Putting together Connected this month I was struck by how many social events are starting to take off again. In March alone we have the St Francis Quiz, a Beetle Drive, the Community Cinema, Lent Lunches, and Soup & a Song. Followed by the Fairburn Singers and Board Games in St Wilfrid's during April. It's exhausting just thinking about it all!In other news, thanks to Sue Beevers for the photographs of Revd. Pete's installation at Pinderfields Hospital.Thanks also to Martin Pearson for news of a new water feature at St Wilfrid's.
In mid-January, St Wilfrid’s Parish entered a period of ‘interregnum’ as our previous Rector, Rev Pete left to take up a new role as a Health Care Chaplain. As part of the recruitment process, our Parochial Church Council (PCC) must prepare a ‘Parish Profile’ to accompany the advertisement for a new Rector.The Parish Profile covers many aspects of our Church Life and as such we would like to hear views from our congregations - regular attendees, those who come only for special occasions (Christmas, Easter), those attending family occasions such as weddings, baptisms and funerals, the schools within our parish, church groups and other organisations using our buildings.To facilitate the process of gathering thoughts and observations, the PCC have listed four questions which we hope will enable you to provide your considered views. They are found in the attached document. You can return the completed form by email or physically via the ‘post-box’ at the back of church. If you are returning by email, please send the form as an attachment to me, Martin Pearson at: artistmartin51@gmail.Forms should be returned by Sunday 18th February. All responses will be treated anonymously.We will also be arranging drop-in sessions and meeting groups to gather views and answer questions. You may prefer to attend one of these sessions at St Wilfrid’s Parish Hall:Tuesday 13th February 7 – 9pmSaturday 17th February 11 – 1pmRefreshments will be provided.The PCC are keen to hear from you, and we look forward to receiving your responses.Many thanks and kind regards,Martin Pearson, on behalf of the PCC.
This month Connected has a rather sombre feeling. The recent deaths of three prominent members of our community, over the Christmas and New Year period, is a reminder that we should embrace each day, and every opportunity, to live our lives to the full. Rest in Peace Barbara, Jean and Margaret.Revd. Roy Shaw gives us guidance for Lent which is almost upon us, and Churchwarden Pat Jarvis outlines the steps to be taken during the interregnum. Please participate in shaping the future look of the Parish by responding to consultations and questionnaires as they are published by the PCC
In September I complained that, in that month, I hadn't received any articles. Well this month I have an abundance of riches!The main news this month is Revd. Pete leaving St Wilfrid's Parish for pastures new in the NHS. We wish him, and the Watson family, all the very best in this new phase of his ministry.Also this month we present the answers to the Christmas Spot the Baby Quiz. So now tha' knows!
