Rector ‘s Jubilee of Priesting

This morning (June 29th) our Rector will give thanks for 25 years of Priestly Ministry by Celebrating Mass at Holy Trinity Church, Tarleton at 10am. He will be assisted by our soon to be Curate Tristan and ordinand Danny.

The Sermon will be given by Br Adrian OSB of Mucknell Abbey. Br Adrian was formally a member of the Holywell Community which Fr Mark founded.

Br Adrian and Fr Mark, at Br Adrian’s Simple Profession

After the service Strawberries, Cream and bubbly will be served.

Fr Mark said

I feel privileged to have been called to this sacred office and thank God for the guidance and support of the Holy Spirit of the past 25 years. I pray I have served my people well.

It has been very touching to receive many kind messages, cards and gifts from parishioners, Religious Communities and wider afield. I would like especially to thank Rufford CE School for their video message. Thank you!

By Mark Soady|2022-06-30T06:45:44+00:00June 29th, 2022|Rector, Uncategorized|

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

Rector ‘s Jubilee of Priesting