Vol 9.4   

June - August 2006

Dear Friends ,
 Having just passed the 16th May, the day on which the Church of Ireland has chosen to celebrate the life and witness of one of its great and good, Brendan the Navigator, I was also pleased to renew an acquaintance from the University of Wales, Lampeter who was in Bangor Abbey to give a lecture to the ‘Friends’ of that august institution, on the perigrini of the Irish church

Peregrinatio was in England and Ireland loosely understood as exile in foreign lands, and in Ireland at the time of Brendan and before this was held to be ‘second nature’ for the women and, largely, men, of the early Irish church. Among the voyage tales, The Voyage of St Brendan the Abbott (Nauigatio sancti Brendani abbatis) was a powerful and major contribution to the literary world in medieval Europe. The Navigatio is part of the immrama (literally ‘rowings about’) genre of literature in the early Irish language which has the sea voyage (with visits to more than one island) as its leitmotif.

Most of us will not be island hopping in exile in the Mediterranean or elsewhere but many of us will be journeying to other parts. Journeys are pilgrimages of a kind, we’re hoping to get somewhere. For the early Irish peregrini who were mostly monastics, it was to a promised land beyond the western ocean. It’s interesting how the West still holds a mystical appeal for many today. There is the specific idea of Christian pilgrimage as a discipline within Christian spirituality, as an image for the Christian life. In one form pilgrimage has a firm biblical basis following the pattern of Abraham to wander for God. Many have gone on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Canterbury and Walsingham. Books have been written on famous pilgrimages such as Canterbury Tales and The Pilgrimage of Egeria. The Christian pilgrimage is about searching for God and in the process the discovery of ourselves in relation to the Creator.

I hope that in all our journeys this summer we will find refreshment and restoration both spiritually and physically.

CMSI BBQ & MUSICAL EVENING
This year to reach our target amount of £1000 towards a water tower beside the Anglican seminary in Kitwe, Zambia where the Rev. Keith Scott ministers, a BBQ and musical evening is being organised for Friday 23 rd June from 6.30pm. Similar to last year it will be an informal evening and I’m sure the food will be just as tasty. I trust it will be as enjoyable as last year and is suitable for all ages so do bring the family and friends – the more the merrier! Tickets available from Mrs Betty Campbell Tel:028 94432594 and Mrs Daphne Lucas Tel:028 90825737

PARISH PICNIC - Castle Upton
It is planned that parishioners would come together at Castle Upton, weather permitting, on Sunday 17th September after the 11.30am service, for a picnic in the grounds.

If the weather makes this impossible our alternative arrangement is to make our way to the Parish Hall and dine there. It’s a case of ‘bring your own’, enough to feed yourself or yourself and your family. Thanks to the Kinahan family for their hospitality.

I look forward to seeing those who can come at the beginning of the autumn period when, D.V., we will be blessed with some sunshine.


 

CONNOR ORDINATIONS
The priestings in our diocese take place this year in Lisburn Cathedral on Sunday 18 th June. Among those being ordained to the priesthood by our bishop, the Rt. Rev. Alan Harper, is Dr Bob Cotter a former student reader here. You are very welcome to attend that service. It’s worth being part of this at least once if you’ve never been.

WELL DONE
Congratulations to the Ladies Fellowship members and those in the wider parish family who were behind the organising of the recent very successful art sale and needlecraft exhibition.

If success is to be measured in the amount raised then it was very successful in that some £4,500 was raised for the Parish Hall Kitchen Fund. It was also successful and enjoyable from the point of view of bringing together many in the church and wider community in a joint effort to raise funds for what is a facility used by people across the community in this area.

Thanks to all who supported the event in whatever way!

 

I leave you with an old prayer from the Book of Common Prayer.

 
For Travellers.
  
 

 

O God, who leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron;
Grant we beseech thee, to those who travel a prosperous journey,
That they may arrive at the place whither they go,
And at length come to the haven of everlasting salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


 

And don’t forget to come back!

Happy peregrinating!

Yours sincerely

Stephen +

Addendum:
Those interested in celtic Christianity or pursuing an interest in the early Irish church may be interested in linking to the Centre for the Study of Religion in Celtic Societies at http://www.lamp.ac.uk/celtic/csrcs.htm

Bowling Club
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The Bowling Club held their AGM on Friday 5th May 2006 at 7.30pm in the Minor Hall, with a very good turn out of members, after the presentation of prizes we adjourned to the home of Mrs Jean Renwick, chairperson, for supper and light refreshments.

We welcome the Committee elected and look forward to the start of the new season on Friday 1st September at 7.30pm. Come along even if you have never bowled before.

Our "annual" bowling outing to Dunluce outdoor bowling club has been arranged for Saturday 5th August 2006, bowling for three hours and afterwards a meal in the Causeway Hotel.

Isobel McCollam (Hon. Sec.)

Kitchen Fund / Parish Hall

The Kitchen fund account is now on going. All contributions would be most welcome.

Anyone wishing to contribute please contact Isobel McCollam or the Hon Treasurer Norman Shirley.
The Fund now stands at £7,638.00

Ladies Fellowship

The Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday 25 May in the Minor Hall, with a good turnout of members. It seems no time since the President, Ann Jones and Committee prepared the current year’s programme, reported on at the meeting. Two changes of Committee were made. Ruth Barnes as vice-President replaces Ann Jones as President and Eileen Smyth comes onto the Committee, replacing Molly Finlay. Sincere thanks to Ann and Molly for all their hard work. Welcome to Ruth and Eileen.

Planning for the “Art and Needlecraft Exhibition” is well underway. Again, Ann Jones together with a Sub-Committee is taking this forward. Mega work is going on behind the scenes as this “three-day event” is organised to ensure correct procedure picture hanging, display of needlework and provisions for the refreshments are all catered for. A write up of the event will appear in the next issue of the magazine.

To conclude our 2005/2006 programme, members with some family and friends will have an outing to Greyabbey House on Tuesday 23 May. Included in this outing will be a tour of the gardens and house, followed by refreshments and light supper in Greyabbey house. All is in hand and we look forward to an evening of fine weather.

Thank you to all who have supported us throughout the year. Also, a special thank you to Ann Jones, our retiring President, for all her hard work during her two year’s in Office. The Committee will meet during the summer to plan next year’s programme. Any member with a suggestion for a suitable activity to be considered, do pass the idea to a Committee member.

Final words, as always new members are most welcome to join us.

Ann Kerr (Hon.Sec.)

Organising your wedding

Weddings are very special occasions in the life of any family and in the life of the church. When considering getting married please check possible dates with the Rector before confirming arrangements.

It is expected that couples will make a regular commitment to the life of the church in preparation for marriage.

An annual Rural Deanery marriage preparation course takes place every year in February which 'intending' couples area asked to atttend.

 

Junior Sunday School

Sunday School will be as normal on 4 June 2006, with All Age Worship and Prize Giving on 11 June 2006.

Junior Activities

We are planning to have ‘Junior Activities’ on Sunday 18 June for the young people of the parish. This will take place during the 11.30 am church service (at the normal time of Sunday School).

Once again our Sunday School year has come to an close. May I take this opportunity of thanking the Parents and Children for their support and attendance throughout the year. Have a great Summer holiday and I look forward to seeing everyone in September.

Some useful dates for your diary:-

June
4th Sunday School as normal
11th All Age Worship and Prize Giving
18th Junior Activities

September
3rd All Age Worship
10th Sunday School Resumes

Gail

Rotas for St. Patrick's

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St Patrick's
June
M Bell
July
M Finlay
August
M Bell

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St Patrick's
June Mr K & Mrs J Egli
July Mrs M Bell & Mrs M Finlay
August Mr T & Mrs M Montgomery

Cleaning Rota

St Patrick's
June M Finlay, H McIntyre, S Russell  
July R Barnes, P Quinn
August I McCollam, M McConnell, C & S McCollam

Flower Rota

St Patrick's
June 4
 V Brady
11
 I McCollam
18
 D Lucas
25
 S White
July 2
 M McConnell
9
 Vacant
16
 E Smyth
23
 F Blackbourne
30
 Vacant
Aug. 6
G Hamill
13
 H McIntyre
20
 C Michael
27
 N Clendinning

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June Church Wardens
July 
 Mr & Mrs Lundy
Aug. Mr & Mrs Mehaffey

Safeguarding Trust

In accordance with the recommendations in 'Safeguarding Trust - The Church of Ireland Code of Good Practice for Ministry with Children', a Parish Panel has been appointed (operating since June 1998) to implement some of the responsibilities identified in the Code.

The Panels responsibilities include:

  • interviewing persons willing to serve as workers in the parish
  • advising workers on their responsibilities in respect of the Code

 

  

  • advising the Select Vestry in respect of its responsibilities
  • being an immediate contact point for workers when a suspicion, complaint or allegation of child abuse is made about a worker or on parish premises in accord with the procedures set out in these guidelines.

The Parish Panel Members are:-

The Rev. S A Fielding, Templepatrick
Mrs M Bell, Glengormley
Mr S Clendinning, Templepatrick
Mr M Cooke, Dunadry

Saints of the Church

Columba of Iona - Colm Cille
9 June -- Lesser Festival -- Missionary -- White
 Born in Ireland in about the year 521, Columba was trained as a monk by St Finnian and then founded several monasteries himself, including probably that of Kells, before leaving Ireland to settle on Iona, off the coast of Scotland. He was accompanied by twelve companions and the number grew as the monastic life became more established and well-known. Columba seems to have been an austere and, at times, harsh man who reputedly mellowed with age. He was concerned with building up both the monastery and its life and of enabling them to be instruments of mission in a heathen land. He converted kings and built churches, Iona becoming a starting point for the expansion of Christianity throughout Scotland. In the last four years of his life, when his health had failed, he spent the time transcribing books of the gospels for them to be taken out and used. He died on this day in the year 597.

Barnabas the Apostle
11 June -- Festival -- Apostle -- Red
Though not named among the twelve apostles of the evangelists, Barnabas emerges in the Acts of the Apostles as one of the most significant of their number. He sold his estate and gave the proceeds to the Church, since all things were to be held in common, and clearly became a leader. He is described as a Levite from Cyprus so, like his friend Paul, was from the Greek world rather than that of Palestine, and he introduced Paul to the leaders of the Church in Jerusalem. He was sent to Antioch apparently to guide the Christians there in their relations with non-Jewish converts, promoting the concept of all being one in Christ. He broke with Paul to go to Cyprus and tradition has it that he was martyred there in the year 61.

The Birth of John the Baptist
24 June -- Festival -- White
The biblical story of John, the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah, begins even before his birth. His leaping in his mother's womb is seen as a great alleluia in anticipation of the birth of his Redeemer and the good news of Jesus Christ is related in all four gospels as beginning with John as Christ's forerunner. He seemed to have a predestined rôle akin to that of the Old Testament prophets, particularly in encouraging the people of God to live lives worthy of their calling and in imminent anticipation of the coming of the Anointed One. In the tradition of the early Fathers, John was seen as endowed with grace from before his birth, and consequently the Church has always kept the celebration of this day with greater solemnity than that of his death.

 

 

Peter and Paul, Apostles
29 June -- Festival -- Apostles -- Red
Peter has often been called the 'Prince of the Apostles' because of the words of Jesus re-naming him, from Simon to Cephas. This was the Aramaic form of the Greek word Peter, which means 'rock'. Jesus said that on this rock he would build his Church. But both Peter and Paul came to be seen as having different rôles to play within the leadership of the Church: Peter in witnessing to the Lordship of Christ and Paul in developing an understanding of its meaning for Christ's followers. Peter and Paul have been remembered jointly on this day since the very early days of the Church, it being regarded as the anniversary of their martyrdom in Rome in about the year 64.

Thomas the Apostle
3 July-- Festival -- Apostle -- Red
Thomas is mentioned among the number of the Apostles in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke but it is in John's gospel that his significance is revealed. Firstly, he is heard encouraging the other disciples to go to Judæa with Jesus; then, not knowing what Jesus meant when he talked about where he was to go elicited the answer that Jesus was himself the Way. But probably most famously he was the Apostle notably unconvinced by reports of the resurrection of Jesus, causing Jesus to show him the marks in his hands and feet and side. Thomas then proclaims the words that have been described as the great climax to John's gospel by saying to Jesus, "My Lord and my God!"

James the Apostle
25 July-- Festival -- Apostle -- Red
James, often called 'the Great', was a Galilean fisherman who, with his brother John, was one of the first apostles called by Jesus to follow him. The two brothers were with Jesus at his Transfiguration and with him again in the garden of Gethsemane. They annoyed the other followers of Jesus by asking to sit one on his left and the other on his right when he came into his glory and they were present for the appearances of Christ after the resurrection. James was put to death by the sword on the order of Herod Agrippa, who hoped in vain that, by disposing of the Christian leaders, he could stem the flow of those hearing the good news and becoming followers in the Way. James' martyrdom is believed to have taken place in the year 44.

Bartholomew the Apostle
24 August-- Festival -- Apostle -- Red
It has long been assumed that Bartholomew is the same as Nathanael though it is not a certainty. The gospels speak of Philip bringing Nathanael to Jesus and calling him an Israelite worthy of the name. He is also present beside the Sea of Galilee at the resurrection. Although he seems initially a somewhat cynical man, he recognises Jesus for who he is and proclaims him as Son of God and King of Israel.



If you are kind, people will accuse you of selfish motives – be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you’ll win both false friends and true enemies – succeed anyway.

What you spend years building, someone may destroy overnight – build anyway.

The good you do today, most people will forget – do good anyway.

Give the world the best between you and God; it was never between you and them anyway.

 

Mother Teresa

From the Registers

Christian Burial
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord”

28th March 2006, Caroline Elizabeth McCrum , Templepatrick

 
Parish Directory

Rector

The Rev. Stephen A Fielding B.Sc., B.Th., M.A.

The Vicarage, 926 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, Co.Antrim,

BT39 0AT

(028 9443 2300    E-mail: templepatrick@connor.anglican.org

CHURCH OFFICE BEARERS

Rector's Churchwarden:(St.Patrick's)
Mr S. McCollam, Nutts Corner

People's Churchwarden:(St.Patrick's)
Mrs A Millar, Templepatrick

Rector's Churchwarden:(St.John's)
Miss Y.Hutchinson, Doagh

People's Churchwarden:(St.John's)
Mrs M Bell, N'abbey

Rector's Glebewarden:Mr D Mawhinney, Dunadry

People's Glebewarden:
Mr M Cooke, Dunadry

Supplemental Glebewarden:
Mr S Clendinning, Templepatrick

Select Vestry: (Meets 2nd Monday in month at 8.00 pm)
Mrs R.Barnes, Mrs M Bell, Mr H Cinnamon,
Mr S Clendinning, Mrs M Coe, Mr M Cooke, Mrs Y Hutchinson, Mr C Lundy, Mr D Mawhinney, Mr P McCausland, Mrs I McCollam, Mr S McCollamMr T Michael, Mrs A MIllar, Mr R Montgomery, Mr N Shirley,Mr A Walbridge, Mrs M Walbridge

Parish Diocesan Synodsmen:
Mr E Cinnamon, Mr H Cinnamon

Diocesan Synodsmen:
Mrs M Bell, Mr R Montgomery

Honorary Secretary:
Mrs M Bell, Newtownabbey

Honorary Treasurer:
Mr N Shirley, Templepatrick

Honorary F.W.O. Recorder and Envelope Secretary:
Mrs I McCollam, Templepatrick

Covenant Secretary:
Mrs P. MacKean, Antrim

PARISH PANEL:-
The Rector; Mrs M Bell; Mr S Clendinning; Mr M Cooke

Parish Organisations and their Leaders:-

Choir Practices on Thursdays at 8pm.

St Patrick's Organist and Choirmistress Mrs D.Martin, Parkgate

St John's Organist and Choirmaster Mr R Thompson

Sunday School Coordinators: Mrs G McCoy, Mr B McMeekin. Leaders: Mrs V Brady, Mrs D Gaffney. Helpers: Miss C Lucas, Miss S McCollam..

Crèche (Sundays) Mrs Judith Collister, Mrs Julie-Ann LoganFielding

Youth Group Mrs Valerie Brady

 

Sacristan: Mrs R Barnes

Hall Secretary: Mrs I McCollam

CofI Gazette Secretary: Mrs M McConnell

Bible Study Notes Secretary: Mrs D Lucas

Christian Aid Secretary Mrs L Lynas

Parish Webmaster Mr Alan Walbridge

Magazine Producer Mrs Gail McCoy

 

Youth Organisations

Choir Practices on Thursdays at 8pm

Rainbow Guides (4-7 years): Tuesday 2.15-3.15pm
Mrs D Reid

Brownies (7-10 years): Wednesdays 6.00-7.30pm
Miss Elaine Lamont, Mrs A Millar

Guides (10-14 years): Wednesdays 7.30-9.00pm
Mrs Ann Forsythe

Squirrels (4-6 years): Thursdays 4-5pm
Mrs C Michael

Beavers (6-8 years): Mondays 6.30-7.30pm
Miss K Shirley

Cub Scouts (8-10years): Tuesdays 6.45-8.00 pm
Mr Alan Martin

Scouts (10+ years): Mrs Kim Gleave

Parents and Toddlers Group Wednesdays 10.30am-12pm Mrs Hayley Cunningham

Adult Organisations

Choir Practices on Thursdays at 8pm

Indoor Bowling Club : Fridays 7.30pm
Secretary: Mrs I McCollam

Ladies Fellowship 3rd Tuesday in the month, 8pm. Secretary:Mrs A Kerr

Parish Ramblers meet occasionally

 

 

Services

Services June - August 2006

4 Jun.
Sunday
 The Day of Pentecost / Whitsunday
 
8.30 am
 Holy Communion
 
11.30 am
 Matins

RCL
Full texts
available

Old Testament
Psalm
Epistle
Gospel

 Acts 2: 1-21
104: 24-34, 35b
Romans 8: 22-27
John 15: 26-27, 16: 4b-15
11 Jun.
Sunday
  
 
10.00 am
 Parish Eucharist - St. John's
 
11.30 am
 All Age Worship &
Sunday School Prize Day

RCL
Full texts
available

Old Testament
Psalm
Epistle
Gospel

 Isaiah 6: 1-8
29
Romans 8: 12-17
John 3: 1-17
18 Jun.
Sunday
  
 
8.30 am
 Holy Communion
 
11.30 am
 Parish Eucharist

RCL
Full texts
available

Old Testament
Psalm
Epistle
Gospel

 Ezekiel 17: 22-24
92: 1-4,12-15
2 Corinthians 5: 6-10, (11-13), 14-17
Mark 4: 26-34
25 Jun.
Sunday
  
 
10.00 am
 Matins - St. John's
 
11.30 am
 Matins

RCL
Full texts
available

Old Testament
Psalm
Epistle
Gospel

 Job 38: 1-11
107: 1-3, 23-32
2 Corinthians 6: 1-13
Mark 4: 35-41
2 Jul.
Sunday
  
 
11.30 am
 Matins

RCL
Full texts
available

Old Testament
Psalm
Epistle
Gospel

 Wisdom of Solomon 1: 13-15, 2: 23-24
30
2 Corinthians 8: 7-15
Mark 5: 21-43
9 Jul.
Sunday
  
 
10.00 am
 Parish Eucharist - St. John's
 
11.30 am
 Matins

RCL
Full texts
available

Old Testament
Psalm
Epistle
Gospel

 Ezekiel 2: 1-5
123
2 Corinthians 12: 2-10
Mark 6: 1-13
16 Jul.
Sunday
  
 
11.30 am
 Parish Eucharist

RCL
Full texts
available

Old Testament
Psalm
Epistle
Gospel

 Amos 7: 7-15
85: 8-13
Ephesians 1: 3-14
Mark 6: 14-29
23 Jul.
Sunday
  
 
10.00 am
 Matins - St. John's
 
11.30 am
 Matins

RCL
Full texts
available

Old Testament
Psalm
Epistle
Gospel

 Jeremiah 23: 1-6
23
Ephesians 2: 11-22
Mark 6: 30-34, 53-56
30 Jul.
Sunday
  
 
11.30 am
 United Parish Eucharist

RCL
Full texts
available

Old Testament
Psalm
Epistle
Gospel

2 Kings 4: 42-44
145: 10-19
Ephesians 3: 14-21
John 6: 35, 41-51

6 Aug.
Sunday
  
 
11.30 am
 Matins

RCL
Full texts
available

Old Testament
Psalm
Epistle
Gospel

 Exodus 16: 2-4, 9-15
78: 23-29
Ephesians 4: 1-16
John 6: 24-35
13 Aug.
Sunday
  
 
10.00 am
 Parish Eucharist - St. John's
 
11.30 am
 Matins

RCL
Full texts
available

Old Testament
Psalm
Epistle
Gospel

 1 Kings 19: 4-8
34: 1-8
Ephesians 4: 25 - 5: 2
John 6: 35, 41-51
20 Aug.
Sunday
  
 
11.30 am
 Parish Eucharist

RCL
Full texts
available

Old Testament
Psalm
Epistle
Gospel

 Proverbs 9: 1-6
34: 9-14
Ephesians 5: 15-20
John 6: 51-58
27Aug.
Sunday
  
 
10.00 am
 Matins - St. John's
 
11.30 am
 Matins

RCL
Full texts
available

Old Testament
Psalm
Epistle
Gospel

 Joshua 24: 1-2a, 14-18
34: 15-22
Ephesians 6: 10-20
John 6: 56-69
Saints' Days are celebrated as announced
During July and August saints’ days will be as announced, although there are no mid-week Wednesday celebrations, these resume on Wednesday 6 th September 2006 at 10.00 am.
Parish Finances – Putting you in the Picture

1. Recently a finance committee within the Select Vestry was set up, to review parish finances.

2. After consideration the committee would like to highlight two issues of immediate concern.
     a) Discrepancy between Parish income and expenditure
     b) Parish hall renovation
    

Parish Income
While many parishioners have a regular financial commitment to the Parish, current income is barely sufficient to cover regular expenditure. The account has been regularly overdrawn in the last six months, and ended last year only marginally in Credit (See last Accounts). This means the select vestry have difficulty in meeting rising day to day expenditure in running two churches and coping with any additional expenditure as is currently necessary for the Parish hall renovation.

Parish Hall Renovation
For some time the Hall has required essential renovations, and these now need to be addressed.

  1. New kitchen with direct access to the minor Hall
  2. New windows
  3. Improved main entrance hall, with toilets, cloakroom etc
  4. Provision of a church office with improved storage space

It would be the intention to start with points 1. and 2. as part of a phased programme, as available finance allows.

Issues 2(a) and (b) can only be resolved with the backing of the parishioners as a whole. To this effect the select vestry would wish to hear parishioners views before embarking on any programme. They would intend to do this in September first of all, through a letter outlining the above points in more detail followed by a parish gathering in late September / early October.

Please give these issues your consideration over the summer, prior to consultations in early autumn.

Finance Committee of the Select Vestry

Technology         

Perhaps you will be lucky enough to go abroad this summer and be faced with the problem of pronouncing strange place names. Having been brought up on English we know that it is not a simple matter to guess the pronunciation of an unknown word.

But these strange names do not only occur on holiday, the bible is full of them. So whether reading privately or aloud during a service in Church, it would be nice to know how a name is pronounced.

Of course it doesn’t really matter, and should you say Pariss or Paree for the capital of France? Ask a local in the Glens of Antrim the name of somewhere and you could be in for a shock.

If you want a helping voice then go to http://netministries.org/bbasics/bbwords.htm to hear the name you want spoken. How would you say Zufh?

For the journey you may want some of your favourite music, so how can technology help? It is not difficult to copy a CD to a CD but copying just certain tracks is not straightforward due to the way the music files are organised on the CD.

The usual thing to do is to convert music files on the CD into something that can then be treated as any other type of computer file. This is what is termed as ripping and you do not need anything special to do it. Even Microsoft’s Windows Media Player will quickly convert your CDs, less than 3 minutes for a complete CD.

The other advantage is that having ripped the files you can store so much more. I recently ripped 10 CDs and then could store them all onto 1 CD. No need now for an expensive CD player in your car that can take 10 CDs. The only thing to be careful of is that your CD player can play the ripped version that exists as MP3 files. (For the interested, MP3 is a compression format. It produces audio data in a much smaller size by discarding portions that are considered less important to human hearing, similar to JPEG, a lossy compression for images.)

  

 

 



Now they are on your computer you can transfer them to anything that can play MP3 files such as an iPod. Calling all such devices iPods is like calling all vacuum cleaners Hoovers or all ballpoint pens Biros. It is wrong but we all know what we mean.

There is not even the need to convert files into MP3 if you can find them somewhere already in the correct format. Many sites exist where you can download music files, sometimes for free and sometimes you must pay. A good general starting point is http://www.mp3.com/ There are genuine concerns that the days of the CD and record store are numbered as this way of obtaining the music you want becomes more common.

The other term that is relevant is Podcasting, a word that combines iPod and broadcasting. This is where a digital recording of a radio broadcast or similar program is made available on the Internet for downloading to a personal audio player. The recording once again is usually in MP3 format.

If you want to listen on your computer then you need a suitable program. For the BBC you need to install Real Player, but the site at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/downloadtrial/ will explain all. There are many other sites that offer Podcasts some entertaining some educational, so have a search with Google. Maybe in a later magazine we can investigate some of the more useful sites.

Who knows, we could even Podcast a weekly sermon to our website. We have the technology.

Alan

Word Find

 

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Notes for the next issue of the Magazine are due on:
Wednesday 9th August 2006.
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