11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

​History of St Alphege Church
 
Last week I had the privilege to meet Eddie Hayward on the week of his 100th birthday. Eddie came to the Church to receive a blessing but also to revisit the Church he had helped to build during the 1950s. After leaving Naval Service Eddie worked as a stone mason with Longs the Builders and worked on The Manor Hospital now RUH, Bath Fire station, as well as on St Alphege Church.  He was able to point out some of the areas he had worked on and the stone he had dressed.  He bought with him his stone hammer which was worn down from the work he had done. I have put a picture of Eddie with his stone hammer on the notice board by the statue of Our Lady. 
 
Obviously, very many congratulations to Eddie on his 100th birthday. But also let us give thanks for all those whose skill, dedication, and generosity enable us to be here and worship today.