Rogation Sunday 9th to 15th May 2021 - Bolton Priory Church
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9th to 15th May 2021
Rogation Sunday
Welcome
A very warm welcome to Bolton Priory. We are a Christian community in the heart of the
Yorkshire Dales National Park who welcomes everyone and celebrates human diversity.
Who we are
Bolton Priory is an Anglican Church, within the Diocese of Leeds, where there has been
continuous worship since 1154. When the Priory was dissolved in 1539, permission was
granted for the parish to continue worshipping in the nave which is now the Priory Church.
The Reformation is a daily backdrop to our lives and, fittingly, worship is centred around
the Book of Common Prayer 1662 which, in the Spirit of Pentecost, is used and understood
across the world wide Anglican communion. Bolton Priory is committed, not only to
reflecting the glory and majesty of God in its worship but proclaiming the Gospel
particularly by seeking social justice and stewardship of God’s creation.
On this fifth Sunday after Easter we are still in the period of Eastertide but on the verge
of Christ’s Ascension into heaven which we celebrate on Thursday. Christ’s work on
earth is done and it is time for him to return to his Father who is in heaven. Although
Ascension is hard to comprehend, it is only logical that the Son of God who came down
to earth in the incarnation should return to heaven at the end of his earthly life. It also
reminds us all that heaven and earth co-exist at the same time and provides us with
the comfort of knowing that, as Christ has told us, he has gone to prepare a place for
us all in heaven.
Almighty and eternal God,
bless us as we celebrate Christ’s Ascension
and direct our eyes heavenward
where in human flesh,
your only Son is with you;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Anniversary of Death:
Edmund Butler (2018), Olive Midgley (2017), Vera Hind (2009)
1The Collect for Easter Rogation Sunday
O LORD, from whom all good things do come: Grant to us thy humble servants, that by
thy holy inspiration we may think those things that be good, and by thy merciful
guiding may perform the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
The Old Testament Reading: Joel 2. 21-26 KJV
Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.
Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field: for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for
the tree beareth her fruit, the fig tree and the vine do yield their strength.
Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given
you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the
former rain, and the latter rain in the first month.
And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall overflow with wine and oil.
And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the
caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.
And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God,
that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.
The Gospel: John 16:23-28 KJV
“And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you
ask the Father in My name He will give you. Until now you have asked nothing in My
name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
“These things I have spoken to you in figurative language; but the time is coming when
I will no longer speak to you in figurative language, but I will tell you plainly about the
Father. In that day you will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I shall pray the
Father for you; for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me, and have
believed that I came forth from God. I came forth from the Father and have come into
the world. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father.”
Notices
2Rector’s Message
This Sunday is Rogation Sunday. This service was retained in the 1662 Book of Common
Prayer to offer prayer “for God’s blessing upon the earth and Human Labour”. Those
who wrote the Prayer Book over three hundred and fifty years ago, could never have
foreseen the damage we would do to the environment through the use of fossil fuels.
As a result, we live in a time of unprecedented danger and, unless we take urgent
action, global warming will do untold damage to our lives and those who come after
us. There is no plan B. At the same time, we need to remember human labour. The
pandemic has reminded us all of the value of human labour, particularly those in many
of the jobs we take for granted. May we seek to restore God’s earth and confer dignity
on all who labour thereon.
Ascension Day
On Thursday we celebrate Ascension Day. As we cannot meet in Church there will be
an online service at 6 pm to mark the occasion. We will also be meeting outside the
Priory at 10 am for a short prayer meeting. You are all most welcome to join us.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Although it was wonderful news that Nazanin was recently released from jail she has
not been allowed to leave the country as anticipated and has now received an
additional sentence of imprisonment though she is currently at home. The Foreign
Secretary has rightly described her treatment as torture and she is now being used as
political pawn. Please keep Nazanin and her family in your prayers at this critical time.
May Magazine
The May Magazine is now available in Church on Sunday, from the Tower or on line.
Do take a look there are many varied and interesting items for you to read.
The Parish Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 23rd May in Bolton Abbey Village
Hall at 12.30 pm. To attend the APCM booking is essential as numbers are limited. A
separate booking will also be required for the 10.30 am morning Church Service. If you
wish to attend both the service and the APCM you will need to make two bookings.
Please make your bookings via the Church Office, 01756 710587. Face masks and social
distancing will also be required.
As well as two churchwardens to elect there are a number of places to be filled on the
PCC. Please consider prayerfully whether you might feel called to serve in any capacity
and, in any case, make attending the meeting a priority. Names can be put down in
Church for any of these places for the next two Sundays or contact Kate Templeton if
you are interested, katetempleton@btinternet.com or 01943 463150.
Minutes, Agendas and Financial Statement are available today and the next two
Sundays, can be picked up from outside the vestry or are on line.
3Art Exhibition in the Tower 23rd to 30th May
Just inland from the Adriatic coast of Italy nestles the city of Ravenna, world famous for
the incredible Byzantine mosaics that adorn many of its churches and sacred buildings.
The beautiful mosaics in the Basilica of San Vitale are so inspirational that one of
Britain’s most innovative artists Peter Swidrak has created a series of limited edition
prints based on the emotional and spiritual impact his visit to the basilica made on him.
You can see twenty pieces from the series entitled ‘In A Ravenna Courtyard’ exhibited
in the Priory Tower from Sunday 23rd May to Sunday 30th May. A contribution for each
piece sold will be made to the Priory Church of St Mary and St Cuthbert.
Electoral Roll
The Electoral Roll will close one week before the AGM so there is still time for you to
put your name on it if you haven’t already done so. If you would like to do this, which
also means you can be a member of the PCC and can vote at the AGM, please contact
Rosemarie Fisher, fishers4000@aol.com or on 01943 607486. To apply you have to
have been coming to Church, habitually, for six months.
Money Counters Required
All the money collected at the Priory has to be counted before it can be banked. This is
usually done on a Monday morning in the church office photocopying room. Two
counters have retired this year and it would be really good if we could replace them.
This is done on a rota so at the most it would be once a month – or if you enjoy it so
much we can always fit you in more often! Please contact Keith Simpson 01943
600969, kandas1rl@btinternet.com if you would like to give it a go.
Wanted! Volunteer Guides at Bolton Priory
Do you have any spare time? Would you like to help welcome visitors who come to
discover Bolton Priory's rich heritage or just come to take a look on their day trip? Our
beautiful Grade I Priory will be open daily to visitors once restrictions allow. We have
welcomed up to 160,000 visitors annually, from over 70 countries. We urgently need
extra guides who can spare an hour or two to be part of our meet and greet team,
offering our visitors a warm welcome and to be on hand to show them round. If you
would like to know more please contact katetempleton@btinternet.com or 01943
463150.
New - The Friends of Bolton Priory Newsletter
The Friends of Bolton Prior’s latest Newsletter is now available. You will be able to find
it online at prioryfriends.org.uk
Boxed Weekly Giving Envelopes Update
There is still a number of these boxed envelopes not collected. If you had them last
year but no longer require these envelopes as you give by a different method please
let Margaret know.
4Bird Box and Hedgehog House Update
On Wednesday 28th April three additional bird boxes plus two hedgehog houses were
placed in the Priory graveyard by Peter Lambert, Gill Holme and myself. It was bitterly
cold and blowing a gale but we persevered, taking turns in climbing the ladder to site
the boxes. We then chose secluded places to site the hedgehog houses; compass in
hand to ensure they were not facing north or northeast as we had been advised. This
now gives us a total of seven bird boxes and two hedgehog houses. All of these will
help us to complete the scheduled programme of work in support of our silver eco
award. I would like to thank everyone who donated a box/hedgehog house. You can
still do this if you contact Elaine.
Elaine Adams-Lambert, Environmental Officer
Bolton Priory Church Services
There will now be a 10.30 am service of Holy Communion in Church each Sunday.
Services will be on-line each week at 8 am for Holy Communion and the 10.30 am
service. These will now be audio only, the hymn words will be on the back page of the
weekly sheet. To attend a service in the Priory Church, please book your place with the
Church Office.
The Parish Office
The Church Office is now closed for lockdown therefore the office telephone number is
01756 710587. The email remains the same. Please note the office is open on
Mondays and Fridays until 3 pm and Wednesdays until 12 noon.
Some of the Charities the Priory Supports
Skipton Foodbank
Donations can be left at local supermarkets.
Baby Basics
Moses Baskets and baby items are needed. Please contact Mary Vineall, 01756 753013
Postage Stamps for Supportdogs
Used postage stamps to be recycled and turned into vital funds for Support Dogs, leave
in Church.
5368 - All my hope on God is founded All gifts, by thine appointment,
All my hope on God is founded; In bread and cup are shown;
He doth still my trust renew, One thing alone we bring not,
Me through change and chance he guideth, The wilfulness of sin,
Only good and only true. And all we bring is nothing
God unknown, he alone Save that which is within.
Calls my heart to be his own. Wherefore, though all unworthy
God's great goodness aye endureth, To offer sacrifice,
Deep his wisdom, passing thought: We pray that this our duty
Splendour, light and life attend him, Be pleasing in thine eyes;
Beauty springeth out of naught. For praise, and thanks and worship,
Evermore from his store For mercy and for aid,
Newborn worlds rise and adore. The Catholic oblation
Still from man to God eternal Of Jesus Christ is made.
Sacrifice of praise be done, 250 - All creatures of our God and King
All creatures of our God and King,
High above all praises praising
Lift up your and with us sing,
For the gift of Christ, his Son.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Christ doth call one and all:
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
Ye who follow shall not fall.
Thou silver moon with softer gleam,
416 - Father hear the prayer we offer O praise him, O praise him,
Father, hear the prayer we offer: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Not for ease that prayer shall be, Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
But for strength that we may ever ye clouds that sail in heaven along,
Live our lives courageously. O praise him, Alleluia!
Not for ever in green pastures Thou rising morn in praise rejoice,
Do we ask our way to be; Ye lights of evening, find a voice,
But the steep and rugged pathway O praise him, O praise him,
May we tread rejoicingly. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Not for ever by still waters Thou flowing water, pure and clear,
Would we idly rest and stay; Make music for thy Lord to hear,
But would smite the living fountains Alleluia, Alleluia!
From the rocks along our way. Thou fire so masterful and bright,
That givest us both warmth and light,
Be our strength in hours of weakness, O praise him, O praise him,
In our wanderings be our guide; Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Through endeavour, failure, danger,
Father, be thou at our side. Dear mother earth, who day by day,
Unfoldest blessings on our way,
331 - We pray thee heavenly father O praise him, Alleluia!
We pray thee, heavenly Father, The flowers and fruits that in thee grow,
To hear us in thy love, Let them his glory also show,
And pour upon thy children O praise him, O praise him,
The unction from above; Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
That so in love abiding, Let all things their Creator bless,
From all defilement free, and worship God in humbleness,
We may in pureness offer O praise him, Alleluia!
Our Eucharist to thee. Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
All that we have we offer, And praise the Spirit, Three in One:
For it is all thine own, O praise him, O praise him,
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