WITH LOVERSALL
Lent Project
SOUP LUNCH
to be held in Wadworth Village Hall on Monday 13th March 2017 from 12.30 - 2.30 pm Cost: £5.00 to include Soup & Roll, Tea / coffee & cake
Raffle
IN AID OF CENTENARY PROJECT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
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PARISH OF WADWORTH WITH LOVERSALL
PARISH OF WADWORTH WITH LOVERSALL
Lent Project
Lent Project
Coffee Morning
Games Night
to be held in Wadworth Vicarage on
to be held at Wadworth Village Hall on
Monday 6th March 10.00 am - 12.00 noon
Thursday 30th March at 7.30 pm
IN AID OF CENTENARY PROJECT FOR
IN AID OF CENTENARY PROJECT FOR
YOUNG PEOPLE
YOUNG PEOPLE
Please remember that we are still collecting food items for the Foodbank run by “The Trussell Trust”
All donations gratefully received
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March Rotas Date
Time
Sidesperson/ Welcomer
1st
1900
J Lord
5th
0900
P Spargo J Curtis
Coffee
Chalice Cleaning
Flowers
M Lord J Lord
K Ivell
1830
B Sharpe Something Different
12th
0900
R Oliver J Lord
B Law
B Sharpe C & D Jones P Walker
19th
0900
M Sharpe B Sharpe
P Rowse
D Mackenzie
1600
Slack family
THIRD @4
26th
0900
J Curtis P Spargo
Apr. 2nd
0900
R Oliver J Lord
B Sharpe
C Kearns
1830
M Lord
K Ivell
M/B Sharpe M Fromont
J Lord Something Different
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March Service Details 1st
7.00 pm
ASH WEDNESDAY Holy Communion at St. John the Baptist,
Leader: A Price Readings:
Prayers:
5th
9.00 am
Preacher: Old Testament: Joel 2: 1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12 Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21
J Price P Walker M Sharpe
P Walker
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT Holy Communion at St. John the Baptist, Wadworth Theme: Who do you think I am?
Leader: E Strafford
Preacher:
Readings:
Old Testament: Genesis 2: 15-17 3: 1-7 Gospel: Matthew 4: 1-11
Prayers:
M Lord
6.30 pm
(P)
(P)
A Price
K Ivell J Hoggart
Something Different at St. John the Baptist, Wadworth Let it Go
Leader: J Price
8th 2.00 pm
Holy Communion at St. Katherine, Loversall Edward King, Bishop of Lincoln 1910 Continued over . . . . . . . . .
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12th
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT 9.00 am Holy Communion at St. John the Baptist, Wadworth Theme: How can this be? Leader: A Price Readings:
Prayers: 4.00 pm
Preacher: Old Testament: Genesis 12: 1-4a Gospel: John 3: 1-17 or Matthew 17: 1-9
(P)
E Strafford B Sharpe J Curtis
A Price
Youth Service at St. Francis, Bessacarr
15th 2.00 pm
Holy Communion at St. Katherine, Loversall Patrick, Bishop, Missionary, Patron of Ireland, c460
19th
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT 9.00 am Holy Communion at St. John the Baptist, Wadworth Theme: Thirsty work Leader: E Strafford
Preacher:
Readings:
Old Testament: Exodus 17: 1-7 Gospel: John 4: 5-42
Prayers:
E Strafford
4.00 pm
22nd 2.00 pm
(P)
R Eastham P Rowse M Lord
THIRD @4PM at St. John the Baptist, Wadworth St. Patrick
Holy Communion at St. Katherine, Loversall Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, Reformation Martyr, 1556
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26th
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 9.00 am Holy Communion at St. John the Baptist, Theme: Seeing the light Leader: A Price
Preacher:
Readings:
Old Testament: 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 Gospel: John 9: 1-41
Prayers:
B Sharpe
29th 2.00 pm
(P)
E Strafford A Hopes D Mackenzie
Holy Communion at St. Katherine, Loversall John Donne, Priest, Poet, 1631
2nd Apr.
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT 9.00 am Holy Communion at St. John the Baptist, Wadworth Theme: Dead or alive? Leader: E Strafford
Preacher:
Readings:
Old Testament: Ezekiel 37: 1-14 Gospel: John 11: 1-45
Prayers:
P Walker
(P)
A Price K Ivell P Walker
6.30 pm
Something Different! at St. John the Baptist, Wadworth “The Boxer” by Simon and Garfunkel Leader: J Price
5th Apr. 2.00 pm
Holy Communion at St. Katherine, Loversall Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Lutheran Pastor, Martyr, 1945
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Collections Just a reminder of things we collect throughout the year for various charities:Spectacles, Knitting Wools, Used Stamps (if on a postcard, please leave on). If you are able to help please contact Brenda Sharpe, telephone 01302 537113.
It is with great pleasure we report that
“Lights of Love” last Christmas raised the sum of
£92.00
Thank you!
Pause for Thought Do thy duty, that is best; leave unto the lord the rest.
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Poets Corner A Morning Song Morning has broken Like the first morning, Blackbird has spoken Like the first bird. Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning! Praise for them, springing From the first word. Sweet the rain’s new fall Sunlit from heaven, Like the first dewfall On the first grass. Praise for the sweetness Of the wet garden, Sprung in completeness Where his feet pass. Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning Born of the one light Eden saw play! Praise with elation, Praise every morning, God’s re-creation Of the new day! Eleanor Farjeon
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Doncaster foodbank is part of The Trussell Trust’s UK-wide foodbank network. This helps local churches and communities to open foodbanks, providing emergency food to thousands of people nationwide every year.
By donating to the foodbank you can help support local people in crisis.
1 IN 5 PEOPLE ARE LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LINE IN DONCASTER
CAN YOU HELP? Foodbank Shopping List
Today in Doncaster there are families struggling to put food on the table. For people on low incomes, a sudden crisis redundancy, benefit delay or even an unexpected bill - can mean going hungry. Every day parents skip meals to feed their children and people are forced to choose between paying the rent and eating. Doncaster foodbank provides emergency food and support to local people in crisis.
A GIFT OF FOOD DOES MORE THAN JUST FILL EMPTY STOMACHS Foodbanks help to prevent family breakdown, housing loss, crime and mental health problems. We also take time to listen and signpost people to further support.
Milk (UHT or powdered) Sugar (500 g) Fruit juice (carton) Soup Pasta sauces Sponge pudding (tinned) Cereals Tomatoes (tinned) Rice pudding (tinned) Tea bags / Instant coffee Instant mash potato Rice / Pasta Tinned meat / fish Tinned fruit Jam Biscuits / snack bars Shower gel / Toilet Rolls Disposable razors (no baked beans at the present time!) A container has been placed at the back of St. John the Baptist church, Wadworth to facilitate collections. If you have any queries please ask our Foodbank Co-ordinator, Michael Sharpe (telephone 01302 537113)
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Opening times for Wadworth Post Office in The White Hart Monday 12.00 noon - 3.30 pm Tuesday 12.00 noon - 3.30 pm Friday 12.00 noon - 3.00 pm Wadworth Outreach Service
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From the Diocese Next Bishop of Sheffield Announced The next Bishop of Sheffield will be the Rt Revd Philip North, Downing Street has announced. The Rt Revd North, who is 50, is currently the Bishop of Burnley, a role he has held since 2015. The Bishop of Doncaster, the Rt Revd Peter Burrows, commented: “I look forward to welcoming Philip as the next Bishop of Sheffield and as an episcopal Colleague. Philip brings with him considerable experience, passion and deep commitment to mission, evangelism and the church’s historic vocation and ministry to society, especially the most vulnerable. He fits many of the things we said we were looking for in our new Bishop and will serve the diocese and wider church well. I know from comments I’ve already received that he will be greatly missed in the Blackburn Diocese”. Also speaking about the appointment, the Very Revd Peter Bradley, Dean of Sheffield commented: “Sheffield is one of the most dynamic and largest cities in the country, it is changing rapidly, becoming younger and more diverse. I am looking forward to working with
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Bishop Philip in service of the city’s wider community and in proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the whole of his ministry, Bishop Philip has had a determination to work with people who are marginalised to help with their needs and seek justice. We will greatly value this commitment as we all strive to build a stronger, more united city.” Bishop Philip studied history at the University of York, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1988 when he started to explore a vocation to priestly ministry. He spent a year working as a pastoral assistant in Redhouse, Sunderland, before preparing for ordination at St Stephen's House, Oxford. He graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA degree in 1991. He was ordained as a priest in 1993. Bishop Philip then went on to serve as curate at Saint Mary and Saint Peter's in Sunderland until 1996, after which he became the vicar of Holy Trinity in Hartlepool until 2002, during which time he was also Hartlepool's area dean (2000-2002). In 2002 he moved to Norfolk where he spent six years as Priest Administrator of the Shrine of Our Lady of
Walsingham, ministering to pilgrims and overseeing the regeneration of the Shrine's buildings and grounds. In 2008 he became team rector in the Parish of Old St Pancras and team vicar at St Michael's Church, Camden Town. He was consecrated as Bishop of Burnley in February 2015. Bishop Philip has personal connections with Doncaster. His grandfather played football for Doncaster Rovers, his mother was brought up in the town and he spent much of his childhood in the area. He also visited the Diocese in 2015 for the Crossroads Mission where he spent time in the community of Adwick. Speaking about his appointment, Bishop Philip said: “I am thoroughly delighted and deeply honoured to have this opportunity to serve the Diocese of Sheffield and am both excited and challenged by the prospect of succeeding Bishop Steven who has been a great inspiration to me throughout my own ministry. The Diocese has a clear strategy in place for reaching out to those who do not yet know Jesus Christ, and I will enjoy sharing in that and ensuring that all the people in this area know that they can find a warm welcome and answers to their questions in their local Church. I also look forward to finding ways of strengthening our ministry to the poor and the vulnerable and to the young. In a diverse Diocese, I am wholly committed to being a Bishop for everyone and will work to ensure that priests and parishes of all traditions can flourish and find delight in serving God
and His people. The Bishop of Sheffield leads the Church of England in Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Goole plus its subsidiary towns and villages. The Diocese was formed in 1914 and is in the Northern Province of York. It has a population of approximately 1.2 million people, 140 stipendiary clergy, 174 parishes and 213 churches. The Diocese is led by the Bishop of Sheffield (Diocesan Bishop) and the Bishop of Doncaster (Suffragan Bishop). They work across two Archdeaconries: Sheffield and Rotherham; and Doncaster that consist of 12 deaneries. Speaking today the Diocesan Bishop of Blackburn Diocese, Rt Revd Julian Henderson said: “Bishop Philip being called by God to serve as the next Bishop of Sheffield is a great sadness for us here in Lancashire, not least that we have only benefited from his passion for the Gospel for just over a couple of years. “But for Philip this is an exciting opportunity to take on a new leadership role in the Church of England, for which he is well suited. While we may be tempted to be jealous of Sheffield, we need to warn them of the speed at which things tend to happen when he is in charge!” Bishop Philip will be installed at Sheffield Cathedral in June 2017.
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Puzzle Page WORDSEARCH
March brings us Lent and Mothering Sunday. Lent is a time of spiritual selfassessment as we prepare for Easter. It is a time to turn to God, and grow closer to him. Mothering Sunday reminds us of not only the mothers that have loved and raised us, but of Mother Church, who has spiritually loved and nurtured us throughout our Christian pilgrimage. How many words can you find on these themes in this month’s Word Search? Lent spiritual easter preparation fasting prayer desert Self denial repentance seeking finding growing mothers love care nurture learning teaching disciples worldwide flowers thankyou nursing family
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Parish Magazine Articles / information for inclusion in the magazine should be delivered to the Magazine Co-ordinator, Mrs Jane Lord, 19 Church Road, Wadworth, Doncaster DN11 9BT by the 10th of the previous month if at all possible. Publication of any articles / information is subject to space being available, though every effort will be made to publish all contributions. Any views / opinions expressed in any article within this publication are not necessarily those of the Parochial Church Council or the editors.
DISCLAIMER The editors and the Parochial Church Council of St. John the Baptist, Wadworth with St. Katherine, Loversall cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions and they do not endorse any companies, individuals, products or services appearing in this magazine.
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Wadworth Village Hall
Quiz Night with Fish & Chip Supper Friday, 10th March at 7.30 pm
Quiz £2. Fish, chips & peas £4.75 (optional). Please book with Maureen on 01302 852874 before Wednesday, 8th March
Fashion Show
Saturday 11th March at 2.00 pm Admission will be £3.00 to include tea, coffee and biscuits To book please contact Maureen 01302 852874 or Pat 01302 851078
Jumble Sale Saturday 25th March at 2.30 pm
Carol, Val, Rita and the team will be holding another of their very popular events. Do come along and grab some great bargains. All proceeds in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance,
Art Club This event takes place every Tuesday afternoon. All welcome. Please contact Angela on 01302 852297 for more information
Fitness Class with qualified instructor
Wednesday evenings at 6.30 pm Cost £5.00 for an hour session Circuit and exercise For more information contact Leigh 07881 284712
NEW!!! … Pilates Class
For more information contact Maureen 01302 852874
Lettings
If anyone is interested in hiring the hall. Please contact Maureen on 01302 852874. For further details, see our website on www.wadworthvillagehall@wordpress.co.uk
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Forthcoming Events CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGS Thursday 9th March
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7.00 pm Council
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Parochial Church (Joint meeting
with Balby PCC) To be held at St. John the Evangelist, Balby Friday 17th March
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7.00 pm Meeting
Annual Parochial Church
To be held at St. John the Baptist, Wadworth
LOVERSALL WOMENS’ INSTITUTE Meetings are held in the W.I. Hut, Main Street, Loversall at 7.15 pm on the third Monday of each month Next Meeting: 20th March A Life in Death by Richard Venables
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Directory Parish Website
www.blwchurch.com
Priest-in-Charge
Revd A Price
01302 851974
The Vicarage, Vicarage Drive, Wadworth Assistant Curate SSM
Revd E (Liz) Strafford 92 Tenter Lane, Warmsworth
01302 858398
Lay Readers
Mrs J Price
01302 851974
The Vicarage, Vicarage Drive, Wadworth Mr R Eastham 56 Balby Road, Balby Churchwardens
(J)
07874 242095
Dr D Mackenzie 01302 858435 Maypole Villa, Main St, Wadworth Mr M Lord
01302 851455 19 Church Road, Wadworth
(K)
Vacant
PCC Secretary and Electoral Roll Officer
Mrs J Lord
PCC Treasurer
Vacant
Church Flowers
Magazine Co-ordinators and Editors
19 Church Road, Wadworth
(J)
Mrs P Walker 9 Crossgates, Wadworth
(K)
Miss A Hopes 5 Rockcliffe Close, Wadworth Mr M & Mrs J Lord 19 Church Road, Wadworth
01302 851455
01302 851078
01302 851455