St Columba s Scottish Episcopal Church Largs November 2016 Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:1&2a) 1
The Scottish Episcopal Church is a self-governing province of the world-wide Anglican Communion. This is a family of over 70 million Christians in more than 160 countries. Our nearest relations are the Church of England, the Church in Wales and the Church of Ireland. Through the Porvoo agreement we are also in full communion with many other branches of the Church. St Columba s in Largs, is one of over 60 Episcopal congregations that work and worship within the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway. We are part of Ayrshire Region and our neighbours include congregations in Ardrossan, Dalry, Irvine, Troon, Kilmarnock, Prestwick, Ayr and Maybole. The area covered by St Columba s includes Largs, Skelmorlie, Fairlie and West Kilbride and ecumenically we play a very active part in Largs Churches Together. Sunday: 8.00am Said Eucharist SERVICES AT ST COLUMBA S 11.00am Sung Eucharist (Choral Matins on second Sunday of the month) 6.30pm Evening Prayer (check noticeboard for details) Refreshments are served in the hall following the 11.00am service Wednesday: 10.00am Said Eucharist (Scottish Liturgy 1970) Festivals and Saints Days as announced The Daily Offices of Morning Prayer (8.00am) and Evening Prayer (5.00pm) are offered publicly in church on most weekdays. Please check the church noticeboard for details. The church building is also open for private prayer on most days. Visit our website: largs-church.co.uk 2
Dear Friends, This month is often referred to as the month of remembrance. It begins with the Church remembering all the saints; those whose life shone bright with the image of Jesus. Then, the next day, on All Souls we remember with great affection and in prayer, those whom we love but see no longer. Though separated from them, both they and we are held in the common embrace of God s loving presence. November is the month in which we also remember, in silence and solemnity, all whose lives were laid down in warfare for the freedom of others. Throughout the year their neat rows of names continue to be displayed on our war memorials, but it is on 11 November and remembrance Sunday that we make them our focus and pay special tribute to their sacrifice. Each time we celebrate the Eucharist there is part of the Great Prayer of Thanksgiving that is particularly poignant; it is called the anamnesis. It is a theological term that states that during the prayer we remember but, as we do, we call into the present moment the reality we recall and celebrate. At each Eucharist Christ, and the reality of all his saving work, comes to us in a unique way. The bread and wine become his body and blood - his very real presence in our midst. As we receive these we receive him and all his saving benefits; his help and strength for our journey. This remembering changes us from individuals into his living body, the Church; called to be his presence in our world today. With God nothing is lost and love is eternal. May we live as those that remember who we are and whom we serve. Yours in the faith, Gordon 3
Crossword Puzzle (solution on page 9) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Across Down 1 Saint, a gospel writer (4) 3 Large wine-cups used in Holy Communion (8) 9 More spacious (7) 10 Dead person (slang) (5) 11 Break in a performance (12) 14 Jewel (3) 16 Lively dance (5) 17 Also (3) 18 The first day of the four weeks before Christmas (6,6) 21 A house provided for a minister (5) 22 Worthy of great respect (7) 23 Conscripts (8) 24 Search (4) 1 Ceremony that joins people in wedlock (8) 2 Where birds or bats sleep (5) 4 Feminine pronoun (3) 5 Groups of people who make or repeal laws (12) 6 Wife or husband of a king or queen (7) 7 Father (4) 8 Give a false account of something (12) 12 An entrance or opening (5) 13 The seven days before Easter (4,4) 15 The Virgin Mary (7) 19 Past tense of drive (5) 20 In the middle (4) 22 A Salutation (or a prayer in the RC Church) (3) 4
Years Mind Please remember before God those who have died and whose year s mind falls in November 4 th Sheena Swan, Harry Hart, William Johnstone 5 th John Hutton, Gareth Evans 7 th Georgina McGowan 8 th Tom Smith, 9 th Mary Williamson, Ellen Battle 14 th James Simpson 15 th Joseph Griffiths 22 nd Basil Young, June Law 28 th Harry Maddox, Campbell Paterson 29 th Sydney Warren - - o0o - - November List Please PRINT the names of deceased loved ones that you would like to have remembered in the prayers at this year s All Souls Requiem. The Requiem will take place at 10.00am on Wednesday, 2 November and the list is available at the back of the church. - - o0o - - Church Book Group The meeting of the Church Book Group (postponed from 18 October) will take place in the Rectory at 11.30am on Tuesday, 1 November - immediately following the 11.00am All Saints Day Eucharist. 5
60 Years membership of the Mothers Union M.U. members joined friends and family of Barbara Flinn (98) and enjoyed a celebratory afternoon tea at Burnlea Nursing Home on Tuesday, 25 October, to mark her 60 years as a member of the Mothers Union. Throughout her long life Barbara has been very active and involved in many community ventures including WRVS and Mothers Union. It was way back in 1956 in Newton Abbot, Devon, that she ran a Mothers Union branch and initiated a pram pushers group to help young mums feel less isolated. In the various places she has lived over the years Barbara has worked hard for the benefit of those around her through initiatives like Meals on Wheels, Lunch Clubs and many other forms of charitable work. This involvement was officially recognised when, many years ago, Barbara was awarded the British Empire Medal for her service to the Community. Gill, the diocesan M.U. president, presented Barbara with a special certificate and the gift of a M.U. scarf. Congratulations, Barbara, on another important milestone - celebrating 60 years of membership of the Mothers Union. Guild Open Meeting Members of the Guild at St John s Church of Scotland, in Bath Street, have extended an invitation to the ladies of our congregation to join them for worship and fellowship at their open meeting. This will take place at 2.00pm on Monday, 7 November in the Dunn Memorial Hall in Church Street. The speaker will be Kevin Simpson who will speak on North Malawi and an offering will be taken for his charity. Afternoon tea will be served and it would be helpful for those catering to know how many visitors to expect. If you would like to attend, please contact: Susan Stevenson: Tel 01475 672215 email susan.0809@live.co.uk 6
Diocesan Advent Quiet Day 10.00am for 10.30am Saturday, 3 December 2016 at Holy Trinity & St Barnabas, Moss Street, Paisley Encounters led by Maureen Brough and at St Ninian s, Castle Douglas Advent: an end and a beginning led by Bishop Gregor Duncan For further info http://www.stjohnsdumfries.org/worship/creative-worship Participants are asked to bring their own lunch, but tea and coffee will be provided from 10.00am. Please apply to Jennifer FitzGibbon (secretary), Development Team for Prayer and Spirituality, email j2fg@aol.com; phone 01294823992, before 25 November if possible or write to the Diocesan Centre (mark envelope Advent Quiet Day ) Largs FoodBank Thanks Thank you to everyone who brought long life food items at harvest festival. Those who work at the Largs FoodBank have expressed their thanks for the donation made by our congregation. This is especially welcome as food stocks are particularly low at the moment and donations make a real difference to those who must make use of this facility. Prepare the Way A Taizé-style Service for Advent Please note that this service of Taizé song, silence and reflection will take place in church at 4.00pm on Sunday, 4 December. 7
Dates for your diary 1 November - 11.00am All Saints Day Eucharist 1 November - 11.30am Church Book Group 2 November - 10.00am All Souls Requiem 3 November - 2.00pm Contemplative Meditation Group 7 November - 2.00pm St John s Guild Open Meeting 13 November - 12.15pm Act of Remembrance at Largs War Memorial 13 November - 7.30pm Largs Churches Together Committee Meeting 15 November - 7.30pm Regional Council Meeting at Kilmarnock 19 November - Vestry Away Day, The College, Millport 1 December - 2.00pm Contemplative Meditation Group 3 December - 10.00am Advent Quiet Day at Paisley & Castle Douglas 3 December - 2.00pm Yuletide Afternoon 4 December - 4.00pm Taizé Service for Advent 10 December - 2.00pm Service of Light & Remembrance at St Mary s 18 December - 3.00pm Burnlea Service 18 December - 6.30pm A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols 19 December - 6.30pm Carol Singing at Hutton Park Care Home 19 December - 7.15pm The Rector s At Home 24 December - 11.00pm Christmas Midnight Mass Remembrance Sunday Remembrance Sunday falls on 13 November this year. Although this is the second Sunday of the month the Vestry have agreed that it be a Sung Eucharist and that Matins be kept on 6 November instead. Please come to church at 10.50am in order that we can keep the two minute silence at 11.00am with the rest of then nation. This year you are invited to support Combat Stress by filling and completing the gift aid envelope provide. Founded in 1919 this charity seeks to provide timely, effective clinical treatment and welfare support to veterans with psychological injuries. 8
Thank You Many thanks to Jane and Chris Evans, Ray and Linda Young, Alice MacDonald, Janine Millard, William Clark-Ferguson and Stuart Robertson for joining me in the church garden tidy on Saturday, 8 October. Though small in number we made an effective team. The grounds look much the better for it and all your hard work is greatly appreciated. Crossword Solution (from puzzle on page 4) 1 M 9 2 R K 3 C 4 5 H A L 6 C E 7 S A I A O 8 M E E O I R O O M I E R 10 G O N E R 11 R S S I S E I 12 N T E R M I S S I O N A E N L R H G E 15 M 16 17 P O L K A T O O 14 E A R E T L 18 A D V E N T S U N 19 D A Y 20 A 21 M O S R R W A N S E 22 A W E S O M E I N N V S V E D R A F T E E S 24 S E E K 23 The Rector Across: 1 Mark, 3 Chalices, 9 Roomier, 10 Goner, 11 Intermission, 14 Gem, 16 Polka, 17 Too, 18 Advent Sunday, 21 Manse, 22 Awesome, 23 Draftees, 24 Seek. Down: 1 Marriage, 2 Roost, 4 Her, 5 Legislatures, 6 Consort, 7 Sire, 8 Misrepresent, 12 Inlet, 13 Holy Week, 15 Madonna, 19 Drove, 20 Amid, 22 Ave. 13 9
Prayer Calendar for November 1: (All Saints) Thanksgiving for all God s Saints 2: (All Souls) The faithful departed 3: Refugees 4: Leaders of the nations 5: Justice and Peace 7: Ayrshire Regional Congregations 8: Ayrshire Regional Clergy 9: The United Nations 10: The Royal Airforce 11: Those who have sacrificed their life in war for our freedom 12: The Royal Navy 14: H.M. Armed Forces 15: Ayrshire Regional Council 16: (St Margaret of Scotland, Queen, 1093) The Scottish Church 17: Our neighbours 18: Work Colleagues 19: Family 21: Friends 22: Those we find it difficult to love 23: Politicians at Westminster and Hollyrood 24: Those recovering from surgery 25: All Carers 26: The work of Blythswood Care 28: Local schools and colleges 29: All missionaries 30: (St Andrew, Apostle) The people of Scotland 10
A Family Questionnaire from Hilary Our youngest daughter has sent us this family questionnaire. We have found it interesting to hear our responses, from the very old to the in laws. Worth asking your family? As Anna says - So I have been listening to a podcast on Spotify and the most recent episode had a segment about people they missed and questions they wish they had asked them. This got me thinking that fundamentally as a family we chat about the day to day but isn't it more interesting to know the deeper answers to unasked questions? So with this is mind I had a long think about whom I most wanted to ask questions and what they would be. What seemed like the logical answer was I wanted to ask you Mum, Grandma and dad the questions initially. Life stories are so interesting so whose is better to get to know than my own family's. And if you aren't comfortable with any of the questions then just skip over them. Can you write the answers. No rush with the responses. Love you xxx 1. What did you enjoy or like about your childhood? 2. What did you think about high school? 3. When you think about a fork in the road in your life, so far, what was it and why did you choose that particular path? 4. What happy memory will you cherish forever? 5. What could your parents have done better? 6. What have you always wanted to tell me, but haven t had the courage to? 7. Growing up, who inspired you the most? 8. If you had to do it all over again, would you pursue the same career path? 9. What is your biggest regret? 10. Best trip of your life? 11. What amazes you most about society now? 12. What do you miss most about your growing up years? 13. Looking back at your life thus far, what are you most proud of? Hilary Moran 11
Columba s Creatives Prayer The children of Columba s Creatives jointly wrote the following prayer following a talk on St Luke. (Drawing by Sophie Birch) Dear Father, Thank you for artists and doctors and the talents you have given them. We pray for our loved ones and all who are hurt or sick. We particularly remember those people we have lost. We pray that you will help us and people in debt and we hope that the refugees from Syria may be able to return safely to Syria soon. We all love Columba's Creatives and thank you for the fun we have, the crafts we make, the new friends we meet and the games we play like tig, Marco Polo, catch and rolling on the floor in nets. We thank you for the stories we hear about Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and about you, our Father. AMEN from Sophie, Libby, Lucy, Chris and Megan. 12
Christmas Greetings 2016 For the last few years some of us have published our greetings to the congregation on a special Greetings page in the December magazine instead of sending individual cards. The money which would have been spent on cards is instead donated to church funds. This has raised over 200 each year. As most of us see each other and can exchange personal Christmas greetings at this season, I would encourage more of you to join this scheme - and help save the trees too If you wish to participate, please fill in the form below and put on the collection plate in an envelope marked Christmas Greetings, or hand it to John Lamb or any sides-person before 20th November, so that your greeting can appear in the December magazine. Christmas Greeting:. From:. Donation:.. Note: If you do not wish to cut your magazine additional forms are available at the back of the church. 13
Please check these rotas and note if you are included. Please feel free to swap with others to ensure duties are covered for all services. Services and Rotas for November 2016 Day Services and Sunday readings Duty at Sunday 11.00am Tuesday, 1 All Saints Day 11.00am Said Eucharist Wednesday, 2 All Souls Day Sunday, 6 Pentecost 25 10.00am Requiem 8.00am Said Eucharist 11.00am Choral Matins 6.30pm Evening Prayer Job 19:23-27a; Lk 20:27-38 Wednesday, 9 10.00am Said Eucharist (1970) Sunday, 13 Pentecost 26 Remembrance Sunday 8.00am Said Eucharist 11.00am Sung Eucharist 6.30pm Evening Prayer Mal 4:1-2a; Lk 21:5-19 Server: Hilary Moran Reader: Tim Johnston Intercessor: Ray Young Reader: May Kidd Intercessor: Alice MacDonald Wednesday, 16 St Margaret of Scotland Sunday,20 Christ the King 10.00am Said Eucharist (1970) 8.00am Said Eucharist 11.00am Eucharist Together 6.30pm Evening Prayer Jer 23:1-6; Lk 23:33-43 Servers: Vicky Johnston Reader: Aubrey McCance Intercessor: Ken Hinshalwood Wednesday, 23 10.00am Said Eucharist (1970) Sunday, 27 Advent 1 YEAR A begins 8.00am Said Eucharist 11.00am Sung Eucharist 4.00pm Taize Service for Advent Isa 2:1-5; Rom 13:11-14; Matt 24:36-44 Server: Hilary Moran Reader: Gib Fitzgibbon Intercessor: Rector Wednesday, 30 St Andrew 10.00am Said Eucharist (1970) Readers for December 2016 4th Ken Hinshalwood; 18th Aubrey McCance; 11th Joan Hutton 25th May Kidd 14
Diocesan website: www.episcopalglasgow.org.uk Bishop The Rt Revd Dr Gregor D. Duncan, Bishop s Office, Diocesan Centre, 5 St Vincent Place, Glasgow, G1 2DH. Tel: 0141 221 6911 email: bishop@glasgow.anglican.org The Clergy Rector Associates The Revd Gordon B. Fyfe, St Columba s Rectory, Aubery Crescent, Largs, KA30 8PR. Tel: 01475 673143 email: gordon.fyfe@icloud.com The Rt Revd Dr Idris Jones, 27 Donald Wynd, Largs, KA30 8TH. Tel: 01475 674919 email: idrisjones43@hotmail.co.uk The Revd David Stoter, Flat 1, No.4 Rockland Park, Largs, KA30 8HB. Tel: 01475 329438 email: david.stoter@yahoo.co.uk The Vestry Elected by the congregation to work with the Rector in the administration of the church. Meets in January, March, September, November and as required. Chair Rector 673143 Secretary Ray Young 672410 Treasurer and Lay Representative Chris Evans 673757 Rector s Warden Linda Young 672410 People s Warden Vicky Johnston 329722 Members Gordon Hodgson 674008 Jane Evans 673757 Elsie Hinshalwood 686984 William Clark-Ferguson 07835454534 Jane McCance 329392 Susan Birch 686098 Imogen Harvey 329722 (Alt Lay Representative - Hilary Moran Tel: 686213) Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Confessions by arrangement with the Rector Scottish Charity Number SC004796 The deadline for the December/January magazine is Sunday 20 November. magazine articles should be sent to gordon.fyfe@icloud.com Printed and published by St Columba s Episcopal Church, Aubery Crescent, Largs KA30 8PR The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Rectory or the Vestry 15
Life at St Columba s Director of Music Colleen Anderson 07967 114624 Property Convenor Stuart Robertson 01475 675681 Fundraising Committee William Clark-Ferguson 07835 454534 Protection of Vulnerable Groups Linda Young 672410 Appointed by the Vestry and approved by the Bishop Mothers Union Hilary Moran 686213 Church Hall Diary May Walker 673873 Deals with hall bookings Flowers Audrey Hodgson 674008 Sidesmen Vicky Johnston 329722 Christian Aid Nessie Rankin 672357 Jane Evans 673757 Representatives on inter-church Christian Aid Committee Regional Council William Clark-Ferguson 07835 454534 Intercessions Rota Frances Robertson 686947 Altar Servers Alice MacDonald 673370 Readers Rota Rector 673143 If you would like to join any of the above, please see Frances, Alice or the Rector Largs Churches Together Nessie Rankin 672357 Eleanor Witt 676322 Press Officer Hilary Moran 686213 Columba s Creatives Ray & Linda Young 672410 Health & Safety Officer William Clark-Ferguson 07835 454534 Pastoral Visitors in the congregation Eileen Binns (Coordinator, tel: 673580) Elsie Hinshalwood, Joan Hutton and May Kidd 16