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28th April

2019

LARGE PRINT news sheets are available, ask a

Sidesperson

APCM Today we have the Annual Meetings. First, immediately at the end of the service, the election of Churchwardens. This Vestry Meeting only takes a few minutes. After a coffee break, we reconvene in the North Transept for a review of the year, with slides. If you are on the Electoral Roll of Hexham Abbey, you will have received a report booklet via email or pick one up today.

Easter Craft Great things happened at the Easter Craft event on 20th April. Over two hours, thirty six children came through the Abbey, did the activities, heard the story, and took home the things they had made. Every child and every adult was welcomed and befriended, and all left feeling good about the Abbey and the Easter story. Glory to God and a big cheer for the team, who gave precious time on a busy Bank Holiday weekend. Margi McAllister.

Abbey Praise, 5th May Abbey Praise in May will focus on Celebrating Christening and we share in the Baptisms of Paige Thomson and Parker Forster at the 10am service.

Christian Aid 2019

Christian Aid starts on 13th

May. This year donations are needed more than ever. Can you help collect? Even doing one street would be great. If you want to ask questions speak to Philip Cunningham, Chris Milner, Margi McAllister or Derek Hughes.

Sunday Breakfast Support We are very thankful to the volunteers who have offered their support for Sunday Elevenses. We are however in urgent need of two more people to support the Breakfast after the 8.30am service. Please speak with David Ratcliff if you are keen to understand more about what the role involves.

Royal Northern Sinfonia On Friday 10th May at 7.30pm there is a spectacle not to be missed. Taking place in the Abbey and featuring Mozart’s ‘Gran Partita’ from the blockbuster movie ‘Amadeus’. Tickets cost £15 (£5 for under 18’s) and available from the Sage Gateshead via 0191 443 4661 or www.sagegateshead.com/royal-northern-sinfonia.

Easter Garden We hope you can come and see the Easter Garden displayed around the Font in the Abbey. With thanks to the Tots’ Praise team and their small helpers.

NEWS Great News Many of you will be aware that Lynn Caudwell, member of the Abbey congregation, is undertaking ordination training. She is due to be made a Deacon in Newcastle Cathedral on Saturday 29th June at 11am, and will become a Curate at St Andrew's in Corbridge. Please remember her in your prayers and support her by attending the Cathedral Service. This is ticketed, please ring or email the Parish Office to book a ticket.

Hexham Abbey Staff Three new positions have been advertised by Owen Mills in support of the work of the Abbey. Please see our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter or refer to our website for further information on current staff vacancies.

‘Stone’ Giveaway Many of you will have noticed a pile of stones in the Refectory Garden. These are available, firstly offered to Abbey members. Should you be in need of stone, then please come and take a look and take away on a first come first served basis. Thank you.

A Day with Lord Curry Ben and Rachael Haywood Smith recently attended a diocesan day held in Slaley. The subject matter was on rural affairs and the agricultural economy, which was both interesting and stimulating. It was most encouraging to hear that in this time of political chaos, there are those in the House of Lords both wanting to hear our views and working hard to frame relevant future policies. If you would like to know more, contact Rachael/Ben for a resume of the day.

Healing and Wholeness Service The next service for Healing and Wholeness will be on Tuesday 7th May at 7.00pm and led by Rev. Janet Jackson. Entrance for this service is via the Slype door as the other doors will be locked.

Matthew and Emily Matthew and Emily marry in Hexham Abbey on 25th May at 1pm. Please see Esther in the Parish Office should you wish to contribute by making a donation towards their wedding gift.

Food bank appeal

The Food Bank would very much welcome tinned meat, fish, potatoes, vegetable and fruit, UHT milk, squash, coffee and sugar, toilet roll, washing powder and shampoo.

Monday Afternoon House Group Monday House Group (beset by Bank Holidays at this time of year) have a somewhat interrupted start to the new term. We shall meet on Monday 29th April (Riding Mill) and then weekly from 13th May (Rye Terrace). We are taking a peek at a new Discipleship in Daily Life course to start the term whilst we consider what will be our substantive study will be. What a good time to come along and help us decide. Call David on 07866 600904 to find out more.

Wednesday Evening House Group We are picking up the study of Acts in May. If you would like to join us on and after 8th May, call Rachael on 07984 398113 for more details.

Friday Afternoon House Group Find out more about joining the group by calling Elizabeth on 01434 601142.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Prehistoric Northumberland Talk, 30th April Following his sell-out talk last month, Stan Beckensall will talk on Prehistoric Northumberland on Tuesday 30th April to raise funds for a Hexham child in need of medical treatment in the USA. The event is a ticket only event, and tickets can be obtained from Cogito Books, Hexham. Come and hear Stan between 7.30pm and 9.00pm in the Prior’s Hall.

Tippett - A Child of Our Time, 11th May

Hexham Orpheus Choir & Orchestra perform on Saturday 11th May at 7.30pm in the Abbey. Verdi Overture: The Force of Destiny, soloists are Rachel Dyson (Soprano), Valerie Reid (Alto), Austin Gunn (Tenor) and Graeme Danby (Bass). Tickets cost £18 (Transept), £10 (Nave) and students are half price. Tickets are available from Cogito Books (cash only) or hexhamorpheus.brownpapertickets.com.

Plant Stall, 11th May A reminder that our annual Plant Sale is taking place on the Abbey Flags from 9am until 1pm on 11th May. If you have plants to donate for us to sell, these can be dropped off at the stall from 8.30am on the day or left in the Flower Corner in the Abbey on the afternoon of Friday 10th May. Plant collection can be arranged if you need support with transportation. The Plant Stall is also in need of green fingered helpers on the day. If you have a good knowledge of plants and would like to help please contact Sheila Dance on 607335 or Lesley Middleton on 602018.

Book Stall, 11th May Judi Singleton and Edith Russell have received a good supply of books for the Book Stall and would like to encourage you to keep on bringing in your unwanted books for the stall. Please could all books now be delivered straight to the Parish Office.

Organ Recitals, 18th May St John Lee are having three organ recitals by local organists. The first recital will be by Michael Haynes, Director of Music at Hexham Abbey on Saturday 18

th May 2019 starting at 6pm. Entrance

is £5 which includes light refreshments.

Living Well in Tynedale, 18th May The Living Well in Tynedale event is being held in Hexham Abbey between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 18

th May. The date was chosen as it is on the cusp between Mental Health Awareness

Week and Dementia Action Week. The aim is to help people find out more about the activities, support and volunteering opportunities in our area, and is designed to be a fun afternoon that can help optimise physical and mental health. Local organisations, groups and clubs have been invited to host a stand at this event, to highlight and share what can be offered. This is a free event with thirty stands, live music & refreshments. For more information please contact Adele via adelekinsella@hotmail.co.uk.

Silver Screen Showing, 30th May The May showing of Roman Holiday (1953) stars Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn, shot in and around Rome. It is preserved in the U.S Library of Congress as being ‘culturally, historically and aesthetically significant’. Come along to the North Transept at 2.30pm on Thursday 30th May for a relaxed afternoon of tea or coffee and cake. It is free but donations are gratefully accepted.

The Pastoral Visiting Group is always happy to hear from a Church Member,

perhaps housebound, who would like a visit. Please contact Margaret Meade via the Office.

For Your Prayers We pray for those who are unwell or who have asked for our prayers: Edna O’Neil, Christopher Brown, Ann Dodgson, June Olliver, Gordon Rowell, Derek Hughes

Contact the Parish Office: 01434 602031 or admin@hexhamabbey.org.uk Opening Hours: 9am - 3pm

Abbey Services for the week beginning Monday 29th April

Monday 29th April

9.00am 5.00pm 5.40pm

Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Christian Meditation

Tuesday 30th April

9.00am 12.00pm 5.00pm

Morning Prayer Holy Communion Evening Prayer

Frank Dexter

Wednesday 1st May

9.00am 9.30am 10.15am 6.30pm

Morning Prayer Holy Communion Tots’ Praise Choral Evensong

Chris Simmons Frank Dexter

Thursday 2nd May

9.00am 9.30am 6.30pm

Morning Prayer Prayer Group Choral Evensong

Dagmar Winter

Friday 3rd May

9.00am 5.00pm

Morning Prayer Evening Prayer

Saturday 4th May

9.00am 5.00pm

Morning Prayer Evening Prayer

Sunday 5th May The Third Sunday of Easter 8.30am Holy Communion President & Preacher Mary Warner

10.00am Abbey Praise with Baptisms President & Preacher Dagmar Winter

12.00pm Holy Communion - BCP President Mary Warner

6.30pm Choral Evensong Officiant Claire Robson

Reader John Robinson

Readings Isaiah 38:9-20, John 11(17-26)27-44

Sunday 28th April The Second Sunday of Easter 9.30am Joint Parish Eucharist Readings Acts 5:27-32 and John 20:19-31

President Janet Jackson Readers Lindsay Graham

Preacher Dagmar Winter Intercessor Rachael Haywood Smith

Organ Widor Symphony VI(iii) Hymns 462, 8, 9, 466

Setting Thorne Mass of St Thomas Creed Haynes/Winter

10.30am APCM

6.30pm Said Evensong with Hymns Officiant Philip Cunningham

Preacher Philip Cunningham Readers Hedley Everett

Organ Widor Symphony VI(v) Readings Isaiah 52:13-53 & Luke 24:13-35

Hymns 119 (omit vv4&5), 120, 653