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JANUARY 2014My dear friends,As we begin 2014 it is appropriate tofocus on the future and that is thegeneration of children and young peopleand their Christian faith. Much was madein the national press about George Carey,former Archbishop of Canterbury’scomments on the lack of children andyoung people in the worshipping life ofthe Church of England. The localnewspaper the Bognor Observercontacted Peter Green, our ChurchWarden and I was asked to contribute something on what we “do”for children and young people at St Wilfrid’s as the Parish Churchon Bognor. This is what I wrote :-“A key part of life at St Wilfrid’s in Bognor is working withchildren and families. We do this in a number of ways:-There are two Church Aided Schools in the Parish, NyewoodJunior and Nyewood Infant Schools. I take an assembly in eachschool every week. The style and approach is interactive, bringingthe Bible and the Christian faith alive in imaginative drama. The

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Junior School has a school Eucharist every term and this tooinvolves the children at every stage. The Infant School gained anOutstanding in its Church Inspection of Religious Education andWorship in 2012.We make the link between the schools and Church on Sundaywith a Family Eucharist which involves the children and did sospectacularly in October with our re-enactment of the story of StWilfrid to which the photograph refers.The congregation along with other Churches in the area is veryinvolved in a major social initiative, “the Nyewood Project”,organized through the Chichester Diocesan Charity FamilySupport, with the children and families of the two Schools in anafter school club which seeks to build community, help parentsand communicate the Christian faith through play activitieswithin a shared meal.We have a small but active Sunday School which during the mainservice on a Sunday and a Youth group which meets in theChurch hall on a Friday evening.We seek too to encourage children to sing in our Choir whichfollows the Royal School of Church Music scheme of awards fortraining of voices and enables children to understand the richtradition of Church music. This year has seen 38 baptisms of babies, children and adults,which is consistent with what has happened in the last two yearswith 35 baptisms last year and 41 baptisms in 2011.These are the concrete ways by which we are endeavouring toreach out to children and young people and this is something weconstantly work on as a key priority in our life and mission at StWilfrid’s in Bognor Regis.”A footnote it is hoped to start aMother’s and Toddlers Group in2014 which Elaine Green isinitiating, another project whichis consistent with our outreach tochildren.Every Blessing for 2014,Fr. Andrew

Who is reallygetting intothe festive

mood?See page 36

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Coffee Morning for the Philippines

Thursday 12�� December, Church HallDear Fr. Andrew, Peter and everyone at St. Wilfrid's

We have raised a fantastic sum of £440.44 from donations and today's sale.The money has been deposited to DEC Charities working in the Philippines.Many, many thanks to everyone who came, donated, bought and make thisevent possible. I couldn't have done this on my own but L'Arche communityand the congregation has been a wonderful support and help. Thank you inparticular to Lois and June for providing the cakes. But please don't gettired of me as I feel this is only the beginning of a new mission. HappyChristmas!

All the best, Sahlee Stockdale

Crowhurst Christian Healing CentreWould YOU be interested in a short Retreat, maybe 2 or 3 daysaway at The Old Rectory at Crowhurst, near Battle in EastSussex? (NB. see the article in Dec. 2013 magazine)Depending on further interest it may be possible to book for asmall group to visit and join in with the existing daily programmeof prayer, music and worship and to include one of the HealingServices. It can be either mid-week or a weekend.Accommodation is very comfortable in en-suite rooms and thedaily rate of £70 includes all meals( which are splendid!) Bursarygrants are available for any on a low income.Please think about this and let me know, if you are interested a meetingwill be planned to discuss further and think about possible dates.

"Come unto me all you are heavy-laden and I will give you rest"Matthew 11 v.28

Website:www.crowhursthealing.org.uk.

Contact: Gill Hutchison 012827990

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‘On That Note’Barbershop

QuartetNovember 29th

St. Wilfrid’s Church

REVIEW

On Friday 29th November “On that note…” (a BarbershopQuartet made up of 4 students from Chichester University)performed their debut concert in St Wilfrids Church starting at7:30. The group members are Russell Oakley, Matt Coulton,Thomas Taylor and Joseph Fuller.

They started work in September 2013 and have performed inchurches and schools around Chichester and Bognor Regis. Theconcert consisted of solo pieces performed by each member of thegroup including guests, interspersed between barbershop songs,some of which were arranged by Matt and Russell.

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Laura Hickin, Thomas Taylor and Jade Booth

Great parts of the concerts included the contrasting barbershoppieces. For example the first Act started off with a traditionalbarbershop piece “My Evaline,” followed by a jazz style song“Moondance.” This was the first piece Joseph the bass usedbeatboxing, a recurring theme throughout the concert. The firstsoloist was Thomas Taylor singing “Proud Mary.” He had alwaysloved Tina Turner’s version. Thomas interpreted the piece in thatstyle.

With the concert being very close to Christmas “On That Note”performed a few songs with a festive theme. Thomas played celloin “Oh, Holy Night” with Jade Booth and Laura Hickin singing,followed by a Christmas medley consisting of Rudolph, SilentNight, Away in a manger and Jingle Bells! The first and lastpieces were a quicker tempo and had a comedic aspect, whichcontrasted with the two carols. The next barbershop piece wasBeach Boys “In my room”.

Russell Oakley performed many pieces from differentmusicals/operas, which are his forte. First a patter song “Modern

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Major General” from “Pirates of Penzance.” This was acontrasting operatic style with Russell having to sing many wordsvery quickly. This was followed by a duet: “What you own,” from“Rent”, a rock opera. Russell’s final piece was a ballad “Bui Doi”from “Miss Saigon.” This is a speech by the main character G.I.John about the abandoned Vietnamese children left by Americansoldiers after the war. It is a very emotional piece with animportant message and involved guests (Jamie Formoy and MattHaddock) accompanying with barbershop to finish. To relieve theaudience second half “On That Note” finished the first half with“Kiss the girl”, from “The Little Mermaid”.

After the interval “On That Note” performed two traditionalbarbershop pieces. “The Pope” was a comical piece about “ThePope’s” and involved actions. This was followed by “Yes Sir that’smy baby”, a harmonically complicated piece, including amodulation. Joseph Fuller then performed two pieces: Hisdissertation composition “Home”, including a string quartet andsolo piano piece “Boogie”, Written my Milt Jackson.

Matt Haddock (MC), Matt Coulton, Jamie Formoy, Russell Oakley,Thomas Taylor and Joseph Fuller

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“Yesterday”, Written by Beatles was “On that Note’s” next popularpiece with a beatboxing twist. As every member in the group isChristian the group performed three spirituals: Ol’ arks a moverinand Steal Away/ Amazing Grace in a medley. Matthew Coultonthen performed “Hakuna Matata” from “The Lion King” (guestsJamie and Matt H) and an incredible interpretation of “BringHim Home”, which left many audience members withGoosebumps!

“On That Note” Completed the concert with two popular pieces,“Longest time” by Billy Joel and Disney “Bare necessities” from“The Jungle Book.” This lead to the audience giving a standingovation at the end!

Their next concert at St Wilfrids will be Friday 28th Marchstarting at 7:30.

Note “On That Note…” are available to sing at events aroundSussex including weddings, concerts and special occasions.

If interested in booking the group please emailonthatnotebarbershop@hotmail.com

Like the group’s Facebook page:www.facebook.com/onthatnote.barbershopquartet

‘On That Note’Barbershop Quartet

March 28�� 20147:30pm

Next Barbershop Concert at St. Wilfrid’s

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LUNCHTIME CONCERT FOR 2014

Wednesday January 8th 1pm

Sheri Jessica Boyce (Flautist)

Sheri Jessica Boyce is ayoung Classical flautist fromNorth London. Currentlystudying at the University ofChichester under Ben Train,Sheri is in her 1st year of theMusic Performance Bmusdegree. She started playingthe flute at the age of 11 andprogressed quickly, currentlyworking towards her ABRSMGrade 8.

Throughout her musicaldevelopment she previouslywas a member of two mainwind bands in her homeborough of Barnet, being 1st

Flute of Hendon Senior Concert Band and Barnet Youth WindOrchestra and ran a highly successful flute choir for two years inher secondary school.

Her performance experience includes participation in herprevious school's and college's concerts, often to showcase musicto younger children and a performance at the Art's Depot inNorth London for the Jack Petchey Awards Ceremony last year.

Since starting her degree, Sheri has been an active member ofseveral of the University's ensembles; including Pops Orchestra,which had a successful ABBA tribute concert at the Venue inNovember, Wind Band, Flute Choir and Sinfonietta. She islooking forward to her years at Chichester and hopes to be able toprivately teach students the flute in the future.

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Sheri Jessica Boyce (Flautist)

CONCERT PROGRAM- 8th January 2014Flute Sonata in B minor HWV 367b G.F.Handel

LargoVivaceAlla BreveAndante

Flute Sonata in A minor HWV 374 G.F.HandelAdagioAllegroAdagioAllegro

Sicillienne – G.FaureThe Swan – C.Saint-SaensNocturne Op.9 no.2 in Eb major – F.ChopinFlute Sonata in A minor C.P.E Bach 1st MvmtFantasie in E minor G.P. TelemannVocalise – S.Rachmaninoff

Nyewood Infant School Carol Concert 17�� December

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FUTURE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS FOR2014

Wednesday February 5th

A return of two of our performers from2010

Rebecca Grove (soprano)

Stephanie Peat (mezzo-soprano)

Rex Latter (piano)

PRAYER OF THE MONTH

A Prayer for the Beginning of the New Year God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,Whose years never fail and whose mercies are new eachreturning day:Let the radiance of your Spirit renew our lives,Warming our hearts and giving light to our minds;That we may pass the coming year 2014 in joyful obedienceand firm faith;Through him who is the beginning and the end, the alphaand omega of time,Your Son, Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen

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READING THE BIBLETOGETHERNEIL MACDONALD

WILL LEAD AN EXPLORATION OF WAYS TO READSCRIPTURE

7.15pm  LADY CHAPEL  STWILFRID’S CHURCH

 WEDNESDAY 15thJANUARY 2014

Congratulations to Malcolm and Rachel onthe occasion of their Wedding at St. Wilfrid’s

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1 The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus2 Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishops, Teachers of the Faith, 379

and 3892 Seraphim, Monk of Sarov, Spiritual Guide, 18332 Vedanayagam Samuel Azariah, Bishop in South India, Evangelist, 19456 The Epiphany10 William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 164511 Mary Slessor, Missionary in West Africa, 191512 Aelred of Hexham, Abbot of Rievaulx, 116712 Benedict Biscop, Abbot of Wearmouth, Scholar, 68913 Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, Teacher of the Faith, 36713 Kentigern (Mungo), Missionary Bishop in Strathclyde and Cumbria, 60313 George Fox, Founder of the Society of Friends (the Quakers), 169117 Antony of Egypt, Hermit, Abbot, 35617 Charles Gore,Bishop, Founder of the Community of the Resurrection, 193218-25 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity18 Amy Carmichael, Founder of the Dohnavur Fellowship, spiritual writer, 195119 Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, 109520 Richard Rolle of Hampole, Spiritual Writer, 134921 Agnes, Child Martyr at Rome, 30422 Vincent of Saragossa, Deacon, first Martyr of Spain, 30424 Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, Teacher of the Faith, 162225 The Conversion of Paul26 Timothy and Titus, Companions of Paul28 Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Philosopher, Teacher of the Faith, 127430 Charles, King and Martyr, 164931 John Bosco, Priest, Founder of the Salesian Teaching Order, 1888

Holy Days: In the printing of the Calendar, Principal Feasts and other Principal HolyDays are printed in bold; Festivals are printed in roman typeface; other Sundays andLesser Festivals are printed in ordinary roman typeface, in black. Commemorationsare printed in italics.

Holy Days for January*

*Ref : Church of England Website - www.churchofengland.org/prayer-worship/worship/texts/the-calendar/holydays.aspx

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Christingle Factory & Advent Workshop14th December

Christingle Factory.The annual meeting of Christingle (St. Wilfrid's) Ltd. was held inthe church hall at 10:00 on Saturday 14th December 2013.The participants were: David Betts - Foreman and chief orangecutter, Keith Richards - apprentice hole maker, Mary Betts andCaroline Brindley - red ribbon fixers, Brigid Jones and JenniferBonthrone cocktail stick placers, and Mary Gough Supervisor and

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general factotum. Behind the scenes, oranges were sourced byJune Simmonds and glowsticks by Neil Macdonald. June andMary loaded the cocktail sticks prior to the meeting.As you can see by the picture, our experienced team make thefactory "run like clockwork!"This year, under supervision, children attending the AdventWorkshop were able to make their own Christingle.

Mary Gough.

Children’s Advent WorksopOn Saturday14th December,over 20 youngpeople came tothe Church Hallfor our AdventChildren’sWorkshop. Wemade masks,coloured instained glasswindows, madeangels andproducednativitybunting. We also hadthe opportunity tomake our ownChristingles ready forthe service on Sunday.The young people thenacted out the nativityand finished off bywriting prayers. Greatfun was had by all whoattended - both youngpeople and adults.

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Thanks to all the parents and helpers who set up, looked after theactivity tables and then helped clear up afterwards.

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NEXT

MEN’S BREAKFASTChurch HallFebruary 8th

9:00am

Contact: John Wood( 01243 867510

johnlongmorewood@talktalk.net

St. Wilfrid’s Singers Carol ConcertsAldwick House, Tudor House and then Autumn Lodge

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ConcertsJANUARY

8th Lunchtime Concert 1pmSheri Jessica Boyce, Classical flautist from NorthLondon. Currently studying at the University ofChichester under Ben Train, Sheri is in her 1st year ofthe Music Performance Bmus degree

FEBRUARY5th Lunchtime Concert 1pm

Rebecca Grove (Soprano) Stephanie Peat (Mezzo) RexLatter Piano

Church EventsJANUARY 2014

4th Alexandra Theatre Panto Visit Matinee 2:30pm Cherry is now taking bookings for the panto. Money

(£10/ticket) with orders please. Lifts can be arranged.

15th Reading the bible together Neil Macdonald will leadan exploration of ways to read scripture 7.15pm  LadyChapel. All are welcome

FEBRUARY 20141st Ecumenical Quiet Day Fr Andrew and Neil Macdonald will be leading a Quiet

Day on The Epiphany. 9.30 am – 1.00 pm, followed byBring and Share lunch.

8th Men’s Breakfast 9:00am Church Hall – see John Wood

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MARCH 20148th Men’s Breakfast 9:00am Church Hall – see John Wood

29th Mothering Sunday Posies Workshop 10:00am. Allwelcome.

Church ServicesJANUARY

1st Stations of the Nativity A devotion for Christmas 6:30pmfollowed by the Eucharist.

House GroupsMonday afternoons at 2:00 - 4:00 pm starting 13th January andmeet fortnightly at 29 Yeoman’s Acre(: Gill Hutchison 01243 827990.The Thursday evening house group meet fortnightly. Re-commence 9th January 2014. Prayerfully studying the SundayBible Readings. All welcome.(: Linda and Peter Beckley 01243 840772

After School ClubCDFSW Nyewood Project 2014

Organised by St. Wilfrid’s Church in conjunction with theDiocesan Family Support Work (FSW) unit to provide craftactivities and tea for primary school aged children and theirparents.

January 16th, February 20th, March 20th and 3rd Tuesdayafternoon 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm throughout the year (except April)In April it is hoped to combine the After School Club with thechildren’s Good Friday morning activities (information to follow)Contact Mary Gough or Gill Hutchison(: 01243 827990

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Carols by Candlelight 19�� December

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Nativity Scene Created by the Meagher Family

Crib Service Christmas Eve

A RULE OF LIFE: Father Andrew

INTRODUCTION:-

A member of our parish has asked if I can write about rules of lifefor the Christian, hence this article for the bulletin. This isespecially appropriate for the start of the New Year as we reflecton resolutions we may wish to make for our lives. Many peoplesay how do I follow up my confirmation promises and grow in myfaith. Having a rule of life helps us to be more effective disciples ofJesus.

Rules of life have their origin in the Rule of St Benedict where hedescribes how the monks are to live in harmony according to theGospel. It is a brilliant understanding of human nature and allrules of life are based on it. St Francis of Assisi wrote a simple rulefor his brothers based on the beatitudes. Today many clergy andlay people have rule of life.

“It is all about you Jesus” as the song goes, a rule of life has as itssole purpose to deepen ones relationship with God as Father, Sonand Holy Spirit. It is a framework for living the Christian Life, away of getting to know Jesus, as our Friend, Brother and Saviour,and it is a manual for our pilgrimage of discipleship. Ideally a ruleneeds to be worked out with a spiritual guide or your parishpriest.

What follows is an outline of important areas to be included in arule of life. These depend in part on our own individualcircumstances, whether we are married or single or with majorfamily commitments of children or elderly relatives who need oursustained attention and care. A rule of life is not like the tencommandments to be obeyed or else… It is meant as an aide toenable us to lead an effective Christian life. We are not to bePharisaical dotting every ‘i’ and crossing every ‘t’ but rather to begentle with ourselves endeavouring to do what we can as Puseyput it:- “Holiness consists in doing little things well” Thus wefollow our rule, remembering that it is all about deepening ourfaith and love in God.

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What follows is suggested outline for a Rule of Life:-

PRAYER:-

Personal Prayer:-

Making silent space to listen to God in the morning and beforegoing to sleep at night is vital. As the psalmist says:- “Be still andknow that I am God.”

as George Herbert wrote “Prayer is the key of the Day and theLock of the night”

Reading the Bible Daily:-

This is a crucial part of learning to have the mind of Christ in ourdaily life. The Bible Reading Fellowship, Scripture Union andBible Alive have excellent short passages to read daily with anappropriate commentary to aid understanding and challenge.There are also helpful prayers.

Praying for People regularly:-

This is not about telling God about those who are in need. Heknows but rather as we are prompted remembering in prayerthose who are sick and in need. People like to know they areprayed for and a list of those we know require our regular prayersin a notebook is helpful.

The Eucharist:-

Making the Eucharist the centre of our Christian Life by attendingon Sundays and at other times when possible. Here we meet withJesus in His Word in the Scriptures and in the bread and wineHis body and blood given for us. Here we are fed and nurturedand we receive the grace and love of God in a pre-eminent way.Our life of prayer both individual and corporate flows from theEucharist. Any rule of life has this at the centre.

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Grace at the Start of Meals:-

Saying thank you to God for the food prepared and rememberingthose who have no food.

SERVICE:-

Hospitality:-

This is not about lavish parties but simply entertainingneighbours and friends simply and when you can. The marriageservice prays this for newly married couples:- “ May thehospitality of their home bring refreshment and joy to all aroundthem; may their love overflow to neighbours in need and embracethose in distress.” This goes for us all.

Regular Tithing of Money, Time and Talents:-

Everything we have from God is GIFT and therefore it is onlyright to return to Him our Creator and Saviour what he gives to usin love. What is given is a matter to be prayed about bearing inmind our personal circumstances. We should give to the ministryand mission of the Church but that is not the only way we can givemoney, there are charities that we might wish to donate to.Furthermore we can give of our time and skills for the benefit ofthose in need

Visiting the Sick and Needy:-

St Matthew in his Gospel makes it clear we should visit the sick,clothe the hungry and feed the hungry because we do it for Jesus.Therefore visiting people in need in a nursing or old people’shome or someone who lives alone or who is in prison areimportant.

REST and RECREATION:-

It may seem strange to have this as part of rule of life but for mostof us life is hectic, demanding and pressurized, therefore it ismost important to have regular holidays and to make time forGod by going on a retreat privately of with others at a Convent,

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Monastery or Diocesan Retreat House. Going on pilgrimage toWalsingham or to Glastonbury with others is another way torecharge our spiritual batteries and enter into our pilgrimage offaith in Jesus.

Members of our parish go yearly to the Shrine of Our Lady ofWalsingham and Rachel Ison can be contacted if you areinterested in this. Gillian Hutchison goes to Crowhurst ChristianHealing Centre and Dr Clive Bratt goes to Burrswood Home ofHealing. Neil Macdonald goes on a yearly group retreat and I goto the Monastery at Crawley Down regularly. These people can beapproached for more information.

CONCLUSION:-

This article is a guide only and any rule of life depends on thepersonal circumstances of each person and their needs. If anyonewishes to discuss this further please do not hesitate to get intouch with me.

MONDAY HOUSE GROUP

We will start the New Year programme on Monday January13th when we will be studying the Letter of James, until theLent sessions begin.

We meet fortnightly from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Approximately ineach other’s homes. Each session begins with a prayer, thenBible reading and study with discussion, followed by prayerand meditation.

We finish with tea and fellowship. Newcomers are alwayswelcome.

The first meeting will be at 29, Yeoman’s Acre.

Contact Gill Hutchison 827990.

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Fruit and VegAlan Mowat

I'm just known around here as the Fruit & Veg Man, I expect that'show you found me. Well, it's given me a good living, and a good wife, soI can't complain if no one remembers my real name any more.

Yes, I heard your question - Pilate, when he was Governor, and Jesuswho got crucified - but you must let me tell it my way. I could do with afew minutes rest anyway.

Even before I met my wife I was doing all right. I always try to get theear of someone in authority. I make sure that the guard commandergets the pick of the new season grapes, and my carts don't get held up atthe city gates. Tit-for-tat - everybody wins.

It's through knowing him that I first got my foot in the door at thefortress, supplying occasional fruit and veg to the Jerusalem garrison.The Roman soldiers aren't supermen, you know, and if they don't getfed properly, they start grumbling, and that's a bad sign for any army,so they make sure that their men are always well provided for. Theirprovisions don't come out of thin air, either, so there's carts coming andgoing all the time.

Well, one day I was chatting to a sergeant at the fortress, when thisgood-looking woman comes dashing out, and it turns out that theGovernor's wife has suddenly decided that she wants melon with herlunch, and there are none in the stores, and everyone's running roundlike headless chickens. Now I'm not one to hide my light under abushel, so I step forward, and before you know it they have half a dozenprime melons, I'm suddenly flavour of the month with the Governor'spersonal cook, with a nice regular contract for fruit and veg, and now Idon't get the usual hassle at the guardroom.

I've also had the chance to meet the woman, now my wife, who itturned out was one of the personal maidservants to Pilate's wife. Mywife has a talent for hair and makeup, and all those tricks that womenuse to trap us poor men, and the Governor's wife took a shine to her.And my Miriam can chat like you wouldn't believe, so I bet they got onlike a house on fire, with all the local gossip about who's gone whereand done what.

Knowing my wife, I wouldn't even have put it past her to lend theGovernor's wife some of her clothes and talk her into sneaking out ofthe fortress sometimes, dressed like one of the common people - she

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must have got bored sometimes, living like a bird in a gilded cage - andshow her around, keeping her out of trouble of course. So it might havebeen my wife that got her interested in Jesus, perhaps saw him from adistance, heard him speak. I'd ask her for you, but she's away visitingrelations. Perhaps if you come back this way again.

Anyway, Miriam said that when Jesus was up for trial, the Governor'swife got onto Pilate to let him go, shouting and screaming and carryingon, like it was really going to matter to her husband if another Jew livedor died. Apparently she was very much into dreams and what theymeant, like a lot of Romans, so it could have been one of those that sether off - and she didn't care who heard her, my wife said.

Anyway, it all came to nothing of course, but I can just imagine what itmust have been like for poor old Pilate - the Emperor's personalrepresentative, power of life and death, and all that - having his ear bentat the end of the day when all he wants is a cup of wine and a chance toput his feet up.

Good Lord no, I never met the Governor, but you have to feel sorry forany man who gets caught on the sharp end of his wife's tongue.

Well, that's enough talk. If money grew on trees we'd all live in thecountry, but here in the city it onlycomes from hard graft. Nice tohave met you, and if you ever wantsome fruit and veg, you knowwhere to find me. Mind how yougo though, there's been some veryrough types coming into Jerusalemlately. And don't argue with theRomans, they've been even morejumpy than usual recently - even Igot stopped and searched the otherday! That's the trouble with theworld, nothing ever stays the same.I used to think that I'd be apermanent fixture like the Temple,but now I'm not so sure. Maybe it'stime to up sticks and earn a coppersomewhere quieter. One thing youcan always depend upon, peoplealways want fruit and veg.

Consider our hall and kitchenfacilities for your regular weekly orone-off bookings. Availability and

facilities can be checked at:www.wilfrid.com/hall.htm

hall@wilfrid.com( 01243 841275

St. Wilfrid’s Hall

ST WILFRID’S CHURCH, BOGNOR ANDCHURCHES TOGETHER IN BOGNOR

REGIS AND DISTRICT

Ecumenical Quiet DaySaturday 1st February 2014

"The Epiphany"at St Wilfrid’s Church, Ellasdale Road

9.30 am – 1.00 pm.Leaders: Fr Andrew Wadsworth & Neil Macdonald

The celebration of the Epiphany has been at the heart of theChristian experience from the days of the early church. ThisEcumenical Quiet Day will be an opportunity to explore ways ofprayer that can enable us to understand how God becomingmanifest in Jesus can help to create and inspire a community in theSpirit. We shall look at using both imaginative and contemplativeprayer methods and ways of applying them effectively in the timewhich we have available during our often busy lives. We welcomeall of you, wherever you feel you are on your own journey in faith.

The prayer time will be followed at 1.00 pm by a “bring and share”lunch.For further information, please contact: Neil Macdonald on01243 823374 neil.t.macdonald@gmail.com

Sundays 08:00 Eucharist (3rd Sunday BCP), 10:30 Eucharist (3rdSunday Family Eucharist except Aug, Dec), 18:00 ChoralEvensong (2nd Sunday except Aug. & Dec.)

Weekdays (except Wednesdays) 10:00 EucharistWednesdays 17:00 Evening Prayer, 18:30 EucharistSaturdays 11:30 Eucharist, 17:00 Evening Prayer

Regular Services

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01243 823374 neil.t.macdonald@gmail.com

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University of Chichester Carol Service andThe Regis School Christmas Celebration

(5th and 12th December 2013)Review by Father Andrew

Clergy have to attend many Carol Services in the lead up toChristmas, it goes with the season. But it really was a great joyand uplift to attend both these events. The vigour and enthusiasmof students and pupils alike was wonderful to see and experience.The University of Chichester annual carol service is always amixture of traditional carols with more recent compositions. Sothe Coventry Carol is sung alongside John Rutter’s Nativity Carol.It was good to have Gesu Bambino by Pietro A. Yon followed byHandel’s “And the Glory of the Lord” and then “ De Mary had aBaby Boy a negro spiritual carol. The contrasts really work andour attention is held indeed riveted. There is nothing boringabout the carol selection. There is freshness which inspires.I always like the way the Students conduct various carols and theaddition of a brass ensemble led by their Director Emma Buttonhelped the singing along without dominating.The address by the Chaplain of the University, the Reverend JohnDane gave us something to think about.I was very glad to see that the Student Union Vice President and arepresentative of the Christian Union both read lessons making itclear that the University is a community encompassing all.It is always a privilege to have the Vice Chancellor Clive Behagg atthe Carol Service.We missed Arthur Robson and we hope he makes a full recoveryfrom his heart surgery. Andre de Silva was a superb ChoirDirector ably supported by the organists Ben Hall and RosieVintner.As I stood at the door everyone who came expressed theirappreciation of the service, so thank you University of Chichesterfor organizing another splendid carol service.

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The Regis School Christmas Celebration was just that. Traditionalcarols were sung by their choir but the Dance and Dramainterpreted Christmas in a fresh invigorating way. Our attentionwas held because we did not know what was to happen next.The short drama presentations on 1 Corinthians 13 and theNativity reflected that experience. Words and mime interactedwell. The pupils themselves had put each of these dramastogether themselves. I liked the way the young man whoportrayed the Angel Gabriel directed his hands downward ingraceful strong way to show the angel’s wings, most effective.The dance routines by the girls showed skill and movement inequal measure. The drama Christmas Is… at the beginning andthe short pantomime at the end provided something to thinkabout and much humour andlaughter.There was no doubting thevariety of the contributions.Father Trevor Marshallintroduced the celebrationconcluded it with a blessing.The Regis School has broughtout a single ‘Do they know itsChristmas’ which has won anaward, it is available on Itunes and proceeds go toUNICEF.The retiring collection went tothe charity SHELTER tosupport the 80,000 homelesschildren there are in the UK.The Regis School ChristmasCelebration was great fun butgave us all something to reflectupon as we enter theChristmas season.

Men’s Breakfasts 20149:00am St. Wilfrid’s Church Hall

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Forgotten Anglicans – 23Philip Nicholas ShuttleworthPhilip Shuttleworth was bornin Kirkham, Lancashire on 9th

February 1782, the second sonof Humphrey Shuttleworth.His father was vicar ofKirkham, Lancashire, from1771 to 1812, and of Preston inthe same county from 1784 to1809; he was also a writer,whose works included tractsagainst papal pretensions.Philip was educated atPreston grammar school, andthen at Winchester College,where he arrived in 1796. InDecember 1800, he went onto New College, Oxford, wherehe subsequently graduated BA. He obtained his MA in 1811 andBachelor of Divinity and Doctor of Divinity in 1822. In 1803 he wonthe Chancellor's prize for Latin verse, the subject being 'Byzantium.'

Soon after graduating, Philip Shuttleworth became tutor to theHon. Algernon Herbert, son of the Earl of Carnavon, and later onto Lord Holland's son, afterwards General Fox, who was later tobecome governor of Portsmouth. He was tutor and fellow of NewCollege until 1822, and proctor of the university in 1820. In 1822he was unanimously chosen warden of New College, but he was notinitially very successful dealing with undergraduates; he wasinclined to blame the previous administration for the problems hefaced, and his efforts to make the situation better were not helpedby his somewhat abrasive manner. He was nevertheless well likedin the university, and his hospitality was extended to all those ofnote who ever visited Oxford.

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Philip Shuttleworth held strong political views, which werefavourable to evangelicals and nonconformists; he was a vigorousopponent of the Tractarian, or Oxford Movement, which arguedfor the reinstatement of lost Christian traditions of faith and theirinclusion into Anglican liturgy and theology; they conceived of theAnglican Church as one of three branches of the Catholic Church,the others being Roman Catholic and Orthodox. He was, however,a good preacher, and was to become recognised as a soundtheologian as well as man of humour and scholarship. He wroteoccasional verse, including a playful 'Specimen of a GeologicalLecture', which is given in Daubeny's 'Fugitive Poems connectedwith Natural History and Physical Science,' 1869.

Philip Shuttleworth also wrote extensively; his works include:'Sermons on some of the leading Principles of Christianity; AParaphrastic Translation of the Apostolic Epistles, with Notes,'1829; and The Consistency of the Whole Scheme of Revelation withitself, and with Human Reason,' 1832. 'Not Tradition butScripture,' 1838, which was opposed to the Oxford tracts, causedJohn Henry Newman – later to become a Cardinal – to remark thatit was 'very superficial, retailing old objections, but specious, andperhaps mischievous'

Philip Shuttleworth married Emma Martha, daughter of GeorgeWelch of High Leek in Tunstal parish, Lancashire at Hambleton,Buckinghamshire, in 1823, They had five daughters and a son,Philip Ughtred, who died a student of Christ Church, Oxford, on27 Nov. 1848. On 19 Nov. 1824 he was presented by Lord Hollandto the rectory of Foxley, Wiltshire, and in September 1840 wasappointed bishop of Chichester. He died at his palace in Chichesteron 7 Jan. 1842. Although Edward Pusey, a Tractarian, thought hesaw in Shuttleworth’s demise the early removal of an episcopalopponent and a 'token of God's presence in the church of England,Shuttleworth is commemorated with a lesser festival on 7th Januaryin our Diocesan Kalendar.

Neil Macdonald

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The After School Club:Messy Church at St. Wilfrids.

The monthly After School Club for families from both NyewoodSchools continues to develop and grow. Please note that the Clubwill be held on the third Thursday of every month in 2014(excluding August) but in April the Club will be held on GoodFriday morning in conjunction with St Wilfrids childrens' pre-Easter activity session.With Mary Gough's experience and expertise a more constructiveapproach to planning and organisation takes place each month. Atheme is chosen usually to fit in with the Church's year and allthe activities follow the theme including the story and song timein Church as well as all the craft and creative work undertaken bythe children. You may see the results of this creative work on thepresentation stand near the Font when a large collage has beenmade .Grateful thanks to the very creative, artistic volunteers whohelp. The monthly programme is as follows: The families arrive at about 3.15 when they sign in and haverefreshments- tea, squash and biscuits. Rebecca Carter, theFamily Worker, who has set up The Nyewood Project as part ofFamily Support Work meets and greets the parents and childrenon arrival. Rebecca is available throughout the session should anyparent wish to have private time or discuss any particularproblem in confidence. After story and singing in church the families return to the hall toengage in any of the craft work for an hour. This is the MessyChurch part! Then after tables are cleared, a Grace is sung as teais brought in for everyone to sit down together, including helperswhen they can. The session ends at 5.30 so that the hall can beleft tidy by 6pm. At least 15 helpers are needed each month, mostly they are fromSt Wilfrids, also with the help and resources of the Play workerfrom Knowles Tooth,( the FSW Respite House) and we regularlyhave some experienced volunteers from Eastergate Church. Many

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are retired teachers and we are glad of their experience inmanaging large numbers of children. Thanks too to Fr. Trevorwhen he is free to attend to help with the storytime in church.Many , many thanks are due to all St Wilfrids congregation whodonate all the food each month eg. 8 loaves of sandwiches,sausage rolls, cakes, fruit and vegetables are provided with adrink. We never know how many will turn up so it's a bit like"feeding the five thousand" sometimes!The Christmas event at the beginning of December went very wellbecause it was ticketed in advance and about 130 children plusmums, dads and grandparents were fed, entertained and treatedto Father Christmas's visit with a gift as they went home. The Nyewood Project now includes a monthly session in bothInfant and Junior School to involve parents and children in acreative session together and for Rebecca to be available for anyfamily with a particular need.This is truly "Mission in Action" designed to be a pro-activeinitiative to demonstrate positive family values andcommunication in the hope of minimising social difficulties oridentifying these at an early stage to promote and support familyrelationships.Donations of tea, coffee and biscuits and squash etc alwayswelcome- also offers of help occasionally, on the day. Pleasediscuss with Mary or Gill Hutchison. Thank you.Please continue toremember theNyewood Project andAfter School Club inyour prayers

Next month - ChurchesOn Our Travels articleby Peter Green -St. Enedoc Church,Cornwall

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PANTO TRIP

Saturday 4th January 2014

2.30 p.m.

ALEXANDRA THEATRE

All seats £10

Lifts can be arranged

For more details see Cherry

VeryFestive!

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Thursday Club

I know that there are a number of people in our congregation thatare retired and play an active part in our church community. Iwas wondering if anyone would be interested in meeting up onThursday lunchtimes for activities and maybe some food? It maynot necessarily be on a Thursday, but it is a starting point.

The sort of activities that I was thinking about was film shows,games (chess, Scrabble, cribbage etc), talks and/or a book club. Ifanyone is interested and has some ideas of events that wouldinterest the rest of the congregation, please drop me a line via theParish Office, give me a call on 01243 920681 or email mecurate@wilfrid.com or catch me during coffee on a Sunday.

Regards, Fr Trevor

Month Winner Number PrizeJan -13 Rosemary Jessop 13 77.50

Feb - 13 Louise Smith 4 82.50

Mar - 13 Derek Herbert 23 102.50

Apr - 13 Felicity Anne Wood 19 102.50May - 13 Barbara Smith 37 102.50Jun - 13 Rosemary Hawkes 15 102.50JuI - 13 Rosemary Hawkes 15 102.50Aug - 13 Louise Smith 4 102.50Sep -13 Derek Herbert 23 102.50Oct -13 Rachel Ison 20 102.50Nov -13 Louise Smith 4 102.50

St Wilfrid’s Church 100 ClubHow can you join?

Application forms are available in the entrance hall so please takecopies for yourself and anyone else who you think may be interested in

participating. Pleaseensure you returnyour completedapplication form toColin Hancock,Keith Richards orthe Church officeand your number(s)will then be notifiedto you for the nextdraw.Thank-you andgood luck!

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Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals,Hall Bookings

To make arrangements contact Julie Starmer who is in theparish office on Tuesdays ( 01243 841275

Email: services@wilfrid.com (for services) orhall@wilfrid.com (for church hall enquiries)

Or telephone the office during office hours 9.30 to 12.00noon Mon. to Fri. for general enquiries

PARISH PRIEST:Father Andrew Wadsworth,

The Vicarage, 17 VictoriaDrive (01243 821965

PARISH CURATE:Father Trevor Marshall

curate@wilfrid.com(01243 920681

Father Ray Whelan Father Ramon Thomas Father Mark Everitt

HONORARY ASSISTANT CLERGY

PLEASE NOTE CLERGY DAYS OFFFATHER ANDREW - MONDAYS, FATHER TREVOR - FRIDAYS

Please avoid contacting the clergy on their days off unless absolutely necessary. Thank you.

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PARISH DIRECTORY

PARISH OFFICE: Weekdays 09:30 - 12:00( 01243 841275office@wilfrid.com

CHURCHWARDENS: Peter Green, 16 Sea Drive( 01243 587825peteregreen@gmail.comElaine Green( 01243 587825elaine.green3@gmail.com

CHURCHWARDEN EMERITUS: Jean Rose, 98 Nyetimber Lane ( 01243 265644ORGANIST: Rex Latter, 18, Kings Court, The Esplanade

( 01243 861620CHOIR TRAINER: Janine Willard janwill17@yahoo.co.ukTREASURER: Neil Macdonald, 28 Courtfield House Hambledon Place

(01243 823374 neil.t.macdonald@gmail.com

ELECTORAL ROLL Malcolm Vernone malcolm.vernone@btinternet.com( 01243 826725

FREEWILL OFFERINGS: Jean Rose, 98 Nyetimber Lane ( 01243 265644GIFT AID OFFICER : John Wood, 6a Crescenta Walk( 01243 867510BULLETIN MATERIAL: Helen Woods (Mondays in office 09:30-12:00)

bulletin@wilfrid.comSUNDAY SCHOOL: Linda Beckley,( 01243 840772CHURCH HALL BOOKINGS: Julie Starmer (Tuesdays 09:30-12:00 in parish office)

hall@wilfrid.comPEWSHEET MATERIAL: Email: pewsheet@wilfrid.comWIVES GROUP: Anne Latter ( 01243 868780SAFEGUARDING OFFICER: Ruth Wood, 6a Crescenta Walk( 01243 867510

childprotection@wilfrid.comNYEWOOD INFANTS SCHOOL: Jacqui Cobb, Brent Road ( 01243 823283NYEWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL: Jon Williams,Brent Road ( 01243 825871BISHOP LUFFA CE SCHOOL: Nick Taunt, Bishop Luffa Close, Chichester

( 01243 787741FAMILY SUPPORT REP: Gillian Hutchison, ( 01243 827990

gillianhutchison@btinternet.comWILFRID.COM WEBMASTER: Peter Green, 16 Sea Drive, Bognor Regis

( 01243 587825 webmaster@wilfrid.comSTEWARDSHIP OFFICER: Denis Sheppard, 5 Parkway ( 01243 865465PUBLICITY OFFICER: Acting - Peter Green( 01243 587825

peteregreen@gmail.com

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