A Service to celebrate Harvest was held on 20 October in church. Many thanks as always to those who decorated the church and who donated items of non-perishable food + hygiene items which were sent to the Red Cross to be distributed to those in need.

SANTA MARGARITA CHURCH, MENORCA

NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 2024

For more information:

Email Carole Brayford at info@anglicanchurchmenorca.com Or talk to the Revd Paul.

NEWS FROM OCTOBER 2024

Visit of Archdeacon, the Rev. David Waller.

We were delighted to welcome our Archdeacon, David Waller in early October to preside at our Sunday service when Paul was in Palma, Majorca covering their Harvest service.

Paul at the Clergy Gathering in Mallorca

Paul leading a gathering of clergy at one of their regular meetings – Rev. Massimo Radice (curate in Barcelona), Rev. Ishanesu Gushta (Palma) and Rev. John Chapman (Barcelona). Rev. Deborah Chapman from Barcelona is on sabbatical. Ibiza and Puerto Pollença have joined Costa Brava in being in vacancy.

Golf Tournament.

As reported in the October Newsletter, our Annual Golf Tournament, organised in conjunction with Menorca Cricket Club, took place at the end of September. Apart from being a thoroughly enjoyable affair, we were delighted that after paying some small expenses we will net about 1800€.

Harvest Lunch – this will be held at Menorca Cricket Club under the trees on the 30 October.  Paellas + nibbles, salads and pudding are planned with drinks purchased from the bar.  Lookout for a report in December’s Newsletter.

NOVEMBER AND FUTURE EVENTS 2024

All Saints and All Souls. On Saturday 2 November – All Souls’ day at 19.00 (in church and on Zoom) we come together to give thanks for the lives of those who we love but see no more at Evening Prayer. All Saints Sunday 3 November at 11.00 will be celebrated with a baptism.

Remembrance Sunday service in church on 10 November including the 2 minute silence. Communion available at 9am service.

November Lunch. This is planned for Wednesday 27 November at Las Vegas, Es Mercadal, or Can Avellino in Mahon. Details of date and venue to be confirmed

Chaplaincy Council. The next meeting of the council will be on 28 November 2024. Please pray for all the discussions and decisions.

Christmas Lunch. It is hoped to hold a small lunch with those resident or visiting in December to celebrate the festive season. Watch this space.

Sunday 15 December 18.00 – Christmas Lessons and Carols. The service of Lessons and Carols will be in church and be followed by mince pies and mulled wine. Also in Ciutadella on Saturday 14 December 12.00 noon – Lessons and Carols together with Christingles .

Lent 2025. Starting in February 25th next year, we will use the Diocesan Lenten series, based upon the theme of the Trinity. It is intended to coincide with the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed next year.

GENERAL

Gratitude.  If you did not see the September issue of Roqueta, Menorca’s English-language magazine, do check the church website https://www.anglicanchurchmenorca.net/roqueta-article-gratitude, where Paul’s article is reproduced. Excellent and well worth reading.  A message for us all.

Mission Giving to Peru.  Following our support for two students last year, we are in the process of making a further small donation to one of them so that she is able to complete the last part of her studies.  We are also seeking to identify additional students to support in the current year. 

Coffee after Sunday services.  All the coffee and biscuits are donated free to provide this service each week, faithfully served by two members of the fellowship.   However we do ask for a small donation of 1.50€ per cup of coffee each week – these donations are used to support the Foodbank and also invested in other areas (eg flowers).  

Digital Card Reader -  not yet in full use !   But we are working on it.

Chaplaincy Council. The next meeting of the council will be on 28 November 2024.

Members of the Chaplaincy Council for this year are David Green, Church Warden, and Liz Astley, Carole Brayford, Colin Guanaria, Suzanne Hodges (treasurer), Heike Pieper, and Margaret and Trevor (the two Archdeaconry Synod representatives.

Heike has spent most of the summer in Germany with her family but sadly her mother, Melitta Imöhl, died on Thursday last week.  We pray that Melitta may rest in peace, and that light perpetual may shine upon her.  We pray, too, for comfort and peace for Heike and her family

The weekly services of Holy Communion are recorded.  If you are not on island or cannot be in church but would like to follow the service, contact Paul and he will send the link.

New Church Website !  

Our new web address is : www.anglicanchurchmenorca.net

If anyone is willing to host a future social event – coffee morning, afternoon tea, or simple tapas that would be much appreciated.  Please let Carole know.  

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