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From the Vicar - May 2019
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My dear Friends
At this point in the Christian year, the Passion narrative is still fairly fresh in our minds, including Jesus’ words from the cross: “It is finished”. We rejoice in what is a victory cry – his unique atoning work, taking away the sins of the world, is accomplished. We rehearse this fact in the words of the consecration prayer at every 8.45 am communion service: “... who made there (by his one oblation of himself once offered) a full, perfect and sufficient sacrifice, oblation and satisfaction for the sins of the whole world…” You kind of get the feeling, don’t you, that the authors of that prayer didn’t want us to miss the point about completeness!
John the Ticket - May 2019
More Parish Notes from John the Ticket
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As I am sure you are all aware of the Notre Dame fire in Paris. It is so sad to see such a magnificent Cathedral on fire. The plans for rebuilding now under discussion and fund raising has taken off with hundreds of millions Euros pledged towards the rebuilding costs. Brings back memories of the fire at Winsor Castle some time ago. I have been to Notre Dame a few times. First was on a school exchange visit in 1958. Also did the regulars Eifel Tower, Sacre Coeur, Louvre and so on. Not greatly appreciated at the time but pleased to have seen the sights.
Magazine Editorial May 2019
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May would normally bring us our local election of candidates standing for the Parish Council. However with seven good folk standing for the seven available positions no election will be required. In this edition, Maggi Bevan has provided an excellent summary of the work done by the current Parish Council team over the last four years in office.
