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Parish Diary and Notices, July 2009

Diary

Wednesday, July 1
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 10.30am Wednesday Retired Club, St John's
  • 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
  • 7.30pm Travelling the way of faith group, St John's
Thursday, July 2
  • ------ Gatehouse Collection Day
  • 2.15pm Funeral, St Mary's K
  • 7.00pm Wedding Rehearsal, St Mary's K
Friday, July 3
  • 9.45am Mothers Union, Refectory (see notices)
Saturday, July 4
  • 1.00pm Hulcup/Hewetson wedding, St Mary's K
  • 5.30pm Parish BBQ and games, Church End, Church St (see notices)
Sunday, July 5
  • 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
  • 12.30-5.30pm Open Church, St Mary's (see notices)
  • 3-5.00pm Summer Sunday Teas, St Mary's Refectory (see notices)
  • 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, July 6
  • 8.00pm Funding the Future steering group, 57 Church St
Tuesday, July 7
  • 12noon Food for thought, St John's (see notices)
  • 7.30pm Iona Communion at St John's
  • 8.00pm St John's Committee
Wednesday, July 8
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
Thursday, July 9
  • 10.30am West Kidlington School visit St Mary's K
  • 2.00pm Parish Traidcraft group at 57 Church St
Friday, July 10
Saturday, July 11
  • 10.30am Julian Meeting, 5 Court Close
  • 11.00am 50's Style Family Day and BBQ, St John's
Sunday, July 12
  • 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
  • 12noon Holy Baptism at St Mary's K
  • 12.30-5.30pm Open Church, St Mary's
  • 3-5.00pm Summer Sunday Teas, St Mary's Refectory
  • 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
  • 7.00pm TIG at St John's (last before summer break)
Monday, July 13
Tuesday, July 14
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
Wednesday, July 15
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 8.00pm PCC meeting, St Mary's K, preceded by Communion
Thursday, July 16
  • 10.00am Frank Court service (see notices)
  • 7.30pm Tour of St Mary's (see notices)
Friday, July 17
Saturday, July 18
  • 3.00pm Beauchamp/Reed wedding, St Mary's K
Sunday, July 19
  • 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
  • 12noon Holy Baptism, St Mary's K
  • 12.30-5.30pm Open Church, St Mary's (see notices)
  • 2.30pm Woodstock Music Society practice, St Mary's K
  • 3-5.00pm Summer Sunday Teas, St Mary's Refectory (see notices)
  • 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
Monday, July 20
  • 8.00pm Finance Committee, Parish Office
Tuesday, July 21
  • 7.30pm Prayers for healing at St John's
Wednesday, July 22
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
Thursday, July 23
Friday, July 24
  • 2.00pm Bullen/Howdill wedding, St Mary's K
  • 6.30pm Wedding rehearsal, St Mary's K
Saturday, July 25
  • 2.30pm Dickinson/Cooper wedding, St Mary's K
Sunday, July 26
  • 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)
  • 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
Monday, July 27
Tuesday, July 28
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
Wednesday, July 29
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
Thursday, July 30
  • ------ Gatehouse collection day
Friday, July 31

Notices

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General Notices

Swine flu care network
The Parish is trying to create a network of care for a possible flu epidemic. We all need a flu friend or two. A friend is someone who will collect medicines, food and other supplies for you if you cannot leave home. Please can you arrange to have two friends to act for you. The church would like to have an oversight of these arrangements, so that we can give full support to everybody. Please fill a form at the back of the church, and return it to the Parish Office or one of the Churchwardens. Anthony.
CONGREGATION PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES
Please could we ask you not to overload the planned giving envelopes with coins as the paper they are made of is quite soft and many envelopes are bursting open. And a reminder that foreign coins are not acceptable, not even channel island coins. All cheques should be made payable to Kidlington PCC.
MONTSHIWA
Kathryn Ellis and Eleanor Williamson will be making another visit to Montshiwa in August, when they will be representing the Oxford Diocese at the Annual Family Weekend of the Kimberley and Kuruman Diocese in Mafikeng. They will be visiting and working with children affected by AIDS, particularly in the schools which we support. They also hope to visit other AIDS projects supported by the Oxford Diocese. In order to raise funds for this visit Anthony and Kathryn and Eleanor invite you to a "Cheese and Wine Evening" at the Rectory on Saturday, July 18th from 6.30. Please indicate if you wish to attend by signing the list or leaving your name at the Parish Office. Everyone, including families, will be welcome, and donations will be gratefully received.
PARISH BBQ: Thankyou
to everyone who helped to make the day of the BBQ so enjoyable and successful! We are pleased to say we made a profit of £1481.07 which is £7.88 more than last year!
NEW KEY
Have you noticed the smart new key to the South door? Nobody can remember this door being locked by a key! Phil Sampson has managed to make this new key by taking the lock apart and creating a new key. We are most grateful for Phil's skill. Anthony.
CONGRATULATIONS
and our very best wishes for the future from all St. John's congregation to Ikechi Anya on signing a two year contract to play football for the Spanish club, Sevilla.
CONGRATULATIONS
to Joanna Karatzio on achieving her Master of Studies degree in History of Art at St. Anne's College, Oxford.
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED!
Over the past year or two several of our team have left and more are likely to leave in the near future. Servers help to ensure the smooth running of the service by preparing things beforehand and assisting the priest during the service. This help is important when visiting priests are taking the service. Instruction will, of course, be given. If you think you can help in this essential service to St Mary's please speak to the Rector, Anthony Ellis. Thank you John Amor.
Dated Notices

PARISH BARBECUE AND FAMILY FUN EVENING 4th July
Church End Garden, 104 Church Street 5.30-8.00pm. Raffle: Tickets are now available, please take these to sell to your friends and colleagues. It is a good way of raising money in advance. Prizes: We are asking for prizes for the Raffle, large and small drinks only for the adult tombola, and suitable large and small prizes for the children's tombola. There are boxes in the porch for your contributions. Puddings: We need pudding makers. Please sign the list or contact Philippa Burrell. Food Tickets: £5 Adult Portion (1 burger, 1 hotdog) £3 Child Portion (1 portion) £15 Family Ticket available from Joyce Morris 375922, Margaret Day 375916 or Jane's, High Street.
GRAND BUFFET IN AID OF GATEHOUSE AT THE TREE HOTEL IFFLEY 6th July at 7.30pm.
Enjoy international dishes and live music and we will be auctioning some art from the Wednesday Art Group. Tickets are £25 each and are available from Gatehouse office 01865 792999 or the Hotel. Andrew Smith.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT 7th July
The lunchtime bible discussion group, will be meeting again on Tuesday 7th July beginning at 12 noon until 2pm, at St John's Vicarage (come to side door of vicarage next to church) We turn towards one of the 'minor prophets' in the Hebrew Scriptures: Micah (whose name means 'Who is like the Lord?') is one of the 8th century prophets and his message is primarily for the southern kingdom of Judah. Despite witnessing the fall of the northern kingdom, Israel, to Assyria, the people of Judah failed to learn the lesson that a similar fate could befall them. Micah foretells a disastrous but not hopeless future. "... and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Come and join us. Bring sandwiches with you, drinks provided.
ST JOHN'S 1950's FETE 11th July
We will be holding a 50's Style Summer Fete on 11th July from 11am to 4pm. There will be games, stalls and much, much more!
Becky writes: I will still be taking jumble until the 8th July. I am now asking for a little bit more. We would also like to hold a Plant, Cake and Jam sale and welcome any donations. Items can be brought to me or I can pick up if necessary. We will also be holding on the day, an Animal made from Vegetable and 1950’s Fancy Dress, competition. You may also have noticed some 1950's quiz papers about, (instructions on the quiz paper), please have a go. Thank you for all of your support. Becky, 75 Hazel Crescent, Kidlington. 0778 637 2090
FRANK COOK COURT service 16th July
This service with Holy Communion on 16th July 2009 at 10.00am. All welcome to join us. Kathryn will be speaking about her forthcoming South African visit.
TOUR OF ST MARY'S 16th July
John Amor will be your guide on Thursday 16th July at 7.30pm. Please meet John at St Mary's church at 7.30pm if you would like to do the tour.
Montshiwa: Cheese and Wine July 18th
Kathryn Ellis and Eleanor Williamson will be making another visit to Montshiwa in August, when they will be representing the Oxford Diocese at the Annual Family Weekend of the Kimberley and Kuruman Diocese in Mafikeng. They will be visiting and working with children affected by AIDS, particularly in the schools which we support. They also hope to visit other AIDS projects supported by the Oxford Diocese. In order to raise funds for this visit Anthony and Kathryn and Eleanor invite you to a "Cheese and Wine Evening" at the Rectory on Saturday, July 18th from 6.30. Please indicate if you wish to attend by signing the list or leaving your name at the Parish Office. Everyone, including families, will be welcome, and donations will be gratefully received.
ALTERNATIVE MUSIC WORSHIP AT ST. MARY'S July 19th
Martyn Lazell has been with us for the last three weeks as a student placement. On Sunday 19th July at 6.30pm he will be leading an alternative music worship, workshop, at St. Mary's. This will be an opportunity for us to experience a very different style of music that is already used in other churches. Some of the hymns will have familiar words and tunes but will have a different treatment. All welcome!
Healing service St John's 7.30pm July 21st
This service will be preceded by 10 minutes reflection, and will use words from the Iona liturgy. A book to record written prayer requests is available at St John's
The return of the Honey Bee July 30th July
Gosford Hill School at 7.30pm on Thursday 30th July. The Midcounties Coop will be hosting a pre-release viewing of this new film about the state of the world's bee population. Doors open 7pm, admission free, all welcome.
Looking Ahead

ADVANCE NOTICE OF "CAKES AND ALE" PRODUCTION 2nd Aug
Once again we will be welcoming these talented performers of Shakespeare to the Rectory garden on Sunday, August 2nd, when they will present "A Comedy of Errors" at 2.30 and 7.30pm. Tickets will be available later at £10 (£7.50 concessions) £30 for a family of four from the Oxford Playhouse or on the door.
MOTHERS UNION Picnic Aug 26th
We invite children of all ages (accompanied by an adult, who will be responsible for his/her child/children) to our 3rd annual Teddy Bears' picnic on Wednesday August 26th from 2pm to 4pm in St. Mary's Refectory. We ask you to bring along your favourite Teddy and be prepared for singing, games, story, and eating, of course! If you would like to make a donation of £1 per family (on the day) towards the food, this would be very helpful but not obligatory! We would like to know names & ages of all children hoping to attend, as soon as possible, but by Sunday August 16th at the latest, so that we’ll have an idea of numbers & be able to prepare appropriate games etc. Please reply to Pam Cooper on 372983 or email cooperm at aol.com Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sponsored Ride and Stride Sep 12th
The annual cycling or walking event to raise money for your church and the Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust. Sponsorship forms and further info from Marion Kubat (T: 378108).
Regular Lecture Series

TUESDAY WORKING LUNCHES AT ST MICHAEL'S OXFORD
1.05pm as usual.
  • NEW DATE Tue 14th July How well do we provide for the homeless in Oxford? Andrew Smith, Project Director of Gatehouse and Sister Anne Proudly, the Chaplain for the homeless will be leading the discussion.
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