From the VicarageDear friendsI am taking up a different role in the Diocese of Chester – that of a VocationalAdvisor. This means that I will be seeing people for three guided conversationsas they explore what they feel God is calling them to do.I am really looking forward to starting this role – and as I write this (Saturday14th June), the first person that I will see is expected here at the Vicarage to-morrow.This is not a new role to me as I did also undertake this in Truro Diocese, and itis a real honour to journey with people as they look at their vocation. Startingthis new role has also reminded me of the priesting of my last curate, RevdSarah Nesbitt, and what an impact that had on all three of my churches in mylast post.A Priesting is always an emotional time, it is a time that many people thinkabout their own vocation and ‘what if’, or ‘if only,’ thinking that they have some-how missed the boat and that they could not possibly fulfil their vocation in theirlife - but discovering your vocation comes at any, and all stages in people’slives, and can and does change throughout a persons life. It is NEVER too lateto answer God’s call and find out what it is that God has planned for you. Itcould simply be that now is the time to volunteer to clean the church on aregular basis, to read a lesson, write intercessions – or it could be that God isindeed calling you to do more in the church. Be it Reader minister, OccasionalWorship Leader, Priesthood, the list can, and does go on and on and on. Asone of my friends recently said to me who has been avoiding his vocational callfor over 30 years – ‘I thought that it was about time that I did something. I reallydo not want to go before the Pearly Gates and be asked why I did not answerGod’s call!’So if you feel that God is now speaking to you about looking more closely atyour vocations (and we all have one) then please start by talking to me, and Iwill be more than happy have a cup of tea and a chat with you.But what is a vocation? Well the dictionary states (actually Wikipedia states):A vocation (from Latin vocātiō, meaning 'a call, summons') is an occupation towhich a person is specially drawn or for which they are suited, trained, or quali-fied. Though now often used in non-religious contexts, the meanings of the termoriginated in Christianity.So you see from the definition that when we acknowledge our vocation, and acton it, we are answering God’s call to carry out God’s work in the world. To beGod’s hands, eyes, ears, mouth, feet – to do his will and to make this world abetter place.We are privileged at the moment to have Vanessa journeying with us for thenext few months as she looks at her vocation, and I would ask you to pray forher, and also pray for all those who are seeking to find their own vocation toanswer God’s call to do God’s work in the world. And perhaps also pray thatyou too will discover what God’s call is in your own life.With all God’s Blessings and we continue our vocational journey together.Robert
Gentlemen’s LunchThe next lunch will be held at the usual venueThe Golden Pheasant,Plumley Moor Lane, Plumley.onThursday 17th July, 12.45 for 1.00pm.New members and visitors are invited and alwayswelcome to join our social lunches.We meet every third Thursday of the month throughout the year.For further information please contact:Ed Wakefield 01565 830127 or Derek Moorhouse 01565 830398
Ladies’ Lunch CirclePlease note, our next meeting isonWednesday 2nd Julyat 12 for 12.30pmOur Ladies’ Circle meet for lunch at various venues on the firstWednesday of each month.If you are interested in joining us or require further information please contact eitherJenny Holcroft jenny@highendheating.com Tel: 07785 776512or Hilda Moorhouse dm14041949@gmail.com Tel: 01565 830398If you have not already put your name down and wish to join us,please contact Jenny 07785 776512 or jenny@highendheating.com
St. Mary’s4th June 2025Internment of Ashes—Vivien Ann Sutcliffe aged 87St Mark’s9th June 2025Internment of Ashes—Colin Pendlebury
