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Special events in the Parish of Brighton |
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Memorial to gifted woodcarver On Sunday 31 August, Bishop Phillip Newell interred the ashes of Ernest Osborne in the Columbarium at St Mark's, Pontville. Mr Keith Mackriell asked the parish about placing the ashes at St Mark's, as Ernest had made a significant contribution to the parish by way of the many carvings he did in St Mary's and St Mark's. At St Mark's, Pontville Ernest carved the communion rails, the altar, the reredos, the lectern and font cover. The now deconsecrated old St Mary's Church, was truly a memorial to Ernest as every piece of wood was carved most beautifully: the ends of the pews, communion rails, pulpit panels, lectern, prayer desk, altar, choir frontal, font cover and candlesticks. The Last Supper on the choir frontal and the panels from the pulpit now hang in the John Burrowes' Centre at Pontville. As people enquire about the carvings, so the place St Mary's held in the life of the Parish is remembered. Ernest carved Bishop Phillip's pastoral staff from a piece of oak sent from the ceiling of York Minster, England, so it was most appropriate for Bishop Phillip to inter Ernest's ashes at St Mark's. Many thanks to Mr Keith Mackriell for allowing us to provide the final resting place for the ashes of such a gifted man. 'To God be the Glory'
Community Floral Festival On the first weekend of September, the Brighton Community held their Floral Festival at St Mark's Anglican Church, Pontville. First held in 1999, this has now become a bi-annual event. Each year the flower arrangements are more beautiful and more numerous. This year's theme was 'love, joy and peace', the same theme as the last Anglican Synod. Two doves in a large cage spent the weekend in the church, amidst olive trees, paving stones and privet hedge. The Tea Tree Red Cross was eye catching: red rhododendrons formed a cross against a background of white daffodils. The arrangements were large and small, colourful and novel, the font overflowed with flowers and greenery, there was even a 'gardening angel.' Orchids, lilies, irises, camellias, spring bulbs, daffodils, all presented a magnificent spectacle to the many visitors.
Official opening Parishioners catered for morning and afternoon teas and lunches. Elizabeth Ellis displayed her wild flower paintings, with miniature paintings by Claire Gill. Betty's most famous plant stall was very popular and she was ably assisted by Heather Marshall and her daughter Polly. Incorporated in the Floral Festival was the official opening of the St Mark's Spirituality Centre by the Hon. Harry Quick, MHA. The Spirituality Centre was previously the office and home for the parish priest and was recently renovated for its new role.
Journey of faith The grounds around the Centre will be developed into gardens where people may come to 'sit a while' to enjoy the peace and beauty of God's creation. There will be opportunities for people to explore their Christian journey of faith through activities at the Spirituality Centre. The committee is very grateful to Liz Thompson and Sandy Rowe, co-ordinators of the Floral Festival. These very gifted people give their time so gladly. We also gratefully acknowledge donations, support and expertise provided in many ways. A special thank you to the Bagdad Choir and Richard Paice for the gift of music at our service of celebration on Sunday morning. |
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