Monthly Archives: December 2008

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Administrator

May I wish my readers a happy new year! And, as popular custom dictates, I shall make my last post of 2008 a mini review of the year past- with a tiny prediction for the year ahead. The prediction will … Continue reading →

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Post Christmass Break: Day 2

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Administrator

Day two of the break saw the Tomlinsons head for the quaint village of Rye Harbour in East Sussex. (Thanks to Jenny Craske for the tip!) A flat desolate shore, Rye is a National Reserve which boasts a huge number … Continue reading →

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The dreaded ‘Code of Practice’ is written…predictably pathetic!

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Administrator

Today, whilst strolling around Canterbury Cathedral, I was texted by one of those anonymous bloggers at ‘Massinformation’ with news that the Manchester Group have made public their botched attempt to offer provision to Anglo-Catholics ahead of the first Consecration of … Continue reading →

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S. Thomas of Canterbury

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Administrator

Today begins my post Christmass break and I look forward to spending quality time with my family. We are not going away but will arrange several days out- as we are yet to fully explore the locality since moving here … Continue reading →

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The Crib

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Administrator

According to tradition the use of a crib in church at Christmass was instituted by S. Frances. What a wonderful devotional tool it is! Each year as I process the christ child to the manger- with a candle-holding congregation singing … Continue reading →

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Saint Stephen

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Administrator

S. Stephen is honoured in the New Testament as the first Christian martyr. A deacon in the early Christian Church, he gave his life to God, caring for widows and the poor. God worked many miracles through S. Stephen and … Continue reading →

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A Happy Christmass to one and all

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Administrator

A great and happy throng converged on S. Barnabas’ yesterday to worship our Lord Jesus Christ. In the afternoon we welcomed families in particular for our Christingle and Crib Service (photographs to follow). It is amazing to see how it … Continue reading →

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Getting ready…

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Administrator

This morning the congregation gathered to decorate the Church for the oncoming festivities! It is always a very special moment – with the excitement of the children proving infectious. What a magnificent effort it was- for ours is a particularly … Continue reading →

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A magical moment

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Administrator

Children are such a precious gift and just occasionally do things which truly humble us. One such moment occured when Jemima met Father Christmass this week. After singing carols the children took turns to sit with Fr. Christmass and his … Continue reading →

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Our Christmass Poster…

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Administrator
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