THE LINK

NOVEMBER 2017

The Parish Magazine for the parishes of

St Catherine and Holy Trinity Ventnor and St Boniface Bonchurch

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The Ministry Team

Rev’d Hugh Wright 01983 853729

Email: hugh.wright1957@btinternet.com

Gill Chaloner Reader 854659

Hilary Davis Reader 855797

Jenny Hopkins Holder Reader 852575

Gill Smith Reader 856134

David Tamcken Reader

Lay Pastoral Assistants

Mary Bell and Jo Nicholson

Ventnor & Bonchurch Parish website address

www.ventnorcofe2.btck.co.uk Email: ventnorcofe@hotmail.co.uk

Churchwardens

St Catherine’s Steve Northern and Adrian Pinnock

Holy Trinity Jo Nicholson and Mark Bell

St Boniface Jonny Fitzgerald Bond and Lyn Ridler-Lee

Morning Prayer

Tuesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 9.15am at Holy Trinity

Wednesday at 9.30am at St Catherine’s

Friday at 9.00am St Boniface Parish Church

Midweek Services St Catherine’s - Wednesday - 10.30am Holy Communion

Holy Trinity - Thursday - 10.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

Sunday Services Please see inside Link for details of Sunday Services

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November is an in-between time. The toil and purpose of Harvest have

passed; the preparation and judgment of Advent is yet to come. This is a time

of contemplation.

This is a time of remembrance. We remember those who have gone before us; our own, the saints, those lost in conflict, and to remember our own life.

It is also a time to let go of what has been and is being, taken from us.

It is a Sabbath time, when nature rests. On the Sabbath the Lord rested and

looked at what he had done. The Genesis story tells us that God created not

just the world and everything in it, but also rest: and he commanded us to

take rest.

In our busy lives it is easy to lose, or devalue those times of recollection.

We can misunderstand the healing of recollection; how memories shape

our present, bring comfort or become symbols of hope, identified with

joy. Memories are tools of growth and wisdom. By making Sabbath time

and keeping it, we restore our openness to grace and are more alive to the

miracles around us.

The Sabbath, the Old Testament teaches makes the rich and the poor equals,

as for that one day the rich and the poor were both free from the constraints

of work. The Sabbath also provides time to evaluate work, as the Lord

evaluated the work of creation, to establish whether our work, like God's, is

good. Lastly, the Sabbath is to give us some time to contemplate the meaning

of life.

With memory there are no real losses in life. We can collect everything away

in our memory bank, there we can carry everyone and everything we ever

encountered, and we can visit them again, and again. We can all be children,

adolescents, young people again. With our memories we need never be

lonely. We can look back at times of pleasure and pain, and learn from both.

We can be free of present burdens of emotion and responsibilities and recall

simplicity.

We are "in between " people, who exist in the now of time, and at the same

time in the not yet of the final coming. We are always in the now and on the

way, and we know somewhere in us that we are an Easter people, a people

with hope even in darkness and suffering. We know instinctively that death

and life are one, and that death does not mean separation of the spirit.

Rather it is a unity of the spirits in some mysterious way. The dead are closer

to us in spirit than they were when they were alive.

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The readings for this time are not easy, and require us to take time and look

closely at our lives. To recall and evaluate whether our work, our Christian

life is good. In the spirit of the Sabbath to look at ourselves, are we prepared

for the Kingdom? Are we living with wisdom and grace? Are we using our talents to invest in the Lord's work?

Remember, remember thoughtful November, time to examine our lot, are we

prepared, as sheep to be spared, a Kingdom place to be got?

Jo Nicholson

THE CHERUB

I love my Cherub Billy, his friendship so sincere,

He often comes to visit me and always brings good cheer.

He flies in through my window (I leave the top one wide.)

and sits upon my pouffe when he is safe inside.

He tells me of his escapades, of the places he has been,

Of his trip to London and when he met the Queen.

I never cease to wonder where he will venture next,

He even flew to Jersey, that long journey was a test.

Farmer Bell's great flock of geese taught him how to fly,

"They are such lovely birds," he said, and gave a little sigh.

How I wish I was a Cherub, and fly along with him,

The trouble is my hips are bad and my eyes are getting dim.

Billy is an Angel boy you see, so special here to stay,

at least I hope that he will never, ever, go away.

I know he's only four years old and I am eighty nine,

our friendship will not waver as through the years I climb.

Cherub Billy is so wonderful in so many ways,

Not only in his manner but in everything he says.

I really hope that you will find a friend as good as he

To live and trust in harmony as happy as can be.

We talk of almost anything, we laugh and have a drink,

He washes up the cups and things in the kitchen sink.

It is so nice to sit and talk, his company is a pleasure,

His friendship means so much to me, something that I treasure.

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GOOD READ FOR ADVENT?- Hugh’s recommendations

Advent is much more than counting down to Christmas. It’s a good time to

reflect on the meaning of the faith we celebrate. Three newly published

books can help us to do this.

IN TOUCH WITH GOD

This book by Dr Michael Green, renowned evangelist and Vicar

of St Aldates Oxford when I was there (40 years ago!) and his

wife Rosemary, focuses on 25 prayers from the Old Testament

from the likes of Abraham, Moses and David. They show how

our forebears in faith turned to God in times of trouble and

celebration.

It is the Archbishop of York’s Advent book for 2017. £7.99

ADVENT FOR EVERYONE- JOURNEYS WITH THE APOSTLES.

The latest ‘For Everyone’ book from the prolific, internationally

renowned author Tom Wright (who taught me Greek!). In it, he

goes on a journey with the Apostles, such as Peter and Paul,

exploring New Testament themes of thankfulness, patience,

humility and joy. £8.99

UNEARTHLY BEAUTY:

THROUGH ADVENT WITH THE SAINTS.

‘Saints are people of unearthly beauty who show us a deep

understanding of the fluid nature of divine grace’. So writes

Magdalen Smith in her Advent book. This Advent book id for

those who enter Advent longing for spiritual sustenance to

balance the worldly charms of the Christmas season. She is a

priest in the Chester diocese. £6.99

I will have copies of all 3 books with me on Sundays in from October 29th

and could take orders. Thanks. Hugh

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‘TRY PRAYING’

Every TUESDAY afternoon at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

in St Catherine’s Church. We will be praying

for our community, businesses, people, churches

and all that is going on.

Do drop in for a short time

and add your concerns or needs to our prayers.

Come when you can.

Baptist Church Barn Dance On arrival, a very warm welcome greeted everyone, a smile and the offer of a

refreshing drink. With the Band in full swing playing Irish music, and people clapping

to the music, the atmosphere encouraged people to get up and dance. There was a

lot of freestyle dancing, then, when the Band leader read out instructions i.e four

steps right, clap, four steps left etc, of course I had to heckle him asking, how am I

supposed to remember all that - I am over 21!

Needless to say I had a jolly good try, didn’t step on any toes, then collapsed into a

chair, shattered.

Linda Maguire was in good form, swinging around the floor, linking arms and

swinging along to the next dancer. Didn’t know she had that much energy!

A welcome break for a tasty burger followed by dessert, served by cheerful ladies

from the Baptist Church congregation added to a fun evening, also a good

opportunity to chat with the Band and fellow dancers. Some, who attended the

previous Barn Dance, were disappointed at the poor attendance, though that did not

dampen the happy atmosphere.

The music was foot tapping, hand clapping stuff, with a band singing a couple of Irish

Ballads, and everyone showing their appreciation with enthusiastic applause.

A prize was given for the best dancer to Mike Grimaldi, he was brilliant! Such a great

evening, some people were reluctant to leave and were nearly put out with the milk

bottles!

Well done to all at the Baptist Church who worked so hard to host a fun, enjoyable

evening.

Chris Crawford.

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At St Catherine's Church on 5th November we

will be welcoming a speaker from Tearfund. Her

name is Sue Parsons, and she will be speaking to us

about Tearfunds latest project. This is about the help needed in Malawi, where

drought is gripping the country, and the people are unable to grow the food that

their families require.

We will hear about 2 families in particular, and the effect that drought has had on

them. Then we will find out how the Church has been able to help them out of

poverty, and into health and able to work to provide for their children. This has

also strengthened the faith of the people, and they thank God for the help of the

church.

We are part of that Church - Come and hear what we can do to help Tearfund

continue God's work. Please make every effort to come on 5th November, to

support our speaker and to support the work of Tearfund.

Envelopes will be available on the day for your gift.

Please return it to St. Catherine's Church the following week or two.

Many thanks, in His service. Barbara Glover.

November at Carisbrooke Priory

Open Door Speakers for November 2017

Open Door Meeting every Thursday at 12 Noon

2nd November Amanda Bloor (Communion)

9th November Bob White

16th November Ian & Pat Attrill

23rd November Peter Sutton

30th November Worship in the style of Taizé

A light lunch is served after the service

Activities @ The Priory

Poetry Past & Present with Anne Linington – Friday 10th November 10.30 a.m.

Music and Melodies with June Cox – Monday 20th November 2.00 – 3.30 p.m.

It is hoped that the Creative Writing Group will recommence in the New Year.

All enquiries to Carisbrooke Priory Trust Phone: 01983 523354

Prayer Ministry available by arrangement –

Please ring 01983 523354 for appointment

Email: opendoor@carisbrookepriory.org.uk

Website: www.carisbrookepriory.org.uk

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THE CHURCH. This is God's house. A Holy place to be, a place where I can talk with my dear

saviour in confidence and to receive his Holy guidance, a place where I can

receive his blessing and to realise when and where my ultimate decisions must

be made. I speak with Jesus with great confidence and faith, telling him about my

worries, my confusions and complications that envelope my mind.

He answers me in many ways, He guides me, shows me what to do. My faith in

my Lord is something that I cannot compare with anything else in this

wonderful world. The power of prayer is a power indeed.

I often find that the Holy Bible can be very confusing, after all it was written by

prophets of long ago who looked at things in different ways that we look at

things today.

The Holy Bible is a necessity, a book that we should read often It offers a great

selection of lessons in moral guidance based upon the life of Jesus himself. Some

would criticise and say it's scripts are contradictory, that may appear to be so in

certain paragraphs but we must not be too hasty to accept those thoughts. We

must Analyse before we criticise.

Nevertheless those prophets certainly spoke truthfully with great authority.

They have kept us well informed of the times When Jesus walked among us,

healing the sick and showing us how we should walk with God in love and

peace. He knew all about terrible pain and unbearable suffering....yet he forgave

those responsible. Rejoice with him.

His example is so valuable, Well worth bearing in our minds.

God IS love, trust in him, have faith in him always.

And don't forget to say thank you for all that God has given us.

Ted.

THE ISLAND FREE SCHOOL

THIS IS A SPECIAL REPORT.

The Free School motto : NULLI SECUNDUS.' ( Second to none.)

On Thursday the 28th September I was invited to a meeting of oral histories

entitled : STEP BACK IN TIME. It was held at our brand new free school in upper

Ventnor.

I was very impressed with the style and layout of the new building but what

impressed me most was the excellent

reception I and other visitors received upon our arrival.

First we were greeted by the staff, and then the children appeared, some of whom

I recognised from my previous talks and encounters. There was much shaking of

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ADVENT COURSE

As one of the outcomes of “Leading Your Church into

Growth” (LYCIG) there was a request for an Advent Course,

similar to a Lent Course.

This will be held at Gill Chaloner’s flat, 11, Bay Court, Wheeler’s

Bay Road, on Wednesdays 29th November and 6th, 13th and 20th

December at 2.30p.m, lasting until 4.00p.m.

It will be based on “Lifelines”, by Ruth Tuschling, the Diocesan

Spirituality Adviser, plus some extra material, and is a chance for

Christians to look at their lives and see where they want to

focus their attention next.

hands with cheery talk giving us time to look around before being ushered into

our seats in one of the huge lecture halls where the school orchestra was playing

a rousing reception.

And then after an official welcome we settled down to watch a film show of the

various lectures that we had taken part in during the summer. The children had

prepared a complete story book outlining the events that we had discussed with

them at our meetings, all this was really wonderful proving to be the very essence

of a successful educational achievement.

We then retired to the dining area where we were offered coffee, tea and cakes,

still surrounded by children just as we liked to be. Our hosts: Lisa and Estelle,

were excellent, organising and co-ordinating such a wonderful event. I was also

introduced to the Headmaster, Mr Boyd, He sat at our table and we talked for

quite a long time, surrounded by children of course.

To socialise in this way plays a very important part in a teenagers life. We, as

members of the older generation also benefit from these wonderful events.

Another member of the team was Daniel, the school camera man who was

responsible for all the video's and stills taken during the various events involving

the entire project. His expertise was invaluable.

Children are my hearts desire and that is how I want my life to be....thanks be to

God.... NULLI SECUNDUS indeed. Ted.

See Ted in the November edition of the Pompey Chimes

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St Boniface and Bonchurch

Bonchurch Sewing Bee. Erika, from P.A.T.C.H. to whom we donate our tea money, will be giving a

workshop on patchwork quilting on Tuesday November 21st from

2pm - 4pm in Bonchurch Parish Church. Do come along and give it a try.

We seem to have had a busy Autumn so far with two lovely weddings,

one with a Baptism and the prospect of two more baptisms to come.

On September 29th we joined in the Macmillan "Biggest Coffee Morning

in the World". A joint effort consisting of St Boniface, the BCA and Inner

Wheel made for a very Happy Morning enjoyed by all. We raised a

magnificent £800 and would therefore like to extend a huge thank you to

all who contributed in so many ways, baking, providing prizes (in one case

hand made for the occasion) making bunting and manning stalls and of

course washing up!

On Sunday October 1st we held our Harvest Festival which was a really

lovely service. The choir excelled themselves and our thanks go to

George and them for all their hard work and commitment. Thanks go to

Christine, Eileen, Mair, Michael and Maureen for making the church looks

so beautiful. Last but not least thank you to all who brought provisions for

the Food Bank and copious amounts of fruit to decorate the church and

to sell afterwards.

On Tuesday we had our regular monthly coffee morning which was well

attended. We can now give our mixers and ovens a welcome break until

the next Coffee Morning on Tuesday November 7th!

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Bonchurch Dates for your diary.

Tuesday November 7th Coffee Morning 10am-noon

SATURDAY DECEMBER 2nd 10am - 12 noon

BONCHURCH BUMPER

CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING

To be held in Bonchurch Parish Church, Bonchurch Shute

(between the Bonchurch Inn and the Pond)

Tuesday December 5th Coffee Morning 10am – noon

Sunday December 10th - A service of Nine lessons and Carols will

be held in the Parish Church at 3.00pm followed by refreshments.

Carols by the Pond with the Shanklin Brass Band will be on Saturday

December 16th at 6.30pm.

With mince pies, mulled wine and hot chocolate.

Tuesday December 19th Sewing Bee 2-4pm

Christmas Eve - 4 pm Crib Service.

Children welcome to dress as Angels and Shepherds.

Volunteers needed for the Coffee Shop over the

Christmas period. 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. December. If

you have a couple of hours to spare, 10.30am - 12.30pm

please contact Margaret Walker 852068

walkerspace2000@yahoo.co.uk

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Don’t forget to pick up your free copy of

The Pompey Chimes

September Rainfall of 99.0mm (3.90ins) was 170% of the average of 58.18mm (2.30ins). This was

the wettest September since 2000 and the 4th wettest in the last 36 years. The

wettest day was the 3rd with 23.5mm (0.93in). Rain fell on 21 days. The mean

temperature of 15.1C was below the average of 15.7C and 5 days had more than

20C The hottest day was the 2nd with 23.3C.

The coldest night was the 15th with 8.2.

SUMMER WEATHER VENTNOR

JUNE

Rainfall of 57mm (2.24ins) was 139% of average. Rain fell on10 days. The wettest day

was the 5th with 22.8mm (0.90ins). The mean temperature was 16.5C (62F). This,

with 2014 was the highest on record! The average maximum 19.5C (67F) was

second on record. The average minimum was of 13.6C (56F) the highest on record!

The hottest day was the 20th with 25.9C (79F). 12 days had more than 20C (68F)

The coldest night was the 4th with only 9.9C (50F) and the hottest night was the

22nd with 21.1C (70F)!

JULY

Rainfall of 72.8mm (2.87ins) was 168% of average. The wettest day was the 11th

with 26.8mm (1.06ins). Rain fell on only 13 days. The mean temperature of 17.7C

(64F) was warmer than the average of 16.8C (62F). The hottest day was the 17th

with 24.0C (75F). 18days had more than 20C (68F). The coldest night was the 23C

(54F) and the hottest night was the 6th with 18.0C (64F).

AUGUST

Rainfall of 63.4mm (2.50ins) was 130% of the average. The wettest day was the 2nd

with 24mm (0.95ins). Rain fell on only 9 days. The mean temperature of 17.1C (63F)

was just below the average of 17.4C (63F). The hottest day of the year was the 27th

with 26.2C (79F). 14 days had more than 20C (68F). The coldest nights were the

10th and 31st with 11C (52F).

Thanks to Mike Wood for our weather information.

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Town Remembrance Service

Sunday 12th November

3pm

St Catherine’s Church

Followed by a parade to

Town Cenotaph at the Park

HOME GROUPS

Monday Evening 7.45pm Contact Jenny Holder 852575

Wednesday Evening - 8.00pm At Mick and Nava Young’s

St Andrews, Belgrave Road. 852680

Thanksgiving Service

Holy Trinity Church

Saturday 4th November at 3pm

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St Catherine’s Church

CHRISTMAS

FAYRE

FRIDAY DECEMBER 1st 10am - 4pm

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

AUTUMN FAIR SATURDAY November 18th - 10.00am -2.00pm

Soup & bread lunch - tea, coffee & cake,

Stalls - Christmas goods - gifts

Tombola and raffle - bargains galore.

Entrance FREE

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"Men’s Breakfast"

At St Catherine's Church.

A warm welcome to breakfast and a friendly

chat. First Thursday of the month, at 9am.

For further information

Dave 856925 or Steve 856953

Messy Church 25th November 3pm - 5pm

St Francis School - Upper Ventnor

“Come and share a meal with us”

Children must be accompanied by a parent/

guardian or carer. Do please tell any families

you know about this Free event.

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5th NOVEMBER

While you wait for the firework display to start,

why not drop into St Catherine’s Church

for

Burgers.

Cheeseburgers,

Hotdogs,

Coffee, Tea

and

Hot Chocolate

See posters for time.

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FRIENDS OF ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH

Autumn Film Musical Season.

Friday night.

“South Pacific” 24th November @ 7:00pm

Ticket £5 at the door. Refreshments

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HOLY TRINITY NEWS Two hymns that we sang recently caused me to head for the magic

Google button on my computer: one on account of the author of the

hymn, and one because of the composer of the tune.

The author was Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918) and who, it was

postulated at choir practice, was known as Woodbine Willie. Not being

familiar with Woodbine Willie I checked him out, and found that it was

actually someone else entirely (Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy 1883-1929)

although both he and Henry Scott Holland were priests and outspoken

socialists. Kennedy volunteered to be a chaplain at the outbreak of

World War 1 and gained a Military Cross for saving a wounded soldier

under fire on the Messines Ridge. But having enthusiastically supported

the British military effort he was converted to pacifism and became an

advocate for the working classes. But as far as I can find out he did not

write any hymns. Henry Scott Holland on the other hand did write at

least one hymn (Judge Eternal throned in splendour) and also wrote a sermon delivered in St Paul’s Cathedral on the death of King Edward VII.

Not something you might think you have ever read or seen, but you

might be surprised, because part of it is now a frequent reading at

funerals and may in fact be very familiar to some of you. It starts thus:

“Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the

next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I,

and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched,

unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the

old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no

difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as

we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think

of me, pray for me.”

The tune that got me turning to Google was a tune to the hymn Rejoice

the Lord is King. It was written by GF Handel (he of Messiah fame) and

is called ‘Gopsal’. I thought it must be the name of a place in Germany

or somewhere, since it is a rather odd word and looks as though it has

been mis-spelt. But I was given to understand it was a place name

somewhere in the midlands. However, on checking the oracle, I found

that it was the name of a large house, near Ashby de la Zouch, which was

the home of Handel’s great friend, the librettist, Charles Jennens. It was

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Articles for the DECEMBER / JANUARY Magazine should be handed in by

NOVEMBER 10th please. You can hand it in at the Hub or email it to Joan

Garlick at ventnorcofe@hotmail.co.uk Hand written reports/articles are

accepted if you do not have access to a computer.

called Gopsall Hall (with two ‘l’s’) and is now unfortunately demolished. It

must have been some house though as it cost the equivalent of over £8

million to build in 1750. There is a public footpath, apparently, which will

take you to what is left of the buildings, so as I pass Ashby de la Zouch

regularly I might just go and have a look.

There should be plenty of good tunes to sing at the new folk club being

organised by Alan Dyson at Holy Trinity. The first night is 17 November (a

Friday) and all will be welcome, with or without instruments. There will be

refreshments and I am sure that a certain vicar might be turning up! Do come

and have a bit of fun and enjoyment at Trinity Church Hall with Trinity Folk.

The club is going to be held once a month so get it in your diary.

The following day is Trinity’s Autumn Fair, so do come and support us. The

famous (or infamous) Christmas stall will be there, with a good selection of

all your Christmas essentials from Gift tags to Christmas cards and every-

thing in between. There will be a soup lunch available, in addition to the usual yummy cakes. The Fair is at Trinity between 10.00 and 2.00.

More seriously, and looking forward to the end of the month, we shall be

preparing for Advent. Gill Chaloner and Tim Slade are delivering an Advent

Course called ‘Lifelines’. The course will run on Wednesday afternoons

starting on November 29th, and will provide an opportunity for people to

take a look at their lives and their commitment to being a disciple.

Participants will be encouraged to stretch themselves in ten areas of their life

and to try to live their lives in Christ more positively. The course will at-

tempt to help people find ways of making their faith an integral part of their

everyday life, and not something you keep in a box to be brought out on

Sundays! It is very much an exploratory course, giving people an opportunity

to try different techniques for prayer, and enabling them to examine their

lives to find out how best to take their faith forward more pro-actively. The

meetings are likely to be at Gill’s house, starting at 2.30 pm. Sounds very

interesting.

Helen Slade

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Ventnor Townswomen's Guild

November 15th - 2.15pm

“The Isle of Wight RSPCA”

David Poulton

Common Room at Knights Court, High Street, Ventnor.

Secretary - Mrs J Walters - 855892

Ventnor Townswomen’s Guild Social Studies Group

6th November - 2.15pm Speaker: Ann Evans

Held in the Resident’s lounge at Byrnhill Grove, Park Avenue

For more information contact Mrs Barbara Joyner - 651577

The Hub Shop

Christmas Cards and Advent Calendars.

Books and small gifts. Come and have a coffee and a browse.

Julian Group Meeting 10th November - 2pm

“Come and be refreshed by the Joy of silence”.

Listening for God’s word,

feeling his presence beside you.

Helping us to let go of our fears and anxieties.

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Catherine of Alexandria Patron saint of young girls and nurses.

Catherine is thought to have been a noble girl who lived in the 4th

century. She was persecuted for her Christianity, and despised marriage

with the Emperor because she was a ‘bride of Christ’. According to the

legend, Catherine was no push-over intellectually, either: she disputed

successfully with 50 philosophers who were called in to convince her of

the errors of Christianity.

Catherine protested against the persecution of Christians by Maxentius,

and then she herself was tortured: broken on a wheel (later called

Catherine wheel), but the machine then broke down itself, injuring

bystanders. Catherine was then beheaded.

This legend strongly appealed to the Middle Age imagination. Catherine

became the patron of young girls, students, philosophers, nurses and

craftsmen such as wheelwrights, spinners and millers.

In England 62 churches were dedicated to her, and 170 medieval bells

still bear her name. ‘Lives’, poems, miracle plays, stained-glass windows,

panels and paintings have all been done in Catherine’s honour.

Hymns for people over 60…

Immortal, invisible…. I know my glasses are here somewhere.

And did those feet . . . ever manage to walk more than a mile?

I danced in the morning . . . but I couldn’t do it now.

Morning has broken, … but it wasn’t me who dropped it this

time.

One more step along the world I go... actually, that’s probably

all I can manage.

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Total Rain

mm % average

Number of

dry days

June 59.3 162 21

July 78.0 137 18

August 71.5 124 22

Summer 208.8 138 61

A Summery Summary

Was it wet or was it a dry summer? Take a look at the table below.

If you consider the percentage averages alone, they give the impression that the

summer was very wet. However, this view is modified somewhat by the last

column which says that dry days outnumbered wet ones by 2:1. This view is

further modified if you also consider that 90% of June’s rainfall fell on just three

days, 5th, 27th and 28th. August mirrored this, with 85% of the rain falling on the

2nd, 9th and 20th. Remember carnival day on the 9th?!

As for temperatures, the three hottest days fell in June, the 18th, 19th and 20th,

all recording over 25°C. Neither July nor August could match this, so there were

no real heat waves to speak of during the height of the summer season.

Chris Watts. Ventnor Botanic Garden Weather Station

St Albans the Martyr Church

www.stalbans.org.uk www.facebook.com/stalbansventnor

WEDNESDAYS: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th HOLY COMMUNION (Said) is

celebrated at 9.30am using Traditional Rite.

On 1st - All Saints Feast Day; 8th - All Souls Feast (transferred from 2nd)

and 22nd Feast of St Cecilia.

SUNDAYS: SOLEMN SUNG MASS is celebrated at 9.30am.

On 12th the Mass is preceded by an Act of Remembrance and on 5th regrettably

there will be NO SERVICE at St Albans as Godshill Church marks their Feast of

Title (All Saints) at 10.30am.

TUESDAYS: 7th and 21st of November there is an additional Service of HOLY

COMMUNION in St Margaret’s Hall, Lowtherville at 11.00am. This is on the

initiative of Godshill Parochial Church Council.

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PRAYER CHAIN

All requests for the Prayer Chain

should be first directed to Kizzie Baker on 853779

BEREAVEMENT GROUP….Can we help you?

We are aware that there are a number of people who

have been bereaved and might like someone to talk to.

If this is YOU or someone you know, please contact any of the

Bereavement Group from St Catherine’s, Holy Trinity and St Boniface,

by telephoning 857795 (outside Hub hours you can leave a message) or

visit the Hub at St Catherine’s any morning between 10.30 and 12.30.

If you’d rather leave a note, there’s a box in the Coffee Shop. Anything

you wish to discuss will be treated with absolute confidentiality.

Is something worrying you?

Want someone to listen to you?

Come in on Mondays - 11am - 2pm. at

The Living Room - 82-83 High Street, Newport

We have trained Acorn Christian Listeners you can talk to.

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We pray for those

recently married.

We remember with love and affection

those who have died recently,

especially we pray for their families.

And we pray for those newly baptised.

We pray for those who live on their own in

our community here in Ventnor.

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Bible Readings for NOVEMBER

November 5th All Saints’ Sunday

Revelation 7:9-end

1 John 3:1-3

St Matthew 5:1-12

November 12th Remembrance Sunday

Amos 5:18-24

1 Thessalonians 4:13-end

St Matthew 25:1-13

November 19th The Second Sunday before Advent

Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

St Matthew 25:14-30

November 26th

Christ the King and St Catherine’s Patronal

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24

Ephesians 1:15-end

St Matthew 25:31-end

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Worship for NOVEMBER

November 5th All Saints’ Sunday

9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church

10.45a.m. Morning Worship, St Catherine’s Church

10.45a.m. Holy Communion with Baptism, St Boniface Church

November 12th Remembrance Sunday

9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church

(please note changes from usual services)

10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Catherine’s Church

10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Boniface Church

3.00p.m. Remembrance Service with Royal British Legion,

St Catherine’s Church, followed by service at Ventnor War

Memorial - No Evening Service

November 19th The Second Sunday before Advent

9.30a.m. Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church

10.45a.m.”Come and See”, St Catherine’s Church

10.45a.m. Holy Communion, St Boniface Church

6.00p.m. Portsmouth Cathedral, Hugh to be made Honorary Canon.

November 26th

Christ the King and St Catherine’s Patronal

10.45 - JOINT SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION

and BAPTISM at St Catherine’s Church

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