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Sheila Keenleyside, Abbey Steward Originally from Yorkshire, I moved up to the North East to study Business & Design. I liked the area so much that I decided to stay. I have worked in a range of settings including 7 years in HMRC, 11 years in the NHS, 13 years in education. Currently I am an Administrator for a Children’s Charity in Newcastle. In my spare time I am an Advanced Driving Tutor and the Treasurer for the RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders Group in Tynedale. I love driving and being able to help our group members develop their driving skills and watch them progress is very rewarding. Over the years I have been fortunate to travel extensively to many countries including India and China. I love visiting new places and learning about different cultures. I also enjoy live music, the theatre, walking, reading, gardening and spending

time with family & friends. I have enjoyed my first few weeks as a Steward at Hexham Abbey. Like many of our visitors I find this historical building completely fascinating and so very peaceful. It is an honour to be part of this community, thank you to everyone who has made me feel so welcome.

Messy Church, TODAY, 3pm The theme for today’s session is creating & caring and will focus on looking after each other, ourselves & our environment. Meet on the Cloister Lawn (or Great Hall if the weather is poor!)

Hexham Holiday Club Opening Service Join together ecumenically for the Opening Service of Hexham Holiday Club 2019 at the Bandstand in the Sele Park on 21st July at 10am. Please note there will not be a 10am Parish Eucharist service in the Abbey.

Big Thank You from Dagmar

While I shall be leaving Hexham with a heavy heart, I am also full of gratitude to you all for the wonderful last 10 days - it was so lovely to see many of you at St Paul's for my consecration, and then you gave me a most amazing and incredibly generous send-off last Sunday - wonderful cakes and cards, words and gifts. Saying 'thank you so much' really doesn't capture it sufficiently.

Thank you for all your encouragement and support. Praying for continued blessing on all of you at the Abbey, congregation, staff and volunteers, that

you may continue to be a blessing! Dagmar.

Choral Evensong over the Summer Please note that the Choir will break for the summer period after Choral Evensong on 14th July and return on 4th September. This will mean that Evening Prayer at 5pm will take the place of Choral Evensong.

Progressive Supper On Saturday 21st September there will be an Abbey Progressive (Safari) Supper. Full details next month but in the meantime, anyone wishing to sign up or requiring more information please speak to, or e-mail Brian at mbmassey@waitrose.com.

NEWS Hadrian Three Choirs Festival You can see from the photos that the Hadrian Three Choirs Festival was a joyous and uplifting event for all involved. The choirs thoroughly enjoyed their time spent in the Abbey. Our thanks to the many people who were involved in the day, too many people to mention, yet thanks to all for supporting a wonderful event. A special mention to Fire & Dough who cooked 100 pizzas for the choirs in the space of 45 minutes!

Three Qualities for the Next Rector You will find in the paper copy of the Pewsheet a green slip of paper for your consideration. Please take the time to read through and complete the three qualities you would like to see in the next Rector. If you receive an electronic copy of the Pewsheet please email your responses to admin@hexhamabbey.org.uk. Thank you.

Monday Afternoon House Group The meeting place alternates between Rye Terrace, Hexham and Riding Mill so do join us if you wish and call David on 07866 600904 to find out more.

Wednesday Evening House Group This house group has ‘broken up’ for the summer holidays and will next meet in September. Anyone who would like to find out more about the plans for the autumn can call Rachael on 07984 398113.

Friday Afternoon House Group We meet at three venues across Hexham. If you’ve thought about joining a House Group, we’d love to hear from you. Please call 609074 or 07742 589487 to find out more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Artists in the Abbey, 8th –19th July Five local artists will be returning to the Abbey between 8th & 19th July to present a colourful and varied exhibition entitled ‘Artists in the Abbey’. Jill Dexter (woven textiles), Claire Myers (animal watercolours), Lindsey Cooper (printmaker), David Taylor (landscape photographer) and Tania Taylor (craft bookbinder) are looking forward to being reunited for the exhibition for the fifth year running. The artists will be in the North Transept from 10am to 4pm throughout the exhibition, services permitting. They will be happy to discuss their work with visitors, who will also be able to watch some of them creating new pieces. Please contact tania@taniataylor.co.uk. Royal Northern Sinfonia, 20th July, 7.30pm Hear Royal Northern Sinfonia in Hexham Abbey this summer, as they bring the sounds of the new world to the region’s beautiful churches. Tickets available to buy from Sage Gateshead via 0191 443 4661 or www.sagegateshead.com.

Lunchtime Live, 23rd July, 1pm

The last Lunchtime Live concert will take place on 23rd July at 1pm and the Furness Community Orchestra and Choir will perform. Come and enjoy the free concert over lunchtime in the beautiful surroundings of Hexham Abbey.

Silver Screen, 25th July, 2.30pm The film Funny Face (1957) will be shown in the North Transept in July. All are very welcome.

St Oswald's Pilgrimage, 3rd August, 11.15am Every year, walkers gather in the Old Choirstalls of the Abbey on the Saturday morning closest to St Oswald's Day. Following some prayers and short instructions, they set off across Tyne Green to St John Lee where we eat sandwiches, and tea and cake awaits. The walk continues via Acomb along small lanes and quiet roads to Heavenfield for tea and a celebratory service. The walk is leisurely - do join the pilgrimage in the footsteps of the monks from Hexham Abbey.

Phelps Organ Summer Series, 3rd August, 6pm Come and hear visiting musicians play the Phelps organ each Saturday between 3rd August & 7th September 2019. David von Behren from Yale University will be performing at the first concert on 3rd August from 6-7pm. Please see posters around the Abbey for the full programme.

Hexham & District Photography Society Come along and view some amazing work at the annual exhibition from the Photographic Society. 10th - 18th August in the North Transept. Free entrance.

The HandleBards - The Tempest, 21st August, 6.30pm The world’s first cycling theatre company, The HandleBards pedal from venue to venue to perform environmentally sustainable Shakespeare across the globe. Join their all female troupe for a production of Shakespeare's ‘The Tempest’ on the Café Lawn. Tickets cost £15 per adult and under 16’s go free when accompanied by a full paying adult.

The Pastoral Visiting Group is always happy to hear from a Church Member,

perhaps housebound, who would like a visit. Please contact Margaret Meade via the Office.

Tapas Nights Tapas Nights take place each Friday evening throughout July & August in the Refectory Café.

Reserve your table for your next evening out by calling the Parish Office.

For Your Prayers

We pray for: Zoe in her new role as Visitor & Education Manager. Dagmar as she prepares for her move. The Hexham Holiday Club team as they prepare for the start of this year’s mission.

We pray for those who are unwell or who have asked for our prayers:

Edna O’Neil, Christopher Brown, Ann Dodgson, Gordon Rowell, Doreen Beniams, Jill Eltringham.

We pray for all those who have died and all those who mourn: John Worrell.

Contact the Parish Office: 01434 602031 or admin@hexhamabbey.org.uk Opening Hours: 9am - 3pm

Abbey Services for the week beginning Monday 15th July

Monday 15th July

9.00am 5.00pm 5.40pm

Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Christian Meditation

Tuesday 16th July

9.00am 12.00pm 5.00pm

Morning Prayer Holy Communion Evening Prayer

Philip Cunningham

Wednesday 17th July

9.00am 9.30am 10.15am 5.00pm

Morning Prayer Holy Communion Tots’ Praise Evening Prayer

Mary Warner

Thursday 18th July

9.00am 9.30am 5.00pm

Morning Prayer Prayer Group Evening Prayer

Friday 19th July

9.00am 5.00pm

Morning Prayer Evening Prayer

Saturday 20th July

9.00am 5.00pm

Morning Prayer Evening Prayer

Sunday 21st July Fifth Sunday After Trinity

8.30am Holy Communion President & Preacher Claire Robson

12.00pm Baptism Service Officiant Janet Jackson

6.30pm Said Evensong with Hymns Officiant Chris Keating

Readings Genesis 41:1-16,25-37, 1 Corinthians 4:8-13 Reader William Tyson

Sunday 14th July Fourth Sunday After Trinity

8.30am Holy Communion President Michael Jackson

10.00am Parish Eucharist President Mary Warner

Preacher Michael Jackson Readings Colossians 1:1-14, Luke 10:25-37

Intercessor James Arkless Reader Shelagh Carter

Setting Mozart: Coronation Mass Hymns 336(428ii), 595, 629, 205(omit v2)

Motet Mozart: Laudate Dominum

3.00pm Messy Church Led by The Messy Church Team

6.30pm Choral Evensong Officiant Nigel Warner

Readings Genesis 32:9-30, Mark 7:1-23 Reader Hedley Everett

Anthem Faure: Cantique de Jean Racine Hymns, Psalms 483, 472, Psalm 72:12-end

Responses Atkinson Canticles Howells: Gloucester Service