Sunday Readings
Song of Solomon 2:8-13
James 1.17-end
Psalm 133
Mark 7:1-8,14-15, 21-23
"My beloved speaks and says to me: 'Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away." Song of Songs 2: 10
Marc Chagall's surrealist interpretation of this purple passage from the Song of Songs may not be everyone's first choice of a new painting for the dining room but few of us can fail to be attracted by the intense passion of love that it seeks to depict. In Chagall's work bride and groom embrace each other, their elongated bodies seamlessly merge into one being as they gaze into each other's eyes. The composition radiates with warmth and affection, allowing us an everlasting glimpse into the euphoria that accompanies true love. As Chagall himself wrote: "In our life there is a single colour, as on an artist's palette, which provides the meaning of life and art. It is the colour of love."
For some, the explicit language of this Old Testament book calls into question whether it should have a place in the Bible at all. But in our contemporary culture, saturated with sexual images yet sorely lacking in prominent examples of lifelong faithful love, the Song of Songs celebrates a love between two people that is marked by mutuality and fidelity. No wonder that Jews and Christians through the centuries have found in the Song inspiration for reflection on God's love for the world and Christ's passion for the Church. For us, it can be an encouragement to examine the degree to which our love of God and neighbour radiates with faithfulness and joy.
Rectory Garden Party
Autumn begins at Holy Trinity on Sunday (September 2) with a Drinks Reception from 12.45pm-2pm at the Rectory (97a Cadogan Lane). There will be no refreshments in church at the end of the 11am Sung Eucharist. Instead, make your way to the Rectory for wine and nibbles.
Pilgrimage to Westminster Cathedral
Last year, members of our congregation took part in a unique after hours visit to Westminster Abbey. We were taken to parts of the abbey not normally seen by the general public. This year we are being given the same opportunity to visit Westminster Cathedral, the Mother Church of Roman Catholics in England and Wales, in Victoria Street. On Tuesday 4 September at 7pm, we will be taken on a guided tour of the Cathedral by the Administrator, Fr. Christopher Tuckwell. If you would like to join the group, please let our Parish Administrator know: parishoffice@holytrinitysloanesquare.co.uk Either meet us at Holy Trinity at 6.30pm to travel together or on the steps of the Cathedral at 6.50pm.
Pilgrimage to Walsingham 2018
Our third ever parish pilgrimage to Walsingham took 25 people from Sloane Square to spend four days in what is known as England’s Nazareth. Photographs of the pilgrimage can be found on our parish Facebook page: Facebook.com/sloanechurch. If you would like to reserve a place on next year’s pilgrimage (August 23-26), please contact our Parish Administrator for more details.
New Chaplain for Intermission
From this week, our Assistant Priest, Fr. Grant Bolton-Debbage, will also become Chaplain to Intermission. We are fortunate to have a priest so ably qualified for the task. As a Curate in the Parish of Great Yarmouth, Fr. Grant successfully re-established the chaplaincy department at East Coast College, mentoring students, mediating between college and community services and leading appropriate acts of worship for a diverse group of people. He was also appointed a member of the Diocese of Norwich’s Vocations Strategy Group with a particular remit to reach young people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Stewardship Campaign: Head, hand, heart
The postman will be delivering copies of our 2018 Stewardship pack to the homes of members of the congregation in the coming weeks ahead of Stewardship Sunday on October 14. The pack sets out the ways in which each of us can give our time, talent and treasure to God through the life of our parish as we look ahead to 2019.
Inter-connect at Intermission Join Intermission for another stimulating and thought-provoking evening of inspirational stories and discussion looking at alternative routes into theatre and screen: Wednesday 5 September at 7pm at St. Saviour's Church. Tickets £10. Panel members include:
Ryan Hugh Mackey, Tony award-winning producer Joanna Abeyie, Diversity champion / MD of Hyden
Arts and Crafts Festival 2018: September 20-24
Our 3rd Arts and Crafts Festival at Holy Trinity this month offers visitors a weekend of guided tours, the opening of our archives, music and special services, celebrating our church and its Arts and Crafts legacy. On Saturday 23 September, Holy Trinity Choir, the Sloane Square Choral Society, the Sloane Square Choral Scholars and children from local schools will join together in a concert celebrating apprenticeship and music. Tickets £16 (£6 students and children) including a glass of wine are available from Cadogan Hall Box Office or from Church on Sundays at £12. Please see our website for details: www.holytrinityartsandcrafts.org
DIARY DATES
Wednesday 12 September
7pm PCC Meeting
Sunday 16 September
11am Awareness Sunday
Saturday 29 September
9.30am
Parish visit to the William Morris Gallery
Saturday 29 September Cards for Good Causes opens
Sunday 30 September
11am Harvest Festival Jazz Mass
1pm Parish Harvest Bring and Share Lunch
7pm Organ Recital by David Briggs.
Admission is free, retiring collection
Friday 5 October
9pm Mass for the Homeless
10pm
Sleep out for Glass Door in Duke of York Square
Saturday 6 October
9am Men’s Breakfast at St Saviour’s Church
Sunday 7 October
12.45pm Sunday Conversation:
‘Climate Change’ with Adam Frost
Sunday 7 October
3pm Blessing of Pets Service
Sunday 14 October Stewardship Sunday
Sunday 28 October All Saints’ Day
Wednesday 31 October
7.30pm
Opening night of IYT play ‘Guilt Trip’at St Saviour’s
PARISH DIARY
All events at Holy Trinity Sloane Square unless otherwise stated
SUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
14th Sunday after Trinity
8.30am Holy Communion
11.00am Sung Eucharist Preacher: The Rev’d Paul Gismondi
Domine in auxilium meum Orlando di Lasso
Communion Service in A minor Harold Darke
Panis angelicus Cesar Franck
1.00pm Parish Garden Partyat The Rectory
6.00pm Said Evensong
MONDAY TO SATURDAY
9.00am Morning Prayer
MONDAY 3 SEPTEMBER Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604 Intention: Persecuted Christians
1pm Intercessory Prayer
TUESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER Birinus, Bishop of Dorchester, Apostle of Wessex Intention: Our Clergy and Staff
6.30pm Healing Eucharist
7pm Pilgrimage to Westminster Cathedral
WEDNESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER Intention: Prisoners of Conscience
1pm Holy Communion
4pm Arts and Crafts Festival Committee
6.30pm Requiem Mass for Colin Amery
7pm Alternative Routes into Theatre and Screen at St. Saviour's
THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER Allan Gardiner, Missionary Intention: Those who are mourning
11am Funeral of Colin Amery
6.30pm Requiem Mass
7pm Private Exhibition View
FRIDAY 7 SEPTEMBER Evurtius, Bishop of Orleans Intention: Spiritual Directors
SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER The Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary Intention: Those in Need
11.00am Church Cleaning
SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 14th Sunday after Trinity
Intention: Parish and people
8.30am Holy Communion
11am Sung Eucharist Preacher: The Rev’d Grant Bolton-Debbage
12.45pm Sunday Conversation
‘Voyage of the Damned’ with Max Morgan-Witts
6pm Choral Evensong and Benediction
WHO'S WHO and CONTACTS
RECTOR The Revd. Canon Nicholas Wheeler E-mail: rector@holytrinitysloanesquare.co.uk
ASSISTANT PRIEST The Revd. Grant Bolton-Debbage E-mail: priest@holytrinitysloanesquare.co.uk
ASSISTANT CURATE The Revd. Paul Gismondi E-mail: curate@holytrinitysloanesquare.co.uk
HONORARY ASSISTANT The Rt. Revd. Dr. Michael Marshall
CHURCHWARDENS Jeffrey Kabel and Caroline Watts
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Sophie Wilson E-mail: parishoffice@holytrinitysloanesquare.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7730 7270
FACILITIES AND EVENTS MANAGER Clinton McMaster E-mail@ events@holytrinitysloanesquare.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7730 7270
