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A Letter from Father Michael regarding Temporary Suspension of Services at Holy Trinity
Dear Friends,
First, belated good wishes for a safe and peaceful New Year.
The Church Council met recently and decided that because of the high incidence of Coronavirus on the island, we will, with immediate effect, suspend all church services for four weeks.
This means that there will not be a Sunday service on the 24th and 31st of January and the 7th and 14th of February. We will of course be monitoring the situation regularly and if anything changes, we will let you know. If it is considered safe so to do, we will restart the Sunday services on February 21st at 11.00 a.m. which is the first Sunday of Lent.
I understand that for a lot of people, the worship community at Holy Trinity is extremely important and the lack of regular services is difficult. The decision to suspend the services was not taken lightly, but a number of our congregation are categorised as ‘vulnerable’ and it is our Christian duty to protect both those and ourselves.
It has been a long and arduous year for everyone, but the indications are, if we are patient and by God’s grace, we can be positive about the future.
With my prayers and blessings.
Fthr. Michael
Chaplain, Holy Trinity Funchal.
Christmas Services 2020
Dear Friends of Holy Trinity Madeira
Please note that, due to the current Covid-19 restrictions we are, unfortunately, unable to hold our usual Carol Concert or our Christmas Eve Vigil Service.
We will, however, be holding Holy Communion Services at 11am on both Christmas Day and on Sunday 27th December 2020 to which you are all very warmly welcome.
With blessings and Best Wishes at Christmastide and for a Happy and Healthy 2021.
Father Michael
Open Air Concerts in Holy Trinity Madeira Gardens
In addition to the open air concerts performed on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, we are pleased to announce that there will now also be a concert on Monday morning.
The full program is as follows:
Concerts held at the English Church (Rua do Quebra Costas, 18 – Funchal)
Monday – Open Air Concert
Violin Concert – Bruch (Concerto 1-2 mvt) , Sibelius (Concerto, 1 mvt) and Williams (The Lark Ascending)
Olga Ladeichikova (violin)
Andrei Ladeichikov (piano)
Every Monday at 11am
Tickets: 12.50 euros

Tuesday – A Special Concert of Shared Influences Rock/Pop/Jazz Music Collection
Andred Ladeicheikov – violinists
Every Tuesday at 6pm
Entrance: 15.00 euros at the door

Thursday – Open Air Morning Concert
Classical Music – Pachelbel, Canon, Bach Double Concerto, Vivaldi Summer, Mozart Overture from Figaro, etc.
Every Thursday at 11 a.m.
Entrance: 10.00 euros at the door

Friday – Legendary Rock Concert
Orchestra-Quartet and Robin Hird (solo on electric guitar, England)
plays AC/DC, Coldplay, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, Rolling Stories, U2
Every Friday at 6p.m.
Entrance 17.50 euros at the door

Please note that the Church does not accept any responsibility for changes that the musicians may make to their weekly concerts.
Holy Trinity Summer Magazine 2020
Please click on the link below to read our Holy Trinity Church Madeira Summer Magazine for 2020
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Start up of concerts in the gardens of Holy Trinity
Please note that the following concerts are now being held in the gardens of the English Church, so please come along and help support our local businesses.
Concerts held at the English Church (Rua do Quebra Costas, 18 – Funchal)
Tuesday – A Special Concert of Shared Influences Rock/Pop/Jazz Music Collection
Andred Ladeicheikov – violinist
Every Tuesday at 6pm
Entrance: 15.00 euros at the start of the concert

Thursday – Open Air Morning Concert
Classical Music – Pachelbel, Canon, Bach Double Concerto, Vivaldi Summer, Mozart Overture from Figaro, etc.
Every Thursday at 11 a.m.
Entrance: 10.00 euros at the start of the concert

Friday – Legendary Rock Concert
Orchestra-Quartet and Robin Hird (solo on electric guitar, England)
plays AC/DC, Coldplay, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, Rolling Stories, U2
Every Friday at 6p.m.
Entrance 17.50 euros at the start of the concert

Please note that the Church does not accept any responsibility for changes that the musicians may make to their weekly concerts.
A letter from Father Michael
My Dear Friends,
I pray that during these trying times you and yours are well.
We had our Church AGM yesterday and afterwards the first meeting of the new Church Council.
At that meeting it was decided that for the month of July we will continue, weather permitting, with our 11.00 a.m. Sunday service outside. If it is raining the church is already prepared for us to go inside for the service.
As previously we will maintain social distancing, only receive Communion in the one kind, sign in so that we have a record of who is present, (please bring your own pen) and generally take the same precautions that we have observed for the past three weeks. However, with the expected arrival of visitors in July, it has been decided that with effect from the 5th July 2020 and until further notice, it will also be compulsory for everyone attending the Eucharistic Service to wear a face mask. This is just a precautionary measure to ensure that all that has been achieved during the past months is not jeopardised.
As always, with my love and prayers.
Fthr. Michael
Notice of Annual Chaplaincy Church Meeting
Chaplaincy of Madeira
The Annual Chaplaincy Church Meeting will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Rua do Quebra Costas 18, 9000-034 Funchal, Madeira Friday 26th June 2020 at 10:30 am.
For the election of Parochial representatives of the laity as follows: –
To the Archdeaconry Synod – 2 representatives;
To the Chaplaincy Church Council – 6 representatives;
For the appointment of the Independent Examiner or Auditor;
For the consideration of:-
(a) A Report on changes in the Electoral Roll since the last Annual Chaplaincy Church Meeting;
(b) Annual Report on the proceedings of the Chaplaincy Church Council and the activities of the Chaplaincy generally;
(c) The Financial Statements of the Council for the year ending on the 31st
December 2019, audited or independently examined;
(d) A Report upon the fabric, goods and ornaments of the Church
(e) A Report on the proceedings of the Deanery Synod;
and other matters of Chaplaincy or general Church interest.
NOTE:All persons whose names are entered upon the 2020 Church Electoral Roll of the Chaplaincy (and such persons only) are entitled to attend and to vote at the election of Chaplaincy representatives of the laity.
Signed: (Issued Electronically)
The Reverend Michael R Jarman Chaplain
Chair – Chaplaincy Church Council
Date: 12th June 2020
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Notice of a Meeting for the Election of Church Wardens
Chaplaincy of Madeira
A meeting for the election of churchwardens will be held in at Holy Trinity Church, Rua do Quebra Costas 18, 9000-034 Funchal, Madeira on Friday 26th of June 2020 at 10:30am.
This meeting may be attended by:
1. All persons whose names are entered on the church electoral roll of the parish
and
2. All persons resident in the parish whose names are entered on a register of local government electors by reason of such residence
Signed (Issued Electronically)
The Reverend Michael R Jarman
Chaplain
Dated 12th June 2020
In this Notice “parish” means an ecclesiastical parish.
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