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The magazine for the Parish of St. Peter’s Cleethorpes www.stpeterscleethorpes.org.uk
The magazine for the
Parish of St. Peter’s Cleethorpes
www.stpeterscleethorpes.org.uk
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Contacts Clergy Rev. Paul Hunter 01472 291156 Rector Email [email protected] Rev. Derek H Webster 01472 693786 Honorary Assistant Priest Church Wardens Andrew Longbottom 01472 560230 Email [email protected] Note new phone and email Kate Esmond 07880555344 Email [email protected] Parish Office Parish Administrator - Tina Dixon 01472 231198 Email [email protected] Mothers’ Union Heather Hammond 01472 695341 Church Flowers Jenny Horsfall 01472 691722
The editors are Kate Esmond and Joan Johnson. Copy can be emailed to
[email protected], [email protected], or
[email protected] or can be left at the Parish Office.
Please note the usual deadline date of 15th of the month for inclusion in the
next issue. Sometimes this has to be brought forward.
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THINK OF A WORLD WITHOUT ANY CHURCHES Heaven FORBID
This was the thought of one Grimsby Telegraph reader in response to a move to change an ex-church building to another fast food outlet. The recent reorganisation of the Roman Catholic church in North East Lincolnshire has been a reality check for all the churches in the area and no doubt this is echoed throughout the United Kingdom. To see wonderful churches, which have been the spiritual homes of congregations for generations, lost forever must be at least heart breaking. I remember an elderly man telling me of the last service in the church, which his father had helped build in the early years of the 20th Century. The church was full to witness this funeral before the last rites of demolishment. How incredibly sad! However, in this uncertain world the fact is that churches are being closed and made redundant, because it costs both money and requires people to keep a church open. A sign of the times in once Great Britain? During the recent August holidays I received a very appreciative letter from an elderly man on holiday, who visited St Peter’s for a service and was overwhelmed by the welcome he was given. Many, many people from all over the country visit our lovely hidden treasure of a resort and find their way to the special place, which we call our spiritual home. Some return to their roots, others to simply find solace and peace in a hectic, fearful world. Sadly, at present we cannot keep the church open, but there is a proposal, that we put all the ornaments away and leave the church open. Please discuss and if called, volunteer to steward and serve!! I for one, would find that very difficult to contemplate in view of the increase in thefts and vandalism in our area. All this leads me to ask the question which has been asked since it started, namely
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WHAT IS THE CHURCH HERE FOR?
Certainly, the Church is both more than buildings, important though they are, and nor is it simply about Sunday morning services, nor is it about a place for christenings, funerals and weddings. There is so much more to your local church and its life. Ask a member of the congregation. The church is the people of God meeting day by day in the church or in their homes to pray, to study the Bible, to break bread together, to fellowship, to heal and care for the vulnerable and sick, to provide for the poor and above all to go out and share the GOOD NEWS. Sunday worship is to celebrate and come together in thanksgiving for all that has happened during the week and prepare for the next. Does this need a church building to gather and draw people to? You would have to say Yes, preferably. But of course in order to keep churches open it requires both the church family and the local community to agree that this is what they want and to be committed to make sure that there is a church in a place for their children and children’s children. St Peter’s, Cleethorpes, and all the churches in our area, need all of us to work together to ensure that there are spiritual, sacred places that they can treasure and enjoy as we have done. To continue this conversation there will be an open afternoon on Saturday 16th September 2-4pm.
Reverend Paul
The P.C.C would like to invite the congregation of St Peter’s to an
open discussion evening on Tuesday 12th of September at 7:00 pm
in Church to look at how we can plan our services and resources for
the future well being of the Church. This will be to move forward
the discussion, which the PCC have been having for over a year.
St Peter’s Church open afternoon
Saturday 16th September 2:00pm—4:00pm
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A Letter from the Bishop of Grantham
Dear Friends,
One of the privileges of being involved
in public ministry is that I am
occasionally invited to help celebrate
anniversaries. These can often be of significant events,
such as weddings or ordinations. I can remember many a
good party for a golden wedding anniversary or the
fortieth anniversary of an ordination!
If something has been good, it can be so important to
celebrate the anniversary – to say ‘thank you’ to all
involved and ‘thank you’ to God for having been part of
the occasion itself and the years since.
Just this summer, I had the joy of taking part in the
twentieth anniversary celebrations for the admission of
girls and women to the choir at St Wulfram’s Church in
Grantham. It was a great occasion!
As 2017 turns towards 2018 I expect that there will be
much thought given as to how we might remember the
anniversary of the ending of the First World War. We have
remembered the outbreak of war, the Battle of the Somme,
the Battle of Jutland, the Battle of Passchendaele. What
will be foremost in our thoughts and prayers as we
remember the centenary of the armistice?
I mention this now, before 2018 begins, because I have
been struck in recent months by the number of events that
I have seen that have helpfully provoked reflection about
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the importance of even quite distant happenings, such as
the Battle of Lincoln and the Charter of the Forest, and
because we still have time to prepare for November 2018.
There is a difference between the kind of anniversary event
that leads us into reflection, and thus towards the future,
and the kind of anniversary event that, surely unwittingly,
locks us in to nostalgia, and holds us in the past.
The joy of the Christian, both as an individual and as part
of a church community, is to shape our lives on, and with,
Jesus, so that we proclaim the kingdom that is to come.
We do not look back to a past that seems somehow better
than the present and the future. We look forward to the
future that is coming to be and towards which we have so
much to contribute as Christians: ‘because with God, all
things are possible’ (Matthew 19.26).
As autumn begins and 2017 turns to 2018, as negotiations
continue about Britain’s future place in the world and in
Europe, and as we prepare to remember the end of the First
World War, may we look forward confidently, humbly,
generously and with faith in God.
With every blessing,
Bishop Nicholas
The next Parish Magazine is the October issue. If you have any articles or news
please submit these to the editors either by email or via the Parish Office by 15
September Thank you.
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News from the Gulf The Ras Morbat Clinic received a donation from the funeral
collection of Bishop John Brown - Bishop of Cyprus and the Gulf
Rosemary Brown has
shared recent news
about the Clinic
which specialises in
eye operations but
obviously works in
difficult
circumstances.
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Why do Christians pray?
Jesus taught his followers to talk to God in the same way that He did – like a child speaks to an adoring father. When they pray, Christians sense that they are in the presence of God. They are seeking to come close to the maker and shaper of the world’s destiny. Christians lay open to God their deepest hope, happiness and anxiety. And they open themselves to God directing and changing them.
Those who take prayer to heart do not see it simply as a series of requests that God will change the world in the way they personally want. Rather it is an active way of participating in the working out of God’s plan for the world. Prayer can involve words, silence, reading, responding to art, or listening. Christians look for answers to their prayers in a change to their own actions and attitudes, and are overjoyed when the result is something that they recognise to be a miraculous intervention by God. But despite that, God undoubtedly registers and responds in some way to all kinds of prayer – even the desperate cry in an emergency of someone who has barely even thought about whether He exists. A conversation with God of this kind takes many forms: Praising This involves a human being putting himself or herself in a place of appropriate humility in front of the God who is utterly holy, loving and just. Thanking This is a way of recognising that everything that gives value or joy to life is the gift of a Creator, not merely good fortune. Asking Prayers of this kind can be personal (such as begging for healing for a sick relative) or immense in scale (such as longing for the end of a war). Seeking forgiveness This involves confession of something wrong (either personal or as part of a worldwide injustice) and a recognition that God has mercy on those who regret what they have done and seek to change. Looking for guidance Prayer frequently asks God for direction, or seeks understanding in the face of the mysteries involved in being alive. You can find answers to questions about Christianity at www.christianity.org.uk. Christianity.org.uk is the website of the Christian Enquiry Agency Ltd. This is an agency of Churches Together in England.
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THE ALTO’S LAMENT
It’s tough to be an alto when you’re singing in the choir
The sopranos get the twiddly bits that people all admire,
The basses boom like loud trombones, the tenors shout with glee,
But the alto part is on two notes (or, if you’re lucky, three).
And when we sing an anthem and we lift our hearts in praises
The men get all the juicy bits and telling little phrases.
Of course the trebles sing the tune – they always come off best;
The altos only get three notes and twenty-two bars rest.
We practise very hard each week from hymn-book and the Psalter,
But when the conductor looks at us our voices start to falter;
“Too high! Too low! Too fast! – you held that note too long!”
It doesn’t matter what we do – it’s certain to be wrong!
Oh! shed a tear for altos, they’re the Martyrs and they know
In the ranks of choral singers they’re considered very low.
They are so very ’umble that a lot of folk forget ’em;
How they’d love to be sopranos, but their vocal chords won’t let ’em!
And when the final trumpet sounds and we are wafted higher,
Sopranos, basses, tenors – they’ll be in the Heavenly Choir.
While they sing ‘Alleluia!’ to celestial flats and sharps,
The altos will be occupied with polishing the harps.
Bob the Organist
This poem, signed
just “Bob the
Organist”, was found
pinned behind the
vestry door of All
Saints, Four Oaks,
Sutton Coldfield.
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MUSIC WHILE YOU EAT
CONCERTS
James Kirby made excellent use of our
Grand piano to delight the listeners with a
recital of classical pieces.
Lucy Everatt
returned with her
Jazz Quartet to
entrance us with
classics from
yesteryear.
The Horncastle Ukulele Band entertained us with a range of well known songs
which encouraged the large audience to join in, singing and clapping. Who
knew how well Hi
Ho Silver Lining
would sound on
the ukulele?
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MUSIC WHILE YOU EAT
CONCERTS
Jake Lent, a past pupil
of St Peter’s Academy
played his flute whilst
present pupils sang a
variety of songs.
Adele Dixon with Barry Whitfield (and Jane
the page turner). The performance ranged
from operatic to songs from the musicals.
Once again this popular duo drew a large
audience who were fully entertained.
Dixieland Jazz featured an
extensive arrangement of music
from New Orleans and beyond.
This concert attracted a large crowd
and proved their popularity among
our concert goers.
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MUSIC WHILE YOU EAT
CONCERTS
Brian Clarke brought
an eclectic mix of
jazz standards and
foot tapping
melodies
We strive to bring a variety
of musical styles to our
concerts each year.
Earthfolk introduced us to
some early English
instruments and Medieval
compositions
What a magnificent rendition of Gershwin's
Rhapsody in Blue performed by James
Vaughan.
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If you are just beginning, please visit us to
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Got back as far as you can with Parish Registers??
Do you know your Births, Marriages & Deaths from your Parish Records?
*Army Records *Parish Chest *The Poor law We may be able to point you in the right direction using resources prior 1837.
Hit a brick wall?? See if we can help you break them down
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10am until 4pm Come along to see what we can offer!
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17th September
at 10:00 am
Lifeboat Service and Harvest Festival
Living as we do ’twixt sea and land we recognise both the
farmers’ harvest and the fishermen’s harvest. We also
appreciate the voluntary work done by the RNLI.
Our Harvest Festival will involve local men from the
Lifeboat Station.
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During the summer we have met as normal for our Communion Services on the first Wednesday of each month. We have had our own Summer Lunch festivities when we invited the other branches from Grimsby and Cleethorpes to join us and we have enjoyed afternoon tea at Waltham. For these occasion the donations given have been sent to Mothers' Union Causes. Ours went to our Summer of Hope Appeal from our Headquarters in London and Waltham's went to our AFIA (Away From It All) where some disadvantaged families are given a holiday, and Grimsby's Women's Aid. At the beginning of September we are again invited out to a Cream tea this time at Keelby.
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As we come into September though it is time to look at the last quarter of this year’s activities. September 20th Ourselves Our catch up meeting There is always a lot to talk about at this meeting. October 18th Yet to be arranged November 15th Mrs Doreen Tyson Back by popular demand December date tba Cluster Carol Service in Grimsby Minster December 20th Our Christmas Meeting in Church Yesterday I was in St. Benedict's at Lincoln doing, with Eileen, Jenny and Joyce, our turn at coffee duties and I bought myself a next year’s diary. I know - only August and buying a 2018 diary, how crazy is that, but, I have just been reading from one of it's pages, our Mothers' Union's Mission and Values statement, and it is awesome. Wherever Mothers’ Union exists in the world we will express our Christian
faith in the transformation of families and communities worldwide. We will achieve this by promoting the importance of marriage,
supporting families and nurturing faith; with members sensitively spreading the
news of a God who loves and cares for us all.
Mothers' Union is a Christian mission organisation working with people of
all faiths and none. We are firmly rooted in a voluntary ethos centred on mutual respect and
collaboration. Our Governance, leadership, and activities are driven by and undertaken
through members within their own communities worldwide.
We have over 4 million members worldwide. What an organisation eh....... and no wonder that we do make a difference.
Best Wishes Heather Hammond
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Receipts and Payments 2017 Saint Peter's Church, Cleethorpes
Total Receipts 3,450.79 36,745.42
Total Payments 2,753.55 26,328.06 Net Surplus/Deficit 697.24 10,417.36
Andrew Longbottom and Kate Esmond Churchwardens
July YTD
Receipts
Planned Giving 1,500.00 10,833.91
Collections 849.09 3,478.81
Donations 155.31 9,827.81
A-Mend 214.00
Gift Aid 5,031.68
Fees 71.12 2,926.52
Church Activities 875.27 4,432.69
Payments
Clergy 60.54 641.68
Salaries 1,303.63 8,950.67
Church utilities 501.71 4,250.10
Church running 161.87 2,547.17
Parish Share 5,000.00
Church activities 450.80 2,801.14
Repairs 275.00 1,875.50
Charitable Giving 261.80
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LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Open Meeting of the Deanery Synod on Wednesday 4th October
Grimsby Minster
6:30 pm - food
7:00 pm - start
9:00 pm - finish
Led by David, Bishop of Grimsby
This is an initiative which seeks to match Parishes with similar
circumstances so they can work together and learn from each
other. Examples could be: coastal communities, rural parishes
or parishes within market towns.
The meeting will include a presentation and discussion about the
progress of Learning Communities and the strategy
employed.
All Welcome
July YTD
Receipts
Donations 11,346.61
Hall Rents 1,572.50 8,207.00
Institute Refunds 5,032.14
Total Receipts 1,572.50 24,585.75
Payments
Salaries 518.18 3,444.81
Hall utilities 899.81 5,462.50
Repairs 140.00 16,785.34
Total Payments 1,557.99 25,692.65
Net Surplus/Deficit 14.51 -1,106.90
Receipts and Payments 2017 Saint Peter's Church Hall, Cleethorpes
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PARISH REGISTER
Holy Baptism
25th June 2017 Harley James Isaac Smith Beau Willow Smith 2nd July 2017 Emilia Bostan 9th July 2017 Nancy Dunster Betty Dunster Tony John Richard Keetley 16th July 2017 Daisy Grace Cox Autumn Rose Gowan Masie Rose Legg 23rd July 2017 Eliza Jane Williams Ava Grace Curwood Henry James Mayor Holy Matrimony
12th August Christopher James Bateman and Rachel Ivey Sleight Funeral in Church
26th July Peggy Doreen Kicks Interment of Ashes
4th August Peggy Turner
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The Parish Church of Saint Peter Parish Office
Saint Peter's Church Hall Saint Peter's Avenue
Cleethorpes DN35 8HP
Open 9.30 – 12 Monday, Tuesday Thursday & Friday Closed Wednesday & Saturday
PLEASE NOTE new email address: [email protected]
01472 231198
Parish Services
September 2017
Saint Peter’s Church Cleethorpes
Sundays
3 September 8:00 am Holy Communion
10:15 am United Service at St Aidan’s
5:00 pm Evening Prayer
10 September 9:30 am Holy Communion
11:00 am Informal Worship
5:00 pm Evening Prayer
17 September 8:00 am Holy Communion
10:00 am Combined Lifeboat Service and
Harvest Festival 5:00 pm Evening Prayer
24 September 9:30 am Holy Communion
11:00 am Informal Worship
5:00 pm Evening Prayer
1 October 8:00 am Holy Communion
10:15 am United Service at St Francis
5:00 pm Evening Prayer
Wednesdays
10:00 am Holy Communion each week
