St.Enoder Parish Church Cornwall

February Notices

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JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP IN FEBRUARY

5th February - 3rd Sunday before Lent-
10.00am- All Age Eucharist

12th February -2nd Sunday before Lent
10.00am–All Age Eucharist

19th February –Sunday before Lent
10.00am -All Age Eucharist
12.00pm Baptisms of Rebecca and Adam

22nd - ASH WEDNESDAY 10.30am Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes at Pedna Carne
26th - First Sunday of Lent - 10.00am - Service of the Word

For your diary
4th March –Second Sunday of Lent – 10.00am All Age Eucharist
12.00 Baptism –Jaiden Robert William Barrett

For all queries please contact one of the Church Wardens
Mrs. Denise Jefferey 01726 861114 or Mr. Chris Watts 01726 862675

Midweek Services, Meetings and Events

Service of Holy Communion followed by Coffee is held at Pedna Carne each Wednesday at 10.30am All are Welcome

WEDDING FAYRE 5th February 11.00am -4.00pm in Kingsley Village. Revd Hilary is having a table at the Wedding Fayre to offer St. Enoder as a competitive venue for weddings. I hope to direct couples to the church for a cup of coffee and to have a look round. We could do with volunteers to welcome visitors and make tea and coffee throughout the day –could you help for an hour?

Wednesday 22nd February is ASH WEDNESDAY when there will also be an opportunity to receive the sign of a cross on our foreheads in Ash made from last years Palm Crosses. This marks the beginning of Lent, an important time of spiritual preparation for Easter.

CONFIRMATION GROUP
We are looking forward to celebrating the confirmation of candidates within the churches of St. Enoder and St. Newlyn East on Friday 24th February 2012.
If you would like to explore what Confirmation or Adult Baptism means for you please have a word with Revd. John or Revd. Hilary. 01726 860514 or 01726860747
This month the group will meet on 1stand 8th No 15th as it is Half Term and No 22nd as it is Ash Wednesday if possible we will meet at 6.00pm on Thursday 23rd in Church for a Rehearsal ready for Friday 24th February.

LENT GROUP meeting at Penhale View. First meeting only will be on Tuesday 28th February at 7.30pm for approximately an hour. Thereafter it will change to Thursdays 8th, 15th, 22nd at 7.30pm

LADIES NIGHTS invite all ladies of the Parish and congregation to share a meal on the first Wednesday evening of each month.
Dates and Venues until June 2012
1st February - London Inn
7th March – Clock and Key
4th April - Bowls, Truro
2nd May - Newquay Lake
6th June - Lanherne
All meet 6.30pm for 7.00pm meal. Any queries and to book please contact Maggie Bettle 01726 861441

PASTORAL VISITORS COMMISIONING
Both Val Cavey and Linda Whetter have recently attended a new Pastoral Visitor training course run by the Diocese at St. Columb Major
On 1st March at 7.30pm they will both be formally licensed by the Archdeacon of Cornwall The venerable Roger Bush. It would be good if as many of us as possible were able to support them on the evening. All are welcome to attend.

CARPETS AND CLEANING!! We are preparing to have a major spring clean in Church in readiness for the 24th February and our very first visit from the Bishop of Truro Rt. Reverend Tim Thornton. There are a number of carpets stored around the Church which particularly in the light of our ‘quinquennial’ inspection need to be removed. If any of them are still required could they please be removed from Church by the 15th February. Any left after this will be disposed of. Spring Cleaning of the Church will take place on 17th February . All hands on deck please! Denise and Chris are co-ordinating, please contact them for more information. Thank you for your help. -Hilary

January Notices

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP IN JANUARY

1st - 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. Hilary

8th - 10.00am– All Age Eucharist- Revd.John

15th -10.00am -All Age Worship -Revd. Hilary

22nd - 10.00am Service of the Word – Mr. Don Mcquillem-Wright

29th - 10.00am All Age Eucharist – Revd. Hilary

For your diary

5th February – All Age Eucharist –Revd. Hilary

We are looking forward to celebrating the confirmation of candidates within the churches of St. Enoder and St. Newlyn East on Friday 24th February 2012.
If you would like to explore what Confirmation or Adult Baptism means for you please have a word with Revd. John or Revd. Hilary. 01726 860514 or 01726860747

Christmas Bazaar 2011

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PLEASE SUPPORT US

10th December
10.00am -2.00pm

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
at Fraddon Village Hall

CAROLS WITH SUMMERCOURT SINGERS

LOTS OF STALLS, CRAFTS, CAKES AND FUN!

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ST. ENODER
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP IN NOVEMBER

6th 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. Hilary

13th 10.00am REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE –Revd.Hilary

20th 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd.Hilary
1.00pm Baptism of Riley Williams

27th 10.00am FIVE CANDLE SERVICE to mark the end and beginning of the Church Year

4th December 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. Hilary
4th December -1.00pm –Baptism –Charlie Jasmine

Midweek Services, Meetings and Events

1st November at 7.00pm St. Michaels Church Newquay –
All Saints Eucharist for Pydar Deanery. Bishop Royden Screech will preside and preach. All are welcome.
2nd LADIES NIGHT meeting at ‘The Lahern’ in Newquay 6.30pm

5th Wedding –Jo Bennetts and Ben Goldring

7th MEN’S NIGHT 7.00pm Tenpin Bowling at Truro Bowl followed by food.

12th Wedding 12.00 Jenny Blackman and Ian Thomas
12th BINGO Fraddon Village Hall 7.30pm (Help needed for refreshments please)
23rd –Meeting of PCC 7.30pm at Penhale View

9th /16th /23rd Confirmation Group 6.00pm at Penhale View

2nd /9th /16th /23rd 30th Holy Communion at Pedna Carne 10.30am followed by Coffee

CONFIRMATION
We are looking forward to celebrating the confirmation of candidates within the churches of St. Enoder and St. Newlyn East probably in the early part of next year. If you would like to explore what Confirmation or adult Baptism means for you please have a word with Revd. John or Revd. Hilary.

THANKYOU!!!
Thank you to all who supported and contributed to Harvest and our wonderful collection of Gifts which have been donated to ‘The Food Bank’
The collection Box will remain at the back of Church as we continue to support our local ‘Food Banks’

GRAND DRAW

The grand draw results were as follows
1st Prize= Di Lobb
2nd Prize= G Chandler
3rd Prize= J. Pratt

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ST. ENODER

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP IN OCTOBER

2^nd 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. John

9^th10.00am All Age Eucharist for Harvest–Revd. John

1.00pm Baptism of Alexis Kathryn Paula Edwards

7.00pm HARVEST EVENING SERVICE

16^th 10.00am -All Age Eucharist –Revd. Hilary

23^rd 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. John

30^th 10.00am Service of the Word –Worship Leaders

6^th November 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. Hilary

WHATS HAPPENING IN OCTOBER?- Midweek Services, Meetings and Events

1^st Wedding –Keith Dowson and Vicki Robinson

5^th LADIES NIGHT –meeting at ‘The Cross Keys’

10^th Summercourt School in Church 10.00am for Harvest

10^th MEN’S NIGHT meeting at Pedna Carne for a Games Evening

11^th Deanery Pilate Meeting at Summercourt Hall 7.00pm –please let Barbara Fulford know if you are able to represent St. Enoder at this event (At the moment there appears to be no representative, I may be wrong?)

12^th 10.30 am Holy Communion at Pedna Carne followed by Coffee

12^th Confirmation Group 5.30pm at Penhale View

13^th Deanery Synod at Newquay 7.30pm

18^th or 20^th Meeting of Worship Leaders at Penhale View

19^th Confirmation Group 5.30pm at Penhale View

19^th /26^th Holy Communion at Pedna Carne 10.30am followed by Coffee

CONFIRMATION

We are looking forward to celebrating the confirmation of candidates within the churches of St. Enoder and St. Newlyn East probably in the early part of next year. If you would like to explore what Confirmation or adult Baptism means for you please have a word with Revd. John or Revd. Hilary.

THANKYOU!!!

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Safari Supper (especially the Cooks, dishwashers and furniture removers!) and our Fashion Sale during September. Jointly these events raised £433.50 for Church funds –a fantastic result for September.

GRAND DRAW –Do not forget your tickets for the Grand Draw which will take place on 9^th October at 11.30am. GOOD LUCK!!

ST.FRANCIS CHURCH –As most of you know St. Francis Church suffered a serious break in and desecration. We need considerable help to restore the Church back to a viable building.

Although insurance will pay for most of the repairs one of the most important tasks will be to clear the surrounding grounds which have provided cover for intruders. We would like to remove all the shrubbery and have just grassed area which can be kept tidy.

St. Francis has been increasingly used for baptisms and funerals, we also have two weddings booked for next year. It would be a pity to allow vandals to force us to close the building.

Can you help in any way or perhaps know someone who would be willing to be part of a team or take the job on?

St. Francis needs its heart back. Thank you –Hilary

Re this message from last month work has begun to clear the shrubbery. It is a huge job and more help would be appreciated –John Jones is co-ordinating this project so if you feel this might be a winter project you could help with please have a chat with John.

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JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP IN JULY

3^rd 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. Hilary

10^th10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. John

10^th 3.00pm SONGS OF PRAISE at Indian Queens Pit

17^th 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. Hilary

24^th 10.00am Service of the Word –Worship Leaders

31^st 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. John

7th August 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. Jane Kneebone

Midweek Services, Meetings and Events

6^th 10.30am Holy Communion at Pedna Carne followed by Coffee

7^th Funeral of Margaret Mayors 2.00pm in Church followed by Cremation at Penmount. The Church Congregation and friends are warmly invited to attend both services if wished and are also invited to The London Inn for refreshments after the service/s.

8^th Confirmation class at Penhale View 7.00pm

9^th St. Newlyn East Church Fete 2.00pm -4.30pm

13^th 10.30am Holy Communion at Pedna Carne followed by coffee.

13^th NO PCC Meeting –postponed to 24^th August due to the large number of members unable to attend.

14^th PARTY LITE NIGHT -8.00pm at Penhale View sale of candles and reed diffusers. All welcome wine and nibbles provided.

16^th COFFEE MORNING at the home of John and Lynn Pratt

10.00am -12.00 midday any queries ring 01726 860747

All Welcome!!

19^th OPEN THE BOOK TEAM MEETING at Penhale View 6.00pm

Tea Coffee and Nibbles as we plan next terms rotas.

20^th/27^th Holy Communion at Pedna Carne 10.30am

THANK YOU!

A huge thank you to all who helped in any way throughout the Festival. Particularly to Roger, Chris, Denise and Sally.

The festival has been a huge success –just how huge we are not sure yet. But on all levels the festival has been enjoyed by many. It attracted new people to the Church Building and put us on the map!

Thank you also to Katrina, Will, Jess and Sarah Jane for being on duty for the BINGO. Special thank you also to Barbara Bailey for once again shopping for all the prizes and organising everybody on the night. The night raised approximately £350.00

Again THANK YOU for all the generous donations towards prizes for the ‘Big Art’ competition. Isabelle Moore won the adult prize for her picture titled ‘My Special Place –My Mistresses Knee’ The other winners can be seen around the Church

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ST. ENODER

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP IN MAY

1^st 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. Hilary

8^th 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. Hilary

1.00pm Baptism of Lacie Rose Jarman-Jones

and Cameron Tyler Leavers at St. Francis

15^th 10.00am Service of the Word –Worship Leaders

22^nd 10.00am All Age Eucharist –Revd. John

29^th 10.00am Service of the Word –Visiting Reader

7.00pm Festival Launch Evening Worship

with Truro College Rock Band

5^th June 8.30am All Age Eucharist –Revd. Hilary

WHATS HAPPENING IN MAY?

Midweek Services, Meetings and Events

4^th Wednesday 10.00am Eucharist at Pedna Carne

Also Ladies Night meeting at Truro Bowls

5^th Thursday Archdeacons Visitation 7.30pm at St. Stevens

9^th Monday Men’s Night –Golf at Atlantic Reach 6.00pm

11^th Wednesday 10.00am Eucharist at Pedna Carne

12^th Thursday Deanery Synod –including Deanery Synod representatives, Churchwardens and Treasurers

12^th 8.00pm ’ Party Lite’ at Penhale View –‘The art of creating ambience with candles and fragrance.’ All are welcome

18^th Wednesday 10.00am Eucharist at Pedna Carne

18^th Wednesday 7.30pm meeting of parochial Church Council

25^th Wednesday 10.00am Eucharist at Pedna Carne

FESTIVAL

The Festival is nearly upon us and it is going to be an extremely busy June. If you have not been asked to do a job please offer your help to Roger, Denise or Sally. We are still in need of help immediately for the distribution of leaflets and during the festival.

We also need help for the Bingo Night which falls on the same day as ‘Bull and Bush’. If you are not going to B and B but could help at Bingo please contact Revd. Hilary.

Once again all contributions of raffle prizes are needed for Bingo and for some of the festival events.

DONATIONS of money are also invited to buy the prizes for the ‘Big Art’ competition. We are asking for money as Truro Art Shop has offered a huge 20% discount on all the prizes of art materials that are bought there. Further information from Roger Clay

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JOIN US FOR EASTER AT ST. ENODER

and ST. NEWLYNA

WEDNESDAY 20^TH April MEDITATION by Candlelight at 7.30pm in the Oxnam Room St. Newlyn East

MAUNDY THURSDAY 21^st April

Service at St.Enoder 7.00pm – The Last Supper –A Simple Reflective Communion.

GOOD FRIDAY 22^nd April

10.00am ‘The Liturgy of Good Friday’ in St. Newlyna followed by a Pilgrimage Walk to St. Enoder Church where there will be a Good Friday reflection at 3.00pm followed by Hot Cross Buns. (Half Way stop to eat packed lunches at ‘Brambles’ Mitchell) –New route this year for the second half.

HOLY SATURDAY 23^rd April (At St. Newlyn East)

10.00am Easter Garden Service for Children and Families at St. Newlyna

7.00pm in St. Newlyna ‘Service of Light’ and Renewal of Baptismal Vows

EASTER DAY 24^th April

10.00am All Age Worship for Easter with Communion in St. Enoder Church

For further details about any of these events please contact Revd. Hilary Samson 01726 860514

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St Enoder Parish Church

Come and join us

celebrate

MOTHERING SUNDAY

Sunday 3^rd April

at 10 am

All Very Welcome

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27^th March 2011 – Lent 3

Services this week

30^th March Wednesday 10.30am Holy Communion at St. Constantine, Pedna Carne followed by coffee and a chat –all welcome.

Next Sunday

3^rd April 10.00am All Age Communion for Mothering Sunday –Revd. Hilary

Notices

New Archdeacon!! Revd. Canon Dr.Audrey Elkington –The media release is on www.trurodiocese.org

Ladies Night Wednesday 6^th April is at the Two Clomes (Quintrell Downs) meet at 6.30pm for 7.00pm meal. Further details from Mrs. Margaret Bettle 01726 861441

WHITE CROSS MISSION –Romanian Visit. May 6^th Revd. Pat Robson is arranging a week long visit to Casa Dulereni the Guest House in Romania. This helps raise funds to help the orphans, needing supervision for the rest of their lives. Sight- seeing, pleasant walks and city visits can be arranged. Talk to pat or Dorothy 01872 261 837 Price around £350.00 plus flight cost.

Lent Courses this week.

Wednesdays 5.00pm -6.00pm in St. Newlyn East Methodist Chapel

Thursdays 7.30pm – 9.00pm in the Vicarage, Penhale View.

This year we are following Nick Fawcett’s ‘Stop and Stare’ A reflective Lent course. All are welcome –No preparation, no homework, simply an hour with God to sit and think.

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20^th March 2011 – Lent 2

A very warm welcome to all who are visiting us we do hope that you will feel at home here and will stay and have a coffee and chat after the service.

Services

23^rd March Wednesday 10.30am Holy Communion at St. Constantine, Pedna Carne followed by coffee and a chat –all welcome.

Next Sunday

27^th March 10.00am Service of the Word led by our Worship Leaders

Notices

PARISH REVIEW –Thank you to all who attended our Parish Review on the 6^th March. It is wonderful to have the opportunity to listen to every one ideas and vision for our Church. These are being collated and will be published shortly. For those who missed collecting our review report for 2010 these will be posted this week. If you still do not receive it and would like one please let me know. Revd. Hilary 01726 860514

Lent Courses begin this week.

Wednesdays 5.00pm -6.00pm in St. Newlyn East Methodist Chapel

Thursdays 7.30pm – 9.00pm in the Vicarage, Penhale View.

This year we are following Nick Fawcett’s ‘Stop and Stare’ A reflective Lent course. All are welcome –No preparation, no homework, simply an hour with God to sit and think.

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13^th March 2011 – Lent 1

Services this Week

16^th March Wednesday 10.30am Holy Communion at St. Constantine, Pedna Carne followed by coffee and a chat –all welcome.

Next Sunday

20^th March 10.00am All Age Holy Communion

Notices

PARISH REVIEW –Thank you to all who attended our Parish Review last Sunday. It is wonderful to have the opportunity to listen to every one ideas and vision for our Church. These are being collated and will be published shortly. For those who missed collecting our review report for 2010 these will be posted this week. If you still do not receive it and would like one please let me know. Revd. Hilary 01726 860514

FASHION SALE Friday 4^th March in the Vicarage raised £125.00 for Church Funds –Thank you to all who came.

BINGO – Saturday 5^th March in Fraddon Village Hall raised £303.00 for Church Funds. Thank you again for all who supported this event. Especially to those who shopped, cooked, supplied raffle prizes and those who ran the evening.

WHITE CROSS MISSION –Romanian Visit. May 6^th Revd. Pat Robson is arranging a week long visit to Casa Dulereni the Guest House in Romania. This helps raise funds to help the orphans, needing supervision for the rest of their lives. Sight seeing, pleasant walks and city visits can be arranged. Talk to pat or Dorothy 01872 261 837 Price around £350.00 plus flight cost.

Lent Courses begin this week.

Wednesdays 5.00pm -6.00pm in St. Newlyn East Methodist Chapel

Thursdays 7.30pm – 9.00pm in the Vicarage, Penhale View.

This year we plan to follow Nick Fawcett’s ‘Stop and Stare’ A reflective Lent course. All are welcome –No preparation, no homework, simply an hour with God to sit and think.

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PARISH REVIEW

with a Bring and Share Lunch

Sunday 6^th March there will be an opportunity to have your say!

You are invited to our second Parish Review.

This is an opportunity to listen to and see (Photographic Display) what has happened in the past year at St. Enoder and to consider ideas for the future.

There will be a very short meeting 9.55am to elect our Churchwardens for the coming year. This will be followed by Sunday Service with Communion at the usual time of 10.00am followed by coffee and discussion groups addressing a variety of topics.

At 12.00 approximately we will join together to pool our ideas and form an action plan and team for the coming year.

There will be a bring and share lunch to be served at 12.30pm

Please do not miss this chance to have your say and to enjoy a meal together while planning the future of St. Enoder, St.Constantine and St. Francis.

Thank you for your support.

With best wishes

Revd. Hilary Samson

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20^th February 2011 –3rd Sunday before Lent

A very warm welcome to all who are visiting us we do hope that you will feel at home here and will stay and have a coffee and chat after the service. We welcome today at 1.00pm for baptism, Rhys William Green with all his friends and family.

Services

23^rd February Wednesday 10.30am Holy Communion at St. Constantine, Pedna Carne followed by coffee and a chat –all welcome.

Next Sunday

27^th February 10.00am Service of the Word led by our Worship leaders.

Notices

PARISH REVIEW

Our Parish Review will be the same format as last year and takes place during the morning service on 6^th March 2011 This will still be a Eucharistic Service after which Coffee will be served. There will be an opportunity for discussion and concludes with a shared lunch. More detail will be available nearer the time but please put this date in your diary now.

ELECTORAL ROLL –today is the last day!

The electoral Roll is displayed at the back of Church. Would you please check your details are up to date. I f you feel you would like to be on the Electoral Roll and show your support to St. Enoder Church please sign an Electoral Roll form which you will also find at the back of Church.

LADIES NIGHT is nearly here! Wednesday 2^nd March meeting in the ‘New Garden’ Chinese restaurant in Indian Queens 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Please contact Mrs. Margaret Bettle for further details and for booking. 01726 861441

FASHION SALE Friday 4^th March in the Vicarage at Penhale View 7.00pm

Entrance £4.00 including refreshments. Manicures, Hand massage and raffle also available. Please come and bring a friend.

BINGO – Saturday 5^th March in Fraddon Village Hall Eyes down 7.30pm. This is in aid of Church Funds and we urgently need raffle prizes for this event, which may be given to Barbara Bailey or Denise Jeffery.

13th February 2011

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13^th February 2011 –4^th Sunday before Lent

A very warm welcome to all who are visiting us we do hope that you will feel at home here and will stay and have a chat after the service. A special welcome to Canon Pat Robson (for those who may not know Pat was the previous Priest of this parish)

Services

16^th February Wednesday 10.30am Holy Communion at St. Constantine, Pedna Carne followed by coffee and a chat –all welcome.

20^th February 10.00am All Age Communion –led by Revd. Hilary

Notices this Week

PARISH REVIEW

ELECTORAL ROLL

The electoral Roll will be displayed at the back of Church from next week for two weeks. Would you please check your details are up to date. I f you feel you would like to be on the Electoral Roll please sign an Electoral Roll form which you will also find at the back of Church.

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This photo was taken at the Crib Service on Christmas Eve 2010

Please send me your photos to be included in this years Parish Review as soon as possible.

This was not a digital photo and was scanned from a 6 x 4 snap from a disposable camera.

Revd. Hilary

Join us for Worship in February

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A Couple of reminders!

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Variety Show at St. Newlyn East Village Hall 22nd January -it is an evening not to be missed. Tickets are £5.00 to include a pasty supper and bring your own drinks. Our own Brian Moore will be the accompanist for the evening – all are invited. Tickets available from Frankie Cox 01827 510594

Please remember to keep up to date with the Diocesan website.

PHOTOGRAPHS for the next Parish review.

Once again we would like to display the year in pictures. So, if
you have photographs that you have taken at various events throughout the
year could you let me ‘borrow’ them to copy or e mail digital images to me
at hilarysamson@btinternet.com.

Thank you –Hilary

The Parish Review this year will be 6th March 2011

Christmas Fun

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St. Enoder Parish Church is holding their annual Christmas Fair this coming Saturday the 4th December between 10.10am and 2.00pm at Fraddon Village Hall. There will be stalls, games, refreshments and some Carol Singing! Come along and join in the fun! All monies raised in aid of Church Repairs.

Open The Book Flower Festival A Great Success!

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Many congratulations to Denise Jeffery & the team of helpers who made the recent "Open The Book" Flower festival such a resounding success! As well as helping raise much needed funds, the flower arrangements - strategically placed around the church - were perhaps the most fabulous floral display yet seen at St.Enoder. It was great to see so many church members, locals, visitors and friends obviously enjoying the event and having fun working out how familiar bible stories were being interpreted by each display. The refreshments on offer were splendid too!

The kids of the Parish got a chance to participate as well - turning the area around the font into a collection of lovely colourful-filled ‘wellies' reminding us that Jesus said ‘Bring your children to me'. There was also a fine display of artwork from Summercourt School.

The Diocesan website has an enthusiastic review of the event and by clicking here you can read more about the event and access a slideshow of most of the stunning displays.

Easter & Holy Week Services At St.Enoder

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28th March PALM SUNDAY
10.00am led by Bishop Roy Screech
Procession with the donkey in Church
All Age Worship with Communion

1st April MAUNDY THURSDAY
7.00pm with Bishop Roy
Re-enactment of ‘The Last Supper’ Come and share a Passover meal as we recall the events of the Last Supper

2nd April GOOD FRIDAY
3.00pm with Bishop Roy
Beginning at 10.00am at St. Newlyn East with service and pilgrimage walk.

4th April SUNRISE SERVICE
6.00am St. Enoder Bridge

4th April EASTER DAY
10.00am All Age Worship with Communion followed by Easter Egg Hunt in Church

"Open The Book" Flower Festival & Old Time Musical

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Two events not to be missed! From Friday the 23rd April - Sunday 25th April between 11.00am and 4.00pm we are running the "OPEN THE BOOK" FLOWER FESTIVAL at St.Enoder Church.

Come and share with us the stories of the Bible displayed in Flowers. Each display is depicting a Bible story as told by our teams of Storytellers who ‘Open the Book’ each week to tell a story to our children in all our local primary schools.

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE: COFFEE, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON TEAS

And then on Sunday the 25th April at 7.00pm, for your delectation and delight, we present an OLD TIME MUSICAL WITH "BULL & BUSH"

For tickets - please contact Mrs Denise Jeffery 01726 861114 or email her by clicking here.

Onwards & Upwards - Copenhagen

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You are invited to an informal gathering to hear from Howard Curnow and Oliver Baines about their experience in Copenhagen and to thank one and all who helped and supported the Cornish campaign.

February 12th at 7pm in Truro Cathedral Chapter House

Please RSVP (by 10th) to Truro Cathedral Office, tel 01872 276782 or by email to:

generaloffice@trurocathedral.org.uk

Upon St.Hilary's Day

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Due to the proverbial "circumstances beyond my control", I've just this evening had a chance to post some of the material that Reverend Hilary emailed me for posting here. When her emails arrived a few days ago, the scene outside the Church was very different. Now, with all the rain, there's a veritable river running past the gable end of my house but then - we were struggling with the weather and a blanket (strange term that since a blanket is supposed to keep you warm) of snow lay all around.

Last Wednesday was St.Hilary's day. Unlike our own, dear incumbent, that Hilary was a man - and French - albeit in a "France" that still lay under Roman rule. Although St.Hilary's Day is one that's probably higher up the Saintly radar this week in the Roman Catholic church, back then Bishops could marry and Hilary had a wife and daughter. He fell out of favour over his well placed concerns about what was later to be considered heretical teaching but was brought back into the fold and appointed Bishop of Poitiers. I read that his writings showed "many traces of vigorous independent thought" - always a plus for Church leaders in my opinion.

There's a Cornish twist to this digression as the village of St.Hilary is named after the Saint and reflects the fact that his teachings inspired what these days might be referred to as a "cult". He got around in other words. As I said, back then Bishops could marry. Perhaps in the discussion over what sex you need to be to be a Bishop, the fact that St.Hilary was appointed based on his competence & popularity rather than his marital status might inform today's debate?

From The Pulpit: Baptism of Christ 10th January 2010

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Isaiah 43:1-7, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17,21-22.

A word that seems to have been used a lot throughout Advent was ‘Expectation’ What was our expectation for this Christmas? There is an expression written by the cynical poet Alexander Pope that says ’Blessed is the man who expects nothing for he shall never be disappointed!’

Well the cynic would be right; if you expect the worst in life, the results are seldom worse than you expected. But then your pessimistic attitude to life may prevent you gaining the good things that might have been yours if you had been more open. People avoid a pessimist – and here is another well known quote :

Laugh and the world laughs with you;
Weep, and you weep alone;
For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth,
It has trouble enough of its own.

You might well wonder what this has to do with the Baptism of Jesus. Perhaps you have heard of the messianic expectation? When Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan, the Jewish people were on tiptoes with eager expectation. Their ancient Scriptures promised them a messiah, a new king, descended from the great King David, who would liberate them from the Roman occupying power and give them independence. The predictions of the messiah were couched in poetic language, and some took this literally, expecting that there would be a magical end to hunger, sickness and death when the messiah came.

Even those who accepted that the words might be symbolic had an inner feeling that they were standing at a turning point in history, one of those watersheds which mark the end of an old era and the emergence of a new world order in which every thing was different.

When John preached a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins, the crowds flocked to him, wondering whether this was to prepare them for a new age.

So, as the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the messiah, John answered all of them by saying ‘I baptise you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie his sandals. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and Fire.

The people now began to wonder whether Jesus was going to be the messiah who’d drive out the hated Romans.

Yet is was better that the people should be on tip toes, than that they should have been cynical. The voice from heaven said to Jesus at his Baptism, ‘You are my son, the beloved; with you I am well pleased.’

After a brief retreat into the desert to sort his ideas out, Jesus started attracting followers, and right up until Palm Sunday the crowds heard him gladly. They would not have been open to his teaching, if they had not been full of eager expectation that something was about to happen.

Hope is a great blessing –it is better than hopelessness.

Here is another short quote that you may of heard, by Samuel Johnson.

When one of his friends married again soon after the death of his first wife, with whom he had been very unhappy, Dr. John described it as ‘the triumph of hope over experience!’

Hope needs to triumph.The optimist will often be very disappointed, but sometimes optimists know the joy which the pessimists will never experience because they are simply not looking for it. Hope is a reasonable attitude, when it is founded on a firm faith in God, who wishes us well, and will bring us through all our trials to the bliss of heaven at last.

The Jewish people did not get the type of messiah they were expecting.

But those who were willing to follow Jesus down unexpected paths received blessings better than they hoped for.There is a message in that for us.

If you expect great things from God, often the outcome of your efforts on his behalf will be greater than you’d dare to dream. But if you dream nothing, then that is precisely what you will get.

When you come to Church on Sunday, are you filled with expectation?

The music, the sermon may not be perfect (or even there) but there is always something you can learn and enjoy, if you come with an open mind and hopeful heart - if you come with faith that God wants to meet you in his house each week – if you are willing to listen to what he is telling you to do. But if you turn to prayer expecting to be disappointed, inevitably you will be, and it will not be God’s fault, it will be yours.

If you are not sure of what God wants for you read those word of Isaiah again

Do not fear for I am with you….
Every one who is called by my name,
Whom I created for my glory,
Whom I formed and made

Why shouldn’t we be filled with hope and expectation? Amen.

(Adapted and shared from 'The Preachers Companion 2010)

St. Enoder Notices: January 2010

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!

We are very sorry that there was no service in Church on 10th January due to the adverse weather conditions. For those who may have made it on foot or in four wheel drives -well done! I hope you were able to spend some time in the warmth of the Church and enjoy the scenic surroundings.

Services

Sunday 17th 10.00am Holy Communion St. Enoder (I will walk there if necessary!)

For Your Diary

PCC Meeting –Tuesday 26th January 7.30pm at Penhale View

Variety Show in St. Newlyn East Village Hall Saturday 23rd January beginning at 6.30pm with a pasty supper. Come and enjoy a warm cheerful evening after all this snowy weather. Booking and information available from Annabel John 01872 510617. Brian Moore is the accompanist for the evening.

If there is any one you know who is experiencing difficulties during this difficult time and that I could visit on foot or offer any help to please let me know. Please be extra vigilant on behalf of those who are living on their own or have particular difficulties. Care workers have not always been able to visit their usual clients because of the difficulty traveling.

Revd. Hilary

Join Us For Christmas!

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Please find below dates for our services & events over Christmas. We hope you and your family & friends can join us at some of the services below as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

18th December 10.00am -12.00 Christmas Coffee Morning at St. Francis
20th December 7.00pm Carol Service at St. Enoder with Indian Queens Band
24th December 6.00pm CRIB SERVICE at St. Enoder
24th December 11.30pm Midnight Mass at St. Enoder
25th December 10.00am Christmas Day Service with Communion

November Diary and other Notices!

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(As many of you have noticed, there's been somewhat of a hiatus in this blog! I'll endeavour to update the site as frequently as possible but I am reliant on others to provide regular content, news and diary dates!)

10th November: (Tuesday) Men’s Night - 7.15pm at Porth Lodge Hotel Newquay for Ten Pin Bowling followed by food afterwards.

ST. FRANCIS CHURCH

Due to internal decoration it is not possible to continue services or Coffee Mornings until further notice. Café Church, Coffee mornings, Tea Time service and Short Mat Bowls COMING SOON – but we need heaters –any suggestions?

Thank you to all who supported the Ladies Fashion and ‘Pamper’ evening, especially to those who provided and served refreshments. It was a splendid evening and also raised £200.00 for Church Funds.

SHOE BOX APPEAL –There are leaflets at the back of Church for any one who would like to prepare and donate a ‘Shoebox’ Gift for use by ‘Samaritan’s Purse’ Closing date at the end of the month. There's more information about the Samaritan's Purse charity here.

15th November: Holy Communion at St. Enoder

PCC –DATE CHANGE –Due to Revd. Hilary being on Clergy Retreat the PCC meeting will now be Thursday 19th November (Previously 26th) at 7.30pm at Penhale View

21st November: All Day Event in the Cathedral ‘Discovered Treasure’ -a series of workshops for families followed by a service concluding the celebrations for the ‘year of the Child’

29th November: 7.00pm FIVE CANDLE SERVICE to mark the beginning of Advent. A service of readings, hymns and prayers representing the seasons of the Church year. All Welcome

And next Month...

5th December:
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR IN FRADDON VILLAGE HALL 10.00am –2.00pm
Lots of help will be needed for this major fund raiser of the year.

ADVENT COURSE –There will be a short Advent course based on the Old Testament and using the same material as used in the Cathedral for ‘Windows into our Faith’ on Wednesday 2,9,16 December in St. Newlyn East Methodist Chapel 7.00pm

ST. ENODER NOTICES Sunday 30th August

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Welcome to all who are visiting us today. We hope you will feel at home here and stay for a chat and refreshments after the service. All who usually receive communion in their own churches are welcome to receive communion with us. Those who don’t may wish to come to the alter rail for a blessing, or, if they prefer, simply remain in their pew.

Services

Wednesday: 10.30am Holy Communion at St. Constantine

Next Sunday: 6th September

10.00am Parish Eucharist St. Enoder
4.00pm TEA TIME SERVICE St. Francis

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

1st September –Tuesday 6.30pm Ladies Night at the ‘Clock and Key’ Trispen

OPEN THE BOOK MEETING

3rd September 7.30pm at Penhale View.

Coming Soon –Worship Leader refresher training 17th and 24th September 7.30pm at Penhale View.

NEXT WEEKS READINGS.( 6th September)

Isaiah 35:4-7a, James 2:1-10(11-13)14, Mark7:24-end

COLLECT for the Twelfth SUNDAY after TRINITY

Proper 17

Almighty and everlasting God,

you are always more ready to hear than we to pray

and to give more than either we desire or deserve:

pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy,

Forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid

And giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask

but through the merits and mediation

of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,

Who is alive and reigns with you,

In the unity of the Holy Spirit,

One God, now and for ever. Amen

The readings this week are: Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-9, James 1:17-end, mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23

NEARLY NEW! We now have a nearly new clothes rail set up in the vestry . You are invited to contribute ‘Nearly New’ Clothes and Footwear for sale. Please label clearly with the size and price and enter contact details in the book. Half proceeds will be returned to the seller and half donated to Church Funds. For further details please speak to Lynn Pratt 01726 860747

Notices: Sunday 23rd August 2009

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Revd. Hilary will be on annual leave until 25th August.

Services

Wednesday: 10.30am Holy Communion at St. Constantine
Next Sunday: 30th August - 10.00am Parish Eucharist St. Enoder

COLLECT for the Eleventh SUNDAY after TRINITY
Proper 16

O God, you declare your almighty power
most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace.,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen

The readings this week are: Joshua 24: 1-2a, 14-18, Ephesians 6:10-20, John 6: 56-69

NEARLY NEW! We now have a nearly new clothes rail set up in the vestry . You are invited to contribute ‘Nearly New’ Clothes and Footwear for sale. Please label clearly with the size and price and enter contact details in the book. Half proceeds will be returned to the seller and half donated to Church Funds. For further details please speak to Lynn Pratt 01726 860747

ADVANCE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

29th August BINGO in Fraddon Village Hall in aid of Church Funds. Doors open at 6.30pm

LADIES NIGHT

2nd September 6.30pm for 7.00pm Quintrell Downs Premier Inn

OPEN THE BOOK MEETING

3rd September 7.30pm at Penhale View. More info on the "Open The Book" initiative here.

Notices: Sunday 16th August 2009

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(Apologies for not posting last week's notices - had a spot of holidays myself!)

Revd. Hilary will be on annual leave until 25th August.

Services

Wednesday: 10.30am Holy Communion at St. Constantine

Next Sunday: 23rd August - 10.00am Parish Eucharist St. Enoder

COLLECT for the Tenth SUNDAY after TRINITY Proper 15

Let your merciful ears, O Lord,
be open to the prayers of your humble servants;
and that they may obtain their petitions
make them to ask such things as shall please you;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen

The readings this week are:
Proverbs9:1-6, Ephesians 5:15-20, John 6 51-58.

NEARLY NEW! We now have a nearly new clothes rail set up in the vestry . You are invited to contribute ‘Nearly New’ Clothes and Footwear for sale. Please label clearly with the size and price and enter contact details in the book. Half proceeds will be returned to the seller and half donated to Church Funds. For further details please speak to Lynn Pratt 01726 860747
ADVANCE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

29th August BINGO in Fraddon Village Hall in aid of Church Funds.
Doors open at 6.30pm

LADIES NIGHT
2nd September 6.30pm for 7.00pm Quintrell Downs Premier Inn

OPEN THE BOOK MEETING
3rd September 7.30pm at Penhale View.

NOTICES Sunday 2nd August 2009

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(It has been suggested - quite sensibly - that "Notices" are posted on the Saturday evening before our Sunday service so that people can check service times ahead of time so, where possible, this will be the usual format from now on.)

Upcoming Services

Sunday 2nd: 10.00am St. Enoder and Tea Time Service at St. Francis 4.00pm
Wednesday 5th: 10.30am Holy Communion at St. Constantine
Next Sunday: 9th August: 10.00am Parish Eucharist St. Enoder

COLLECT for the Eighth SUNDAY after TRINITY Proper 13

Almighty Lord and everlasting God,
We beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern
both our hearts and bodies
in the ways of your laws
and the works or your commandments;
That through your most mighty protection, both here and ever,
we may be preserved in body and soul;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen

The readings this week are Exodus 16:2-4,9-15, Ephesians 4:1-16, John 6:24-35.

NEARLY NEW! We now have a nearly new clothes rail set up in the vestry . You are invited to contribute ‘Nearly New’ Clothes and Footwear for sale. Please label clearly with the size and price and enter contact details in the book. Half proceeds will be returned to the seller and half donated to Church Funds. For further details please speak to Lynn Pratt 01726 860747

LADIES NIGHT Meeting in ‘NEW GARDEN’ Indian Queens 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Contact Maggie for further information and booking 01726 801441
COFFEE MORNING ST. FRANCIS CHURCH Friday 7th August 9.00am –12.00

SAFARI SUPPER –Saturday 8th August To include -Starters, Main meal /glass of wine, Pudding /Coffee at three different venues all for the bargain price of £10.00 Please sign at the back of Church to reserve your place now –there are limited places for this event.
NEXT WEEKS READINGS.
1 Kings 19:4-8, Ephesians 4:25-5:2, John 6:35, 41-51

(PS: Quite like the solar powered notice board - click on the image above - donations welcome!)

Notices Sunday 26th July

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Services Today

10.00am All Age Worship with Holy Communion
11.30am Baptism of Tianna and Aidan Williams at St. Francis

Services this Week

Wednesday: 10.30am Holy Communion at St. Constantine
Next Sunday: 2nd August

9.30am Holy Communion St. Francis
10.00am Parish Eucharist St. Enoder
4.00pm Tea Time Service at St. Francis

COLLECT for the Seventh SUNDAY after TRINITY Proper 12

Lord of all power and might,
The author and giver of all good things:
Graft in our hearts the love of your name,
Increase in us, true religion,
Nourish us with all goodness,
And of your great mercy keep us in the same;
Through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
Who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, now and for ever. Amen

The readings this week are 2 Kings 4:42-end, Ephesians 3:14-end, John 6:1-21.

NEARLY NEW! We now have a nearly new clothes rail set up in the vestry . You are invited to contribute ‘Nearly New’ Clothes and Footwear for sale. Please label clearly with the size and price and enter contact details in the book. Half proceeds will be returned to the seller and half donated to Church Funds. For further details please speak to Lynn Pratt 01726 860747

COFFEE MORNING at the home of John and Lynn Pratt, Thank you to all who supported this event we raised £140 for Church Funds.

THIS WEDNESDAY NEWQUAY MALE VOICE CHOIR: An informal evening with NMVC 29th July 7-9pm Tickets £3.00 at St. Newlyn East Church from Revd. Hilary or at the door.

TEA TIME SERVICE at St. Francis Church 4.00pm 2nd August
A lively half hour service suitable for the young and young at heart
Songs, Story and a Shared tea.

LADIES NIGHT Meeting in ‘NEW GARDEN’ Indian Queens 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Contact Maggie for further information and booking 01726 801441

COFFEE MORNING ST. FRANCIS CHURCH Friday 7th August 9.00am –12.00

SAFARI SUPPER –Saturday 8th August To include -Starters, Main meal /glass of wine, Pudding /Coffee at three different venues all for the bargain price of £10.00 Please sign at the back of Church to reserve your place now –there are limited places for this event.

NEXT WEEKS READINGS.
Exodus 16:2-4,9-15, Ephesians 4:1-16, John 6:24-35.

Notices 19th July

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St.Enoder Parish Church Notices

19th July 2009

Welcome to all who are visiting us today. We hope you will feel at home here and stay for a chat and Coffee after the service. Today's service of is led by Revd. John Pratt as the Reverend Hilary and many of our congregation this morning are travelling to the Isles of Scilly on the Diocesan Pilgrimage.

Services Next Week

Wednesday:10.30am Holy Communion at St. Constantine

(Pedna Carne)

Sunday:10.00am Parish Eucharist

11.30am Baptism of Tianna and Aiden at St. Francis

COLLECT for the SIXTH SUNDAY after TRINITY

Merciful God,

you have prepared for those who love you

such good things as pass our understanding:

pour into our hearts such love toward you

that we, loving you in all things and above all things,

may obtain your promises,

which exceed all that we can desire;

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,

who is alive and reigns with you,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

The readings this week are Jeremiah 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:11-end, Mark 6:30-34, 53-end

For your information

COFFEE MORNING: This Friday 24th July at the home of John and Lynn Pratt, 'Chyteg',Newquay Road, St. Columb Road.10.30am – 12.30pm. All welcome -Bring a Friend!

Meeting of Parochial Church Council Thursday 23rdJuly 7.30pm at Penhale View

NEWQUAY MALE VOICE CHOIR:An informal evening with NMVC 29th July 7-9pm at St. Newlyna. Tickets available NOW from Revd. John £3.00

AUGUST

2nd August -TEA TIME SERVICE -4.00PM at St. Francis
7th August –COFFEE MORNING-9.00 -12.00 at St. Francis
8th August -SAFARI SUPPER – Further Details soon.
29th August -BINGO -Fraddon Village Hall in aid of St. Enoder

NEXT WEEKS READINGS

2 Kings4:42-end, Ephesians 3:14-end, John 6:1-21

ST. ENODER NOTICES Sunday 5th /12th July 2009

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Wednesday: 10.30am Holy Communion at St. Constantine
Next Sunday: 19th July 10.00am Parish Eucharist St. Enoder
No Service at St. Francis

The readings 12th July are Amos 7:7-15, Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark 6:14-29.and next week 19th July will be Jeremiah 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:11-end, Mark 6:30-34,53-end.

For your Information

BIG THANK YOU to Tony and Audrey Masters for hosting the June Coffee Morning in their home and raising £135.00 –also thank you to those who supported this weeks Coffee morning at St. Francis where we raised £25

MODES AND MANICURES –half price fashion sale by Julie –nails done by Maggie &friends –refreshments –music and sing-along by Brian. Thank you to all who supported this event, we raised £165.00 for Church Funds and had an excellent evening of fashion, food and fun!!
Advance Dates

INTERCESSIONS –would you like to explore how to lead intercessions in Church? There will be a training evening especially for Worship Leaders and anyone else who is interested in this ministry on Thursday 16th July 7.30pm in St. Enoder. For further information ring Revd. Hilary 01726 860514

COFFEE MORNING at the home of John and lynn pratt, ‘Chyteg’ Newquay Road, St. Columb Road 10.30am –12.30 All are welcome and bring a friend!

NEWQUAY MALE VOICE CHOIR: An informal evening with NMVC 29th July 7-9pm Tickets £2.00 at St. Newlyn East Church

TEA TIME SERVICE at St. Francis Church 4.00pm 2nd August
COFFEE MORNING ST. FRANCIS CHURCH Friday 7th August 9.00am –12.00
SAFARI SUPPER COMING –Saturday 8th August Watch this space for further details

Kaleidoscope - A Shared Journey Exploring The Patterns Of Life...

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... the universe and everything. Well maybe not but if you feel there is a gap between your life and faith, and you see little connection between belief and the everyday, the Kaleidoscope course may be for you.

By empowering you to have a new vision of how faith connects to the world around you, the Kaleidoscope course will enable you to make a deeper contribution to your life and the lives around you.

For more details contact Canon Philip Lambert on 01872 276782, by email at philip@trurocathedral.org.uk or visit our website.

Notices 28th June 2009

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ST. ENODER NOTICES Sunday 28th June 2009

8.30am Holy Communion St. Newlyn East (Said)
9.30am St. Francis –Morning Prayer (Mrs. Kneebone)
10.00am Parish Eucharist St. Enoder
11.30 Morning Prayer St. Newlyn East
4.00pm Tea Time Service St. Francis

COLLECT for the THIRD SUNDAY after TRINITY Proper 8

Almighty God,
You have broken the tyranny of sin
And have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts
Whereby we call you Father:
Give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service,
that we and all creation may be brought to the glorious liberty of the children of God;
Through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, Who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, now and for ever. Amen

The readings this week are Lamentations 3:22-33, 2 Corinthians 8:7-end, Mark 5:21-end.
For your Information

OPEN THE BOOK TRAINING: Thursday 2nd July at St. Enoder. Booking forms and further information at the back of Church and on-line at the blog (see earlier post below) - or here.

MODES AND MANICURES:Tuesday 7th July 7.00PM at Penhale View –half price fashion sale by Julie –have your nails done by Maggie &friends –refreshments –music and sing-along by Brian. All for £3.00

COFFEE MORNING: Friday 3rd July ST.FRANCIS CHURCH 9.00AM –12.00

INTERCESSIONS: –would you like to explore how to lead intercessions in Church? There will be a training evening especially for Worship Leaders and anyone else who is interested in this ministry on Thursday 16th July 7.30pm in St. Enoder. For further information ring Revd. Hilary 01726 860514

NEWQUAY MALE VOICE CHOIR: An informal evening with NMVC 29th July 7-9pm Tickets £2.00 at St. Newlyn East Church

NEXT WEEKS READINGS. Ezekial 2;1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13

Priest in Charge:

Reverend Hilary Samson 01726 860514
hilarysamson@btinternet.com

Churchwardens:

Mrs.Denise Jefferey 01726 861114
Mr.Brian Moore 01637 876437

Notices June 21st 2009

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Welcome to all who are visiting us, and especially to the friends and family of Johnathan Hancock who is to be baptised today. We hope you will feel at home here and stay for a chat and refreshments after the service. All who usually receive communion in their own churches are welcome to receive communion with us. Those who don’t may wish to come to the alter rail for a blessing, or, if they prefer, simply remain in their pew.

Services

Wednesday: 10.30am Holy Communion at St. Constantine
Next Sunday: 10.00am Parish Eucharist St. Enoder

COLLECT for the SECOND SUNDAY after TRINITY PROPER 7

Lord, you have taught us
That all our doings without love are nothing worth:
Send your Holy Spirit
And pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love.
The true bond of peace and of all virtues.
Without which whoever lives is counted dead before you.
Grant this for your only Son Jesus Christ’s sake,
Who is alive and reigns with you,
In the unity of the Holy Spirit:
One God, now and for ever.

The readings this week are Job 38:1-11, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-end.

For your Prayers

Please keep in your prayers all in our community who are in any kind of need . Also today for Johnathan as he begins his journey of faith, for his parents Dean and Kay, and his Godparents Paul, David and Anthea.

For your Information

BINGO: Thank you to all who supported this event.

COFFEE MORNING: Friday 26th June 10.30-12.00 at the home of Audrey and Tony Masters –Telephone 01726 69313 for directions

OPEN THE BOOK TRAINING: Thursday 2nd July at St. Enoder. Booking forms and further information at the back of Church

MODES AND MANICURES: Tuesday 7th July 7.00PM at Penhale View –half price fashion sale by Julie –have your nails done by Maggie &friends –refreshments –music and sing-along by Brian. All for £3.00

COFFEE MORNING: Friday 3rd July ST.FRANCIS CHURCH 9.00AM –12.00

INTERCESSIONS: –would you like to explore how to lead intercessions in Church? There will be a training evening especially for Worship Leaders and anyone else who is interested in this ministry on Thursday 16th July 7.30pm in St. Enoder. For further information ring Revd. Hilary 01726 860514

NEWQUAY MALE VOICE CHOIR: An informal evening with NMVC 29th July 7-9pm Tickets £2.00 at St. Newlyn East Church

NEXT WEEKS READINGS. Lamentations 3:22-33, 2 Corinthians 8:7-end, Mark 5:21-end

Open The Book - Story Telling Resources For Primary Schools

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"And they would tell their children, So they would all trust God" Psalm 78:6-7

What is it?

‘Open the Book’ is a series of 90 Bible stories presented in weekly collective worship over three school years: each lasting about ten minutes.
The stories are taken from The Lion Storyteller Bible’ by Bob Hartman and two storybooks produced especially for the project.
The stories are presented using a variety of storytelling techniques.
The stories in the first year give ‘The Big Picture’ of the whole Bible from Genesis to Acts. The second and third years cover ‘Jesus and the early Church’ and ‘Heroes, Heroines and Children in the Bible’.
The storyteller team for each school is made up of local volunteers drawn from local churches.
The project is run by volunteers for volunteers.
‘Open the Book’ is offered as a free service to local schools.

What are our aims?

To present the Bible in an accessible, enjoyable way.
To enable every child to hear the story of the bible during their primary years.
To encourage links between school and church in a local context.
To equip, encourage and enable adults to work with children in schools.

Like to get involved in your local school but don’t know where to start?
Daunted by the prospect of finding suitable material?
Worried about going it alone?

Come for a taster session to find out what it is all about! Come on your own or with a group of people from your parish who are interested in going into school and telling Bible stories.

Thursday 2nd July 10.00 -2.00
St. Enoder Church, Summercourt

Open the Book can provide you with the material you need, plus training and support. A pilot project began in Cirencester in September 2001, since then Open the Book has grown explosively in the Diocese of Gloucester and teams are now telling stories to ten thousand children every week!

Volunteers are able to share their faith with the children in an easy and enjoyable way and innumerable anecdotes show that everyone is benefiting from the experience –children, schools and Volunteers!

What will the training involve?
The training will be facilitated by Shelley Porter, Diocesan Children’s Adviser who will introduce the ideas behind the project. She will be helped at each location by a team already ‘doing’ ‘Open the Book’ who can share their experiences. The training will end experiencing an ‘Open the Book’ assembly in the local school.

For more information:

Contact Shelley Porter
On 01872 247211 or
E mail: shelley.porter@truro.anglican.org
Directions to venue and booking form will be forwarded on request.

Sunday Sermon: 1st After Trinity 2009

2009-06-22T14:54:00.004+01:00

Well - it has been a busy week! David Cromie has now set up our link to ‘easyfundraising’ this means if you shop online and subscribe (free) to ‘easyfundraising’ St. Enoder Church receives money. We receive a percentage of everything bought online from over 600 companies and for every 10 searches a small amount is donated to us. For more details look on St. Enoder blog.

Why am I starting my sermon with an advert? Well, David suggested that we start being more consistent in the way the notices go on the blog and that my sermons are also put there. That is what I did last week and by Tuesday David had put my sermon online with details of where to get a copy of ‘The Shack’ that my sermon was based on last week. I was most impressed! So impressed that I have bought two copies of ‘The Shack’ just to check the system works! Watch this space.

What is the link with this week then?

During the week I found myself wondering if the book ‘The Shack’ might be made into a film, and if it was, who would play the part of God? As you may remember God in ‘The Shack’ was a very large and jolly African-American woman. Immediately Whoopie Goldberg came to mind, perfect type casting!In the film ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ (one of my favourites) Whoopie Goldberg’s character must solve a riddle to help a spy to come in. In order to communicate with the spy, she has to figure out a ‘code key’ in the Rolling Stones song, which gives the title to the film. The problem is that she does not have an internet search engine to direct her to the lyrics of the song. She listens in vain to try and work out the words. At one point in complete frustration she cries out ‘Mick, Mick, speak English!’ But to no avail. She cannot understand Mick’s words, though the solution, she discovers lies somewhere else.

Don’t the parables feel like that sometimes? How often do we feel like saying after listening to one of the parables ‘Speak plainly Jesus. Tell us the meaning, not just your disciples. Give us some indication of what the Kingdom of God is about.’ So often we are left to puzzle and sometimes dare to make an interpretation for ourselves.

So, the puzzle for today.

With what shall we compare the Kingdom of God? It is like a mustard seed, which when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all seeds on earth, yet when it is sown it grows up and is the greatest of all shrubs.

For the family of Samantha who is being baptised later this morning the meaning will be kept simply that a tiny mustard seed has the potential to grow into a huge tree. Jesus said that the way God’s kingdom grows is bit by bit - the way a mustard seed grows. It starts off very little, and gradually grows big. The little seed may be an act of kindness you do which makes someone think to themselves, ‘I wonder! She’s become a Christian and seems to be changing for the better. Perhaps there’s something in this Jesus person after all.’The little seed of God’s kingdom is someone opening themselves up a tiny bit to the possibility of God being real and active in their lives. Gradually it grows in them. Today, through baptism, that tiny seed is being planted. It is our prayer that it will be allowed to grow so that perhaps over a few years Samantha is full of God in her life and is standing tall and strong in faith.

With what shall WE compare the Kingdom of God? Let me ask you another question first.What are you excited about today? Are you excited about the growth taking place in your life? Are you excited about the opportunities for service and good deeds that exist all around you? What gives your life meaning, energy and enthusiasm?

Sadly, it is a fact that a great many people are not excited about much of anything. In fact many live lives crippled by cynicism, despair and depression. I suppose you would not believe me if I were to say that there is nothing in the world to be depressed about today? Well it is true, you only have to look at the news- paper or listen to the news on television to see the effects of violence, natural disasters, of injustice. It is not just the national /international scene that is depressing. It might be personal health, bereavement, unexpected bad news.

Perhaps at this time we might expect to walk into our local church looking for people who are excited about the life of faith who might welcome and support you. Instead you find people who seem bored with nearly everything, over critical, disconnected. (I am exaggerating – this is not St. Enoder). You could collect many reasons why you could justify a completely negative view of the world and ask ‘is life really worth living?

Stop right there!

A course I attended once included a workshop on consultation. It was designed for people who were working for organisations to help these organisations discover their strengths and potential. (Transfer that to Church if you like).The first task was to finish this sentence, ‘The thing that is wrong with most organisations is………’

The leader then said. ‘The answer you have just given to this sentence is what you will be looking for before you begin to work with a group. That is your perceptual screen. If you are not careful, you will simply spend your lives looking for evidence to justify the conclusion that you have already reached about most organisations.’

Important lesson for me. You can transfer it to almost anything.If I believe people are no good I will find ample evidence for that. If I believe nobody should be trusted, I could probably find evidence for that as well.But if you believe that this is all there is, then that perspective becomes a prison that limits your energy and restricts your enthusiasm for the future.It is a perspective that leads to cynicism, bitterness and depression. Jesus lived his life with a perspective that was very different to most people that he met.The thrust of his gospel was an invitation to view self, others and the world in the light of God’s love and justice. Jesus saw beyond the appearance to the possibility. He viewed others not so much as they were but of what they could become as a result of the power of God’s love.

Fishermen –rock on which the church is built.
Dishonest tax Collector – trusted friend and disciple.
Outsiders –invited to be leaders.
Unclean –brought into the fellowship.
Hopelessly ill –made well.

When Jesus tells his listeners that the kingdom of God is like a grain of mustard seed which is the smallest seed but becomes the greatest of all shrubs he is inviting us all to look at the world with new eyes. If you believe that this is how God does things, then what will you do? You will begin to look for the mustard seed –you will not be quite so quick to dismiss the small and insignificant. You will not give up on yourself, on others, on the church, or even the world just because you see negative aspects. Rather you will believe in God’s possibilities even if the evidence is as tiny as a mustard seed. It is possible to become so hardened in our living that these seeds find no good ground in our lives.

Thomas Merton wrote:

‘The mind that is a prisoner of conventional ideas cannot accept the seeds of an unfamiliar truth and supernatural desire. How can I receive the seeds of freedom if I am in love with slavery and how can I cherish the desire of God, if I am filled with another and opposite desire?’

When we become members of the church through baptism, God recognised and blessed us.That sacrament should remind you that you are somebody.
You are special.You are a child of God.It is a denial of this basic fact to live as if you and others are nobodies. We are all invited to let go of our old perspective and be open to receive the gift of a new vision.

The winner of the Nobel peace prize, Mother Teresa of Culcutta began her orphanage with such a vision. She told her superiors: ‘I have 3 pennies and a dream from God to build an orphanage. A dream and 3 pennies represented resources as small as a mustard seed.

‘Mother Teresa’ her superior chided gently ‘You cannot build an orphanage with 3 pennies –with 3 pennies you cannot do anything.’

‘I know’ she said smiling ‘but with God and 3 pennies I can do anything.’We know the rest of the story. We have had a similar story evolve from our own parish.The parable of the mustard seed reminds us that God’s beginning may be small, but his results are great.The task of the church is to look for signs of the kingdom which may big no larger than a mustard seed: to live and love with a new perspective and to offer that perspective in the name of God to others, people caught in a prison of disappointment about life and negative thinking.Believe that, it will change how you think and how you live in the world.Believe that, and you will receive new enthusiasm and excitement about life.Believe that and you and the world will be in a very different place.

Whoopie Goldberg eventually cracked the code and all was well!We might sometimes call on Jesus to speak plainly so that we can understand –we will. Amen

Notices: Sunday 14-06-09 - 1st after trinity

2009-06-14T09:17:00.000+01:00

Welcome to one and all! We hope you will feel at home here and will stay for refreshments and a chat after the service. Thank you to Audrey Masters for playing the organ while Brian is on holiday.

The readings this week are Ezekial 17:22-end, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10,14-17, Mark 4:26-34 and next week will be Job 38:1-11, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-end

TODAY! Baptism of Lily Heamen at St. Francis Church 3.00pm

THIS WEEK:

Wednesday 17th June 10.30am Holy Communion Pedna Carne.

20TH June: Bingo in Fraddon Village Hall in aid of St. Enoder Church –we need help with refreshments on the night and raffle prizes
Sunday 21st June –Baptism and All Age Eucharist 10.00am St. Enoder
Sunday 21st June St. Francis 9.30am Holy Communion

Advance Dates

Friday 26th June COFFEE MORNING at the home of Audrey and Tony masters –details to follow later. Note change of date.
Thursday 2nd July Open the Book training –See below
Tuesday 7th July 7.00PM AT Penhale View: MODES AND MANICURES –half price fashion sale by Julie –have your nails done by Maggie &friends –refreshments –music and sing-along by Brian. All for £3.00

The Shack - Literary Equivalent of Marmite?

2009-06-09T12:18:00.002+01:00

I think Priests fall into two categories when it comes to sermonizing on Trinity Sunday - those who "step up to the plate", and those who delegate the conundrum that is the Trinity to their subordinates. The Reverend Hilary made an excellent stab at a subject which has been exercising theologians from AD - her sermon notes follow. If you are interested in reading the "Shack" you can click on the link below:

"There seems to be something about books and Trinity for me! When I looked at my passed Trinity sermons I referred to The Da Vinchi Code, Francis Schaufer, Biography of Yo Yo Ma. Angels and demons (the book not the film) Mission Shaped Church, Changing Church Changing World, I seem to have had the task of preaching each Trinity Sunday since 2003 I wonder why?

Those particularly who have also had that task will understand why –the Worship leaders over at Newlyn East said ‘O No not Trinity Sunday –what do we say?’. What indeed? Well, I will find out what they are doing later –but for now I am going to refer to another book!

Some of you will already of heard John and myself refer to the book ’The Shack’.Today I am going to lean very heavily on it as well.

‘The Shack’ written by William Paul Young - a Canadian - is a love it or hate it kind of book. The important thing to remember, like the ‘Da Vinci Code’ is that it is a novel, but one that raises very live issues.

For those of you that have not heard anything about ‘The Shack’ it is a novel about a family whose youngest daughter is abducted and feared murdered while on a family holiday. Four years later, Mack, the father and main character in the story, receives a note, apparently from God inviting him to the place where evidence of his daughter’s brutal murder was found. The Shack.

Mack goes. He wants some answers. In a world where religion grows increasingly irrelevant THE SHACK wrestles with the timeless question, ‘where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?’

This book has sold 5 million copies in less than two years, the book has been the subject of much acclaim and criticism. It has now drawn the attention of theologians. Can you get theology out of a novel?

The theologian Randal Rauserhas spent considerable time doing just that. He has written the book ’Finding God in the Shack’. It contains seven chapters all of which address a big question. Amongst them Finding Hope in God’s Pain and The Mystery of Three in One.

If you want to know what he says about pain in our world them you must read it for yourself or wait until it comes up in the lectionary. Today however, Trinity, I would like to share with you what Randal Rauser says about the Mystery of Three in One.

Does the Trinity matter? In 1967 the Roman Cathloic theologian Karl Rahner published a little book called The Trinity. There, Rahner observed. ‘Despite their orthodox confession of the Trinity, Christians are, in their practical life, almost mere ‘monotheists.’ We must be willing to admit that, should the doctrine of the Trinity have to be dropped as false, the major part of religious literature could well remain virtually unchanged.’

By calling Christians ‘almost monotheists’ Rahner meant that their beliefs about God do not differ significantly from other forms of monotheism like Judaism and Islam. But how can this be if, as Christians claim, the very foundation of their belief in God is found in the doctrine of the Trinity?

Imagine if I or a typical parish priest became convinced that the doctrine of the Trinity was false. Instead of believing that God is three persons, came to believe that God is one person who plays three roles: sometimes he acts as Father, other times he acts as the Son, and yet other times as the Holy Spirit. This view is called modalism and it has been considered a heresy by the Christian Church since the third century.

Now if the doctrine of the Trinity really is important, we would expect that the priest’s rejection of it in favour of modalism would send shock waves throughout the church. But is this really what would happen? I doubt it!
On the contrary, I suspect that as long as they continued to mention Father Son and Holy Spirit it wouldn’t matter if he believed they were all the same person.
The church would continue on as it always had with its weekly services, Christmas crib services, festivals etc.

However if I said that I would no longer baptise anyone who does not attend church you would have the church split by Monday!

But surely this is strange: why would a peripheral question concerning the practice of baptism be more important for the church’s identity than the supposedly essential doctrine of the Trinity?

Rahner’s book opened the flood gates to lots and lots of books about the Trinity trying to make it relevant again. They were only read by theologians. As a result we are in the same place as we were forty odd years ago.
Has the doctrine of the Trinity ever made any difference to the Church? YES.

If you could travel back to the fourth century Roman Empire we would have encountered a society that that debated theology with the same vigour that some debate sport today.
At that time, big questions were at stake as Christians debated a heretical view called Arianism, which said Jesus was God’s greatest creation. A debate for another time maybe? Theology was to be found every where even bishop’s were getting worn out with debate!

If Christians in the past could wear out their bishop’s with their theological bravado, why is it today that Christians think that theology is about as exciting as watching paint dry? How can we reignite that lost passion? And how can we get average Christians excited about the doctrine of the Trinity, so that it again returns to coffee shop conversations, morning devotions, and the heart of Christian worship. While the answer to our question is surely complex, recently theology has been given a tremendous boost by, of all things, a novel. Not just any novel mind you, for William Paul Young’s The Shack tells a most unlikely story!
Not satisfied with keeping the Trinity on the outside looking in, God is at the centre of the story, it goes to the heart of the most horrifying case of evil and then makes the claim that God as Trinity is crucial to the process by which healing is coming to this world.

In the short time since its publication, The Shack has ignited the church’s interest in the doctrine of the Trinity more than the dozens of Theology books that have been published by academic theologians over the last forty years.

I might have thought that this was all an exaggeration except for the fact that I have been asked by several people ‘have I read the Shack’. I am so pleased that I could say that I had and that this has led to conversation that would not otherwise have happened. But while many of these conversations have not typically lacked fro enthusiasm and conviction, many of them would benefit from some deeper background as to the theological issues at stake. It is well worth exploring all of this further and I wonder how we might do this.

The first conversation could well be about how the Trinity is presented in The Shack. God the Father as ‘Papa’ a large African-American woman, and of the Holy Spirit as an Asian woman named Sarayu. This portrayal has yielded some startling, even fantastic charges (including the frenzied charge that The Shack promotes goddess worship). Even accepting that charge to be a bit over the top we might still find this presentation of God and the Holy Spirit slightly uncomfortable.

There are many arguments and conversations to be had. The view of The Shack is that all the divine persons are submitted to one another and to the creation, and so all human persons should also be submitted. There is no chain of command, which is the question Mack asks God. It is an interesting thought for us. Where do we fit in all of this? How would we let it affect the way we live?

I would like to leave you with a question. If we accept that all the persons of the trinity are submitted to each other do you believe that hierarchies or power in marriage, the church, and/or the wider society need to be rejected or that they should be reformed? If the latter, what would truly reformed hierarchies look like?

In many ways it would be simpler to have stopped with the simple understanding and explanation of the children’s talk. But I believe that we, all of us need to be thinking further than that, we need to understand what we believe about our faith and yet often we find this so difficult. I hope that this Trinity Sunday you might be encouraged to read The Shack, meet together over coffee and begin a conversation. Amen"

St.Enoder - NOTICES - Trinity Sunday

2009-06-07T09:50:00.002+01:00

Supporters at the Coffeee Morning in St.Francis

Welcome to one and all we hope you will feel at home here and will stay for refreshments and a chat after the service.

The readings this week are Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17 and next week will be Ezekial 17:22-end, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10,14-17, Mark 4:26-34

TODAY - TEA TIME SERVICE 4.00PM AT ST. FRANCIS –a half hour service with Songs, Stories and Shared Tea –especially for young families (and the young at heart!).

THIS WEEK

Wednesday 10th June 10.30am Holy Communion Pedna Carne.
Friday 12th June 3,00pm Wedding of Colin Linne and Toni Watkins

ADVANCE NOTICE

20th JUNE Saturday: Bingo in Fraddon Village Hall in aid of St. Enoder Church –we need help with refreshments on the night and raffle prizes (see overleaf)
26th June Friday COFFEE MORNING at the home of Audrey and Tony masters –details to follow later. Note change of date.
7th July Tuesday 7.00pm at Penhale View MODES AND MANICURES –half price fashion sale by Julie –have your nails done by Maggie &friends –refreshments –music and sing-along by Brian. All for £3.00

INTERCESSIONS –would you like to explore how to lead intercessions in Church? There will be a training evening especially for Worship Leaders and anyone else who is interested in this ministry on Thursday 16th July 7.30pm in St. Enoder. For further information ring Revd. Hilary 01726 860514

RAFFLE PRIZES

Our raffles are a major source of fund raising throughout the year and are at nearly every social event we have. The box at the back of the Church worked very well last year, thank you to every one who donated prizes one way or another. As we begin a New Year of Social and Fundraising events we will need even more prizes, particularly for events such as the Bingo sessions to be held in Fraddon Village Hall when it is customary to provide around twenty different prizes (the next is 20th June).With your help the PCC would like to continue to use the ‘box’ system or ‘personal delivery’. The prizes will be used throughout the year with a Grand Prize Draw at the Christmas Bazaar.

Notices 21st September 2008

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Welcome one and all. We hope you'll feel at home here, and will stay for refreshments and a chat after the service. Today we enjoy a shared lunch together with the auction and sale of our harvest gifts. All are welcome!

This weeks readings are Proverbs 3:13-18, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Matthew 9:9-13 and next week will be Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-end. Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32.

For Your Diary

Next Church Coffee Morning will be Friday 26 September 10.30am –12.00 at Penhale View –bring your friends and neighbours!
Also at 7.30pm Choir Practice at Penhale View

Advance Notice and to book your place early:
Tuesday 30th September: Meeting of Worship Leaders at Penhale View 7.30pm

Wednesday 1st October: ‘Ladies Night’

5th October: TEA TIME SERVICE 4.00PM

Sunday 12th October: ‘Halcyondaze’ come to St. Enoder to entertain us beginning at 7.30pm

Sunday 19th October Jazz in Church (Watch this Space)

Finally, a big THANK YOU to all at Pedna Carne for hosting a very enjoyable Cheese and Wine evening. We all enjoyed the splendid food, games and particularly the ‘stand up bingo’ and ‘tombola’ The grand sum of £102 was raised for Church Funds. Thank you all who supported this event.

Revd. Hilary

150 Voices - A Day Event For Young People

2008-09-22T13:03:00.000+01:00

My good friend Choirboy - musical director over at the Church Of The Most Holy Trinity in Newquay (and a man for whom no musical instrument remains a challenge for long) has asked me to let our parishioners know about an event up at Plymouth Cathedral on Saturday the 4th October as part of the celbrations surrounding their 150th anniversary. Billed as "150 voices" and a day event for youth, there will be singing aplenty, activities and discussion about faith and what it means to be a young Christian today.

Things kick off at 12 noon. More information from Jo on 01392 671320 or joanneo@plymouth-diocesan-office.org.uk

Walking On Water & Notices

2008-08-11T12:01:00.001+01:00

Sunday 10th August 2008 Trinity 12

Reverend Hilary's Sermon yesterday and the reading from Matthew 14:22-23 where Jesus walks on water and Peter, faltering in the face of some serious waves, starts to sink had me thinking about the resonances between Surfing, Surf Lifesaving and faith. Living in this part of the world, the ocean is a place of play and work for many people - and an inherently dangerous playground / work place it is too. One of the Hymns also reinforced the resonances and relevancy's of the "theme" that was going round in my head. "Eternal Father, Strong to Save" - is best known for the lines:

Eternal Father, Strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bid'st the mighty Ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
O hear us when we cry to thee,
for those in peril on the sea.

"Sitting out the back, waiting for the next set, it’s impossible not to be impressed by the creation around us. The perfection of the ocean and the waves which rise up and break with such energy are evidence enough". This is a quote from the Christian Surfers UK website. Well, I needed that to justify the picture above as I couldn't find one of Our Lord on a Lifeguard's Rescue Board...

For Your Diary

Mens Group meets Monday the 11th August - 7.30pm at Pedna Carne for a "Summer" BBQ.

Coffee Morning in Church 16th August 10.30am - 12.00noon. Donations of cakes & raffle prizes very welcome!

Sunday 17th August there will be an extraordinary meeting of the choir after the morning service, It would be helpful if ALL choir members were available.

Advance Notice - Saturday 13th September - Parish Outing to Reverend John Pratt's old stomping ground. Transportation by charabanc (possibly) and more details and list of those signed up already at the back of the Church. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Fifteenth Bishop of Truro Named

2008-06-17T14:20:00.000+01:00

As everyone will agree, following in the footsteps of Bishop Bill will take some doing but reading the biography of Bishop Tim (which I've pasted below courtesy of the CofE website), it looks like we have an able and energised replacement!

10 June 2008

The Rt Revd Tim Thornton, at present Bishop of Sherborne in Salisbury Diocese, has been named as the successor to Bishop Bill Ind, who retired in April. Bishop Tim, who is 51, is married to a Headteacher, Sian, and they have two adult children, Benedict and Alice. The new Bishop, whose Diocese covers all of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and two parishes in Devon, will move to Lis Escop, the Bishop’s house near Truro, in the late autumn, having completed a number of important existing commitments in Dorset.
Tim Thornton was educated at Devonport High School for Boys, and took his degree at Southampton University, before training for ministry at St Stephen’s House, Oxford. He was ordained Deacon in Wakefield Cathedral in 1980, and priested the following year, when he became Assistant priest in Todmorden, in Wakefield Diocese. In 1982 he was appointed Priest in Charge of St Peter, Walsden in the same Diocese. From 1985-87, Tim Thornton did two years as University Chaplain to the Colleges in Cardiff, before being invited back to Wakefield in 1987 by Bishop David Hope, to be his Chaplain.

The following year Tim Thornton became Diocesan Director of Ordinands, responsible for those in training for the Church’s ministry. In 1991 Bishop David Hope became Bishop of London and invited Tim to be his Chaplain there, for the next three years. In 1994 he became Principal of the North Thames Ministerial Training Course, and in 1998 he was appointed Vicar of Kensington, St Mary Abbots, a significant group of three London churches.

Tim Thornton was consecrated Bishop in Southwark Cathedral in 2001, and became Bishop of Sherborne, with area responsibility for the county of Dorset, with its rural villages and affluent, growing seaside towns, including Weymouth and Poole, where Bishop Tim established important links with the University. The Bishop of Salisbury asked Bishop Tim to take up responsibility for the links which Salisbury had had for 38 years with the Anglican Church in the Sudan, which Bishop Tim says had a very profound effect on his ministry. In 2007, he was appointed a Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Dorset.

Throughout his career, Tim Thornton has been involved in education, and has been a governor of schools ranging from Church of England Infants to secondary and independent schools in the public and private sectors. Described by colleagues as being immediately likeable and approachable, with a quick sense of humour, the Bishop is an excellent communicator; he has led a number of pilgrimages in the Diocese of Salisbury, and he likens these in many ways to the weekend pilgrimages which Bishop Bill and the Chairman of the Methodist District have shared in recent years in Cornwall. He lists cricket, Rugby Union and keeping fit amongst his hobbies, which also include reading novels and church history.

Bishop Bill Ind has enthusiastically welcomed the announcement: “Tim is very much a man after my own heart,” he said today, “the people of Cornwall will warm to him immediately, for he believes in a Gospel accessible to all; he is an experienced, sensible Bishop and a first rate communicator who learnt much from his time with Bishop David Hope.”

He will be welcomed at a service in Truro Cathedral on 24th January 2009.

Services For Easter

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16th March Palm Sunday ‘Donkey Procession’ begins outside The London Inn at 9.45am Service in Church 10.00am

20th Maunday Thursday Service 7.00pm

21st Good Friday begins at St. Newlyna East Church 10.00am for Holy Communion followed by a pilgrimage walk back to St. Enoder for short service and Hot Cross Buns at 3.00pm. There will be a break to eat our packed lunches in Mitchell around 1.00pm

Easter Day – Sunrise Service – Meeting on Summercourt Bridge by St. Enoder Church –time to be arranged.

Easter Day All Age Worship 10.00am

Please join us for all or some of these services as we prepare to celebrate Easter. Everybody is welcome.

Enquires about any of these services or other preparations for Easter please contact Revd. Hilary 01726 860514

Notices Sunday 17th February

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SUNDAY 17th February –Second Sunday of Lent

Welcome to one and all. We hope you will feel at home here, and will stay for refreshments and a chat after the service. We particularly welcome Rhianna Jane Davis who comes for baptism today and all her family and friends.

All who usually receive communion in their own churches are welcome to receive communion with us. Those who don’t may wish to come to the alter rail for a blessing, or, if they prefer, simply remain in their pew.

This weeks readings are Genesis 12:1-4a, Romans 4:1-5,13-15, John 3:1-17 and next week will be Exodus17:1-17, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:5-42.

Services for the coming week

Bishop Bill visits the congregation at Pedna Carne for the last time Tuesday 19th February 2.30pm.

Wednesday 20th February NO Holy Communion 10.30am St. Constantine and however, Lent group continues.

Coffee morning this month will be at ‘The Rectory’ Penhale View, My Lord’s Road, Fraddon. 29th February 10.30am Onwards! Please bring a friend.

Women’s World Day of Prayer 7th March 2.00pm in Summercourt Methodist Church. All invited.

LENT GROUP

This year our Lent group will meet on Wednesday’s 1-2.30pm at Pedna Carne Community Hall.
You are invited to bring a picnic lunch to eat before the group begins at 1.00pm. This year we are following the material provided by BBC Radio Cornwall called ‘Pathways into Prayer’. It looks very interesting and is very accessible. It also has the advantage that there are talks broadcast all week linked to the different themes so you may use as little or as much as you wish. Please do join us for some of this preparation for Easter.

Youth Lent

Our young people are also meeting to prepare for Easter. This will be at 4.30pm on Wednesday’s beginning on Wednesday 20th February at Penhale View. Further information from Rev. Hilary 01726 860514

Thank you to all who supported the ‘Beetle Drive’ on Friday evening, we had a fun evening if a little noisy! £50.00 raised for church funds as well. Hilary

RAFFLE PRIZES

At nearly every social event it is our custom to have a raffle. It is good fun and also a good fund raiser. We thought it would be an idea to have a perpetual raffle prize box kept at the back of the church to allow prizes to be donated at any time and then used when required. Thank you for your continued support.

Quiz Night Tonight

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Don't forget that tonight is Quiz Night at the Pedna Carne Hall (warm and dry by the way). Are you ready for a challenge? Who are the brains of St. Enoder, Pedna Carne, Summercourt, Indian Queens and Fraddon? Pick your own team –maximum of four people—entry £2.00 per team. Bring your friends and neighbours. Kick off 7.30pm. Refreshments and raffle available.

Notices & Diary Dates

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Thank you for all your cards, gifts and good wishes for Christmas and the New Year. It has been a wonderful Christmas with Tia (the donkey) excelling herself as usual. I am looking forward to exciting things this coming year –particularly starting a new Tea Time service on the first Sunday of each month beginning on 3rd February at 4.00pm with a Christingle service for Candlemas. The Tea Time service is a short (half hour) service followed by a shared teas and Cake. Please invite your friends and families. Once again thank you to all . Hilary

Readings: Sunday 13th January: Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts10:34-43, Matthew 3:13-end.

This Month

16th January - Quiz Night (see following post for details)
20th January - No morning service at St. Enoder - Sunday Covenant service at Summercourt Methodist Chapel at 10.30am instead
25th January Friday-at Penhale View, a meeting of the Pastoral Ministers.
30th January Wednesday –Coffee Morning at the home of Denise and Harold Jeffery, Glebe Farm. 10.30am -12.oo

Next Month

2nd February Sunday Tea Time Service 4.00pm
6th February Ash Wednesday
6th February Ladies Night
15th February Friday –Beetle Drive– 7.30pm Summer Court Village Hall
29th Friday 10.30am Coffee Morning at Penhale View

Notices: 25th November

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For Your Diary

Wednesday 28th November Meeting of Pastoral Ministers 7.30pm at Penhale View
Wednesday 5th December - Coffee Morning at Katrina's 10.30am onwards. All Welcome at No.2 Castle View Indian Queens – (behind Indian Queen's Methodist Chapel)
Wednesday November 28th at 7.30pm there will be a talk by Nicola Chegwidden on her recent trip to Tasmania as a Young Farmers Ambassador at School Road Methodist Church. We hope you can join us. Entry fee £2.00 each. Light refreshments afterwards.

Services for the coming week

Wednesday 28th November 10.30am St. Constantine Holy Communion.
Sunday 2nd December St. Francis 9.30am Said Communion
Sunday 2nd December Advent Carol Service at St. Newlyn East 6.00pm

Services for the coming month.

Sunday 2nd December 10.00am Advent Sunday
Sunday 9th December 10.00am 2nd Sunday of Advent
Sunday 16th December 10.00am 3rd Sunday of Advent
Sunday 23rd December 10.00am 4th Sunday of Advent

Helpers needed for Sunday Mornings to administer the chalice and to serve at the altar. Please talk to Revd. Hilary or to one of the Church Wardens if you feel you could help in this way.

Gift Aid It!

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Anyone listening to the treasurer's report at the last PCC will know that the financial pressures facing our Church are growing ever more challenging. As most know, there are essential repairs needed to the roof that we just can't afford at the present time. Just meeting heating, oil and insurance costs are hard enough. Did you know that the Church of England recommends that we give 5% of our net income to the church? Whatever we can afford to give, we can maximise the value of the donation by ensuring that where applicable we take advantage of the Gift Aid scheme.

Gift Aid is a scheme to encourage individuals and businesses to donate more money to charity. Under the scheme, we (the P.C.C.) can claim back the basic rate tax already paid on gifts of money received from individuals who pay or have paid UK tax. This currently means we can claim back from the Inland Revenue 22p for every 78p you donate to us.

Key requirements of the Gift Aid Scheme

Gift Aid only applies to donations of money. We can accept donations of money in any of the following forms: cash, cheque, direct debit, postal order or standing order. Donations made via the collection plate can count for Gift Aid.Gifts must be from your own money and you must pay or have paid sufficient UK tax for the same tax year as the donation is made to cover the repayment that we will claim. You must confirm these facts in a Gift Aid declaration for your gifts to be treated as Gift Aid donations.

We must keep adequate records to support any claims for Gift Aid repayments. These records are kept completely confidential and are only seen by the Gift Aid Officer and Treasurer of the P.C.C.

If you have read the information about Gift Aid and think that your donations meet the requirements, please fill in a Gift Aid declaration and return it to the Gift Aid Officer (John Bromfield), in order that we can maximise the amount of your donation.

Please remember: Regular and one-off donations can both count for Gift Aid! You do not need a bank account for your donations to qualify for Gift Aid. If you have any queries about how the scheme operates, please ask Katrina.

For Your Diary...

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SERVICES FOR THE COMING MONTH

Sunday 25th November 9.30am All Age Worship (last 9.30am service!)
Sunday 2nd December 10.00am Advent Sunday
Sunday 9th December 10.00am 2nd Sunday of Advent
Sunday 16th December 10.00am 3rd Sunday of Advent
Sunday 23rd December 10.00am 4th Sunday of Advent

1. Wednesday November 28th at 7.30pm there will be a talk by Nicola Chegwidden on her recent trip to Tasmania as a Young Farmers Ambassador at School Road Methodist Church. We hope you can join us. Entry fee £2.00 each. Light refreshments afterwards.

2. ADVENT CAROL SERVICE –at St. Newlyn East, Sunday 2nd December 6.00pm

3. Men’s and Ladies Night Christmas Party!Booking Now! For Saturday 8th December 7.30pm Porth Lodge Hotel.Menu is at the back of Church –will you please show on the sheet if you intend to go to the party.Menu choices to be made later. Deposit of £3.00 per person required by 18th November – TODAY! full payment by 1st December.

4. HELPERS NEEDED FOR SUNDAY MORNINGS NAMES ON ROTAS AND HELP AS SERVERS/ ADMIN CHALICE please talk to Revd. Hilary or to one of the Church Wardens if you feel you could help in this way.

5. St. Newlyn East Parish Lunch 25th November at 1.00pm in the village Hall. Tickets from Frankie 01972 510594 £6.50 each and bring your own bottle!

6. 24th November St. Enoder Christmas Bazaar in The Victory Hall Indian Queens 2.oopm—4.00pm.We are in urgent need of help ! Offers to help on the day, would you like a stall or help somebody else?Donations of Bottled goods, Bric-a-brac, Raffle prizes (Please leave at the back of Church) and Cakes etc. on the day.

Remembrance Sunday, Changing Times & Notices

2007-11-14T12:29:00.000Z

Reverend Hilary delivered a well crafted and thought provoking sermon as part of our Remembrance Day last Sunday. The reference to the war film Jarhead had me listening especially closely as the rental DVD had just popped through the letterbox the day before.

It was the first Remembrance service for my 7 year old and, as I struggle to make sense of the slaughter and the sacrifice myself, it was difficult trying to explain the significance of the ceremony to a child who's been lucky to have been brought up in a peaceful place, if not a peaceful time. I asked him to try and imagine if the names called out were friends from his class so he'd get an idea of the scale of loss that's being commemorated.

Other news...following widespread consultation, the service times are changing for St.Enoder in December so that now all Sunday morning services will be at 10.00am. This is a popular decision following our alternating times experiment which served some well but which presented some problems for others. I for one will appreciate the extra half hour in bed on Sunday morning!

Services for the coming week

Wednesday 14th November 10.30am St. Constantine Holy Communion.

Sunday 18th November 11.00am All Age worship with HolyBaptism
St. Francis 9.30am Holy Communion (Said)

Services for the coming month.

Sunday 25th November 9.30am All Age Worship (Last 9.30am)

Sunday 2nd December 10.00am Advent Sunday
Sunday 9th December 10.00am 2nd Sunday of Advent
Sunday 16th December 10.00am 3rd Sunday of Advent
Sunday 23rd December 10.00am 4th Sunday of Advent

Diary Dates

Men’s and Ladies Night Christmas Party!

Booking Now! For Saturday 8th December 7.30pm Porth Lodge Hotel.Menu is at the back of Church –will you please show on the sheet if you intend to go to the party.Menu choices to be made later. Deposit of £3.00 per person required by 18th November –full payment by 1st December.

Men’s Night 13th November Commercial Inn St. Dennis 7.30pmPub games and a meal price £7.50 approximately.Pool, darts, cards, skittles outside in the garage (warm clothes needed no heating in the garage) All Welcome no booking necessary. Further details from Keith 01637 872245

Wednesday 14th November ‘Soup and Pud’ at Kay Scarle’s All funds are for the urgent repairs needed at St. Francis Church please support this event if you can.

CHRISTMAS BINGO on 17th November 7.30pm at St. Newlyn East Village Hall
Also at St. Newlyn East Parish Lunch 25th November at 1.00pm in the village Hall. Tickets from Frankie 01972 510594 £6.50 each and bring your own bottle!

24th November St. Enoder Christmas Bazaar in The Victory Hall Indian Queens 2.oopm—4.00pmWe are in urgent need of help ! Offers to help on the day, would you like a stall? or help somebody else? Donations of Bottled goods, Bric brac, Raffle prizes (Please leave at the back of Church) and Cakes etc. on the day.

Bishop Roy's Pastoral Visit

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We were delighted to welcome Bishop Roy for his Pastoral visit on Sunday last. While we were treated to his sermon, he was treated to the wonderful lunch laid on by the team after the service. Numbers were up with a few new-ish faces very welcome. I'm not sure if this was the buffet lunch, the presence of a Bishop or Hilary's efforts to build the congregation paying off but it was great to see.

Notices are attached below.

SUNDAY 21st OCTOBER 2007 -Trinity 20 - 11.00am

Welcome to one and all. We hope you will feel at home here, and will stay for refreshments and a chat after the service.A special welcome this morning to Bishop Roy as he conducts his pastoral visit to the Parish.

All who usually receive communion in their own churches are welcome to receive communion with us. Those who don’t may wish to come to the alter rail for a blessing, or, if they prefer, simply remain in their pew.

This weeks readings are Genesis32:22-31, 2Timothy 3.14-4:5, Luke 18:1-8
and next week will be Isaiah 45:22-end, Romans 15:1-6, Luke 4:16-24.
Next week is Bible Sunday -so, would you please bring your Bible to church!

Tea Time Service With Pets! St. Newlyn East
4.00pm Today bring your pets to this short tea time service. All are welcome.

Services for the coming week

Wednesday 24th October 10.30am St. Constantine Holy Communion
Sunday 28th October 11.00am All Age Worship -Bible Sunday
Tuesday 23rd October from 11.30am 'Soup and Sweet' at the home of Kay Scarle. All are welcome, please ask if unsure where Kay lives. All funds are for the urgent repairs needed at St. Francis Church please suport this event if you can.

Tuesday 23rd October 7.30pm A meeting of the Parochial Church Council at Penhale View. Please make sure to pick up your copies of the minutes and agenda from the back of church.

Friday 26 October 7.00pm Truro Cathedral
Bishop Bill will be celebrating 20 years as a bishop on Friday 26 October. There will be a service at the cathedral to celebrate and we are invited to attend. Bishop Jack Nicholls –Bishop of Sheffield will preach and there will be refreshments afterwards.
If you would like to be part of the group from this parish please sign the list at the back of church or speak to Hilary. We need to give some idea of numbers tomorrow 22nd October.

SERVICES FOR THE COMING MONTH

28th October 9.30am All Age Worship – Bible Sunday

4th November 11.00am All Saints Sunday

11th November 10.45am Remembrance Sunday

18th November 11.00am All Age Worship

25th November 9.30am All Age Worship- Christ the King

Men's Night Right On Target

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The redoubtable Men's Group braved the elements for an evening of archery in the company of the Newquay Bowmen last Monday. As we strapped on our quivers, dark clouds gathered and far out at sea, an electric storm pulsed menacingly. But it takes more than a bit of bad weather to spoil our aim - or fun!

Nine hardy souls set up the targets and let fly with arrows, not to be put off by some heavy showers and we enjoyed several sets before the session's end. The evening was rounded off with a superb meal at the Porthlodge Hotel - well done Keith for making the arrangements! The next group meeting will be at Pedna Crane for the annual BBQ. Fingers crossed the sun will oblige this time!

(With many thanks to Rod Cox for taking time time to pen the report and supply the pictures!)

NOTICES 10th June

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Apologies for the delay in posting these notices. IT problems! Hopefully, as we get into a routine, the notices will go up on the Monday for the reference of those who missed the Sunday service.(By the way, you missed a great bit of balancing)

The Readings at the Eucharist are 1 Kings 17: 8-16(17-end), Galations 1:11-end, Luke 7:11-17 and next week will be 2 Samuel 11: 26-12:10, 13-15. Galations 2: 15-end, Luke 7:35-8:3.

SERVICES THIS COMING WEEK

St. Constantine

13th June– Wednesday 10.30am Holy Communion

Service Times for the Coming Month

17th June 11.00am All Age Worship
24th June 9.30am All Age Worship
1st July 11.00am All Age Worship
8th July 9.30am All Age Worship

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

10th June—Wine Cheese and Wisdom list at the back of Church

12th Men’s Night –Clay Pigeon Shooting

22nd June—Car Treasure Hunt

Please pray for all the children, staff and parents of Summercourt School as they visit St.Enoder Church on Thursday. Also for Peter Trevarton and Sally Gibbs as they are married on Saturday.

Holy Week Services

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St. Enoder
1st April Palm Sunday 11.00am (procession with Donkey to start from London Inn at Summercourt at 10.45am)
5th April Maundy Thursday 7.30pm
6th April Good Friday 3.00pm (beginning at 10.00am at St. Newlyn East with service and pilgrimage walk)
8th April Sunrise service 5.30 am Fraddon Bridge
8th April Easter Day – 9.30am

St. Newlyn East
1st April Palm Sunday 9.15am Beginning outside the school
3rd April Tuesday –9.30am Said Eucharist
4th April Wednesday 7.30pm Stations of the Cross
5th April Maundy Thursday -5.00pm
6th April 10.00am Good Friday Liturgy followed by pilgrimage walk to St. Enoder and closing service at 3.00pm
7th April Easter Eve –7.30pm Service of Light
8th April Easter Day -11.00am

Holy Week – As you can see there are a considerable amount of services provided for our celebration of Holy Week and I would like to take this opportunity to urge you to take advantage of this provision. I appreciate that people’s commitments vary widely but I would liken simply attending the service on Easter Sunday, to reading a novel by turning to the final chapter to see what happens at the end. The Holy Week services are designed in many respects to be one continuous service and I hope many of you will take the opportunity to come and reflect on the events that lead us to Easter day.

On Palm Sunday we get a full preview of all that is to come. Firstly we learn again something about how fickle we are as human beings as we begin by shouting ‘Hosanna’ yet go on to shout ‘let him be crucified.’ We hear the whole story read dramatically and we all play a part within it, and I do think that in our lives we play many of the parts. As you join in the telling of the greatest stories, you may recall moments when you have watched a loved one suffer and even moments when you have offered to carry their burden. At the same time we may also recall someone or times when you have been betrayed yourself. Times also when you have denied, and have failed to stand up for those things you believe in. It is God’s story yet it is a human story, and within this story, so often we find our own story is told.

On Maundy Thursday we celebrate the institution of Holy Communion as we recall the events of the Last Supper. We will also receive into the Church the Holy Oils from the Chrism Service in The Cathedral. Oils that we use throughout the year for baptism, healing and catechism. At the end of the service we move with Jesus to Gethsemane and sit with Him at the vigil, while he struggles with the consequences of His mission.

Unlike the disciples, who failed to understand, we seek to share in this struggle with him as he came to share our humanity with us.

A list will be provided at the back of the church for people to sign up for a period of time, when they will keep watch. This does not mean that others cannot attend or indeed that you cannot stay throughout if you wish. Some people find it easy to get lost in the silence of vigil while some prefer to bring something to read, in order to help them focus their minds on the question of sacrifice and its consequences. Neither way is more meritorious than the other, Jesus simply asks that you wait with him.

Good Friday, is I think the most solemn day in the Church’s liturgical calendar. During the service the story of the passion is read as a monologue and there is opportunity to reflect on our place in that story. It is the day when we face up to the reality of the death of the innocent. The horrible death Jesus suffers always reminds me that we live in a world where the innocent are killed –and this always seems to form part of my reflection on this day.

In the end Jesus ‘gives up his spirit’ and we receive his broken body. We leave in silence and think of a world without Christ.

This year this day will continue with a pilgrimage walk from St. Newlyn East to St. Enoder, approximately 5 ½ miles. There will be a stop for lunch, approximately half way in Mitchell, where there will be soup available with our own packed lunch. Or some may prefer the local hostelry.

On arriving at St. Enoder, there should be some time for quiet reflection using the prayer stations that the young people have been preparing during Lent. This will be followed be a short closing service at around 3.00pm followed by a cup of tea and hot cross buns.

On Holy Saturday we gather in silence and in darkness. We listen to readings from the Old Testament that speak of God’s activity in the history of humanity. We hear something of God’s loyalty to his faithful people.

From darkness comes new light, new hope, and we learn that for those who live selflessly, following Christ, there is the promise of resurrection life. The great Easter Song of Praise, the Exultat is said or sung. To get access to this promise we must in baptism die with Christ in order that we might rise with him to new life. We remember our own Baptismal vows –made for us at Baptism and renewed by us at Confirmation – and we renew them again and recommit ourselves to the business of living as Christ taught us.

Then we recall again the words of Jesus at the Last Supper -..’do this in remembrance of me’…as we celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter and make Christ real again at the heart of our community.

On Easter Day we look back on the events that have brought us to this place and we look forward in hope – that same hope that the disciples shared in when they encountered the Risen Lord. We meet the Risen Lord as the Eucharist is celebrated again in our communities, and our hope is to bring that hope to the lives of others and that is a huge part of our mission –a mission defined in its own way by the events of the death and resurrection of Christ that we should take time to share in this Holy Week.

Hilary

NOTICES 25th March 2007 - 5th Sunday of Lent

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A warm welcome to you if you are visiting us in St Enoder this morning, it is good to have you with us. Coffee is served after the service at the back of the Church at our morning services – please join us if you can.

The Readings at the Eucharist are Isaiah 43:16-21, Phil.3: 4b-14,John 12:1-8. and next week will be, Isaiah 50:4-9a. Phil. 2:5-11, The Passion of Our Lord according to Luke.

SERVICES THIS COMING WEEK

St. Newlyn East Tuesday 9.30am Said Eucharist

St. Constantine – Wednesday 10.30am Holy Communion

St. Enoder

1 April 11.00am Palm Sunday
8 April 9.30am Easter Day

See separate sheet for all services throughout Holy Week. I do encourage you to take part in at least one other service other than Easter Day.

The Safari Supper was a great success. A big thank you to all those who helped organise it and contributed to the cooking of all the wonderful food. Not only was it a splendid evening it also raised the grand sum of £334.00 for Church funds.

Important Reminder

Electoral Roll Forms need to be filled out again this year. Even if it seems not long ago this was last done everybody is required to complete a new form to enable them to be included on the Parish Electoral Roll.
Forms may be picked up from and returned to, the back of Church, or , the Church wardens, or, Sarah Watts (our new Electoral Roll officer)

50 Club

The winners this month were
1st Topsy Hawkins
2nd Irene Tabb
3rd Ann Trevarthen

CONGRATULATIONS

There are still places available if you would like to join the 50 Club for further information please talk to Katrina.

NOTICES Commencing 11th March

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In future, the "Notices" will also be posted here - hopefully no later than the Monday following the Sunday services when they were first published!

A warm welcome to you if you are visiting us in St Enoder this morning, it is good to have you with us. Coffee is served after the service at the back of the Church at our morning services – please join us if you can.

The Readings at the Eucharist are 1st Cor.10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9 And next week will be Exodus 2:1-10, John 19: 25b –27

SERVICES AT ST.ENODER OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS

18 March 11.00am Mothering Sunday

25 March 9.30am All Age Worship (with Communion)

1 April 11.00am Palm Sunday

8 April 9.30am Easter Day

THANK YOU

As many of you may remember at John Pratt’s 70th Birthday party there was a collection to support the Intensive Care Unit at Treliske Hospital. This collection amounted to the wonderful sum of £620.00 –Many Thanks.

SAFARI SUPPER 23 March

Details are at the back of Church. This event has a limit of 30 people, so please sign up promptly if you wish to take part in this fabulous evening!

HILDA BULLOCK R.I.P.

Sadly Hilda Bullock died this week after a long illness. Many may have known her as a regular member of St. Francis congregation. Her family have requested that it be made known to as many of her remaining friends as possible. Hilda’s funeral will take place in Penmount Crematorium on Thursday 15th March at 11.00am, followed by refreshments at Indian Queens Working Men's Club. For those unable to go to the crematorium they are invited to meet for the refreshments around 12.00am.

LENT GROUP

To help us prepare for Easter there will be a Lent group each Thursday evening beginning 1st March at The Rectory, Penhale View, Fraddon at 7.00pm.We will be using a book written by Bishop Andrew Curnow called ‘Being a Christian in a Secular World.’For any further information contact Hilary 01726 860514 Spare copies of each week may be found at the back of church together with advance reading for the following week. Thursday’s meeting will be Week 3

YOUNG PEOPLE!

There will also be a lent group for you on Fridays beginning 2nd March at a time arranged by you. We will be preparing for Easter in our own way! Craft, Computers and food involved! Talk to Revd. Hilary for further information.

IMPORTANT REMINDER

Electoral Roll Forms need to be filled out again this year. Even if it seems not long ago this was last done everybody is required to complete a new form to enable them to be included on the Parish Electoral Roll.Forms may be picked up from and returned to, the back of Church, or , the Church wardens, or, Sarah Watts (our new Electoral Roll officer)

MEN'S NIGHT

This Tuesday 13th March the ‘Men’s group meet at Porth Lodge Newquay at 7.00pm for an evening of 10 Pin Bowling and a meal.For further information ring Keith Mayers 01637 872245

Heating Hassle Halted

2007-02-03T11:13:00.000Z

I am happy to report that there will be no need now to make complicated arrangements about how and when to switch our heating on. Sunday last, Denise was actually in the church at 6am switching on the unit in a brave but ultimately fruitless attempt at getting the church warmed up for the earlier service. (Over in the kid's corner, my breath was still condensing in the chill.) The antiquated electromechanical timer has held some of us to ransom for too long is no more!

It has been replaced by a new timer that allows us to pretty much plot when the heating comes on and off as needed. No need now to come in the night before, or appear extra early to fiddle with the timer, or having to worry if the heating has been switched off after a service.

I want to thank my friend John Bulford from Goonhavern - who was a heating engineer in a previous life - for his recommendations and the installation - all done at a cost that our regular service company could not beat by a long shot!

So, fingers crossed, the heating will come on this Sunday when we are all still tucked up in bed (unless, like Denise you get up early for the milking!) and we can all enjoy a warmer church. I plan to be on hand to demonstrate the timer's extra bells and whistles for anyone who needs to know.

New Service Times For 2007

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For those who don't already know, St.Enoder has changed the Sunday Service times. After consultation with the PCC and congregation, Reverend Hilary has come up with a plan that effectively allows for more regular communion services each Sunday at St.Enoder and makes more effective use of the time she has to devote to the other churches in her care.

Services will alternate each week between a 9.30 am and 11.00 am start. The service schedule is set out until the Easter celebration - ie up until the 29th April - and is available for download in detail for all the churches in the relevant benefices here.

Whilst the alternate times may take a bit of getting used to for some, the earlier start will suit a lot of families. For many these days, Sunday is often the only day in the week where the family has a chance to do things together. An earlier start will allow more time in the afternoon for "days out". Also, those of you with kids will appreciate that in this secular society, Sunday is often set aside for children's extra curricular activities. This earlier start will give more of those with younger families the opportunity to balance the spiritual and the sporting!

An earlier suggestion to switch all services to 9.30am was rejected after one of our congregation made the very valid point that it would mean that Revd. Hilary would be dashing out the door to get over to St.Newlyna in time for services there. This would mean almost no time to catch up with the congregation at the usual tea and biscuits session afterwards, and importantly, minimise the chance of welcoming visitors and newcomers.

Parish Boundary Mapped For Easy Access

2006-12-08T11:43:00.000Z

I got an email this morning from ACNY - A Church Near You - the online churchfinder that our Diocese has "approved". They were encouraging all the churches that have signed up to the service (yes, that includes St.Enoder) to list their Christmas services. An update on this and our new service rota for 2007 to follow shortly.

A little comment on how to to show your Parish Boundary as a map on your own web, or blogsite, also caught my eye. Frankly, I have only the vaguest idea of where the boundary extends to, so I was intrigued to find out more. Over at our sister church at St.Newlyna / St.Newlina, there's a certain Mr.Sweet who was able to show Hilary just about every boundary marker during the tour part of the interviewing (or was that interrogation?) process. Well, now we have some clarity ourselves!

A common feature of Rogation days in former times was the ceremony of 'beating the bounds', in which a procession of parishioners, led by the priest, churchwarden, and choirboys, would proceed around the boundary of their parish and pray for its protection in the forthcoming year. The name derives from the practice of beating choirboys with sticks, a possible throwback to pagan practices of the regions. Were choirboys ever that naughty? No comments, please.

Remembrance Sunday

2006-11-17T13:59:00.001Z

Our Remembrance Day service was another first for Reverend.Hilary but not for Graham Trevarton who has been playing the last post at St.Enoder since he was 14 years old. I read in the Newquay Voice that Graham would like to play at the top of the tower one year. That is something that could be arranged!

(photo courtesy of Jeanette Cox)

Hilary's sermon is shared below:

Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14. John 15:9-17

Today we have paid tribute to men and women’s bravery and their sacrifice that secured the victory and our freedom.

To all those who served in the forces - including the chaplains sustaining spirit and morale, the heroic resistance fighters in the underground, allied leaders and commanders whose courage never flinched and the millions who endured the suffering of incarceration, oppression and bombardment. Never losing faith that one-day justice and freedom, the hallmarks of morality would prevail in humility and reverence. We salute them all.

It is in remembering and telling the story that we discover who we are and the meaning of our lives. It is in recalling the past that we best see what the way into the future is.

It is remembering what happened and why it happened, that we find principles and the guidelines by which our lives should be governed.

I want this story to be continued and to be remembered. I want to know the stories, your stories so that I can pass them on to my grandchildren.The stories of magnificent courage and heroism that were repeated again and again by allied forces during the war, elsewhere in Europe in Africa and Asia, in the air, sea and land, all in search of justice and freedom.

There has been throughout the week on radio Cornwall at 7.50am different reflections by people of different faiths about Remembrance Sunday. The two that made the most impact on me were those of a 13 year old pupil from Bodmin Community College and that of Bishop Bill.

Bishop Bill reflected on the fact that he was 64 and when he referred to war it was always that which occurred between 1939 -1945.But he said there are many for whom those years would not be a marker. I admit that I am one of those.

“It is worthy of note,” he said, “that since 1899 there has only been 1 year that a British soldier has not been killed in action.”

“Which means there has been conflict throughout the twentieth century and now into the twenty first.War has become more and more dangerous and uncertain with more and more people caught up in its tragedies.It means that more and more are involved with families and friends whose lives are changed forever.”

The 13 year old pupil reflected that he would rarely think of wars of the past unless in a history lesson. However it had occurred to him that these people who had taken part in these wars had been his ancestors, they had been distant uncles, great great grandfathers and they had sacrificed their lives for him. His own ancestors that had taken part in D Day, France and Egypt.

It was then, impossible for him not to take 2 minutes each year to remember them.He went on to recall a poem that for him summed up the debt of gratitude owed to those who gave their lives so we could have our freedom.

IT IS THE SOLDIER
"It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.

It is the soldier not the politician who has given his blood, body and life.
It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protesters to burn the flag.
- Father Denis Edward O'Brien, USMC

The kind of freedoms that we enjoy, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, together with the rule of law within a democratic system, had to be defended and bitterly fought for.We depend on those who have gone before us, as those who come after depend on us.

As Christians as our gospel reading reminds us we are chosen for love. We are sent into the world to love one another. Sometimes, we live as if we were sent into the world to compete with one another, or to dispute with one another, or even to quarrel with one another.But the Christian is to live in such a way that he shows what is meant by loving his fellow men. Jesus gave us the perfect example. "No man can show greater love than to lay down his life for his friends." He did that for us.

We must remember to remain ever vigilant, never the tolerating the neglect or diminution of morality in family or society

Let the message ring out loud and clear from this service and from the many other commemorations of that time and of the present, that any infringement of human rights, any incitement of racial hatred must be resisted with every weapon we posses- moral, legal, economic and if necessary by force -but always with love.

Failure on our part will only encourage wide spread decline in individual family, national and international values, not to mention Christian values.

As we go into an unknown future let us remember the stories of the past, tell them often so that we learn the lessons they have to teach us and may peace rule over us all.

Amen.

St.Enoder Christmas Bazaar

2006-11-10T19:32:00.000Z

Saturday 25th November 2.00pm

Victory Hall Indian Queens

Creams teas, refreshments, stalls, games & raffle

Summercourt Singers

Admission 50p

On Line & Away!

2006-11-10T18:31:00.001Z

Helen & Eddie mentioned to me some months ago that they had bought a new PC and did I know of anyone in the congregation that might want / need one. You bet I did! A fresh install of XP, the insertion of a few widgets and hey presto - one very serviceable machine.

Fast forward a few weeks and despite BT's best efforts to nobble my attempts to get Brian & Isabelle on-line, a few calls to the call centre in India and a quick trip to a computer store in Newquay got all the right lights flashing & the DSL line synching smoothly.

Just had to record the moment for posterity. I got one of Isabelle's first emails a day later. "Having lot's of fun , nothing's getting done!"

With so many of us living quite a distance from the church, the net is an increasingly important way of keeping in touch and keeping up to date with notices, events and all the usual church admin. I'll forward Isabelle's email address to all of our church members who are on line. Do drop her a line and say "hi!".

Hilary Takes Her Place In A Long Line!

2006-11-03T14:48:00.001Z

Our new priest-in-charge, the Reverend Hilary Samson, took her first service at St.Enoder Sunday last to a busier than normal church. It was both a blessing and a delight to see Hilary take to the pulpit and kick the interregnum into touch. How nerve-wracking it must be to stand there with a new congregation for the first time! Well Hilary, if you were as nervous as you claimed - it didn't show!

Hilary follows a long line of priests who have served the Parish of St.Enoder and by coincidence, I received in the post a list of said priests dating back to 1272!

I've listed these names below since I've had several requests from readers who have asked for this.

In addition, I dug out some photographs of some (relatively) recent incumbents, including one Canon Horsburgh whose name is inscribed on the largest bell now lowered from its precarious position to the realtive safety of the ringing gallery. This gentleman employed a boot boy who, I am reliably informed, use to make runs to the Blue Anchor for beer for him. Haven't styles changed too?

Canon William Horsburgh 1892-1925

Reverend George Cartwright 1883-1892

Priests Who Have Served St.Enoder

Roger de Gargauel 1272

Roger de Gorcheny 1275

Constantine de la Bruere 1283

Henry 1297

Henry Tot 1325

Peter Gerveys 1372

Richard Osmond 1396

William Symon 1424

John Reynold 1464

John Penrose 1491

Nicholas Harrys 1511

John Gebons 1528

John Ryman 1537

John Silkhorn 1557

Thomas Trelewe 1563

William Gilbert 1564

Michael Hollande 1566

William Jollye 1592

Theodore Herpe 1628

John Peter 1640

William Symons 1682

Samuel Martyn 1700

Augustine Question 1730

Thomas Bennett 1734

William Hocleer 1767

Robert Lampen 1823

Samuel Masterson Walker 1828

Jeffrys Wilkins Murray 1874

George Cartwright 1883

William Horsburgh 1892

John Ley Kempthorne 1925

Peter Grimwade 1948

Leslie De Verne Jolly 1952

Thomas Crawford Sharp 1958

Philip Blair 1974

Michael Ingram 1976

Christopher John Parsons 1980

Patricia Anne Robson 1992

Hilary Samson 2006

Guitar & Guitar At St.Mawgan

2006-10-13T12:00:00.000+01:00

Val Tremain, Churchwarden at St.Mawgan wrote to me asking if I could post notice of this event at their church. I'm sure she will be happy to reciprocate for some of our events! These guitarists have quite a reputation - should be a fun night - refreshments included! Tickets from Mary 01637 860578 or Ruth 01637 860067.

Take A Virtual Tour Of St.Enoder

2006-10-10T20:25:00.000+01:00

I thought in the course of developing this blogsite that I'd visited most of the websites out there that reference St.Enoder. I was wrong! A day or so I came across a site that could only be described as a labour of love.

All credit to "A Snap In Time" - I'm sure there's several other churches out there you might want to take a virtual tour around...

Harvest Jazz & Supper

2006-10-01T19:38:00.001+01:00

Harvest Jazz & Supper

Sunday 8^th October

Churchtown Unity Jazz Band

7pm £5 (on door)

St Enoder Church

Bloggers For Darfur

2006-09-19T23:14:00.000+01:00

I'm sure all of us are horrified at the tragedy that is unfolding in Darfur. St.Enoder's congregation have always looked beyond the parochial and grappled with how the Christian message, and our faith, can help us find an appropriate response to such suffering. There are no easy or comfortable answers but prayer is as good a place to start as any.

The Archbishop of Canterbury commented recently: “We do well to reflect on that experience of southern Sudan as we pray for Darfur today. We are all under judgement in how we exercise the power we have, whether it is great or small. When in Matthew’s gospel the disciples asked Jesus when they visited him in prison, or when they saw him naked or hungry, he replied, “When you clothed, visited and fed the least of your brothers and sisters you did so to me.”

Last Sunday was the International Day Of prayer for the region. We can only hope that peace and progress will come. Often, I think, such prayers are translated into action through the campaign groups that exist or spring up to fight for the victims - perhaps a suggestion that many of the activists involved would hardly credit, or possibly resent.

But whether these worthy individuals and groups are recognised organisations - like the International Rescue Committee, Save Darfur, or more personal and passionate responses such as Bloggers For Darfur, the fact that people care, has to be cause for hope.

History Maker To Be New Priest In Charge!

2006-09-15T11:43:00.000+01:00

On behalf of all our congregation, I am delighted to annouce that, beginning the 23rd October, we shall have a new Parish Priest for the Parishes of St.Enoder and St.Newlyn East! The Reverend Hilary Samson has been curate at St Agnes (with Mount Hawke and Mithian) for the last three years and will be taking her first service at St.Enoder on the 29th October, following her official licensing at St.Newlyln East church on the 23rd. Please come along to these services if you can and give her a big, warm welcome! I couldn't resist the headline above - suggested by the West Briton article where you can read more about Hilary and the appointment.

St.Francis, St.Constantine & Toilets

2006-08-20T01:07:00.000+01:00

I've been conscious since starting our blog that the focus has been on St.Enoder, the church and events associated with this particular and wonderful place of worship. This has been deliberate, having taken the view that it is better to renew our on-line presence step by step - but hardly desirable - given the activity, energy and faithful communities associated with our sister churches of St.Francis at Indian Queens and St.Constantine at Pedna Carne.

Ann Jones and I had reason last Tuesday to visit both churches. I had assumed, in my ignorance, that St.Constantine was named after the famous 4th Century Emperor convert. However, I am persuaded that the connection is much closer to home, namely the "other" Constantine, purported King of Cornwall.

Kay Scarle showed us round St.Francis, her usual wit and enthusiasm in fine fettle. I couldn't help but notice the pictures pinned to the notice board at the back. Kid's faces, beaming smiles, from a time when there was an after-school session running that was over-stretched and under resourced. A resurrection opportunity for sure when, D.V., a new incumbent is appointed.

Six years into the 21st Century and there's still no toilet at St.Francis. There is nearby, however, a community building - somewhat defiantly called the "Victory Hall". It's just across the road from St.Francis where the kids had to shuttle back and forth to use the loos. Needs must, I suppose.

At St.Enoder, our toilet is also placed inconveniently across the road. I've often dragged my three year old from a service down the aisles, out the door, clank, clank and across the lane to our little Winston Churchill for some nappy changing in the wind and rain.

St.Constantine, on the other hand, have excelled and had the foresight to actually install a loo inside their place of worship. What progress!

(As an aside, they have, like St.Enoder quite recently had their kitchen installed & refurbished. Our Reader, David Shapcott, who devotes a lot of time and energy supporting both of these churches, asked me if I noticed how a particular shelf sloped off the horizontal. This was so arranged, it was explained, to ensure that the beer keg emptied most effectively – St. Constantine has another role as the Pedna Carne Community Hall, I hasten to add!)

No apologies for mixing Saints with lavatorial considerations. The practical needs of the Parish are often as important as the spiritual. So when our dear Bishop Bill says a blessing at the official opening at Pedna Carne in a few weeks time, perhaps we can pray for more pennies that will help us to spend them in comfort.

Ring-A-Ding-Ding

2006-08-11T13:26:00.000+01:00

A glitch in the system wouldn't let me attach pictures to that last post showing the extent of the corrosion in the existing bell frame, as well as the progress to date. So here they are instead!

Summoned By Bells

2006-08-10T23:45:00.000+01:00

The home page on my PC is set at BBC Cornwall and it was there that I read recently about the bell ringing program that's scheduled to take place in Cornwall this August to celebrate the centenary of the birth of John Betjeman. John is buried at the church of St. Enodoc. Coincidently, this may have a connection with St.Enoder since there are some that argue that St.Enoder and St.Enodoc are one and the same.

However, as many of you know, the bells at St.Enoder will not be joining in the celebration. For several years now, the bells have hung idle, their chimes replaced by set of speakers and a tape recording which is rather unceremoniously switched on and off as needed.

Whilst the bells themselves are in a very serviceable condition, the iron frame supporting them has rusted significantly. Year upon year of wet Cornish winters and the sea-sprayed air have conspired to render the installation unsafe for ringing. Our most recent Quinquennial Inspection has yet again highlighted the immediate need to “secure bell frame and bells or lower”.

Like many churches, St.Enoder has a dedicated “bell and tower” fund where those who wish to bequeath, donate or raise funds specifically for the project can contribute. Bells, their maintenance, relevance and perceived value are, like other “issues” in the Church Of England, are liable to arouse passions one way or the other.

At St. Enoder, our restoration program has made some considerable progress over the last few years.

The broad plan was to break the restoration into three phases. Phase 1 was to install a ringing gallery on a new first floor and design a screen to front off the arch of the bell tower along with repairs to the intermediate floors. This allowed us to make better use of the space in the bell tower so we were able to install a much needed kitchen area.

Phase 2 will involve the dismantling of the bell frames and the actual lowering of the bells onto the new floors for storage. This is underway at the moment.

Phase 3 will involve the production of a new bell frame and the re-installation of the bells back at the top of the tower.

Our funds will have dried up when Phase 2 is completed and Phase 3 will require an estimated £50,000. If you are interested in getting the bells at St.Enoder back in action, we will be setting up a team to focus on fundraising and achieving this goal in the coming months. Please contact Church-warden if you are interested in helping out or want to make a donation.

UPDATE: September 06 - we have set up a special sub site dedicated to the bell tower project and general restoration needs - click here to go straight to this part of our site!

Would Jesus Carry A Mobile?

2006-07-23T18:17:00.000+01:00

Our worship leaders, Katrina & Denise, led our "family service today" and for those of you with a "thing" about mobile phones, there will be some resonance in the words of wisdom you can read below. When there's no priest in post, a lot of work falls on the shoulders of the worship leaders. Fortunately, we are blessed with having some truly dedicated people at St.Enoder. Thanks again, Katrina and Denise!

Would Jesus Carry A Mobile?

In our hi-tech, wired world, many companies advertise a 24 hours day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year service. It's a full time, on call life for those who want to shoot to reach the top these days. The well equipped corporate executive or employee of our time can always be reached on their mobile phone. You go to dinner at a restaurant and you hear a phone ringing. Someone at a table nearby pulls out a mobile and begins a conversation that simply can not wait.

And everyone needs a mobile - don't they? Mobiles are being marketed today as a necessity - not a luxury. I have a neighbour whose daughter feels quite abused that she is the only one among her friends who does not have a mobile. "How are my friends supposed to get hold of me when I'm not near a phone?" she pleaded with her mother as she threw up her hands in exasperation.

Today's gospel lesson details an incredibly busy Jesus with his disciples. The Gospel of Mark, in particular, gives a view of Jesus always working and rarely able to take a break. This is an account of one day in Jesus' life from early in the Gospel of Mark:

"That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, "Everyone is searching for you." [Mk. 1:32-37]

Now, we have to wonder -- if Jesus came today, would he carry a mobile Can you imagine Peter with his mobile texting Jesus "Lord, everyone is looking for you, can you call us back right away!" After Jesus has sent his disciples out in pairs on a mission of teaching and healing, he called them to a time of rest and renewal.

"Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." [Mk. 6:31- NIV ]

Jesus was calling his disciples to a practice he was familiar with. Serving others can be a draining task and Jesus was in ministry from sunrise to sunset. He renewed his strength by separating himself from the cries and crises of the world and spending time with God in prayer. The disciples were called away from the world to learn the source of strength for ministry.

The very first item in the shepherd's psalm is, "He makes me lie down..." We have all had times when we were burning the candle at both ends, the demands of home and work were relentless -- and then we find ourselves with the worst case of the flu or a cold ever? It seems to be built in - if we do not take time to rest - the Lord will, "...make us to lie down!"

The call to rest goes much deeper than simple physical rest. It is in times of being led "beside still waters," that our spirits are refreshed and renewed. "Be still, and know that I am God!" the Psalmist wrote. [46:10] And one of the most familiar verses in the Old Testament has to do with renewal, "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." [Is. 40:31]

There is a kind of current myth that infects our high tech culture. The mobile gives the impression that people can be always available and always ready to serve. "Instant access" is the byword. "No waiting! I'm here for you at all times." The myth of constant availability and "no waiting" problem solving is an illusion.

God alone is the One who "never slumbers" and whose right arm never fails. We, on the other hand, not only need our sleep, but our right arm, our courage, our commitment and our strength fail if we do not take time for renewal.

At the extreme, sleep deprivation leaves us without the resources we need to function effectively. And it can be caused by

Not allowing enough time for sleep
Excessive worry, depression
Repeated awakenings from noise

This constant state of tiredness is responsible for many accidents and injuries.

Sleep deprivation is a good analogy for our spiritual lives. The same principles that apply to our physical life apply to the spiritual life. When we go without spiritual renewal, we are bound for something like an accident - a "crash" in the spiritual life. Without renewal of spirit we can not function properly in the spiritual dimension of life. We need to take the time to put our mobile down for an hour a day, an afternoon a week and a day a month - so we can spend the time alone with God. And after we have rested, and renewed our spirits, we can then be called to return to the world.

The spiritual retreat is just that. A retreat. Just as we must become available to God for spiritual renewal, so we must become available once again to the anguish of a broken world for its healing and renewal.

In our gospel lesson today, the retreat Jesus wanted for his followers did not fully get off the ground. In the midst of a busy schedule when there was not even time to sit down for a meal, Jesus and his disciples take a boat and head out for a time of "rest." It turned out that the boat ride was the only seclusion they got. When Jesus and his disciples got to their retreat destination, the world was already waiting. Wherever he went, there was teaching and healing to be done. Jesus and his disciples lived lives of tension and delicate balance between receiving from God and giving for God. The one can not take place without the other.

There would be times, like the experience on the Mount of Transfiguration when they did get away from the world for a time, but there was always the descent after the ascent. As long as the followers of Jesus are in the world they are to be present to the world as Jesus Christ himself would be. And they are to be available to God while they are in the world. There will be a rhythmic flow in our lives of the call to rest, call to renewal and call to return. In this sense, the Christian life is like a three legged stool. If any is weak, the whole will finally collapse.

So would Jesus carry a mobile?

Maybe not. And yet, his life was a model of active engagement with the needs of the world while living out ministry enabling engagement with the Lord God. His priorities were in balance! Well - should we who follow Christ today - and especially we who serve in active ministry carry mobiles? We can't condemn such things any more than we can condemn four wheel transportation because Jesus did not drive a pickup truck.

The key issue isn’t actually whether or not we should carry mobiles but can we keep our priorities in line and model a healthy life balance? A question we could ask this morning is "Am I as anxious to be in touch with God as I am to be in touch with the world?"

May God be gracious and give us strength to live a life of healthy balance -- with or without a mobile!

(This text reproduced, with some tweaking and editing by courtesy of Lectionary Sermons . com. Full unabridged text can be found here)

Elvis spotted in Church

2006-07-19T12:14:00.000+01:00

Yes, it's true. Elvis will be rocking in the pews at Truro Cathedral on August the 6th. But steady on, this isn't a miracle as such - "Elvis" is actually former choirboy Johnny Cowling. There's been quite a round of publicity about the event so here's hoping for a fine turn out. When I first heard about the event it struck me as a great idea. Too many C of E churches have tiny congregations and, whatever the reasons for this, reaching out to those who might not normally enter a church sounds good to me.

Mind you, that didn't stop a reader of the West Briton writing in calling the whole thing blasphemous ... funny that, I never thought God would get upset at someone singing gospel songs in one of his Cathedrals. Now the quiff, well ...

Wonder if I could get Van Morrison at St. Enoder ...?