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HOLY TRINITY TAUNTON
May 2021
Holy Trinity Service Times
During lockdown public services are as
follows:
Sunday
10.00am
Saturday
6.00pm
Services will also continue to be streamed:
Sunday Tuesday – Saturday
10.00am and 6.30pm 10.00am
Thursday 13th May Ascension Day
7.30pm Mass (public & streamed service)
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@ Holy Trinity Taunton
Holy Trinity Taunton
Fr Julian can be emailed directly: frjulianssc@gmail.com
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2021 FR JULIAN WRITES… Most of you, I guess, will have watched Prince Philip’s funeral on TV. It was an incredibly powerful, moving and dignified event. One cannot but feel the utmost sympathy for Her Majesty as she sat by herself mourning a husband of 73 years with the eyes of the world upon her. Prince Philip was involved in the arrangements themselves; I’m sure he was! From the Land Rover conveying his body from the private chapel at Windsor to St George’s, the choice of music especially Britten’s Jubilate in C and Fairlady’s Psalm 104 (both of which he commissioned), the funeral displayed his belief in the resurrection. I say that because so many people (and in my experience, especially clergy for some reason!) are not able to consider their funeral arrangements, other than some basic components perhaps in a pre- paid funeral plan. Also, similarly, people do not necessarily review their wills regularly. This is because we cannot or will not confront our own mortality. It is said that death and taxes are the two things which none of us can avoid. Neither is a particularly cheery thought! It is easier to consider our own death in the context of the Christian faith. For a few more weeks we are celebrating Easter, and we rejoice in Christ’s victory over the grave, death and sin. We celebrate the resurrection life that he has won for us through his own death and resurrection. Although we may not be especially comfortable with the process of dying, we can have confidence concerning death. Prince Philip’s confidence was shown not just in the readings and music that he chose, but in the fact that he chose them. Whereas many might have been disappointed that his funeral was not on the grand scale of a full state funeral, I believe he himself would have had a solemn satisfaction that the funeral was as it was. There was pomp and splendour in terms of the military’s contribution from the massed guards to the solitary piper playing a lament at the committal, but the key word was simplicity.
The simple words, ‘He is not here; he is risen’ was the message given
to the women who went to Jesus’ tomb. From then on, hope, even if
tempered by initial doubt pierced the darkness of Jesus’ disciples’ grief.
A light began to shine. His reassuring words, ‘Do not be afraid, it is I’
made that light grow ever brighter until such time that the disciples
believed in the resurrection, and went on to proclaim it, supported by
miracles performed in Jesus’ name.
When we think of those funerals which we have been to, I have no
doubt that the ones which have been the most successful have been
ones where the resurrection has been proclaimed, the faith of the
deceased shines and the real support of fellow-mourners around us,
virtually or in reality have been apparent. We cannot force ourselves
to be what we’re not, and wearing bright clothes or singing (remember
that?!) jolly hymns do not in themselves make the hope of the
resurrection any more real.
A funeral is an occasion when we give thanks to God for the life which
has ended, commending the person to the one who gives life both in
this world and also in the next, and to ask God to enable us to have
strength and courage to believe. Jesus himself wept at the grave of
Lazarus, but he was not weeping because of the finality of death, but
out of a sense of loss. Martha, Lazarus’ sister, was asked whether she
believed he would rise again, and saying yes, she heard Jesus proclaim
‘I am the resurrection and the life’ (John 11. 24-27). From then on, she
lived in resurrection hope.
We struggle at times to live in such a hope ourselves. And a funeral is
an opportunity to lay bare our doubts as well as our hopes before God,
from whichever point of view. Don’t forget the father’s anguished
prayer over his sick son: ‘Lord, I believe, help me in my disbelief’ (Mark
9. 24). God knows that we cannot and do not have a perfect faith, but
that doesn’t stop him from loving us and redeeming us. Let’s just try
to do our best - that’s all God asks of us.
It is not necessarily morbid or depressing to plan one’s funeral. In so
doing we can make a statement of our faith and also be able to share
it with those who may mourn our passing. Don’t be afraid!
With my prayers and all good wishes
Fr Julian
CHURCH ANNUAL MEETINGS
By law, these have to be held by the end of May, and again, we are not
allowed to meet in person for them. Diocesan advice is quite clear that
this is not possible. Many clergy have tried to find loopholes such as
having them in the course of worship, but to no avail!
The Annual Meeting of Parishioners will be held on Wednesday May
26th at 7.00pm. The sole purpose is to elect church wardens. We have
a vacancy, and it is important that this filled this year, as the church
begins to emerge from all the Covid restrictions.
This will immediately be followed by the Annual Parochial Church
Meeting at which elections to the Parochial Church Council will be held,
the annual accounts are presented, and reports of the church’s
activities received.
Reports and agendae will be available electronically, but if you are not
online, please let me know and I will try and get hard copies to you in
good time.
Zoom joining details are here and on the parish website under ‘Events’:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84590033758?pwd=bGJhOFgzWFpBbXoz
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Fr Julian
WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE - 21st – 25th June 2021
With the easing of lockdown the Anglican Shrine at
Walsingham is re-opening to visitors and will be fully
open when Government Covid restrictions end on 21st
June. We had already booked a number of places for
21st – 25th June for our annual Walsingham Pilgrimage
this year so assuming that all lockdown restrictions end as planned we
should be able to take these up. If you are interested in going to
Walsingham this year or would like further information please see Fr
Julian or Jane.
LEND WITH CARE
As mentioned in the Notice sheet, we had £69.04 in repaid loans. There
was little activity in loans as Covid 19 took hold across the globe and
we feared for those to whom we had loaned money, not for the
repayments, but for their safety. Now, I am happy to report, there are
more Entrepreneurs requesting loans as their confidence in their
futures grow.
As the Diocese has links with Zambia, I have, on your behalf, invested
£60 in a loan and the remaining £9 as a donation toward the admin
costs of running a worldwide microfinance organisation such as Lend
With Care. That leaves the 4p to add to the future repayments we will
receive from our loans. Be assured that every penny of the loan goes
to the Entrepreneurs.
If you are not happy with this diverting of a portion of the repayments
to the admin cost, please let me know. It is your money too,
remember. I am just the 'means' in this.
Sadly, Lend With Care is not active in the north of Zambia where Fr
Adam visited and then the Bishop came to see us. What a day that was!
However, Lend With Care are exploring this opportunity in north
Zambia, I understand. Accordingly, I have invested our money in Astess
Zulu who owns a grocery shop. She is a mother of two and from the
profits of her business she sends her children to school in Chipata,
Zambia. She sells a range of goods which produce a fast turn over and
has successfully applied for and repaid loans in the past. If you want to
find out more about Astess, who is a member of the Chisengu0101
Group, please go to Lend with Care, then Choose an Entrepreneur, and
then use the filter to select Zambia.
However, I must mention that the Covid 19 threat is still very real and
any loans we make are still at risk of default or delayed payment.
Personally, I don't think we at Holy Trinity worry about the money, but
the people. Our multiple £1 Christmas gifts to Lend With Care have
helped so many people. Thank you.
I hope you have enjoyed this update and will give me your feedback.
Trudi WatkinsCALENDAR FOR MAY The Sundays, readings and themes, and Saints days for May are listed below. 1 Sat SS. Philip & James, Apostles 2 EASTER 5 Theme: Christ the True Vine Readings: Acts 8.26-40; 1 John 4.7-21; John 15.1-8 4 Tue English Saints & Martyrs of the Reformation Era 7 Fri S. John of Beverley, Bishop of York (721) 8 Sat Mother Julian of Norwich, Spiritual Writer (1416) 9 EASTER 6 Christian Aid Week begins Theme: The Spirit of God’s Love Readings: Acts 10.44-48; 1 John 5.1-6; John 15.9-17 10 Mon Rogation Day 11 Tue Rogation Day 12 Wed SS Nereus & Achilleus, Roman Soldiers, Martyrs (2nd Cent) 13 ASCENSION DAY Theme: The Ascension of the Lord Readings: Acts 1.1-11; Ephesians 1.15-23; Luke 24.44-53 14 Fri S. Matthias the Apostle 16 EASTER 7 Theme: Going to the Father Readings: Acts1.15-17 & 21-26; 1 John 5.9-13; John 17.6-19 17 Mon S. Madron, Cornish Monk (6th Cent) 19 Wed S. Dunstan, Monk, Reformer, Archbp of Canterbury (988) 20 Thu S. Bernardino of Siena, Franciscan Friar (1444) 21 Fri S. Helena, Empress, Protector of the Holy Places (330) 22 Sat S. Rita, Augustinian Nun, Patron of Desperate Cases (1447) 23 PENTECOST Theme: Come, Holy Spirit Readings: Acts 2.1-21; Romans 8.22-27; John 15.26-27 & 16.4b-15 24 Mon John & Charles Wesley, Evangelists (1791/1798) 25 Tue The Venerable Bede, Monk & Historian (735) 26 Wed S. Philip Neri, Priest, Founder of Oratorians (1595) 27 Thu S. Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury (604) 28 Fri Lanfranc, Monk & Archbishop of Canterbury (1086) 30 TRINITY SUNDAY Theme: Father, Son and Holy Spirit Readings: Isaiah 6.1-8; Romans 8.12-17; Matthew 28.16-20 31 Mon VISIT OF OUR LADY TO ELIZABETH
ASCENSION
To complete Your seamless robe, and so to
complete our faith, You ascended through the
air into the heavens, before the very eyes of the
apostles. In this way You showed that You are
Lord of all, and are the fulfilment of all
creation. Thus from that moment every
human and every living creature should bow
at Your name. And, in the eyes of faith, we can
see that all creation proclaims Your greatness.
A prayer of Bernard of Clairvaux (1090 – 1153)
He was the main inspiration of the Cistercian Order of Monks
HOW TO STAY SAFE THIS SPRING
➢ Avoid riding in automobiles. They are responsible for 20% of all
fatal accidents.
➢ Do not stay home. 17% of all accidents occur in the home.
➢ Avoid walking on streets or pavements. 14% of all accidents occur
to pedestrians.
➢ Avoid travelling by air, rail, or water. 16% of all accidents involve
these forms of transportation.
➢ Of the remaining 33%, 32% of all deaths occur in Hospitals. So,
above all else, avoid hospitals.
BUT:
You will be pleased to learn that only .001% of all deaths occur in
worship services in church, and these are usually related to previous
physical disorders. Therefore, logic tells us that the safest place for
you to be at any given point in time is at church!
A Bible study is safe, too. In fact, the percentage of deaths that
occur during Bible study is not even .001%…
So, attend church, and read your Bible – IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!
From the Parish PumpFINGS AIN’T WHAT THEY SEEM! I had decided to add Midwifery to my qualifications after I had completed my general nursing training. One big problem - I did not enjoy it! It was at the time when the training was in two parts - six months in Hospital, and six months on the District. As I had had a couple of weeks sick in the first part I was unable to start Part 2 straight away. I was back at Epsom where I trained and waiting to continue my midder as it was an excellent Part 2 school. Back too on my favourite ward on night duty - Ebbisham which was Male Orthopaedic and surgery. Through the night I pondered my situation. Here I was back working in an area that I found very satisfying, something that I loved; why was I even contemplating doing Midwifery which I did not enjoy? During my lunch and tea break I browsed the Nursing Mirror and Nursing Times to find out what Orthopaedic courses were available and earmarked where to apply to. By the time it was time to go off duty I had narrowed it down to four places - Oswestry, Lord Mayor Treloer, Stanmore and Rowley Bristow. Back at home I wrote four letters and posted them. I suppose I had replies within the week and the one that I favoured was from Stanmore (Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital). Having replied that I would like an interview I was offered one for end of December. My Father dutifully drove me to Stanmore for my interview. It was a glorious sunny day and I was shown around the site by one of the Admin Sisters. Having toured most of the grounds which are extensive, running to several 100 acres it was time to make a decision. I had no hesitation in accepting a place as a post registration student on the Orthopaedic Nursing Certificate course. There were pre-registration students too. They started age 17, did two years in Orthopaedics and then moved on to do a shortened SRN course, mostly at the various London teaching hospitals. A visit to the sewing room was needed to be measured for my uniform - a pale blue and white striped number with three tiers of horizontal pleats at the hem. When I was asked by the lady doing the measuring what size boots I took, my mind did a retake! Did they wear boots?! I hadn’t seen anyone with boots on my trip around the site. My surprise
had been noted and I was calmly told that everyone was issued with
Wellington Boots due to the nature of the site and the walking to and
from the residence in the absence of ‘the van’. Much relief!! Over the
next six years the boots were in great demand!!
Oh and I NEVER regretted not doing Part two Midwifery.
Jenni Llewellyn
HOLY TRINITY WINNERS
March 2021
1st David Gill £39.50
2nd Richard Tomlinson £23.70
3rd Peter Deal £15.80
THOUGHTS ON EASTER SUNDAY AT HOLY TRINITY 2021
It was such a joy to see so many faces, (and backs!) I recognise. That's
the irony of being in the congregation each week, you identify people
by their rear view!
The Church looked its always cared for best; not so many flowers of
course, but we are getting used to having less; aren't we (?)
The sun shone bathing the Altar with light, or should that be Light? The
incense drifted around the Sanctuary, the choir sang beautifully, their
'Angel Voices ever singing ...' and we joined in with the treasured words
of the Eucharist, either in person or at home watching on screen.
Hymns we could join in too, fabulous.
I missed shouting 'He is risen indeed! Alleluia!' in company of other
Believers; it doesn't sound so triumphal when sitting in front of a screen
somehow, not quite the same 'lift' of the soul for me. Next year?
My grateful thanks go to everyone who played their part,
whatever their role, in creating a joyous celebration of our
Faith and Beliefs in such difficult times.
Trudi WatkinsA RECIPE FOR MAY
ESTOFADO
Serves 2
Ingredients
1lb neck of mutton chops
1 potato cut into large chips
1 onion sliced
2 carrots sliced
2 tomatoes
1 5oz tin tomato puree
Salt, cayenne pepper, oregano and parsley
Rice to serve as accompaniment
Method
1. Fry chops in pan and drain excess fat
2. Add onion, carrots and tomatoes, tomato puree and seasoning
items.
3. Cook for about 45 minutes then add the potatoes.
4. Cook for a further 45 minutes - add some stock or water if
necessary
5. Serve with rice
This recipe is courtesy of Mrs Ann Deacon.
The estofado used to be quite an economical meal. It has a
Spanish influence no doubt from Ann’s husband Ed who had been
born in Peru because of his Father’s work.
I have made it using Quorn pieces and it is OK as a substitute for
the chops! I add yeast extract….
Contributed by Jenni LlewellynTHE GENEROSITY OF A POOR PARISHIONER
A hundred years ago our parish of Holy Trinity contained many poor
people in the days when there was no health service and no national
education as we know it today. Many devout Christians no doubt had
a hard time of it. 30/- (£1.50) might have been a week’s wages for
someone in 1921. The church depended on its wealthy parishioners to
keep going. There is evidence to show that among the poor there was
generous giving, the equivalent of the poor widow who gave all she
had. (Mark 12.42)
In the parish magazine for May 1921, the vicar Fr Robert Lowman Lang
wrote this:
“We shall want a lot of money this year if we are going to carry through
all that we should like to be done inside the Church, and to the
Churchyard, paths, railings. etc., etc. And the money can easily be got
if all of us would make a little effort. Now it sometimes happens that a
good example fires people’s imagination and gives them a lead which
they follow. Like the 5/- given by an old woman in a workhouse to one
of the S.P.G. Funds which led to an increase of several thousand pounds.
Well, here is a lead for us. A few days ago I found on the Vestry table
an envelope with the one word ‘Vicker’ on it. Inside I found a piece of
paper and 31/-. On the paper was written – (I give it exactly as it is)
10 for the Church Wardes
10 for Lady Chaple
10 for Mr Lee quire funds
A S for Mr Potter weddin *
There was no name. It took me a long time to find out who sent it, and
then only by chance. The giver wishes to remain entirely unknown, but
gave me permission to do as I have done, if I thought it would stir other
people up. The giver is one of the poorest of the poor. We shall hardly
‘have the face’ to allow such an one to give the funds by which we
benefit and to give less than our fair share ourselves.”
*The Curate, Fr Thomas Potter married Miss Elizabeth Villar on 15th
June 1921.
George ColesEASTER CUSTOMS AROUND THE WORLD Part 2
Across central and Eastern Europe an ancient tradition exists which
sees people try to drench each other with buckets of water, usually
men soaking the women, on Easter Monday. Known as Smigus-dyngus
- Wet Monday in Poland, Watering Monday in Ukraine, Watering in the
Czech Republic & Slovakia and Sprinkling in Hungary. The ritual is based
around women’s' fertility, with the water having a cleansing effect. In
Poland, traditionally the women get soaked but today it is more of a
general water fight. In Hungary participants will often dress up in folk
costumes and the men will douse the women. After the soaking, usually
the women then provide the men with food and drink (shouldn’t it be
the men providing the food as the women have been soaked?!).
In many Eastern European countries (especially Slovenia and Croatia)
Pinca is a popular Easter treat. It is a bread which has the sign of the
cross carved on the top. Another popular cake is
babka wielkanocna. Although babka has become a
year-round favourite in many countries, the spongy
yeast cake has traditionally been served on Easter
Day in Poland for years.
Russia has a number of traditional Easter dishes including the pashka.
Pashka is a traditional savoury dessert made from tvorog (cheesecurds)
and has a cheesecake consistency and tastes like
a rich custard. It is pressed into a mould in the
form of a pyramid and is usually white in colour
symbolising the purity of Christ. It’s then
decorated with the letters XP which stands for
Khristos Voskres (Christ is risen). Russians also enjoy kurnik which is a
filled with chicken, hard-boiled eggs and a rich, thick mushroomy
sauce.
Leaving Europe and going to the Americas, celebrations in the USA are
similar to ours with the Easter bunny delivering eggs. They also have
Easter egg rolling races. In Bermuda, Easter is a relaxed affair and
Bermudians of all ages like to celebrate Good Friday on the beach,
where they fly kites. The kites supposedly represent Christ's
resurrection, and come in all manner of shapes, colours and sizes.South American countries with their Spanish heritage have similar
traditions to those of Spain. Most of them have religious processions
where statues may be carried and with re-enactments of Christ’s
passion. One of the largest Easter celebrations in the world takes place
in Antigua in southern Guatemala where they re-enact
the Passion with large wooden floats, lavishly
decorated, carried by 50-100 carriers for up to 8 hours.
Also in Guatemala and Brazil streets are covered
in colourful carpets in preparation for their Good Friday
processions. The long carpets are made from flowers,
coloured sawdust, fruits, vegetables, and sand.
More unusual traditions include one from Mexico and Brazil of the
Burning of the Judases in which people make giant Papier-mâché
Judases and blow them up with fireworks; and another from
Guanacaste in Costa Rica where men capture large crocodiles along the
Palma river during Holy Week, which are then tied down and displayed
until Easter Day when the reptiles are released unharmed.
A number of foods are popular over Easter. Americans usually have a
baked ham and Bermudians have fish cakes and hot cross buns.
Argentinians enjoy a Tarta Pascualina (Eastertime tart). This is a
savoury pie filled with ricotta, hard boiled eggs, spinach, artichoke, and
parsley. The many eggs used to make it symbolize the resurrection of
Jesus Christ. Brazilians have something sweeter called paçoca de
amendoim which is a sweet and salty candy made from
peanuts, salt, sugar and sometimes cassava flour.
Capirotada is a bread pudding which Mexicans eat on
Good Friday. It is meant to signify the crucifixion with
cinnamon sticks used to represent the cross and cloves
the nails, and the bread represents Christ's Body.
Ecuador has a similarly symbolic dish called fanesca. This is hearty soup
that consists of a variety of grains and beans as well as bacalao, dry
salted cod. Ideally, 12 different kinds of beans are used to make the
soup, representing the 12 apostles and the bacalao symbolises Jesus.
Moving on to Asia, countries here generally do not have Easter
traditions as the rest of the world does as. Although many Asiancountries have some Christians living in them, Christianity is not the
main religion so Easter isn’t celebrated in the same way. However, in
China people give each other decorated eggs at Easter time (which is a
public holiday) representing new life, rebirth, growth, fertility.
More serious celebrations are held in the Philippines where devout
Catholics will volunteer to be ‘crucified’ on Good Friday to re-enact
Jesus' suffering, in a particularly gruesome practice that has been
condemned by the church. Thousands watch the re-enactment, known
as the San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites, in which believers are nailed (with
two-inch nails) to crosses to atone for their sins or pray for others. They
are only taken down from the cross once they feel atoned of their sins.
And finally, on a more cheerful note, in Australia they have similar
celebrations to the UK but a very unique Australian aspect of Easter is
the Easter bilby! A bilby is a small native marsupial with huge ears and
a pointy snout and is the Australian alternative to the Easter bunny.
Jane Laurence
PENTECOST by Andrew Mayes
Another comforter, awaited – how
And when? Disciples met together found,
Not knowing. Then, the terrifying sound
Of mighty wind, and tongues of fire each brow
Surmount. With different tongues they speak, that now
Of drunkenness accused, yet stand their ground,
Intoxicated not by wine, but drowned
In new-gained strength the Spirit could endow.
O promised comforter that with such force
Then overwhelmed, inspire us too, so we
The power of the Holy Spirit see;
That in our lives it may become the source
Of energy; for great is our desire
To feel the essence of your holy fire.
Contributed by Jane LaurenceALL IN THE MONTH OF MAY
It was:
• 200 years ago, on 5th May 1821 that Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor
of France (1804 – 1815) died of stomach cancer, aged 51.
• 175 years ago, on 30th May 1846 that Peter Carl Fabergé was
born. This Russian goldsmith and jeweller was best known for his
fabulously decorated Fabergé eggs.
• 100 years ago, on 15th May, that the British Legion was founded.
• 80 years ago, on 1st–7th May 1941 that the German Blitz on
Liverpool left nearly 3,000 dead and 70,000 homeless. Liverpool
was the second most heavily targeted British city, after London.
• 75 years ago, on 11th May 1946 that the first CARE packages for
Europe arrived in Le Havre to help people who were starving after
WWII. The CARE packages were actually surplus US Army rations.
• 70 years ago, on 3rd May 1951 that the Festival of Britain and the
Royal Festival Hall in London were opened.
• 65 years ago, on 24th May 1956 that the first Eurovision Song
Contest was held in Lugano, Switzerland - was won by Switzerland.
• 60 years ago, on 28th May 1961 that Amnesty International was
founded in London.
• 40 years ago, on 13th May 1981 that Pope John Paul II was shot
and seriously wounded by a Turkish gunman in an assassination
attempt in St Peter’s Square, Vatican City.
• 30 years ago, on 16th May 1991 that Queen Elizabeth II became
the first British monarch to address the US Congress.
• 25 years ago, on 30th May 1996 that Prince Andrew, Duke of York,
and his wife Sarah, Duchess of York, were divorced.
• 20 years ago, on 7th May 2001 that Great Train Robber Ronnie
Biggs returned to the UK from Brazil where he had lived as a
fugitive for 36 years.
• 10 years ago, on 2nd May 2011 that Osama bin Laden, Saudi
Arabian born terrorist, died. Founder of al-Qaeda, he was
thought to have masterminded the 9/11 attacks on the USA.
From the Parish Pump
MAGAZINE DEADLINE: Wednesday 19th MayHOLCOMBES CAR MART LTD
Taunton’s longest established used car dealer.
We are a family owned business that has been established since 1935.
We specialise in supplying low mileage vehicles which have been
carefully owned and well maintained.
74 East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3HA
Tel: 01823 284530 www.holcombescarmart.co.ukPARISH 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:
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 Stephen Price 07452 994114
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
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