A CATHEDRAL DIRECTORY
The Dean:
The Very Revd. Christopher Armstrong
Residentiary Canons:
The Revd. Canon Andrew Hindley
(Canon Sacrist)
The Revd. Canon Dr. Ian Stockton
(Canon Chancellor)
The Revd. Canon Dr. Susan Penfold
(Diocesan Director of Ministry)
The Revd. Canon Dr Shannon Ledbetter
(Community Canon)
The Revd. Canon Michael Wedgeworth
The Revd. Dr. Mike Kirby
Honorary Assistant Priest:
Cathedral Curate (SSM)
Dean’s Secretary:
Cathedral Secretary:
Bursar:
Finance Officer:
Administrator:
Events Assistant:
exChange Dialogue Development Officer:
Education Officer:
Cathedral Under 18’s Co-ordinator:
Communications Officer
Mrs. Pauline Rowe
Mrs. Lynne Trudgill
Mrs. Janine Brown
Mrs. Alison Feeney
Mr. Maurice Maguire
Mr. Philip Hunwick
Ms. Anjum Anwar MBE
Mrs. Joanna Booth
Mrs. Denise Sanderson
Mr. Alec Stuttard
Catering Manager:
Mr. David Riley
Cathedral Gift Shop Manager:
Mrs. Kate Fulwell
Dean’s Virger:
Canons’ Virger:
Choir Virger:
Hon. Assistant Virger:
Housekeeper:
Cathedral Churchwardens:
Mr. Mark Pickering
Vacant
Mr. Alex Barnes
Mr. Brian Newton
Mrs. Ann Frankland
Mr. Stuart Rothwell, Mr. Philip Carr
Mr. Michael Emery and Mrs Kath Atkinson
Mrs. Rowena Hargreaves
Mr. Jonathan Cave
Deputy Churchwardens:
Stewardship:
Director of Music:
Assistant Director of Music:
Music Administrator:
Organ Scholar:
Mr. Michael Emery (Chairman)
Mrs. Maureen Wood (Recorder)
Mr. Samuel Hudson
Mr. Shaun Turnbull
Mrs. Linda Bruce
Miss. Karen Au
Ringing Master:
Mr. Ray Hutchings
Cathedral Chapter:
Membership includes: Mr. Stuart Rothwell,
Mrs. Jean Duerden and the Residentiary Canons
Cathedral Council:
Membership includes: Mrs. Parnal Rothwell and Mrs.
Barbara Robb
Mr. Philip Milloy-Robinson, Mr. Gary Wignall,
Mr. David Robinson and Ms Jane Hollins-Gibson
Deanery Synod:
Friends of Blackburn Cathedral:
Judge Jeremy Duerden (Chairman)
Friends of Blackburn Cathedral Music:
Ms. Kate Thompson (Chairman)
ALL THE ABOVE OFFICERS MAY BE CONTACTED VIA THE CATHEDRAL OFFICES
(01254) 503090
BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL
JUNE 2014
CATHEDRAL DIARY
The Dean’s Post Script
1. The Demolition of St Mary’s House took place at the end of May. I saw
part of it fall to the ground after much of the rest had been carefully
dismantled for use later in the development. St Mary’s House has played a
big part in Cathedral life community as well as providing living accommodation
for others who are very much still alive (Dr. Bertalot!). To see such demolition
will be painful for some but in this instance it would be foolish to stop the clock
when we have so much to gain. As a community – and as part of our
contribution to the life of our town – we are investing ourselves with resources
hitherto undreamed of!
2. Inconvenience. Of course, there is inconvenience attached to every
development and the commercial sector of Blackburn has made its views
starkly clear about the proposed closure of Railway Road.
I am aware of the difficulties caused by no parking on the site and the other
issues associated with the boarding up of the South side of the Cathedral. It’s
been two months now but I am impressed and delighted by the stoic attitude
of those who use the Cathedral regularly. Sunday numbers have not fallen
though the café has felt the pressure from restricted access. Thank you so
much for your patience with all this. Two months down; seventeen to go!
Please do remember to use the Café in the Crypt when you can! We have
excellent staff there who deserve our support.
3. Our Annual Confirmation takes place this month – on 22nd June at
10.30am (There will be no 9am Parish Communion on that day). It will be
taken by Bishop Julian – his first at The Cathedral. Do please give him your
support as well as the candidates. Please pray for them:
Janet McCrimmon
Kerry Standring
Patricia Anne Downham
Yuqian Annett Lao
Zixin Tia Luo
Dianne Lawson
Harris Lawson Scarborough
Joseph William Dearden
Joshua Lee Holden
and Mihaela Mladin, to be Received into the Church of England.
4. The Revd Dr Michael Kirby, our Cathedral Curate, is to be ordained priest
on 28th June at 10.30am in The Cathedral, alongside other priest candidates
from the diocese. He will celebrate The Eucharist for the first time at 8am on
Sunday 29th June in The Jesus Chapel. He will also celebrate The Cathedral
Eucharist for the first time on Sunday 13th July at 10.30am. Please remember
him in your prayers as he approaches another milestone in his vocational
career.
We have all been so fortunate to have Mike on the staff. His time is very
precious (for he also has a fulltime lecturing job!) but he is incredibly generous
and you will know how he spreads himself in The Lord’s service.
5. Homelessness. Thank you for your continuing generosity with Foodbank
gifts and immediate food for the homeless. Of the latter, on Sunday 1st June
we had 18 visits from homeless persons, 14 of whom were given food. There
was not enough for the last 4. The need is as great as ever so please
continue your contributions.
6. Stewardship Giving for April 2014:
Monthly Giving for April 2014
Target for April
£8000.00
Total Received.
£10,200.60
April Above Target
£2,200.60
June
 Sunday Services
 Weekday Services
8.00am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
9.00am Parish Communion (Young People’s Choir)
10.30am THE CATHEDRAL EUCHARIST
4.00pm Choral Evensong
Daily Morning Prayer 8.40am (Saturdays 9am)
Holy Communion is celebrated at the following times:
Mon: 12.30pm; Tues: 7.30am; Wed: 11.00am; Thu: 8.10am
Fri: 12.30pm; Sat: 9.30am
Daily Evensong 5.15pm (3.30pm Saturday)
(Sung on Tuesdays to Fridays in Term Time and
occasionally on Saturdays)
* The Café in the Crypt is open Tuesday to Saturday as follows:
9.00am – 11.00am
Breakfast, Drinks & Light Bites
11.30am – 2.00pm
Full Lunch Menu
2.00pm - 2.30pm
Drinks and Cakes
* The Cathedral Shop is open Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am to 3.00pm
Tuesday 10th
Wednesday 11th
Thursday 12th
Friday 13th
Saturday 14th
7.30pm
Sunday 15th
Tuesday 17th
Wednesday 18th
Sunday 1st
Tuesday 3rd
Wednesday 4th
Thursday 5th
Friday 6h
Saturday 7th
Sunday 8th
Monday 9th
THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
8.00am
Holy Communion (BCP): The Dean
9.00am
Celebrant & Preacher: Canon Sue Penfold
10.30am
Celebrant: Canon Andrew Hindley
4.00pm
Preacher: Rev’d Dr. Mike Kirby
10.00am
5.15pm
1.00pm
5.15pm
6.00pm
9.45am
11.30am
2.00pm
5.15pm
5.15pm
10.45am
7.30pm
Handbell Choir Rehearsal in the Chesters Room
Choral Evensong sung by the Cathedral Girls’ Choir
Lunchtime Organ Recital by Mark Swinton from St. Mary’s
Collegiate Chruch, Warwick
Choral Evensong sung by the Boys of the Cathedral Choir
Junior Confirmation Class in the Crypt
Visit of Pupils from Audley Junior School (Joanna Booth)
Guided Tour for Visitors from Doncaster (Joanna Booth)
Cathedral Council Meeting (Chesters Room)
Choral Evensong sung by Schola Cantorum
Choral Evensong sung by The Cathedral Consort
Prayer Book Society Committee Meeting
Concert by the North West Children’s Honour Choir and
The Renaissance Singers
THE DAY OF PENTECOST
8.00am
Holy Communion (BCP): Canon Andrew Hindley
9.00am
Celebrant & Preacher: Canon Ian Stockton
10.30am
Celebrant: The Dean
4.00pm
Preacher: Canon Andrew Hindley
2.00pm
2.00pm
Ordinands Grants Committee Meeting (Chesters Room)
Central Blackburn Churches Group Meeting (Dean’s Off.)
10.00am
10.00am
5.15pm
1.00pm
5.15pm
9.45am
11.00am
2.15pm
5.15pm
5.15pm
10.00am
Thursday 19th
Friday 20th
Saturday 21st
TRINITY SUNDAY
8.00am
9.00am
11.15am
4.00pm
10.00am
12.50pm
5.15pm
1.00pm
5.15pm
6.15pm
2.00pm
2.30pm
5.15pm
6.30pm
11.00am
1.45pm
5.15pm
3.30pm
Visit by Pupils from Audley Junior School (Joanna Booth)
Handbell Choir Rehearsal in the Chesters Room
Choral Evensong sung by the Cathedral Girls’ Choir
Lunchtime Organ Recital by Samuel Hudson
Choral Evensong sung by the Boys of the Cathedral Choir
Visit by Pupils from Audley Junior School (Joanna Booth)
Fabric Advisory Committee Meeting (Chesters Room)
Mothers’ Union Meeting (Sacristy)
Choral Evensong sung by Schola Cantorum
Choral Evensong sung by The Cathedral Consort
Cathedral Walking Group: Slaidburn Figure of Eight –
Leader: Roger Brickell
Concert: Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony
Holy Communion (BCP): Canon Ian Stockton
Celebrant & Preacher: Canon Shannon Ledbetter
Civic Service
Preacher: Canon Ian Stockton
Handbell Choir Rehearsal in the Chesters Room
Visit of Pupils from St. John’s CE Primary School, Great
Harwood (Joanna Booth)
Choral Evensong sung by The Cathedral Girls’ Choir
Lunchtime Organ Recital by Sebastian Thompson from
Bloxham School, Oxfordshire
Choral Evensong sung by the Boys of the Cathedral Choir
Recital by the Choral Scholars in aid of the Appeal
Cathedral Chapter Meeting in the Chesters Room
Visit of Pupils from St. James’ School, Lower Darwen
Choral Evensong sung by Schola Cantorum
Dialogue: “Is Britain a Christian Country?” (S. Transept)
FoBCM Council Meeting (Chesters Room)
QEGS Founder’s Day Service
Choral Evensong sung by The Cathedral Consort
Choral Evensong sung by the Choir of St. Peter’s Church,
Fleetwood
Sunday 22nd
THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.00am
Holy Communion (BCP): Canon Shannon Ledbetter
10.30am
Cathedral Eucharist with Confirmations
Celebrant & Preacher: Bishop Julian
4.00pm
Preacher: Canon Michael Wedgeworth
Tuesday 24th
10.00am
2.00pm
5.15pm
1.00pm
5.15pm
12.50pm
5.15pm
5.15pm
10.30am
Wednesday 25th
Thursday 26th
Friday 27th
Saturday 28th
Sunday 29th
Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Chesters Room)
Open Guided Tour with George Kirby
Choral Evensong sung by the Cathedral Girls’ Choir
Lunchtime Organ Recital by Shaun Turnbull
Choral Evensong sung by the Boys of the Cathedral Choir
Visit of Pupils from St. John’s Primary School, Baxenden
Choral Evensong sung by Schola Cantorum
Choral Evensong sung by The Cathedral Consort
Ordination of Priests
PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES
8.00am
Holy Communion (BCP): Rev’d Dr. Mike Kirby
10.30am
Ordination of Deacons. Celebrant: Bishop Julian
4.00pm
Preacher: Canon Ian Stockton
Any Volunteers?
First it was Canon Chivers echoing a concern from President Obama. Now it
is Simon Thurley, Chief Executive of English Heritage who has warned us
about the decline in the numbers in volunteers. Put simply, with the pension
age rising to 68 and beyond, people have to work longer before they can
choose what they wish to do. On top of this is the uncertainty surrounding the
future of the pension – all of which places a marker against the way
volunteers might be available to support institutions like The National Trust,
English Heritage and of course The Church of England. Thurley will no longer
factor in the value of volunteers in his future balance sheets. That is wise.
Neither do we at The Cathedral. However, we are aware of the huge amount
that volunteers give us – on the Welcome Desk especially but also with
stewarding and many other jobs.
Cathedrals everywhere rely heavily on volunteer help – as does every faith
group – and the English Cathedrals are about to commission further research
to show how much cathedrals contribute to the local and national economy.
The first survey – perhaps 10 years ago – showed a massive contribution to
the national economy and voluntary help was at the heart of that contribution.
Will it continue to be in the future?
One of my colleagues has pointed out the big difference between the way a
cathedral discharges its responsibilities with a mixture of professionals and
volunteers and the way an average parish operates: mainly with volunteers.
The two are very different animals. Who knows what the future might hold for
either alternative of ‘being church’?
We are still fortunate in the Cathedral with our large body of volunteers.
Perhaps we are just at the end of the golden age of retirees who enjoy a
generous pension. Whatever the case we are hugely grateful to all who
volunteers, either as musicians, server, stewards, welcomers or flower
arrangers. We are doing very well – particularly in the Stewards Department
which saw a big increase in new and younger talent this year.
But can we rely upon it? Yes, I think we can. In a Christian culture,
volunteers see their work in terms of ministry, vocation – sharing in the work
of Christ in making the Good News of God’s generosity known to all. This
ministry is not just exercised within the Cathedral but also in the high street,
beyond the church’s threshold. We have members of the congregation who
work in the justice system, in charity outlets, in local government, the
Samaritans, the Foodbank – to name but a few. They receive no pay but they
work as leaven in the lump to make the difference. This isn’t just a bonus
which The Chapter might add to its balance sheet! It is essential to our
Christian growth and witness as individuals. People are responding to prayer
– to promptings within and without – to answer God’s call and thus grow in the
understanding of their faith. And there is great joy in it too: Christ promised
that!
However, we don’t expect our volunteers to toil forever! We all need a break –
even if it is only a Sabbath day rest. What the recent enthronement of
stewards showed us was that there are enough younger volunteers to take
over the baton from those who have toiled for some time. Long may it
continue!
Yours sincerely
Cathedral Sunday School: (for age 4 – 11years) - During the Cathedral Eucharist
– Co-ordinator: Felicity Ackroyd
Mothers’ Union:
Monthly Thursday afternoons
Enrolling Member: Mrs. Parnal Rothwell
Cathedral Ringers:
Thursday from 8.00pm
Ringing Master: Mr. Ray Hutchings
Cathedral Choir:
Friday evenings & Sundays (Men)
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays (Boys)
Director of Music: Mr. Samuel Hudson
Cathedral Handbell Choir: Tuesday mornings, 10.00am – 10.45am Chesters Room
Leader: Mrs Ruth Watton
Cathedral Girls’ Choir:
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Director of Music: Mr. Samuel Hudson
Young People’s Choir:
Thursday evenings & Sundays
Assistant Director of Music: Mr. Shaun Turnbull
The Renaissance Singers: Thursday evenings
Director of Music: Mr. Samuel Hudson
Children’s’ Choir:
NB. ‘Lantern Voices’:
Thursday afternoons: Helen Burton and Jeff Borradaile