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Parish Diary and Notices, October 2009

Diary

Thursday, October 1
  • tbc Traidcraft Group, 57 Church St
Friday, October 2
Saturday, October 3
  • 10.30am Julian Group
  • ------- "Spring Clean" at St John's
  • 2.00pm Coppock/Foster wedding, St Mary's K
Sunday, October 4
  • 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
  • 10.30am Pamela Baker's ordination (see notices)
  • 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
  • 7.00pm TIG at St John's
  • 8.00pm Healing Service at St Mary's K
Monday, October 5
Tuesday, October 6
  • 7.30pm Iona Communion at St John's
Wednesday, October 7
  • 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
  • 7.30pm NO Travelling the Way (moved to 14th)
Thursday, October 8
Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 10
  • 9.00am Parish outing to the South Downs
Sunday, October 11
  • 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 Service of Thanksgiving at St John's (see notices)
  • 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
  • 7.00pm TIG at St John's
Monday, October 12
Tuesday, October 13
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
  • 8.00pm St John's Committee meeting
Wednesday, October 14
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
  • 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
  • 7.30pm Travelling the Way of Faith Group at St John's (new date)
Thursday, October 15
Friday, October 16
Saturday, October 17
  • 9.30-12.30 PCC Away Morning (venue tbc)
Sunday, October 18
  • 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 at St Mary's K
  • 6.30pm Celtic Worship at St John's
  • 7.00pm TIG at St John's
Monday, October 19
Tuesday, October 20
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
Wednesday, October 21
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 1.00pm Funeral, St Mary's K
  • 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
  • 8.00pm Finance Committee, Parish Office
  • 8.00pm Fellowship Group (see notices)
Thursday, October 22
  • ------ Gatehouse collection day
  • 11.00am Funeral, St Mary's K
Friday, October 23
  • 12noon Funeral, St Mary's K
Saturday, October 24
  • 7.30pm Musical evening, St John's (see notices)
Sunday, October 25
  • 8.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 9.30am Parish Communion and Celebration of Dedication of the Chancel, St John's
  • 10.00am Parish Communion at St Mary's K
  • 6.30pm Said Evensong at St John's
  • 7.00pm NO TIG (half-term)
Monday, October 26
Tuesday, October 27
  • 7.30pm Holy Communion at St John's
Wednesday, October 28
  • 10.00am Holy Communion at St Mary's K
  • 2.15pm Under 5s at St John's
  • 7.30pm Montshiwa Talk, Refectory (see notices)
  • 8.00pm Fellowship Group (see notices)
Thursday, October 29
Friday, October 30
Saturday, October 31

Notices

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General Notices

WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP GROUP
meets at 8pm every Wednesday of the month except for the 1st Wednesday of the month. Please contact Karen Mason on 370169 for further information.
Summer Teas
this year raised the sum of £1,579.66. This would not have been possible without the splendid teams of ladies (and some husbands) who gave up their Sunday afternoons to serve the teas, and our bakers who produced delicious cakes week after week. Thank you so much. Peggy Harwood.
REBECCA'S MALAWI TRIP
Thank you very much for everyone's support last Sunday. My concert, Musical Morsels for Malawi, raised nearly £600, and I would like to thank everyone for donating money, cakes as well as giving up their time in order to perform. Thank you, Rebecca Smith.
Dated Notices

PAMELA's ORDINATION Oct 4th
Pamela Baker will be ordained as priest at the Church of the Holy Family, Blackbird Leys, at 10.30am on Sunday October 4th. Please do join her on this occasion. Lunch will be provided in the church hall afterwards. Please give your name to Joyce Morris if you would like to go.
FUND RAISING CONCERT in St Mary's Oct 4th
As many of you know, Olivia Buckledee has just returned from her World Challenge expedition to China. Working with the same organization I plan to go to Malawi next summer, and therefore need to raise some money. I have already raised £1300 by babysitting, cleaning and odd-jobbing, as well as organizing a raffle and stall at the Kidlington Gala day. The next big fund-raiser I am organizing is a music concert which will showcase the talent of some of my friends and teachers as well as the church choir. The concert will be in St Mary's Kidlington at 3pm on Sunday Octover 4th. After the concert there will be tea and cakes, as well as a retiring collection. Please come along! (Also, if you would be willing to bake a cake, please let me know.) Thank you. Rebecca Smith.
LECTURE Oct 4th
Where is Faith in Moral Judgements? A lecture given by Professor Nigel Biggar, Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at Oxford University. Sunday 4th October, 6.30 – 8.00pm, St Peter's Church, First Turn, Wolvercote.
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.
THANKSGIVING SERVICE Oct 11th
Cherrill, Malcolm, Kate and Emma Seward would like to inform you that a Service of Thanksgiving for the lives of Connie and Dick Elliott will be held at St. John's Church on Sunday 11th October at 3pm. Everyone is most welcome to come and to join us after the service for afternoon tea.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN OXFORDSHIRE Oct 14th
Wednesday, 14 October, 6.45 (coffee) for 7.15 p.m., Blackfriars, St. Giles, Central Oxford. Topic: "Fresh Expressions: what does it mean for ecumenism and ecclesiology". Speakers: the Revd. Tim Woolley, Director of Mission, Northampton District of the Methodist Church and Dr. Louise Nelstrop, Regent's Park College. Everyone is warmly invited to this meeting. Further details from Sue Mills, Tel. 376546; email: sue.mills@ntlworld.com .
A CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD SALE Oct 17th
at The Old Rectory, 25 Mill Street, Kidlington 10am – 12noon. Cards and gifts in aid of Save The Children, The Art Room, Helen and Douglas House, Home Farm Trust, Guide Dogs for the Blind and Cancer Research UK. Raffle, Bring & Buy,. Entrance/Coffee £1. Everyone welcome.
ST JOHN'S CELEBRATIONS 24/25th Oct
The final events celebrating St John's first 50 years at The Broadway will take place on the weekend of 24th/25th October. On Saturday 24th at 7.30p.m. we have a Musical Evening, featuring the Brize Norton Singers and Maddie & Mo. Tickets (including a glass of wine/juice) are £5 available from Margaret Day (tel: 375916) or Margaret Lang (tel: 376587). On Sunday 25th at our 9.30 Parish Communion we will be welcoming the Venerable Richard Seed as Guest Preacher. Richard was Team Vicar here back in the late 1970s and is now Archdeacon of York. He is looking forward to meeting as many old friends as possible so please do join us if you can. There will be special refreshments after the service to give every one the opportunity to chat with him.
RALLY against CLIMATE CHANGE 24th Oct
350.org is leading the Oxford event for the International Day of Action. Rally at 2pm in Bonn Square then march through the city centre to raise awareness of the NEED for POLITICAL ACTION on climate change. Please wear or bring something blue. More information from janetwarren@talk21.com or 376266.
VISIT TO MONTSHIWA 28th Oct
Kathryn and Eleanor will be talking about their recent visit to Montshiwa in the Refectory on Wednesday, October 28th at 7.30pm. Please come along to hear about the latest developments in our link parish in South Africa.
Looking Ahead

GLEBE HOUSE SERVICES Nov 1st
It is the Anglicans' turn to take the short & informal service at 3pm on Sunday, November 1st at Glebe House. If you can spare half-an-hour to come along and help with the prayers/readings or just to join in the hymns, it would be much appreciated. We would also welcome any ideas with regard to a theme. Pam Cooper and Sue Mills.
MOTHERS' UNION Nov 6th
Our next meeting is on Friday, November 6th in the Refectory at 9.45 for 10.00am. Rosemary Tucker, one of our members, will be speaking on the topic, 'Teamwork in the Bible and in the Church of England'. Everyone welcome. Please come along and give your support.
QUIZ NIGHT Nov 13th
Back by popular demand! A quiz night has been organised for Friday November 13th at St. John's Church, 7.30pm-10.00pm. A light supper will also be provided. No need to form a team, these will be allocated on the night. If you would like a lift to the event please do let us know- these will be provided at no extra cost. Tickets for the event are £3.50 per person, £10 for a family of 5 and £12 for a family of 6 and as well as having a good time the event will contribute towards parish funds. Tickets can be obtained from Sheila Alcraft, Jill and Robert Buckeldee, Ali and Nick Wharmby and from the parish office. Hope to see you there.
KIDLINGTON FAIRTRADE FAIR Nov 21st
We are holding our annual Fairtrade Fair this year on November 21st at Exeter Hall. As you may know this is usually a well attended event and so help on the day is much appreciated. If you would like to help there are a variety of tasks on offer including staffing a stall, helping with refreshments, selling raffle tickets and greeting people on the door, tending to stall holders and general duties! Importantly we also greatly value any cakes that could be baked for the day, preferably with Fairtrade ingredients. If you would like to find out more or to offer help please do contact Jill and Robert Buckeldee (01865 374809 or jillbuckeldee1 @ mac.com) or Janet Warren (01865 376266). Thank you.
PARISH ADVENT QUIET DAY Nov 27th
Our next Quiet Day will be held at Begbroke Priory on Friday 27th November - the perfect preparation for the Advent and Christmas season. The day will start with coffee at 10.00a.m. and finish about 4.00p.m. Tea, coffee and afternoon cakes will be provided, but please bring your own packed lunch. The cost is £10, payable on the day. Please sign up on the lists in the churches - including whether you need or can offer a lift.
MOTHERS' UNION Dec 11th
Our meeting will be on Friday, 11th December (2nd Friday) as the Refectory and Church will be used for a BRF Quiet Day on the 1st Friday. Speaker & topic tba 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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