The Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, ‘Humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord’, has returned to the Father’s House.
We give thanks for his ministry and the witness of his long life to Truth, to Jesus, the Word made Flesh, and pray for the happy repose of his soul.
We will celebrate Requiem Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict on Wednesday at 7.30 pm, the eve of his Funeral at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
A huge thank you to everyone who came to the Christmas Tea Party on Wednesday 28th December. Mulled wine and Christmas treats were consumed and Carols were sung. A great time was had by all!
Simply click on the link to watch the Ordination Live Episcopal Ordination of Peter Collins as Fifth Bishop of East Anglia – 14th December 2022 – YouTube
Comments on a working document for the Continental Phase of the Synodal Path have been requested by Saturday 10th December. Please following the link to our dedicated page to see what needs to be done. http://elyrcchurch.com/synodal-path/
A Concert for Peace in Harmony
Friday 16th December, 7.00 for 7.30 pm
Please join us at St Etheldreda’s Church at 19 Egremont St at 7.00pm for a glass of wine and live music at 7.30pm to raise money for the humanitarian cause in Ukraine, and St Etheldreda’s Church.
The Ely Music Collective (EMC) is a new group of likeminded musicians from Ely, our aim is to bring beautiful music alive in our community as a way of connecting us all, especially in these challenging times. For this concert, the EMC will comprise a trio of flute, violin and cello and will play an engaging offering of music from Bach and Haydn in the 17/18th centuries, to an impressionistic, approachable modern piece of music by Robert Emil Hanson from the 20th century.
Musicians are donating their time, and a glass of wine will be offered before the concert by local specialist Italian importers Ely Wine.
Entry is free, with a suggested minimum donation of £10 per person. Proceeds will be split evenly between St Etheldreda’s and the DEC Ukraine humanitarian appeal.
If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation to www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal