ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, MYTHOLMROYD · 2014-10-13 · ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, MYTHOLMROYD Vicar Assistant Minister The Revd Cathy Reardon The Vicarage Brier Hey Lane Mytholmroyd HX7

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, MYTHOLMROYD

Vicar

The Revd Cathy Reardon The Vicarage

Brier Hey Lane Mytholmroyd HX7 5PJ

01422 883944 [email protected]

Assistant Minister

The Revd Martin Macdonald

Broad Head End

Mytholmroyd HX7 5RT

01422 881543

Church Wardens

Mrs Ruth Crossley, 2 Pennine View, Blackshawhead, HX7 7JS

01422 847294

Mr E Alston, Park Cottage, Park Lane, Mytholmroyd HX7 5BL

01422 883911

Sunday 12th October2014 to Sunday 18th January 2015

CONTENTS

From the Registers 3

The Vicar writes 4

From the Churchwardens 5

All about CRUNCH 6

Parish Diary 8

Rosie’s Ramblings from the Vicarage 11

St Michael’s Guild 12

St Michael’s Amateurs 12

St Michael’s Wives 13

Events Committee 13

Rotas for services 14

Parish Telephone Directory 15

Parochial Church Council and Parish Committees 16

FROM THE REGISTERS

Funeral Services

30th June 2014

Jean Sutcliffe

21st July 2014

Bryan Laycock

1st August 2014

Wallace Redman

12th August 2014

Jeniffer Scarborough

13th August 2014

Anne Hilary Crossley

29th September 2014

Jack Nettleton

Burial of Cremated Remains

18th July 2014

Ann Walters

19th July 2014

Patricia Coy

THE VICAR WRITES…..

Don’t Panic, Don’t Panic

It’s an odd thing to be asked to write a piece for a magazine which will cov-

er three months – particularly these three months. Before you get your

next magazine we will have had, Harvest at St. John’s; All Souls Day to-

gether with our annual remembering of those we know and love who have

died and All Saints Day. Then there will be, Guy Fawkes; Remembrance

Sunday which this year is particularly important; Advent Sunday, Christmas

Fairs, Christingle, Crib services; various annual Christmas Lunches; a Car-

ol Service, Christmas Day, And New Year. What am I meant to write

about?

I suppose that’s it really, we are coming into an action packed three

months. I’ve just listed the things organised by St. Michael’s and St. John’s

churches. I’ve not mentioned other things such as work Christmas celebra-

tions; school nativities and family gatherings. Then there is the shopping

frenzy which has already started in the stores.

I can only offer these bits of advice collected over many years.

Firstly, DON’T PANIC! I’ve spent most of my working life as a sales assis-

tant and believe me when I say you would be amazed at the state some

people get themselves in.

That leads to the second bit of wisdom. It doesn’t matter if you

forget the Cranberry Sauce. It doesn’t matter if you even forget the turkey,

the important thing is that you are surrounded by people you love and who

love you.

Thirdly, prioritise what’s really important not what the world or the adverts

say is important.

Finally, give God a chance. In amidst the tinsel and Christmas lights is an

eternal truth. Seek it out and your life will be enriched,

Ignore it and you will get the same old anti-climax that Christmas can be.

God Bless Cathy

Activities at St Michaels have continued at a hectic pace. We all enjoyed the

day the Tour de France arrived in July and our all day café was a great suc-

cess. Our Flower Festival , “The Edwardians”, in August was well attended

and made a welcome addition to our church bank account.

The Tower Appeal continues and Wilf’s Lego tower is growing steadily. Pam-

ela Rawlinson’s “Nigerian Night” was a great success both financially and

socially. A Christmas giant word search is available from the Wardens or

from Lesley at a cost of £1 with prizes for the two persons who can find the

most Christmas songs in the grid. Please support this, it will appeal to chil-

dren of all ages from eight to eighty!

Our usual Christmas activities will be taking place but before then will be the

service of remembrance in November and the annual Mytholmroyd Christ-

mas Market on the 15th November from 12 noon onwards.

With best wishes from Ruth and Eric

At a church meeting a very wealthy man rose to tell the rest of those present

about his Christian faith. "I'm a millionaire," he said, "and I attribute it all to the

rich blessings of God in my life. I remember that turning point in my faith. I

had just earned my first pound and I went to a church meeting that night. The

speaker was a missionary who told about his work. I knew that I only had a

pound and had to either give it all to God's work or nothing at all. So at that

moment I decided to give my whole pound to God. I believe that God blessed

that decision, and that is why I am a rich man today."

He finished and there was an awed silence at his testimony as he moved to-

ward his seat. As he sat down a little old lady sitting in the same pew leaned

over and said to him: "I dare you to do it again."

FROM THE CHURCHWARDENS

THE MILLIONAIRE

Crunch is the lunchtime club that I help run at Calder High School on a Mon-

day. It started over a decade ago when our previous vicar James‘s eldest son

requested a Christian friendly club.

I joined Crunch about 7 years ago, at the time it was predominantly boys at-

tending, led by James and assisted by a Care force volunteer. As the year

went on we had more girls attended, it’s normally now half and half boys and

girls.

I realised very early on that the majority of kids did not identify as Christian,

and just enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere we provided on lunchtime, and I am

sure the drink of pop and biscuits helped too!

As time went by I worked alongside James and a changing rota of volunteers,

Rebecca, Emily and Beth, all Care force volunteers, as well as occasionally

Daphne and Graham Cansdale, who helped out when James was busy.

There are many memories I have of Crunch, one being the time Graham

brought in a tiny, waterproof bible that could be hidden in a cup of tea, for sol-

diers in countries where it was not safe to be seen as a Christian.

One of the saddest times we had was when a lovely bright friendly boy called

Patrick tragically got killed in a road accident while on a gap year abroad. We

were all devastated, and I feel that the kids at Crunch helped me, as much as

I helped them, to get through that time.

There have also been lots of fun times; I always appreciated the kids at

Crunch, especially Joseph Allison, explaining the plot of Dr Who to me!

It has also been a privilege to watch so many kids mature, and I still get lots

of ex Crunchers saying hello and letting me know how they are getting on. I

am especially pleased to still see Gemma, who was a kid in care that James

and I supported a lot during her rather turbulent time at Calder.

Over the years I have learnt the following;

That there is a natural ebb and flow of kids attending, there may be very few

initially, but then it always builds up again as the academic year goes by.

The longer the kids attend the more they begin to trust and open up to us, so

I try to have a core group of us that visit.

READ ALL ABOUT CRUNCH

That it is important not to go into school with any sort of agenda, we are simp-

ly there as a regular club for the kids to play cards with, chat and if they want

to, discuss anything that they are concerned about. The longer the kids at-

tend the more they begin to trust and open up to us, so I try to have a core

group of us that visit.

We were also lucky to have the ex CICS worker Chris, who being the young-

est one of all of us related really well to the kids. Once we were getting a little

bit lively in a classroom, and a teacher came into see what was happening.

On seeing me the teacher decided it was ok, and Chris was thrilled as she

assumed he was one of the kids!

On Chris’ last session at CICS he gave the boys and girls some excellent ad-

vice, he told the boys (aged between 11-13)” You are too young to understand

girls so don’t even think of having a relationship until you are older and a little

less stupid!” To the girls, who are a similar age he told them,” you are all just

too complicated, so wait for the boys to grow up a bit so you can get along

better!”

The snacks and drinks I take to Crunch are kindly provided via the money

raised from the hot drinks at Brew on a Monday. Also I need to say a big thank

you to Madeline who often bakes for the kids, they especially like her flap-

jacks!So if any of you know a kid who would like a bit of friendly company on a

Monday lunchtime they are most welcome to join us at the MA5 room, on the

maths corridor.Thank you to all who have helped at Calder high over the years

and especially to Geoffrey and Cathy that currently volunteer with me.

Tracy Hunt

CAN YOU HELP?

HOST is looking for kind, friendly, hospitable people of all ages whose imagi-

nations are caught by the idea of welcoming an international student at univer-

sity here, far from his or her own family, to their home, for a day, a weekend or

at Christmas. You don’t need to live near a university, as students will travel

for the privilege of meeting you, learning about real life in this country, and

sharing their own culture. HOST is a voluntary activity which makes ambassa-

dors for international goodwill of us all.

Please see www.hostuk.org or call local organiser Anne Ramsden at 01484

654994. Thank you.

http://www.hostuk.org/

PARISH DIARY 12 Oct 11am Holy Communion

13 Oct 10.30am Brew

14 Oct 6.00pm Marmaladies

15 Oct 7.00pm Amateurs

16 Oct 9.30am Angels

5.30pm Rainbows

18 Oct 10am Wives coffee Morning

19 Oct 11am Holy Communion

2.00pm Tea Dance

20 Oct 10.30am Brew

21 Oct 7.15pm Book club


26 Oct 11am Holy Communion

27 Oct 10.30am Brew


1 Nov 10am Guild Coffee Morning

2 Nov 11am Worship for All

3 Nov 10.30am Brew

4 Nov 2.00pm Guild

5 Nov 7.30pm Amateurs

6 Nov 9.30am Angels

7 Nov 7.30pm Quiz Night

8 Nov 10.00am British Legion Coffee Morning

PARISH DIARY 9 Nov 10.55am Remembrance Holy Communion

2.15pm Remembrance Parade

10 Nov 10.30am Brew


13 Nov 9.30am Angels

15 Nov 1.00pm Royd Regeneration Christmas Market

16 Nov 11am Holy Communion

17 Nov 10.30am Brew

18 Nov 6.00pm Marmaladies

7.15pm Book Club



5.30pm Rainbows


24 Nov 10.30am Brew

25 Nov 7.15pm The Sound of Music



5.30pm Rainbows




1Dec 10.30am Brew

PARISH DIARY

2 Dec 12noon Guild Christmas Lunch

4 Dec 9.30am Angels

5 Dec 7.30pm Quiz Night

7 Dec 11am Christingle

12.30pm Christmas Lunch

8 Dec 10.30am Brew

10 Dec 12noon Probus Christmas Lunch

11 Dec 9.30am Angels

13 Dec 9.00am Santa’s Grotto

14 Dec 11am Holy Communion

15 Dec 10.30am Brew

18 Dec 9.30am Angels


22 Dec 10.30am Brew

24 Dec 11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion

25 Dec 11am Christmas Day Holy Communion


1 Jan Wives Walk and Lunch

4 Jan 11am Worship for All

5 Jan 10.30am Brew

11 Jan 11am Holy Communion

12 Jan 10.30am Brew

13 Jan White Ribbon Campaign

17 Jan All Day: Calder Valley Long Distance Walkers

18 Jan 11am Holy Communion

A preacher trained his horse to go when he said, "Praise the Lord," and to stop

when he said, "Amen". The preacher mounted the horse, said, "Praise the

Lord" and went for a ride.

When he wanted to stop for lunch, he said, "Amen".

He took off again, saying, "Praise the Lord".

The horse started going toward the edge of the cliff. The preacher got excited

and said, "Whoa!". Then he remembered and said, "Amen", so the horse

stopped at the edge. The preacher was so relieved that he looked up to heaven

and said, "Praise the Lord!"

Rosie’s Ramblings from

The Vicarage

Today I want to tell you another truth that you may find hard to accept and it

might even challenge your faith. Dogs are not only more spiritual, they are

more honest than people. I hang around with Alan because he feeds me,

takes me for walks and looks after me. I like him and see him as my leader

and want to be with him wherever he goes. No if’s or buts I will go with him.

But I know it’s because of the former I am attached and follow him. I am hon-

est.

People say they go to Church to worship God. FULL STOP.

I say they go to Church to worship God as long as that worship is in the form

they like, as long as it fulfils their need, as long as it is in a way they relate too.

Is that going to Church to worship God or fulfil ones needs?

You see people fool themselves that they go to worship God. If that is the case

one would go no matter what and yet many by their actions add ‘as long as it is

how I like it’. Have a think about it and you will see I am right

Rosie the truth teller.

Last time I wrote I explained to you why dogs are

more spiritual than people. I hope you have had time

to think about it and realise I have told you the truth.

THE HORSE

We have, during the last three months, enjoyed our ‘Guild’ days.

First of all there was all the excitement of ‘Le Tour’ with members busy in

and outsider the Church serving food—hot sandwiches, cakes, tea and cof-

fee from early morning to late afternoon and the money rolled in.

In early August we had a most interesting trip to Chester. Even the journey

was a joy in a very large and comfortable coach (thanks to Lucy). Once in

Chester we went our separate ways for there was much to see in this historic

old city; the Cathedral, a boat trip on the river, the temptations of the shops

and the interesting old buildings.

September was the start of our Winter programme and our annual quiz

which we all enjoy.

Coffee mornings are proving very popular with a chance to sit and chat over

a hot drink and an all-too-tempting oeice of cake. The ‘ladies-who-bake’

have really excelled themselves and cakes to take home have quickly disap-

peared. Financially this has been a very successful period and we have

been able to hand over a handsome sum to boost church funds. The sun

seems to have shone for us in every respect and we have also gained a few

members as we look forward to our winter meetings.

Joan K Laprell - Guild Secretary

ST MICHAEL’S GUILD

ST MICHAEL’S AMATEURS

The Amateurs are now in rehearsal for their next show which is the

popular Rodgers and Hammerstein hit “The Sound of Music” which will be

presented from the 26th to the 30th of November. We have an excellent cast

with some new faces in principal roles. Tickets will be on sale soon. We are

still looking for back-stage and front of house support. Please let me know if

you would like to be involved.

I’m sad to report that our secretary Audrey Adams is very seriously ill

and our thoughts and prayers go to Brian and the family. Chris Wrathall has

stepped into the job of secretary at least until the next AGM.

Eric Alston - Chairman

The Wives continue to meet monthly with a good attendance for the various

activities and speakers.

Our Vicar, Cathy, spoke to us at the August meeting. Her talk was entitled

what on earth are you wearing that for Vicar? She talked about the garments

worn by various members of the Clergy. She brought some of her robes with

her which were modelled by Chris Darke who I have to say really looked the

part.

Our speaker in September was Hanneke Dye who spoke movingly and emo-

tionally about been born a hidden child.

Unfortunately we had to cancel the BBQ in August due to the weather.

For the future we have Geoff Scargill coming to talk to us about My Life in

Education. Geoff talks to groups to raise funds for Christies Hospital as way

of helping them after they successfully treated his son. This will be an open

meeting so I hope some of you will come and join us on the 16th October.

On 18th October we have a coffee morning and cake stall which I hope you

will all support.In November Heather Slater is going to speak to us about her

life in Saudi Arabia.

We shall of course be supporting the Church with a stall at the Santa’s Grotto

event on 13th December. As well as this we continue to have progressive

lunches and dinners and walks and outings.

If anyone would like to join our group you would be most welcome. Auriol

EVENTS COMMITTEE

ST MICHAEL’S WIVES

As the summer events are all behind us we look to the autumn and winter

events leading up to Christmas. The quizzes continue on the 1st Friday in

every month and continue to be well supported.

We are serving refreshments again at the Mytholmroyd market on November

15th.Christmas lunch is on Sunday 7th December, tickets will be on sale next

month at the same price as last year.

Santa’s Grotto is on Saturday 13th December with our usual stalls and bacon

butties. Highlight is a visit to see Santa. Jackie

ROTAS

If you are unavailable when I’ve scheduled you in, please swap with

someone. Thank you. David

PARISH TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

Alston, Mr E and Mrs L 01422 883911

Baker, Prof. D 01422 884655

Bispham, Mrs J 01422 886596

Cansdale, Rev G and Mrs D 01422 706761

Bull, Rev M 01422 614759

Crossley, Mrs R 01422 847294

Darke, Mrs C 01422 883284

Franklin, Mr W 01422 882098

Garbutt, Mrs M 01422 881065

Greenwood, Mr G 01422 883206

Gregory, Mr C 01422 883663

Hoyle, Mr K and Mrs J 01422 882659

Hunt, Mrs T 01422 885193

Jackson, Mrs C 01422 882898

Laprell, Mrs J 01422 883710

Macdonald, Rev M 01422 881543

McDougall, Mr R and Mrs A 01706 818723

Nutt, Mrs V 01422 842773

Patrick, Mrs P 01422 883264

Powell, Mr D 01422 886412

Price, Mr C 01422 842861

Reardon, Rev C and Mr A 01422 883944

Robinson, Mrs J 01422 883480

Rhodes, Mrs V 01422 883847

Scully, Mrs G 07975 842402

Tettey, Mrs M 01422 884646

Veevers, Mrs B 01422 883299

Williams, Mrs D 01422 882980

Wrathall, Mr R, Mrs G, Mr C & Mr S 01422 883355

ST MICHAELS’S PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

The Vicar: Rev C Reardon, The Vicarage, Brier Hey Lane, HX7 5PJ Church Wardens: Mrs R Crossley 2 Pennine View, Blackshawhead HX7 7JS Mr E Alston, Park Cottage, Park Lane, HX7 5BL Assistant Ministers: Rev G Cansdale, 4 Brier Hey Lane, HX7 5PJ Rev M Macdonald, Broad Head End, HX7 5RT Assistant Wardens: Mr S Wrathall, Rogergate, The Stubbs, HX7 5HP Mrs M Garbutt, 10 Streamside Fold, HX7 5DY Warden Emeritus: Mr. C Gregory, 12 Church Street ,HX7 5DS Deanery Synod Mr C Price, Cairnacre, Midgehole, HX7 7AL Representatives: Mrs C Jackson, 24 Bank View, HX7 5NS Mrs M Garbutt 10 Streamside Fold, HX7 5DY PCC Members: 2012-2015: Mrs J Robinson, Mrs J Hoyle, Mrs P Patrick, Mr R Wrathall, Mrs V Rhodes 2013-2016: Mr K Hoyle, Mrs M Tettey, Prof. D Baker, Mrs A McDougall, Mr G Greenwood 2014-2017 Mr W Franklin, Mrs J Bispham, Mr D Powell, Mrs V Nutt, Rev M Bull, Mrs T Hunt Vice-Chair: Mr E Alston (see above) Treasurer: Mrs M Tettey, 7 Scar Bottom Cottages, HX7 5EJ General Secretary: Mrs A McDougall, 27 Cambridge St. Todmorden, OL14 5BN Electoral Roll: Mr A Reardon, The Vicarage, Brier Hey Lane, HX7 5PJ Parish Giving Officer: Mrs L Alston, Park Cottage, Park Lane, HX7 5BL Organist/Choirmaster: Prof. D Baker, Riga Rose, Scout Close, HX7 5JU Children's Society: Mr G Greenwood, 12 Hullett Close, HX7 5QP Sunday School: Mrs G Scully, 2 Mayroyd Mill, HX7 8NY Amateurs: Mr C Wrathall, Rogergate, The Stubbs, HX7 5HP Wives: Mrs C Darke 2 Park Top Barn, Midgley Road HX7 5QY Guild: Mrs J Laprell, Coolibah, Brier Hey Lane, HX7 5PJ Hall Bookings: Mrs G Wrathall, Rogergate, The Stubbs, HX7 5HP Licensee: Mr R McDougall, 27 Cambridge St. Todmorden OL14 5BN Tower Captain: Mr R Wrathall, Rogergate, The Stubbs, HX7 5HP Lunch Club: Mrs D Williams, 18 Orchard Walk, HX7 5PW Standing Committee: The Vicar, Churchwardens, Treasurer, General Secretary, Mr W. Franklin, Mr C Gregory Hall and Bar Committee: The Vicar, Churchwardens, Licensee, Treasurer, Mrs G Wrathall Events Committee: The Vicar, Churchwardens, Mrs J Robinson, Mrs A McDougall, Mrs M Garbutt, Mrs L Alston, Mrs J Bispham, Mrs M Tettey, Mrs B Veevers, Mrs C Jackson, Mrs C Darke, Mr G Greenwood, Mrs P Patrick, Mrs T Hunt

FOR CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS SEE PAGE 15

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ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, MYTHOLMROYD · 2014-10-13 · ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, MYTHOLMROYD Vicar Assistant Minister The Revd Cathy Reardon The Vicarage Brier Hey Lane Mytholmroyd HX7