Benefice Service for Ash Wednesday, Ss. Simon & Jude, Cockshutt – 14th February 2024 With Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent, we hosted the annual Benefice Service here at Cockshutt Church. Despite the darkness and cold of the early February evening, communicants from across the Benefice joined together for this auspicious service. From the … Continue reading Imposition of Ashes with Holy Communion
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Candlemass at Colemere
Candlemass was well and truly celebrated at Colemere this morning (Sunday Feb.4th) On a beautiful morning in a warm church it was a real ‘work of the people’ leitourgia. Barbara made sure that the altar was ablaze with all 16 altar candles, Michael was on his best form as thurifer, Margaret led well-prepared and much needed … Continue reading Candlemass at Colemere
A Last Beatitude
And blessed are the ones we overlook;The faithful servers on the coffee rota,The ones who hold no candle, bell or bookBut keep the books and tally up the quota,The gentle souls who come to ‘do the floweres’,The quiet ones who organise the fete,Church cleaners who give up their workday hours,Doorkeepers who may open heaven’s gate.God … Continue reading A Last Beatitude