Newsletter 2017_05

REDESDALE RITES The Church of England in Elsdon   Otterburn   Horsley   Byrness Editor: Revd Peter Mander   01830 520212  redesdale.vicar@gmail.com Diary Sunday 26th February (Sunday Before Lent) 9.00 am: Parish Communion, Holy Trinity Horsley 11.00 am: Mattins (BCP), St Cuthbert Elsdon READINGS Exodus 24.12-18 - Moses with God on the Holy Mountain 2 Peter 1.16-21 - Eyewitness of the majesty of Christ Matthew 17.1-9 - Jesus transfigured Monday 27th February 3.00 pm: Meeting to begin the planning for the future development of St Cuthbert’s Church building in Elsdon to be held in the Church Vestry. Open to all Elsdon people, parishioners and members of the congregation. Tuesday 28th February 2017 - SHROVE TUESDAY 5.00 - 6.30 pm: Fun and food time for OTTERS and their families (and pancakes of course) Wednesday 1st March - ASH WEDNESDAY 10.00 am: Holy Communion at St John the Evangelist Otterburn With the imposition of ashes Thursday 2nd March 2.00 pm: Elsdon PCC meet at Holly Lodge, Elsdon Friday 3rd March 6.30 pm: Women’s World Day of Prayer Service at St Peter’s Church Otterburn (followed by refreshments) SCROLL DOWN TO SUPPLEMENT FOR MORE DETAILS Saturday 4th March 10.00 am - 4.00 pm: Parish Quiet Day at Alnmouth Friary SCROLL DOWN TO SUPPLEMENT FOR MORE DETAILS Sunday 5th March (First Sunday of Lent) 9.00 am: Parish Communion, St Francis Byrness 11.00 am: Parish Communion, St John the Evangelist Otterburn Monday 6th March 7.30 pm: Lent Conversation 1 - Otterburn Vicarage ‘Let’s talk about the psalms’ SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE DETAILS SUPPLEMENT 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 DATE FOR YOUR DIARY ‘NO GREATER LOVE THAN THIS’ THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST will be sung by David Ritson at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Otterburn On Sunday, 19th March, 3pm David Ritson who is an accomplished musician, will share with us the Passion Story of Jesus. This is an inspiring reflection which will help us all as we approach the sacred time of Holy Week. All are welcome. Light Refreshments will be available afterwards FOR 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