Sunday Feb 15th: Sunday next before Lent
8am Holy Communion. President & Preacher: Revd Martin Little
10am Parish Eucharist withForest Sunday School. President : Revd Martin Little. Deacon & Preacher :Revd Andrew Gregory. 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.
Ash Wednesday 18th Feb
10am & 7.30pm Holy Communion with ashing.
Sunday Feb 22nd: First Sunday of Lent
8am Holy Communion. President & Preacher: The Revd Martin Little
10am Parish Eucharist and Forest Sunday School. President: The Revd Canon Margaret Whipp. Deacon & Preacher : The Revd Martin Little. Organist: Andrew Patterson
Intercessions at 10am service
We now 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.
The flowers in church today have kindly been given by Andrew Patterson in memory of his dear mother Margaret Fordyce, who was a longstanding and faithful member of our online service community.
Our new Safeguarding Officer is Anne Cowan and her contact details are at the back of this booklet. We give thanks for Anne Tarassenko’s over 10 years of service in this important role.
HTHQ Serving Surveys
Thank you to all who filled these out! We are working through the responses and will be in touch.
Wedding in Gibraltar
Rachel Louise Masters, Janet and Kevin Master’s daughter and Carlos Barrera-Romero will be getting married on Thursday 19th February. We pray that their life together will be a long and happy one. Our warmest congratulations to them both.
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.
World Day of Prayer Friday 6 March
This day (formerly Women’s World Day of Prayer) has been celebrated annually for nearly one hundred years, and is now observed in nearly every country of the world. A service is written by a different country each year, so as the earth spins, the same prayers are said over 24 hours by thousands of people around the globe. More details at wwdp.org.uk This year the Headington service, which has been written by the women of Nigeria, will be held at Holy Trinity at 11am, followed by a shared light lunch. If you are able, please come.
The service is led by many readers, and we will need people to help with hospitality – welcoming, setting out lunch, and clearing away. If you are able to help in any of these ways, please contact me. Joan Jones 07710611250 joan@joneses.org.uk
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
With Ash Wednesday just days away, it’s time to think of Lent vows. Remembering the three Rs of Lent: Reflection, Repentance, Reconciliation, can you think of suitable vows? A fast focused on justice, compassion, and liberation?
Giving food to the homeless? Pledging to care for Creation? Enhancing our surroundings with daily litter picks? Whatever… 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.
