Newsletter 2017_03

REDESDALE RITES The Church of England in Elsdon, Otterburn, Horsley & Byrness BYRNESS ST FRANCIS ELSDON ST CUTHBERT HORSLEY HOLY TRINITY OTTERBURN ST JOHN Editor: Revd Peter Mander   01830 520212 or redesdale.vicar@gmail.com Church Diary Thanks to those who worked so hard to made Thursday evening’s prize bingo, in aid of St John’s Otterburn such a success. £578.50 was raised. Sunday 5th February (4th Sunday Before Lent) 9.00 am: Parish Communion, St Francis Byrness 11.00 am: Parish Communion, St John’s Otterburn READINGS Isaiah 58.1-9a[b-12] - Practise the fast that God chooses 1 Corinthians 2.1-12[13-16] -  God’s secret wisdom revealed Matthew 5.13-20 - Salt, light and the law of the kingdom of heaven Wednesday 8th February 10.00 am: Holy Communion, St John’s Otterburn Thursday 9th February 7.00 pm: Horsley with Byrness PCC meeting, Rochester Village Hall Sunday 12th February (3rd Sunday Before Lent) 9.00 am: Parish Communion, Holy Trinity Horsley 11.00 am: Holy Communion (BCP), St Cuthbert Elsdon 6.00 pm: ‘Exploring Silence’- Taize evening prayer with meditation. All welcome to this peaceful and reflective half hour. READINGS Deuteronomy 30.15-20 - Choose life! 1 Corinthians 3.1-9 - Work in unity for God’s purpose! Matthew 5.21-37 - Follow the standards of Christian conduct FUTURE DATES A Time for Reflection A Parish Quiet Day to help us begin Lent At Alnmouth Friary Led by Brother Joseph Emmanuel SSF Saturday 4th March 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Alnmouth Friary There will be two main sessions. The morning session will focus on how to use the gift of silence creatively and the afternoon session will introduce us to a time honoured way of reading the bible, known as ‘Lectio Divina’.   There will be an opportunity to share in Holy Communion with the brothers at midday and plenty of free time to enjoy the silence of the House or to walk in the beautiful coastal village of Alnmouth. Coffee and tea are provided but we will need to take a packed lunch, or alternatively there are places to eat in the locality. If you are interested please let me know as soon as possible as places are limited  (email redesdale.vicar@gmail.com or telephone 01830 520212) There will a cost to help fund the work of the Friars and to cover the use of the facilities - suggested £10.00 per person - pay what you can as I don't want the cost to exclude anyone Bishop Frank presides at Communion at Alnmouth Friary Jubilee Celebration Lent 2017 Let’s talk about The Psalms Otterburn Vicarage Monday evenings in Lent: 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm The ancient poems we call Psalms are over 2000 years old. They were written in very different times from our own when humans could travel at the speed of a camel - not at the speed of sound. But these songs have stood the test of time for they address many of the problems we still face: violence, injustice, anger - and bewilderment. Why do the wicked prosper? Where is God when we suffer? In this 5-session course, Bishop Stephen Cottrell - a prolific and popular author - reflects on the psalms in general (and five psalms in particular). He invites us to join him as he does so. Session 1  6th March   Know that the Lord is God. (Psalm 100) Session 2 13th March Out of the depths have I cried  (Psalm 130) Session 3 20th March How long, O Lord?  (Psalm 13)   Session 4 27th March You spread a table before me. (Psalm 23) Session 5  3rd April Unless the Lord builds the house (Psalm 127) The sessions will be based on a CD featuring a discussion by the Dominican Friar Fr Timothy Radcliffe, Revd John Bell of the Iona Community, the Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons Revd Prebendary Rose-Hudson Wilkin and Revd Dr Jane Leach, the Principal of Wesley House Cambridge. Diocesan Open Forum Meeting Saturday 11th March, 9.30 am to 1.00 pm Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School, Silverton Lane, Rothbury to launch of our Diocesan Vision ‘Growing Church Bringing Hope’ If you are interested in attending please let me know redesdale.vicar@gmail.com  /  01830 520212 (I can provide transport for two people if needed COMMUNITY EVENTS If you have a community event or service you would like publicising on Redesdale Rites please send me details, or a simple poster and I will include them on our new ‘Community Page’ Click here to view PARISH PICTURES If you have any stories photographs of church or community life which you would like to be published here (OR IN THE MEETING OF THE WATERS) please send an electronic version to redesdale.vicar@gmail.com. Please ensure you have the necessary permissions for photos. FOR MORE ARCHIVE PICTURES CLICK HERE Can you spare a few groceries or other essential items for the Newcastle West End Foodbank? The need is especially great at the moment after the Christmas rush. There is a box at the back of St John’s Otterburn where you can drop of items, which will be regularly collected. To find out more about what is most needed and other ways in which you can help visit their website by clicking the image below Past editions of Redesdale Rites can be found by clicking on the link below http://redesdalevicar.blogspot.co.uk/ More links North Tyne and Redesdale Team Parish The Diocese of Newcastle The Church of England Anglicans Online