5th of December was the traditional date for celebrating the feast of St Birinus, Bishop of Dorchester, as given in the Missal with the mass of common of bishops. The chapter always celebrated its feast of title with a Solemn High Mass on or near to 5th December, usually at St Barnabas' Church in Jericho.
With the revision of the Church of England calendar the day given to St Birinus is now 4th September and the propers for mass are now those of missionaries.
7th November - St Mary's, Kidlington
The chapter met in St Mary’s Church, Kidlington for Guild Office & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday 7th November. The chaplain, Revd Jason St John Nicolle, officiated for the Office and led prayers for the departed members and supporters of the chapter during Benediction.
Revd Canon Anthony Ellis, the Rector of Kidlington, gave the address. Canon Ellis took as his theme words from the collect for All Saints day, ‘O Almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship’, and spoke of the communion we have with all believers, both those alive and the faithful departed.
Afterwards a chapter meeting was convened to agree Group 9 nominations to General Council. No new nominations were received and it was resolved to support Cllr Clive Tilling’s candidacy to serve for a further term. The meeting recorded its thanks to Fr Jason for leading the worship and to Canon Ellis for welcoming the chapter to St Mary’s.
Present: Bros. Trevor Langrish, Dennis Dean, Ken Belcher, Bruce Armour, Ben Heffer and Cllr Clive Tilling; Srs. Susan Greenaway, Jenny Dowdeswell, Angela Dean; Revd Canon Anthony Ellis and Revd Jason St John Nicolle; Supporters: Naomi Heffer, Amy Cooper, Barbara Belcher, Pam Cooper, Robert Warren and Prof. David Murray.
Apologies: Stan Goodwin, Jenny Pittaway and Sid Cox.
A list of the departed members of the chapter is located here.
Revd Canon Anthony Ellis, the Rector of Kidlington, gave the address. Canon Ellis took as his theme words from the collect for All Saints day, ‘O Almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship’, and spoke of the communion we have with all believers, both those alive and the faithful departed.
Afterwards a chapter meeting was convened to agree Group 9 nominations to General Council. No new nominations were received and it was resolved to support Cllr Clive Tilling’s candidacy to serve for a further term. The meeting recorded its thanks to Fr Jason for leading the worship and to Canon Ellis for welcoming the chapter to St Mary’s.
Present: Bros. Trevor Langrish, Dennis Dean, Ken Belcher, Bruce Armour, Ben Heffer and Cllr Clive Tilling; Srs. Susan Greenaway, Jenny Dowdeswell, Angela Dean; Revd Canon Anthony Ellis and Revd Jason St John Nicolle; Supporters: Naomi Heffer, Amy Cooper, Barbara Belcher, Pam Cooper, Robert Warren and Prof. David Murray.
Apologies: Stan Goodwin, Jenny Pittaway and Sid Cox.
A list of the departed members of the chapter is located here.
Revd Tony Knox
It is with sadness that we record the death of Revd Tony Knox of Yarnton. Whilst not a member of the GSS, Fr Tony was well known to many of our members in Kidlington where he assisted in his retirement. He also kindly conducted one of our chapter services for us last year when the chaplain was away. Please remember Fr Tony in your prayers and also his widow Susan and their family. +May all the faithful departed rest in peace and rise again in glory.
General Council Election 2008
According to the rules, our present representative to the General Council, Cllr Clive Tilling, is due to retire at Easter 2008. Our sincere thanks to him for all his work on our behalf.
The chapter is required to make any formal nominations for representatives of Provincial Group 9 on the General Council by 31st December 2007. If more than one person is nominated by the chapters in Group 9, there will be an election. Cllr Clive Tilling is eligible for re-election.
I give notice that a Meeting for Nominations will take place after our chapter meeting on 7th November. Please advise me of any nominations you may have in writing before the meeting.
The chapter is required to make any formal nominations for representatives of Provincial Group 9 on the General Council by 31st December 2007. If more than one person is nominated by the chapters in Group 9, there will be an election. Cllr Clive Tilling is eligible for re-election.
I give notice that a Meeting for Nominations will take place after our chapter meeting on 7th November. Please advise me of any nominations you may have in writing before the meeting.
2nd September - St John the Baptist, Kidlington
The chapter celebrated it's 90th Anniversary with a special service in St John's Church, Kidlington on Sunday, 2nd September. The officiant and preacher was the chaplain, Revd Jason St John Nicolle. The meeting which was held close to St Birinus day (4th Sept) was fairly well attended. Our thanks to Naomi Heffer and Amy Cooper for serving and David Murray for playing the organ. Afterwards wine was served. We are grateful to the people of St John's Church for accommodating the chapter once again.
Present: Bros. Trevor Langrish, Ken Belcher, Dennis Dean, Frank Howlett, Kim Cowsley, Ben Heffer; Srs. Susan Greenaway, Angela Dean, Jenny Dowdeswell; Revd Jason Nicolle; and 13 supporters.
Apologies: Stan Goodwin, Mathew Bemand.
Present: Bros. Trevor Langrish, Ken Belcher, Dennis Dean, Frank Howlett, Kim Cowsley, Ben Heffer; Srs. Susan Greenaway, Angela Dean, Jenny Dowdeswell; Revd Jason Nicolle; and 13 supporters.
Apologies: Stan Goodwin, Mathew Bemand.
National Festivals 2007
Saturday, 1st September
Midlands Servers' Festival
Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock
12:00 noon - Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary
3:15 pm - Guild Office, Address, Procession & Benediction
Saturday, 13th October
Centenary of the Candidates' for Ordination Fund
Holy Cross Parish Church, Cromer Street, London
12 noon - Solemn Mass
Preacher: Revd Christopher Pearson SSC
Lunch will be served afterwards
Saturday, 17th November
National Autumn Festival
St Woolos Cathedral Newport, Monmouthshire
12:00 noon - High Mass
3:00 pm - Guild Office, Address, Procession & Benediction
Preacher: Very Revd Dr Richard Fenwick, Dean of Monmouth
Midlands Servers' Festival
Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock
12:00 noon - Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary
3:15 pm - Guild Office, Address, Procession & Benediction
Saturday, 13th October
Centenary of the Candidates' for Ordination Fund
Holy Cross Parish Church, Cromer Street, London
12 noon - Solemn Mass
Preacher: Revd Christopher Pearson SSC
Lunch will be served afterwards
Saturday, 17th November
National Autumn Festival
St Woolos Cathedral Newport, Monmouthshire
12:00 noon - High Mass
3:00 pm - Guild Office, Address, Procession & Benediction
Preacher: Very Revd Dr Richard Fenwick, Dean of Monmouth
2nd May - Hampton Poyle
The chapter met at St Mary's Church, Hampton Poyle for Guild Office and Address in honour of Our Lady's Month of May. Fr Jason St John Nicolle officiated for the Office and Fr Jim Turner gave the address. We are grateful to Fr Jim for welcoming us to St Mary's once again. Before the Office, Sr Jenny Dowdeswell was admitted as a full member of the GSS. Many congratulations to her on her admission to the society. Our thanks to the young servers, Naomi Heffer and Amy Cooper, for being the acolytes at Guild Office.
Present: Revd Jason St John Nicolle, Revd Jim Turner; Bros Trevor Langrish, Dennis Dean, Ken Belcher, Robert Warren, Bruce Armour and Ben Heffer; Srs Jenny Dowdeswell, Angela Dean, Susan Greenaway; Supporters Naomi Heffer, Amy Cooper, Pam Cooper, Marie Cosby, Peggy, Mrs Armour, Barbara Belcher and David Murray.
Apologies: Malcom Seward.
Present: Revd Jason St John Nicolle, Revd Jim Turner; Bros Trevor Langrish, Dennis Dean, Ken Belcher, Robert Warren, Bruce Armour and Ben Heffer; Srs Jenny Dowdeswell, Angela Dean, Susan Greenaway; Supporters Naomi Heffer, Amy Cooper, Pam Cooper, Marie Cosby, Peggy, Mrs Armour, Barbara Belcher and David Murray.
Apologies: Malcom Seward.
Chapter 90th Anniversary
2007 is the 90th anniversary of St Birinus Chapter. Anyone with information relating to the history of the chapter is invited to post it here or send it to the secretary. If there is sufficient material, it may then be possible to compile a short commemorative pamphlet to celebrate the anniversary.
The Way Forward
At our AGM in March, it was decided that the chapter would aim to meet just four times a year in and around Kidlington where we have most active members. Accordingly, meetings will be held in St John's Church, Kidlington, St Mary's, Kidlington and St Mary's Hampton Poyle. Details of the meetings are posted on this site.
Please give these meetings your full support by attending them in person or, where that is not possible, praying the Guild Office with us at home.
If we are successful in recruiting a greater number of active members, it is hoped that we can once again have a wider programme of events in future years.
Please give these meetings your full support by attending them in person or, where that is not possible, praying the Guild Office with us at home.
If we are successful in recruiting a greater number of active members, it is hoped that we can once again have a wider programme of events in future years.
Meetings in 2007
Wednesday, 2nd May at 7:30pm
St Mary, Hampton Poyle
Guild Office in honour of Our Lady's Month
Sunday, 2nd September at 6:00pm
St John the Baptist, Kidlington
Guild Office & Benediction in honour of St Birinus
Wednesday, 7th November at 7:30pm
St Mary the Virgin, Kidlington
Guild Office & Benediction with prayers
for departed members of the chapter
St Mary, Hampton Poyle
Guild Office in honour of Our Lady's Month
Sunday, 2nd September at 6:00pm
St John the Baptist, Kidlington
Guild Office & Benediction in honour of St Birinus
Wednesday, 7th November at 7:30pm
St Mary the Virgin, Kidlington
Guild Office & Benediction with prayers
for departed members of the chapter
14th March - St Mary's Kidlington
In March the chapter met to walk the Way of the Cross at St Mary's Church, Kidlington. The Chaplain, Revd Jason St John Nicolle, led the devotions and gave a short address. The service was followed by refreshments and the chapter AGM.
Present: Bruce Armour, Trevor Langrish, Jack Webster, Jenny Pittaway, Sid Cox, Stan Goodwin, Ben Heffer, Nick Kubat, Marion Kubat, Lily Smith, Pam Cooper, Naomi Heffer, Mrs Armour, Clive Tilling and Fr Jason Nicolle.
Apologies: Revd Dennis Mason.
Present: Bruce Armour, Trevor Langrish, Jack Webster, Jenny Pittaway, Sid Cox, Stan Goodwin, Ben Heffer, Nick Kubat, Marion Kubat, Lily Smith, Pam Cooper, Naomi Heffer, Mrs Armour, Clive Tilling and Fr Jason Nicolle.
Apologies: Revd Dennis Mason.
Minutes of the AGM 2007
Minutes of AGM of GSS – Chapter of St Birinus held on 14th March 2007 at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Kidlington.
Present: Bros. Trevor Langrish, Sid Cox, Stan Goodwin, Bruce Armour, Jack Webster, Ben Heffer (Chair); Sr. Jenny Pittaway; Cllr. Clive Tilling; Revd Jason St John Nicolle; Supporters Pam Cooper, Lily Smith, Mrs Armour and Naomi Heffer.
1. Opening Prayer – Fr Jason opened the meeting with prayer.
2. Apologies for Absence – apologies were received from Revd Dennis Mason.
3. Minutes of the AGM 2006 – the minutes of the meeting held on 15th March 2006 were read and approved.
4. Matters Arising – there were no matters arising.
5. Secretary’s Report – Bro Ben Heffer presented the Secretary’s Report.
6. Treasurer’s Report – Bro Trevor presented the audited accounts and Treasurer's Report, which were approved and accepted. The meeting recorded a vote of thanks to Fr Dennis for auditing the accounts.
Fr Jason proposed a vote of thanks to Bro Trevor for his work as treasurer and Bro Ben for his work as secretary over the last year.
7. Election of Chapter Officers – There being no other nominations, Bros Ben Heffer and Trevor Langrish were re-elected as Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
8. Chapter Programme 2007 – Bro Ben reported that no meetings had been arranged as yet. Attendances at meetings during 2006 have been very poor and there are now insufficient servers to celebrate the Guild Office with the appropriate ceremonial. It was noted that in order to continue to function as a chapter, we are required to sing (or say) the Guild Office at least three times a year. It was agreed that we would continue to meet regularly but that we try to concentrate our efforts on one particular church to build up support there. It was noted that 2007 is the 90th anniversary of the chapter and it was agreed to hold a special service around the time of the Patronal Festival in September, to which neighbouring chapters in Group 9 could be invited.
9. Any Other Business – Bro Ben advised the meeting that the GSS Easter Festival & AGM is to be held on 14th April at St Alban's Holborn and the Autumn Festival on 17th November at St Woolos Cathedral, Newport. It was agreed to order additional copies of the GSS brochure to be distributed to local churches as part of the chapter’s publicity campaign. Bro Ben drew the meeting’s attention to the Howard Gadd Memorial Fund that gives grants to churches for the purchase of servers’ robes.
10. Closing Prayer – the meeting was closed with prayer.
Present: Bros. Trevor Langrish, Sid Cox, Stan Goodwin, Bruce Armour, Jack Webster, Ben Heffer (Chair); Sr. Jenny Pittaway; Cllr. Clive Tilling; Revd Jason St John Nicolle; Supporters Pam Cooper, Lily Smith, Mrs Armour and Naomi Heffer.
1. Opening Prayer – Fr Jason opened the meeting with prayer.
2. Apologies for Absence – apologies were received from Revd Dennis Mason.
3. Minutes of the AGM 2006 – the minutes of the meeting held on 15th March 2006 were read and approved.
4. Matters Arising – there were no matters arising.
5. Secretary’s Report – Bro Ben Heffer presented the Secretary’s Report.
6. Treasurer’s Report – Bro Trevor presented the audited accounts and Treasurer's Report, which were approved and accepted. The meeting recorded a vote of thanks to Fr Dennis for auditing the accounts.
Fr Jason proposed a vote of thanks to Bro Trevor for his work as treasurer and Bro Ben for his work as secretary over the last year.
7. Election of Chapter Officers – There being no other nominations, Bros Ben Heffer and Trevor Langrish were re-elected as Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
8. Chapter Programme 2007 – Bro Ben reported that no meetings had been arranged as yet. Attendances at meetings during 2006 have been very poor and there are now insufficient servers to celebrate the Guild Office with the appropriate ceremonial. It was noted that in order to continue to function as a chapter, we are required to sing (or say) the Guild Office at least three times a year. It was agreed that we would continue to meet regularly but that we try to concentrate our efforts on one particular church to build up support there. It was noted that 2007 is the 90th anniversary of the chapter and it was agreed to hold a special service around the time of the Patronal Festival in September, to which neighbouring chapters in Group 9 could be invited.
9. Any Other Business – Bro Ben advised the meeting that the GSS Easter Festival & AGM is to be held on 14th April at St Alban's Holborn and the Autumn Festival on 17th November at St Woolos Cathedral, Newport. It was agreed to order additional copies of the GSS brochure to be distributed to local churches as part of the chapter’s publicity campaign. Bro Ben drew the meeting’s attention to the Howard Gadd Memorial Fund that gives grants to churches for the purchase of servers’ robes.
10. Closing Prayer – the meeting was closed with prayer.
Secretary's Report 2007
The chapter roll has dropped from 39 last year to 34, comprising 20 members, 1 priest associate, 11 life members and 2 probationers.
During the last year, we record with sadness the deaths of Bro John Stack, for many years our chapter organist and a loyal supporter of the chapter; of Fr Geoffrey Pinnock, one of our priest associates; and Phyllis Webster from St Barnabas, a long time supporter of the Guild. In November we received the sad news that our old friend and supporter, Fr Christopher Walker, had been diagnosed with cancer. Please remember him in your prayers. In May, we were pleased to admit Sr Jenny Dowdeswell from Kidlington as a Probationer member.
In addition to our members, we are grateful to a number of friends and supporters that attend our meetings. Indeed, those who now come to our chapter meetings are principally friends and supporters.
I have continued to correspond by letter and email with all those on our roll and this has helped them to keep in touch regardless of whether they are able to attend meetings. We do, however, need to improve attendances at chapter meetings if we are to continue meeting and this is something we need to consider carefully in the days to come.
Since our last AGM, the Chapter has met 5 times.
In May we met at St Mary Magdalen’s Church, Oxford for Guild Office & Benediction in honour of Our Lady. Fr Jason officiated for the office and Fr Peter Groves, preached and gave Benediction.
In July we met at St Margaret’s, Binsey for Guild Office. Fr Tony Knox officiated and gave the address. This meeting was very poorly attended, but those that came enjoyed a drink afterwards in the Perch.
In September, the chapter hosted a Young Servers' Sleepover event at St Mary's Church, Kidlington. Twelve young people enjoyed a range of activities relating to serving. Also in September, we celebrated our Patronal Feast day with Guild Office & Benediction at St Barnabas’ Church, Oxford. Fr Jason officiated and we were pleased to welcome back Fr Dennis Mason to give the address.
In October, Fr Jason led a Quiet Day on the theme of worship at St Mary's Church, Kidlington, which was much appreciated by the group of people which attended from the parish.
In November we remembered the departed members of the chapter with a mass at St Andrew’s Church, Headington. We are grateful for the clergy and people of St Andrews for welcoming us to their weeknight mass and providing the refreshments afterwards.
In January, we met at St Alban’s Church, Cowley for Guild Office & Benediction. Fr Adam Romanis officiated and preached. Our thanks to him for welcoming us and his hospitality.
I am grateful to all the parish clergy who have welcomed us to their churches this last year and led our worship. Indeed, thank you to all who have contributed to the life of the chapter in whatever way, particularly, to Fr Jason, our Chaplain, Professor David Murray who kindly plays the organ for us at many of our meetings and to Bro Trevor Langrish for his work as treasurer.
During the last year, we record with sadness the deaths of Bro John Stack, for many years our chapter organist and a loyal supporter of the chapter; of Fr Geoffrey Pinnock, one of our priest associates; and Phyllis Webster from St Barnabas, a long time supporter of the Guild. In November we received the sad news that our old friend and supporter, Fr Christopher Walker, had been diagnosed with cancer. Please remember him in your prayers. In May, we were pleased to admit Sr Jenny Dowdeswell from Kidlington as a Probationer member.
In addition to our members, we are grateful to a number of friends and supporters that attend our meetings. Indeed, those who now come to our chapter meetings are principally friends and supporters.
I have continued to correspond by letter and email with all those on our roll and this has helped them to keep in touch regardless of whether they are able to attend meetings. We do, however, need to improve attendances at chapter meetings if we are to continue meeting and this is something we need to consider carefully in the days to come.
Since our last AGM, the Chapter has met 5 times.
In May we met at St Mary Magdalen’s Church, Oxford for Guild Office & Benediction in honour of Our Lady. Fr Jason officiated for the office and Fr Peter Groves, preached and gave Benediction.
In July we met at St Margaret’s, Binsey for Guild Office. Fr Tony Knox officiated and gave the address. This meeting was very poorly attended, but those that came enjoyed a drink afterwards in the Perch.
In September, the chapter hosted a Young Servers' Sleepover event at St Mary's Church, Kidlington. Twelve young people enjoyed a range of activities relating to serving. Also in September, we celebrated our Patronal Feast day with Guild Office & Benediction at St Barnabas’ Church, Oxford. Fr Jason officiated and we were pleased to welcome back Fr Dennis Mason to give the address.
In October, Fr Jason led a Quiet Day on the theme of worship at St Mary's Church, Kidlington, which was much appreciated by the group of people which attended from the parish.
In November we remembered the departed members of the chapter with a mass at St Andrew’s Church, Headington. We are grateful for the clergy and people of St Andrews for welcoming us to their weeknight mass and providing the refreshments afterwards.
In January, we met at St Alban’s Church, Cowley for Guild Office & Benediction. Fr Adam Romanis officiated and preached. Our thanks to him for welcoming us and his hospitality.
I am grateful to all the parish clergy who have welcomed us to their churches this last year and led our worship. Indeed, thank you to all who have contributed to the life of the chapter in whatever way, particularly, to Fr Jason, our Chaplain, Professor David Murray who kindly plays the organ for us at many of our meetings and to Bro Trevor Langrish for his work as treasurer.
Treasurer's Report 2007
2006 was again a quiet year with regard to the chapter's finances, which are sill fairly healthy - income was £105.00 (£32.35 down on that for 2005). This is because, in 2005, we received donations for a retirement gift for Fr Dennis Mason (our former Chapter Chaplain) - an item not present in 2006.
Expenditure was £278.05 (£142.39 up on that for 2006). This increase is accounted for by the cost of a new cope for the Chapter Chaplain and the organising of the young servers' sleepover. The deposit account remains untouched and is accumulating interest - the balance on it is currently £1,132.26. This leads to our total assets for the end of 2006 being £1,366.49.
I still enjoy being Chapter Treasurer and am willing to continue. Membership subscriptions and magazine subscriptions are being collected centrally by direct debit and should no longer be paid to me. However, I would gratefully receive any chapter donations.
Finally, I would like to thank Bro Ben Heffer for all his hard work as Chapter Secretary. I would also like to thank, in his absence, Fr Dennis Mason for auditing the accounts for 2006, therby checking that I am doing business correctly. Bro Trevor Langrish, Treasurer.
Receipts
2004 cheque not presented £2.60
Lloyds TSB bank interest £4.70
Sub total A £7.30
Collections:
Jan – St Mary Magdalen, Oxford £18.00
Mar – St Mary the Virgin, Kidlington £0.00
May – St Mary Magdalen, Oxford £23.70
July – St Margaret, Binsey £12.00
Sep – St Barnabas, Oxford £19.00
Nov – St Andrew, Headington £25.00
Sun total B £97.70
Total Income (A+B) £105.00
Balance from 21 December 2005 £1,596.80
Less cash/cheques to be banked £10.00
Total £1,691.80
Expenditure
Donation to St Andrew’s Church, Headington £10.00
Secretary’s expenses:
Photocopying £7.00
Postage £59.37
Refreshments £14.08
Stationery £6.59
Young Servers’ Sleepover £70.00
Treasurer’s expenses:
Book tokens for Chaplain in appreciation of chapter quiet day £10.00
New officiant’s cope £41.01
Organists travel expenses £20.00
Group Councillor’s travel expenses £40.00
Total expenditure £278.05
2004 cheque not presented £2.60
2005 cheque late in presentation 54.66
Assets
TSB cheque account £234.23
Deposit account (at 2005) £1,132.26
Total assets £1,366.49
Less cheques/cash to be presented £10.00
Total £1,691.80
Expenditure was £278.05 (£142.39 up on that for 2006). This increase is accounted for by the cost of a new cope for the Chapter Chaplain and the organising of the young servers' sleepover. The deposit account remains untouched and is accumulating interest - the balance on it is currently £1,132.26. This leads to our total assets for the end of 2006 being £1,366.49.
I still enjoy being Chapter Treasurer and am willing to continue. Membership subscriptions and magazine subscriptions are being collected centrally by direct debit and should no longer be paid to me. However, I would gratefully receive any chapter donations.
Finally, I would like to thank Bro Ben Heffer for all his hard work as Chapter Secretary. I would also like to thank, in his absence, Fr Dennis Mason for auditing the accounts for 2006, therby checking that I am doing business correctly. Bro Trevor Langrish, Treasurer.
Receipts
2004 cheque not presented £2.60
Lloyds TSB bank interest £4.70
Sub total A £7.30
Collections:
Jan – St Mary Magdalen, Oxford £18.00
Mar – St Mary the Virgin, Kidlington £0.00
May – St Mary Magdalen, Oxford £23.70
July – St Margaret, Binsey £12.00
Sep – St Barnabas, Oxford £19.00
Nov – St Andrew, Headington £25.00
Sun total B £97.70
Total Income (A+B) £105.00
Balance from 21 December 2005 £1,596.80
Less cash/cheques to be banked £10.00
Total £1,691.80
Expenditure
Donation to St Andrew’s Church, Headington £10.00
Secretary’s expenses:
Photocopying £7.00
Postage £59.37
Refreshments £14.08
Stationery £6.59
Young Servers’ Sleepover £70.00
Treasurer’s expenses:
Book tokens for Chaplain in appreciation of chapter quiet day £10.00
New officiant’s cope £41.01
Organists travel expenses £20.00
Group Councillor’s travel expenses £40.00
Total expenditure £278.05
2004 cheque not presented £2.60
2005 cheque late in presentation 54.66
Assets
TSB cheque account £234.23
Deposit account (at 2005) £1,132.26
Total assets £1,366.49
Less cheques/cash to be presented £10.00
Total £1,691.80
Prayer for Lent
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
23rd January - St Alban, Cowley
On Tuesday evening, we met in St Alban’s Church, Cowley to sing the Guild Office and celebrate Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Our thanks to Fr Adam Romanis, who kindly welcomed us to St Alban’s and led our worship and to Prof David Murray for playing the organ.
St Alban’s is a beautiful church, ideally suited to ceremonial worship and it was truly inspiring to chant the office in Epiphanytide before the Crib. The church is noted for its Stations of the Cross by Eric Gill and the mural behind the high altar depicting the Resurrected Christ and St Alban.
Present: Bros Trevor Langrish, Bruce Armour, Bernard Hepburn and Ben Heffer; Revd Adam Romanis; Verona Harris, Reg, Hope, Mrs Armour, Two ordinands on placement from Cuddeston Theological College and Prof. David Murray.
Apologies: Robert Warren, Susan Greenaway, Revd Jason St John Nicolle.
St Alban’s is a beautiful church, ideally suited to ceremonial worship and it was truly inspiring to chant the office in Epiphanytide before the Crib. The church is noted for its Stations of the Cross by Eric Gill and the mural behind the high altar depicting the Resurrected Christ and St Alban.
Present: Bros Trevor Langrish, Bruce Armour, Bernard Hepburn and Ben Heffer; Revd Adam Romanis; Verona Harris, Reg, Hope, Mrs Armour, Two ordinands on placement from Cuddeston Theological College and Prof. David Murray.
Apologies: Robert Warren, Susan Greenaway, Revd Jason St John Nicolle.
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