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Parish Diary and Notices, August 2009

Diary

Saturday, August 1
  • 2.00pm Whitford/Denham wedding, St Mary's K
Sunday, August 2
  • 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 NO Evensong at St John's this evening
  • 8.00pm Healing Service at St Mary's K
Monday, August 3
Tuesday, August 4
  • 7.30pm Iona Communion at St John's
Wednesday, August 5
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 12noon Funeral at St Mary's K
Thursday, August 6
  • 2.00pm Funeral at St Mary's K
Friday, August 7
Saturday, August 8
  • 10.30am Julian Meeting, 12 Barn Close (Bring & share lunch)
  • 3.00pm Bowers/Beauchamp wedding, St Mary's K
Sunday, August 9
  • 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, 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 NO Evensong at St John's this evening
Monday, August 10
Tuesday, August 11
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
Wednesday, August 12
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
Thursday, August 13
Friday, August 14
Saturday, August 15
Sunday, August 16
  • 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 Patronal Festival 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
Monday, August 17
  • 2.00pm Funeral, St Mary's K
Tuesday, August 18
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
  • 8.00pm Standing Committee, Parish Office
Wednesday, August 19
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 8.00pm St John's Hall Management Committee
Thursday, August 20
  • 7.30pm Wedding Rehearsal, St Mary's K
Friday, August 21
Saturday, August 22
  • 4.30pm Gale/Ward wedding, St Mary's K
Sunday, August 23
  • 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
  • 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
Monday, August 24
Tuesday, August 25
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
Wednesday, August 26
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 2-4pm MU Teddy Bears' Picnic, St Mary's Refectory (see notices)
Thursday, August 27
  • ------ NO Gatehouse collection this month
Friday, August 28
Saturday, August 29
Sunday, August 30
  • 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
  • 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
Monday, August 31

Notices

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General Notices

BE PREPARED FOR SWINE FLU! NEW NOTICE. FLU FRIENDS
The Parish is trying to create a network of care for a possible flu epidemic. We all need to have a flu friend or two. A flu friend is someone who will collect medicines, food and other supplies for you if you get swine flu, so that you don't have to leave home. Please can you arrange to have two friends who can act for you. Please fill in the form at the back of the church (and keep a copy for yourself) and return it to the Parish office or give it to a Churchwarden. We ask you to also take home copies of the other information supplied.

If you don't have anyone to support you as a flu friend please contact the Parish Office on 372230 so that we can make a list of people who will need support in the event of you getting swine flu. We as the church would like to have an oversight of all the Flu friends so that we can give full support to everybody. Please let the Parish Office know if you are willing to act as a flu friend to someone who has no-one to support them.

HELP NEEDED TO OFFICE SIT Sep 7th-25th
Help is needed in the Parish Office while Trish is away on holiday - Answering the phone and taking messages, particularly on Fridays. From Monday 7th September to Friday 25th September.
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. Any donations will be gratefully received.
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.
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

"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.
TOUR OF ST. MARY'S Sun 16th Aug
John Amor will conduction this tour of St Mary's at 3pm on Sunday 16th. This is the second tour John will be giving to anyone interested in the very interesting history of St. Mary's. Please meet John at the church. All welcome.
MU Children's 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.
Looking Ahead

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Sep 8th
the lunchtime bible discussion group, will be meeting again on Tuesday 8th Sept beginning at 12 noon until 2pm, at St John's Vicarage. We are dipping into the rich treasury of the Psalms, with Psalms 1 to 15. All life is there, it is often said of these poems - sacred songs or prayers composed over many, many centuries, from the time of the kings in Jerusalem, through the exile in Babylon and afterwards. There is often an honesty about feelings expressed in these writings that has provided enduring support to many people. The pop star Bono describes the psalms as feeling like the blues, "Man shouting at God.... for me it's in his despair that the psalmist really reveals the nature of this special relationship with God. Honesty, even to the point of anger." (Revelations: personal responses to the books of the Bible, Canongate 2005, p 136) Come and join us. Bring sandwiches with you, drinks provided.
RIDE & 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).
CTK FLOWER FESTIVAL SONGS OF PRAISE Sep 13th
St Mary's Church, 6.30pm on Sunday 13th Sept 2009 Tell us your favourite hymns/church songs with a harvest or care of environment or creation theme (one per person). CTK organisers will collate hymns for the service and invite those willing to give a brief introduction to the hymn chosen. Use the sheet displayed in your church. Contact Hilary Campbell, tel: 375611 email: vicar@thecampbells.demon.co.uk
MU CHARITY LUNCH Sep 19th
Put this date in your diary. Saturday September 19th at 12.30pm in the Refectory. We welcome offers of cakes, Raffle prizes and items for the Sales Table. Bring your friends along for home-made soup, bread and cheese, cake, fruit and tea/coffee at a cost of £3.50.
KIDLINGTON VERSUS CLIMATE CHANGE Sep 30th
We present "The Age Of Stupid" (cert 12A), Exeter Hall - 7:00pm, Wednesday 30 September (£3/£2). You won't see a more important film this year (News of the World). Contact kidlingtonvsclimatechange@yahoo.co.uk, 01865 841 146 or janetwarren@talk21.com, 01865 376 266 for tickets.
PARISH OUTING Oct 10th
There will be a Parish outing to the Surrey Downs, Reigate area, on Saturday 10th October leaving at 9am as usual. Please put your name on the list at the back of the church if you would like to go. There will also be another outing in March 2010 to South Derbyshire. More information later.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE/TRIP - Apr 2010
This will be a four day trip to Northern Ireland and we would like to receive feedback on whether to go by coach there and back or pay extra and fly there and back. Please indicate on the list at the back of the church which you would prefer to do. Anthony.
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