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P L Y M P T O N P I L G R I M Splymptonchurch.co.uk plymptonstmauricechurch.co.uk
£1 contribution September 2017
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PLYMPTON TEAM MINISTRY CONTACTSPARISH STAFFRevd. Robert Harris 209 Ridgeway 658762Revd. Roger Beck 81 Fore St, St Maurice 336393Revd. Mark Brimicombe 4 David Close, Plympton 338454Revd. Ian Provost 8 Larkhall Rise, Plymouth 319528
READERSMr Bob Harrison 22 Almond Drive, Plympton 335795Mrs Margaret Provost 8 Larkhall Rise, Plymouth 319528
TEAM OFFICE (both Parishes) Open 9.30 am to 12.30pm (Mon-Fri) 348525Mrs Sarah Duckworth [email protected]
CHURCH WARDENS - St Mary’sMiss Claire-Louise Journeaux 6 Torridge Road 513093Mr Philip Smith 45 Molesworth Road 219355
CHURCH WARDENS - St MauriceMr Val Taylor 14 Langdale Close, Plymouth, PL6 8SP(Incl Hall Bookings) 07907739076Mr Ken Ward 21 Maidenwell Road PL7 1RB 330601
PCC SECRETARIESMiss Debbie Tozer - St Mary’s [email protected] Mrs Gill Easterbrook -St Maurice 339961
TEAM SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVEMr David J. Farley [email protected] 1 Courtland Crescent 342706
SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVE - St MauriceMrs Shirley Rogers e mail: [email protected] Mob 07596984179/07903366929
CHILDREN’S ADVOCATE - St Mary’sMrs Sarah Duckworth [email protected] 337239
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC - St Mary’sMrs Mila Collier [email protected] 07800976716 or 216289
BELL RINGERSMrs Mary Nicholls - St Mary’s: Practices Mondays 7.30pm-9pm 200053Mrs Janet Farrage -St Maurice: Practices Wednesdays 7pm-9pm (not Aug) 07742983311
STEWARDSHIP SECRETARIESMiss Claire-Louise Journeaux - St Mary’s 513093 Mrs Margaret Lugar - St Maurice 348619
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PLYMPTON TEAM MINISTRYPLYMPTON ST MARY
PLYMPTON ST. MAURICEServing Christ in the heart of
Plympton and beyond
September 2017Dear Friends,
My name is Will I am 28 and I am married to Minnie. We have a10-month-old daughter called Natasha and a black Labrador calledLouis. As a family, we like to spend time going for walks, visitingfriends and family, and travelling when possible. I personally loveto watch films, cook and explore new places. I have a huge passionfor chaplaincy, because I feel strongly that Jesus was a Chaplain,and for the past eighteen months I have served as a PoliceChaplain to the Victim Care Unit in Exeter, a role that I plan tocontinue once settled in Plympton. I am also in the very initialstages of selection for Royal Navy Reserve chaplaincy.
For the past three years I have been serving as an Assistant Curate in St Thomas, Exeter.Minnie and I have loved living in Exeter and being part of a lovely community, but I amready for a new challenge and so we are preparing to move to my new post in Plympton.We are really looking forward to exploring all that Plympton and the surrounding areashave to offer and getting to know everyone across the various church communities.I first felt a calling to the priesthood when I was eleven, it was at a time when I wasdeciding what to do when I was older. I went through the usual routine of wanting to bea spy, an astronaut, a vet, an actor, but never a Priest. That was until God placed the ideain my heart and every time I decided not to follow His call the idea of being a Priest grewstronger and stronger until I could not ignore it. It was as if God lit a fire in my heart andevery time I ignored the fire He started He poured petrol on the fire. It is a huge privilegeto daily live out my calling to the priesthood and its variety of tasks.I really look forward to getting to know you all over the coming months and to startworking alongside the other members of clergy and laity and continue to serve thepeople of Plympton to make the love and grace of God known amongst all.God Bless you,Fr Will Sweeney
THE LICENSING OF FR WILL SWEENEY AS ASSOCIATE PRIEST/TEAM VICAR DESIGNATEFr Will’s Licensing as Associate Priest will take place in St. Mary’s Church (he will belicensed as Team Vicar next year in St. Maurice Church) on Wednesday 20th Septemberat 7.00 pm. I hope that you will all make a very special effort to be present as wewelcome Fr Will, Minnie and Natasha into the life of our community.Robert
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Male, female, single members; so why still call it theMothers’ Union? Did you know that you don’t have to bea mother to be part of Mothers’ Union’s activities in Exeter
Diocese – we welcome everyone who shares our values?Did you know you don’t have to join a branch to be a member of the Mothers’ Union? You canjoin in a similar way to joining other charities. All that is asked of you is your Christiancommitment, prayer support and annual subscription for the work.To find answers to this and other questions come and find out at a promotional evening onWednesday 13th September at Chaddlewood Community Centre, 80 Glen Road, PlymptonPL7 2XS beginning with light refreshments at 7:30 pm, followed by Speakers and Open Forum.Further details from Ian & Margaret Provost (01752) 319 [email protected]
MEN’S SUBBUTEO & SCALEXTRIC EVENINGFriday 22nd September, 7.30 pm in St. Mary’s Church Hall. Bring yourown liquid refreshment. Takeaway to be arranged. Please contactthe Team Office, Tel: 01752 348525, for further details.
MESSY CHURCH is coming to the Plympton Team Ministry on thethird Saturday of each month beginning on Saturday 16thSeptember. We shall meet from 10.00 – 12.00 noon in St. Mary’sChurch Hall. There will be breakfast, craft and other activities and ashort informal service. All are welcome. Messy Church is part of TheBible Reading Fellowship (BRF), a Registered Charity. brf.org.uk
A QUIZ EVENING & FISH AND CHIP SUPPER is on Saturday 30th September in St. Mary’s ChurchHall from 6.30 pm. For further information please contact the Team Office, Tel 348525
A LADIES’ GROUP GAMES EVENING is on Friday September 8th at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church Hall. Please contact the Team Office,Tel 348525,for further details
A 60’s & 70’s MUSIC NIGHT is on Saturday 9th September with Ken and Tony is on in aid ofthe Devon Historic Churches Trust that has supported us in the past and we hope will do inthe future! Tickets £5, available from the Team Office, Tel: 01752 348525, or on the door. (Seearticle on page 16)
OUT AND ABOUT At the invitation of the Plympton Academy, Rev'd Robert and I recentlyspent an hour or more meeting one of the teachers and three of the students, all of whom Iwould add were a credit to the Academy both in appearance and manner. A project onliterature, which the students had been working on, had resulted in the People’sFriend magazine donating a large selection of their magazines and books to the Academyand we were there to accept some of these for Church activities and groups.
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After having photographs taken the boys served us with coffee and freshly baked scrumptiouscakes (you just knew food would come into it). They talked about the subjects and activitiesthey were involved in, their likes and dislikes, and they were extremely interested in Robert'srole within the Church and in the wider community asking a lot of questions and making someinteresting comments and observations.The opportunities and facilities offered to the students by the Academy are very impressive.When I think back to the basic 'pen and ink' scenario (Ed: Chalk and slate or inkwell andpapyrus?) when I was at school many, many years ago to what is offered now -unbelievable. Both Robert and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Judith Bye
ST MAURICE NOTEBOOKThe choir, servers and congregation were well represented at St Mary’s for the Confirmationof Kate Aslett, Lottie Clowes and Sarah Rogers. There was also a cake to mark the occasion onthe following Sunday. This month we have our Patronal Festival on the nearest Sunday 24th –the actual day is 22nd. We share St Maurice as Patron with just 7 other parish churches inEngland according to the Oxford Dictionary of Saints. Looking ahead Harvest Sunday this yearis 8th October and will again be followed by a parish lunch. Many thanks to all who have so fardonated and worked in other ways towards the lighting project. We are currently seeking toaugment our loyal band of servers. If this is something you might undertake please speak toFr Roger. Training is given. Fr Roger
CONFIRMATION: If anyone who would like to be prepared for the Scarament of Confirmation,or to learn more please speak to Fr Roger.
A QUIET DAY AT BUCKFAST ABBEY SATURDAY 28th OCTOBER 2017 will be conducted by TheRevd. Canon Sister Clare SC from 10.00am – 3.30pm. We are very pleased to welcome thisyear Sister Clare of our own Sisters of Charity. She will also preach at St Mary’s at the ParishEucharist on the Sunday when we will be able to express our congratulations and good wisheson her Golden Jubilee of Profession which falls soon afterwards. There will be the usual listsin the two churches at the beginning of the month. Do please sign up early as places arelimited. It is always good to welcome some who have not been before as well of course ourregulars. Further details from Fr Roger and programmes issued nearer the time.Fr Roger
FIRE SERVICE: A few weeks ago Ann Rundle arranged for the fire service to come to theparent and toddler group to give very helpful advice to parents and grandparents on firesafety in the home. Several of us took advantage of the free service to over 55 years of agefor home visit and had smoke alarms fitted. If any one is interested to have a home visitphone 0800 05 02 999. Marguerite Coaker
PLYMPTON ST MAURICE LADIES BREAKFASTS are held on the first Saturday of the month atWetherspoons on the Ridgeway at 9.30am. The next two breakfasts being Saturday 2ndSeptember and Saturday 8th October. Do come and join us. Either just turn up or contact SueHawes, 345054, for further details.
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TRINITY SUNDAY SERMON – FR. PAULEvents shape our thinking and our lives and those of the disciples too; so much so that theirunderstanding of God continues to impact on our lives now. Each week we affirm in theCreed, “We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, the maker of heaven and earth.”The oneness of God was the bedrock of the Hebrew faith and so, familiar with the disciples.So why not stop there ? Why refer to God the Son and God the Holy Spirit ?The answer : because of the events during our Lord’s ministry which shaped the thinkingand lives of the disciples.
At first the disciples saw Jesus as a good man or teacher; but gradually through His impacton their lives and the events which they experienced, they were led to St. Peter’s greatconfession of faith, when he said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Not a 2ndGod, but God revealing Himself in and through Jesus Christ. As we read in the Epistle to theHebrews, “In the past God spoke to us by the prophets, but in these last days He has spokento us by the Son.”
Then another momentous event took place, Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit toempower and transform the disciples’ lives, enabling them to recall Jesus’ words, “I will notleave you comfortless, I will come back to you.” God the Holy Spirit is not a 3rd God, but Godthe Father, revealed in Jesus Christ, in action in our midst, here and now.The Doctrine of the Trinity is the record of the events which shaped the disciples’ lives andthinking. It affirms what God the Father has done for us in creation; what God the Son hasrevealed to us of his grace, love, mercy and justice and what God continues to do now inand through the Holy Spirit. This has eternal consequences.
Some of you may recall the film “The Bridge on the River Kwai”, and more recently, “TheRailway Man”. Both record the building of the railway by POWs, to transport Japanese warsupplies, and which claimed so many lives. That railway ends at a buffer stop; a stout plankand a pile of stones. It seems so ordinary after so much cruelty and suffering and death.Some people see life in those terms; an heroic struggle, a journey encompassing hope andfear, pleasure and pain; but in the end, it all runs downhill to nothing, like the Burmarailway’s dead end.
But our Christian faith states that life does not run down to a dead end because God theFather, revealed in our Lord Jesus Christ, is active in our midst here and now. Hence ourLord’s words, “Remember, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”This is our anchor point, as events continue to shape our lives; some inspiring, someconveying senseless brutality and evil, such as we have witnessed in the past 2 or 3 weeks.For us to feel anger when we see children and young people killed and injured because of aperverted ideology is understandable. Anger is part of our humanity. The bible has manyinstances of righteous anger, for example the Old Testament prophets faced withexploitation of the poor and vulnerable; Our Lord overturning the tables of the moneychangers in the temple. So our sense of shock and righteous anger is justified when we see
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events which seek to mar the beauty of God’s creation and to destroy those who are madein the image of God.So what does our Faith, flowing from and grounded in our Trinitarian knowledge of God, sayto us in the face of such events?Our Faith points us to two events. One, we affirm each week in the creed; namely the Cross– the crucifixion of our Lord. All kinds of evil find their focus in the crucifixion of our LordJesus Christ; injustice, cruelty, cowardice and evil, to mention just a few. God sotransformed the evil of that day, that ever since it has been known as Good Friday, for thecross reveals God’s power and love overcoming the worst that humanity can do – that God’slove is stronger than hate; that God enters fully into our lives and suffers with us.
During the concert in Manchester recently Marcus Mumford said to an audience of morethan 50,000, “Love casts out fear”; and Justin Bieber , “God is in the darkness.” Driving awayfrom Southward Cathedral a driver nearing London Bridge consulted his Satnav whichshowed the blocked roads picked out in red, forming a distinctive red cross. His commentwas ,”a cross was at the heart where there was hurt.”
The second event which gives us the assurance of God’s love and grace is the occasion whenour Lord told the parable of the Prodigal Son. Nothing touches the heart of what God’s loveimplies more powerfully than the end of this story, in which that love is displayed by thefather running to meet and embrace his returning son. It states that God want to enfold uswith his grace and love. Its message, “Whatever happens to you, I love you; you are my child,my daughter, my son”.Events shape and impact on our lives and thinking day by day, so much so that there aretimes when, I am sure, we feel unable to cope. But the events which lie at the heart of ourFaith, bring us assurance and hope.Our Faith enables us to see beyond the events of each day, to God’s enduring presence andcompassion. In the face of conflict our faith enables us to see that life is not pointless. It isnot a run down to nothingness – to a dead end.Our faith does not cocoon us from the events of life. Indeed, our Lord spoke of taking up across to follow Him; but our faith does give us a light in the darkness; it gives us a convictionthat God as we see Him in Jesus Christ tells us more about the reality at the heart of ouruniverse than anything else. Love of that quality is the most powerful force in the world,what ever events we face. This conviction is imparted to us every time we hear the familiarwords of the blessing, “The Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,be with you now and always.” Words to treasure, Amen
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Church of England Devon MagazineGood News from the Diocese of ExeterSeptember 2017
WA R N I N G TO C H U R C H E S A F T E RS PAT E O F B U R G L A R I E S
Churches across our dioceseare being warned to be ontheir guard after eight churchbuildings in towns fromCrediton to Newton Abbotwere broken into andransacked in a spate ofburglaries.The Diocese of Exeter isalerting all its churches to bevigilant after the night-timebreak-ins.Huge damage estimated torun into tens of thousands ofpounds has been done tostained glass windows andinternal doors andcupboards, as the culpritsseek computers and othervaluables.Police are investigatingburglaries in Sidmouth parishchurch, Teignmouth StMichael, Mount DinhamExeter, Crediton Holy Cross,Holy Trinity Exmouth,Highweek Newton Abbot,Exeter St Thomas andAshburton St Andrew’s.
Louise Bartlett, seniorChurch Buildings Adviserfor the Diocese of Exeter,said: “The damage doneto some of our historicchurches has beenextensive.”“It is very upsetting thatour churches, which areat the centre of theircommunities and serveand support so manycommunity groups and
Inside: New Marjon Vice-ChancellorBishop Robert presides andpreaches at installation ceremony inPlymouth
CARINGFORCATHEDRALVISITORS
individuals, are beingtargeted in this way. Weare alerting all ourchurches to be on theirguard and do all they canto remove valuables fromthe premises.”Rev James Hutchings,Team Rector of Littlehamcum Exmouth withLympstone MissionCommunity said: “Thebreak in at Holy Trinitycaused a lot of damagewith a broken stained glasswindow and severalinternal doors damagedbeyond repair as the thieflooked for computer andother IT equipment.Thankfully the main churchwas not damaged and noone was hurt. It isdistressing to have a senseof desecration in a house ofprayer, and to think ofwhat has driven the personconcerned to do this.”
Holy Trinity Exmouth
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Professor Rob Warner was installedas Vice-Chancellor of MarjonUniversity in Plymouth in a specialservice at which University patronthe Bishop of Exeter presided andpreached.
Addressing students, staff anddignitaries Bishop Robert said:
“It is my pleasure and privilege to behere as we offically install RobWarner as vice-chancellor and weseek God’s blessing on him and theuniversity. A question for all of us ishow can we build supportive andsustainable communities in thisglobal world?
No-one underestimates thechallenges that face universities atthis time. So as a new chapterunfurls at Marjon and as RobWarner is installed, I pray that Godwill give him grace to lead thisuniversity with confidence and withjoy.”
In his address Mr Warner said: “This universitywill celebrate 180 years of inclusive education in2018 and as we mark that anniversary we willlook at ways of providing new opportunities forstudents across this region and beyond. We havea sense of moral responsibility to provideeducation for all, so that everyone can fulfil theirpotential.”
Clergy celebrate with Mr Warner following hisinstallastion service at Marjon University. Pictured LtoR:Bishop Chris Goldsmith of Truro Diocese, CateEdmonds, Bishop Robert, Rob Warner anduniversity chaplain Nick Griffin.
News in br iefHARVEST HELP FOR FARMERSChurches in our diocese are being asked to help Devonfarmers at times of challenge or crisis by raising fundsfor the diocesan Agricultural Fund at their Harvestcelebrations. The fund is used to make grants (typically£200 - £500) to people working in the farming industry in Devon should they be strugglingfor whatever reason. The diocese work closely with the Farming Community Network,who refer farmers as appropriate. To donate make cheques payable to EDBF Ltd and sendto The Old Deanery, The Cloisters, Exeter EX1 1HS.
26 ORDAINED TO SERVE IN DEVONPlease pray for those being ordained as deacons and priests this month. 14 people arebeing ordained as deacons by Bishop Robert in Exeter Cathedral on Sunday 10 September.12 priests will be ordained in the parishes where they serve over the weekend of 23 and24 September. For full details go to the news section on our website: exeter.anglican.org
N E W M A R J O N V I C E -C H A N C E L L O R I N S T A L L E D
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CARING FORCATHEDRAL VISITORS
Caroline Luff, who was one of the firstwomen to be ordained in the Church ofEngland, has been a Cathedral Chaplain for20 years and enthuses about the role inwhich she gets to meet so many interestingpeople.She said: “I am so encouraged by hearingpeople’s stories. This role is about being seenaround and ready to chat to people. Weoffer a ministry of care and reconciliationwhen needed and lead hourly prayers, whichI really enjoy preparing. It is about remindingpeople that the Cathedral is more than just amuseum – it is a living place of worship.”Caroline and her husband Rev Philip Luffwere in Teignmouth for 27 years andbrought up six children there. They becamea key part of town life but their connectionsto the Cathedral, where Mr Luff is aPrebendary Emeritus, meant that they had awider outlook.Caroline adds: “When I waslicensed in a parish comingto the Cathedral was acounter balance to theregular routine of ministry.”Caroline who was brought up in a churchgoing family says it feels like her “faith wasalways there” and it gives her “a frameworkfor the decisions she has to make in life.”As Chaplain, Caroline sees her role as beingthere for all in the Cathedral includingvisitors as well as the stewards, cleaners,flower arrangers and people in the shop.
She finishes by stressing theimportance of the role of chaplains towelcome people as they wanderaround the beautiful, sacred space.She says: “It is about making peoplefeel that bit more welcome and I’vehad many thank-yous from peoplewhen I have offered to pray for them.”
There is a need for moreordained chaplains and theywould love to hear frompriests who feel called tosupport the ministry of theCathedral as it looks to the
future following recent difficulties.Canon Dr Mike Williams is acting Deanuntil an appointment is announced inthe Autumn.For further details on Cathedralchaplaincy email Chris Bodkin:[email protected] call 01392 285983.
“We offer a ministryof care andreconciliation”
For Caroline Luff, her long ministry as a cathedralchaplain allows her to meet visitors from all overthe world and hear their encouraging stories
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CHURCHES - PLACES OFSAFETY ANDREFUGE
We are called to be a beacon of goodpractice in the care and protection ofchildren and vulnerable adults –providing safe churches
Those who have heard me speak aboutmy faith will have heard me talk aboutit being the anchor of my soul. In God Ihave in the words of the psalmist foundmy rock, my fortress and my deliverer.It is in God whom I take refuge(Psalm18:2).As the body of Christ we are called toreflect the nature of Christ, the natureof God and I believe that as churches,part of the body of Christ we are calledto be places of safety place in whichpeople can take refuge. This is why Ibelieve that safeguarding is at the heartof the gospel.In the forward in the soon to bepublished new Diocesan SafeguardingPolicy for children, young people andadults Bishop Robert talks about how inMatthew’s Gospel Jesus tells hisfollowers: ‘You are the light of theworld. A city set on a hill top cannot behidden’ (Matthew 5.14).We are called to be a beacon of goodpractice in the care and protection ofchildren and vulnerable adults –
The Rt Rev DameSarah Mullally
providing safe churches. As Jesus saysuncompromisingly: ‘If any of you put astumbling block before one of these littleones who believe in me, it would be betterfor you if a great millstone were fastenedaround your neck and you were drowned inthe depth of the sea’ (Matthew 18.6).As the body of Christ in Devon we are notalone in this challenge. The Diocese hasresources to support you. I have justattended one of the best training days onSafeguarding and you can find moreinformation about these, plus many otherresources and contact details for all theteam on the diocesan website (detailsbelow.)Let us pray that we may strive to be a churchwhere all people are welcomed into openand secure communities that make Christ’sreconciling peace known – places of safetyand refuge.www.exeter.anglican.org/safeguardingemail:[email protected]: Diocesan Safeguarding Officer CharliePitman 01392 345909
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FROM THE ST MARY’S REGISTERS 2017
BAPTISMS18th June Ava Rose Beverley Woolley2nd July Olivia Grace Symons Thea Jean Winters16th July Ayla Rose Dean30th July Evie Rose Soper6th August Maddison Paige Egan Olivia Hannah Egan6th August Billie-Anne Bethell Nelly Maya Morris
MARRIAGES5th August David Smith to Tracey Dawes
FUNERALS & INTERMENTS OF ASHES9th June Joyce Coulthard aged 8316th June Malcolm Francis Ash aged 8316th June Patricia May Beaver aged 7420th June Joan Iris Brown aged 9023rd June Roger John Townsend aged 744th July Thomas Michael Perkins aged 3020th July Irene Dean aged 9221st July Roy Roberts aged 9226th July Glyn Terence Petty aged 8427th July Hazel Ruth (Peggy) Hawke aged 94
FROM THE ST MAURICE REGISTERS 2017
BAPTISMS11th June Noah Thomas Desmond25th June Maya-Rose Coles9th July Ellie Grace Lowe Daisy Louise Harding Oliver Charles Harding6th August Keith Walter Johnson
MARRIAGES6th July David Springbett & Carey Johnson
FUNERALS26th June Margaret Patricia West aged 867th July Anthony Paul Willcox aged 8120th July Terrence Bryan Small aged 8125th July Ronald Herbert Hurrell aged 923rd August Eileen May Winterhalder aged 97
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FROM THE PLYMPTON TEAM REGISTERCONFIRMATION25th July Kate Aslett
Lottie ClowesHelen McCallSarah RogersJames Weir
CONFIRMATION - “O Happy Day” Tuesday 25th JulyBishop Martin Shawpresided at theconfirmation servicewhich was held at StMary’s Church.
Sarah kindly sharesher experience withus:“ I didn't really knowwhat to expect formy confirmation butI was excited and feltit was my time. Itwas lovely to also beconfirmed with Lottieand Kate from StMaurice, along with
James and Helen from St Mary’s. My first steps to confirmation were with Father Rogerwho answered any questions we had regarding our faith (and the cup of tea and cake heoffered us, made by Brenda went down very well too!!) My confirmation itself startedwith Bishop Martin who was such an amazing character and made us all feel at ease withhis great sense of humour and brilliant wit.When he placed his hands on me and put the sign of the cross on my forehead with the oilof chrism, I shed a few tears and felt extremely moved.It was lovely to turn around and see so many familiar faces from St Maurice church, whohad taken the time to celebrate this special occasion with me. Also to have my twograndparents and family there was fantastic.I now don't just feel part of the church, I actually feel like I belong.The whole evening finished off with St Marys and St Maurice coming together with alovely buffet supplied by Father Robert and Christine.”
Left to right: Revd. Robert Harris, James Weir, Kate Aslett, Lottie Clowes,Bishop Martin, Helen McCall, Sarah Rogers, Revd Roger Beck.
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MAIN SERVICES FOR ST MARY’S IN SEPTEMBER
3RD SEPTEMBER TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY8.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am Morning Prayer (in choir) 10.00 am Parish Eucharist 10.00 am Morning Service at CUC 11.45 am Baptism
6.30 pm Evensong
10TH SEPTEMBER BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Morning Prayer (in choir) 10.00 am Family Eucharist & welcome of newly baptised 10.00 am Morning Service at CUC 6.30 pm Evensong
17TH SEPTEMBER FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Morning Prayer (in choir) 10.00 am Parish Eucharist 10.00 am Morning Service at CUC 11.45 am Baptism 6.30 pm Evensong
24TH SEPTEMBER FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Morning Prayer (in choir) 10.00 am Parish Eucharist 10.00 am Eucharist at CUC 6.30 pm Evensong
During term time St Mary’s Sunday Club (from age 3) meet in the Parish Hall and jointhe Parish Communion at the Peace. Chaddlewood Church meet at ChaddlewoodFarm Community Centre.
SEPTEMBER THOUGHTSAs the new academic year begins please remember to pray for all children and staffand especially for those who are starting at a new school or further education. Foryoung people who have completed university courses we wish them every success intheir future careers. Congratulations too to those who have recently been joined inholy matrimony, are preparing for baptism or confirmation or are moving to a newlocation. May you all find intellectual, emotional and spiritual fulfilment.
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SERVICES FOR ST MAURICE IN SEPTEMBER
3RD SEPTEMBER TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 10.00 am Sung Eucharist
10TH SEPTEMBER THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 10.00 am Sung Eucharist 12noon Holy Baptism
17TH SEPTEMBER FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 10.00 am Sung Eucharist 12noon Holy Baptism
24TH SEPTEMBER PATRONAL FESTIVAL 10.00 am All Age Eucharist with presentation by the Seekers
30TH SEPTEMBER SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 10.00 am Sung Eucharist 12noon Holy Baptism
FR PAUL AND HAZEL’S GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Plympton St Maurice Seekers presented Fr Paul and hiswife, Hazel with flowers and wine to mark the celebrationof their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Fr Paul is shown wearing the gold crown they made forhim. The whole congregation joined with the Seekers inwishing them well on this very special occasion.
Fr Paul and Hazel were most appreciative of thecongratulations of the Seekers and the love expressed byall St Maurice’s folk.
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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS, DEVON HISTORIC CHURCHES DAY AND A FUND-RAISING SIXTIES& SEVENTIES MUSIC EVENING - SATURDAY 9th SEPTEMBER
We are delighted to be able to announce that Ken and Tony, now so well-known and muchappreciated for their performances around dozens of venues locally, have kindly agreedto return once again with another Sixties and Seventies Music Evening at 7 pm on Saturday9th September. The event will be held in the Church Hall in Market Road. All funds raisedwill be in aid of the Devon Historic Churches Trust. Last year they raised over £400 for theTrust, which was a proud outcome. We invite everyone to come along again for a nostalgicand enjoyable evening filled with songs that everyone will remember. We shall beentertained with many new tunes this time. Tickets are now available from Ken Kingwellor Rodger Ruse at the bargain price of only £5 for each adult, with children coming free.Anyone unable to purchase a ticket in advance will be able to pay at the door. Do pleasecome along.
On this day Churches all over Devon will be trying to raise funds for the Trust whosemagnificent work has enabled many of the beautiful churches in our county to survive inthe current harsh economic climate. At St Mary’s, we have benefited from the Trust’sgenerosity on more than one occasion in recent times when urgent repairs to the structureof the church have become necessary. We continue to support the Trust as we have doneover the last six years and once again we are aiming to exceed the amount raised last year.We sincerely hope that our friends from further afield will join us at this enjoyable musicalevent.
St Mary’s Church is also supporting Heritage Open Dayson Saturday 9 September and Sunday 10 Septemberduring the day. We are joining in with hundreds ofplaces of historical interest throughout the UK who willbe opening their doors on those days to allow membersof the public to find out more about the magnificentheritage of our country. Our church will be open from9 am until 12.30 pm on the Saturday and from 1 pm to5 pm on the Sunday. A team of volunteers will be
present in the church during these times to provide guidance and assistance to the manyvisitors who we hope will be coming to admire our magnificent building. All donations willbe sent to the Devon Historic Churches Trust.
The remains of Plympton Priory will also be open to the public from 10 am until 5 pm onboth days. John Boulden and his team from the Plympton Civic Society will be on hand toshow visitors around this remarkable site dating back to 1121 and present the manyartifacts and historical items found therein.
For any enquiries please telephone Rodger Ruse on 01752 510190.
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EVENT DATES AT ST MAURICE FORYOUR DIARIES
- OPEN TO ALL -Harewood House Coffee Shop is havingrefreshments provided by St Mauriceduring the week Monday 4th to Friday8th September.
Devon Historic Churches Day onSaturday 9th September: Plympton StMaurice will be open to vistors 9am to5pm and light refreshments will beavailable.
Choral Concert on Friday 29thSeptember at 7.30pm with lightrefreshments in the Hall afterward.Tickets £5 from the Parish Office or theChurch. See posters and pew sheets fordetails.
Skittles Evening at the ConservativeClub, Plympton, on Thursday 2ndNovember - details to follow
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NEWS FROM ST MARY’S CofE (VA) INFANT SCHOOL
During the summer term, we were lucky enoughto have several visits and visitors to our school.The children look forward to the visits of theOpen the Book team who this term have told thechildren the Easter story, culminating in anenergetic re-enactment of the events leading upto Jesus’ ascension. The children at school reallyenjoy being chosen to take part in Open the Bookand we appreciate the efforts of the whole teamto provide these wonderful opportunities forworship for the children.
We also had a visit from Dawn Getleywho used her puppet to explore thetheme of friendship and how Jesus wasa good friend with the children.For our Year 2s, pictured here, therewas a very special event as theyattended the Diocesan Church Schools’Celebration at St. Andrew’s Church.The theme of this service was love andit was apt that we sang one of our newsongs ‘ The Greatest Commandment’, with the words ‘Love the Lord your God, with all yourheart, with all your soul and with all your mind’ringing out around the church.
Finally, Mrs Suzie Ottewell has been appointedas the school’s permanent Headteacher. As partof the school’s work this year, its ChristianValues have been revisited. There is a beautifulnew canvas hanging in the school to displaythese values, which was painted by Mrs RachelMay one of the school’s Teaching Assistants.
The school’s core value is love, drawing on 1Corinthians 16:14 “Let all that you do be done inlove”. With love at its heart, the school is wellplaced to continue to provide the besteducation and support for our children, rootedin Christian beliefs and values.
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Watercolour Painting
class with Shari Hills
Plympton St MauriceChurch Hall
Thursdays 10 - 12 noon
Newcomers welcome
£75 for 10 week term
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Helping YOUR ChurchNo-cost Fundraising
1. Sign up atwww.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/
Stmarysplymptonpcc/Or
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2. Go to easyfundraising
3. SHOP! (NO CATCHES NO COST)Help us to preserve both your history
and your spiritual community
Any Questions?Ask Keith Shepperd or Revd. Robert
(see contacts pages)
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SINGING LESSONSLearn to sing with Liz. All ages and abilities
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ST MARY’S TABLE TOP SALESThese sales are organised to raise funds to support the Church and are not a commercial
venture
10am - 1.30pmST MARY’S CHURCH HALL
Saturday 2nd September 2017Saturday 7th October 2017
Saturday 4th November 2017
Table rents £6 for each tableBook well in advance - often fully booked months ahead!
Contact Marcia Knight on 335541
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Magazine and Publicity Matters
Please submit articles by the 5th of the month for publication in the nextedition. E-mail: [email protected] or put informationinto the Magazine pigeon-hole at the rear of St Mary’s or via Val Taylor at StMaurice. Photographs submitted can only be used if permitted by the ownerof any copyright.Please note December/January will also be a double edition.When using photographs of children and young people, it is preferable to usegroup pictures and written permission must be obtained from parents to usesuch pictures using forms obtainable from David Farley (SafeguardingRepresentative) or Phil Smith (Editor) or the Parish Office.Contact Marguerite Coaker 335720 re St Mary’s subscription details, or ValTaylor 07907739076 at St Maurice.
Advertisements, and any service quotes offered, do not implyrecommendation by the Church. Grateful thanks go to our advertisers, and toWalter Parson who sponsor the printing.Enquiries for advertising, please contact the Editor but note space is at apremium.Phil Smith EditorTel: 219355
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TEAM CONTACTS (continued from page2)MOTHERS UNIONAnn Sluman - St Mary’s 335083(new contact) Mrs Ann Parkinson - St Maurice 923177
WEEKLY NOTICES - St Mary’sMrs Sarah Duckworth [email protected] 348525
HOLY BAPTISM Enquiries to the Team Office on Monday to Friday mornings (348525) or e-mail the Office.
SUNDAY CLUBS St Mary’sSunday mornings at 10am for children aged 3-13 details from David Upcott (341908) or Louise Lewis 336159
St Maurice Sunday mornings - SEEKERS at 10am Mr Haydn Davis (Acting Leader) 07977267475
PARENT & BABY/TODDLER Wednesday 9.15-11am in the St Mary’s Parish Hall (term time only) Contact Teresa Talbot 07724592978 for details
TEAM MINISTRY EVENTS COORDINATED BY CHADDLEWOOD CHURCHBIBLE STUDY SESSIONS Monday evenings at 7.30pm led by Rev Ian Provost
Details from Judith Goodridge 337178 4th Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm
Led by Bob Harrison.Details from Beryl Smith 348765
GOOD COMPANY 1st Thursday of each month for ladies on their ownMonthly outings and a meal outDetails from Judy Willcocks 330948
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING CONTACTSPlease contact the Team Office if enquiring about Baptisms, Marriages or Funerals
[email protected] 01752 348525
Information about church groups, or to find out whom you should contact on anymatter, can be obtained by contacting the Team Administrator in the first instance:9.30am -12.30pm Mon-Fri, or using the websites of each church to find the contactinformation about each group:
www.plymptonchurch.co.ukwww.plymptonstmauricechurch.co.uk
The combined contacts lists for the two churches have been reduced in length afterblending as most information can be obtained simply via the office, the relevantwebsite or Facebook page, or another primary contact.
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PLYMPTON TEAM MINISTRYDaily Services
Prayer and worship is at the very heart of our lives both as individuals and asmembers of a wider Christian community. It is in our prayer and worship that weencounter God and that we are strengthened and fed in Word and in Sacrament. Itis in our worship that we experience communion with God and with one another aswe seek to live together in that unity which is God’s will for us.Monday 8.30 am Morning Prayer, Plympton St. Mary
Tuesday 8.30 am Morning Prayer, Plympton St. Maurice 11.00 am Eucharist, Plympton St. Mary (BCP) 7.00 pm Eucharist, Plympton St. Maurice
Wednesday 8.00 am Morning Prayer, Plympton St. Mary 8.30 am Eucharist, Plympton St. Mary 9.30 am Eucharist, Plympton St. Maurice
Thursday 8.30 am Morning Prayer, Plympton St. Maurice 11.00 am Eucharist, St. Vincent’s Chapel 7.00 pm Eucharist, Plympton St. Mary
Friday 8.00 am Morning Prayer, Plympton St. Mary 8.30 am Eucharist, Plympton St. Mary
Saturday 8.30 am Morning Prayer, Plympton St. Mary
Services at Chaddlewood United Church
Now every Sunday at 10am
at Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre (unless stated otherwise)
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