Peter’s recognition of who Jesus is Each of the four gospels is concerned with Jesus’ identity. It may seem strange to us but his disciples take a time to grasp that he is divine as well as human. However, many Christians since have hesitated to recognise Jesus’ true identity. In […]
Trinity XIV, September 2 – Fr Chad Coussmaker’s death
Fr Chad Coussmaker In an email to parishioners, we announced that Fr Chad died on Monday, August 27. His funeral took place on Friday, September 1 at St Hugh’s Vence. Many parishioners and friends joined his family in a moving farewell. Our sympathy is with Jean and Michael and Claire […]
Trinity XIII, August 26
The Holy Land is small, its historical influence disproportionate When I first visited Israel I was struck by how small a country it is. Apparently, it’s the size of Wales or New Jersey, one of the smallest states of the United States. And yet it’s from this contained space that […]
Trinity VIII, July 22
Wednesday, July 25, 2.30 – 5 pm AVF Vence, French Conversation. At Holy Trinity, Eucharist at 10.30 am. Friday, July 27, Apéritif on the Beach at 6 pm, Nice – Plage du Centenaire, Handiplage. Bring drinks, snacks, and something to sit on. Saturday 29 July, Pink Club lunch, 11.30 – 2.30 […]
Trinity VII, July 15
Apéritif on the Beach We began to meet for Apéritif on the Beach a few Fridays ago. It offers an excellent opportunity to get together for a drink before supper and to enjoy each other’s company but it also has a simple religious aspect. We give thanks for the friendships we […]
Trinity VI, July 8
Presbytery Palm The palm tree and bougainvillea that grows up it are a landmark in rue de la Buffa and a feature of every view of Holy Trinity taken from the street. When the bougainvillea is in flower tourists and Nicois stop to photograph its magenta splendour. However, the palm, […]
Trinity IV, service anticipated because of Iron Man
THE SUNDAY SERVICE IS BROUGHT FORWARD TO SATURDAY, JUNE 23 AT 3 PM. The reason for this is the Iron Man competition which will make Vence inaccessible on Sunday. Sunday, June 24, Bring and Share Picnic at Holy Trinity in the Presbytery Garden, 12.30 pm. Please bring food to share. […]
June 10, 2018 11 am – 3 pm, Meditation Retreat at St. Hugh’s
June 10, 2018 11 am – 3 pm, Meditation Retreat at St. Hugh’s, “Silence is God’s first language; everything else is a poor translation.” – St. John of the Cross The Rev. Canon Mary Haddad will lead us in an exploration of the practice of meditation and its relationship to contemplation […]
Trinity Sunday
Sunday, May 27, Trinity Sunday, Sung Eucharist at 9 am. Confé-Concert, at Holy Trinity at 4.30 pm, ‘The most beautiful Romantic adagios’ (including music by Albinoni, Barber, Mahler, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Bruch, Dvorak). Wednesday, May 30, no Eucharist at Holy Trinity at 10.30 (next on Wednesday, June 13). Wednesday, May 30, Augustana Choir, […]
Cream Teas
Over sixty people enjoyed a traditional cream tea in St Hugh’s garden on Saturday, April 28. Congratulations to Andy, Helen , Claire and all who baked and served this great crowd.