October Newsletter Please, use this for reference through the month and to prompt your prayers for the Cathedral and all that we seek to do in God s service. Large print versions of this Newsletter are available. Please ask a member of Select Vestry or a Verger if you would like one. Dean: The Very Revd John Dobson Cathedral Office: 01765 603462 In Residence: Canon Paul Greenwell Website: www.riponcathedral.org.uk
A Note from the Dean The Cathedral s monthly Newsletter: a new channel of communication This newsletter may not seem very sophisticated, but it represents a whole new approach to communicating much of what is happening, and about to happen, in the life of Ripon Cathedral. People engage with Cathedral news in so many different ways, of course. The website, Facebook, Twitter, local and regional media, and word of mouth all play their part. The weekly pew slip has come to be an invaluable source of information for regular members of the congregation and those who access it on the website. We have come to realise, however, that there is so much to report in the pew slip that it has almost become a weekly journal or magazine. So, we have decided to try something different. From this month, the Cathedral will publish the monthly Newsletter. This will contain information about services and events that are happening within the Cathedral over those weeks, as well as other news, community information and advanced notices. This will be published for the first Sunday of each month, with copies available throughout the month, as well as being posted on the website. In addition, there will be a short Pew Sheet produced for each Sunday, giving information relating to services for that Sunday and the following six days. We will work with the Newsletter and Pew Sheet for a few months, and then review. When the time comes, we will invite your words of encouragement and constructive suggestions. Harvest Thanksgiving Harvest Thanksgiving is one of those features of the year that people enjoy, often having fond memories from childhood. The traditions that surround it suggest an earlier, more rustic age, however contemporary we attempt to make our reflections and message. The message of harvest is always contemporary, though, reminding us that all we are and need for daily living come as gifts from God. The Book of Deuteronomy reveals how Moses charged the Israelites to keep an annual act of thanksgiving in response to God s providence. Once they had entered the promised land - a rich and fertile land, a land flowing with milk and honey - they were to take a tenth of their harvest to the priest as a way of showing gratitude to God. This was also a means by which the alien and poor would be catered for, as was leaving sufficient at the edge of the fields for gleaning. Gratitude to God was combined with compassion for the less fortunate. Through our payment of taxes and support of charity, we do the same today. The harvest gifts that we bring are therefore mainly symbolic, and hugely important as a result. For those who will benefit from them through the Foodbank, they will be both essential nourishment and, hopefully, as symbol of God s love shown through the generosity of those who do not take for granted his providence and their good fortune. The Licensing of Readers Monday, 3rd October sees the licensing of readers for the Ripon Episcopal Area take place in the Cathedral. We are hosting this service not as the Cathedral, but as the Parish Church of two of the newly licensed readers and of one already-established reader who is transferring to the Cathedral from another parish. John Baldini and
Michelle Dearlove have just completed their training course and are to be congratulated on this significant achievement. Taking time out of busy lives to attend weekly seminars and seasonal weekends, as well as engaging in parish placements, is not a trivial thing. Yvonne Jefferies, with her family, has been worshipping at the Cathedral for some time. It is natural, then, that she should wish to exercise her reader ministry here and we are delighted that she is doing so. Already, Yvonne has taken on the chairmanship of our new C3 Group promoting our community engagement. Please, do pray for John, Michelle and Yvonne, and for all the readers, newly licensed and well-established, who serve throughout the Diocese. The Feast of Saint Wilfrid: Patronal Eucharist and Founders and Benefactors Service On Sunday, 16th October we will celebrate the Feast of our founder and one of our two patron saints, St. Wilfrid. At 10.30am, Bishop James will preside and preach at our Patronal Eucharist. The 3.30pm service that day will be one in which we give thanks to God for those who have founded and supported this Cathedral through its thirteen centuries. This includes celebrating the contribution of those who provide support today through their generous contribution of time, skills and money. All members of the Cathedral congregations, volunteers, and those who provide financial support are warmly invited to join us. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Congratulations to Imogen Morgan We were delighted to learn that Imogen Morgan, daughter of Nick and Kate, has been offered the organ scholarship at Selwyn College, Cambridge from 2017, together with an offer of a place to read Music. Not only was Imogen a Ripon chorister and founder-member of the Cathedral Consort, but her formative organ lessons were on the Cathedral organ under Edmund Aldhouse. Andrew Bryden was also a great encouragement to her, as Tim Harper has been more recently. Imogen s parents write, The music department of the Cathedral have our heartfelt thanks for their help in nurturing Imogen's talent, but also we are grateful that the whole Cathedral community encouraged her and helped her faith grow alongside her musicianship. It seems that Ripon Cathedral is not only growing and nurturing priests, but is sending out organists to serve God's Church too! And for that we all rejoice! The Feast of All Saints and the Commemoration of the Faithful departed On Sunday, 30th October, we shall celebrate the Feast of All Saints with a 10.30am Sung Eucharist. This is a feast in which we praise God for all those people, known and unknown, who through the centuries have revealed something of God and his kingdom in the midst of life in this world. That afternoon at 3.30pm we hold our annual All Souls Requiem Eucharist. Names of our loved ones who have died can be included in the prayers at that service. A sheet will be available on the day to enable us to record their names. With my very best wishes Dean John
Events & Special Services in October within the Cathedral Community in the Cathedral unless stated otherwise Saturday 1 st October 7.30 Ceilidh & Harvest Supper Tickets 12.50. Sunday 2 nd October 10.30am Harvest Festival Eucharist Sunday 2 nd October 12-12.20pm Resourcing Lay Ministry Intercessions workshop. Monday 3 rd October 7:30pm Diocesan Readers Service Preacher: The Right Reverend James Bell, Bishop of Ripon. John Baldini & Michelle Dearlove will be admitted as Cathedral Readers following their two years training. Thursday 6 th October 1.00pm Lunchtime Concert. The Fairfax Ensemble, soprano, flute & piano. Admission FREE, refreshments from 12.45pm. Monday 10 th October 7.30pm Concert Cathedral Concert Society: Robert Plane and Sacconi String Quarter. Tickets 14/ 12/ 5. Tuesday 11 th October 7.30-9.00pm Life Source Pathways in Prayer with Nina Harrison at Thorpe Prebend. Thursday 13 th October 1.00pm Lunchtime Concert. Paul Derrett, organ. Admission FREE, refreshments from 12.45pm. Saturday 15 th October 7.30pm The Christian Aid Harrogate Band Concert and Dinner. Holy Trinity Church Tickets 10 from Cathedral Shop 01765 601347 or Simon & Christina Hoare 692187. Ticket & Dinner 20 (booking essential) 01765 605276. Sunday 16 th October 12-12-20pm Resourcing Lay Ministry Lesson Readers workshop Sunday 16 th October 3.00pm Friends Lecture at Thorpe Prebend House. Kirsty Hallett Ripon s Jacobean Charters Church and Tower. Sunday 16 th October 3.30pm Celebrating the Founders and Benefactors of Ripon Cathedral at St Wilfrid s-tide. Festal Evensong followed by refreshments. Sunday 16 th October 5.30pm Exploring Christianity using Music, Art and Contemporary Media Is true forgivness possible? Who forgives who? Is there a difference between reconciliation and forgiveness? Using contemporary examples, we will investigate the power of forgiveness. Wednesday 19 th October 7.30-9.00pm Ephesians for Everyone with Dean John at Thorpe Prebend. Thursday 20 th October 1.00pm Lunchtime Concert. Sedbergh School Chapel Concert. Admission FREE, refreshments from 12.45pm. Saturday 22 nd October 7.30pm St Cecilia Orchestra Anniversary Gala Concert. Sunday 23 rd October 12-12.20pm Resourcing Lay Ministry Lesson Readers workshop. Sunday 23rd October 6.30pm Ripon Bible Society Action Group "A celebration of the Bible" at Allhallowgate Methodist Church preceded by a FAITH SUPPER from 5.00. Speaker Rev. Helen Bell. "Reading the Bible is Fun". All welcome.
Tuesday 25 th October 7.30-9.00pm Life Source Pathways in Prayer with Nina Harrison at Thorpe Prebend. Sunday 30 th October 10.30am Festal Eucharist for All Saints. Sunday 30 th October 3.30pm All Souls Requiem Forthcoming Events & Special Services within the Cathedral Community in the Cathedral unless stated otherwise Saturyday 26 th November 10-4.30pm Christmas Gift and Food Fair Over 100 stalls of seasonal gifts and food with more stalls at The Old Deanery. Santa s Grtto for the children, café serving food and drinks all day and musical entertainment by local choirs 2.50, children free. Sunday 27 th November 3.30pm Advent Carol Service Hymns, readings and carols to herald the Christmas season. Saturday 3 rd December 7.30pm The Spirit of Christmas Carol Concert in aid of The Ripon Cathedral Music Trust. An evening of traditional carols and seasonal music performed by the Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Brass Quintet with special guest Gervase Phinn and musicians from Ripon Grammar School. 40/ 20/ 15 adults & 5 for children. Cathedral Matters Supporting the Christmas Gift and Food Fair It s the time of year when we start to think about our fund raising Christmas Fair and the Christmas Cakes you so kindly bake for our cake stall. Our aim is to have 100 Christmas cakes all wrapped in time for the Christmas Fair on Saturday 26th November. If you would be able to support the Cathedral again by baking a cake for this year s Christmas Fair we would be most grateful. Please, be in touch with the RCDC office if you think you can help. Working with Children, Young People and Families Youth Burst Mondays 3, 17, 24 October 5.30-7.00pm. Breakfast Natters 9.00am on the first Thursday of every month in the Cathedral Hall (October & November). A regular part of Ripon Cathedral s ongoing commitment to making connections with our baptism families and Cathedral School parents. Held on the first Thursday of every month. Parish Matters C3: Cathedral Community Connections Salvation Army Food Bank A few updates for your shopping for the Food Bank: please whenever possible buy things in packets rather than tins. Many of the recipients come on foot or public transport and bags of heavy tins are hard to carry. What is needed in particular this month are: UHT milk, fruit juice, pasta sauces, ready made custard, biscuits. And it is never too early to begin to think about helping people to celebrate Christmas. Any Christmas treats with a sell by date of late December, or small gifts for children or teens. Thank you so much for your support. It makes such a difference to people s lives!
Christmas Sales at Jennyruth Workshops It may seem early to be thinking about Christmas, but Jennyruth Workshops may be able to make the perfect gift just to your specifications! Jennyruth Workshops, a place where local people who have learning disabilities gain confidence, skills, dignity and a sense of well being, invite you to make your Christmas purchases from them. Amongst the items for sale are specific Christmas gifts and decorations with plenty of Stocking Fillers, but also household, garden and wildlife products and our hand made Christmas Cards. Items can be ordered from the catalogue or website, by telephone or in person at the workshops or from the website, www.jennyruth.co.uk. A supply of catalogues is available in the Cathedral on the PCC table in the South Transept. Stock items are available up to Christmas but if you would like something made specially, we need the orders by the beginning of November. If you order in time they can be collected at the Cathedral Christmas Fair. Jennyruth Workshops at St. Peter s Church Harrogate from 10am to 4pm on 29 th October If you are shopping in Harrogate on Saturday 29 th October, perhaps you would like to have your morning coffee and a cake or your lunch in the nave of St. Peter s Church right in the centre, served by volunteers and workers from Jennyruth Workshops. Soup and roll, sandwiches and cakes will be available. Of course we shall have the JRW sales stand present with many of our stock items, including many things specific to Christmas and lots of Stocking Fillers! The Walled Garden Part of Ripon Community Link, the Walled Garden promotes participation for all recognising the benefits for all. Enabling those disadvantaged in our society to achieve their life goals through choice, pursuing interests, learning, healthy living and making a positive contribution. At the Walled Garden you can buy from a range of seasonal vegetables & fruit, plants for your garden, compost & woodchip, kindling & logs, as well as preserves, apple juice, cards and other gifts. They also run a Garden Service for every type of garden. Why not visit their Café 10am - 3pm Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays For more information go to: http://www.riponwalledgarden.org.uk Cathedral Gift Shop Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 (summer); 10-4 (winter); Sun 12-5 (from 1 st March). Tel: 01765 601347 Website: www.riponcathedral.org.uk. In stock Being Disciples Essentials of the Christian life by Rowan Williams. Archbishop Justin Welby says of this book Quite the most beautiful writing on discipleship I know. The aim of this little book is simple: to help you to see more clearly, love more dearly and follow more nearly the way of Jesus Christ. And yes, Christmas is here! Come along and take a look at the great range of advent candles, advent calendars and Christmas cards available now.
Service Times Sundays 8.00am Eucharist 9.30am Mattins 10.30am Sung Eucharist 12.30pm Eucharist (BCP) 3.30pm Evensong Weekdays 8.30am 9.00am 6.00pm Morning Prayer Eucharist (also Wed & Fri 12 noon) Evensong (or said Evening Prayer) (Saturday 5.30pm) Wednesdays 7.30-9.00pm Bell Ringing Practice Everybody welcome, access via North Transept. Mondays 10.00am The Magdalen Fellowship at St Mary Magdalen Chapel. Contemplative prayer and intercessions. Eucharist with Laying on of Hands on first Monday of the month. For further information, contact Anne-Marie Tarter 602129 or John Whelan 600668. HEAD VERGER We are seeking to appoint a Head Verger (35hrs per week) to lead the Cathedral s Verger Team in the preparation of services and ensuring the security and care of the Cathedral. Experience is preferred but not essential. You will be highly organised, experienced in managing a team, an excellent communicator, have a flexible approach and the ability to work using your own initiative and as part of a team. Sympathy with the values and ethos of the Cathedral is essential. Cathedral accommodation is not provided Closing Date: Salary: 20,000 2 nd November 2016 at 12 noon Interviews: Wednesday 16 th November 2016 For an application pack and further information please see our website or contact: email: gailsquires@riponcathedral.org.uk www.ripon cathedral.org.uk Telephone: 01765 603462