St Aidan’s, Clarkston, yet again
Our third visit to St Aidan’s, Clarkston, was no less eventful than the previous two!
A Patronal Festival Evensong is pretty-well fixed in the church’s calendar, so if people are likely to be away elsewhere, then there is a problem. This happened this time with the organist, and several of the Church Choir members, and some of our members not being available on the due date.
The new Rector Rev Nicholas Taylor, had hardly time to settle in before this festival, and Helen Raeside, the assistant organist had to get to grips with the music, some of which was new. Even problems with one of the radio mics seemed to conspire against us.
However, even with all that, it was a lovely service with an excellent sermon from the Rector of a neighbouring Church. The usual eats and drinks before and after gave us a chance to socialise with many folk we had met before.
Music……..
- Introit:- ‘Except the Lord build the House’….(JHM)
- First Hymn:- ‘Saintly Aidan’
- Psalm:- 89, Chant E.J.Hopkins
- Magnificat:- Chant J.Turle
- Nunc Dimittis:- Chant H Baker
- Second Hymn:- Dear Lord and Father…to tune Repton
- Anthem:- ‘O, Lord, my heart is not proud’ …Music by Margaret Rizza
- Hymn:- Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour!
- Vesper:- ‘May the road rise to meet you’…music by J.Jerome Williams
Lismore Church of Scotland
Go and look in your atlas, or investigate Google, or click the link at the bottom if you want to find out about this wonderful haven of tranquility in Argyll. It is close to Port Appin (10 minute foot-ferry), or by large car-ferry from Oban.
It is a small island but boasts its own Cathedral dedicated to St Moluag. It was at one time the Cathedral of the Isles but the main part was burned-down at the Reformation, and whilst the outline can still be seen, only the Choir area is now used as Lismore Parish Church of Scotland.
By the nature of its history, Lismore Parish Church is a perfect setting for an ecumenical Service. At various times Roman Catholic, then Anglican, and now Church of Scotland.
It is here that we hope to have as the venue for an ecumenical service on 13th June 2010……so even if you are not coming over to join us, it is a wonderful area!
