July 2012 - St Faith's home page

Milestonesin a MinistryChris PriceFr Neil came to us in 1999, at the end of an interregnum lasting over two yearsand served as vicar of the United Benefice of St Faith, Great Crosby and StMary the Virgin, Waterloo Park, for 13 years.To mark this eventful span of time, I have assembled year-by-year pagesfeaturing highlights of Fr Neil’s incumbency, recording not only the manyinnovations for which he has been responsible, but the other significanthappenings of each year. These pages are being progressively uploaded tothe church website (linked from the home page): they serve as a reminder ofhow much has happened since 1999 – and in some cases, how young welooked in those early years!In the extended feature which follows, we offer the first batch of highlights ofthose highlights in words and pictures (to be concluded next month), offergrateful thanks to Neil for all he has done for us and with us, and wish himevery blessing as he continues his ministry in Bushey.On a warden’s sofaduring the preappointmentinterview9