Monthly Archives: December 2008

Profound thanks to Quintus

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Administrator

Last night S. Barnabas’ welcomed Quintus as our guest choir for the Traditional Service of 9 Lessons and Carols. What an incredible night it was. The singing was of a very high standard indeed- and I particularly enjoyed ‘The Lamb’ … Continue reading →

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Advent IV

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Administrator

Today we celebrated Advent IV- and welcomed Father Geoffrey Kirk as our fourth and final Advent preacher. Father Kirk was his usual sparkling self- delivering a wonderful sermon which engaged both heart and mind. Father cleverly revealed to us (and … Continue reading →

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Sorry state of the House of Bishops

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Administrator

Once again Radio 4′s ‘Today’ programme had me spluttering over my cornflakes! This time the article raising blood pressure concerned the doctrine of the Virgin Birth. The thrust of the item orignated from a ‘think tank’ whose collective genius have … Continue reading →

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Blogs have personality!

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Administrator

Now I have seen it all! What am I refering to? A website that claims to scrutinise language and then tell you the personality profile of your blog! Yes you read that right. Apparently blogs and their owners can have … Continue reading →

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Anglo-Catholic plight to fall on deaf ears?

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Administrator

It has long been the hope of Anglo-Catholics, that if Anglicanism fails us, then the Roman Catholic church might come to our aid. Of course it is far too early to reflect on either of those two suppositions. But this … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 17, 2008 by Administrator

This coming Sunday we welcome our final Advent preacher, Revd Fr. Geoffrey Kirk, Vicar of St. Stephen’s Lewisham. I stress that this is not of photpgraph of him! Rather the photo depicts a man who links our two parishes; the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday lunch club extravaganza!

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Administrator

Pictured above is Jenny Craske, one of our Sacristans and head honcho of the Tuesday lunch club! Normally the weekly parish lunch takes the form of soup and ploughmans, tea and cakes- and is shared with residents of local residential … Continue reading →

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The party season is here

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Administrator

However hard we try, and however wrong it feels, there is just no holding Christmas at bay during these last two weeks of Advent. Already the carol services have started, the office parties (Jemima is dressed for hers!) are in … Continue reading →

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Read it and weep

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Administrator

I direct you to this very disturbingarticle. (click here) On the website ‘titusonenine’ under my pseudonym of ‘rugbyplayingpriest’ I wrote this in the comment section: Rev. (which I dispute) Jane Hedges defending this grossly disturbing watering down of the faith … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Advent Wreath Workshop

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Administrator

Last Saturday the social committee organised a magnificent ‘Advent Wreath Workshop’ for the second year in succession. Once again it was a hugely enjoyable event – with much munching on mince-pies and much sipping of Mulled wine! Alas I was … Continue reading →

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