Sunday June 7th: The First Sunday after Trinity
8am Holy Communion. President: The Revd Martin Little
10am Eucharist. President: The Revd Dr Andrew Gregory. Preacher: The Revd Martin Little. Organist: Andrew Patterson
6pm Choral Evensong. President: The Revd Canon David Knight. Canticles: Noble in F. Psalm: 41. Hymns: 754 532. Anthem: Locus Iste Anton Bruckner. Voluntary: Toccata in C Major BWV564 – J.S. Bach. 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 June 14th: The Second Sunday after Trinity
8am Holy Communion. President: The Revd Martin Little
10am Eucharist. President: The Revd Martin Little. Preacher: The Revd Martin Little.Organist: Andrew Patterson
Genesis sermon series
From this Sunday, up till 2nd of August, we are going to working our way through the lectionary selections from the book of Genesis. Alongside our readings from one of the four Gospels, we will take in the stories of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Leah and Rachel. The aim is always to discover the gospel of Christ within these amazing Old Testament stories, and our range of preaching voices will bring this out. We hope you enjoy engaging with this, and would love to hear your feedback – Revd Martin.
Risinghurst and Sandhills Community Fete Today at 1.30-6pm
Do come along and support the event. Margaret Taylor 01865 765051.
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.
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.
This Christian Aid Week we raised a grand total of about £2,150 once Gift Aid is added, more than we have taken since 2019 when we last collected door to door. Thank you to everyone who donated money, gave items for the Spring Tea and to everyone who helped or came along.
22nd Annual Oxford Peace & Friendship Walk of Faiths Thursday 11th June 6-8pm
Please see the poster on the board at the back of church for more information.
Church ‘spring’ clean
We are planning a church ‘spring’ clean on Saturday 20th June at 10am. It will be an opportunity to do the things that we don’t have time to do each week like cleaning out the kitchen cupboards, fridge and walk in cupboard, as well as getting rid of the high cobwebs with our new extendable duster. If you can help please let Janet Masters know on kandj.masters@googlemail.com.
Churchyard working Party will be on at 10am June 20th. Please help.
Invitation from The Venerable Dr Alex Hughes former Curate ‘All friends: my ordination as a bishop will be at Westminster Abbey, 11:00am on Thursday 16th July. It’s a public service, and I’m the only ordinand, so there’s plenty of room. I’d love to see you!’
This week’s Eco Tip
Fitting more into a busy day is not easy. Ever heard of habit-stacking? It means tacking a new habit onto a routine activity, e.g. sorting compostable items from food waste while the kettle boils.
Hilary Rollin (Eco Church Group)
Advance notice
The Parish Office will be closed from Thursday June 25th and reopen on Monday July 13th. All notices for the Sundays 28th June, 5th July and 12th July should be sent to the Parish Office no later than Sunday June 21st. Thank you.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.