No. 434 April 2016 St German s News COMMUNITY, WORSHIP, CULTURE Suggested Donation 1
Letter from the Vicar for Peel Fair s fair As we encounter the new risen life of Jesus this Easter and Spring finally begins to burst out all over (would it be too much to hope for a bit of warm sun?) we should be both spiritually re-charged and ready to take on the inevitable new challenges of 2016. Some of those may be physical, some may be unexpected, while some will require a good deal of thought (and, no, I m not talking about the EU referendum or the forthcoming General Election!). If we have been reflecting on fairness and compassion and equal opportunities over the Easter period, then perhaps now is the time to spare a thought for Manx farmers. At the Cathedral we are happy to support the principles and practices of Fair Trade (particularly through Lynne s regular mouth-watering stall) and we probably all put Fair Trade products in our supermarket trolleys. Perhaps we should think about applying the same principles locally. Is it right to buy Imported milk or butter simply because it s cheaper; to buy bread baked in an anonymous factory somewhere in the north of England to save a few extra pence; or to buy vegetables grown in continental Europe or even further afield when we can find the same thing grown locally? This is not to say that everything Manx is necessarily better but there is a danger, when we think about disadvantaged growers and farmers elsewhere, that we forget there are problems here, too. Not simply the problem of small farmers finding it difficult to make a decent living, but the possibility of land no longer being used for food production and being turned over to development. The Manx NFU claims that if everyone in Britain bought local food our carbon emissions would reduce by 10%! With Fair Trade products, we don t exhaustively compare prices because we know that a small premium is going to the third world producer. Manx farmers are not competing for chocolate, coffee or tea but they are, unfortunately, competing for space on local supermarket shelves. The current Fair Trade campaign puts it quite bluntly: The power is in your hands you have the power to change the world every day. If we really subscribe to this idea, it s time to be fair to our own farmers. Rev Ian Faulds Vicar for Peel
Sweet Singing in the Choir In the last edition I mentioned the Friends of Cathedral Music National Thanksgiving service that will be taking place in St Paul s Cathedral London on April 27th. Each Cathedral has been asked to send a representative Chorister- of 19 Choristers, our choice to represent Cathedral Isle of Man is Mackenzie Brown. Mackenzie Brown (aged 12 years old) joined the choir in the first batch of Probationer- Choristers when I re-founded the choir in 2012. Since then, a strong personality, he has developed significantly both in relationship to the other choristers (they respect him) and in his individual voice studies. He was awarded the Kirkpatrick Choristership which entitles him to a weekly voice lesson, and recently we heard how he passed ABRSM Grade 2 singing with a Merit. The service will include demanding choral music in which the representative Cathedral Choristers will join with the professional St Paul s Cathedral Choir. The music consists of all the biggies -Parry s I was Glad, Handel s Zadok and Allegri s Miserere as well as newly commissioned music. We felt that Mackenzie would cope easily with the demanding music, but also represent us well as an enthusiastic ambassador of our Cathedral. We all wish him well for his time in London, and I know that Mackenzie will write about his experience after the great event! April 17th 3.30pm Choral Evensong sees the launch of the Friends of St German s Cathedral Music and Arts Foundation. This group has been developed to support music making and the choir at St German s Cathedral, and to ensure that the choir continues to develop into the long term future. To become a Friend we ask for a contribution of 100 one off payment for the year (or 10 a month for a year). Music Foundation Friends in turn are entitled to preferential seating at all Cathedral Choir concerts and large services (like the Carol service) and an annual Evensong with afternoon tea where they can meet and socialise with choristers and music staff. If you would like to become a Friend, do speak to me or Revd Ian Faulds after a service. Editor: Christiane Litman ciom.news@gmail.com 271326 Dr Peter Litman The editor is happy to publish articles and photographs from contributors but they do not necessarily represent the views of the editor or the Cathedral. Please inform the editor directly if you have any dates to be included in the diary. Please submit articles and images for consideration by the 25 th of each month.
Fundraising for the new heating system We are pleased to say that we should now have enough money to proceed with the first phase of heating the Cathedral ie installation of gas boiler to work with existing pipes, however, we have to remember that these pipes are old and will not work at 100% and this is an interim measure. We are very grateful to all who have helped to make this phase a possibility either by making an individual donation or as part of a team, such as Lynne s team who provided and served the Lent Lunches and donated the proceeds of 445 to the heating appeal. We must now turn our attention to raising the funds for the next 3 phases which involves flattening the floor and installing under floor heating throughout the Cathedral. Working together we can make this a reality. The overall strategy we have is to: Use the reserves we have at the Cathedral as a guarantee against loans, so that they can be repaid quickly on demand if required. Ask our congregation to help with the project through giving directly either by a lump sum or regular committed giving over a period of years and/or making an interest free loan. Ask the friends we know and relatives to help us. Ask the diocese to assist in any way they can Ask the people of the Island to assist In parallel with this we shall ask Trusts who might be willing to support us, but may require matched funding. Your donations can act as the matched funding. Some may find it difficult or impossible to respond to a direct ask, but we wonder if you would be willing to organize an event (it doesn t have to be huge) that you can invite your friends to? If you feel that you can t do this but have an idea for a fundraising event please let Val know and she may be able to help you put it into action. Perhaps there are those doing the parish walk? Things that have been offered so far to help raise funds: Easter Offering Car Boot Sale Easter Monday 28 March Walking Treasure Hunt and BBQ date to be arranged Parish Walk Refreshments - Saturday 18 June Cathedral Choir Concert Saturday 25 June Secret Gardens Refreshments (Deanery) Saturday 16 July and Sunday 17 July Materials required at cost What have we raised to date? We would like to thank our 16 donors to date. Banked (10 donors, a combination of gifts and loans) 84,000 Standing Orders (1 set up over 4 years) 5,000 Pledges (5) 14,000 Overall Total: 103,000 Val Garrett
The Cycle of Youth work Like most things youth work goes in cycles, academic years, calendar years, friendship groups, leader availability etc. As life changes and as young people group up, priorities change, exam pressure increases, part-time jobs start, and they often move away. Over the last few years we have seen all of these things happen with the voice youth group, resulting in it needing to stop for the time being, at least until exams are over. Most youth groups last while a friendship group travel through secondary school and then need to stop and restart with a new group, which is what we are planning on doing. It is hoped in the next couple of months a new youth group will be starting, day and time to be decided (depending on attendees), so if young people are interested please let me know as well as what times work for you. In addition I m sad to have to tell you that after a great three years, Living Hope are no longer able to help with the Revolution youth group that meets on a Friday, due to other commitments at their church. This group is currently going from strength to strength with about eight new young people starting to attend over the last couple of weeks, and the alpha group that meets for the first hour regularly gets between four and ten young people who spend the time thinking and talking about God and how faith in Him impacts our lives. Due to this change in Living Hope s availability I am looking for people who could commit to one Friday evening a month (or even more regularly!) to help us plug the gap. This is our main contact with young people who would never cross the threshold of our church, as we build up relationships with them and meet them where they are at. If you are interested in helping in any capacity, please speak to me. Photos taken on Palm Sunday Ruth Walker Children, Youth and Family Worker
Cathedral Diary April 2016 Sat 2 Messy Church 16.00-18.00 Corrin Hall Sun 3 Choral Eucharist (Cantor) 10.30 Corrin Hall Choral Evensong (Tallis Consort) 15.30 Cathedral Wed 9 BCP Eucharist 9.30 Cathedral Sun 10 Choral Eucharist (Cantor) 10.30 Corrin Hall Choral Evensong (Schola) 15.30 Cathedral Mon 11 MU meeting at Tricia Craig s house 19.30 Belle Vue East Speaker: Revd Colin Fleetney Ramsey Road From Queen Mary to St Augustine Sat 16 Tea Dance 14.00 Corrin Hall Sun 17 Worship Together 10.30 Corrin Hall Choral Evensong (full choir) with 15.30 Cathedral Launch of the Music Friends Sun 24 Choral Eucharist (Schola) 10.30 Corrin Hall Choral Evensong (Choristers) 15.30 Cathedral Mon 25 MU meeting, Speaker: Dave Surgeon 19.30 Deanery Youth Justice Fri 29 Mothers Union Festival with 14.30 Cathedral Bishop Libby Lane www.cathedral.im You can also follow us on facebook and twitter.
From the Registers BAPTISMS Max Jonathan Kelly Dylan Harry Plumley Baptized: 20th March Please remember all these and their families in your prayers. Regular Events and Services Youth Groups: 1 st Saturday of every month 16.00-18.00 Messy Church Corrin Hall 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays of every month 10.30 Caterpillar Club Corrin Hall Every Wednesday 18.30-19.30 The Voice Corrin Hall Every Friday 20.00-22.00 Revolution Corrin Hall Cathedral Choristers: Every Thursday 16.00-17.00 Rehearsal Song Room Regular Services: Sunday 08.30 BCP Eucharist 10.30 CW Eucharist 15.30 Choral Evensong (term-time) or Said Evening Prayer (holidays) Wednesday 09.30 BCP Eucharist Monday Friday 09.00 Morning Prayer Monday Saturday 17.30 Evening Prayer Last Saturday of every month 18.00 Taizé Prayer The Cathedral is open daily between 09.00 and 18.00.
Have you Twinned your Toilet? Eighteen months ago the World Development Committee of Churches Alive in Man decided with the One World Centre to flag up the problem of lack of sanitation facilities around the world for One World Week in October 2014. There are still 2.4 billion people without a toilet which brings both health and safety issues. Women can be attacked and raped as they seek somewhere a bit private on the edges of their communities under the cover of darkness. Toilet Twinning, a small UK organisation, has an amazing scheme where for 60 you get a framed picture of a pit latrine in the developing world, complete with its GPS co-ordinates so that you can locate it on Google Earth. Clearly that toilet already exists so the 60 goes to help communities build their own new latrine which, in turn, could be twinned. Since the beginning of the initiative more than 130 toilets on the Isle of Man have been twinned, including churches, schools and offices as well as individuals some of whom are politicians. As a result we have been awarded Toilet Twinned Island Status and Lorraine Kingsley, the Director of Toilet Twinning, came to the Island last week. On Friday 18th March we toured as many of the Island's twinned toilets as possible, stopping at 27 different locations, and invited those who've twinned their toilets to tea in Douglas. To draw attention to this, we mounted a toilet on top of a car which was also decorated with bunting, toilet brushes and posters - as you can see in the picture you've been sent. It will be interesting to see whether the publicity about the tour (an alternative Manx TT - Toilet Twinning!), will result in more toilets being twinned. Rosemary Clarke
A Great Wave of Prayer The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are inviting churches to pray for the evangelisation of the nation during the week before Pentecost Sunday. The Archbishops have written to every serving parish priest in the Church of England expressing their longing to see a great wave of prayer across our land, throughout the Church of England and many other Churches from 8 th -15 th May. The week of prayer will culminate in Beacon events around the country over Pentecost weekend, where people will pray for the renewal of the Holy Spirit and the confidence to share their faith. In their letter the Archbishops said: At the heart of our prayers will be words that Jesus himself taught us Thy kingdom come, thy will be done. It is impossible to overstate the life-transforming power of the Lord s Prayer. It is a prayer that is reassuring enough to be on the lips of the dying and yet dangerous enough to be banned in cinemas. It is famous enough to be spoken each day by billions in hundreds of languages and yet intimate enough to draw us ever closer into friendship with Jesus Christ. It is simple enough to be memorised by small children and yet profound enough to sustain a whole lifetime of prayer. When we pray it with sincerity and with joy, there is no imagining the new ways in which God can use us to his glory. The Archbishops are suggesting various ways churches can engage with the week of prayer. These include holding a day or week of continuous 24/7 prayer as parishes, teams or deaneries; saying special prayers in Sunday worship; prayer walking; or handing out a novena prayer card to every congregation member. Partners in the week of prayer initiative include 24-7 Prayer, HOPE, the World Prayer Centre, the Neighbourhood Prayer, Network, and the National Day of Prayer and Worship. For more information, visit www.thykingdom.co.uk The week of Prayer in our Western Mission Partnership Area will be from Sunday 8th May to Saturday 14th May: Prayer will aim to be round the clock. 8th May Dalby Midnight-Midday St Luke s Midday-Midnight 9th May St John s 10th May Kirk Michael 11th May Cathedral 12th May Patrick 13th May Foxdale 14th May Marown Ruth K Walker is coordinating the time at the Cathedral (11th May) and would love you to be a part of it.
Notices ELECTORAL ROLL REVISION This is just a reminder for you to check that your details are correct on the Electoral Rolls. Alterations can be made on the copies or if you let Eleanor know she will do it for you. Thank you. ADVANCE NOTICE PLANT SALE 14th May, at the Deanery, 10am-4pm Proceeds in aid of the Cathedral Gardens. For more information please contact Vivien Roworth on 840457. Psalms Tour 10 May 2016 Canadian singer/composer Sean Dayton and colleague James Palmer will be performing a concert at the Cathedral on Tuesday 10 May 2016 as part of an UK Psalms tour. Sean explains: The concert length will be approximately 100 minutes (two 40 minute sets with a 20 minute intermission in the middle). It will be themed around the Psalms ( A Psalms Experience ) and the performance will include original songs, instrumentals, congregational singing, short stories, video clips (with audio), and scripture readings. Our goal is to take people on a musical and spiritual journey through the Psalms. There will not be an admission charge but there will be a retiring collection towards the costs incurred by Sean and James. Please encourage your friends to come and support them. To have a look at one of the songs use the following link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n30jspi6okw Choral Workshop Cathedral Isle of Man Music Champion, Dr Jill White, has arranged for John Rutter to come to the Island to hold two Come and Sing workshops at the Villa Marina on Saturday 21 May 2016. The morning session will be from 11am to 12.45pm and will be for adults and young people aged 14 years old upwards. The afternoon session will start at 2pm and end at 4.30pm and will include a short break and is for adults and young people aged 12 years upwards. Tickets cost 8 for adults and 2 for under 16s (ticket covers either or both sessions). Spectators welcome (seating will be in balcony area) and tickets for adults cost 5, under 16s are free, however, they must obtain a spectator s ticket and all children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who enjoys singing there is no requirement to be a member of a choir. Please help to spread the word. Tickets available through Val Garrett or from the Villa Marina Box Office.
Who s who? St German s Cathedral Chapter The Very Revd. Nigel Godfrey (Dean of St German s Cathedral. Vicar for Parish of the West Coast serving Dalby, Kirk Michael, Patrick, Peel and St John s) The Ven. Andie Brown (Archdeacon of the Isle of Man) vacant (Canon of St Patrick, Canon Theologian) Revd. Canon Ian Brady (Canon of St German, Canon Evangelist) vacant (Canon of St Maughold) Revd. Canon Margaret Burrow (Canon of St Columba) Cathedral Clergy Cathedral Precentor and Vicar for Peel: Revd. Ian Faulds Cathedral Chaplain: Revd. Colin Fleetney Cathedral Staffing PA to the Dean: Helen Parry Tel.: 01624 844830 Email: deanpa@cathedral.im Cathedral Fundraising Campaign: Val Garrett Tel.: 01624 844830/ 07624 316001 Email: campaign@cathedral.im Cathedral Verger: Andrea Quine Cathedral Premises: Geoff Hall Cathedral Booking: Val Garrett Hall Booking: Moira Hall Tel.: 401435 Safeguarding Coordinator: Christiane Litman Tel.: 07624 271326 Email: safe.stgermans@gmail.com Children and Families Worker: Ruth Walker Tel.: 07624 335203 Email: childrenandfamilies@cathedral.im Organist and Director of Music: Peter Litman MA, DMus, FLCM, AFHEA Tel.: 07624 226356 Email: music@cathedral.im Organ Scholar: Jack Oades BA (Hons) Cantab. ARCO