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Tuesday 26th February 2008

 

 

 

NEGLECTED MASTERPIECE TO BE PERFORMED

A neglected masterpiece of classical music will be performed at St Andrew’s Psalter Lane Church, Nether Edge, on Good Friday (21st March). ‘The Seven Last Words’ by Haydn was written for a Good Friday service and will be played by the Elias String Quartet (of Ensemble 360), with meditations by Canon Nick Jowett. The event, which is free, begins at 12 noon and lasts for three hours.

For more information, see the Diocesan website at www.sheffield.anglican.org, or contact Nick Jowett at njowett@standrewspsalterlane.org.uk or 0114 258 6550.

 

STAPLEFORD CENTRE PROSPECTUS

The Stapleford Centre’s distance learning courses on Faith in Schools and Religious Education may be found at http://www.sheffield.anglican.org/documents/Prospectus-2008e-mail.pdf.

 

PILOT SCHOOL REOPENED

SHEFFIELD'S newest school building is open for business - the first phase of a £60 million project set to transform two former comprehensives. The new campus for Sheffield Springs Academy in Arbourthorne - formerly Myrtle Springs - opened on time shortly after the half term break to pupils who had previously been studying in one of the most run down schools in the city. For more, see http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/School-points-way-for-city39s.3812696.jp.

 

THE WEEK AHEAD

This week, the Church remembers: George Herbert, Priest, Poet (1633) on Wednesday 27th February 2008; and David, Bishop of Menevia, Patron of Wales (c. 601) on Saturday 1st March.

This Sunday is the Third Sunday in Lent (Mothering Sunday).

 

EASTER 2008 LECTIONARY QUERIES

There is a printing error on page 27 of the CHP Common Worship 2007-08 Lectionary.

The readings given there are those for Year C, as opposed to Year A.

The correct provision is:

Principal Service

Acts 10.34–43 or Jeremiah 31.1–6

Psalm 118.[1,2] 14–24 

Colossians 3.1–4 or Acts 10.34–43

John 20.1–18 or Matthew 28.1–10†

The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading

3rd Service

MP Psalms 114, 117

Exodus 14.10–18, 26—15.2

Revelation 15.2–4

2nd Service

EP Psalm 105 or 66.1–11Song of Solomon 3.2–5; 8.6,7

John 20.11–18 if not used at the Principal Service or Revelation 1.12–18

 

FREE TO A GOOD HOME

Cream hooded cassock alb with matching belt

2 surplices 1 cotton & 1 easy care

2 cassocks + 1 black belt

1 black scarf

1 black woollen cape with hood

Please contact Mary Wilman tel. 0114 2461952

 

THE OMEGA COURSE ON CLIMATE CHANGE

St Oswald's Church, Millhouses (corner of Abbeydale and Bannerdale Road), April/May 2008. Sunday 27th April 12 noon: preliminary session of film clips plus lunch. Then Wednesdays 7.30pm - 30th April: why do we need to act urgently now (Hope). 7th May: what can we do about our carbon footprint (Responsibility). 14th May: how should carbon emissions be shared across the world (Justice). 21st May: how can we have a good quality life in a low carbon society (God's Kingdom). Final session with lunch Sunday 8th June: what actions should we take now - guest speaker Michael Bayley. All welcome. Further details from Margaret Stone on 0114-2746362 or email margaretstone@fish.co.uk.

 

ONSIDE EVENT FOR MEN

Friday 29th February 2008 @ 7.30pm, Hallamshire Suite, Sheffield Wednesday Football Stadium Free Entry Speaker: Grant Sharp

Bar - Quiz - Light Bites Grant Sharp is a Sheffield man (not from the world of sport) who has a very encouraging down to earth story to tell of how when he was in the grip of alcohol and drug addiction was sought out by God and through a series of 'divine appointments' including a Benny Hill Angel, an ex 'bag lady' cum Christian sister, and a priest in Malta. He found faith and deliverance in Jesus and after training as a counsellor Grant now helps others who are themselves suffering from addictions to alcohol, drugs, etc. For further information please contact Rev Peter Allen mobile 07882131370, email prallen3@yahoo.co.uk or view ONSIDE website http://www.onsideevents.co.uk/

 

MODERN COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE

Small Town, Big Vision, 7–9 April The town of Keighley in West Yorkshire is a microcosm of contemporary Britain. In fact it’s a right mixture: on the one hand there is loss of identity, segregated communities, poverty and support for the BNP ... and on the other, developing interfaith relations, cross community initiatives and a re-emerging civic identity. As the churches struggle with ever dwindling congregations, how do Christians understand their calling and find motivation to move beyond a sheer survival mentality? Led by Jonathan Pritchard, a priest who serves two very different parishes in Keighley, will be joined by others whose ministry is rooted in the town. These few days will be for anyone who is keen to share both the experiences of their own ‘small town’ and some of the struggles and joys which make up their ministry. Price: £160 all-inclusive. For more information about the Scargill Community, please visit our website: www.scargillhouse.co.uk.

 

PARTNERS TOGETHER – FAREWELL TO JACK

'Partners Together' will be hosting a farewell dinner for Bishop Jack and Judith, clergy and clergy spouses invited on 18th April. The price is £9. Please phone Jacquie Gardner on 01302 339618 for details by 11th April.

 

SPACE NEEDED: SHEFFIELD YOUTH THEATRE

The Sheffield Youth Theatre will CLOSE after 30 years of activity if a new space cannot be secured for rehearsal and costume storage. The group’s newest play, “The New Day”, has been written in part to highlight their plight, and there are performances coming up which may be viewed to understand the group’s work, which seeks to teach youths skills and respect for themselves and others.

If you can help with space, PLEASE contact: Alan Padmore, Space Co-Ordinator, at 07926 083272!

 

OCCUPATIONAL PRAYER CYCLE

We ask you to pray this week (26th February - 4th March - it's 8 days in a leap year) for people from the following occupations;- Managers, labourers in building, mining and manufacturing and other work. The Occupational Prayer Cycle, which runs week by week, covers nearly all occupations over the course of the year. It is produced by South Yorkshire Workplace Chaplaincy (SYWC), and more information can be found on their website at http://www.sywc.org.uk/opc/.

These are intrinsically hazardous occupations. SYWC supports "Workers' Memorial Day", a day to remember those who have died from industrial accidents and diseases, on the 28th April every year.

 

ON THE MOVE

Correction: Alison Lamb will be instituted as Vicar of Worsbrough with Elscar on the 30th April, not on the 2nd April as previously stated.

 

VACANCY

Headteacher at Deepcar St John's C of E Junior School St Margaret Ave, Deepcar, Sheffield S36 2TE

Required for September 2008.

All details available from CYPD Human Resources, Bannerdale Centre, 125 Carterknowle Road, Sheffield S7 2EX  Tel: 0114 250 6896 Closing date/time: 28 February 2008 at 12 noon

Project Co-ordinator / Administrator

South Yorkshire Workplace Chaplaincy (SYWC) is seeking to appoint a part time Project Co-ordinator / Administrator. The post involves project co-ordination and general administration duties to ensure the smooth running of the SYWC office.

The successful applicant, will posses:

•           An ability in project co-ordination

•           Excellent administration skills

•           Experience in the use of Microsoft Office

•           The ability to work as part of a team.

South Yorkshire Workplace Chaplaincy is a Charitable Company the members of which are the Anglican Diocese of Sheffield, the Sheffield Methodist District, the Yorkshire Synod of the United Reformed Church, the Yorkshire Baptist Union and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hallam. The organisation is both ‘world facing’ and ‘church facing’; it recruits, trains and supports workplace chaplains throughout South Yorkshire who operate in the following sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, the Police and Fire Services, the Leisure Industry and the Courts Service.

In its church facing role SYWC chaplains lead worship and preach throughout South Yorkshire.  The organisation also contributes to training and education in the region and encourages Christians the make links between their faith and working life.  The person appointed to the post would be sympathetic to the aims and vision of SYWC. The post is fourteen hours per week, flexible, and remuneration is according to the Sheffield Local Authority pay scale. For more details and a full job description please contact the SYWC office on 0114 2755865 or email office@sywc.org.uk

Application is by CV and an accompanying letter addressed to:

Capt Christopher Chesters CA, South Yorkshire Workplace Chaplaincy, Cemetery Road Baptist Church, Napier Street, Sheffield, S11 8HA

Closing date for applications is 14 March 2008.  Interviews will be held on 1 April 2008

South Yorkshire Workplace Chaplaincy is an equal opportunities employer.  www.sywc.org.uk

 

PARISH EVENTS

All Hallows, Harthill

“SHEFFIELD SENIOR SCHOOLS ORCHESTRA”

Saturday 8th March @ 7pm

Elgar, Sibelius Dvorak and other classics. Interval drinks and canapes. Tickets available   from   01909 770257 or  01909 770275   (postage 50p or send cash and collect at the door). For more details, please contact d_darlington@talktalk.net.

St Andrew’s, Psalter Lane

“THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF OUR SAVIOUR ON THE CROSS”

Friday 21st March 2008 @ 12noon-3pm

Music by Joseph Haydn, played by the Elias String Quartet.

Meditations by Canon Nick Jowett

This is a quiet meditation service with music, words, silence

Entrance free. Donations will be welcome

St Nicholas, Bradfield

“ART AND CRAFT FAIR”

Monday 24th March 2008 @ 10.30am-5.00pm

Tuesday 25th March 2008 @ 10.30am-4.30pm

Arts, crafts, and refreshments served all day. Please come along!

Start 7.00 p.m.   Adults  £7.50       Students £6.00   

 

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