In the July-August issue of New Directions Fr Ian McCormack of the Wakefield Episcopal Area offers a parish priest’s perspective on how The Society and the Five Guiding Principles are working - see page 4. He also concludes his consideration of issues of class and gender in the revival of the Religious Life in
the Church of England - see page 8.

will be celebrating 40 years of priestly ministry with a Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit on Monday 25th September at 7pm in All Saints,  South Kirkby.  The service will be followed by refreshments.

Everyone is very welcome, but please no personal presents. Donations to All Saints PCC.

After the celebration of First Vespers there will be an Inter Parish Quiz Night.

Why not bring a Quiz Team to represent your parish? Bring your own drink but refreshments will be provided. Prizes for the winners.

(Please let Fr Marshall know if you are bringing a team.)

The Revd Canon Stephen Race  to be Priest in Charge of  St Edward's, Barnsley and St Thomas, Gawber alongside his current role as Priest in Charge of  St Mary & St Paul, Barnsley (Wakefield EA) 
 
The Revd Miquel Sanchez Rodriguez, Assistant Curate in the Elland Benefice; to be  Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) of St Mary & St Paul, Barnsley, St. Edward's, Barnsley and St. Thomas, Gawber (Wakefield EA) 
 
The Revd Malcolm Reed to retire as Priest in Charge of the Parish of Ryhill (Wakefield EA) 
 
The Revd Darren Percival, Assistant Curate at St Mary & St Paul, Barnsley; to be Interim Priest in Charge of Hunslet with Cross Green with particular oversight for Cross Green (Leeds EA)
 
The Revd Paul Atkinson, Priest in Charge of Ravensthorpe and Thornhill Lees with Savile Town; to be Vicar of Holy Trinity, Cookridge (Leeds EA)

In the June issue of New Directions Fr Ian McCormack of the Wakefield Episcopal Area looks at issues of class and gender in the revival of the Religious Life in the Church of England  - see page 4

An excellent opportunity for a lay person working in a school which serves a number of our parishes of The Society