1 February : The Presentation of Christ (Candlemas)
8am Holy Communion. President & Preacher: The Revd Martin Little.
10am All Age Parish Eucharist. President: The Revd Martin Little. Preacher: The Revd Martin Little. Organist: Andrew Patterson
Please note there is no Choral Evensong tonight.
Midweek Services
9am Morning Prayer: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday when the Vicar is available.
The Church is normally open for private prayer every day during daylight hours.
10am Wednesday Eucharist followed by refreshments.
8 February : Racial Justice Sunday
8am Holy Communion. President & Preacher: The Prof Rob Gilbert
10am Parish Eucharist and Forest Sunday School. President: The Revd Martin Little. Preacher: The Revd Prof Rob Gilbert. Organist: Andrew Patterson
Intercessions at 10am service
From today we will have two prayer lists for our public intercessions. There will be a shorter one for people in particularly acute need at the moment, and a longer one for those at home, in care or with long term conditions. Please do not be concerned if you do not see your loved one’s name appear every week in the notices – we are still praying and they have not been forgotten! We will pray for those with longer term needs on the last Sunday of the month (this will next be on February 22.) The anniversaries of those who have died will be remembered as normal. The Pastoral Care team welcome updates.
Warm Soup for the winter
The Gatehouse supports adults aged 25+ who are homeless, vulnerably housed, on low income and/or looking for company and community. Holy Trinity will again be providing soup for the Gatehouse – if you are able to make one or more batches of 2 litres of vegetarian soup on Sunday 8 February, please let Monika Blackwell know (mdblackwell@hotmail.com or 07880 797009).
Today Sunday 1 February I will leave some freezer bags, labels and instructions at the back of church. If you are unable to collect them please let me know and I will drop them off. Thank you – this nourishing and warming soup is very welcomed. Monika Blackwell (0)7880 797009
Bishop of Oxford Retirement
Many of you will have heard the news of Bishop Stephen’s retirement in the Summer. We are all invited to take part in a consultation about what we would be seeking in our new Bishop.
oxford.anglican.org/consultation
Date for Diary
Advance notice that Revd Prof Rob Gilbert’s installation service will take place on Thursday 16th April at 7.30pm at Heyford Hill Park Church. More information nearer the time.
Julian Group
The February meeting will be on Friday 6th February at 2.30 pm at 19 Stephen Road, Headington. (Please note change of venue.) We meditate for half an hour on a passage provided by one of us and then discuss it before having a social time with tea/coffee and biscuits. New members are very welcome. Please contact me for further details: Sheila Allcock 01865-769630
Rob’s Farewell
You are warmly invited to a simple celebration on Palm Sunday, 29th March, to mark The Rev Prof Rob Gilbert’s final service with us. Cake and refreshments will be served immediately following the Sunday 10am service. This will be an opportunity to give thanks, share fellowship, and wish Rob well for the next chapter of his ministry in the Cherwell Valley Benefice. If you would like to make a contribution to his gift, please give it to the Church Wardens or transfer to the Church bank account. Please clearly state ‘for Rob Gilbert.’ Name: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity Account Number: 80484903 Sort Code: 20-65-21
We hope you will be able to join us. Best, Margaret T and Linda.
New filter Coffee and Tea
If you are able to it would help the church funds if you could donate to the refreshment fund each week by either putting money in the jar or by using the card machine. Thank you.
Community Café every Tuesday 9.30 – 11.30am in the meeting room in church. An intergenerational space for parents/carers to spend time with their younger ones, meet up with people of all ages over a cup of tea/ coffee etc Toys available for preschool age children and toddlers.
New PCC and Deanery Synod members will be needed at the end of April when these positions become vacant as people step down at the end of their term. Please speak to either Wardens or Revd Martin to find out more about these roles if you’re interested in this ministry.
This week’s Eco Tip
How did Big Garden Birdwatch go? In your hour of observing did the blue tits and finches descend on the bird feeders? If not, you are not alone. Some tips: ensure that feeders and water bowls are filled and clean, and the bird feed dry and out of reach of squirrels and prowling cats. Hilary Rollin, Eco Church Group
Pastoral care team
Are you in need of support or would you like to talk to someone? We rely on you to let us know of anyone who is ill, or in hospital or who might welcome a visit. Please contact any of the clergy (numbers on back page) or Helen Day, Janet Masters, Anne Tarassenko, or Ruth Wooldridge.
