Monthly Archives: August 2008

The Assumption of Mary into Heaven

Mass was offered at 10.30am at the High Altar. A group of 30 parishioners gathered to honour Mary, Queen of Heaven and recite the Angelus. After our devotions we bid an emotional farewell to Ruth Pearce, who is moving to … Continue reading

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New page added

Check out the article on Synod which was provided for the parish to reflect on. Click here to read it or under ‘Good bad and ugly’ on the right

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The following is a paper I produced for the parish following the recent General Synod debate: July witnessed an historic moment for the Church of England. One that could change it beyond recognition. But what exactly happened? Let’s start with … Continue reading

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Reaction to the Bishop’s letter

I was very pleased to receive the pastoral letter (posted yesterday) from the Anglo-Catholic Bishops in response to the recent decisions of General Synod. (I have added a page which gives a breakdown of this to the right) The synod … Continue reading

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R.I.P. Revd Fr. Green!

I would not normally take much notice of the fact that the manufacturers of a board game had decided to revamp their product. But the news of a new edition of ‘Cluedo’ is in fact a fascinating barometer of society … Continue reading

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An important letter for Anglo-Catholics

The following letter has been sent by fourteen English bishops to those who voiced concern regarding the ordination of women to the episcopate prior to the General Synod vote. (A Synod which went on to denounce every acceptable provision put … Continue reading

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God bless Flashy!

I have recently discovered the Flashman papers. These are a set of shamelessly enjoyable historical novels written by George McDonald Fraser. The books revolve around Flashman- the bully from Tom Brown’s schooldays- now grown up. Written from his memoirs recalled … Continue reading

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Singing from the same hymn sheet……..

I was pondering hymns the other day. More specifically I was pondering how a quick study of the language in hymns illuminates the spiritual decline of recent times. Yes- strange as it sounds- examining hymns can help us understand the … Continue reading

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Fr. Hope Paten’s Requiem Mass

It is fifty years since the death of Fr. Hope Paten, the faithful priest who worked so hard to restore the Shrine at Walsingham to its former (pre reformation) glory. His work was abundantly blessed by God and aided by … Continue reading

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Give us today our daily bread..

On Tuesday in S. Barnabas’ parish we aim to feed both body and soul. We gather in Church for the Angelus and Mass at mid-day before retiring to S. Stephen’s court- a local residential home- for a shared parish lunch. … Continue reading

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