SUNDAY 5th August 2018 Pentecost 11 Charity Number SC010781 The Scottish Episcopal Church St John s, Arpafeelie: St Andrew s, Fortrose: St Regulus, Cromarty The Black Isle Family of Congregations The Rev'd Canon (Father) Mel Langille Tha Eaglais Easbuigeach na h-alba / The Scottish Episcopal Church 1 Dean's Road Fortrose, Ross-shire, Scotland IV10 8TJ Phone: 01381 622241 Email: mel@sagart.me.uk THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD EVERYONE WHO IS BAPTISED is welcome to share with us in Communion this morning. There is no need to be a member of the Episcopal Church. Please feel free to celebrate with us. If you are not baptised or would prefer, you are welcome to come forward and receive a blessing (simply come forward with hands together and head bowed as a sign to the priest). + The First Reading : Exodus 16:2-4,9-15 + Psalm 78:23-29 The Lord feeds his people the bread of angels. The Lord feeds his people the bread of angels. So he commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of heaven. He rained down manna upon them to eat and gave them grain from heaven. The Lord feeds his people the bread of angels. So mortals ate the bread of angels; he provided for them food enough. He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens and led out the south wind by his might. The Lord feeds his people the bread of angels. He rained down flesh upon them like dust and winged birds like the sand of the sea. The Lord feeds his people the bread of angels. He let it fall in the midst of their camp and round about their dwellings. So they ate and were well filled, for he gave them what they craved. The Lord feeds his people the bread of angels. + Second Reading : Ephesians 4:1-16 Gradual Hymn/Acclamation + THE HOLY GOSPEL : John 6:24-35 Vestry Secretary: Ramsay McGhee, Tigh Ur, Deans Road, Fortrose. Tel No: 01381 620110: E w.r.mcghee@btinternet.com:
PRAYER REQUESTS For grace to be Jesus hands, feet, voice, eyes & heart in the world...that we all may LIVE and BE the GOOD NEWS. OUR WORLD For justice and peace in the Holy Land. For justice & peace the world over. For an end to hatred in all its forms. For our fellow Christians and all who are persecuted for their faith. OUR COMMUNION Pray for the peace and unity of the Church. Pray for our brothers and sisters throughout the Anglican Communion as they remember us today. OUR DIOCESE For Clare to be ordained priest on 11 August. For Mark, our Bishop and for our brothers and sisters of St John s, Inverness & St Michael s, Inverness. Pray for our sister Dioceses (Quebec, Canada & Tuam, Killala and Achonry, Ireland). OUR CHURCH & COMMUNITY FAMILY & FRIENDS For Calum Eòin MacCoinnich & Sara Millward to be married on 9 August. For Loretta & loved ones. For A. For Cameron M., Diana S. For R. For Teenie. For Ann & Ray N. For Marjorie T. For Tom McC. For Mark W & loved ones. For Dorothy & Trevor W. For Janet S and all who are discerning their vocation. For Louise & Hayden J. For those whose relationships/marriages are struggling. Pray for our Sunday Club in St Regulus. For our Teen Gatherings. For Karen & her family in Guatemala. For James and his work in Biblical translation in Nigeria. For all we know to be in need of our prayers. A DAILY PRAYER for the WEEK Through the gospel, the Lord Jesus calls us to share in his glory. Let us make our prayer with him to our heavenly Father. We pray for all nations: that they may seek the way that leads to peace, that human rights and freedom may be everywhere respected, and that the world s resources may be generously shared. We pray for the Church: that her leaders may be faithful ministers of your word, that all her members may be strong in faith and hope and that you may be recognized in the love she bears to all. We pray for our families, and the community in which we live: that we may find you in them. We pray for all people in their need: let your loving presence be known to them, bless and uphold them. We pray for ourselves: that in the coming week we may serve others in our work, and find peace when we rest. We pray for the faithful departed: that through your mercy they may rest in peace. In a moment of silence, call to mind the concerns of your own heart and lift them up to God. Conclude with the Lord s Prayer.
THE COMING WEEK MONDAY 12:15pm : Eucharist in Inverness Cathedral (Transfiguration of Our Lord) TUESDAY 7:00pm : Eucharist in St Regulus (St Boisil of Melrose) WEDNESDAY 10:00am : 1:00pm : CHARITY SHOP 10:00am : Eucharist in St Andrew s (St John Mason Neale) NOTE - change of day due to St Boniface Fair on Thursday THURSDAY St Boniface Fair FRIDAY SATURDAY 10:00am 1:00pm : CHARITY SHOP NEXT SUNDAY : 12 AUGUST : PENTECOST 121 EUCHARIST 8am & 11:30am in St Andrew s (Fr Mel) 9:45am in St Regulus (Fr Mel) 9:45am in St John s (Fr Arthur) EVENSONG 6:30pm in St Andrew s (1 Kg 19:4-8 / Ps 34 / Eph 4:25-5:2 / Jn 6:35,41-51) Readers & Intercessors St A : Angus F / Michael H / Anna G / Dorothy W St J : Diana M / Jackie M / Isla C / Gail S NEW CHARGE WEBSITE episcopalblackisle.scot Readers & Intercessors this week: St A : Alison B / Joan D / Ann B / Alison G St J : Gail S / Mairi M / Donald G / Bridie G READERS & INTERCESSORS: PLEASE NOTE If you are not able to be present when on duty, please make arranges for a replacement and/or let Fr Mel know in advance to save last minute panic and disruption?
HIGHLAND CROSS SEAGULL SUNDAY 5 TH AUGUST SEAGULL TRUST CAR TREASURE HUNT Fifth Annual Car Treasure Hunt The fifth Treasure Hunt will start and finish at the Seaforth Club, Station Square, Fortrose. Cars will be set off at intervals, the first car leaving at 2.00 pm. Come along and enjoy the beauty of the Black Isle and have great family fun in the process. All funds raised go straight to the Highland Branch of the Seagull Trust Cruises. Come along any time between 2.00 and 3.00 p.m. Complimentary Teas / Coffees and home baking available at the conclusion of the event Registered Scottish Charity SC027163
Hymns for Sunday at St Andrew s Intro: 266 - We hail thy presence Gradual: 419 - Sing we a song Offertory: 243 - Come O thou traveller Communion 272 - O God unseen Recessional: 172 - Glorious things SAINTS THIS WEEK - St Boisil of Melrose : 7 August Boisil is chiefly known to us through his influence on the young St.Cuthbert. He was prior of Melrose, under the abbot Eata, when Cuthbert, aged about 17 and after his vision of St. Aidan's soul being taken up into heaven, decided to become a monk. It was chiefly through Boisil's reputation as a holy man that Cuthbert chose Melrose as his community. Boisil is said to have been standing at the gate as Cuthbert approached the monastery, and immediately to have recognised the spiritual potential in the new arrival. He seems to have been an important teacher and friend to Cuthbert, who took him as a role model, not least in his missionary journeys by foot in search of those who had not yet heard of the faith of Christ. When Cuthbert was in his late 20s both he and Boisil caught the plague; Cuthbert recovered, but Boisil had 7 days' warning of his own death. The two of them spent these days in reading together St. John' Gospel, which Boisil had in a copy conveniently divided into 7 sections. Boisil had a gift of prophecy, and predicted that Cuthbert would become a bishop: a saying that haunted Cuthbert until it finally came true. After Boisil's death Cuthbert succeeded him as prior of Melrose. One story of Boisil which is not connected with Cuthbert tells how he intervened to prevent another English monk, Egbert, from taking part in person in a mission to the Germans. Boisil, now a saint in heaven, appeared in a vision to another of his former pupils, to tell him to inform Egbert that it was not God's will that he should go, and Egbert finally reluctantly agreed. It seems that Boisil, who died in about 661, was held in great respect in his neighbourhood, and the little town of St. Boswell's, not far from Melrose, is named after him. Like many another good teacher, his fame finally rested mainly on those whom he influenced. St John Mason Neale : 9 August John Mason Neale was born in 1818 and, whilst an undergraduate at Cambridge, was influenced by the ideas of the Tractarians. He was a founder of the Cambridge Camden Society, which stimulated interest in ecclesiastical art and which played a part in the revival of Catholic ritual in the Church of England. Whilst Warden of Sackville College, East Grinstead, a post he held from 1846, Neale co -founded the Society of St Margaret, which grew into one of the largest of Anglican women's Religious communities...dedicated (at that time) to nursing the sick and the poor. Neale is remembered as an accomplished hymn-writer (our red hymnbook lists him as author/translator of no less than 32 hymns in it alone...he also wrote, Good King Wenceslaus) and his influence on Episcopalian/Anglican worship has been considerable. He visited our own St Andrew s prior to the additions made by Fr Spence Ross time. He is an ancestor of Betty Marshall and family and we are blessed to possess a chasuble once owned by him...along with a stole and two maniples! He suffered frail health for many years and died on the feast of the Transfiguration in 1866.
THE ARPAFEELIE ROAD PROJECT Members of the Charge may be wondering what is happening with the road leading from the A9 up to St John s Church. It is in a really bad state, so much so, that many folk are refusing to use it for fear of damaging their vehicles. GOOD NEWS - while I acknowledge that it has taken a while to get companies to submit tender documents and even longer to try and raise the necessary finance to repair the road, we are now at the stage of awarding the contract albeit we are still a bit short of the amount we need to have the work completed. But, we are pressing on and hope to have the road resurfaced before the end of October. If any of our members, former members, friends of members, half cousins of members, nodding acquaintances of members - in fact anyone at all would like to contribute to the work, please send donations either to Peter Furniss our Treasurer or if you want to make BACS payments, the bank details are as follows: Account name: Black Isle Charge Sort code: 80-06-83 Account No 00600410. If sending money by BACS, it would be helpful if you could drop Peter a note by email so that he will know what the donation is - his email is - peterfurniss@btinternet.com If sending a cheque, it can be left in any of the churches in an envelope marked Peter Furniss - Road Project - or sent to him at 62 Feddon Hill, Fortrose, IV10 8SP Once the negotiating is over and contracts placed, I will give a detailed account of the expenditure incurred and the source of the income. Many thanks WRM - Vestry Secretary
OUR CHARITY SHOP in Saint Andrew's Hall : Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10am -1pm. FOOD BANK APPEAL All contributions gratefully received - please leave tins in the basket provided at the back of the Church. Things we need: NEW REQUIREMENTS for the NEXT 2 MONTHS long grain rice, tined tomatoes, corn beef, and cat and dog food Thought for today Show the spirit of goodwill in all you do and say. Let your life your inner faith express; Put your heart into your task, your creed into your day And let your work proclaim what you profess. Birthdays This coming week Many happy returns to Janet Spence "The Highlands Support Refuges (THSR) has been given permission to retrieve tents and sleeping bags from Belladrum Festival at the end the weekend (4th Aug). It would be wonderful if anyone would be willing to help by washing a sleeping bag(s). They will then be dispatched in the next container. I will arrange for the bags to be delivered to church." Alison Garraway BOOKS by Elizabeth Sutherland A wide selection of books written by our own Betty Marshall are available at the back of the Church. - donations should be placed in the box on the back pew. CARDS - by Hayden Jeffery Hayden Jeffery has designed and produced a selection of multifunctional cards - they can be found at the back of the Church and cost 1 each - donations should be placed in the box on the back pew.
St John s Arpafeelie Sunday 5th August 2018 - Pentecost 11 Opening: Gradual: Offertory: Communion: Recessional: Exodus 16:2-4,9-15 Gail Sanderson Psalm 78 verses Mairi MacLean Ephesians 4:1-16 Donald Graham John 6:24-35 Prayers - Bridie Graham HYMNS 93 Christ whose glory fills the skies 284 - I am the bread of life 408 Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us 368 Just as I am 240 Guide me O thou great redeemer SERVICE OF EVENSONG All are warmly invited and welcome to the Cathedral on SUNDAY 19th AUGUST 2018 AT 17:30 This is an occasion to commission Mrs Patsy Thomson as Warden of Lay Readers as the Lay Readers renew their promises and Bishop Mark will be installing the Revd Canon Sarah Hills as Canon Reconciler and Dr Joseph J Morrow, CBE, QC as Chancellor of the Diocese of Moray, Ross & Caithness Choral Evensong will be followed by light refreshments RSVP invernesscathedraloffice@gmail.com by 12th August 2018 Tel: 01463 225553 9-11 Kenneth Street Inverness IV3 5NR SC015830 Dr Morrow will be present in the diocese for the first time in his new role at the ordination to the priesthood of Revd Dr Clare Caley. This will take place at St Michael and All Angels Church, Inverness at 1.00 pm on Saturday, 11th August. All are welcome.
St Boniface fair Thursday 9th august Would members of the three congregations please do some baking for the St Boniface Fair. The Charge is doing the teas and coffees again and it is always nice to be able to give, visitors especially, a nice home-made afternoon tea. This is also one of our major fund-raisers. All contributions will be gratefully received and can be left in St Andrew s on the morning of the Fair or brought in before the Fair starts. Many thanks from the Fund-raising Team And the winners are - The winner of the Flower Quiz was Mrs E Robertson of 35 Seaforth Drive and the winner of the Dingbats Quiz was Emma Dalseme from Cathedral Square. Both winners have received a 10 prize Many thanks to Gill Pimm for organising each quiz. Consecration dates for new Bishops The Very Rev Andrew Swift will be consecrated and installed as the new Bishop of Brechin in St Paul s Cathedral, Dundee on Saturday 25 August. The Rev Canon Ian Paton will be consecrated and installed as the new Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane in St Ninian's Cathedral, Perth on Saturday 20 October. It is hoped that both services will be video live streamed. Further details of this will be available on the Scottish Episcopal Church website (scotland.anglican.org) prior to the first of the two services, which will take place on 25 August. For news of activities and events across the seven dioceses of the Scottish Episcopal Church, check out the diocesan websites: Aberdeen & Orkney Argyll & The Isles Brechin Edinburgh Glasgow & Galloway Moray, Ross & Caithness St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane aoepiscopal.scot www.argyll.anglican.org www.brechin.anglican.org www.edinburgh.anglican.org www.glasgow.anglican.org www.morayepiscopalchurch.scot www.standrews.anglican.org
General Synod Committee Vacancies A number of the General Synod s committees are currently seeking new members. If you are interested in serving the church in this way or would like further information, please contact the relevant member of staff as detailed below. Appointments are typically made by the Committee s parent board and are for a period of four years (with the option to serve a second term of four years). The committees currently seeking new members usually meet during the working day in the General Synod Office in Edinburgh. (Travel expenses are reimbursed.) Investment Committee The Committee is responsible for overseeing the performance of the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) Unit Trust Pool. It meets two or three times a year with the Church s Fund Managers to review performance and to discuss matters of policy. Membership of the Committee is suited to individuals with an active involvement in the investment industry. Further information from Daphne Audsley DaphneA@scotland.anglican.org Retirement Housing Committee Much of the Committee s work is concerned with the oversight of the church s stock of about forty properties occupied by retired clergy. The Committee aims to have a mix of clergy (either serving or retired, who are beneficiaries of the SEC Pension Fund), clergy spouses / civil partners (or widowed spouses / civil partners) and others with an interest in the welfare of beneficiaries of the SEC Pension Fund. Given its focus on housing matters (including considerations of the needs of ageing and infirm tenants) individuals with relevant knowledge and experience are particularly welcome. The Committee normally meets three times a year. Further information from Daphne Audsley DaphneA@scotland.anglican.org A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses." When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note. "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket, I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation." Scottish Episcopal Institute Lecture 2018 This year s Lecture will be held on Thursday 11 October at 17.30 in Parliament Hall, South Street, St Andrews. Professor Elaine Graham, Grosvenor Research Professor of Practical Theology, University of Chester and Canon Theologian of Chester Cathedral, will deliver a paper entitled Liberating the Laity: a Theology for a Learning Church. The Lecture, sponsored by the School of Divinity at St Andrews University, is open to all free of charge, and is followed by a reception.