THE LINK

The Parish Magazine for the parishes of

St Catherine and Holy Trinity Ventnor and St Boniface Bonchurch

March 2018

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The Ministry Team

01983 853729

Gill Chaloner Reader 854659

Hilary Davis Reader 855797

Jenny Hopkins Holder Reader 852575

Gill Smith Reader 856134

David Tamcken Reader

Lay Pastoral Assistants

Mary Bell - Jo Nicholson - Sally Fitzgerald

Ventnor & Bonchurch Parish website address

www.ventnorcofe2.btck.co.uk Email: ventnorcofe@hotmail.co.uk

Churchwardens

St Catherine’s Steve Northern and Adrian Pinnock

Holy Trinity Jo Nicholson and Mark Bell

St Boniface Jonny Fitzgerald Bond and Lyn Ridler-Lee

Morning Prayer

Tuesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 9.15am at Holy Trinity

Wednesday at 9.30am at St Catherine’s

Friday at 9.00am St Boniface Parish Church

Midweek Services St Catherine’s - Wednesday - 10.30am Holy Communion

Holy Trinity - Thursday - 10.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

Sunday Services Please see inside Link for details of Sunday Services

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Readers conference January 2018

The annual Readers conference for the Portsmouth Diocese was

held this year at the end of January at the Shanklin Beach Hotel.

Gill Challoner, Nicola Pinnock and Gill Smith attended the

conference along with about 85 other Readers from across the

Diocese.

The main speaker this year was Mark Russell who is the Chief

Executive Officer of the Church Army. Our subject was ‘Unpacking

the Lords Prayer.’

You might think this is a very basic subject for a group of Readers

to be considering, after all, you may have heard many of us preach

on this very subject. However, Mark is a powerful speaker, who had

many examples and fresh insights to share with us as we unpacked

the prayer phrase by phrase. The opening, Our Father, even when

you are alone, is so important and reminds us that God is there for

all of us, and we pray for all of us.

Mark shared many examples from his personal experience of

bringing people to God.

One example of he shared with us was about when he was

distracted and preoccupied thinking about some teaching he was to

deliver on generosity. He went to his local supermarket and

ignored a young man, clearly homeless and begging sat outside. As

he got into his shopping he realised about what he had done, so

went outside to ask if he could get anything for him. The man asked

for some food and drink, which Mark duly bought for him. He then

asked if there was anything else he needed, the man asked for a

weatherproof coat as his was worn out and not very warm. Mark

went home and picked out a fairly new Barber waxed jacket, and

reluctantly, because it was a very nice jacket, he gave it to the man.

The mans reaction was completely unexpected, instead of thanking

him he said I can’t sit here and beg in that! Nobody will give me

anything if they think I can afford a jacket like that. After talking and

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explaining what he does, the man did decide to keep it and put his

old one on top!

Mark is a very energetic and charismatic speaker, he heads up the

Church army, which is a mission focussed community of evangelists

transforming lives and communities through words and actions

across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The Church army has been active for 135 years, helping people to

know that God thinks they are fantastic and that they can have

hope. The project teams bring love, compassion and joy to people

who would never step inside a church. Their purpose is to enable

people to come to a living faith in Jesus Christ, and want people to

encounter Gods love and be empowered to transform their

communities.

If you want more information on their work and projects, we have

some of their leaflets and they have a website –

www.churcharmy.org.

Please pray for them in their work, especially their projects with the

homeless, people who self-harm, street workers, prisoners and

other marginalised groups.

They are also a charitable organisation who need resourcing for the

work they are called to do.

Gill Smith

Clocks

go

Forward

25th

MARCH

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From ANDREW PELLOW.

Recently, I made my thirteenth appearance at the annual Oxford

Music Festival. To prepare pieces to play in January always gives me

good focus and lighten the darkest period of the year. “Link” readers

may be interested in my piano entries? I entered three classes

presenting two contrasting Waltzes from Opus 39 by Johannes

BRAHMS; then, in the French class I played two pieces by Claude

DEBUSSY —— “Danes de la poupée” & “The Little Shepherd” (the

latter from his Children’s suite). Finally, my twentieth century choice

was York GOWEN’S “A Cradle Song” Opus 63. I have since

discovered RUTH GERALD, who was the adjudicator, judged my

effort in the I.W. Musical Competition Festival in 2009!

This time, in Oxford, I was pleasantly surprised and encouraged by

her comments on my choices and interpretations of these works.

Even more unexpected to be awarded three distinction marks made

me feel not only taken aback but also gratified that I had entered

them. I could not have contemplated this had not my good friend and

colleague, George Westcott, deputized for me at St Alban’s Church

on the Sunday.

BY THIS TIME readers will have heard George was elected Chairman

of the Isle of Wight Organists’ Association at their January AGM. This

is an honour indeed and we all congratulate him. George well

deserves this accolade for his sterling work in these parishes (and

beyond them!) as organist and choir director.

ALL BEING WELL, not only do I hope to be playing in the Senior

Piano Recital Class of the Isle of Wight Music, Dance & Drama

Festival the middle of this month, but also George and I are entered

in the Senior Piano Duet Class.

Maybe you will be able to come and listen to us, giving us the

confidence to give of our best? I do hope so, and we shall look

forward to seeing you there.

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CHERUB. BILLY.

Cherub Billy is my fiction, my Angel boy, my guide.

He proves to be my comfort, he is always at my side.

He reminds me of the Angels, God’s messengers of love.

who dwell in heaven’s great portals, high in Heaven above.

I love to follow scriptures, those tales of long ago,

those stories of the Prophets, they set my heart aglow.

I wonder if those Prophets had ‘mentors’ too, like us,

They told their Holy stories without ado or fuss.

There always will be Cherubs whether Billy, Joan or Jack,

Angelic little creatures with wings upon their back.

They will comfort and adore you, guide you on life’s way,

Advise and re-assure you in this world today.

This year of Anno Domini: Twenty thousand and Eighteen,

may be quite beneficial for you as well as me.

Work hard, dear friends, be positive be honest, good and true

coupled with great prudence in everything we do.

Last Christmas is a memory of wonder, love supreme,

of Angels and the shepherds, such a lovely scene.

Our love for baby Jesus, the carols that we sang,

That little town called Bethlehem, how those Church bells rang!

And then we saw Epiphany with wise men from a-far,

astronomers indeed were they who followed yonder star.

Ted.

TRITONE SINGERS 21st April - 7.30pm

St Catherine’s Church

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March at Carisbrooke Priory

Open Door Speakers for March 2018

Open Door Meeting every Thursday at 12 Noon

1st March Dennis Lloyd (Communion)

8th March Phil Dixon

15th March Peter Sutton

22nd March Alistair Wells

On 29th March, there will be a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of

Founder and Patron, Mrs. Helen Harrison

All welcome

A light lunch will be served after the service

QUIET DAY

“Kum Ba Yah” - Monday 12th March - 9.30 a.m. – 2.45 p.m.

Tea and coffee provided – please bring your own lunch

To book your place please contact Maxine on 01983 523354

Activities @ The Priory

Poetry Past & Present with Anne Linington

9th March 10.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

Music and Melodies with June Cox – 19th March 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.

All enquiries to Carisbrooke Priory Trust Phone: 01983 523354

Prayer Ministry available by arrangement – Please ring 01983 523354 for

appointment.

Email: opendoor@carisbrookepriory.org.uk

Website: www.carisbrookepriory.org.uk

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First of all many apologies. I pressed the wrong button in a moment of panic

and sent the 2016 Link article to Joan. This means that there maybe some

corrections to dates!

There will not be an Easter Fair on Saturday March 12th

The Newchurch Male Voice Choir are not giving us a concert in April

Here follows the 2017/18 Bonchurch News:

We seemed to have had as busy a November and December as ever, although it

all seem so long ago now. As a special treat, Erika from P.A.T.C.H, a charity we

support, came to our November sewing Bee. She came to share her

enthusiasm for patchwork. Some of us had never done any and some of us not

for a long time. She generously gave us templates to work with and fabric and

we all had a go and loved it. The jam on the bread was when she showed us

some of her finished quilts, one of which she had finished for someone else. It

had been started by an old lady who had died before she could finish it. Her

son asked Erika to complete it and by the end she felt she knew this lady like an

old friend.

The next item in the diary was the Bumper Christmas Coffee Morning which

was very successful and much enjoyed by all. Many thanks to all supported it

and all who helped with it including the BCA.

This year we did our own Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. The combined

choir excelled themselves and their efforts were much appreciated by a large

congregation. I think the tea afterwards went down quite well too!

Our Crib Service on Christmas Eve was also well supported, with two families

attending whose children had been baptised earlier in the year. There were

some lovely shepherds and angels present!

As ever huge thanks go to the “A” team who come and help decorate our

church for Christmas with beautiful flower arrangements, namely: Eileen Kay,

Michael Mathews and Mair Guy.

Our final service this year was a lovely combination of carols, poems and

readings on the afternoon of December 31st. The beautiful candle lit Old church

was full to capacity and many people said that it was their favourite service of

the season.

As ever there will be lots happening at Bonchurch over the coming year so keep

your eyes peeled for information.

This year our Bumper Christmas Coffee Morning will be on the last Saturday in

November which will be November 24th 2018.

Our next Tuesday Coffee Morning will be on Tuesday March 6th from

10 am to Noon. We look forward to seeing you there.

BONCHURCH EVENTS

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Like to know more? Contact us at: 01983 731142

www.innerwheel.co.uk

‘Pitch up at the Pub!’ At The Winter Gardens. A friendly social afternoon!

26 March 2 – 4 pm

Last Monday of each Month (except May)

*Book Swap * Chat!!! * Fun Quiz * Raffle / Bingo.

Pop in for a friendly welcome and good company. All ages welcome, the more the merrier!

Contact Nina for information,

or if you require transport locally: 07736 151630 *Volunteers Wanted

Friendship

The Essence of Inner Wheel

An International Women’s Organisation

We meet every

month

Working together

we make a

difference

We support local

communities,

national and

international charities

We hold regular

fun events

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Volunteers needed for the Coffee Shop

If you have a couple of hours to spare, 10.30am - 12.30pm

Monday- Saturday please contact

Margaret Walker 852068.

walkerspace2000@yahoo.co.uk

MACNAUGHTON - HOWE

ARTS & CRAFT FESTIVAL Friday 8th JUNE - 1pm - 5.30pm

Saturday 9th JUNE - 10am - 4.30pm

St Catherine’s Church

Entry forms available around outlets below

Ventnor. Purple Moon Beads and Seasons in High Street. St Catherine’s

Church

Shanklin. Strictly Knitting in Regent Street.

Lake. Knit Knaks on main road.

Sandown. Camille's in York Road and Ye Olde Wight Delight Crafts in High

Street.

Newport. Forget Me Not Cards and Craft in Upper James Street

Ryde. Quackers About Craft at 64 Union Street.

Contact Sandy on 857383 or email Macnaughton.Howe@gmail.com

CONCERT

Shrewsbury Brass Band with the Undercliff Singers

31st March - 7pm St Catherine’s Church

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Thanks to Mike Wood for our October weather information for Ventnor.

VENTNOR WEATHER - JANUARY

Rainfall of 89.1mm (3.51ins) was 114% of the average of

78.3mm (3.07ins). Rain fell on 22 days. The wettest day was the

21st with 13.8mm (0.54ins). The mean temperature of 7.5C

(45F) was well above the average of 6.2C (43F). Warmest day

was the 28th with 12.3C (54F). The coldest night the 17th

with 1.5C (35F).

WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2nd MARCH St Wilfrid’s Church. Ventnor. 3pm

As women in Suriname, we believe that the Christian faith community

can make a great contribution to the preservation of a living, healthy

and safe environment. The future of the earth for the next generations

matters to us. We see this as one of the key elements of the Christian

faith. It reminds us of the relationship between God and creation, and

God and humanity.

Suriname, like many countries, feels the effect of

worldwide climate change: drought, hurricane, and

storm, due to global warming. Along the Suriname

coastal strip it now floods in the rainy season,

including Paramaribo the capital city. Other environmental changes have

been caused by human activity, like the damage to the local rivers

through gold mining and mercury pollution. In the 21st century/24-hour

economy, which is striving for good economic outcomes and excellent

returns, Christians need to balance God’s Creation with man’s

creations. We need to be guided by the theme “All God’s Creation is

very good!”

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Orpheus Singers’ Spring Concert St Catherine’s Church, Saturday 3rd March, 7.30pm

GLORIA! Tickets £10 - Available on door.

www.orpheussingers.org.uk

Irish Sausage and Salvation.

Dave Dawson co-founder of the men’s breakfast sadly passed away this month,

our thoughts and prayers go to Trish and all his family.

February's breakfast saw a guest cook young Chris Crawford provide us with

authentic breakfast extras direct from Ireland. Traditional soda bread and

potato cakes and a manly Irish beef sausage proved very popular and filling with

the remains taken through to the hub for all to enjoy. Thanks Chris mmmm.

About 9 men were in attendance and many great discussions were had on all

subjects from prayer to drug use to homelessness. The level of openness is

refreshing and a real joy for all to share. Dave would be pleased that although

the guest chef was a glamourous female this did not cause an outbreak of lust!

The Lord continues to bless this mission and we look forward to leading more

souls towards salvation.

Thanks to all who have supported me over the last few years as church warden.

It has been an immense honour and privilege and testimony that God calls on

the downtrodden and weary and equips them to do his work. Who knows what

I will be called to do next but I trust in the lord and live in faith. Hallelujah.

Steve Northern.

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"Men’s Breakfast"

Messy Church 26th MARCH 3pm - 5pm St Francis Academy School

Upper Ventnor

“Come and share a meal with us” Children must be accompanied by a parent/

guardian or carer. Do please tell any families you know about this Free event.

First Thursday of the month at 9am,

St Catherine's Church. A warm welcome

to breakfast and a friendly chat.

For further information contact

Steve 856953

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Next “Trinity Folk” will be on 16 March. 7.30pm - 10pm

Trinity Church Hall

Bring your instruments but, more importantly, yourselves to join in with

music old and new.

Ventnor Townswomen's Guild

21st March - 2.15pm

AGM

Resident’s Lounge. Knights Court, High Street, Ventnor.

Secretary - Mrs J Walters - 855892

Social Studies Group

5th March - 2.15pm

Spring Party

Held in the Resident’s lounge at Byrnhill Grove, Park Avenue

For more information contact Mrs Barbara Joyner - 651577

£1 per meeting including refreshments

Poetry, Prose and Plays 14th March—Subject ‘Weather’ Contact - Mrs J Walters - 855892

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St Albans the Martyr Church

www.stalbans.org.uk www.facebook.com/stalbansventnor

Wednesdays 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March 9.30 am

Holy Communion (said) Traditional Rite.

Sundays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (Palm Sunday with Procession)

9.30 am Solemn Sung Mass

Tuesdays 6th & 20th at St Margaret’s Hall, Lowtherville

11am Service of Holy Communion followed by

refreshments. These services are on the initiative of Godshill Parochial

Church Council.

*Celebrant on all these occasions is the Godshill / St Albans

Priest-in-Charge, Father John Ryder, SSC

HOLY WEEK at St Alban’s - the TRIDUUM:-

MAUNDY THURSDAY, - 29th MARCH 7pm

Holy Eucharist & Ceremonies GOOD FRIDAY, - 30th March 10.30am.

Stations of the Cross & the Good Liturgy.

EASTER EVE : Holy Saturday, 31st March 7pm

The Easter Vigil with the EXSULTET

(culminating in the SOLEMN SUNG MASS with

PROCESSION for EASTER DAY - April 1st - 9.30am

Articles for the APRIL Magazine should be handed in by

MARCH 10th please. You can hand it in at the Hub or

email it to Joan Garlick at ventnorcofe@hotmail.co.uk

Hand written reports/articles are accepted if you do not

have access to a computer.

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Bishop’s Lent Appeal

2018

Refugee and Neighbour. We might not always think of Jesus as a refugee, but at this time of year

especially we’re reminded that early in his life his family fled into Egypt from

the persecution of Herod. 2000 years on and many children have the same

start in life. Our faith in the refugee Saviour reminds us of the fundamental

dignity of all humanity, and calls us to care for those who are most

vulnerable, and to work to restore hope and dignity to those whose lives

have been shattered by violence.

As well as immediate help, refugees of all ages and backgrounds deserve

longer term support in moving from uncertainty to stability to flourishing.

Alongside supporting the international work of Christian Aid we will

support local initiatives focused on helping those who have settled here to

become truly at home.

Our Diocesan vision is Live: Pray: Serve. Please pray with us this Lent for

refugees, giving as generously as you are able, so that those who are most

vulnerable in our world may live in freedom and peace.

Refugee and Neighbour:

Working overseas.

The main charity we are supporting this year is Christian Aid, a

partnership of people, Churches, and local organisations committed to

ending poverty worldwide. As part of this, they work with directly with

refugees, through local partnerships, and through linked organisations.

For example, in Iraq they have been working with a partner organisation

called REACH to provide assistance to families who have been displaced by

violence., with the aim of helping them regain their independence. They help

with vocational training, access to water in rural areas, renovation of key

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amenities like schools and hospitals, and events that help bring communities

together. In one project, the influx of displaced families has been seen as a

blessing to the existing village, and this new community has been enabled to

gain an income by growing cucumbers and other vegetables in new

greenhouses.

Our support will help with projects like this, with Christian Aid directing

funds raised to where they can do most good.

Refugee and Neighbour:

Working at home.

Even with the shocking and often heartbreaking images in the news over the last few years, many of us will never really know what it feels like to be

forced away from home by war or persecution. But some in our

communities do know from first hand experience, while others will have

heard the stories of family members or friends.

Whatever our own experience, perhaps we do all share some sense of the

vital importance of having a place to belong, somewhere to call home. And

along with our own need for a place in the world we can hear the call to

love our neighbours both distant and near. So as well as supporting the work

of Christian Aid overseas this appeal is for those charities and local groups in

our area that have sought to help refugees, including those who have played

a part in welcoming displaced people into their communities. Some of our

own Parishes have been active in helping refugees families to settle, and

many will have heard about grass roots projects and initiatives.

If you would like to nominate a local charity or community group to receive

a grant this year, please contact us on:

rachel.houlberg@portsmouth.anglican.org

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Monday Evening 7.45pm

Contact Jenny Holder 852575

Tuesday Evening - 8.00pm

At Mick and Nava Young’s

St Andrews, Belgrave Road. 852680

‘TRY PRAYING’

Every TUESDAY afternoon

at 2:30pm - 3:30pm in St Catherine’s Church.

We will be praying for our

community, businesses, people, churches

and all that is going on.

Do drop in for a short time

and add your concerns or needs to our prayers.

Come when you can.

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A BANQUET FIT FOR A CHERUB.

I remember so clearly of when I was boy in 1934. When every Sunday morning

about an hour before Church, the fresh fish man would arrive with his horse and

cart outside our house in the village of Birling in Kent.

My Mum and Dad used to buy quite a lot of his stock such as Winkles, Shrimps,

Herring, Whiting etc, His horse always knew where to stop and we would make

a fuss of him.

We often had fish for Sunday tea and during the week as well,

Mum would make fantastic fish pies. Often we had Herring soused and cooked in

vinegar and herbs, the strong smell of it cooking would waft through the village

setting everyone’s mouth watering.

I was six years old at that time and always hungry, especially

when I came out of school in the afternoon to find my mother baking a batch of

jam tarts or cakes of some kind. Mum would let me help myself to a freshly baked

jam tart or two, I also liked to scrape out the remains of the custard saucepan.

The smell of my Mum’s fresh cooking was irresistible to me.

Our main meals were: Steak and Kidney puddings with Dumplings, plenty of

onions and other vegetables from our garden.

Living in the country was a Cherub’s place to be and it suited me too. I must

admit it was very cold in the winter months with no central heating or double

glazing. I remember waking up on cold mornings to find pretty patterns of frost

on the INSIDE of my bedroom window.

Boys in those days up until the age of fourteen all wore short trousers known as

knickerbockers and the Girls wore short skirts. Our knees used to become quite

chapped with the cold I did love the spartan lifestyle though.

We had a very large garden with lots of fruit trees: two Apple trees, a pear tree

about ten gooseberry bushes the same number of red and black current bushes

and some raspberry canes with plenty of room to grow potatoes and other

produce. My Dad taught me a lot about gardening, I especially liked growing Salad

crops: Radishes, Lettuce, Spring onions and that type of thing.

I grew cabbages, Brussels sprouts, Shallots, Beetroot, Runner beans, Peas and

tomatoes with great success.

We also kept several Chicken who kept us supplied with eggs. I loved those birds

and I believe they loved me too.

The wonderful days of my Cherub-hood and boy-hood in the 1930 s are

memories that I treasure. I still love the smell of fresh, home baking, especially

jam tarts......

Ted.

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Julian Group Meeting - 2pm

“Come and be refreshed

by the Joy of silence”.

Listening for God’s word, feeling his presence

beside you. Helping us to let go of our fears and anxieties.

WANTED - Used Postage Stamps Bring your used postage stamps to the

Hub at St Catherine’s Church.

Please leave some of the envelope around the stamp to

prevent damage to them, they will be trimmed later. Thank you.

Friends of St Catherin’s Church Film Evening

“West Side Story” Friday 23rd MARCH - 7p.m.

Refreshments. Retiring collection

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We pray for those who are without a

place they can call Home.

We remember with love and affection those

who have died this year, especially we pray

for their families.

We pray for those

who have a long

term illness

And we pray for those

newly baptised.

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BEREAVEMENT GROUP….Can we help you?

We are aware that there are a number of

people who have been bereaved and might

like someone to talk to.

If this is YOU or someone you know, please contact

any of the Bereavement Group from St Catherine’s,

Holy Trinity and St Boniface, by telephoning 01983

853729 or visit the Hub at St Catherine’s any morning

between 10.30 am and 12.30pm. If you’d rather leave

a note, there’s a box in the Coffee Shop. Anything you

wish to discuss will be treated with absolute

confidentiality.

Is something worrying you?

Want someone to listen to you? Come in on Mondays - 11am - 2pm.

at

The Living Room - 82-83 High Street, Newport

We have trained Acorn Christian Listeners you can talk to.

Don’t forget to pick up your free copy of the

new look @CofEPortsmouth.

Issued quarterly.

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Monday 26th March

7.00p.m.

Stations of the Cross,

Holy Trinity Church

Thursday 29th March, Maundy Thursday

7.00p.m. Holy Communion with Tenebrae,

St Catherine’s Church

Friday 30th March, Good Friday

Walk of Witness, beginning at St Wilfred’s Roman

Catholic Church at 9.45a.m, ending with a service

at St Catherine’s at 11.15, followed by a soup

lunch.

2.00p.m. The Way of the Cross

at Holy Trinity Church

6.30p.m Evensong

at St Boniface Church

Saturday 31st March

8.00p.m. Easter Vigil, St Boniface Church

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Worship for MARCH

March 4th The Third Sunday of Lent

9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church

10.45a.m. Morning Worship, St Catherine’s Church

10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Boniface Church

March 11th The Fourth Sunday of Lent -

Mothering Sunday

9.30a.m. Morning Worship, Holy Trinity Church

10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Catherine’s Church

10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Boniface Church

6.30p.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church

March 18th The Fifth Sunday of Lent -

Passion Sunday

9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church

10.45a.m. “Come and See”, St Catherine’s Church

10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Boniface Church

March 25th Palm Sunday

9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church

10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Catherine’s Church

10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Boniface Church

(please note change of service)

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Bible Readings for MARCH

March 4th The Third Sunday of Lent

Exodus 20:1-17

1 Corinthians1:18-25

St John 2:13-22

March 11th The Fourth Sunday of Lent -

Mothering Sunday

Exodus 2:1-10

2 Corinthians 1:3-7

St John 19:25b-27

March 18th The Fifth Sunday of Lent -

Passion Sunday

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Hebrews 5:5-10

St John 12:20-33

March 25th Palm Sunday

Liturgy of the Palms John 12:12-16

Liturgy of the Passion Isaiah 50:4-9a

Philippians 2:5-11

St Mark 14:1 to end of 15

Or St Mark 15:1-39(40-end)

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Paper £10 notes lose their status as legal

tender on 1st MARCH.

What happens if you don't spend your old £10 note by spring?

Once the deadline passes you won't be able to spend your notes in

shops or restaurants.

If you want to swap the old notes over for new tender you will have to

make the trip into a bank, building society or Post Office.

You will need to be an account holder with the bank for them to

exchange the note.

You can use your local Post Office to deposit the old tenners into your

bank account too.

It is possible that a high street bank will stop exchanging them after the

cut-off date but The Bank of England is legally obliged to. You can either do this in person or via post. Although if you post it to

The Bank of England, you do so at the “sender’s risk”.

If you are exchanging large amounts of old £10 notes, you may be asked

to provide identification, such as a passport or driving licence.

QUARR ABBEY - 1st - 6th March 10.30am - 4.30pm

“SPRING ART” By Inspired by Wight

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“At some point between Verse 3 and 6, I’ll

signal for you to do an Emergency Stop.”