Trinity 4
TODAY
8am HOLY COMMUNION in Church
10am HOLY COMMUNION in Church and on YouTube
6pm EVENSONG in Church
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday 4th July 9.00am Morning Prayer in Church
Thursday 6th July 9.00am Morning Prayer in Church
Saturday 8th July 1.00pm Wroughton Carnival
SUNDAY 9th JULY 2023
TRINITY 5
8am HOLY COMMUNION in Church
Preacher: Revd Phill Harrison
Sidesperson: David & Lynda Pell
10am MORNING WORSHIP in Church and on YouTube.
Preacher: Revd Phill Harrison
Servers: Lillian Wicks and Ross Fralley
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.
Diocese of Bristol – Transformational funding announced
We’re excited to announce that the National Church are fully supporting our ‘Transforming Church. Together’ (TCT) programme – beginning with £6.8m for the first three years! This is amazing news for the life and work of our churches, parishes, and communities. Thank you for your contributions to early conversations, through online surveys and working groups; in chapters and synods, praying and discerning. We’ve done this together, with Christ at the centre – and that’s how we’ll progress.
The heart of TC.T encourages us to follow Jesus, by serving others, with discernment of resources for mission being made in a local context. Parishes and deaneries will work together on those activities which will have a transformative impact where they are. Alongside this investment from National Church, parishes continue in their vital and generous contributions, via Parish Share. This, alongside using reserves for work surrounding Net Zero, adds up to an ambitious mission programme. TC.T will be phased so that it helps us flourish, whilst being aware of and building upon the good work we are already doing in God’s name. More information can be found here: https://www.bristol.anglican.org/visionandpriorities/transforming-church/
Receiving emails
We are having problems sending emails to gmail accounts. If you are not receiving the notices or anything you think you should be getting from the Vicar, Curate, Treasurer or Parish Administrator please bear with us until we have rectified this problem. Many thanks, Janet Burchell
Wroughton Carnival Saturday 8th July
Little Lambs and some members of Discovery Church are joining our Open the Book walking float in the Carnival Procession on Saturday 8th. Our theme is ‘The Garden of Eden’. If you would like to join us please speak to Karen Ferguson or Barbara Abrey. The parade leaves at 13.00 but you will need to be at the start before that with appropriate clothing and footwear, sunscreen etc. We have not yet been advised where we will start from (The Fox and Hounds or The White Hart) but you will be informed. Barbara
Churchyard Count on Nature 2023
Thanks to all those adults and children who took part in our annual ‘Count on Nature’ event on 3 June, when we recorded the plant and animal species encountered in our churchyard …… and had fun!
In total 113 different species were recorded – this was up by 21 species from last year. Not surprisingly there was an increase in different grasses and flowers to be found, including a white helleborine. Nature is excellent at thriving when we let it! A roe deer and red kites were also spotted
This will be an annual event that we hope to build on as a community activity.
Upper Churchyard Volunteers – Evening work parties & Gardening Equipment
Please come and join us on Wednesday 12 July from 6pm and/or Friday 21 July from 5pm, to help tidy and maintain our upper churchyard. We are short of volunteers so any help would be welcome, even if you don’t want to be a ‘regular’. There’s lots to do, including grass cutting of existing paths, verges and access to graves; clearing memorials and benches; pulling up pernicious weeds; and weeding/tidying borders and paths…. Refreshments will be available. If you can’t make those dates but want to help, please speak to Helena or Rev Phill.
In addition, we need equipment……. do you have any garden tools you no longer require? Digging spade and fork; Grass and Soil rake; Wheelbarrow; Hoe; Hand Shears; Secateurs; Trowel, lightweight strimmer, leaf blower etc. Any donations will be gratefully received.
Men’s Group Next Meeting
The next meeting of Men’s Group is scheduled for Saturday 15th July, for a short walk around the Wichelstowe green spaces starting at 8.45 am followed by coffee/tea and chat at the H & W. The aim will be to be finished at circa 11.00 am.
Wiltshire Historic Churches Ride and Stride 2023
Advance notice that this year’s event where sponsored cyclists, horse riders and walkers can visit local churches in aid of the Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust, is to take place on Saturday 9th September 2023.
If you are interested in taking part in this popular long-standing event that raises money to help maintain Wiltshire’s historic church buildings, please contact local organiser for the Parish, Mike Mason on email: masonmj@ntlworld.com
For Baby’s Sake – Domestic Abuse Resources
The Diocese have asked Safeguarding Officers to let their congregations know of the following resource.
For Baby’s Sake is an organisation that works with Local Authorities in the North and South East of the country, supporting families expecting and with new babies and experiencing domestic abuse. They have developed a tool for professionals and families to help distinguish between relationship conflict and domestic abuse which we thought might be useful. Parental Relationships Spectrum:
If you are interested in this area there are also links to two short films ‘For Baby’s Sake’ and ‘Is my behaviour abusive?’ illustrating a whole family response to domestic abuse. In both films, parents share their stories.
Knitting for charity
Last week we sent five knitted blankets to the neonatal unit at GWH. Thanks to Gillian and Janet for knitting these. If you would like to knit one of these please note that they should be one piece 24 by 24 inches, made from Baby DK yarn (not wool or glitter because of allergies) in pastel colours and tightly knit so there are no holes to trap tiny fingers. Any questions ask Janet Henderson (01793 525856). Thank you.
Walking for Charity
On June 1st I signed up for Dementia UKs Summer Steps Challenge. I have pledged to walk a million steps during June July and August. This means an average of 10,800 steps a day (just under 5 miles). In the first 10 days of June I have achieved 11046 steps a day. Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity which provides many forms of support to families affected by dementia. If you would like to make a donation please click on this link or see me in church. Thank you for your support. Janet Henderson
Eco Top Tips – practical ways to take better care of God’s creation
July – Your electrical appliances
- You can save around £30 a year just by remembering to turn your appliances off at the plug rather than leaving them in standby mode. energysavingtrust.org.uk/home-energy-efficiency/energy-saving-quick-wins
- Take your phone charger out of the socket when not in use. It uses energy even when it’s not charging your phone.
- Buy A-rated electrical appliances whenever you can. They may be more expensive initially but you will save on your energy bills.
Thank You
Many thanks to everyone that helped, provided scones and came to our Cream Teas event at St Joseph’s. We managed to raise £1,100+ for the Prospect Hospice. Ann Moss, St Joseph’s Church
Thank You
I’m pleased to say I’ve finished my Leukaemia treatment & early results are as my Consultant hoped. He’s optimistic that I will get a remission for at least a few years. Jayne Catchpole
Floodlighting
We are having problems with the floodlighting due to a electrical fault, we need new fuse boards. We are unable to take any floodlighting requests until this has been rectified. We will let you know when this has been sorted.
Funerals
We commend to God’s care and keeping those who have, died recently Mike Durston, Helen Jefferies and Marlene Ching. We pray for all those who mourn the loss of a loved one.
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