Cathedral Notices
Last updated on Friday 16th July 2010
The Cathedral Newsletter for July 2010 can be found here.
The Very Reverend Neil Collings
Dean Emeritus of St Edmundsbury 1946 - 2010
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of the Very Reverend Neil Collings, Dean of St Edmundsbury from 2006 to 2009. He died on Saturday 26 June in Devon where he had lived, since January 2010, close to his family, including his father and brother. He was 63.
Former Dean of St Edmundsbury (the senior priest of the Cathedral and Diocese), Neil retired in September 2009 due to ill health. He was diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 2008 and despite surgery at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, and the continued efforts of his medical team the cancer returned in recent months.
The funeral took place at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 6 July. People in Suffolk will be invited to gather in St Edmundsbury Cathedral at the same time should they wish to do so.
Neil was installed as Dean of St Edmundsbury on 16 September 2006, having previously been Canon Treasurer at Exeter Cathedral. Although Neil's ministry at St Edmundsbury Cathedral was short, he brought to a conclusion the Millennium Project which has seen the Cathedral building develop and grow over recent years.
He was a man of great character, wit and wisdom who showed immense fortitude and spirit in the difficult months as he battled with illness.
Neil became a priest in 1971 and his rich ministry had a profound influence on the many people he served in a variety of places and positions. In the two years that he was Dean of St Edmundsbury he managed to visit all 478 parish churches in the Diocese.
A memorial service will be held at St Edmundsbury Cathedral in due course.
Prayers for Healing
A short service of prayer for healing will be taking place every Monday beginning at 1pm in the Lady Chapel. All are welcome to attend. We will use the prayers that have been left during the week on the board outside the Lady Chapel, and there will be space for prayer requests bought by all who attend. Any questions please to the Canon in Residence.
Christian Stewardship
If you are one of our regular givers and you make your gift by banker's order you can, at any time, contact your bank to increase the value of your donation. Such funds are essential to the continuing maintenance of the Cathedral and its worship. If you would like a new standing order form please see Norman Pullen, Head Sidesman. Thank you in anticipation of your assistance.
Visiting Choirs
We thank St Cecilia Girls Choir from Christchurch, Greenwich CT in the USA for leading our sung services during the past week. We welcome and thank the choir from St Alphege, Solihull who will be singing the services for the coming week.
Julian Prayer Group
The Julian Prayer Group meets in St Gabriel's Chapel on Tuesday 3rd August at 2.30pm.
The Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The celebration takes place on Sunday 15th August. The Sung Eucharist will be at 10.00am followed by drinks and nibbles in the Chapter House, preacher Canon John Armson - Hengrave Community of Reconciliation. Please note that Mattins will be said at 9.30am. Evensong and procession to the Lady Chapel is at 3.00pm.
Music in the Cathedral
Organ Recitals
Once again we have an exciting range of talent performing at the Cathedral's Summer Organ Recital Series including the rising young star Nathan Laube from the USA and our own Director of Music Andrew Millington. Admission is by ticket on the door at £7 (£3.50 for under 16s).
Wednesday 28th July at 8pm Daniel Zaretsky (Russia)
Wednesday 4th August at 8pm Anthony Gritten (Middlesex University)
Wednesday 11th August at 8pm Nathan Laube (USA)
Wednesday 18th August at 8pm Andrew Millington (Exeter Cathedral)
Wednesday 25th August at 8pm Peter Wright (Southwark Cathedral)
MORE INFORMATION ON CONCERTS IN THE CATHEDRAL CAN BE FOUND ON THE NOTICE BOARDS IN AND OUTSIDE THE CHAPTER HOUSE
Cathedral Concerts
The 2010 Wednesday Organ Recital Series has now been announced. Details on the Cathedral Website http://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk or from the Department of Liturgy and Music.
Fellowship Outing
Arrangements are now being made for a day's outing to St German's Church on Saturday 2nd October, where we will be given a guided tour by the Vicar. Please note the date in your diary and watch out for further information
Could your son or daughter be a chorister at Exeter Cathedral?
The Boy and Girl Choristers of Exeter Cathedral Choir are educated at Exeter Cathedral School where they study a full and wide curriculum in addition to specialist musical training in the context of service in the Cathedral.
For further details please contact Lucy Lewis, the School Registrar on (01392) 255298
registrar@exetercs.org http://www.exetercs.org
Sunday Coffee
Coffee is usually served in the Chapter House after the 9.45 am Eucharist and in the Carpenter Room after the 8.00 am Eucharist.
Children
Cloister Club for those aged 4-12+ years is held in the Cloister Garth room every Sunday in term time. This incorporates a creche where parents may leave their younger children. Alternatively they make take their children to the JPIC Chapel in the north quire aisle and stay with them (toys etc provided). Visitors' children are welcome. For directions please see a sidesman.
Contact Group
If anyone knows of a regular member of the congregation who is unwell and would like a visit, please inform the Canon in Residence
Parking
Please note that the parking spaces outside the Cathedral are in great demand at the time of the 9.45am Eucharist, and should be reserved for those disabled and less able people who have real difficulty in walking.
No Smoking Policy
Visitors are reminded that the No Smoking Policy also applies to the Refectory and the Cloister area.
Gluten Free Hosts
Please see a sidesmen before the service if you wish to receive gluten free hosts at Communion.
Notices for the Weekly Sheet
If anyone requires a notice to be placed in the weekly sheet, this must reach the Cathedral Office by no later than 12noon on Tuesday.
Sick List
The sick list is revised every month. If anyone knows someone who wishes to stay on the list, please let the Canon in Residence know.
General Contact Information
Cathedral Office: 01392 255573, Fax: 01392 285986, Email: admin@exeter-cathedral.org.uk
Department of Liturgy & Music: 01392 285984, Email: liturgy@exeter-cathedral.org.uk
Cathedral Shop: 01392 271354, Email: shop@exeter-cathedral.org.uk
Cathedral Refectory: 01392 285988, Email: cafe@exeter-cathedral.org.uk
Visitors Offce: 01392 285983, Email: visitors@exeter-cathedral.org.uk
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