MOTHERING SUNDAY / LENT 4
8am HOLY COMMUNION in Church
10am HOLY COMMUNION in Church and on YouTube
2pm to 4pm WARM SPACE ON SUNDAYS in the Church Hall
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday 21st March 9.00am Morning Prayer in Church
Thursday 23rd March 9.00am Morning Prayer in Church
Friday 24th March 12-12.45pm Lent Lunches at St Joseph’s Church
SUNDAY 26th MARCH 2023
LENT 5
8am MORNING PRAYER in Church
Preacher: Revd Barbara Abrey
Sidesperson: David & Lynda Pell
10am HOLY COMMUNION in Church and on YouTube
Preacher: Revd Barbara Abrey
Intercessor: Andrew Francis
Reading: Nehemiah 12. 27, 43-47
Reader: Veronica Garside
Sidespersons: Colin & Jackie Ash
Small Groups
If you would like to join a small group, please contact the leaders of the groups below and find out where there is space. We would love to have everyone involved in a small group.
| 22 Kellsborough Avenue | Mondays 10am-11.30
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Lillian Wicks
Louise Bessent |
| 12 Artis Avenue | Tuesdays at 7.30pm | Carolyn Kirk |
| Church Hall | Alternate Tuesday evenings | Nick Orman |
| The Vicarage | Wednesday evenings during term time. | Karen & Phill Harrison |
| Church Hall | Saturday men’s breakfast | Mike Mason |
Live streaming the 10am service
The 10am service will be live streamed on You Tube. Please visit our YouTube Channel on https://www.youtube.com/@WroughtonWichelstoweParChurch (or search for Wroughton and Wichelstowe Parish church) and press the ‘subscribe’ button.
‘Electoral Roll Revision 2023
Our annual church Electoral Roll revision runs from 27 Feb to 24 April 2023. The roll is open to anyone over 16 years old, who is baptised and is either resident in the parish or who regularly attends our services. Being on the roll allows you to attend and vote at the Annual Meeting on 21st May and, if you are not resident in the parish it gives you certain rights otherwise only given to residents. If you regularly attend our services and are not already on the roll, we would like to encourage you to join the electoral roll. Application forms are available in church or from the Parish Office- tel 01793 812050 or email office@wroughton.com and completed forms should be returned to the Parish Office by 24 April.’
Lent Lunches
Soup ~ Bread ~ Cheese
Tea Or Coffee
Every Friday during Lent at St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Devizes Road, Wroughton
From Friday 24th February, 12noon to 12.45pm – Donations for Christian Aid/Cafod
Everyone Welcome
Easter Flowers
As usual we are asking for donations towards the Easter flowers that we have in the Church over the Easter period. If you would like to give please place your donation in the box at the back of the Church. Many thanks, Margaret Hurst
Litter Pick
We will be meeting on 15th April to collect litter from the edge of the village (including Brimble and Priors Hill). Please meet at the church Hall at 2 pm to join in. We will arrange another litter pick for the village centre in the near future .
Kelvin Dudley
The sight of Kelvin working in the churchyard will be familiar to anyone who finds themselves in the vicinity of the church during the week. Closure of the churchyard and the subsequent handover of maintenance responsibility to Swindon Borough Council means that sadly his services are no longer required and we have had to make his post redundant. For ten years he has kept on top of the ever-growing grass, emptied bins, tidied leaves, cut hedges and welcomed churchyard visitors. We are sad to see him go and wish him well for the future.
Exam Invigilators wanted
The Deanery CE school is approaching its fifth year, and therefore our first GCSE cohort of students, we are seeking a group of exceptional individuals to join our team on a casual basis as Exam Invigilators. This is a highly rewarding and valued role within our school and successful candidates will play a vital role in ensuring that exams run smoothly in compliance with set regulations. Closing date for applications: Monday 20th March 2023 @ 9am. See: https://www.eteach.com/job/exam-invigilators-1316651?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=etb2c059+system+generated+email+ETJB07
Easter Rocks
Our Easter family activity will be on Monday 3rd April beginning at 11.30 am. Many of you have already signed up to provide food, we would also like as many people as possible to come along and help by looking after an activity or game and chatting to parents and children. We will also need people to help with serving food and clearing up afterwards. We hope to share food at about 12.30 pm. If you are able to come please sign up on the sheet in church. More information speak to Barbara.
Wroughton and WichelstoweParish ChurchROCKS!Monday 3rd April, 11.30 amChurch Hall, Priors Hill, Wroughtoncraft, games, storyLUNCHBring the family, we cannot look after unaccompanied children.Parish Office 01793 812050www.wroughton.com
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| Nehemiah Chapter 8: 1-12 – questions for small groups and reflection
1. Attempt to read aloud all of the Hebrew names in Nehemiah 8. When we stumble over the tricky pronunciations we are reminded that the bible was written by people living in a very different time and culture from our own. Apart from the names, what else might be different about the culture of Nehemiah’s world? What might be similar? 2. The book (scroll) of the law was read and explained to both men and women and ‘all those who could understand’ i.e. everyone except the youngest children. Is this model of families learning together helpful in our 21st century context? 3. When the people learn how far short they have fallen of God’s will for them they break down and cry. You might expect Ezra to be pleased at this reaction; why are the people instructed to celebrate instead? 4. In Nehemiah 8, hearing and understanding the scriptures is the catalyst for spiritual renewal. To what extent do current presentations of the Christian faith promote understanding? (to Christians and non-Christians; in church, in books, in the media).
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Brighter Futures Blanket
This is our first blanket of 2023 which I delivered to GWH last week.
Thanks to all our knitters and also to Jean Ford who sewed it up.
It will go to the End of Life Unit to brighten the patients room.
The family are then able to take it home.
FAIRTRADE and Climate Justice
Did you know that coffee, bananas and chocolate could soon be more difficult to buy? Climate change is making crops like these harder and harder to grow. More people making a small switch to Fairtrade products will help support producers in protecting the future of some of our most-loved food and the planet. And will provide extra income, power and support for vulnerable communities. Our church only uses fairtrade products, where we can. Join us! This short video tells you more…. https://youtu.be/0xQP6tVlcxg
Eco Top Tips – practical ways to take better care of God’s creation
March – Going shopping
- When you need to buy a large item research it carefully. Think about how long it could last, how much it costs to run, what it is made of, where it is made, can it be recycled at the end of its life. Better quality items often last longer and so cost you less over time.
- Tempted to buy in impulse when you are shopping? Get in the habit of coming back the next day or week when you have thought through if you really need to buy it.
Floodlighting
The Church will be floodlit on Saturday 25th March by Debbie Herring in memory of Dave Herring on his birthday.
Funerals
We commend to God’s care and keeping those who have, died recently, John Tennant and Peter Rice. We pray for all those who mourn the loss of a loved one.
The Church Office
Just to let you know that my day off next week is Monday 20th March. Janet
| The Parish Office, Priors Hill, Wroughton, SN4 0RT Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am to 1.30pm
01793 812050 office@wroughton.com Revd Phill Harrison – Vicar 01793 812301 vicar@wroughton.com Revd Chris Hunter – Curate 01793 814987 curate@wroughton.com Church Twitter Account – @WroughtonWichel Find us on Facebook – Wroughton and Wichelstowe Parish Church Please follow us for all the latest updates from Wroughton Parish Church. |
The Road to the Cross
The Salvation Army, Chapel Street,
Gorse Hill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8DA
Saturday 25th March 2023 at 6.00pm
Join us on a journey following Jesus and his disciples from Palm Sunday to Pentecost. This production clearly portrays the Gospel message of
God’s love to humanity.
Professional and self-contained, it features a visually striking set, costumes, sound and lighting. Suitable for ages 14+
Tickets can be purchased at the Salvation Army, Chapel Street, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8DA at a cost of £12 in advance and £14 on the night.
Tickets can also be purchased online at:
Please note: There is a small booking fee per ticket when buying online. We encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance as the price rises to £14 on the day.
