Sunday, July 1
- 8.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
- 9.00am Early Birds (pre-schoolers) 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)
- 3-5.00pm Summer Sunday Teas, St Mary's Refectory (see notices)
- 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
- 7.00pm TIG (youth group) at St John's
- 8.00pm Healing Service at St Mary's K
Monday, July 2
Tuesday, July 3
- 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
Wednesday, July 4
- 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
- 10.30am Wednesday Retired Club at St John's
- 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
- 7.00pm Evening Prayer at St John's
Thursday, July 5
Friday, July 6
- 9.45am Morning Prayer at St John's
- 10.15am Holy Communion at St John's
Saturday, July 7
- 10.15am Julian Meeting at 27 Exeter Rd
- 10.30am-12noon Coffee Morning at St John's (see notices)
Sunday, July 8
- 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 at St Mary's K
- 12.30-5.30pm Open Church, St Mary's (see notices)
- 2.15pm Guided Walk (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 (youth group) at St John's
Monday, July 9
Tuesday, July 10
- 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
Wednesday, July 11
- 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
- 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
- 7.00pm Evening Prayer at St John's
Thursday, July 12
Friday, July 13
- 9.45am Morning Prayer at St John's
- 10.15am Holy Communion at St John's
Saturday, July 14
Sunday, July 15
- 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 Celtic Worship at St John's
- 7.00pm TIG (youth group) at St John's
Monday, July 16
Tuesday, July 17
- 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
- 8.15pm Outreach & Mission meeting, St John's Vestry
Wednesday, July 18
- 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
- 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
- 7.00pm Evening Prayer at St John's
- 8.00pm St Mary's Committee, Refectory
Thursday, July 19
- ------ Gatehouse Collection Day
- 8.00pm Finance Committee, 57 Church St
Friday, July 20
- 9.45am Morning Prayer at St John's
- 10.15am Holy Communion at St John's
- 10.30am School Children visit St Mary's K
Saturday, July 21
- Noon-5pm Kidlington Gala Day
- 1.00pm Taylor/Leake wedding, St Mary's HP
- 3.30pm Fisher/Walton wedding, St Mary's K
- 7.00pm Barn Dance, Hampton Poyle (see notices)
- 7.30pm
Adderbury Ensemble concert at St Mary's K
Sunday, July 22
- 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 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
- 7.00pm TIG (youth group) at St John's
Monday, July 23
- 8.00pm Standing Committee, Parish Office
Tuesday, July 24
- 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
Wednesday, July 25
- 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
- 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
- 7.00pm Evening Prayer at St John's
Thursday, July 26
- 7.30pm St John's Anniversary planning, 8 Gosford Close
Friday, July 27
- 9.45am Morning Prayer at St John's
- 10.15am Holy Communion at St John's
Saturday, July 28
- 2.30pmWheeler/Wiseman wedding, St Mary's K
Sunday, July 29
- 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 NO TIG at St John's
Monday, July 30
Tuesday, July 31
- 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
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St John's 50th Anniversary Celebrations
In 2007 and 2008, St John's is celebrating
50th year since its construction and dedication.
To see the various events we have planned,
please see the
St John's 50 pages.
General Notices
PLANNED GIVING, CHEQUES AND CASH! A reminder that cheques to
St Mary's Kidlington, St John's or St Mary's Hampton Poyle for planned
giving or any other purpose must be made payable to
Kidlington PCCor
Kidlington with Hampton Poyle
PCC. Note too that all monies must in sterling.
Foreign currency (including the Euro can not be accepted.
LOST PROPERTY in St Mary's K
There are a number of items of clothing that have been left on the
pegs in the vestibule to the refectory. If they are not claimed by
the 22nd July they will be given to one of the local charity shops.
ST JOHN'S COFFEE MORNING Thanks Thank you to all for your
support on Saturday 17th. The total raised was £177.40. Two
raffle prizes are unclaimed on tickets 77 and 119. Please contact
375942 if you are one of the lucky ones.
OPEN CHURCHES
St Mary's will again be open to visitors this summer
on Wednesday afternoons from 2.30pm to 5.30pm and Sunday afternoons
from 12.30pm to 5.30pm. 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
SUMMER SUNDAY TEAS
are being served in the Refectory 3pm - 5pm each
week starting on Sunday 13th May. Come along and enjoy the delicious
home made cakes, a good way of ending a Sunday afternoon walk!
Dated Notices
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION Sunday 1st July 2007
David Pritchard will be presiding at Ely Cathedral at 10.30am. No formal
invitations, but David and Tricia would love to see anyone who is able
to attend the service. A glass of bubbly and cake will be provided
afterwards. David was our Curate here 25 years ago; he was ordained at
Christ Church Cathedral and lived at 29 Andersons Close. His current
address is: The Revd Canon Precentor D Pritchard, The Precentor's
House, 32 High Street, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4JU.
MOTHERS' UNION 6th July
Our next meeting is on Friday, July 6th in the Refectory at 9.45am
(coffee) for 10.00am. Please bring CDs or audio tapes of your
favourite music, or pieces of prose/poetry you would like to read to
the group. This has come to be an annual event which we all enjoy.
Friends are welcome to join us and participate in this meeting.
ST JOHN'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY 7th July
A coffee morning with sales table, crafts, books and cakes from
10.30am to 12noon. Contact Joan Townsend on phone 375942. Proceeds to
St John's Jubilee Celebrations. Please come and join us.
GUIDED WALK IN ST MARY'S FIELDS Sunday 8th July led by St
Mary's Field Conservation Group. We will be meeting in the carpark at
the back of the church at 2.15pm for a start at 2.30pm. All welcome.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT 17th July
The next meeting of the lunchtime bible discussion group will be
Tuesday 17th July at St John's Vicarage at 12 noon until 2pm. Come to
the side door by the church and bring your lunch with you. Drinks will
be provided. We eat together and then spend time in discussion,
finishing with a time of reflection/prayer. Our topic for this meeting
is the biblical character of David. Why is he such a significant
figure? What attracts us about him as a character? What repels us?
What can we learn from David's story. See the books of Samuel and
Kings, the books of Chronicles, not forgetting the Psalms!
FRANK COOK COURT SERVICE 19TH July
As ever, all are welcome at our service at 10.00am.
FAIRTRADE AT PARISH GALA DAY 21st July
We are again planning to hold a
Fairtrade stall and display at the Parish Gala Day on Saturday 21st
July. We hope to have helpers from all the churches, so if you can
offer to look after the stall for an hour between 12.00 and 4.00
p.m. or would be able to help with transporting goods before or after
the event that would be greatly appreciated. More information from
Jill and Robert Buckeldee (374809), Janet Warren (376266) or Margaret
Day (375916).
BARN DANCE Sat 21st July Barn Dance and Ploughman's Supper at
Model Farm, Hampton Poyle 7.00pm. Live music, bring your own
drinks. Tickets: Adults £7.50; children £5; under 5 Free;
barn dance
only - £5. Tickets available from Judith 378159 or Jean 01869
351737. Profits to Hampton Poyle church funds.
CLIMATE CHANGE EVENT Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5.30pm, till
28th July at the Quaker Centre, 42 St Giles: a display on climate
change, including information and resources on - The public debate,
the causes and impacts of climate change,Understanding your carbon
footprint, Government strategies and policies, what's going on in
Oxfordshire and what you can do. Also Carbon footprint surgery with
one-to-one expert advice 12 - 2 each day; Agony aunt service for
environmental dilemmas; Energy efficient light bulb library loaned by
ClimateXChange.
Recycled Greetings Cards Sunday July 29th
These will be on sale in the Refectory after the Parish Eucharist
in aid of Parish Funds
Looking Ahead ...
Possible Teddy Bears' Picnic 22nd Aug
Our Branch would like to invite any children (no age
limit) who might like to come, with an adult, to a Teddy Bears' Picnic
in the Refectory on Wednesday, August 22nd from 2.00 - 4.00pm. Please
let Pam Cooper or Ann Beckett know if you think you might be
interested in this event (or know of friends/neighbours who might like
to come) so that we can decide whether to go ahead with plans. We
would send out invitations at a later date. Hoping to hear from you.
Bishop Simeon Trust. African Music and Dance 25th Aug
The Oxford Soroptimists invite you to an evening of African
music and dance at
the Abbey Buildings, Abingdon (OX14 3HZ)
on Saturday 25th August. The evening includes performances by
African artists, and Arts and Crafts stall, Fair Trade and refreshments.
The doors open at 6pm, and the concert starts at 7pm.
Proceeds for the Bishop Simeon Trust, working with young people
affected by AIDS. Tickets £15, only available in advance.
Details from africanevening @ hotmail.co.uk, or phone 01865 401028.
A NEW BIBLE STUDY, prayer and social group for people in
their 20's and 30's will be starting in September. The aim is to meet
weekly for Bible study and discussion and the emphasis is on
fellowship, and what it is to be a Christian in your 20's and
30's. There will be an introductory meeting and a bring-and-share
supper in July to plan when this exciting venture will start. If you
are interested please contact Amey Tunney on 01865 371698 (eves
mainly) or e-mail: amey.tunney @ hotmail.co.uk. Please let her know your
availability for 9-13th or 16-20th July. This invitation is open to
non-churchgoers as well so please let your friends, children and
grandchildren know if they might be interested. If you have any
questions please contact Amey, or Maranda St. John Nicolle.
SPONSORED RIDE OR STRIDE: Sept 8th The annual sponsored Ride
or Stride event will take place on Saturday 8th September, 10.00am-6.00pm.
Cycle or walk around Oxfordshire churches
to raise money for our churches and the Oxfordshire Historic Churches
Trust (which has given a generous contribution to the St Mary's Spire
Fund). Church welcomers able to spare an hour
on the day are also needed. Organisers are Marion
and Nick Kubat (01865-378108) and
forms will be available in the churches shortly.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN KIDLINGTON FLOWER FESTIVAL Sept 15th
This year's Flower Festival will take place on 15/16th September at St
Mary's K. The Flower Festival is being organised by the Kidlington
Evening Townswomen's Guild and they invite you to take part. If in
previous years you had a place that you would like to continue to use
please let Marianne Balazs know (of 26 Foxdown Close, Kidlington) by
30th May 2007.
CRAFT EVENING AT ST. JOHN'S Sept 19th
Offering an opportunity for a wide range of goods to be
sold. Funds towards St John's Golden Anniversary Celebrations. Would
you like to contribute to this evening? Charge for stall holders is
10% of takings. Please contact Hilary.
LEADING PRAYERS IN CHURCH 29th Sept
I would like to hold a morning for those who lead prayers in our
churches and for those who might be interested in leading prayers.
Come along and share your thoughts, ideas and experiences and have the
opportunity to try out different approaches, and find out about
resources to use. Saturday 29th September, 10am to 12.30pm in St John's
Church. (Please note change to date published in The Bridge.)
Contact me if you are interested in coming along. Hilary.
PARISH AWAY DAY "CELEBRATING OUR GIFTS" 6th Oct
9.30am to 4.30pm at Youlbury Scout Camp. Time out together as a
parish; getting to know one another better; enjoy learning from the
gifts of others; discover the gifts we didn't realise we had. Outdoor
and indoor activities available. Put the date in your diary now and
tick the list of activities (max 2 per person) to indicate what you
might be interested in. Cost: £10 per adult and £6 per
child (16 years and under) More details and booking form available
later. We see this as a time away together for all ages. If the cost
is prohibitive, the parish is prepared to offer financial support, in
confidence. Contact Hilary.
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