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AUGUST 2017
St. John's September Fair Saturday 2nd September
The Parish of Hythe St. John the Baptist St. Anne
9.30am.-12.30pm In the churchyard and church
Grand Raffle, Cake and savouries stall, Book stall, Gift stall Tombola, Jewellery stall, Scarf stall, Plant stall, BBQ, Refreshments, Guess the name, Hamper Raffle, Cards and stationery stall, Bottle draw, Bric-a-Brac, ‘Sounds Easy’ are coming to sing!
John 21: 15-19
THE PARISH OF ST JOHN’S AND ST ANNE’S
PICTURES FROM OUR PATRONAL FESTIVAL
SUNDAY: 8.00am Holy Communion at St John's 9:00am Holy Communion at St Anne's (3rd Sunday 3.30) 10:30am Parish Eucharist at St John's (2nd Sunday of the month) 10:30am ‘Open House’ - All Age Worship at St John's (1st Sunday of the month) 5:00pm Jubilatte Café Church Fellowship, Worship, Discussion and Refreshments (2nd,3rd, 4th & 5th Sundays) 6:30pm Sung Evensong at St John's TUESDAY: 9:00am Holy Communion at St John's 10:00-11:30am Coffee and Pause for Thought at St John's FRIDAY: 10:00am Holy Communion at St John's (1st Friday of the month] 3:30-5:30pm Messy Church at St Anne’s Fun, Activities, Crafts, Worship and a Meal
WHO’S WHO VICAR: Revd. Jo Elvidge (Tel. 023 80845615) The Vicarage 14 Atheling Road Hythe SO45 6BR e-mail: vicar@stjohnshythe.org LICENSED LAY MINISTER: Sue Blomley (Tel. 023 8084 9482) e-mail: sue.blomley@gmail.com CHURCHWARDENS: David Blomley (Tel. 023 80849482) e-mail: daveblomley@yahoo.co.uk Martin Deadman (Tel. 023 8178 2640) e-mail: mdeadman@gmail.com ST JOHN’S HALL: (Tel. 0238084 4336) e-mail: office@stjohnshythe.org ‘CONTACT’ EDITORS: Phil & Catherine Preston (or contributions to the parish office) e-mail: philmex123@gmail.com ADVERTISING: via Hall Office (Tel. 023 8084 4336) e-mail: office@stjohnshythe.org DISTRIBUTION: Maureen Curtis (Tel. 023 8084 6861) For Weddings and Baptisms please phone the Hall Office 023 80844336
VICAR’S LETTER
HUMOUR Dear Friends, Jo’s Jokes
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I bought my friend an elephant for his room. He said "Thanks. "I said "Don't mention it.”
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My friend says to me, "What rhymes with orange?" I said, "No it doesn’t."
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How many opticians does it take to change a lightbulb? Is it one or two? One... or two?
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So what if I don't know what Armageddon means? It's not the end of the world.
HOLIDAY CLUB
HOLIDAY CLUB Is taking place from 31 July - 3 August at St Anne’s Community Centre
HOLIDAY CLUB
For more information and to book a place, please contact either St John's Office or Chris Stubbington on 02380 844336 or families@stjohnshythe.org
The school summer holidays are about to begin. It’s an opportunity for families to spend time with one another. It’s a time for re-creation, when we rest and relax from the busi - ness of our work activities so that we can return rest - ored. The word holiday comes from the old English word hāligdæg (hālig "holy” + dæg "day”). The word originally referred only to special religious days. In modern use, it means any special day of rest or relaxation, as opposed to normal days (weekend/days off) away from work or school. We know the importance of taking breaks. "You've got to stop and smell the roses." "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy — and Jill a lonely widow." The Bible affirms the premise — one of the Ten Commandments: "Observe the Sabbath day to keep it holy ... Six days you shall labour and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God; in it you shall not do any work ..." (Deuteronomy 5:12-14). It’s not a suggestion; it’s a command! Jesus when his disciples came back from a busy time took them aside to a quiet place (Luke 9:10). Holidays are essential not only for our physical and mental well being, they are essential for our spiritual health. As we spend time with our families let’s also spend time with our heavenly Father in His presence recharging our spiritual batteries. Have a holistic holiday! Yours in Christ
Jo
PARISH CONTACT NUMBERS
PCC MEMBERS 2017 As requested by members of the congregation. Members of the PCC may be contacted individually via the Church Office. Rev Jo Elvidge
Chair
David Blomley Martin Deadman
Churchwarden Churchwarden
Sue Blomley Elizabeth Deadman Sue Harvey Peter Lawson Phil Preston Chris Stubbington
Licensed Lay Minister Church Website Coordinator Church Treasurer Secretary ‘Contact’ Editor Children & Families’ Ministry Coordinator St Anne’s Rep
Brian Uglow Emma Borley Janet Chapman George Cox Joyce Dowell Jan Evans Tim Gibson Peter Harvey Bob Lowther Brian Moody
Meetings 2017 Thursday 14 September Thursday 23 November
Two men were marooned on an island. One felt scared while the other lay on the sand enjoying the sun. “Aren’t you afraid we’re going to die?” “Oh no - I earn plenty and tithe to my church every week. My Vicar will come and find me…”
Beta Group Ray & Ann Heslop Bible Reading Fellowship notes Pamela Gilson Brass cleaning June Smith Catering Coordinator Parish Office Children's Society Trish Murphy Choir Master & Organist Philip Dowd Christian Aid Ann Tong Church Treasury Team Sue Harvey Clergy Secretary Parish Office Data Protection Officer Phil Preston Electoral Roll Officer Elizabeth Ausden Fairs Committee Ann Heslop Flowers (St Anne's) Greta Wall Flowers (St John's) Gift Aid Secretary Barbara Griffiths St John's Hall bookings Parish Office Hythe2000 Management Geoff Read Intercessions Ann Heslop Julian Group Norman Curtis Mothers' Union Committee New Road Parish Office One World Group June Smith Parish Prayers Ann Heslop Parish Visitors Coordinator Margot Lewis P.C.C. Secretary Peter Lawson Prayer Chain Margot Lewis Registers Clerk Elizabeth Ausden Sacristan (St Anne's) Brian Uglow Sacristan & servers (St John's) Trish Murphy Safeguarding Officer Catherine Preston St John's cleaning Rosemary Watson Sidespeople Roy German Verger Team (Funeral & Weddings) Trish Murphy Children & Families Ministry Coordinator c/o Parish Office Weekly News Sheet Tim Gibson
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PARISH OF HYTHE MONTHLY PRAYER LIST Lord God, you have taught us that we are all members one of another; we thank you for the community of which we are part; for those who share with us in its activities and for all who serve its varied interests. Help us to make our own contribution to the community and to learn to be good neighbours, that by love, we may serve one another. Today, we pray especially for:
Frances Short Michael Whittington Sheila Kendrick Sheila Langley John Madgwick
Pat Hill Baby Lillie Mary Moat Harry Went Ann Cowburn
Samantha Bailey Janet Papworth Val Wright Kenny Sweetman Margaret Legate
We continue to pray for our Rwandan family and their community. From the registers
We give thanks for the lives of Dennis Weston and Baby Theodore and for the lives of those we loved who have died; and pray for their families and friends. We pray for our Summer events, especially the Holiday Club, our Summer Fete and Bishop Jonathan’s visit in early September.
THE WORLD CHURCH The Anglican Church of Ceylon A further article in the series on the Anglican Communion by Edgar Ruddock Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is one of the best known islands in the "East". The reason of course, is historically simple - TEA! This beautiful and exotic island off the South East coast of India has been at the heart of the global tea trade for hundreds of years. The old tea chests, carried by the sailing clippers like the Cutty Sark, bear testimony to a product that has changed and touched all of our lives. But behind the "myths" of tea, there lies a tougher story. Even today, thousands of women work in often very poor conditions to pick, dry and prepare for export the fine leaves of the tea plants that cover the hills of the central part of the island. There are two Anglican Dioceses in Sri Lanka, Colombo and Kurenagela. They are not enough to form a separate Province within the Communion, and have resisted being part of the Church of South India for many historical and cultural reasons, so they are almost unique in remaining under the direct jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The island has a population of some 21 million, divided primarily between the Singalese and Tamil peoples. This division has been at the heart of much oppression of the Tamils, and sadly, a long and bitter civil war that only ended in 2009, with the defeat of the Tamil Tigers. Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity are all strongly represented in the population. As well as the terrible war, Sri Lanka of course suffered massively in the 2004 Tsunami, and again the churches were in the forefront of the relief and reconstruction work in the country. The church's task is primarily concerned with reconciliation, and peace-making. But they are also strongly involved in issues of workers' rights, rural development, and have long had a strong hand in developing excellence in national education.
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WHAT WAS SAID 100 YEARS AGO Taken from The New Forest Magazine for St. John’s, Hythe August 1917 The PATRONAL FESTIVAL. Many thanks to the Rural Dean, the Vicar of Exbury, for coming to preach to us on the feast of John Baptist To COMMUNICANTS Most of you in all probability, certainly all who have been confirmed in this parish during the last few years, received very careful instruction as to how to receive into your hands the body of our Lord Jesus Christ. It may seem perhaps to some people this matter is of little importance and there are some older people who are not accustomed to the method which has been in the church many centuries, and probably will never adopt it. It is well however that those who have been thus instructed should remember that custom which they have received is of great antiquity; it is based on some lectures or instruction given by St. Cyril, who was afterwards Bishop of Jerusalem, in the year 347 or 348, to those whom he prepared for baptism and confirmation; his words are as follows, " come not with thy wrists extended or thy fingers open, but make thy left hand as if a throne for thy right, which is on the eve of receiving the King and having hallowed thy palm, receive the body of Christ, saying after it, amen. Then after thou hast with carefulness hallowed thy eyes by the touch of the Holy Body, partake thereof: giving heed lest thou lose any of it." A custom such as this which has obtained for so many centuries in the Christian church will always be regard as of authority. The PRISONERS or WAR FUND. A branch has been formed in Hythe, Dibden, Fawley and Exbury which will be known as the New Forest (South) Branch. The object is to collect subscriptions no matter how small so as to enable the committee to guarantee and send to the central committee a regular sum every month. The central committee is responsible for sending the parcels to the men, and contributing from this branch are for the Hampshire men who are prisoners war. During June £11 was sent from Hythe and Dibden. Arrangements are being made for subscriptions to be collected each month or they may be sent direct to Mrs. Beale the Hon. Secretary, Oaklands, Hythe, who will gratefully receive them. An account of the meeting on July 4th which was well attend appeared in the local papers. The amount received each month Ns be announced in the New Forest Magazine. The committee wishes to emphasize the point that regular subscriptions are wanted, and none are too small. Everyone surely will do something. to help.
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CHARITY EVENT
The Children’s Society Annual
Barbecue At 12.15pm Sunday 13 August
In Sue & Peter Harvey’s garden, ‘Craigmore’, Lime Close, Dibden Purlieu If it rains, the event will be held in St John’s Hall Tickets at the bargain price of £7, on sale after 10.30 services or from the hall office (booking essential) Includes BBQ and salad followed by legendary puds.
Soft drinks provided, bring your own stronger drinks Please bring a chair Let us know: dietary requirements/ if you need transport
Do you have any personal VHS videos you are unable to watch, i.e. weddings, holidays, precious memories? For a small donation to our Rwandan fund, I will transfer your videos on to a DVD Contact Sue Wood 02380842320 I met my girlfriend at the Summer Village Festival. It was fete.
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EVENT: A MORNING WITH BISHOP JONATHAN
We have a Canon iP3600 ink-jet printer which has been donated for church funds. If you are interested in this item, which comes with printer drivers on disc, a box of spare inks and a separate Canon scanner, please contact the editors (with offers above £50) who can arrange delivery within the parish.
On Monday 18 September 2017 there will be a ‘Morning with Bishop Jonathan’ from 9.30am-12.45pm He will be following the theme of ‘Living the Trinity’. At the end you can stay and have a quiet lunch in the church or you can go over to the hall and have space to chat with your friends. Both church and hall will be closed at 1.45pm Cards for registration will be given out in church on 6 August with a reply slip attached for you to register.
Would you like to advertise in this space? Please contact Barbara in St John’s Hall office: 023 80844336
Summer jokes (Some aren’t!) What happens when you throw a green rock into the Red Sea? It gets wet! Which is the best day to go to the beach? Sunday! (After Church, of course!)
Alternatively you can collect a card from the office after that date. The program for the morning will be as follows: 09.30 09.45 10.00 10.20 11.00 11.20 12.00 12.45
Arrive at church for coffee Common Prayer Talk 1 by Bishop Jonathan Time for reflection Talk 2 by Bishop Jonathan Time for reflection Eucharist Lunch (bring your own) and leave after lunch at 1.45pm
Please support our Bishop as he gives up time to come to lead us. Many thanks! Your Spiritual Direction MAP team
COULD THIS BE YOU?
Coffee Shop Volunteers Needed Are you able to spare some time on a Tuesday morning to help in the hall coffee shop? We are looking for more volunteers to take an active role in this important community activity.
Would you like to help set up at the beginning and close down at the end? Do you have a food hygiene certificate or would you like to apply for one? Interested in any of this please see Barbara in the hall office. 02380 844336. Messy Church We are looking for some more helpers to join our wonderful crew. Messy Church is held on the first Friday of the month at St Anne’s at 3.30pm. A planning meeting is held for us to discuss the theme and activities we would like to do, to which all helpers are invited. If you feel led to join us in this fantastic outreach work please prayerfully consider this and talk to Jo or Chris. Could this be you? Would you be willing to produce the weekly pew sheet? Tim Gibson needs someone to take on this useful task. Contact Tim on: 023 80846744
I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Then it dawned on me.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I sat among the people In the church of my childhood and youth I came to sing the songs of Praise, and to hear the words of truth As I looked into the faces Of the young folks, and the old And listened as I used to To the sweetest story ever told. I had come to church to meet some friends In glad reunion But the Sunday that I went to church Turned out to be Communion. And so it was, that when I rose From my Communion prayer. I no longer saw just faces, For God was standing there. Written by Pat Gibbs.
Transfiguration Brighter than the brightest sun Radiant is his transfigured face Giving light to a darkened world Promising life and love eternal An explosion of love from the cloud With a power beyond belief Giving us a glimpse of glory. From ‘A Celebration of Summer’ by David Adam Contributed by Margot Lewis
NOTICES
Angel Gathering Don’t forget Sue’s Christmas Angel Project! Come along to help with making Angels! Every Friday 10.30 in Church.
Contact We hope you enjoy this issue of ‘Contact’. Your ideas and contributions are welcome: please send them to us by the 14th of each month. Phil & Cat Preston - email: philmex123@gmail.com
Prayer Net In St John’s church we have a prayer net in the Lady Chapel. If you would like us to pray for you, or someone you love, please write details on one of the paper fish and tie it to the net. We will pray as requested each evening and the fish will be offered up to the altar at the 10.30 Eucharist on Sunday. Dementia Drop-in The Dementia Drop-in runs alongside our Tuesday morning coffee from 10:00 - 11:30am on the first Tuesday of each month. There is a local advisor from the Alzheimer's Society available for advice and support.
NEW CHOIR STARTING
EWE MATTER School Leavers Celebration Service at St John’s Church, Hythe
Penny Joy Lady Baa Baa
A service of celebration was held in St John’s Parish Church, Hythe for the children leaving Hythe and Waterside Primary Schools. The children from both schools presented the sheep that they’d decorated and named as part of the ‘Ewe Matters’ project. ‘Ewe Matters’ was a cross curricular project run in schools throughout the Dioceses of Winchester and Portsmouth, encouraging children to think positively about their self worth as well as the value of skills of others. Waterside named their sheep ‘Penny Joy’ in tribute to their Head Teacher, Penny Bullough, who is retiring at the end of this term. Hythe Primary School named their sheep ‘Lady Baa Baa’. The children of both schools decorated their sheep using images that they felt represented their school’s ethos. The sheep will be spending their summer holidays in Hythe Library and The Carpet & Bed Gallery before returning to their respective schools in September. Each child was presented with an ‘It’s Your Move’ Booklet’ a guide to moving to Secondary School by Jo, the Vicar and Chris, the Children & Families Ministry Coordinator from St John’s.