OCTOBER 2021 - "The Church in the Park - Growing in Faith, Hope and Love" Edition 270 - NET
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Edition 270
“The Church in the Park – Growing
in Faith, Hope and Love”
OCTOBER 2021
kettallsaintschurch@gmail.com
CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 2021
2 Oct 8.30-11.30 Table Top Sale
3 Oct 10.30am Parish Eucharist
4 Oct 7.30-8pm Holy Eucharist
8 Oct 7.30pm Quiz evening
10 Oct 10.30am Parish Eucharist – Harvest Festival
(tinned/dried foods for HomeStart)
11 Oct 7.30-8pm Holy Eucharist
8pm PCC meeting in church hall
16 Oct Tea Dance £3 Includes tea/cake from 2.30-
4.30pm. Raffle available.
17 Oct 10.30am Parish Eucharist
3pm Confirmation service for Deanery via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/848762008
0208 080 6591
Meeting ID: 848 762 008
Passcode: 438076
18 Oct 7.30-8pm Holy Eucharist
24 Oct 10.30am Parish Eucharist
25 Oct 7.30-8pm Holy Eucharist
29 Oct 7.30pm Talk on the Tresham Family £5 entry
31 Oct 10.30am Patronal Service with Bishop John Holbrook
(includes Alan’s scarfing, and licensing of Jane
Burns)
Don’t forget to order your Lunch via Lyn.
1 Nov 7.30pm All Souls service
A MESSAGE FROM DAVID For the past 18 months our attention has shifted from many of the preoccupations which engrossed us beforehand. We have had more pressing concerns to deal with. And now it looks as if that might be starting to change. And so those old concerns begin to reemerge and claim our attention again. In the meantime life has moved on and we have experienced things we never imagined would be part of our lives. And so we do have a chance to look at old familiar situations with new eyes, with a different perspective. The old and the new. Sidney Carter's song 'One More Step Along the Road' addresses God as 'ever old and ever new' and in doing so he is drawing on words written by Augustine of Hippo in the fourth century: 'Late have I loved you, O beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved you!'. There is something 'late' about some of the questions we now have the chance to start addressing at All Saints. The past 18 months have delayed some of our next steps forward. But perhaps they have provided some clues about our future direction? How as a church do we help the people in our parish to glimpse God, to see the signs of God's new creation here on the streets of Kettering? What must we now do to experience the shoots of new growth, new life? These are big questions we need to be looking at over the coming year. One early sign is Bishop John's visit to All Saints on Sunday 31 October when we celebrate our Patronal Festival, see Alan Ridley admitted to the Office of Reader and Jane Burns licensed to serve as a priest in our parish. This will be a great occasion and we trust a sign of things to come.
Whatever else changes, God's infinite love and generosity does not. We
need to believe that we can experience that for ourselves. That All Saints
can experience it. And that the people of Kettering can experience it
through our life, worship and ministry. David
The Christian Chronicle
At The End of The Storm……
Have you ever noticed, when there’s a major change, whether in a small,
even personal sense, or on a grander scale such as a whole continent,
first, there needs to be some sort of new formation, which often leads to
arguments and disagreements, before there’s compromise and a new
normal way of doing things! ‘Forming, Storming, Norming’ you could say.
(That slips off the tongue easily – it might just catch on one day.) In our
case you could say reforming, storming, norming. There’s certainly been
lots of change and there are distinct branches of “reformed” churches
with different strands in different parts of Europe, yet Catholicism
remains strong too despite the challenges. Last time, I focused on Britain
so we’re only now in 1564 as there’s a lot to update from across Europe.
You’ll recall most reformers were established Catholic theologians and
priests before having difficulty with Catholic doctrine and approach. The
Catholic church has responded in two ways: excommunication and reform.
Generally, breaking from Catholicism meant excommunication and, in
some cases, being declared heretics and martyred for their insolence.
Whilst key individuals were dealt with in this way, reprisals also continued
throughout the Catholic world under the heading of “Inquisitions”.
There’ve been several versions now: Portuguese, Spanish, Roman, even in
Goa! Indeed, so many they shouldn’t ever be unexpected!
On the other hand, there are those within the Catholic church that seek to
reform and re-orientate the church from within. A full Catholic Council was
convened, initially sitting in 1445 in Northern Italy, and then chaired bythree successive Popes. This Council of Trent has only recently concluded (last year) after 18 years! Many have suggested, already, that this has been a Counter-Reformation within the Catholic Church to resist the advance of the Protestants. Over its various sessions, it’s clearly defined an official theology for the Catholic church, confirmed the Catholic understanding of the Biblical Canon and reaffirmed the position and appropriateness of certain rites, sacraments, and practices, including that of indulgences (although these are no longer to be sold!) The church has also seen the need to develop its academic theology with the establishment of a university in Vatican City itself. Elsewhere, the breakaway Protestants have begun to divide as variations in key theology have emerged. It all started with Luther, of course, but debates, such as whether there’s a real, spiritual or representational presence of Christ in the Eucharist, began to divide these protesters. Soon there were Anabaptists, Calvinists (sometimes referred to as ‘Reformed Church’) and other small groups as well as the Lutherans. Unitarianism also resurfaced, with proponents such as Michael Servetus Whilst some countries committed to the Protestant reform, others remained predominantly Catholic. Tolerance of difference has been quite uncommon. Calvin, for example, was unpopular in Catholic France but found support from students of Zwingli in Switzerland where Calvinism has taken a stronghold. Servetus was also unpopular in France, but, on taking his unitarian views to Calvinist Switzerland, he was tried for heresy and (yes, you guessed it) burned at the stake. There’s one Anabaptist worthy of note – Menno Simons. He started as a Catholic priest but later admitted having not read the Bible either before or during his training for the priesthood as he feared “he would be adversely influenced by it”! By his death, a few years ago, he’d developed a strong following - his branch of the movement being called Mennonites. Some countries have sought some level of agreement. The introduction of the Book of Common Prayer in Britain in 1549 coincided with tolerance of Protestantism across Europe. Various Lutheran zones within the Realm of
the Holy Roman Empire have collaborated to form a military alliance known as the Schmalkaldic League and together agreed a treaty with Emperor Charles V - the Peace of Augsburg - whereby Lutheranism gained official status similar to Catholics: so individual states can now determine their own orientation locally. Whilst the treaty notably excluded Calvinists, it’s given Lutherans a certain degree of religious freedom in Germany. In France, followers of the Calvinists tradition have become known as Huguenots and, despite the overall Catholic nature of the country, have become a significant religious minority. So much so that hostility has flared, and you could say it’s become a War of Religion. Its hard to say how things will go – I’ll probably need to update you at a later date. There now seems to be an overall determination to get things right, evident in both bible translation and statements of faith. Seeking an English translation, William Tyndale had produced a bible in the 1520’s that could be mass printed. Whilst a valiant effort, it eventually drew criticism and parliamentary condemnation for errors. The 1539 Great Bible, prepared by Myles Coverdale, utilised Tyndale’s version but sought to eliminate the errors and extend to the full canonical texts including the Apocrypha. With Mary on the throne, a group of reformist translators, including Coverdale, fled to Switzerland to continue their work in safety. In 1560 a new, more powerfully written, bible translation was produced by this group headed by William Whittingham, (it’s being called the Geneva Bible) and although it’s not yet been printed in England, it’s already popular. The novelty of this bible is that it has numbered chapters and verses; that’s never been done before but it does make reading easier! This Bible seems to have the support of many notables. One such being a former chaplain to Edward VI called John Knox. Whilst Knox made further contributions in England, almost hidden away (he worked on the 1549 Book of Common Prayer), he’s developed a more significant presence in his Scottish home country where there’s been a significant embrace of the Protestant reformation resulting in a confession, or declaration, of faith, ‘The Scots Confession’, orchestrated by Knox, in 1560.
Whilst the sub-committees of the Catholic Council of Trent still beaver
away, the Calvinists have produced their own statement of faith in the
‘Heidelberg Catechism’ of 1563. Not to be outdone, the Church of England
has commenced a review of its ‘Articles of Faith’ and it’s only a matter of
time before we get a clearer, more unequivocal, statement on this matter.
After such a period of upheaval, it seems many things are starting to come
together, but I’ve no doubt there’ll still be significant challenges to come.
We’ll have to wait and see, but I’ll be with you, step by step, along the way.
Maybe, at the end of the storm, there will be a golden sky.
_ _ _ _
HOUSE GROUP
Given the Covid levels we have no plans as yet to re-start the House
Group as we need to be able to meet face to face.
SEPTEMBER PCC meeting
Date of next Annual Parochial Church Meeting - 22nd May 2022.
All Souls service - scheduled for Monday evening 1st November
Harvest Festival - it was agreed that the goods collected should go to
HomeStart.
Patronal Festival (Sunday 31st October 2021) - Catering arrangements –
Bishop John Holbrook would be in attendance and Alan Ridley is to be
licensed as Reader in both parishes and Jane Burns as Assistant Priest in
both parishes. A Ploughman's Lunch to eat in situ or take home was
considered the best catering option.
Priorities for the Future - Angela reported that gardening remained a
priority with the bulk of the work being undertaken by our older
volunteers.All Saints Community Events - Strawberries and Ice cream, in support of
Bands in the Park, had raised a total of £348.
Finance & Stewardship - The resumption of fundraising events is
beginning to reflect in the accounts.
Safeguarding Policy Review - The review was considered and approved.
Hall Matters - Two regular hires of the hall now negotiated - The
Songbirds Choir and a Yoga class.
Fabric - The architect had sent up a drone to establish the damage to the
roof and the bell tower. As soon as the report is received tenders will be
sought.
TABLE-TOP SALES
We need some help in the kitchen at our monthly sales on a Saturday
9.15-11.30am taking orders for the “Chef”, making teas/coffees and
taking the money. Could you help out on a rota usually once every three
months? It is a lovely little outreach to people in the surrounding
community. Everyone comments how friendly we all are. I’m usually on
our stall so any questions, just send the person to me if you don’t know
the answer.
Community Events
We need some help with our talks on Friday evenings to take the money
on the door and to make tea/coffee. Possibly twice a month. Speak to
Angela.
PIANO
Huge thanks to the those who gave the money to cover the cost of our
new piano/organ! It certainly sounds lovely.Patronal Festival
Once again, we approach that time of year to celebrate the Feast of All
Saints and our patronal dedication. The PCC has agreed that we can
celebrate by partaking of a meal,
although not yet back to the full
cooked meals we’ve had previously.
So this year we will again be
offering a ploughman’s lunch. It is
hoped that we can eat this meal
together in the church after the
service but we appreciate that
some may not feel ready to do this
just yet so it will also be available as
a take-away. This does mean that
we have a fallback position if there
are renewed Covid restrictions that it can become a take-away for all
like last year.
The cost will be £8 per plate to be paid at time of ordering please.
(Illustration is provided as a guide only, final presentation may vary).
We will aim to offer vegetarian and gluten free options if required.
Please indicate at time of ordering.
In addition, or as an alternative, we will
also be offering our famous special
cream teas. These will be on a take-away
basis at a cost of £5 per plate.
There will be a sign-up list at the back of church, or contact Lyn on
07730469585Contributed by Jenny Butler
TRIBUTE TO DAVID HALSEY
David and his dear wife Ronnie were regular and loyal members of our
church family here at All Saints. We believe it’s more than 20 years ago
that they joined our congregation and it has been a great privilege to
have known them. Their cheerful smiles and pleasant demeanour
enhanced our services and we will certainly miss them both (from Fr
Brian.)
From all the messages following David's passing, it is obvious that he
was a well-liked and respected man. With common themes of; kind,
welcoming, funny, smiling, a gentleman, hardworking, smart etc, it wasclear that he had touched many lives. However, he did this in a quiet and unassuming way. As a youth he would bike from Corby to Kettering in order to complete an apprenticeship to become an engineer. This energy and work ethic continued throughout his life. While playing football for Corby reserves, his knobbly knees caught the attention of his future wife Ronnie and soon they started a family. This was everything to David and no sacrifice was too large. He would usually work overtime on Saturdays and Sundays to provide all that was needed. Over the years he had a few interests but these were always secondary to family. His only time out was a couple of pints at the Beeswing every Thursday night while Ronnie met with her friends. David would often return home in good spirits carrying chips or pop for the children. With Ronnie by his side, he created a loving home where all their children's friends were welcome. They would come over knowing that they would be fed and allowed to play things like; table tennis, basketball, card games, watch videos, badminton, French cricket, bonfires, build tree houses, swing ball, bowls etc. It would always be a fun and happy place to be. David was a keen gardener and created a
wonderful space in Britannia Road for family BBQ's and peaceful relaxation. Despite all that effort to create something beautiful, he didn't even complain as the garden was turned into a BMX track or the daffodils were crushed as footballs were kicked and American footballs thrown. He was just happy to see his family happy. His engineering skills were also put to good use around the home. It seemed that he could fix or make anything. He would often be making cupboards, repairing the car, fixing a washing machine or painting something magnolia. He seemed happiest though making fun things for the children, like go-carts, swords and shield, sledges etc. He even tried to make a skateboard from roller skates after Paul's friend had bought one back from America before they were available in the UK (no Amazon prime back then) Like a lot of parents, he also had taxi driving duties. The Austin Maxi was often packed with 8 kids being bought home from a disco in Geddington or on the way to a football match. Illegal maybe, but fun, and times were different back then. David was always positive and tried to help so was often heard saying “oh well, we will manage somehow” This family man was just the same as Grandchildren came along. He probably didn't enjoy going on the massive Log Flume in Florida, or the roller coaster at Wicksteeds Park but he would take the children / grandchildren on anyway – just to see them smile. David was also a decent cricketer scoring a couple of century's for Weetabix where he worked until retirement. Again showing his loyalty by eating Weetabix most days as he quipped it was “just to keep the share prices up”. After retirement he got a little time on the golf course, was able to help out at All Saints church and did some travelling with his beloved Ronnie. Some will remember him for his quick wit. Some will remember how he taught them chess or made maths seem interesting. Some will
remember his legendary roast potatoes or the fun Christmas days when
the whole of Britannia Road would pop in for a morning drink. His
example of honesty, humour, kindness and stability will have influenced
at least 3 generations around Kettering and beyond.
He will be greatly missed by many, especially his family and those who
were lucky enough to have gotten close to him over the years.
Steve Halsey
Steve also sent a card to “All Saints Church Congregation” saying: Thank
you all for your kind messages, support, cards, funeral attendance and
so much more. It has been a great comfort to know how well dad (and
mum) were regarded by yourselves. They enjoyed attending church
when able and again, I thank you for helping them feel loved and happy.
Drive/Walk/Ride or Stride
(11th September 2021)
I have long been the contact for the Ride and Stride organisers and this
year decided that I would finally get round to doing something to raise
funds for the Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust and All Saints
Church.
Not owning a bike or a horse and not particularly good at walking long
distances I opted to drive around the Kettering Deanery and visit all 26
CofE churches.A prize of £25 was offered to the person who guessed the mileage I
would travel or got closest to it. The route was planned and at about
10:00 a.m on Saturday 11th September I set off with my travelling
companions (my wife Kay and our friend Chris).
Warkton was first but we were too early to sign up to say we had
visited. Off to Weekley where we were given a talk about the original
Montague monuments. Geddington was
crowded, not for our visit but there was
a fund-raising event being held around
the village. Grafton Underwood, with its
memorial window to the USAF stationed
down the road at the airfield. New
stained-glass windows have recently
been installed. Twywell, Slipton,
Cranford (both churches) Burton Latimer
and Barton Seagrave followed in fairly
quick succession. A visit to four of the
churches in Kettering before heading off
to Broughton, Great Cransley, Thorpe Burton Latimer
Malsor and then Loddington. Rothwell, Desborough,
where a London Red bus – there to
transport wedding guests - blocked
access to the church. Off to Braybrook,
Dingley and Brampton Ash, where we
enjoyed welcome refreshments. The
bells of All Saints Rushton greeted our
arrival and we were on the homeward
stretch – St Andrews in Kettering to visit
before going back to All Saints.
It took 5 and a half hours to complete
the circumnavigation of the deanery, a
Brampton Ash total of 69 miles, and we were warmly welcomed at allthe manned churches, even if we did “interrupt” garden maintenance
and cleaning duties.
The total raised at the time of writing is £424 and I would like to thank
everyone for their generous sponsorship.
Richard Lewis
BANGERS & CASH
My visit to Thornton-le-Dale in Yorkshire
was most enjoyable. I was able to meet
some of the Mathewson family and stand
beside many classic bangers.
Thornton-le-Dale is a beautiful village.
If you haven’t seen this before it’s a
programme behind the scenes of a North
Yorkshire-based, family-run historic car
auction business, which uncovers some
remarkably rare vehicles in Thornton-le-
Dale.
Looks like Fr Brian enjoyed himself, after all he did deserve a good
birthday break!!
PRAYER REQUESTS
Bishop Stopford School
faith | justice | responsibility | truth | compassion
Please pray for;
• Ms Silverthorne, Mrs Smith and the Senior Leadership team
• The Chaplaincy, Sally and all activities that the Lord will bring this
new season
• Different departments at the school• Sixth Form
• New students at the school, especially Year 7s
• Students who have fallen behind, those feeling isolated, lonely
• Stressed students, using addictive substances
• Families
• Believers at the school
• Faith to increase by hearing the Word of God
• The greatest of commandments to manifest at the school ‘Love the
Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all
your mind and your neighbour as yourself’
• Pouring out of the Holy Spirit, restoration of the broken hearted,
healing for the lame….
• Unity through the bond of peace
SHINE ON DIAMOND STARS
I don’t know much about the moon above
I only know it’s meant to make you fall in love
I don’t know much about the stars on high
I only know they twinkle in the diamond sky
Shine on diamond stars
Shine on moon of love
Shine on wherever we are
In the sky above
I don’t know much about the world at large
I only know the crazy people are in charge
I don’t know much about politics
I only know it’s run by lunatics
Shine on diamond stars
Shine on moon of love
Shine on wherever we are
In the sky aboveI don’t know much about God and law
I only know the rich exploit the poor
I don’t know much about the Earth and sea
I only know the birds and bees are free
Shine on diamond stars
Shine on moon of love
Shine on wherever we are
In the sky above
All rights reserved – Steve Howkins (from Rothwell)
Quick Glance
Community Highlights
for October/November 2021
2nd Table-Top Sale 8th Fun Quiz evening - Teams
8.30am – 11.30am of 4 max - £2 per person.
7.30pm. Bring your own
drink & nibbles.
Raffle available
29th Tresham Family
16th Tea Dance 2.30pm- (Gunpowder Plot Fame)
4.30pm £3. Raffle available Illustrated Talk by Mike
Stroud. Entry £5 at 7.30pm.
Raffle available
th
12 Nov - Fun Quiz evening
6th Nov Table-Top Sale Teams of 4 max - £2 per
8.30am – 11.30am person. 7.30pm. Bring your
own drink & nibbles.
Raffle availableWAVE OF LIGHT St Peter and St Paul is again holding a Wave of Light service to mark Baby Loss Awareness week. This is a joint service held with the bereavement midwifery team at KGH, and is in the Christian tradition, but open to all. All are welcome to attend and light a candle to remember babies lost in pregnancy, at birth, or shortly afterwards. The service will also be broadcast on our Facebook page, and if you would like a candle lit in memory of a baby, please send names to Alice (alice@peterandpaul.org.uk). The service is at 7pm on Friday 15th October.
DEADLINE FOR COPY - Please send in your
snippets, news, prayers etc to Angela. The
deadline for the next edition of Saints Alive!
is the 25th October. The November edition
will be ready from Sunday 31st October 2021.
WHO’S WHO AT ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH
Priest-in-charge Rev. David Walsh
Reader John Stapleton 520342
Lay Minister Alan Ridley 529426
Churchwardens: Richard Lewis 513703
Angela Brett 522158
Safeguarding: Julie Loake 07743400812
Hall Manager: Lyn Ridley 529426
Secretary: John Sockett 501851
Treasurer: Marie Morrison 725219
Saints Alive! Angela Brett 522158
Email: kettallsaintschurch@gmail.com
Website Address: https://kettallsaintschurch.chessck.co.uk/
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Alive! in memory of Ruby and Stan Hewitt,
cherished parents and grandparents, always
remembered with great love.
Dave and Jenny sponsor this edition of
Saints Alive! with:
happy memories of
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