Archdeacon of Chichester to Preach at St Mary’s Patronal Festival

This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the building of the current St Mary’s Church in Rufford to mark this special occasion the Archdeacon of Chichester, The Venerable Luke Irvine-capel SSC will preach at a service to be streamed on our Facebook page on Sunday, August 16th at 9.30am.

The Rector Fr Mark Soady said:

Sadly due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we have had to postpone much our planned programme of Anniversary events to next year.

I am pleased that we will be able to mark the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Church’s patron, with a sermon from such a distinguished priest.

In addition to the streamed service that morning there will also be a live service in the church later in the day. Due to ensuring the church is covid safe those wishing to attend the live service need to book one of the limited places with the Church Warden Roy on (01704) 821464

About the Author: Mark Soady

Fr Mark was appointed as Rector of Rufford and Tarleton in April 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold throughout the world. Previously, Mark was Area Dean and Vicar of Abergavenny & Rector of Llanwenarth Citra. Additionally, Mark was a Psychiatric Nurse and Founder/Prior of the Hollywell Community. Prior to Ordination, he was Head of Office to Rt Hon Lord Jenkins of Hillhead OM; and later worked for the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (an arm of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office) on democratisation programmes. Fr Mark served in the Royal Army Chaplain’s Department from 1998- 2012 and until 2017 was Chairman of Trustees of the Welsh Warrior: Richard Hunt Foundation, which cares for veterans. As Secretary to the Committee of Anglican Religious Communities in England, he also works with all nuns, monks and friars throughout the Church of England

Archdeacon of Chichester to Preach at St Mary’s Patronal Festival