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Vol 133 Price 30p St Elphin’s Chronicle July 2021
Vol 133
Price 30p
St Elphin’s Chronicle
July 2021
The Parish Staff
Rector
Canon June Steventon The Rectory 129 Church Street WA1 2TL
01925-635020
Curate Revd Debbie Lovatt 38 Bretton Avenue WA1 2GP
Reader Emeritus Mr Ray Whitticombe 3 Franklin Close WA5 8QL
01925-564408
Church Wardens Mrs Janet Cliffe 18 Magnolia Close Woolston WA1 4HS
01925-810120
Miss Kathryn Hayes 8 Charlton Street WA4 1LX
01925-656790
Websites:
St Elphin’s: http://www.achurchnearyou (St Elphin)
Diocesan Website: http://www.liverpool.anglican.org
Cathedral Website: http://www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk
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During this current lockdown our online Services can be found on YouTube, the link will appear on the Church Facebook page.
If you don’t do Facebook but would like the link emailing to or would like to receive an electronic version of the parish magazine please let Dianne know at [email protected] and we will add you to our mailing list.
Alternatively you can download the magazine from our website at http://www.achurchnearyou (St Elphin)
We recently celebrated St Barnabas’ Day and it caused me to ‘look him up’ (google him) and I discovered that his ‘real’ name was Joseph, but the other apostles nicknamed him Barnabas, which means “son of encouragement”; like any good nickname, it captured something true about him, so it stuck.
Barnabas encouraged the other apostles by giving generously out of his wealth.
He encouraged Saul (who became St Paul) by welcoming him despite his past, when others shunned him. He continued to encourage Saul by recognising his gifts and including him in important work. He encouraged Mark (who eventually wrote the Gospel) by continuing to believe in him despite early doubts and fears.
In all of this, Barnabas was following Jesus’ commandment to love his neighbour as himself; he encouraged others to go beyond their fears and perceived limitations, and so to achieve great things. We all know how good it is to receive encouragement, but we also know how easy it is to miss out on the opportunity to give it. Loving our neighbours as ourselves means doing to others what we would like them to do to us, including giving them the encouragement we would like to receive.
During this summer, let us try to be Barnabas’ daughters and sons of encouragement. Let us be generous to those in need; let us reach out to those who are marginalised or afraid, and to those whom others would rather avoid; let’s try to pick up those who have fallen and give them back faith in themselves.
It takes only a moment to encourage someone, and often doesn’t cost anything, but it can make someone’s day, and perhaps even change the course of their life. With every blessing.
Canon June
“With many in our country on lockdown, it’s important that we support those who are feeling lonely and isolated, whatever age they are." Archbishop Justin Welby
Options available include materials also available digitally by the Church of England’s Communications team such as Prayer during the Day and Night Prayer updated daily, from Common Worship, and a recording of the Church of England weekly national online service.
A section called Hymn Line offers callers a small selection of hymns, updated daily. An option entitled ‘Hymns We Love’, provides a hymn and reflection and is based on an initiative by the Connections group.
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches/daily-hope-phone-line
Pause for Thought with Norma Fox
O Saviour, whose almighty word The winds and waves submissive heard
The Norwegians have a folktale in which Noah’s Ark springs a leak midway through its days on the high seas. The dog is asked if he will put his nose between the boards to save the vessel and its precious cargo from sinking.
That’s how the dog became man’s best friend, they say, and it’s also why his nose is supposed to have remained cold and wet ever since!!
Only a folktale but it got me thinking about the awful storms we had in early May causing heavy flooding, how people were afraid for life and property.
I thought about the Gospel reading from Mark (4:35-41). How when evening had come and Jesus asked his disciples to take him across the lake, he was tired and slept, but a raging storm blew up and the disciples were afraid they would drown. They woke Jesus thinking he didn’t care. Then those wonderful words after he had calmed the sea ‘Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?’
Jesus says those same words to us in the storms of our lives; do we have
faith, courage to trust? In his love he will hear us and calm the tumult
within.
Did you know that the second Sunday of July is known as Sea Sunday? First
celebrated in 1975, Sea Sunday is now an annual event, an
interdenominational day of prayer and remembrance, not just for those
who spend their working lives at sea, but also for their families.
I think it’s an excellent idea to have a special day for mariners and those at
home who support them. Sometimes it’s all too easy to forget just how
hazardous the oceans can be, and how much we owe those who risk their
lives while working tireelessly far away from dry land. And I don’t think it’s
rocking anyone’s boat to say so!
O Trinity of love and pow’r,
Our brethren shield in danger’s hour
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them wereso’er they go,
And ever let there rise to thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
(Hymns Old & New)
Peace Doves at Liverpool Cathedral
I had hoped to meet up in July but as restrictions still apply this will have to be postponed, but I am hopeful that the service in August can go ahead. Please see notice below.
This summer we give thanks to God for the gift of life and for our loving and compassionate families and friends. We owe our unique role for women within the Church to our founder Mary Sumner. This year we celebrate 145 years of Mothers’ Union and pay tribute to Mary Sumner on the 100th anniversary of her death for all she achieved in life, empowering women and mothers worldwide, and establishing the home as a place of religious education and growth.
In 2021 we look back with gratitude and forward with faith. In prayer, we give thanks and pray for ongoing vision for the future of Mothers’ Union worldwide.
I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
2021 marks 145 years of Mothers’ Union and 115 years of Mothers’ Union at St Elphin’s in prayer, we give thanks for the service and inspiration of members across the years and across the world.
Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses... let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1
2021 marks 100 years since the death of Mary Sumner. In prayer, we give thanks for her life, her vision and her legacy.
The Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. Psalm 100:5
July 2021
Forward dates (provided restrictions continue to be lifted)
Wednesday 14th July – time and venue to be confirmed next month
Wednesday 11th August – 2.00pm St Elphin’s Church.
Service to celebrate Mary Sumner Day followed by light refreshments.
Please keep in touch with each other by telephone or email and let me know if anyone needs additional help.
Wendy Bailey
Tel: 725943 [email protected]
Answers to last month’s Summer Quiz
1. The First Day of Summer' is an annual public holiday celebrated in which European country in April? Iceland
2. Which feast day falls on July 15 every year? St Swithin
3. Who was credited with saving 77 lives during seven summers working as a lifeguard at Lowell Park, Illinois, starting in 1926? Ronald Reagan
4. Who met and fell in love with Marge Bouvier at a 1974 summer camp? Homer Simpson
5. Which novel is told partly by its heroine Esther Summerson? Bleak House
6. The “dog days of summer” are named after the Dog Star; what is the better known name of this star? Sirius
7. What term is often given to a period of dry hot weather that occurs in the autumn? Indian Summer
8. Shall I compare thee to a summer's day' is the first line of which William Shakespeare sonnet? Sonnet 18
9. What was the first name of Clegg in ‘Last of the Summer Wine’? Norman
10. The summer solstice occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during which month? December
11. ‘In the Summertime' was a debut single and big hit for which British rock band? Mungo Jerry
12. Name the fictional seaside town in the Australian soap ‘Home and Away’? Summer Bay
13. Castel Gandolfo is famous for being whose summer residence? The Pope
14. Name the city which hosted the 1990 Summer Olympics. Barcelona
15. What is the Italian word for ‘summer’? Estate
16. British Summer Time begins and ends on the last Sundays of which two months? March and October
17. What date is Mary Sumner Day? 9th August
18. Which British seaside attraction is 158 metres tall? Blackpool Tower
19. Where is the longest pleasure pier in the UK? Southend (1.34miles)
20. Who has won the most men’s single titles in the Open Era (since 1968) Roger
Federer (8 times 2003-2007, 2009, 2012 & 2017)
Church Finances for 2021
Last year I started to provide details of the income and expenditure
monthly. In order to give you an indication of the impact of the
pandemic. It is difficult to get a true picture early in the year so I have
included 2020 figures for comparison.
Month Income Expenditure
2020 2021 2020 2021 January £5,252 £3,020 £ 8,083 £ 6,745 February £6,701 £3,362 £ 6,532 £ 7.716 March £5,494 £4,529 £ 7,923 £ 6,676
April £8,887 £ 5,762 £ 7,263 £ 8,711 May £4,937 £7,790 £ 5,189 £7,089 June £3,565 £ 5,542 July £2,351 £ 5,531
August £8,732 £ 6,054 Sept £3,330 £ 5,211 Oct £6,866 £ 6,827
Nov £8,576 £ 5.945 Dec £3,806 £ 6,279 Total £68,499 £24,463 £76,380 £ 36,937
Expenditure over income to end April £12,474. Expenditure is roughly £7 – 8,000 per month but income is only about £5,000
Many of you have contacted me during this crisis to pay by cheque of
bank transfer and for that I thank you.
During this emergency the church still has expenses to pay. If you are able please contact Wendy Bailey about continuing to pay your donations by cheque, standing order, bank transfer or consider joining the Parish Giving Scheme.
Wendy Bailey, PCC Treasurer
Tel: 07963 021172
St Elphin’s 50/50 Club
The results of the June draw are as follows:
1st Nancy Jones 2nd Ray Whitticombe
3rd Gill Whitticombe 4th Dianne Rothwell
£127.50 went to church funds
The next draw will take place on Sunday 25th July and payments must be made by Sunday 18th in the draw.
Any payments made after that date will be assumed to be for the following month. Any cheques should be made payable to ‘St Elphin’s 50/50 Club’.
New members are always welcome. Janet
Beryl Mary Dell
In her Eulogy at the funeral service Janet Cliff very astutely commented that Beryl Dell was a lady everyone knew but no one really knew as Beryl was a very private lady. Beryl was a regular attender at 10:30 Eucharist and Lector until her illness required her to move to a Care Home. Having been a school teacher she certainly knew her own mind and wasn’t afraid to express her views without fear or favour. I recall her expressing a wish to attend Stewart McTaggart’s Ordination at the Cathedral but not wanting to drive into Liverpool. Ann and I offered to take her but on asking for her address to collect her she replied “indeed not, give me your address and I’ll drive myself to your house.” Such was the level of Beryl’s determination and independence! The only church person who knew Beryl well was perhaps Bob Birbeck who sadly predeceased her. Their friendship centred essentially around one thing, church music. Beryl’s husband, Sidney, had preceded Bob as St Elphin’s Organist and Choirmaster and, I’m told, he was a very good one. There is a musical keyboard in church which Beryl presented in memory of her husband so the musical connection remains. I will miss Beryl’s wry comments, sadly she has become yet another ‘old faithful’ we will no longer see.
Chris Bean
St Elphin’s Prayer List
All those who are ill:
Daisy Easton
Carol Shaw
Doreen Ross
Beryl Delooze
Nancy Wild
Mary Currie
Barbara Eden
Ann Marie Vowles
Robert Hewitt
Ray Whitticombe
Mike & Ann Finlay
Sue & Chris Waddleton
Ron & Maynard Glover
Margaret Lomax
Graham Belton
Brenda Hill
Margaret Rimmer
Sue Poole
Lynda Hayes
Neil Walsh
Sylvia Lee
Andrew Clare
Margaret Gurney
Christine Chambers
Julie Morandini
Lesley & Kevin Turner
Those who are bereaved of:
Graham Belton
Ann Davies
Matthew Anderton
Betty Woods
We also pray for anyone suffering from Covid-19 or those who have died as a result of the virus.
Donations:
General Fund
In memory of Arnold Wright from:
Hilda Peacock 10.00
Ingrid Jones 100.00
In loving memory of my beloved husband David. Happy memories, Barbara Eden
30.00
Birthday Memories of Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandad Edith and John Massey From Chris and Emma
40.00
In memory of Albert Froggatt from R Froggatt 100.00
In memory of Olive Burgess from Mary Currie 20.00
In memory of Beryl Dell from Ernest David Green 40.00
In memory of Beryl Dell from Janet & Alan 50.00
In memory of mum, Marian Lawrie on her anniversary,30th June and aunt Irene Hicks on 5th July from Janet & Alan
50.00
In memory of Albert Froggatt, Bob Birbeck, Olive Burgess and Arnold Wright from Mary Egerton
100.00
Christian Burial & Cremation in June
14th Matthew James Anderson Age 65
28th Betty Woods Age 81
Rest Eternal grant unto them O Lord.
And let light perpetual shine upon them.
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