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6th January 2008 - Epiphany Fund-raising: The Parable of the Talents Having extended the time provided for enacting the Parable of the Talents, for which twenty-one members were loaned £10 from church funds, it is perhaps an opportune moment at which to remind you that we hope to complete the initiative by the end of January. By way of a progress report, we thus far received three contributions in return amounting to £155! One kind soul very creatively used it to raise a very handsome sum with half being donated to the Bangladesh Flood Appeal – something with which no one could argue, being an act totally within the spirit of the parable taught by Jesus. I hope that this news may inspire those who are struggling to think of ways to maximise their £10. I therefore offer huge thanks the three individuals on their success. I am aware, however, that a number of others have been putting their allocation to work in many different and ingenious ways and we look forward to the final results. Some further words of thanks…Being so hopeless at remembering to announce items of importance on Sunday mornings, the blank space on this sheet allows me the opportunity to express my gratitude for contributions and hard work carried out for St. Olaf’s. Christmas 2007 was no exception. Attendance at Midnight Mass and Christmas Day proved to be the highest in almost two decades. Thanks must go to all who supported these important liturgical milestones with special gratitude extended to: Ian Stout - deputising on the organ for Catriona during her holiday. Roella, Nicola and Keith for their respective wonderful accompaniment on oboe, cello and guitar. Roella, Carol and Teresa led by Ian as they sang beautiful and haunting anthems and responses during the last Sunday service of Advent. Teresa, Roella and others also sang descant during the Midnight Mass. Tim and Carol for the donation of the Christmas tree and decoration thereof. Ella for her gift of holly, which with ivy pruned from the outside wall, helped create a truly seasonal ambience in church. Finally, although it was during Advent, we all appreciated Roella’s organising of the Christmas Concert on 9th December – grateful thanks to all who participated and raised £100 for St. Olaf’s. I hope I have not omitted anybody else – if I have please forgive my memory, but all your efforts are very much appreciated. If we can achieve this at Christmas, what is to stop us making the even greater festival of Easter yet another occasion to remember….or come to that…any other (Sun)day? God bless you one and all! |
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