Group magazine Dec 2019 - Jan 2020
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*To help you to get to a specific article please click on the appropriate link. Flower Arranging, St Oswald’s Church, Ashbourne Services; St Mary and St Barlock, Norbury and Roston Services; St Peter's Church, Snelston Services; St Mary's Church Mappleton St Oswald's Christmas Tree Festival Pre-Christmas Traidcraft Stall Church Events in Benefice Of Ashbourne (October) Ashbourne and District Stroke Support Club Community Transport Bus to services Book Reading -Tom Holland Dominion Dear Friends, As we enter into these days of Advent that lead us by the hand up to the celebrations of Christmas, it’s so easy to paint a romantic picture of a child in a manger, surrounded by Disney-like animals, adoring shepherds and stately wise men. Yet this child was born in an occupied land, and shortly after his birth all male children of his age were massacred in a pointless political gesture. Last month, I was invited to spend five days in Srebrenica. It is a beautiful country. A drive through eastern Bosnia seems to be full of sleepy Balkan charm: the landscape is one of wooded hills, small farmsteads, abundant plum orchards. The road winds its way through maize fields beside the quiet river Drina. In the woods, birds call sweetly to each other. All is peaceful. As is so often the case, landscapes deceive. Twenty-five years ago, this idyllic setting was the scene of the worst crimes committed on European soil since 1945. The world looked the other way, as genocide was committed in and near the town of Srebrenica. Here, more than 8,000 men and boys were murdered in a series of executions and massacres in the days after Srebrenica fell to Bosnian-Serb forces on 11 July 1995. Those who emerged from their hiding places were shot, hanged or simply tortured and left on the ground to die – sometimes with booby traps which would kill those who might try to save them. Bulldozers were brought in to pile up the bodies, which were dumped in pits across the region. I saw dreadful sights in those five days: body parts still being exhumed from mass graves, mothers unable to properly grieve for their children, small yellow signs alongside the side of every road and pathway marking where the landmines still were. I saw no children playing in all those five days. I suspect it will take many months for me to come to terms with the pure evil I experienced, but it’s clear to me that the horror I saw does not happen overnight. It begins when hatred and intolerance are left unchallenged or are manipulated for political gain. The church can never be silent, must never be silent, in the face of such evil. And yet there is hope. The Muslim mothers I met at Srebrenica talked haltingly, through their interpreters, of how the children in their community were encouraged to become doctors and nurses, of their determination that their future was one of healing and compassion rather than revenge. And in a stable, in an occupied land, to a family forced to become refugees fleeing from a massacre, there was born a child destined to become the hope of the nations, a sign of peace and the promise of God’s love. Our hope, in a broken world. Duncan
The Srebrenica Flower is a well-known symbol of remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide. Its 11 petals represent the day the genocide began, while their white colour represents the innocence of its victims. The flower’s green centre represents hope for justice and recognition of the genocide. The flower also depicts the reburial of the victims in Potočari memorial cemetery where each year newly identified victims, in green-draped caskets are properly laid to rest.
to returns to Contents list please click here Flower Arranging, St Oswald’s Church, Ashbourne C.E.F.A.A. Derby Branch The Church of England Flower Arrangers’ Association was hosted by members from St Oswald's Church Flower Arrangers to a Workshop in the church centre on Saturday October 26th. Some 26 members from around our Diocese were welcomed by Revd. Nigel Rode who led us in the association prayer. If you look closely at the picture you can see our own Celia Dickinson. Any flower arrangers from our other churches are welcome to join this organisation, please contact Margaret Dawson for further details.
There are no flowers through Advent in December
Sanctuary Flowers in January 2020 January 5th Christmas Trees January 12th Mrs J Sadler January 19th Mr M Halls January 26th The Haycock Family
If anyone would like to donate flowers in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion, please contact Margaret Dawson Telephone 01335 342339 or dawsonm17@googlemail.com
Don’t forget Breakfast Church on the 2nd Sunday of each month in the Church Centre!
Breakfast church in December 2019
A Christingle is a symbolic object used in the Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany services of many Christian denominations. Christingle, a word of German origin, means 'Christ Child' and is used to celebrate Jesus Christ as the "Light of the World". A “Christingle” usually consists of:
Breakfast Church in January 2020 Sunday 12th January
to returns to Contents list please click here Parish Services St Mary & St Barlok, Norbury and Roston Services in December: 8 December 11.00 am Holy Communion 15 December 11.00 am Carols 22 December 11.00 am Holy Communion 24 December 11.30 pm Midnight Mass to returns to Contents list please click here Christmas Coffee and Mince Pie Morning: Saturday 7th December 10 am – 12 noon at the Reading Room, Snelston in aid of church funds. Raffle. Everyone is welcome. Services in December: 1 December 9.30 am Morning Prayer 8 December 9.30 am Holy Communion 15 December 9.30 am Holy Communion 22 December 6.30 pm Carols 25 December 9.30 am Holy Communion to returns to Contents list please click here Services in December 1 December 9.15 am Morning Prayer 8 December 9.15 am Holy Communion 15 December 9.15 am Holy Communion 21 December 6.15 pm Carols 25 December 9.15 am Holy Communion to returns to Contents list please click here As I write I can actually see blue sky, it is mid-November and we are suffering incessant rain and floods. Ashbourne has been fortunate but many people in the Derbyshire and Yorkshire villages are suffering massive floods and even loss of life locally. At the same time, today, family members are returning to their home on the outskirts of Brisbane. They pray the rains promised in the next few days materialise. They will witness the devastation being caused by the forest fires raging in the eastern provinces. What a mess, man has made of the world. We are preparing for Advent, a time of mystery, reflection, family time, so much to be thankful for. We await the 2,000 Angels who plan to descend on Ashbourne. Thank you to the people who have undertaken this mammoth task to bring joy and meaning to all who are lucky to find them. Let us hope they lead people to a church nearby to enjoy the Birth of Christ. Whilst looking forward to what a New Year will bring within our Churches, we also look back over the past year, joys and sorrows, thankful for prayers said and answered for loved ones. Within St. Johns we have said our goodbyes to two stalwarts. Gwen Hampson during the summer and more recently our Stuart. Stuart Miller was a Trustee for 10 years and Churchwarden for 14 years. Both roles he carried out beyond the call of duty. He came forward within the church at a lonely time in his life. He found new friendships and a new world opened for him. Rev’d Nigel carried out a thanksgiving service to Stuart’s precise instructions, even to the vegetables, the cow and the milk!!!!! Christine gave a fine rendition of Dvorak’s Largo from The New World Symphony and the church bell rang. We go forward to 2020 with a new hall boiler, so a warm welcome awaits, the Sanctuary floor is now strong again so no fear of our clergy disappearing through a hole in the floor. We will face whatever challenges lie ahead. The doors will be open and Jules, Glen, Margaret and Sarah will be there with a welcome as they assist Rev’ds Duncan, Amanda, Maggie and Nigel. Coffee on the first Sunday of the Month. You will find the friendship of a church and the meaning of Christmas. Diary Dates for December: 1 December 9.15 am Holy Communion 8 December 9.15 am Matins 14th December 7.30 pm Derby Choral Union will perform The Messiah 15th December Carol Service at 11 am with breakfast first! * 19th December 10 am - Ashbourne Primary School Christmas Service 22 December 9.15 am Holy Communion 25th December Holy Communion 9:15 am. *Please join us at St John's for bacon rolls at 9.45am, followed by our Carol Service at 11am. We'll have mince pies after the service as well! You're welcome to join us whether you're a regular or a just-at-Christmas person. We'll be glad to see you. to returns to Contents list please click here Services in December 1 December 10.45 am Holy Communion 8 December 10.45 am Morning Prayer 15 December 10.45 am Holy Communion 22 December 10.45 am Carols 24 December 4.00 pm Crib Service 25 December 10.45 am Holy Communion to returns to Contents list please click here Christmas Concert 14 December 2019
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St Oswald’s will be holding a Christmas Tree Festival from Saturday 14 December 2019 through Advent and Christmas until 5 January 2020. The trees will be dedicated during the 10:30 am service on Sunday 15 December and you are invited to attend. The Festival will be open to the public during normal daily church opening times – 9am to 5pm. Entry is free to view the trees but donations will be welcome towards general church funds. to returns to Contents list please click here
Sunday 15th December in St Oswald’s Church Centre after 10.30 am service A chance to buy Fairtrade food, drinks, Christmas items… and help demonstrate we are a Fairtrade Church Bring some money to spend! to returns to Contents list please click here
Church Events in the Benefice of Ashbourne Baptisms 13th October St Oswald’s Eliza Florence Kolanko Weddings 5th October St Oswald’s Grace Pepper and Ben Secretan Funerals 5th October St Mary & St Barlok Stuart Jeffery, 31 years
To arrange for Christenings, Weddings or Funerals please contact the Parish Office Tel. 01335 343052 ashbournechurch@gmail.com to returns to Contents list please click here Sunday 1st December Advent Sunday 8.00 Holy Communion
Sunday 8th December 2nd Sunday of Advent 8.00 Holy Communion 9.00 Breakfast church Christingle 10.30 Parish Communion and blessing of the trees At thy feet O Christ we lay/Bach 2.00 A Celebration of Animals Service 6.30 Evensong Lo how a rose/arr Praetorious How lovely are the messengers/Mendelssohn
Sunday 15th December 3rd Sunday of Advent 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Communion As Joseph went a walking/ traditional 3.00 WI Carol Service 6.30 Evensong A tender shoot/Goldshmitt Sans Day Carol/Rutter
Sunday 22nd December 4th Sunday of Advent 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Communion The Angel Gabriel/trad
O radiant dawn/Macmillan Come to the Manger/arr Waddington In Dulci Jubilo/Pearsall A child is born in Bethlehem/Scheidt Sing the Birth/Praetorius Myn Lyking/arr Terry Sir Christemas/Mathias The Marvellous Birth/Chilcott
Tuesday 24th December Christmas Eve 4.30 The Crib Service 11.30 Midnight Mass with choir
Wednesday 25th December Christmas Day 8.00 Holy Communion with carols 10.30 Family Communion In the bleak mid-winter/Darke And the glory of the Lord/Handel Hallelujah Chorus/Handel Saturday 28th December Sunday 29th December
From the rising of the sun/Ouseley New Year Carol/Britten Sing Lullaby/traditional I wander as I wonder Whence is that goodly fragrance/Baker
Sunday 12th January Baptism of Christ Sunday 19th January 2nd Sunday of Epiphany 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Communion Come my way/Cooper 6.30 Evensong Jubilate Deo/Taize The Lord is my Shepherd/Stanford
Sunday 26th January 3rd Sunday of Epiphany 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Parish Communion I the Lord of sea and sky We are marching in the light of God 6.30 Ashbourne Churches Together United Service
You are very welcome to join us at choir practice on Fridays at 7.00p.m. to see who we are and what we do. If your child enjoys music and is aged seven or more, then please consider the many benefits that being a chorister at St. Oswald’s brings. If in doubt, ask for more information. Contact details can be found on the back page of the magazine. Thank you Michael Halls Director of Music to returns to Contents list please click here
A local charity shop for a local charity club. The shop is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week from 10 am to 4 pm. Your donations in the form of clothing and bric a brac would be most welcome. Please call in, say hello and have a coffee with us. Thank you. to returns to Contents list please click here
Future Dates: Sunday 15th December 2019 Sunday 19th January 2020 Sunday 16th February 2020 Sunday 15th March 2020 Sunday 19th April 2020 to returns to Contents list please click here
Course run by Chris Connelly – Gift Cards Available
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The next meetings of Carers Count will be on 4th December and the 8th January (a week later than usual due to New Year). For further information give Maggie or Nigel a call on 01335 664159.
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The Julian Meetings are non-denominational gatherings for contemplative prayer, usually lasting around 30 minutes. The members take it in turns to lead which means a brief introduction/reading which leads into 20 minutes of silence. There is then a final prayer/reflection/poem to close. Often music is used to lead into and out of the silence. There is no "line", no right or wrong way to be, and no prescribed way of doing the meeting. The Julian Meetings are on the 1st Thursday of every month, and we normally meet in St Oswald's Chapel at 7pm. The next meeting is on 2 January 2020.
Sunday December 8th At 2pm St Oswald’s Church, Ashbourne Dogs, cats, small pets welcome in Church Donkey from The Donkey Sanctuary Derbyshire Centre taking part Blessing of the animals – All Welcome Please telephone 01335 300494 for more information.
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CAROL SINGING AT ST OSWALD’S HOSPITAL AND IN LOCAL RESIDENTIAL AND NURSING HOMES IN ASHBOURNE 2019 You are invited to come along and join us as we sing Carols in our local community. It is a very happy occasion and we are given a very warm welcome getting everyone into the spirit of Christmas. If you would like to join us, please add your name to the ‘signing up sheet’ which you will find by the south door in St Oswald’s. Tuesday 10/12 @ 2.30pm - Chatsworth Court Friday 13/12 @ 2.30pm - Ashbourne Lodge Tuesday 17/12 @ 6.00pm - Dove House Wednesday 18/12 @ 2.00pm - The Leys Waiting for dates and times for - St Oswald's Hospital and Eliot Lodge (near Sainsburys)
St Oswald's Church Choir is also singing Carols at Haddon Hall - lunchtime - Thursday 19/12
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Praise and Play at St Oswald’s Church
The Remembrance Day poppies made by the children at Edward Bear.
Edward Bear (for pre-school children and their carers) meets Thursday mornings 9.30 – 11.30 in the Church Centre. Please call in to see us. For more information contact Chris Haycock 01335 347771, Lindsay Walker 01335 343194 or the Church Centre Office 01335 343052
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Why eat alone? Come and join us for a three-course meal In the company of others Family friendly Open to All between 4pm and 6pm 17th December And then on fourth Tuesday of the month St Oswald’s Church Centre, School Lane, DE6 1AN For enquiries & to request transport call Maggie or Nigel on 01335 664159 St Oswald’s Church, Derbyshire CC & FareShare to returns to Contents list please click here
Recently the Church Times has reported on attempts to ensure that women’s stories in the Bible are given more prominence in Church. If, like me, you sympathise with this, December’s the month for you! Central to the Christmas story, and second only to the Christ child himself, is the role that Mary plays. Tom describes the results as “the most influential framework for making sense of human life that has ever existed” (p.519). And all because of “a faith” which (Tom’s godmother) had received from her mother, who had received it in turn from her parents, who had received it in turn from their parents. “Down the generations it had been passed… Only Jews could lay claim to anything comparable: a living tradition that could be traced back …to the long-vanished civilization of the Roman Empire.” Of course, Joseph is important too - but it’s Mary who brings forth what we all really need. Edmund Urquhart to returns to Contents list please click here
WINTER OPEN DAY Sunday 12 January 2020 11am – 4pm The Ark, Wyaston Rd, Ashbourne DE6 1NB Winter Warmer lunches and teas Free Admission Tel 01335 300494 for more info www.ashbourneanimalwelfare.org to returns to Contents list please click here
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Sanctuary Flowers
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Sunday 8th December – come and make your own “Christingle”
We operate a community bus once a month for the 10:30am service at St Oswald’s. The bus collects passengers from their homes, starting from 9:30am arriving at St Oswald’s church about 10:20 am. The bus returns passengers to their home after coffee. If you would like to use this service please contact Paul and Gill Elliott on 01335 343059.
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Children helping to ‘tidy up’ supervised by helpers and parents!
OSSIE’S KITCHEN
Suggested donations of £3 per adult and £1 per child
Not the best title, in my opinion, but still a great new book by Tom Holland about “The Making of the Western Mind”.
