"He who would climb to a lofty height must go by steps, not leaps."
Epiphany and Reception of Rev'd Pam Lees
On Sunday 8th January 2012 during the Mass at St. Francis, Southampton on the Feast of the Epiphany, Bishop Martyn welcomed Bishop Rob and Rev'd. Pam Lees to the Service. Pam was then received into Membership of the Province and given a Licence to Officiate. Pam will serve in the Diocese of Norfeld under the supervision of Bishop Rob. Everyone enjoyed refreshments after Mass, and some members had lunch together with our guests later. Pictures of the day can be found here.
Sponsored Walk
Canon Robin is going to Israel on January 26th to do a sponsored walk around the Old Walls of Jerusalem on the 28th with 70 other people, for three charities that McCabe fund. If you wish to sponsor Canon Robin please contact him via email at canonrobin@tessac.co.uk or rawestwood@sky.com
ANNIVERSARY OF CONSECRATION
The Parish of St. Francis hosted the Stational Mass for the Second Anniversary of Bishop Martyn's Consecration on Sunday 30th October. Canon Tony preached the homily. Lin kindly presented a lovely glass ornament of the Sacred Heart to Bishop Martyn. After Mass most of the congregation went to a local restaurant for a roast lunch together. A good time was had by all. Pictures of the event can be seen here.
Autumn Retreat 2011
From Friday 14th - Sunday 16th October The Province enjoyed its Autumn Retreat at Nympsfield, where we had our usual warm welcome from the Sisters and Staff. We had a varied programme for the weekend, which included Meditations on the Person of Christ, and social time together. At the Stational Mass on Sunday, we also prayed for the Repose of the Soul of Bishop Rob's brother-in-law, Alfred Skidmore, who had sadly died on Saturday. Alfred's widow Rosemary and +Rob's wife Pam joined us for the Requiem and were +Martyn's guests for lunch following Mass. Pictures of the day can be found here.
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