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Services and Notices
Sunday 29th March 2015
Palm Sunday
A very warm welcome to all our visitors today.
Please feel free to introduce yourself to one of the clergy after the service.
Please let us know if you are new and would like to join our regular congregations or
would like to know more about how we can support you in your faith.
Please, take this Pew Slip away with you so that you can refer to the notices
contained in it. Please, also use it to prompt prayers for this Cathedral and all
that we seek t’ d’ i‘ G’d s service.
Large print versions of the Order of Service and this notice sheet are available.
Please ask a member of Select Vestry or a Verger if you would like one.
An induction loop system is also in operation for hearing aid users.
Dean: The Very Revd John Dobson
In Residence: The Dean
Cathedral Office: 01765 603462
Website: www.riponcathedral.org.uk
A Note from the Dean
Welcome to the Cathedral. A special welcome if you are joining us for the first time.
Please, complete a Welcome Card if you would like to give us your contact details.
Holy Week
Today, Palm Sunday, we begin our walk with Jesus through the days that led to his
crucifixion. In this most holy of weeks we begin by rejoicing with the crowds who
shout Hosanna and wave palm branches, keen to see the long-expected King entering
into his city. We may also experience the discomfort of being challenged by this
heroic figure as he enters the temple to challenge commonly held assumptions and
practises. In the upper room on Maundy Thursday we begin to glimpse how much he
is prepared to serve our needs, and on Friday we see the once-and-for-all revelation of
the truth that Jesus is prepared to make the supreme sacrifice for the sake of fallen
humanity. This in itself is a triumph.
Please, do take full advantage of the services that are on offer here at the Cathedral
during this Holy Week. Note the opportunities on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, from 8pm until 9pm to hear a short address, enjoy half-an-hour of quiet
reflection and then to share in Compline (a late evening service) together. Please, see
the details of this week's services below.
Planned Giving
I would like to express huge gratitude to those of you who have responded to the
planned giving campaign, the result of which we will announce today. Your
generosity and commitment to the Cathedral's mission makes a huge difference and
we simply could not continue as we do without it. If you have not yet responded, it is
not too late. The important thing to remember is that we all share in the responsibility
for sustaining the life and ministry of this Cathedral. A big 'thank you' to all who make
a difference.
Canon Evangelist
Please, pray for the person who has been offered the role of Canon Evangelist. I hope
to be able to make an announcement soon and I anticipate that the new canon will
be in post before August.
A further Grant received
I am delighted to be able to announce that we have been successful in gaining a
second grant from the World War I Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund. This grant will
allow us to carry out urgent repairs to several of the windows around the Cathedral.
This is all in the context of the Cathedral developing its strategy to further the vision
of growing God's Kingdom in Ripon, the diocese and beyond.
With my very best wishes
Dean John
T’day s Services
8.00 am
Holy Eucharist (1662 Book of Common Prayer)
President & Preacher: Canon Paul Greenwell
9.30 am
Mattins
10.30 am
Childre‘ s Church
Psalms 61, 62
takes place during the10.30am Eucharist. All welcome
Activity Bags are also available for younger children
10.30am
please ask if you would like one.
Sung Eucharist sung by the Cathedral Choir
President: James, Bishop for Ripon
Hymns: 509, 92, 86, 95
Preacher: The Dean
Setting; St Wilfrid Mass Perrin
Anthem; Ave verum corpus Byrd
Voluntary: Valet will ich dir geben (BWV 736) J S Bach
Lesson read by Susan Thomas
Intercessions led by Jean Denney
You are warmly invited to stay for coffee or juice after the 10.30am Service and
Childre‘ s Church. The Choir Association will be serving the tea and coffee and
selling cakes including simnel cakes, easter biscuits, cookies, cakes and savoury
goods. All proceeds for funds for the choristers.
12.30 pm
Holy Eucharist (1662 Book of Common Prayer)
President: Canon Wendy Wilby
4.30 pm
Evening Prayer Psalm 69 [1-22]
5:30 pm
A Meditation for Palm Sunday sung by the Cathedral Choir
The Crucifixion Stainer
Daily Worship This Week
Morning Prayer:
Evening Prayer:
Choral Evensong:
Monday to Saturday at 8.30am
Monday, Thursday & Friday 6.00pm; Saturday 5.30pm
Tuesday & Wednesday 6.00pm
Eucharists:
Mon 30th Mar 9 am
Tue 31st Mar
9 am
Wed 1st Apr
9 am
Thurs 2nd Apr
7.30pm
Maundy Thursday
Sat 4th Apr
Easter Eve
7.30pm
Reverend Peter Dodson
Canon Paul Greenwell
Canon Paul Greenwell 12.00 Canon Wendy Wilby
Sung Eucharist with Footwashing, Stripping of the Altars
and Watch of the Passion
James. Bishop for Ripon/Venerable Paul Slater
Easter Vigil and First Sung Eucharist of Easter
James, Bishop for Ripon/Venerable Paul Slater
For more details of the services during this week, please take a Music and Services
Diary available from the Welcome Desk or visit the website or call the Chapter House
01765 602072
Events This Week
TODAY Sponsored Bible Reading 2015
The Select Vestry are holding their sponsored Bible reading of 1 and 2 Samuel.
Members of the congregation are invited to take part as well as to sponsor readers.
All monies raised will be donated to RCDC for the Cathedral Music Trust. This event
has become a regular event in the Cathedral's calendar and is enjoyed by both
readers and visitors to the Cathedral. Refreshments will be available and cakes, etc,
will be on sale. Please give your support.
Monday 10am The Magdalen Fellowship at St Mary Magdalen Chapel
Contemplative prayer and intercessions. St Mary Magdalen Chapel. All welcome. For
further information, contact Patricia Whaling 606570 or John Whelan 600668. No
meeting Monday 6th April.
Tuesday 2.00pm M’thers U‘i’‘ H’ly Week Service in Thorpe Prebend House led
by Canon Wendy Wilby. All welcome.
Saturday 12 noon Cathedral Parish Lunch in the Cathedral Hall. All are welcome.
Worship Next Sunday: 5th April 2015
8.00 am
9.30 am
10.30 am
12.30 pm
3.30 pm
Easter Day
Eucharist (1662) Canon Paul Greenwell
Mattins
Festal Eucharist and Blessing of the Easter Garden
James, Bishop for Ripon/The Dean
Eucharist (1662) The Dean
Festal Evensong and Admission of Choristers and Te Deum
Canon Paul Greenwell
Forthcoming Events
Monday 20th April 8-9pm Cathedral Prayer Group meet in the Chapel of the
Resurrection. All welcome.
Thursday 23rd April 1.15pm Lunchtime Concert. Oliver Hancock, organ. Admission
FREE, refreshments from 1.00pm.
Thursday 23rd April 7.30pm St Wilfrid Lecture Professor Nigel Curry: F’r they k‘’w
‘’t what they d’: Ref–ecti’‘s ’‘ a –ifeti—e ’f rura– p’–icy . A–– we–c’—e.
Tuesday 28th April 7.30pm Question Time and Election Hustings in the Cathedral
with candidates for the Parliamentary Constituency of Skipton & Ripon at the General
Election. Questions to be submitted in advance to Judith Bustard at the Cathedral
Office. Refreshments served from 7pm. All welcome.
Sunday 3rd May 3.30pm Inaugural lecture by Ca‘’‘ Dr Char–’tte Methue‘ Why
b’ther with the Ref’r—ati’‘ f’––’wed by refreshments and Evensong with Installation.
Monday 4th May 11.30am-5pm Ripon Cathedral Beer Festival. Please can you help
at this year s Beer Festiva– by d’‘ati‘g a‘y prizes f’r the t’—b’–a suitab–e f’r either
adults or children? We are also looking for volunteers to help on the day. If you could
spare a couple of hours, please contact Margaret or Lorna at the RCDC office Tel:
603583 or email: rcdc@riponcathedral.org.uk.
Notices
Casual Learning Assistant We have a Vacancy for someone to join the Education
Team. Details are on the Cathedral website.
PEGs studyi‘g The Eucharist . The next PEGs series will be on The Eucharist, meeting
on roughly alternate Thursday evenings, 7.30pm in Thorpe Prebend. Details are on
the PCC notice board where you can also pick up a card with the dates and topics. All
welcome to a group which aims to offer discussion and learning.
Thank you to all those who came to the Lent Lunches and also to those who helped
with catering. A total of £ 616.10 was raised. Ripon Christian Aid, in partnership
with Thirsk and Northallerton, have pledged to raise £5,000 towards a Kenya Health
Project for mothers and children. If this target is achieved by 2016, the European
Union will treble the donations, thus £5000 becomes £20000. This means that the
wonderful £616.10 raised could represent £2464.40! The joint donations are now in
excess of £4000 and it is anticipated the target will be reached and the maternal
mortality rate in Narok County might be greatly reduced.
Cathedral Festival Weekend May 2016 Over the first bank holiday in May 2016 the
Cathedral is holding a festival to showcase the work that goes on across all the many
parts of Cathedral life. As part of that we will be creating a display exhibiting a year in
the life of the cathedral using photographs and video. We will be starting this over the
Easter period. If for any reason you would not wish to be in any shots please let us know
by contacting the cathedral office 01765 603462/postmaster@riponcathedral.org.uk
and we will ensure that your image is removed during editing.
The Cathedral Flower Guild invite donations towards the cost of purchasing the very
many flowers, etc required to decorate the Cathedral for Easter. Any donations you
feel able to give would be gratefully accepted by Mrs Sue Woods, or the Vergers.
Electoral Roll Revision 2015 We are approaching the annual revision of the
Electoral Roll. If you are already on the Roll, you don't have to do anything. The Dean
is keen that all regular attenders are on the Roll. If you wish to be put on the Roll, a
simple form is available in the Cathedral. If there are any problems, contact Peter
Hicks. (01765 692648). The deadline for forms is 12th April 2015.
The Annual Meeting for the Cathedral Parish will be on Monday 27th April at 7.30
pm in Thorpe Prebend. Please put the date in your diary and come along. There are
vacancies for 5 (five) members of the PCC, which aims to further our mission and
ministry in Ripon itself. If you are interested in finding out more, please talk to the
Dean or Canon Elizabeth. Nomination forms are by the PCC notice board. The PCC
also needs a new Treasurer since Liz Thomas who has served most ably in the role for
many years is standing down. For more on that role please talk to Liz or Canon
Elizabeth.
Salvation Army Food Bank The Salvation Army is so grateful for the fantastic
response to their request for winter food and nappies etc. Now with Easter just
around the corner, it would be nice to be able to provide the families they support
with a few Easter treats such as chocolate eggs, hot cross buns etc. On a more
practical side there is a special need for UHT milk, tinned puddings, custard, tinned
fruit, and tea bags. Nappies, pasta, ready meals are ongoing needs.
Christian Aid Week 10th 16th May Last year our team of collectors raised over
£1,500. Please consider collecting for Christian Aid. Contact Christina/Simon Hoare
692187; David Wells 690841; Liz Kimbell 608661.
The Cathedral Shop
Opening hours Mon Sat 10am 5pm, Sundays 12 Noon - 5pm. Easter cards and
gifts now in stock. Please come and support our Cathedral Shop. Please note that the
Shop will be closed on Good Friday.
Giving by Gift Aid
Our financial supp’rt ’f the Cathedra– s —issi’‘ is an expression of our gratitude to
God for all that we receive from him. It does strengthen the mission, however, if the
Cathedral can reclaim any tax that has been paid on our offerings. If you are a UK
taxpayer, please consider Gift-Aiding your donation. For every £1 you give, we will
receive £1.25. Gift Aid envelopes are available in the pews or from the Sidespeople.
Please use the envelope and sign it there is no extra cost to you. If you would prefer
to give by electronic banking the details are as follows:
Account Name: Ripon Cathedral PCC Fund; Sort Code: 05 07 17;
Account No:
35697334
If you are a regular worshipper at the Cathedral and would like to know more about
our planned giving scheme, please contact the PCC Treasurer via the Cathedral Office
(Tel: 01765 603462). We are very grateful for your financial support. Without it the
worship and ministry of this Cathedral Church simply could not happen.
Childre‘ s Activities f’r Holy Week and Easter
Journey to Jerusalem
Children of primary school age are invited to join us for
an Easter Holiday Club in Ripon Cathedral
When:
Wednesday 1st April
10am-12noon
Thursday 2nd April
10am-12noon
Friday 3rd April (Good
Friday)
10am-12noon
What s On:
Drama, Easter crafts, Easter gardens, Banner
making, Easter biscuits, Paint a Plate
Cost:
£5 for all 3 sessions (payable on arrival)
Places are limited so to avoid disappointment please complete the booking
form on the leaflet in the Cathedral and return as soon as possible and by
Sunday 29th March at the latest to: Ripon Cathedral Office, Liberty
Courthouse, Minster Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1QS. Alternatively
email with the details requested on the form to
postmaster@riponcathedral.org.uk
Good Friday Service 10:30am
The children will be presenting their drama and Easter art work during this
service. The service will be followed by drinks and hot cross buns.
Ripon Cathedral
Holy Week and Easter 2015
Palm Sunday: 29 March
8.00am
10.10am
10.30am
12.30pm
5.30pm
Eucharist
PALM PROCESSION from the Market Place
Parish Eucharist with the reading of The Passion
Eucharist
Stainer: The Crucifixion –
performed by the Cathedral Choir
Monday to Wednesday of Holy Week: 30 March - 1 April
8.00pm-9.00pm
Address, Silent Prayer and Compline
Tuesday of Holy Week: 31 March
12noon
Stations of the Cross
Wednesday to Friday of Holy Week: 1 April - 3 April
10.00am to 12noon Journey to Jerusalem
Children’s event for Holy Week
Maundy Thursday: 2 April
7.30pm
Sung Eucharist
with Footwashing, Stripping of the Altars and
Watch of the Passion
Good Friday: 3 April
9.30am
10.30am
12 noon to 1.30pm
1.30pm to 3.00pm
Mattins
Good Friday Service for People of All Ages
Followed by Hot Cross Buns
Preaching of the Cross
Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday with
Veneration of the Cross
Holy Saturday: 4 April
7.30pm
Easter Day: 5 April
8.00 am
10.30am
12.30pm
3.30pm
Easter Vigil and Sung First Eucharist of Easter
Eucharist
Festal Eucharist, Procession and
Blessing of the Easter Garden
Eucharist
Festal Evensong and Admission of Choristers