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.
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.
15 February : Sunday next before Lent
8am Holy Communion. President & Preacher: The Revd Martin Little.
10am Parish Eucharist and Forest Sunday School. President: The Revd Martin Little. Preacher: The Revd Andrew Gregory. 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.
We are preparing another issue of the Trinity Times online newsletter! If you have any items and photos to contribute, please email them to newsletter@hthq.uk. The deadline for submissions is Monday 16th February. Thank you.
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.
Rob’s Farewell
You are warmly invited to a simple celebration on Palm Sunday, 29th March, to mark The Rev ProfRob 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.
Crafts at Community Cafe 9.30 – 11.30am
There is another opportunity at the Tuesday Coffee mornings in February weather permitting to have a go at some seasonal crafts. On offer in February except 17th Feb egg and egg box decorating, and knitted Welcome to HT bunting, or card bunting. If this appeals to you please bring two eggs (blown if possible ,if not do not worry) and an egg box. A pair of size 9 knitting needles and some double knitting wool in bright colours. Margaret will also have some available. Please do not go out and buy anything. Email Margaret if you have any further questions margaretatbodsey@gmail.com. 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
Now available on Prime Video; Kate Winslett, Oscar winner and the King’s Foundation ambassador, narrates ‘Finding Harmony; A King’s Vision’. Covering food production, urbanism, sustainable textiles, community regeneration, The King describes how he has sought to work with Nature, rather than against it.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.
