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Parish Diary and Notices, May 2009

Diary

Friday, May 1
  • ------ Parish Pilgrimage to Durham and Lindisfarne
Saturday, May 2
  • 2.30pm Smith/Granja wedding, St Mary's K
Sunday, May 3
  • 8.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 9.30am Parish Communion at St John's
  • 10.00am Parish Communion at St Mary's K
  • 10.00am Parish Communion at St Mary's HP
  • 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
  • 7.00pm TIG at St John's
  • 8.00pm Healing Service at St Mary's K
Monday, May 4
Tuesday, May 5
  • 12noon Food for Thought at St John's (see notices)
  • 2pm Funeral, St Mary's K
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
Wednesday, May 6
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 10.30am Wednesday Retired Club, St John's
  • 2.15pm NO Under 5s at St John's
  • 8.00pm Funding the Future Steering Gp, 57 Church St
Thursday, May 7
  • ------ Gatehouse collection day
Friday, May 8
  • 7.30pm KAOS concert, St Mary's K (see notices)
Saturday, May 9
  • 12.30pm Christian Aid Soup Lunch, Methodist Ch Hall (see notices)
  • 7.30pm KAOS concert, St Mary's K (see notices)
Sunday, May 10
  • 8.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 8.00am Holy Communion at St John's
  • 9.30am Parish Communion at St John's
  • 10.00am Parish Communion at St Mary's K
  • 10.00am Parish Communion at St Mary's HP
  • 6.30pm CTK United service for Christian Aid, St John's
  • 7.00pm TIG youth group at St Mary's
Monday, May 11
Tuesday, May 12
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion, St John's
  • 8.00am Standing Committee, Parish Office
Wednesday, May 13
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 10.00am Christian Aid Coffee Morning at St Mary's Refectory
  • 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
  • 7.30pm Travelling the Way Group at St John's (NEW DATE)
  • 8.00pm St John's Management Committee
Thursday, May 14
Friday, May 15
Saturday, May 16
  • 10.30am Coffee Morning, 8 Gosford Close
  • 10.30am Julian Meeting, 12 Barn Close
  • 7.00pm Christian Aid quiz evening, St John's
Rogation Sunday, May 17
  • 8.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 9.30am Parish Communion at St John's
  • 10.00am Parish Communion at St Mary's K
  • 3.00 Rogation Walk, Hampton Poyle
  • 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
  • 7.00pm TIG at St Mary's
Monday, May 18
  • 8.00pm Finance Committee, Parish Office
Tuesday, May 19
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
Wednesday, May 20
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 2.15pm NO Under 5s at St John's (half-term)
  • 7.00pm Evening Prayer at St John's
  • 8.00pm Almshouse Trustees, Parish Office
Thursday, Ascension Day, May 21
  • 8.00pm Holy Communion, St Mary's K
Friday, May 22
  • 4.30pm Wedding Rehearsal, St Mary's K
  • 8.00pm Summer BBQ: planning meeting, 57 The Moors
Saturday, May 23
  • 2.00pm Scrivener/Pring wedding, St Mary's K
Sunday, May 24
  • 8.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 9.30am Parish Communion at St John's
  • 10.00am Parish Communion at St Mary's K
  • 12noon Holy Baptism, St Mary's K
  • 3 - 5pm Summer Sunday Teas
  • 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
  • 7.00pm NO TIG (half-term)
Monday, May 25
Tuesday, May 26
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
  • 8.00pm CTK AGM, St Thomas More Church
Wednesday, May 27
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 2.15pm NO Under 5s at St John's (half term)
Thursday, May 28
  • 7.30pm Wedding Rehearsal, St Mary's K
Friday, May 29
Saturday, May 30
  • 2.00pm Lord/Wheeler wedding, St Mary's K
  • 4.00pm Blackler/Primarola wedding, St Mary's K
Sunday, May 31
  • 8.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 9.30am Parish Communion at St John's
  • 10.00am Parish Communion at St Mary's K
  • 12.30-5.30pm Open Church, St Mary's (see notices)
  • 3-5.00pm Summer Sunday Teas, St Mary's Refectory (see notices)
  • 3.00pm Marriage Thanksgiving service, St Mary's K
  • 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
  • 7.00pm NO TIG (half term)
See June's Diary

Notices

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General Notices

CAKE BAKERS WANTED!
A few more cake bakers are needed for the Summer Sunday Teas rota. A list of dates will be on the table at the back of the church by the door. Please put your name down on the date that you can help. Peggy Harwood.
GIFTS AND TALENTS
Some of us know our talents, the things that we are good at. Others often say, 'But what can I do?'.... Following discussions on Bishop John's vision for the Diocese, now called Living Faith, the PCC is wanting to use his pictures to shape the way we make our life together: sustaining the sacred centre, making a difference in the world, shaping confident collaborative leadership, making disciples and creating vibrant Christian communities. One of our priorities at the moment is to discern the gifts amongst us and nurture those gifts. So we are going to invite you to think about the gifts that you have and you are, and ponder on questions, such as 'Have you ever thought of...?' St Mary's Kidlington have begun some thinking and St Johns will begin this Sunday. There will be thoughts to think and sheets to fill in with those thoughts and ideas. We want to help you explore more and learn more about how to develop your gifts. 'Jesus, you are wise and we are your choice, and so we say 'yes' to you and trust your spirit to bring out the best in us... may we make a difference to our church, our community and our world.' (Alison Adam) Hilary.
GATEHOUSE SUPPORTERS
As many of you will know, we are one team providing food to The Gatehouse in Oxford on a four-week cycle. Around 80 guests who are homeless or poorly-housed visit the Gatehouse where hot drinks, sandwiches, cakes, fruit and, in the winter, home-made soup are available. Sandwiches and cakes are delivered to the collection point by 4pm on the rota date. Also needed, any items for making drinks or extra sandwiches are very welcome: tea, coffee, hot chocolate, sugar, packet soups, jam, peanut butter, pickle, tinned tuna or ham etc., but please remember that there are no cooking facilities. Non-perishable goods can be delivered to the collection point or left in the boxes in the churches on the previous Sunday. Two people, on the rota, drive together into Oxford with the donations in the early evening – this only happens about once a year. However, the number of food suppliers and drivers has diminished slightly and we would love to have some new volunteers. If you would like to join the team, either making sandwiches or cake or delivering the food, then please contact me as I will shortly be producing a new rota with dates for the next year. Rota copies will be available in the churches for all existing contributors, but do let me know if you would prefer to receive it by email. Margaret Day (tel: 375916, email: margaret.day12 @ btinternet.com)
MESSAGE FROM MERVYN
Mervyn thanks everyone for their well wishes and concern but will not be taking any calls for a while as he has been instructed to rest. And he says ... "Having had all the usual tests, I have an upper respiratory infection which needs to be treated with strong antibiotics ... I hope I will be back on track before long, but at the moment I need to take it easy for at least six or eight weeks." Mervyn.
FINAL SURGE IN FUNDRAISING FOR CHINA
Thank you all for your support so far in helping me raise money for my trip to China. I have a final £400 to raise and so have decided to do another sponsored run. I was very grateful for your generous sponsorship last time and don't expect it this time but if anyone would like to contribute then a sponsorship form is in the refectory. Thank you, Olivia.
OPEN CHURCHES TRUST
St Mary's will again be open to visitors this summer on Wednesday afternoons from 2.30pm to 5.00pm and Sunday afternoons from 12.30pm to 5.00pm. If you can help by being in church on any of these afternoons, please enter your name on the rota. In addition to welcoming visitors, time spent in the quietness of St Mary's is a wonderful antidote to the stresses and strains of our busy lives. As St Mary's is included in Simon Jenkins' book, England's Thousand Best Churches, we can expect to receive some visitors wishing to view our fine medieval church. Andrew Lloyd Webber set up the Open Churches Trust so that people can visit some of the finest of the country's churches and 'enjoy not only the beauty but also the unique history each can extol'. On Wednesdays we would encourage two stewards to be present. There is a set of notes about the history and architecture of St Mary's on the table near the church door. I am very willing to arrange a church tour if it will help. John Amor.
BIBLE READING FELLOWSHIP NOTES
The new issue of the BRF notes is now available. These booklets give a short Bible passage for each day, with notes and comments, which many people find a helpful way of exploring the Bible further. The cost for a year, which gives you 3 issues starting in May, is £11.10. There are two editions – New Daylight which gives a short daily passage and notes; and Guidelines, which gives weekly units suitable for more in-depth study. If you would like to know more, or wish to order, please contact Janice Venables (376535).
Dated Notices

FOOD FOR THOUGHT 5th May
Will be meeting again on Tuesday 5th May beginning at 12 noon until 2pm, at St John's Vicarage (come to side door of vicarage next to church). We are beginning an exploration of the book of Hebrews, a letter with a difference, written by an unknown author (possibly a contemporary of the apostle Paul). We begin with chapters 1 to 7. "At many moments in the past and by many means, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets; but in our time, the final days, he has spoken to us in the person of his Son.." Come and join us. Bring sandwiches with you, drinks provided.
KAOS SPRING CONCERT 8th and 9th May
A concert of English choral music will take place on 8th & 9th May in St. Mary's at 7.30pm. Tickets can be obtained from KAOS members in the congregation.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK, 10th-16th May.
  • Sat, 9th May, 12.30-2p.m: Soup, bread & cheese lunch at the Methodist Church
  • Sun, 10th May, 6.30pm: CTK United Christian Aid service at St. John's
  • Wed, 13th May, 10am-12noon: Coffee morning plus produce Bring & Buy, St. Mary's Refectory.
  • Sat, 16th May, 7pm: Quiz and Ploughman's supper, St. John's. Tickets £5.
    COFFEE MORNING 16th May
    At 8 Gosford Close by invitation of Malcolm and Jenny Austen. 10.30am to 12.30. Stalls include cakes and preserves, bring and buy, books, plants and raffle. Proceeds to St John's 50th Anniversary Improvement Fund.

    This is one of a number of St John's events this year planned as social occasions, ones which look out into the community, support our plans to develop the building as a more effective community resource, and in particular for this year look towards the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the chancel.

    ROGATION WALK AT HAMPTON POYLE 17th May Setting off at 3pm from the Bell Inn. The walk will be followed by tea at Model Farm.
    SE REGIONAL EURO-HUSTINGS, 21st May
    Reading International Solidarity Centre for European elections on 4th June. Come along and quiz your prospective MEPs on their stance on EU trade policies and their effects on the poor in developing countries; as well as their position on introducing a "Green New Deal" across Europe to address problems of trade, jobs and climate justice. Doors open 7pm for 7:30pm start. Bus departs Oxford 6pm, returning by 10:30pm. Contact Julieanne Porter, 01865 236 088, oxwdm@phonecoop.coop to secure a place. (More info from Janet Warren 376266 or janetwarren@talk21.com)
    CHURCHES TOGETHER IN KIDLINGTON AGM 26th May
    The CTK AGM will be held on Tuesday, 26th May, 2009 at 8 p.m. in St.Thomas More School Hall. This is open to all members and friends of Kidlington's churches and all are encouraged to come and discuss what the churches are doing together. There will be a special presentation about youth work in Kidlington and a discussion about One World Week.
    Looking Ahead

    See June's Diary
    Regular Lecture Series

    REGENTS PARK COLLEGE, Oxford Centre for Christianity and Culture
    On the theme Alternative Worlds,
    Tuesdays at 5.00pm, Regent's Park College, Pusey St, OX1 2LB
    • 5 May Into the woods with Will: Shakespeare and "A Midsummmer Night's Dream" Prof Laurie Maguire, Magdalen College, University of Oxford
    • 12 May I rest not from my great task: the visions of William Blake<\i> Prof Christopher Rowland
    • 19th May Virtual worlds: routes and destinations Prof Richard Heeks
    • 2nd June George MacDonald’s Phantastes and Lilith Dr Bill Gray
    St GILES LUNCHTIME TALKS 12.30pm
    On the theme Life changing events,
    • 7 May Separation and divorce Felicity Blair
    • 14 MayArchaeologist to Ordinand: from time team to team ministry Martin Smith
    • 21 MayNo one told me it could be like this! Charles Hampton
    • 4 June Alzheimer's Diseases: Time after TimeRupert McShane
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