This week Irene writes:
It is always a joy to see people coming into the Minster for so many different reasons. On Thursday Linda and Terry came looking for me. Four years ago they came to the Minster to ask for a blessing as it was their golden wedding anniversary. They had been married at the Minster. Each year (excluding covid) they have turned up and we have been able to pray together.
Terry has suffered serious health problems however was as cheerful as ever.
It is so rewarding being a Minister or chaplain, having these wonderful opportunities to be part of other people’s lives. I may have been ‘mature’ when I became a priest but the delight it brings is immeasurable. I have been at the Minster 15 years, starting as a curate and I have to say sharing the joy of Jesus with others is the greatest gift I could have had and hope to continue to have.
Looking forward to welcoming Linda and Terry again next year.
KNITTERS AND CRAFTERS
Well done to Becky & Glynis who have raised over £100 on one day along. This money will help purchase new pads for the defibrillator. Can you help? Contact Becky or Glynis for more information.
Raising money for defibrillator pads.
Minster Crafters Christmas Stall
Saturday 7th to 21st December 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. two weeks.
List of days open will be on the stall on 7th December
There will be a few new items for Christmas plus our normal handmade Christmas items together with hats, gloves, and many other gift ideas.
MINSTER SHOP
There is a lovely selection of calendars, countdowns and candles to celebrate Advent which is only just over a month away. We are very grateful to Julia Allum for designing this year‘s Christmas card. There is an excellent selection of Charity Christmas cards which are new to the Shop this year. The Shop is open Tuesday to Saturday 10-4.
9:30 SERVICE
Rev. Irene had a crib, and on the stool next to it, pieces of attractive material. Members of the Girls’ Brigade came up and laid these pieces of material on the crib – making it special, thus representing the importance of the birth of Jesus.
JUNIOR CHURCH
This morning the older Junior Church acted out the story of the angel Gabriel appearing to Zechariah foretelling the birth of John the Baptist with then appearing to the Virgin Mary the birth of Jesus Christ, respectively (Luke 1:11–38).
Meanwhile the younger children talked about why it was Advent Sunday and did some word searches and pictures relating to the topic.
FLOWERS IN THE MINSTER If you would like to sponsor a week’s flower arrangement in memory of a loved one or simply as a present for a special birthday or anniversary’ please contact our wonderful ‘flower lady’ Fiona.
A notice will be displayed by each arrangement and by the welcomers’ desk saying who they are for and who donated.
For these wonderful arrangements, a recommended donation will be between £25-£30 or, if you didn’t want an arrangement, you could simply donate to the flower fund to keep the church looking wonderful.
Fiona can be emailed on: flowers@hullminster.org or you could ask our Verger Jon jmajor@hullminster.org to put your name forward.
WANTED - FOR PUB CAROLS
Any singers and musicians (who can play a portable instrument) for ‘Pub Carols’, we haven’t done this for a couple of years but now feel it should be resurrected fundraiser. As you’d appreciate our wonderful choir is extremely busy over this period so it would be unfair to rely on them alone.
We will start at Sailmakers on High Street at 5pm, then onto the following: the gardens outside Lion & Key and Fretwells, Ye olde White Harte, George Hotel, Calla on Whitefriargate, (possibly Savile Street Freedom Quarter), Furley & Co., Kingston and finishing at Head of Steam.
These may change depending on how busy the pubs are.
This is a bit of fun and a great chance to socialise, who knows there may even be a chance of a mulled wine. If you can help, please see Jon Major.
WREATH MAKING
Hull Minster once again played host to our Veterans, staff and supporters of Hull for Heroes. What has now become their annual pilgrimage to begin Advent and hold their workshop of Christmas crafts. This year they made these beautiful Advent wreaths.
If you want to show your support for Hull’s Veterans, you can find them in Princes Quay where they have their offices and drop-in centre. Jon Major
AND, ANOTHER IMPORTANT VETERAN!
Olga, probably our most senior member of the congregation led us into Advent on Sunday by lighting the first candle on our wonderful Advent wreath made for us by a fabulous ‘flower lady’ Fiona.
LUXMURALIS - SCIENCE
Following sell-out shows in 2024, Luxmuralis is back with Science; an immersive show which is designed to enable people to explore and contemplate the contributions of science and human understanding of the physical world around us. The installation will see the Minster transformed into a fully immersive artwork exploring Chemistry and Biology and interprets artistically the scale of molecules cells and DNA as well as exploring the history of science, the contributions of science to humanity, and offers a reflection upon famous scientists’ past and present.
Science by Luxmuralis will run from Wednesday 22nd January, with several performances per evening. Booking is essential and tickets are now on sale!
Time slots are available from 5pm to 9pm in fifteen-minute increments.
COLLECT FOR SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Almighty God, purify our hearts and minds, that when your son Jesus Christ comes again as judge and saviour we may be ready to receive him,
Who is our Lord and our God
AMEN
READINGS FOR SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Philippians 1:3-11
Luke 3:1-6
PRAYERS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
·Help us, through Advent, to be prayerful as we prepare for celebrating the coming of Christ into our world
For the people in our country that they will be able to access sufficient food to feed their families.. Help us who have plenty to give generously.
We pray for the many areas of conflict in our world. Give wisdom to those who have the power to bring about change. Particularly we pray for the Middle East.
· We pray for the people of Ukraine, that we may help wherever we can.
We pray for all those who have been recently bereaved. Comfort them in their sorrow.
DIARY UP TO CHRISTMAS
