..1. . .. :.:.....,,..,....-..1stz_..i.....:a . .3. ‘I “e “ . : . . I‘ n ‘ P D. /A2.mwVi.rrrFrC.wa—.—fi:~ H: _ AN 3: R ,/%4,,§,2,,%,_4;_ § ST. PETER BRIDGE PATRIXB OURNE WITH PARISH MAGAZINE APR 1 ‘I I, \ ‘\ \. § ‘N —+ ’—< v~—::___‘ ":--4 E- p:—.—.jr.', an: .... Vicar : THE REV. GEOFFREY A. CHURCH, The Vicarage, Bridge. T el.: Bridge 250. Lay Reader .' MR. J. D. SMITH, 4, The Terrace, Bridge. T el.: Bridge 260. VICAR’S AND PEOPLE’S WARDENS PATRIXBOURNE MR. W. J. PARKER, Dearnley, Patrixbourne. Tel.: Bridge 310. MR. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Patrixbourre. Tel.: Bridge 218. BRIDGE cm. A. E. w. smnmcu, Pilgrim Cottage, Bridge. MR. F. R. W. BERRY, Bourne Lodge, Bridge. Tel..' Bridge 277. Secretary .'~—-MR. L. J. WILLIAMS, Llandogo, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 245. Treasurer :—MR. W. J. PARKER. III An. 1 1. . .... _ ..I..-. zvV_ SUNDAY SERVICES St. Mary's. Patrixbourne - ' ‘ April 7.-..(.Pa,ssicn Sunday). 8.00-..a.m..Jio1y Communion 6.30 p.m. Evenspng — 14. Eraim Sunday) 11.o9 a,m, Morning Prayer - 21. Easter Day 8.00=.:a_.m. Holy Communion , _ . 6 .;3,0.: -.p..m.- :.Evensong 28. (Easter I) 1l.A0O:.7a.m.:Morning Prayer 11.45 a,.m. Holy Communion May 5. (Easter 1:)’ 8;oo“a;m;"Ho1y Communion . ,6.30;__p'.m. Evensong ' St.Pe'ter's Bri e. ‘ " _ April 7;* Passion Sunday) 9.oo a.m. Sung Eucharisi m 11.00 La.-.1n. Morning Prayer 14. (Palm Sunday) 8.00 a.m. Holy Commfinion .2’ ' 6.30 p.m. Evénsong . 21. (Easter_Day); . 6.30 a.m. Holy Communion 9.00 am. Sung Eucharist __'"1l.O0 a..m. Morning Prayer 11.45 am. Holy Communion 1 28. (Easter I) 8.0_O am. Holy Communion _ 2 =;-- 6.30 p.m. Evensong May 5. (Easter,II)*‘:£ 9.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist 11.00 a..m. Morning Prayer HOLY WEEK (at Bridge) . Monda. and Tuesda , Holy Communion 7.30 a..m. Tuesda , Evensong 3. p.m. j _ Wednesday", Holy Communion 10.30a'.m.;‘ Address and Discussion inythe Reading Room, 7.30 p.m. " " , Holy Communion 70.15 a..m.;" Evensong 3 p.m. ; - ' _ .0 _ Children ’:br‘ing.f1owers__fto'¢hL1_rch for the Easter Garden at lO_ a.m. _: "The Three ]Hou.rs'.',. 12 H001} to 3 p.m'., conducted by the _Re_v._.T.ID.F. Anido, Of nllthe lcro-S-S Chr]-_Stn9 a service of:nine°hymns, anthems‘ and" readings, 7.30 p.m. < Hol Saturd ;“Mat£ins and Ante-Communion;7.30 a.m. Evensong. s_un_g)_ 8 p.rn. _ . ' ‘ _ j_i,'At Patrixbourne. ' pi ’:_ , Morning Service at 10 a.-.111. Weekda Se-T‘ViCe$'(B,1‘idge) wi1l_be a.nnounced,_each_ , Sunday; and‘ P0Bted"On the Church board: but 'please -"- .. Q... -’_— vlpril 21. IvTrs.Howard Smith. 28th.»:--Mrs. '“~V-A;-. notice that on and from April_lbth there will be? Holy Communion on-wednesdays3(not“Fridays) at V, 10.30 a.m.‘ . g‘V 3;_LAA_ V _.t._ Preparation for Easter.- The Vicar will be’in Church to help anyone who wishes to consult him, and'to hear confessions on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in Holy Week at 3.30 p.m., and-by appointment. ~ __—_____..__—-———_—__ ___--—— ALTAR FLows§§ (Bridge) ; May 5;. Mrs. Ledger LADY CHAPEL FLOWERS: April 21. Miss G.Ovenden. _~ 28. Miss M; Setterfield. Miss A. Stevens. May 12. Miss I.Swan. 12th. Miss Nunn B./I ay 5 c ALTAR FLOWERS (Patrixbourne) April 21 and 28. Mrs. Mount. May, Mrs.Foottit. COLLECTIONS ON GOOD FRIDAY will be for the Jerusalem and the East Mission, at Bridge; and for the Church Army; at Patrixbourne. The Church Army is celebrating this y_ar the seventy- fifth anniversary of its founaifig:f**-:*~- -« ST.GEORGE'S DAY (April 23rd), falls this,yeaE on the Tuesday after Easter; and will be.observéd{? with a Choral service in Bridge Chur9h.§t..,..__ 7.30 p.m. Members of the British Legion wil1:§~ attend; and, as in previous years; many_ot@§§;j people as well. The preacher will be our Rural Dean, Canon Carter. .1 hope that many of you . V will meet Canon Carter? he is a vigorous preacher, and all who know him respect him as a very fine priest and a most conscientious Rural Dean. 5GwC- res PAROCHIAL CHURCH CONCIL will meet .5 ~f;e~ Wednesday, May 1st at_7.30;p.m. The chiefl buginess Will be to’meétftheflTAIT Missioner, and to hear his suggestions for a Parochial Mission in 1958. H ' ‘ ;m;@.. .:'.= _ BAPTISM AT PATRIXBOURNE _ - March 3rd° Mary Felicity, the daughter of Normanip and Pauline Fowler. ’ — -M. ___ _-IN MEMORY‘ . _.. . , .»It is my privilege to write-ahlast tribute on behalf of all of us whg‘knew her,=toidne.who-was_; a real practical Christian, and a very gallant lady.« Mrs. Stockwell carried in_a frail body the heart ofiia lion. M first experience of her was during the war in which she served as a C.D., Warden.i Even when things_were really hot overhead, she would be seen trudging along on her beat in-her steel helmet, without a thought for herself. Thaty was typical of everything she undertook. She never sought the limelight, but_she did an enormousfiTfl~g amount of work for other people that went unnoticed; until the time came when she could do it no-longer. Half blind and crippled by accidents her spirit was undimmed§ and she was still as-eager as ever to do anything thatnwasjpossible to'her."We all missed her cheerful optimism when she left Bridge.” May she rest in peace.after a lifetime of servicéifor others. ‘ < " J.D.Se ' '-'v~ __ JUNIOR CHURCH NOTES Annual Concert: ‘May I remind all our friends > that the dates of the above event are May 2nd and 3rd. we are all'very busy with rehearsals; and everything points to"a concert well up to our usual standard. 35a 9 p Vi~, i,iL"A_ Nbetingss April 7th.and 21st (Easter_Day); Family service in*Church at ll§a.m,y April 14th (Palm ' Sunday),_distribution.of palms and class teaching. April 28th_Class1teachihg in Church at 11 a,m. J.D.s. _>upM.t; NOTES Tuesday, April 2n .flntercessions in Bridge Church at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April-30th. Meeting in the Methodist Chapel at 2.45 P~m}‘ Speakers Mrs. Hodge of Adisham on "The Family Overseas". ' u ‘ ’ Marries; at Patrixbourne .;MarCh'27th. Reginald James Neame and Jean bite. ,5»}» iMarriagejatlBehesbourne’ » W .il March 16th. Brian‘Victor Chilton and Lilian.May ' Ainsworth . VICAR'S LETTER pear People, h b _ Just a reminder o_f,th.e .Arch'b_iah0P'S Appeal for Church Schools. "The Church of England bust. hold its position as the State's Senior partner in the educational system of this country. _ There was a better attendance at the Annual Church Meeting this year, and the spirit of the meeting was keen and hopeful. Lets have an even‘ _ better attendance next year.’ 01 your behalf; 1”‘ welcome Colonel Carr as the new People's Warden" for Bridge. His experience‘as bursar of two _ public schools should be most valuable,_when the time comes to launch an appeal for Church restoration. ' ' l 7' At the Annual Meeting a number of people gave me their names as being willing to help with the fete on June lst.~ ne person gave me his or her name later, and I”ve forgotten it, please give it me again. Ilm sorry? *Wil1'you all think What*you can make. to sell on the stalls. I have been asked to advertise once again for anybody with experience of Guides,-whoiwouldgu be willing to revive the Bridge Guide.Company. Many times recently I_have known_that . people were deeply affected by something;-ne,~by_: someone, and that someone the Holy Spirit of ;n Jesus Christ. This has happened particularly at. 3_;g Weddings, funerals andbaptisms. If there Wash?-"» reality in these experiences, they were calls to.”W closer discipleship and closer union with Christ“ in the Church. Do you agree? It is irrational and therefore dangerous to ignore them.» V A HEY you all know this Easter the happinessV% *5 of sins forgiven. ” - ’ ~ Yours sincere1y;j , -*>S!¥:kj C Geoffrey'Church.d Burials at Bridge ’ Feb. 26th. Mary Ann Harriett Rebecca Heath, 76 yrs. gob. 2nd. Constance Collard, aged 78'ygaps. ;f:- 2nd. Harriett Mabel Stockwell, aged 74 years “C ‘ 9th‘ Mary Jfilne Coultharn, aged years, I 111 \\‘\\‘Y\\‘1‘\' ‘T ‘W \\\n1u1 ‘ Sr. MARY A PATRIXBOURNE WITH ST. PETE R BRIDGE PARISH MAGAZINE /: MAY, 1957 / A/,/./A/,«!»!;';1I~»~ 1 +~x_- ‘\ PD. {L Vicar: THE REV. GEOFFREY A. CHURCH, The Vicarage, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 250. Lay Reader: MR. J. D. SMITH, 4, The Terrace, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 260. B0? VICAR’S AND PEOPLE’S WARDENS PATRIXBOURNE MR. W. J. PARKER, Dearnley, Patrixbourne. TeI.: Bridge 310. MR. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Patrixbourne. - Tel.: Bridge 218. BRIDGE CAPT. A. E. W. FARISH-SANDBACH, Pilgrim Cottage, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 438. LIEUT.-COL. J. L. CARR, Bridgeford Cottage, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 325. Secretary.-—MR. L. J. WILLIAMS, Llandogo, Bridge. Tel..' Bridge 245. Treasurer:—MR. W. J. PARKER. SUNDAY SERVICES St. Mar 's.LPatrixbourne May 5. Easter II) 8.00 ‘ 6.30 12. (Easter 1II)11.o 19. (Easter IV) 8.00 6.30 26. (Rogation Sunday) 11.00 June 2.(Ascension I) 8 6.30 St. Peter's, Bridge May 5. (Easter 11) 9.00 11.00 * 12. (Easter 11I)8.00 6.30 19. (Easter Iv) 9.00 - 11.00 11.45 26. (Rogation 8.00 Sunday) 6.30 y June 2.(Ascension I) 9 ** 11.00 i Ascension Dav (Bridge). _____—————_.—?:|— Evensong (sung) at 7.30 ALTAH FLOWERS (Bridge) May 5. Mrs. Ledger 19. Mrs. Hoadley. June 3. Mrs. Williams. LADY CHAPEL FLOVERS: May 5. Miss A.Stevens. __l9. Miss J. Swan. June 2. Miss M.Church. May. Mrs. Foottit. -11-, am. pmo am: am. pm. am. am. pm. am. am. am. pm. am. am. am. am. pm. am. am. Holy Communion with hymns at 6.30 am., Holy Communion at 9 am.. School Service at 9.45 am. (parents and friends welcome); pm!) 12. 26. 9. 12. 26. 9. ALTER FLOHERS (Patrixbourne) June. Mrs. WEEKDAY SERVICES (Bridge) will be announced each Sunday. and posted on the Church board. iiiiéiid Holy Communion‘ Evensong Holy Communion with hymns and address Holy Communion Evensong Morning Prayer Holy Comunion Evensong Sung Eucharist Morning Prayer Holy Communion CONFIRMATION Sung Eucharist Morning Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong Sung Eucharist Morning Prayer Nunn. Sandbach. Berry. SS Mrs. Mrs. I. Swan. J. Baker. Hawkinfii Miss Miss Miss Parker. , VICAR'S LETTER Dear Peopley A 2. we are in one of the most wonderful seasons of the year, the great forty days from Easter to Ascension, when, by the experience of the presence of the risen Christ, the apostles real- ised that there was new hope for the human race. That hope is the same today and is always new. Christianity has not been tried and found a religion of false promises; it has been looked at, found difficult, and not given a trial. That, at least, is true of many people but those who have tried Christ have found him abb to save. .5 They do not mourn a dead leader, a lost gloryj,Wt but are at least aware of a tremendous power that wills to break into their lives; a love that would swallow up their petty selfishness. Are you afraid that if you start talking to Jesus you will be like a lonely child who invents the playmate he longs to have{ Give him a trial; he doesn‘t mind being on trial; though you may discover that it is you and not he who is on trial. If I can help anyone in this matter of how to pray, do please tell me. Yours sincerely, GEOFFREY CHURCH‘ ALTRIXBOUENE RESTORATION;' Marshall‘s Charity‘ -7 promised £150. for the restoration work. “ is not enough to make local giving and local .rt unnecessary; but is enough to be a great =?uragement. We hope to deal with the West end church internally and externally this and more if we have the money. I H m v»-:1 13- W H’ 1"‘ I_) U) H (1') (A CD H: U (‘\ 1 :4- D. (T) min PI PETE; On Saturday, June 1st at "Dearnley"s I ~Y klnd invitation of Mr. and Mrs. W.J.Parker. ;he proceeds will be divided between_the Patrix- turne Church Restoration Fund and the'Bridge-j lurch Fabric Fund. Please see posters. ” ‘"” 0' !—_l -3*‘; O V‘1«« 1 r r- TE> Please book Saturday, July l3th:.t nnual fete to be held at Bridge Primary flying fi€1d,—in aid of the Village Hallo pl <._A__./’_é Asa, _. 4_A_ _.-_*_.-~‘ A ‘BEHESBOURNE: CONFIRMATION: On Eriday in Passion Week the Bishop Aid of Dover visited the Close to Confirm Mrs. Violet Gertrude Billington. Mr. and Mrs. Booth arranged for a bed to be put up in the chapel for Mrs. Billington, who has been a patient at th Close for eleven years. Mr. Booth played the organ. It was a most wonderful service, attended by several of the regular Sunday congregation, and by friends from outside, indhding three members of the Hospital Management Committee. It was a great pleasure for us to meet the new Bishop. As you probably know, the diocese has three nw _ Bishops, Dover, Croydon and Maidstone. It is the Bishop of Maidstone who is coming on Sunday, May” 12th to conduct the Confirmation in Bridge Church-' at 6.30 pm. Seats will be reserved for parents, fiEE_'.l and godparents in the.nave; but there will be" room for.all the usual Sunday evening congregation. FRIENDS OF ST. PETER: After Evensong on Ascension Day (see page 1) there will be a meeting of the‘ Friends, and any who would like to become Friendsg, The Friends‘ latest activity is the making of 623%.“ carpet for the altar step. Ag_ , -F. PATRIXBOURNEi& BRIDGE SCHOOL: On Saturday, April 13th the Jumble Sale at the.school made £l§i7.0. for School funds. - »' - MUSICAL APPRECIATION: There is an electric grama— phone at the School, and the County has a library of records. Will anyone interested in the format- ion of a musical appreciation group get in touch with Miss Seath, the School House, Bridge. The Vicar is still priest in charge of Behesbourne, after just a year. What the final arrangements for the care of Behesbourne grotto be is still uncertain. V MOTHERS‘ UNION: Tues. May 7th. Intercessions in Bridge Church at 3. 0. Tues. May 28th.Service in Bridge Chun§E‘&t 3 pm., with a talk by the Vicar on "fiogfifiiog Days". ‘ ’b~£“ h 5:- 5” 5' __0__once1-t raiiitid 2 2313- find ,3Niv :3. ‘p_qth" perfomargcae is. siipport us. and ti M Meetis. May §‘l5h'.aRQ May 12th and 25th, C_ church at 11 am.- i’ The is Sinrs the Reading Room on .339 " proceéds to Bridge Chart! Many thanks. - _ ._- . mamas Am 1>,:.mIxBozm1m.~:'i_‘. ' ._ _ , _ ch 231-d. Robert Walié an Béit-« mmaza. gm KINGSTON: « 5- 3 % .* old age is »a very 1ove1y5.th:Lng united to simple faith a.nd.gra.t;1 ‘file. ~‘» so.thank£u1='; that was the 1: ~_ jmgs. Emma Jane Ovenden, who’ dmed ;th_e C1os‘e,o anfl was 0 7 351; AT UPPER EABI§BES;. ‘ “__orge Beer was nin‘ " at t‘§§":Gl6se ..and for ease blind‘; though he had riaae; %” was ninety-one. These. last ‘ life at the Close were not {re} shining examyle of Christian « buried on~Apri1 2nd, ‘ Vicar .' THE REV. GEOFFREY A. CHURCH, The Vicarage, Bridge. Tel; Bridge 250. Lay Reader: MR. J. D. SMITH, 4, The Terrace, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 260. TOT \'ICAR’S AND PEOPLE’S WARDENS PATRIXBOURNE MR. W. J. PARKER, Dearnley, Patrixbourne. TeI.: Bridge 310. MR. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Patrixbourne. Tel.: Bridge 218. BRIDGE CAPT. A. E. W. FARISH—SANDBACH, Pilgrim Cottage, Bridge. Te/.: Bridge 438. LIEUT.-COL. J. L. CARR, Bridgeford Cottage, Bridge. Te/.: Bridge 325. .Se(‘reIar)'.'—MR, L. J. WILLIAMS, Llandogo, Bridge. Te/.: Bridge 245. Treu.surL~'r.‘~-MR. W. J. PARKER. 1 Mr ST. MARY PATRIXBOURNE WITH ST. PETER BRIDGE PARISH MAGAZINE H JUNE, 1957 .‘* \\ \ PD. Sunday Services St. Mary‘ s Patrixbourne June 2 (Ascension I) 8.00 a.m. Holy Canmunion. __ 6.30 p.I'Ii. Evensong. 9 (Whitsunday) ' 11.0 a.m; Morning, Prayer. 11.45 a.m. Holy Cdmntmion. 16 (Trinity . 8.00 a.m.- Holy~Coxf'rmunion. Sunday) 6.30 p.m. Evensong. 23_ (Trinity I‘) 11.0 a. Morning. Prayer. 30 ‘ (Trinity II) 11.0 a.m.-A Morning Prayer. July 7 (Trinity III) 8.0 a.n1. Holy Coxnrrfunion; ' 6.30 p.m. Evensdng. St.Peter's Bri e. ., 1 I ; ‘ June 2 (Ascension I)‘ 9.00 a.m. Sung, Eucharist. 11.00 a. In. Morning Prayer. 9 (‘~.‘Ihitsunday) 6.30 a.m. Holy Communion. ' 8. a.m. Holy Comrzrunion. 6.30 p.m. Evensong. ' 16 (Trinity 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion. Sunday) ll.OO a. m. Morning Prayer. 11.45 a.m. Holy COIII[IIL11’1iO1’l. 25. (Trinity 1) 8.00 a.1n. Holy Communion. 6.30 p.m. Evensong. __ 30 . (Trinity II) 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion. « " . » 2 ' 6.30 13.111. Evenscng. July 7 (Trinity III) 9.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist. . 4’ A I ll.OO" a.m. Morning Prayer. Saints’ Da s June 24. (S.John Baptist) Holy Ccmmuni_on _7.15. a.m. June.29. (S.Peterl‘ This is of course’ our Patronal -Festival at Bridge‘; but as it falls on a Saturday, We will keep it on Saturday, and Sunday. Saturday — Holy Communion, 7.15 a.m. , Evensong (sung) and Address" “a‘;t‘f8'f.E1‘.”“S‘L'1nday — ’ Holy Communion at 8 a.m., Evensong at 6.30 p.m. preacher the_Rev. .T.A;Rockley, B.A.. , TAIT MISSIONER and Six Preacher. ';[<_3_ekd.ay Services (Bridge) will be announced each Sunday, and posted on the Churc.h_.boani. Confessions, Baptisms and. Churchings by appo‘ t- _ ment. — . 7 " Altar Flowers (I‘>1‘idg€) 3:1‘? j""‘G 2. }\_1l.S_ ‘,\ri11iams. 9. Mrs. Berry. 16. Mrs. Carroll. 23. Mrs. Charlton. 3Q_ :f1~5_ Cherry. July-7. Mrs.'Friend. June :2. Miss M. Church. 9. Miss Hawkins. 16. Miss I. Lawrence.23.The Misses Lemar. 50, Miss G. Ovenden. July 7.Miss M. Ovenden. Altar Flowers (Patrixbourne) ’ June. Mrs. Parker. C July. Mrs. Potter. Mothers‘ Union Meetings , Juno. nth. Intercessions in Bridge Church at 3 p.m. June 17th. (Monday) Meeting in the Methodist Chapel at 2.45 13.111. speaker Mrs.Field of Chartham on "Dr. Schweitzer", medical missionary, musician, thinker. July 2. Intercessionin Bridge Church at 3 p.m. Diocesan Missionary Festival Thursday June 13th, ll. a.n1. Sung Eucharist in the Cathedral, 3 p.m. meeting in the Chapter House. Deanery Missiona.r;y Festival ,- Wednesday June 19th at. BARHAM. Service in Church . at 7 13.21. , Refreshments, and Bring and Buy Stall at the Rectory at 8 .p..m. Preacher, the Rev. E.B.BRAIT:1ELlL. Alms for the Universities’ Mission to Central Africa. ‘ - Anti-litter leagge Are you sometimes ashamed that foreigners passing through should see the litter that is about in Bridge‘? What can you do about it‘? Diocesan Association for the Deaf‘. The Association needs a collector iniBridge to take the place of Mrs.Ca.r'penter, who has done suchvwonderful Work for so many years. Will -a volunteer please tell the Vicar. ’ Freewill Offering Scheme The following sums have been received by Miss Richards:- Nov.l956, £28.l.l1; Dec. £l2.O.1+; Jan.1957, £10.10: Fe'b.£l8.l6.5. March £23.14. April £9.z..1. A total of £1o1.16.1. ccmpared with £93.10. for the same period last year. Vicar's Letter Dear People, of you will have heard that the Archbishop has appointed me to be Rector of Harbledown. This is a parish which has a number of attractions, notably that it is a single parish, that it has a good sized house for the incumbent, and that it is near Canterbury. I have felt that I. can accept it with a sense of vocation, partly for the reason that I did not seekja -move, but this new Work Was chosen for me by superior. It will be" a great ‘sadness to my wife and me to leave you; because ‘we have been completelj/' happy here for four and a half years, V and feel so much at hame with you all. I must tell you of another departure. Mr‘. Brcugh is to be ordained Deacon in the Cathedral "at 8 8..I.1. on Sunday June 'l6th; Hisson Gerald will be ordained at the same time. 1‘:Ir'.Brough will leave very soon after to become assistant curate at Adiscombe, part of Croydon. Gerald is going to Westgate. We shall all miss Mr‘. ard ' Mrs.Brough; they have been a Wonderful help to us in many Ways, and We wish them God Speed and great happiness. We shall be able to keep the Ember Days, June 12th, lath and 15th, with a great sense of reality this time, lifting up to God in our prayers Arthur and Gerald Brough. E'reryone is agreed that the Confirmation service on May 12th was very wonderful. "We all came out of Church better for it" someone said. Thank you Mothers‘ Union for providing the ' V refreshments for the Bishop, candidates, parents and godparents in the Reading Roan after the service. p A‘ Thank you for the wcndverful Easter Offering from the two churches of £37.1+.l+. 7- C “A ' Thank you Mr. Sidders for painting the flag pole and setting it in a concrete cradle. Thank you Magazine Visitors for your important work, and a special "thank you" this month to-=Mrs.Daws The Police ask that cars of people attending Bridge Church shall as far as possible be parked in Bourne Park; but this does not apply to anyone who because of age or illness would find_the walk from the Park a difficulty. THE CHRISTIAN STANDARD OF-GIVING: The original proposal was made at a meeting.of the Reading Ruri-decanal Conference when the following res- olution was passed;— "That this meeting agrees that the minimum standard of giving for every Christian should be each week the equivalent in cash of an hour's work (based on a 41 hour week) and asks all Parochial Church Councils to adopt it". I have full details of the scheme mentioned in some of the national papers. It at least suggests a standard of what we should give to the work of the Church at home and abroad. It can be adopted by anybody without waiting for other people to adopt it: it can be adopted as soon as we start earning. When our income increases our giving increasesa It suggests a minimum standardu G.C_ BRIDGE Frcm Church Registers Marriage on June 15, John Johnson Armstrong and Irene Beatrice Underhill. Burial on May 30, Florence Lyon, aged 93 years. Vicar: THE REV. GEOFFREY A. CHURCH, The Vicarage, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 250. Lay Reader: MR. J. D. SMITH, 4, The Terrace, Bridge. TeI..' Bridge 260. __Q___ VICAR’S AND PEOPLE’S WARDENS p ATRIXBOURNE .........l‘ ,1; - . .......... .. MR. W. J. PARKER, Dearnley, Patrixbourne. E ’ Tel.: Bridge 310. ’ MR. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Patrixbourne. Tel..' Bridge 218. / Sr. PETE R , ’ BRIDGE BRIDGE IlllllIIIIIllflllllllllllIllllllllllllll CAPT. A. E. W. FARISH-SANDBACH, Pilgrim Cottage, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 438. LIEUT.-COL. J. L. CARR, Bridgeford Cottage, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 325. Secretary.'——MR. L. J. WILLIAMS, Llandogo, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 245. PARISH MAGAZINE 7’ AUG., 1957 wi--— , A PD. Treasurer.'—-MR. W. J. PARKER. \\ \T\*\ « \\\\\\\\\\C\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\IIIIIIII’ I II . \ . , ‘ \ , . / ‘ §\\\:\‘ SUNDAY SERVICES St. Mary's, Patrixbourne Aug. 4. (Trinity VII) 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion. 6.30 p.m. Evensong. " 11. (Trinity VIII) 11.0 a.m. Holy Communion with hyms and sermon. " 18. (Trinity IX) 8.00 a.m. Holy Comunion. 6.30 p.m. Evensong. " 25. (Trinity x) 11.0 a.m. Morning Prayer. Sspt.l. (Trinity XI) 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion. 6.30 p.m. Evensong. St. Peter's Brid e. Aug. 4. (Trinity VII) 9.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist. ' 11.0 a.m. Morning Prayer. H 11. (Trinity VIII) 8.00 a.m. Holy Comunion. 6.30 p.m. Evensong. " 18. (Trinity IX) 9.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist. I 11.0 a.m. Morning Prayer. " 25. (Trinity X) 8.00 a.m. Holy Comunion. - ' 6.30 p.m. Evensong. Sepf1l. (Trinity XI) 9.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist. 11.0 a.m. Morning Prayer. Weekday Services (Bridge) will be announced each Sunday, and posted on the Church board. Confessions, Baptisms and Churchings by appointment. Saints D ‘s Brid e Aug. 6. (Transfiguration of our Lord)- ” ,'.‘ Holy Communion, 7.30 a.m. Aug.24. (s. Bartholomew). Holy Communion, 7.30 am. Altar Flowers (Bridge) 1 Aug. 4. Mrs. Hunter Aug.25. Mrs. Roadley. : " 11. Mrs.'Ledger. Sept.l. Mrs. Sandbach. " 18: n 89 M80 ' La Cha el Flowers . V ; Augo 40 Miss Jo Swan. I " 11; _Miss D. Hunter. Sept.l.: Miss B.Hawkins. " 18. Miss J. Baker. “ 8.. Miss I.Lawrence. Altar Flowers (Patrixborne) ! August —_Mrs. Ronald. September — Miss Somerville. ,.-_‘ MOTHERS ' UNI ON Tuesday’ Aug, 6. (The Transfiguration of our Lord) Evensong and Intercessions in Bridge Church 3 p_m_ Tuesday, Sept.3. Intercessions at 3 p.m. Annual Outing. The Branch visited Penshurst Place on July 10. The drive by Tenterden, where we stopped for our picnic lunch, and Tunbridge Wells, was very pretty; bt unfortunately there was a heavy shower as we arrived at Penshurst. The tour of the house was most interesting, but, owing to lack of time and the weather, we were unable to see the gardens. ‘We had an excellent tea at Tunbridge_Wells; and, on“ our return journey,_we_stopped for a service in Smarden church, conducted—by the Rector,.the, Rev. A.J. Stevens. Mr. Stevens also gave us an interesting talk on the history of the_church. V K.C. WOMEN'S OFFERING Mrs. Hunter reports that £7.14.4d was collec- ted for the Diocesan Moral Welfare Association this year in Patrixbourne and Bridge. THE BIBLE SOCIETY é _ mwmmmw,m@m2mtfi3pmqtmm will be a Erin and B Sale, with;teas and other ” stalls in the Sicarage garden, or in the Reading Room if wet. We shall be glad to sell anything Y0“ send or bring. CHOIR OUTING .w~*~ We hope to have this on Saturday, Septa7th9 and to leave the Vicarage soon after 12 noon. Please bring a picnic lunch. ARCHBISHOP'S APPEAL FOR CHURCH SCHOOLS - I have sent up a further £2 from the Parishéf made UP of "widow's mites" for the most part£'” ‘Thank you Very much. G;C. ~/ _ FOR SALE ~ i.I”}m There 1S still one of the old altar curtains’ fr°“‘ Bridge’-‘-Church. for sale ‘at'l5/‘N If ‘sc1ds"‘5l’5" " by T g —rr will help to pay for the wool for the new- Sanctuary carpet, which will cost nearly £5. PATRIXBOURNE PATRGNAL FESTIVAL For some years we have been keeping September_8th, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as our local church festival. This year it falls on a Sunday, and the services will be Morning Prayer at ll a.m., and Holy Communion at 12 noon.’ The preacher will be announced later; and we ask as usual for your generous gifts to the Patrixbourne Church Restoration Fund. GIFT TO BRIDGE CHURCH. It has seemed rather an extravagance to put on the church heating for a choir practice, or a week-day service, in chilly weather. Now we only have to switch on our electric convector heater. A most welcome gift of £25 has paid for this and the necessary new point; and I am most grateful. ‘ ’ G.C. T _ ,,VICAR'S LETTER Dear People, We celebratelthis year the bicentenary of the birth .of-Wi‘lliain}}Blake, poet, painterand prophet. He is known to many of you for his hymn, which we call "Jerusalem". "Would to God that all the Lord's people were Prophets. Numbers X1. Ch.29.V. " wrote Blake at the end of'Herusalem" If we were men and women.of faith and prayer like the heroes and heroines of the Bible, then would God's kingdom have come. Wordsworth was calling people to rediscover the goodness of God in nature. Blake believed that men and women could hold communion directly with God, and the only guide they needed was the Bible. "I will not cease from Mental Fight, Nor shall my Sword sleep in m hand, Till we have built Jerus- alem .... " Till men and women do good passion- ately, not grudgingly; not drunk with beer; but drunk with the Spirit of God. "Expect poison from Standing water." "He~who desires but acts not breeds pestilence." This is not far from'St. ‘~wAu8uStine's.!Love.God,.and.do,what2¥Pu~liKe"~~ Just as dangerous, and just as true. And this is the spirit of "Jerusalem". desire." "He whose face gives no light, shall ‘ never become a star." "He who binds to himself a joy Does the winged life destroy; But he who kisses the joy as it flies Lives in eternity's sun rise.” What has Blake to teach us? To know that God, and the angels, and the spirits of just men made perfect are ever present to us. To lift up our hearts. To have done with excuses and half- measures. To launch out into the deep of the Love of God’ Yours truly, Geoffrey Church. JUNIOR CHURCH There will be no class teaching during August, but members are reminded of the Family Services at ll a.m. on Sundays, August 4th and l8th, and September lst. I wish you all a very happy holiday with lots of fine weather. J D's. THE DEAF AND DUMB Nobody has yet come forward to offer to take Mrs. Carpenter's place as collector for the Diocesan Mission to the Deaf and Dumb.‘ Sept.8th is Ephatha Sunday when our prayers are specially‘ asked for this work. Ask yourself whether there is any reason why you shouldn't be the collector. CONFIRMATION 117 THE CATHEDRAL " . . Michael Willis DAWS was confirmed by the Bishop of Dover, on June 22nd, FROM BRIDGE CHURCH REGISTERS Holy Baptism: On July 7th, Mark, the son of John and Jean Richardson;- Brial: ll} ” On June 28th. John MAY, aged 79 years. ****')I-*** "Bring me my arrows oft SEPT S7 _sp1\1:I_)_AI SEWICES St. Ivirig/1' sj‘ P&tI£l§;l3ClL_E}_1_§ sent. 1. (Trinity XI) 8.00 a.m.Holy Communion 6.30 p.m.Evensong 8. (Patronal 11.00 a.m.Morning Prayer Festival) 12 noon Holy Communion 15. (Trinity XIII)8.00 z1.r3.Holy Communion _ . 6.30 p.r.1.Evonsong 22. (Trinity XIV')ll.OO Moi-ning~Prayer 29.“ (S.Mic:hael 11.00 a. r:1.Morning Prayer & All Angels) Oct. 6. (Trinity XVI) 8.00 .:~..m.Holy Communion 6. 50 p.m.Evensong §’c. Peter's; Bridge: Sept. 1. (Trinity XI) 9.00 o..m.Su.ng Euchar:'Ls‘t 11.00 a.m.Morning Prayer 8. (Trinity XII) 8.00 a.m.Holy communion _ 6. 30 p.m.Evensong 15. (Trinity XIII)9.00 a..m. Sung Eucharist. ‘ 11.00 z:..m.Morning Prayer » 2 11.45 a.m.Holy Communion 22. (Trinity XIV) 8.00 :3..m.Holy Coxrmunion _ 6. 30 p.m.Evensong 29. (S.Michael 8.00 a.'m.Holy Comrrrunion 3: All Angels) 6. 50 p.m.Evens0ng Oct. 6. (Trinity XVI) 9.00 -:1.m.Holy Communion ' 11. OO_ a.m.Morn:i_n,g Prayer '1.:e1e_l Flowers: ' Sept. 1. Miss B.I*IaW1<:i-.ns 8. Miss I.Imvrence 15. The Misses Lemar 22. Miss S.1\/[ummery 29. Miss G.0v‘enc1en.Oct.6. Miss M.0vcnden. _A..J.’2.9.r..E;l.0i£s=i".§._££2.’iri xbournc) Z ‘—'L‘-EJ-‘ff-dl fieggonibgr - Miss Somerville.OctoVbe:_r-: Mrs. Stewions. Q-owl if-C’-" ._ ‘I,v:‘ . 4. .-. F.‘tflilf-Q3OUI’§;U3fiP;:l:}39fi§_I;_Ejg3STIVAL 1 ..5Tc'€5£_§Ei..~.a to say um the Rev. J.A. Bouquet, Minor Canon cf the Cathedral, will be the preacher at ll Cum. on September 8th. Morning Prayer will be followed at 12 noon by _Holy COIiHI1LD'LlOn. Please give generously to the Church Restoration Fund. HCIP PICICERS I am not attempting to keep up Miss Edith Evitt' s little Sunday School for the children in the camp. Instead, I am taking round invitations to our ordinm Sunday services, and our Junior Church meetings. Please will you all, adults and Junior Church members, make our . visitors feel really Welcome. - G.C. MOFIHERS’ UNION _ The Mothers‘ Union is constantly ‘spoken of as being "the handmbid of the Church". Our lord's Mother said of herself "Behold the hand- :mid of the lord". Mary does not call us to herself; she points us to her Son. The Mothers’ Union is nothing by itself; but it is a most wonderful society so long as it is true to its vocation to bring people, and specially women, into union with Christ in the fellowship of the Church. Every member of the Mothers‘ Union, when she was admitted was asked, "Will you try to plan your daily life so that you can be. regular in Sunday worship, and in Bible reading and prayer?" and prorL1i.sed, "I vrill". Meetings in September are:- Intercessions in Bridge Church - ; " ‘ ' on Tuesday September 3rd at 3' p_..m. ; and a talk by Mrs. Leach on "The Christian and her Ne\VSP3.1Pf‘3Ifw at the Methodist Chapel on Monday, September l6‘Ch at 2. LL5 p.m. §_ERGEANT BIEE MEMORIAL CIDCK It is hoped that this will be unveiled on Sund-5. , September lst at 3 p.m. FR(_)M THE CHURCH REGISTERS Alexandra Lynn, the daughter of Brian and I‘/IGC3-0.3?‘ Vaughan, was baptised at_ Bridge Church on Aug.1+th- ' five years. VICAR' S Dear People, ; . I have had the unhappy task of P for the services to be taken and the sick to be visited, after I have left Bridge and Patriar- bourne. I believe you are very fortunate in having two such excellent priests as Mr. Stapley and Mr. Griffin to help you until a Vicar is appointed. I do not think that any appointment has yet been made; and I fear that the interrog- num may be several months long. Here is a test of your love for Christ and his Church. Go on doing anything that you have been doing for our lord, with allyour might, so that the devil gains’ nothing. ‘ ' I want to say how much I regret my inefficiency and insufficiency during these last There is‘ so much good will every- where towards the ‘Vicar, and yet so. many who have not been brought to really faithful and active churchmanslnip. You will realise that if the next Vicar has to minister to three parishes and the Close, he will have a mansize job; and that he will need all your help. Particularly he will be helped if you will ask himto visit you when you want him; and ask him again, if he doesn't come the f'i_rst time. That is the friendly and loyal thing to do. And, take it for granted that he longs to see you in church. We persons cannot be alt-rays asking people to come; it would be tedious; and at any rate we know that we are not calling you to the Church, but to Jesus Christ in the Church. We know that it is Jesus Christ whom the world needs; but how can the WOI‘ld know Christ, unless there is a Church to preach him, to translate and print the Bible and administer the Sacraments. And this country can go the way of Russia, if enough people call themselves Christians, but do nothing more. I long to hear of growing congregations at Patrixbourne and Bridge, and of increased support: for Missions; and of all the other things which go to show that Your religion is something vital to you. Your sincere friend and Vicar, GEOFFREX. CHURCH L_§_-no JEII-IO'\f1‘.H ' S WI’I'l\IE‘3SES =1.’-—C-s_1=1= I have been asked to write something about these strange people. They are not Christians; or , if they are, no one else is; for they believe that all Christian Churches and denominations are part of the organisation of Satan, and that all clergymen"7and ministers are ministers of Satan.‘ Government too is part of Satan's organisation, from the Queen to the village constable, aeeordjng to J ehm/‘ah’ s witnesses. Any time IIOT-T they are expecting the angels to come down from heaven and drive all the persons, Members of Parliament , soldiers, sailors and airmen etc. etc. etc. , off the earth to destruction. Then Jehovah‘ s witnesses will be_ joined on this earth by ‘those who have died believing in the verbal infallibility of the Bible; and will fill the earth with their progeny, ‘until there’ is no room for any more Jehovah's witnesses, and they will live here for ever. No, not all fa hundred and forty four thousand will become spiritual creatures and live in heaven: most of these have alreadr gone there, but there is still room for a few more. They will live with the strange spirit creature, neither God nor man, whom they call Jesus Christ. Enough said, I hope. Someone has twisted certain texts in the Bible to support these beliefs, and the rank and file Jehovah's Witnesses sincerely believe in what they so bravely profess. I have studied the subject somewhat and shall be glad at any time to help anyone who finds it difficult to give the Christian answer. - (},C., JUNIOR _C_H_L]_RCH Meetings: _ Sept ember lst and 15th: Family Service. . .8th, 22nd 82 29th: Class Teaching. All in Church at 11 Cum. More about the Junior Church next month. r.4a_sa.—3:4. ¢..a..-s..u.un_q,,s..v.;‘-g i— ___~_...ka§._AaL‘L'<' OC'T S7 swoon SERVICES St. 1'-F.g1::;y's_, Patr:i.xbou_r_'n_e_>. Oct. 6.. (Trinity X\fL.) 8.00 a.m..Holy Communion. ' V6». 30 p.m.Evensong. 13. (Trinity XRHI ll".-~00 .a.m.MoI'r1:i_I1g Prayer, I follower]. by f » Holy Communion. 20. (T“rinity XVIII) 8.00 a.m.Holy Communion. ' A 6.30 p.m.Eyenso-ng. 27. (irinity - 11.00 a.In.I-xiorning Prayer. Nov. 3. (Trinity XX) 8.00 'a.i‘n.Holy Communion. 6.30 p.m.Evenso'r1g. , St. Peter's Bridge. _ . Oct. .6. (Trinity XVI) 9.00 a.m.Holy- Communion ' ' wi’th.hymns. " __ ' ' . ll. 00 a. I_r1.1‘-riorning Prayer. 13. (Trinity XVII) 8.00 a.m.Ho1y’-commoion. , ' _ . ~ 6.30 p.m.Evensong. ' 20. ‘(Trinity XVIIEE) 9.00 a...-o.Ho1y Cozmxnxnion ‘ ' with hymns. 11.00 a.m.I-.»'£orn:i.ng Erayer. ' _ ._ _ ll.i..5 a.m.Holy Gommtunion. ‘27. (Trinity 8.00 a.II1.Holy Communion. - I " 0 6.30 p.m.Evensong. 0 Nov. 3. (Trinity 30:) 9.00 a.m.Holy.C0IInmmior1 '- . ' ' with hymns. . ‘ 11.00 a..1I1.Mo:r'r1:i;r1g Prayer. Inrportant .Notice__._ If the services-of’ a. priest are . ~. . '>nvho«-.a.‘- '. for Baptisms,:Qhurchings, 1~LIa;s:'r:i.ages, Burials or for visiting the __sick», please inform 1d'r.J.D.Smith or one of the Churchwaldens. D1 an emergency, the Re'V.F.J_.CartmaI1,. Rector of Bishopsbourne, will » give any help that he- Joan. ‘ - Altar Flowers @3r:i.c‘:gel. L I Oct. _6._.‘1~!rs.I}‘rien&.' "13; Mrs.Gil‘oer-t. . 20'. Mrs.IiI..HaWkin_s..‘ 27. Mrs.Howan1 Smith. ,_ ‘ Nov‘. 3. Mrs.Hunter. " 10. 1‘/Irs.Led.ger. '2 Lezly Ohapel FlOW3.L,l'.:S. - Oct. 6. Miss M. Ovenden. 13. Miss Iv.£.Setter.E'ie1d. 20. Miss A.Stevens. 27. vMj.ss:-I.Sw8I1. fl“ Nov. 3. Miss J. Swan. 10. Miss D.Té1y1"'0r'. \ I 7 0 ._' qr «. _. ~.._“ _ ,-_- _‘~.—.. , “ -‘ ‘flew’; .. g‘, ...a . 4 re'E;_‘“u:i;I‘ec1 from now until the new Vicar is irlducted, ' A tar Flowers (Patrixbournel. October: Mrs.Stevens. November: Mrs.Christopherson. ST. IUICE‘S‘ — TIDE AND 1\/EDICAL MISSIONS There is certainly no doubt about the need for medical work overseas. It is hewt-rending to contemplate the suffering which could so easily be relieved by modern drugs in skilled hands, but We have not enough skilled hands and We cannot afford enough drugs. ‘ St. Luke's—tide used to be a time when many parishes at home observed “Hospital Sunday" and gave their offerings to a local hospital. That this is no a longer a necessity is a mark of the efficiency of, our own luxury medical services. But have We become ' forgetful of others because We ourselves are well cared for‘? "Inasmuch as you do it unto one of the least . . .". It is not God‘s ‘Will that His children should suffer. Please take a "Thankoffering foreHealth" envelope frcm the back .'f the Church, and bring it back with your offering on Sunday October 20th. And, as you give will you pray that somehow and somavhere devoted people may be found to dedicate their skills to the Healing Church. And that those now carrying on under great strain may be upheld; One of our hospitals in Africa has been without a doctor for five years: five‘Christian hospitals in Chota,NagPU1': India, have only one doctor between them and circumstances will cause her to leave very soon. 4 Will you treat this letter, in St.Pau_l's "Words, "As though God do beseech you by us‘?". Yours sincerely, MARI P.GEI£L l/LB. ,Ch.B. , Secretary S.P. G.1\/Iedical Missions. . FROM THE CHURCH REGISTERS _ _: __ Holy Baptism at Bridge: August 18th Col_in Graham, ‘tf}e_een Of‘ _Royland and Sylvia Raines; and ~ ivienne Diane, the daughter of Dennis and 1*-W11 Plam. September 8th David, the son of Ernest and Emma Ovenden, Na‘ITj‘age at Bridge on August 23rd.Alexander ' Christopher Barnard and Dorothy Lynn Garden. Burial at Patrixboulpg on August 23rd. Minrlie Martin aged 78 years, _]_3__u_x_fLal at Bridge on September 2_nd.Horace Sumner AGED y6arS.. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOSIETI Thanks to the hard WOI‘k of Miss Kingsfourd, and other friends of the society, there was a most satisfactory result from the“ Sale at the Vicarage on August 21st. Teas brought in _ ;-81.7.3; Prctvision Stall .fl;..O.3; General Stall 34.1.5; Books 12/10; Literature 51.0.9; Donations £1; a total of £l2.2.6. It was a. great pleasure to have the co-operation of‘ our I-:Iethod:Lst friends. CHOIR OUTING The outing followed much the same course as previous _outings. Picnic lunch at Richborough Castle, and then a day at Deal, with a super: tea. 3 at the Astor.Royal Restaurant. The fun‘ fair attracted more of us than the sea _did, which was a pity,'”but the fault is in the lack of svrimming baths in and near Canterbury. Thanks are due to those who used their cars to take the choir members; and very specialulthanks to Mr.F.R. Woodward who lent us his van, and trusted me to ' drive it. ‘ §._§_. MOTP£E1RS' U1\1ICN Tuesday October lst.Intercessions in Bridge Church at 3 13.113. ' -Wen Meeting in Bridge Village Hall at 7.15 p.111. , speaker 1‘&s.Rock. There will be a Bring and Bw Stall. Tuesday November-5th. Intercessions in Bridge Church at 3 p.m. ’ - . VICAR'S ETER Dear People, It is nearly five years since my wife, my 2 family and I came to Bridge; and they have been _ five extremely happy years for all of us. We ‘ I. want to thank you for being so friendly, andbto say how much we hope that We shall go on seeing a lot of you. We are moving such a little way that there is no need to say good-bye. Yours sincerely, ' ‘Geoffrey. Church. JUNIOR CHURCH NOTES ‘ ' _ - Annual Outing. This event, after beingpostponed, was held on Saturday 31st. August. O»-'-n'_ng to holidays, thevnumber of our members and friends who” came with us was rather, disappointing but we had a wonderful day vyithi ideal Weather." Meetings. Family Service in Church October 6th and 20th at 11 a.m. Class Teaching i.n Church October 13th and 27th_ at ll a.m. '9 BIBLES, PRAYER AND HIMN BOOKS During the last year at‘ two, we have done our best to ensure that all our members ox:-m a service- "-able copy of each of these. The great mystery is "that We see them at the time they are presented to members and then, in most cases, they disappear for ever. I wish members would realise "that they are for use. It would be so nice to see every member who can read, with his or her own Prayer and Hymn Book on Sundays, instead of a rush to borrow from the back cf the Church, from the bag I have tocarazy. about. With regard to the Bibles, I feel, sure that ‘the ‘older, members would cIf‘ten find them very useful‘ in class. Think it over members. '- ‘ J,D,s, The Grace of the Lord:Jesus Christ, andthe love of‘ God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. ' .. , Vicar: THE REV. GEOFFREY A. CHURCH, The Vicarage, Bridge. Te/..' Bridge 250. Lay Reader: MR. J. D. SMITH, 4, The Terrace, Bridge. T eI..' Bridge 260. ?_Q__ VICAR’S AND PEOPLE’S WARDENS W‘ IN ST. MARY *\//N» H PATRIXBOURNE Tel. .' Bridge 310. _ « WITH PATRIXBOURNE MR. W. J. PARKER, Dearnley, Patrixbourne. \\\ MR. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Patrixbourne. ‘ Tel.: Bridge 218. ‘S1-_ R , ’ BRIDGE I _ --*‘ B D "'- CAPT. A. E. W. FARISH-SANDBACH, Pilgrim Cottage, Bridge. - Tel.: Bridge 438. — LIEUT.-COL. J. LICARR, Bridgeford Cottage, Bridge. . T el.: Bridge 325. & —..—--"‘ Secretary.-—MR. L. J. WILLIAMS, Llandogo, Bridge. Te1., Bridge 245. _’_q v\ Treasurer:—MR. W. J. PARKER. /1% NOV., 1957 ___Z. / PD, ‘ §U_@£L . »\ n St.IIa.ry's Patrixbourne 3 I_}f . n. Nov. 3z(’l‘rinity XX) _ 8.00 a..m’. Holy Communion ' E 0 4' A _ _ 6.30 p.m. Evensong » 10z§'I'rinity '11.o0_oo’.m. Morning Prayer ; ‘gs 17-Trinity-V-XXII) 8.00 a.m. Holy Commmion -’ ‘I.’ 3 ~ 6.30 p’.m.‘. Evensong " ‘ 24(Trinity XJCEII) 11.00 a..m. Morning Prayer é. f Dec. l(Advent 1)‘ 8.00 a..r.1. Holy Communion '0 6.30 p.m. Evensong ' . St. Peter's Brid. ea , ;_j: i Nov. 3('I‘rinity XX§ 9.00 a..r;. Holy Communion I ' 3 ' ‘ with hymns. 2 - 11-00 a..m. Morning Prayer l0(Trinity m) 8.00 a..m. Holy Communion . , ._ _ 6.30 p.r.1. Evensong 17('1‘rinityg-XXII) 9.00 a.m. Holy Comzmnion . with hymns. - 11.00 a.1;2. Ilorning Prayer 24('I'r:'Lnity XXIII) 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion * _ .. 6.30 p.21. Evensong ‘ Dec. l(Advent 1) 9.00 a..m. Holy Communion , j » . ’ with hymns. ‘ . 11.00 a..r.1. Morning Prayer = 5 SundayL 10th November,is Remembrance Slmday. The 3-’ British Le ‘on will parade at Bishopsbourne Church. Vicar Rev.F.J.Gar1f.man) asks that all meub 1 be seated ,in_Church by 10.55 a..m. ’ _ . FLOYIEIRS (Bridge) . ‘Nov. 3. 1Irs.Hunter Nov.10. Mrs. Ledger 17. Hrs‘. Nunn 24. Mrs. Roadley ‘.«~: Dec. .1. Mrs. Sandhaoh Dec. 8. Hrs. Williams LADYWJHAPEL FLOWERS: _ 1 ‘A Nov." 3. _lIrs.J.Swa.n.. Nov.lO. liiss D.Taw1or f,-' .i 17. Miss J. Baker 24. 1Irs.B.Ha.wkins 9- " Dec. 1. M1-sI.La.wrenoe Dec. 8. liisses G & S -»-:6. 0 , ALTAR FLOWERS jPa.trixbourne) 3- Novemberz 1Irs.Chris’oopherson. Decelnherxl‘J:'s.F_oo‘h1t1 6’ . If it is not possib1_e_for the. volunteers named 4 above to do the flowers willshe very kincfly .- ’ arrange for another volunteer to do them for her»:-,’ _ _ _ _,:_-0-‘ - . -lit‘!-i 3 .,.T*Lng’§“-‘€_rét;;‘:,M.»;;;I. tr . . .. . . . . Fiaztwth o;g§_Tc qggifi: Five years ago, when our Vicar knew_that he was coming to us he published,.in this magazine,; ; an article in which he gave us details of all the members of his fanilyt I; and I expect many others were a little puzzled at the time, but the reason soon became very clear to us all. he ‘family spirit" had come to our parishes and instead of remaining a community of isolated individuals and families we were all gradually and steadily drawn into the membership of one big family. As the years went by this "family spirit" grew and strengthened, enriching, not only our Church and its work but most of the ocal organisations and becoming a foundation or newer ones. Now; at the end of five years, e have had to part with our Vicar and his a:ily9 who did so much good for our Village life and on September 27th we met in the Reading 300: to give the: a farewell token of our love and agpreoiation in the form of a cheque for £108. I, in common with most of you who worked '+'—« "1 L4 then, could only feel that no amount of It was ng speeches to record, because we.were all sling a sense of loss and regret that this arting had to be. However; our loss is Harbledowns gain, and" we all wish the Vicar and his family every ‘" happiness in their new parish, which, after all, is not so very far away from us. In the meantime 1 Susgest that we take to heart the following quotation from the Vicar's letter published in"l” the September Magazine - H ‘ " ' r~ ' .1.‘ - - V‘ . “loo Jlll realise that if the'next Vicar has to ninister to three Parishes and the Close, he will have ? man's Size Job; and that he will need all Your help". The best gift We can give to Jr. Church and his family is to see that the good they did in all their work is not allowed to flag and die now that they have gone from us. ' - V JoDoSo * -X’ ‘X’ * * MOTHERS‘ UNION Tuesday, Nov. 5th; Intercessions in Bridge Church at 3 p.m. ' 18th: Meeting in Bridge Methodist Chapel at 2.45 p.m. when Mrs. Bince Neame will give a talk on "Is one-religion as good as another". Monday, " PLEASANT HOUR CLUB (Over 60s) This young Club will celebrate its first birthday on October 24th and it is growing fast. Its membership is more than 60 and there is still room for more members. If you are over 60 please come along. We can assure you a hearty welcome and a very pleasant afternoon. The Club meets every Thursday'at.2.3O p.m. in the Reading Room. Will members please remember the Sale which will be held on 28th November and ask all friends to come along and support this.effort. Please watch Notice board later on for further particulars. ‘ - DRAMA GROUP The Winter session commenced on Monday,” October 21st under the direction of Mrs. Ledger,. at Mrs. Ledger's house. There are now two sections: a Junior Section for beginners which meets every Monday evening at 6.30 p;m.-to 7 p.n- and.theSenior Group which meets on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. Any who wish to join this pleasant and instructive Class should apply direct to Mrs. Ledger as early in the season as possible. JUNIOR CHURCH NOTES The ‘flu epidemic has affected us since we re-opened. Many of our members are ill, or recovering from illness, and the Sunshine Guild A_4:.____;,?.._._ -_.... ...‘ _,., _,-ir.-_._.. _ '_ ._;-is _..l.« has been unable to function as efficiently as the members wculd.like. Will any Si9k P90P19 who feel that we have neglected them, please- excuse use ”" "” Will parents please note that the 11 o'c Morning Prayer on the 1st and 3rd Sundays is still a family Service and help us to make it such-by coming with their children, so that the ¢_,_ whole family can worship God together. Meetings: _ Nov. 3rd: & 17th; Family Service in Church at _ p. _ll a.m. Nov.lOths & 24th: Class teaching in Church at ll a.m;. BRIDGE DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: The object of the Society is to promote - and encourage all types of horticultural activity in the Parishes of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bishopsbourne, ' ' -A - Two Flower_Shows are held each year. The Summer Show on the second Saturday in August~ and the Autumn Show in the Reading Room 0 2nd November. Meetings are held quarterly. The Society is hoping to hold four "quizzes" this winter. ”Notices‘of’dates and times will be posted up in the village. Residents of Bridge and adjoining Pe.rishes?*E’;? are eligible for membership to the Society ” (Annual Subscription 5/-) and new members would be very welcome. _ _ Application should be made to the Hon. Secretary - Miss J. Richards, Union Road, Bridge; Vicar: THE REV. GEOFFREY A. CHURCH, The Vicarage, Bridge. Tel; Bridge 250. Lay Reader.‘ MR. J. D. SMITH, 4, The Terrace, Bridge. T el.: Bridge 260. __:OD. VICAR’S AND PEOPLE’S WARDENS PATRIXBOURNE MR. W. J. PARKER, Deamley, Patrixbourne. Tel.: Bridge 310. MR. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Patrixbourne. Tel..' Bridge 218. BRIDGE CAPT. A. E. W. PARISH-SANDBACH, Pilgrim Cottage, Bridge. Tel. : Bridge 438. LLEUT.-COL. J. L. CARR, Bridgeford Cottage, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 325. Secrelar)‘:—MR. L. J. WILLIAMS, Liandogo, Bridge. Te/..' Bridge 245. Trwsurer:—MR. W. J. PARKER. S-r. MARY PATRIXBOURNE WITH ’ ST. PETER '~ BRIDGE PARISH MAGAZINE \ /—*~'/I fl NOV... 1957 L_ . V . ‘ PD. SUNDAY §ERVI Cl'JS St.Hary‘s Patrixbourncg ' Nov. 33(Trinity XX) ‘ 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 6-30 p.m. Evensong 1o;(Trinity XXI) 11.00 a.m. Morning Prayer l7(Trinity XXII) 1 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 3 I_6.3O p.m. Evensong é 24(Trinity XX1II)Ill.OO anm. Morning Prayer g Dec, 1(;,dven1; 1) . 8.00 a..r.1. Holy Communion ; 6.30 p.m. Evensong I St. Peter's, Bridge: Nov, 3(T1~inity xx) 5 9.00 a..z-.1. Holy Communion with h,‘yI:1nSa' 11-00 a.n. Horning Prayer ' 8.00 a.n. Holy Communion A, 6.30 p.m. Evensong 17(Trinit5,- XXII) 5 9.00 a..m. Holy Communion 1 with hymns. ‘. 111.00 a.n. Morning Prayer 24(Trinity xX111)| 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion ' - 6.30 p.:. Evensong 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion ‘ with hymns: -e-Jl1.OO a.m. Morning Prayer lO(Trinity XXI) I I . x Dec. 1(Advent 1) particulars. DR.AMA GROUP The Einter session commenced on Monday, ‘L October 21st under the direction of Mrs. Ledger, uxat Mrs. Ledger's house. There are now two “ ections: a Junior Section for beginners which *~ets every Monday evening at 6.30 p.m. to T p.n. 3”’ thoSenior Group which meets on flonday evenings p.n. Any who wish to join this pleasant and ?t “4otivc Class should apply direct to Mrs. lns r‘ as early in the season as possible. I Ledger HURCH NOTES £g§l9%Eé‘flu epidemic has affected us since we e__Opene° Ma.ny of our members are ill, or iecoverig from illness, and the Sunshine Guild , watch Notice board later - b‘_.aB23_ijbL GIFT TO Egg? _ "" their work is not allowed to flag and die now Five years ago, when our Vica_.r_-t_;knevJ that he that they have gone from us, . was coming to u§jEE'flUBII§fiEig in this magazine, ’ " “ J D_S an article in which he gave is details of all 4* * * * * ' the members of his family. is and I expect many others were a little puzzled at the times but the MOTHERS“ UNION __ A ,;ep??°“ S°‘?“_ 0908433 Verb’ Clea? to u_S_a11~_ The Tuesday, Nov. 5th: Intercessions in Bridge Church .a..1ily spirit" had come to our parishes and at 3 put“ " and steadily drawn-intg the ‘lemgershigltof n 37 Chapel at 2.4_5 pm. when Mrs. big fanil 7 eff‘ " 0 ‘_3 M _ V » Bincelleane will give a talk on‘ , as _ .~ 3’- AS the years went by this family "Is one religion as good as f spirit" grew and strengthened, enriching; not _V , anothern_ H V only our Church and its work but most ofthe ' ' ‘ ' ‘ ‘ i-‘:§aieS':‘§'a.g1rZ§S:.t1O1I$S‘ and becoming a foundation pLEAsmT HOUR CLUB (over 50s‘) ‘ We h ' h d E - 0r7s_a‘b the efld Of flV9‘3’e.a-I‘S_y‘ This young-Club will celebrate its first A" 3* W-_ BN8 8. o part with our Vicar and 1118 birthday on.October 24th and it is growing fast. ‘a§'11y’S‘7h° dld 5° ‘‘‘}‘°“ 8°?“ f°1‘ °u1‘ Villa-Se life Its membership is more than 60 and there is still 2‘ SSOEOEO :Ii>::m::;fl2:t}1a:e inkthe geading I .5 ' room for more members. If you a.re‘over 60 Please E and appI_éciatiOn‘"in thee? 1 E en E 0“-rf °Ve . come along. We can assure you a hearty trelcome ; £108‘ I in Com-won with §_m_t0 fa 0 eqlfie 0I‘k d and a very pleasant afternoon. The Club meets with the; COuld“Or_l‘_;r feeloil 1; v1Z°‘a1m:’u:tW$_' ep every Thursday a.t‘2.3O pm. in the Reading Room. ‘ money Could‘ Ueasuré‘ What Wé feali felt It was _. . ~ Will members please remember the Spalegwhich not exactly a joyful jfleetin - and {here glare no ,7. will be held on 28th November and ask all friends _.s_..,;_1sm,,3,.1.,M +5 ,N,m-V, beg] ' to come along and support this effort- _Please r" _ ‘m’ watch Notice board later on— for further " 3 2. __3 particulars . » ‘ DRAMA GROUP . . , . A The ‘s7.’inter_ session commenced on Monday, . bgip. « V October 21st under the direction of Mrs. Ledger, T at Mrs. Ledger's house. There are now two *ectionss a Junior. Section for beginners which ets, every llonday evening at 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.121.’ the Senior "Group which meets on Monday evenings p.r-.1. Any who wish to join this pleasant and ctive Class should apply direct to Mrs. as early in the season as possible. sf’ HURCH NOTES - JUNIOR 0-»; ‘flu epidemic has affected us since we ‘ The 1.. Many of our members are ill, or re—oI>eI1S%‘r11"*.:,» from illness, and the Sunshine Guild I‘BCOVeI".L has been unable to function as efficiently as the members would like. Will any sick people who ieel that we have neglected them, please excuse us. fill parents please note that the 11 o'c Earning Prayer on the 1st and 3rd Sundays is still a family Service and help us to make it such by coming with their childrong so_that the whole family can worship God together. Hastings: “:Wt Nov. 3rd: & 17th: Family Service in Church at 11 a.m. ’ Nov.lOths & 24th: Class teaching in Church at 11 a.m. BRIDGE‘ DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: The object of the Society is to promote _” and encourage all types of horticultural activity" . _ in the Parishes of Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bishopsbourne. _ Two Flower Shows are held each year. The Summer Show on the second Saturday in August . and the Autumn Show in the Reading Room on __ 2nd November. “*‘ T Meetings are held quarterly. The Society is hoping to hold four "quizzes" this winter. Notices of dates and ' ' ' times will be posted up in the village. /’ Residents of Bridge and adjoining_PariShes are eligible for membership to the Society‘ (Annual Subscription 5/?) and new members would be very welcome. if , Application should be made to the Hon. Secretary — Miss J. Richards, Union Road, Bridg Vicar: THE REV. GEOFFREY A. CHURCH, The Vicarage, Bridge. Te1.: Bridge 250. Lay Reader: MR. J. D. SMITH, 4, The Terrace, Bridge. T el..' Bridge 260. R02 VICAR’S AND PEOPLE’S WARDENS PATRIXBOURNE MR. W. J. PARKER, Dearnley, Patrixbourne. Tel.: Bridge 310. MR. C. A. POTTER, Field House, Patrixbourne. Tel.: Bridge 218. BRIDGE CAPT. A. E. W. FARISH-SANDBACH, Pilgrim Cottage, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 438. LIEUT.-COL. J. L. CARR, Bridgeford Cottage, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 325. Secretary:—MR. L. J. WILLIAMS, Llandogo, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 245. Treasurer.'—MR. W. J. PARKER. .fiS'\—_fll &/ ‘a ‘G3? .{I/.339 > Rf PATRIXBOURNE WITH ST. PETER ; ’ BRIDGE ‘ \\ I / ST. MARY i\~7\?u/W/\ PARISH MAGAZINE s PD. _/,./ < x w < I I I SUNDAY saavicns 5x{!\\\~; St. Eary's1_Patrixbourné: Dec.l. Advent I. I 8.00 6.30 8. Advent II. 11.00 15. Advent III. 8.00 I 6.30 22. Advent IV..11.00 29. Christmas 1.11.0 Jan.5. Christmas II.8.0 .,6.3O St. Peter's, Bridgg: Dec.l. Advent I. 9.00 11.00 8. Advent II. _ 8.00 6.30 15. Advent III. 9.00 11.00 _. 11.45 22. Advent IV. 8.00 — ‘ 6.30 29. Christmas I. 8.00 ' . 6.30 Jan.5;.Christmas II.9.00 I I 11.00 CHRISTMAS SERVICES a.m. p.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. aims a..I:1. aflmf p.m. 'a-umo *1 with hymns a..m:. a.m. aura. p.m.. a.m. p.m. am. a.m. St. Mary‘s, Patrixbourne: Christmas_pay. St. Peter's,-Bridge: Christmas Eve; 11430 p.m;*$ung-Euohori§tI Christmas Day‘ ~-10.00 a.m. FEmily*Sbryioe "‘-y10.45 a.m. Holy Commuion Wed.Jan.l.l953. 9.9.00 a.m. Holy Communion 8.00 a.n. Holy Communion \A Holy Communion I Evensong Morning Prayer Holy Communioufiii Evensong Morning Prayer Morning Prayer r Holy Communion ‘ Evensong. Holy Communion.“ with hymns Mrning Prayer Holy Communion Evensong Holy Communion Morning Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong HolynCommunionf4 Evensong 7 Holy Communion with hymns Morning Prayer-. rm? _ December: Mrs. Foottit. aLTiR prowess (Bridge) Dec.l. Krs.Sandbach Dec.8. Mrs.Williams 15. Hrs. Friend 22. Mrs.Gilbertmmm“h, 29. lms.H.Hawkins Jan.5. Mrs.HoWard Smith LADY CHAPEL FLOWEBS Dec.l. Miss I.Lawrence.Dec.8. Misses.G.& S.Lemar 15. Miss M.Ovendon 22. Miss M.Setterfield 29. lass A.Stevens Jan.5. Miss J.Swan. ALTAR FLOWERS g#LPatriXbourne) Jammy: lka]%mwe THE CERESTMAS SEASON Christmas is essentially a Family Festival. Its spirit sends men and womeni_anQ boys and girls, speeding across the country from all ’ over the place to a common rendezvous — Home. Home may be anywhere, but to each individual one of us, it_means only one spot — the place where those we love best will be gathered together.to_meet us. This urge to be home at Christmas affects Practically everybody and people go to all sorts of trouble and inconvenience to follow the urge. Those who are away across_the seas and others whose duty makes it impossible for them to come home,almost always come home in thought and spirit on Christmas Day. To Christians, this gathering of the family has a Very special significance and results in their joining together in their Spiritual hom — the Church. Communicants Whb have perhaps got a little slack during the year make 3 Special effort to reach that home °n Christmas DaY- Children .feel the need to meet in Church and it is only by the-parents coming to the Family Service with them that the . -‘.;'$: JUMBLE SALE. true spirit of the family gathering can be complete. J.D.S. BRIDGE RIMARY SCHOOL A Carol Concert will be given in the: - School at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday Dec.l7th. Parents and other children are invited. Admission 1/; The School Christmas Party will be held on" Thursday Dec.l9th; from 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. All children who left in July 1957 are invited, and are asked to notify the Headmistress if they-can come. .OPEN EVENING will be held at the School on Wednesday Dec.l1th, from 6.30 p.m. to 9.0 p.m. All parentsare invited. Miss Blackith will speak'at 7.30 on technical education for“ girls. ‘ ‘ - ” ’ ' The Headmistrcss thanks all who helped by gifts or attendance, and is pleased to announce that £l2.l2.0 was raised for the School Christmas Party. MOTHERS‘ UNION Christmas Meeting in Bidge Methodist Chapel on Monday Dec.l6th, at 2.45 p.m., with carols. Speaker: Mrs. Reed. Holy Communion Service in Eidge Church on Wednesday Jan.lst, 1958, at 9 a.m. OVERSEAS EVENING It is regretted that arrangements for this event were not sufficiently advanced for inclusion in the November magazine. ,the Readirggfioom, it [will not he in time for a ‘ report in the December issue, but should any As the ‘date now fixed is November‘.h_28th,;.ifx,;_ supporters of this good cause not receive suffio» ient notification to enable them to help us, ‘ ' we hope theyiwill overlook it under the circum- stances andeend a. contribution "to Miss Waes. BRIDGE bxsmm cm HORTICIMURAL socmmr . Please note the fo11o__wing datee-_:._._ Ththu-.sdafir I-Dec_.Vl2th.> ' ‘ Quiz." v. Godmersham-Gru_nd.e1e’ at _ I Transpoxft leaves “White a’.‘b?_ 7?-pkms’ ;= Jah.28th.1958'.. ‘V ["31 b3‘.'Biiia:%e:‘§1idw Annual General" mefiggg _ in Bridge Reading. «; _-‘ __ Vicar: _DmJ£ -CwRwrlhwWw Tel. .‘ Bridge 250. Lay Reader: MR. J. D. SMITH, 4, The Terrace, Bridge. TeI.: Bridge 260. C VICAR’S AND PEOPLE’S WARDENS PATRIXBOURNE MR. W. J. PARKER, Dearnley, Patrixbourne. TeI.: Bridge 310. MR. C. A. Po1'rI3R, Field House, Patrixbourne. Tel.: Bridge 218. BRIDGE CAPT. A. E. W. FARISH-SANDBACH, Pilgrim Cottage, Bridge. Te[..' Bridge 438. LIEUT.-COL. J. L. CARR, Bridgeford Cottage, Bridge. Tel.: Bridge 325. Secretary.-—MR. L. J. WILLIAMS, Llandogo, Bridge. TeI.: Bridge 245. Treasurer:—MR. W. J. PARKER. \ W (KW Sr. MARY PATRIXBOURN E WITH Sr. PETER BRIDGE PARISH MAGAZINE \\\ / / Y 6/ JAN.. 1958 _‘~ PD