Parish of Wroughton and Wichelstowe

Sunday 15th July 2018

Trinity 7

A prayer for family life

God of compassion,
whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary,
shared the life of a home in Nazareth,
and on the cross drew the whole human family to himself:
strengthen us in our daily living
that in joy and in sorrow
we may know the power of your presence
to bind together and to heal;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Today

  8.00am     Holy Communion

10.00am     Parish Communion

11.45am     Baptism Service for Ryley Regan

  4.00pm     Church at 4

Monday 16th July 2018

7.30pm       Licensing Service for
Revd Dr Phill Harrison

Diary – Week Commencing 15th July

Monday 16th July

8.30am         Morning Prayer – Church

10.00am       Bible Study Group – 11 St John Road

7.30pm        Licensing Service for Revd Dr Phill Harrison

Tuesday 17th July

8.30am         Morning Prayer – Church

10.00am       Funeral Service for Roland Commons

12.30pm       Ladies who Lunch – The Castle and Ball, Marlborough

7.30pm        Listening Post – Church

6.00pm        Clergy Surgery – Parish Office

Wednesday 18th July

The Parish Office will be closed today

8.30am         Morning Prayer – Parish Office

7.30pm        Holiday Club planning – 16 St Andrews Cl.

Thursday 19th July

8.30am         Morning Prayer – Church

7.30pm        Choir Practice – Church

Filling Station – Neen & Chris

Friday 20th July

8.45am         Morning Prayer – Prospect Hospice

7.00pm        Bellringers Practice

Saturday 21st July

12.30pm       Wedding Service for Stuart Cruttenden and Grace Matthews

Parish Office

Please note that the office will be closed on Wednesday and not Tuesday this week.

 Dates for your diary

Holiday Club

Mornings of 13th –17th August

Sunday 22nd July 2018

Trinity 8

8.00am       Holy Communion

Preacher:      Revd Dr Phill Harrison

Sidespeople: John & Iris Smith

10.00am     Parish Communion

Preacher:      Revd Dr Phill Harrison

Intercessions:Carolyn Perry

Reading:       2 Samuel 7. 1-14a

Reader:        Peter Ferguson

Gospel:        John 2. 12-22

Servers:        Jean Ford and Petrina Kingsley

Sidespeople: Alan & Kathy Gregory

4.00pm       Church at 4

Led by:         Joan Orman

Prayer for Phill and family

Our new vicar, Phill Harrison, and his family will be moving to Wroughton over the summer. At present the children, Aidan and Ciara, do not have school places in the area for the new term in September. Please pray that this will soon be satisfactorily resolved, and the family be able to settle happily in our community.

Phill’s licensing – your help needed

After the service we are intending to serve light refreshments. We need help to pass food/drinks to our guests. Further information from our Churchwardens or Jean Ford, Ross Fralley and Janet Henderson.  Thank you for your support for this special occasion.

Car Parking for Phill’s Licensing

As you will expect, a large number of people will be coming to this service and therefore car parking space in the church car park  and Legge House will be at a premium. If you are coming to the service and need a Disabled sticker to ensure a space is reserved for you, please speak to either Ross Fralley, Helena Thomas or Mike Awre. We are very grateful to Russell Cleverley for the use of his field adjoining Legge House as an Overflow Car Park so there will be enough space for everyone.

Carnival Thanks

A big thanks to all who helped in any way at the carnival last week, those who helped on our stall on the Weir Field and those who acted as stewards.

It is always good to support the community and have fun at the same time.

Teambuilders Holiday Club 13th –17th August

Planning is well under way for this year’s Holiday Club week which will run from 9 am to 12 noon in the Church Hall. If you know anyone with children aged  5 –11 yrs. tell them about Teambuilders and encourage them to get a booking form from the parish office. Next planning meeting is at 7.30 on Wednesday 18th July, please pray for the leaders and their planning.

Filling Station sandwiches

Our church will be supplying the sandwiches and other foodstuffs for the Filling Station – providing food for the homeless in Swindon – on Thursday, 19th July. If you are able to provide something, please put your name on the sign-up sheet on the church chest, and take a reminder slip. Items should be brought to 11 St John Road by 5.00 pm on 19th.

Poppy Display

We are planning to make a large display of poppies in church to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1 in November. So that we have enough poppies we would like you to get knitting and sewing poppies using any pattern you can find. If you need a pattern there are some on the church chest and a box for finished poppies on the pew by the choir vestry.

Notices by email

If you have suddenly stopped receiving notices for no reason and would like to continue to receive them again, please email office@wroughton.com.

If you have not previously received the notices by email and  would like to, please contact Janet by email office@wroughton.com

Nativity Play – Old Town

Anna Friend who directed our Passion Play two years ago is directing a Nativity play in conjunction with Christ Church to be performed around the streets of Old Town on December 9th. It promises to be on the scale of the Passion play. Anna is looking for experienced actors for principal roles but also needs lots of people to take part in explaining the story to the crowds as per the Passion play. Experience not necessary. Auditions are on July 10th at Christ Church. If you want to come along please contact Anna on thejourneyswindon@gmail.com.

Anyone on Facebook can see more details of her vision for this event

CHURCH IN THE WIDER WORLD

The Bible Society

We live in a world where too many people don’t engage with the Bible. In some parts of the world, the Scriptures are difficult to access or are simply unavailable. In this country the Bible is readily available but has lost its significance for many. The Bible Society is working hard here at home, and in key areas across the world to change this. They take the Bible and find ways to translate and distribute it, advocating for its place in society and helping people to make sense of it. This work is driven by a conviction: when people engage with the Bible lives change – for good.

Please pray:

• for those working on translations of the Bible, that they will be able to convey the true meaning of the scriptures
• for the staff involved in the day to day running of headquarters
• for the society’s outreach into communities, including Open the Book in primary schools
• thank God that you have free access to His Word and can read it in your own language.

Helping Honduras Project Trust

Some of you may remember Catherine Young who has been a member of our 10am congregation. She has been selected by the charity Project Trust to spend a year voluntary teaching in Honduras. However she needs to raise £6200 by August to make this possible. If you would like to help her raise this money you can fund her directly through uk.virginmoneygiving.com/CatherineYoung Further details and other ways to send a donation are on the Mission Matters notice board in the baptistry to the left of the main door, or speak to Carolyn Kirk or Marion Colton.

Knitting for Mission to Seafarers

A big thank you to our faithful knitters. I have sent off 27 hats, 1 pair of gloves, 1 balaclava and 8 scarves. There are several balls of wool in the box so if you have the time please get knitting. Patterns are also in the box.  Janet Henderson

This week please also pray for:-

• Bible Society
• Our CMS Mission Partners Phil & Sylvie Good
• The family of Stuart & Grace who will be married on Saturday in Church.
• Phill, Karen, Aidan and Ciara as Phill becomes our new Vicar.
• We commend to God’s care and keeping those who have died recently especially Roland Commons and Joan Jeffrey. We pray for all who mourn the loss of loved ones.

Sunday 1^st July 2018

Trinity 5

A prayer for family life

God of compassion,
whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary,
shared the life of a home in Nazareth,
and on the cross drew the whole human family to himself:
strengthen us in our daily living
that in joy and in sorrow
we may know the power of your presence
to bind together and to heal;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Today

  8.00am     Holy Communion

10.00am     Parish Communion

  4.00pm     Church at 4

  6.00pm     Evensong

Diary – Week Commencing 1st July

Monday 2nd July

8.30am         Morning Prayer – Church

10.00am       Bible Study Group – 11 St John Road

Tuesday 3rd July

The Parish Office will be closed today

8.30am         Morning Prayer – Church

6.00pm        Clergy Surgery – Parish Office

Wednesday 4th July

8.30am         Morning Prayer – Parish Office

7.30pm        Standing Committee

Thursday 5th July

8.30am         Morning Prayer – Church

7.30pm        Choir Practice – Church

Filling Station – Sara Jane and Sherralyn

Friday 6th July

8.45am         Morning Prayer – Prospect Hospice

7.00pm        Bellringers Practice

Saturday 7th July

11.00am       Wroughton Carnival

Dates for your diary

Licencing of Phill Harrison

Monday 16th July 7.30pm in church -we welcome Phill as new vicar of Wroughton and Wichelstowe.

Holiday Club

Mornings of 13th –17th August

 

Sunday 8th July 2018

Trinity 6

8.00am       Holy Communion

Preacher:      Dr John Godfree

Sidespeople: Pat Lewis and Dee Vincent

10.00am     Parish Communion

Preacher:      Dr John Godfree

Intercessions: Helen Toomer

Reading:       2 Corinthians 12. 2-10

Reader:        Janet Henderson

Gospel:        Mark 6. 1-13

Servers:        Kathy Leach and Gillian Pitter

Sidespeople: Sally Parker and June Bradley 

4.00pm       Church at 4

Led by:         Cheryl Hawkins

Guest Speaker:  Alan Mann

Church at 4 – Sunday 8th July

Writer Alan Mann is the guest speaker at Church @ 4 on Sunday 8 July.   Amongst his many published books is A Permanent Becoming, a contemporary examination of the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, on which our recent teaching series has been based. In addition focussing on the final fruit, self control, Alan will also talk about the fruit of the Spirit more generally. There will also be an opportunity to ask him questions. If you are not usually part of Church @ 4, you will be very welcome.

Floodlighting

The Church was floodlit on Friday 29th June by Kathryn Hoyland and Family in memory of John Hoyland on his birthday.

Prayer for Phill and family

Our new vicar, Phill Harrison, and his family will be moving to Wroughton over the summer. At present the children, Aidan and Ciara, do not have school places in the area for the new term in September. Please pray that this will soon be satisfactorily resolved, and the family be able to settle happily in our community.

Wroughton Carnival- Saturday 7th July
Last year we were able to support the carnival by providing stewards for the procession and the field and the carnival committee has asked for our help again this year.  Please talk to Karen Ferguson if you are able to help or ring Janet at the Parish Office or contact Tony Packham.

Poppy Display

We are planning to make a large display of poppies in church to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1 in November. So that we have enough poppies we would like you to get knitting and sewing poppies using any pattern you can find. If you need a pattern there are some on the church chest and a box for finished poppies on the pew by the choir vestry.

Notices by email

If you have suddenly stopped receiving notices for no reason and would like to continue to receive them again, please email office@wroughton.com.

If you have not previously received the notices by email and  would like to, please contact Janet by email office@wroughton.com

Mission in a Changing World

On Thursday 5th July the diocese is organising this event for anyone interested at St.Peter’s Penhill from 6.30 to 8pm. There is more information on the diocesan website. I’ve registered to go (it’s free), and am happy to offer lifts, so speak to me if you are interested.  Joan Orman.

Message from Teresa

Dear All,

I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has wished me well as I head off to ordained ministry and my curacy at West Swindon and Lydiard Tregoze.  The gift of a home communion kit is perfect and will be used throughout my ministry, wherever that may lead me in years to come. That gift is much appreciated, but it is the gift of having known you all, been supported by you, some for a long time, that I am most thankful for.  Your love, nurture, encouragement and prayer have enabled me to step out, away from my home church and feel equipped for the tasks that lay ahead of me.

As you read this, I will be on my pre-ordination retreat at Ammerdown House near Radstock. Please may I ask that you pray for me and for my family as we look ahead to Saturday and beyond.  I may see some of you at the Cathedral – please come and say hello.

With love and blessings, Teresa

CHURCH IN THE WIDER WORLD

 The Bible Society

We live in a world where too many people don’t engage with the Bible. In some parts of the world, the Scriptures are difficult to access or are simply unavailable. In this country the Bible is readily available but has lost its significance for many. The Bible Society is working hard here at home, and in key areas across the world to change this. They take the Bible and find ways to translate and distribute it, advocating for it’s place in society and helping people to make sense of it. This work is driven by a conviction: when people engage with the Bible lives change – for good.

Please pray:

• for those working on translations of the Bible, that they will be able to convey the true meaning of the scriptures
• for the staff involved in the day to day running of headquarters
• for the society’s outreach into communities, including Open the Book in primary schools
• thank God that you have free access to his Word and can read it in your own language.

Knitting for Mission to Seafarers

A big thank you to our faithful knitters. I have sent off 27 hats, 1 pair of gloves, 1 balaclava and 8 scarves. There are several balls of wool in the box so if you have the time please get knitting. Patterns are also in the box.  Janet Henderson

This week please also pray for:-

• Bible Society
• Our CMS Mission Partners Phil & Sylvie Good
• Standing Committee as they meet this week
• Those who are organising this years Carnival
• We commend to God’s care and keeping those who have died recently especially Joan Jeffrey, David Moore and John Brittain. We pray for all who mourn the loss of loved ones.

 

 

 

Sunday 6^th May 2018

Easter 6

A PRAYER FOR EASTER

Lord of life
You defeated death
To demonstrate a love that is
Beyond our understanding
That reaches out even to me
Saving Grace to all who hear
Christ the Lord is risen to-day. Alleluia!

Today

  8.00am     Holy Communion

10.00am     Parish Communion

  4.00pm     Church at 4

  6.00pm     Evensong

Diary – Week Commencing 6th May

Monday 7th May – Bank Holiday

1.00pm        Duck Race

Tuesday 8th May

The Parish Office will be closed today

8.30am         Morning Prayer

7.30pm        Ecumenical Prayer Meeting—Church Hall

Wednesday 9th May

8.30am         Morning Prayer – Parish Office

Thursday 10th May

8.30am         Morning Prayer for Ascension Day – Church

7.30pm        Choir Practice – Church

Filling Station – Colin & Fran

Friday 11th May

8.45am         Morning Prayer – Prospect Hospice

7.00pm        Bellringers Practice

Saturday 12th May

Dates for your diary

Pentecost Picnic 20th May

At Wichelstowe with The Stowe Church

Children’s Gardening Day

Willow Brook Gardens  30th May

Deanery Confirmation

We have several candidates to be confirmed as new church members on 21st June -7.30pm at St John’s Haydon Wick.

‘Walk through the Bible’

Saturday 23rd June- 10am- 4pm, Parish Hall- ‘Walk through the Bible’ is an opportunity to explore the big picture of the Bible with a trained presenter, alongside The Stowe Church. Booking fee and further details to follow.

Teresa’s Ordination as Deacon

Saturday 30th June at Bristol Cathedral

Licencing of Phill Harrison

Monday 16th July 7.30pm in church -we welcome Phill as new vicar of Wroughton and Wichelstowe.

Holiday Club

Mornings of 13th –17th August

Sunday 13th May 2018

Easter 7 / Sunday after Ascension

8.00am       Holy Communion

Preacher:      Mark Tubey

Sidespeople: Alan & Christine Wrixon

10.00am     Parish Communion

Preacher:      Mark Tubey

Intercessions: John Henderson

Reading:       Acts 1: 15-17 & 21-end

Reader:        Veronica Garside

Gospel:        John 17. 6-19

Servers:        Alan Gregory and Gillian Pitter

Sidespeople: Rose Humphries and Pat Herring 

4.00pm       Church at 4

Led by:         Tracy Mason

Welcome

A special welcome today to Revd. Norma McKemey who will be celebrating at 8 am and 10 am today

Notices by email

If you have suddenly stopped receiving notices for no reason and would like to continue to receive them again, please email office@wroughton.com.

If you have not previously received the notices by email and  would like to, please contact Janet by email office@wroughton.com

Clergy Surgery

From now on Tuesday evening surgery will only be on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Annual Parochial Church Meeting

Congratulations to John Henderson, Marie McRobie, Lynn Hezlett and Carolyn Kirk on their election to the PCC.  Also to Helena Thomas and Mike Awre on their re-election as Churchwardens for the coming year. 

Diocesan Synod Elections

Have you thought about becoming a member of Diocesan Synod? Any church member on the electoral roll over the age of 16 is eligible to stand for election, you do not have to be a PCC or Deanery Synod member to stand. For more information speak to Barbara.

Revision of Electoral Roll

It’s the time of year when we update our Electoral Roll. If you are a regular worshipper here and are not yet on our Electoral Roll, please fill in an Application Form available in church and return it to a churchwarden/clergyperson/parish office.

Although the closing date is gone you can still complete a form but will not be on the new role in time for the Annual Meeting.

Any queries, please speak to Helen Toomer (PCC Secretary) or Mike/Helena (Churchwardens).

Archdeacon’s Visitation – this service will be held at St Paul’s Church, Dorcan St Paul’s Drive, Covingham, SN3 5BY on Sunday 13^th May at 6.30 p.m.  At the service, Helena Thomas and Mike Awre along with other churchwardens in the area will be sworn in for the coming year. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Teresa Townsend’s Ordination

Teresa Townsend will be ordained a Deacon at Bristol Cathedral on Saturday June 30th. We have booked a coach which will leave Wroughton (Health Centre car park) at 13.45pm, leaving Bristol approx 6pm. Cost will be £12 which will include a tip for the driver. Names to Jean Ford or Ross Fralley please.

If you wish to contribute to a leaving present for Teresa please pass it to one of the Churchwardens, Barbara or hand it in at the Parish Office.

Ecumenical Prayer Meeting

We shall be meeting to pray with our Christian brothers and sisters from the other churches in Wroughton on Tuesday, 8th May in the Church Hall, 7.30-8.30 pm. Please come and support the Christian family in this village as together we ask God to guide us in living out our faith. 

Dementia Friends Information Session

Further to running a session last year, I am looking to run a further session soon. Dementia Friends is a social action movement that aims to increase understanding of dementia and inspire people to take action to support people affected by dementia in their community. The sessions last for 1 hour  – would you like to come along to learn more about dementia and how we can help those around us?? If so, please sign the sign up sheet with your details on the Church Chest. I will then plan dates and let you know when the sessions are running – Many thanks Cheryl 

Wroughton Duck Race 7th May 1 pm-5pm

We will be at the Duck Race again this year with duck related games. Anyone who can help for an hour or so would be very welcome. If you can help set up the event shelter please come to the Church Hall at 12.30 pm 

Spring Harvest 2019

If you are thinking about going to Spring Harvest next year please have a word with Keith Bassett or Margaret Penfound. 

Thy Kingdom Come

Once again we are being asked to join in a season of special prayer from Ascension Day (10th May) to Pentecost (20th May) There are lots of ideas and resources available to download at www.thykingdomcome.global

In the parish we are organising two prayer walks, the first in Wichelstowe starting at 7.30 pm on Monday 14th May and the second in Wroughton starting at 9.30 am on Saturday 19th May meeting in the Church Hall to pray with the Healing on the Streets team before setting out.

Why not make an extra effort and join in Morning Prayer with John Godfree on weekday mornings. 

Barbeque at Legge House on Sunday 20^th May at 5pm after Church at 4.  Bring your own meat, to be cooked by the Chef!  Salad and rolls will be provided.  Cost £5. Please let Sheila, Mark or Gwen know if you are coming. 

Cream Teas and Bring & Buy

Saturday 2nd June 2018, 2.45pm

In the grounds of St Joseph’s Church, featuring Wroughton Silver Band in aid of Prospect Hospice.  If you are able to make scones please would you phone Ann Moss (813318).  If you have any items for the table top sale please put them in the green box at the back of the Church. 

Poppy Display

We are planning to make a large display of poppies in church to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. So that we have enough poppies we would like you to get knitting and sewing poppies using any pattern you can find. If you need a pattern there are some on the church chest.

Supporting Safeguarding

The Bishop of Swindon, Rt Revd Lee Rayfield invites you to a service at Christ Church Swindon on Monday 18th June at 7.30 pm

CHURCH IN THE WIDER WORLD

Swindon Youth for Christ

Swindon Youth for Christ staff and volunteers go out to meet young people where they are. Many areas of Swindon, including Wichelstowe get a weekly visit from the team, so that young people who are out on the streets have the opportunity to talk about their lives and their issues with the youth workers.

Please pray for the conversations that take place and the relationships that are built, so that the young people may be encouareged to make positive life choices.

Knitting for Mission to Seafarers

A big thank you to our faithful knitters. I have sent off 27 hats, 1 pair of gloves, 1 balaclava and 8 scarves. There are several balls of wool in the box so if you have the time please get knitting. Patterns are also in the box.  Janet Henderson

Tear Fund correction

I believe I mentioned in my sermon last week that Tear Fund celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.  That is incorrect I should have said 50 years.  Sorry, Marion.

This week please also pray for:-

• Swindon Youth for Christ
• For those going through difficult times
• The people of Syria
• For reconciliation between North & South Korea
• We commend to God’s care and keeping those who have died recently especially Joan Hayward, Sheila Pegler, Valerie Clark and June Tomson. We pray for all who mourn the loss of loved ones.