BACK
TO
CHURCH
SUNDAY
st
21 SEPTEMBER
EVERYONE IS
INVITED
ESPECIALLY YOU!
(More information on pages 3, 5 and 7)
Parish Magazine
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September 2014
St Paul’s Church, Church Hill, London N21 1JA
Website: www.spwh.org
Charity number 1133942
VICAR
The Revd Dr Will Adam
St Paul’s Vicarage, Church Hill
N21 1JA
Tel: 020 8886 3545
[email protected]
CURATE
The Revd Stephen Coleman
St Paul’s Lodge, 58 Church Hill
N21 1JA
Tel: 020 8882 1921
[email protected]
ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER
Mr Christopher Foreman: 020 8803 0309
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Crèche: Mrs Lynn Beecroft 020 8360 6428
Infants: Mrs Anne Berry 020 8367 2180
Mrs Dilani Dassenaike 020 8360 5539
Juniors: Mrs Audrey Webbing 020 8367 2365
SACRISTAN
Mr Peter Rickwood 020 8360 6201
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL HON. SEC.
Mrs Alison Perera 07887812558
[email protected]
Hon. Assistant
The Revd Christine Morton
122 Bourne Hill, N13 4BD
Tel: 020 8886 3157
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
HON. TREASURER
Mrs Kirsten Lazarus
[email protected]
PAROCHIAL READERS
Mr Mark Ashworth Tel: 020 8360 1854
Mrs Chris Holder Tel: 020 8882 0135
Mrs Lynn van Keulen Tel: 020 8364 2357
Mr Tom Smith Tel: 020 8360 8449
PLANNED GIVING OFFICER
Mr John Hey 020 8360 5323
ST. PAUL’S WINCHMORE HILL TRUST
The Chairman via the Parish Office
CHURCHWARDENS
Mr Andrew Corden: 020 8360 3277
[email protected]
Mr Bryn Thompson: 020 8364 0552
[email protected]
CHILDREN'S CHAMPION
Mrs Marie Spenwyn: 07949837156
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH SCHOOL
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Moore
Ringwood Way, N21 2RA
020 8360 3137
www.st-pauls.enfield.sch.uk
Email: [email protected]
ELECTORAL ROLL OFFICER
Mrs Gwyneth Williams 020 8292 4223
[email protected]
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
Mr Bob Holder: 020 8882 0135
[email protected]
DISCLOSURE & BARRING OFFICER
Mrs Alison Stiles: 020 8360 3832
PARISH OFFICE
AND HALL LETTINGS
ST PAUL’S CHURCH HALLS
ARE AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
For information, contact the Parish Office
Tel: 020 8886 4290 Email: [email protected]
Parish Administrator Mrs Hilary Crocker
Office open 9am - 1 pm
on Mon, Wed, and Thurs
Tel: 020 8886 4290
[email protected]
Letter box by main hall entrance.
PARISH MAGAZINE EDITOR
Mrs Susan Chambers
020 8360 6437
[email protected]
Please send articles for the October
Magazine via Parish Office or email by
10th September 2014.
LETTER FROM THE CLERGY
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Dear Friends,
A Season of Invitation
Over the last few years we have made a special effort to mark ‘Back
to Church Sunday’ in the second half of September and we will be
doing so again this year on 21st September (a week earlier than usual).
However, the people behind Back to Church Sunday have, this year,
encouraged churches to think of invitation and welcome as something
that is not confined to one Sunday a year. And in this season as the
holidays pass, schools and colleges go back and we begin the hurtle
towards Christmas, there are a number of times, festivals and events
that give us natural opportunities to invite our friends and those who
we perhaps haven’t seen for a while, to come to Church. Harvest,
All Souls Day, Remembrance Sunday, Advent and Christmas are all
times when people can feel connected - or re-connected - to the
Church.
We like to think of ourselves as a welcoming church. And we are
taking steps to make ourselves even more so. But these events in this
part of the year give us the opportunity to connect with people at
times when they think more naturally of the Church. Remembrance,
for instance, is always important but this year - as we begin the
centenary commemorations of the First World War - it has an added
poignancy.
And Harvest this year (Sunday 5th October) will be a special day. Since
the change in service patterns some people have commented that they
miss being all together in Church. So this Harvest we are going to do
just that. There will be no 9.15 service that Sunday, instead we will
come together as a whole Church at 10.30 to celebrate our identity
and fellowship together and to thank God for all his gifts to us. So
come along. And bring a friend.
With very best wishes
Will Adam
Vicar
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NOTICES
The Bible Reading Fellowship
will meet at 8 pm
on Wednesday 17th September
in the Ida Chapple Room.
MEDITATION GROUP
Seeking God in the silence beyond
thought and word.
The meditation group will meet in
the Lady Chapel on Tuesdays
2nd, 16th and 30th September at 8pm.
THE PRAYER GROUP
will meet at 2.15 pm on
Monday 8th September and
Monday 22nd September.
Please check weekly notices
for the venues.
TRANSPORT TO CHURCH
If you require a lift to
and from services or you
have space in your car to
offer occasional lifts,
please contact the Parish
Office on 8886 4290.
BIBLE READING FELLOWSHIP
SEPTEMBER FLOWERS
Saturday 6th September Adele Houldsworth
Saturday 13th September Lily Gudgeon and Peggy Hollingsworth
Saturday 20th September Gloria Shersby and Elaine Bunce
Saturday 27th September Dawn Foyle and Adele Houldsworth
If you would like to make a donation towards flowers to celebrate a
birthday, anniversary or other special occasion, or if you would like
to get involved in flower arranging at St Paul’s, please contact Adele
Houldsworth, our flower organizer, on 020 8360 3676.
From the registers JuLY 2014
th
20 July
27th July
th
17 July
BAPTISMS
Thomas and George O’Brien
Lewis Price
Edward Plested
FUNERAL
Roy Bottomley
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SEPTEMBER 2014
SUNDAY 7TH September
Trinity 12
0800 Holy Communion (Revd Christine Morton)
0915 Family Service
(Revd Dr Will Adam & Mr Tom Smith)
1030 Parish Eucharist
(Revd Dr Will Adam & Ven Luke Miller,
Archdeacon of Hampstead)
SUNDAY 14TH September
Trinity 13
0800 Holy Communion (Revd Dr Will Adam)
0915 Family Communion (Revd Lindsay Yates & Revd Stephen Coleman)
1030 Parish Eucharist
(Parade Service) (Revd Will Adam)
1800 Choral Evensong
(Revd Dr Will Adam & Revd Christine Morton)
Saturday 20th September
1000 Healing Service
SUNDAY 21ST September
BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY
0800 Holy Communion (Revd Dr Will Adam)
0915 Family Service
(Revd Dr Will Adam)
1030 Parish Eucharist
(Revd Dr Will Adam)
MONDAY 22ND September
0900 Holy Communion (Revd Dr Will Adam)
Trinity 14
St Matthew (tr)
SUNDAY 28TH September
Trinity 15
0800 Holy Communion (Revd Dr Will Adam & Revd Stephen Coleman)
0915 Family Communion (Revd Dr Will Adam & Team)
1030 Parish Eucharist
(Revd Dr Will Adam & Revd Stephen Coleman)
REGULAR WEEKDAY SERVICES
IN ADDITION TO THE SERVICES LISTED ABOVE
09:00 Morning Prayer
Wednesdays 11:00 Holy Communion
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NEW, AND NOT SO NEW, FACES THIS AUTUMN
On Sunday 7th September at 9.15, the Archdeacon of Hampstead will
license the Revd Lindsay Yates as Honorary Assistant Priest in the
parish. Lindsay is well known to us since she and Will and the girls
arrived in 2010 and she has taken services regularly at St Paul’s since
that time. Until now Lindsay has been licensed in the Diocese of Ely
but is now transferring to the Diocese of London. One thing she will
be starting up in the coming months is a group for those considering a
call to any kind of Christian ministry. If you would like to explore
ministry in the Church and whether God might be calling you then
please see Lindsay.
Dr Kirsten Birkett is a lecturer at Oak Hill College, a theological
college in Southgate, and is preparing for ordination. As part of this
training she will be undertaking a year-long placement with us at
St Paul’s. We will welcome her formally at the beginning of October.
Best wishes also to Richard Magrath, who has left us to take up a post
of Pastoral Assistant at St Gabriel’s Walsall in the Diocese of Lichfield.
AN APRIL WEDDING AT ST PAUL’S
Fiona Caswell
to Rob Alison
on 26th April
Most of my childhood memories were made in St Paul's Church, from
Sunday School and Pathfinders, to Scouts and Guides, the Church has
played a massive part in my life, which I wanted to carry on into my
new married life. I was christened and then confirmed here and my
Mother's ashes are also in the Garden of Rest. There was no other
place I wanted start my new life, but here in St Paul's Church.
Fiona Alison
BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY
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We will be celebrating ‘Back to Church Sunday’ here at St Paul’s on
Sunday 21st September this year. This is a national initiative to reconnect
with people who have come to church in the past but do not come now.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has said, “One-to-one
invitation is not only the most effective way to grow the church, it’s not
far off the only way to grow the church” and he added it was just such an
invitation when he was about 20 years old that started his Christian
journey. Well, one-to-one invitations is what ‘Back to Church Sunday’ is
all about, and who knows where such an invitation from you might lead!
We have three weeks to think about whom we might invite. It could be
someone who you have not seen in Church for a while. It could be
someone you know well but who does not go to church. Arrange to
meet them so you can go into the Church together; that way they do not
have to make that difficult step across the threshold on their own.
Research has shown that many people who have had some connection
with the Church in the past might be more likely to come back if invited young and old, families, couples and single people.
This year in particular is a good time to invite somebody to ‘Back to
Church Sunday’ because within our new pattern of Sunday worship they
might find a service that suits them better than in the past. The Family
Service (9.15 am) for those with young children and, for those looking for
a more reflective atmosphere with high quality preaching and music, the
Parish Eucharist (10.30 am).
If the person you invite is busy on 21st September, don’t give up. Invite
them on another occasion, for example Harvest Festival, Remembrance
Sunday or Christmas.
If you cannot think of anyone to ask along on this Sunday, there is still a
very important role you can play. Come along as usual so visitors can see
what a vibrant, friendly church we are and also look out for anyone who
might have seen our banner outside Church and come along on their
own.
Do stay for coffee after the service and either introduce your guests to
other people or, if you do not have a guest, make sure you talk to someone new.
We would welcome donations of homemade cakes to go with the
coffee after our main services on ‘Back to Church Sunday’.
Thank you for your support.
The Mission and Outreach Committee
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WRITERS AND WRITINGS
Timothy Radcliffe, OP
I have heard Timothy Radcliffe, OP, described on a number of occasions
as the “best [Roman Catholic] Archbishop of Westminster the Church
never had”. Whether that is true is for others to decide, but what is
certainly the case is that he is one of the leading English spiritual
teachers of our time, who has written a number of bestselling books
on Christianity and the spiritual life.
Born in 1945, Timothy Radcliffe is a Dominican Friar and Roman
Catholic priest. He initially taught Scripture at Blackfriars in Oxford,
before being elected provincial (i.e. head of the Dominicans in England)
in 1988. From 1992 until 2001 he was Master of the Dominican Order
worldwide, during which time he travelled widely in Asia, Africa and
Latin America. He has now returned to being a simple member of the
Dominican community of Oxford and over the years has had a particular ministry to those with AIDS. He is best known for two works published in the last ten years: What is the point of being a Christian? and Why
go to Church? (the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent Book 2009).
I first encountered Radcliffe’s work when I was a lawyer working in the
City of London. At that time I was finding it difficult to keep my faith
fresh and energised, as I was working hugely long hours and religion –
that is my worship of God and my engagement with my faith - seemed
to be at best confined to church on a Sunday morning. Working within
a secular environment where very few of my colleagues were Christian,
I was becoming increasingly nagged by questions such as “what does it
mean to be a Christian”? and “how can I live my faith better so that it is
a witness to others”?
It was then that I picked up What is the point of being a Christian? and I
was surprised about how original, fresh and easy to read it was. Radcliffe
begins by explaining that he had been recently flummoxed by a friend
who had asked “Why be a Christian?”, a question that he had never
before considered. He explains that “Christianity does not have a point
other than to point at God who is the point of everything” and that
religions that “market themselves for some other purpose…such as
because it gets rid of stress…are shooting themselves in the foot”. But
on the other hand Christianity must have consequences in our own lives
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and this is what he sets out to explore.
Through the book Radcliffe looks at the themes of hope, freedom,
happiness, and courage and truth, as aspects of the Christian faith and
aspects of what it means to be a Christian. Looking at Christianity and
the Christian life in this way is positive and encouraging, giving us a sense
that our faith is not something that we just learn but that we live and
enjoy. He shows that Christianity is deeply grounded in our own lives
and in our bodies; he deals with contentious issues such as sexuality
generously and with deep wisdom. The book is particularly enjoyable as
it is full of marvellous quotations and anecdotes from his time travelling
the world as head of the Dominicans.
Why go to Church? is a sequel to the first book. Concentrating on the
weekly Sunday Eucharist, he explains that going to Church can often
be a boring and depressing experience where we respond to prayers
mechanically and struggle to pray. But Radcliffe beautifully argues
throughout the book that the liturgy of the Eucharist is in fact a drama
corresponding with our own existence and lives.
Based on the three theological virtues of faith, hope and love he explains
that during the Eucharist, as we listen to the readings and the sermon, we
deal with questions of our faith and our own crises and challenges. At the
offertory and the Eucharistic prayer we are caught up in the hope that
was Christ’s as he faced the cross. And through the Lord’s Prayer and
the sharing of Communion this hope culminates in love as we encounter
the risen Christ in his victory over death and share his risen life.
Again filled with funny and fascinating anecdotes and quotations, it is a
deeply human book which shows that the Eucharist is relevant to everyday human experience. For me it revitalised my spiritual experience of
participating in the Eucharist at a time in my life when this was deeply
needed.
For an original and fresh look at the Christian faith and specifically what it
means to come to Church and participate in the Eucharist each Sunday, I
would commend both of these books to you without reservation. As
well as being easy to read and yet full of substance, they give a strong
sense of the joyous and deeply human nature of the Christian faith.
Stephen Coleman
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MORE SUMMER WEDDINGS
Sarah Hine to Andrew Prystawsky
Sarah and Andrew were married at
St Paul's on August 16th and afterwards held a reception at The Old
Palace Hatfield House.
Sarah was christened and confirmed
at St Paul's, taught in the Sunday
School and attended Guides.
Andrew's family are originally from
the Ukraine and live in Bradford.
They are members of the Ukrainian
Catholic Church and Father Irineu
Kraiczyi of the Ukrainian Church
in Central London assisted Revd
Will Adam with the service.
Sarah and Andrew met working for Cerner a Health Care IT company.
They have recently moved from Horsey to live in Winchmore Hill.
Claire Stevens to David Knight
Claire attended St Paul's nursery
followed by St. Paul's C of E Primary
School. She later returned as a TA
before training as a teacher.
When David and Claire met they
discovered they shared a common
past hobby of scouting and guiding.
Despite being in different scouting
groups (David at 15th Epping Forest
and Claire at 3rd Southgate/4th
Winchmore Hill), they found they
shared similar memories of camps
and knot tying. On Wednesday
13th August 2014 they tied a
different kind of knot when they
were married at St Paul’s!
They were blessed with glorious sunshine, a lovely service conducted by
Revd Will Adam and great memories of the best day of their lives!
3rd
SCOUT SUMMER CAMP – SNOWDONIA 2014
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Southgate Scouts – Lumby Stige – 2nd Odense
After months of hard work and endless preparation, Summer Camp 2014
was finally upon us. The advance party of 15 Explorers left HQ early on
the 25th July, shortly followed by the remaining 35 Scouts. After a busy day,
camp was finally set up and every
one relaxed with a nice cup of
brew, apprehensive to meet our
Danish friends who were to
arrive on Saturday evening.
Being one of the Scouts who had
gone to Denmark in 2011, I was
excited to see the familiar faces
of my Danish friends once again.
They arrived late on Saturday
evening and, tired from the day’s journey, set up camp. The sun rose on
Sunday for the first challenging
day for some… the low level
hike. This involved groups of
scouts having to hike the 17k
from the campsite to Lynn
Idwal, a glacial lake in the
middle of Snowdonia. The hike
challenged our younger scouts
and put their map reading skills
to the test. One group led by
Geena Nelson, even managed
to beat the group of Danish leaders to the final
checkpoint!
Our Leaders were particularly challenged the same
day when the reservoir that supplied the campsite
with water dried out, leaving us literally high and
dry with 115 people on site! But as Baden Powell
once said ‘a scout is always prepared’ and the
leaders came up with a solution.
Many other exciting things happened during camp;
everyone went climbing on the Conwy slabs (led
by Chris Fielder), everyone visited Conwy Castle
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and walked around the ancient castle town. One of the more unusual
experiences of the week was ‘Go Below’, the underground caving
experience in the mines of the Cwm Penmachno, which involved rowing
and zip-wiring across a lake, climbing up a wall of the mine, abseiling, and
climbing up a waterfall! Not forgetting that everyone had the chance to
go in the back of a Landrover to get there! Most of our party also
climbed one of Snowdonia’s Peaks. One group climbed Y Garn, the
second group climbed Tryfan and the final group climbed Moel Siabod.
A younger group were forced back by poor weather but met the
challenges of a memorable gorge descent and the leaders were very
proud of them.
Camp was brought to a close with the UK scouts finding out who would
be staying with them for a week in London, and the legendary camp
disco. Everyone came home safe and happy, having made many new
friends and with a few bites from the ever-present midges.
London week started with a bang! Swimming in the Olympic pool and
shopping at Westfield proved a real treat for everyone. Tuesday took
us on a London bus tour and via the museums, with a team of our young
leaders putting in outstanding efforts to make a commentary that was
interesting for everyone and taught people a few new facts about
London. Wednesday was spent with activities and a BBQ at Gilwell Park
which was great fun, some of the Danish scouts brought some new
badges to put onto their scout shirts. Thursday was possibly the most
‘magical’ day of the whole camp….. Harry Potter Studio Tour! This
went down a treat, especially for one of the youngest Danish scouts who
had saved all his money so he could buy three wands! Friday was the
Sherlock Holmes adventure day which involved the scouts answering
questions by finding different locations in London to discover who the
world’s most famous detective was? Friday’s Gala Dinner concluded
the two weeks we had spent together. After a wonderful meal and all
the thank-yous, it was time for the scout disco again! After lunch on
Saturday it was time say all our good byes and send off our Danish
friends. Now all there is left to do is wait for 2016 so we can be
reunited once more - on Danish soil this time.
Megan Lockheart – Explorer at the Dragons Unit
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Several tables have already been reserved for this event, which is being
run in conjunction with Saffron Events, on Saturday 4th October in the
Church Hall. Tickets £40 to include a three course meal followed by
an auction and dancing.
Tables of 10 or part tables catered for - ticket order forms available at
the back of church or contact Martyn Caswell (8886 5119) or the
Parish Office (8886 4290). Book early to avoid disappointment.
PRAYER BOARD
Be thou my vision, O lord of my heart,
be all else but naught to me, save that thou art;
be thou my best thought in the day and the night,
both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light.
Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word;
be thou ever with me and I with thee, Lord;
be thou my great Father and I thy true son.
Be thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one,
be thou and thou only the first in my heart.
O sovereign of Heaven, my treasure thou art;
great heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
still be thou my vision, O Ruler of all.
Dallán Forgaill, Saint, 530-598
NORTH ENFIELD FOODBANK
The collection box for our local Foodbank is still in the Hall foyer.
All donations of non-perishable food would be greatly appreciated.
As well as provisions, the Foodbank also accepts donations of new or
nearly new toys and games for the children of their clients.
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MOTHERS’
UNION
MU DIARY
Thursday 4th September 2014 from 11 am to 12 noon
Prayers in Middlesex Chapel, St Paul’s Cathedral
(Wear your MU badge for free admission)
Thursday 11th September - Evening Theatre Trip
Book tickets for ‘The Pajama Game’ via Parish Office.
Thursday 18th September at 2 pm
Reflections on WW1
Please bring along any family stories or mementoes that you
would like to share with other members.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ALL
MOTHERS' UNION MEETINGS AND SERVICES
MICHAEL CASWELL
Some of you have asked after the health of my brother Michael
who is on the prayer list. He emigrated to Australia 18 months
ago and has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He has had
an operation to insert radioactive pellets that hopefully will kill
the cancer. The surgeon is happy with his progress to date. He
also has some problems with his eyes which will need a further
operation to correct, so please continue to hold him in your
prayers.
Martyn Caswell
CHORAL EVENSONG ON 14TH SEPTEMBER
At 6 pm on Sunday, 14th September, the
Choir will be leading our worship at a
Choral Evensong. If you have attended a
Choral Evensong before you will know it
is a very beautiful service, with words
from the Book of Common Prayer set to
inspiring music.
If you have not come to a Choral Evensong before, do come along
and enjoy this splendid service on 14th September.
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Nkope Blind School, Malawi Eye Screening/Treatment
After 18 months of planning and organising, I am delighted to report
that Dr Will Dean, a UK based Ophthalmologist, is travelling to the
Nkope Blind School, Malawi in September, to manage an eye screening
programme for 40 children. He will be working in conjunction with
local health and education specialists to co-ordinate surgery and/or
treatment for any child found to have avoidable blindness. Treatments
and follow ups will take place at Nkhoma Eye hospital, about a three
hour drive from the school.
It is difficult for us to understand that in many places in the world so
many children and adults suffer avoidable blindness. Indeed 80% of
blindness is avoidable, mostly in the developing world where there is
little or no access to eye treatment.
Will, who will be taking ‘sight maximisation’ aids with him, will put in
place an ongoing programme so that new children who come to the
Nkope Blind School will be professionally screened at the Eye hospital.
This will ensure that both current and new pupils have the opportunity
to be assessed and treated, where applicable, and correct care and
follow up treatment is managed.
The lengthy process of setting up
this complex programme has
been time well spent as it will
ensure that treatment is available
for all of the children who might
benefit. I will keep you updated
when I hear from Nkope in the
next few weeks.
This photo shows children at the
school with a MU member at
Nkope.
Lynn van Keulen
HALL HIRE
Did you know that the main Church Hall can be hired at the weekend
for birthday parties? 3 hours for £100. The small Halls are available for
classes on Saturdays. Prices are negotiable depending on number of
hours required, with discounts available for regular use.
Please ring the Parish Office for more information - 0208 886 4290.
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ANNUAL CHARITY 2014 - 2015
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
Our annual charity for 2014 to 2015 is the Royal British Legion.
We all know about the British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal, but
what do we know about how the money they raise, throughout the
year as well as in November, is used?
The Royal British Legion helps the whole Armed Forces community
(serving members, veterans of all ages and their families) through
welfare, companionship and representation. It is also the nation's
custodian of Remembrance.
The Legion was founded by British veterans in the aftermath of the
First World War and in response to the obvious needs of returning
troops. The important work of the Legion continues to provide
support, and it will provide support in the future.
Current members of the armed forces, veterans and their families
still call on the British Legion for help with many aspects of life, e.g.
bereavement, disability, finding employment and coping with financial
stress. Among the services the British Legion offers to serving and
former members of the Forces and their dependents are:
 The Battle Back Centre to support wounded, injured and sick
service personnel returning to the UK.
 Friendship via the many British Legion local branches in the UK.
 Help at inquests for bereaved relatives, legal advice, assistance
and emotional support.
 Advice on jobs, skills and self-employment for those returning to
Civvy Street.
 Respite and family seaside breaks and adventure holidays for
children.
 Short and long-term care for ex-Service people and their
dependents in one of their six care homes around the country.
 Free dedicated handyperson service for those unable to carry
out small repairs and minor alterations.
 Help to manage debts, claim benefits and unexpected expenses.
 With the charity Combat Stress, funding for research into
Armed Forces and veterans health, mental health and social care
needs.
The October edition will have details of some of fund-raising events.
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10 REASONS TO BE AN ANGLICAN
The sudden and shocking death
of the actor Robin Williams
brought out lots of tributes to
him and his work. Williams was
a member of the Episcopal
Church and once laid out, in his
own inimitable style, his tonguein-cheek top ten reasons for
being an Episcopalian (the name
given to Anglican churches in
the USA, Scotland and some
other parts of the world).
These are:
10. No snake handling.
9. You can believe in dinosaurs.
8. Male and female God created them; male and female we
ordain them.
7. You don't have to check your brains at the door.
6. Pew aerobics.
5. Church year is color-coded.
4. Free wine on Sunday.
3. All of the pageantry - none of the guilt.
2. You don't have to know how to swim to get baptized.
And the Number One reason to be an Episcopalian:
1. No matter what you believe, there's bound to be at least
one other Episcopalian who agrees with you.
May he rest in peace and rise in Glory.
Will Adam
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ENFIELD FAMILY CONTACT CENTRE
Enfield Family Contact Centre is looking for volunteers. Could
this be for you?
What is it?
Do you know of a family where children have had to experience
the emotional and practical difficulties arising from their parents
either separating or divorcing? Unfortunately, in many such cases
the parents are unable to resolve issues about access amicably.
Imagine how the children feel when they are unable to see one
parent for months or even years; imagine too how that parent
feels? It is to bridge this gap that the Contact Centre exists. We
provide a safe, neutral and welcoming venue where the nonresident parent can meet with the children.
When and where is the Contact Centre open?
The Contact Centre is open from 2pm to 4.30pm every Saturday
afternoon at Enfield Baptist Church, Cecil Road, Enfield
If I volunteered to help what would be involved?
Volunteers are on a rota to be at the Centre once every 6 weeks.
We arrive at 1pm to set up the playroom and to check which
families we are expecting. We usually leave the building at about
5pm. There are five volunteers on duty every week. Whilst the
Centre is open the role of volunteers is to meet and greet families
arriving, serve refreshments, and to be a supportive but unobtrusive presence in any area where the non-resident parents are with
their children.
If you think that you might be interested in getting involved with the
Contact Centre please phone the co-ordinator on 07983497767 or
have a word with Lindsay Rich or Alison Stiles. We will be delighted to
hear from you.
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Counselling
We are committed to working with clients towards improving their well-being. Our areas of
expertise include: anxiety, anger management,
bereavement, depression, low self-esteem,
relationship issues, and work/career issues.
www.northlondoncounsellingpractice.co.uk
Ann Petrides BA MBACP 07533608545
Quality  Honesty  Reliability
Loft Conversions 
Property Refurbishment
Extensions  Kitchen & Bathrooms 
Electrical Carpentry & Joinery Interiors 
Hardwood Flooring
Tony - 020 8364 2959 or 07760 285856
Paul - 020 8882 0136 or 07967 827417
www.WinchmoreComputing.com
GOUMAL & CO. ACCOUNTANTS
Computers, Networks, Websites, Troubleshooting.
Support for the small business and home user.
Call to discuss your requirements - no obligation.
A Family run business for all your
accountancy needs inc;
Taxation, VAT, Book-keeping, Payroll,
CIS & Ltd Companies
3 Wedmore Street, LONDON, N19 4RU
Tel: 020 7272 7027 Fax: 020 7281 3808
Telephone : 020 8360 8234
Email: [email protected]
For all your computing needs
MORTEMORE MACKAY
Estate Agents & Valuers
ALL FINANCIAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
19 The Grangeway
Grange Park N21 2HD
TEL: 020 8360 9873
Robin Hill Plumbing and Heating
Small, family run business based in N21.
All domestic plumbing and heating work,
installations, servicing and breakdowns.
0208 886 9196 / 07886671301
www.robinhillplumbingandheating.co.uk
The Parish of St. Paul’s thanks these local advertisers for their continuing
help, and hopes that whenever possible you will support them.
Leapfrog Nursery School
St Pauls Church Hall, URC Compton Road,
Church In The Orchard Grange Park.
Excellent Early Years Education in
Winchmore Hill. For further information
and informal visits 020 8360 0022
C H U R C HI LLS
Premier Drycleaners & Launderers
11 Wades Hill N21 1BD
020 8882 3385
SCOTT’S TRAVEL
3 The Broadway, Southgate N14
Tel: 020 8882 0141
Lanyon Hogg ARCHITECTS Ltd
Established over 15 years
Residential + Commercial Design.
Please call to discuss your projects
and to arrange initial meeting.
07767 203436 or email:
[email protected]
C. JENKIN BUILDERS LTD
REGISTERED BUILDERS · REGISTERED GAS &
HEATING ENGINEERS · LOFT CONVERSIONS
ALL BUILDING WORK UNDERTAKEN
Tel: 020 8350 9492 / 07860 403973
ROBERT’S & Co
LOCAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Property maintenance, Plumbing Repairs
& Installations, Fitted Bathrooms &
Kitchens, Heating Installations & Repairs.
Tel: 020 8360 8688 / 07901 697 695