Saturday, December 1
- 10am-4pm Fair Trade Fair, Exeter Hall, Kidlington
(see notices)
Advent Sunday, December 2
- 8.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
- 9.30am Parish Communion & Gift Service at St John's
- 10.00am Parish Communion & Gift Service at St Mary's K
- 10.00am Parish Communion & Gift Service at St Mary's HP
- 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
- 4.00pm Christingle Service at St John's
- 6.30pm Advent Carol Service at St Mary's K
- 7.00pm TIG (youth group) at St John's
Monday, December 3
Tuesday, December 4
- 11.45am Visiting Bellringers at St Mary's K
- 12noon Food for thought bible discussion at St John's Vicarage (see
notices)
- 7.30pm Iona Communion at St John's
Wednesday, December 5
- 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
- 7.00pm Advent Reflections at St John's
Thursday, December 6
Friday, December 7
- 9.45am Morning Prayer at St John's
- 10.15am Holy Communion at St John's
Saturday, December 8
- 10.30am Julian Group, 12 Barn Close
Sunday, December 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
- 3.00pm Christingle at St Mary's HP
- 6.30pm Evening Prayer at St John's
- 7.00pm TIG (youth group) at St John's
Monday, December 10
Tuesday, December 11
- 1.00pm Friendly Faces party, Refectory
- 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
- 8.15pm Outreach & Mission Committee, St John's
Wednesday, December 12
- 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
- 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
- 7.00pm Advent Reflections at St John's
Thursday, December 13
Friday, December 14
- 9.45am Morning Prayer at St John's
- 10.15am Holy Communion at St John's
Saturday, December 15
Sunday, December 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
- 2.30pm KAOS rehearsal at St Mary's K
- 6.00pm Carol Service at St Mary's HP
- 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
- 7.00pm TIG (youth group) at St John's
Monday, December 17
Tuesday, December 18
- Afternoon: Gosford Hill School Carols at St Mary's K
- 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
- Evening: Gosford Hill School Carols at St Mary's K
Wednesday, December 19
- 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
- 12.30pm North Kidlington School Carols at St Mary's K
- 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
- 7.00pm Evening Prayer at St John's
Thursday, December 20
- ------ Gatehouse Collection Day (see notices)
- 1.45pm Edward Feild School Carols at St Mary's K
- 4.30pm KAOS rostra up at St Mary's K
- 7.30pm KAOS rehearsal at St Mary's K
Friday, December 21
- 9.45am Morning Prayer at St John's
- 10.15am Holy Communion at St John's
- 7.30pm KAOS concert at St Mary's K
Saturday, December 22
- 10.00am Sunday School practice at St Mary's K
- 7.30pm KAOS concert at St Mary's K
Sunday, December 23
- 8.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
- 9.30am Parish Communion and Nativity at St John's
- 10.00am Parish Communion and Nativity at St Mary's K
- 6.30pm Evening Prayer at St John's
- 7.00pm NO TIG at St John's
Monday, December 24
- 4.00pm Christingle at St Mary's K
- 4.00pm Crib Service at St John's
- 11.30pm Midnight Mass at St John's
- 11.30pm Midnight Mass at St Mary's K
- 11.30pm Midnight Mass at St Mary's HP
Tuesday, December 25
- 8.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
- 9.30am Christmas Day Communion at St John's
- 10.00am Christmas Day Communion at St Mary's K
- 10.00am Christmas Day Communion at St Mary's HP
Wednesday, December 26
Thursday, December 27
Friday, December 28
- 9.45am Morning Prayer at St John's
- 10.15am Holy Communion at St John's
Saturday, December 29
Sunday, December 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
- 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
Monday, December 31
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General Notices
CHRISTMAS STAMPS
The Royal Mail have issued two sets of Christmas stamps, Angels and
Madonna and Child. The post offices have been instructed to only sell
the Madonna design if people specifically request it. If it is not
requested in future the Post Office will claim that there is no demand
for religious stamps. So go on and ask for Christmas stamps and tell
your friends and contacts to do the same!
THE TRAVELLING NATIVITY: POSADA
This is an invitation to enter into the season of Advent, the time of
preparing to enter the mystery of Christmas by taking part in a
journey. The Posada is a South American tradition that is enjoyed
across the world. This journey recreates the journey of Mary and
Joseph as they made their way towards Bethlehem. Figures of Mary and
Joseph travel around from home to home, with people taking it in turns
to create a haven for them to stay on their journey. This Travelling
Nativity, or Posada, can be seen as an opportunity to encourage us to
take some time to reflect on what Advent means for each of us and to
share together special moments of quiet and peace, with a short
service and some shared prayers. Prayers and readings are shared at
each household. The journey begins on Sun 2nd Dec at St John's Church
and the figures return to St John's at the Crib Service on Christmas
Eve. If you would like to join in the journey, contact Hilary for more
information and to be included on the itinerary.
CHRISTMAS GIVING FOR GATEHOUSE
A letter received from Gatehouse in Oxford thanks you all for all the
help and support given to the work of Gatehouse over the last year.
Without the willing and generous support of so many volunteers they
could not serve the needs of the Homeless of our city. A recent survey
gave interesting insights about the people they aim to serve. 80% of
those surveyed thought Gatehouse met their needs and 56% wouldn't know
where to go if Gatehouse wasn't there. Gatehouse are asking you to be
generous in your support of Gatehouse this Christmas by remembering
them in your prayers, continuing to donate food and money (would be
very grateful for any donations as part of your Christmas giving) and
by finding volunteers to work at Gatehouse on Sunday afternoons.
THE 0-5 CLUB
Several years ago, the village toddler group was in danger of
folding. Kidlington Baptist church and the Oxford Community church
Housegroup took over its running and turned it into the 0-5 club. It
meets Tuesdays 9.30 to 11am and has registered membership. They are
currently looking to recruit volunteers with Christian values to
support the committee on a regular basis, especially setting out the
equipment prior to the start of the session. If you would like to
help, please contact Marilyn King on 01865 376700
THE BRITISH RED CROSS
are looking for volunteer drivers in the Oxford area to help them
provide transport to Day Centres for people in need. Please contact
David Cook on 01235 552660 or email dcook@redcross.org.uk If you are
interested in helping.
REFECTORY HELPERS
We need a fourth person to join the rota of people
who help to keep the Refectory tidy. The Refectory is cleaned
professionally each Tuesday but is often used on many occasions during
the week. The helpers check that the cloakrooms and kitchen are
kept tidy and ready for the weekend. This involves at the maximum 2
half hour visits every fourth week at a time of your choosing. If you
could help please see Joyce Morris 375922
Dated Notices
FAIR TRADE FAIR 1st December
This year's Fair Trade Fair to be
held in Exeter Hall, Kidlington. There will be a wide range of stalls
selling fascinating and beautiful items suitable for Christmas
presents - a shopping experience to look forward to! If you can help
in any way, then you'll be most welcome. We need volunteers to staff
some of the stalls, to sell raffle tickets, to serve refreshments and
generally to help keep everything running. Also important is a good
supply of cakes (with fair trade ingredients where possible) to serve
shoppers who need sustenance! Nearer the time posters will be
available for you to put up near your home, at work or anywhere else
you think appropriate. To offer help please contact Jill Buckeldee
(tel: 374809), Janet Warren (tel: 376266) or Margaret Day (tel:
375916).
PARISH GIFT SUNDAY Dec 2nd
This year the
Kidlington Health visitors are asking for donations or gifts of
Christmas fare or food (No toys are needed) to be made into hampers to
distribute to needy Families in Kidlington before Christmas.
THE ADVENT CAROL SERVICE Dec 2nd
will take place on Advent Sunday, Dec 2nd at
6.30pm in St Mary's. This service starts with a candle lit
procession, has all the customary readings and hymns for Advent and
also includes seasonal anthems sung by the choir. This is thoughtful
yet uplifting way in which to begin our preparation for the birth of
Christ.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Dec 4th
The lunchtime bible discussion group will be
meeting again on Tuesday 4th December, 12 noon until 2pm, at St John's
Vicarage. As the journey of Advent begins, we'll be thinking of one of
those who have travelled before us, one of our ancestors in faith -
the story of Abraham. Read Genesis chapters 12 to 25. Bring sandwiches
with you, drinks provided. The next date will be Tues 8th Jan 2008.
GIVING AS MISSION Deadline Dec 9th
A time to give. As a parish we support a wide range
of charities and causes, some international, national and local. In
our budget we set aside money to give away, and the Outreach and
Mission sub-group of the PCC allocates this money each year.
To help us
make that decision, please let us know about causes and charities you
would like us to support, remembering the particular work and
contribution made by Christian agencies. Last year we gave to: USPG,
Edukid, Emmaus UK, Rosie (respite nursing for Oxfordshire's sick
youngsters), CCOW (Christian Concern for One World) and OXPIP (Oxford
Parent-Infant Project). Please pass on contact details and brief
background information on charities to churchwardens or to me by
Sunday Dec 9th. Thank you, Hilary
MOTHERS' UNION 7th December
Our next meeting on Friday, December 7th will be an informal Advent
Service led by the Revd Jason St John Nicolle. We meet at 9.45 for
10.00am in the Refectory. Mince pies will be served afterwards. All
are welcome.
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL AND SING CAROLS! 8th Dec
In aid of the Cancer Research Centre, Oxford. At the Westgate Centre,
Oxford on Saturday 8th December anytime between 10.30am and
3.30pm. All voices welcome! If you are interested please ring Charles
Mould on 01993 810035.
GIVING AS MISSION Dec 9th
As a parish we support a wide range of charities and causes, some
international, national and local. Please let us know about causes and
charities you would like us to support by Sunday Dec 9th.
TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP Dec 11th
Please note that the Tuesday Night group for 20's and 30's will be
having its Christmas social gathering and final meeting of the year on
Tuesday 11th December, 7.30pm, and not 18th Dec as originally
advertised. If you would like to come to the group but have not yet
joined us, please come! The dates for 2008 have been set as follows:
15th and 29th Jan, 12th and 26th Feb, 11th March. If you need
directions to Amey and Tom's house please call Amey on 01865 371698 or
email: amey.tunney at hotmail.co.uk.
CTK HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB Dec 16th
Prayer meeting about its future.
December 16th at the Methodist Church, 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
ST JOHN'S CHRISTMAS DROP-IN 17th Dec
You are invited to drop into St John's Vicarage on Monday 17th
December from 7.30pm to 10pm for a drink and some nibbles.Take a rest
from card writing and present wrapping (although you're probably not
like me and have done it all already!) and come and have a chat. And
you won't be obliged to have a mince pie!
CAROL SERVICE AT FRANK COOK COURT 20th Dec
At 10.00am on Thursday 20th followed
by a short communion service. All welcome.
CAROL SINGING IN SAINSBURY'S 21st Dec
On Friday 21st at 6pm.
Churches Together in Kidlington (CTK) has again been granted
permission by Sainsbury's to sing carols in the foyer. We shall also
be handing out cards containing a small CD of Christmas carols
and details of the Kidlington churches' Christmas services. Anybody
is welcome to join in, even if you can only spare 10 minutes on your
way to shop. Please consider this opportunity for outreach to the
community by all the Kidlington churches. Further details from Sue
Mills (376546) or Gail Nawrocki.
Looking Ahead
EPIPHANY PARTY Jan 4th Ann Beckett is selling tickets
(£3) for the above, arranged by the Mothers' Union. All are
welcome to come to the Refectory on Friday, January 4th at 7 for
7.30pm. Members are asked to bring along a savoury or a sweet
dish. There will be some entertainment.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Jan 8th The lunchtime bible discussion group
will be meeting again on Tuesday 8th January 2008 beginning at 12 noon
until 2pm, at St John's Vicarage. We begin a new calendar year by
looking at a striking New Testament document in the letter of
James. Condemned roundly by Martin Luther, this is writing that pulls
no punches in addressing such practical issues as care for the poor,
controlling your tongue and unjust discrimination. Pure, unspoilt
religion, in the eyes of God the Father, is this: coming to the help
of orphans and widows in their hardships, and keeping oneself
uncontaminated by the world. Come and join us. Bring sandwiches
with you, drinks provided.
CHCH CATHEDRAL: INSTALLATION OF HONORARY CANONS. Sat 19th Jan
Service at 19th Jan 2008 at 6.00pm. The Bishop of Oxford has
appointed four new Honorary Canons of Christ Church Cathedral, one of
whom is The Revd Sue Booys. You are invited to attend the
Installation, which will be followed by an informal drinks
reception. Please let the Clergy know if you would like to attend.
Regular Series of Lectures and Talks
ST. GILES CHURCH OXFORD, LUNCHTIME TALKS
Thursdays in Michaelmas Term at 12.30pm. All welcome. The subject of discussion
is Literature and the Natural World
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6th December So tender to touch: Hopkins and the Environment
Carl Schmidt, Balliol College
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