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February 2020 Christ the Worker Church Langley A FREE magazine published by the Langley Churches for the people of Langley
Contents GENERAL FAITH MATTERS Editorial Page 3 Regular Weekly Services Page 10 Langley Neighbourhood Forum Page 4 Regular Church Activities Page 11 Community Coffee Shop Page 4 Reflections - a life of music Page 12 Bus timetable updates Page 5 Reflections - life after Langley Page 12 Langley Business Centre Plans Page 5 Reflections - Langley Park Page 15 Climate Action Plan Page 6 New Bishop Appointed Page 15 CrossRail Update Page 6 Langley Churches invite you ... Page 16 Election Results Page 7 Church Directory Page 19 Reflections - a physical perspective Page 8 “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” Mark Twain American Author Editorial & Enquiries Copy Deadline Anna Thomas-Betts 15th of the previous month 01753 822013 a.thomasbetts@gmail.com Website www.langleymarish.com/around-langley Advertisements Richard Shircore Front Cover illustrations 07943 404388 Michael Day - 01753 512519 richard.shircore@btinternet.com Printing by Layout & Advert Design Print Direct Solutions, Langley Roo Kanis-Buck rookanis@btinternet.com Page 2
Around Langley ‘The stranger came early in February one wintry day through a biting wind and driving snow’ is how HG Wells began one of the earliest sci-fi novels, The Invisible Man. If the long-range weather forecast is accurate, we may get some strong winds, but it seems more likely to continue with mild weather here. Whatever the weather, it seems a good time of year for reflection. I am guest editing this issue, so that Anna can take a well-earned break, and have quickly been reminded how dependent the editor is on a range of people meeting deadlines, and I thank both the named contributors and those behind the scene who have ensured that we get this out on time. Following a wide range of local news items we turn to Reflections. Reflection, my dictionary tells me, can be either the throwing back by a body or surface of heat, light or sound without absorbing it OR serious thought or consideration. You will find in the following pages an article covering the first aspect by Dr. Roy Fletcher. There follow personal reflections by Kate Cox on Langley Park, by Peter Williams on a life in music, and by Rev. Bruce Russell, Vicar of St Francis Church from 2003 to 2017, on life after Langley. These all follow a painting (and sorry you cannot see it in colour) by our youngest contributor, Faith Cantore, a budding artist who is in year 11 at Ditton Park school. All are Langley residents. Roo Kanis-Buck rookanis@btinternet.com A short &reflection Editorial Article based on Paul writing to believers in Philippi, from his Submission Copy Deadline imprisonment Anna in Rome, follows in the Faith Thomas-Betts 15th ofmatters section. the previous month 01753 822013th Friday 14 February is, of course, StWebsite Valentine’s day, with its romantic a.thomasbetts@gmail.com www.langleymarish.com/around-langley connotation, and 25th February is Shrove Tuesday when, as well as perhaps Announcements, Front Cover illustrations tossing a pancake, many Christians willMichael Advertisements anticipate Day -the period 01753 of Lent which 512519 begins the Richard following day as a period of reflection Shircore Printing by and preparation for Easter. 07943 404388 Print Direct Solutions, Langley richard.shircore@btinternet.com Tony Randall Layout & Advert Design Page 3
News from Around Langley Langley of the Langley Community Shop when Robin leaves at the end of this year. Neighbourhood All are welcome to the coffee shop held Forum every Tuesday from 10am until The next Forum is expected to be on 11.30am.at Langley Library so why not March 3rd at Langley Hall Primary come along and make new friends. Academy. Please consult their website Sheila Papali www.langleyforum.org for further information. Musical evening Langley Community Come and Coffee Shop join the fun! Langley & Iver Rotary Club January brings such miserable weather invite you to an evening of Music and so it was good to start off our year with dance acts, In aid of Cancer Research. the Happiness workshop. I think the Saturday February 1st. 7 for 7.30pm at coffee shop has all the attributes which help to make people Iver Village Hall. feel happy and to cope Tickets £20 each including fish and chip with the everyday supper from Christine at 01753 541411. anxieties and sadness we might feel when we Langley Business Centre lose people we love. These attributes were Redevelopment talking and listening to An outline planning application for the others, just supporting others as well as redevelopment of the Langley Business having activities such as our armchair Centre on Station Road has been exercises. Other attributes were just submitted to Slough Borough Council’s taking notice of simple things which might give you joy such as house plants planning department. Local residents like Cyclamen. Giving to ourselves as will be given further details in due well as to others also helps to bring a course. feel- good feeling- giving to ourselves might mean finding some me time, to Height Detection System at read a book or go to the cinema. Station Road Our next speaker on Feb.11th is John As the railway bridge on Station Road Bernard, the Langley Free Church has been subject to relatively frequent minister who is going to tell us about his bridge strikes which cause many issues, life and hobbies and how he came into the Ministry. John will take over as Chair including disruption to road users, and Page 4
potentially rail users, Slough Borough Terminal 5, with extensions to Heathrow Council are installing a height detection Central Bus Station only early in the system which will give drivers of tall morning and late at night. vehicles advance warning of the low In Slough, buses will continue to serve the bridge, by means of an electronic High Street, but will no longer serve the message sign. One of these signs will be bus stops at ‘Queensmere’ on Wellington installed on both the north and south Street. sides of the bridge. The project is being led by Slough Borough Council, with Service 8 and 9, Slough - Windsor - support from the Berkshire Local Egham - Staines - Heathrow – Slough: Enterprise Partnership, and with Service 9 has been withdrawn. involvement from Bucks County Council and Network Rail. The Service 8 timetable will be amended. but will continue to run every On the Buses - New Route 459 30 minutes between Slough, Windsor, A new hourly bus route 459 has been Old Windsor, Egham, Staines and introduced between Heathrow Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 5. and Richings Park via Sutton Lane. It will The section of route between Slough and operate experimentally for 3 months Heathrow (direct via Langley) will be before a decision is taken on whether to provided by the revised Service 4. continue to operate it. This means that you can no longer get to Timetable changes Staines directly via Terminal 5 without Service 3, Slough – Langley -Iver - changing. Uxbridge Parlaunt Road/Sutton Lane/ The timetable has been amended. North Park Junction Service 4, Slough - A4 - Maidenhead A modified layout of the junction of Service 4 will now operate from Parlaunt Road, Sutton Lane and North Maidenhead to Heathrow Central Bus Park has been submitted to Slough Station via the A4. This will replace route Borough Council. This will make provision 9 which is discontinued. for the traffic lights to include provision for pedestrians to cross. Service 7, Slough - Langley - Heathrow Airport: Service 7 will be amalgamated Chequers Bridge Possible with Service 1, to enable customers to Replacement travel between Britwell, Slough and Chequers Bridge (Between Market Lane Heathrow without changing bus. Most and Mansion Lane) will need to be closed journeys will terminate at Heathrow Page 5
if The Western Rail Access to Heathrow is now have 1 million pounds for the constructed. Slough and South Bucks planting of an urban forest across the Councils are now jointly considering whole of Slough. This will translate into contributing funds to help create a road 10,000 trees in many different wards, from North Park to Dog Kennel Lane as especially the ones that have the least an alternative. The route would need a access to wooded areas. The project will structure to cross the railway which would take place over the next 2 years and we be expensive. Negotiations are underway are very optimistic about the difference with Network Rail to establish whether all that it will make to local residents’ health parties can agree on funding. A major and Slough air quality. complication is that South Bucks Council This project will have quite an impact on is being abolished on 1st April and is being the local communities, and we are hoping replaced by a Unitary Bucks County you will join us for tree planting days Council. where we can spend a day outside, enjoy Langley Station & Crossrail the benefits of physical activity and fresh air, and get to know each other a little Transport for London has taken over better. responsibility for Langley Station from Great Western Railway. Langley Station is To help our environment even further now within the Oyster Card zone. The there is a new community group being platform crossing with lift access is now formed in Slough. Climate Action Group well advanced. will allow us to communicate with every community that wants to make a positive Crossrail has announced that the impact on climate change and improve underground section of the Elizabeth Line their local environment. You will receive from Paddington eastwards to Abbey regular updates from SBC environmental Wood is likely to open in Summer 2021. services on upcoming projects you can Passengers will then, but not before, be take part in, and we will be happy to hear able to travel directly from Langley your feedback about the changes you station to Central London without would like to see in your local areas. changing at Paddington. Please let your SBC neighbourhood Climate action plan for 2020 officer know if you, or a group you are 2020 has barely started and we already involved with, is interested in taking part have big plans for it, especially when it and we will get in touch. comes to our environment and climate To make 2020 even better for the change. At the end of last year SBC environmental services, we are applying successfully applied for funding from the for more funding to install environmental Urban Tree Challenge which means we technology across the new urban forest Page 6
that will take measurements in the soil, General Election results tree canopies, and will make sure our air The General Election may seem a lifetime quality is going in the right direction. It ago with a government now in Parliament will also become an invaluable with a working majority but the results educational resource for local schools and for Slough of the December election are colleges and will educate and encourage given below. young people to engage with our environment, and possibly even choose it Congratulations to Tan Dhesi who as their career path. remains our MP and has become Personal Private Secretary to Jeremy Corbyn. We are very excited about what 2020 has to bring and we hope we will meet some He can be contacted at his Business of you this year! Address 52 Chalvey High Street SL1 2SQ Alisa Chukanova and holds a clinic in Langley Library on Project Support Officer, Environmental the afternoon of the third Friday in the Services, Slough Borough Council month from 2.30 – 3.30pm. Name Description Votes CHAHAL, Aaron Singh Liberal Democrats - to stop Brexit 3,357 DHESI, Tan Labour Party 29,421 (Elected) EDMONDS, Julian Edward Jubal Green Party 1,047 GRAY-FISK, Delphine Isabel Brexit Party 1,432 TOOR GILL, Kanwal The Conservative Party 15,781 Votes cast: 51,197 Turnout: 59% Page 7
Reflections ‘Reflections by the Lake’ by Faith Cantore Reflections: a physical perspective different medium (gas, liquid or solid). For example, light from the sun will travel through What is the physical or scientific definition of space, a vacuum, or near-vacuum, until it “reflection”? contacts the Earth’s atmosphere, at which If you consult any science book or publication, point it is either reflected back into space or or even use an internet search tool, you will passes into and through the atmosphere; the find there are three main examples of scientific term for the latter phenomenon is reflection which relate to light, sound and refraction. Similarly, when the refracted light water waves. reaches, say, the ocean, it is again either reflected at the surface or passes through the Also, there are three types of reflection, which water. are termed specular, diffuse, and glossy; but more about those later. Perhaps the most common example of light reflection is when you see something in a Both light and sound take the physical form of mirror. What you are seeing is some of the waves, very small waves, and reflection is light that has illuminated the object, let’s say defined as a change in the direction of those your face, travelling to the mirror, passing waves when they come into contact with a through the thin layer of glass that forms the Page 8
front of the mirror, and then being reflected of the building and reaching your ears a split by the ‘silver’ coating at the back of the mirror second after the direct sound. The third towards your eyes. example of reflection involves water waves, as observed crashing against the quayside during And it’s not only visible light that can be a storm. reflected in this way. This type of light is just one small part of what is called Now comes the most technical part. The law electromagnetic radiation and occurs over a of reflection states that the angle at which a limited range of wavelengths; wavelength light (or sound or water) wave is reflected being the distance between the peaks of from a surface, the so called angle of adjacent waves. reflection, is the same as the angle of incidence, which is the angle at which the light In the case of visible light the wavelength will reaches that surface. That is the reason why be between 0.4 and 0.7 micrometres, where the image in a modern-day mirror is one micrometre is one millionth of a metre. essentially undistorted; you look exactly like Now one common form of invisible light you, but a mirror (reverse) image. This type of which has a slightly longer wavelength than reflection is termed specular reflection and visible light is called infra-red radiation and relates to a perfect or near-perfect surface. again this can originate from the sun or from anything considered to be a heat source. The other main type of reflection, and the most common form as far as human vision is Infrared radiation can also be reflected from concerned, is called diffuse reflection and this surfaces such as water or glass and, of course, can occur when the reflecting surface is the latter phenomenon is the basis of the irregular and not totally flat, like in moving greenhouse effect. water, a wall, a road, a piece of paper, or even Similarly, radio waves, another form of the leaves on a tree. In this case, light electromagnetic radiation, can be reflected reflecting from a curved, undulating or uneven from the surface of an aircraft or ship, and surface can be reflected in many directions detected by listening devices; this is the basis and is the primary mechanism by which our of radar. And, at the other end of the entire surroundings become visible to us. electromagnetic spectrum, short-wavelength Another, extreme example would be the X-rays are used in medicine. In the case of curved mirrors once seen in fairgrounds which sound waves, reflection from walls may be gave the observer the appearance of being heard as an echo, as perhaps experienced in thin or tall or anything unlike your real self. the “whispering gallery” of St. Paul’s Cathedral. So next time you see a rainbow or a mirage or the sunset or an image in a mirror, or just Sound reflection from the seabed is used to anything visible, reflect on the fact that this is determine the water depth below a ship; and “reflection”. sound reflection from submarines or Roy Fletcher shipwrecks forms the basis of sonar. The acoustic effect that can be experienced in a music venue is partly achieved by sound waves being reflected from the internal walls Page 9
Regular Weekly Service Times St Mary’s (St Mary’s Road) Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) th Third Sunday (16 ) 9.30am Family Worship Sunday 11.00am Family Communion (and Sunday Club for children) Sunday 6.30pm Evening Prayer (usually a said service) Holy Family (Roman Catholic) (Trelawney Avenue) Sunday 9.30am 11.15am & 6.30pm Mass Mon & Tues 9.30am Mass Wed & Friday 9.30am Service of the Word and Communion Thursday NO SERVICE Saturday 5.30pm Mass Langley Free Church (Baptist) (Trelawney Avenue) Sunday 10.30am Morning Worship and Sunday School (All Age Worship on first Sunday) Second Sunday 10.30am Holy Communion St Francis of Assisi (London Road) Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Fourth Sunday 11.00am All Age Service Christ the Worker (Parlaunt Road) 1st and 3rd Sundays 11.00am Morning Worship nd th th 2 , 4 and 5 Sundays 9.30am Holy Communion Night Shelter (January to March, Tuesdays and Thursdays) Tuesdays, Christ the Worker, starting 7th January Thursdays, Holy Family, starting 9th January If you are interested in volunteering, please contact admin@sloughnightshelter.org Page 10
Regular Church Activities St Mary’s Sunday 11.00am Sunday Club and Crèche in St Mary’s Centre Monday 9.30am Jellibeans - Parents and Toddlers Group Wednesday 2.00pm Toddlers’ Service rd 3 Monday of the month 2.00pm Mothers’ Union House Groups Monday evenings & Tuesday afternoons Holy Family Catholic Church First Tuesday of the month 1.30pm Tea Dance with Irish music *** NEW *** Alternate Thursdays 2.00pm Union of Catholic Mothers Langley Free Church (Baptist) Monday 12 noon Monday Lunch Club Wednesday 9.00am Toddler Group Wednesday 2.00pm Oasis – fellowship time with various speakers Thursday 10.30am Bible Study (House Group) Thursday 3.15pm J Team – ages 4 - 11 Thursday 7.30pm Bible Study at LFC rd 3 Saturday of the month 12 noon Craft Afternoon st rd 1 and 3 Saturdays 10.00am ChatCaf *** NEW *** St Francis of Assisi Friday 9.45am Mums and Tots (Waiting list: call 01753 548646) rd 3 Thursday of the month 1.30pm “Refresh” for a chat, talk, cakes and songs Christ the Worker Tuesdays 2.00pm Needles & a Yarn: Dec. 3rd and 17th and Jan.7th and 21st Anglican Morning Prayer: 8.45am: Mondays and Fridays at St Mary’s; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at St Francis, Wednesdays at Christ the Worker. Page 11
Faith Matters Reflecting on a life of music my time as organist I have been thankful that God has enabled me to do this to the glory of I guess the first thing to say is how fortunate I his name. was as a child to realise that I was gifted as a Peter Williams musician. I started piano lessons at the age of Reflecting on Life after Langley nine and within three years had become the youngest church organist in the country It is now nearly three years since I stepped according to a national newspaper. By the age down from being vicar of St Francis, Langley – of fourteen I had formed and was conducting a my last service there was at the end of choir. I say ‘fortunate’ because many people February 2017 – but I have not been far away spend years trying to work out what they are since! Immediately after leaving St Francis I gifted at. Some never actually come to this began in the post of part-time Succentor at St realisation and believe that for some reason, George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. I had, since God bypassed them when it came to handing February 2015, been a deputy lay-clerk (singer out talent and gifts. Everybody is gifted in in the choir) there, and this was increased in some way. September of that year to singing the priest’s part at Evensong five days a week, but My music has opened up for me a world of becoming Succentor greatly increased my interest and given me many wonderful experiences. I have had the opportunity to commitment, with morning services on form two choral societies and a philharmonic Sundays and weekdays, and working in the orchestra. Also I have had the stamina and liturgy office to help prepare music lists, orders persistence to continue to conduct. It is not of service etc. easy to explain the thrill of conducting choirs For the first few months I was Succentor I and orchestras and to hear the beautiful continued to live in St Francis Vicarage in harmonies and melodies radiating from them Lynwood Avenue, as the property my wife and and hopefully me bringing out the effects the I were to live in in the Castle needed composer desired. renovations, and they took longer than During the fifty six years I have played the expected. However, in July 2017 we finally organ in churches, there have been times when moved in. And, wow, was it worth the wait! It great sensitivity has been called for. There would have been worth the wait for the have been numerous occasions when I have privilege of living in such a historic yet also met with the bereaved to discuss their needs spacious and newly-renovated property. But when decisions are being made about the the real wow-factor was the views: out of the music and songs or hymns for their loved one’s back over Windsor High Street to St Leonard’s funeral service. Hill and on towards glorious sunsets; out of the front a full-on view of the West Front of St Of course music can enhance or hamper any George’s Chapel, glowing in the evening sun church service and I have learnt that it certainly after the tourists had left. As if this all wasn’t can affect the atmosphere of worship. enough, the property gave privileged grand- It is always a great privilege to assist stand views of big royal occasions, including worshippers in their praise to God and during Garter Day, and the weddings of Prince Harry Page 12
All of the above might be true enough but some of you might reflect on how lucky we are to have such a wealth of history right on our doorsteps. Did you know that, according to the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest, a deer park is first mentioned at Langley Marish in 1202 and continued in use throughout the Middle Ages. Now known as Langley Park, the original building within the deer park was a hunting * The photo shows the view of St George’s from our lodge for the royals. In 1603 Sir John house on Maundy Thursday 2018, when for security Kedermister was appointed Chief Steward of reasons the cars normally parked in front of the the Manor of Langley Park and, after replacing chapel had be taken elsewhere. the hunting lodge with a house, stables and outbuildings, he was granted ownership of the and Meghan Markle and of Princess Eugenie park and manor in 1626. Now no longer Crown and Jack Brooksbank. The role of Succentor property, the park was sold in 1738 to Charles didn’t include an active part in those big Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough who once occasions, but it did for the two Royal Maundy again used it as a hunting lodge until, in 1756 he services that have taken place in St George’s in commissioned the building of the present recent years, in 2016 and 2018. What a house which was finished in 1760. His son, privilege! George, the 4th Duke inherited the house and My role of part-time Succentor came to an end park in 1758 and commissioned Lancelot in March 2019, and in the following month 'Capability' Brown to landscape the whole area. Alison and I moved back into the property we His designs and influence continue to be own in Windsor and that we had let out for the enjoyed by many today. twenty years we were living in church There have been many changes within the park accommodation. However, life has by no over the years. For example, did you know that means come to an end: I continue to sing in the the plinth on the edge of Temple Gardens once choir at St George’s as a deputy lay-clerk, and I had a thirty metre high monumental memorial take services from time to time in the Slough column in oriental style on it but initially the area as the need arises, including this last plot housed an elaborate, domed, octagonal Christmas Day back at St Francis. Yes, I have Palladian temple, visited by guests to Windsor missed Langley, but, as I say, I’m not far away, Castle. The plinth is still in situ and, on a clear and Alison and I send our love from where we day, affords a fantastic, uninterrupted view of are now just across the Thames! the castle seven kilometres away. Bruce Russell The surrounding Temple Gardens are still a Reflection on Langley Park great attraction, especially when the When you reflect on Langley as a place to live, rhododendrons are in flower. Did you know ... what are your first thoughts? Traffic one of the plants, called ‘Langley Park' is congestion? Airport expansion? Loss of specific to Langley and the only other specimen identity? Or something completely different? is kept in the seed bank of Kew Gardens. More recently, after visits by a rhododendron Page 13
specialist, another new species was discovered and named ‘Langley Surprise'. It certainly is surprising that the shrubs and trees planted so long ago, continue to give such pleasure to local residents and visitors from further afield. Langley Park (and Black Park) are often used for film sets, the most recent being 'Doolittle' which is due to be released on 7th February. Fancy having a park on our doorsteps big bench by The Friends of Langley Park (more information on their Facebook page) and is a wonderful place, close to the war memorial, to reflect on how lucky we are to live so close to such a beautiful park and garden. • the Tea Rooms! If you would like to learn more about Langley Park there are many information boards that remind you of the history - maps and trails are available at the Tea Rooms. Simply Walk (run enough to recreate a whole street! by Bucks CC) lead regular walks for differing Other attractions within the park include: fitness levels every Monday, departing from the car park on Billet Lane at 10am promptly. • the mature woodlands which are predominately made up of different Other activities are run by the Country Park varieties of oak rangers and information can be found on the web site. • the sinuous lake to the south and west of the house (which has now been So now it’s my turn to reflect. Did I know all of transformed into an upmarket hotel and the above before writing this article? Much of it spa) which in 2019 gave great ongoing 'yes' as I have been a regular visitor to the park interest as a pair of swans hatched and since I moved to Langley in 1980, but details, raised seven cygnets, Egyptian geese hatched their goslings up one of the 'no'! On reflection, I wouldn’t change anything splendid Cedar of Lebanon trees, and other about the park I love unless it was for safety or water fowl entertained. a necessary improvement. This is done by • the more recent addition of a play park regular volunteer conservation sessions led by caters for our youngest generation and the the park rangers, so there are many ways to wide, level paths cater for buggies, get involved or just turn up and enjoy your local wheelchairs or just the less mobile amongst slice of history, fresh air and friendship. There us. is something for everyone! • the Arboretum has many specialist trees Kate Cox and shrubs and 2019 saw the creation of a 'Fernery' in one corner. This has been enhanced by the generous donation of a Page 14
Some final thoughts on Reflection One of the loveliest letters in the New Testament is a Thank You letter from Paul to the people that make up the small church at Philippi. He is a prisoner in Rome, dependent upon his friends for the means of survival, and he is writing to them to express his gratitude for their kind gift. But being the Christian teacher and pastor that he is, Paul has devoted most of the letter to writing of his joy in their progress since he took the good news of Jesus to them, and in Northampton has welcomed Bishop Elect encouraging them in their faith. David’s appointment and has asked Then, before his ‘thank you’, he writes this in everybody to pray for him as he prepares for chapter 4 verse 8 – finally, whatever is true, his ordination as Bishop. whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever OUR NEW SHEPHERD AND GUIDE David is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is James Oakley was born on 28th November, admirable – if anything is excellent or 1955 in Stourbridge. He is the eldest of five praiseworthy – think about such things. children to Joyce and Fred Oakley. The family As we read this first Around Langley of 2020, moved to Birmingham when David was 7 perhaps we could reflect on Paul’s wisdom years old. After school, he worked in a well- and make sure that our focus is on the right known department store and entered Oscott things. It might make our lives a little better. in September 1974. Fr David was ordained on Tony Randall 5th July 1980 and has served in several parishes within the Archdiocese of New Bishop Appointed Birmingham. He has always suggested that Holy Family Catholic parish is in the diocese of the parish is his natural habitat. Fr David Northampton and on 8th January we received studied catechetics at the Maryvale Institute the news that Pope Francis has appointed and was awarded a MEd degree. He was Canon David Oakley, a priest of the appointed Pastoral Director and Procurator at Archdiocese of Birmingham and currently Oscott in 1994. During this time he researched rector of St. Mary’s College, Oscott, to be the a PhD thesis in Pastoral Theology, which was thirteenth Bishop of Northampton. Cardinal later published. As Parish Priest at Maryvale, Vincent Nichols will celebrate the Episcopal Fr David directed the diocesan Department Ordination of Bishop Elect David in for Parish and Family Catechesis, developing Northampton Cathedral at 11 am on the resources in collaboration with CaFE. At the Solemnity of St. Joseph, 19 March 2020. same time, he undertook licentiate studies in the Pontifical University of St Patrick’s, Bishop Peter Doyle, our retiring Bishop, on Maynooth and was awarded the STL degree. behalf of the priests and deacons, and the Since February 2013, he has been the twenty- religious and people of the Diocese of third Rector of Oscott. Page 15
Langley Churches Invite you to join them ... At Langley Free Church At Christ the Worker Church Oasis Fellowship group meets on Needles & a Yarn Wednesdays (1.30 for 2.00pm). The We meet to knit and crochet blankets, programme for Febraury: baby clothes and toys for local and Feb 5th Precious Things international charities. The next 12th Tea Sharing & Gift Time meetings will be on Tuesdays, 4th and 19th Tony Randall 18th February at 2pm. Contact Maureen 26th Robin Wilding Bush on 01753 543465 for further details. Contact: Ann Portsmouth, 01753 585845 or 07788 812 500. St Mary’s On Saturday 29th February Family Games CRAFT Afternoon Leap Year Challenge will be held at the St The first craft afternoon of the year will Mary’s Church Centre starting at 4pm. be on Saturday, 15th February, 12–5pm. Call Robin Grayson on 01753 542068 for For further information contact Chris on details. 07789 838500, or the church on 01753 On Sun 1st March at 11 am there will be a 540771. Joint Parish Service at St Mary's (no The Monday Lunch Club is open service at St Francis or Christ the to everyone, offering friendly company, Worker). and meets every Monday in the church, 12-2.30pm. Purchase lunch for £2 or bring your own. Page 16
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Parish Directory St Mary’s Church www.langleymarish.com/stmary Rev. Robin Grayson 01753 542068 r.j.grayson@btinternet.com Curate: Rev. Sue Lepp 07930 520562 revdsuelepp@gmail.com Hall Lettings: Mr Graham Jones 07802 784024 st.marys.church.centre@gmail.com St Francis Church www.langleymarish.com/stfrancis Hall Hire: Mrs Joy Raynor 01753 676011 joyraynor@aol.com Licensed Lay Minister: Mr Bill Birmingham 01753 548646 billbirmingham@gmail.com Christ the Worker Church www.langleymarish.com/c-t-w/ Rev. Shola Aoko 01753 547025 shola_aoko@yahoo.co.uk Hall Lettings: Mr Graham Jones 07802 784024 ctw.langley@gmail.com Parish Administrator: Mrs Dalletta Reed 01753 541042 langleymarish@gmail.com Holy Family Catholic Church www.holyfamily.co.uk Parish Priest: Canon Kevin O’Driscoll Deacon: Rev. Graham Jones Hall Hire: Mrs Maria Boland All above contactable at 01753 543770 holyfamilylangley@yahoo.co.uk Parish Worker: Mr Kieran McKeown 01753 543770 kieranmckeown50@yahoo.co.uk Langley Free Church www.langleyfreechurch.org.uk Pastor Rev. John Bernard 01753 473219 pastor@langleyfree.org.uk Hall Hire: 01753 540771 bookings@langleyfree.org.uk Page 19
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