THE BRIDGE September 2021 - Issue No 280 60p
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
THE BRIDGE September 2021 Issue No 280 60p
The Benefice of Lostwithiel Parishes Services for September 2021 Sunday,5 [Trinity 14] Boconnoc Matins 1100 Bradoc Choral Evensong (BCP) 1800 St Bartholomew Family Eucharist 1100 St Brevita, Lanlivery Morning Prayer 0930 St Veep Holy Communion (BCP) 0930 St Winnow Parish Eucharist 1100 Sunday,12 [Trinity 15] Boconnoc Pandemic Memorial Service 1600 Bradoc Holy Communion 1115 St Bartholomew Eucharist 1100 St Brevita, Lanlivery Eucharist 0930 St Veep Services around the Benefice St Winnow Outdoor church 1500 Sunday, 19 [Trinity 16] Boconnoc Holy Communion 0930 Bradoc Choral Evensong (BCP) 1800 St Bartholomew Morning Prayer 1100 St Brevita, Lanlivery Morning Prayer 0930 St Veep Family Eucharist 1100 St Winnow Family Eucharist and baptism 1100 Friday,24 St Veep Harvest Festival (TBC) 1800 Sunday, 26 [Trinity 17] Boconnoc Matins 1100 Bradoc Holy Communion 1115 St Bartholomew Eucharist 1100 St Brevita, Lanlivery Harvest Festival 1800 St Veep To the Benefice St Winnow To Bradoc St Nectan Final Evensong (BCP) 1830
Regular Weekday Services:
Wednesday - St Brevita - Evening Prayer at 5:15pm
Thursday - St Bartholomew - Celtic Eucharist at 10:00am
3rd Friday of the month- Church Rooms- Messy Church at 4pm
Vestry Hour
Revd Paul is available in the vestry at St Bartholomew’s Church
on Tuesday mornings from 09:30am to 10:30am
to discuss any issues that you might have.
This is on the assumption that regulations have been eased to allow this.
Lanlivery, St Bartholomew's, St Veep,
and St Winnow Church are open every day
Harvest Festivals around the Benefice
Boconnoc October 3 11.00
Bradoc October 10 11.15
St Bartholomew October 3 11.00
St Brevita, Lanlivery September 26 18.00
St Veep September 24(TBC) 18.00
St Winnow October 3 11.00
From the Registers - September
Baptisms We welcome into God's family
St Brevita Rosie Elizabeth Wilcox
Weddings. We pray for God's blessing on
Boconnoc Alice Goring & James Nicholson
Clare Fortescue & Philip Cazenove
St Winnow Bronwen Gibbons & Stephen Berryman
RIP We pray for God's love and peace on
Dorothy Louisa Taylor - Glenys Eleanor Josephine Meakin
Year's mind for September: Olive Muriel Edney - Suzanne Gaylard
Brenda Sinkins - Adrian William Preston - Dawn Chick - Bryan Paul Taylor
Edna Ruth Collins - Anthony Williams - Ruby Catherine Thomas-
Richard John Barry Rowe
From the Rector, Earlier this year Bishop Philip laid out his vision for the diocese in the coming years and beyond. Partly to share a new and exciting picture of the future of the Church, but also as a realistic response to the unique challenges caused by the global pandemic. In his statement the Bishop likens the Church to the Hebrew slaves emerging from slavery in Egypt but who, incredibly, also longed at times to return to the land of their captivity. Similarly, Bishop Philip cautions us about the pitfalls of thinking that once Covid-19 is ‘manageable’ that we can just ‘go back to normal’. The Bishop argues that life as we knew it may never be the same again, including the life of the Church. Instead, he paints a picture of a church that like the Hebrews, is encouraged to begin a new journey, to a new place and a different future. This new vision is called ‘On the Way’ and will be something we all become increasingly aware of in the months ahead. I have already started talking to our Pcc’s, about it, and you may also hear a reference to it in my sermons and talks. ‘On the Way’ as much as it is a vision for the future, may also turn out to be the greatest shake-up of the Church of England since the dissolution! For some, change is unwelcome and unsettling whilst for others it can be exciting and invigorating – whatever our perspective, ‘On the Way’ will be a challenge to us all. This may sound like idle speculation or hot air without any real substance, and there might be some truth in that, we will know more when our deanery begins the process with our appointed advisor later this month. One of the tasks we already know we will be asked to look at is creating a deanery plan for survival, which sounds drastic and perhaps a bit melodramatic, but is nevertheless the reality of the situation we face! I will be saying more about ‘On the Way’ as the journey unfolds and will of course share with you as much as I possibly can. In the meantime, I’m asking you to join me to pray for the process, our benefice, and the deanery as we begin to explore the way forward. I am also inviting our clergy, officers, and lay workers to join me in reforming our mission and ministry leadership team as our initial response to this challenge. Whatever the challenges and however difficult the outcomes, be assured of my support and companionship for as long as our journey together lasts…and best of all, God is with us! Revd. Paul
‘We are not safe until we are all safe’*, a reflection for September by Canon John
Two years ago in the summer of 2019 the Rector and I were planning to mount a series of
public lectures from Lent to Advent in the year to come. The idea was to engage churches
and the local communities in mutual learning and conversations about climate change and
sustainability. By Christmas we had an impressive list of speakers lined up ranging from a
rain forest expert, a political geographer, a sea-level and flood researcher, a climate activist
to a theologian. But it was not to be. A more immediate global crisis occurred: a deadly
virus which first emerged in China at the turn of the year had, by Lent 2020, become
pandemic. The virus became identified as Covid -19. Our lives were changed. Along with
nearly every community in the world we had to adjust how we lived and most of our plans for
the immediate future were put on hold. Plans for the long-term future could, from then on,
only be provisional. Bridge articles from then on reflected this reality.
Well, here we are in the late summer of 2021. In Cornwall we shan’t know for several
months the public health effects of being a major tourist destination hosting millions of
visitors, but one thing is certain -there will be a new variant of the virus emerging somewhere
and sometime. We expect to have top-up, tailored vaccinations in the autumn. We have got
used to the annual flu jabs so it just means an additional prick in the arm. Once again, the
brilliant scientists who monitor pandemics and design vaccines for our safety alongside our
remarkable NHS workers who deliver the goods will give us hope that most of us who have
been vaccinated will come through.
This can’t be said for the poorer countries of the world where vaccine supplies have
been minimal. Globally the UN Covax scheme is enabling richer countries to pledge vaccine
support for vaccine purchase, but it will be 2022 before basic immunity is achieved.
Meanwhile, the UK has around 200 million surplus vaccines to hand and surely as a nation
with an inherited Christian ethos we should be truly ‘world beating’ in generosity and pass
them on to poorer countries. The scientists who worked sacrificially to deliver the Oxford/
AstraZeneca vaccine suggest that if every vaccine rich nation provided 10% of its stocks to
rapidly support vaccination in transmission hotspots, it would have a phenomenal global
effect on disease reduction. There is of course a view put about by some of the media that
we should not give away anything, either cash or drugs, because our duty is to look after
ourselves. But if the disease is running wild in other countries, we remain at risk from
someone hopping on a ‘plane to the UK while unknowingly carrying an emergent Covid-19
variant. The popular political consensus may be that we are a multi-racial, pluralistic,
post- Christian country but once again, like all overseas aid, the self-interested thing to do
and the altruistic thing to do are the same. So not so far from the Biblical commandment to
love one’s neighbour as oneself.
Ah, ‘Who is my neighbour?’ asked the rich man of Jesus. He replied, ‘he who showed mercy’.
No one is safe until we are all safe. Let us show mercy and true leadership.
Tedros Ghebreyus, the director general of the World Health Organisation (WHO)St Bartholomew’s News September 2021
Well at least we have had some lovely weather on and off, so the children can
look forward to the return to school. I think Lostwithiel has mirrored what has
happened generally in Cornwall, as the beach has been very busy and trying to find
somewhere to park in town has been pretty hopeless. At least the mix of sun and
rain has given us some lovely flowers and lots of Summer colour. Aren’t we all glad of
the extra time we spent in the garden during Covid lockdown.
We look forward to the Vintage Garden Party at the Rectory on Saturday 4th
from 2 – 4.00. I’m sure some of us would like to dress suitably and have some fun.
Let us hope the weather smiles down on Linda and Paul.
The family service is the first Sunday and it will be interesting to see what
Rev’d Sheila sets as the theme.
We could wish that some youngsters from the town came along to join us in
whatever Rev’d Sheila decides to do, and not leave it all to us ‘older kids’!
Roger Smith continues to stream all the services and they can be accessed on
Facebook. We are getting a good number of hits watching the services, but would be
happier if some of these could come to the live services.
We have a Scarecrow Festival at the end of the month for the children to show
their expertise at these traditional figures, and they will be judged on Saturday 25th,
before displaying in Church. We look forward to some interesting models.
Our Archdeacon Kelly Betteridge, is coming to us for a quick visit on
Tuesday 28th.
She is keen to go round the deanery to get to know as many of the Church Officials
from all the Benefices.
The Spire Fund is increasing slowly, but we still have a long way to go.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed in time and money.
We still need volunteers to help with fundraising and also various jobs around the
Church, so if you feel you could spare some time, please see the Churchwardens.
Your help will be appreciated.OLD LERRYN - BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT!
Local historian Esthermary Todd worked for many years to piece together an
understanding of the field layout and ownerships of Lerryn in times past.
Unknown to any of us, her friend Liz, who lived just across the way, recreated
Esthermary's work as a huge (46 x 35”) embroidered 'map' of the area.
Liz took the embroidery with her when she moved away from the village and
we knew nothing of it until after she died. Her daughter-in-law then contacted
the hall and asked whether we would wish to be the custodians of this very
remarkable piece of work.
Of course we agreed, and the fabric, now safely framed, will be on display in
the main hall from 10.30 to noon on Friday 10 September.
After that it will be hung on the wall, but we thought people would like to get a
closer look at it before then.
Come and join us for coffee!
Ann Henderson — For Lerryn Memorial Hall
September Walks—Walk Talk Cornwall
The Next walks are Wednesdays in September.
Weds 1st, 8th and 15th
2.30pm at the Talbot
walk to the Nursery for Coffee and Cake.
Well behaved dogs and owners welcome,
please ring Tabitha if you wish to attend.
Deadline for October Bridge:
10th September 2021
to the bridge3@hotmail.co.uk .
or emails to tamsin382@gmail.com
or Sue Daw on 01208 873634LOSTWITHIEL EDUCATIONAL TRUST The above Trust exists to benefit young people up to the age of 25 years old who live in the parishes of Lostwithiel and St Winnow. In the past we have helped with grants to large scale projects within the town of Lostwithiel e.g. skate park, children’s play areas, and with small groups such as guides/junior band. We also help individuals with various enterprises, including where the applicant shows promise in a particular area e.g. music, drama, sport, dance etc. Each application is discussed by the Trustees as to whether it falls within their remit and a decision is made at our quarterly meetings. Applications may be made at any time during the year by, or on behalf of, the young person, but for your information our next meeting is in February 2022. Application for grants should be made either by email to:- The Secretary Educational Trust, coffabridge3@yahoo.co.uk or edtrust@gmail.com or by mail, marked for the attention of Lostwithiel Educational Trust c/o Church Administration Office, St Bartholomew’s Church, Church Lane PL22 0EG.
Vintage Garden Party at the Rectory
2pm on Saturday 4th September 2021
Come and join us for a vintage afternoon
tea with music, raffle, cake stall,
tombola, plant swap, local produce and
much more.
Dress code – stylish, summer hat optional! (Prize for the best hat.)
Free entry, all donations and proceeds in aid of
the St Bartholomew’s church tower restoration fund.
We’ll see you there!
The Rectory, Springfield Close, Lostwithiel PL22 0RW 01208
592765
(If anyone has any donations for the raffle, tombola or any other stall,
or can help out serving teas, please contact Linda Beynon.)
Cynthia Stuart Smith - A Thanksgiving
At St Winnow on the 15th September at 3pm there will be a short
service of thanksgiving for the life of our old Lerryn friend before the
committal of her ashes in the grave of her late husband Reg,
who died in 2009.
Cynthia died last year at the height of the Covid pandemic and the full
solemnities could not be observed. Cynthia loved life in the community
and was involved with the W I, The Produce Association,
the Red Store Scrabble Club
and she supported most aspects of village life.
Her son Nick cordially invites all her friends to join him at St Winnow on
the 15th September to pay tribute to her long and fruitful life and have
tea together afterwards.LERRYN & DISTRICT
PRODUCE ASSOCIATION
IN ASSOCIATION WITH LERRYN WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
The year 2020 should have seen the 70th Lerryn Produce Show.
Of course owing to the covid pandemic, it had to be cancelled and until July
2021 the committee were still unsure that we would be able to go ahead.
We are delighted that with last minute arrangements put in place it was able to
happen.
Would anyone be able or want to bring exhibits to the show?
Would anyone want to come this year?
We needn't have worried.
Locals and visitors alike made it a very special day and we all enjoyed being
back together again in our lovely village hall with a wonderful display of high
quality exhibits and 70th celebration cake which we all enjoyed after the prize
giving at the end of the show.
Our thanks go to Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Leslie who kindly opened the show but I
would also like to thank everyone for showing that we are still a close community
who knows how to pull together and enjoy ourselves.
The major winners were as follows:-
W.I. Cup for Most Points in Show Pat Bucknell
Association Cup for most points (Vegetable Classes) Brian Philp
Collon Cup for most points (Fruit Classes) Jenny Harlow
Mrs A. Day Cup for most points (Decorative Classes) Joan Harvey
Penfoye Cup for most points (Flower Classes) Pat Bucknell
Polscoe Cup for most points (Cookery Classes) Marion Peters
George Keast Memorial Shield (Young Gardener of the Year) Tessa Musgrave
Botallick Cup (Best Exhibit Flower Classes) Pat Bucknell
Russell Glanville Challenge Cup (Best Vegetable) Brian Philp
I & C Keast Memorial Cup (Best Bloom in Show) Andrew Leslie
Cornish Garden Society Gold Medal (Best Overall Exhibit) Jean PiperS.W. Removals & Storage Problem Gardens? Help is at hand!
Turn your back for just a few moments and the lawn’s turned into a
———Par, Cornwall--—— jungle.
Brambles, ivy and bracken are rapidly encroaching - we’ve all
Quality removals & house clearances been there!
I offer a friendly, all-year-round service to quickly bring everything
Local, U.K. & France specialists back under control. I can assist with special one-off projects or do
regular gardening work
Grass cutting,
Great value storage/self storage
trimming
30 years in the trade serving Cornwall General weeding
——-Free quotes —— Brushwood control, particularly brambles, ivy, bracken
w.w.w.swremovalsandstorage.co.uk Hedge cutting, branch lopping
e: info@swremovalsandstorage.co.uk Firewood cutting, log stacking
Leaf clearance Composting
Unit 4, Roundhouse Industrial Estate, Borders and veg patches:- new ones dug out, existing
ones maintained
Harbour Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2BB Call me to discuss special requirements.
Tel.01726 815053 Charles Morgan 01208 872834,
charlesmorgan0504@gmail.com
Mob.07974 180041Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), which is celebrating its
30th anniversary this year, is delighted to announce that its
Moonlight Memory Walk will be returning to Falmouth on 2 October,
and there will also be a virtual option for those to take part wherever they live.
The Moonlight Memory Walk is a 5 mile evening sponsored walk held annually
in Falmouth which has raised almost £300,000 for the children’s hospice
charity since 2009.
Last year the event was turned virtual and hundreds of people took part by
completing their own sponsored memory walk in their local area.
After months of lockdowns and restrictions having such an impact on
fundraising, the team at Little Harbour are delighted to be able to be organising
an event which will bring people together for a poignant evening walking in
memory of their loved ones and raising vital funds.
For those not able to make it to Falmouth on the evening the charity is still
offering a virtual alternative where supporters can do their own sponsored
memory walk and will have access to watch a live stream of the memory
ceremony online.
This year’s event is kindly being sponsored by National Friendly.Boconnoc Church
Pandemic Memorial Service
of Thanksgiving
Sunday, September 12th at 4.0.p.m
Those who died during the pandemic
will be remembered
The Service will be followed by a cream tea
*****
Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 3rd at 11.0 a.m.
Pasties and wine will be served afterwards
*****
All welcome
to either or both of the aboveHi everyone
We desperately need funds for repairs to the church tower.
People have already been generous so far, thank you, but please
click on the link to donate.
All donations small and large are welcome.
Can you help Tabitha Stafford raise £60,000
to fund the repairs to the church tower
at St. Bartholomew’s church Lostwithiel?
Please donate to their Just Giving Crowdfunding Page:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/st-barts-tower?
utm_id=2&utm_term=QmBJXaZWJ
Thanks for your support,
Tabitha Stafford on behalf of St. Bart’s PCC.
Ann’s Gallery
established 1977 Parish Giving Scheme
Having opened again in April we
Please don’t forget if you want to
are now looking forward to
donate regularly to your local parish
welcoming you back.
church, there is the parish giving
There are lots of new cards scheme where you can set up
to browse through. regular donations
Look out for the glassware—
not to be missed. https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/
home/?set=true#cookie-widget
Opening hours 10 am to 1pm
and 2pm to 5pm or forms will be available
Open Daily except Sunday at your local parish church.
15, Fore Street, Lostwithiel, This form of giving is vital to us and
PL22 0BW protecting the future of the church
01208 872828BENEFICE DIRECTORY
Rector: Revd Paul Beynon, 3 Springfield Close, Lostwithiel, PL22 0RW 01208 592765
07896 841802
Associate Priest: Reverend Sheila Bawden, 01208 8713 44
Church Administration Office: Catherine Murphy: email: church_centre@yahoo.co.uk
St Bartholomew’s Church, Church Lane, Lostwithiel PL22 0EG Tel 01208872232
Office Hours Monday to Wednesday 9.0 a.m. to 12.0 pm.
BOCONNOC
Churchwardens Vacancy
Carolyn Fortescue 01208 872030
PCC Secretary Pattie Bowen
PCC Treasurer Chris Alderman
ST. BARTHOLOMEW
Churchwarden Bernice Gresswell 01208 871344
Churchwarden Brenda Gilbert 01208 873673
PCC Secretary Catherine Murphy 01208 872232
PCC Treasurer Roger Smith 01208 592452
Church Hall John Gilbert 01208 873673
ST. VEEP
Churchwardens Charles Morgan 01208 872834
Oliver Trevelyan 01503 220434
PCC Secretary Penny Philp 01208 873169
PCC Treasurer Oliver Trevelyan 01503 220434
ST. WINNOW with St Nectan
Churchwardens Nancy Morris 01208 872652
Dawn Stephens 01208 873647
PCC Secretary Catherine Murphy 01208 872232
PCC Treasurer Colin Morris 01208 872652
BRADOC
Churchwardens Roz Lee 01579 320603
Robert Pearce 01579 343842
PCC Secretary Heimke Moll 01208 809495
PCC Treasurer Kathryn Pearce 01579 343842
ST. BREVITA
Churchwardens Tim Turner 01208 872165
Ellen McConnell 01208 872981
PCC Secretary Catherine Murphy 01208 872232
PCC Treasurer Tony Hepworth 01208 873194You can also read
