17 May 2026 – Easter 7
8am Holy Communion. President: The Revd Martin Little
10am Eucharist. President: The Revd Canon Margaret Whipp. Preacher: The Revd Martin Little. 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.
Wednesday
10am Midweek Communion
Sunday May 24th: Pentecost
8am Holy Communion. President: The Revd Martin Little
10am All Age Eucharist. President: The Revd Martin Little. Preacher: The Revd Martin Little. Organist: Andrew Patterson
Pentecost All Age service
This year we will once again have a number of different languages spoken when the first reading is being taken. Helen in the Parish Office has a list of volunteers already but please email her if you think you can add a new language by Tuesday 19th (the English version will be sent to you in advance!)
Churchyard working Party is next on Saturday May 30th 10-12 noon. All are welcome to come and help tidy up the Churchyard – no gardening experience required but if possible bring some gloves with you.
Bring and share finger food lunch for Trinity Sunday, May 31st after the morning service. Please sign up at the back of church if you can bring finger food. There will be a number of tables set up at the back of church for those who prefer to sit and talk while eating.
Advance notice
Choral Evensong will be on Sunday June 7th at 6pm All are welcome.
Wood Farm Fete, Sat 18 July 2-5pm
We are looking for volunteers to assist at this brilliant community event in our parish: any amount of help much appreciated. Having a strong church presence will show our love and support for this community. Please contact becky.howard@risinghurstandsandhills-pc.gov.uk / 07856304619.
Community Cafe 9.30 – 11.30am
Please do come along with friends or neighbours. Toys available for preschool age children and toddlers.
APCM
Our thanks to all those stepping down after years of service, in particular our two Churchwardens Margaret Taylor and Linda Davies and for those who have just joined the PCC and our two new Churchwardens.
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.
Kitty Datta’s funeral will be held here in Church on Monday June 1st at 3pm. All are welcome to come to the service to remember a much loved member of our 10am services who has been housebound for a number of years.
The Venerable Dr Alex Hughes, a former Curate here at Holy Trinity from 2000- 2003, and who is still remembered by those who were worshipping here then is currently Archdeacon of Cambridge in the Diocese of Ely, but will be consecrated in July as the Suffragan Bishop of Brixworth before taking up his role in the Diocese of Peterborough in the autumn. Our warmest congratulations to Alex and our prayers go with him, Sarah his wife and sons.
Risinghurst and Sandhills Community Fete Sunday 7th June 1.30-6pm
It would be so good to have a presence at this Community fete since it is in our parish. I am looking for someone, or a group to organise a stall predominately for children, with a few games, colouring crafts anything that interest a child. It will promote our church and maybe encourage people to come along and see what we are about. I have tried many times to get a stall there, so maybe this is the year. Martin will hopefully be entertaining us at some time that afternoon. There are lots of other stalls, a magic show for children, other entertainment and the much looked forward to races for kids and Tug of War for adults. It is a real community event and I would encourage us to get involved as part of the parish.
Margaret Taylor (Church Warden) 01865 765051.
22nd Annual Oxford Peace & Friendship Walk of Faiths Thursday 11th June6-8pm.
Please see the poster on the board at the back of church for more information.
This week’s Eco Tip
A reminder about loose-leaf tea. Tea bags can be handy, but unless you use certain brands, you are subjecting yourself to massive amounts of microplastics released on contact with the hot water. Instead, try a tea infuser for single cups or a tea pot with a special section for the tea leaves. Added bonus, tea leaves are a great addition to your compost heap, providing twice as much nitrogen as coffee grounds. 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 from a member of the team. Please contact the clergy or the Parish Office in the first instance.
