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February 2019 February 2019

DATES FOR
As we leave, you will all also begin a trip into the unknown. It looks fairly certain
that the plan to form a United Benefice of our two parishes with that of Wool will
happen and a date is pencilled in for a special service, led by Bishop Karen, at YOUR DIARY
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Holy Rood Church in Wool on March 13 at 7pm. It will be lovely if all three Church
Families are well represented at that occasion. Then the process will also begin for
finding a new Priest to come and live in Bere Regis, as part of the Team for the 2019
new Benefice but, no doubt, with, largely, pastoral concern for Bere Regis and
Affpuddle. WI:Dorset Wildlife
Meanwhile, the Vicar of Wool, Revd Carol Langford will be taking the lead in
caring for you all. August
If you need a Priest to conduct Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals or for any priestly
advice, please contact her on 01929-462215 or HolyRoodVicar@outlook.com 14th AL: Home Grown Entertainment

She will also be responsible for providing Clergy and Licensed Lay Ministers to lead September
the usual Sunday services. There will be just a few differences from our regular
pattern, so please be advised through the Magazine and on notice-boards. The
good thing is that she also has the support of two other part-time Associate Priests 10th FG: Willow Workshop, Puddletown
as well as Lay Ministers.
11th AL: Rob Curtis, Dorset Curiosities
The Churchwardens also carry legal responsibilities though the time of ‘Vacancy’
and I know they are very willing to help but please do not overtax them!!
WI: Local Artist
For those of you, who sometimes give me notices for the board at the end of the
Church Lane, please contact Patrick and Sue Hazlerigg. 14th PiP: Bere Regis Alzheimer’s Memory Walk 10.00

Finally, when my successor arrives , please make him/her as welcome as you have
made us. When, years ago, I was about to start a new time as Vicar in Essex, an 27th PiP: MacMillan Coffee Morning 10.00-12.00
old priest who had been looking after the churches, gave my congregations
some very sound advice: ‘when Charles comes, there are two words which you October
must not use – always and never. I ask you to do that for my successor, so that you
8th FG: R Thompson, Up the Garden Path
can be open to wherever under his/her guidance you are led by God. Indeed I
would say the same as soon as I go and Carol takes over the role of leadership.
9th AL: Tony Bates, Stunning Wildlife Photography
Our contact details will be:
Address: 6 Higher Green, South Brent, Devon TQ10 9PL and 01364-73957 or 12th PiP: Presentation Evening with Shaun Marx 7.30
chasmash@ic24.net
WI: The Watercress Company
We will be very happy to see any of our Dorset friends!
God bless you all with his powerful love,
November
Your sincere and loving Priest and Friend
FG: Mr Nicky Heal, Christmas at Home
12th
AL: Glo Curtis, Advice for All Citizens
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