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Attendance on Tuesdays Once again, I do ask that you make Tuesday evenings a priority in your lives between now and Christmas (and then onwards!). We always have a huge amount of learning to do at this time of year, and attendance at rehearsals is expected. Obviously illness is something that cannot be avoided, but otherwise..... Thank you. Lighting in the Gallery
I'm glad the change of
bulbs and the reflector cleaning in the gallery has improved things somewhat. The main lighting in
the church is coming to the end of its life. I understand that the
bulbs that are used in the big lights are no longer available, and
there is only a handful of spares left with the church. It seems
that the parish will have to bring in a lighting engineer and
examine at options for the future at some stage. The changes will be
expensive, and may even require a post-works re-decoration of the
church. Rest assured that I shall be in a position to ensure when
the time comes that I have a say on the matter of the gallery
lighting. Ultimately we will be provided with lighting that will be
as near as ideal as is possible for the choirs that use the gallery.
In the meantime, I do ask for your patience, and assure you that I
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Rose Marsh's Funeral Mass 6th November Rose's Funeral Mass is at 11 or 11.30am (note time) on Thursday 6th November. Father Michael Jones will be concelebrating with Fr. Deo and Fr. Gregory. Rose was a real parish stalwart, a long-time 11:30 Mass attendee and Poly Choir lover. She will be known to the majority of you, I suspect. Her brother Kieran has asked if the Choir (as many as are able to) would be kind enough to attend the Mass and lead the singing – music to be advised, probably hymns only. Please would you note in your diaries, and I'll ask on Tuesday to see if we have a quorum. If you aren't able to be there on Tuesday (hopefully none of you!) and are still able to sing, please do let me know. Christmas Carol Concert
Last year's concert of
carols and readings was given to a packed church. This was in no
small way due to the reputation you have ensured our Christmas
concerts has gained, but its success was also the result of
pre-selling tickets to family members, and to parishioners outside
church after Sunday Masses in the weeks beforehand. The tickets will
remain priced somewhat below the Albert Hall at £2 (no concessions),
which basically covers the cost of printing programmes and tickets, the mulled wine and
the mince pies
in the hall after the event. Please do plan ahead as you will be
receiving an envelope from Jeannette later this month, and it would
be good if everyone was able to sell their tickets in good time. Descanters..... for Christmas Once again, our descanters have a lot of learning and revision to do on the run up to Christmas. Last year we had a few descant-only sessions at 7.30pm on Tuesdays, and, as most of you are aware, I propose to offer the same again - it worked so well for us all. I intend to start these sessions on Tuesday 4th November, and I am most encouraged by you all for your support. It saves so much time during the full-Choir practice, and offers you the opportunity to (potentially!) sing like angels!! Thank you. The Parish Newsletter Until a new Parish Web site is developed I have agreed that our Web site will host the weekly editions of the Newsletter for parishioners and others to refer to. |
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Love divine all loves excelling
THIS recording of Love divine all loves excelling from Lloyd
Webber's The Good Samaritan is from the CD I bought some years
ago that alerted me to the potential of The Good Samaritan as the
basis for our forthcoming concert. Please do turn on your speakers,
listen, learn and enjoy! Prayers, please..... John Ambler, George Norton, Anne Mitra, Mary & Frank Elliott, Maria Leszczynska & Family. I continue to ask you also for prayers, please, for a Choir member's Private Intention. |
Parish history As a result of a little bit of research I have been able to expand, update, further illustrate and occasionally correct the details on the Parish History page on our Web site. Well worth a look (in my humble opinion!). November's Quiz Question
The reverse of the
main Crucifix over our altar (facing the Retro Chapel) does
not depict Christ crucified. How would you best describe, within ten
words, the depiction portrayed? Prize for the nearest complete
description. Do have a look if you haven't looked at it before. It
always reminds me of the 15th Station of the Cross.... |
For your coffee breaks
For those of you who like days out in London, it is worth keeping an
eye on
Ian Visits, which not only provides little erudite reviews but
also a comprehensive Events Listing. |
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Our Holy Souls
During this
month of The Holy Souls we might pause and remember those who have
been members of the Polyphony Choir over the last 45 years, and who
have now departed from this world: |
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