DAILY SERVICES AT GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL SUNDAY 7.40am Morning Prayer (said) 8.00am Holy Communion 10.15am Sung Eucharist with Children s Church 3.00pm Choral Evensong MARCH 2017 NEWS 8.00am 8.30am 12.30pm 5.30pm MONDAY - SATURDAY Holy Communion Morning Prayer (said) Holy Communion Choral Evensong (4.30pm on Saturdays) See our website for details of services and any changes or closures. A Gift Aid scheme operates at the Cathedral, which allows the Chapter to claim back 25p per 1 for donations. Many of you do so already, and we are grateful, but if you are a visitor who pays Income Tax in the UK, you could make your donation go further by doing this. There is a Donorpoint at the West end of the Cathedral where you can use your credit card to give a donation, and this can be giftaided as well Printed by Perpetua Press, 20 Culver Street, Newent, Glos. GL18 1DA Tel: 01531 820816 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Luke 12:27 32
Gloucester Cathedral News Mission Statement: We aim to produce a Christian magazine which is widely accessible and which informs, involves and inspires its readers. Cathedral Chapter Dean: The Very Reverend Stephen Lake Canons: Nikki Arthy Dr Andrew Braddock Richard Mitchell Jackie Searle Celia Thomson Chief Operations Officer: Emily Shepherd - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Cathedral Office, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX Telephone: 01452 528095 Email: reception@gloucestercathedral.org.uk The Clergy may be contacted through the Cathedral Office at the above address and telephone number. Gloucester Cathedral News Subscriptions A year s postal subscription for 10 copies of Gloucester Cathedral News may be obtained by cash or cheque for 12 made payable to The Chapter of Gloucester Cathedral and sent to the Cathedral Office at the above address. www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk Front cover picture: Daffodils on Alney Island (2014) Photograph by: Chris Smith 2 Lay Canons: Peter Clark John Coates Paul Mason Dame Janet Trotter Sun 16 EASTER SUNDAY 8.00am Holy Communion 10.15am Festal Eucharist Bishop Rachel Jesus is Risen, and we are set free. All are welcome. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the children in the Cloisters. 3.00pm Festal Evensong and Procession The Editorial Team consists of: Richard Cann, Sandie Conway, Pat Foster, Barrie Glover, Stephen Lake, Christopher and Maureen Smith. Editor: Maureen Smith The next Editorial meeting is on Monday 10th April 2017 at 10.30am. "We are happy to receive articles, handwritten or typed. We regret that, due to the limited space available, and to enable us to continue to produce a lively, varied and informative magazine, we can normally only accept articles of 400 words or less. Articles over 400 words will only be accepted at the Editor s discretion. The Editor reserves the right to alter articles as necessary, without losing the general sense. Contributions can be emailed to: reception@gloucestercathedral.org.uk or you can leave them at the Cathedral Office at the address given at the front of this booklet. You may also email Maureen Smith direct: maureen.ivory37@gmail.com Disclaimer: We try very hard to make sure details are correct before going to print, but things can change! Please check with the Cathedral Office and the notice board. Please note that articles do not represent the opinions of the Chapter, the Church of England or the editor - only the writer! The Editor for April is Maureen Smith. The deadline is the 5th March 31
Sun 9 10.15am 3.00pm 5.00pm PALM SUNDAY The Eucharist with the Blessing of the Palms and the Singing of The Passion - starting at St Mary de Lode Church. We begin Holy Week and enter the Cathedral just as Jesus entered Jerusalem Choral Evensong. Compline - sung by the Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars. Quiet, reflective, beautiful worship to end the day. Mon 10 1.05pm Meditation for Beginners. (See page 16). 7.30pm Compline and Address with Bishop Robert Evens. St Mary de Lode Church. (See page 16). Tue 11 7.30pm Compline and Address with Bishop Robert Evens. St Mary de Lode Church. (See page 16). Wed 12 7.30pm Compline and Address with Bishop Robert Evens. St Mary de Lode Church. (See page 16). Mon 10 1.05pm Meditation For Everyone. MAUNDY THURSDAY Thu 13 11.00am Diocesan Eucharist with Blessing of the Oils. Clergy and Readers from across the diocese come to be with our Bishop and to reaffirm our commitment to serve 5.30pm 7.30pm Evensong Adult voices The Eucharist of the Last Supper with Vigil until midnight. Do this in remembrance of me. We wait with Jesus and follow his command of love. Fri 14 GOOD FRIDAY 12-3.00pm A service mirroring Jesus three hours on the Cross including: 12.00noon The Preaching of The Passion - Bishop Robert Evens. 1.30pm The Liturgy of Good Friday sung by the Cathedral Choir. 7.00pm The St John Passion, J. S. Bach. Gloucester Cathedral Choir and the Corelli Ensemble. (Details on page 11). Sat 15 April 8.30pm HOLY SATURDAY The Liturgy of Easter Eve On this night, life stirs in the tomb, and light. CONTENTS Page Mapping the future Richard Mitchell 4 Thomas Cranmer Maureen Smith 6 The Annunciation Theodosia Garrison 7 Gloucestershire Churches series: St. Mary de Lode Richard Lane 8 Gloucestershire Churches: A request Editorial Team 10 Godfrey Goodman - Bishop of Gloucester Maureen Smith 11 Canon shatters Stained Glass Window George Marchant 12 Cathedral Book Club - March - September 2017 14 Gloucester Cathedral - Journey through Lent 16-17 Centenary of World War I series: The Gloucestershire Regiment 2/5th Battalion 1917/18 Barrie Glover 18 Around the Community 20 Mental Health Education in the Middle East Susanna Morris 22 What is Healing? House of Peace 24 Jottings from the West End Humph n Harry 26 Diary of special services and events 28 Please consider a voluntary donation of 1 to help cover the cost of this magazine 30 3
Mapping the Future! When I was quite young my parents would quite often take my brothers and I on visits to relatives and friends, sometimes I was able to take a favourite atlas with me. I would sit and look at the maps while the grown-ups were engaged in, what seemed like, fairly tedious conversations. I think the attempt to see how features relate to each other on a map has come into its own more than once, and certainly in arriving at the Cathedral as Director of Congregational Development and Canon Precentor. In the past few months I ve had the task of trying to see how it all fits together, in governance, in operations, in music and liturgy, in Project Pilgrim, in events and among the congregational life. I m not there yet, and may never be are any of us? Some areas of the Cathedral map are now clear and familiar, others are still a bit of a venture into the mountains. My role specifically involves ministry amongst the congregations and in oversight of the provision of worship, music and special services. What has helped hugely in all this has been the welcome and friendliness of so many people who are part of the life of the Cathedral. Thank-you! Some of you may have seen me around before my appointment as I ve been in Gloucester Diocese since the end of 2003. I was Vicar of the Greenway Benefice, of which the posh hotel, with the same name, at Shurdington, was only one small part. The parishes featured everyone from the struggling families in the flats in Shurdington, to the millionaires on the Cotswold escarpment. I was also Area Dean of the Severn Vale Deanery which stretched from Witcombe to Bromesberrow, from The Leigh to Mitcheldean. Unbeknown to me at the time, a good number of you involved at the Cathedral live in it! 4 Sat 11 9.30am Brunch and Bounce. 4.30pm Evensong and Welcome to the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, The Revd. Canon Phil Andrew. Mon 13 1.05pm Meditation for Beginners. (See page 16). Wed 15 6.00pm Junior Voices Project Concert. Thu 16 7.30pm From Galilee to Jerusalem: Travelling the Journey of Jesus in Lent. Hospitality. (See page 17). Sat 18 7.00pm Rachmaninov - All Night Vigil (Vespers). (See details on page 21). Mon 20 1.05pm Meditation for Beginners. (See page 16). Thu 23 7.30pm From Galilee to Jerusalem: Travelling the Journey of Jesus in Lent. Hospitality. (See page 17). Fri 24 7.30pm Couperin s Lecons De Tenebres - Corelli Ensemble. (See page 24). Sat 25 3.00pm Gloucester Music Society Concert - Nick Pritchard (Tenor), Louise Williams (Viola) and Benjamin Frith (Piano). Sun 26 10.15am 3.00pm 5.00pm MOTHERING SUNDAY Eucharist for Mothering Sunday with presentation of flowers followed by an informal concert by the Cathedral Junior Choir in the Chapter House. Evensong with Installation of Honorary Canons. Compline - sung by the Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars. Mon 27 1.05pm Meditation for Beginners. (See page 16). Thu 30 7.30pm From Galilee to Jerusalem: Travelling the Journey of Jesus in Lent. Hospitality. (See page 17). April looking ahead. Sun 2 5.00pm Compline in the Quire. Quiet, sung by the Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars. Reflective, beautiful worship to end the day. Mon 3 1.05pm Meditation for Beginners. (See page 16). Thu 6 7.30pm From Galilee to Jerusalem: Travelling the Journey of Jesus in Lent. Hospitality. (See page 17). 29
See full details of the Lent services and events on pages 16 and 17. March special services and events: Wed 1 March - Tues 18 April - Sins of the World - Exhibition by Ted Harrison. (See page 20). Wed 1 Gloucester Music Society ASH WEDNESDAY 7.30pm Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes. (See page 16). Sat 4 7.30pm Silent Film Screening - Phantom of the Opera. Jonathan Hope Organ Improvisation. (See details on page 13). Sun 5 6.00pm Bach Violin Recital by Michael Bochman. Mon 6 1.05pm Meditation for Beginners. (See page 16). Thu 9 12.30pm Lunchtime Organ Recital - Andrew Kirk. 7.30pm PIVA Saturday 15 April 2017, 3.00pm Chapter House, Gloucester Cathedral The popular group Piva present Measure for Measure in a programme which runs the gamut from village green to stately court, bringing alive music from Elizabethan theatre. Introducing many fascinating instruments and especially suitable for young people! Admission 17, concessions 16, students 5, children free, accompanying adults 8 including free glass of wine/soft drink. www.gloucestermusicsociety.org.uk Tel: 01242 620736 or on the door From Galilee to Jerusalem: Travelling the Journey of Jesus in Lent. Hospitality. (See page 17). Fri 10 7.30pm Derek Paravicini Quartet. (See details on page 15). 7.30pm Lets Talk Rachmaninov Vespers in the Parliament Room. (See details on page 21). Since 2011, I ve also been Chair of the Diocesan House of Clergy which is a synodical role, but, also is involved with the oversight of issues affecting clergy wellbeing and in the appointment of new members of Bishop s Staff, of which we ve had several, as you re well aware. I m also on everyone s favourite Anglican decisionmaking body, the General Synod. To fill you in on the family situation, my wife Lucie is Senior Teacher at Bisley and Oakridge Primary Schools, near Stroud, and is also involved in staff development work at Miserden School. Peter, our eldest, lives in Tewkesbury and works for the police force in administration while he completes his OU Law degree. Rob is now near Cambridge working in the gas industry and will be married later this year. Ellie is still at home and in the second year of an Accountancy apprenticeship with a firm in Cheltenham. So, they re all gainfully employed! The map is filling up with details and connections across the Cathedral as experience and further work engrosses and enriches me in the work of ministry amongst you here. The terrific and enthusiastic members of the Congregational Development Group are working with me on a number of key pieces of work. Amongst them is a new representation of the Benedictine rule of life that underpins the spiritual foundations of the Cathedral. It can be described in a number of ways, but, a map is one of them. The map of the rule is based around Prayer, Study, Hospitality, Work and Recreation. It s about making sure we have a good balance and rhythm in life between these areas in attending to our spirituality. The group is working on resources to help us all engage with it. Of course, we will have to work out the specifics for ourselves to create our own map that enables us to make sense of the interaction between our faith and daily life. It s always work in progress and any map will need to be revised from time to time, but, we hope you ll make it your own too in due course. Canon Richard Mitchell. 28 5
Thomas Cranmer Thomas Cranmer was born in 1489 and, as a younger son of minor gentry, he was destined to go into the church. In 1510 he received a prestigious fellowship at Jesus College, Cambridge but lost it for marrying an innkeeper s daughter. She died soon after their marriage, however, and his fellowship was restored. He took Holy Orders in 1523. In 1529 plague forced Thomas to move from Cambridge to his father s home in Essex. Whilst there, he met Henry VIII who, was lodging nearby. When Henry subsequently found that Thomas was a willing advocate for his divorce from Catherine of Aragon, he sent him to argue the case in Rome. Thomas was received with immense courtesy by the Pope who appointed him grand penitentiary of England. However, there is no record of any discussion taking place about the divorce. Thomas was one of the most outstanding theologians for his time and he often met with other scholars to discuss Martin Luther s revolt. Coincidentally, In 1532, in his role as ambassador to Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, he was sent to Germany to learn more about Lutheranism. Whilst he was there he met Margaret Osiander, the niece of a Reformer and, despite his priest's orders, he married her. He briefly had to hide his marriage when, in 1533, he was appointed archbishop of Canterbury. After the pope had officially approved his appointment, Thomas declared that Henry's marriage to Catherine was void, and four months later married him to Anne Boleyn. Thomas helped to translate the Bible into English and to complete the Book of Common Prayer. In 1545, he wrote a litany that is still used in the church. We are all united in grief on hearing of the death of Gentle, the best of all donkeys. She was such an old friend and we loved her dearly. Truly gentle, patient and with an eye for a biscuit, she was all that a donkey should be. It will be difficult not to shed a tear on Palm Sunday - Kleenex all round? It won t be the same without her. So, onwards and upwards! We have much to be thankful for and it s been warmer with the solar panels. May your March be a good one with, hopefully, no more bugs. God for Harry, England and St. George! Humph n Harry. (Kleenex supplied courtesy of Sylvia Coppen-Gardner). ********************************************************************* Smile please! In Swansea, there is a well known firm of solicitors, W. G. Christian and Sons. A letter was sent to them from overseas addressed simply, W. G. Christian, South Wales. It eventually arrived at their office with a note from the Post Office attached which read: No Christians in Cardiff, try Swansea. ********** An exasperated mother whose son was always getting into mischief asked him, how do you expect to get into heaven? The boy thought it over and said, Well, I ll run in and out and in and out and keep slamming the door until St Peter says, For heaven s sake Dylan come in or stay out, and then I ll go in. Taken from Christian Crackers compiled by: Phil Mason. 6 27
Jottings from the West End Greetings from us Corbels Humph n Harry February was difficult. There were bugs galore AND Master Humphrey had the squeezles, Which are far, far worse than measles! The spots are a vibrant green, not red, Poor old Humph was confined to bed. He was bored to tears, the allotment calls, But, until last week, he was within four walls, With Spring Cleaning adding to his woes, He has dust from the Lady Chapel up his nose! Corbel Heights is upside down And he s mourning his ancient dressing gown, For Mr. H went completely barmy And sent it to join the Salvation Army! The Heights are filled with constant clatter, But does Spring Cleaning really matter? Mr. H says YES! He has made a substantial payment to Lakeland and has his Marigolds at the ready. (He also has a small restorative hamper from Fortnum and Mason marked PERSONAL for afters ). It s all happening. Spring is on its way (?). Lent, the Gold Cup, Red Nose Day are in sight and we have two pieces of NEWS. Mr. H appeared in the Christmas Double Issue of Country Life (December 14/21, page 97) in a beautifully illustrated article on Gloucester Cathedral. Ulf was awarded the Conqueror s Medal for General Improvement (?) and is wearing it 24/7, usually tangled up in his string vest! He is planning a celebratory still in his back room and Humph is decidedly unamused. During Edward VI s reign, Thomas made the doctrinal changes he considered necessary to the church. Edward s death, and Lady Jane Grey s nine day reign, which Thomas had supported, Queen Mary came to the throne. She subsequently had Thomas tried for treason. After a lengthy trial and imprisonment, he was forced to publically denounce Protestantism. An act designed to discourage other believers. He was nevertheless burnt at the stake in Oxford on 21 March 1556, but not before dramatically thrusting his right hand, used to sign his recantation, into the fire first. Thomas Cranmer is remembered in the Anglican Church Calendar on 21st March, the day of his martyrdom. Maureen Smith. Sources: www.bbc.co.uk/history Encyclopedia Britannica ************************************************************************************ The Annunciation God whispered, and a silence fell; the world Poised one expectant moment, like a soul Who sees at heaven s threshold the unfurled White wings of cherubim, the sea unfurled, And pauses, dazed, to comprehend the whole; Only across all space God s whisper came And burned about her heart like some white flame. Then suddenly a bird s note thrilled the peace, And earth again jarred noisily to life With a great murmur as of many seas. But Mary sat with hands clasped on her knees, And lifted eyes with all amazement rife, And in her heart the rapture of the spring Upon its first sweet day of blossoming. Theodosia Garrison (1874-1944). 26 7
Gloucestershire churches series: 2. St Mary de Lode St. Mary de Lode has long been considered to be of Saxon origin. It s old English name refers to the ford or lode that crossed the River Severn which ran near the west door. Excavations in the late 1970 s revealed that the church was built over two Roman buildings of the 2nd-4th and 5th-6th centuries. A large mosiaic with white diagonal trellis decoration against a black background was also discovered. A portion of this can be viewed at the rear of the north nave. Above the Roman buildings, was a timber building containing Christian style burials so may have been either a Christian mausoleum or a church. Above this lay the floors of the 9 th or 10 th century Saxon nave. In 911, Ethelred, who ruled Gloucester under Alfred the Great, was buried in the parish. The Doomsday Book records that, apart from the Abbeys of St Peter and St Oswald, there was only one parish, (presumed to be St Mary de Lode) and one priest in Gloucester at the time of the conquest. With the rise in power and influence of St Peter s Abbey, it followed that such a large parish as St Mary de Lode would be appropriated by the monastery. Interestingly, the Vicar and his successors were subsequently granted a corrody pension of 5 marks a year, hay for one horse and entertainment for himself, a chaplain, a deacon, and two clerks, at the Abbey s table on certain festivals. Architectural elements dating from the 12 th century are still visible in the tower and chancel. The Saxon nave was, however, demolished in 1824-26 and replaced in the early Gothic Revival style. Richard Lane. Couperin s Leçons De Ténèbres Corelli Ensemble Friday 24 March, 7.30pm - Quire An intimate performance of Couperin s exquisite working of the Lamentations of Jeremiah, composed for Holy Week Tickets 15.00 available from 01452 768928 or www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk S. Bach's St John Passion Friday 14 April, 7.00pm Gloucester Cathedral Choir Corelli Ensemble Adrian Partington - conductor Rob Waters - Evangelist Nicholas Perfect - Jesus On Good Friday, come and hear Bach's emotional retelling of the passion of Christ according to St John performed by Gloucester Cathedral Choir and the Corelli Ensemble, in the stunning setting of Gloucester Cathedral Tickets 10 available from 01452 768928 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm), In the Cathedral Gift Shop (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm) or online at www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk 8 25
What is Healing? seeing Christ in all things, and all things in Christ. filling your mind with God's love and releasing all guilt. turning towards God and away from disease and depression. joining your mind and will to Christ's mind and will. entering more deeply into the Kingdom of God within you. replacing fear with love, anger and peace, guilt with forgiveness. seeing yourself as forgiven and taking delight in it. freedom from past guilt and anxiety over the future. inner peace which overflows into the body. remembering who you really are in God's sight and not in your own. the same as forgiveness. thanking God for what HE has already given you. a process of accepting the truth and rejecting lies. correcting our vision of self, others and God. choosing resurrection in place of crucifixion. accepting our rightful inheritance as children of God. repairing the damage done by thinking you were separated from God. reconciliation between mind and spirit. being humble before God, but being powerful in Him. giving GOD your little willingness to accept HIS love. (from House of Peace, Bronx, N. Y.) Submitted by Grahame Kingshott Altar and Sanctuary - St Mary de Lode Portion of Roman Pavement found during excavations in the 1970 s 24 9
Gloucestershire Churches series - A request Readers will have noted that we have started has running a new series of articles on local churches and their history. We began with an article on St Nicholas church, and in this issue we have an article on St Mary de Lode. Many people will have come across a series of guides known as the Pevsner Guides the original author being Sir Nicholas Pevsner. These county guides describe important buildings in the cities, towns and villages in the area. The one for Gloucestershire was revised and edited by David Verey and Alan Brooks, and re-published in 1994 in two volumes: 1. The Cotswolds and 2. The Vale and the Forest of Dean. These contain an enormous amount of good and academic information and, with permission, could be précised. However, the majority of churches will surely have an information sheet on their history, interesting memorials and monuments and important factors in the life of the church. It is these that the editorial team would like, if at all possible. Our photographer will undertake to take photographs of the particular church to accompany the text. If you could obtain such publications, it would be greatly appreciated. In the meantime, a very big thank-you to Clive Andrews for the article on St Nicholas Church which appeared in the February edition, to Richard Lane for the history of St Mary de Lode in this edition and to Grahame Kingshott for sending information on Hardwicke and Elmore churches which will be included in future editions. Editorial Team. Biblical principles are included, and provide opportunities for deeper discussion. To compliment the curriculum, there will be basic training for peer leaders and language teachers in active listening skills and other relevant topics to support the use of the materials. This is a wonderful opportunity and my hope is this will help save lives! If you would like to find out more about prayer requests or forthcoming fundraising events to support this work, please email renewing.minds@mail.com Susanna Morris. ****************************************************************** POSITIVE JUSTICE GLOUCESTERSHIRE PUBLIC MEETING Thursday March 23 at 7pm Francis Close Hall campus (room TC001) the University of Gloucestershire, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4AZ. Preventing Prison Suicides Speaker: Lorraine Atkinson senior policy officer for the Howard League for Prison Reform Chair: Dave Turner senior lecturer in criminology, University of Gloucestershire. There will be the opportunity for questions from the audience All welcome. Admission free. Free parking after 5 pm. Further details: www.pjglos.org.uk or phone 01453 759 10 23
Mental Health Education in the Far East Having gained experience as a mental health nurse and therapist in the NHS, I made the risky decision a few years ago to give up the security of permanent employment to use my professional skills and experience to support churches, charities and overseas mission partners on a charitable basis. Through this work, I have had the privilege of traveling to the Far East. In making regular but short term trips in association with a wider charitable organisation, the aim is to help bring God s light and hope to the many young people living in the midst of high stress and culture of expectation. My work has centred on teaching in schools, universities and non-governmental organisations, providing psychological assessment and therapy, and supporting westerners who are in demanding and stressful full time roles. Although a shocking statistic, it is estimated that suicide accounts for 19% of all deaths in one particular country I work in - the majority of these deaths being amongst teenagers and young adults. Figures also suggest exam stress features as a significant feature in 93% of all suicides amongst high school students in the same country. However, the shame based culture which is so prevalent means these things are rarely talked about. The very mention of these issues in public is often met with gasps, but also a great keenness to hear more and learn. It is sobering to think that the students I have spent time with, talking through deep issues of loneliness, meaninglessness and shame, represent just a drop in the ocean. My interactions have inspired me to start developing an educational resource which can be used as teaching aids in English Conversation classes across Asia. These lesson plans cover emotional and mental wellbeing education as well as broader topics such as peer support and learning the importance of the skills required for taking responsibility for positive social change. 22 Godfrey Goodman Bishop of Gloucester On March 6 th 1624, Godfrey Goodman was consecrated Bishop of Gloucester. Since taking Holy Orders in 1604, Godfrey had risen rapidly in his career and one might have thought that he d do nothing to compromise it. However, he did! It very soon became apparent that, although he was a professed Anglican, he had leanings towards Roman Catholicism. This not only upset the church authorities, it upset royalty too! Godfrey was Chaplain to King James wife Queen Anne and a Court preacher and the King had occasion to reprimand him about his sermons! He later received reprimands for erecting a crucifix at Windsor, for using altar-cloths embellished with a cross in his own Cathedral and for suspending a minister who preached, "that all who die papists go inevitably to hell! With ever increasing concerns about the legitimacy of the separation from Rome, Godfrey consulted with Catholic priests who were in hiding all around the country. He was frequently at odds with Archbishop Laud who had him arrested in 1640 for refusing to sign the seventeen Articles drawn up by him. He finally signed after spending five weeks in prison. Ironically, shortly afterwards, he was impeached by Parliament, along with Laud and the ten other signatories of the Articles, and sentenced to four months in prison! In 1643 his episcopal palace was pillaged by parliamentarian soldiers. A couple of years later, having lost all his stipends, he withdrew from public life to concentrate on study and research. He remained closely connected with Catholic royalists until his death in 1656. In his will, he professed his Catholic Faith. Godfrey s contemporaries described him as a hospitable, quiet man, who was lavish in his charity to the poor. Sources: Catholic Encylopedia and Wikipedia. 11 Maureen Smith.
Canon Shatters Stained Glass Window This was a colourful episode in the Cathedral s history. It began with a somewhat unorthodox chapter meeting on 23 rd June 1679. The Dean was away from Gloucester and the chapter clerk was ordered to leave as the meeting began. One of the canons later recorded in the Chapter Act book that it was ordered that a certain scandalous picture of the Holy Trinity, in the window high up at the west end of the choir, should be removed. The window looked out over the roof of the nave. What followed next was even more unorthodox. A distinguished canon clambered onto the nave roof, armed with a long pole and proceeded to shatter the offending window. He did this in the sight of many, and some strangers of quality. Since the fragments of glass would have fallen inwards, we can only hope that he gave a warning to those in the choir beneath. We can imagine their horror at the destruction, followed by their amazement at seeing the face of a leading clergyman framed in the empty window tracery. The destruction was done by Canon Edward Fowler, an extreme Protestant, who argued that the window depicted the old Popish picture of the Trinity. It probably depicted God the Father as an old man with a long beard, God the Son as a crucifix, and God the Holy Ghost as a dove. Fowler had demanded the removal of the glass and the majority at the Chapter Meeting had probably agreed to call in a glazier and replace it. The exception was Fowler s bitter opponent Canon Abraham Gregory, a high churchman, who wished to keep the glass. Gregory was Cathedral Treasurer and evidently refused to commission a glazier, so provoking Fowler to direct action. Gregory evidently tried to have his opposition recorded in the Chapter Act Book, but words were crossed out. He therefore wrote his version of events in the Register of Leases, a document that he controlled as treasurer. Let s Talk: Rachmaninov Vespers Friday 10 March, 7.30pm The Parliament Room Gloucester Cathedral BBC Radio 3 s Stephen Johnson explores Rachmaninov s beautiful All-Night Vigil (Vespers) Rachmaninov: All Night Vigil (Vespers) Saturday 18 March 7.00pm Vassily Sevenko bass Beth Moxon mezzo-soprano Matthew Keighley tenor Gloucester Choral Society Adrian Partington conductor One of the most atmospheric choral works of all, it is astonishing that Rachmaninov composed the piece in less than two weeks in the freezing days of January and February 1915. Notable also as a highly religious work, how ironic that the composer had lost his faith by the time he wrote it. Sung in Russian and without accompaniment, Gloucester Cathedral s unique acoustic will bring the piece to life! Tickets 10.00 to 25 available from 01452 768928 or visit www.gloucesterchoral.com 12 21
WELCOME! We extend a very warm welcome to the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, The Revd Canon Phil Andrew who will be joining the Cheltenham Deanery in March. He will have responsibility for the four deaneries on the eastern side of the Diocese covering Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, and the Cotswolds. There will be a special Service/Evensong at the Cathedral to officially welcome The Revd Canon Phil Andrew on Saturday 11th March at 4.30pm. ALL WELCOME! ****************************************************************** Sins of the World an Exhibition by Ted Harrison Wednesday 1 March Tuesday 18 April An exhibition of pictures and photographs in the Cloisters by Ted Harrison linking contemplation of the Passion with reflections on the horrors and evils of modern day warfare Admission Free Around the Community Gregory s anger increased when James Forbes, a prominent nonconformist preacher in Gloucester, made capital out of the incident. Forbes declared that it was evident that the established church needed a more thorough reformation, since its own members confessed that the dregs of popery were remaining in it. This shows that the whole dispute was basically about how far the Reformation should go. George Marchant. Source: The History, Art and Architecture of Gloucester Cathedral by Canon David Welander. ************************************************************************************ Silent Film Screening Phantom of the Opera Jonathan Hope - organ improvisation Saturday 4 March 7.30pm Enjoy a night at the opera as Gloucester Cathedral s Assistant Director of Music, Jonathan Hope, improvises the soundtrack to the original Lon Chaney 1925 black and white silent film. Dual screens allow you to watch both the film and the organist while enjoying a glass of wine. Jonathan will be joined by silent film specialist Dr Jon Burrows, from Warwick University, who will give some background on this classic of the cinematic canon. Tickets 15.00 available from 01452 768928 or on line: www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk 20 13
CATHEDRAL BOOK CLUB: March - September 2017 The Book Club meets on the 3 rd Monday of the month (usually) at 3 Miller s Green. All are welcome. MARCH 2017 Book: The Beekeeper s Apprentice Monday 20 th March 2 pm 3 Miller s Green Laurie R King APRIL 2017 Book: The House of Elrig Gavin Maxwell Monday 24 th April 2 pm 3 Miller s Green ** NB 4 th Monday due to Easter Bank Holiday** MAY 2017 Book: Fear in the Cotswolds Rebecca Tope Monday 15 th May 2 pm 3 Miller s Green like to be in or defending trenches a century ago Is almost impossible, but it is well worth the attempt. Just to walk along the lanes and footpaths of the area on a winter day, to compare it with parts of Gloucestershire, and to remind oneself of the youth of the soldiers on both sides, gives more than pause for thought. It was here at a place named Holnon Wood that a battle began on 21st March, known later as the Big Push. A terrific bombardment began at 04.30, trees were knocked down, gas seeped around the trenches, and shells destroyed huts. It was an attempted German breakthrough which lasted forty-eight hours,, but eventually failed. The action is also an example of the sterling courage of our local regiment, and what to them must have seemed an endless and perhaps pointless action leading nowhere. Perhaps we shall be able to look at 1918 in due course and see what changed. Copyright A. F. Barnes, 1930. Crypt House Press. Barrie Glover. ****************************************************************** JUNE 2017 Book: The Tiger John Valliant Monday 19 th June 2 pm 3 Miller s Green JULY 2017 Book: The Night of Wenceslas Lionel Davidson Monday 17 th July 2 pm 3 Miller s Green SEPTEMBER 2017 Book: The Card Arnold Bennett Monday 18 th September 2 pm 3 Miller s Green All these titles have been suggested by members of the Book Club. 14 Daily Bible Reflections Let Me Go There: The Spirit of Lent 19 by Paula Gooder. The bestselling writer Paula Gooder takes us on a journey of exploration into the wilderness for Lent and shows us that while the desert can be a place of fear and desolation, it is also the very setting that God may choose to meet us and call us into a new way of being and living. Price 7.99 Available from the Parish Office: admin@swithunandmary.org.uk
Derek Paravicini Quartet Friday 10 March. 7.30pm The Gloucestershire Regiment 2/5th Battalion 1917/18 Earlier numbers of Cathedral News have mentioned some of the actions of the County s own regiment, of which the standard work is Cap of Honour by David Scott Daniell, published in 1951 and reprinted and revised since. The briefest of visits to the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum in the Docks will discover many more books about our Regiment one of which has been quarried for material about the final two years of the War. It is The Story of the 2/5th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment 1914-18, by A. F. Barnes, M.C. (Crypt House Press 1930). GCN s May 2016 edition reminded us that the war was wider than Flanders and blood, owing to the involvement of other countries of the Empire, notably, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and India, to name but four! The 2016 November edition reminded us that there was also conflict in the Balkans. Captain Barnes reminds us that action in the southern part of what became called the Somme, was much more widespread than simply along the river of that name, which itself, in some places, runs eastwest as well as mainly south-north. Our Battalion did more than its fair share of the action in this amorfous area in the autumn of 1916 and into 1917 where, from that spring, it was commanded by Lieut- Col. Collett, followed by Lieut-Col. Lawson. These names and places may mean little today and to get even a slight sense of what it was The Derek Paravicini Quartet is the new must-hear group, currently wowing audiences all over the UK, following their successful debut on the BBC s In Tune programme. Four stunningly talented young musicians combine to create a unique sound, portraying a kaleidoscope of emotions now achingly sad, now humorous, now infused with warmth and all shot through with a fiery virtuosity. This cross-over debut album will appeal to a wide range of audiences who enjoy jazz standards, classical hits and songs from the shows. From I Got Rhythm and Autumn Leaves to Danny Boy and Derek s unique take on Air on a G String, there is an immediacy to the recordings that compels you to listen to the tracks again and again. A bar will be available during this event. Tickets 15.00 available from 01452 768928 or on line from www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk Derek Paravicini (piano) is one of the most extraordinary pianists and musical entertainers of his generation. Yet he is blind, autistic and has severe learning difficulties. Dubbed The Human ipod in the States, Derek has a repertoire of tens of thousands of pieces all learnt very rapidly just by listening. He first shot to fame when he was nine, playing jazz with the Royal Philharmonic Pops Orchestra at the Barbican. Hannah Davey (vocals) is one of those rare artists who is equally at home performing both jazz and classical music. She has an extraordinarily beautiful voice: clear and warm and enchanting. Ben Holder (jazz violin) is one of the most gifted and exciting young jazz violinists in the UK. His performances are simply electrifying. His virtuosity and innate sense of swing rhythm is a natural successor to Grappelli, and e first call jazz violinist for many of the UK s top bands and studios. Ollie Howell (drums) is a multi-award winning drummer, composer and bandleader. Currently based in London, Ollie is dazzling audiences around the globe with his creativity, dynamism and stunning improvisation. 18 15
Gloucester Cathedral - Journey through Lent 2017 1st March ASH WEDNESDAY 7.30pm: The Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes President and Preacher: The Bishop of Tewkesbury Meditation for Beginners. Mondays in Lent 1.05pm - 1.25pm 6, 13, 20 & 27 March, 3 & 10 April This is an opportunity to explore and experience the ancient Christian tradition of meditation and its use of stillness and silence. All welcome. Sip & Study Tuesdays in Lent - 2.30pm - 4.00pm. 7, 14, 21 & 28 March, 4 April Venue: Robert Raikes House, Southgate St. Grab a cuppa and join us for some informal Bible Study. We ll use an adapted form of Lectio Divina to explore the coming Sunday morning s Gospel reading. All welcome. LIFE - Wednesdays in Lent An opportunity to pray, discuss and to reflect together on the new diocesan vision LIFE. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10) What does this mean in our own lives and in the life of our parish? 8 March, 7.30pm St Mary de Lode Church: LIFE Taizé Service 15 March, 10.15am St Mary de Lode Church: Leadership 22 March, 10.15am Lysons Hall: Imagination 29 March, 10.15am Lysons Hall: Faith 5 April, 10.15am St Mary de Lode Church: Engagement Join us, if you wish, for the Eucharist in either St Mary de Lode or St Swithun s, Hempsted at 10.15am on 15, 22, 29 March and 5 April or simply come along for coffee at 10.45am with group discussion 11.00am - 12noon 16 From Galilee to Jerusalem: Travelling the Journey of Jesus Thursdays in Lent 7.30-9.00pm An opportunity to reflect on Jesus last and most important journey from Galilee to Jerusalem. The later parts of Matthew s Gospel will be used to travel with Jesus through key geographical places that feature in the journey that is the climax of his ministry. Each week will focus on part of that journey and link it in with key themes of the Benedictine Rule of Life. The meetings and themes have in mind the forthcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land this autumn by the Cathedral community. Coffee and tea served on arrival. You are very welcome to all, or just some of these gatherings. 9 March - Galilee- Capernaum: (Hospitality) 16 March - Judea- Jericho: (Work) 23 March - Judea- Bethany and the Mount of Olives: (Recreation) 30 March - Jerusalem: (Prayer) 6 April - Jerusalem: The Temple: (Study) Venue - Education Centre, access by St Mary s gate on St Mary s Square (by the Hooper Memorial) Lent Lunches Fridays in Lent 12.00noon - 1.30pm 10, 17, 24 & 31 March, 7 April Join us for a simple lunch in support of the Diocesan Episcopal Collections for 2017: Girl s education, Diocese of Western Tanganyika and The Nelson Trust Women's Centre, Gloucester. Venue: Lysons Hall, St Swithun s Road, Hempsted GL2 5LH Lent Prayers Saturdays in Lent 10.00am - 10.30am An opportunity to pray together during Lent 4, 11, 18 & 25 March, 1 & 8 April - Venue: St Mary de Lode Church Lent Reflection on Facebook A short reflection for each day of Lent on the Gloucester Cathedral s Facebook page For more information please contact: Canon Richard Mitchell: richard.mitchell@gloucestercathedral.org.uk Canon Nikki Arthy: nikkiarthy@btinternet.com Information is also available on the Cathedral and Parish websites: www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk www.swithunandmary.org.uk 17