Christine Wilson, Dean Mark Hocknull, Chancellor John Patrick, Subdean
Philippa White, Succentor
All Saints’ Sunday is the day in which we remind ourselves that we did not bring ourselves to faith. We did not discover the love of God on our own. And whatever intense, wonderful religious experiences we may have enjoyed in our lifetimes, they were and are but the flowers of seeds planted long before by others perhaps long forgotten.
In the next two weeks we’ll commemorate in the church’s calendar a wonderful array of individuals from Martin Luther (31 October) to Richard Hooker (3 November), from Margery Kempe (9 November) to Leo the Great (10 November); but the names of the saints who enabled us to discover the love of God will most probably not appear on any official calendar. They may be known only to us, canonised only in our hearts and memories. They may be long dead, or seated beside us this very morning. In our memories they may have been kind and compassionate, loving and gentle or they may not! The fact is it doesn’t matter. What does matter is that we acknowledge God used them to lift us up and make us better disciples.
Few of us will have the opportunity to repay and say thank you to the saints in our lives – we trust that by God’s providence they shall have their reward in heaven. What we can do, by the grace of God, is to lift up others to know and love God and, with humility, endeavour to be the kind of person remembered as someone who cared, someone who loved and was loved, someone on whose shoulders another person came to see faith.
John Patrick, Subdean
All Souls: All Souls’ Day is the day when the church remembers all the faithful departed. There will be free entry into the Cathedral on that day for all who wish to light a candle to remember a departed loved one, and to inscribe their name in a book to be used throughout November. If you are intending to be present at the annual requiem on Sunday 6th November at 3.45 p.m. and would like that name read out at that service, please indicate this in the memorial book. Otherwise, the name will be remembered at one of the Eucharists in November.
Micky Philp writes: If anyone wishes to donate for white chrysanthemums at All Souls’ Tide, the Flower Team would be most grateful.
Events Officer (maternity cover) – Lincoln Cathedral is looking for a bright, enthusiastic and articulate Events Officer (maternity cover) to work as part of a small team who plan, market and coordinate Cathedral events. If you are passionate about the Cathedral and if you feel your skills match what we need, please apply. You should have: Worked in a customer facing environment, organised events and/or delivered projects, monitored spend against budget, working knowledge of marketing and social media tools, inputted and maintained accurate databases, and excellent communication skills.
Full-time 35 hours per week Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work.
Salary @£17,000 per annum dependent upon experience. To download the job information and application form please visit www.lincolncathedral.com/get-involved/current-vacancies; or email chapteroffice@lincolncathedral.com for an application pack; or ring 01522 561601 for a pack to be sent out by post. Closing date: Friday 25 November 2016. Interviews will take place: 29th and 30th November 2016.
The Friends of Lincoln Cathedral – Thursday 17th November
Once again we will be celebrating St Hugh’s Day on the 17th November. Following the Mid-day Eucharist in the Cathedral lunch will be taken at the Assembly Rooms where the speaker will be the Ven Canon H B Lucas CB who will speak about amusing incidents in his life as Chaplain to the RAF. Tickets £16.50 from the Friends Office.
Cathedral Shop Preview Evening – Wednesday 16 November, 5.00pm
You won’t want to miss out on booking your tickets for the Christmas Preview Evening this November and receive 15% off all purchases throughout the evening when presenting your ticket. There will be performances by St Peter in Eastgate School and Lincoln Cathedral Choir during the evening. Refreshments will be provided by the Cathedral Refectory and The Original Cake Company is providing samples of Christmas cake to try and buy. Tickets are free but limited. Please book your tickets and find out more: www.lincolncathedral.com/forthcoming-events/cathedral-shop-preview-evening
Lincoln Cathedral Music Fund – Saturday 10 December are hosting a performance by the Cathedral Choristers and Thea Butterworth of Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols on Saturday 10th December 2016 in the Chapter House at 2pm in the afternoon and, again in the Chapter House at 7pm in the evening. The evening performance will be followed by a Lanternlight Tour of the Cathedral. Tickets are £10 for the afternoon performance (£5 for children under 14) and £25 for the evening performance and lantern lit tour and will include a glass of wine and canapés. Tickets are available from the Lincoln Cathedral Box Office on 01522 561644 or www.lincolncathedral.com.
Retired Volunteer and Staff Group – Thursday 10 November Please note that, unfortunately, the Cathedral Centre is unable to host our group for either November or December. However, the Bede Houses have kindly offered to have us for November and we will meet there on Thursday 10th November at 10.30 for a talk by Nigel Burn. We are still looking for a venue for December for our Christmas Get-together and we will let you know as soon as we have somewhere. If you know of a likely venue, perhaps you could give me a ring: Kate Hellen 01427 787437 or katehellen@btinternet.com. New members are always welcome and if you are not retired, why not come along as a temporary member for just £2.00.
Christmas Market – The Dean’s Verger writes…. Once again Christmas Market fast approaches, and again, in addition to the normal round of volunteer activities, we invite members of the Cathedral Community to offer help; Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th December as we offer a welcome to the many thousands of ‘Marteteers’ to the Cathedral. Help needed includes; Welcoming, Chapter House – Refreshments, Telephone manning, general support. Do please look at the volunteer rota in the Vergers’ Vestry and see if you can fill one, or two [or even more] of the two hour slots. Vehicle Access Passes please note these are access passes not Parking Permits. Access passes will be available to those who can secure a parking place within the ‘Market Cordon’. Please leave your name, vehicle make and registration in the Vergers’ Vestry .
Grants & Donations – With Christmas now just a few short weeks away, finding the perfect gift can often be a difficult challenge. Thankfully, the Cathedral has a solution for that relative or friend that has everything. Why not adopt a stone, book or organ pipe at Lincoln Cathedral in their name. It’s a gift that lasts a lifetime and starts from just £25 for each. To find out more about giving a little piece of Lincoln this Christmas, please visit www.lincolncathedral.com/get-involved/give-to-the-cathedral
New Community Card Scheme: Lincoln Cathedral has launched its new Community Card scheme offering discounts and benefits to cardholders. The card is just £39.99 for a year and offers you great savings over the year. What is more, it’s a great way to support the Cathedral. Pick up a leaflet and partner list in the Cathedral or visit www.lincolncathedral.com and click on community card or telephone the Grants & Donations office on 01522 561614.
Thank you from Christine Talbot: My love and thanks to you all for your good wishes, and for the many cards I have received following my operation. I am on the ‘road to recovery’ after my life-changing operation and glad to be home with Milburn. Your love, care and concern over the last few months has been tremendous, and for that we are truly grateful. The power of prayer has obviously worked and I am alive, and rearing to go! Matthew Chapter 28 v20 “I am with you always”. Alleluia. With thanks and best wishes, Christine.
Bible Readings
Sunday 30 October All Saints’ Day
Sung Eucharist Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18, Ephesians 1: 11-end, Luke 6:20-31
Mattins Isaiah 35: 1-9, Luke 9:18-27
Evensong Isaiah 65:17-end, Hebrews 11:32-12.2
Sunday 6 November 3rd Sunday before Advent
Sung Eucharist Job 19:23-27a, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17, Luke 20:27-38
Mattins Isaiah 2:1-5, James 3:13-end
Requiem for All Souls Wisdom 3:1-9, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 6:37-40
Sunday 13 November 2nd Sunday before Advent
Sung Eucharist Malachi 4:1-2a, 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13, Luke 21: 5-19
Mattins 1 Samuel 16: 1-13, Matthew 13: 44-52
Evensong Daniel 6, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
