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April 2018

BATHWICK NEWS www.bathwickparishes.org.uk

St Mary’s

(by Bathwick Hill roundabout) St John’s

(opposite the fire station)

Inside:

• Easter Sunday Services 1 April at St Mary’s and St John’s

• St John’s Lunch#me Organ Recitals series starts 5 April

• Taste of New Zealand 14 April 7pm in St Mary’s Hall

• Next Travel Lecture 23 April 7.30pm in St Mary’s Hall

HAPPY EASTER

We look forward to welcoming you to our churches

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THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN BATHWICK

WHO’S WHO (All telephone numbers are Bath- 01225 unless otherwise stated)

CLERGY

Parish Priest The Revd. Peter Edwards

Bathwick Rectory, Sham Castle Lane, Bath BA2 6JL 460052

(Normal day off: Monday)

Asst Priests The Revd. Antony Claridge 427462

The Revd. Tom Gibson 337903

The Revd. Richard Hunt 938529

The Revd Christopher Kinch 07772 317383

The Revd. Robert Webb 484042

Asst Deacon The Revd. Angela Onions 309001

READERS Dr Marilyn Kirby 835765

Mr Marcus Wedge 862565

Cdr. Thomas Bunn 723222

Mr Stephen Howard 466590

DIOCESAN SYNOD (House of Laity) Mr J S Porteous

(House of Clergy) Fr Peter Edwards

DEANERY SYNOD St Mary’s: Mr P Goodhart, Mr S Howard, Mrs N Parker

(House of Laity) St John’s: Mr R Davies, Cdr. Thomas Bunn

CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST

St John’s Road, BA2 6PT, A ‘Forward in Faith’ Parish

CHURCHWARDENS Mr Colin Ellis 7, Rush Hill, Bath BA2 2QN 334354

Mrs Mary Barry 6, St Catherine’s Close, Bath BA2 6BS 464139

HON PCC SECRETARY

Mrs Jacki Douglas, 241 Bailbrook Lane, Bath, BA1 7AA 858936

HON TREASURER Mr Nick Lennard, Wyndles, Entry Hill Drive, Bath BA2 5NL 429277

CHURCH HALL HIRE for various activities, via Parish Office email: office@bathwickparishes.org.uk 447450

or: Mrs Yvonne Carson, 14 Crowe Hill, Limpley Stoke, Bath BA2 7FX 723151

ORGANIST

Dr David Hyatt, 26, Middle Lane, Trowbridge, BA14 7LG 571037

ALMSGIVING SECRETARY

Miss Naomi Barrett, 38, The Moorings, Sydney Wharf, Bathwick Hill, Bath, BA2 4AZ 282891

ELECTORAL ROLL SECRETARY

Mrs Diana Shelley, Tuggy’s, Tuggy’s Lane, Hinton Charterhouse, Bath BA 7SL 722917

SACRISTAN

Mr Colin Ellis 334354

SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

The Revd. Angela Onions, 27 Berryfield Road, Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts BA15 1SX 309001

FLOWERS

Mrs Jackie Newman, 18, Junction Road, Oldfield Park, Bath 422450

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The Parish Office for both churches is based at St Mary’s

Telephone and Answerphone 01225 447450

Email:office@bathwickparishes.org.uk

www.bathwickparishes.org.uk

(Mrs Ann Banner is usually in the Office Tuesday and Friday 9am - 12noon)

CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN

Darlington Street, BA2 4EB

CHURCHWARDENS

Mrs Nicola Parker, 38, Bloomfield Drive, Bath BA2 2 BG 834108

Mr Peter Goodhart, Lynbrook Cottage, Lynbrook Lane, Bath, BA2 5NB 315638

HON PCC SECRETARY

Dr Marilyn Kirby, Prior Cottage, 130 North Rd, Combe Down, Bath BA2 5DL 835765

FINANCE TEAM

Mr Nick Lennard (Hon Treasurer) Wyndles, Entry Hill Drive, Bath BA2 5NL 429277

Mr Peter Lockyer, 15, St Ann’s Way, Bath BA2 6BT 463419

Mr Keith Moss, 26 Vellore Lane, Bath, BA2 6JQ 462184

PLANNED GIVING AND GIFT AID

Secretary: Mr Martin Allsop, 14 Bloomfield Park, Bath, BA2 2BY 480686

Assistant: Mrs Dawn Lennard, Wyndles, Entry Hill Drive, Bath BA2 5NL 429277

ELECTORAL ROLL OFFICER

Mr Andrew Parker, 38, Bloomfield Drive, Bath BA2 2 BG 834108

BATHWICK NEWS

Advertisements Mrs Sheila Edwards, 103 Sydney Place, Bath BA2 6NE 463902

Distribution The Parish Office 447450

SACRISTY TEAM

Mrs Molly Wedge, 38 Broomground, Winsley, BA15 2JX 862565

CHILDREN’S CHURCH AND SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

Mrs Nicola Parker, 38 Bloomfield Drive, BA2 2BG 834108

BATHWICK ST MARY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Head Teacher: Mr Kevin Purkiss, St. Mary’s School, Darlington Road, Bath 465654

TOWER MASTER (Bell Ringers) Tom Longridge, 8, Napier Road, Bath BA1 4LN 07738 016690 or 422915

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Gary Desmond Email: garyc.desmond@gmail.com, or via the Parish Office 07980 818445

BATHWICK PARENTS AND TODDLERS Wednesday Group Holly Mitchell 07989 137319

Friday Group Maya Hardwicke 07870 702178

FLOWERS

Enquiries to the Parish Office please

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ON SUNDAYS IN APRIL

ST MARY’S

10.30am Every Sunday, Sung Eucharist & Sermon

with Children’s Church in the Hall You are welcome to join us for coffee following the service

6pm Evening Services:

1 April - Festival Evensong 15 April - Confirmation Service with Bishop of Ebbsfleet 29 April - Wholeness and Healing

ST. JOHN’S

9am Sundays Sung Mass & Sermon followed by breakfast in the Hall.

6pm Evening Services: 8 April - Choral Evensong 22 April - Evensong & Benediction followed by Annual Parochial Church Meeting

FOR EASTER SERVICES SEE PAGE 7

ST JOHN’S, BATHWICK LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL SERIES 2018

Normally on the first Thursday of each month at 12:45-13:30

April 5: Norman Ashfield (St Mary's, Temple Balsall)

May 3: David Hyatt (St John’s, Bathwick)

June 7: Gary Desmond (Bath Abbey and St Mary’s, Bathwick)

July 12: Shean Bowers (Bath Abbey) - please note this is exceptionally on

the second Thursday of the month

August 2: Robert Anderson (St John’s, Bathwick)

September 6: Maureen McAllister & Robin Jackson - Organ Duets

(formerly Westminster Cathedral and University of Bath)

October 4: Keith Pigot (Christ Church, Bath)

Tea and coffee are available

You are welcome to sit and eat your sandwiches.

All welcome

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A LETTER FROM OUR PARISH PRIEST, FR PETER EDWARDS Dear brothers and sisters,

The Joy of Easter

As I look at my bookshelves I can see a significant number of books that I am hoping to read over forthcoming weeks and months. I often struggle with finding discrete time to sit down to engage with theological study – which no doubt says something about my lack of self-discipline! As a result, I often find myself dipping into books rather than reading them cover-to-cover.

One of the books I dipped into during Lent in this year when we are concentrating on Mark’s gospel was Bishop Tom Wright’s book Lent for Everyone: Mark (ISBN 978-0-281-06222-5) (a few spare copies are available in the clergy vestry at St Mary’s! The book takes the reader through St Mark’s gospel passage by passage, giving a short commentary on each day’s reading.

It’s often said with books that we should read them sequentially – that is, from the beginning to the end. We should try to resist the temptation to sneak a look at the last chapter to see how the story ends! But despite normally following this rule, I turned to Tom Wright’s selection for Easter Day as I was thinking about writing this article – I reasoned that I knew already how the story climaxed! – and I found that Wright’s commentary complemented what I wanted to say about the Easter story, the great climax of our faith in Jesus Christ.

The resurrection account in Mark’s gospel (16:1-8) will be the gospel at our Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday evening (on Easter Day itself we read the corresponding account from John’s gospel (chapter 20)). It describes a group of women visiting the tomb where Jesus has been laid in order to fulfil the ritual burial rites; they find that the large stone has been removed, and entering the tomb they encounter an angel who tells them that Jesus has been raised from the dead, and instructs them to tell the disciples to follow Jesus to Galilee. We are told, however, that the women initially said nothing to anyone out of fear.

Many people in our contemporary society reject the whole gospel story – and particularly the miraculous stories such as the Virgin birth and Jesus’ resurrection – either out of a similar fear or out of scepticism. If they consider the gospels at all, they prefer a modern, seemingly rational, ideology. They know – as did the women who visited the tomb, and as all people throughout history know – that the dead do not return to life. That is why the resurrection encounters ‘blew the disciples’ minds and imaginations.’

But the story of the disciples is one of transformation. The encounter with the risen Jesus completely changed their characters. They became convinced that Jesus was again with them, that they were called with the indwelling support of the Holy Spirit, to

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continue Jesus’ teaching for all time. And this is the calling for all Jesus’ followers – us included – for all time!

Wright states, ‘Easter is meant to be a surprise. It is certainly not a “happy ending” after the horror of the cross…Mark 16 doesn’t read like a “happy ending.” It reads like a shocking new beginning – which is of course what Mark intends. The story is not over. In fact, it’s just starting: the new story, the story which is now possible because Jesus has been enthroned as king of the Jews, as king of the world, as sovereign over death itself, as the one who is now going to do strange new things, surprising his closest friends and his most implacable enemies. A new way of living, a new way of being human, has been launched upon the world, a way that most people thought impossible then and think impossible still today, but a way that has caught up millions and transformed their lives beyond recognition.

‘Easter Day is, of course, an event of cosmic significance. But , as always in the gospel, the large-scale meaning doesn’t squeeze out the deeply personal implication. Notice the little mention in verse 7: “go and tell his disciples – including Peter…” Peter had, of course, let Jesus down badly. He boasted and blustered and then fell flat on his face.’ We are like Peter – we too have let Jesus down – but we too are redeemed by Jesus’ rising from the dead, and we too must share in the work of spreading the good news of the risen one. ‘Easter is all about new starts. That was true for Peter. It’s true for us, too.’

Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia!

PRAYER OF THE MONTH

Oh risen glorified Lord, I rejoice not only because You are alive,

but because I am alive in you. Hallelujah Amen.

Saturday 28th April

Jo Hunt and I are planning to do a sponsored walk along the canal towards Bradford on Avon in aid of our parish’s Zambia link – we are hoping to raise money to invite Fr Alfred here in June.

Support welcome, and other walkers very welcome to join us!

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SERVICES FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER

at the BATHWICK PARISHES St Mary’s: (Bathwick Hill Roundabout) | St John’s (opposite fire station)

PALM SUNDAY, 25 March

9.00am Sung Mass St John’s

10.30am Sung Eucharist St Mary’s

6.00pm Stations of the Cross walk to St John’s, starts at St Mary’s

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK, 26-28 March

10.30am Said Mass each day: Mon, Weds at St Mary’s| Tues at St John’s

MONDAY 26 MARCH

2.00pm Ebbsfleet Chrism Mass St Mary’s

Renewal of Ordination Vows and Blessing of Holy Oils - All Welcome

MAUNDY THURSDAY, 29 March

10.30am Hour of Prayer St John’s

7.30pm Mass of the Last Supper St Mary’s

followed by Watch in Garden of Gethsemane

GOOD FRIDAY, 30 March

12 noon Liturgy of the Passion St Mary’s 3.00pm Liturgy of the Passion St John’s

7.00pm Come and Sing Stainer’s ‘Crucifixion’ St Mary’s

Rehearsal at 5pm (Bring your own music if possible)

HOLY SATURDAY, 31 March

8.00pm Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter St John’s

EASTER DAY, 1 April

9.00am Sung Mass St John’s

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EVENTS IN BATHWICK

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Friday 11 May 7pm at Bridgemead | Cost £10

All tickets may be obtained from Bridgemead

81 St John's Road, Bathwick, Bath BA2 6PZ 01225 484904 www.bridgecare.org.uk

THE HISTORY OF BATH RESEARCH GROUP

The next meeting of the group will be in St Mary’s Church Hall on

Monday 16 April at 6.30 pm.

AGM followed by The Bath Local Studies Centre Development

With speakers: Colin Johnston and Anne Buchanan

All welcome. More details about the group from

David Crellin, General Secretary 01225 859427

BATHWICK BENEFICE LUNCH CLUB

ST JOHN’S CHURCH HALL

5 APRIL AND 19 APRIL 11AM—3.30PM

Come and have Lunch, Fun and Fellowship

Booking is essen#al - phone Dilwen on 07876 574266

Cost £10 includes: Coffee or tea on arrival,

2 course lunch, tea and cake

Tea and Cake 2pm—3.30pm (£2 if not coming for Lunch)

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LOVE AND FOOLISHNESS

‘Christ is Risen! Alleluia!

He is Risen indeed! Alleluia!’

April 1st

is both Easter Sunday and April Fool’s Day. Not a bad combina#on. For ‘it is

the foolish things of God which confound the wise of this world’, so says Paul in his

leHer to Corinth. The message of the cross itself is foolish he says, and he, Paul, in

telling the story of it, does so inexpertly, and through his own weakness.

The story of God’s grace doesn’t make sense to many…

‘What does God see that’s worth redeeming in this world?’

‘Why love me?’

And if we get past these ques#ons, then…

‘How come his forgiveness is for everyone, when ……… evidently doesn’t deserve it?!’

Perhaps like Paul we find it difficult to communicate the message of the cross well to

others. We may feel we lack theological understanding, be unfamiliar with all the

atonement theories, find it hard to put into words. But the simple fact is that the best

way of telling the story, the message of Easter is through you, yourself.

As people look at the way you live, do they see someone with faults and failings,

flawed and yet someone who knows that God loves them. Do they see you accep#ng

the grace of God shown through his giving of himself on a cross for us? Do they see

someone who now lives in the freedom of that forgiveness, living a life in all its

abundance and fullness?

I have to confess that I find myself oPen con#nuing to strive to earn God’s love and

grace. My life becomes full of all that I seek to do in ministry for him. ForgeQul that

the message of the cross is the expression of his love for me, freely given, without

strings. All I need do is receive his love.

What foolishness!

Such love!

The Right Reverend Ruth Worsley

Bishop of Taunton

Message from

the Right Reverend Ruth Worsley,

Bishop of Taunton for Lent

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TRAVEL LECTURE 23 APRIL 7:30pm

ST MARY’S CHURCH HALL

East Gippsland and Mildura, Victoria Australia:

Lands of the Eastern and Western Grey Kangaroo

This lecture completes our explora#on of the

State of Victoria and covers two quite different

areas; the coastal plains and foothills of the

Snowy Mountains in the east and Mildura on

the upper reaches of the mighty Murray River

in the extreme N.W. of the State. They’re home

for two dis#nct species of kangaroo, the

eastern and western greys whose distribu#on

areas overlap in central Victoria. During the

evening we will meet their much bigger cousins

the Red Kangaroo (the largest) and their

smaller cousins the Black or swamp wallaby

and the red-necked wallaby. Other Aussie creatures we’ll meet on our journey include a

close encounter with a curious wombat and also koala, echidna and a large cast of birds

from the huge Emus to the engaging Noisy Miners, not to men#on Kookaburras!

During the evening we’ll explore a range of different habitats from the coastal and

heathlands of Wilsons Promontory to the salt lake and arid desert Mungo Na#onal Park

(where we’ll have the benefit of a local aborigine guide). Another highlight will be a trip on

one of the original Murray River Paddle Steamers. You can’t say you don’t get variety

during my lectures!

The star raffle prize will be another great Aussie Wine and there will be the usual themed

biscuits to enjoy in the interval (wallabies and kangaroos?). All are very welcome, so bring

along a friend. There is no admission charge for the evening as we invite dona#ons (GiP

Aided if possible as this raises more for Restora#on Funds. So don’t stay si*ng at home,

come along to what promises to be a great evening! Marilyn Kirby

ST MARY’S RESTORATIOST MARY’S RESTORATIOST MARY’S RESTORATIOST MARY’S RESTORATION N N N

“LAUGH A MINUTE”

7pm 12 MAY ST MARY’S CHURCH HALL

"When asked if he was rewarded by peals of laughter,

the late Frankie Howard said he got the odd titter!

This event is being run by our very own Fr. Anthony and John Lees who hope to do likewise

as they present a programme of jokes, sketches and readings for your delecta#on.

We hope to see you there. Tickets cost £10 which includes supper.

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St MARY’S CHURCH BATHWICK

SUMMER FETE

SATURDAY 16 JUNE

2pm until 5pm

Great stalls from Cakes to Cuddly Toys!

Also,

Delicious Refreshments: B-B-Q, Cream Teas

& Pimms Bar

(in aid of St Mary’s Restoration Appeal

including the Organ Fund)

ACTION GROUP (RAG) NEWSACTION GROUP (RAG) NEWSACTION GROUP (RAG) NEWSACTION GROUP (RAG) NEWS

TASTE OF NEW ZEALAND EVENING.

14 APRIL 7pm ST MARY’S CHURCH HALL

Another of the popular double acts by Nick Lennard and Marilyn

Kirby. Nick introduces each wine and while you taste Marilyn

gives an illustrated mini presenta#on on different aspects of New

Zealand. A great opportunity for a “sneak preview” of some

stunning photographs from her most recent trip!

Tickets £10 (include light refreshments) available from Nick,

Marilyn or the Parish Office. As the #ckets are limited make sure

you get yours in good #me!

This year RAG are organizing the Summer Fete. It is our major fund raising event so

PLEASE support this in any way you can. Put the date in your diary now!

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GREEN NEWS Helen and I have recently decided to convert part of our lawn into a wild flower

meadow.

Following inves#ga#on into what that meant the first job was to remove the turf. Some

of it went into three wheelie bins at worryingly physical cost, when reality dawned. The

rest was done and removed by a contractor and a neighbour who actually had need of

some, three barrow loads in all. The first meadow plant has been installed, otherwise

it looks like, guess what: a bare plot of land.

Not all entrepreneurs drive sports cars.

That was the theme of the TraidcraP Magazine for their two week campaign in March

this year. It was promoted by the UK Government’s offer to double the dona#ons

received from the public.

Mercy is a Kenyan farmer who also has a plot of land.

‘’I go to school for two hours from 4 to 6 pm to learn how to become an entrepreneur.

I come home and cook dinner and stay up doing household chores and study #ll 3 am.

I sleep for 3 hours then wake up at 6 am get

breakfast ready for my children before they

go to school and then work on my farm.’’

There is a picture in the TraidcraP Magazine

of Mercy, not with her sports car, but with

her cow.

Keith and Helen Moss

130 YEARS OF

To celebrate their 130th anniversary Ecclesias#cal are offering

to donate £130 to your church when a new home insurance

policy is taken out.

To benefit, all you have to do is quote 'Trust130' when you take out a new home

insurance policy with them before 31 December 2018, and they will arrange the

rest.

Terms and condiSons apply - see www.ecclesiasScal.com/trust130

You can call them on 0800 7830130 to find out more and get a quote.

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I believe in Jesus Christ who suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried

The story is told of a disaster that happened when two men were out sky diving. The apprentice sky diver’s parachute failed. His selfless trainer managed to reach him across the sky. The two men descended at great velocity suspended from the trainer’s parachute. Seconds before they landed the trainer moved to be underneath his apprentice and cushioned his impact at the cost of his own life. One man died in place of his colleague. He took the full impact due to him.

In his crucifixion Jesus bore the impact of the consequences of the sins of all people in every age. William Bright’s lovely hymn ‘And now, O Father, mindful of the love that bought us, once for all on Calvary’s tree’ contains the lines ‘For lo between our sins and their reward we set the passion of thy Son our Lord.’ The crucifixion is to the eye of faith God’s irrevocable gift of himself. “The Son of God loved me and gave himself for me…Christ redeemed us from

the curse of the law by being cursed for our sake since scripture says: Anyone hanged is accursed” (Galatians 2:20b; 3:13b).

Substitute, sacrifice and triumph

There are several theories of the so-called atonement none of which have been officially adopted by Christianity but all of which play a part in preaching and evangelism. Our story illustrates the so-called substitutional view where Jesus is seen to die in our place.

In the sacrificial view of atonement the blood of Christ fulfils ancient sacrificial rites by providing the sinless victim who alone can expiate sin. “Christ loved [us], giving himself up for us as an offering and a sweet smelling sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:2).

In the triumphant view of atonement the thrall of evil powers over humankind are seen as being overcome through the suffering of Christ who leads believers in his victory procession: “Thanks be to God who always gives us in Christ a part in his triumphal procession” (2 Corinthians 2:14). Just history?

How can a historical event like the crucifixion so affect people today? When a tree is felled you see the beautiful rings within its trunk. By coming on earth to live and die God shows us what he is made of, and through rising again invites us to be remade to enter his selflessness. As Christians the crucifixion of Jesus becomes a central part of our consciousness through our regular participation in the Eucharist. The words of consecration interpret his suffering: “This is my body…given for you…my blood…shed for you” (1 Corinthians 11:24-25).

This year, in a series of articles in our magazine, we will examine the statements of Christian belief contained in The Apostles' Creed. The articles are written by Canon John Twistleton who has given permission for us to reprint his work.

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CONFRATERNITY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (CBS)

17 APRIL 6PM MASS AT ST MARY’S

All welcome

Further details from Robin Thwaites on 01373 839002

HOLY COMMUNION ROUND & ABOUT IN THE PARISH

Smallcombe Tuesday 3 April 11am

Woodside Tuesday 17 April 2.45pm

Bridgemead Thursday 26 April 11.15am

God’s irrevocable gift of himself in Jesus and the gift of the Son of God back to his Father are two movements back and forth from God to humanity. In the Eucharist Christians “enter into the movement of Christ’s self offering” (Anglican-Roman Catholic agreement).

Seeing the crucifixion of a Jewish Rabbi in the first century of our era as the supreme statement of a God of love and holiness is a distinctive of Christian faith. It is rejected by many simply because of its astounding claim for the significance of one man in one time and place. This is why St Paul writes: “We are preaching a crucified Christ: to the Jews an obstacle they cannot get over, to the Gentiles foolishness, but to those who have been called, whether they are Jews or Greeks, a Christ who is both the power of God and the wisdom of God” (1 Corinthians 1:23-24).

Knowing, loving and forgetting yourself

Christian belief in the crucifixion of Jesus links to the understanding of baptism as a sign that the “old self was crucified with Christ” (Romans 6:6; Galatians 2:19). Christian life is said to be “ascetic,” a discipline that is concerned to put baptism into practice by putting the old sinful nature to death and opening the soul to new life in the Holy Spirit.

When Jesus prophesied his crucifixion he went on: “If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross and follow me. Anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it” (Mark 8:34-35).

Believers who look at a crucifix see the risen Lord behind it. They see themselves and their inadequacy. They recognise how much they are loved in that inadequacy. And lastly they welcome the invitation to move from self-knowledge and right self-love to the self-forgetfulness of Christ himself.

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WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE

August 13th -16th 2018 Take time out from the busy holiday season

to re-charge your spiritual batteries in the tranquillity of this beautiful place, in the company

of a happy band of pilgrims!

If you haven’t been before, just ask someone who has – plenty will give glowing references!

For more information, please contact Helen Lees at St Mary’s or e-mail Ann at office@bathwickparishes.org.uk

Bookings being taken now - £30 deposit

What does that mean to you? A succulent piece of meat, a way to break up wood or....

On Tuesday 13th March I discovered that it stands for Community House of Prayer. 24 have been set up in Bath based on local wards not parishes ,and the idea is to pray for the needs of that ward. It is a global Christian Ministry which was initiated by Ffald Y Brenin, a Christian Retreat Centre in Wales.

10 of us met in a small conference room in the Bath Spa Hotel, including Father Peter and me. Others all lived in the ward but went to different churches. After introductions we were asked to identify any particular local needs for prayer - suggestions included the homeless who sleep rough in the ward, St Mary's School and the challenge of more pupils from the housing development, the lonely and housebound. We then spent time in silent and extemporary prayer before a brief discussion about any topics that had come to our minds as we prayed. We finished with a short prayer that we said together. It lasted just an hour and finished promptly at 9pm.

The next one will be on Tuesday 10th April, 7.45 for 8pm at the same venue, the Bath Spa Hotel. I commend it to you and hope that one or two of you will be encouraged to come along and pray for the local needs of people in Bathwick Ward.

Sarah Davies

NB. A similar group meets for residents of Walcot Ward at the Curfew Pub Cleveland Bridge at the same time, same date.

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SOME CHARITY FOR OTHERS IN APRIL

During the Sunday Services at St Mary’s the Collection in the “Alms” envelopes is given away. St John's Church gives away 10% of its general income at the end of each year to support twelve charities. Each month we remember the work of one of these charities. Please support these good causes.

At St John’s, the charity for April is The Additional Curates Society

The ACS continues its mission and aims to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of England and Wales. May we repeat as formally quoted,“when God calls people to the priesthood, he only has the laity to choose from.” St. John’s fully supports the help given, to strengthen the society in providing parishes with priests where there is need, and by

encouraging vocations to the priesthood. Naomi Barrett

At St Mary’s week by week in April we will support the following charities:

1 April: Zambian Link Parishes

On this Easter Day, we remember our link parish of St James in Buchi - in the Northern Diocese of Zambia. Previous funds raised at St Mary’s and St John’s have enabled the purchase of sewing machines to enable the St James’ Mothers’ Union to develop sewing skills and earn some money and have enabled improvements to be made to church facilities.

8 April: Julian House

Julian House offers direct support to the homeless by offering food and shelter. In addition, through its programmes and social enterprise projects, it addresses the underlying reasons why men and women are forced onto the streets, and helps to engage them in meaningful activities, training and preparation for employment. It operates more than 20 different projects, accommodation sites and social enterprises locally, including a range of homeless services, support for those suffering domestic violence, addiction recovery and work experience and training.

15 April: Pastoral Fund

The Pastoral Fund is our answer to a cry for help. It is a compliment to Christians in general and the Parish Church in particular that when a crisis strikes a family or individual, even those whose contact with the Church is infrequent, they can live in hope that their cry will be heard. The Churchwardens and Clergy are able to make a practical response when called upon.

22 April: The Children’s Society The Children’s Society’s mission is to make childhood better for all children through direct action to stop them feeling excluded, isolated or abandoned. It also seeks to challenge injustice and influence thinking about what needs to change to improve the lives of children. Our donations will allow them to continue reaching out to thousands of vulnerable children who are dealing with issues of hardship, abuse and neglect – often without anyone to support them.

29 April :Society of Mary & Martha, Sheldon

The Society of Mary & Martha, Sheldon, is a retreat house and education resources centre for ministry in Devon. It is open to everyone and offers a full programme ranging from one day courses to residential retreats supporting people in Christian ministry, especially at

times of stress, crisis, burnout or breakdown. Sally Lewis

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BIG BREW EVENT

WEDNESDAY APRIL 11TH 11AM - 12.30 AT THE RECTORY , SHAM CASTLE LANE

Every year around Fair Trade fortnight (26 February-11 March)people across the country gather to enjoy a coffee and a cake and in doing so raise money for farmers and artisans living in poverty. These events are hugely important in our fight against injustice in trade.

Jo and Clare invite you to join them to a Big Brew event @TheRectory - look out for the posters!

CHRISTIAN AID BIG BREAKFAST

SATURDAY MAY 19TH 8.30AM -12.00 NOON

AT ST MARY’S CHURCH

Come and join us for a leisurely breakfast to raise funds for Christian Aid

Full English breakfast, tea, coffee , juices, newspapers for £7.50!

Enjoy having your breakfast or brunch cooked and served and raise funds for Christian Aid

During Christian Aid Week,

people come together from all

walks of life to step out in

support of the world’s poorest

communities.

Look out for further information

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ACROSS

1 ‘The baby in my — leaped for joy’ (Luke 1:44) (4) 3 A ‘don’t know’ in matters of faith (8) 9 In the distant past (Jeremiah 2:20) (4,3) 10 Armada (1 Kings 10:22) (5) 11 Where Moses was confronted with the burning bush (Exodus 3:1) (5) 12 Hair colour indicative of skin infection (Leviticus 13:30) (6) 14 ‘The worries of this life and the — of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful’ (Matthew 13:22) (13) 17 Expel (2 Kings 13:23) (6) 19 What Jesus wrapped round his waist when he washed his disciples’ feet (John 13:4) (5) 22 The sixth plague to afflict the Egyptians (Exodus 9:9) (5) 23 For nine (anag.) (7) 24 Where there is no time (Psalm 93:2) (8) 25 Goliath’s challenge to the Israelite army in the Valley of Elah: ‘This day I — the ranks of Israel!’ (1 Samuel 17:10) (4)

DOWN

1 ‘I will become angry with them and forsake them; I — — my face from them’ (Deuteronomy 31:17) (4,4) 2 Usual description of prophets such as Amos, Hosea, Micah, and so on (5) 4 ‘They cannot see the light of the gospel of the — — — , who is the image of God’ (2 Corinthians 4:4) (5,2,6) 5 An animal’s internal edible parts (Leviticus 4:11) (5) 6 Popular 20th-century religious novel by Lloyd C. Douglas, which became a 1953 film starring Richard Burton (3,4) 7 ‘A — on a hill cannot be hidden’ (Matthew 5:14) (4) 8 One of the exiles, a descendant of Bebai, who married a foreign woman (Ezra 10:28) (6) 13 Old Testament hymn-singing (8) 15 ‘And O what transport of delight from thy pure — floweth’ (7) 16 Of felt (anag.) (3,3) 18 ‘So — the — sets you free, you will be free indeed’ (John 8:36) (2,3) 20 Comes between ‘bad’ and ‘worst’ (John 5:14) (5) 21 ‘Neither height nor depth... will be — to separate us from the love of God’ (Romans 8:39) (4)

CROSSWORD

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MONTH’S MIND

Please pray for those whose anniversary of death falls in April

1st John Danson, Muriel Bird, Martha Bell, Frances Brady, Thomas Leigh

2nd Arthur Payne, John England, Brian Carter

3rd Amy Mogg, Laura Maslen, Ethyl Medlycott, Sam Bailey, Renaut Drayson

4th Thomas Brown, Arthur Fudge

6th Alice Worthington, Emily Hill, Reginald (Rex) Thynne

7th Herbert Dutton

8th John Craddock, Thomas Macknight-Heward (Priest), Alfred Wyatt,

Frederick Gane, Daisy Slade, Florence Curtis

9th Donald Tibbenham (Priest), Angelina Dunn, Sydney Walter Wellington Terry

10th Irene Cannings

11th John Fudge, James William Pimm, Bruce Eyers

12th Marion Stack, Elizabeth Bacon, Cecil Pitcairn, Beatrix Hardick, Leslie Jones

14th Alice Mary Moon

15th Francis Heriz-Smith

16th Phyllis Staddon, Norah Elizabeth Rowe, Margaret Yates

17th Amy Turner, Robert Harding, Kathleen Thynne

18th Laura Bradford, Herbert Pinchin, Agnes Drake, Sara Tilley, Eila Harper,

Alfred Ledbury, Frederick Dyer

19th Richard Merrett, Maud Norton, Olive Preddy, Colin Carruthers

20th Barbara Rumbold, Aileen Young, James Pimm, Edmund Kirby

21st Eliza Lockyer, Lilian Winter, Helen Ward

22nd Douglas Moore, John Rowe (Priest), Leslie Coward, Leonard Davies,

Lucy Redpath, Beatrice Ellis

23rd Ellen White, Douglas Fear, Anna Thompson, Aileen Godden, Cecilia Ozzard,

Brian Fenton

24th Ernest Hayward

25th Mary Lavington, Master Baster, Francis Jarvis (Priest), Mabel Harrold,

Alice Jefferis, Wallace Hamilton Barker (Priest), Gillian Ann Roessler.

26th Elizabeth Owen, Lucy Rogers, Harold Kirkham (Priest) Norman Stillman

27th James Brown, William Young, Charles Maslen, Alice King, Lilian Schilling

28th Wallington Cox, Elsie Cook, Winifred Shrewsbury, Alice Harrison, Hattie Lowe,

Peter Nicholls, Albert Grear, Noreen Gilliat

29th Barbara Meyrick, Matthew Powell

30th Maud Stephens, Julie Tudor

Rest Eternal Grant To Them O Lord and Let Light Perpetual Shine On Them

May They Rest In Peace and Rise In Glory.

If you would like a name included in the Month’s Mind, please speak to the Clergy or leave a message at the Parish Office

These will be remembered by name at Mass at 10.30 am at St John’s on 26th April

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IN CONVERSATION WITH ….

"This month I talked to Paul Chilvers who has been part of St Mary's

congrega#on for about 15 years. He helps in the Parish Office by

prin#ng the weekly service papers and monthly magazine, and is

also on the Sidesmen and Sunday Coffee rotas.

Paul, tell me about your childhood: I was born in 1963, in Barking,

Essex, to working class parents. My father had a variety of jobs,

including in the prin#ng industry and driving, but was never out of

work. My mother worked as a carer, mostly with severely

handicapped children in council run homes; some of it was night

work. She juggled this with parenthood.

Do you have siblings? Yes, two sisters; one older who I've lost touch with in adulthood and

one younger who sadly died in infancy.

What about schooling? I went to school in Ilford. I liked it; par#cularly history and

geography, which I studied to A level along with commerce. I went on to NoZngham

University to read History, which I am passionate about. I was also interested in football

and began refereeing when I was a teenager. In the sixth form I started outdoor bowling,

which I have done ever since.

What career did you chose? The Civil Service; I planned to stay for 6 months while I

decided what to do, and I've ended up working there most of my life! I had come home

aPer University as my mother died in my early 20s and my father found it very hard. I

worked ini#ally at the Dept of Employment in East Ham. Soon aPer I started work, I met

my wife Janet, who also worked there, and we married about a year later.

Did you stay in London? No. We considered our op#ons; living in a "rabbit hutch", all we

could afford, in the new London Docklands; going to Kings Lynn, where my father's family

came from, but this offered few opportuni#es, or trying Bath, where my sister's husband

worked for the Admiralty, and we had visited a few #mes. We married in Bath Register

Office in 1990 and began our married life in a rented flat in Widcombe, over what used to

be the Roundabout clothing shop. Later we bought a house in Brislington, and moved to

Oldfield Park in 2001 where we s#ll live.

Do you have children? No, this was never a priority for us and we got the travel bug

instead.

Where did you and Janet work a[er you moved down this way? I was at BT in Bristol for

8 years, doing revenue collec#on. It was much beHer paid than the Civil Service but aPer

BT moved out of Bristol I took redundancy and returned to the Civil Service, to what is now

called the Na#onal Crime Agency (It has had several name changes over the years). I work

on research and analysis of intelligence, which I find very interes#ng and worthwhile, but

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also sad some#mes. I have been there over 20 years so have earned my Long Service

and Good Conduct Medal. Janet works for the MOD at Abbey Wood. She was involved

in seZng up Abbey Wood, for which she earned an MBE. I am very proud of her and we

had a lovely day at Buckingham Palace. I remember the Queen was surprisingly small

but wearing a very gliHery brooch!

How did you came to be at St Mary's? I have always had faith, which provides a

framework for my life. APer going to Sunday School as a child, I aHended St Luke's

Ilford. When we moved to Bath I was looking around for a church and I felt most

comfortable at St Mary's.

You've menSoned travel as a key hobby; where do you like to go? Many different

places, including Havana and Japan.

Other hobbies? I am secretary of the Bowls Club, which is a big job, because the club is

like a small business really.

What is your favourite food? Thai.

TV favourites? Death in Paradise.

Passions? I dislike the misuse of power and trust in the world. And I really hope England

win the Rugby World Cup"

ANSWERS TO THE MARCH CROSSWORD

ACROSS: 1, Awaken. 4, Quench. 8, Hit me. 9, Sadness. 10, Semitic. 11, Ridge. 12, Testimony. 17, Psalm. 19, Indulge. 21, Deserve. 22, Ariel. 23, Rose as. 24, Beggar. DOWN: 1, Aghast. 2, Attempt. 3, Eject. 5, Undergo. 6, No end. 7, Hasten. 9, Sacrifice. 13, Samaria. 14, Yelling. 15, Spider. 16, Dealer. 18, Asses. 20, Drake.

LUNCH TIME LIVE RETURNS NEXT MONTH

10 May 12.30pm—1.10pm Organ music with Gary Desmond Admission Free—Retiring Collection for Organ Funds at St Mary’s

All welcome

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CHOIR MUSIC AT ST MARY’S(UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE)

1 APRIL

10.30am setting: Darke in E motet: arr Wood: This joyful Eastertide

8 APRIL

10.30am setting: Inwood motet: Marsh: Walking by faith

15 APRIL Confirmation Service

6pm setting: Nicholson in D flat motet: Rutter: A Clare Benediction

22 APRIL

10.30am setting: Harker in G motet: Tallis: If ye love me

29 APRIL

10.30am Setting: Statham in D motet: Vaughan Williams: O taste and see

WALSINGHAM PRAYER GROUP The next prayer meet ing wi l l be

Sunday 8 Apri l 4 .45pm at St John’s f o l l owed by tea More deta i ls about the group f rom Thelma Paterson-Fox at St Mary ’s or te lephone her on 334939 A l l welcome

St John’s 10.30am Saturday 14 Apr i l Spr ing Coffee Morning

Al l Welcome

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Meets twice weekly at St Mary’s Church Hall,

Wednesdays and Fridays 10.00am to 12.00 noon

Admission £2 Refreshments included

BATHWICK PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

For further details, please contact:

Holly Mitchell on 07989 137319 for the Wednesday Group

or Maya Hardwicke 07870702178 for the Friday Group

Pulteney Estate Residents’ Association (PERA)

We protect and promote the Pulteney Estate as a great place to live!

∗ By bringing people together and supporting local groups and events

∗ Representing residents’ views and concerns about local issues

∗ And working to protect the things residents value in our community [

Our next social evening will be: Tuesday 10 April from 6.30-8.30 pm

at The Rising Sun, Grove Street, Bath

Future social evenings planned for 14 August, 9 October and 11 December

Our AGM takes place: Thursday 26 April 6.30pm AGM for PERA St Mary’s Bathwick

.Joining PERA costs £5 pa for a single household and £25 pa for houses of multiple occupation

www.pulteneyestates.co.uk

Contact: Nigel Websper, Chairman PERA 24 Great Pulteney Street Tel 07860 525 405 nigelwebsper@gmail.com

Parents & Carers with their babies & toddlers are all welcome to come along to our Wednesday and Friday morning sessions. We are a self-help group, running the sessions on a rota system, and guided by an informal committee. The mornings include free play in the hall and in the garden, refreshments and singing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We welcome the assistance of any parent, grandparent or honorary Aunt or Uncle who could help in running the sessions.

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Good food, good wine

and (Wed. to Sat.) live evening music

Now open for Sunday and Monday lunch

12 – 2.30 pm

Early-Diner offer: – 1 course £9.95

2 courses £12.50

for evening orders before 7 pm

Receptions and Private Functions

for up to 150

Easy parking – free after 7 pm and

for 1½ hours day-time

Call Andrew Peters on 01225-338565

for reservations and for further details

Green Park Station, Bath, BA1 1JB

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Prices vary according to order. 01225 200095 07454 401429

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The Bathwick Boatman

Restaurant

Your lovely local riverside

restaurant serving delicious

lunches and dinners

Great for special parties!

Please contact Rosy or Ben with

any queries – thank you

01225 428844

www.bathwickboatman.com

Forester Road Bath BA2 6QE

TO ADVERTISE in this magazine, please contact Mrs Sheila Edwards on 463902.

AVAILABLE TO HIRE St Mary’s Hall and St John’s Hall are available for events such as children’s parties and meetings. Regular slots and ad hoc bookings are possible. If you are interested call St Mary’s Parish Office tel 01225 447450 (office hours Tuesday & Friday 9-12)

or email office@bathwickparishes.org.uk

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WORSHIP WITH THE CHURCH DAY BY DAY

SUNDAYS

ST MARY’S

10.30 am SUNG EUCHARIST & SERMON

Creche and Children’s Church at this service

Coffee and biscuits afterwards. 6.00 pm Evening Services & Concerts etc

(please see dates & details inside)

ST JOHN’S

9.00 am SUNG MASS & SERMON

followed by breakfast in the hall 6.00 pm Evensong & Benediction (please see dates and details inside)

USUAL WEEKDAY SERVICES

ST MARY’S

Matins Mass Evening Prayer Monday

Tuesday 9.00am 6.00pm 6.00pm

Wednesday 8.30am 10.30am 7.00pm

Thursday 8.30am 6.30pm

Friday 8.30am 7.00pm 6.30pm

Saturday 9.00am 6.00pm

ST JOHN’S

Thursday 10.30am

For changes & details of other services please see the weekly Sunday Leaflet

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) by arrangement: Please speak to Fr Peter (01225) 460052

Applications and Enquiries for Baptism, Weddings, etc, Please ask at Church or Tel (01225) 447450 for an appointment

The “Bathwick Weekly” is available in Church, by e-mail on request and at www.bathwickparishes.org.uk

The Clergy wish to receive information about people who would welcome a visit at home or in hospital. The Sacraments of Holy Communion and Holy Oils are reserved for ministry to the sick and housebound.

For further information about any aspect of the Christian Faith, please contact Fr Peter.