Rev. Irene writes:

Rob Carlisle our new churchwarden came into the Welcome Café last Thursday morning and described it as ‘peace and chaos’

I have to agree it was just that! In the chaos of coffee, cake and lots of chat we were entertained by one of our volunteer’s  grandson, Jacob. Jacob is studying music and has a fantastic voice.

He entertained with a selection of songs from Les Miserables, it was fabulous and everyone in church loved it. You can see from our photos the young people thoroughly enjoyed this even asking for Jacob’s autograph at the end.

We never know what to expect on a Thursday at our café but moments like this make it so special.

Tim and I are so grateful to all the volunteers that help each week – big thank you to each one of you!

THURSDAY PRAYERS

Rev. Rob praying from the pulpit during the Thursday Welcome Cafe.

NEW FOR WELCOME CAFE

There will be an additional table at the welcome café on a regular basis which will be a prayer table.  It is for those wishing to pray for anyone for whatever reason.  I will be there as often as I can with help for those that may need it. There will be prayer sheets available to write on and various prayers that can be taken away.  This will be starting after Minster Praise on Thursday 18th July.  Becky Dexter

MEMBERS OF THE PCC

THIS WEEK’S BIOPIC

Alastair Dean

I was born in Surrey, England and moved to Canada with my parents when I was a lad.   I became a choir boy at the age of ten to an RSCM affiliated choir.  I later joined several community choirs.  I was confirmed by the Bishop of Montreal at St. George’s, Montreal. 

I had a career as a Master Industrial Electrician for 38 years.  After I retired from this, I became the Property Manager, Verger, and a PCC member at Church of the Epiphany, Sudbury, ON.  I also undertook training to become a reader and was licensed as a reader in 2009.

I moved back to the UK in 2013 and became a verger at Chelmsford Cathedral where for a time I was the acting Head Verger.  I retired as Deputy Head Verger at Chelmsford Cathedral on Christmas Day 2022 and subsequently followed Archbishop Stephen Cottrell to York Diocese and found a spiritual home at Hull Minster.

(Picture taken at St Paul’s Cathedral on 13 January 2019 following Clergy and Friends Service where I was one of the service vergers).

ATTEMPTING A FULL PEAL

On Saturday 29th June, we had a peal attempt on the bells at Hull Minster.  A ‘peal’ is ringing over 5000 combinations of the bells, typically taking around three hours.  It requires great skill and powers of concentration to achieve. 

They tried for a peal of Yorkshire Surprise Maximus (on 12).  Sadly, this peal attempt was unsuccessful, in that they stopped after about an hour.

They did, however, successfully go on to ring a ‘quarter peal’ consisting of 1312 changes of Bristol Surprise Major.

https://cccbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/what-is-a-peal.pdf

https://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/view.php?id=1750568

We were pleased to be able to show live views of the bellringers and of the bells in motion on the screens in the church while they rang.  Quite a number of visitors and volunteers remarked that it was mesmerising to watch the ringers and bells in action.

 APPEAL FOR ARCHBISHOP SENTAMU SCHOOL

As you may be aware, I volunteer at Archbishop Sentamu Academy in the chapel with Rev. Anne.  We would be so grateful if you could help the school with donations for our food parcels which we will be putting together at the end of term for families, to help them during the summer break.
Items such as toiletries, and non-perishable foods would be extremely helpful. Thank you so much in advance.
Rev. Anne and myself will pick up any donations from the church on Sunday morning 14th July after the 9.30am service.   Ellie Hardy

MESSY CHURCH

The next Messy Church date is approaching (23rd July) and for one of the All Things Bright and Beautiful crafts we need empty tin cans, if you could help, please would you bring your empties and give them to me!   Thank you!!

CHURCH @ 6 FINISHING

Rev. Louise and a small team comprising Brad, Connor, and Lisa, started an evening service in April after the Easter holidays. It was to be a reflective service, involving the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, the slow meditative reading of scripture, as a central part of the service. If you are not familiar with this, it is a wonderful way to purposefully listen to God speaking to us through this slow reading of scripture, and to spend time with that, meditating on what these words might mean for us. We have enjoyed our times together, getting to know one another, sharing together, and learning together, growing in our faith. The numbers joining us have varied, from a few to a dozen, and then perhaps a highlight has been the Deanery service on Pentecost Sunday, which attracted people from other Churches.

However, with Rev Louise leaving soon, and the difficulty for other team members who have other commitments taking time and energy, we have decided that 7th July will be our last service together.  Although this feels sad, we are grateful to God for the wonderful times of sharing and listening to God together that we have had.

SEW FOR THE SOUL

It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to close the Sew for the Soul group I run on the third Thursday of every month (after Minster Praise). This is due to lack of support.   I would like to thank Glenis for her help.   Becky Dexter

COLLECT FOR SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Creator God, you made us all in your image.

may we discern you in all that we see and serve you in all that we do.

through Jesus Christ Our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 48

2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Mark 6:1-13

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

·         We pray for the many areas of the world where there is conflict. We ask for peace and reconciliation. Where dialogue can replace weapons.

·         For food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

·         For all those who have been recently bereaved. Comfort them in their sorrow.

·         For the many families who are struggling to make ends meet.

·         For the members of the two Junior Choir Groups who meet every week to learn more about spiritual things.

·         For all political parties, that they may be truthful and honest as they move towards the general election.

·         For all those sitting examinations in school or university. Help them to be calm and achieve the desired outcomes.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS