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Our Mission Community ‘TOGETHER @ 10’ SERVICE
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FROM REV. DAVE APPLEBY
Time is of the essence ...
The month of May: two Bank Holidays, two Heritage talks, and a Christian Aid Safari Supper! This as well as finer weather and the chance to get out and about means there's lots going on! As the weather improves, the gardens grow and need to be kept in check. And when I ask someone how they are, the answer is often 'busy'.
Often it feels like there aren't enough hours in the day. But no one has fewer hours than any one else! We talk about 'losing' time, or 'finding' time, but we can't buy extra hours from a shop any more than we can be in two places at the same time. Time is what we make of it, and we either use it wisely or waste it.
I could say a lot more but time is running out on me ... so I'll leave you with ths poem which says it better.
'All the Hours God Gives' by Steve Turner.
I work all the hours God gives. I work. All the hours – God gives. I work all the hours. God gives.
God gives all the hours I work. God gives. All the hours – I work. God gives all. The hours? I work.
The hours God gives, I work. The hours! God gives, I work. I give God all the work hours.
The hours I give God all work.
In all you do this month of May, I hope it is productive, useful, relaxing and enjoyable. And may you have time to remember that, in all you do, you are making memories for the future ...
Bless you,
Rev Dave Appleby.
Come Dine with me! To support Christian Aid week across the parish and have some fun, there is a special meal planned on
Saturday 11th May, 6.00-8.00pm. Families and friends are very welcome.
● The Main course will be at St John’s Church Hall from 6.00pm and will include drinks.
● The Dessert course followed by tea/coffee will be at St Mary’s Church hall from 7.15pm.
There will be a choice of dishes including vegetarian and gluten-free, for both parts of the meal.
Everyone will need to travel by car between St John’s and St Mary’s, and parking arrangements will be made known beforehand. Lifts will be available for all those who need one (and home afterwards!)
Tickets – £5.00 per person, children free of charge. They are on sale in all four churches.
Additional donations for Christian Aid can be made in envelopes which will be available on the night. CHRISTIAN AID WEEK
We have excellent maternity care services in this country. Expectant mums are not so fortunate in the poorest countries of the World. In Sierra Leone, 10 women die during childbirth every day. Funds are needed to build Health Centres, provide health training and improve hygiene.
This year Christian Aid Week is our opportunity to help those mums give birth safely. Please give your support to the church collections and fundraising events that will be happening across the parish in aid of the charity.
Thank you. -Christina Adams
No, this isn’t a fund-raising abseil down the tower of St Mary’s! Pictured are Adrian Wright and Dave Coape of Western Steeplejacks, checking out the condition of the church in March. As well as clearing away some debris, maintaining the flagpole and making sure the lightning conductor is in working condition, N & N gave the clock face a clean, and you’ll now notice how it’s a nicer shade of blue. Maybe abseiling down a church tower wouldn’t be your idea of fun, but it’s all in a day’s work for Western Steeplejacks!
FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS at St Mary’s for March 2019.
Baptism:
24th March WADE ROGER WATTERSON, the son of Robyn and Ian.
Funerals:
21st March DAVID JOHN HUGHES.
28th March PAMELA TRUMFIELD. _____________________________________
AGAPE MEAL – 2019
On Maundy Thursday 50+ parishioners and friends met at St Mary’s Church hall to share in the fellowship and Christian love of an Agape meal. The meal replicates the meetings of early Christians as initiated by the events of the Last Supper, giving them the opportunity to share their faith and love and develop their relationship with Jesus by telling stories of their lived experience.
The meal we shared was a simple one of colourful fruits, bread and cheese. We were encouraged to share our own stories as we prayed, praised, sang, listened to readings, washed each other’s hands and shared communion. The atmosphere was vibrant and there was a real feeling that the spirit was truly with us. New acquaintances were made, and old ones developed as we shared in our common bonds of faith and love. An amazing and poignant beginning to our reflections and celebrations on the death and resurrection of Jesus our Lord and Redeemer in this holiest of holy times of the Christian year.
-Kerry Gilbert
#TGIM? Surely you mean #TGIF, don’t you?
Well, no, Monday is the day we leave the four walls of the church building and start to show Jesus to the world. So Thank God It’s Monday.
Which is why six of us went to St Andrew’s in Cullompton on the first Saturday of April to Mission Shed Central’s day conference ‘Celebrating, affirming and exploring our call for a faith filled life in the real world. It was a packed day so here a just few thoughts that stayed with us. After a rousing worship session we were able to fire questions at a panel comprising, the Bishop of Crediton, The Rt Rev Jackie Searle, Chloe Axford, Fr Simon Cuff, Ros Turner, Dan O’Hara , and Barry Dugmore. Bishop Jackie Searle shared reflections on “the image of overflowing with hope” quoting one of her friends by saying, “meet the world with love”. Given that the main theme of Mission Shed Central was “Thank God it’s Monday” it was encouraging to be reminded that we are all known to God by name through unconditional love. We are called to be who we are in ‘Christ’ wherever we are and our relationship with Jesus through prayer, the Inspired Word of God and with each other will equip us to “meet the world with love”. “Preach the gospel. Use words if you have to.” That’s all very well but how do we do it? One way is step off our Christian island and get interested in the things that other people are interested in. I’ll bet you didn’t know that there’s a group called “Christians in Motor Sport” did you? Not only that there many more groups for Christians with particular interests or jobs outside the church. There’s even a “Take the Vicar to Work” scheme! One thing we learned from a seminar is that we need to be better listeners so that we answer the questions people are actually asking rather than the ones we want them to ask and where we want to give to our communities we need to ask them what they really want. To do that we have be vulnerable and not try to be perfect. Our own Rev Jennie Appleby asked how we can encourage each other to talk about the things that affect society - that affect us all- (yes even the dreaded Brexit) without taking sides and becoming confrontational. One thing we ought to do before getting on these sort of topics is to make sure that we have got the facts right. Taking the “B” word as an example, it’s clear that both sides of the debate have resorted to “spin” and even downright untruth to get their various points across. As Christians we have to stay within the facts as best we can and show that we believe that God is ultimately in control. Even then we need to be prepared for some hostility. Archbishop Justin was given a hard time when he spoke to the TUC and there are those who say that the church should stay out of politics. Above all we must cultivate a servant mentality; model the life of Jesus; be helpful; laugh with those celebrate and weep with those who weep. There’s a whole spectrum of callings. God calls each of us by name. And in case all this seems too much, remember nobody can do everything but if everybody did something, everything would get done.
-Jennie. T-J, Ruth, Bob, Anne and Mike
A PRAYER FOR THE MONTH
God, please enlighten our minds with truth; Inflame our hearts with love; Inspire our wills with courage; Enrich our lives with service; Pardon what we have been;
Sanctify what we are, And order what we shall be.
Amen.
ST JOHN’S CHURCH
EVENSONG
SUNDAY, 12th MAY, 2019
@ 4.00pm
Evensong has recommenced for the Summer months.
FROM ST JOHN’S PARISH REGISTER
BAPTISM: We welcomed into God’s family by Baptism: 31st March MOLLIE GWITHIAN McCAULEY, daughter of Paul & Julia.
FUNERAL OFFICE: We remember those who have lost loved ones and commend to God the soul of:
15th April ERIC PETER MORRIS
___________________________________ ‘HAVE YOUR SAY’ MEETING
The next ‘Have Your Say’ meeting will be held at:-
7.00pm in Hooe Baptist Church
on Wednesday, 22nd May 2019
Your opportunity to air any concerns about the Plymstock Radford Ward area with our local Councillors and (when available) Police.
-John Dow
‘YOUNG @ HEART’
April’s ‘Young @ Heart’ members very much enjoyed a talk by Mr Tony Banbury on his thoughts of Easter. Tony is a Reader in our Parish, also a retired school Headmaster.
Tony had photographic slides to illustrate his talk but because of the brightness of the day unfortunately some of the slides were not very well defined. However we didn’t mind as Tony described everything as he went along.
He began his talk with a slide of new birth in the Spring season - primroses, baby chicks and bunnies, etc. also Easter eggs and Hot X buns. We were reminded of the times when people cycled or walked to Plympton to purchase the famous Hot X buns and how we used to pick bunches of primroses for our mums and to decorate our churches - now no longer able to do so by law. But they are looking wonderful in hedgerows and gardens enjoyed by all.
We talked about Shrove Tuesday and the tradition of using up provisions before Lent started when we reduced some of our indulgences for those weeks leading up to Easter - and so pancakes became another tradition. Tony told us how he used to make and tossed them for his students, without dropping any.
We heard about Maundy Thursday when the Monarch presented the Maundy money to certain subjects. A former member of St John’s, the late Mr John Pascho (Snr) had been one of the recipients of this Maundy money and on his death his son, another late John Pascho (Jnr), inherited it. And shortly after showed it to St John’s congregation and I was one of the lucky ones to see it - very interesting!
We moved on to Good Friday (when we ate our Hot X buns) - the excruciating walk when Jesus was forced to carry his cross of crucifixion. The equally painful death and the laying of his body in the tomb. Then Easter Sunday when Mary, Jesus’s mother, having gone to the tomb, found it empty. Jesus appeared to her and it wasn’t until he spoke to her that she recognised him. We all know the story, so much a part of our faith.
Tony ended his so interesting talk by suggesting that we always concentrate on the empty cross: and thank God for it.
We thanked Tony for joining us and showed our appreciation with applause and a donation to a charity of his choice. He stayed for tea and kindly judged our competition of a small posy which was won by Margaret, so well done Margaret.
At our next meeting our Speaker will be Mrs Gillian Garlick talking on her work with the Coast Guard. See you then.
-Ruth Earl
The next Meeting is on Tuesday, 7th May, 2.00pm, St John’s Church Hall New members very welcome.
HOOE & TURNCHAPEL LADIES GROUP
We meet at the Hooe & Turnchapel Community Centre on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8.00pm. ALL ladies welcome.
Our programme for MAY 2019 is:-
MAY 7th GAMES BRING & BUY
MAY 21st POLICING THE PENINSULA -- Mr Dell
For further information please contact: -Diane McCarthy (Sec) Tel: 311931.
MINSTER CHURCH OF ST ANDREW ~ RECITALS
(Commencing 1.10pm. Admission free. Lunch available to buy from 12 noon)
Wed8th MayOrgan & Piano Recital by Sean Sweeney
Wed 15th MayOrgan & Piano Recital by Kris Emmett
Wed22nd MayOrgan Recital by Richard Line
Wed29th MayThe Minster String Quartet
OUT & ABOUT
May 4-31st Plymouth History Festival
Details: visit www.historyfestival2019.wordpress.com
May 5th Plymouth Antique & Collectors Fair, The Guildhall.
May 4th Band of HM Royal Marines returns to The Pavilions.
May 11-12th Pirates Weekend, The Barbican, Quay Square and Sutton Harbour.
May 18th University of Plymouth Choral Society & Sinfonia Summer Concert, St Andrew’s Minster Church.
May 19th Britain’s Ocean City Half Marathon, Plymouth Hoe.
May 25th Lord Mayor’s Day, Armada Way.
May 26th Tea Dance on The Hoe, 1pm-4pm as part of the Lady Astor Statue Campaign celebrating 100 years of women in Parliament.
May 31st Plymouth Police Choir, Methodiist Central Hall Details & tickets contact Bob Sheldrake on Tel:406995.
May 31st - Flavour Fest, Armada Way.
June 2nd
MOUNT BATTEN TOWER OPEN DAYS
Monday 6th May & Wednesday 29th May, 11am - 2pm.
As part of the Plymouth History Festival take a self-guided tour of one of Plymouth’s oldest and historic landmarks. £2
per person/booking essential. [email protected] 01752 404567.
MAY 16th
‘HISTORY OF COINAGE’ by Bryan Short
All talks start at 7.30pm at St John’s Church Hall, Hooe. Talks: Members free. Non-Members £3.00
To join PVH please contact our membership secretary Jan Fletcher [email protected]
AS IT WAS . . .
Now here is nice rural view. Stone walls, fields with cows grazing. Little village in the distance with its church tower popping up. Any ideas? Well you can’t see this view now as it was taken roughly where the bus stop is situated at the western entrance to The Broadway. The houses in the distance are in Horn Lane and the church is Plymstock St Mary & All Saints.
To the right, out of view, is the start of Dean Hill and the fields in the centre are now the Broadway car park. This picture was probably taken in the late 1930’s, long before the housing explosion of the 1950’s and 60’s.
DID YOU KNOW . . . ? 26TH MAY – ROGATION SUNDAY (SUNDAY BEFORE ASCENSION)
Rogation means an asking of God – for blessing on the seed and land for the year ahead. It is appropriate in any emergency, war, plague, drought or foul weather.
The practice began with the Romans, who invoked the help of the gods Terminus and Ambarvalia. In those days a crowd moved in procession around the cornfields, singing and dancing, sacrificing animals, and driving away Winter with sticks. They wanted to rid the cornfields of evil.
About 465 the Western world was suffering from earthquake, storm and epidemic. So Mamertius, Bishop of Vienne, aware of the popular pagan custom, ordered that prayers should be said in the ruined or neglected fields on the days leading up to Ascension. With his decision, ‘beating the bounds’ became a Christian ceremonial.
Rogation-tide arrived in England early in the eighth century, and became a fixed and perennial asking for help of the Christian God. On Rogation-tide, a little party would set out to trace the boundaries of the parish. At the head marched the bishop or the priest, with a minor official bearing a Cross, and after them the people of the parish, with schoolboys and their master trailing along. Most of them held slender wands of willow.
At certain points along the route – at well-known landmarks like a bridge or stile or ancient tree, the Cross halted, the party gathered about the priest, and a litany or rogation is said, imploring God to send seasonable wealth, keep the corn and roots and boughs in good health, and bring them to an ample harvest. At one point beer and cheese would be waiting. (from May Parish Pump)
COMMUNITY NEWS WORK ON VIADUCT TO START IN MAY
Major road improvement works to support some of Plymouth City Centre’s developments will begin this Spring. Shoppers and visitors are being urged to try new routes into the City Centre from 13 th May when work begins on the viaduct – Exeter Street – the road between the new Drake Leisure complex and Drake Circus. Maintenance and improvement work for this 140-metre stretch of road will take place ahead of the cinema complex opening its doors in the Autumn. The work will take 17 weeks. South West Highways will carry out the work on the Council’s behalf, with the
first phase on the shopping centre side – the east bound lane will be closed for ten weeks from 13th May to
19th July. The second phase on the west bound lane into the City Centre will be from 22nd July until 6th
September. The city’s bus companies have been given advanced warning of the road works as well as the City Centre Company so that they can plan for alternative routes for deliveries. To help keep key traffic moving, buses and emergency services will also be able to use Bretonside, which has been closed for over a year while work on the former bus station has been going on. This road will also be open for vehicles wanting access to businesses there.
LORD MAYORS DAY
The Plymouth Lord Mayor Day will be held in the City Centre on Saturday 25th May.
PIRATES WEEKEND
This years Pirates Weekend will take place on the Barbican from 10.00am on Saturday 11 th May until
4.00pm on Sunday 12th May 2019.
LOCAL ELECTIONS
Local elections will take place on Thursday, 2nd May, 7.00am until 10.00pm. Nominations: Plymstock Dunstone Ward - Nigel Andrew Churchill (The Conservative Party) - Sima Davarian (The Liberal/Democrat Party) - Ben Davy (The Labour Party). Plymstock Radford Ward - Baz Ahmed (The Labour Party) - Matthew Paul Faith (The Green Party) - Roy John Minden Plumley (The Liberal/Democrat Party) - Kathy Watkins (The Conservative Party).
BUS SERVICE SUSPENDED
The 5A bus services, which on its route covers Oreston, was suspended between 25th March until 12th April as Oreston Road was closed due to drainage works. The 5A bus was diverted at Plymstock Road through Pomphlett Gardens to Pomphlett roundabout.
ULTRA FAST BROADBAND COMING TO SELECTED PLYMOUTH BUILDINGS
Improved ultrafast ‘Fibre to the Premises’ (FTTP) broadband will be rolled out to over 220 public buildings across Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon over the next two years, thanks to a successful bid to a UK Government fund. The buildings include council offices, GP surgeries, hospitals, schools, colleges and many others. This investment will significantly extend access to full fibre networks making it easier and cheaper for businesses and homes to connect.
COUNCIL BACKS NEW BANK
Plymouth City Council has pledged support for the development of a new local Bank. The Bank, known for now as South West Mutual, will be the first ever member-owned, High Street bank dedicated to the residents and small businesses of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. It will provide a full range of services to rival High Street banks including local branches, digital channels and current accounts. The Council has joined the Bank as a Founder Member and will invest in founder shares along with over 60 individuals, organisations and other local authorities in the area. The investment of £60,000 from the Council’s Co-operative and Mutuals Development Fund will purchase shares that can be traded with other members once the bank becomes profitable.
RED ARROWS COMING TO PLYMOUTH
The spectacular Red Arrows will return to Plymouth this year for Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 29th June.
Huge crowds gathered to watch the impressive aerobatic team the last time they performed in the city in 2012, when Plymouth hosted the national Armed Forces Day event. The Red Arrows will close the air display, which starts at 5pm. The display will also include a rescue demonstration from the Coastguard in partnership with the RNLI and flypasts from a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter and an RAF Spitfire. Visitors to Armed Forces Day can also enjoy the arena programme, with parades, bands and the popular Field Gun competition, as well as displays of military vehicles and equipment. Following the air display, there will be a free outdoor evening concert headlined by One Step Behind, the UK’s leading Madness tribute band. Also taking to the stage are last year’s X Factor runner-up Scarlett Lee and a Tom Jones tribute act. Road closures and exclusion zones will be in place around the time of the air display to ensure public safety.
SEA BIN INSTALLED TO HELP TACKLE PLASTIC POLLUTION
A ‘Sea Bin’ has been installed at Queen Anne’s Battery Marina in Plymouth as part of the city’s ongoing commitment to tackle plastic pollution. Plymouth City Council is working with Queen Anne’s Battery Marina and the University of Plymouth to trial the Sea Bin and monitor collections of plastic and other waste, to determine how beneficial it could be in Plymouth. A Sea Bin is a floating rubbish bin that can capture annually 90,000 plastic bags, 35,700 disposable cups or 16,500 plastic bottles. It is one of the latest projects to be developed to support the Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City Plan for Plastics, led by the city’s Plastics Taskforce which is made up of a range of local partners.
LIBRARY 10 YEARS OLD
The present Plymstock Library will be 10 years old this May. It replaced the former library which was erected in the early 1960’s. Before that the library was housed in a disused air raid shelter behind the Plymstock Fire Station. To celebrate the event, History Walks have been arranged between 26th April and 26th May. For further information telephone 01752 306606. (Sources: Plymouth City Council - Plymouth City Bus)
Hooe’s Place Community Café
Thursdays Open to all
Morning Coffee 10.30-11.30am Freshly cooked lunches 11.45am-1.30pm
St John’s Church, Hooe Open every Thursday
10.00am - 2.00pm
Church open for prayer and/or viewing
Entrance through St John’s Hall
