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Parish Diary and Notices, September 2009

Diary

Tuesday, September 1
  • 7.30pm Iona Communion at St John's
Wednesday, September 2
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 10.30am Wednesday Retired Club at St John's
  • 2.15pm Under 5s restarts at St John's
  • 8.00pm St Mary's Committee, St Mary's
Thursday, September 3
Friday, September 4
  • 9.45am MU meeting, St Mary's Refectory
Saturday, September 5
  • 10.30am Julian Meeting, 12 Barn Close
  • 2.00pm Wedding thanksgiving, St Mary's K
Sunday, September 6
  • 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
  • 3-5.00pm Summer Sunday Teas, St Mary's Refectory
  • 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
  • 8.00pm Healing Service at St Mary's K
Monday, September 7
Tuesday, September 8
  • 12noon Food for thought discussion at St John's (see notices)
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
Wednesday, September 9
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
  • 7.30pm Travelling the way of faith group, St John's
  • 8.00pm Almshouse Trustees meeting, Parish Office
Thursday, September 10
Friday, September 11
  • 10.00am Flower Festival setup, St Mary's K
Saturday, September 12
  • All day: Historic Churches Ride or Stride (see notices)
  • 9.30am Flower Festival service, St Mary's K (see notices)
  • 10.30am Flower Festival open, St Mary's K
Sunday, September 13
  • 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
  • 11.00 Flower festival open to visitors (see notices)
  • 6.30pm NO Said Evensong at St John's
  • 6.30pm Songs of Praise, St Mary's K (see notices)
  • 7.00pm TIG at St John's
Monday, September 14
  • 10am-2pm Flower Festival Clearup, St Mary's K
Tuesday, September 15
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
Wednesday, September 16
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 12noon Funeral, St Mary's K
  • 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
  • 8.00pm Outreach and Mission meeting, St John's
Thursday, September 17
  • 7.30pm Wedding Rehearsal, St Mary's K
Friday, September 18
Saturday, September 19
  • 12.30pm MU Charity Lunch, St Mary's K (see notices)
  • 2.00pm Stone/Buck wedding, St Mary's K
Sunday, September 20
  • 8.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 9.30am Parish Communion at St John's
  • 10.00am Patronal Festival at St Mary's K
  • 10.00am Parish Communion at St Mary's HP
  • 12.30-5.30pm Open Church, St Mary's
  • 3-5.00pm Summer Sunday Teas, St Mary's Refectory
  • 6.00pm Harvest Festival service and supper, St Mary's HP
  • 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
  • 7.00pm TIG at St John's
Monday, September 21
Tuesday, September 22
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
  • 8.00pm Giving Committee, 57 The Moors
Wednesday, September 23
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
Thursday, September 24
  • ------ Gatehouse collection day
  • 8.00pm CTK meeting, St Mary's K
Friday, September 25
Saturday, September 26
  • 10.00am Coffee morning & cake sale, Hampton Poyle
Sunday, September 27
  • 8.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 9.30am Harvest Festival Communion at St John's
  • 10.00am Harvest Festival Communion at St Mary's K
  • 12.30-5.30pm Open Church, St Mary's (see notices)
  • 2.30 Historical walk (see notices)
  • 3-5.00pm Summer Sunday Teas, St Mary's Refectory (the last this season)
  • 6.30pm Celtic Worship at St John's
  • 7.00pm TIG at St John's
Monday, September 28
Tuesday, September 29
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
  • 8.00pm Standing Committee, Parish Office
Wednesday, September 30
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
  • 7.00pm Age of Stupid film (see notices)
  • 7.30pm St John's Events Planning Group

Notices

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General Notices

WHAT IS TIG?
TIG stands for Together In God and it is a Christian youth group aimed at 11-16 year olds who are interested in exploring their faith. We also have a lot of fun and games, do a variety of activities as a group, and get out and about sometimes for social events such as bowling, ice skating, picnics in Uni Parks... and punting! We meet on Sunday evenings from 7.00pm -8.30pm at St. John's Church. In the next term we'll be thinking about sacred space and 'sustaining the sacred centre'. What does that mean? How do we do it? Why is it important? Come and join us. TIG starts again on Sunday 6th September. Contact Hilary, tel 375611 or Jill and Robert Buckeldee, tel 374809
Dated Notices
GODLY PLAY Sep 2nd
Wednesday 2nd September 7.30 to 9.30pm. Launch of Godly Play Library of Story Resources at Diocesan Church House. Come along to the launch of a new resource in the diocese. Godly Play is a unique way of exploring and discovering the story and language of Christian faith. It is being used in a wide range of settings, including churches and schools and is particularly aimed at nurturing the spirituality of children. I will be going to this event and would welcome some company. Come and find out more and see the range of beautiful resources that illustrate different Godly Play stories. Please let me know if you would like to come. Thanks, Hilary.
ST JOHN'S RETIRED CLUB Sep 2nd
We restart on 2nd September at 10.30am. Councillor Paul O'Sullivan - the older people's champion on Cherwell Distric Council - will be our guest speaker. New members and visitors welcome.
MOTHERS' UNION Sep 4th
Our next meeting will be on Friday September 4th at 9.45 (coffee) for 10.00am in the Refectory. The speaker will be Clare Phillips who will speak to us on Reflexology. All are welcome.
THE BRIDGE Sep 6th deadline
The next issue of the Bridge is due out on 14th September. Submissions for publication by 6th September at the latest by email to davjontee@tiscali.co.uk or post to 27 Almond Avenue.
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.
GUILD OF SERVANTS OF THE SANCTUARY Sep 9th
GUILD OF SERVANTS OF THE SANCTUARY - The servers' guild will meet in St Mary's Church, Hampton Poyle on Wednesday, 9th September at 7:30pm. We will celebrate our patron saint, Birinus of Dorchester, with sung Guild Office and sermon. All are welcome to join us for worship; altar servers are invited to robe. If you need a lift to Hampton Poyle please contact Ben Heffer on 01865 438731.
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 Sep 12th-13th
St. Mary's, Kidlington. 12-13th September.
  • Friday 11th 10am: the church will be open from 10am for arranging displays.
  • Saturday 12th 9.30am: Flower Festival commences with a short service at 9.30am.
    Light refreshments will be available all day.
  • Sunday 13th: church open for Flower Festival visitors from 11am. Light refreshments are available between 2pm & 5pm.
  • Sunday 13th 6.30pm: Songs of Praise
  • Monday 15th 10am-2pm: clearing displays.
HISTORICAL TALK, Sep 17th
The Methodist Fellowing Group invite you to a talk by Andrew Moss on the the history of the Radcliffe Infirmary. This begins with tea and coffee at 7.30pm on Thursday 17th September at the Methodist Church Hall, and will last until 9pm.
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.
NEW GATEHOUSE ROTA STARTS Sep 24th
There is now a new list of delivery drivers and collection dates for the coming year (every four weeks, starting September 24th). Please pick up your copy from the back of the church. If you can not help on the specified date, then please arrange a swap or let me know. Again, many thanks from all at the Gatehouse for your continued support, which is very much appreciated. Margaret Day (tel: 375916)
FAMILY FUN DAY Sep 26th
Come and join us for a Family Fun Day on Saturday 26th 11am to 4pm at the Methodist Church. There will be craft activities, bouncy castles, live music, face painting, skittles, and much more! Free admission, many games and sideshows free.
HISTORICAL WALK Sep 27th
Church Street, Mill Street, Mill End, Cherwell Meadows - led by Bilham Woods. On Sunday 27th September, starting 2.30pm from St Mary's Car Park. Enjoy last Sunday afternoon teas on return.
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.
Looking Ahead

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Regular Lecture Series

TUESDAY WORKING LUNCH
1.05pm as usual, but at St Columba's URC at the far end of Alfred St on the right hand side.
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