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        Christmas/January 2021
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Holy Trinity Service Times
Public services are as follows:

                      Sunday
                8.00am and 10.00am
                   Tuesday – Friday
                      10.00am
                      Saturday
                10.00am and 6.00pm

Services will also continue to be streamed:
      Sunday                     Tuesday – Saturday
10.00am and 6.30pm                   10.00am

 ALL CHRISTMAS SERVICES ARE LISTED
   AFTER THE CALENDAR – on p12
To access streamed services:

                               @ Holy Trinity Taunton

                                 Holy Trinity Taunton

Fr Julian can be emailed directly: frjulianssc@gmail.com
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HOLY TRINITY TAUNTON - Christmas/January 2021
HOLY TRINITY TAUNTON - Christmas/January 2021
2021

FR JULIAN WRITES…
This time last year we were just beginning to hear about the city of
Wuhan in China. China’s a very long way away, and so the news of an
epidemic there which resulted in deaths, the abandoning of familiar
ways of life and the growth of fear didn’t really impinge until it all
started getting very real and very near.

In the beginning of this year, coronavirus was declared a pandemic, and
we saw its spread from the East into Europe, and saw the dreadful
effects in Italy and then Spain. That was easy to relate to: many of us
have been to those countries and maybe even those cities which were
particularly affected.

Fears for ourselves were realised when Covid broke out in the UK. We
were shocked when a leading scientist said a 20,000 death rate would
be a good outcome. Now it is nearing 70,000; we have had two
lockdowns and are living with severe restrictions on our daily lives and
habits. All our hope is now pinned on the vaccine, beginning to be
administered to the most vulnerable of our communities. Easter is
being proposed as the time when life might begin to become normal
again. After a dreadful 9 months, we have been given hope.

Nobody would have necessarily anticipated that 2,000 years and more
ago, there would be another world-changing event. Yes, the possibility
was there, but it was very much in the realms of the unknown in terms
of time and place. And its effect continues to be more significant and
more positive than Covid-19.

I’m referring, of course, to the birth of Jesus, which we will soon be
celebrating, the birth of hope. Seers and prophets had been preparing
people for God’s coming amongst us, but no one knew when, where or
how. But it was a hope that sustained.
HOLY TRINITY TAUNTON - Christmas/January 2021
The outward signs of the ‘pandemic’ that was affecting God’s people
was their alienation from him. Despite several covenants, promises
made by God, we broke them, and carried on blithely ignoring the
consequences. Some people are doing that today with regard to Covid,
and the consequences are just the same: the possibility of death.

Not a very pleasant topic for conversation, as my late father said, when
I was putting it to him that there was no point in having two phones
side by side in his hallway, and none upstairs. I merely suggested that
it would be inconvenient if he had a stroke, a heart attack or broke a
hip when upstairs. Not a pleasant topic for conversation - but one that
had to be had. And yours truly had to instigate it!

We try to ignore facts we don’t like. It’s either that or we ignore them
and then the danger is that fear of them builds up in us, and could end
up crippling us as we become more and more concerned, until we
actually face up to them. Christ’s birth enables us to face up to all the
fear in our lives and the life of our world. Like the vaccine, it is the birth
of hope. Just as the Christ child was nurtured and grew, the outward
embodiment of God’s love for us and everyone, so fear diminished.

I was disappointed to watch a (light) history programme recently about
Christmas in the Tudor period, to hear that the fundamental difference
between then and now is that in the 16th century, December the 25th
was the start of Christmas, whereas today it’s the end for most people.
I unashamedly keep the 12 days of Christmas, and I cannot wait to get
the lights and the decorations up! My car wears its reindeer nose and
antlers until the eve of Epiphany – and I don’t care!

If we look on Christmas as the start, the birth, of our redemption, that
spiritual vaccine which assures of life and allow the Christ to grow
within us and the world, we will see that Christmas is truly the birth of
hope – and available immediately to all. (And I installed a phone for
Dad upstairs that very day…)

With my prayers and very best wishes for a Happy Christmas,

                                          Fr Julian
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FROM THE REGISTERS

Because of Covid there have been no enquiries about baptisms,
although I was delighted to receive one in the last couple of weeks. The
person was concerned that they lived outside the parish. They
certainly did! They wanted Holy Trinity, Taunton in Massachusetts,
USA…! The power of Google…

Baptisms, marriages and funerals can still be celebrated in C of E
churches, but with very restricted numbers.
                                                           Fr Julian

THANK YOU
We owe a tremendous deal of gratitude to Wendy Burge for taking on
a virtual Grand Christmas Draw. This was made on Sunday 13th
December, and winners received several generous hampers and other
prizes (for a list of winners see further on in the magazine). Over £700
was raised for church funds, which have naturally been very hard hit by
lockdowns and other restrictions. And a big thank you, too, to all who
contributed towards the prizes, and who bought tickets. Thank you all
very much.

DEPARTURES
We were sorry that Simon Gaunt, our organist and choir trainer has had
to resign with immediate effect from the beginning of December for
health reasons. We are very grateful to him for all he has done,
especially post-lockdown. Thankfully we have been able to cover most
services ‘in house’.

Also, Rosie Clarke, our administrator has been able to secure a post in
a new career, and will be leaving in January to focus on it. Again, we
are most grateful to Rosie for looking after the office side of things in
challenging times, and with challenging equipment (the all-singing, all-
dancing copier is very temperamental!). Our warmest wishes as well
as our thanks go with her in her new job.
COVID AND THE CRIB

The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on the way we conduct
our lives, with many new rules and restrictions governing our health and
safety. One area of concern is your Christmas Crib. Although there
are several weeks to go before Christmas, you will need to start
planning now. You will need to begin with a thorough risk assessment to
ensure your Crib is COVID-secure.

Here is some further guidance:

1.   A maximum of 4 shepherds only are permitted in the Crib.

2. Shepherds must wear facemasks (unless exempt) and strictly
   observe social distancing (2m or 1m+ with mitigations).

3. Jesus, Mary and Joseph form a family bubble and thus may be
   placed together.

4. The ox and the ass need Declaration of Non-Contamination
   Certificates, obtainable from the Department of Agriculture.

5. The Three Wise Men, since they come from a non Schengen Area,
   will be subject to a 14-day quarantine, whether or not they have
   tested negative for Covid.

6. The straw, moss, palm branches and other decorations must be
   disinfected, with hands washed for 20 seconds after handling.

7. Angels flying over the Crib are now forbidden, owing to the
   aerosol effect produced by the batting of wings.

8. Shepherds are permitted provided they are not more than 70
   years old or suffering from underlying medical conditions or in
   another vulnerable category.

9. The inn, along with other businesses in the hospitality sector, is
   closed until further notice.

10. For 2020 only, a Pontius Pilate should be added to the Crib to
    explain to authorised participants the protocols for washing and
    sanitisation of hands.
                                               Contributed by Fr Julian
CALENDAR FOR CHRISTMAS & JANUARY
The Sundays, readings and themes, and Saints days for Christmas week and
January are listed below.

25 CHRISTMAS DAY              Theme: The Nativity of Our Lord
Readings: Isaiah 62.6-12; Titus 3.4-17; Luke 2.8-20
26 Sat    S. Stephen
27 CHRISTMAS 1                Theme: The Holy Family
Readings: Isaiah 61.10-62.3; Galatians 4.4-7; Luke 2.15-21
28 Mon The Holy Innocents
29 Tue    S. Thomas a Becket, Archbp of Canterbury, Martyr (1170)
31 Thu S. Sylvester, Bishop of Rome (335)
January 2021
1 Fri     THE NAMING OF JESUS
2 Sat     SS. Basil the Great & Gregory of Nazianzus (379 & 389)
3 CHRISTMAS 2 Theme: The Light of the World
Readings: Ecclesiasticus 24.1-12; Ephesians 1.3-14; John1.10-18
6 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD        Theme: Revelation
Readings: Isaiah 60.1-6; Ephesians 3.1-12; Matthew 2.1-12
7 Thu     S. Raymond of Pennafort, Dominican Friar & Writer (1275)
10 BAPTISM OF THE LORD        Theme: The Baptism of Christ
Readings: Genesis 1.1-5; Acts 19.1-7; Mark 1.4-11
11 Mon    S. Theodosius, Leader of Monks, Teacher (5th Century)
12 Tue    S. Aelred of Hexham, Abbot of Rievaulx (1167)
13 Wed    S. Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, First Latin Hymn writer (368)
17 EPIPHANY 2                Theme: Called by Jesus
Readings: 1 Samuel 3.1-10; Revelation 5.1-10; John1.43-51
18 Mon    Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
19 Tue    S. Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, Social Reformer (1095)
20 Wed    S. Sebastian, Roman Soldier, Martyr (3rd Century)
21 Thu    S. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr (350)
22 Fri    S. Vincent of Saragossa, 1st Martyr of Spain
24 EPIPHANY 3                Theme: Water into Wine
Readings: Genesis 14.17-20; Revelation 19.6-10; John 2.1-11
25 Mon    THE CONVERSION OF S. PAUL
26 Tue   SS. Timothy & Titus, Companions of S. Paul
27 Wed   S. Angela Merici, Foundress of Ursuline Nuns (1540)
28 Thu   S. Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Philosopher, Teacher (1274)
29 Fri   S. Gildas, Abbot S. Wales (570)
30 Sat   Charles I, King & Martyr (1649)
31 THIRD BEFORE LENT       Theme: The Authority of Christ
Readings: Deuteronomy 18.15-20; Revelation 12.1-5a; Mark 1.21-28

                                     SERVICES
                  Sunday 20 December
            6.30pm Carol Service (Streamed only)
                     Christmas Eve
             4.00pm Crib Service (Streamed only)
           11.30pm Midnight Mass (Streamed only)
                    Christmas Day
     10.00am Family Mass with Carols sung by the choir
                        Boxing Day
                  10.00am Mass - St Stephen
                        (No 6pm service)
                    Sunday 27 December
                       (No 8am service)
                         10.00am Mass
  6.30pm Evensong & Benediction – St John the Evangelist
                    (Streamed only)

                   Monday 28 December
             10.00am Mass – The Holy Innocents

   Services are as usual from Tuesday 29 December, except:

                  Wednesday 6 January
            7.30pm Mass – Feast of the Epiphany
LEITH HILL MUSIC FESTIVAL 1958

Simon Gaunt’s article in the November magazine about hymn tunes
and in particular the influence of Ralph Vaughan Williams (RVW) in
their naming reminded me of the St Matthew Passion by J S Bach.

The Leith Hill Music Festival in Surrey was founded in 1905 by Margaret
Vaughan Williams, the sister of Ralph Vaughan Williams and Lady
Farrar of Abinger Hall. The Festival is one of competitions between
choirs and events, held at the Dorking Halls in Dorking, Surrey. The
whole festival culminating in a performance on the last evening.

RVW was the Festival conductor from 1905 -1953. He always had a
wish to conduct a performance of the St Mathew Passion on the final
evening. The first was in 1931.

The 1958 performance was special as it was to be performed on two
evenings. Thomas Armstrong conducted the first evening and RVW the
next. The two men shared the rehearsals. The choir was made up of
members of the various Surrey Choral Societies and children from the
senior school choirs who sang in the chorales. There were six soloists,
Eric Greene, tenor, Gordon Clinton, bass baritone, Pauline Brockless,
soprano, Nancy Evans, mezzo-soprano, Wilfred Brown, tenor, and John
Carol Case, bass baritone. Eric Gritton was the pianist and Dr William
Cole the organist.

Early in 1958 our music teacher at school invited four of us from the
choir to take part. We rehearsed at school and did not meet up with
the other choirs until the afternoon of the performance at the
afternoon rehearsal. RVW took the rehearsal and all went well apart
from one incident when the great man looked over his spectacles,
tapped his baton on the desk and addressed the choir saying that one
of the tenors was a semitone out! I was fascinated by Wilfred Brown
as his mouth seemed to take on a square shape when he sang and we
all fell in love with John Carol Case!!

We broke for tea which the four of us girls spent at our retired
headmistress’ house in Dorking. We then changed into our school
uniform for the performance. The massed choir were all in evening
dress of course, as were the soloists and the whole atmosphere was
electric.

The performance was a fantastic experience, though long, taking two
and a half hours and I feel very proud to have able to take part in it.
Unbeknown to me and no doubt to the other girls taking part the whole
performance was being recorded as a gift for RVW.

This I discovered only a few years ago
when looking for a recording of the
Passion in English, I was so surprised and
delighted as it transports me back to that
evening in 1958. As a recording it is not
on par with modern recordings but it does
have atmosphere and the final piece ‘In
tears of grief’ I find incredibly moving. I
use the whole performance as my
meditation at the vigil on Maundy Thursday evening.
                                                       Jenni Llewellyn

CHRISTMAS ROUND THE WORLD QUIZ
1. Who brings gifts to German children on Christmas Eve?
2. Where did our Christmas Turkey originally come from?
3. Which country started the tradition of a Christmas Tree?
4. Where do the Jonkunnu dancers perform at Christmas?
5. Where do they eat Stollen at Christmas?
6. What country has pinatas for the children at Christmas?
7. What shape is a French Christmas cake?
8. Where were ‘sowens’ drunk on New Year’s Eve?
9. Which two countries are the first to celebrate New Year?
10. When does Christmas begin in both Finland and Poland?

                                                          Answers p16
HOLY TRINITY                        WINNERS
       October 2020
           1st           Jason Stevens                £40.00
           2nd           Richard Tomlinson            £24.00
           3rd           James Finnemore              £16.00
       November 2020
          1st        Dianne Newton                    £40.00
          2nd        Sue Gill                         £24.00
          3rd        Jason Stevens                    £16.00

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

Thank you so much for all your support, whether donating cash to buy
items for the hampers, or buying tickets, goodies for the hampers, in
many cases both.

I am delighted to say that £700.00 has been raised.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we would raise so much, I am
truly humbled and so very grateful for your support.

The draw took place on 13th December the winners were:

Food & Drink Hamper                   Jenni Llewellyn
Drink Hamper                          Liz Clarke
Non-alcoholic Drink Hamper            Carol Dearson c/o Cheryl Grindle
Chocolate Basket                      Akulah Agbame
White Port/Ruby Port                  Barbara Dolley
Port, Stilton & Biscuits              Liz & Pete Hathway
Boxed Port                            Aart Dourlen
Tin of Biscuits                       Sue Gill
Overnight Bag                         Richard Tomlinson

Have a holy, happy and safe Christmas.

Thank you.
                                                         Wendy Burge
DEDICATION OF THE WAR MEMORIAL CHAPEL

This month marks the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of the War
Memorial Chapel now known as the Lady Chapel.

Fr. Robert Lowman Lang, then Vicar of Holy Trinity since 1919 wrote in
the Parish Magazine:

“On Friday January 21st 1921 at 7.30pm the Aumbry, and the Chapel
and its furniture and its ornaments were dedicated at a very solemn,
quiet and beautiful service. As we had expected, the Church was full:
that in itself is not very important, for it might have been filled with
outsiders drawn together by the expectation of something unusual: but
it was very delightful to have it filled by the right people – that is to
say,, by our own people, the ones we had invited and had hoped to see,
the relations and friends and neighbours of the men in whose honour
the work has been carried out, the people who cared, to whom the
service meant more than words can say. There were many there that
night who seldom, if ever, come to Church. Perhaps when they realise
that their presence was welcomed, they will be the more inclined to
come again and to come regularly. Prebendary McClean took the
Service of Dedication and preached on the words “Blessed are they that
mourn for they shall be comforted.” When he said that he knew every
single one of the 93 personally, we felt more convinced than ever that
nobody else could have done the whole thing as he did it.”
                                                           George Coles

CHRISTMAS ROUND THE WORLD QUIZ - Answers

 1.   The Christkindl          2. South America
 3.   Germany                  4. Jamaica
 5.   Germany                  6. Mexico
 7.   Log shaped               8. In Scotland
 9.   Samoa & Kiribati (Christmas Island)
10.   When the first star appears on Christmas Eve
A RECIPE FOR CHRISTMAS/JANUARY

RIS A L’AMANDE WITH MORELLO CHERRY SAUCE

You will need:
3/4 pt Milk
1/4 Vanilla pod or 1 tsp Vanilla essence
1 1/2 oz short grain pudding Rice
1 oz shelled Almonds
2 oz Granulated sugar
1 tbsp Sweet Sherry                    For the Morello Cherry Sauce
1 tbsp cold Water                      16 oz can Morello cherries
2 level tsp Gelatine                   6 tbsp water
5 fluid oz Double Cream                2 level tbsp Cornflour

Method
1. Place milk in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Add Vanilla and
   Rice. Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the rice is
   just tender.
2. Place Almonds in a small bowl, cover with boiling water and
   leave for a minute, drain and remove skins. Keep aside one
   almond, chop the remainder.
3. Add sugar and sherry to the rice, stir well and remove from
   heat. Remove the Vanilla pod if used. Add all the Almonds.
4. Measure water into a basin and add the Gelatine. Place basin in
   a pan of water over a moderate heat and stir until the gelatine
   has dissolved. Add the rice and stir well, pour into a bowl and
   leave until cold but not set.
5. Whip the cream until thick and lightly fold into the rice, a little at
   a time using a metal spoon. Pour into a serving dish and leave in
   a cold place.
6. To make the Morello cherry sauce: Strain the syrup from the
   can of cherries into a jug, add the water. Place cornflour in a
   saucepan and add syrup gradually, stirring until blended. Bring
   to the boil stirring and simmer for 3 minutes. Add cherries and
   heat through. (A can of cherry pie filling can be used instead of
   making the sauce if wished.)
7. To serve, spoon a little of the cherry sauce over the rice. Serve
   the remainder separately.
The Danes used to serve this as a sweet after the roast goose on
Christmas Eve, the person who gets the whole almond gets a present!

This recipe is from a copy of Family Circle in the early 1970s.
                                                       Jenni Llewellyn

THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Here is a different way to celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas -
use these short prompts for prayer/action each day.
 On the first day of Christmas…look at the stars and pray for God’s
  guidance.
 On the second day of Christmas…go for a walk and remember
  the wise men’s journey, pray for all those who are far from home
  today.
 On the third day of Christmas…draw a crown or use a party hat
  from a Christmas cracker to make into a card for someone to
  thank them for your Christmas gifts.
 On the fourth day of Christmas…if you are able, go and light a
  candle in your church or light one at home.
 On the fifth day of Christmas…think of five things you have done
  in the past year that you want to say sorry to God for.
 On the sixth day of Christmas…write down, and thank God for,
  the blessings you have received in the past year.
 On the seventh day of Christmas…write down seven things you
  want to learn about, help with or do differently this new year.
 On the eighth day of Christmas…have a ‘phone call or send a
  message to someone to let them know you are thinking of them.
 On the ninth day of Christmas…think of the place you would
  most like to journey to. Talk to your family about this and make
  up a story about your own journey there.
 On the tenth day of Christmas…find Bethlehem on a map and
  pray for the people who live there today.
 On the eleventh day of Christmas…prepare a gift you can take to
  someone and pray for them.
 On the twelfth day of Christmas…safely deliver the gift you
  prepared and let the person know you have been praying for
  them.
                                 From the Church Union and The Society
ALL IN THE MONTH OF JANUARY
It was:

•   500 years ago, on 3rd January 1521 that German Protestant
    reformer Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Roman
    Catholic Church by Pope Leo X after he refused to recant his
    writings.
•   150 years ago, on 26th January 1871 that the Rugby Football Union
    (RFU) was founded in England.
•   125 years ago, on 28th January 1896 that Walter Arnold of Kent
    became the first person in the world to be convicted of speeding.
    The speed limit was 2 mph and a person carrying a red flag had to
    walk in front of the vehicle. But Arnold drove at 8 mph without a
    flag bearer.
•   100 years ago, on 28th January 1921 that the Tomb of the
    Unknown Soldier was installed beneath the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
•   80 years ago, on 5th January 1941 that Amy Johnson, pioneering
    British aviator, drowned in the Thames Estuary, aged 37. She had
    bailed out after her plane ran out of fuel and crashed in adverse
    weather conditions.
•   65 years ago, on 27th January 1956, that Elvis Presley’s hit song
    ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ was released. It was his first UK hit.
•   60 years ago, on 20th January 1961 that John F Kennedy was
    inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States.
•   50 years ago, on 25th January 1971 that Idi Amin became
    President of Uganda after deposing Milton Obote in a coup.
•   40 years ago, on 2nd January 1981 that British serial killer Peter
    Sutcliffe (the ‘Yorkshire Ripper’) was arrested in Sheffield,
    South Yorkshire. He was charged with murdering 13 women. He
    died of Covid-19 in November 2020.
•   30 years ago, 17th January to 28th February, that the Gulf War’s
    ‘Operation Desert Storm’ took place. Invading Iraqi forces were
    expelled from Kuwait and the Kuwaiti monarchy was restored.
•   25 years ago, on 27th January 1996 that the first Holocaust
    Remembrance Day was observed in Germany. It became
    International Holocaust Day in 2005 when it was adopted by the
    United Nations.
                                                   From the Parish Pump
HAPPY NEW YEAR
(An acrostic poem where the first letter of each line spells out the title
of the poem)

                Heaven’s gift of another year
                As the old departs and the new is born,
                Plans for a future and a hope
                Preparing us for each new dawn.

                Yesterday has gone forever,
                New days and ventures lie ahead,
                Even darkness turns to light
                When we make the Lord our head.

                Yielding to the Holy Spirit
                Ever mindful that He’s there,
                As we live our lives before Him
                Rejoicing in His loving care.

                                   By Megan Carter from the Parish Pump

MAGAZINE DEADLINE: Wednesday 20th January
Please email copy to rcoles2@toucansurf.com or post to the church
office.
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PARISH DIRECTORY
VICAR                      Fr Julian Laurence                        337890
READER                     Mr Michael Hemsley                        251722
LAY PASTORAL               Mrs Jane Laurence                         354800
ASSISTANTS                 Mrs Jenni Llewellyn                (Church Office)

CHURCHWARDENS              Mr John Godley          (Church Office)   354800
PARISH OFFICE              Tues & Thurs 9.00am–11.00am               354800
                           Administrator: Rosie Clarke
PCC Vice-Chairman          Mr Geraint Jones                          284376
PCC Treasurer              Mr John Rudge                             664558
PCC Secretary              Mrs Trudi Watkins                         354800
Electoral Roll Secretary   Mr Richard Tomlinson               (Church Office)

Organist & Choir Trainer   Mr Simon Gaunt                 01984 641584
Editor of 'Outlook'        Mr George Coles                           288091
'Outlook' advertising      Mr David Gill          (Church Office)    354800
Sacristan                  Mr Peter Deal                             278385
Captain of Bellringers     Mrs Margaret Jordan                       289519
Church Flowers             Mrs Sylvia Paul                           279436
Hall Booking Secretary     Church Administrator    (Church Office) 354800

Junior Church              Mrs Pat Deal                              278385
                           Mrs Sylvia Paul                           279436
Data Protection Officer    Mr David Watkins                          354800
Safeguarding Officer       Mrs Liz Clarke                     (Church Office)

Trinity Church School      Trinity School, South Street              284128
Head of School             Mr Steve Morton
Trinity Scout Group        Mrs Stacey King                07984 170912
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