21 April 2021
YYork Minster
Rev. Irene writes:
On Sunday, this week Rev. Dominic and Rev. Anne Richards will be going to York Minster where they will be admitted to the College of Canons of York Minster. You may be like me and wonder what that means so I have asked Rev. Dom. for a short explanation:
College of Canons
The Canons are the Charity Trustees of York Minster, the college comprises the Dean, the four Bishops and three Archdeacons appointed in the Diocese of York, and up to 36 Honorary Canons of York (24 are Clergy canonries and the other 12 are Lay canonries).
The College is ‘the voice of the Diocese of York’ in the governing body’s discussions about the current and future direction, focus and priorities of the Cathedrals work. All its Clergy members must hold the Archbishop’s Licence in the Diocese of York.
Rev. Dominic will write an article next week telling us more about his day at York Minster.
This week Bill Bishop, a long-term Sunday welcomer, writes about his Minster experience:
It is 11 years since I arrived at Holy Trinity and I have been welcoming for 11 years, which has been a big part of my life. My job is to look after the congregation.
I started life going to Courtney St. School then onto David Lister when it first opened in the early sixties. During my younger years I sang for the school in the choir at St. Andrew’s Church and at The Mission, Courtney Street. I also sang at the City hall on a few occasions.
Then I had to start taking some money home for my family, so I began working as a Butcher and had a fantastic career and I loved it.
It took a long time to get back into my Church and Christian journey but in 2014, I was confirmed and a great occasion that was.
Eleven years ago, Stella Barnes and Julia Allam asked me to welcome which I gladly accepted. Dave Allum was also a great help to me on my journey and I thank you, all three, for your help.
My love is music and I do think we have one of the best choirs on the Planet led by Mark Keith! Thank you for the music and hopefully we will be back singing our heads off shortly.
The good thing about my work at the Minster is giving the congregation the warmest welcome I can. Matt Woodcock left a fantastic legacy with his time at the Minster. He got families to come to the Minster, and I look forward to seeing the families back again once we are out of covid. Nothing better than seeing happy kids running about and laughter which brightened the church when they were there.
Finally, lockdown, my take on this is it was horrible. Personally, it was no good for myself and I think the church did a wonderful job by keeping in touch with phone calls and the weekly Lifeline. I am grateful for Tim Wilson ringing me over the past year. One thing I have learned is to try and help people who are lonely and there are plenty out there, but Hull Minster and myself will soon get people back on track.
Thank you for inviting me to write a few lines about myself and what I am about. I look forward to looking after all of you for a long time to come.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
THE BISHOP OF EAST HULL (BILL BISHOP) THANK YOU!
This Past Sunday also saw the return of our Minster Kids group during our 10:30am service, and Family activities during our 4pm Service. It was lovely to have children back participating in worship and Mandy has lots of fun things planned for coming weeks. Please book all children in using our book a seat service here to allow Mandy to prepare safely for each child.
MMinster Kids AM and Family Activities PM.
Irene concludes with:
APRIL/MAY SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES:
SATURDAYS 4 PM 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5th Evening Prayer.
SUNDAYS 10 am Recorded Service
10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster - Please click here to book in.
Church@4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service. Due to Covid, please bring own refreshments.
The Minster will continue to be open for Wednesday 12:30pm Holy Communion
PLEASE NOTE: The Minster will be open for personal prayer each Saturday 12-3pm.
If you are coming in to the Minster for services we want to encourage you to consider the environment and walk or cycle or use public transport if possible. If you are coming by car please do not park on Trinity Square the only people who should be parking there are contractors working on the building. There are plenty of parking places around the Minster including the recently opened Fruit Market just across the A63. https://www.fruitmarkethull.co.uk/fruit-market-hull-l-multi-storey-car-park-l-regeneration-l/
DO YOU WANT TO HELP? 10:30am and 4pm SUNDAY SERVICES
We are looking for people to volunteer, on a rota, to work the sound desk during these service. The desk is pre-set, so it is very straightforward. We also need strong individuals to help with setting up the Minster in between services, and booking people in on the doors. If you think you can help with any of these tasks, please speak to one of the wardens for more information. Thank you.
APCM (Annual Parochial Church Meeting) The meeting this year will be held on TUESDAY 27th APRIL via zoom at 7pm. Click on link below for access.
13TH MAY 10-12noon CHRISTIAN AID COFFEE MORNING. This event is to raise funds for the excellent work that Christian Aid does around the world. Hopefully, there will be tables and chairs in the market square. Everyone is welcome.
Ecclesiastical Insurance have provided cover for the Minster and the clergy houses for a long time and have a special interest in helping churches undertake maintenance through their grant scheme. We have benefitted from these generous grants in the past. In this, their 130th year they are offering donations of £130 to our church for every person who takes out home insurance cover with them - at any point during the year. Some of the staff team have been using their home insurance for several years and it is very comprehensive and reasonably priced. So, if you are thinking of renewing with your provider please take a look at Ecclesiastical. The post below shows what you have to do. Just name the church and they will find it for you. Click the button below for full details.
READINGS: FOR FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
COLLECT FOR FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life;
raise us who trust in him
from the death of sin to the life of righteousness,
that we may seek those things which are above,
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.
AMEN
This Month’s Prayer Diary
Daily prayer points throughout the current month can be found here.