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.
12.30 Baptism of Issac Jones, Diana and John Harrison’s youngest Grandchild.
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.
Sunday Mar 1st: Second Sunday of Lent
8am Holy Communion. President & Preacher: The Revd Martin Little
10am Parish Eucharist and Forest Sunday School. President: The Revd Martin Little. Deacon & Preacher : The Revd Canon David Knight. Organist: Andrew Patterson
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 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.
Solo Violin Recital Fundraiser on 7th March at 4pm in the church kindly given by Justyna Zanko. Suggested donation of £10 including tea and cake after the performance, to be split between Holy Trinity and the performer. Please come with family and friends (see poster on board).
Donation of cakes or savouries for the Fundraising Recital on 7th March
Cake Donations would be welcome for the after-concert tea on March 7th. We would like to make this a special occasion with this wonderful violinist. Cakes or savouries can be brought on the day, or I can arrange for them to be left at the Coach House on the Friday morning (6th) with the WI ladies. Contact Margaret Taylor 01865 765051 if needed.
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
A Lenten Retreat
You are warmly invited to join a residential retreat organised by the Oxford Area of TSSF at the Old Parsonage Freeland, from Monday 16th to Thursday 19th March. The conductor is our former curate, Emily, and her title and theme are Rupture and Redemption: an opportunity to reflect on brokenness in our own stories and in the world, and God’s wondrous work of redemption, guided by our spiritual journey from wilderness to the tomb. The total cost for bed and board is £225. Please register your interest by contacting The Revd Jean King at oxfordretreat@yahoo.co.uk Further details from Chris and Jan at m@cleods.co.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
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? 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.
