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Parish Diary and Notices, July 2008

Diary


Tuesday, July 1
  • 12noon Food for Thought group at St John's (see notices)
  • 7.30pm Iona Communion at St John's
  • 7.30pm Tuesday Night Group
Wednesday, July 2
  • 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
  • ----- Travelling the Way of Faith: NOW ON 16th JULY
Thursday, July 3
  • 9.00am Morning Prayer at St John's
  • 9.30am Holy Communion at St John's
  • ----- Gatehouse Collection day
  • 8.00pm Fair Trade Group, 57 Church St
Friday, July 4
Saturday, July 5

Sunday, July 6
  • 8.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 9.30am Parish Communion at St John's
  • 10.00am Parish Communion & Baptism 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
  • 8.00pm Healing Service at St Mary's K
Monday, July 7
Tuesday, July 8
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
  • 8.00pm St John's Committee
Wednesday, July 9
  • 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 10
  • 9.00am Morning Prayer at St John's
  • 9.30am Holy Communion at St John's
Friday, July 11
  • ----- Parish Weekend at Lee Abbey
Saturday, July 12
  • 2.00pm Kastelik/Walker wedding, St Mary's K

Sunday, July 13
  • 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
  • ----- NO TIG at St John's (restart Sep 7th)
Monday, July 14
  • 7.30pm GSS Service, St Mary's HP (see notices)
Tuesday, July 15
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
  • 7.30pm Tuesday Night Group
Wednesday, July 16
  • 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
  • 7.30pm Travelling the Way of Faith at St John's
  • 7.30pm Wedding rehearsal, St Mary's K
Thursday, July 17
  • 9.00am Morning Prayer at St John's
  • 9.30am Holy Communion at St John's
Friday, July 18
Saturday, July 19
  • 10.30am Julian Meeting, 12 Barn Close
  • 1.00pm Jennings/Shorter wedding, St Mary's K
  • ----- Kidlington Gala Day, Exeter Hall

Sunday, July 20
  • 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
  • ----- NO TIG at St John's (restart Sep 7th)
Monday, July 21
Tuesday, July 22
  • 7.30pm Service of Prayers for healing and wholeness at St John's
  • 8.15pm Event planning meeting at St Mary's
Wednesday, July 23
  • 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 Open Meeting of Standing Committee & PCC, St John's (not Parish Office as previous notice)
Thursday, July 24
  • 9.00am Morning Prayer at St John's
  • 9.30am Holy Communion at St John's
Friday, July 25
Saturday, July 26

Sunday, July 27
  • 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
  • 2.00pm Woodstock Choir practice at St Mary's
  • 3-5.00pm Summer Sunday Teas, St Mary's Refectory
  • 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
Monday, July 28
Tuesday, July 29
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
  • 7.30pm Tues Night Group
Wednesday, July 30
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 2.15pm NO Under 5s until 27th August
  • 7.00pm Evening Prayer at St John's
Thursday, July 31
  • ----- Gatehouse collection day
  • 9.00am Morning Prayer at St John's
  • 9.30am Holy Communion at St John's

Notices


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General Notices

EXPLORING THE WAY AHEAD
Bishop John, having been in the diocese now for a year wants to begin a conversation with people and reflect back on his time of listening closely to the diocese, in order to discern the way ahead ...
[read the full notice from Hilary]
CALLING ALL CAKE BAKERS!
I still have dates to fill for cakes for Sunday teas. If you can help, please can you add your name to the list on the table near the door at the back of the church at St Mary's, and if anyone from St John's or St Mary's HP can help please contact Peggy Harwood directly.
FRIENDLY FACES
Would you like to help with the Friendly Faces Group? We are in need of more helpers. We meet fortnightly, 2pm to 4pm in St Mary's Refectory. If you would like to help please contact Marie on 373520.
GIFT AID
If you are not a member of the Planned Giving Scheme and place cash on the collection plate, please consider putting the money in an orange gift aid envelope. Provided you pay income tax the church can claim back from the Government an extra 28p on every pound you give.
OPEN CHURCH
During the Summer we keep St Mary's K open for visitors on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons from 2.30pm until 5.00pm. We need people to be in church, particularly on Wednesday afternoons to welcome people. Please sign the list if you could help on one or more Wednesdays between May and September.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS, OR NOT
Please note that
  • St Mary's Sunday School will break for the Summer after this Sunday (13th July) and start up again on 7th September.
  • But St John's Junior Church will continue to meet as usual each Sunday morning during the Summer. We look forward to seeing everyone and hearing about your holidays.
  • The St John's Under 5s on Wednesday are taking a break until 27th August

Dated Notices

FOOD FOR THOUGHT July 1st
The lunchtime bible discussion group will be meeting again on Tuesday 1st July 2008 beginning at 12 noon until 2pm, at St John's Vicarage. We are continuing to study the apostle Paul, a man with a passion for Christ, by reading the letter to the Galatians, writing containing words with the potential for social revolution: ".. there is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.." Come and join us. Bring sandwiches with you, drinks provided. There will be no meeting in August, the next date will be Tuesday 2nd September
NO PLACE LIKE HOME CAMPAIGN. July 5th
As part of this campaign Cherwell District Council is organising workshops to promote Care in the Family. The Kidlington Workshop is on Saturday 5th July at Kidlington Methodist church 8.30am - 11.30am. (breakfast provided) Attendance does not involve long term commitment, it is a forum for information, ideas and inspiration. For further details or to book a place, contact Helen Town on 07816 542 464.
YOUTH WORK IN COMMUNITY OF KIDLINGTON July 9th
at 8pm at Kidlington Baptist Church: Open Meeting to discuss provision of youth work in community of Kidlington. Discussion continues amongst members of churches, council, school, parents, etc on ways to support and value the young people in our community.
GUILD OF SERVANTS OF THE SANCTUARY July 14th
The chapter will meet in St Mary's Church, Hampton Poyle on Monday, 14th July at 7:30pm for Guild Office, Sermon & Te Deum. The service will include prayers of thanksgiving on the occasion of the 175th Anniversary of the Oxford Movement. All are welcome to join us for worship. Ben Heffer: 01865 438731.
Looking Ahead

CAKES AND ALE PRODUCTION Aug 3rd
The Merry Wives of Windsor will take place in the Rectory Garden on August 3rd 2008. More details later.
MOTHERS' UNION Teddy Bears' Picnic August 13th
We have also booked the Refectory for another Teddy Bears' Picnic on Wednesday, August 13th (2.00 till 4.00pm) following last years' successful event. Parents/grandparents/carers make a note of the date and await further details!
CTK HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB Aug 18th onwards
This club will run from Monday 18th August 2008 to Friday 22nd August, mornings from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Kidlington Methodist Church, for children 8-11years old. Cost £15. Booking is essential -- enrolment forms available from Marilyn King phone: 376700. Please enrol before 23rd July.
ST JOHN'S WEDNESDAY RETIRED CLUB Aug 20th
are running an outing to Sulgrave Manor (Home of the Washington family) on Wednesday, August 20th, leaving St John's at 1 p.m. The fare (including Coach, Entrance and light refreshment) is £15. Please contact Joan or David Townsend on 01865 375942. All Welcome.
SUMMER FUND RAISING EVENT 30th Aug
Planning for the fete/style parish fund raising event on Saturday 30th August in the Rectory Garden is progressing well. If you could help in any way contact Joyce Morris 375922
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Sep 2nd
Tthe lunchtime bible discussion group will be meeting again on Tuesday 2nd September 2008 beginning at 12 noon until 2pm, at St John's Vicarage. The letters of John are documents described as catholic epistles'- a phrase that is a way of characterising the wide focus of these writings in subject matter. The first letter is probably the most important and continues to explore the truth of the adage: 'God is not a noun but a verb'... 'God is love, and those who live in love live in God, and God lives in them...' Come and join us. Bring sandwiches with you, drinks provided.
Regular Lecture Series

TUESDAY WORKING LUNCHES AT ST. MICHAEL'S

At 1.05pm in St Michael's at the Northgate in Cornmarket
  • July 8th July What limits should we set to revenge?
  • July 15th Does government give the right support to religion?
  • CATHEDRAL SUMMER LECTURES

    Wednesdays at 4.30pm in the Priory Room, Christ Church. All welcome. Subject Dying and Living: Faith Matters
    • July 16th The Venerable Julian Hubbard, Archdeacon of Oxford
      Living and dying in the NHS: an interfaith perspective
    • July 23rd The Very Revd Christopher Lewis, Dean Keep your mind in Hell, and despair not Silouan
    • July 30th The Revd Canon Nigel Biggar, Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology Medical killing should not be legal
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