MAY 2013 NEWS FROM THE PARISH OF ST PETER S PRESTBURY, CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION UPTON PRIORY AND ST JOHN S ADLINGTON

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2 MAY 2013 NEWS FROM THE PARISH OF ST PETER S PRESTBURY, CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION UPTON PRIORY AND ST JOHN S ADLINGTON

3 2 Contact details Ministry team VICAR Rev Patrick Angier CURATES Rev Stephen Callis Rev Avril Ravenscroft READERS Keith Ravenscroft David Briggs (emeritus) Margaret Tate (emeritus) YOUTH MINISTER Andrea Fitton PASTORAL WORKER Elizabeth Briggs Parish Office open Monday Friday am Judith Davies If you would like further information on any of the events advertised in this month s bulletin, you ll find the contact details for all the local groups and organisations in The Rock. They all welcome new enquiries. If you haven t had a copy of The Rock delivered, you may pick one up in church it s still free! Copydate for June We d like to include items of interest for all members of our congregations and village. Please send information to the Parish Office by 17 May and we ll do our best to fit it in. Pieces may be edited.

4 The May Calendar During May the Church calendar has three important events, Ascension Day, Thursday 9th, Pentecost, Sunday 19th and Trinity Sunday on 26th. Ascension Day marks the end of the 40 days after Easter when the risen Christ appeared to his followers, proving to them that he had risen from the dead and defeated mankind s principal enemy of death and sin. The Acts of the Apostles starts with this description, as they were watching, he was lifted up and a cloud took him out of their sight. Ever since, the popular expectation has been that heaven is somewhere up there, beyond the clouds. The early astronauts were keen to report that they had seen nothing of God as they rushed by in their rockets. Heaven is where God lives, but God is a spirit and He is everywhere. Until recent years, when health and safety decided otherwise, the choir used to sing hymns from the top of the churchtower, early on Ascension Day morning and even featured in a Granada TV documentary of Prestbury with a cameraman filming from a helicopter as he went round and round the tower. Pentecost is when we celebrate the sending of the Holy Spirit to the members of the early church and how they were empowered to speak of their Christian faith to all the foreign visitors to Jerusalem in their own languages. From then on church membership grew dramatically with the wisdom and guidance the Holy Spirit gave them, as it does for us today. Trinity Sunday reminds us about the nature of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit; one God in three persons. Some have difficulty with the doctrine of the Trinity. How can three persons be one and three at the same time? Our one God has three forms and Jesus spoke of them as the Father who sent him, of himself as the one who reveals the Father and the Spirit as the one by whom he and the Father work. This doctrine is the core of our Christian faith and distinguishes Christianity from all other mono-theistic religions. David Briggs Reader 1

5 Synods in the Church of England The governing body of the Church of England is its General Synod, set up by the Synodical Government Measure of It consists of three houses, bishops, clergy and laity, operating at three levels, the General Synod, Diocesan Synods and Deanery Synods. The Deanery Synod is the local level and St Peter s is in the Macclesfield Deanery together with 17 other parishes. Since the laity members of both the General Synod and the Diocesan Synod are elected by the Deanery members, who are themselves elected by the parish, this seemingly unwieldy structure provides a channel of communication, in theory at least, from individual parishes to the main governing body. The functions of the General Synod include legislation concerning the government of the Church and its institutions, its doctrine and its forms of worship. Since voting is by houses and changes in doctrine require more than a simple majority, achieving unanimity can be a problem, as has been seen in recent voting on women bishops. The General Synod meets two or three times a year for sessions which last four or five days. By contrast, much work at diocesan level is done in various committees, elected from the membership. The Diocesan Synod then studies proposals which have already been worked through, for example the diocesan budget, and meetings last a half day. Deanery meetings normally take place in the evening. Both Diocesan and Deanery Synods include agenda items which are intended to foster a sense of community between parishes and to promote at both diocesan and deanery level the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. For example Frank Field spoke movingly at Diocesan Synod of the response of the Church in the socially deprived areas of the Wirral where life expectancy is ten years less than in affluent West Wirral. Similarly, at Deanery Synod we have recently heard of inspirational work done in Macclesfield, and practical examples of how to make more effective use of church space. Thus the Diocesan and Deanery Synods are more than just meetings. When carried forward effectively they are a vital means of mutual support and encouragement for the Church. Stephen Swinfin 2

6 Sunday 5 May 6th Sunday of Easter Acts 16:9-15 John 14: am Holy Communion Celebrant Leslie Lewis Preacher Avril Ravenscroft 10.00am Holy Communion Celebrant Patrick Angier Preacher Stephen Callis 6.00pm Evensong Officiant Keith Ravenscroft Preacher Elizabeth Briggs 7.45pm Sanctuary (Norman Chapel - Contemporary) Officiant Patrick Angier The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. John 14:26 Thursday 9 May Ascension Day 7.30pm Holy Communion Celebrant Avril Ravenscroft Preacher Patrick Angier Sunday 12 May 7th Sunday of Easter Acts 16:16-34 John 17:20-end 8.30am Celebrant Preacher Holy Communion Patrick Angier Patrick Angier 10.00am Family Service Officiant Patrick Angier 11.30am Sung Communion Celebrant Pamela Hardman Preacher Pamela Hardman 6.00pm Evensong Officiant Patrick Angier Preacher Patrick Angier As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. John 17:21b Sunday 19 May Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 John 14: am Holy Communion Celebrant Patrick Angier Preacher Patrick Angier 10.00am Holy Communion Celebrant Avril Ravenscroft Preacher Patrick Angier 6.00pm Evensong Officiant David Briggs Preacher Elizabeth Briggs 7.45pm Sanctuary (The Vicarage - Contemporary) Officiant Patrick Angier If you love me, you will keep my commandments. John 14:15 3

7 Sunday 26 May Trinity Sunday Romans 5:1-5 John 16: am Holy Communion Celebrant Patrick Angier Preacher Patrick Angier 10.00am Baptism Celebrant Avril Ravenscroft Preacher Avril Ravenscroft 11.30am Matins Officiant Elizabeth Briggs Preacher Avril Ravenscroft 6.00pm Sung Communion Celebrant Patrick Angier Preacher Keith Ravenscroft I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. John 16:12-13 St Luke s chapel 11.00am Sunday 5 May Officiant Keith Ravenscroft Preacher Keith Ravenscroft Midweek worship 8.30am 4.30pm 8.30am 4.30pm Monday Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Tuesday Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Wednesday 10.15am Holy Communion 4.30pm Evening Prayer 8.30am 6.00pm 8.30am 7.15pm Prestbury Thursday Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Friday Morning Prayer Compline Sunday 5 May 10.30am Rev S Johnson 6.45pm Rev A Halstead Sunday 12 May 10.30am Rev A Halstead (FS) 6.45pm Rev A Halstead (HC) Sunday 19 May 10.30am Rev H Stringer 6.45pm Mrs A Fielding Sunday 26 May 10.30am Rev A Halstead (HC) 6.45pm Rev H Stringer 4

8 Sunday 5 May 6th Sunday of Easter 10.00am Holy Communion Celebrant Avril Ravenscroft Preacher Avril Ravenscroft Sunday 12 May 7th Sunday of Easter 10.00am Holy Communion Celebrant Stephen Callis Preacher Stephen Callis Sunday 19 May Pentecost 10.00am Baptism Officiant Stephen Callis Preacher Stephen Callis Sunday 26 May Trinity Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion Celebrant Patrick Angier Preacher Patrick Angier Sunday 5 May 6th Sunday of Easter 11.00am Matins Officiant David Briggs Preacher David Briggs Sunday 12 May 7th Sunday of Easter 11.00am Family Service Officiant Margaret Tate Sunday 19 May Pentecost 11.00am Holy Communion Celebrant Sue Hawkins Preacher Sue Hawkins Sunday 26 May Trinity Sunday 11.00am Matins Officiant Margaret Tate Preacher Margaret Tate Midweek worship at CoR Every Wednesday 9.00am Morning Prayer 5

9 Daily Please pray daily for our development plans: Father, pour out your Spirit upon us, grant us a new vision of your glory, a new experience of your power, a new faithfulness to your word, a new commitment to your service, that your love may grow among us and your Kingdom come: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Wednesday 1 May Those who make decisions on our development plans, for wisdom and insight guided by the Holy Spirit. Thursday 2 May For job and financial security, the unemployed and any among us who are worried about their jobs. Friday 3 May Residents of Redbrook Way. Saturday 4 May For our farming community and the work of the Agricultural Chaplaincy. Sunday 5 May 6th Sunday of Easter Risen Christ, by the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples: help your church to obey your command and draw the nations to the fire of your love, to the glory of God the Father. Monday 6 May Those in our community who are disturbed by the development plans. Tuesday 7 May Those we know who are sick or coming to the end of their lives: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep this night. Tend the sick, give rest to the weary, sustain the dying, calm the suffering, and pity the distressed; all for your love s sake, O Christ our Redeemer. Wednesday 8 May Residents of Renfrew Way. Thursday 9 May Ascension Day Risen Christ, you have raised our human nature to the throne of heaven: that we may join you at the Father s side, where you reign with the Spirit in glory. Friday 10 May Residents of Riverside Drive. Saturday 11 May Tomorrow s worship at our three churches. Sunday 12 May Sunday after Ascension Day Risen, ascended Lord, as we rejoice at your triumph, fill your Church on earth with power and compassion, that all who are estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know your peace, to the glory of God the Father. Monday 13 May Our development plans, for reconciliation in our community. 6

10 Tuesday 14 May Those who are mourning at this time. In their grief and shock contain and comfort them. Embrace them with your love and give them hope in their confusion. Wednesday 15 May Our PCC members, tomorrow s meeting, for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Thursday 16 May Residents of Robin Hill. Friday 17 May Residents of Roundy Lane. Saturday 18 May For awareness of the presence of the Holy Spirit as we worship this Sunday at each of our six services. Sunday 19 May Pentecost Holy Spirit, sent by the Father, ignite in us your holy fire: strengthen your children with the gift of faith, revive your Church with the breath of love, and renew the face of the earth through Jesus Christ our Lord. Monday 20 May Our development plans, for both St Peter s and St John s, in whatever shape or form they become. Tuesday 21 May Those struggling with relationships, for a fresh start and a new vision. Wednesday 22 May Ember For those who are called to ministry in its various forms, our won clergy and lay ministers. Thursday 23 May Residents of Rowanside. Friday 24 May God of mercy, who inspired John and Charles Wesley with zeal for your gospel: grant to all people boldness to proclaim your word and a heart ever to rejoice in singing your praises. Saturday 25 May Those to be baptised this Sunday and their families: May God, who has received us by baptism into his church, pour upon us the riches of his grace, that within the company of Christ s faithful people we may daily be renewed by his anointing Spirit and come to the inheritance of the saints in glory. Sunday 26 May Trinity Sunday Holy God, faithful and unchanging: enlarge our minds with the knowledge of your truth, and draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love, that we may truly worship you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Monday 27 May Residents of Rushmere Close. Tuesday 28 May Residents of Rushton Fold. Wednesday 29 May Residents of Saddlebrook Drive. Thursday 30 May Give thanks for God s gift of Holy Communion. Friday 31 May Residents of Salop Walk. 7

11 PRESTBURY ROSE QUEEN SATURDAY 15 JUNE Prestbury Primary School The annual Rose Queen procession will assemble at 1.00pm at Prestbury Primary School and depart at 1.30pm, processing through the village before returning to school for the crowning of the new Rose Queen, Vicky Riley, and her Rose Bud, Cate Howe. This year the procession will, for the first time, include fabulous floats see below for more details. Once the Fete has been officially opened there will be fun and games on the school field and in the marquee throughout the afternoon. There will be stalls of all kinds run by local groups, a bouncy castle and swing boats, music displays and dance demonstrations, face-painting and refreshments including a Pimms bar and delicious teas and homemade cakes. ROSE QUEEN FLOATS An invitation is extended to every organisation, group, shop, club or family in the village to build a float and make this year s Rose Queen parade the most colourful and spectacular ever. It could be something that reflects your activity or it could be something simply gorgeous that you just feel like making! Whatever you have in mind, the rules are very simple. Any material is fine tissue, paper, card, fabric, organic or manufactured materials, but you have to transport the float yourself. Wheelbarrows and bicycles are good, but there must be no engines of any sort, everything has to be selfpropelled! Please get in touch with Patrick (829288) if you re interested there will (of course) be a prize for the best! RESOULED AT THE ROSE QUEEN EVENING SATURDAY 15 JUNE AT 7.00PM In the Marquee on Prestbury School field We will be celebrating in the evening of Rose Queen Day to the fabulous live music of the band ReSouled, back by (very) popular demand playing soul music classics from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Dancing, chilling and great food from local businesses too. Don t miss the perfect end to a proper village day. Ticket information available soon. FURTHER DETAILS More information about all the Rose Queen activities and Sunday worship will appear in the June bulletin. If you have further enquiries or if anyone would like to help with any of the organisation, please call Sue Parker on All welcome! 8

12 PRAY A RAINBOW Starting with a sweep of purple, a rainbow is growing in the corner of church. It is a symbol of God s promise that he will never give up on us, a sign for us to remember as we pray for our church development plans. Right now we are praying for the process of the consistory court, and for final permission to build. We are praying that our vision for this church may grow. That we may be blessed with a building that isn t just beautiful and inspiring, but also with all the facilities that will allow it to be truly open, generous, loving and welcoming. So we are praying also for reconciliation and peace within our community. For every prayer, we ask that you a put a star onto the rainbow. And over the weeks we can watch it grow until the rainbow is built and it s a blaze of colour. Our church is open every day. Please come at any time and add your prayers for all our future. Jesus came that we may have life, and have it abundantly CHRISTIAN AID WEEK MAY 2013 The annual Christian Aid week will be taking place soon. Please support your local collections. WOMEN S BREAKFAST SATURDAY 11 MAY 8.45AM The Cupcake Boutique, The Village, Prestbury The first Women s Breakfast organised by St Peter s will take place on Saturday 11 May. There is a list to sign at the back of church if you would like to attend. 40 YEARS OF CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION SUNDAY 23 JUNE: 10.00AM Church of the Resurrection, Upton Priory The Church of the Resurrection is to celebrate 40 years since its first ever service on Sunday 23rd June. There will be a special service at 10.00am when the sermon will be given by Rev Richard Catchpole, who is the son of our first Vicar, Rev Keith Catchpole. In the afternoon, from 2.00 to 4.00pm, there will be a celebration party with an exhibition of Upton Priory church and parish history, a bouncy castle and tea and cakes. All free. Please do join us. SUNDAY ONE WORLD CAKE STALL 12 MAY AFTER 10.00AM WORSHIP Yummy homemade biscuits and cakes, and every penny raised goes to charities. 9

13 FREE INTERNET TASTER EVENT FRIDAY 26 APRIL PM AgeUK Cheshire East, Henderson Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6RA Learn how to use the internet with Technology Together, a new initiative that engages local young people to show older people how to learn simple internet skills. Lots of help on hand to get you started. Call for more details. CHARITY NEWS: WILL WEEK MAY In Aid of East Cheshire Hospice During the ECH Will Week, local solicitors have agreed to write a standard will and instead of charging their normal fee you will be given the opportunity to support the Hospice by making a donation. Further information from the ECH Fundraising Department on or visit or fbeasley@echospice.org.uk NEWS FOR THE BULLETIN A reminder! We re very happy to publish news of village events in the bulletin we just need them with a little more notice than when we were weekly. Please send any items to the Parish Office and we ll do our best to put them in. Copydates are on the inside front cover each month. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING WEDNESDAY 22 MAY PM Prestbury Village Hall David Rutley MP and Cheshire East councillor Paul Findlow will hold an open meeting on 22 May. There will be a short talk and an opportunity to ask questions. Tea and biscuits will be provided. All are welcome, admission is free (donations appreciated to cover costs). SILVER STARLIGHT STOMP 29 JUNE MACCLESFIELD LEISURE CENTRE In Aid of East Cheshire Hospice Walk, run or stroll with family, friends or colleagues. Whatever your style, join the biggest sponsored midnight 10k in Macclesfield and help make every day (and night) count for our patients and their families. Entry fee 15 adults and 10 children. Register at STRAWBERRY TEA 1 JUNE 21 AUGUST In Aid of Breast Cancer Care This summer get together over a Strawberry Tea and raise money for Breast Cancer Care. Have fun catching up with family, friends or colleagues and show your support for people living with breast cancer. To sign up and receive a fundraising kit just call or visit 10

14 SUNDAY TEAS 2013 The Sunday Teas season starts on 5 May and runs through to 13 October ( pm) at the Village Hall, Prestbury. The Teas are provided by various different organisations and charities such as Mothers Union, WI, Panto, East Cheshire Hospice, Alzheimer s Society, etc who all raise money for their funds. The organisations provide delicious home-made cakes and scones to visitors to the Village and there are a number of regulars who have been coming for many years to support the Teas. If you would like to book a date for your organisation to take part, or need further information about the Teas please contact Gerry Porter (575115) or Jennifer Whaley (829946). There are still a few dates free. THE SHEFFIELD FOLK CHORALE ST MICHAEL S CHURCH, MACCLESFIELD Saturday 29 June 7.30pm The Sheffield Folk Chorale will perform traditional and new songs in glorious four-part harmony at this charity concert (proceeds to Macclesfield Castle Rotary Club charities and Rotary Emergency Life Boxes). The concert will also feature The Occasional Sax Quartet. Tickets cost 10 (children under 12 5) and area available from Margin Music, Arabella s, Chestergate and Macclesfield Information Centre or on line at astlerotary. COFFEE MORNING SATURDAY 25 MAY: 10.00AM 12NOON The Village Hall Held by Prestbury Methodist Church. All the usual stalls. greetings cards, raffle, bric-a-brac, home-made cakes, books etc. PRESTBURY CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT ST PETER S CHURCH Saturday 8 June 7.30pm Prestbury Choral Society s forthcoming concert features Rutter s Requiem, Handel s Zadok the Priest and a little Last Night of the Proms. Tickets ( 9.50/ 8.50 concessions) are available on the door or in advance by calling or from the website 11

15 HOUSE GROUPS PRESTBURY: Various times and Locations Contact your group leader for more information UPTON PRIORY: Wednesday 15 May COMMUNITY WORSHIP 9.00AM PRESTBURY SCHOOL followed by coffee at the Vicarage Wednesdays: 1, 8, 15 and 22 May SHEKINAH JUNIOR CHOIR (KS2) PM ST PETER S (TERM TIME) Wednesdays: 1, 8, 15 and 22 May PRAM SERVICE 10.15AM ST PETER S (TERM TIME) Thursdays: 9 and 23 May ADULT CHOIR 7.30PM ST PETER S Fridays: 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 May GIRLS CHOIR 6.45PM ST PETER S Thursdays: 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May BELLRINGERS 8.00PM ST PETER S Wednesdays: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 May ECUMENICAL PRAYER GROUP 9.00AM WEDNESDAYS 1 May Rachel James May Stephanie Smith May Jennifer Round May Mavis Tupper May Margaret Hardy BIBLE STUDY 8.00PM THE VICARAGE Tuesday: 7 May SCOUTS 7.15PM PRESTBURY SCHOOL Thursdays: Term time only SUMMER CAMP AT MONMOUTH Sunday 26 May Saturday 1 June CUBS 6.30PM PRESTBURY SCHOOL Mondays: Term time only BEAVERS 6PM PRESTBURY SCHOOL Thursdays: Term time only RAINBOWS PM GUIDE HUT Wednesdays: Term time only BROWNIES 6.15PM GUIDE HUT Mondays: Term time only Thursdays: Term time only 12

16 MOTHERS UNION 7.45PM METHODIST CHAPEL Jennifer Round: My Antarctic Adventure Monday 13 May 2.00PM CHESTER CATHEDRAL Chester Diocesan Festival Tuesday 14 May 7.30PM HENBURY Deanery Event Jeanette Appleton talking about MU on the Move Thursday 30 May CHORAL SOCIETY 8.00PM 10.00PM PRESTBURY METHODIST CHURCH Wednesdays: Term Time only New members are always welcome. MUMS & TODDLERS 9.30AM VILLAGE HALL(TERM TIME) Mondays and Fridays PRESTBURY JUNIOR YOUTH CLUB PM VILLAGE HALL Mondays: Term Time only FLOWER ROTA 4/5 May Wedding 11/12 May Wedding 18/19 May Wedding 25/26 May Wedding PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE 9.30AM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Wednesday: 15 May WI 7.30PM VILLAGE HALL Resolutions and Beetle Drive Monday 20 May BOOK GROUP Silent Night Charles Ellingworth Monday 20 May ONE WORLD GROUP AFTER 10AM WORSHIP ST PETER S Sunday 12 May MACC CANCER HELP CENTRE 10.00AM 12.00NOON PRESTBURY METHODIST CHURCH Tuesdays: 7, 14, 21 and 28 May GRID PM 18 CHURCHWAY, UPTON PRIORY Sundays: 5, 12, 19 and 26 May PCC MEETING 7.00PM ST PETER S Wednesday 16 May 13

17 PROBUS 10.00AM TENNIS CLUB Meeting dates to be confirmed. PROBUS AM TENNIS CLUB Bees and Beekeeping Graham Royle Monday 20 May PROBUS AM TENNIS CLUB The Call What He Made Nigel Linge Tuesday 7 May The Rhine, Maine and Danube Tim Boddington Tuesday 21 May PRESTBURY LADIES PROBUS 10.00AM VILLAGE HALL It s About Time Prof Ian Morrison Wednesday 8 May PRESTBURY FLOWER CLUB 1.45PM VILLAGE HALL New Expressions:a demonstration by Rosalyn Harrison Wednesday 1 May SENIOR FOLKS 2PM GUIDE HUT Thursdays: 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May 14

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