January / February 2014

Issue 85

Minimum Donation €1.50

The Anglican Church

of

Saint Francis,

South Tenerife

Worshipping in

San Eugenio, Playa de las Americas,

Espiritu Santo, Los Gigantes,

San Blas, Golf del Sur,

Swedish Church, Los Cristianos.

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Contact Information

Vicar

Reverend Roy Taylor ........................................ 922 74 20 45

Email: tenerifevicar@gmail.com

Church Wardens

Barry Bott ............................................................ 922 79 39 13

Marisha Carter ................................................... 922 85 79 90

Licensed Reader

Marisha Carter ................................................... 922 85 79 90

Seasonal (Oct – March) Ministers with Permission to Officiate

Christine Elliott (Reader) ................................ 922 78 60 96

Reverends Michael & Elise Harding ............... 922 73 28 97

Council Members

Jean Bates (Secretary)....................................... 922 74 15 32

Barry Bott (Church Warden) .......................... 922 79 39 13

Marisha Carter (Church Warden / Reader) 922 85 79 90

Greta Dermott-Clarke....................................... 922 86 08 39

Christine Elliott (Reader)……........................ 922 78 60 96

Gwen Furmston (Treasurer)............................ 922 74 83 51

Jean Kelly ............................................................ 922 78 67 77

Norma Martindale ............................................ 922 71 17 12

Elizabeth Thomas ............................................... 922 69 14 68

Synod Representatives

Shirley Beard ...................................................... 922 86 19 97

Alan Charlesworth ............................................. 922 17 61 10

Acting Magazine Editor

Vicar

For more information, see our church website:

www.sfacst.com

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From the Acting Editor

I can’t believe it! It seems barely five minutes ago that Christmas was before me,

and now, after a wonderful swirl of activity – which included the Posada travelling

nativity, a wide range of uplifting services in our worship centres, and a banquet

Christmas Dinner for no less than 19 members of our chaplaincy – I am putting

together my first magazine as Acting Editor. I hope you’ll like it!

When you open the pages this month, you will see many of the features you have

always enjoyed. There are articles of spiritual and general Christian interest,

reviews of our myriad activities, recipes, quizzes, competitions, etc., etc.. It’s

fascinating, and I’m glad to say that almost all of the content of this magazine

comes from members of our chaplaincy – so thank you to all who have

contributed … and especially to our ‘local press officers’, who will be glad to

receive your contributions for future

editions:

Las Americas: Marisha Carter

Los Cristianos: Michael & Elise Harding

Los Gigantes: Greta Dermott-Clarke

San Blas: Christine and Phil Elliott

As a further development, though, I

have tried to include quite a few

photographs, since so often ‘one

picture is worth a thousand words’.

I hope you’ll agree with me about that

– and there is even an invitation for the

keen photographers ‘out there’ to

submit photos for inclusion in this

magazine … and then possibly in a St Francis Church calendar for 2015.

Perhaps the only ‘down side’ of using

more photos is that it is more

expensive for us to print – which explains why you will see that the cover price of

our magazine has risen to €1.50 … still excellent value, I hope you will agree, and

the magazine will also be available free on our web site: www.sfacst.com

Anyway, that’s enough from me! Enjoy the magazine, which will now be published

bi-monthly, six times each year, with lots of colour – and if you have any

comments or suggestions, please let me have them at my new email address :

tenerifevicar@gmail.com

Deadline for March/April contributions: 15th February.

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Contents

Contact Details ...................................... From the Acting Editor ........................

From the Church Wardens ................

Dominus Flevit .......................................

Charities We Have Supported ...........

Food for Thought ..................................

Association San Juan .............................

Church isn't Just About Sunday .........

Posada 2013 ...........................................

Advent Supper .......................................

Carol Services ........................................

The Shop Continues .............................

Magazine Subscription Rates ...............

New Year Resolutions .........................

Culinary corner .....................................

Competitions and Puzzles ...................

In Case of Emergency ...........................

Times of Services ...................................

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A Message from your Church Wardens

Here we stand on the brink of a New Year; a time to reflect on the past

and look forward to the future. It has now been a year since Roy and

Monika came to visit us to confirm that Tenerife was where God was

calling them. We are pleased to say it was!

So along with the return of the Swallows, Roy and Monika arrived to take

on the leadership of St. Francis Church – and we haven’t sat still since!

As always when a new minister arrives, inevitably there are changes ...

nothing too world shattering, but enough to reawaken us and challenge

our faith. We now have a new service book, generally liked, giving us a

wider breadth of worship. The music in the churches has been upbeat –

even if a technical challenge at times! We are now looking forward to

our new sound equipment being installed in January in all our churches ...

which we hope even technophobes will find easy to use!

The winter season is always busy here, and it is pleasing to see full

churches again – and plenty of people wanting to be part of the life of our

church. Our usual activities have continued, but some highlights for us

are:

In the light of the ever increasing need, we are pleased to say that we

are now collecting food and other necessities on a weekly basis for the

work amongst the poor of the three groups of nuns we support.

The Remembrance Sunday services saw the churches very full, showing

how important a day it is for so many.

Having had a rest from our winter bazaar last year, it was relaunched

again this year as the Winter Fayre. It was a marvellous day with

everyone pulling together, and raised over €3000. Well done!

Los Gigantes had its Carol Service in the plaza for the first time –

followed by mince pies and sangria. Uplifting, with over 200 people

present. Miraculously even the mince pies lasted out!

We have every reason for optimism as we look forward to continuing

building and enlarging God’s kingdom here in this beautiful island.

A Happy New Year to you all

Marisha and Barry

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Dominus Flevit - The Lord Wept

Luke 19. 41-44

The city of Jerusalem is built high in the Judean hills, about 2,600 ft above

sea level. The Dead Sea on the other hand is located 1,401 ft below sea

level – and Jericho (where Luke 19 starts, with Zacchaeus the tax

collector) is 825 ft below sea level, near the northern end of the Dead

Sea.

So there is a vertical interval of about 3,400 ft from Jericho all the way up

to Jerusalem.

And it is amazing that it takes just about 20 miles to climb those 3,400 ft.

Therefore the way up from Jericho to Jerusalem is steep, every now and

then extremely steep.

Because it is so steep, the buses going up there can only move very

slowly, often using winding roads. Finally, after about an hour's drive, you

can see the silhouette of the Holy City in front of you.

It is a beautiful sight. You look right at the ancient city, surrounded

nowadays by a mighty wall built by the Mamluks in the 16th century …

and above all the Temple Mount with the so-called Dome of the Rock.

Jesus didn´t take the bus, though. He and his disciples had to walk – an

arduous journey that lasted at least a day.

Jesus was probably totally exhausted when he arrived at the Mount of

Olives (from the East). From there he could look over the Kidron Valley,

and overlook the walls of the whole city. He sees the honey-coulored

stone of the buildings. He sees the mighty Temple on the near side and

Herod’s fortress on the other side.

And there Jesus wept. Men can sometimes find that hard to accept …

but Jesus says ‘no’ – in the face of tragedy what option is there, if we

have a heart of love, but to weep.

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And why is it that Jesus weeps? Well, it’s not because he is angry or hates

his people who will soon crucify him … but because he is sad. His own

people are rejecting his message of peace, they are rejecting their very

God in the interests of power and politics … and they are closing their

minds to anything but their own way.

This can only have the direst of consequences – as indeed it did in 70 AD

when the mighty Roman army laid siege to Jerusalem as a result of a

Jewish uprising against Rome. The army erected barricades, starved the

people inside the walls, and in a final assault plundered the city and killed

thousands. By the end of the siege, hundreds of thousands of mostly

innocent people (men, women and children) lay dead, the Temple was

razed to the ground, and its walls were totally destroyed. The words of

Jesus had surely come true: "The time will come when your enemies will

surround you with barricades, blockade you, and close in on you from

every side. They will completely destroy you and the people within your

walls; not a single stone will they leave in its place, because you did not

recognize the time when God came to save you!"

In essence, the people of Jerusalem were placing their own pride before

their God, so sealing their fate … and as Jesus recognises this and looks

on, he is weeping over no less than the dying children of Jerusalem. And

where Jesus stood 2000 years ago, today there stands a beautiful modern

chapel in the shape of a tear … as a reminder of his tears, then.

If you go into that chapel, the first thing you notice is a graceful arched

clear-glass window behind the altar, framing an amazing, clear view of

Jerusalem. At one level, this window invites us to look out as Jesus did at

this holy city still torn apart by warfare. The word Jerusalem means ‘city

of peace’ … so what an irony that it should never have known any peace,

this city which during the course of its history has been besieged 23

times, captured or recaptured 44 times, and destroyed twice. This city

which is still such a centre of conflict. Surely Jesus continues to weep!

But the window of Dominus Flevit invites us not just to look at Jerusalem

… but also over Jerusalem, beyond Jerusalem … to the whole world

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with its injustices, its wars, its inequalities, its oppression, its hunger and

its need. It invites us to look … and to contemplate. To contemplate

how Jesus still weeps for the world which rejects him and his way of

justice, love and peace. To open our eyes to his continuing tears as he

sees millions of men, women and children without food, clean water,

education and medical care … whilst others live lives of luxury. To

remember how he weeps with us in our own sorrows and concerns. But

also to reflect, as we look on our own lives, on how we too make Jesus

cry with our thoughts and words and deeds.

In the end Jesus does not want to cry for us in our need, but to rejoice

for us in our joy as we come to know him and his peace. Nor does he

want us to live lives which make him cry, but rather lives which make him

smile as we build up his kingdom of love.

St. Theresa of Avila famously said: ‘Ours are the feet of Jesus with which

he is to go about doing good; ours are the hands with which he is to

bless men now.’ What an amazing calling … to be the hands and feet of

Jesus wiping away the tears of the world and bringing his smile to

ourselves and all our neighbours near and far! As we come to the altar

this morning let’s pray that God may truly strengthen us to be true to

that calling.

Sermon preached by Rev Roy Taylor at Los Gigantes

on Thursday, 21st November.

Dominus Flevit Church,

Mount of Olives, Jerusalem

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Over the course of the past few years we have supported a wide

range of different charities, which have included:

Association San Juan

ICIC Cancer Research

Royal British Legion

Cruz Roja

Women's Refuge

Bishop's Lent Appeal

The charitable work of the nuns in

Arona,

Vilaflor,

Santiago del Teide.

In 2014 the Church Council proposes to select three charities that we

will support in a substantial way throughout the next three years.

Clearly we will need to make some choices about the charities we

support, and we invite you to make known your suggestions to any

member of the Church Council.

Whichever charities we choose, though, it is a requirement that we have

a personal involvement with the charities chosen – and that the church

community receives regular updates on the contribution we are making.

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Food for Thought

The Anglican Church of St. Francis, South Tenerife, has supported the

Nuns of Arona, Santiago del Teide, and Valle san Lorenzo in their efforts

to feed the needy during this lengthy economic crisis.

Throughout the year residents and visitors alike have kindly donated

groceries to be distributed to the many families that desperately need

help to feed their families.

In Los Gigantes an Irish couple took boxes and boxes of food to the

Charity Shop to be given to the Nuns which included chocolate Santas

and Reindeer for the children at Christmas.

The photograph below shows the latest collection of food taken to the

Nuns in Santiago del Teide and the smiles on the faces of the Nuns speak

volumes as to their appreciation – no translation necessary.

YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Hunger does not stop at

Christmas. Please continue to bring along tinned or dry goods to

Church Services or take to the Charity Shop in Los Gigantes. If we all

give a little a lot can be achieved. Thank you.

Greta Dermott-Clarke

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Association San Juan

Mercadillo de Navidad Christmas Market

On Friday, 6th December Monika, Peter and I went along to the

Christmas Market at the Association San Juan (one of the Church’s

Outward Giving Charities). As we arrived Fidel, the Director of the

Association's Day Centre, came forward and welcomed us with open

arms. Fidel invited me to light the Advent Candle and then gave us a

tour of the outside of the Centre, which I have to say has grown and

grown over the past few years.

Each time Peter and I visit, there is something new; over time, they have

added vegetable gardens and a paddock for two ponies that give rides to

the children. They have also added to the number of goats and sheep,

and there were two lambs there today. Their poultry farm has grown,

too, with some very well-fed chickens, two or three extremely large

turkeys and two lovely peacocks.

We then continued around the various rooms, which were well stocked

with items made on the premises: lots of beautiful hand crafted wooden

toys for children, candles, jewellery and assorted items.

We then had coffee and home-made cakes and sat in the garden. Monika

took various photographs of our outing. The whole place bears witness

to the love and care extended to those who attend this centre.

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Monika adds her impressions from her first visit to the Centre:

I'm still a new girl in Tenerife, so I took the opportunity to find out more about

one of the charities that our church supports on a regular basis.

San Juan Association is a non-profit organization established in 1994 with the

purpose of supporting the personal, educational and social development of

people with special needs. This is achieved by creating a secure and loving

environment that supports the individual needs of every participant.

The Association runs three projects. In Adeje, which we visited with Jean and

Peter, there is a Day Centre for 30 adults with learning difficulties. This Centre

provides ample opportunity for the participants to receive support in their daily

activities and to take part in on-site therapy sessions and workshops. The

items produced for the Christmas Market were truly beautiful!

The Centre also works with children. This involves "school" work as well as

various artistic and creative activities. This work takes place from 9.00 until

13.30 for the youngest children, in the afternoon and on Saturdays for older

children, and is extended to full-day activity during the summer holidays.

Finally, the Association has opened two residential centres – one in Armeñime

(for 8 people) and another in Granadilla (for 12 people) – where members of

the Association live alongside people with special needs and support them in

their development.

What really came across on the day is the supportive and caring atmosphere of

the place. And we really were welcomed with opened arms by the Centre's

Director, Fidel Ortega Dueñas.

If you would like to find out more and/or see more pictures, please visit

the Association's website: www.asociacionsanjuan.es

Jean Bates and Monika Taylor

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Church isn’t just about Sunday!

I guess we all have slightly different ideas about ‘doing church’. Our

experience of church has been pretty varied having attended Methodist,

Anglican and Baptist churches at different times over the years. But

whichever church we have attended we have always found that there is a

lot more to living the Christian faith than simply attending church

services on Sunday mornings.

Tony and Ruth (Los Gigantes Homegroup)

In the Book of Acts chapter 2 we’re given an insight into the life of the

very first Christian church. Verse 42 mentions four specific activities that

appear to have been at the heart of their communal life then – teaching

the faith, breaking bread, fellowship and prayer. It’s a powerful picture of

the Christian family in action and amazingly they weren’t just meeting on

Sunday mornings but in each others' houses every day!

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Well, we haven't quite managed every day in Los Gigantes but the church

certainly meets on Thursdays as well as Sundays, and for the past five

years there’s also been the opportunity to meet together in a smaller

‘housegroup’ on Thursday afternoons. And what a blessing it’s been. The

group began life as a Lent course led by Marisha at Shirley’s house in

Calle Adelfas. There were, I think, just seven of us back then. Over the

years, the numbers have increased and the venue has changed (now at

Margaret’s, Sunset Apts. Puerto Santiago) but the joy of meeting and

sharing has remained constant. A vital component of our winter sojourn

in Los Gigantes.

Why so important? Well for a start it’s been such a great opportunity to

get to know people – not always easy before and after church services.

Friendships have developed and deepened into real fellowship. And then

there’s been the opportunity to explore the faith with other Christians

from different denominations and to learn to pray for each other. And,

more recently, the ‘bring and share’ lunches have proved a great addition

to our time together.

Now that I come to think of it, perhaps it’s not so very different from the

experience of those early Christians. It certainly has the same four key

components after all.

Tony

PS. All are welcome in our housegroup. We meet on Thursdays

at 14.00. Call Marisha for more details - 922 857990.

Thank you to all those who sent their sympathy at Brenda's passing. Her funeral tool place on Tuesday, 26th November 2013. The church was packed and everyone said what a beautiful service it was that Brenda had planned. I intend to come out to Tenerife on 6th January for a month with my friend.

Best wishes,

Richard Bush

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Posada 2013

Posada (the Travelling Nativity) is originally a Mexican tradition, but has

been adapted to be used easily by church communities here in Europe.

The idea behind it is that the figures of Mary, Joseph, and the donkey visit

different homes to remind us about the meaning of Christmas. The only

requirement for the hosts is to make some space and welcome the

'guests' – this invitation usually also being extended to friends, family,

neighbours ...

In Mexico Mary, Joseph and the donkey would be represented by actual

people and an animal, which led to a funny incident when we asked for

Posada hosts to come forwards during our time in Geneva. One person

listened carefully to Roy's explanation and, after the Service, came to say

to us that he would love to host the Posada – but that he didn't have any

spare beds for Mary and Joseph ... seemingly he did not have a problem

with a donkey staying, though!

Another challenge which can face Posada in countries like Britain or

Switzerland is the weather. I remember one occasion in Geneva when

we were stuck in a very long traffic jam due to a particularly heavy

snowfall. However, I really did not expect the weather to be a factor

here in Tenerife! I was wrong! The severity of the storm and rainfall in

mid-December took many of us by surprise, and no less than three of

our gatherings had to be cancelled. This surely just goes to show that

some things really are beyond our control!

Anyway, despite the weather, the Posada still went well. Looking at the

comments in our Posada book, I conclude that many enjoyed this

opportunity to take some time out of their pre-Christmas 'busyness'.

I hope and pray that we will get another such opportunity next year –

please look out for information in early November 2014.

Monika Taylor

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Advent Supper, Friday 6th December

Once again the Anglican Church members joined with Friends and Family

to celebrate the Advent Season together, sharing a wonderful supper

cooked, bought and brought with love and great thought.

An evening of entertainment started well with a professional close

harmony trio, The Tuxedo Knights, followed by supper, quiz, colouring in

competition, a grown up version of The Twelve Days of Christmas and

old time dancing. Carols were joyfully sung, led and accompanied by

Anne, a trained Christian singer. A raffle and Christmas stalls added to

the ambience of the event. The evening was a great success and a huge

thank you goes to all those working so hard to make it so special…

Ann Plummer

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Carol Services 2013

We held four wonderful carol services in each of our worship centres

throughout the course of December - and saw hundreds of people

singing God's praises and celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Below are reports from just two of our local press officers to give you a

'taster' of what went on:

Los Gigantes

The Carol Service that took place in the Plaza, Los Gigantes on 22nd

December was a great success. All seats were soon taken and many

people stood for the whole service. Roy made everyone feel welcome

and opened the service with prayer and a moment's silence. Monika did

a great job with the music with no hiccups. The readers of the lessons

all played their part and spoke clearly so all could hear.

Many nationalities were represented and the Germans present sang the

carols with gusto as the music, if not the language, was familiar to them.

When Roy asked us to stand to sing the first carol surprisingly the people

seated in the restaurant stood and sang and did so for every carol.

The setting was excellent and when the Christmas tree lights and fairy

lights came on it made for a magical Christmas feel.

Mince pies, stollen and sangria was served, free of charge, after the

service. As mince pies were unknown to some nationalities it was

interesting to see their expressions when tasting them. People stayed on

after the service happily mingling, chatting and laughing together.

A collection was made during the last carol with people giving readily. In

fact the people standing on the steps and seated in the restaurant called

the collectors over as they wanted to contribute.

The toys donated for the children were collected by Joyce Jackson to be

taken to Santiago del Teide for distribution.

Many people have said how much they enjoyed the Carol Service and

hope it will be repeated next Christmas.

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San Blas

We arrived on Friday evening at San Blas to find the Church doors

difficult to open after the torrential rain during the week. But, after much

pushing and pulling, and with help from passers-by, the doors eventually

swung open.

The service began in darkness, apart from the “Star of David” formed by

candles on the floor in front of the altar. Jean Hetherington sang an a

capella solo, the first verse and chorus of “O Come all ye Faithful”.

The congregation then joined in – what a tremendous sound of voices!

The readings were read with clarity and feeling. Some of the carols were

new to us, in particular “See him Lying on a Bed of Straw” accompanied

by up-beat music which made people in the pews tap their feet and even

dance, dare I say!

As people were leaving their comments were very encouraging: “What a

wonderful service”. They loved the variety and would take this back to

their own churches. Praise God, we seem to have got it right!

People went on their way, all the doors were closed (with the help of a

strong man with a length of cable). The pews await, once more,

worshippers each Sunday. Praise God for the gift of His Son “lying on a

bed of straw”.

Christine Elliott

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The Shop Continues...

After two years of running the church charity shop very successfully Bea

has now decided to take a back seat due to health reasons. She is owed a

debt of gratitude for all the hard work she has put in to establishing and

making it into such a valuable asset to both the church and the

community.

It is with some trepidation that I now take over the reins, and I know Bea

will be a hard act to follow. I am pleased she will be still on hand to

advise me and will be doing a regular duty in the shop.

As of November, the shop opens on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and

Saturdays, 10:00 to 14:00, with a day manager for each day. Currently we

have around 30 volunteers supporting the shop, a fact for which I am

very grateful. It is through their hard work and enthusiasm that the shop

can continue to serve the local community and holiday makers alike.

Margaret

A note from Bea

When Fr. Keith and I opened the shop in October 2011, with the help of

Gail my life changed. It was suddenly a real pleasure to get up in the

mornings. Over the past two years I can safely say that I had a marvellous

time-until August this year when I became poorly. Although I carried on,

my health was not really up to it and I realised that now was the time to

hand over to a new manager, Margaret Rainton. I have worked with

Margaret over the past year and I know she is the right person for the

job and I commend her warmly to you in her new position. I’ll be

carrying on myself on Saturdays (probably with some other volunteers)

Bea

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New Year Resolutions

In the church calendar, this time of the

year is called Epiphany, when the visit of

the Magi to Jesus is remembered.

Epiphany is the church recognising that

Jesus was revealed as Saviour, as the light

of the whole world – to Jew and Gentile

alike.

Living in the light of Christ is not

comfortable – nothing is hidden from

him. The light of Christ exposes bad

attitudes and behaviour so, along with the rest of the world, the

beginning of a new year is a good time for Christians to make resolutions

in order to bring our lives in line with Jesus’ teaching.

Fortunately when it comes to making such resolutions Christians are in a

better position to succeed in keeping them because Christians have the

help of the Holy Spirit and the power that comes from prayer.

If you, like me, want help to fulfil your new year resolutions you might

find this prayer helpful:

Lord God, you who set the stars in heaven and made the planets

below – open to us the way of this new year, the way to you.

Like the Magi we pray that we may never forget the love and

wonder of the Christ child and that we might always see the light of his

star inside our hearts and follow his way.

We pray, Lord, that you will accept all that we offer to you this

year so that your will may be accomplished and your light shine more

brightly through us in this world. Amen.

Revd Elise Harding

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Culinary Corner

We asked Ann Plummer, a long-time resident of Tenerife, to contribute

a favourite recipe to our magazine - and here is her reply :

Oh dear……………………a recipe from someone who has rarely

followed a recipe!

Canarian Cuisine…………… One of my favourite dishes

Garbanzas – Chickpeas

Like many tortillas, this dish uses up anything you have in the fridge,

cupboards or garden. It can contain any root vegetables, any meat,

cooked or uncooked.

Soak a whole pack of chick peas in water overnight, and make sure the

pot isn’t full as they expand.

Next day drain and cook in water for an hour or so, season with pepper,

chili, dry coriander, oregano.

Fry one kilo of pork, the carne de fiesta is ideal, for ten minutes before

adding to the chick peas, add a chunk of chorizo or other spicy sausage,

then fry two onions and half a clove of garlic, add as many chopped veg

as you like, carrots, courgettes, pumpkin, sweet potato, potatoes etc.

Cook for another hour and then thicken broth if required. Season to

taste. Serve with warm bread……………………….enjoy!

Ann Plummer

Calling all Masterchefs!

If you have any tried and tested recipes, please send them to the

editor for inclusion in the future editions of this Magazine.

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Photography Competition

Tenerife is such a beautiful and varied island! It would be great to see

some of your photos of it and maybe produce a parish calendar featuring

the best photos at the end of the year. To start you off we publish two

photos taken by the Taylors since their arrival in Tenerife. Do you know

where they were taken?

Please send us your pictures for inclusion in the future editions of this

Magazine. Deadline for contributions to the next issue: 15th February.

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Epiphany Quiz

1. The Christian holiday Epiphany is also popularly known as ________.

a) All Souls Day b) Candlemas c) Three Kings Day d) There's no other

name

2. What is the significance of Epiphany?

a) It signals the beginning of Lent

b) It marks the conclusion of the Christmas season

c) Both

3. The Three Kings of the Epiphany story are also known as ________.

a) The Magi b) Three Wise Men c) The Disciples d) Either A or B

4. While different Christian churches may observe Epiphany on different

days & calendars, what is the traditional date for this holiday?

a) December 26 b) December 31 c) January 1 d) January 6

5. Epiphany is a public holiday in which of these countries?

a) Mexico b) Philippines c) Austria d) France

6. Epiphany celebration varies by country and region. Which of the

following is NOT one of the common festivities?

a) Egg hunting b) Costume parades c) Small gift giving d) Consumption of

festive cakes

7. The king's cake is a popular sweet associated with Epiphany. What is

typically found inside the cake?

a) A tiny piece of gold b) A baby figurine c) A small flower d) None

8. According to the Bible, the three kings each brought to Baby Jesus a

special gift. They were gold, frankincense and ______.

a) Silver b) Incense c) Flowers d) Myrrh

9. What is the Spanish name of the Epiphany holiday?

a) Día de los Santos Reyes b) Cinco de Mayo c) Navidad

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10. In Orthodox Church's traditions, the Epiphany is celebrated by the

blessing of which natural element?

a) Earth b) Air c) Water d) Wood

11. In Ireland, the Epiphany is endearingly known as ________.

a) Theophany b) Little Christmas c) St. Stephen's Day

12. True or false? Epiphany is a major national event in the United

States.

Solution to December's "Books of the Bible" quiz. This is a most remarkable puzzle. It was found by a gentleman in an airplane seat

pocket, on a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu, keeping him occupied for hours.

He enjoyed it so much, he passed it on to some friends. One friend from Illinois

worked on this while fishing from his John boat. Another friend studied it while

playing his banjo. Elaine Taylor, a columnist friend was so intrigued by it, she

mentioned it in her weekly newspaper column. Another friend judges the job of

solving this puzzle so involving, she brews a cup of tea to help steady her nerves.

There will be some names that are really easy to spot. That's a fact. Some

people, however, will soon find themselves in a jam, especially since the books

are not necessarily capitalized. Truthfully, from answers we get, we are forced to

admit, it usually takes a minister or scholar to see some of them at the worst.

Research has revealed that something in our genes is responsible for the difficulty

we have in seeing the books in this paragraph!

During a recent fund-raising event which featured this puzzle, the Alpha Delta

Phi-Lemonade booth set a new record. The local paper 'The News Chronicle'

surveyed over 200 readers, who reported that this puzzle was the most difficult

they had ever seen. But as the originator of the puzzle - Daniel Humana -

humbly puts it, "the books are all right here in plain view, hidden from sight".

Those able to find them will hear great lamentations from those who have to

be shown the solution!

One revelation that may help is that the Books, e.g. Timothy and Samuel may

occur without their numbers. Also, keep in mind that punctuation and spaces are

normal. A chipper attitude will help you compete really well against those who

claim to know the answers. Remember there is no need for a mass exodus, there

really are thirty Books of the Bible lurking somewhere waiting to be found.

Answer key to the Epiphany quiz:

1)c 2)b 3)d 4)d 5)c 6)a 7)b 8)d 9)a 10)c 11)b 12)false

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Canary Islands Emergency 112

There has been a 112 emergency call centre (equivalent to 999 in the UK) in

Santa Cruz de Tenerife since May 1998. It is a cost free number that enables

access to all safety and emergency services involving illness, accidents, etc.

It operates 24hrs a day throughout the year, covers the entire Archipelago

(land and sea) and has interpreters who can receive calls in English, German,

French and Italian, and of course in Spanish!

Essential to know ... for emergencies, phone 112.

For nuisance problems … phone 902 102 112. There will be English

interpreters who will advise and help you.

British Consulate

Consular line is the first point of contact for our customers who call the

Tenerife British Consulate by telephone and will provide a consistent service,

answering enquiries or putting customers in touch with the department that

will be best able to deal with their query.

The British Consulate in Tenerife opens to the public on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 08:30 to 13:30 hours (excluding public holidays).

Telephone enquiries

902 109 356 and (+34) 91 334 2194 – Mondays to Fridays, 08:00 - 16:00

Website

www.gov.uk/world/spain

Email

info.consulate@fco.gov.uk

British nationals who need emergency assistance outside normal office hours

should call 902 109 356 where they will be given details on how to proceed,

and how to contact a duty officer if needed.

This magazine is published by the Council of

The Anglican Church of St Francis,

South Tenerife

Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Council.

© Church Council of St Francis, South Tenerife

January 2014

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Times of services

Playa de las Americas – every week

San Eugenio

Sunday 10:15 Holy Communion with Hymns

Los Gigantes – every week

Espiritu Santo

Sunday 18:00 Holy Communion with Hymns

Thursday 10:30 Holy Communion with Hymns

Golf del Sur – every week, October - April

San Blas

Sunday 18:00 Service of Word & Music

(1st & 3rd Sundays)

Sunday 18:00 Holy Communion with Hymns (2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays)

Los Cristianos - 2nd & 4th Sunday, October - March

Swedish Church

Sunday 10:30 Holy Communion with Hymns

For Baptisms, Wedding Blessings, Renewal of Vows,

Confirmations and Funerals,

please contact the Vicar or Marisha Carter for information.

To talk to the Vicar privately, feel free to contact him!