tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post2811065257709810276..comments2024-03-17T09:17:01.454+00:00Comments on Vic the Vicar!: Inordinariate mumblings . . . goes fourthVic Van Den Berghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09581156515370131898noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post-54016207276008469082011-03-03T09:41:34.824+00:002011-03-03T09:41:34.824+00:00I was hoping Fr J was going to come back with some...I was hoping Fr J was going to come back with some facts, but perhaps not. So I will merely publish this, which helped me to 'ASS U & ME' (really, that's a bit !!@%@! isn't it?):<br /><br />"Seven priests and congregations in Chelmsford diocese (East London and Essex) have gone over to the Roman ordinariate this week. These include someone who was my best friend and my next door neighbour for two years from college - Fr. Jeff Woolnough SSC. Actually I genuinely DO have a soft spot for Jeff. God loves you mate but I still hope the enterprise fails (while hopefully leaving you and your family intact)....."<br /><br />I can only assume that your ire is the result of having being put in the spotlight whilst engaging in conversation with others. <br /><br />Still as one 'priest' to another I wish you well and do hope that you'll be staying.Vic Van Den Berghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581156515370131898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post-6865904658367469402011-03-03T08:10:39.944+00:002011-03-03T08:10:39.944+00:00Paranoid?
You mean they're not out to get me?...Paranoid?<br /><br />You mean they're not out to get me?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />VVic Van Den Berghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581156515370131898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post-91150127834057605272011-02-25T07:25:00.385+00:002011-02-25T07:25:00.385+00:00Pure coincidence - was first hit on Google.
Parano...Pure coincidence - was first hit on Google.<br />Paranoia or merely impressed?Swimming Coachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post-48740541813945814522011-02-24T03:00:40.677+00:002011-02-24T03:00:40.677+00:00SC,
Just been woken by message and realised how im...SC,<br />Just been woken by message and realised how impressed I am by your speedy response - can you monitor blogs and comments or were you merely trolling and found thiis?Vic Van Den Berghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581156515370131898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post-5413832897038041952011-02-24T01:55:10.173+00:002011-02-24T01:55:10.173+00:00Gosh SC,
Think we are in same wavelength (the age...Gosh SC,<br /><br />Think we are in same wavelength (the age of miracles indeed!) and thank you for the correction. I read news and wrote Echo, Obviouly something subliminal going on there with regard to newspapers.<br /><br />There is angst on my part. There's frustration, sadness, grief,and a deal of pain, especially at the hands of some who are posturing about leaving and making mischief when it's obvious they will still be present as C of E priest when the dust settles.<br /><br />Thanks for correction and your prayers,<br /><br />VVic Van Den Berghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581156515370131898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post-49328139964082850152011-02-24T01:44:35.498+00:002011-02-24T01:44:35.498+00:00The original statement by the bishop ( Rt Rev Thom...The original statement by the bishop ( Rt Rev Thomas McMahon) was remarked upon in the Brentwood News.<br /><br />http://www.brentwoodweeklynews.co.uk/news/county_news/8811402.Bishop___s_conversion_claim_is__premature___/<br /><br />In the article the bishop's comments are spoken of as 'premature' and so it would seem the assumption might not be yours alone, and the premature indicates it is perhaps not assumption but poor timing, or injudicious speaking, on the part of the bishop.<br /><br />I sense your frustration and Fr Woulnough's angst and pray for you both.<br /><br /><br /> premature.Swimming Coachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post-65424889295389293052011-02-24T01:27:50.627+00:002011-02-24T01:27:50.627+00:00As a postscript
Seems I was not alone with my ass...As a postscript<br /><br />Seems I was not alone with my assumptions <br /><br />http://www.stmarysbarnardcastle.org.uk/deanery-missioners-newletters/227-deanery-newsletter-26th-january-2011<br /><br />Obviously an easy mistake to make!<br /><br />Again,<br /><br />My apogies (enjoyed the Echo piece),<br /><br />VVic Van Den Berghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581156515370131898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post-64595557008853025802011-02-24T01:15:36.643+00:002011-02-24T01:15:36.643+00:00Sorry Fr Jeff if my assumptions were wrong and you...Sorry Fr Jeff if my assumptions were wrong and you're not ordinariate bound (with or without your congregation).<br /><br />As you say, it is a simple thing to assume and look, by doing so, assiinine <br /><br />It would be most excellent to think you were remaining to maintain the catholicity that keeps the C of E reformed and catholic. Perhaps you could return and confirm this happy position?<br /><br />Thank you for your response, always welcome, and for helping me understand that +Brentwood wasn't speaking of you and yours.<br /><br />PaxVic Van Den Berghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581156515370131898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post-64383353748600365752011-02-23T20:19:54.979+00:002011-02-23T20:19:54.979+00:00When you ASSUME you make an ASS of U&ME!
As a...When you ASSUME you make an ASS of U&ME!<br /><br />As a 'Minister' please have the decency to get your facts right before you publish them on your opinionated blog. You don't know the half of it.<br /><br />The Revd Fr Jeff Woolnough<br />Vicar of HockleyFr Jeff Woolnoughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post-917982161495617242011-01-24T10:32:39.090+00:002011-01-24T10:32:39.090+00:00Indeedy - I am assuming that the church in questio...Indeedy - I am assuming that the church in question is Pete & Paul's and if so that will be Jeffrey Woolnough who is taking the swimming lessons.<br /><br />The other from that neck of the woods will most likely be St Mary's in Benfleet as that's the only other FiF/Richborough parish I can think of. If so, that's Lee Bennett who's in the pool with Jeffrey!<br /><br />I agree that it is wrong (and possibly illegal/potentially finacially wrong as a charity) for the CofE to allow Newton to remain in his former CofE home. They have an obligation to get the most money they can from their investments and properties and if they can charge top rates for retired clergy I see no reason Newton should find himself exempt!<br /><br />As you rightly say, 'there's little to see here' and we need to move on and 'get on with life' our business of being Church!Vic Van Den Berghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581156515370131898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post-46464276635337482212011-01-24T09:13:41.147+00:002011-01-24T09:13:41.147+00:00Father Newton continues to live in his Bishops off...Father Newton continues to live in his Bishops official residence, kindly provided by the Church Commissionaire until the end of March, meanwhile, the Catholic Church scratches around to find a pad suitable for a pseudo bishop (Oops Ordinary).<br /><br />Given that RC Parish Priests are mainly funded through their collection plate - I wonder how long they will actually survive with grants and donations.<br /><br />It's pretty sad that Parishes in Essex might go, I have family in Hockley and I must ask them what they think of this sign of betrayal - knowing them, they will just shrug their shoulders and say "good luck to them, perhaps now we can get on with life". Which seems to me something we in the CofE should also do.UKViewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114944341930758335noreply@blogger.com