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May
2021
The Magazine for the Parish Church of St. Peter, Cleethorpes
www.stpeterscleethorpes.org.uk
Mission Statement
St Peter’s: a beacon to the local community of Cleethorpes,
reflecting the light of Christ as a place of welcome, prayer and
healing, and in the darkest street shineth the everlasting light.
Contacts
Clergy
Rev. Paul Hunter (Home) 01472 291156
Rector
Email paulhunter@stpeterscleethorpes.org.uk
Rev. Derek H Webster 01472 693786
Honorary Assistant Priest
Church Warden
Chris Caroline 01472 699045
Email chriscaroline@talktalk.net
Deputy Church Warden
Andrew Longbottom 01472 560230
Email andrewlongbottom9@gmail.com
Parish Office
Parish Administrator - Tina Dixon 01472 231198
Email admin@stpeterscleethorpes.org.uk
Mothers’ Union
Heather Hammond 01472 695341
Church Flowers
Jenny Horsfall 01472 691722
Safeguarding Co-ordinator
Kate Esmond 07880 555344
Email kate.esmond@ntlworld.com
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Humour Happiness and above all Joy
Dear Friends,
I am writing this letter in the week following the death of Prince Philip, HRH the
Duke of Edinburgh. There are so many aspects of his life that have been revealed
in tributes since he died peacefully in Easter week.
Although like so many of you, I knew of his “jokes”, I did not realise the extent
that humour played in both his life and his marriage to the Queen. There are so
many stories and testimonies going back to his youth, but here is one example…
When Prince Philip was in a sailing race at Cowes, there was a dispute, in which
he and an Australian boating team were jostling for position. According to Sir
Robin Knox-Johnston, an Australian sailor shouted to Prince Philip, “Hey, it’s my
**** water,” to which Prince Philip is said to have replied, “I think you’ll find it
belongs to my wife”.
A sense of humour and from it a joyful attitude was woven throughout the rich
tapestry of Prince Philip’s life from his schooldays.
In the days following Christ’s resurrection, the disciples had their mourning
turned to joy, despite the threats they faced from the Jews and the complete
reorientation of their lives. It was an inward journey they travelled as it dawned
on them that all Jesus had taught them before He was crucified had come true.
“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you and that your
joy may be full.” John 15.11.
What is joy and its relationship with happiness and humour? How can we find
that joy, which wells up deep within, no matter the outward circumstances?
During the past year there has been so much grief and pain in our nation and
individually. It continues unabated throughout the world. The trials continue of
Christians facing seemingly unbearable atrocities. There does appear to be a way
in which going through difficult times can bring about and deepen our
appreciation of life.
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An example would be the story of Corrie Ten Boom, a Dutch Christian
watchmaker and later a writer, who worked with other family members to help
many Jews escape from the Nazis during the Holocaust. Her amazing story is
worth reading, but here I will just share one of her quotes:
"Let God's promises shine on your problems."
Perhaps you’ve heard a Christian say something like: “You can’t always be
happy because happiness is based on circumstance; but you can choose joy.”
The statement has truth. Happiness can be shallow and fleeting; joy has depth
and resilience. But it can also paint an odd picture: an unhappy Christian
whose sad soul uses willpower to be “joyful.”
Joy (chara) in the New Testament conveys something different. The word can
be translated as gladness or cheerfulness or delight. It conveys both depth and
feeling. In all that we all face in this world, a deep lasting joy in the Lord is a
fruit that we can cultivate rather than simply a choice that we can make. Paul
encourages us to be “strengthened with all might, according to His glorious
power for all patience and long suffering with joy”. Colossians 1. 11.
Essential to this cultivation of joy in the world we live in are a sense of humour,
which Jesus continually expressed in his teaching and relationship with the
disciples, and also the hope of the life beyond, which keeps everything in
perspective.
It all comes back to our relationship with our heavenly Father, which in turn
transmits to our approach to life, both here and beyond. Psalm 149 and many
of the Psalms direct us towards our ultimate calling as human beings to praise
God in all circumstances and at all times.
May the Risen and Ascended Lord be with you,
Reverend Paul
10 - 16 May Christian Aid Week
The climate emergency is one of the greatest injustices we face. Together we stop
this climate crisis. Every envelope, every gift, every challenge can change lives.
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/key-appeals/christian-aid-week
13 - 23 May Thy Kingdom Come
Join the global wave of prayer calling all Christians to pray between Ascension
and Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus Christ. Read more at
https://www.thykingdomcome.global/
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Your Parish Magazine
Once again we are unable to deliver printed copies of our
magazine but there will be a few available at the back of
Church.
The next Parish Magazine is the June 2021 issue. If you
have any articles or news please do submit these to the St Peter’s
editors either by email or via the Parish Office by 15 May. Magazine
We always welcome contributions from our readers!
Thank you.
This month’s cover depicts “Climate Chaos in a Warming World”
Climate change has increased disasters
Climate change is largely to blame for the huge rise in natural disasters between
the years 2000 to 2019. So says a recent report from the United Nations office for
disaster risk reduction.
It goes on to warn that the earth is rapidly becoming “uninhabitable” to millions
of people worldwide. Three quarters of a billion more people were hit by
catastrophic events of nature over the past two decades than were affected in the
preceding 20 years (1980 to 1999).
The UN report calls humanity “wilfully destructive” and says that too many
governments have failed to take the threat of climate change seriously.
“It is baffling that we willingly and knowingly continue to sow the seeds of our
own destruction, despite the science and evidence that we are turning our home
into an unimaginable hell for millions of people.”
Climate related disasters numbered 3656 during the period 1980-1999. This
doubled to become 6681in the period 2000-2019. Floods and storms have been
the most common events.
2020 was not included in the data, but it saw one of the most active fire and
hurricane seasons the US has ever experienced, as well as significant flooding in
Asia and bush fires in Australia, as witnessed by Kate Esmond!
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May Religious Days in May 13 May - The Ascension of Christ (page 14) 23 May - Pentecost (pages 18-19) 30 May - Trinity Sunday (page 20) May has been designated National Walking Month. The benefits of walking are so well documented and May should provide perfect weather as well as longer days for us to get out and exercise. It is also Local Community History Month and Clean Air Month. Numerous special days have been designated including 3 May – World Laughter Day and 8 May – National Lost Sock Day!! On a more serious note, May also includes Red Cross Week (4-9 May), Christian Aid Week (10-16 May) and Dementia Action Week (17-23 May). The pandemic has made it so much harder for charities to fund raise but their websites all give information about how we can help in the current situation. The Bells We stood in wonder in that early morn, Crisp as diamond yet as soft as silk, Stood amazed to see the land so still, Not e’en a leaf unfolding on a bough, Nor yet a grass blade stirring ‘fore a breeze. The cattle stood, formed in some magic mould, Unmoving, ne’er a flicker from an eye We stood. The dogs with puzzled frowns gazed up In question, wondering why there was no game Or tumbling sport. They could not understand Why their beloved man just stopped and stared. The year was young, the day was younger still. It was a time for games and throwing sticks. But still they stayed with loving, trusting faith. We stood. The glory filled my heart with awe As at some violet, closing summer sky, Photo by Christina Rumpf on Unsplash Or rolling wave to Polynesian shore No Michelangelo achieved such heavenly blue. They came cascading down the hill between The trees that stood as masts of fleeted ships, Still, at anchor in some sheltered cove. We stood and gazed and gazed and gazed as at Some great advancing host that onward poured. Streamed and streamed and still yet millions more, Like soldiers of some sapphire army came, To fill my heart with wonder and with love Photo by Chris on Unsplash That yearly gift that makes me think on God, The myriad troops of Spring - a bluebell wood. by Tony Hyett 7
Easter Flowers
Last year due to the Church being closed because of the Covid virus,
celebrations for Easter were cancelled.
This year however, although services are limited, St Peter’s has been one of the
few Churches to open for limited and restricted services. This is thanks to many
people making a determined effort to adhere to Covid restrictions in the Church.
Thank you to those people, who have diligently been there each week to record
names and generally keep us safe.
Although we did not have our usual Scroll in memory of our loved ones, we did
have our Easter Garden and a display of lilies in their memory and of the
126,000 plus people who lost their lives to Covid this past year.
We thank God for the wonderful scientists, research workers and volunteers,
who have worked so professionally to get a vaccine under way so quickly, and it
is looking to be a great success.
Hopefully, by 2022, we shall be able to have our normal Easter and revive our
Scroll. I still have the names of those who gave me money for lilies in 2020 and
they will be placed on the new Scroll. More of that nearer the time.
If anyone would like flowers arranged on the Altar, for a special occasion, I
shall be pleased to put them on for you. Donations of any amount are gratefully
accepted, so we can keep flowers in Church for each week.
Jenny Horsfall
The Easter Garden
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A big thank you must go
to Jenny and Liz for the
arrangements in Church this Easter.
Special thanks to Jenny for the
Easter Garden and also for keeping
flowers on the altar throughout the
times we have been able to have
services. Editor.
***
E aster is a happy time to share with other Christians and the services are
full of confidence and hope. We are absolutely right to enjoy this
wonderful time of the year, but we need to be careful that we don’t leave it behind
us and move on to something else. And that is because we are always an Easter
people. Every single day is an Easter day because what happened when Jesus rose
from death is ongoing reality.
Taken from the monthly Premier magazine - see page 12
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Angie & Joan
Songs from the 50s and 60s
Afternoon or Evening
Not too loud
Grimsby 340697
10HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
10 June 1921 – 9 April 2021
Lord God
We give thanks for the long life of Prince Philip, for all that he has contributed
to our nation and beyond, and for his support of our Queen. We pray that he
will be at rest trusting in the grace of God.
We remember before you Her Majesty the Queen and her family praying that
they will know your comfort and strength in the days to come.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
***
The diocese marks with sadness the death
of the Rt Revd Robert (Bob) Hardy CBE.
Bishop Hardy was Bishop of Lincoln from 1987 to 2001. He was appointed a
Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2001 for his services to the
Church of England that included being Bishop for HM Prisons. In retirement
he served as a honorary assistant bishop in the diocese of Carlisle.
The Bishop of Lincoln, the Rt Revd Christopher Lowson, says Bishop Bob, as
he was affectionately known across Greater Lincolnshire, was much loved and
greatly admired for his dedication to the diocese and the people of Lincoln. He
was particularly known for his commitment to rural issues and was a President
of the Lincolnshire Show.
"I ask that we pray for Bishop Bob, giving thanks for his ministry, and that we
also pray for those who mourn at this time, particularly his wife Isobel, and
their children Ben, Alexander and Rebecca. Dr Isobel Hardy made her own
caring contribution to Lincolnshire as a General Practitioner in Sleaford and
Market Rasen while her husband was bishop and our condolences are with her
and the family.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Father of all, we pray to thee for those whom we love, but see no longer. Grant
them thy peace; let light perpetual shine upon them; and in thy loving wisdom
and almighty power work in them the good purpose of thy perfect will; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
11Walk with Christ Daily
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What did I do with the car?
As I left a meeting at our church, I could not find my car keys. They were not in
my pockets. They were not in the church. Then I thought – I’ve left them in the
car! As I burst through the doors of the church, my heart sank: the church car park
was empty.
With a heavy heart I called the police, confessed that I had left my keys in the car,
and that it had been stolen. Then I made the really difficult call, and told my wife
that the car had been stolen. There was a little gasp. “You did not have the car. I
dropped you off. Remember?”
My heart sang as relief flooded through me. “Of course! Thank God! Well, come
get me quick – I am already running late… what is keeping you?”
My wife replied with ominous calm: “What’s keeping me? I’ll tell you what’s
keeping me. The police are here. They think I’ve stolen the car…”
12Church Bells
We would like to say thank you to Oliver Kerry, who at a Service of Reflection on
23 March rang the bells for St Peter’s Church. Oliver chose to ring the bells in a
sombre style reflecting the past year and in a more joyful style to give a signal of
hope for the future after the pandemic. Oliver was taught, over a period of three
months by Dennis Moore, who for many years has been our main bell ringer.
Oliver is currently studying History and Politics at Lancaster University.
Well done to 11 year old Humberside bell ringer Jayden Newton, who lives in
Roos, a village outside Withernsea. In March 2021 he was a joint winner in a
worldwide ‘Leading the Ropes Contribution Award’ award by ART, the
Association for Ringing Teachers. beating off competition from the USA and
Australia. This prestigious award is judged based on recruitment, teaching,
publicity, and tower maintenance, something which, despite his young age, Jayden
excels at. The award ceremony on Zoom took place on Jason’s
11th birthday. Along with his certificate Jayden received £125. A
member of Jayden’s family had been a bell ringing teacher in
Roos in years gone by so there was a history of bell ringing in the
family.
Andrew Winters
Following the death of Prince Philip in April, Oliver also tolled the bell at St
Peter’s as an act of remembrance. Ed.
.
***
Oliver Kerry will be running a solo marathon on 22 May,
following a route which includes Tetney, Grimsby and
Cleethorpes. All of the proceeds will be going to the Church
Hall Food Bank and Soup Kitchen. Any donations will be
greatly appreciated. You can leave your donations (in an
envelope marked with Oliver’s name) in Church.
***
1313 May Ascension Day
‘While He was blessing them, Jesus left them and was taken up into heaven.’ (Luke
24:51).
The Ascension is a hugely neglected festival, which deserves to have a bigger
place in our church life. How do we understand it?
The Ascension tells us that Jesus is in control: ‘Jesus has gone into heaven and is at
God’s right hand’ (1 Peter 3:22). Jesus occupies the top spot in the universe; the
control of our world is in the safe, scarred hands of Jesus. We can offer Him our
worship and allegiance, knowing that His plans are better than those of any Prime
Minister or President.
The Ascension tells us that God is committed to His world: ‘And God raised us up
with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ
Jesus’ (Ephesians 2:6). Jesus did not leave His humanity behind when He
ascended, for we are raised with Christ to heaven. Therefore, God is bound to His
world and we can trust Him to fulfil His purpose for our lives and world.
The Ascension gives us a job to do: All authority in heaven and on earth has been
given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations’ (Matthew 28:18,19).
God’s primary means of working in the world is now through us. He commissions
for this task at Ascension and equips us at Pentecost. We are called to make
disciples, starting in our workplace, family and community.
‘Christ has no body now but yours. No hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are
the eyes through which He looks compassion on this world. Yours are the feet with
which He walks to do good. Yours are the hands through which He blesses all the
world.’ (Teresa of Avila).
Rev Paul Hardingham
Ascension Day is when the Church recalls the day Jesus left this earth. Here some
Christian writers ponder His future second coming:
Many people will be surprised when Jesus comes again – but nobody will be
mistaken. – Anon
He that rose from the clods we expect from the clouds. – Thomas Adams
Christ’s ascension into heaven was the real commencement of His reign. – John
Calvin
Astronauts sink into insignificance beside this ascension! – Vance Havner
14Yesterday, 15th April, I was in Church with others in order to be able to keep the
Church open for members of the public to come inside for reflection and thoughts
of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh.
During this time a gentleman came in and started to tell us that he was a
Hillsborough Survivor and that it was 32years to the day since that dreadful
incident in 1989. He had been on the promenade and sat for a while to collect his
feelings and then as he had come up the Avenue, seen that we were open and had
come inside. He was, even after all these years, still very emotional and he stayed
with us for some time talking about the day and how he could not ever come to
terms with what happened that afternoon.
After he had gone I started thinking and although differently, I remember that day
very well too. It was the day that Bishop Robert Hardy came to Grimsby, having
become Bishop of Lincoln 2 years before in 1987, and he was leading Churches in
Grimsby and Cleethorpes on a walk from Grimsby along the sea wall to
Immingham and finishing at the Pilgrim Fathers Memorial in St. Andrew's Church
in Immingham. The memorial is there because the Fathers’ vessel was forced to put
ashore in the Killingholme/Immingham creek in 1608 due to bad weather and the
women of the party were allowed to sleep in St. Andrew's Church. An inscription
round the base of the memorial reads, 'From this creek the Pilgrim Fathers first left
England in 1608 in search of religious liberty.'
The distance to walk was about 12 miles and what a long way it was. All the
children ran and skipped merrily all the way whilst us grown ups were flagging
after the first half hour or so.
It was then on the way home that we heard about the terrible accident at
Hillsborough, and the announcement of so many deaths with the numbers
continuing to rise for a long time to come.
Then, today I have heard of the death of Bishop ‘Bob’ who became a very much
loved Bishop of Lincoln. He also died on 9th April the same day as Prince Philip.
It was the coincidence of these dates coming together that gave me the idea for this
months article for our magazine, and may I say, a lot to think about.
As we pray for Prince Philip, Our Queen and the Royal Family, we remember
everyone we ourselves have loved and lost, not only during present times but
forever. Because, however long ago they may have passed on, we always
remember them, as if it was only yesterday.
Heather
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Hiding, waiting, hoping – FREE!
The Revd Dr Jo White reflects on the freedom that May brings….
After many long months during the Covid pandemic we are at last beginning to be
able to come together again. Some countries and some areas of some countries will
be more open than others and we can only hope, pray and wait for all of us to be
able to be ‘free’ again.
May, in the Church’s calendar, is supremely the month of freedom.
During the first few weeks we continue to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus and
reflect on the Bible stories of those who met Him after His crucifixion and
resurrection.
Then we celebrate His Ascension – Jesus’ return to His Father.
And finally, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the apostles and all those
locked in that Upper Room – with the subsequent birth of His Church.
Freedom indeed!
This last year has for most of us felt like a waiting time to see and hold friends and
family again. We have some understanding of fear and the hope within us.
What a celebration there must have been when Jesus returned to His Father – and
what a celebration also when the Holy Spirit so powerfully descended.
It is the story of those ’simple’ men who were scared and hiding one day and the
next day bold and outspoken that speaks to me of something outstanding happening.
As I received my anti-Covid vaccination I felt that same freedom from fear. Not that
I would be 100% safe and never ill again, but rather that whatever happened now
would be manageable.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of all people and kindle in them the fire of your
love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face
of the earth.
17Pentecost 23 May 2021
We used to call it Whitsun – ‘White Sunday’ because long ago
children marched to church in white on that day. No processions
nowadays, and we’ve even changed its name. It’s now ‘Pentecost’,
which is more accurate but needs explaining.
Pentecost marks a vital event in Christian history. It is celebrated 50
days after Easter. The year Jesus was crucified (which took place at
the Passover), the remnant of His followers, just 120 of them, were together in an
upper room in Jerusalem. They were afraid to show their faces in case the
authorities arrested them. But on the day of Passover they had an amazing
collective experience. They described it in terms of wind and fire, a great surge
of spiritual energy and confidence. Afraid no longer, they burst out on to the
streets where crowds were gathering for the festival; led by Peter they began to
tell everyone about Jesus and His resurrection. As they did so, although many of
the people in the crowd were foreigners who spoke other languages, everyone
heard them in their own tongue. Peter told them that what they were seeing was
the fulfilment of an old prophecy when God would pour out His Spirit on the
human race, men and women, young and old.
As a result of His words and the extraordinary spectacle, 3000 people believed
and were baptised in the name of Jesus. They were the nucleus of what in 100
years would be a Church that would turn history upside down.
Canon David Winter
White Chocolate Pentecost Cake
Traditionally white is the colour of Pentecost and was worn
by all those being confirmed on that Sunday, hence the other
popular name for Pentecost, Whitsunday. Ideally, you need
an American-style white cake to represent Whitsunday or
Pentecost Sunday. White cake mixes are available online,
search for 'Betty Crocker's Super Moist White Cake Mix’
Alternatively, you could use a Victoria Sandwich cake.
To decorate your cake (see picture) you need:
White frosting to represent Whitsunday or Pentecost
A large candle for the centre to represent Christ our Light, who promised to
send the Holy Spirit
12 Birthday candles to represent the 12 Apostles and the tongues of fire
7 red hearts made from icing to represent the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit:
wisdom, understanding, right judgement, courage, knowledge, piety, and
fear of the Lord
12 strawberries to represent the 12 fruits of the spirit according to the ancient
Latin translation of the Bible. These are: charity, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self
control, and chastity.
Before serving the cake, light all the candles and let everyone blow them out
together to make the 'mighty wind' of Pentecost! Serve with vanilla (white) ice
cream and more strawberries!
18There is much more to the number seven than being lucky
Seven is the world's most popular lucky number, but the Bible reveals that it is one
of God's numbers that are a feature of his creation – others include three, twelve and
forty. Seven is also held in high esteem in other cultures, for example, there are the
seven heavens of Judaism and Islam, the seven elements in the Chinese world, and
it’s why the traditional Jewish menorah has seven candle sticks, and why Muslims
walk seven times around the holy Kaaba in Mecca. Then we have the seven deadly
sins. There are also many natural features of the world where seven plays a part —
surfers will tell you they surf in sets of seven waves, there are seven colours in a
rainbow, and seven continents of the world.
In the Bible, seven is mentioned over 700 times. God created the world in six days,
and when his work was complete, he rested on the seventh day, thus seven is a
symbol of completeness.
In the Gospel of John, we find the seven 'I am' sayings of Jesus. For the Jewish
people 'I am' was the sacred name for God — in Hebrew YHWH. God told Moses
his name in Exodus 3:13-15 - 'I am who I am and will be'.
John also writes of Christ's completeness demonstrated to the world through the
seven signs of Christ, while Revelation is full of events and objects that appear
seven times.
It is generally accepted that the ultimate completeness is seven times seven, that is,
49. Before his crucifixion Jesus told his disciples that God would send the Holy
Spirit to guide and support them. Jesus was crucified just before the Jewish
Passover when Jews from around the world were visiting Jerusalem. Most of them
stayed there for the next seven weeks, after which, on the 50th day, there would be
the feast day of Shavuot which was a thanksgiving for the first fruits of the wheat
harvest. It came to be known as Pentecost, a name derived from the Greek
'Pentēkostē' which means fiftieth.
It was on this feast day that the Holy Spirit, promised by
Jesus, arrived and filled the disciples with the wisdom,
knowledge and courage to persuade others to join them
in living in the way of Jesus. It was perfect timing.
Tens of thousands of people in Jerusalem witnessed the
event and large numbers became followers of the risen
Christ before returning to their homelands with the good
news. New churches sprang up throughout the world.
The work of Jesus on earth was fully completed 49 days
after his crucifixion and resurrection at Easter. Surely
this must be the ultimate example of why seven is much
more than a lucky number. It was part of God’s plan for
the world. Seven is clearly His number that reveals His
completeness in all things physical and spiritual.
Bob Peters (ACE) written with Pentecost in mind.
1930 May
Trinity Sunday
Trying to explain the doctrine of the Trinity
has kept many a theologian busy down the
centuries. One helpful picture is to imagine
the sun shining in the sky. The sun itself –
way out there in space, and unapproachable in
its fiery majesty – is the Father. The light that
flows from it, and which illuminates all our
lives, is the Son. The heat that flows from it,
and which gives us all the energy to move and
grow, is the Holy Spirit. You cannot have the
sun without its light and its heat. The light
and the heat are from the sun, are of the sun,
and yet are also distinct in themselves, with
their own roles to play.
***
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20Church Hall
January - March 2021 January - March 2021
Income Income
Planned Giving 5,306.14 Rents 572.71
Gift Aid Tax Received 1,995.00 Donations (Kitchen) 1000.00
Collections 437.48 Donations 0.00
Donations 220.84 Donations (Food Bank) 206.33
PCC Fees 953.12 Grant (2021) 8097.00
Concert Income 0.00
Copier Income 1120.00 Total 9,876.04
Sundry Income 413.22
AMEND A/c 200.00 Expenditure
Legacy Salaries 680.16
Utilities 1108.28
Total 10,645.80 Insurance 515.08
Repairs 97.79
Expenditure Consumables 140.02
Clergy Expenses 163.21 Security 520.53
Salaries & Organist Fees 2,065.48 Fixtures & Fittings 0.00
Utilities 2873.32
Insurance 981.66 Total 3,061.86
Repairs & Maintenance 718.05 Net Surplus/Deficit 6,814.18
Securty 0.00
Upkeep of Services 84.84
Print, Stationery & Office 40.43
Diocese Share 250.00
Charitable Donations 0.00
Sundry Expenses 413.22
Governance 475.00
Fixture & Fittings 0.00
Concert expenses 0.00
Total 8,065.21
Net Surplus/Deficit 2,580.59
Chris Caroline (Churchwarden) &
Andrew Longbottom (Deputy Churchwarden)
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PARISH REGISTERS
4 April 2021 Rev John and Peggy Fenner were officially
received into the Church of England during the Easter Day
service.
Parish Office
Tina (our Parish Administrator) is currently working from home.
All emails and telephone calls will be monitored at all times, but she
will be specifically contactable during office hours -
Monday and Friday 9:30 - 12 noon.
St Peter’s Parish Office,
St Peter’s Avenue, Cleethorpes,
DN35 8HP,
Tel: 01472 231198
Email: admin@stpeterscleethorpes.org.uk
website: http://www.stpeterscleethorpes.org.uk
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23Saint Peter’s Church Cleethorpes
Parish Services
May 2021
Sundays
2 May 10:00 am Holy Communion (Said)
9 May 10:00 am Holy Communion (Said)
16 May 10:00 am Holy Communion (Said)
23 May Pentecost 10:00 am Holy Communion (Said)
30 May Trinity Sunday 10:00 am Holy Communion (Said)
6 June 10:00 am Holy Communion (Said)
Wednesdays 10:00 am Holy Communion
Thursday 13 May Ascension Day
7:00 pm Holy Communion
You must wear a face covering in the building.
Hand sanitiser is available. It is in the porch on the right wall. Please
use it.
There is now a QR code for you to use if you have the scanner on your
smartphone.
We are collecting contact details for Track and Trace which are kept
confidentially for 21 days.
You are asked to maintain social distancing and sit where you are
advised.
Please follow instructions of the Stewards when receiving communion.
Sadly there is no opportunity for singing.
Please say the responses quietly.
You are asked not to congregate and chat with people in the building.
Please leave via the West Door.
Please be mindful of people entering and leaving the building by the
usual door.
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