NOTICES
For services in
Wool….some disabled parking
There are now 3 disabled
parking spaces through the electronic
double gate in the Wool School grounds
leading to the church,. You will need to
display a blue badge. The
pedestrian path at the back of the
school that leads to church is
wheelchair-friendly.
Remember that the gates
are opened 15/20 minutes before a
service. All other parking is in the
school staff car park.
New Priest in the
Lulworths
The Licensing Service for
Revd David Chillman as Associate Priest
& House for Duty in the Lulworth Parish
will take place on Wednesday the 2nd
February 2022 at 7:00 pm in Holy Trinity
Church, West Lulworth.
You are very welcome to
attend David’s licensing. Please could
you let Sue in the office know if you
are coming by emailing
westpurbeckoffice@gmail.com.
This will help the caterers, as
refreshments will be provided in church
after the service. Where possible,
please can we also ask you to share
lifts as parking will be at a premium.
Christmas decorations in the church -
- and on a windowsill the
12 Days of Christmas in Wool -
Thanks to Sue Burroughs for these photos
‘The Light shines
in the darkness’ John 1:5
Thank you for all
your hard work and commitment
to the local church
in this most difficult year.
It has been hugely
appreciated.
May you know the joy
of the Christ Child this Christmas.
From Bishop
Karen and Bishop Andrew
Good
news! - An
announcement by the Bishop about
the appointment of a new Vicar
The following
announcement was read at the services on
14th November:
‘The Bishop of
Sherborne is delighted to announce
that, subject to the Patrons approval
and the necessary statutory checks,
the Revd Canon Richard Bartlett
has been appointed as the new Vicar of
the West Purbeck Benefice.
Richard is currently
Director of Missional Engagement at
USPG mission agency; prior to that he
was for 11 years Vicar of Holy
Trinity, Northwood. He started his
ministry off in Purbeck with a curacy
in Wareham and comes with extensive
experience of parish ministry gained
in the UK and overseas.
I would like to thank
all those who have been involved in
these two recent appointments. A date
has now been set for the Revd David
Chillman’s licensing to take place at
7pm on 2nd February and it is our hope
that Richard can be instituted,
inducted and installed before Easter.’
+Karen
(Bishop Karen is
also the acting Bishop of Salisbury)
Balliol College are the
patrons this time around and therefore
the Bishop has written to them
requesting agreement to the appointment.
We are probably looking at either 6th or
7th April 2022 for Canon Richard's licensing.
We very much look forward
to welcoming Canon Richard as our Parish
Priest next year.
Please continue to pray :
Õ
For
Richard, as he looks forward to taking
this major new step in his life and for
his family as they support him. May they
and we all know God's presence and
continued leading in all of this.
Õ
For our existing permanent
clergy, Revds Sandra and Jenny who are
working so hard to look after all the
churches. For Revd Canon Keith Hugo who
is ministering to the Lulworths during
their vacancy, and
for Rev David Chilman who is soon to
join the benefice and be based in
Lulworth.
Õ
For
one another, that we would all be fully
open to welcoming
Richard and David, the
people of God's
choice, to lead us.
Rev Canon Richard Bartlett meeting
the Benefice PCCs and Holy Rood Pastoral
Team in November 2021
(Photo
courtesy of Peter Wharf)
Recruitment for the
Benefice House for Duty post
(based in the Lulworths)
West Purbeck Benefice has
appointed the Rev. David Chillman as the
new Associate Priest to the Lulworths
parishes. David is an experienced priest
who has been both as an Anglican
incumbent and a regional dean in British
Columbia, Canada. He was ordained in the
Church of England in 1995 and served in
parishes in Hampshire, West Yorkshire
and Surrey before he and his wife, Jude,
emigrated to Vancouver Island in 2014.
Further details in
due course. We look forward to welcoming
David to our benefice.
Revd David Chillman’s licensing is due
to take place at 7pm on 2nd February
2022.
When is Holy Rood Church
open for private prayer?
Holy Rood Church, Wool is
now open for private prayer daily from
10am until
4pm.
Please observe Covid
precautions and please use safely. In
particular:
Please use antibacterial hand gel where
provided as you
go into the church and again when you
leave
Do sit at least
2 meters away from anybody else in the
church at the same time.
Face coverings are encouraged but are no
longer a legal requirement.
JustGiving
We have joined
JustGiving
to enable people who wish to, to donate
to Holy Rood
via the web.
Go to the JustGiving site
by using
the button below (or use your smartphone
camera with the QR code):
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Events
Address for contributions
to the website or social media
benefice-it@westpurbeck.org.uk
[The old
address of
holyroodit@gmail.com is no
longer in use.]
A
Prayer during a Pandemic (based on
Habakkuk Ch. 3 v17-19)
Though the people of the world are
suffering and fearful and jobs and
businesses are at risk and many are
unemployed
Though many are dying as their breath
fails and families are kept apart and
are in despair
Though front line workers and the NHS in
their commitment and compassion are
exhausted
Though a friendly handshake or hug is
not allowed and we face each other with
our masks
Though many are anxious about what the
future holds especially the young
Yet
we will rejoice in the Lord God who is
our strength and will never fail us. His
Spirit lifts our hearts and minds as He
journeys with us through Jesus Christ
Our Lord
AMEN
With thanks to Chris
Corteen
(One response to a
question in the Monday Home Group)
(Covid-19 restrictions: Please do not
call in without an appointment. Not
manned during lockdown.)
Office contact number is 07729 484866
Email address:
westpurbeckoffice@gmail.com
(Telephone messages will be dealt with
during office hours only.)
Online Services are continuing
We are still
holding Combined Benefice services
online on some Sunday mornings,
gathering together round screens and
phones at 10.30am for a 10.45am start.
Anyone may take
part in this service using your laptop, ipad, or phone (smart or otherwise).
You would be most welcome
to join in and if you would like to have
more details please email the Church
Office.
The contact arrangements
are emailed in advance and you would
need to give your contact details
including an email address and phone
number to the
Benefice Office. We can't publish the Zoom
contact details here for security
reasons, but you are still very welcome.*
It is highly recommended
not to 'arrive' at the very last minute
as most people enjoy it more by taking a
little while to get a good connection
sorted out and iron out any queries.
Also arriving in good time prevents you
being excluded inadvertently by the
security lock (see next paragraph).
*
The service is locked
down soon after the start time to
prevent abusive internet behaviour which sadly
has happened occasionally to other
churches using online worship.
Other News
Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
Pastoral Care
If you need to self-isolate, do inform the
church office or Revd Carol together
with your contact phone number. A member
of the church will be in contact to
check on your welfare and to offer
practical support with shopping etc.
Best hygiene practice and safeguarding
procedures will be observed in all
pastoral contacts.
Plans are actively
ongoing to help with some practical
support to those who are vulnerable or
isolated. Further information is
available from the Rector.
Medical
Advice
For up-to-date medical
advice, the place to go is:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
For specific Church of
England advice look at:
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches
A Prayer
For All Those Affected By Coronavirus
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your
mercy.
Sustain and support the
anxious,
be with those who care
for the sick,
and lift up all who are
brought low;
that we may find comfort
knowing that nothing can
separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Daily
Prayer
Each day the Church of
England publishes
audio and text of the Prayer for the Day.
