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Message from Father Paul

I would like to start my report this month, by thanking Fay for all the work she has done as church warden over the past five years and especially during the interregnum. Although she has finished her term of office, she will continue to support the church as we move forward in the community. We wish our two new church wardens every success in their new roles. We have lots of community events happening over the next few months.

Kirton Singers started in May 13th and meets every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm, just singing for wellbeing. It is a free event with refreshments.

In, July 5th we are hosting an afternoon tea event tickets at £9.00 for an adult and £5.30 for U16 – Afternoon tea is 4 finger sandwiches, with 3 cakes and a scone with jam and cream.

September 4th (Thursday) we will be having a bat talk and walk from 7pm at the church with refreshments. Please book a place at office@pilgrimgroup.uk

September 6th we will be hosting an old fashioned summer fair, stall holders wanted – Tables are £10 (funds towards helping to keep the building open and other community events) there will be old fashioned games and stalls, a fire engine and Ice cream van. Don’t forget to pop the date in your diary.

All enquires through - Frpaul@pilgrimgroup.uk or to book tickets or a stall at office@pilgrimgroup.uk

My last plea is to ask if there are any volunteers among you who would be able to give an hour our two to help keep the church open more, volunteer for events, cleaning, maintenance, serving at the coffee shop. If any of you are able to help please use the contact information.

We are launching – our Why club for teens and young adults who wish to explore faith and a sense of belonging. A group that explores faith, prayer and a sense of belonging. Open to all from aged 14 upwards. Please register you interest with Fr Paul and the Why team at frpaul@pilgrimgroup.uk

A Pentecost message

Have you ever asked yourself why bishop wear a funny pointed hat? The answer to this question can be found this month as the Church celebrates the feast day of Pentecost on the 8th June. The feast of Pentecost celebrates the time when the Holy Spirit came down and rested on the disciples heads as we read in Acts 2:1-11. This passage describes how there was a sound of rushing wind and how the Holy Spirit came down in tongues of fire to rest upon the heads of the disciples. This is where the bishop hat or Mitre to give its correct name get it shape from, the points represent those tongues of fire.

This does not just tell us of the day of Pentecost, but also how the authority given by the Holy Spirit to the disciples has in turn been handed down to us though every generation from the disciple, that the same Holy Spirit that rested upon them also rest upon our bishops, priest and all the baptised (christened). This day of Pentecost also see the start of God’s Church here on earth as the disciples go out into the market place to proclaim the good news. The important part here is that when they spoke everyone who was willing to listen could hear them in the own language, in their own tongue. This tells us that God is call all people to him not just a chosen people but all people. Therefore, God’s Church, in which ever form it takes, is open for everyone, it is open to you, all you need to do in turn is to listen to him.

Kirton Holme honour the sacrifices of those who fought for freedom

Kirton Holme residents and people from the surrounding communities came together to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. It was a warm atmosphere, the beacon was lit and we stood and sang together in quiet contemplation.

Alzheimer’s Society’s
Forget Me Not Appeal

The local community across Kirton and Boston can show solidarity for everyone living with dementia by wearing an Alzheimer’s Society Forget Me Not badge in June.

Alzheimer’s Society’s Forget Me Not Appeal will help to fund life-changing dementia support for people living with dementia today, and research that could mean a brighter future for people who may face it tomorrow.

Dementia affects all of us and one in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. In Boston, including Kirton, there are more than 1,100 people living with dementia. That’s why every Forget Me Not badge has its own meaning.

Yours might be about your mum, dad or a dear friend.

Alzheimer’s Society patron Dame Judi Dench is supporting the campaign, she said:

Every Forget Me Not badge has its own meaning. Having seen the impact of dementia first-hand, I’m sadly all too aware of how cruel and unforgiving this condition can be. Not only for the person affected, but their loved ones too. This June, join Alzheimer’s Society and thousands of people across the country and wear your Forget Me Not – to support people living with dementia today and those who may face it tomorrow.”  

Donation: £10 suggested donation. For every £50 raised could help families to access support from an Alzheimer’s Society expert Dementia Adviser to help them navigate their diagnosis.

Where to get yours: alzheimers.org.uk/ForgetMeNotAppeal