Parish Church of St Augustine, Canterbury
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Latest pictures at the bottom.
Canterbury Cemetery Chapel
Outside The Mission of St Augustine, Canterbury.
inside the chapel 2005
Inside the Chapel - St Augustine's Canterbury.
The Congregation at the first Mass 1st May 2005
Receptions 2005
Receptions into ACC
The Mission of St Augustine, Canterbury, 1st May 2005. (L-R front) Derek Lane, Nahid (Nicky) Stagg, Father Roy Stagg,
received into ACC by the Vicar General.
Easter 2006
Easter 2006, The Mission of St Augustine, Canterbury. During the Mass on Easter Day.
Blessing of Banner 2006
Blessing of New Banner of St Augustine at the Canterbury Mission on Sunday 21st May 2006.
Presentation of Banner 2006
Fr Damien Mead after Mass on Sunday 21st May 2006 with Mrs Gillian Parry widow of the late Douglas Parry in whose memory the new Banner of St Auguistine was dedicated.
Bishop Starks visits 2006
(pic 1) Sunday 18th June 2006, St Augustine's Canterbury. Bishop Starks preaches at the Sunday Mass
Bp Starks June 2006
(pic 2) Sunday 18th June 2006 the congregation listen to the Bishop preach
Bishop Starks & Fr Mead
(pic 3) Sunday 18th June 2006 the Bishop and the Vicar General after mass in Canterbury
After Mass June 2006
(pic 4) Sunday 18th June 2006, some of the congregation pictured with Bishop Starks.
The New Church 2007
The New Church of St Augustine in Best Lane Canterbury - the empty shell of the former Chapel, turned shop, turned ACC Church! Father Mead inspects the work needed - with a deadline of only 1 week before the first Mass!
The New Church 2007 (2)
Looking towards the main doors
"All hands on deck!"
The renovation of the Chapel begins
The 'troops' rally to the call
A Sewing Class?
Mrs Margaret Mead repairs some of the vestments ... with moral encouragement from the children of the parish!
Light Relief
The newly renovated Church is ready ... without a moment to spare ... Father Damien lets his relief showforth ! Of course he never doubted all would be ready in time!!!
Easter 2007
St Augustines Church from outside, Easter 2007
Easter 2007
St Augustine's Church, after Solemn Mass on Easter Day
The Baptistery
The Font in the Church
Dedication of the Church 2007
Sunday 15th April 2007, Bishop Rommie Starks begins the service of blessing and dedication of the Church of St Augustine of Canterbury.
Dedication of the Church 2007
Bishop Starks sprinkles the front of the Church with Holy Water
Dedication of the Church 2007
At the end of the Dedication Mass everyone faces the Shrine of Our Lady to sing the Regina Caeli
Presentation of Standard 2007
24th October 2007. Mr Roy Hipkiss and his daughter Jemima present to St Augustines Church an ACC Standard to be placed in a corner of the sanctuary. The flag is to be blessed and dedicated on the Feast of Christ the King.
Server admitted 2007
Server Admitted: Before Mass on Advent Sunday 2007, The Very Revd Damien Mead, Parish Priest of St Augustine's Church, Canterbury, Kent, admitted Mr Roy Hipkiss as Altar Server. Roy has been a member of the ACC since 1998 and a founding member of St Augustine's. As a Senior Practitioner Social Worker, he also serves as the Diocesan Child Protection Officer
Visitors from India 2007
Indian Visitors: Sunday 16th December 2007. The Most Revd John Augustine of Lucknow, India and three Companions from ACC's Second Province of India, Mr Sujith Kumar, Mr Shoral Bobby and Mr Dipankar Sarkar, with Father Damien Mead.
Christmas 2007
St Augustines, Christmas 2007 The Crib
Christmas 2007
St Augustines on Christmas Eve 2007 before Midnight Mass Picture 1
Blessed Elizabeth Barton
The Icon of Blessed Elizabeth Barton, the Holy Maid of Kent. (See news article Easter Day 23rd March 2008)
Blessing of Icon
Bishop Rommie Starks blesses the Icon of Blessed Elizabeth Barton on Easter Day 2008
New Sign 2008
August 2008 - The New Sign above the Church Door
Film Crew in Church 2008
Wednesday 6th August 2008 St Augustine's Church, Canterbury was used to shoot a scene for a film by local Film Producer and Director Tania Hoser.
Bishops first Mass 2008
21st September 2008. Bishop Mead and Archdeacon Joseph DeHart, of the ACC Diocese of the Midwest, lead the singing of the first Hymn at Bishop Mead's first Mass as Bishop.
Bishops first Mass 2008
21st September 2008. Bishop Damien Mead, after his first Mass as Bishop, greets regular Mr John Baker outside St Augustines
All Saints Day 2008
All Saints Day Nov 2008 Bishop Mead blessed the images of the four Evangelists which now form a reredos to the Altar at St Augustine's Church.
Christmas 2008
St Augustine's Church before Midnight Mass 2008
Vestibule area
We have created this vestibule area at the back of Church. Leaflets and prayers cards, a guestbook and a map of the UK showing the location of ACC Missions and Parishes.
New Organ
A Wersi Organ donated to St Augustine's by a Roman Catholic friend of the Parish Miss Barbara Markham in May 2009.
Update: This organ has since been replaced with a new Organ (March 2012). The Wersi has been retired to another ACC Mission.
American Visitors Pentecost 09
Chris & Debbie Bailey and their sons visited St Augustines on Pentecost Sunday during their holiday in England.
Corpus Christi 2009
The Altar during the service on 11th June 2009
Pic 1: Relic of the Veil of Our Lady
Feast of the Assumption, 15th August 2009, Bishop Mead blessed a new display case within which he placed a Relic of the Veil of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The relic was presented to the parish and originates from Belgium. It is accompanied by a document of authentication dated 1909.
Pic 2: Relic of the Veil of Our Lady
Deacon Received 8th Nov 2010
The Revd Michael Colin Clothier, was received into the full Communion of the ACC on 8th November from the TAC (Traditional Anglican Communion) at the morning Mass at St Augustine's Church, Best Lane, Canterbury. Deacon Clothier has a Mission in Devon.
Ordination 'Sub Conditione' Dec 2009
Sunday 6th December 2009, being the Second Sunday in Advent and a Commemoration of St Nicholas, the Rt Revd Damien Mead conferring Holy Orders sub conditione ordained The Revd Michael Colin Clothier to the diaconate. The Very Revd Raymond Thompson, Dean of the Southern Deanery, presented the candidate and assisted the Bishop.
Dcn & Mrs Clothier with the Bishop
Redecoration of the Church
In February 2010 the Church was redecorated. In part to make good water damage due to a leaking roof in late 2008 and early 2009. The Sanctuary ceiling has been painted blue.
Redecoration of the Church (2)
Easter Eve 2010
Before the Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter
Easter 2010 - The Vigil
Blessing the Paschal Candle (and one for the Rochester Parish) on Easter Eve
Easter 2010 - the Font
Blessing the Font during the Vigil
Easter Day Confirmations
On Easter Day the Bishop Confirmed Laurence Colin Mead (his father), Jennifer Mary Rigden, Richard James Mulholland.
Canterbury Ordination June 2010
On Saturday 26th June 2010 the Bishop ordained The Revd Michael Colin Clothier to the Sacred Priesthood at St Augustine's Church to serve as Priest in Charge of the Mission of St Benedict, South Molton, Devon. In thios picture the Bishop discusses the Ordination with the Dean of the South, Fr Raymond Thompson, before the service.
Canterbury Ordination June 2010
After the ordination Father Michael poses with his family
Maundy Thursday 2011
The Altar of Repose
Easter Reception 2011
On Easter Day, 24th April 2011, the Bishop received Robert William Leone into the full Communion of the ACC.
Easter Baptism 2011
On the afternoon of Easter Day (24th April) 2011, the Bishop baptised Ethan James Spike Mulholland and Hollie Ann Mulholland. The children belong to Ricahrd and Debbie Mulholland (Richard is Manager of the Canterbury Church Shop Ltd).
Easter Baptism 2011 (2)
The Bishop leads the children to the Font
Easter Baptism 2011 (3)
Ethan is baptised
Easter Baptism 2011 (4)
Hollie is baptised
Easter Baptism 2011 (5)
The Bishop with the children, their parents Richard and Debbie Mulholland and (left - holding candles) godparents David Flint and Simon Butchers
Royal Wedding Street Party 29 April 2011
Richard Mulholland and Roy Hipkiss prepare to serve hot drinks at the Best Lane Street Party
Royal Wedding Street Party 29 April 2011
Jennifer Rigden, St Augustine's Cantor, displays her iced and decorated cupcakes!
Royal Wedding Street Party 29 April 2011
Bishop Mead with Mrs Diana Pellett, Best Lane resident and Party organiser, and Jennifer Rigden just before the event began to get busy!
Royal Wedding Street Party 29 April 2011
The Party was a huge success and the only one in central Canterbury
Reception Sunday 15th May 2011
On the Third Sunday after Easter (Sunday 15th May) The Bishop received Michael John Sheehan into the Full Communion of the Anglican Catholic Church from the Church of England. The reception took place at St Augustine's Church, Best Lane, Canterbury before the Parish Sung Mass at 11am.
Patronal Festival 2011
Saturday 28th May 2011, the Bishop celebrated and Fr Ray Thompson (Rochester) preached
Patronal Festival 2011 (2)
After the Patronal Mass a Parish Lunch was held next door in Pizza Express
Reception - Sunday 12th June 2011
On Whitsunday (12th June 2011) the Bishop received into the full communion of the Anglican Catholic Church, Dr Jonathan Munn, from the Church of England. The reception was held immediately before the Sunday Mass at St Augustine's Church, Canterbury.
New Lay Reader
On Whitsunday (Sunday 12th June 2011) The Bishop licensed Robert William Leone as a Lay Reader for the Parish of St Augustine, Canterbury.
Mr Leone, who is originally from Australia, is a school master in the City of Canterbury and was received into the ACC in May from the Roman Catholic Church. He was previously a Lay Reader in the Anglican Church in Australia.
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Michael Winter Otto II's Baptism September 2011
Michael Winter Otto II's Baptism September 2011
On Sunday 4th September 2011 Bishop Mead Baptised Michael Winter Otto II at St Augustine's Church. Dr Jonathan Munn and Mr Roy Hipkiss were godparents.
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Michael Winter Otto II's Baptism September 2011 (2)
Michael Winter Otto II's Baptism September 2011 (2)
The Bishop prays over Michael
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Michael Winter Otto II's Baptism September 2011 (3)
Michael Winter Otto II's Baptism September 2011 (3)
The Baptism
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Michael Winter Otto II with his parents Mike and Nicole Otto
Michael Winter Otto II with his parents Mike and Nicole Otto
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Bishop Mead blesses a present from Michael's parents (a Cross and chain) that Michael is to wear
Bishop Mead blesses a present from Michael's parents (a Cross and chain) that Michael is to wear
Advent Carol Service 2011
On Saturday 17th December 2011 the Parish held an Advent Carol Service. 18 people attended including new people. Bishop Mead introduces the service.
Advent Carol Service 2011 (2)
Everyone in fine voice
Advent Carol Service 2011 (3)
Jennifer Rigden, our Cantor, reads a lesson
Advent Carol Service 2011 (4)
Some of the lads attending from our Lay Reader, Robert Leone's, Rugby Club.
Advent Carol Service 2011 (5)
Mulled wine and mince pies followed
Advent Carol Service 2011 (6)
More mulled wine and mince pies ... and a tired bishop!
Christmas Eve 2011
The Sanctuary
Christmas Eve 2011 (2)
The Bishop blesses the Christmas Crib
Christmas Eve 2011 (3)
The Crib
Christmas 2011 (4)
The Congregation at Midnight Mass
New Minibus Sexagesima 12/02/12
The Bishop takes delivery of our new 9 seater Minibus
New Organ
March 2012. A 'new' Church Organ was installed in the Church.
The organ is a Johannus Opus 220 organ. It has two manuals and a full standard pedal board. Tonal quality is excellent.
Great: Diapason 8, Stopped Flute 8, Gamba 8, Octave 4, Open Flute 4, Twelfth 2.2/3, Octave 2, Super Quint 1.1/3, Octave 1, Mixture V, Trumpet 8, Clarion 4, Tremulant, Swell: Quintaton 16, Diapason 8, Salicional 8, Rohr Flute 8, Octave 4, Coppel Flute 4, Flute Twelfth 2.2/3, Flute 2, Sesquialtera II, Fagotto 16, Cromorne 8, Tremulant, Coupler Swell to Great
Pedals: Double Bass 16, Sub Bass 16, Principal 8, Gedackt 8, Twelth 5.1/3, Octave 4, Mixture, Contra Trumpet 16, Clarion 4. Couplers from Swell and Great.
Holy Week Reception 2012
On Wednesday 4th April 2012 the Bishop received into the full communion of the Anglican Catholic Church, Mr Stuart Charles Trotter, OBE. Mr Trotter joins the ACC from the Roman Catholic Church. The reception took place before the annual Chrism Mass during which the Bishop blessed the Holy Oils for use in the Diocese during the coming year.
Maundy Thursday 2012
The altar of repose
Holy Saturday 2012
After the Paschal Vigil the Bishop, who celebrated, and the Arcdeacon who deaconed the ceremonies pose for a picture.
Holy Saturday 2012 (2)
After the Vigil the Bishop distributed chocolate eggs to those who hadn't dashed straight off home!
Easter Day 2012
Alleluia! Christ has Risen!
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St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland
St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland
His Grace, The Most Revd Mark Haverland, Archbishop of the Anglican Catholic Church, was with us for St Georges Day.
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St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland (2)
St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland (2)
The Archbishop is assisted by server Roy Hipkiss
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St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland (3)
St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland (3)
Blessing the Incense
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St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland (4)
St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland (4)
Blessing the Organ
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St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland (5)
St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland (5)
The organ is sprinkled with blessed water.
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St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland (6)
St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland (6)
The Archbishop Preaches
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St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland (7)
St George's Day - 23rd April 2012 - Visit of Archbishop Haverland (7)
The Archbishop was presented, after Mass, with a Pectoral Canterbury Cross.
Book Signing at the Canterbury Church Shop
After the St Georges Day Mass the Archbishop signed copies of his book "Anglican Catholic Faith & Practice".
Patronal Festival 2012
On Saturday 26th May 2012 Bishop Mead blessed a new Icon of St Augustine of Canterbury, presented to him by his Aunt, Mrs Daphne Mead, who had promised him a gift (her own work) for his Consecration in September 2008.
Harvest Thanksgiving 2012
On Trinity XVII (Sunday 30th September 2012) we celebrated our Harvest Thanksgiving.The flowers were arranged by Bishop Damien's mother Margaret in memory of her late mother Alice, who would have celebrated her 93rd birthday the day before.
Icon of the Martyrdom of St Thomas Becket
The Church has a new Icon written by local Kent Iconographer Peter Murphy, who is based in Broadstairs. A second Icon of the Baptism of King Ethelbert by St Augustine is to follow.
Bishop's Cathedra (Throne)
Carol Service 2012
The Church after the Carol Service on Sunday 23rd December 2012
Christmas Eve 2012 (1)
Blessing the Crib
Christmas Eve 2012 (2)
Lighting the Nativity Candle on the Advent Wreath
Christmas Eve 2012 (3)
The First Mass of Christmas - the Bishop preaches
Christmas Eve 2012 (5)
Pray Brethren ...
Christmas Eve 2012 (6)
The Church decorated before Mass
Christmas Eve 2012 (7)
The 'South' Side of the Church
Christmas Eve 2012 (8)
The Crib & Wreath before Mass
Epiphany Blessing 2013
Before Mass on the Feast of the Epiphany (6th January 2013) The Bishop blessed chalk and inscribed the blessing of the Magi on the doorpost of the Church
Epiphany Blessing 2013 (2)
The Epiphany Crib
Lent 2013
The Church at night
Lent 2013
Inside the Church seen through the doors
Holy Saturday 2013
Some of those from our Rochester Parish who attended the Paschal Vigil lead by their Priest, the Venerable Raymond Thompson.
Holy Saturday 2013 Confirmation
The Bishop confirmed Miss Katherine Baker during the Paschal Vigil Service
Holy Saturday 2013
After the Vigil the Paschal Candle is moved to its place in the sanctuary.
Baptism 03/04/2013
On 3rd April 2013, being the Wednesday in Easter Week, The Right Revd Damien Mead baptised Isabella Nainiss, infant daughter of Karina Lemeseva and Artis Nainiss at St Augustine's Church, Canterbury, Kent. The Godparents were Dana Lipina and German Kolcinskis. The family are originally from Latvia but now live and work in Canterbury.
Baptism 03/04/2013
The proud parents Artis and karina
Baptism 03/04/2013
Bishop Mead with Isabella
Patronal Festival 2013 (1)
The altar before the Patronal Mass on Saturday 25th May 2013
Patronal Festival 2013 (2)
Censing the Altar
Patronal Festival 2013 (3)
Holy Communion
Patronal Festival 2013 (4)
The end of the Mass
Patronal Festival 2013 (5)
The Altar party, L-R: The Venerable Raymond Thompson (who preached), The Revd Dr Jonathan Munn (Deacon), the Bishop and Roy Hipkiss who served.
Patronal Festival 2013 (6)
Some of those attending the Patronal
Patronal Festival 2013 (7)
After the Mass refreshments were served in Palace Street, at Conquest House.
Patronal Festival 2013 (8)
The Bishop caught in 'mid-flow' with a captive audience!
Harvest Festival 2013
Sunday 22nd September 2013 (Trinity XVII)
Harvest Festival 2013 (2)
Harvest Festival 2013 (3)
Christmas Carol Service 2013
On Sunday 22nd December 2013 the Parish once again celebrated its annual carol Service. After decorating the Church.
Broken Church Sign Christmas 2013
An unexpected casualty of the dreadful weather over Christmas 2013 at Church appeared to be our hanging sign ... Although to be honest we have a feeling that it was helped by human hands. The bolts holding the frame to the wall had been wrenched out - The Bishop said he thinks someone may have been doing a drunken Tarzan impression. We had to take it down so, uniquely the preparation for the First Mass of Christmas involved Server, Roy Hipkiss, doing a gymnastic display atop a ladder!
Christmas Day 2013
Before Mass on Christmas Day 2013, the Church suitable decorated.
"Churching of Women" June 2014
On Trinity Sunday, 15th June 2014, Bishop Mead officiated at the occasional office of The Churching of Women from the Book of Common Prayer at St Augustine's Church, Canterbury, Kent.
A beautiful baby boy Phineas David Mountjoy was brought to Church by his proud parents Simon and Mary Lynne Mountjoy and his delightful sisters Rosie and Susanna
Reception July 2014
On Sunday 13th July 2014, the Bishop received into the full communion of the Anglican Catholic Church the Revd Dr Miles Edward Maylor. The reception took place before the Parish Mass at St Augustine's Church, Canterbury, Kent. Fr Maylor also made his canonical oaths to the Bishop before the congregation.
WWI Commemoration (1)
On Monday 4th August at St Augustine's Church, Canterbury, Kent, the Bishop offered a solemn Requiem Mass for the repose of the War Dead of the Great War.
Reception November 2014
On Saturday 29th November, being the Vigil of St Andrew, The Right Revd Damien Mead, Bishop Ordinary of the Diocese of the United Kingdom, in St Augustine's Church, Best Lane, Canterbury, Kent, conditionally confirmed and received into the full communion of the ACC, Mr Harry Ralph Bendelow, from the Anglican Church in Wales.
Lay Reader Licensed November 2014
On Advent Sunday (30th November 2014) the Bishop licensed Mr Harry Ralph Bendelow as a Lay Reader for the Diocese, to serve in the ACC Mission in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Christmas Carol Service 2014 (1)
On Sunday 21st December the Parish held its annual Carol Service and afterwards Bishop Damien was presented with a Christingle made by Hollie Mulholland.
Christmas Carol Service 2014 (2)
Christmas 2014 (4)
After Midnight Mass
American Visitors October 2015 (1)
Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels (2nd Oct 2015) with guests from the Anglican Catholic Church's Diocese of the South, USA.
American Visitors October 2015 (2)
American Visitors October 2015 (3)
American Visitors October 2015 (4)
American Visitors October 2015 (5)
American Visitors October 2015 (6)
American Visitors October 2015 (7)
American Visitors October 2015 (8)
American Visitors October 2015 (9)
After Mass Bishop Damien gave a brief talk about the history of our little Church and the significance of Canterbury.
American Visitors October 2015 (10)
Deacon Ordained Nov 2015 (1)
A joyous celebration on Saturday 21st November, the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, when during Mass bishop Damien ordained Richard James Mulholland to the diaconate. Fr Deacon Richard will serve as our Parish Deacon and Assistant Curate at St Augustines. Pictured here with his wife Debbie and children Ethan and Hollie.
Deacon Ordained Nov 2015 (2)
The Archdeacon, Fr Raymond Thompson, presented the candidate and Roy Hipkiss served at the Mass.
Deacon Ordained Nov 2015 (3)
Family and friends and ACC members gathered for the ordination.
Deacon Ordained Nov 2015 (4)
Afterwards everyone went around the corner for a buffet reception at the Pilgrims Hotel.
Deacon Ordained Nov 2015 (5)
Deacon Ordained Nov 2015 (6)
Deacon Ordained Nov 2015 (7)
Deacons First Sunday
On the Last Sunday After trinity / Next Before Advent (22nd Nov 2015) fr Deacon Richard Mulholland assisted the Bishop for the first time at Sunday Mass.
New Pulpit March 2016
On Passion Sunday 2016 the Bishop blessed and dedicated a new Pulpit. The purchase was made possible through a bequest from the late Douglas and Gillian Parry.
New Pulpit March 2016 (2)
New Pulpit March 2016 (3)
New Pulpit March 2016 (4)
The late Douglas and Gillian Parry
Pentecost 2017 Reception
On Sunday 3rd June the Bishop received Mrs Judith Anne Anderson into the ACC.
Pentecost 2017 Reception (2)
After the Reception Judoth cut a cake made by Andy & Sam Hall to mark the occasion.
The ?Mothers Union? hold a meeting :-)
Our last Service in Best Lane.
Move to New Church in Painters Forstal, Nr Faversham
Bishop Meads 50th Birthday Celebration
Sunday 4th March 2018
Bishop Meads 50th Birthday Celebration (2)
Bishop Meads 50th Birthday Celebration (3)
Bishop Meads 50th Birthday Celebration (4)
Bishop Meads 50th Birthday Celebration (5)
Bishop Meads 50th Birthday Celebration (6)
Bishop Meads 50th Birthday Celebration (7)
Bishop Meads 50th Birthday Celebration (8)
Palm Sunday & The Beginning of Holy Week 2018
Palm Sunday & The Beginning of Holy Week 2018 (2)
Maundy Thursday (2) The Altar of Repose
Maundy Thursday (3) The Vigil Watch
Easter Baptisms
Samantha, Jodie and Joshua Hall were baptised on Easter Day (1st April) 2018
Easter Confirmations
On Easter Day (1st April) 2018 the Bishop Confirmed Andrew and Samantha Hall.
